Volume 99, Issue 6
West Haven, Conn.
October 3, 2017
THE
CHARGER BULLETIN
The student news source of the University of New Haven.
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NEWS
Solving a Crisis With a Text
Bulletin Briefs I
BY GLENN ROHRBACKER
EDITOR IN CHIEF
News Improvements to USGA voting pg. 7
Opinion Tweeting with 280 characters pg. 11
A&E A first look at Young Sheldon pg. 16
Sports Women’s Volleyball sweeps LeMoyne pg. 17
Student Life Overview of UNH multicultural orgs pg. 21
about their mental health,
provide encouraging state-
a debrief group where coun-
and thinks it’s a good way for
ments to clients who are in
selors calm down after tough
people to have a basic experi-
a time of need. Words often
conversations.
ence with a type of therapy.
shared are “brave, smart, and
“I think if people have the
courageous,” according to
“We’re all there to help each other,” she said.
n a personal crisis,
background and experience
people often turn to a trusted
of web therapy, it can have
friend, family member,
benefits in the long run,” she
sessions, she was contacted
maintain positive self-care
coworker, or therapist, but
said.
by a person who appeared to
habits physically, mentally,
show symptoms delusions of
and emotionally. Spargo said
volunteering with Crisis Text
grandeur, a condition where
it can be tough to manage
Line, after completing a total
one believes they are someone someone else’s issues on top
unfortunately, they can not
Spargo recently started
always be there. Crisis Text Line is a free
Spargo. During one of her recent
A big part of the training for Crisis Counselors are how to
24/7 service available to those of 34 hours of training over in a personal crisis. Someone a few weeks. She wanted to
other than themselves, like a
of your own, which makes the
supernatural being or celeb-
self-care piece so important.
can text their hotline number
work with a psychological
rity, according to Healthline.
with a simple message, enter-
services program where she
ing them into a conversation
knew could help people.
with a trained counselor who
She explains that she is not
Spargo had no idea how to
According to the Crisis Text Line website, the service is
handle the situation, so she
currently receiving a high
turned to a resource set up by
number of incoming requests, partially due to a recent
will give them tips and re-
a licensed therapist, and nei-
Crisis Text Line – a support
sources to help resolve severe
ther are most other counsel-
group full of other counselors. uptick in their social media
emotional pain.
ors, but they’ve been coached
The group serves as a way
in how to deal with people in
for counselors to get help on
crisis, specifically over text.
certain situations, transfer cli- receive the help of a Cri-
Rebecca Spargo, a junior psychology major at the University of New Haven, is a
The counselors aren’t there
presence. Anyone who wishes to
ents to someone more knowl-
sis Counselor should text
Crisis Counselor. She believes
to solve problems or act as
edgeable on a specific issue,
“HOME” to 741741 to be con-
this is one way to help young-
therapists, or even give spe-
or get support after stressful
nected.
er people improve and learn
cific advice. They listen and
sessions. The service also has
This word cloud shows the most common words used, by size, in conversations with Spargo.
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NEWS
University Celebrates the Life of Deanna Delmonaco BY CHRISTINA GENOVESE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EDITOR
A
of the foolish, to be dead;
I was thousands of miles
and their passing away was
away from home, and it really
thought an affliction and their touched me. She invited me going forth from us, utter
to Thanksgiving with her fam-
destruction. But they are in
ily, and again the next year.
peace. For if before men, in-
It meant so much to have
for Deanna DelMonaco was
deed, they be punished, yet is
somebody for Thanksgiving,
held on Thursday, Sept. 21
their hope full of immortality;
for holidays, with friends and
at 4:00 p.m. in University of
chastised a little, they shall be
family,” Mundt said.
New Haven’s Maxcy Quad.
greatly blessed, because God
memorial service
The campus community and tried them and found them
Deanna’s older sister did a reading from the first letter of
Deanna’s family and friends
worthy of himself. As gold in
St. Paul to the Thessalonians.
joined together to honor her
the furnace, he proved them,
“…we who are alive, who are
spirit.
and as sacrificial offerings
left, will be caught up togeth-
he took them to himself. In
er with them in the clouds to
in part by the Dean of Stu-
the time of their visitation
meet the Lord in the air. Thus
dent’s Office, Student Affairs,
they shall shine, and shall
we shall always be with the
Graduate Student Services,
dart about as sparks through
Lord.”
Dean Baker and Dean Kitch-
stubble; they shall judge na-
ell, Campus Police, Charger
tions and rule over peoples,
acoustic version of “You’ll be
Bulletin, Marty O’Connor,
and the Lord shall be their
in my Heart,” from Tarzan, to
and former Love Your Melon
King forever. Those who trust
pay tribute to Deanna’s love
president, Tricia Lasasso.
in him shall understand truth, of Disney.
O’Conner, an Associate
and the faithful shall abide
Professor in the Henry C.
with him in love: because
and thanked the University
Lee College, and an ordained
grace and mercy are with his
for allowing Love Your Melon
Deacon of the Archdiocese of
holy ones, and his care is with
to put together the memorial.
Hartford, led the memorial in
his elect.”
The memorial was put on
Deanna’s parents spoke,
“In her short life, she touched many people, and left
roommate, spoke about her
a mark on us all,” her parents
president, Liana Stampalia,
first memories of meeting
said.
was invited up to share a
Deanna when they were both
The Art from the Heart
reading from the Book of Wis- first year students.
Her mother shared that Deanna would always say,
dom, “The souls of the just
“Even just knowing me for
“No matter what life throws
are in the hand of God, and
the first few weeks, she threw
your way, and no matter how
no torment shall touch them.
me a birthday party, which
difficult the challenge is, stay
They seemed, in the view
meant so much to me because I didn’t know anybody here.
(Above) Deanna’s parents speak at the service. (Below) Deanna’s grandparents walk to her memorial
Tricia Lasasso performed an
Nicole Mundt, Deanna’s
a prayer service.
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NEWS
Students Team Up with Girl Scouts for Video Project BY NELSON VANDENBURGH CONTRIBUTING WRITER
T
real-world content prepares
“Girl Scout Camp.” Another
versity’s experiential educa-
integrated real world compa-
students to move out into the
group is producing a video
tion curriculum. He explained nies with projects.
working force and proficiently for “camp CEO,” a camp for
that students put more effort
“Every semester when I
execute their jobs. Edwards
young girls to get inspired by
into projects like this because
come up with the syllabus, I
explained the benefits this
female executives. The third
of the desire to “satisfy the
want to make it different, I
Connecticut are teaming
would provide students when
group’s advertisement is a
client.”
want to have students pro-
up with University of New
future employers could see
testimonial for the organiza-
“They are doing something
Haven’s advanced television
the accomplishment.
tion with previous and cur-
that is meaningful and some-
rent Girl Scouts.
thing that they know will be
he Girl Scouts of
class to find an advertisement that will increase Girl Scout enrollment. The students in Profes-
“Employers love to see that,” said Edwards. Students have been broken into groups of three to create
“I like having the opportunity to get my name out there and start building my
recognized,” he said. Edwards compared books
ducing meaningful content,” he said. In a few weeks, the class will also be conducting interviews with Girl Scouts of Connecti-
and tests to the project,
cut in the television studio to
sor Wayne Edwards’ class
different advertisements, only resume,” said junior Nicole
explaining that students who
further enhance their produc-
are getting a chance to have
one of which will be published Ritsick. “I’m doing ‘Camp
learn by doing pick things
tion skills.
their advertisements run in
on the Girl Scouts of Con-
CEO,’ I can’t wait to see what
up faster and remember
“It’s really not too bad of a
the Girl Scouts of Connecti-
necticut’s website and social
the executives think of it. It
them. Tests on the other
deal. We give them advertise-
cut’s media campaign, to be
media. One group is putting
would be great exposure to
hand, force students to just
ments and they give us cook-
seen by all of Connecticut.
together a “sizzle reel,” a
win this thing.”
memorize, which fades after a
ies,” said Ritsick.
Edwards explained having
short, fast paced and colorful
the knowledge to produce
ad to attract young girls to the “fits like a glove” into the uni-
Edwards said the project
short-time. This has not been the only class Edwards has
Health Services Offering New Screening Options BY CATHERINE CINQUE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A
long with the series
of changes seen throughout
having a registered dietitian
needs. The implementation
hold individual consultation
aims to decrease the wait time free atmosphere will be able
sessions with any student
and limit having healthy stu-
interested on Oct. 27, Nov. 10, dents sit with ill students. and Dec. 8. With the understanding
Another new service is
offer guidance the judgement
to have any concerns addressed. The Women’s Clinic, also by
exams or tests, breast exams, pregnancy tests, and more. If you have any medical questions or concerns, you can call the Nurse Informa-
routine sexual-transmitted
appointment on Wednesday
tion Line: (203) 932-7079.
the University of New Haven
schedules can be hectic,
disease testing being offered
and Thursday mornings, of-
Health Services is located in
this semester, Health Services
Health Services has switched
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
fers a wide variety of services.
Sheffield Hall and is open
is offering additional services
to an appointment schedule
from 3-4 p.m. by appoint-
Students can discuss with
Monday through Friday from
for students.
on Mondays and Fridays to
ment. Whether it be it to run
the professionals about birth
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
help accommodate student
tests, answer questions, or
control options, gynecologist
Health Services will be
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Dodds Hall to Undergo West Haven Hosts Annual Apple Fest Exterior Renovations BY SARAH DEMATTEIS STAFF WRITER
O
ver the course of
the last few years, major renovations have occurred in Dodd’s Hall, most recently a significant renovation on the fourth floor, which houses the forensic science labs. Upgrades included renovations in teaching space, prepping and microscopy labs, and support and office space. “Better than 35 years old it’s [Dodd’s Hall] at an age where we need to make some significant investments in upgrading the facility,” said Louis C. Annino Jr., associate vice president and chief facilities officer at the University of New Haven. Over the past two years, the building has seen renovations to three out of four floors. Renovations ranged from lightning upgrades, to interior
restoration to the building’s
year capital plan, a list is rou-
exterior.
tinely visited every year and
This is not the first time
there are set priorities based
the exterior of Dodd’s Hall
on what the university needs,
has seen some major work
whether that be academic,
- five years ago the build-
residential, or athletic needs,
ing underwent stabilization
and as Annino explains, often
work, cracks were found in
a combination of all of them.
the bricks curtain walls, the
On this plan there is almost
expansion of the brick had
$10 million worth of projects
created spaces where water
that have been continually
was getting through the walls
occurring with investments
and compromised masonry
in academic improvement,
anchors, Annino explained.
athletic work, and student
As a result, brick was
life, such as the new Market-
removed, the building was
place renovation. Each year
netted, and temporary water-
the plan is revisited and the
proofing was put in place to
highest priority at the time is
keep the building watertight.
decided. Some of the build-
“This work has been done
ings that are considered on an
on an annual basis, and this
annual basis for renovation
past summer after the inspec-
work include Maxcy Hall,
tion was made, the decision
Harguari, Echlin, and Kaplan.
that as a part of the phase
Inspiration for the upgrades
renovation it was time for us
derive from the campus com-
to begin to do some of the re-
munity.
pairs to the building exterior,” said Annino. As a part of the rolling ten-
“The changes largely come from faculty and from students,” said Annino.
design changes, to additional investments in mechanical work and air controls, such as air conditioners. There is a future plan in place for the third floor, which includes biology space, and as many can recently see, significant
Photos by Amanda Halbert, The Charger Bulletin
October 3, 2017
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NEWS
Deanna Delmonaco Continued from pg. 4
outpouring of love for our
positive, keep fighting, and do family.” not ever give up.
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O’Connor ended the me-
USGA Aims to Improve Student Voting BY SARAH DEMATTEIS STAFF WRITER
E
arlier this week, the
easier way for the students
as time goes on that people
to vote, especially those who
are utilizing the system more.
don’t check their email as
The push for more student
much,” said Parker Johnson,
involvement stems from the
USGA executive assistant.
importance of voting.
“With class elections the vot-
“When you are voting for
University of New Haven
ing [in Charger Connection]
any officers you are voting
morial with a sonnet from
Class of 2019 and Class of
is limited to just, in this case,
in the faces of your student
time on campus, and she
Shakespeare, “Not marble,
2021 wrapped up their elec-
the Class of 2019 and 2021,
body. These are the people
loved meeting people and
nor the gilded monuments
tions process that included
and this eliminates human
that are representing you
seeing what she could get
of princes, shall outlive this
applications, campaigning,
error because nobody else can as the student body in its
involved in. She got involved
powerful rhyme; But you,
and what used to be the ever
access the portal.”
with Art from the Heart,
Deanna, shall shine more
“She really embraced her
which meant a lot because she bright in these contents than
dreaded means of voting. Before this semester, the
This process was used to
entirety, these are the people who will contact administra-
elect the new USGA Treasurer tion with important issues
voting ballot was sent out in
at the beginning of Septem-
an email to all university stu-
ber, and proved to be success- “While directly in that mo-
and all-oblivious enmity shall
dents. Any student wanting
ful. So, the Charger Con-
ment all you are doing is
years old,” her mother said.
pace forth; your praise shall
to vote had to click the link
nection voting process and
clicking a button to vote, in
Her parents shared how she
still find room, even in the
and follow a series of prompts polling tables were used again the long run you want people
met the love of her life at
eyes of all posterity that wear
to ultimately reach the vot-
to elect the new Class of 2021
there who will represent you
school, and the two of them
this world out to the ending
ing platform. For many, this
and 2019 executive boards.
well.”
traveled to Disney together,
doom. So, Deanna, till the
and got to have their own
judgment that yourself arise,
fairytale wedding.
you live in this, and dwell in
was a recipient of a bedroom
unswept stone…against death
makeover when she was 14
“Deanna lived her life by the
lovers’ eyes.”
motto that she had tattooed
Lasasso and O’Connor led
on her arm. That said ‘I Re-
the whole memorial service to
that you voice,” said Angelli.
served as a problem, whether
In order for someone to be
it be the email getting lost in
elected, it is a majority of the
feedback from anybody that
the dozens of others received
vote, but five percent of the
has suggestions as to how
throughout the day, or the
represented population must
the process can be smoother.
elongated process of reaching
vote to make sure there are
Both Johnson and Angelli
the voting area.
numbers behind the elections. have expressed their willing-
Wanting a much smoother,
USGA is looking for student
Throughout the years, there
ness to sit down and talk to
has been increasing amounts
anyone who has any ques-
Beckerman Recreation center. students to get involved, the Undergraduate Student GovThe tree is to honor in memernment Association (USGA) ory those who have lost their made a switch to Charger lives while they were students Connection and polling tables here at the university. There, in Bartels, rather than the di-
of students voting.
tions. While the executive as-
“For the freshman class, they
sistant oversees the elections
exceeded the 5% by a lot,”
process, anyone in USGA can
said Nicolette Angelli, USGA
answer any questions, and are
president.
always open talk.
good to people is a wonderful
everyone placed sunflowers
rect link sent through email.
tinue Johnson explains that
“get involved and use [their]
legacy to leave behind.’ And I
in Deanna’s honor, as her
This change was prompted
as information gets out, and
voice, USGA is here to repre-
see that was one of Deanna’s
memory will live on in all the
by wanting to ensure as many
Charger Connection becomes
sent the students, everything
biggest legacies, is that she
lives she has touched.
students voted as possible,
more of a regular routine it
we do is benefiting your col-
and wanting to eliminate as
will continue to increase vot-
lege experience.”
much human error possible.
ing turnout and hopefully a
fuse to Sink’, and that she did. the Tree of Life in front of the Until she chose to fly, on her own terms.” Her mother closed with, “‘No matter what happens in life, be good to people, being
was good to people, and I see that just by everybody’s
and more engaging way for
“We figured it was a much
Hoping this trend will con-
trend will start to emerge that
Angelli urges students to
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OPINIONS
Being Able to Grade Your Using Social Media for Good Professors should be able to do the same
BY SABRINA CHANG CONTRIBUTING WRITER
H
ave you ever had a
terrible professor that made you question their employment, or how you will pass their course? We have all been there, and if you haven’t then you will be. Students should be able to let administrators know about a bad professor’s constant mood swings and unfair grading. The purpose of grading is to let students know how well they did in achieving the course objectives and reaching the professor’s expectations. Grades are supposed to give students a chance to reflect on their learning and how to improve their work ethic in order to do better in the future. In most cases, students try to change up their work and studying habits when they aren’t doing as well as they hope. Students
how the professor is doing in
for professors so that they can the eyes of the students and reflect on their work over the semester. At the end of each semester,
weed out the ineffective ones. Junior Maddie Skovronek says, “It would be beneficial if
students are given the op-
the students were allowed to
tion to fill out evaluations for
grade their professors and the
each of their professors. The
university actually took them
university incentivizes stu-
into consideration because if
dents for completing evalua-
the majority of the class does
tions by letting them get their
poorly, it’s a reflection more
final grades earlier than the
so on the professor rather
normal release date. Evalu-
than the students.”
ations ask students various
With evaluations, students
questions about the professor, are not required to do them the professor’s teaching style,
and most end up not doing
what they learned, how much
them because of how long
they enjoyed the course and
and time consuming they are.
other related questions. The
Evaluations are not effective.
students are allowed to an-
The university should imple-
swer with options of strongly
ment some other sort of grad-
disagree, disagree, neutral,
ing system for professors that
agree and strongly agree.
is more similar to the popular
Although, these choices are
site, Rate my Professor.
pretty descriptive, they don’t
Letter grades would hope-
have the effect that an actual
fully give professors some
grade would make.
motivation to work harder
If professors were to actu-
and improve their teaching
ally get a letter grade from
techniques because as we all
each student, administrators
know, some professors are
would be able to easily see
just not cut out for teaching.
BY IYANA JONES CONTRIBUTING WRITER
F
leans, the media coverage was everywhere. Although Instagram and Twitter were not as popular as they are today,
or some reason,
everytime I open up Twitter or Instagram, I cannot escape celebrity culture. Between the Kardashians, Cardi B, and Taylor Swift, it seems that the public’s attention is focused on who’s being snubbed, and who’s wearing what, rather than natural disasters that are affecting their peers. Here’s the thing, I do not expect people to be focused on politics, or “the issues” 24/7. Sometimes, we all need a break from the disaster that is the real world, and getting lost in the abyss of the Kardashians can be a nice break. My problem is that with the ever-growing prevalence of social media, I would think that there would be more focus on world issues. In 2005, when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Or-
the attention from the general public was overwhelming. With the several disasters we have had recently, it seems the public’s attention bounces back to trivial issues incredibly quickly. But some are using social media for the better. Organizations on our campus are using social media platforms to promote unity and support. After seeing on Instagram how Hurricane Maria had affected a brother of Lambda Alpha Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. (LAU), the sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma were able to donate over $200 to support the family of a brother of LAU whose family was affected Hurricane Maria. “I believe that social media is such a useful tool, and when we use it for situations
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OPINIONS
Social Social Networking With Benefits Media for Good BY MITSOUKI GARVEYSANCHEZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Continued from pg. 8 like this, it is amazing at what could become of it,” said Alex Cheuiri, sister of Phi Sigma Sigma. “If it weren’t for our LAU chapter posting on behalf of their hermano at Binghamton, I would have never been aware of the
C
ollege students
should view their social networks as another part of their professional resume. Recently, I read an article in Forbes Magazine that spoke about advancing careers through social networking. As
of what they find.
marijuana, which can affect
should show things you are
our opportunity with a poten-
passionate about, or even
networking is something
tial future employer.Young
your views on important is-
most people are part of and
professionals wishing to step
sues going on in the country.
the importance of network-
into their dream career right
These things can lead to con-
ing is essential in collegiate
out of college should take the
nections and will showcase
careers. We learn to form
steps to open those doors.
you as a future employee for
The article also explained
relationships and connections
Social networks are a way of
through networking with jobs, expressing yourself, but do so
their company. Now, this is not saying you
professors, and internships.
with caution. You never know
should take it to the extreme
Many use their social outlets
who is watching or reading
and be afraid to post excit-
to show life experiences, such
your daily post. To help im-
ing things happening in your
as the duck face pose or a pic-
press potential corporations,
life. We all want to show our
ture sitting on the New Haven you should post about things
followers what we’re up to.
Green, taking in the scenery.
you’re interested in. Pictures
Just be mindful of what you
Our biggest mistake is not
of volunteering on campus,
post or say on your social
using social media platforms
participating in clubs, inter-
networks, remembering that
to create new connections,
acting with mentors, writing
it can be another connection
which can open the door to
for the university’s newspa-
professionally. Opportuni-
job opportunities.
per, or raising funds with
ties are always watching us,
your sorority or fraternity for
so take the steps to showcase
ping, posting, and talking
a good cause are all ways to
yourself so that you reap the
families through social media. job candidates, and some
about content that may be
impress a potential employer.
benefits.
USGA has sent mass emails
inappropriate, such as chug-
cause. Nowadays there is so
a college student, I initially thought, “how can social net-
much we could do to make a
working benefit me and my
difference in this world and
peers?”
social media is just a platform
According to the article, Ca-
that helps us with that goal.”
reerBuilder.com conducted a
Other organizations such
survey in 2012, which showed
as USGA have also worked
that 37 percent of employers
towards creating relief for
use social networks to screen base their hiring decision off
ging down a beer or smoking
to everyone on campus to let people be aware of how they can help devastated areas. It is in moments like these that I am grateful for social media. We can use it to make such a difference in our world and it is inspiring to see those
West Haven Dutchess
moments when it happens. So be sure that when you’re
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liking those pictures of Kylie
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Understanding Title IX Policies BY ELLIE KELLY & NICHOLAS MROCZKA
S
ince the appointment
of Betsy DeVos as the Secretary of Education, there has been speculation and concern about possible changes to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. For those less familiar with the regulation, Title IX is a federal law that aims to prevent and remedy sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance. The University of New Haven, like most public and private universities, uses federal financial assistance, and is required to comply with Title IX and related federal regulations, such as the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (‘VAWA’) and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Statistics Act (‘Clery Act’). In addition, the University has to comply with Connecticut State laws, such as Connecticut General Statute
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ments to understand the implications of possible
changes to Title IX, and any actual changes created by the Department of Education or
§ 10a-55m. These federal
made to Title IX. Recognizing
or state regulations gov-
the need to educate others on
ern University policies and
Title IX and its impending
procedures on sexual miscon-
changes, we offer the follow-
duct, including acts of sexual
ing clarifications:
assault, sexual harassment/
On September 22, 2017,
What its Like to Tweet with 280 Characters BY MEGHAN MAHAR ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
I
Knowing that I have the am one of the few
privileged Twitter users that received the 280 character ex-
the Department of Education
pansion, doubling the amount
violence (domestic and dating
released an official state-
of space I have to compose a
violence), and stalking.
ment regarding New Interim
tweet. Ironically, I was criti-
The U.S. Department of
Guidance on Campus Sexual
cizing this rollout to a friend
Education, specifically the
Misconduct, which dispelled
right before I discovered I
Office of Civil Rights, en-
much of the prior speculation. had it. In this statement, the DeUpon discovering this partment withdrew the Dear change, I grossly abused my Colleague Letter on Sexual power by composing the folViolence dated April 4, 2011, lowing tweet: and the Questions & Answers
publication of guidance, Dear Colleague Letters, to inform educational institutions on implementation, best practic-
cious,” but it wouldn’t be as fun.
exploitation, intimate partner
forces Title IX through its
would tweet all of “Fergali-
privilege that others don’t is the most amusing aspect of the feature, but how long will it be until Twitter applies the new restriction to everyone? The novelty will quickly wear out, leaving everyone’s feeds with more clutter. After my tweets started getting recognition, I received envious messages asking “How does it feel to use 280 characters?”
es, and compliance standards. on Title IX Sexual Violence Education Secretary DeVos
dated April 29, 2014. Simul-
made numerous statements
taneously, the Department
about her concerns that previ- issued its September 2017 ous administration released
Q&A on Campus Sexual Mis-
guidance without following
conduct, which will remain in
the prescribed notice and
effect until the Department
comment process, which
can engage in negotiated
allows stakeholders to voice
rulemaking on campus sexual
This is obviously not the most
their opinions prior to the
misconduct. We think it is
effective use of space, but it
release of guidance.
important to state that the
makes two solid points: one,
Many students perceive
newly released guidance, and
that most of the people (ce-
DeVos’ comments to mean
withdrawal of prior guidance,
lebrities, etc.) that have this
that Title IX itself will be
does not revoke Title IX nor
modified or revoked; we have
ability will not use it to spread
does it dramatically alter the
heard other concerns that col- obligations of colleges to adleges will no longer prioritize
dress campus sexual miscon-
campus sexual assault. After
duct.
hearing these concerns, we researched DeVos’ state-
effective messages. Two, the people who are going to compose long tweets still, in theory, do not have enough
Continue reading on www.chargerbulletin.com space. If I could, I probably
The truth is, using the character limit does not feel much different, and it will not change anything about user interactions other than discouraging them from reading. The only part of this feature I’m excited about is having enough room to use proper punctuation.
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Charger Poll A BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR
nd there we have it - the University has spo-
ken! Pumpkin spice seems like it’s being left in 2017 after this year. Was it the pumpkin spice flavored Pringles that forced you to shy away from the fall epidemic, or perhaps the pumpkin spice gum that yielded the end of your heinous addiction? It looks like the real reason we love fall is because we get to stuff our faces next month, and dress as someone else this month! Happy fall, everyone! Remember to follow @ ChargerPoll on Twitter to participate in weekly polls that will be featured in the Charger Bulletin!
“After my busy days filled with school work, internship work, and thesis research, it’s difficult to stay positive. I am so grateful that I have family, friends, and sisters to constantly lift my spirit. Through their support, I am always able to look on the bright side.”
- Cassidy Murphy
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Spotify Playlist of the Week BY NELSON VANDENBURGH CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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Bringing Country to UNH
ountry fans of the University of New Haven, the wait is over - it is about time this playlist highlighted some of the great country music that is out there today.
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Somebody To Thank — Logan Mize This is as country as it gets. Straight off of his new album Come Back Road, Mize thanks his parents, God, friends and family for the best things in life. He sings, “No matter who you are, everybody’s got someone to thank.” Real Thing — Zac Brown Band There ain’t nothing like the real thing. “Real Thing” explores the value in pure whiskey, women and music. This is just one hit off of Zac Brown Band’s latest album, Welcome Home released back in May.
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Better Place — Kane Brown Brown has exploded over the past two years, coming out with hits like “What If’s” and “Used to Love You Sober.” Brown pours his heart out in this song singing, “You’re the only girl I wanna love, till I’m pushing up daisies, I wanna stare into your green eyes, baby.” Hard To Love (Acoustic) — Lee Brice It’s nice to hear a true vocalist without all of the bells and whistles. In this acoustic version of the 2012 hit, the listener can truly appreciate the pure talent that Brice possesses.
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Unforgettable — Thomas Rhett It is so hard to pick just one song off of Rhett’s new album, Life Changes. I implore you to listen to each song on there, especially this track. In the Blood — John Mayer I know what you’re thinking. “John Mayer? Country?” Yes, he did record a country song, and really a whole album. Though he was raised in Fairfield, CT, he went South after leaving Berklee School of Music with Zac Brown Band’s Clay Cook and has loved country ever since.
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Written in the Sand — Old Dominion Old Dominion is a very underrated band in today’s country scene. I would put them in top 3 country musicians right now. This song is right off of Happy Endings, which was just released last month. Sleeping on the Blacktop — Colter Wall This song is for that one person that will say “This list isn’t country, it’s all pop-country.” Let Colter Wall pump the country through your blood in his western song that was featured in the Oscar nominated movie Hell or High Water. A Little More Love — Jarrod Niemann, Lee Brice There is no better song to leave you with then this one. This tune reminds us that we aren’t on this earth to study, work, sleep and die. Remember, “Make a little more love, make a little less money... And be happy for the rest of your life.”
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Let’s Go on a Trip: Album Review BY KAYRA CLOUDEN MULTIMEDIA EDITOR
J
hené Aiko has taken us
is still trying to spread love,
personal artist, exposes yet
eliminate egotistical desire
another layer to her angst
and figure everything out as
against the cruel world and
she learns to cope with the
the anxiety of life itself, but
pain she feels.
also shows a softer side that
on yet another journey with
Demi Lovato Releases 6th Album
her new album Trip, which was released on Thursday, Sept. 20. In addition to the album, Aiko also dropped
BY LAUREN COHEN STAFF WRITER
a short film entitled Trip, which uses the songs from the album as it explores the life of Penny, a young woman
Aiko, who was always been a
Photo via Def Jam Recordings
Jhene Aiko’s album cover for Trip
Aiko plays that is struggling to move on past her brother’s
W
ith her first new
album in two years, Demi
harmful effects of acid as
Lovato has done it again.
goes back and forth between
she experiences a ‘bad trip.’
Tell Me You Love Me was
coming from an existential,
Listeners start to get the dark
released on Friday, Sept. 29
vulnerable and introspective
and sultry melodies from the
and instantly reached number
place, to various bits about
song “Nobody,” then “Over-
one on iTunes. The album has
love and relationships. The
stimulated,” followed by the
twelve songs, while the deluxe
in past work including Sail
single, “While We’re Young,”
“Bad Trip Interlude” and
edition features fifteen.
Out and Souled Out, but its
comes after an interlude at
finally “Oblivion” where Aiko
the end of “Jukai” where Aiko
speaks on wanting to go back
returned with new music and
reveals to a mystery man that
to a time where there were no
are loving the new album.
she thinks he’s saved her,
people, places or things. The
“I hope that my fans will be
which flows immediately into
album ends on a lighter note
able to relate to something on
the love song about embrac-
with the last song being “Trip
the album, whether it’s about
ing one another while they
ft. Mali Music” where Aiko
heartbreak or falling in love,”
still can. Aiko also features
touches on not letting the
Lovato said in an interview
some noteworthy artists on
darkness overcome.
about the new album with
death. Penny looks for her brother in all the wrong places, including men and drugs. The album itself has the sultry melodies Aiko has used
focus varies greatly from the two. Aiko has begun to dabble with the drug known as acid, which is very clear from the first song “LSD” in which she states, “The other night I took a tiny piece of paper and put it under my tongue…” not only as a way to cope with the loss of her brother, but to bring herself closer to his spirit.
The remainder of the album
the album including Big Sean,
Trip is a must-listen album
Fans are happy she has
Apple Music. “Sorry Not Sorry,” “Instruc-
Brandy and her daughter
for drives to the beach where
Namiko Love.
you listen as the water crash-
tion,” “No Promises,” and
es against the shoreline and
“Tell Me You Love Me,” all
there’s time to sit and reflect.
were released prior to the
Towards the end of Trip, Aiko begins to reveal the
album’s release. “Sorry Not Sorry (Acoustic Version),” “Instruction (ft. Jax Jones and Stefflon Don),” and “No Promises (Acoustic Version ft. Cheat Codes),” are all featured on the deluxe edition of the album. “Sorry Not Sorry,” was released as a single in July, which gave listeners a taste of her new sound. The music video for the song was filmed during a house party Lovato hosted in late June. The video shows Lovato and her friends having a blast. “Instruction (ft. Jax Jones and Stefflon Don),” is the biggest dance song off this album. Which makes sense since the song is about hanging out with friends on a dance floor as indicated by the lyrics, “All my ladies Wine to the left, sway to the
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Demi Lovato Continued from pg. 14 right Drop it down low and take it back high.” “Games” is another song that gives off a dance vibe. “Sexy Dirty Love,” showcases Lovato’s new sound that she was going for in this new album. The song gives off the impression of a dance song and is catchy. Lovato said that “Tell Me You Love Me” is her favorite song off the album. “Cry Baby” is a fan favorite that showcases Lovato’s vocals with a catchy guitar-riff intro. In collaboration with Vevo on Demi’s YouTube channel, Vevo x Demi Lovato was posted Friday (Sept. 29) afternoon. “Sorry Not Sorry,” and “Tell Me You Love Me” were among the two featured songs. Both videos for the songs feature Lovato with a huge ensemble of performers behind her along with a band. The collaboration with Vevo helps listeners see the passion Lovato puts into her songs and features raw vocals. “You Don’t Do It For Me
The Friendship” starts off with an intro similar to that of “Slow Hands” by Niall Horan. The song itself is also slow and gives off a coffee shop feeling. “I think fans will be the most surprised with ‘Lonely,’ Lovato said in an interview about the new album with Apple Music. “Lonely,” features Lil Wayne, who adds his own touch to the song. The album is a great testament to Lovato’s newfound identity as well as her past sound. The title captures the theme of the album: love. “I am proud of this record. I hope you love it as much I do,” Lovato posted on her Facebook page. Each song describes love and heartbreak in a way that can relate to both fans and listeners. Lovato wrote more than half the songs on this record and takes the listeners into her mind and emotions. On Tuesday, Oct. 17 Lovato’s new documentary “Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated,” will be premiering on YouTube.
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Big Bang Theory Fans Get a Taste of Young Sheldon BY SARAH DEMATTEIS STAFF WRITER
F
ollowing the suc-
cess of the long lasting CBS hit The Big Bang Theory, the newest comedy to join the
The nine-year-old is heavily
After an impressive first
misunderstood by his dys-
episode, the series has all the
functional family, skipping
makings for a promising fu-
four grades and beginning
ture. The almost sweet, light-
freshman year of high school
hearted humor has characters
walking the halls with his
of every dynamic that easily
disgruntled older brother.
allow people of all ages to en-
His bible thumping, heavily rooted in the Texas lifestyle
gage with it. Though it is too soon to tell, the show seems
television network is the spin- parents do not quite under-
to be taking an approach that
off Young Sheldon. Opening
stand his love for physics, his
makes it easy for those who
with the same familiar voice
germaphobic tendencies, or
have never seen The Big Bang
as its predecessor, the show is
his lack of belief in a higher
Theory to fully understand
both narrated and produced
being. As the show develops,
the jokes that subliminally
by none other than Sheldon
it becomes increasingly aware
hint at the original hit.
Cooper (Jim Parsons) him-
they are overly protective of
self, with help from The Big
the young genius and are try-
aired Monday, Sept. 25, was
Bang Theory creators, Chuck
ing their best to understand
just a special preview - the
Lorre and Steven Molaro.
him, while simultaneously
scheduled premiere for the
raising his older brother and
series is Nov. 2 airing directly
twin sister.
after The Big Bang Theory.
Described as “a Malcolm in the Middle-esque singlecamera family comedy,” the show features: Iain Armitage as Sheldon, Zoe Perry as Sheldon’s mother Mary, Lance Barber as Sheldon’s father George, Sr., Montana Jordan as Sheldon’s older brother George, Jr., and Raegan Revord as Sheldon’s twin sister Missy. The prequel follows the formative years of Dr. Shel-
Anymore” is one of the slower
don Cooper, depicting his
songs off the album. “Ruin
childhood in 1989 East Texas.
The latest episode, which
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Book of Mormon Says ‘Hello!’ to New Haven BY ANGELA TRICARICO STAFF WRITER
S
blasphemous in both the spoken dialogue and song lyrics, but audiences don’t seem to bat an eyelash at it; however, problematic it may be –
ince opening on
they’re too busy laughing. The
Broadway in 2011, The Book
crudeness is to be expected by
of Mormon has played over
anyone familiar with South
2,700 performances on the
Park, as Parker and Stone are
Great White Way. A produc-
co-creators of the animated
tion in London opened in
television hit. Lopez, best
2013, and two national tours
known for the Disney smash
have launched: one wrapped
movie Frozen, is no stranger
up in 2016 and the other is
to this area of offensive com-
still booking through October
edy, as he co-wrote Avenue Q.
2018. The popularity of the
The Book of Mormon fol-
show has not died down in
lows two Mormon mission
the six years since it played its companions who experience world-premiere performance.
major culture shock when
The tour keeps returning to
placed in Uganda for their
cities it has already played
mission. There’s Elder Price,
and the Broadway show still
played by former Broadway
sells tickets for standing room standby Gabe Gibbs, who has only every night, indicating
a very Type-A personality
the show is sold out.
and an obsession with doing
The Book of Mormon re-
something miraculous and
turned to the Shubert Theater
incredible, and Elder Cun-
in downtown New Haven this
ningham, played by Conner
week through Oct. 1, for an
Pierson, who is rooted in pop
eight show national tour stop.
culture and tends to lie or
Previously, the tour played
make things up. Their job:
the Shubert in 2015.
convert the Ugandan citizens
The musical, written by
to Mormonism. It turns out
Robert Lopez, Trey Parker
that’s a lot harder than it
and Matt Stone is crude and
seems.
I was lucky enough to see
composed musical, The Book
realization that much more
The Book of Mormon on
of Mormon has extremely
fun to watch.
Broadway in 2016, so going
developed characters, Elder
The Book of Mormon prob-
into the Shubert Theater, I
Price and Cunningham; plus
ably won’t stop being funny
knew exactly what to expect
Nabalungi, the daughter of a
any time soon. The scene with
regarding the lyrics, spoken
Ugandan townsperson, who
Elder Price’s “hell dream” – a
lines and the choreography. I
was played by Kim Exum,
real thing Mormons experi-
wasn’t sure that a show with
fresh from the Broadway
ence – shouldn’t be funny,
as much offensive language
company. Each of them go
with Hitler actually depicted
as this has would still hold
through a distinct journey
on stage, alongside Geng-
up in a changing climate of
through the two and a half
his Khan, Jeffrey Dahmer
increased political correct-
hours in which the show runs, and Johnny Cochran. In the
ness. I wondered if certain
and each reaches a different
scene, Elder Price is having
jokes would continue to land
conclusion. For me, the jour-
a dream that he went to hell
and stay funny, but the jokes
ney Elder Price goes on is so
for breaking a very highly
landed and the audiences was
interesting to watch, because
regarded rule, and all of those
laughing out loud the entire
it’s all in the choices the actor
historical figures also occupy
show. Part of the humor
makes, and Gibbs made some
hell with him. At a time when
comes from Casey Nicholaw’s
interesting ones. He played
theater is used so widely for
witty choreography.
Elder Price as so genuinely
escapism, musical comedy
On top of being a hilari-
patronizing, as he should be,
heals.
ous, well-written and well-
which made his growth and
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North Gym Court Dedicated to Debbie Chin BY CATHERINE CINQUE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
T
his new school year
brought a lot of changes around campus, from a renovated Marketplace to the start of the Division II field hockey team. It is a part of life, growing with the times, but it’s important to remember how we got to where we are and who helped make it possible. On Saturday, Sept. 30, the new court at Charger Gymnasium was renamed the Deborah Chin Court to honor the previous athletic director. Debbie Chin started her career at the University of New Haven in 1975 as the coordinator of women’s athletics. She created programs like volleyball, tennis, basketball, and softball which she also coached until she became the associate director in 1979. Chin remained the head coach of the volleyball team for the next 19 years. During that time, she had won 500 career matches, won 75 percent of her games, and travelled to ten NCAA tournaments. Among these accomplishments, she was also inducted into the American
her. She went to say that al-
Volleyball Coaches Associa-
though she is unable to attend
tion Hall of Fame, Connecti-
games she is always stream-
cut Volleyball Hall of Fame,
ing them on the Charger
and Connecticut Women’s
Sports Network and was at
Basketball Hall of Fame.
one point watching football,
Brianna Mirmina, a cur-
volleyball, and field hockey
rent member of the volleyball
on three separate devices all
team and president of the
at once.
university’s SAAC program
“While the court bears my
(Student Athletic Advisory
name I will be a spirit at all
Committee) said, “This is
your competition venues,”
such a great honor [for us]
Chin said, “It is all about you
because of what a great role
Charger students and coach-
model she is especially to
es. Thank you for allowing me
females; without her half the
to be a part of your Charger
teams wouldn’t be as success-
experience.”
ful as they are. A lot of people
The ceremony was then fol-
don’t realize how much of an
lowed by an intimate cocktail
impact she really had.”
hour with Chin, coaches,
The ceremony began with three speakers. Robert Alvine,
alumni, and friends. Smiles
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and laughter rang throughout
former Chair on the Board of Governors, talked of Chin’s commitment to student excel-
Invites, flowers, and a special plaque for the court dedication ceremony Saturday
ence. He finished his speech by announcing there will now be a scholarship in Debbie Chin’s name, the Debbie Chin Endowed Scholarship. Chin was blown away when he stated the fund currently has $32,000 to start. When it was Chin’s turn to speak she repeatedly explained there were no words to express her thanks and what everyone has meant to
sium and carried over to the volleyball game that followed.
lence and dedication to gender equality in athletic experi-
the lobby of Charger Gymna-
Field Hockey Lagging Behind Midseason BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR
N
of their first goal in program
Freshman goalkeeper Nata-
history.
lie Shaker has accumulated
The Chargers are getting out
123 saves, which has led to a
shot 265-7 through six games, .732 save percentage. Shaker and they can’t seem to keep
is ranked second in saves,
the ball in their offensive zone eighth in save percentage and long enough to get any type
14th in goals against aver-
hockey has struggled up to
of offense going. On the other
age in the NE-10 conference.
the the midpoint of their
hand, the Chargers defense
Freshman Maecy Chlebowski
inaugural season. They are
has been the light throughout
leads the team in goals with
0-6, and coming off the heels
the season.
ew Haven field
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Field Hockey Struggles Continued from pg. 17 one, and is responsible for the first goal scored in program history. Chlebowski also leads the team in points with two. With all the struggles the team has had throughout the year, the team has found positive in their losses. “I think we’ve really started to bond and trust each other on and off the field. I think collectively we’ve agreed that what happens on the field stays on the field, so we are constantly learning from our mistakes and correcting them as we go along,” said senior Catherine Cinque. The Chargers have frankly been out played this season, due to the fact that they don’t
of time to improve, it is only
of DellaCamara Stadium,
their first season and they
the Chargers fell to the Pace
have plenty of time to become
Setters 6-0. The Chargers
a powerhouse like other uni-
defense stood tall as they kept
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versity teams. With teams like the setters out of the cage Volleyball and Baseball win-
until the 20th minute of the
ning NE-10 championships,
first half.
Charger fans expect success
During the second half, the
from the get-go. In order
defense held Pace to only
to obtain success, one must
seven shots and three pen-
absorb all the pain and suf-
alty corners. Offensively, the
fering that goes along with it.
Chargers had a lot of opportu-
In regard to the future of the
nities but couldn’t capitalize
field hockey team, the team
on any of them. Sophomore
seems to be in good hands.
Ashley Higgins had a shot
“Coach has given us the
on goal off a penalty corner.
tools we need, we just have to
Shaker continued her out-
keep passing down the skills
standing play by collecting 13
on and off the field,” said
saves in the game. ]
Cinque.
The Chargers’ next home
In their game on Thursday (Sept 28) under the lights
game is Oct. 4th as they host Adelphi at 7 p.m.
have the experience the other teams in the NE-10 have. They also have a lot of players who haven’t played field hockey on the collegiate level. The team is trying to combat their troubles, and also trying to get better on the field. “We need to pick up the intensity. We tend to get in our own heads when we make mistakes and I think if we keep our heads up throughout the challenges we are going to have better results,” Cinque said. Overall, the team has a lot
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Field Hockey has yet to grab a win in their first season in play
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Men’s Basketball Coach Gets 3-Year Extension
Women’s Volleyball Sweeps LeMoyne
BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR
BY CATHERINE CINQUE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
U
T
he New Haven vol-
niversity of New
leyball team honored former
Haven Associate Vice Presi-
coach and program’s creator
dent, Director of Athletics
Debbie Chin with yet another
and Recreation Duane Bailey
win. After the renaming of the
announced Monday (Sept
court, the team played the Le Moyne Dolphins Saturday,
25) a three-year extension for
Sept. 30 and won 3-0.
men’s basketball coach Ted
Hotaling. Hotaling is the ninth head
University of New Haven Athletics
Coach Ted Hotaling extended his contract for three more years
All three sets were evenly matched. In the first set, New Haven allowed a few points at the start, but quickly brought
coach in program history,
team into a championship
focus is motivating to me and
ranks fourth all time in win-
program,” said Bailey. “Coach
constantly makes me work
ning percentage and third
Hotaling is one of the most
as hard as possible to be the
all-time in wins. Hotaling
technical coaches I have met.
best player I can be. Over my
more point after that, and
became the fourth coach in
His ability to develop young
college career I have learned
the Chargers took the first set
New Haven history to reach
players into potential stars
countless things from coach
with an eight point lead, win-
100 wins as a coach, doing so
is unmatched, and I have
whether it be on or off the
last season with a 98-74 road
full trust our program will
court, the biggest thing to me
victory at Pace.
continue to contend for a top
is how to approach each day
spot in the NE-10 under his
with the same attitude that
leadership.”
I’m going to work as hard
Debbie and the legendary
as possible to get better and
alumni [was the most exciting
Under Hotaling’s leadership
the Chargers have amassed
a record of 102-93. In his
Some players like senior Joe
it back up to 19-16 when Le Moyne called for a timeout. Le Moyne only scored one
ning 25-17. Lead player Alex Bussey finished with 11 kills overall, and a .368 hitting percentage. Bussey said, “Playing for
part]. They have high expec-
seven seasons at New Haven,
Doganiero have really taken a
Hotaling has led the Chargers
liking to coach Hotaling and
to the NE-10 tournament
have really learned a lot.
university, Hotaling led the
getting to show them how far
five times and has made two
“Playing under coach Hotal-
Chargers to an 8-18 overall
we’ve come.”
NCAA tournament appear-
ing for these past four years
record and a 6-16 record in
ances, most recently in 2014.
has truly been an honor, and
the NE-10. That year New
“Extending coach Hotaling’s
I’m thankful I get to learn
Haven ranked among the top
contract demonstrates our
and play for a great coach like
three-point shooting teams in
commitment to continuing
him,” Doganiero said. “His
to build our men’s basketball
level of competitiveness and
grow everyday.” In his first season at the
tations for us because they have been so successful and
The subsequent sets continuously became more difficult. The second set started with a point for New Haven, but Lemoyne brought it back
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point here and there. It wasn’t
until New Haven was 11-7 that they called for a timeout. The Dolphins came back fiercer than before, bringing up their score to 18 points. But New Haven would not allow it, and finished the set 25-18. Junior Mallory Nowicki, coming in second to Bussey, helped skin the fin with her nine kills and two blocks aided by Kristine Rios with 31 assists. During the third set, Le Moyne kicked it up a notch giving the Chargers a run for their money. Le Moyne started off with the first several points, having a total of 14 kills this set. Junior Lindsey Kim, offset the Dolphins onslaught by defending 19 of their attacks. While senior Lexis Peterson come out of the game with four blocks, followed by Bussey and Nowicki both with two each. The third set was by far the toughest for the Chargers. Bussey said that the hardest part was, “keeping everyone in sync when we’re stuck in a rotation and trying to keep the energy up when we made errors.” New Haven came out on top 25-22. Peterson said, “It was such an honor playing for Debbie, we wouldn’t be here without her. She started this program and made it great.”
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Women’s Club Soccer Coming in 2018 BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR
F
or those who haven’t
heard, a women’s club soccer
team is starting at the Univer-
sity of New Haven. After in-
terest from students, the club
is ready to get things rolling
by next fall. According to club
president Nina Trasente, the
team missed the registration
cut for entering this season,
but will look to start friendly
matches on Kayo Field as
soon as the spring of 2018. Women’s club soccer will
join club baseball, field hock-
ey, men’s soccer, and tennis
as a club that holds an NCAA
counterpart at the university.
Trasente jump started the
idea of starting the club and
is the one her team will count
on to get the club running.
Being recruited onto a NCAA
team can be difficult, so
Trasente wanted to help pro-
vide a second chance to play a
college sport. “I really wanted to start a
club team because I like the
level of competition, and
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I wanted to play soccer on
club shouldn’t have a problem
Hotaling Contract Extended Continued from pg. 19
a lower level than NCAA
developing the program and
Division II.
women’s soccer,” Trasente
becoming successful in the
As a team, New Haven ranked
said. “I’m all for dedication
future.
31st in three- point field goal
and hard work to a team, but
With the number of fans
percentage and 32nd in three-
I wanted a little more leni-
who flock to see the univer-
point field goals per game.
ency, and didn’t want to be
sity’s soccer programs, the
In 2011-12, Hotaling coached
tied down to so much of a
New Haven community is
the team to a seven- win im-
commitment. I wanted the
sure to welcome a club team
provement going 15-13, and
schedule to be feasible for
that could deliver the same
clinched the team’s first win-
everybody. I also missed the
caliber of play the NCAA
ning season since 2004-05.
bond between a team, and
teams provide.
In 2012-13 Hotaling coached
wanted to revive that.” Regarding interest level,
the Chargers to a 20-9 record, their first 20- win campaign
there were a surprising
since 2003-04.
number of girls willing to play
New Haven reached the
college soccer.
NCAA postseason for the first
“I have had nearly 70 girls
time since 2004 and earned
approach me through email
its first win in the tournament
or in person and that blew
since 2003.
my mind,” Trasente said. “I
He also mentored the NE-10
expected a big turnout, but to
2012 Defensive Player of The
see it actually happen is just
Year, Erik Anderson. Ander-
amazing. Right now, because
son finished second in the na-
we are so new, I want to keep only one team. However, in the future when we are more established and can handle the responsibilities of running a club, I would like to possibly create different levels of teams because of the interest level.” With this much interest, the
tion with 18 double- doubles while ranking third with 12 rebounds per game and ninth in blocked shots with 2.45 per game. Anderson then went on to win the award two more times under Hotaling’s leadership. 2013-14 was one of the best seasons under Hotaling as the team went 21-9 posting the best record under Hotaling. The Chargers also notched a 20-win season for the second time and made the NCAA postseason for the second consecutive year. Hotaling has coached countless All NE-10 players and has coached the Chargers to lead the NE-10 throughout the years. This season Hotaling will look to continue on his past success as he gets the Chargers ready for the future.
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Food Committee Multicultural Organization Meets to Address Overview Dining Concerns BY IYANA JONES CONTRIBUTING WRITER
T
down there you could sit at
T
a table with a group of your
al organizations and spaces
friends and hang out…so I
designed to allow students of
Haven held a Food Com-
ing the ability of the students
mittee meeting on Thursday
to hang out and have that
where students could of-
environment and that interac- sity and Inclusion is one of
fer opinions, questions and
tion here in the hall.”
BY EVERETT BISHOP CONTRIBUTING WRITER
he University of New
feedback to Sodexo dining
you wanted to do a little bit of school work while you were
he University of New
Haven has many multicultur-
feel like that is kind of inhibit- color to feel satisfied express-
In order the combat this
ing their needs and concerns. The Myatt Center for Diverthe spaces where students can go to attain information about
hall staff. USGA senator Mary
student’s concerns, Over-
multicultural organizations
Kate Kelly led the forum and
end brought attention to the
and get involved on campus.
was accompanied by Ex-
upstairs mezzanine in the
The goal of the center is to
ecutive Director for Student
Marketplace where students
promote cultural diversity,
Engagement Greg Overend,
are able to sit and hang out
awareness, and sensitivity
Student Ambassador “Dining” without having to swipe in.
throughout the campus com-
Dan Simpson, General Man-
munity. At the center, one can
Other concerns brought for-
ager for Food Service Gordon
ward by students during the
find out about multicultural
Hayes, and Dining Services’
panel were the lack of vegan
events on campus and other
Director of Operations Linda
dessert options, a lack of
opportunities, such as becom-
Clark.
variety of food served in the
ing a diversity peer men-
The first issue brought up
dining halls, and the arrival of tor. Aside from the center,
by students in the audience
new, smaller paper Pepsi cups students of different back-
was the new system of swip-
at the soda machines.
ing ID’s in order to enter the Marketplace.
“When they did the big donation to the hurricanes
grounds have come together to form their own clubs to ensure their voices are heard.
“I think the layout itself is
all Pepsi gave us were the 12
nice with things being spread
ounce cups because they sent
also known as BSU, is an
out, but I think that the fact
the other ones down south,”
organization dedicated to
that you have to swipe to able
said Clark, providing explana- educating and providing a
to sit down really causes an
tion.
awkward environment,” said one student in the audience. “In prior years you were able to hang out with friends. If
The Black Student Union,
safe space for students to
When attention was brought come together. The Black Stuto the on-campus restaurants
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dent Union has a long history on the campus and has grown substantially over the years.
The organization has put on
Latin Week, and BLAW, in
many events. Their Welcome
association with other mul-
Back Party welcomes new and ticultural organizations. Not old students and encourages
only is this club informative,
all to come together to enjoy
but also a place for students
music and company. College
to create personal bonds with
101 is a program dedicated
their peers.
to freshman and transfer students on the ins and outs
“As a freshman, coming in I didn’t have that support
of our campus. They also have system and I found it very diftheir Save a Breast fair com-
ficult to be on campus,”said
ing up this month.
LASA President, Cindy
“Students of color, and
Zhunio. “As I got more in-
not just black students but
volved on campus, I was able
also Latino students as well,
to make that connection with
feel like they have a sense
other members of LASA and
of belonging and their own
became close friends with
safe space where they can be
many of them. I was nominat-
around people who look like
ed for two positions, PR and
them and who have grown up
VP and was convinced to run
with similar cultural values.
for VP by the then president,
To be able to have opportuni-
Coralys. I was elected VP and
ties to be in a space where
since my passion for LASA
you don’t have to compromise grew continuously.” your blackness, or Latino-
LASA and BSU are only two
ness, but instead relish in it is
of the many multicultural or-
a blessing,” said BSU mem-
ganizations on campus. Other
ber, Khaaliq Crowder.
organizations include: the
The Latin American Stu-
Caribbean Student Associa-
dent Association is another
tion, Indian Student Council,
multicultural organization
International Student Asso-
dedicated to educating our
ciation, Italian Heritage and
campus about Latin American Culture Club, National Ascultures and contributions
sociation for Advancement of
through professional, educa-
Colored People. These clubs
tional, and social program-
are open to all students and
ming. Some of their biggest
with the goal of encouraging
events are their Kickoff
them to learn about cultures
Barbecue, Taco Fundraiser,
outside of their own.
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Crowning Senor SIA Chargers Marching Band BY SARAH COSTELLO STAFF WRITER
H
ermandad de
Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. joined forces with various other Greek organizations on campus for a male talent showcase to raise money for charity. SIA hosted their annual Señor SIA pageant where men of the university have the chance to compete for the coveted crown and a donation to the charitable institution of their choice. This semester’s showcase proceeds were donated to Children’s International, a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of child poverty, and to the winner’s fraternity sponsored charity.
“[The pageant] is to raise awareness of International Philanthropy. Not only do half of our proceeds go to our philanthropy, whoever wins will have the other donated to their philanthropy,” said SIA president, Amber Marrero. SIA is known for hosting two charitable social events each year, one per semester, to raise money for various non-profits and for participating in awareness events, such as the Special Olympics and the Aids Walk. The sorority’s events and work also showcase their main philosophies of expanding Latino culture, maintaining sisterhood and leadership and standing for the accomplishments amongst women.
WOW Café and Sandellas, student concerns became a little more pressing. “I know from last year, and I know from this year, that people love to steal buzzers,” said another student in the audience. “I don’t know what they get from these buzzers.
BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR
T
his past weekend
the Chargers Marching band performed at the Collegiate Marching Band Festival in Allentown, Penn. for the first time in program history. “The Collegiate Marching Band Festival is a huge show where a ton of college march-
first year the Chargers March- nence.
ing bands from all over come
ing Band has been invited to
to perform for an enormous
attend. Cosnoski described
band on a two-day overnight
crowd of around 12,000
the crowd as “the largest
trip as they pulled away from
people,” said logistics team
audience ever for most of the
campus Saturday afternoon
member, Samantha Cosnoski.
band members,” and stressed
and did not return until well
The festival has been happen-
the importance of how large
into Sunday evening. This is
ing annually for the past 20
the festival was.
the first time in three years
years on an invite-only basis
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This was a huge step for the band as it grows in its members and national promi-
Food Committee Continued from pg. 21
Debuts at Penn. Festival
USGA senator Kelly brought responding to the person
The festival brought the
the band has done an overnight trip to attend a perfor-
Read more on pg 23... have happen…but it’s food,
another concern to the atten-
individually so that he could
I don’t know why, but they
tion of the dining hall staffers
get more information. I know
have an addiction for stealing
when she revealed that sev-
from Dan’s standpoint that
all of the students’ serious
these buzzers.”
eral students had informed
he’s having conversations
concerns and feedback being
her that they had found hair
with whoever that individual
listened to. There will be an-
problem, the same student
in their food and had even
is. It’s being addressed. The
other Food Committee meet-
suggested instating a process
sent her pictures proving
staff wear hair nets, hats,
ing in the following weeks to
where these food services
their claims.
things of that nature and in
address further concerns and
just normal, walking around
include students who may
In order to confront this
we’re cooking real food.” The forum concluded with
would text students when
“Dan…showed me at least
their meals were prepared,
one of them,” said Clark. “We
day-to-day stuff that can
have not been able to make it
thereby moving away from
kind of deduced what we
certainly happen. Obviously
to this meeting.
buzzers completely.
thought it was, but he was
that’s not what we want to
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STUDENT LIFE a Man,’ and ‘Africa’ with rib-
Marching Band Festival
erberjagermanjensen” from
bons in hand was extremely
Continued from pg. 22
Sigma Chi.
entertaining and heartwarm-
mance.
ASA Hosts Special Olympics BY ALYCEA GARDIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
L
ast week, Alpha Sig-
Scores were recorded after
“Helping a group of self-
professed macho men perform songs like ‘Closer,’ ‘Be
ing, considering the cause,”
each tournament to accumu-
said Standards Chairman for
late over the event and even-
ASA, Stephanie Pratt.
tually decide the winner of the
The closing ceremonies
The planning for the trip was largely done by the logistics team, a group of students who volunteer to coordinate
ma Alpha, sorority held their
Olympics. Teams also had an
took place on Thursday where
inaugural Alpha Olympics.
additional opportunity to win
pizza and cake were provided
The Alpha Olympics was
points throughout the day at
and prizes were awarded.
comprised of games from the
ASA’s event table. Members
Medals were presented to all
Special Olympics, but with a
could answer questions about
three teams for their respec-
twist, to appeal to the campus
the Special Olympics, with a
community. The purpose of
correct answer earning them
tive medals, with bronze med- making sure the band is as als going to “Scrub Daddies”, close to schedule as pos-
the event was to raise money
a chance to draw a number
silver medals to “Smittywer-
sible and that everything is
for the Special Olympics, an
from a bowl, which would
berjagermanjensen” and gold
running smoothly. Specific
organization that gives people
dictate the points awarded for
medals to “He was #1.”
responsibilities include coor-
with cognitive disabilities the
their correct answer.
All participants from the win-
dinating the buses, organizing
ning team received a ten-dol-
the equipment trucks, con-
opportunity to participate in
Giant Inflatable Bowling
trips and assist the staff and leadership. The logistics team is primarily responsible for the student end of logistics,
sports training and competi-
kicked off the tournament, as
lar Target gift card, with an
firming the food and coor-
tions year-round. Funds were
teams gathered in the Bixler/
additional ten-dollar Target
dinating sleeping arrange-
raised through donations
Gerber Quad in a battle to
gift card going to Rolland
ments.
made online through the do-
knock down the most pins.
Galvez from “He was #1,” for
nor drive, with an inital goal
“It was harder than we
raising the most money.
of raising $500.
thought because the wind
“I feel great knowing that I
would blow the ball away
did my part to help a great or-
ning a year ago,” said Service
whenever we tried to roll it,”
ganization that helped a great
and Giving Chairman of ASA,
said Jeremy Bellman, mem-
cause,” said Galvez.
Leann Forte. “The idea was
ber of “He was #1.”
“We’ve started the plan-
a collaborative effort of all of ASA, the Service and Giving Committee planned and executed the event.”
The Triathlon followed on
The event ended with ASA raising $1,862 for the Special
Tuesday and included run-
Olympics, shattering their
ning, riding a “butt-scooter,”
fundraising goal of $500.
and army crawling. Rhythmic
“My hope is that this will
The two-day trip allowed the band to not only perform at the festival, but also to perform an exhibition at a Downingtown High School marching band competition. The band was also housed in the high school’s gymnasium, sleeping there Saturday night before driving to Allentown early Sunday morning.
ticipated from two campus
Gymnastics ended the tourna- become an annual event, and that I’ll be able to come back ments and gave each team
fraternities: “Scrubdaddies”
an opportunity to perform a
in ten years and see it hap-
member of the over 250
and “He Was #1” from Sigma
choreographed dance routine
pening,” said Forte.
strong band a unique op-
Alpha Epsilon and “Smittyw-
for a panel of judges.
Three teams of five par-
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The festival provided every
portunity to showcase their
talents in front of a crowd they’ve never before experienced. “It was exhilarating,” said band member, Bailey Lanzilotta. “Performing in front of so many people brought out so much of the band’s energy. It was definitely our best performance of my college career and I think we turned some heads. It’s probably my most proud moment of being in this band.” Band member Kiersten St. John expressed her thoughts on the band’s performance as well. “Allentown was a step out of the bands comfort zone and it showed within the performance,” said St. John. “That being said I think that it was a great experience for the band and we can only get better from here.” There is no way to know if the band will continue to attend the festival in the upcoming years, as an invitation is required to perform. “I’m sure that if the band is invited to perform then we will do whatever we can to make the trip again,” said Cosnoski.
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Student Tweets of the Week
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Senior SIA Pageant Continued from pg. 22 Several Greek organizations
pitched in to help raise money and judge the pageant. Undergraduate Student Government Association president Nicolette Angelli assisted in the judging process after being a part of a co-sponsor from previous year. “I volunteered last year, and it was really fun. It was fast paced, exciting; I loved it,” she said. The night kicked off with light banter from hosts Nicole Nerri and Samara Clark before they presented the men
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Robert John Durant III was this year’s Senior SIA
onto the stage. Each contes-
which contestants were asked
on the history, colors, motto
tant represented a different
about SIA and its history.
and purposes of SIA. Every-
fraternity on campus: Robert
The first part had each male
John Durant III from Phi
showcasing their unique
it right, but all succeeded to
Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.,
appearance to score major
share the information of the
Stanley Dameus from Kappa
points. Between the floral
sorority with the audience.
Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., An- swim trunks and sunglasses,
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one was under pressure to get
After a dance break for
thony Lawson from Lambda
all the men flexed their way
the audience and time for
Alpha Upsilon Fraternity,
to the top. Winning required
the judges to make their
Inc., Staphin Codio from
more than just uniqueness
final decision, the results
Sigma Lambda Beta Interna-
and flare and the second
were in: third place went to
tional Fraternity, Inc., Mario
round incorporated each
Clark, Runner-Up went to
Mock from Sigma Chi and
contestant’s talents. All con-
Codio, and the crown went
Keanu Clarke from Alpha Phi
testants had to hype up the
to Durant. Durant donated
Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
audience with their routines.
his winnings to his frater-
Lastly, all contestants had
nity’s philanthropy, March
divided into three parts: a
to take on two questions each
of Dimes, a nonprofit that
swimsuit portion, talent por-
about the sorority to appease
works to improve the health
tion, and a questions portion,
the judges. Questions focused
of mothers and babies.
The competition was