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Charger Bulletin The official student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938. Volume 94, Issue 7 | October 17, 2012
Jake’s Wayback Burgers Now Accepts Charger Cash By SAMANTHA MATHEWSON COPY EDITOR/STAFF WRITER
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CAMPUS UNH to offer Project Management Certificate Program at New London Campus this October. The 30-week, non-credit program is designed for local professionals looking to gain comprehensive training in one of the fastest growing business disciplines. SEE PAGE 4
Jake’s Wayback Burgers franchise located along Boston Post Road in Orange, Conn., is now
close to the school and they try to do a lot with the school, it made sense to accept charger cash. “I want to be available to the community,” said Aaron. Aaron describes the restaurant as an “upscale dining experience, with friendly service.”
milkshake. Aaron explained that they use more ice cream than milk in their shakes to make them that much thicker. My dad had the menu special, Jake’s burger, which had two beef patties, and complimented his meal with a shake also.
SPORTS No. 5/6 UNH Stifles Bentley 17-13. The No. 5/6 Chargers improved to 6-0 overall and 5-0 in the Northeast-10 Conference with the win. SEE PAGE 13 Chargers outlast Bridgeport for 3-2 victory. The University of New Haven women’s volleyball team completed a homeand-home sweep of the regular season series against Bridgeport, besting its in-state rival in a five-set thriller on Thursday evening in Bridgeport’s Hubbell Gym. SEE PAGE 12
LOCAL West Haven drug bust: $3 Million in Marijuana seized by WHPD. Authorities detained 360 pounds of marijuana and tens of thousands of dollars worth of growth equipment in West Haven, Conn. SEE PAGE 5
ENTERTAINMENT According to UNH’s film reviewer-in-residence, Cameron Hines highly recommends Argo and wants everyone to know: “If there’s one thing to take away from Argo, it’s that Canadians are the nicest people in the world.” SEE PAGE 14 In this week’s edition of “Livewell’s Latest”, Shannon Livewell takes on David W. Jacobsen’s haunting compliation, “Not What I Meant.” SEE PAGE 15
OPINION Student and mall security Agent, RJay Irons details the specifics and protocols for handling drunken strangers, vital information for your everyday life. SEE PAGE 8
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accepting charger cash. The classy, but upscale burger joint decided to accept charger cash last week, and so far it has been a success for the students that have taken advantage of the convenience of swiping their ID instead of using cash. Aaron, the district manager at Jake’s Wayback Burgers, said that they agreed to accept charger cash over the summer, but it took awhile to get it started. Aaron explained that since his brother, another manager at Jake’s Wayback Burgers, is an alumni of The University of New Haven, several of his employees attend UNH. Since they are located so
The restaurant is a blast from the past, as it takes you back to the traditional diner atmosphere. People give their orders at the counter, and sit down and wait for it to be delivered. It has a great atmosphere and perfectly dated décor. They have the best burgers under the bun. “I would put our burgers up against anyone else’s in the state,” said Aaron, and I would have to agree. I ate there with my dad one time he came to visit, and it was delicious. I had the junior burger, which only had one beef patty, with just ketchup. But what really put the meal over the edge was a thick, delicious, chocolate
The burger and shake of the month is the slider and the caramel apple shake, respectively. However, their menu has more than just burgers. It has chicken, fries, hotdogs and various sandwiches. Whether you are in the mood for a larger meal or a quick snack, you can find anything tasty on their menu. Jake’s Wayback Burgers also has the convenience of ordering online, and they have many other locations in Connecticut, and one location in New York.
Fall 2012 USGA Retreat
What happens when 26 strangers venture to Rhode Island for the weekend? The following day had the group spend an entire day at EDITORS –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Dave & Busters arcade in the Providence Place Mall. There, The annual USGA retreat a scavenger hunt took place kicked off last Friday, Oct. 12, which required participants to 2012 as 26 members of the student body prepared for a weekend of zipling, team building,leadership excercises, and miscellaneous bonding activites. Students first traveled to Empower Zipling Canopy Tours & Zipling in Middletown, CT where they were mentally and physically challenged with various social constructive activities. That evening, students then work together in order to comtraveled on to Providence R.I., plete the assigned tasks. From staying at the centrally-located there, attendees were given free Hilton Hotel. There students time in the arcade and mall, and faculty advisors engaged in along with a generously filled various break out sesssions and game card, allowing everyone red robin discussions, detailing to participate in the fun regardissues concerning the campus less of available monetary and local community and ways funds. to improve upon UNH’s already The weekend also featured plentiful offerings. some unplanned, yet, rewarding By ELIZABETH FIELD AND LIANA TEIXEIRA
experiences including an impromptu movie night, a raucous night of board games, and a group outing to burger shack, Johnny Rockets. Students took away many
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valuable ideas and solutions that they are planning to implement in future USGA meetings and within their own separate organizations. Anyone interested in learning more about USGA activities can contact USGA President Patrick Kelland at USGAPresident@ newhaven.edu.
Give Your Dreams Wings
By JENN HARINGTON
MARKETING MANAGER/STAFF WRITER
–––––––––––––––––––––––––– Alexis Irvin and Chip Hiden of the Dream Share Project visited UNH on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, to facilitate a workshop for students to keep track of their dreams. The workshop was held in the Alumni Lounge where they showed their hourlong documentary and had students complete a packet to help them pinpoint their own dreams. Irvin and Hiden took off on a cross country trip after realizing that a “normal” nine- to-five desk job was not what they envisioned in their future. Irvin is a graduate from the University of Maryland and Hiden graduated from Washington College. After tossing their caps into the air at commencement, both started work for local businesses doing what every college graduate is supposed to—work. When they each realized they were not happy at their jobs, they decided to save up for a road trip that would consist of traveling across the United States interviewing people who are actually happy in their lines of work. The Dream Share Project is the product of their five-month road trip. Irvin and Hiden have now been traveling for three semesters across college campuses facilitating the same workshop they shared at UNH. It begins with an hour-long movie that shows where they traveled, who they met, and what they learned about happiness and dreams along the way. Interviews include LaMarque Ward of the Cincinnati Dream Academy, a designer from Project Runway, college students and more. After viewing the movie, workshop attendees completed a packet with the help of Irvin and Hiden. The packet helped students outline their dreams and create and share their own definition of success. Irvin shared her definition of success as getting paid to do what she loves and making an impact. Hiden liked what a student had chosen as their definition to success—to do what you love while sustaining a livelihood. When asked what their advice was for students trying to chase dreams, Alexis said, “plan the work, work the plan.” Chip’s advice was for students to get started somewhere and begin making a list. They have now both realized their own dreams as a result of their trip; Irvin is an aspiring writer and Hiden an entrepreneur. They are working to publish a career guide for millennials that expands on their workshop. Keep your eyes out for their book to be published next August. If you were unable to attend the event you can learn more about the Dream Share Project and get in touch with Alexis and Chip at dreamshareproject.com.