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The official student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938. Volume 97, Issue 4 | September 16, 2015 | West Haven, Conn.
Honoring Those Who Were Lost, But Not Forgotten By ELISSA SANCI
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he University of New Haven honored all the lives lost and families affected by the tragic terrorist attacks on the United States on the fourteenth anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony, conducted by USGA President James Kielar, was held in the Maxcy academic quad on Friday, Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. The September 11 attacks, commonly referred to as 9/11, were a series of four terrorist attacks, coordinated by alQaeda, on the United States. The attacks targeted national landmarks—the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington D.C.—and resulted in the death of 2,977 innocent civilians, firefighters, EMS first responders and police officers. Students, faculty, staff, esteemed guests and members of the UNH ROTC gathered in the quad as Isis Loyola sang the
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––––––––––––––––––––––––– national anthem. All attendees were encouraged to sing along “to promote campus community and demote terrorism and all its empty promises,” said Kielar. Guest speakers included Marty O’Connor, associate professor and campus minister; Dan May, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs; and representatives from the Veterans Club, the Fire Science Club, American Criminal Justice Association and the EMS Club. O’Connor recounted the story of how the UNH campus came together fourteen years ago on the night of the attack; he said that in the early evening of that fateful Tuesday, students, faculty and staff alike found their way to the residential quad between Bixler and Botwinik. They all “went [to the quad] not for answers, but for solace and to know that [they] were not alone.” He then said a quick prayer for all the lives lost and the
families affected, concluding with a few words on remembrance. “We come together to do the most noble thing a human being can do: we remember,” he said. “It’s hard to believe it was 14 years ago,” said May of the attacks. “It was a bookmark in the history of the nation—of the world.” Jessica Meisinger-MacDonald, the president of the Fire Science Club, said a few words about the 343 firefighters who died during rescue efforts. “It takes a special kind of person to run in when everyone else runs out.” “We are Americas and we are proud of what that stands for,” Caisey Calabro, ACJA president, added as she addressed the crowd. The ceremony concluded as attendees placed American flags around the 9/11 memorial tree located on the hill above the Bartels Student Activities Center. The Fire Sceince Club performed a last alarm to
Members of the UNH community came together to honor those who were lost on Sept. 11, 2001 (Photo by Samantha Reposa/Charger Bulletin photo)
honor the firefighters who were lost. The Last Alarm, which is performed through the ringing of a silver bell, is a fire service tradition to pay homage to
the “brothers and sisters who have been lost,” said Kielar. “It signified that their duties have been completed and that they are returning to base.”
One Vote at a Time
UNH Alumnus Zani Imetovski nominated for First Selectman of Seymour, Conn. By RILEY KNEBES
CAMPUS
The Bergami Game Room opened on Sept. 8 P.2
OPINION
Is Taylor Swift a good role model? P.4
MUSIC
The Funky Dawgz played at BAR on Sept. 9 P. 7
FILM
What will Christopher Nolan’s next movie be? P. 8
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niversity of New Haven alumnus Zani Imetovski is on his way to making the town of Seymour a better place. On Jul. 23, Imetovski was nominated for the position of First Selectman, an important and time consuming duty. According to the town charter “The First Selectman shall serve full time and shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the town.” For those of us who don’t follow politics, it boils down to this being an essential role in town government. Imetovski will be running against his Republican opponent, Kurt Miller, who has served two terms as the First Selectman in Seymour already. Highly qualified would be an understatement to describe Imetovski though. At the age of 23, Imetovski may be underestimated for his young age in the world of government, but he has put in his fair share of work in politics. A 2014 UNH graduate, Imetovski earned his Bachelor’s degree in political science along with serving as the president of the Undergraduate Student Government Association. He also worked as a Campaign
––––––––––––––––––––– Coordinator and Treasurer for State Representative Theresa Conroy. In addition, Imetovski dealt with government affairs in America’s capital during his summer internship for the U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal. His most recent line of work has been as a Legislative Aide for the Connecticut General Assembly. Although appearing young, it is clear that Imetovski has put in the work to earn his unanimous nomination. Some of Imetovski’s plans for Seymour include expanding senior tax relief, working toward becoming a more ecofriendly town, and investing in Seymour’s education system. “I want to run because I want to re-engage the community in how we govern town affairs,” Imetovski stated. “All of our boards and commission have a lot of experience, but where we are lacking in in fresh, new ideas. I want to work to make Seymour a place where I can someday watch my grandchildren grow up here like I did, and where I could someday retire with comfort.” Student Activities Coordinator Colleen Kerrigan shares her thoughts on Imetovski’s nomination. “I think he would do a great job. I think he is very level
UNH alumnus Zani Imetovsksi is running for Seymour, Conn. First Selectman (Photo provided by Zani Imetovski)
headed, he is very fair and he cares a lot about the people that he works with and I’ve heard him talk a lot about his home town and how he cares about those people so I think he would do a really great job.” Kerrigan and Imetovski have been involved in student government together in the past. Assistant Director of Student Activities, Shelissa Newball, has also worked alongside Imetovski in years prior. “I think because he is young people might see him as like
not experienced, but I think he has so much experience because he has been involved in his community and that area for such a long time that I don’t think people give him enough credit,” Newball said. “I think his age might be a hindrance, but I think once people see past that he will be an awesome candidate.”