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The official student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938. Volume 97, Issue 5 | September 23, 2015 | West Haven, Conn.
Families Charge To Campus By LEAH MYERS
STAFF WRITER LMYER1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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n Sept.19, the University of New Haven had its annual Family Day event, which included a whole itinerary of activities for students and their families. Throughout the day, there were shuttles to local areas such as downtown New Haven, downtown West Haven, SkyZone Trampoline Park, the Pez Factory in Orange, Conn., and more. Sign-ups for the trip were done after check in. Many events took place on campus as well. Some were specifically for freshman families. The Office of Residential Life conducted events for the Living Learning Communities including tie-dye, meet-andgreet, and other various activities, depending on the LLC. SCOPE participated with
––––––––––––––––––––––––– an event called Inflatable Fun Fest. The Bixler/Botwinik Quad was filled with inflatable obstacle courses and bounce houses, which ran for students and families of all ages from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Many performances, crafts, and demonstrations went on throughout campus during the day. One activity included an Interactive Animal Exhibit in the German Club, featuring creatures from the Animal Embassy. The animals on display included an exotic bird and some reptiles. One reptile, a tortoise, was freely roaming near the stage of the German Club. At the Westside Hall patio, there was a sophomore exclusive event called “Snacks for Sophomores,” in which the sophomore class got food while meeting with the sophomore
Families painting Minions in the Alumni Lounge (Photo by Sam Reposa/Charger Bulletin photo)
year experience crew. One of the main events was the Chargers Football Game against American International College from Springfield, Mass. Kick off was at 1 p.m.
The Chargers won 31-12 with their season record being 2-1. The Women’s Soccer team also had a game against AIC which started at 7 p.m. The Chargers lost 0-3, with a sea-
son record of 4-2. Family Day at UNH was yet another successful day to spend time with family and explore many aspects of campus.
Count Me In
The Jeffery Hazell ’83 “Count Me In” Participation Challenge is a fundraising challenge geared towards the Colleges on campus and offers a $50,000 reward for the college with the highest participation rate By ELISSA SANCI
CAMPUS
SURF presentations gave students a chance to showcase their work P.2
OPINION
Opinion writer Gabby believes there should be recycle bins for Savin P.4
MUSIC
This week’s Spotify Playlist features Frank Zappa P. 7
FILM
Film editor Ben gave Everest four and a half stars P. 8
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niversity of New Haven Board of Governors member Jeffery Hazell has posed a challenge to the University: which of the five colleges can raise the most money for their schools by Homecoming Weekend? And the prize for the winning college is steep—$50,000, which the deans of the victorious college can use on whatever they’d like within their school. The challenge, named “The Jeffery Hazell ’83 “Count Me In” Participation Challenge,” was created by Hazell to “provide a great way to reward the College that best motivates its alumni and friends to participate and give back to their alma mater,” he said. The fundraising challenge, which was launched internally the week of Sept. 7 and officially sent to University alumni on Tuesday, Sept. 15, ends on Homecoming, Saturday, Oct. 24. The challenge is based off the number of participants rather than the amount donated. “It’s all about the number of donors showing their support for a particular college, not the dollars,” said Marya Neary, director of annual giving. Hazell, who is directly affiliated with both the Hazell Nut
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ESANC2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
Jeffery Hazell is a long time benefactor of UNH (Photo obtained via the University of New Haven Facebook page)
Café located in Maxcy Hall and Jeffery’s Fusion Restaurant found in Harugari Hall, has been a long time benefactor of the University of New Haven’s hospitality and tourism management program and UNH athletics. According to Neary, Hazell, an alumnus of the University himself, loves UNH and enjoys supporting the students. “A gift – of any amount – is a vote for that College,” said Neary. “Regardless of which one wins the Challenge, your
generosity will benefit the College you choose and have an immediate impact on our students.” Even the Colleges who don’t win the challenge and the end prize of $50,000 still benefit from this challenge, as each college keeps the donations that have been made throughout the duration of the challenge. The minimum online donation is $5, and Neary reminds everyone that all donations are considered equal. “That
$5 counts equally against the $1,000.” Anyone can donate, including current undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, parents, faculty and staff. “It’s not what you give, but that you give,” said Neary. “That’s what matters.” Supporters are encouraged to make their donation online on the university’s crowd funding site (https://makeithappen. newhaven.edu/). Online supporters will be recognized immediately on the site’s Honor Roll of Donors. Donations of any amount can be made by check (and sent interoffice to the Office of Advancement in Bergami Hall) or by phone by calling Neary at (203) 931-2940. The Make It Happen website features a running total for each college where anyone can check on the progress that the Colleges have been making. The Colleges include the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Business; Tagliatela College of Engineering, Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts; and the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science. “[The challenge] really showcases the UNH spirit,” Neary said.