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CHARGER BULLETIN The official student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938. Volume 97, Issue 6 | September 30, 2015 | West Haven, Conn.
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Read about the 3 Day Startup, coming to campus in November P.2
Staff writer Alessia shares her views on Caitlyn Jenner P.4
CHVRCHES released their sophomore album P.6
Johnny Depp makes a comeback with Black Mass P.8
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Student Proposed Charger Statue
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ebecca Tenbuuren had a vision for the University of New Haven campus, and that vision included a bronze Charger statue that symbolized campus pride and tradition. Tenbuuren, a junior majoring in Interior Design with a concentration in Pre-Architecture, and minoring in Graphic Design, sent a PowerPoint presentation, which outlined her proposal for a bronze casted statue of a Charger warhorse, to over 60 recognized student organizations on campus in early September to generate interest and support for her idea. Tenbuuren’s research includes different statue options and prices, possible placement on campus, examples of mascot statues on other college campuses and how to get students involved with the statue. She also explains why she believes a Charger statue would be an important addition to the UNH campus. She initially had the idea for
One of the proposed areas for the Charger statue is in the green between the Beckerman Recreation Center and Bayer Hall (Photo by Samantha Reposa/Charger Bulletin photo)
a Charger statue a year ago as she walked around campus and took note of all the different art sculptures scattered throughout the grounds. While the artwork is beautiful, she said, she thought that a statue of the Charger, which is the official mascot of UNH, would mean more to entire campus. “It’s something that everyone at our school has in common,” Tenbuuren said.
She spent the majority of the last year contacting different companies and getting prices for the statue. She has five different options for possible statues, and included a breakdown of the different costs included. “On campus, you can see many students wearing the colors of our school, sweatshirts and sweatpants that say University of New Haven and many cars with window stickers saying the same,”
she wrote in her presentation. “However, these students are not permanent parts of this campus, every year students leave and new students come in. Therefore, the amount of school spirit changes with the classes. I believe that we need a permanent statement on campus to show our school spirit, not only to our community, but to visitors as well.” There are a lot of aspects that have to be considered before the
idea of a Charger statue can be turned into a reality. “The purpose of the statue would have to be defined,” Rebecca Johnson, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, said. “Is it a symbol of the University of New Haven? Is it to show school spirit? Is there a tradition to be incorporated? Where would it be placed to be visible to students, faculty, staff and visitors?” Tenbuuren first suggested the statue be placed in the center of Maxcy Quad in her PowerPoint. “To me [Maxcy Quad] is the center of our campus and students walk through this quad multiple times a day,” she said. She also suggested a center garden where the statue can be placed, with benches as well. “I don’t want to just put a statue down anywhere on campus; I want to create a whole scene around the statue that the community can appreciate.” However, according to Johnson, the center of Maxcy Quad is not a possible location for the statue. The quad was restructured years back to form a route for emergency vehicles. The center sideSee CHARGER STATUE page 3
Sandella’s Relocates to Bergami Hall By RILEY KNEBES
STAFF WRITER RKNEB1@NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––––––––– On Sep. 24, Sandella’s Flatbread Café closed in order to re-locate to Bergami after a much needed space upgrade. Previously located on the first floor of Botwinik in the Bixler quad, Sandella’s will be moving to the main floor of Bergami, replacing Pandini’s. Thursday, Oct. 1 will be the grand opening of the new location. Training for staff members at Sandella’s began Sep. 25 in the new building. The moving in process is expected to take about a week. Although the menu has not changed, most of the equipment has been replaced or renovated. The main reasoning behind Sandella’s moving was that it lacked the necessary space to provide for students. In the old location, students were often found waiting in a line outside the restaurant. The hope for the new space will be to gain more room for both workers and students as well as to provide a comfortable eating
Sandella’s reopens on Oct. 1. (Photo by Samantha Reposa/Charger Bulletin photo)
atmosphere. “Sandella’s is one of our most popular locations on campus,” said Ron Quagliani, Associate VP of Public Safety and Administrative Services. Quagliani oversees dining facilities on campus. “The location that they had, the University put it there years ago and it was really an inadequate space,” he said. The dining facility that hosted Grill 155 and Pandini’s has been renovated to accommodate both Sandella’s and
WOW Café, a new restaurant on campus. After surveying students last year, the decision was made that a new dining location was in order. WOW Café came to the University of New Haven and gave students the opportunity to taste test their food, resulting in the new addition of the restaurant. WOW is an American grill and wingery and is known for its burgers and wings. The shared building that
WOW and Sandella’s will be residing in has several new features including high top tables which overlook Kayo Field and a new high tech soda machine. Proper HVAC and ventilation has also been installed, adding to the comfortability and safety of the building. The old Sandella’s building in the Bixler quad will be placed into the hands of Student Affairs. The use for the newly available space has yet to be determined.
Alyssa Lubbe, sophomore at UNH says that she disagrees with the relocation decision because “It moved across campus, they took a dining option away from the student body, and they took away a student favorite dining option; Pandini’s.” There are pros and cons to Sandella’s relocating, but one thing’s for sure- there should be no more standing out in the cold, waiting to order your favorite flatbread.
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Shift in Training for Incoming Students Step UP: Bystander to UPstander By ASHLEY GUERRERA
TITLE IX/CLERY COMPLIANCE COORDINATIOR AGUERRERA@NEWHAVEN.EDU
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revious incoming students were given the opportunity to attend a presentation on bystander intervention and sexual violence during Welcome Week or at pre-set times in the Violence Prevention & Intervention Center in Sheffield Hall. As of December 2014, the Department of Justice’s Office of Violence against Women (OVW) Campus Grant finalized and the Violence Prevention & Intervention (VPI) Program transitioned into the Dean of Students Office under the supervision of the Title IX/Clery Compliance Coordinator. The VPI Program has historically been responsible for the first-year and transfer (‘incoming’) student presentations on sexual assault and bystander intervention, based on the University of New Hampshire’s Bringing in the Bystander Program. The grant also supported Violence Prevention & Intervention Peer Educators that assisted student programming on sexual violence, and various University departments by acting as resources at potentially triggering events. Incoming student presentations were delivered by the VPI Peer Educators, who were annually trained in issues of sexual violence, including: sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, stalking, bystander intervention, and campus/local resources.
The 2015-16 academic year has begun with many enhancements to the mandatory incoming student training. The VPI Peer Educators were renamed the Wellness Peer Educators in an effort to help the campus community have an understanding of the Peer Educator role in enhancing the wellness of students. Furthermore, the Wellness Peer Educators have a renewed focus on developing trainings for target populations on campus and collaborating with Recognized Student Organizations to develop appropriate awareness and prevention programming related to sexual violence. Consistent with the change to the Peer Educator name, the VPI Center was renamed the Wellness Center. These name changes not only assist the program in the transition from the completed grant, but are intended to encourage students to think of sexual violence and bystander education as a component of wellness. Beyond the name changes, the incoming student presentations are now housed in a University Course titled, Step Up: From Bystander to UPstander, modeled after the
approach to the incoming student presentations was made in an effort to alleviate class scheduling conflicts with presentation times, affirm the importance of the providing this information to students, and provide a more collaborative approach to ensure higher overall compliance with the training. Step Up: From Bystander to UPstander is a course focused on educating students about the continuum of sexual violence, introducing bystander intervention with safe and effective intervention tips, discussing rape culture as it affects college campuses, and providing information about UNH’s Sexual Misconduct Policy. The presentation is also designed to educate students about the University’s affirmative consent policy, while providing the information for resources on campus and locally. Although a mandatory program for all incoming students, the University of New Haven believes that the information contained in the Step Up presentations is information all students ought to be aware of. To learn more about the changes made to the ‘incoming student’ presentations ask a Wellness
University of Arizona’s Step UP! Program. All incoming students were pre-registered for this course, and provided a date and time that fit into their respective course schedule. This new and strategic
Peer Educator or the Title IX/Clery Compliance Coordinator at aguerrera@ newhaven.edu.
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Let The Games Begin
3-Day Startup Workshop Gets Students Started
vestments. This extreme, hands-on workshop teach––––––––––––––––––––– es attendees entrepreneurial skills including experiCalling all who are ence in cross-disciplinary filled with ideas and those collaboration, brainstormwho are curious about ing and ideation, group creating something new, productivity, ad-hoc something incredible is leadership, and decision happening soon! Univermaking under severe time sity of New Haven has constraints. proudly been selected Jonathan Spiegel ’17, to host a 3 Day Startup brought the workshop to Workshop from Nov. 6 the University after being through 8 at its Orange, inspired by his experiConn. campus. ences at Google InnovaThe startup, founded tions this past year. With in 2008 at the University the help of Austin Matof Texas at Austin, has thews ’17, both of these helped students from mechanical engineers dozens of colleges crehave devised a program ate their own startup that, as Spiegel says, companies. From M.I.T., “helps students develop Harvard, and Cornell, to an entrepreneurial mindacross five continents, 79 set, which is important for startups have collectively any student within any of raised $49 million in inthe four colleges here.” By ILEANA ALVAREZ-DIAZ
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Students will have the opportunity to learn the foundations of creating a startup and how to pitch ideas, as well as develop an understanding of how to engage with potential customers. Attendees will make teams and work together to deliver a strong pitch in front of panelists, UNH alumni, and facilitators. There is a boot camp one or two weeks prior to the workshop, during which participants will get to know everyone involved and will be given an overview of how the process is going to work. “Think of it as Shark Tank,” Matthews said, “but they won’t be as negative as Mark Cuban.” Matthews also urges those interested to not be discouraged if they don’t
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Charger Statue Proposed
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The conceptual design developed by the Facilities Planning Committee and a landscape architect. The idea is that the space could house a mascot statue should there be interest to do so (Photo provided by Louis Annino) con’t from page 1
walk that stretches though the quad diagonally was built to support the weight of firetrucks, and the path must remain clear in case of emergencies. A secondary location Tenbuuren considered in her research was in the green between the Beckerman Recreation Center and Bayer Hall, the admissions building. Tenbuuren mentions that in that particular placement, everyone coming into campus, from faculty, students, guests, prospective students and their families, and visiting athletes will see the statue. “It would be an everlasting image and really be a statement piece for our campus,” she said. “The area by the Recreation Center might not be a bad place,” said Johnson. “It’d be in between the academic buildings and the residential halls, right by the admissions building…
campus improvements. Annino believes that a Charger statue would be best placed in the area by Bayer Hall and the Rec Center; he has had plans and blueprints already drawn out from previous proposals and is very receptive to new ideas. Annino said that he thinks the second location Tenbuuren suggested works because most visitors drive past it when they visit the school for the first time, and that in that way, it will grab attention. Johnson, who is also apart of the Facilities Planning Committee, also believes that the Athletic Department should be consulted, as the Charger is the symbol and mascot of all UNH athletic teams. She believes that how the statue looks can say a lot about both the school and the athletic program. “Is it fierce? Friendly? Scary? What does the statue say by its stance and the look on its face?”
Above is a rendering of the black and white blueprint plans that were developed. (Photo provided by Louis Annino) it’s a positively defined spot.” Louis Annino, Associate Vice President for Facilities, is in full support of a Charger statue; in fact, it is something that he and the Facilities Planning Committee have been talking about for a while now. The Facilities Planning Committee is an advisory board—chaired by Annino and made up of University officers and other key stakeholders, such as facilities, sight safety and information technology—that meet routinely to talk about campus planning and provide direction to President Kaplan for capital investments and
Greg Overend, Director of Student Activities, believes Tenbuuren’s plan is a realistic idea that has the potential to generate a lot of school spirit. “I would love to see [a Charger statue] happen, and she [Tenbuuren] is very well prepared.” Overend, who also oversees Student Orientation Advising and Registration, the summer orientation program, said he could envision the Charger statue as a good way to start a tradition on campus. “I would love to make it part of the SOAR experience. We could have students rub the hoof during orientation as a freshman
and rub the tail after graduation, or something like that.” Tenbuuren’s research even considers possible concerns about the statue, including the harsh Connecticut winter weather and the possibility of students climbing the statue. “With every statue, the worry is people climbing it and mounting it,” she said on a slide titled ‘Possible Worries.’ “Before, there was the idea of getting fiberglass statues but with the former concern, I am looking now at bronze casted statues that can hold up to the weight of people if this does happen.” Tenbuuren wants to get as many organizations, and, by extension, as many people on campus involved with this idea. She plans to reach out to the Undergraduate Student Government Association in order to make sure that the Charger statue is something that all students on campus hear about and have a chance to support. One of Johnson’s questions included the funding for this project. “Where is the money going to come from?” she asked. Tenbuuren said that she’d like to see if organizations on campus would be interested in fundraising the money for the statue. In this way, the statue would be paid for by the students, which Tenbuuren thinks is a good way to show that the students want the statue and will work for it. Annino believes that this statue would be “a relatively affordable thing.” A Charger statue resonates with current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni. Because of this, he thinks that this proposal has the possibility of generating a lot of alumni support in terms of funding. “This is something that we want to be a representation of our campus. It could help students feel more connected to the school,” Johnson said. “It’s definitely a community builder—we have a strong sense of community but we can always add to it.”
have any ideas, pointing out, “Just because you might not have something that could benefit somebody or society, you work with somebody and make it better. Everybody’s got his or her own unique insights.” Prizes will be given out to all those who participate, not just the top ranking teams, in addition to
everyone getting to walk away with a startup package filled with the next steps to building their own companies. Spiegel also explained that the event does not span the full 72 hours; students won’t be that overworked. Food, drinks, and transportation will also be provided courtesy of UNH, and within their budget as well. At about 4 p.m. on
Friday, participants will begin their adventure through the world of entrepreneurship. Don’t miss out on this incredible chance of a lifetime! All majors are welcomed, so students can apply even if they’re not familiar with the business world. All it takes is one idea - anything from a service, product, or app. Go for it, cultivate it, and bring it to life!
Career Expo Brings 200 Employers To Campus ByAMANDA KEHOE
CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER AKEHOE@NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Over 200 employers are expected to be visiting the University of New Haven West Haven Campus Thursday, Oct. 1. Working frantically, the Career Development Center is making their final preparations for such a large scale event. The annual Fall Career Expo is the largest to date that the center has ever seen. The office is putting in their latest marketing efforts, finalizing tables, chairs, and food, while also juggling student awareness and preparation in the form of resumes and cover letter reviews. Around campus seems to be buzzing with the news that these potential employers such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Sikorsky, Enthone, BIC and American Cruise Lines are coming to potentially hire UNH talent. The Career Center hopes students come willing to put their best foot forward. Employer Relations Director Brian Rodden promotes,” students should dress like they are going an interview,”
and, “looking business professional shows that you put effort into yourself, so you will put effort into the work you do for them.” A LinkedIn photo booth will be available at the event for professional headshots. Many of the employers attending have hired, or are looking to hire, from the university in the form of internships, co-ops, and full time employment after graduation. Dina Wulinksy, Assistant Director of Career Development, suggests “bringing many copies of your resume to the career fair.” Wulinsky urges students to remember to highlight key points about themselves to bring up when conversing with an employer. Making yourself stand out is key. Rodden and Wulinsky both
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agree to do your research of organizations ahead of time, and to always ask for a business card after a conversation, that way you can contact the employer in the future. As the date comes closer, the Career center urges students to come into for open appointment hours any Monday to Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. for a resume review. Counselors of the center, such as Wulinsky, know what employers like to see on a resume or cover letter and can help you tailor your skills to promote your best self. We hope the campus community participates in the 2015 Career Expo held Thursday Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Beckerman Recreation Center at the University of New Haven.
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Caitlyn Jenner: Fact or Fiction?
By ALESSIA BICKNESE
COPY EDITOR ABICK1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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ormerly known as American Olympian Bruce Jenner, Caitlyn Jenner has been an obvious public figure worldwide. Many have called her a hero, an icon and an inspiration, while others have speculated that this drastic sex change is nothing more than a publicity stunt. Personally, I find that speculation to be quite factual. I am undoubtedly a supporter of the transgender
community. I do not judge anyone by their sexual orientation; every single person on this planet is different and has different wants and needs. However, Caitlyn Jenner, at almost 66 years old, went 65 years of her life as a man and suddenly decides she wants to be a woman. After three wives, six children and four step children, she has decided that living as a man is no longer something she desires. If you are currently breathing, then you know exactly who the fame craving Kardashians are. The Kardashians, Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Rob, Kendall and Kylie, are famous for well – in simplest terms, absolutely nothing. They crave fame, they live for it and they constantly strive for more of it. Let us backtrack to why the Kardashian’s are famous. The most famous and well known Kardashian is obviously
Kim, Jenner’s stepdaughter. Kim bought her whole family a “career” by making a sex tape with rapper Ray J, but is now married (for the third time) to multimillionaire rapper, Kanye West. Fame hungry, much? Now, back to Caitlyn Jenner – she was happily married to Kris Jenner for nearly 25 years. They had an extremely public marriage and life due to their reality show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” which starred the whole Kardashian crew. Every last thing about their lives was, and still is, publicized. There was never any speculation that Caitlyn, then known as Bruce, had any desire to be a woman. In fact, he openly spoke of how masculine he was, as well as intercourse with his wife, Kris, who he is no longer with. In his well known interview with Diane Sawyer before he was physically a woman, he says that he has always known
he wanted this and that he had to do it now before it is too late and he is too old. If he always wanted to transition, I do not think he would have married three times and expanded his family so much and been so involved with them. Caitlyn now claims that she still desires women (but would try dating men) and that she was always attracted to Kris. Doesn’t that make Caitlyn a lesbian? Correct! It most certainly does. But wait – Caitlyn has recently, as well as on many other occasions, opened up about how she is against gay marriage! What is your deal, Jenner? You are a lesbian who is against gay marriage! I do applaud Caitlyn Jenner for coming out so publicly with her transition and being so open about it because that is extremely brave, but more so if she had come out with this 40 years ago. I do believe that
it takes an extreme amount of courage to do such a thing so publicly, but then again – the Kardashians love the camera. Caitlyn is a hero to many individuals in the world going through transitions, but it still seems phony. Sure, she is inspiring lives and possibly saving them, but it seems like something that she got paid a lot of money to do – just like the Arthur Ashe Award she received. Rumor has it that Jenner had her reps pay ESPN to grant her the Arthur Ashe Award. There are ridiculous amount of heroes who have been inspirations and idols for years, like Noah Galloway, who still competes in races with only one arm and one leg. People who have been through more than just a sex change, but they got shut down so that Caitlyn Jenner could gain the publicity – AKA, the money. Don’t get me wrong – a sex change is a big deal;
however, Caitlyn Jenner became a woman in no time at all, spending millions of dollars on surgeries. In reality, it takes the average person going through a sex change years just to enhance their hormones, let alone their physical features, but it took Jenner a solid week to completely transform into a woman. How is she supposed to be the “poster child” for those transitioning when she has the ability to drop millions while the average person will just sit there, knowing he or she wants to be someone else, but can’t due to the inability to afford it? That is no role model. It seems like it is over the top and almost too public. All in all, this worldwide phenomenon will remain a never ending debate that will continue to puzzle both the media and the public alike.
Suggestions Not Free To Be A Regarding the Girl Deportation of Certain Individuals
By KAITLIN MAHAR
COPY EDITOR KMAHA1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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1. Nicole Arbor There are funny women, and then there’s Nicole Arbor, the fatshaming feminazi that makes pretty much every demographic look bad in some way. Oh, what? She’s from Canada? Even better. Let’s invade Canada while we’re at it (it was bound to happen eventually) and deport her into the solar system. 2. Sarah Palin Oh, Sarah, Sarah, Sarah. Targeting adults is fine, but going after an innocent high school freshman, who just so happens to be Muslim, by saying his homemade clock was obviously a bomb? Looks like you won’t just be seeing Russia from your house anymore - do svidaniya. 3. Fox News
As Based On Donald Trump’s Current Stance on Illegal Immigration All of it. Don’t care. Every single one of them. Especially you, Shepherd Smith. Goodbye. 4. Every single person voted off Dancing With the Stars I don’t even watch Dancing with the Stars (though I do watch the Gary Busey highlights because, let’s face it, everything that comes out of that ridiculously confused man’s mouth is gold), but imagine how fun it would be to watch celebrities not only dance for a gold trophy, but also for their citizenship. 5. That professor that screwed me over sophomore year I don’t think he even teaches here anymore, but he knows who he is. 6. Whoever wrote Marley and Me
What do you MEAN the dog dies at the end? 7. Donald Trump I mean, come on. Who wasn’t expecting him to be on the list? 8. The CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch Oh hey, you’re a misogynist? No way, so are Donald Trump AND his hair! You guys can all be roommates! 9. Kim Davis After her deportation, Davis can create her own country and issue all the marriage licenses she wants to her many cats, as long as none of them are seeking same-sex meowage licenses. 10. Myself The cat joke was bad, I know. I’m sorry.
By EMMA O’DELL
STAFF WRITER EODEL1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––––––––– The phrase “that time of month” is known nation wide as the time of month when a women starts her menstrual cycle. The word period is a shy word; people edge away from it when it is used to describe a woman in her time of bleeding. From the average age of 11 to late 50s, a woman will have her period. On average, a cycle lasts about 28 days; this means that, over her lifetime, a woman will spend about 3,500 days menstruating, according to the Huffington Post. The Huffington Post then offers this breakdown: One tampon every six hours equals 4 tampons per day. They then multiply this by five days, which is the average length of a period, and this comes out to 20 tampons per cycle. Then that number is multiplied by the 456 periods a woman will experience in her lifetime to yield the number of tampons she’ll need—that’s 9,120 tampons. At 36 tampons per box, that is 253.3 boxes at $7 each, which results in the average of $1,773.33 spent just on tampons. This is not including the cost of underwear, pads, birth control, if
desired, and pain medication. Under their Healthy Living section, the Huffington Post published an article on May 18 that stated that the average cost of having your period is $18,171 in your lifetime. This outrageous number then raises the question of how women in undeveloped nations can afford the cost of their period. In realistic terms, they can’t. Many governments do not feel as though a woman’s hygiene is a health issue which results in expenses, days away from school, risks of regular infections, and missing work, which means less days paid—and all because of something a women can’t help doing every month. This is discrimination against basic human rights. Jyoti Sanghera, chief of the UN Human Rights Office on Economic and Social Issues, called the stigma around menstrual hygiene “a violation of several human rights, most importantly the right to human dignity.” According to the United Nations Human Rights, only 12 percent of India’s 355 million menstruating women use sanitary napkins, because they can’t afford the cost of buying the necessary means. In countries where there might not be easy accessibility for feminine products, a lot of girls miss school. The United Nations Cultural Organization estimated 10 percent of African girls don’t attend school during their periods, which might not seem like a lot, but out of the African girls that actually attend school in Africa, 10 percent is very high. Due
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to low attendance rates, it increases the likelihood of dropouts. One study showed that in Bangladesh, 73 percent of female factory workers miss an average of six days – and six days of pay – every month because of their periods. Because of something that is purely natural, they are basically being penalized for being a woman. And that’s just in other countries; America has its own problems with these “luxuries.” In the United States, low income women on food stamps have to use actual money to pay for tampons; food stamps do not cover the cost because they are considered a “luxury,” even though it is a necessity item. This is also the case in most women’s prison; you must purchase feminine products through your commissary, which is like the prison store. If you do not have commissary because you don’t have an outsider giving you money, then you’re out of luck, no “luxuries” for you. Many women prisoners have to make their own “homemade” pads and tampons out of toilet paper, but even that is limited, and some prisons don’t allow the prisoners to make their own. Therefore, tampons should be free because, as women, we can’t stop the natural flow of things. It is literally absurd that women have to pay full price on things that are a necessity to their lives. It is ridiculous that, as women, we can’t even get a tax deduction or even no tax at all—menstrual health is health care, ergo it should be treated as it.
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President’s Corner
Treasurer’s Tip
Please keep a few things in mind as you tackle yet another week of college. First, you are awesome. If anyone tries to tell you otherwise, they’re probably just jealous. Second, haters will try to hold you back. It’s not you, it’s them. Don’t try to understand haters; they are their own breed of people unable to be appeased. Do what makes you happy and everything else will fall into place.
You are all doing a very good job at getting all of your paperwork in and on time. Remember that if you have any questions or issues, I am here to help! I would like to take this opportunity to commend W.R.I.T.E. poetry club on their efforts at bringing together the campus community. They had the initiative to get together all eboards in order to promote cosponsorship, especially with organizations that would not normally cosponsor together. If all RSO’s step even slightly outside of their comfort zone, we could definitely accomplish great things this year.
A Message to Treasurers
Chargers,
This week, I encourage you to attend the Career Expo on Oct. 1 in the RecCenter from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Throw on some business attire, beef-up your resumes, and let the job market know what you have to offer. After the Career Expo, go check out the Bergami Dining Hall which is opening the same day. Big things, I know. While your academics are your top priority at college, I urge you to also join some clubs, meet some new people. Life experience is learned in the in-between moments of college. Life experience may not be graded with an A-F scale, but rather in the moments where you learn about yourself. Don’t be afraid to give yourself an A every now and then; you deserve it. Sincerely, James Kielar USGA President
Have a great week!
Any USGA related questions? Feel free to contact USGApresident@newhaven.edu or USGATreasurer@newhaven.edu
Sincerely, Anna Berardinelli USGA Treasurer
This Week in Sports
9.30.15 | 4:00 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball
10.1.15 | 7:00 p.m.
Men’s Cross Country
Women’s Cross Country 10.2.15 | 9:30 a.m.
10.3.15 | 1:00 p.m.
VS. Franklin Pierce West Haven, Conn.
VS. LIU Post Brookville, N.Y.
VS. Paul Short Run Bethlehem, Penn.
VS. Paul Short Run Bethlehem, Penn.
VS. Merrimack West Haven, Conn.
Women’s Soccer VS. Bentley Tie 3-3
Men’s Cross Country
Women’s Soccer
Last Week’s Stats:
Men’s Soccer VS. Assumption Loss 0-1
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Women’s Volleyball VS. Franklin Pierce Loss 1-3
Football
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Scope it Out! Sept. 30 Movie Showing: Pitch Perfect 2 Gehring Hall 301/ Lee 301 7:30 p.m. Popcorn will be served Oct. 1 Finding Neverland Broadway Show Leaving at 5:45 Sign ups on Tuesday Sept. 29 Oct. 2 Fall Fest Concert: featuring The Summer Set Bixler/ Botwinik Quad 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 Wax Hands Bartels Programming Space 5p.m.- 9p.m. Oct. 5 October Beanhouse Bartels Programming Space 8 to 10:30 p.m.
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Happy Birthday CHVRCHES Releases Becomes Public Domain Breakthrough Sophomore Album one point. By one estimate, the song is the high––––––––––––––––––––– est earning single song in history, with estimated earnings since its creation of $50 million. So what does all of this Last week, one of the mean? Well, it doesn’t most popular songs of mean that you should pay all time, “Happy Birth$700 every time your famday” was considered ily sings this classic song public domain, allowing on your birthday. Copyit to be used at any time right law dictates that a without having to pay song under copyright canfor the copyright. Now not be used to earn money TV shows, movies, radio for another company. So shows and any public forum can play it and sing since you singing in your house isn’t using the song the song whenever they to earn you money, you want. can wipe the sweat off You’re probably thinkyour forehead because the ing that this was already FBI won’t be knocking allowed, in which case down your door today. you would be wrong. This month, a fedHappy Birthday is based eral judge ruled that the on the song which has credited American siblings copyright held by Warner/ Chappell Music is not Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill as composers in 1893. actually valid, declaring that it only applies to a Warner/Chappell Music specific piano arrangepurchased the rights to ment of the song. the song in 1935, where After this ruling, at that time, the copyright it was decided that was set to expire in 2030 the song itself, is and that unauthorized now public domain. performances of the song Public Domain is would cost up to $700 at By GLENN ROHRBACKER
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Lauren Mayberry, Martin Doherty and Iain Cook make up CHVRCHES (Photo obtained via Facebook) By ILEANA ALVAREZ-DIAZ incredibly intense; I’m wondering. This STAFF WRITER IALVA1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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wo years after their debut album, The Bones of What You Believe, Glasgow’s electropop trio returns with feverishly exploding tracks that will hook you in seconds. Undeniably encapsulating the already grand momentum the trio has under their belts, Every Open Eye is a striking collection of pure atmospheric melodies you have to hear. Opening with “Never Ending Circles,” it’s so clear this album has been, in other words, blessed. Those synths are unraveling from the beginning! It’s hypnotizing. It’s an intricate swirling entrance accompanied by Lauren Mayberry’s saintly vocals. Killer way to establish the significant amount of work and dedication poured into this album. One of the singles, “Leave a Trace,” is
not kidding. No. Its pre-choruses amplify so much that by the time you actually reach the chorus, you’ve touched into euphoria. Another track that blew my mind is “Make Them Gold.” Mayberry challenges herself vocally (throughout the entire album as well), and to me at least, it’s always inspiring for artists to take that first step into a new realm of sorts. You can’t always have the same sound every album; growth is key. What’s also really interesting is that this album was also recorded in same home studio where Bones was. You go back to the beginning and create new entities. Keyboardists/ vocalists Iain Cook and Martin Doherty have unleashed new phrases; exhilarating sounds that once again, leave CHVRCHES untouched and unparalleled. I don’t know about you all, but I always try to find the album name within the tracks. It’s in “Clearest Blue,” if you were
track is fire—yes, one hundred percent fire. I’m not just saying that because my favorite color is blue, but because it starts sweetly then manifests into a grandiose envelopment of spontaneous synths colliding at once. There’s so much going on! There’s always something different to focus on when you listen. Mayberry’s drawn out echo filled pauses also add to the fire. The last track, “Afterglow,” is beautiful. I don’t know how else to put it. It’s innocently CHVRCHES. Mayberry’s vocals hit sweetly enough; not breaking the surface until synths drown her out and she returns once again. It sounds Church-y, if that makes sense. Overall, this is a ridiculously good sophomore album. While you don’t have the jabs Bones has, Every Open Eye reintroduces trio with groundbreaking work that cannot be ignored. Listen to it on iTunes and Spotify!
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A couple weeks ago, it was announced that Sam Smith would be the next artist to sing the theme song for the next James Bond movie. Spectre, the next installment of the 007 franchise, is set to release on Oct. 26. On Friday, the world was introduced to this hauntingly beautiful and solemn theme song that, in my opinion, fits
the movie very well. Sam Smith tweeted that this was a “dream come true” for him. There were mixed reactions to the release, some people saying that the song was very boring and that it wasn’t well put together. Others thought that it was incredible and totally fitting for Daniel Craig’s famous character. Personally, I thought the song was a great theme to capture the essence of James Bond. There was that smooth vocal, heavy brass and intense dynamic change that Bond themes
always share. The last Bond theme song was sung by British singer Adele, who many have compared Sam Smith to. Why is everyone making a big deal out of the theme song for a movie? Particularly a sequel to an already established franchise? Well 007 has always been an ever-changing entity. And Bond’s theme song is one of the most iconic songs of all time. When an artist is picked to define the spirit and tone of the next James Bond movie, people are going to start talking about it.
a category of music that is copyright free, and therefore can be used by anyone. Some examples of PD songs are “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” “Home Sweet Home,” “Yankee Doodle,” and “Row Your Boat.” Now with Happy Birthday added to that lists, many public shows and performances took advantage of this new freedom and decided to sing this song loud and proud over the past week. Also, if you end up on TV in the near future, feel free to sing happy birthday to someone just for fun.
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_____________________ Metal is a musical genre rife with sub-genres and plagued with rampant elitism. One particular subgenre, whose listeners often scoff at the lessers from atop their high horses, is known simply as “Djent.” While the originator of the term is hotly debated, most agree that it is an onomatopoeia for the metallic, angular, and percussive guitar tone and technique used throughout the music. Pair this with polyrhythmic, polymetric, and asymmetric meters as well as every middle-aged adult’s favorite screaming vocal technique and you have some of the densest and (some would argue) heaviest music around. This playlist consists of a pretty decent cross-section of the major players in this scene that is still basically in its infancy, only really gaining traction in the last few years. One group that really pushed the Djent phenomenon into the spotlight, albeit indirectly, was Animals as Leaders. The guitar player for this band, Tosin Abasi, is widely respected and revered in the guitar commu-
nity. And although his band doesn’t really fit very neatly into the Djent category, his percussive techniques and use of metrically interesting passages liken themselves to those in the Djent arena. A good example of this would be “Physical Education” off of their most recent album. Abasi’s percussively “thumped” syncopated lines throughout the piece create a strong groove which is only amplified by the drummer and melodic lines. To many, the band Periphery has become synonymous with Djent. Some even credit the guitarist, Misha Mansoor, as the inventor of the term itself. Scratchy, low guitar rhythms in just about all of their songs, indicative of the genre, but what makes Periphery so popular is the fact that they intersperse these amongst melodic passages. The same can be said for the vocals; they switch back and forth between the guttural screaming and actual singing. The melodies that are found both in the guitars and vocals, are actually quite interesting, often drifting away from where
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the listener expects them to go, and venturing off into borrowed keys. This lends itself nicely with the syncopated rhythms that the fans of the genre are so fond of. Finally, there’s TesseracT. And while this band as gone through some metamorphoses, they have always sat pretty neatly underneath the Djent umbrella. Even though TesseracT uses similar low, metrically varied lines similar to other bands, something about them just feels more ambient. It doesn’t feel as though the band is right in front of you driving their songs into your forehead, forcing you to bang your head like other bands, but rather the music exists in a space around the listener. It’s a difficult thing to describe. Included in this week’s playlist is their piece “Calabi-Yau.” The song is really short but what makes it interesting is that on top of their more spacious take on the Djent guitar riffs Chris Barretto just rips a saxophone solo, something that is pretty much unheard of in this type of music.
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n an age where studios are consistently battling each other by replicating movies, the young adult genre has been most subject to this. Starting with Twilight in 2008, a slew of franchises have started (or attempted to start) in order to capitalize on the trend. From Divergent to The Host, these films consistently make money with one caveat: they aren’t all that good. Save for The Hunger Games series, all of these adaptations have reeked of low production qualities of novels that copy off one another. Last year, The Maze Runner came out. Based off James Dashner’s novel, The Maze Runner was a refreshing entry in the genre, as it was not bogged down by convoluted subplots, forced romances, or poor special
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effects. What the The Maze Runner did well was recreating a Hobbesian experiment seen previously in Lord of the Flies. The premise was simple: each month, a boy would be sprung up from the ground into an enclosed area known as the Glade. Surrounded by an unsolvable maze, these boys formed their own society with rules and regulations that kept them in order. Yet when Thomas comes into the Glade, everything changes. Without summarizing the events of The Maze Runner, the film ends with the boys escaping the Glade and maze to find the outside world a post-apocalyptic dessert. That is where the first film ends. The second film, based off the second book, is called The Scorch Trials. Picking up right where the first film ends, Thomas and the other boys are taken in by a militaristic group that takes them to a secure compound, where they are supposedly waiting to be sent to a safe place. However, Thomas soon learns that they are be-
ing held by the very company that put them in the maze, WCKD. The head of WCKD, Janson, harvests the kids they take in from WCKD’s mazes for an enzyme in their blood that treats the Flare virus. The Flare is a disease developed after the massive solar storm that has destroyed the
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Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and novelist Hector Tobar’s novel, Deep Down Dark, has been adapted into a major motion picture, titled The 33, which stars Antonio Banderas, Juliette Binoche, and James Brolin, and premieres Nov. 13. Tobar is scheduled to speak at Yale University on Sunday, Oct. 4, to give his perspective on the 2010 Chilean mine disaster, upon which his novel and the movie are based. On Aug. 5, 2010, a natural disaster struck and captivated the entire world. In the northern region of Chile lies the Atacama Desert, one of the vastest desserts on the
planet. One of the prominent cities in the Atacama region is Copiapo. One of the main focal points of Copiapo’s economy is the mining industry. The Copiapo Basin in the heart of the Atacama is a mineral rich desert that has attracted miners for decades. A small, yet prominent, mine called San Jose was a large harvester of the Atacama’s copper and gold deposits. Providing for the region for since 1889, the San Jose mine was one of the most profitable for the region. Business continued as usual spare a few minor accidents until the disaster struck. The mine collapsed midday, trapping 33 workers inside underneath thousands of feet of rock, and leaving them stuck in the mines for 69 days. To make matters worse, this tragedy came a mere six months after the nation of Chile was devastated by a record breaking 8.8 earthquake and a tsunami that claimed the lives of over 500 people. BA: As a renowned journalist, what made you want to write a whole novel about this specific incident? HT: The story of the
from the compound to the desert world on a mission to find the resistance fighting WCKD. The rest of the film is Thomas and company making their way through the world, encountering Crankers, harsh elements of the sun scorched world, and other survivors who either help them or try to kill them.
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pops up out of nowhere to move along the story. Most of the characters are rather one note, and not developed in the least. The film continuously tries to keep setting up for a larger universe. While that is fine, there is no use in doing so if proper time and care isn’t given to developing the plot
Dylan O’Brien stars in The Scorch Trials(AP photo) planet. The flare turns its victims into Crankers. Not wanting to be held captive, Thomas and the gang escape
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San Jose mine is such a fascinating tale of the human spirit, and was watched for months by 1.2 billion people across the planet. There is an astounding story at the heart of the disaster about several guys trying to get back to their families. This story was perfectly suited for a narrative nonfiction novel, so of course I pursued it. As a writer, I have focused on Chile and Latin America as it is a fascinating region of the world. Of course I jumped on the opportunity to research and publicize one of Chile’s most important events in recent history. BA: What was the experience of going to the San Jose mine like after the disaster happened? HT: Well, I’ve been to the Atacama Desert five times for Deep Down Dark. Each time I am struck by the dessert’s beauty. Yet, even more striking is the haunting atmosphere at the site of the San Jose mine. Knowing the drastic events that transpired there is incredibly humbling, and there is just a stigma there of being in the presence of something greater than See PULITZER PRIZE page 9
Right off the bat, The Scorch Trials is a huge disappointment. Every new challenge the boys face just
and characters in the current film. A good post-apocalyptic film is believable, has good
characters, and should focus on hope in an otherwise hopeless world. The Scorch Trials attempts to have these elements but fails due to poor pacing and dialogue. There are some redeeming qualities, most notably Breaking Bad’s Giancarlo Esposito, who plays a gang leader that helps Thomas along the way. Yet the film becomes more and more convoluted, trying to introduce subplots regarding WCKD and what has happened before the events of either film. The Scorch Trials, if anything, makes The Maze Runner seem worse, as it brings up even more plot holes for the first film. So, if you are a diehard fan of the book series, this movie might be for you. Yet for the average college student, save The Scorch Trials for Netflix. At times the production quality is that of a sci-fi original movie, and definitely will leave you disappointed having paid $10 and spending two and a half hours to watch a subpar action film.
Johnny Depp in a scene from Dark Mass (Warner Brothers photo)
Faith in Johnny Depp’s Acting Career Restored By DYLAN RUPPRECHT
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Long-time fans of Johnny Depp will find comfort in knowing that one of the most charismatic actors of our generation still has it! Indeed, these dedicated fans have endured such woeful films as Mortdecai, Transcendence, and Dark Shadows, and, let’s face it, the Pirates franchise has become rather stale; to lose faith in Depp’s films would have been completely understandable. That is why being casted as the notorious Boston gangster, Whitey Bulger, couldn’t have come at a more critical point in his acting career. Depp delivers a bonechillingly dark performance, a refreshingly different
portrayal from his silly roles as of late. The blue contacts and receding hairline make Depp deceptively unrecognizable, which he takes full advantage of, allowing himself to become completely submersed in depicting one of the FBI’s most wanted criminals. Coupled with a cast of Bostonian-accent-mastered actors (the likes of which include an especially impressive Benedict Cumberbatch and Joel Edgerton), Depp leads this tense, suspenseful charge. The film recounts the dramatic, true story of James “Whitey” Bulger’s uprising that began in the late 70’s in South Boston and would eventually stretch all the way to Miami, FL by 1990. During his criminal reign of terror, Bulger distributed massive amounts of drugs (a significant portion of which went directly to school chil-
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dren), laundered money, and committed dozens of murders across the east coast. Most compelling about this uprising was how the FBI virtually allowed it to happen in the first place – all of this being the premise of the gripping Black Mass. If there is any fault in the movie, it’s the dragged out sequences of FBI dialoguefilled plot lines that wane for too long. It’s understandable that these scenes are necessary to provide the details of Bulger’s uprising; however, all the moments with Depp shine so much to the point where you wish the film were proliferated more with his cynicism. The story alone is compelling enough to warrant a viewing of Black Mass, but it is Depp’s performance as well as the rest of the cast that make this movie tantalizing.
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ix months ago, Sony made fans rejoice and cringe when it moved Spiderman to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The previous five Spiderman films have all been independent entities from any other superhero universe. Yet due to internal trouble and turmoil at Sony Pictures, as well as disappointing reviews for The Amazing Spiderman 2, the contracts were signed and the deal was done. The deal cancelled out a planned Spiderman cinematic universe, in which one of the many films would be focused on the Sinister Six, a collection of Spidie’s foes. Similar to the upcoming Suicide Squad, Sinister Six was to be directed by The Cabin in the Woods director Drew Goddard. However, when Sony handed over the rights to Marvel, all of those plans were cancelled as Andrew Garfield’s Spiderman was discontinued in pursuit of the new Tom Holland incarnation. Alas, though, the Sinister Six film may not be dead just yet. In an interview with io9, Goddard released the following: “My vision of that movie was a summer
the film get a title. Titled Aliens: Paradise Lost, this new title indicates that the film will be much more related to the original Alien that Prometheus spun off from. This is contradictory to Ridley Scott’s original claims that Prometheus 2 will be even more separate from Alien than the first film. Furthermore, Alien 5 is still on hold for the foreseeable future, so this could well mean that Alien 5 is being scrapped in favor of a more xenomorph heavy Prometheus sequel. The idea of a Prometheus sequel was originally on the backburner and looked as though its possibilities were doubtful. However, this news comes right around the release of The Martian, which is being hailed as Riddley Scott’s return to greatness after a slew of movies that have underperformed critically and financially. Scott’s latest film, Exodus: Gods and Kings, was one of the worst movie-going experiences in recent years. Yet with all of the critical buzz around The Martian, Fox likely sees this as an opportunity to capitalize on the success of the film and to get more buzz around Scott projects.
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yourself. BA: Sifting through all of the information and accounts of the event must have been a daunting task. From government reactions, to media reports, to witness and family accounts, how did you choose what to focus on in Deep Down Dark? HT: When I look at this event, I try to look at it first and foremost as a narrative story. At the heart of any story is the characters. Who these men are and what their intentions were to work in the mine is what is fascinating about the event. Deep Down Dark is a story about men trying to provide for their families. They have to be viewed as real people with their own individual personalities, not as victims of a tragedy. By delving into the personalities and ambitions of the men, they become very real, as they are. BA: Reading the book, it reads very much like a hero’s quest, similar to In the Heart of the Sea and The Revenant. Did you find elements of that hero’s quest in talking to the 33 miners? HT: The hero’s quest is absolutely prominent in these men’s’ stories. While writing Deep Down Dark, I saw the story as an Odyssein quest. These men are all trying to get home from a perilous situation. During their time underground, they face temptation in the idea of further mining to become wealthy. All the while, they are continuously threatened by the unpredictable caverns that may cave in at any moment. They have to find the hope to survive, and in the process find themselves. BA: Obviously it is unrealistic to do a charac-
ter study of all thirty-three men. How did you choose who to focus on in your book? HT: Interviewing all of the men, I found that some are just better at conveying their accounts than others. On top of that, there are pivotal men in the story. Mario Sepulveda (played by Antonio Banderas in The 33), played a very important part in letting the world know what was going on through his vlogs. Alex Vega was very much representative of the Chilean everyman, so it seemed appropriate to focus on his story as it was so relatable to so many people. Omar Reygadas was a bit older than most of the miners at 56, yet took a leadership role during the 69 days. So he is one of the most pivotal characters to focus on. BA: Getting into the movie, what are your initial reactions about The 33? HT: Off the bat, I think the film captures the essence of the story very well. While there are certainly action-packed scenes during the mine’s collapse, the story is about family, and I think it captures it very well. There are some composite characters, but overall it is a very good retelling of the San Jose mine collapse. BA: Working as a consultant on The 33 with the producers, how was the experience of being on the set of a movie? HT: It was a great time working with the producers. My capacity as a consultant involved fielding several questions from the cast and the crew to ensure that the story was played out as accurately as possible. Filming on location in an abandoned salt mine in Chile was very much an accurate representation of the San Jose mine. Furthermore,
throughout the production process, I learned an immense amount about the film industry. Film is the hardest medium to tell a story in, and I am very proud of the job they did on The 33. BA: How do you think the miners will react to the movie? HT: All of the miners have actually seen it already. They all had a very emotional response, and the film brought them right back to their experience. Several of them cried throughout, myself included. As a matter of fact, all of the miners make an appearance in the film, similar to the Holocaust survivors at the end of Schindler’s List. This makes The 33 that much more real and engaging. BA: Thank you very much for your time today. I can’t wait to finish Deep Down Dark and see The 33 in November. On a final note, what would you have to say to all of us aspiring journalists out there? HT: Well, journalism is one of the noblest professions there is, in my opinion. To bear witness to incredible stories like the ones of the 33 men form the San Jose mine is a privilege, and I love having the opportunity to pass those stories onto the world. Being a journalist might not always pay well, but the field has sent me to corners of the world I never dreamed I would travel to. So, for all of you future journalists looking to be successful, I encourage you to read widely and always gather feedback on your work. That way, you can always strive to be better at what you do and constantly improve your output.
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Positives + Many recent graduates are outraged over the fact that the Summer Set is performing at UNH on October 2, mostly because no talented musicians ever played at Fall Fest while they were enrolled here. Good thing none of us have to worry about being old and bitter!
By Kaitlin Mahar
+ Fall break is only about a month away, which is good news for everybody hoping to pumpkin spice themselves into a coma for a few days.
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- What in the fresh hell were those sad excuses for waffles at brunch on Saturday? I’ll tell you what they weren’t - fresh. #BringBackOurWaffleMaker - Over the summer, my cat ate a pregnant bird, vomited it back up, into his litterbox, buried it outside, ate it again two days later, and had to have the whole “thing” surgically removed from his stomach. We lost track of the thing’s whereabouts until this past weekend, when I realized that it had been erected as a “sculpture” outside Soundview.
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Vineyard Vines and J. Crew deserve all of the accolades for generously donating to UNH’s West Haven Beach Cleanup Walkathon for the Cure in Honor of Richard “John Stamos” Rotella, by supplying Richard with even more brightly-colored clothes to break him out of his slump. Therefore, I’m pleased to inform readers that the Richard Roasts shall continue, even if his Margaritaville-themed wardrobe will soon need to be retired until next season. If you’re experiencing any gloominess and are a less-than-colorful version of yourself,
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When I’m out with all my friends at the club, guys always go up to them but never even acknowledge me. I am really shy and I want to talk to guys but I feel so discouraged since they always ignore me. What do I do?
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Dear Discouraged Debbie, First of all, if a guy ignores you – don’t waste your time on him! Try stepping out of your comfort zone when you are out with your friends! Dance with someone new and get to know someone! You never know what you’ll find out there. Be more outgoing and confident and I’m sure you’ll see a change. Chin up!
XOXO,
Melanie Ingredients: 3-4 large russet potatoes, sliced into wedges 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Preparation Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease a large baking sheet and set aside. Place potato wedges in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. In a small bowl whisk together salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle potato wedges with the shredded cheese, tossing to coat, then sprinkle with the seasoning mixture. Place potato wedges on prepared baking sheet in a single layer with skin-sides-down. Bake for 25-35 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender and golden. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and dressing for dipping.
Poetry Corner
Thoughts
I long to hold the wind So I may know the weight of thoughts, For both can bend the trees Yet shy away from being caught. But nets woven from wishes Only scatter their direction, While some blink out forever To avoid closer inspection. Perhaps if I am lucky I can pin some in my ink, But they’re just tiny ripples In the ocean that I think. For even though they’re endless They are not easy to share, Most are only born To dance with the breezes through my hair. But maybe that’s their secret; Why they’re so hard to record, Is like the wind their magic lies In being unexplored. -e.h.
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Simply Sam’s Style Fall Transition Outfits By SAMANTHA SALVIO
STAFF WRITER SSALV1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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––––––––––––––––––––– on deciding if it socially slip on any pair of tights showcase your long legs, acceptable to carry a blan- or stockings. Have fun go with the flowy top, and ket to class. with it and choose one if you would like to aclip on your favorBack to the basics of with patterns or daring centuate your whole figure ite boots and pick up a fall fashion, the secret is colors. After that, slip on the fitted tee is better. Add Starbucks pumpkin spice purely layering. Layerany pair of jean shorts and a long cardigan and some latte because it’s finally ing with scarves to give a casual top. Finish it off sandals, you have the fall! This past week has world’s most comfortable given us a first taste of the an outfit more dimension, with a slouchy blazer, or layering multiple cardicardigan, and some oxoutfit that is still fashioncolder weather, but don’t gans to create texture, or fords. It’s a perfect afterable. start putting away your noon outfit to stroll the 3. Shifts to Fall: Any summer favorites just yet. layering socks and boots to elongate your legs. Here shops downtown. summer dress that you Fall is my favorite 2. Boho is Still Fall: I own can be transformed season for fashion because are some outfits that are perfect for the beginning have been seeing a ton of so easily into a fall outfit. it’s finally time to break ladies on campus wearing With any summer dress out the comfy cozy outer- of fall and incorporates your summer favorites the flared prints pants, and add either a jean jacket wear, and I think playing too: I wanted to create a fall or a comfy cardigan. If around with the different 1. Keep it Short: outfit for those pants in you choose to go with a layering combinations is Shorts can definitely still particular. So if you have cardigan, add a skinny belt exciting. Another reason so your shape is not lost. If why I love fall is because be a fall staple, especially a pair of flared printed it is more than chilly add the classrooms are no lon- if you prefer them to jeans. pants, start off with those This look can be either and choose between a knee high socks and/or a ger programmed to “icefitted tee or a more flowy light scarf, and finish off box” temperature, so I no casual, for a night out, or even business casual. For top. If you would like to with some booties. longer have my attention a casual dressy look, first
Erica’s Australian Adventures
UNH Tweets of the Week
G’day Mate! By ERICA NAUGLE
PHOTO EDITOR ENAUG1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Erica and her four person chior held their own, but did not place (Photo provided by Erica Naugle)
ello my fellow
Chargers, It’s amazing how quickly the weeks fly by here! Lectures are gearing down for a much needed break and everyone is in the mindset for lecture recess. The usually full dining hall currently has a total of five tables in use as most people have already set out on their adventures. Then there are those of us left behind. Some people I have spoken to are leaving tonight or early tomorrow morning. Others are just staying around for the duration of recess, and the rest of us are awaiting the start of our class field trips. As poor as the timing could possibly be, a few of my friends and I have
class field trips on Monday through Wednesday of break. Some of them have plans to head out to Orpheus Island in order to conduct research projects. My Aquaculture of Tropical Species class and I will be heading out to visit some aquaculture farms and see the processes involved in the cultivation and raising of various fish and prawn species. I’m looking forward to this opportunity to be able to have a behind-the-scenes look at the development of a growing field. We finish on Wednesday and then we leave for Cairns on Thursday! Last week I mentioned the ICC, which turned out to be an amazing experience. It was so surreal not only to participate in one of the categories, but also to see
Flared printed pants can be incorporated into a Fall appropriate outfit (Photo obtained via HerCampus.com)
all of the other performers and understand the commitment that they put into their piece. Unfortunately, I missed the instrumental and band categories since I was in warm-up at the time, but all the other choirs, musical theater, and dance routines were amazing. Our tiny choir of four held our own, but sadly it was not enough to place, but our musical theater and dance team both placed second. It was really nice to see the huge amount of support that our little college community brought to the show. That’s all the updates for this week, bigger adventures to come! Cheers! Erica
Junior and Charger Bulletin Photo Editor Erica Naugle is spending her fall semester studying abroad at James Cook University in Brisbane, Australia.
Clery Campus Crime Log *In accordance with the Federal law known as the Clery Act, the UNH Campus Police maintains a Crime Log, which contains information on alleged criminal incidents reported to the UNH Police. The following are matters of public record.
(1) Vandalism
Location: Harugari Lot 8 Date: Sept. 22, 2015 Time: 2:16 p.m.
(2) Vandalism
Location: North Campus Lot Date: Sept. 22, 2015 Time: 6:26 p.m.
(3) Vandalism
Location: North Campus Lot Date: Sept. 24, 2015 Time: 10:13 p.m.
(5) Drug Complaint Location: Westside Hall Date: Sept. 26, 2015 Time: 8:24 p.m.
(4) Drug Complaint Location: Bethel Hall Date: Sept. 24, 2015 Time: 11:05 p.m.
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