October 3

Volume 99, Issue 6

West Haven, Conn.

October 3, 2017

THE

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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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NEWS

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

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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.

Page 7

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

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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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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

C

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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

Read more on pg. 20... quickly taking the lead by a

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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STUDENT LIFE

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

Read more on pg. 22...

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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STUDENT LIFE

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

Read more on pg 24... for performers. This is the

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