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The official student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938. Volume 96, Issue 6 | October 1, 2014 | West Haven, CT
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Football Community Day, Hall of Fame baskets and program sales from hosting NE-10 conference tournament games. “Our student-athletes are tremendous examples in the community, in the class room and on their playing surfaces,” said Larry Earnesty, associate director of athletics, NCAA compliance and student welfare. Chargers Got Talent raised $1,440, Hall of Fame Baskets raised $955 and Football Game Initiatives $1,550. Chargers Got Talent had more than 500 people in attendance, while the Hall of
Fame dinner had roughly 150 alumni and supporters of UNH Athletics. Comparative to previous years, $4,007 was raised in 2012-2013 and $2,510 was raised in 2011- 2012. “Their hard work and dedication to Make-A-Wish foundation earned them the recognition amongst our peer institutions in the NE-10,” said Earnesty. “Now that our group achieved this award, they want to raise even more money and try to win again in the 2014-2015 academic year.” Earnesty’s role in SAAC is to
Out of all NE-10 schools, UNH raises the most for Make-A-Wish
By SAMANTHA MATHEWSON
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SMATH3@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
–––––––––––––––––––––––– The University of New Haven was awarded for raising the most money for Make-A-Wish Foundation out of all Northeast-10 schools. A plaque was presented to UNH by the NE-10 conference after UNH’s Student Athletic Advisory Committee raised $4,241 through events including Chargers Got Talent, collection at Football Games, Pizza Challenge at
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Last year’s winners of Chargers Got Talent (Charger Bulletin photo)
We’re all HIV Equal By FRANCESCA FONTANEZ STAFF WRITER FFONT1@NEWHAVEN.EDU
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CAMPUS
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OPINION
Do you think the shuttle buses are more of a hassle than a help? P. 4
MUSIC
John Mellencamp just released his twenty-second album P.7
FILM
Read staff writers’ predictions for this year’s Academy Awards. P.9
Bartel’s Alumni Lounge was bustling with people of different backgrounds, races, orientations and ages, all gathered together for one thing on Thurs. Sept 25: HIV equality and awareness! HIVequal is an international social media photo campaign created in order to promote testing for HIV, raise awareness and help end the stigma that comes along with HIV. With the help of Dante Gennaro, the Outreach and Testing Coordinator for World Health Clinicians program, the University of New Haven’s PRIDE organization was able to host an event to do just that. At the event, students were tested for HIV, and upon waiting for their results, photographed and educated about the disease. They were also provided with resources regarding how to prevent the spread, and the stigma often attached to HIV. Unfortunately, there are more than 225,000 young Americans who are unaware of their HIV positive condition. In order to put this event together, the club had been actively planning since June. Overall, the event had a much appreciated turn out of over 200 students; 150 of those were tested. When asked about the attendance, Amber Crow, PRIDE President stated that she was “floored!” Additionally, Crow stated how extremely grateful she was for the best club members
PRIDE members supporting HIV Equal (Photo obtained via HIV Equal Instagram) and for the 18 clubs co-sponsoring the event. There are an exceptional amount of supporters and allies on campus. “It’s truly incredible,” Crow said. The campaign’s slogan is “Everybody has an HIV status.
We are all HIV equal.” This event brought together people from all walks of life for education, acceptance and awareness. The ultimate goal is to provide equality and hope for all those affected by the HIV virus, and to remind as
many people as possible that acceptance is key. “After becoming aware of the event, Rich and I decided it would be a good idea to support PRIDE and get tested,” See HIV page 2
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Hometown deli accepts Charger Cash
Inside view of Provenzano’s Deli (Photo by Samantha Mathewson/Charger Bulletin Photo) By SAMANTHA MATHEWSON
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SMATH3@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Italian home-town deli aims to create a University of New Haven community within his store. “Our target audience is UNH students,” said Charlie Provenzano, owner of Provenzano’s Deli. The deli is located on 153 Saw Mill Rd. in West Haven, Conn. across from the West Haven train station; indirectly along the UNH Shuttle loop. Last year Provenzano’s Deli started accepting Charger Cash, however many students were not aware of this perk, so the inflow of UNH customers is not where Provenzano would like it to be. “We are going to have a ‘Charger Sandwich Challenge,’” said Provenzano. This challenge will give students the opportunity to design and build their own sandwich, choose a name and compete to see which creation sells the most. “First prize will recieve $100 and second prize will be $50,” said Provenzano. “They will be featured in the menu, and the winner will be chosen based on how many sell, which will be kept track of by tally.” Winners will also get their created sandwich, complimentary of Provenzano’s Deli, weekly for one semester.
Provenzano’s Deli is completly family owned and opperated, where Provenzano works with his two sons and two nephews. The deli has been open for 16 months, during which it has quadrupled the sales of the previous owners of Poppy’s Deli. “We had to shut down for two months (after we bought the place) to completely rennovate,” said Provenzano. Provenzano’s Deli recieved a 95 percent cleanliness rating from the Health Department. “Everything is homecooked,” said Provenzano. “Chicken Cutlets are made fresh every day, (in addition to) our sausage and peppers.” Provenzano works for an Italian importer, so there are also authentic Italian canned delicacies on display and for sale, througout his deli. Their bread is also made fresh everyday and delievered from the Bronx, NY, and their cheeses are imported from Italy. Their fresh chicken cutlet sandwich is the deli’s most popular sandwich, and because it is, they feature a different cutlet sandwich everyday on their specials menu. “Our menu is a suggestion board,” said Provenzo, who leaves his customers some creativy when designing their meals. “We have it all, and we throw everything on at no additional cost.” Provenzano’s Deli also features season specials,
and soon hot meals will be making an apperance on their menu. This includes a variety of soups, ravioli, meatloaf, lasagna, corn beef and cabbage, penne alla vodka and much more. Provenzano’s Deli also caters and sponsors local sports teams such as West Haven High School’s hockey team and Notre Dame’s High School teams. The deli has got many compliments; Provenzano was shocked, since he was just doing what his family had taught him. “I was 35 years old, and I thought the whole world cooked liked this,” said Provenzano. He explained how he learned while being told by his grandma and mom to grab ingredients while they were cooking. “I didn’t realize I was learning at the same time, we just cook, all of us,” said Provenzano. The deli features speciality sandwichs that were created by the family and uniquely named by them, too. “Alania Marie,” named after his daughter and newly added is one example, but other names include “The Nana” and “Gangster Wrap.” In addition to sandwichs and hot meals, the deli also sells breakfast items, specialty salads, snacks, coffee and much more. “We have a tremendous amout of regulars,” said Provenzano. “A lot of oldtimers and veterans. So we know once kids come here, they are coming back.”
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said junior James Kielar. “I had to wait 15 minutes after eating, but it was a small price to pay for such a wealth of information. I think awareness and information is important for college students, and PRIDE gave the campus community the opportunity to partake in a free and fun way of getting tested. This should definitely be an event that becomes a reoccurance on campus and I hope to see an even bigger turnout next time around.” Richard Rotella, Undergraduate Student Goverment Association president, also attended the event and believes that tests for sexually transmitted infections are a pertinent subject in today’s society. “I was more than happy to support such an important campus event, which addresses such a prevalent issue on college campuses,” said Rotella. “It is important to create a sense of equality and not judge one based on a status.” When asked about any last thoughts in regards to the event, Crow states “Honestly, the campaign says it all; we’re all HIV equal.”
UNH Students partake in PRIDE’s HIV Equal
(Photos obtained via HIV Equal Instagram)
Pie a Phi
Kayla Katt, one of the five sisters to raise the most money, gets pied by Ashley Higgins (Photo provided by Kayla Katt/Charger Bulletin photo) By ELISSA SANCI
ASSISTANT EDITOR ESANNC2@NEWHAVEN.EDU
–––––––––––––––––––– Gabby Nowicki always wanted an excuse to throw a pie in her roommate’s face; she never had a good enough excuse to do so until Friday, Sept. 26 at Phi Sigma Sigma’s Pie a Phi event.
The event, which is Phi Sigma Sigma’s newest fundraiser, was open to all University of New Haven students as a fun way for the sorority to become more interactive with the campus while raising money. The sorority raised $168.72 total. Over $90 was raised throughout the week leading up to the
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event. Throughout the week, tables were set up in Bartels Hall; donation buckets with each volunteer’s photo were set up and the five girls who had the most money in their tub were to be pied at the event. This friendly competition prompted girls to raise more money than they
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Pie a Phi was held in the Bixler-Botwinik Quad from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Fri. Sept 26. WNHU played music, and lawn games were set up for anyone to enjoy. Fifteen sisters volunteered to be pied in the face. Of those fifteen, the five that had the most money in their tub were
pied during the event. However, losing the competition didn’t necessarily save sisters from getting pied—during the event, anyone could pay two dollars to pie any sister he or she wanted. “We were looking to do a fundraising event in September, before our annual Midnight Sweets and Treats event,” said Phi Sigma Sigma’s Fundraising Chair Paula Aulestia. “Pie a Phi is a cute, fun idea and everyone on campus can get involved and interact with the sisters.” Senior Nikki Langston said she was really pleased with the amount of campus involvement the event received during the week. “We got a lot of support, raising almost $90 just from the tables in Bartels.” Melina Singer, a new member of Phi Sigma Sigma, said she was excited to be a part of an organization that holds events like this. “It was a fun event, and good for fundraising,” she said. Aulestia said she was very pleased with the outcome of the event, and plans on making it annual.
gers Got Talent and that event was the largest we have ever put on, since it was made mandatory for all athletic teams to come up with an act, where they were able to showcase their abilities off their respective fields. It was a way for SAAC to reach out to the campus community and find support in ways we hadn’t before.” This year SAAC has set a new goal for themselves. “Now that we have surpassed our previous goal, which was $4,000, by collecting $4,425, our new goal is to reach between $4,500 and $5,000,” said Conley. “Last year, we
preferences. Many of the choices are vegan based. It ensures that you can always have it your way. Tex-Mex Station: If you’re looking to make your taste buds come alive, grab a burrito at this station. Tex-Mex, located in the circle of the marketplace features various Mexican and Texas inspired fillings and toppings, letting the student control the meal from start to finish. The different rotations of salsa and Pico de Gallo will have you coming back for more. Café Spice: Café Spice, like the Charger Sauté Station, has been around since the last academic year, but is expanding more with the influence of India incorporated into every
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would have originally. “I think that making it a competition was a good idea because I went around asking people to donate to my tub,” said Kayla Katt. “I wanted to raise money not only to win, but also to raise as much money as I could for my organization.”
support student-athletes in their initiatives and leadership opportunities. SAAC is designed to provide studentathletes a voice to the athletic administration about issues and concerns related to their athletic experience, while developing their own individual leadership experiences. “We (SAAC) were striving for this award last year and we only lost by a small amount, so this past year we stepped up and created an event to promote MakeA-Wish and Community Involvement,” said Lindsey Conley, SAAC President. “Our new event was Char-
Alpha Lambda Delta’s reptile show By ALYSSA MACKINNON
STAFF WRITER AMACK1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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ALD E-board members Victoria Andrade, Kaitlyn O’Boyle, Diana Piccarillo and Kayla Delano pose with the Burmese python (Photo by Alyssa MacKinnon/Charger Bulletin photo)
didn’t have Charger Ball, so this year, with that addition, we hope to reach our new goal.” Last year, the Charger Ball was cancelled because of scheduling and weather conflicts, so money from ticket sales was reimbursed. “This year, the Charger Ball will be masquerade themed and super fun!” said Conley. SAAC representatives are still brainstorming new ideas for more events to raise even more money, but no new events are set in stone. However, all events that have been held in past years will be held again this year.
Alpha Lambda Delta took over Twisted Thursday this week by bringing a reptile show to the Bartels Programming Space Thurs, Sept. 25. The activity, organized by Executive Assistant of ALD Diana Piccarillo, was packed with students looking forward to seeing and touching some really cool animals. The first twenty students were given colorful beta fish and customizable tanks. There was a variety of creatures there, such as an adult veiled chameleon on a small tree who had a fiery attitude, a baby green tree python who was surprisingly yellow and an albino milk snake. These little critters were the first to be displayed but the only ones not really allowed to be touched. The owner of Slither and Swim, the shop that came to exhibit the reptiles, talked about the different creatures in depth
and happily answered everyone’s questions. For example, students were told that the African hissing cockroach on display could climb any smooth surface. He also told the students that the Devils Flower praying mantis was one of the largest of species, standing at five inches tall; despite their size, they are difficult to grow to adulthood, which takes about a year. A bio-orb contained two brown mantela frogs, minute frogs that looked very similar to poison tree frogs but possess no toxins. Students lined up to hold the various creatures there—some excited and some urged on by friends. The blue tongued skink, a seemingly large salamander, was one of the most popular features, besides the Burmese python. The blue tongued skink was only two years old, but was extremely friendly and her favorite foods
are snails. Her claws felt like kitten teeth, and she used them to climb over students shoulders and rest on them. The python was shown after the skink and, after being pulled from the lacrosse bag weighing in at close to 50 pounds, revealed quite a massive snake. Gorgeous with forest browns and strong black patterns for color as well as being smooth to the touch, it was definitely a sight. This snake is only fed ten frozen rats every three months to keep the size down. This python had been performing with audiences for almost ten years! The show closed with the e-board of ALD holding the massive Burmese python and brave president, Kaitlyn O’Boyle, holding a hissing cockroach! ALD’s next event, Life Size Monopoly, is Sun. Oct. 19 at 1 p.m.
dish. Mango Lassi’s and Samosa’s loaded with potato or vegetables are the guilty pleasures served every week with different meat, seafood or even tofu mixed with an array of curry and
specific dietary restrictions. The Charger Sauté station offers a vegan dessert and even different flavors of vegan ice cream at request. Soft Serve Ice Cream: We do scream
pense from the machine and add your choice of assorted toppings! The new Salad Bar: The Marketplace received a little bit of a face-lift over the summer and the addition of an expanded, self-serve salad bar was a part of the result. The new salad bar offers four different arrays of greens to start, and as you make your way to the end you can fill up with the additions of your choice. Pasta salads and proteins line the salad bar if you want to try something less traditional as well! The salad bar is available from 11 a.m. until the end of dinner to accommodate students. The New Deli: Paninis, Naan Sandwichs and clam strip rolls are
some of the new specials in rotation at the deli! The made-to-order station has more options and combinations than ever to appease even the most stubborn and picky eaters! The deli is also open from 11 a.m. until the end of dinner to grab a meal with your hectic schedule. Food on Demand: Sodexo’s new dining location named Food On Demand will be opening in October at Westside Hall. Food on Demand will be a service that allows you to customize your meal. The idea behind it is to simply swipe your card, take a pager, order from an automatic kiosk, take your receipt and then wait for your meal to be made to your order and liking.
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Sodexo delivers big changes
By SHANI ROBINSON
MARKETING INTERN FOR SODEXO
SROBI7@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Any student returning to the University of New Haven this fall has probably noticed some big changes with campus food this semester. Sodexo has brought some drastic changes to the way students eat and what they can eat, featuring new stations and even the launching Food On Demand, a kiosk driven eatery that will change the way students can customize their own meal on campus. Charger Sauté Station: The Charger sauté station is vegan and vegetarian driven, but offers made-to-order meals based on various
The Market Place’s new salad bar (Photo by Elissa Sanci/Charger Bulletin photo)
tomato based sauces. Vegan Desserts: Sodexo continues to bring food to students with
for ice cream! Soft serve ice cream cones are now available at the dessert station! Simply just dis-
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We’re all Getting from point A to point B adults here By ALEX HALFINGER
FEATURES EDITOR AHALF1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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By KAYLA KATT
STAFF WRITER KKATT1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
_____________________ Can professors really kick us out of class? I mean, we pay them to teach us, and we pay a lot of money to be there. So when a professor threatens to kick you out of class for being on your phone or using your computer for the wrong reasons, can they really kick you out? I think there is a difference between being disrespectful to a professor or talking in the middle of class and being a distraction and using your phone or computer and being disinterested. Of course, speaking out of turn and speaking obscenely to a professor can be disruptive and grounds for dismissal from a class. However, this semester teachers have made a huge deal about the use of cell phones and computers in class and how they are “not allowed.” We are adults here at the University of New Haven; that’s what college is, the transition from teen to adult. It’s our choice to pay attention or not pay attention in class, just like it’s our choice to study or not study for a test. A professor can’t make me study for a test outside the classroom, so how can they expect to make a student pay attention in the classroom? We, as students, will learn from our mistakes; we know ourselves and how we learn, how we study and how we will do well in school. Professors need to understand that the world does not stop revolving for
their one class; life goes on outside the classroom and I may need to respond to an important text immediately or send an email that was needed ASAP. Calling out a student in class for using their phone or computer is downright disrespectful, just as disrespectful as calling a student dumb or making fun of their question. Professors should not make students uncomfortable in their classroom or presence. As a professor, you should want your students to enjoy your class and learn from it, not be afraid to ask questions and get involved. Being rude and intimidating will sometimes prevent students from participating. When students are not comfortable in class, they are less likely to get involved, ask questions and, ultimately, learn. If students are using their phone in class just to scroll through their social media feeds, even if they are only hurting themselves, it is their choice whether or not they want to pay attention. Just because they are not putting the effort in during class doesn’t mean they don’t put in just as much effort, if not more, outside of class, by learning the information and studying for tests. Maybe students using a phone or a computer is a sign of disinterest and boredom and a sign that the professor needs to make their class more interesting. Changing their teaching tactics, like doing something other than reading off the same PowerPoints every semester, wouldn’t hurt. Being a professor is not just about relaying information and testing us on it. It’s about helping students and making them want to learn and get an education. As students, we should respect the effort that is put in to teach us, but also be given the free will to choose to use electronics or not.
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s a freshman, the only main form of transportation at the University of New Haven is the small, mid-size chariot, known as the shuttle. It does exactly what it’s meant to do—get you from point A to B, but as glorious as it sounds, it still has its issues. The most common issue with the UNH shuttles is obvious, and, for lack of a better word, annoying; the shuttle is constantly
late and, as a result, there are no definite departure or arrival times. Sure, you have to take into consideration the instances of traffic or bad weather, but when the roads are clear and the sun is shining bright, is there really any excuse that can be made for the micro-bus? When planning out what time you want to leave for a destination, you must add on an extra 30 minutes because of the constant wait for the shuttle. The inconsideration of timeliness and punctuality is a major inconvenience for students that use this service. A simple Wal-Mart trip can turn into an all day affair of waiting around for the shuttle to come. Why must we be the
culprits of the shuttle’s tardiness? As impatience grows, we must try to remember the bright side of the UNH shuttle; it serves as a carrier of the public, on and off campus. It is the
UNH Shuttle (Charger Bulletin photo)
“mom’s minivan” that we all pile into to go to the mall and it’s a free re-
By COURTNEY BROOKS
OPINION EDITOR CBROO1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Whether you are a fitness freak or just spend a few hours in the gym a week, if you are a female, chances are you’ve experienced “The Stare.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with The Stare, which I have taken the liberty upon
sider the extra time you’ll be waiting at the shuttle stop.
5 signs that you’re reading a list
By KAITLIN MAHAR
COPY EDITOR KMARH1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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You're procrastinating on Facebook in order to put off the essay that's due tomorrow. Or maybe you're on Buzzfeed trying to make it through your seventy-five minute class from hell as your professor does her best impression of the teacher from the Peanuts cartoon. It doesn't matter how you got there, or what website it's on; the point is that you're reading yet another list. Or are you? In case you had any doubts, here are the five signs that you're reading a
list. 1. You skip the opening paragraph(s) and cut straight to the list. I know you did it. Go back and read it again. And don't even think about skipping the last paragraph either. Rude. 2. You try to identify with at least one point featured. Whether it's personalityrelated or describing all the things you do when fall returns (you heard me, Pumpkin Spice), you pour over that list trying to find at least one part of it that is "totally you." Sometimes, this simply means thinking to yourself, "I mean, I do that sometimes, so that counts, right? It definitely counts." 3. You share it on social media. If it has one shred of relevance to your life, you share that list faster than UNH's Wi-Fi connection disappears. You make sure everyone on your Facebook,
Twitter, tumblr and Pinterest are well aware that you read this list in its entirety and deemed it parallel to your life and nobody else's. It doesn't matter if six other people already posted it. 4. You spend more time waiting for the related gifs and photos to load than actually reading the article. Speaking of crappy Wi-Fi connections, it's no secret that 75 percent of your time reading a list is spent waiting for the accompanying photos and gifs to load. Frequently, you refuse to read any further until they do, which leaves you just staring blankly a gray square with some dots in the middle for the better part of an hour. More frequently, you forget what the list is even about and have to start all over again. And every time, it isn't worth the wait, but that doesn't stop you from waiting for the next one. 5. You try to find a way
to connect it with your relationships. How many times have you sent your best friend a text with a link to a list you just read, saying, "Look at number seven. That is so us." Bonus points if you send your boyfriend a list of various celebrities declaring that the cutest celebrity reminds you of him (even though the only thing your boyfriend has in common with Robert Pattinson is that they both have terrible hygiene). By the time you are completely finished with the list, you're left with mixed feelings. Your brief distraction is gone, and you yearn for a new one to waste your time. You're not sure you really want to read yet another list—maybe you should take a quiz to mix it up a little bit. But that doesn't stop you from scrolling to the next list in a zombie-like state, preparing to repeat the process all over again.
who take the initiative to better themselves by going to the gym. The way they try to get this across is by staring at them to try to get their attention. Well guys, if this is your tactic, you’re doing it wrong. You are more likely to annoy a woman than you are to get her attention. Instead, wait for her to finish working out and then start a conversation with her. 2.Woman in the weight room are abnormal. It is human nature to stare at things that are outside the norm and some men feel like a woman lifting heavy weights just isn’t normal. It is true that at one time the weight room was a man’s
sanctuary, but come on guys, it’s 2014; women are just as willing and able to be in the weight room as you, so stop staring and get used to it! 3.They don’t notice they are staring. The gym is a place where everything is heightened. There is music blasting, adrenaline pumping and, most likely, a lot of testosterone flowing. Some guys said that when they see an attractive woman working out they stare out of habit; they don’t mean to be rude or disrespectful, but they just don’t recognize what they are doing. This can easily be resolved by paying more attention to what you are doing and
stopping yourself when needed. Exercise is an important part of everyone’s life, so everyone should feel completely comfortable going to the gym. Women have a right to workout, free of The Stare, just as much as men do. Men in the gym need to remember that women are not pieces of meat and don’t enjoy being looked at as one. They also should remember that gender roles in the gym are a thing of the past and it’s perfectly normal for a woman to be lifting weights. I think I speak for all women when I say that the time has come to eliminate The Stare!
Eliminating “The Stare”
myself to name, it is when a woman is working out in the gym and every pair of male eyes glare at her, salivating like she is a piece of meat. I am no feminist, but the whole concept of The Stare is awkward, distracting and, in some cases, downright disrespectful. If you have gone to the gym at least once in your life, the odds are in your favor that you have either experienced or witnessed The Stare in full effect. It’s not hard to miss; a woman will be minding her business, working out as most of the men in the room blatantly stare at her, as if she is an object for their personal amusement. I am an
source provided by UNH. Even being as much of a pest as the shuttle is, the all-knowing promise of escaping campus for an hour or two is a joyous feeling. Just remember to con-
avid gym goer and I pretty much encounter The Stare on a daily basis. Whether it’s on the treadmill, the stair master or even when I venture into the freeweight room, I always have the awkward feeling of someone watching me. It completely distracts me and prevents me from getting in a good workout. After being completely fed up with The Stare and its effect on my workouts, I decided to ask a couple of my male friends why they do this. Here are their reasons and my simple solutions: 1.They think it is flattering. Most guys said that they are attracted to women
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Dues Done Right!
My fellow chargers,
RSOs and RSO members—now that the semester is in full swing and things are beginning to settle down, organizations are beginning to collect dues.
Now that the semester is in full swing and Fall Break is just around the corner, don’t let yourself slip; keep working hard! This week’s USGA meeting will be canceled; I, along with several other students, will be attending the ASGA National Conference in Washington, DC. While at the conference, we will be working with many schools throughout the country on improving our own USGA here at the University of New Haven!
It is important that if your organization collects dues, a dues collection form be must be submitted online in Charger Connection before the dues can be accepted. From the time the form is submitted to the end date on the form, dues are to be collected by Melinda Hill in the Office of Student Activities. Once the dues collection period ends, your organization must then submit a funds deposit form Be sure to indicate the index code! Dues index codes end in a “D” and operating index codes end in a “U.” Just be sure to designate which one as funds in dues index codes rollover from year to year.
With the It’s On Us Campaign in full swing, I encourage you all to take the pledge at ItsOnUs.org and help us bring an end to sexual assault. In the coming weeks many student leaders throughout the campus will be meeting to discuss the issue at hand and to talk about the resources offered at UNH. That being said, keep an eye out for information following the Roundtables, as well as more opportunities to get involved with this campaign!
If your organization doesn’t have a dues index code and would like one, just let me know! From there, the dues will then be deposited where they will be available for your organization to utilize!
Best of luck this week and Go Chargers! Richard J. Rotella USGA President Putting you in USGA!
Sincerely, John Foti USGA Treasurer
Women’s Soccer
10.1.14 | 7 p.m.
VS. American International Springfield, Mass.
Last Week’s Stats:
This Week in Sports Women’s Volleyball
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Tennis
Men’s & Women’s Cross Country
VS. Paul Short Run Bethlehem, Pa.
10.3.14 | 7 p.m.
10.4.14 | 11 a.m.
10.4.14 | 1 p.m.
VS. Merrimack North Andover, Mass.
VS. Saint Michael’s Colchester, Vt.
VS. Southern New Hampshire Manchester, N.H.
Women’s Tennis VS. Franklin Pierce Win 9-0
Women’s Volleyball VS. Assumption Win 3-1
Scope it Out! Here are this week’s SCOPE events: Wednesday October 1: -UNH Idol will be in Bucknall Theatre from 8:30 p.m to 10:30 p.m. Free food and drinks will be served. Prizes will be awarded to the top contestants. Thursday October 2: -Karaoke Night will be held in the German Club from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bring your friends and sing along to some of your favorite songs! While you are not singing, you can enjoy free food and drinks! Friday October 3: -Fall Fest in the Bixler/Botwinik Quad from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. This concert will be featuring Sparks the Rescue and Kristen Merlin, recent contestant on The Voice. Saturday October 4: -Laser Writing in Bixler/Botwinik Quad from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Come take a picture with your laser writing on it! -Music Video Competition in Bucknall Theater from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Produce your own music video and win prizes! Monday October 6: -Maleficent will be showing in Gehring Hall 301 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Women’s Tennis VS. Franklin Pierce Win 9-0
10.4.14 | 10 a.m.
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country VS. Ted Owen Invitational 11-of-14 &12-of-16
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It’s 3PM somewhere Local gigs of the week Toads Place
By ASHLEY WINWARD
MUSIC EDITOR AWINW1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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hen you think of Baltimore, a lot of things may come to mind; the Orioles, soft shell crab and Old Bay seasoning, to name a few. But more than anything, I think of the bursting Baltimore music scene that I’ve fallen in love with since I was younger. With natives Good Charlotte, Have Mercy and my favorite boys in All Time Low, the pop-punk scene in the Old Line State is flourishing year after year. Newcomers to the scene 3PM are no exception; the trio, which formed in 2012, have that distinct sound reminiscent of some of their influences (Blink 182, Green Day, New Found Glory) while bringing their own new energy to the table. Their album Slow Me Down was released in August and has everything you would want in a solid pop-punk release. The album opens with “Missed Call” which caught my attention instantly with its buildup and catchy lyrics. “Something New” had an opening that brought me right back to All Time Low’s So Wrong It’s Right
October 3: Cherub with Ghost Beach and Gibbz
The Space
Maryland natives 3PM (Photo provided by 3PM’s press kit)
days, while the title track “Slow Me Down” reminded me a lot of Hit The Lights with their upbeat energy. “This Is Right” was very well put together on a structural basis; the balance of instruments with the melody and their harmonies within the melody just flowed so well I couldn’t help but smile listening to it. The guitar part on “My Soul On Fire” had elements of Simple Plan’s “I’m Just A Kid” but they really differentiated themselves in the chorus. One of the highlights on the album as
a whole for me was “All Caught Up,” especially the gang vocals, screaming “we could die tomorrow, so let’s live like it today” because I really loved the message it was sending. They ended with a positive statement in “Who We Are,” showing who they are as musicians and people through their lyrics and instrumentation. While I did find a lot of comparisons to other artists in the pop-punk scene, I honestly do not see this as a bad thing. They’ve taken a lot of great aspects and
elements from established artists and blended them to make their own sound. As these young guns continue to grow and develop, I can see them distinguishing themselves from the crowd even more. With the energy and excitement, they bring to the table I have a feeling people are going to listen. Be on the lookout for 3PM hitting up the Northeast in October and November; you won’t want to miss out! Check them out on Facebook or Twitter (@3PM_ music).
Hurts So Good
October 2: Red Oblivion with AM Aesthetic, The Lively, Goodbyemotel, Post Modern Panic and The Shockagoos October 3: EMA with Fake Babies and All The Friends October 4:Event Horizon with So Sorry, Glue Head, Dangerzone and Migrant Band October 5: Hollywood Ending with Astro Safari USA, The Milenium, Late Night Reading, and Brookline Drive
By GLENN ROHRBACKER
STAFF WRITER GROHR1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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One characteristic of our generation of music today is the fact that, while new artists are producing new music, old artists are producing new music as well. This continuing clash will soon get larger and larger as time goes on. We think of artists like the Beatles, Billy Joel, the Rolling Stones and many others as being “classics.” However, while most of these musicians still make music, do we consider these new songs classics too? How could we? We grew up on songs like “Let it Be” and “Piano Man,” so it’s hard to compare songs we’ve just always known with songs that are similar but are in a time where the “music norm” is different. The most recent addition to this list of classic artists who are still kickin’ is John Mellencamp. You may have heard of songs like “Hurts So Good,” “Jack & Diane” and “Little Pink Houses.” Mellencamp released his twenty-second (yes, that’s right) studio album this week, titled Plain Spoken. At 62 years old, you can hear the age in his raspy voice that seems to be fol-
October 5:David Gray
Cafe Nine (21+ only)
October 2:Yarn with The Lost Bayou Ramblers
October 3:Buzz Gordo’s Ski Lodge
John Mellencamp, who got his start in 1976, just released his twenty-second album on Sept. 27 (AP photo)
lowing a Bob Dylan path. John Mellencamp slowed this album down a bit with several ballads in his country-rock style of songwriting. The single, “Troubled Man,” was the first song released on this album. He really sticks true to his album title on this one, really speaking from the heart and singing about life. The blues track “Lawless Times” is about political corruption and disrupt, which is a topic we seldom see written about in today’s music. A really sentimen-
tal message comes out of “Tears of Vain,” which talks about heartbreak and dealing with that struggle. To be honest, there was very little difference of creative thinking between songs, because all of them sound relatively the same. Maybe that’s just what happens when you’ve been around since the late ‘70’s and recorded 22 albums. Will this be the last we hear from John Mellencamp? Probably not. But I think it’s safe to say that there are some artists
that we still look forward to their new releases, even after all these years, and then some we don’t as much. I have to hand it to Mellencamp though; at 62, he still can bring all of the emotion and heart into a song and leave you thinking. It’s too bad that Plain Spoken didn’t turn out to be a turnaround album for him or a comeback of sorts. I’m just glad that musicians from back in the day are still spreading their influence.
October 3:Las Cafeteras with Rick Reyes and Fernandito Ferrer October 4:Jazz Jam with Mike Coppola and Friends October 4:The 3 Pack with the Manchurians October 5:The Vultures with THEE ICEPICkS and Tsunamibots
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Emma Ruth Rundle; The Passion Behind the Music By SHANNON LIVEWELL STAFF WRITER SLIVEWELL@ME.COM
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mma Ruth Rundle is an L.A. based singer-songwriter who’s latest solo album, Some Heavy Ocean, showcases her passion for music and her intent to touch the souls of the listener. “It’s not entirely true that Some Heavy Ocean is my first solo album,” Rundle responded when I asked how the process had been. “I put out a full length record of ambient electric guitar pieces a few years ago and would hate for that to be overlooked.” “The process has been a long and trying one. I have to say that without the constant support of Sargent House and Cathy Pellow, Some Heavy Ocean would never have seen the light of day. As for the listenerI have no expectations or hopes for them. Take away what you will and interpret the
Matty Mullins’ solo album is on fire!
Emma Ruth Rundle (Photo provided by Sargent House)
songs thusly. Once it’s gone from me, I have no control over my music or what impression I leave. I don’t go out of my way to impart things to others. Music is for me and if it brings something to someone else than that’s nice I suppose!” I asked her when she realized she knew music was what she wanted to do with her life. “Music and art are things that I’ve always done. When I was very young, I had very romantic ideas about becoming a painter. I never received any formal training for the visual art but did attend Calarts briefly for music. I spent a lot of time hanging out and working in an old folk music store in LA, and one thing lead to another. Here I am now with a few other skills and many years of work behind me. So, to clarify my answer, I
don’t think there was a so called “aha” moment about music,” Rundle responded. “I’ve been writing my whole life,” Rundle reveled about her songwriting career. “My sister and I would write songs together as small children and record them to a cassette machine. Needless to say, I’d bet most of the music I’ve made would not be worth listening to. Singing is something that comes naturally to most people I think. Again, I’ve never been trained formally… Just singing all the time – to myself mostly.” When I asked her who inspired her the most in her musical career, Rundle answered, “I’m not sure I can answer that. I go through phases of being quite intensely inspired by one persons and hyper focus on what it is they have done. Most of these people tend
to have admirable qualities aside from just creating content. I’m really into Peter Gabriel’s “So” at the moment. Chris Whitley will always remain high on the list.” “I don’t like to use ‘inspiration,’” she said when I asked what inspired her music when she sat down to write. “I’m not trying to be pretensions by any means, it’s just much less glamorous than that. I pick up the guitar and it speaks or it doesn’t. It’s that simple really. It always starts with the instruments.” “Music is not directly for the listener,” Rundle told me. “It’s a compulsion to release something. To take out a shadowy figure and examine it. It can also be as simple as wanting to sing a melody that pleases me. More often than not, the music and lyrics relate directly to my personal life though.”
Matty Mullins released his debut solo album on Sept. 23 (Photo obtained via Facebook) By KATERINA SPERL
STAFF WRITER KSPER1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
_____________________ I have a confession. I had not heard of Matty Mullins before now, but after reviewing his self-titled album, I won’t forget his name in the distant future. Mullins is the frontman for Memphis May Fire, but released his debut solo album on Sept. 23. Out of the eleven tracks, I have to admit that some are more memorable than others. “Speak to Me” seems the most worthy of head-banging. There is a need that is apparent—a need for love, attention and another person. Behind the vocals, the instrumental mix is steady but far from boring. “My Dear” borders the pop, electric and punk rock genres. The beat is a bit repetitive, but the lyrics are
better than most pop songs of our day. The variation and relatability make the song more emotional. There is fear, love and support through the song. It is one of those songs you want to imagine being sung to you. “99% Soul” is probably the most popular track on the album. If you are looking to get an overview of what to expect from Mullins, this is probably some of his best work so far. It shows his vocal capabilities and the percussion doesn’t distract from him like it does on some of the other songs. “Right Here, Right Now” is extremely reassuring; it spreads the message of living in the moment and not needing anything else. My personal favorite part of the song is the interlude about two minutes in, when the background gets a bit more techno for a minute.
Photo of the Week “Giant Summer” By Jenna Reilly, Sophomore Taken at Sleeping Giant Summer 2014
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Get Ready for the Oscars Charger Bulletin Film Writers compare this year’s movies that may make an appearance at the Oscars
Dylan’s pick of future Scott’s nominations & Oscar contenders for Best Picture By DYLAN RUPPRECHT
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Benedict Cumberbatch in a scene from the The Imitation Game (AP photo)
The Lego movie made $69.1 million during its debut at the weekend box office (AP photo)
all time is Oscar time, which means gathering up your movie-watching friends and scrambling to find the best seats in the house. Here are my top five movies that are in the running for this year’s Academy Awards. 1. The Theory Of Everything (11/7/14): Eddie Redmayne stars as Stephen Hawking in this soaring depicture of Hawking’s legacy. The movie spans the great physicist’s life from attending schooling and encountering first loves, to battling a vicious motor neuron disease that ultimately renders him speechless and relying on a motorized scooter for transport. Redmayne is already one of the assumed “Best Actor” nominees for his marvelous impersonation of Hawkings (which he spent six months preparing and studying for). Hawking’s story is touching and nothing short of inspiring, and Redmayne delivers a powerful performance. 2. Whiplash (10/10/14): Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons portray a toxic relationship between a drummer (Teller) and his
perfectionist teacher (Simmons). This movie will beg the question: how far is too far in pushing someone to succeed? Expect a captivating performance from both stars as Teller “bares it all” in this riveting drama akin to Natalie Portman’s disturbing portrayal of an obsessed ballet dancer in Black Swan. 3. Foxcatcher (11/12/14): Suspense and discomfort are the leading emotions embedded in this true story of the Olympic wrestling gold-medal winning brothers, Mark and Dave Schultz (played by Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo, respectively). Seeking an Olympic gold medal, Mark Schultz gets connected to millionaire, and slightly-off-hisrocker, John Du Pont (Steve Carell, sporting a fake nose), as Pont insists upon being his coach. This psychological thriller already has Steve Carell in Oscar contention for his portrayal and will leave you chilled to the bone. 4. The Imitation Game (11/21/14): A team of mathematicians and code breakers are paired together with the aloof Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) to
break the Nazi war code. While trying to crack the code, Turing is accused of being a Soviet spy and must try to defend himself from accusations while trying to put an end to World War II. Cumberbatch will most likely be nominated for best actor, and coupled with an array of previous Oscar winners, prepare to be entranced by this film. 5. Interstellar (11/7/14): Christopher Nolan’s new movie hosts a plethora of already Oscar-winning actors, the likes of which include Mathew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Michael Caine and a slew of other nominaees. When Earth’s natural resources are virtually depleted, Cooper (McConaughey) is asked to leave his family to find the last possible hope for the human race. Expect to be taken on a cinematic voyage with Nolan at the wheel.
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ince the Oscar season has almost officially begun with the Toronto Film Festival, Dylan has taken the time to discuss Oscar movies that have yet to come out, while I am going to take the time to talk about what we have so far. There are ten films that get nominated for best picture, I will only give you my personal top four for what we’ve had so far this year. Captain America: The Winter Soldier: This film put serious numbers in Disney’s bank account and blew the top off of every critic in the country. Before opening weekend, this film’s rating on Rotten Tomatoes was 98 percent; that is insane. It completely deserves it as
well. This film did something similar to the Dark Knight, released in 2008, in that it took a concept that is usually goofy and turned it into something real, tangible and political. It says a lot about our society and provides the best hand to hand combat we have seen in a film in years. The Lego Movie: Not a soul thought this would be anything more than something to be shown on cartoon network in a year or two. I can compare this film to the Toy Story series in the way it takes these seemingly childish characters and worlds and turns them into a real message that gives the audience true lessons. It provides heavy hearted substance with hysterical laughter and brilliant visuals. This film is so much more than a child’s play-thing (pun intended). X-Men Days of Future Past: This film gives us intriguing character depth full with twists and turns as powerful figures all try to save the world in their own way.
This is arguably James McAvoy’s best role of his career this far, as well as coins Jennifer Lawrence in the role of Mystique. Its ending is impactful and is all due to its incredible build up and development. It’s all the more appreciated when you’ve seen all the previous films in the series. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Granted, I did not love this movie as much as other people did, or as much as I loved the others on this list, but here’s where I take my own opinion out of this article and just let the film analyst talk. With that being said, this film is without a doubt one of the best of the year. It’s remarkable what stories can be told through apes. The main characters experience so much in their lifetimes and this film highlights what their final decisions are based on their experience. Much like X-Men and Winter Soldier, you really understand the villain; his reasoning and tend to agree with him. This film is a real heavy hitter.
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Positives
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-There’s always going to be the temptation to go downtown for some fun, but + Although the semester seems to be dragging on, just remember that there are only 10 more weeks until it’s done! With a little effort and a lot of coffee, all that don’t get left behind in your work! There’s nothing worse than a Sunday-night cramming-session! course work will seem like a breeze. - Summer is definitely over; so grab a coat and bundle up. Time to put away + Take a break from school work and visit a few of the events that are hosted weekly! Grab some popcorn and see the occasional movie presented by SCOPE, or those shorts and tanks! visit Twisted Thursdays in Bartel’s Activity Center!
The Battery Charge
Freshmen—the first year of college seems tough, but don’t overwork yourself. Manage your time, organize your work, and most of all, don’t sweat the small stuff. Enjoy what you’ve got before you ask where the time went!
Taylor’s NFL Picks Week 5
By TAYLOR HAUCK
STAFF WRITER THAUC1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers The Packers looked good in an easy win over Chicago. Aaron Rodgers came alive in their big win. Meanwhile, the Vikings played well offensively to get by the Falcons. Look for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to build on their win and roll over the Vikings at home in Green Bay. St. Louis Rams @ Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia played poorly on offense in their first loss of the season against the 49ers. The offense only had one drive where they got into opponents territory. Their special teams were the only bright spots in the game. The Rams are coming off a bye week and will need to be prepared for the Eagles. Expect the Eagles to bounce back with an easy win. Chicago Bears @ Carolina Panthers The Bears look to bounce back after a blowout loss Sunday to the Packers. Chicago sits at 2-2 and is tied with two other teams in the NFC North. The Bears need a win to keep pace in the division. Carolina is atop the NFC South, despite losing two straight games. Expect this game to be close, with the Bears emerging with the victory Cleveland Browns @ Tennessee Titans The Browns record doesn’t show how well they have started the season. They are coming off a bye week and hope to get by the Titans. Tennessee hasn’t played well
since Week One. They have given up a lot of points on defense and haven’t scored a lot of points on offense so far this season. Expect the game to be close with the Browns pulling out a win. Atlanta Falcons @ New York Giants Atlanta has been inconsistent in their first four games. They have either scored a lot of points or given up a lot of points. However their offense has looked better than most teams’ offenses. The Giants have won two straight games after starting the season with two losses. Eli Manning has limited his interceptions during their current win streak. Expect a high scoring game with the Falcons winning. Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints The Saints have failed to show that they are a contender this year. The first four games of the season have been a disaster for New Orleans. Expect them to rebound and gain some momentum over the Bucs. However, the Bucs have momentum of their own after getting an upset win over the Steelers for their first win. Houston Texans @ Dallas Cowboys Dallas has been impressive and is currently silencing critics. Both teams have a 3-1 record, but the Cowboys have the better team. The Cowboys’ rush attack is tough to stop. They currently lead the NFL in rushing yards per game. Expect the Cowboys to win easily. Buffalo Bills @ Detroit Lions Detroit pulled out another close win on Sunday and their 3-1 record shows their hard work. They hope to run their win streak to three with
a win over the Bills. The Bills started the season with two wins but have lost their last two. They hope to put up a good fight against the Lions. Expect a close game with the Lions improving to 4-1. Baltimore Ravens @ Indianapolis Colts Andrew Luck and the Colts are coming on strong after a slow start to the season. Luck has thrown for four touchdowns in each of the last two games. Expect the Colts to continue their win streak against the Ravens. The Ravens are 3-1 and lead the AFC North, but they haven’t played an overly impressive team to date. Expect a competitive game in Indianapolis. Pittsburgh Steelers @ Jacksonville Jaguars Pittsburgh has been one of the most inconsistent teams in the league. They have played well some weeks and very poorly in others. They look to end their poor streak and rebound with a win over Jacksonville. The Jaguars looked improved with Blake Bortles at quarterback, but still need work. They are winless and look for their first win of the season. Expect Pittsburgh to come away with the muchneeded win. Arizona Cardinals @ Denver Broncos Despite the Cardinals’ 3-0 record the Broncos have the better team. Both are coming off a bye and should be well rested. Peyton Manning is as good as other years and is tough to beat. Arizona is shaky at the quarterback position and doesn’t know who will start at this point. The Cardinals should compete but the Broncos will pull out a win in a tough, competitive game. Kansas City Chiefs @ San
Francisco 49ers The 49ers were able to end their losing streak Sunday against the Eagles. They played well on defense and moved the ball effectively on offense. They hope to build off their last game and beat the Chiefs. Kansas City isn’t off to the start they were last year. Expect the Chiefs to put up a good fight, but the 49ers should prevail at the end. New York Jets @ San Diego Chargers The Chargers are 3-1 and off to their best start in recent years. Look for San Diego beat the Jets at home. The struggles of the New York Jets continue. Expect a major change in the coaching staff at the end of the season. Cincinnati Bengals @ New England Patriots The Bengals are having another good season and hope to become 4-0 with a win over the Patriots. Andy Dalton is leading the way for the Bengals. New England doesn’t look like New England teams of the past, but their defense has played well. They lead the league in opponent passing yards per game. This game should be close, with the Bengals escaping with a win. Seattle Seahawks @ Washington Redskins Seattle is coming off a huge win over the Broncos and a bye week. They are well rested and ready to start their stretch of games against NFC East opponents. Washington had a horrible Week Four, getting blown out by the Giants on Thursday Night Football. Washington has a little quarterback controversy, which they hope doesn’t come to a big distraction. Expect a Seahawks win on Monday Night Football.
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Email unhaskmelanie@gmail.com, find her on Facebook at UNH Ask Melanie, or follow her Twitter @unhaskmelanie. Identities will always remain confidential! Melanie, I am currently working at my job as a Life Skills Coach for $12/hour and I am two years in to college. With a Bachelor’s Degree, I can move up in the company but only with a $2 raise. Sometimes I wonder why I am even going to college. A Bachelor’s Degree seems like nothing today. What do you think I should do? -Concerned Cutie
Dear Concerned Cutie, I can definitely understand your frustration; as college students, I think we all have questioned if this is even worth it. The answer: it definitely is! No value can be placed on the education we are receiving and although we may have times where it feels like we want to quit and just work full time, it is way more worth it to stick it out and get that diploma. This job may not be paying you well, but it sounds like the experience as a Life Skills Coach will definitely teach you a lot and open a lot of doors for yo when you do finish your degree; then, you could work on getting a job in a company that values a degree more. In some lines of work, a Bachelor’s Degree is valued less than higher degrees, so it may also help to continue your education after you finish your Bachelor’s, depending on what you want to go into. I hope this helped! Hopefully, this first response will give you insight if you’re experiencing similar issues and, if not, make sure you get your questions in! xoxo,
Melanie
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Postcards from Prato
UNH Tweets of the Week
Okotoberfest in Munich By ASHLEY ARMINIO AARMI1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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his weekend, I went to Okotoberfest in Munich, Germany with a group of friends. We went through a study abroad program called Florence For Fun that gives you bus transportation to and from the event and group leaders to be your points of reference throughout the day if you have any questions or an emergency. This is my second time using a study abroad program for a trip, and I have positive feedback every time! I love that through this program you meet so many people who are studying abroad in a variety of places, you make a ton of friends to spend time with throughout your trip and gain contacts to meet up again on another trip. It’s always fun to hear that people live close to you in the United States; it’s such a small world we live in! Oktoberfest was everything I could have asked for and more.
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Ashley reunited with her brother, who is stationed in Germany (Photo by Ashley Arminio/Charger Bulletin photo)
We arrived at the festival around 8:30 a.m. and went straight into line at the tent Hofbräuhaus. There were hundreds of people already in line and once the doors opened, people were jumping over tables and benches and you could hardly move; it was insane. We managed to make it inside and get at the end of a table with our tour leaders and a few
other kids and got our steins of beer! By 9:30 a.m., everyone was singing and dancing; the energy was through the roof. Every now and then, someone would be brave and stand on his or her table and, with that, the entire crowd would roar with excitement to see if he or she is going to finish the stein of beer and either applauded you
or booed you off the table. After we were finished in Hofbräuhaus, we decided to go walk around the festival and go on some rides and play games. Unfortunately, when you leave a tent, it’s close to impossible to get back in, so we spent the remainder of the day enjoying the rest of the festival. My favorite part was running into my brother! My brother is stationed in Germany for the US Army and was at Oktoberfest with a few of his friends for the weekend. We had no way of contacting each other, so when I heard someone scream “hello sister!” I jumped on him and hugged him and became emotional; it was so nice to be able to spend time with him, especially in Germany. I would love to go back to Germany and see more of it, but I’m happy I was able to experience an event that has so much history and is known around the world! I made friends with a great group of people, so, all around, this trip definitely met all of my expectations.
Ashley Arminio is spending a semester abroad at UNH’s Prato, Italy satellite campus. Follow her adventures this semester!
Simply Sam’s Style My Obsession: Knee-High Socks By SAMANTHA SALVIO
STAFF WRITER SSALV1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
__________________________________ Warm. Trendy. Sexy. What’s not to love about this fashion accessory? I will admit that my love for knee-high socks is slightly influenced by attending a high school that required students to wear uniforms year-round, but that’s not the point! Socks are often overlooked and not even considered when deciding on an ensemble to wear. Most people merely see it as a piece of fabric that protects your feet from smelling when you put shoes on. In the last five years or so, designers have really been showcasing how versatile matching socks to your outfit can be, and how effortless it is to take an ordinary outfit to the next step. The classic white socks you grew up with have been replaced with the more modern incor-
poration of brightly colored socks and every patterned sock you can imagine. If trying to figure out how to incorporate some striped socks into an everyday outfit, without looking like a clown, is a little overwhelming, ease yourself into this trend with monochrome knee-highs. Even without the most intricate designs, they are enough to take any ordinary outfit and give it a little extra something. The beauty to this specific accessory is how transparent it is. Knee-high socks looks great during any season and transcends into any person’s style. Not only do they highlight and lengthen your legs, but it gives off a much more “conservative” sexy. Give the boys just enough to leave them wanting more. Here are three outfits that showcase their diversity:
1.Boho - Let your hair fall in loose tresses and pair some fall wine-colored knee-highs with cute lace-up brown booties. For bottoms, opt for a fun and eclectic tribal skirt or a more relaxed monochrome skater skirt. Boho is all about loose-fitting clothing and eclectic spice so stick with more loosely-structured skirts for this outfit. Make the bottom half of your outfit the focal point and keep the top simple with a plain white tee and a cardigan, somewhere along the grayscale. If it’s windy, throw on a black-brimmed hat and carry around either a black cross-body bag with fringes or a bigger luggage bag to complete the outfit. 2.Preppy - I promise this will resemble nothing like your typical school girl out-
fit. Build off a cute buttonup shirt with either a peterpan or classic collar and a chiffon skirt that is of darker tones than the shirt. Next, throw on a beige corded sweater to give the outfit more depth and an extra layer of warmth. Finish off with black knee-highs and some loafers to give off the perfect student style. 3.Grunge - Another look for those combat boots in your closet! Slip some black knee-highs on before your boots and some black shorts for your bottoms. Pick out your favorite band tee or any vintage tee that you have for the top to give your style some individualized character. Choose a flannel shirt to cover your arms from the chilly wind and a black beanie to keep your head warm, too.
A patterned skirt styled with knee-highs (Photo obtained via Pinterest)
Clery Campus Crime Log
*In accordance with the Federal law known as the Clery Act, the UNH Campus Police maintains a Crime Log, which contains information on alleged criminal incidents reported to the UNH Police. The following are matters of public record.
(1) Drug Complaint Location: Bergami Hall Date: September 25, 2014 Time: 1:55 p.m.
(2) Theft
Location: Bixler Hall Date: September 26, 2014 Time: 1:42 p.m.
(3) Loud Music/Party
(4)Theft
Location: North Campus Location: Forest Hills Date: September 28, 2014 Date: September 28, 2014 Time: 2:00 a.m. Time: 1:24 p.m. *Location not shown on map