Volume 99, Issue 7
West Haven, Conn.
October 10, 2017
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Bulletin Briefs News USGA split over proposed changes pg. 6
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A&E Preview of MIC’s Fall Fest pg. 14
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NEWS
Students From Hurricane-Effected Areas Talk About Relief BY SARAH DEMATTEIS STAFF WRITER
U
niversity of New
Haven students spoke about their dissatisfaction with response and recovery efforts thus far in regards to the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in a panel discussion held early last week. The panel’s goal was to shed light on the harrowing
Photo via Kayra Clouden
View of a decimated area on the coastline of one of the U.S. Virgin Islands after Hurricane Maria
situation still unfolding and to raise money and supplies to help with hurricane relief.
tor of the political science
Sponsored by the Office of the speaker series. Additionally, a Dean of the College of Arts
letter read by Dr. Haynes told
and Sciences, the Office of the
the accounts of Ana Colon, a
the current feelings of many from the U.S. Virgin Islands. “A lot of Virgin Islanders
way that they could. “We couldn’t wait, we had to leave,” said Torres.
today feel forgotten, many
Both explained the frustra-
Vice President of Students Af- student at the university from
people feel as if we aren’t
tions they had, and still have,
fairs, and the political science
Puerto Rico, who could not
getting enough exposure or
regarding accessibility to sup-
program, the panel featured
attend the panel.
media coverage as we should
plies and the actions, or lack
be for help, it feels as if we
thereof, taken to help those
largely on testimonies given
are literally begging for help
who are in need of it most.
The panel heard accounts
by Clouden and Torres speak-
at this point and that is not
from Kayra Clouden, a senior
ing about how these locations
okay,” she said.
communications major from
are much more to them than
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands,
just beautiful islands. They
for help him and his family
and Jason Torres, a cellular
are their homes, their com-
felt after having no commu-
everyone is willing to distrib-
and molecular biology gradu-
munities, and their families
nication with their loved ones
ute, the fire departments, the
ate from the university speak-
who are in need of help right
in Puerto Rico, fearing the
governors, the senators,” said
ing on behalf of Puerto Rico.
now.
unknown. A week after the
Clouden. “It’s just getting
storm hit, Torres and a few of
these things to them from
Dr. Chris Haynes, coordinator the horrific aftermath of Hur-
his family members flew out
Connecticut.”
of political science and direc-
to Puerto Rico to help in any
students representing Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
The panel was moderated by
The discussion was focused
Clouden’s accounts detailed ricane Maria as she explained
Torres spoke about the call
For Clouden it is a matter of gathering supplies and getting those supplies to the islands. “As far as distribution,
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NEWS
Admins, Students Take a Walk for Safety rived, Parker explained there
to Forest was not a pleasant
were ten zones around cam-
experience. The now fenced
pus that would be covered
and lighted parking lot beside
on the walk. The zones were
Westside used to be a bare
assigned to groups of about
lot with a chain link fence
three students and Campus
that held a security guard in a
Campus Police has hosted
Police. Zones included Forest
trailer.
a Safety Walk that allows
Hills, Charger Plaza, North
students and faculty to find
Campus, Harugari Hall,
at night it was scary,” Fraizer
potentially dangerous areas
Winchester, Westside, and
stated.
on campus they think could
Dunham, and their respective
use improvement. This year’s
parking lots.
BY CATHERINE CINQUE STAFF WRITER
F
or the last five years,
walk took place Tuesday (Oct. 3) at 6:30 p.m. Assistant Chief of Police
One person would then be the scribe for that group and write down everything they
Don Parker explained the rea- found on their walk that they soning for walking at night is
believed to be unsafe. Some
because the areas people find
issues that were found were
unsafe are more pronounced
plants growing wild that may
during this time.
attract unwanted animals,
Parker stated, “The purpose
lights put on the side of
of this is the chance for stu-
Westside on Isadore St. since
dents and staff to get together
it is not well lit, and a light
to find external things that
out in the parking lot behind
may be a hazard.”
Dunham.
The majority of issues stu-
“I like being a part of the
dents and faculty find pertain
campus community and
to facilities.
getting to help make it safer
Rich Rutherford, director of
for students is a great way to
facilities, said, “Over the years do that,” said Ryan Austin, a
“There were few lights and
Chief of Police Tracy Mooney inspects Charger Plaza for possible safety improvements
EDITOR IN CHIEF
T
he University of New
Haven launched a revamped website over the weekend, after initially redesigning the layout earlier this year. The new site is a drastic change from a year ago, when InsideUNH was still opera-
improvements doing this.”
for two years. “Last year I
Most problems that arise
think my group found four or
myCharger and transferred
he said deal with lighting,
five issues.”
internal information to the
tional. The March renovation included the creation of
student portal.
ones needing to be installed.
were Residential Life staff
Landscaping and fences are
like Will Fraizer. Fraizer was
myCharger message board
also in the mix, there may be
a student at the university
Sunday explaining the new
overgrown shrubbery to be
who graduated in 2014 and
launch, Vice President of
cleaned up or falling fences
was hired as a full time Area
Marketing and Communica-
and potholes.
Coordinator. He said before
When enough students ar-
Westside was built walking
walking on campus.
BY GLENN ROHRBACKER
senior who has done this walk
Others involved in the walk
sure students could feel safe
NewHaven.edu Gets a Makeover
I think we have made a lot of
lights that are out or new
Campus Police aimed to as-
AJ Greene/The Charger Bulletin
In a note posted to the
tions Lyn Chamberlin said that the new site cut down al-
most 6,000 pages of outdated
pages on the website. Links
information.
for popular student sources
“We welcome your input
like myCharger, Blackboard,
and we ask for your patience
and the Library have been
as we continue to evolve this
moved to the footer of the
new site,” Chamberlin said in
site.
her message. The home page features
The home page now also has student and alumni spotlights
more options to use upfront,
highlighting success in their
rather than via search. The
respective programs.
“Main” menu button opens
“The website we relaunched
up a wide array of university
this weekend is a game-
affiliations, including Aca-
changer for telling the Uni-
demics and Admissions, with additional links to popular
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NEWS
Hurricane Relief Panel Continued from pg. 3
when it’s time to really do
on monetary donations which
For Torres the frustration
something, no one was there.” will be donated to UNICEF,
lied in the fact that “the sup-
There are a variety of outlets who then can get the items
plies were there, but they’re
Association on campus is
baby formula, and clothes. All
also pushing hurricane relief
supplies will be shipped to the
efforts. They are collection
Virgin Islands.
for those students and faculty just not getting to the people.” looking to help. These are fellow American On behalf of the City of
that are needed. Those who
both monetary and supply
Additionally, the Under-
wish to donate can visit West
donations at their drop off
graduate Student Govern-
Haven’s GoFundMe page.
station in the Myatt Center of
ment Association is collecting
citizens, they both empha-
West Haven, Mayor Ed
There are also collection sta-
Diversity and Inclusion until
monetary donations to aid in
sized, and now it is our turn
O’Brien has partnered with
tions at every fire department
Oct. 15.
relief from all hurricanes and
to help them in any way we
the Latino Haven Committee,
throughout the city and at
can.
the UNH Mayor Advisories
“To hear people only want
Clouden, as a resident
natural disasters. Cash can be
city hall which will be collect-
assistant and on behalf of
brought to the Bartels Build-
Commission, the Chamber of
ing toiletries, diapers, and
Residential Life, is imple-
ing Managers adjacent to
to indulge in our islands and
Commerce, and the Rotary
cleaning supplies. The drive
menting donation boxes in
Jazzman’s Café. Charger cash
take the beaches and their
Club in West Haven for their
is going on now and will end
all residence halls on campus
will also be accepted and can
vacation time and stuff like
current relief programs.
Oct. 13.
where residents can donate
be donated in CSELO, located
that,” Clouden said. “But when it’s time to help and
They are focusing primarily
The Latin American Student supplies such as canned food,
in Bartels Hall on the third floor.
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NEWS
Students Say Goodbye to AIM USGA Gets Pushback on Proposed Changes BY NELSON VANDENBURGH
buddy lists. Right now you
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
might be reminiscing about
A
how you had to compete for
BY EVERETT BISHOP CONTRIBUTING WRITER
time on the home computer
being in service, AOL has de-
AIM, along with all of its
cided to shut down their AOL
stored data, will officially be-
instant messenger service,
A
come unavailable the morn-
also known as AIM.
versity’s Undergraduate Stu-
ing of Dec. 15, 2017; although,
fter 20 years of
Vice President of Oath,
in order to chat with friends outside of school.”
(AOL’s new name) Michael
consumers want. We’re more
ing the ability to download
Albers, wrote in a blog, “AIM
excited than ever to focus on
the program prior to then.
tapped into new digital tech-
building the next generation
AOL wrote on their web-
nologies and ignited a cultural page, “We know there are so shift, but the way in which we many loyal fans who have communicate with each other
of iconic brands and lifechanging products.”
new proposal
(USGA) has the potential of creating an entirely new position in student government. If the proposal is passed, USGA’s constitution will recognize the Vice President
AOL also sent an email to all of Programming and Cam-
used AIM for decades; and we of their AIM users. loved working and building The email wrote, “We loved
pus Relations as a new and
the first chat app of its kind
government.
likely remember the CD, your
working on AIM for you.
since 1997. Our focus will al-
first screen name, your care-
From setting the perfect away
ways be on providing the kind message to that familiar ring of innovative experiences
has profoundly changed.” Albers also wrote, “You
fully curated away messages,
legitimate position in student The changes were announced in a USGA meeting on Friday, allowing time for
Read more on pg. 7... students in attendance to
and how you organized your
voice their opinions in an
New Website
dents, and graduate students.
Continued from pg. 4
uniform layout on all devices
Programming and Campus
– desktop, tablet and mobile
Relations shall be respon-
– adding to the goal of unity
sible for…planning events to
across platforms.
promote the Undergraduate
versity of New Haven story to prospective students and their families,” said Matthew McCollough, director of digital services for the university. “The University’s brand identity, both in terms of the look and the editorial style, is in place in both our printed and digital marketing recruitment pieces.” McCollough added that one of the major forces driving this redesign was recruitment. He said that keeping
a “consistent and unified” identity was critical in reaching top students. The website that was in use a few months ago was largely operated on a navigation created in the 90s when the site was first launched, according to McCollough. A major goal was to make the site easier to use, and the office of marketing and communications conducted focus groups with all of the colleges and key departments on campus, alumni, undergraduate stu-
The new site also has a
“point of contact” in large as Welcome Week, Fam-
dent Government Association
the service will begin remov-
Relations will act as USGA’s scale university events such
brought forward to the univia AIM.com
Programming and Campus
open discussion. “[The] Vice President of
“We have completely reor-
Student Government Associa-
ganized the content from an
tion as a mean’s to familiarize
ily Day, Homecoming, and Midnight Madness. They will also be expected to collaborate with student inclusivity organizations on campus such as the Title IX Office, the Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion, and the Accessibility Resource Center. However, this proposed new position has been met with backlash from senators in USGA. “I personally do not feel that this is a necessary change for USGA,” said Senator Kaitlyn Herzberg. “As a senator, it is our jobs to represent the student body and voice their concerns, but also voice concerns to us.” “I personally feel that if they changed some of the parameters of the position, making it more focused on working on the climate of our campus it would be much better,” said
external point of view to focus the student body with USGA’s Senator Jordan Green. “As the chair of the inclusions on information that parents mission,” states a revised procommittee currently, I can and families want to know posal of USGA’s constitution. see the need for this. But right about the University of New “In doing so, the Vice Presinow, the focus should be on Haven experience, what it is dent of Programming and building what we have.” like to be a student here, and Campus Relations shall aim Not only do senators feel why we believe the University to maintain positive student prepares all students for suc- relations and increase partici- that this is an inappropriate time to implement such a cess,” McCollough said. pation in student activities.” The Vice President of
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OPINIONS
Turmoil Over Trump Banner Why Can College
BY LIZ SLOANE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
I
Westside window, “Trump
within their room that isn’t
is a racist.” After one to two
viewable to the public.”
days of having the statement
This rationale can be ap-
emboldened on her window,
plied to a wide variety of mes-
she received an urgent email
sages, and while Boehm’s was
over to Westside Hall since
from her R.A. that a meeting
deemed offensive, it appears
the school year began, you
with their room was needed
that the banner was not.
might have noticed a giant
as soon as possible. Boehm
A majority of Trump’s
Trump banner glaring down
and her roommates were told
messages preach hatred and
at you from Winchester Hall.
by their R.A. that the mes-
inequality towards various
The banner has led to com-
sage needed to be taken down
minorities within the United
f you’ve made your way
plaints, both to the school and immediately and that if it happened again, there would amongst our peers. When Sociology Professor
Dr. Lauren Kempton called
be a formal report. The reasoning behind tak-
States. These minorities are represented by students who attend the university. How might these students feel
to complain, she was told the
ing down Boehm’s message
when they see that banner
banner had as much right to
was that it didn’t represent
on campus? They could feel
stay up as someone hanging a
the Westside Community, but
sports jersey in their win-
many could say the same of
dow. Therefore, the banner
the Trump banner.
Students Have Guns on Campus? BY MITSOUKI GARVEYSANCHEZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER
C
dents and four percent were employees. So, why are guns allowed? People believe that guns
ollege is about re-
ceiving an education, making life-long friends, and growth. But now, students are allowed to carry a concealed weapon on campus in ten states. Sounds absurd, yet it is true.
other students don’t want
According to Businessinsider.
them here, or that the uni-
com, Utah was the first state
versity is not inclusive. Even
to allow guns on campus in
remains under the claim that
Daniel Percopo, associ-
worse, they might even feel
2004.
it is free speech. Is that really
ate director of housing and
unsafe simply existing at the
the case?
operations, said, “There are
University of New Haven.
is dangerous and silly. There
Freshman Emily Boehm
times we may ask a student to
Although, this may not have
have been 24 college shoot-
and her roommates decided
remove something from their
been the intended message,
ings alone between 2015 and
to write a response in window
window if it is deemed offen-
this is the one that is often
2016. According to a study
marker. Boehm explained,
sive. If something is question- received. The reasoning given
everyone on her floor was so
able, we have an educational
to Boehm was merely an ex-
“sick” of looking at the ban-
conversation with the student
cuse because under that same
ner every day. On Labor Day
and may recommend moving
logic, the banner would have
weekend, she wrote on her
it from their window to a wall
been removed as well.
Goodbye AIM
percent were former stu-
Allowing guns on campus
conducted by the Citizens Crime Commission of New York City, 28 percent of the shooters were students, nine
should be allowed on campus because students’ second amendment rights should not be stopped while they attend college. Many argue this can be a way for female college students to protect themselves against sexual assault on campus. I believe, that guns are dangerous. Many do not have the mental state of mind to carry a concealed weapon and can be a danger to themselves and their peers. Young adults who attend college are already stressed and having a concealed weapon on them may turn into a university’s worst
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ing you new, iconic products
Facebook or were old enough
ing baseball Yankees picture
and experiences.”
to even use Facebook. Every-
as my profile picture which I
Students at the University of one always had a super funny
thought was hysterical.”
Continued from pg. 6
the service right away. AOL
of an incoming chat, AIM will
wrote on their AIM FAQ page, New Haven are remembering
always have a special place in
“There is not currently a re-
AIM and reflecting upon what was Nickyritz97, no one ever
“My username was olszew95.
our hearts.”
placement product available
it meant to them.
called me Nicky before but
It makes me sad because I
I thought it was so cool of a
have been hoping AIM would
Unlike Yahoo when Yahoo
for AIM. As we move forward,
Junior, Nicole Ritsick said,
or tacky nickname, mine
Senior, Jake Olszewski said,
Messenger first shutdown,
all of us at AOL (now Oath)
“I remember AIM being the
nickname at the time. I also
have a comeback. Hit me up
AOL will not be replacing
are excited to continue bring-
social platform before we had
remember having this mov-
on AIM until December.”
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OPINIONS
to park in a lot that isn’t
minutes and there are still no
Guns on Campuses
meant for their pass color.
parking spots? What happens
Continued from pg. 7
Prompting a vicious cycle of
when 34 minutes later it hap-
nightmare.
nobody parking in the correct
pens to be 2:30 p.m. and in
zones and parking tickets
your heart you know nobody
raining down upon us.
is going to move their car?
Parking on Campus: Something’s Got to Give BY SARAH DEMATTEIS STAFF WRITER
P
arking on the Uni-
versity of New Haven campus
“The color coding system
You ask campus security
will never go down in history
makes it practically impos-
where you should park and
because it’s always going to
sible for people to get a spot, I
they tell you, “I’m not sure,
be a reoccurring issue. Not to
had a professor who couldn’t
maybe North Hall?” So there
beat a dead horse, but some-
find blue spot parking so she
you go making a trip to North
thing has got to give.
had to park in a commuter
Hall to park your car in the
spot and she ended up getting
Here at U. New Haven,
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The decision to carry a con-
choose to carry a weapon on them. Students carrying a concealed weapon on them
cealed weapon on campus in
may instill fear in their peers,
the state of Connecticut is up
professors, and even faculty
to the discretion of individual
members.
universities and colleges. At
Families send their kids
any moment, colleges in the
off to college with the hopes
state can decide it is okay
of them receiving an unfor-
for their students to carry a
gettable college experience.
middle of the night because
weapon, which could be a
Students being allowed to
mistake on their part.
carry a concealed weapon on
parking heavily relies on a
a ticket for it,” said Collette
the university gave out more
combination of spots actually
Kempton.
passes than there are spots
campus takes away from that. about the academic excellence It leaves people worried and students wish to accomplish. uneasy to know that any of
being available, and people
As an on campus resident,
parking in the correct zones.
trying to find parking in a red
Nothing is more frustrating
zone is nearly impossible.
Sure, it’s frustrating, and
Carrying a concealed weapon
their peers may be carrying a
than driving around in circles
Driving in circles starting
sure it makes me never want
on campus would take away
to go anywhere in fear of not
weapon.
looking for a spot, seeing cars
with the Sheffield lot, to the
from students feeling safe on
that are parked in the wrong
lot behind Winchester, cir-
getting a spot when I return,
campus.
zones, and cars who don’t
cling back to check Westside
and sure it causes undue
even have passes on them.
and the garage, and finally
stress and anxiety, but park-
As resident parkers, we
resorting to the lot outside
ing has been an issue on this
don’t pay $200 to spend 40
Bergami is a routine we are
campus since the beginning of
minutes in the car looping
all too familiar with.
time and I don’t think it will
around campus because the entire system is backwards. Missing class, being late to internships, wasting gas, nonetheless, because spots that used to be available to us
But what happens when you go through the routine for 34
and quite frankly there is not
Attending a university is
much you can do about it.
be resolved anytime soon.
April Anderson, a senior at
We should learn from the mass shootings that have already taken place on other
the University of New Ha-
college campuses; such as the
ven, says that students being
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
allowed to carry a concealed
shooting in 2007, Lone Star
weapon is crazy.
College shooting in 2013, and
“I would not feel comfort-
others. These cases should
able on this campus if that
teach us that enabling stu-
was allowed,” Anderson
dents to carry a concealed
stated.
weapon on campus will only
College campuses should
pose danger and not safety.
be a safe haven for students,
It is already hard to lower the
where they are free to state
sexual assault percentages on
Westside lot takes up at least
their opinions, have heated
campuses, let’s not make it
15 parking spots.
debates in a classroom, and
are now reserved for campus vehicles, and the foliage in the
are given out than there are
more difficult for students to feel comfortable. It should not find comfort and happiness be a place where they have to within the four or more years
actual spots, it causes people
be scared of their peers who
When more parking passes
they attend a university.
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Celebrities Care More Than the Government BY MARISSA ROSADO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
O
OPINIONS
ban on Puerto Rico, to send
ricane Maria swept through the Caribbean taking most of Puerto Rico with her. For a whole week my family and I were unable to get in touch with my family members living on the island. Fear of losing our loved ones were the only things we could think of. Finally, my father receives a phone call from his uncle Manuel saying that they were okay, but he had to abandon his farm and animals to go to a safer place in the island. Manuel’s farm was destroyed, all livestock dead, plants ripped from the ground, and his house nowhere to be found. No electricity, no clean water, no gas, roads ripped from the ground, food running low, but the question everyone keeps asking themselves is this: “Where is the President?” It took the President nearly two weeks to lift the cargo
to Puerto Rico and helping
them get the food and water they desperately need. Please Donate.” Ricky Martin, Nicky Jam, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Gloria Estefan, and Emilio Estefan,
military down to the island, to boarded an airplane from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan, help his own people. Celebrities jumped right
n Sept. 25, Hur-
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PR loaded with water, food,
into action with doing what
and other necessities the
they know best, calling on
people of Puerto Rico need.
social media fans to help with
The main question is still,
them. Jennifer Lopez donated “where is the president?” People like Rihanna and Lady $1 million to help victims, Marc Anthony donated $3
Gaga went on to tweet their
million, together they created
criticisms of Trump.
a new fund on social media
Jason Torres, a student here
called Somos Una Voz (we are at the university, flew out one voice) and celebrities like with his uncle last Tuesday Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, and
and returned last Sunday
Vin Diesel have contributed
back to Connecticut.
to the fund and have raised over $160,000 for the cause. Beyonce, who made a remix
“We helped as much as possible to make sure our family and neighboring individuals
of the song Mi Gente, says she were OK. We brought supplies and helped with clearing will donate all money made from this song to victims. El-
damage that was brought by
len DeGeneres called on her
the hurricane,” says Tor-
73 million twitter fans for do-
res. “I completely agree.
nations. Gina Rodriguez and
The celebrity impact has
Lin-Manuel Miranda urged
been much greater than the
their followers to donate to
efforts of our federal govern-
the Hispanic Federation, a
ment. There was little to no
charity that gives 100 per-
military presence around the
cent of their proceeds to local
island. No stations set up to
work for recovery in Puerto
give people the supplies that
Rico. Kim Kardashian-West
were donated. Hopefully this
tweeted “ I will be donating
has changed since I’ve been there.”
The Value of Kindness BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR
C
use social networks to screen job candidates, and some base their hiring decision off of what they find.
ollege students
The article also explained
should view their social net-
networking is something
works as another part of their
most people are part of and
professional resume.
the importance of network-
Recently, I read an article in
ing is essential in collegiate
Forbes Magazine that spoke
careers. We learn to form
about advancing careers
relationships and connections
through social networking. As
through networking with jobs,
a college student, I initially
professors, and internships.
thought, “how can social net-
Many use their social outlets
working benefit me and my
to show life experiences, such
peers?”
as the duck face pose or a pic-
According to the article, Ca-
ture sitting on the New Haven
reerBuilder.com conducted a
Green, taking in the scenery.
survey in 2012, which showed
Our biggest mistake is not
that 37 percent of employers
using social media platforms
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On Oct.18, my father and I will be joining my brother, who is a United States Marine, and go to Puerto Rico to help rebuild my family’s farms, and help as much as we can to bring our beautiful island back to restoration. As for our President and federal government, it’s time to step in.
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The Value of Kindness Continued from pg. 9
who is watching or reading
These things can lead to con-
to create new connections,
your daily post. To help im-
nections and will showcase
which can open the door to
press potential corporations,
you as a future employee for
job opportunities.
you should post about things
their company.
We all fall victim to snap-
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you’re interested in. Pictures
Now, this is not saying you
ping, posting, and talking
of volunteering on campus,
should take it to the extreme
about content that may be
participating in clubs, inter-
and be afraid to post excit-
inappropriate, such as chug-
acting with mentors, writing
ing things happening in your
ging down a beer or smoking
for the university’s newspa-
life. We all want to show our
“The only thing that we all know, we all appreciate in one another, is kindness. This has to come before all things.” marijuana, which can affect
per, or raising funds with
followers what we’re up to.
our opportunity with a poten-
your sorority or fraternity for
Just be mindful of what you
tial future employer. Young
a good cause are all ways to
post or say on your social
professionals wishing to step
impress a potential employer.
networks, remembering that
into their dream career right
Whatever it may be, your
it can be another connection
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EDITOR IN CHIEF
A
s many other college
school, we’ve seen some transformational change to do just that. We launched Charger Bulletin News, a weekly news broadcast that can be seen
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on www.chargerbulletin.
Charger Bulletin will be mov-
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ing from weekly to biweekly
chance to not only be written
print publication. This was
storytellers, but visual ones as
not an easy decision, since we
well. We launched the Char-
have been the student news-
ger Bulletin Podcast Network
paper of the University of
as well, getting students in-
New Haven since 1938.
volved with the audio medi-
This is not a cutting back of the Charger Bulletin. In
um that has become popular and essential.
fact, we are more robust and
Not only have we launched
present than ever and intend
new storytelling methods, but
out of college should take the
post on social networks
professionally. Opportuni-
only to grow. The money we
you can now get our content
steps to open those doors.
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ties are always watching us,
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in more places. It’s on your
passionate about, or even
so take the steps to showcase
go toward an increased effort
Apple News app, in our app,
expressing yourself, but do so
your views on important is-
yourself so that you reap the
in digital and multimedia
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with caution. You never know
sues going on in the country.
benefits.
storytelling. We will also be
Alexa for it, she’ll tell you.
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We will be using social
Social networks are a way of
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We aren’t naive to the fact
students of the University of
that newspapers aren’t a part
New Haven and will continue
of college culture anymore.
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We know that you don’t need
resource for the community.
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Charger Poll BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR
Ahh, a college student’s time-off - the best time of year. The next three months are filled with decorations, food, family, fun, and more food. Although there is no time-off for Halloween, college students find the time (generally an entire weekend) to dress up with their friends, and go trick-or-treating… or something like that. But then comes Thanksgiving. A day filled with carbs, turkey, carbs, apple cider, carbs, and of course, giving thanks. What’s not to love? Lastly, the holiday season, the festive season, the season of presents and snow! Even though the majority seem to enjoy Halloween a little more than the holiday season, just remember that you actually get time off for one - not the other. Cherish the moments of home-cooked meals and hugs, not candy from strangers and people in clown costumes. Sorry - too soon? Don’t forget to follow @ChargerPoll on Twitter to participate in weekly polls that will be featured in the Charger Bulletin!
“I think it’s important for people to realize that it’s okay to be struggling sometimes, and it’s okay to not feel like you’re at your absolute best. As college students, we have so much on our plate at all times and we’re so hard on ourselves and expect ourselves to stay on top of every single thing. What I’ve learned is that sometimes you just have to take a step back and tell yourself that you’re doing the best you can, and that it will be okay.” - Meagan Cauda
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F
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Unravel Me - Sabrina Claudio This single has a beautiful and calming sound that explores the intimacies and struggles of a newfound love. On My Mind - Jorja Smith “On My Mind” is Jorja Smith’s most recently released single. The track is a departure for the vocalist, who pairs her soulful voice with an upbeat UK garage beat.
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LSD - Jamila Woods feat. Chance the Rapper The second single from Woods’ album Heavn, LSD is an ode to Chicago; more specifically, Lake Shore Drive. Quicksand - SZA On “Quicksand,” SZA openly discusses her insecurities within her relationship and how she loses trust in her lover. Grey Luh - Berhana
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Berhana’s “Grey Luh” examines the battle between wanting to be surrounded by your lover and coming to the realization that that love you once craved is no longer the same. Hold Me Down - Daniel Caesar An ode to Kirk Franklin’s “Hold Me Down”, Caesar dives into discussing a love that was once so passionate, but is being held back, and eventually ends because of his lover’s uncertainty. Lavender and Velvet - Alina Baraz
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Baraz’s most recent single, “Lavender and Velvet,” describes the endless and unconditional love Baraz feels and wants to give to her lover. How I Feel - Marco McKinnis McKinnis’ soulful and soothing voice paired with a jazz/soul instrumental perfectly sets the mood. McKinnis’ discusses how he wishes he could properly express his emotions to his lover. New Balance - Jhene Aiko Aiko’s song off her most recent album Trip serves as bare expression of her emotions that she experienced when leaving one relationship and falling into a newer, happier one. Lights On - H.E.R. H.E.R. discusses the lust she feels towards her lover and how she wants to “leave the lights on” because she doesn’t want to miss the connection happening between them.
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Watch These Movies for a Spooky Halloween BY MITSOUKI GARVEYSANCHEZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER
I
late 1800s where it was molded into a holiday to showcase neighborly get-togethers and celebration through parties, parades and dressing up. Hal-
movies are watched. There is a plethora of Halloween movies that people watch such
traditions have turned into
favorite Halloween movies.
Scream, Corpse Bride, Ghost-
We like to indulge in the
support of raising money to help the areas affected by the
O
to Puerto Rico. The orga-
recent hurricanes from Texas nization decided to donate
held their first big event dubbed appropriately as the Hurricane Relief Benefit Show. Along with help from SCOPE’s Kiana Quinonez hosting the event and the countless acts performed in
on
candies, the parties and
BY ZENOBIA JOHNSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER
pus, Music With a Mission,
rs
Jas
Halloween fun between the
Benefit Concert Raises Money for Hurricane Relief
the a organization on cam-
ste
tion, handing out treats to
Addams Family, Beetlejuice,
n Friday (Oct. 6),
vs.
tbu
costume parties, competikids, and binge watching your
Halloween originated in the
ddy
century. Now, Halloween
as Freddy vs. Jason, The
busters and more.
os
Fre
ice
told, and the top Halloween
Gh
behind it in the twentieth
eju
come out, the scary stories are
tions and religious overtones
to Direct Relief, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health and lives of those affected by the hurricane, including those who haven’t received much media coverage, such as certain parts of the Caribbean. “Just hearing people talk
etl
again when the costumes
loween has lost the supersti-
Be
t is that time of the year
haunted houses. According to
(1990). These top movies are
ABC and it’s the one movie I
thebalance.com, it is esti-
considered classics: they have
look forward to seeing. I’m a
mated that about 179 million
been out for more than 20
‘90s baby and I feel connected
people will celebrate Hal-
years and have become a part
to it,” Rosado said.
loween this year. As college
of the Halloween tradition.
Nicole Balbuena, 24, says
students, we like to enjoy the
Angela Tricarico, a junior at
that Hocus Pocus brings back
fun that comes with Hallow-
the University of New Haven,
memories for her. “When I
een. Most of us bring life to
explains that the Halloween-
watch Hocus Pocus, it re-
movie characters, cartoons, or town sequels are classics. “I
minds me of my childhood.
radical ideas through Hallow-
grew up on them and they
You can definitely feel that it’s
een costumes and share them
remind me so much of my
fall and Halloween season,”
with our friends on social
childhood,” Tricarico said.
she said.
media. Through a survey I conducted on campus and through
Hocus Pocus, which was
As the spooky holiday
released in 1993, is consid-
comes around, let’s sit back
ered to be another classic
and enjoy our favorite Hal-
Snapchat, I found out that the Halloween movie that you can loween movies, from the clastop three Halloween movies
not pass up. Marissa Rosado,
sics to the new ones. Enjoy
students watch are Hocus
a junior at the University of
Halloween with the traditions
Pocus (1993), Halloween-
New Haven explains that it
you hold, whether it’s dress-
town and its sequels (1998),
has a 90’s vibe to it. “Every
ing up, handing out candy, or
year, [Hocus Pocus] plays on
watching the movies you love.
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MIC’s Fall Fest Preview BY LAUREN COHEN STAFF WRITER
W
hat do four
bands and a cupcake truck have in common? They will all be at Fall Fest on Oct. 14, which will be hosted by the Music Industry Club (MIC) . Starting at 3 p.m. in the Bixler/Gerber Quad, there will be food, games, and fun. During this time, the co-sponsors will have tables in the quad. Co-sponsors include: Alpha Lambda Delta, UNH Pride, Kappa Kappa Psi, Marine Bio Club, Caribbean Student Association, Audio Engineer Society, Alpha Phi Omega, MOGAllize, and WHNU. At 6 p.m., the live music will begin in the German Club. Acts include Save Face, Owel, Laura Stevenson, and Broadside. The show is free to students who have their QR codes, and five dollars for guests . “Live music is an experience I think everyone should have. Some of the greatest shows I’ve been to have been ones where I didn’t even know the bands, so it’s worth checking out, on the off chance you find your new favorite band,”
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said MIC Vice President Aj LaGambina. Head of booking for MIC,
“I have had members help me with booking, others have helped with putting posters
Hurricane Benefit Concert Continued from pg. 13
playing their talents. One performer, Jordan
Anabell Gonzalez is a fan of
together and we voted as a
about [the hurricane disas-
Broadside and came up with
club on cupcake flavors. We
ters], how we need to have
accompanied by her acoustic
something, like a concert or
guitar to song “Valerie” by
just something people can
Amy Winehouse her soulful
attend,” said Taylor Hale, an
voice with alternative style
the idea to reach out to them. “I was in contact with their
purposely chose the date because we knew a lot of our
booking agent and they sent
members are in band and
me a list of different acts and
would be able to attend. It is
when I saw Broadside, I knew
also perfect to have it during
I wanted them,” said Gonza-
homecoming,” Gonzalez said.
lez. “I previously saw them at
MIC member Jake Goode
Warped Tour and knew they
booked Save Face and Owel.
Nichols, displayed her vocals
executive board member. “We making for a nice rendition. thought ‘Hey! We’re Music
Another performer, Eleanor
With a Mission, we are per-
Page, performed a cover of
formers, we might as well put
“Halo” by Beyoncé, accompa-
on a show.’”
nied by Luca Mochi, president
Fellow executive board
of Music With a Mission. Her
were up and coming. I’ve seen Jake has been a fan of Save
member, Emilie Crupi, said,
a lot of people on campus
Face for a couple of years and
voice was heard shortly after
“This is all student perform-
as she performed again as the
wearing their shirts and I’ve
he went to their show. Once
ers; no booked bands. They’re
singer for the band Him or
heard people talk about them,
he saw their popularity grow-
all members of our club and
Her.
so I knew they had an audi-
ing, he knew he wanted them
they’re all super talented.”
ence here.”
on campus.
She added, “We wanted to
turned to the stage to perform
“The drummer in Owel is
create a platform for the stu-
songs with fellow members,
quad, Music With a Mission
my cousin’s best friend. They
dent performers on campus
creating collaborative pieces
will have student bands playing. One of the co-sponsors,
have really good music I think and create more opportunities so that they can showcase everyone should hear and
the Audio Engineer Society,
they are gaining popularity,”
provides the sound for MIC’s
Goode said.
During the festival in the
shows and other events. Most
“I think people should go to
of the members in the Audio
Fall Fest because it’s going to
Engineer Society are a part of
be a wonderful time listening
MIC’s live sound committee.
to music and hanging out. I’m
Hardcore Sweet Cupcakes
really excited to see how ev-
their talents.” Throughout the night,
Many students often re-
to get the crowd pumped. With audience participation from the Caribbean Student Association, Fully Charged,
the performances kept the
Music Industry Club and
audience enthralled between
Circle K, the night’s success
openers from W.R.I.T.E.
was shown from the on-
Poetry Club or the members
slaught of hollers and whoops
of Music With a Mission dis-
after every performance.
truck will be in the quad
erybody is going to be during
campus and downtown New
having a good time. We hope
throughout the event, hand-
it! I really hope everybody is
Haven, where the show is
to get a lot of people coming
ing out free cupcakes. All cup- as excited as I am,” said MIC
also advertised. Last spring,
from the football game and
cakes are named and inspired
member Sam Angulo.
(genre) band Waterparks sold
wanting free food and free
In the past, MIC has had
out the German Club. “I ex-
entertainment,” said MIC
from musicians to musical
a really good turnout with a
pect it a good turnout with a
president Dan Mayotte.
terms.
mixed audience from on-
lot of people showing up and
after all things music-related,
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Women’s Tennis Starts on Top Women’s Volleyball BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR
T
he women’s ten-
nis team has been in action since September and they have hit the court running. The Chargers have already accumulated four wins on the season, which is already one more win than they had all last season. The Chargers are 4-7 overall with a 3-6 NE-10 Conference record. Their wins have come against Albertus Magnus, American International, and Saint Anselm. The biggest story of the season so far has been the play of Freshman Stephanie Gonzalez. Gonzalez started the season 5-1 in first singles matches and received back to back NE-10 Rookie of the Week Awards. This was the first time that a New Haven tennis player has won a weekly award more than once in the same season since Eva Rybka was the NE10 Player of the Week twice in the 2013 season. Some other notable players that have stood out so far are junior Angela Mercurio,
sophomore Shelby Clyne,
what the players are saying
freshman Lila Rodriguez, and
the coaching staff is playing a
junior Caitlyn Burridge. Each
big role in the team’s success.
of these players have accumu-
“So far I think the season
lated a total of 14 single wins,
is going well. We have been
which has contributed to the
working hard to improve this
team’s success early on. On
season. Our coaches are really
the doubles side there have
involved and have been work-
been a few winning teams.
ing with us to help us get to
The freshman team of Gon-
where we are” said Burridge.
zalez and Rodriguez have two
In their match Saturday (Oct
double wins. The team of Bur- 7th), the Chargers defeated ridge and sophomore Nicole
NE-10 Conference opponent
Calabrese also have two wins
Saint Michaels 5-4. The fresh-
as a pair.
man pair of Rodriguez and
From the looks of it, this
Gonzalez started the day off
team has the potential to go
with No. 1 doubles with an
far but they won’t be doing it
8-3 victory.
individually, this team is all in as a collective unit.
New Haven earned their second point of the day at No.
“I feel like our team this
3 doubles with Calabrese and
year has improved so much
Burridge getting an 8-6 win.
from last year due to our two
Gonzalez would then go on
new freshman (Gonzalez)
to earn a win at No.1 doubles
and (Rodriguez) and our two
where she won 6-1 and 6-0 in
new coaches Hannah Still
straight sets.
and Thomas Calderone. As
Rodriguez took a point
a team, we have been bond-
at No. 2 doubles with two
ing great together. We all get
straight 6-3 sets. The match
along well and have a good
clinching point came down
time with each other. I believe to Clyne. After winning the there are no negatives with
first set 6-3, and dropping
this team. I feel we are a fam-
the second set, the third set
ily and we have each other’s
was down to the wire. Clyne
backs” said Calabrese.
earned the match winning
A team is obviously not going to go very far without a good coaching staff, and from
point in a tiebreak to take the final set, 7-6 (7-2).
Continues Hot Streak
BY KENNY SORENTINO STAFF WRITER
T
points for much of the set, with the Chargers starting to struggle on their attacks. Senior Carol Martins rallied her troops, and with the help
he New Haven Char-
of junior setter Kristine Rios,
gers women’s volleyball team
New Haven pulled away from
defeated both the Merrimack
Merrimack and took the third
Warriors 3-0 last Tuesday
set, 25-18.
(Oct. 3) and the NYIT Bears
Martins led all Chargers
on Thursday (Oct. 5) 3-2. The
with ten kills, followed by
Chargers are now 11–7 on the
standout freshman Kali
season, and 6-0 in the NE10.
Greathead with eight, and
The Chargers went into the
Rios with seven. Rios also
match Tuesday looking to
would go on to have 29 as-
improve upon their record of
sists, and four aces. Defensive
8-7 (4-0 NE10) against the
specialist Lindsey Kim had
Warriors of Merrimack Uni-
12 digs, followed by Rios and
versity. New Haven started
Martins with ten each.
blandly, but quickly took a
Going into Thursday’s
strong lead of 15-6 in the first
match, New Haven was
set. After setting the tone, the
unsure what to expect. The
Chargers took the first set 25-
Chargers were facing NYIT,
10. In the next set, a 4-0 more
who they had played and lost
of the same would ensue,
to previously, by a score of
but the Warriors began to
1-3. In the first matchup, the
fight back. With a 20-9 lead,
Chargers played well, but
Merrimack fought by taking
were defeated in in four sets,
three points to bring the set
losing 19-25, winning 26-24,
to 20-12. The Chargers took
then losing again 24-26 and
back over before the Warriors
19-25. While they knew it
could take off, and took the
would be a challenge, they
second set 25-13.
were ready.
The third set would prove more difficult for New Haven. Merrimack stayed within five
To begin the first set, the Bears and Chargers ex-
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Women’s Volleyball Chargers Soccer Down
Past Two Games BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR
Sousa Branca kicked a beauty
up at two apiece sending the
of a corner kick right into the
match to overtime.
A
grasp of junior Pablo Perez
fter winning back
to back NE-10 Conference AJ Greene/The Charger Bulletin
games, the Chargers came
The Chargers are undefeated in the NE-10 D2 Conference, with a 6-0 record Continued from pg. 15 changed blows, nearly punch for punch. In the end, New Haven took the first set, 2520. The 1-0 set lead would not last long. In the second set, the Bears came out swinging and evened the score, taking the set 25-19. The matches were tied 1-1. In the third set, New Haven was still down. Greathead led the Chargers through the third set, but they still dropped the set, 25-14. The loss looked like it could have been the dagger, leaving New Haven down 2-1. The Chargers would not lose another set. In the fourth set, New Haven came out with a new focus. The Chargers, so far led by Alex Bussey, forced the Bears to call a timeout after
taking a 9-5 lead quick. After the timeout, NYIT collected themselves and went on to tie the game at 11. Despite the push, New Haven kept pulling away from the Bears, and after a 19-15 lead, took the set 16-14. Matches were tied 2-2, and the fifth set was needed. New Haven was ready to get their revenge. The Chargers took the early lead, 9-6. Knowing that the
home to face non- conference opponent Molloy College on Wednesday (Oct 4). In their search for a third consecutive win, the Chargers came out strong and looked like they were on a mission. Early in the game, sophomore Brian Silhan sent over a pass to sophomore Nate Peduzzi who found the lower left corner for his first goal of the season. Fifty minutes later, graduate student Simao
Molloy dominated the Char-
who headed it into the top
gers in the second half with
left corner of the net. Just like
16 total shots. In overtime
that the Chargers were up 2-0
Peduzzi was able to get the
with a whole half to play. In
first shot off for the Chargers
the first half the Chargers out
but came up unlucky on the
shot Molloy 9-8 with three
attempt. Molloy ended all
shots on goal.
hopes for the Chargers when
Unfortunately, the second
they put the ball past sopho-
half was a different story for
more Stefano Lorusso to the
the Chargers and showed why
left corner for the game win-
the team has a 2-8 overall
ning goal.
record. In the 63rd minute,
On Saturday (Oct 7th) the
Molloy snapped the shutout.
Chargers went on the road to
With ten minutes remaining
play the 3-5-1 Saint Anselm
in regulation, Molloy inter-
Hawks. The Chargers led the
cepted a charger pass, they
game off with two shots on
dribbled it up the field and
goal in the first 15 minutes
drove it home to tie the game
by sophomore Pablo Perez and junior Sukrija Dudic but
fifth set ends at 15, and not
couldn’t connect on the at-
25, New Haven fought. Up
tempts. New Haven was able
13-10, Martins locked in and
to keep the game scoreless for
finished the game off, with
the first 40 minutes, but the
back-to-back kills. In the end,
Hawks struck first with a tap
Martins had a total of 20 kills,
in goal in the 41st minute.
followed by Bussey (12) and
The Chargers came out of
Greathead (11). The loss puts
the half with some momen-
NYIT at 13-5.
tum as Peduzzi was able to get
New Haven returns to Charger Gymnasium on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 7:00 p.m. against the Adelphi Panthers.
a shot on goal, but the shot came to no avail. New Ha-
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Get Your Hands on That Body SCOPE Announces Fall Concert BY MEGHAN MAHAR ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
O
to the Homecoming Concert artist reveal. The video features the event co-sponsors: the Audio
n Thursday (Oct.
5), the Student Committee of Programming Events (S.C.O.P.E.) sent out a cam-
Engineering Society, Communications Club, Rotaract Club, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and S.M.I.L.E., followed by the
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pus-wide email that linked
AJ Greene/The Charger Bulletin
BY AJ GREENE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
H
ands on that Body
took place on Friday, Oct. 6 at the German Club Pavilion, and raised over $150 for the Fisher House Foundation, a charity that builds homes for families of wounded veterans, while their veterans are being treated in hospitals. University of New Haven students packed in to cheer each other on as they faced one another in a competition of endur-
ance. Chase Knepper, a rookie tions Club, S.M.I.L.E. (Stuin the competition, and a
dents Making an Impact on
senior criminal justice major,
their Living Environment),
emerged victorious.
Alpha Sigma Alpha, and
Students had to keep their
Kappa Gamma Rho.
hands on a firetruck for as
Inspired by an episode of
long as possible, all while
Zoey 101, the objective is to
being put through various
be the last one to keep your
challenges by the judges. This
hand on the firetruck brought
is the fourth year that the
in by John Ordazzo, a retired
event came to campus, and it
member of the Allingtown
continues to be well received
Volunteer Fire Association.
by the university community.
The association has been a
The event was sponsored by
frequent collaborator with the
numerous groups including
university in previous events,
Rotaract Club, Communica-
working with the university
for almost 30 years.
The contest itself lasted for
Participants paid five dol-
more than two hours, with
lars to participate, and all
eight total challengers. Knep-
proceeds from the event went
per walked away with a Fitbit
to the Fisher House Founda-
Flex for his endeavors and
tion. There were fundraising
first place title. Second place
opportunities throughout
went to junior criminal justice
the event. Frequently, the
and legal studies major, Da-
judges would enact a chal-
vid Ely, who won an Amazon
lenge, such as doing squats or
Echo. Third place, which
holding gallons of water for
came with a school spirit bag,
extended periods of time, and
went to Robert Ciamei, a first-
contestants had the oppor-
year criminal justice student.
tunity to ‘buy-out’ of them.
Knepper said that he would
Participants would also be
participate in the event again
able to purchase breaks, as
if given the opportunity, and
well as buy to get back in the
described the event as “fun &
competition if they failed. All
for a good cause, [as well as] a
proceeds went to charity.
good organization.”
Men’s Soccer Loses Two Games This Week Continued from pg. 16 ven got an opportunity on a
The Chargers then forced four Saint Anselm fouls in
corner kick, but junior George a row and were awarded a
net. The Chargers were given
2-0. The Chargers could not
ence.
every opportunity to tie the
catch up despite taking four
The Chargers next home
game at one, but in the 56th
more shots as time expired.
game is Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 4
Tighe took a shot that was
free kick, but Peduzzi could
minute the Hawks scored
New Haven is now 2-9 overall
p.m. against Bentley on Kayo
blocked by Saint Anselm.
not put it in the back of the
again to extend their lead to
and 2-5 in the NE-10 confer-
Field.
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Fall Concert Featuring UNH Student First Female to Travel Hoodie Allen
With Yale Football
Continued from pg. 17 artist reveal. The event will
BY SARAH DEMATTEIS STAFF WRITER
open with on-campus band Crystal Clear and feature
W
Hoodie Allen as the headliner. Soulful pop-rapper Hoodie
hat started off as
Allen will bring new perfor-
an internship with the sports
mances from his latest album, The Hype. Hoodie boasts an
publicity department at Yale,
impressive track record as an
turned into becoming the
independent artist with three
first female to travel with the
studio albums and collabora-
Yale football team in program
tions with artists including Ed
history.
Sheeran, Wale, and Chance the Rapper. “I wanted to build a style rooted in hip-hop, pop, and soul that combined everything I loved,” said Hoodie. “The flow and wordplay are as important as the hooks are.” This carefully executed blending of genres is reflected throughout Hoodie’s discography, but it has reached a new level of sophistication on The Hype. Hoodie’s sound has matured to showcase his clever wordplay and pop culture references, enhancing his already catchy anthems. Those who are not familiar with Hoodie’s music should listen to two of his popular singles: “No Interruption” and “Ain’t Ready.”
via Hoodie Allen
Nicole Ferrucci, a senior
During the week leading up
Graduate students will be
to the show, SCOPE will be at
allowed in after the under-
the Bartels tables collecting
graduates have entered. No
non-perishable food items to
outside guests will be permit-
donate to Hurricane Relief
ted.
efforts and the local Con-
“At the beginning of the
necticut Food Bank. The first
semester, we had a meeting to
300 students to donate at
discuss potential options that
least two non-perishables will
fell within our allotted bud-
receive a voucher, which they
get,” said S.C.O.P.E. Presi-
can exchange for a Home-
dent Nicole Langlois. “Each
coming Concert t-shirt at the
[co-sponsoring] organiza-
event.
tion voted on their top three
The Homecoming Concert
performers and we compiled
will be held on Friday, Oct. 15
the lists and made an offer
in the Beckerman Recreation
for the artist that received the
Center. Doors will open at
most votes… [Hoodie Allen]
7:30 p.m., when undergradu-
seemed to be a good choice
ate students will be allowed to as his name came up quite a
sports management major at the University of New Haven, has been allotted this unique opportunity through her internship at Yale. While her daily tasks include managing the content for the Yale program, handling feature stories, game day information, rosters, schedules and opposing team information, her on-the-road job is a little different. “Traveling with Yale Football is a great experience,” said Ferrucci. “Being the only girl on these trips makes things interesting for sure. I am the first girl to ever travel with Yale Football, so I defi-
enter using their University
few times in the past Spring
nitely mixed things up a little
ID and Event Pass QR Codes.
Weekend surveys.”
bit. I think it took the coaches
and athletes a little while to get used to it as well. They find themselves apologizing to me after inappropriate comments or cursing in front of me. Overall, everyone has been super welcoming and they all treat me like their little sister.” Departing from Yale around 1 p.m. on Fridays, the crew travels to the city that they will be playing in the following day. Ferrucci explains how the bus rides are usually quiet. They either watch movies or work on homework, while the coaches typically watch film and strategize for the following day’s matchup. Once the team arrives, it is her job to make sure the players know their room assignments, and that everyone gets all of their belongings off the busses. When everyone is settled, the athletes typically go to team meetings until dinner. This is Ferrucci’s time to prepare for game day. Her final task of the day is completing room checks to make sure the athletes are in their rooms
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First Female to Travel with Yale Football Continued from pg. 18 and going to bed to get rest for the upcoming day. Her game day responsi-
that we all have.” While she has accomplished incredible feats, she says that getting this internship
call with him that same day, she received an offer to help him for football season. “Just like that, I got an offer
Business College Aims to Connect Students With Non-Profits that is very unique,” said
BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR
T
bilities range from tracking
with Yale Football was fairly
to be his intern for the fall,”
player participation, to con-
easy after already having two
said Ferrucci.
ducting the post-game press
previous internships with
conferences with some of the
professional sports teams: the she has come to the conclu-
Haven is launching a new
athletes and coaches.
New England Black Wolves
sion that sports publicity is
Non-Profit Institute, with a
and the Connecticut Suns.
the field for her, but in profes-
“I have definitely learned a
After all her extensive work,
he College of Busi-
ness at the University of New
board of experienced nonprofit executives, designed
lot at my internship. It’s abso- Ferrucci explained how she
sional sports. While college
lutely incredible. I have never
has always been an avid foot-
athletic programs bring
really had to work with so
ball fan, and how Yale was
limitations such as school,
many moving parts before,”
the closest Division 1 football
working with professional
said Ferrucci. “This has defi-
program to the university.
nitely been a new experience
After doing some research,
athletes would allow her more impact the community . time with players for public“It’s the College of Busi-
for me, especially as someone
she found the Sports Infor-
ity events, and would also
ness’s institute for better serv-
who likes to have control of
mation Director (SID) at
allow her a larger budget.
ing the community by directly
everything all the time. It has
Yale, and sent him an email
She looks forward to working
improving the skills of those
been a big adjustment learn-
explaining her experience in
with professional teams and
folks who run non-profit or-
ing to adapt to everyone else’s
the field and her intentions
developing unique publicity
schedules and try to work
of pursuing a career in sports
strategies.
with the very limited time
publicity. After a quick phone
“I personally believe that sports are a great platform to bring awareness to many dif-
Nicole Ferrucci, right, is the first female in history to travel with Yale’s football team on the road
to enhance the interaction the university has with both the greater New Haven area and those organizations that
ganizations,” said director of the institute Ron Kuntze. The institute will begin offering a Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership, Innovation and Organizational
ferent issues,” said Ferrucci.
Sustainability to current and
“I want to help show the
potential non-profit execu-
world that these athletes are
tives and leaders beginning
more than just athletes, they
in January. Targeting non-
are people that are heavily
profit executive directors and
involved in the community.
potential leaders working for
I would love to work for a
charitable organizations, the
professional sports team and help every athlete find their voice and speak out on topics that are close to their hearts.”
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certificate seeks to provide non-profit leaders with sets of business skills they may not have. “We are targeting a group
Kuntze. “In the non-profit arena approximately 60 percent of the non-profit executive directors are aging out in the next five years.” Many nonprofits in the New Haven area do not have plans for after their current executive’s retirement and may not have individuals with the proper skill sets to take over. The organization will aid executives in developing strategic planning tools for
their specific organization and its future long-term success. It focuses on smaller nonprofits which are typically independent of government administrations. “It’s a transformative education experience for their leader or high potentials in the organization,” said Kuntze. There are 3,000 non-profits within a 25 mile radius of the university, according to Kuntze. Many of these organizations have executives or directors that have little business training, and many that do only have it in a very narrow skill set. The goal of the institute is to provide them with the tools they need to run a successful non-profit from a business standpoint.
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Student Tweets of the Week
Non-Profit Institute
Continued from pg. 19
business to interact with non-
According to Kuntze, the In-
profit leaders and to ‘double
stitute is also focused on help- dip’ by helping improve the ing nonprofits with student leadership skills of nonprofit class projects and internships
leaders and help them with
in the College of Business.
their business and market-
Kuntze, along with several
ing needs. We ultimately are
other university faculty, have
helping the communities they
taught classes which have
serve,” said Kuntze.
aided non-profits with their
As the institution program
advertising and social media
grows, it will be able to
presence. The Non-Profit
provide more students with
Institute builds on these rela-
internships working in the
tionships and interacts with
various community organiza-
the organizations in its own
tions as well.
unique way. “It will allow the college of
“We’ve sourced a couple internships with nonprofits
USGA Constitution Continued from pg. 6
The proposed Vice President
change, but they also believe
of Programming and Cam-
that this change may even
pus Relations will receive a
conflict with committees al-
stipend equal to that of 35%
ready set up within USGA.
of their tuition. This is the
“Currently, I think that the position may step on the toes
of Operations also currently
of a couple of committees, as
receives.
there has not been enough
Voting for the new proposal
time to let them function and
will be happening soon, and
see what they can do,” said
USGA wants to remind every
Green. “As I said, the posi-
undergraduate student that
tion may be necessary as the
they do have a say.
university grows, but now it is not entirely needed.” “Planning events and working on diversity is why we have committees within USGA,” said Herzberg. “We have a Diversity and Inclusion
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amount the Vice President
committee, but also Student Affairs and subcommittees such as Charger Spirit that plans and executes events.”
“If anyone is very against
Page 20 to actually implement class projects—and that idea is very compelling. We can eventually make sure we get good interns that may have necessary requisite business skills for the non-profits,” said Kuntze. Kuntze explained that the university has always been a local contributor to the greater New Haven/West Haven non-for-profit sector, referring to it as “a key part of our University’s brand DNA.” “This Institute allows the College of Business to leverage our expertise to help in this area,” said Kuntze.
it, they should express their feelings or discomfort with the position,” said Green. “I would even go as far as to… tell people to reach out to me (as well as any senators) if there is something they would like to see come from the proposed change, whether it’s a new position, or just a change in our current committee structure to strengthen our USGA.” The USGA Executive Board declined to comment on Monday.