September 19 2007

Volume 86, Issue 4

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS Find out who took home the coveted primetime award.

The student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938 SCOPE BRINGS STUDENTS TO THE BIg E Students spend their Saturdays at the Massachusetts State Fair.

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NEW HAVEN’S “BEST KEPT SECRET” Downtown New Haven hosts a ton of events Saturdays during September.

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THE NFL SEASON HAS BEGUN What happened in the league’s first set of games?

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Student Events Take Off at Full Speed

By DAN OSIPOVITCH STAFF WRITER

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WEST HAVEN—As clubs and organizations are getting started up for the year, event programming is starting to get into full swing; students all over campus were able to leave their dorms last week to enjoy a week full of wellprogrammed events.

Monday started it off with the Office of Residential Life’s “Munchies on Mondays,” a program which is hosted by the office the first Monday of every month. The program allows any student to come in and enjoy tasty, seasonal foods. Students this week were able to enjoy caramel apples, a staple for any college student during the fall.

Going on at the same time was the giant games event in the quad. Stu-

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dents enjoyed to enjoy food and oversized clasfriends. sics, such as By Tuesday, Connect Four, many events were chess, Twister, planned to comand checkers. memorate the These games sixth year after the brought out events of Septemquite a few stuber 11. The biggest dents throughevent, a tradition out the afteron this campus, noon, giving was the candlethem a break light vigil which from a busy was postponed to Monday.

Wednesday due If that to weather issues. wasn’t enough, Students filled the the Music & quad in modesty Entertainment while listening Industry Stuto speakers and dent Associalighting candles to tion (MEISA) commemorate the held their tratragedy. ditional MEIFriday brought SA Mondays a more relaxing A DAN OSIPOVITCH PHOTO concert, con- A student gets a massage in Bartels Hall on Friday, Sept. 14. atmosphere to verting the campus with the German club into a blues on and The Cobalt River relaxation package that café in lieu of Suicide Pre- Rhythm Kings performed See EVENTS page 4 vention Week. Orb Mel- while students were able

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a long way since students went home for the summer.

Only a couple more months remain until the center is completed.

With a new building comes a new department, and thus a new director.

Mike Schneider is the director of new Department of Campus Recreation. Not only is he in charge of the

Rec Center, but Director Schneider will run the intramural sports programs as well.

In an interview with Director Schneider, it was revealed the Recreation Center will be open as early as December. However, the grand opening of the center will not be until the spring semester, to make sure all the kinks have been worked out.

The center will be open every day, but hours will vary depending on the day.

From Monday to Thursday, the center will be open

from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

On Fridays, it will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

On Saturdays, it will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

It will also be open on Sundays from noon to 10 p.m.

The Rec Center’s general recreation activities will be available throughout the center’s operating hours. There are two fitness rooms which contain cardio equipment, free weights, and circuit training equipment. Some machines will have personal viewing screens attached to them.

Besides the fitness rooms, the Rec Center has space for many other activities. There is a multi-activity court, multipurpose studios, and basketball/volleyball courts.

The multi-purpose studios will house a variety of group exercise programs, like yoga, Pilates, spinning and body pump. A list of the offered classes will be sent out during the Spring Semester.

Intramurals is now also controlled by the new DeSee RECREATION page 4

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Campus Events, Etc. The Charger Bulletin | September 19, 2007

Wednesday, September 19

Thursday, September 20

 Women’s Soccer vs. Molloy College

 Women’s Tennis vs. Molloy College

North Campus, 4pm

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Men’s Soccer vs. Concordia College

North Campus, 3:30pm

 International Coffee Hour

Friday, September 21  Movie: Spiderman 3 Alumni Lounge, 7pm

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Trip to Cedar Point

Alumni Lounge, 3:30pm

North Campus, 4pm

 Beanhouse

Bartels Lobby, 9pm

Saturday, September 22 

Women’s Soccer vs.

Georgian Court University

Sunday, September 23  Movie: Spiderman 3

Monday, September 24 

Alumni Lounge, 7pm

North Campus, 2pm

Tuesday, September 25

Women’s Tennis vs. St. Joseph College

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MEISA Monday: Headbangers Ball

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North Campus, 3:30pm 

German Club, 8pm

Women’s Soccer vs.

University of Bridgeport North Campus, 4pm

Matt Glowacki (Family Guy/South Park Lecture) Dodds Hall, 9pm

MEISA Spices Up Monday Nights

By JULIA COCCA STAFF WRITER

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By Dan Osipovitch A weekly recap of the positives & negatives at UNH

Positives

Negatives

Hip-hip-hooray! They finally decided to hoe the quad and lay fertilizer and grass seed. It’s about time—just in time for winter. But it’s better to be late than never. Hopefully this becomes a tradition so that we can maybe have grass every year; and maybe they will start doing it in the summer when no one is on campus!

This whole Sandella’s thing is getting extremely irritating. “We’re out of this, no we don’t have that, come back later.” Sometimes walking in on the workers bickering over this or that is quite unpleasant. There are some serious problems with Sandella’s that need to be rectified; these problems are very obvious to the students and are getting to be amazingly frustrating.

Dunkin’ Donuts got a new look recently. All of the menu is redone and it looks a lot better. Not only are the prices more apparent, but so are the offerings. Furthermore, Dunkin’ Donuts now offers the pizza that so many people have complem e n t e d . Ta k e a trek up there sometime to see it!

As the semester goes along, this whole timing of classes thing is getting more and more annoying. Seriously, who thought of starting class at 5:55? Also, some classes don’t seem to mesh well with food times, as some of them span most of the length of breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Also, after calculating how much time we lose by having 5 minutes less per class— it’s equal to over one full class.

Tuition rises and we get less class time—scam, anyone?

WEST HAVEN— Nothing says “welcome back to school” like a free concert.

But, if it’s the University of New Haven, we don’t mess around with just one; we’re going to throw them all year! The Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA) has kept busy since move-in day, planning and scheduling free concerts for the entire year.

The club has just kicked off their always popular MEISA

Mondays series, adding spice to the first of many potentially flavorless Mondays.

Teaming up with the Office of Residential Life, the “Beat the Blues” show last Monday, Sept. 10 transformed the German Club into an allout rhythm and blues café, with candlelit tables, coffee and food, and two fantastic acts, including the Cobalt Rhythm Kings, that tore up the stage all night.

But they’re just warming up. MEISA has six more MEISA Monday shows planned, not to mention regular shows

The Cobalt Rhythm Kings play at the first MEISA Monday of the year.

including every genre and bands from all over the Northeast region and beyond.

The next MEISA Monday show is Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. in the German Club, and it’s going to be metal to the max. If you’re interested in joining MEISA and helping to plan any of these events, meetings are Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge. Keep an eye out for event e-mails, and if you see the German Club lit up on a Monday night, you know there’s something better than homework going on.

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National/World News The Charger Bulletin | September 19, 2007

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O.J. Simpson Accused of Las News Vegas Robbery Briefs

By RYAN NAKASHIMA ASSOCIATED PRESS

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LAS VEGAS—An apparent audiotape of O.J. Simpson's standoff with men he accused of stealing his memorabilia begins with the ex-NFL star demanding, "Don't let nobody out this room. ... Think you can steal my (expletive) and sell it?"

Simpson was arrested Sunday and booked at a county jail on charges connected with what po-

lice described as a robbery at a Las Vegas hotel.

In an audiotape released Monday by the celebrity news Web site TMZ.com, Simpson is heard shouting questions while other men shout orders to the men in the room.

TMZ said the recording was made on a handheld recorder belonging to Thomas Riccio, co-owner of the auction house Universal Rarities.

Riccio did not immediately return a call

for comment Monday.

Simpson has said Riccio called him several weeks ago to say some collectors were selling some of his items. Riccio set up a meeting with collectors under the guise that he had a private collector interested in buying Simpson's items.

Riccio told the site he believed Simpson was planning to confront Alfred Beardsley, who was allegedly planning to auction

off Simpson memorabilia. The site said the objects of Simpson anger were Beardsley and another collector, Bruce Fromong.

Simpson he was accompanied by men he met at a wedding cocktail party, and they took the collectibles. Fromong said Simpson was the last of the men to enter the hotel room.

"O.J. was the last person I was expecting to see and when

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Zack’s Wacky Stack of News Your place to find the oddest stories in mainstream news.

By Zack Rosen Polish programmer too low down on your us.” lice Maj. Steve Gregg put away for “penis” waist may soon get The American said. "Then the houses President you in trouble with Civil Liberties Union around there would WARSAW—A Polish the law, and even ar- agrees. Georgia orga- get burglarized. That's computer program- rested. nizer for the ACLU just not coincidental." mer could face up to In one small Loui- said, “In Atlanta, we Make babies, not three years in jail for siana town, wearing see this as racial pro- money! linking a word that your pants low enough filing. It’s going to tar- ULYANOVSK, Rusmeans “penis” in Pol- to show boxers or bare get African-American sia—The governor ish to the presidential buttocks will get you male youths.” of a central Russian Web site. placed in jail for six TV teaches robbery? province told people The man created a months and charged a RICHMOND, Ky.—A to make love instead program that caused $500 fine. man was sentenced to of money this past the official home page In Trenton, N.J., 12 years in prison af- Wednesday, trying to of Polish President getting caught with ter saying he learned boost Russia’s low Lech Kaczynski to your pants too low how to rob homes by birth-rate. come first in a list of may soon mean not watching TV. If a woman gives results displayed by only a fine or posMichael W. Hobbs birth in exactly nine Google when search- sible jail time, but pleaded guilty to five months, she will qualing for “kutas,” a also an assessment by counts of burglary and ify for a prize: anyvulgar term in Pol- city officials to deter- was sentenced this thing from a fridge, ish. This is similar to mine where you life is past Thursday. to a television set, to a a practice known as headed.

According to new home.

“Google bombing,” At a hip-hop cloth- Hobbs, he learned Sergei Morozov, which is a prank that ing store in Trenton, how to break into the regional goverlinks political web- shopper Mark Wise homes by watching nor, told employers to sites and companies to said that his jeans sag the Discovery Chan- contribute to a Kreminsulting phrases. for practical reasons. nel’s It Takes a Thief, lin campaign, which He has been “It’s easier to get mon- a show that features would boost the birth charged with insult- ey out of my pocket two ex-convicts who rate by giving couples ing the president, and this way. It’s just more show homeowners Wednesday off to have could face up to three comfortable.” how vulnerable they sex. years in jail if conShop owner Mack are to theft.

Russia’s population victed.

Murray asked, “Are "He was one of the is currently shrinkCrackdown cracks they going to go after type of people who ing by approximately down on cracks construction workers would come to the 700,000 people per shown and plumbers, because door and ask if (the year due to AIDS, alTRENTON, N.J.— their pants sag, too? homeowner) needed coholism, and suicide.

Wearing your pants They’re stereotyping any gutter help," Po-

By Associated Press Writers

President Bush to nominate retired federal judge Monday to replace Alberto Gonzales WASHINGTON – Michael Mukasey, the man President Bush will nominate Monday to replace Alberto Gonzales as attorney general, will likely see a less hostile confirmation environment than someone considered more partisan.

A senior administration official said Bush will announce Mukasey as his pick for attorney general in the Rose Garden and urge the Senate to quickly consider the nomination to fill a key position in the Cabinet.

Mukasey, 66, a retired federal judge from New York, currently serves as a judicial adviser to GOP presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani.

European Union court dismisses Microsoft appeal, upholds $613 million fine LUXEMBOURG – Microsoft lost its appeal of a European antitrust order Monday that obliges the technology giant to share communications code with rivals, sell a copy of Windows without Media Player and pay a $613 million fine — the largest ever by EU regulators.

The EU Court of First Instance ruled against Microsoft on both parts of the case, saying the European Commission was correct in concluding that Microsoft was guilty of monopoly abuse in trying to use its power over desktop computers to muscle into server software.

Investigators find black boxes of plane that crashed in Thailand, killing 89 PHUKET, Thailand – Authorities on Monday found the two flight data recorders from a plane that crashed and killed 89 people — mostly foreigners — on Thailand's resort island of Phuket, while an airline official said wind shear may have doomed the flight.

The budget One-Two-Go Airlines flight was carrying 123 passengers and seven crew from Bangkok to Phuket when it skidded off a runway Sunday while landing in driving wind and rain, catching fire and engulfing some passengers in flames as others kicked out windows to escape.

Deputy Transport Minister Sansern Wongcha-um told reporters that 89 people, including 53 foreigners, were killed in the crash, and 41 others were injured. The crash was Thailand's worst air accident in a decade.

Kajit Habnanonda, president of Orient-Thai Airlines, which owns One-Two-Go, said wind shear — the rapid change in wind speed which can impact takeoffs and landings — was a possible cause of the accident. Heavy rains could have contributed to the plane skidding off the runway, Kajit added.

At least four Americans were among the foreign tourists killed and one survived the crash, according to a U.S. Embassy spokesman in Bangkok who spoke on condition of anonymity citing protocol.

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partment of Campus Recreation. This fall, four-on-four flag football and three-on-three basketball will soon be available. Soccer and weekly Tai Chi and Pilates classes are also being offered.

Dates and times can be found at the Recreation Center’s temporary website, http:// www.newhaven.edu/ athletics/intramural/.

Looking for a work study or bursary position? A number of student positions will be available when the

center is open. These positions “will range from Welcome Center attendants to Facility Supervisors or Intramural Officials.” Interested students must attend an information session. This session will explain the specific details about working for Campus Recreation and what responsibilities the positions require. The above website will post the dates for the information session.

A campus-wide email will also be sent regarding the session.

The Recreation Center is coming along very nicely.

Soon, we will all be able to take advantage of its resources. The building’s proximity to the dormitories and the vast amount of its available activities will certainly provide students with many recreational options on campus.

“All full time students will have complete use of the Rec Center at all times and no sign up is required,” said Schneider, but you must

met food, face painting, popcorn, street performers and more.

The art-themed events will be held on Audubon St., Whitney Ave. and Leeney Plaza in the heart of the awardwinning Arts District that also includes shopping and dining experiences.

Headlining the Sept.

15 Saturday event was Koffee on Audubon.

Troy Stover, General Manager of Koffee on Audubon, has built an annual fund-raising event for Best Buddies.

"When I first became associated with Best Buddies, I thought that there wasn't time in my hectic schedule for the "commitment" of being someone's buddy. Then I met Troy from Best Buddies.

We bonded instantly over having the same name, the same April birthdays and even having the same sense of humor. I realized that I wasn't making a commitment. I was making a friend,” stated Stover. “The list of ways that this friendship has changed my life for the better is endless. And there is no better opportunity to combine this annual fund raiser with New Haven’s “best kept secret,” September Saturdays on Audubon.”

The September Saturdays schedule is as follows: Saturday, September 22 The Bead Hive II features loom demonstrations, Sogno Boutique of Dreams hosts a trunk show with An Ren coats, previews clothing from

have your ID with you. Faculty, staff, and part-time students can contact the Rec Center staff or stop by the Welcome Center desk to sign up. Expect to see more information about signing up during this semester.

If you have any questions about the Rec Center or available work study positions, please contact Mike Schneider at MSchneider@newhaven.edu.

Events Galore

throughout the day. was offered in BarStudent activity tels. Present were fees pay for most of professional massage the events that are therapists and a nu- s t u d e n t - o r i e n t e d , merologist. The line and thus high qualto wait for the mas- ity events use the sages showed how funds most efficiently. eager students were to While SCOPE does a relax after a long week big chunk of the proof stress. And once the gramming on camstudents were relaxed, pus, clubs and orgaShrek the Third played nizations have pretty in the Alumni Lounge large budgets and alas the Student Com- lowance from student mittee on Program- government funds. ming and Events’ This allows a wide (SCOPE) weekly Fri- diversity of events on day night movie. this campus, such as As if that’s not this week’s comedian enough, a bus brought Alexandra McHale students to the Big E and the International State Fair in Massa- Coffee Hour. Students chusetts, where stu- are encouraged to get the Civilized Fash- dents were able to out and see what’s goion, Untamed Style enjoy all sorts of off ing on. fashion show at the campus entertainment Peabody Museum on Oct. 19. Also, there will be live music and dance performances in Leeney Plaza. These events will take place between noon and 4 p.m.

Saturday, September 29th The Bead Hive II continues their loom demonstrations, Sogno Boutique of A DAN OSIPOVITCH PHOTO A student relaxes in Bartels Hall.

Dreams hosts the 2007 Connecticut Fashion Designer Challenge winner, Theresa Santopolo, with her debut trunk show and reception, Gilden’s Jewelers continue their free jewelry inspection and Located in the heart cleaning along with By ERIN ENNIS STAFF WRITER of Springfield, Masan earring, watch and ––––––––––––––––– sachusetts, The Big pendant sale, and live E attracts tourists and music and dance performances will take S P R I N G F I E L D , fair goers nationwide has as one of the largplace in Leeney Plaza Mass.—What great food, lots of est agricultural fairs (noon-4 p.m.)

The events will be walking, farm ani- in the United States. held at ACES Educa- mals of all shapes and The Big E (sometional Center for the sizes, and plenty of times referred to as Arts if there is inclem- shopping all in one the Eastern States Exent weather. For more place? A carnival of pedition), which has September Saturday course, and in the case been running almost event details, please of UNH students, one every fall since 1917 visit www.infone- of the biggest on the See BIG page 5 east coast. whaven.com. con’t from page 1

Saturdays Downtown

By KRISTIN BEVACQUA

EVENT COORDINATOR FOR JULIE BRAUN DESIGN

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NEW HAVEN— Since Saturday, Sept.

8, the Audubon Arts and Retail Association has been hosting New Haven’s “best kept secret,” September Saturdays on Audubon.

All month long, September Saturdays will be full of free entertainment including live music, dance performances, an outdoor café, art demos and exhibits, gour-

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A volunteer helps patrons tie dye shirts on Sept. 8.

The Big E Offers a Little Bit of Everything

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showcases some of the most inventive, unique, and patriotic commodities of the New England area.

With two buses and about forty students, UNH students, courtesy of SCOPE, headed out to another fun year at The Big E on Saturday, Sept. 15.

The Big E has something for almost every carnival-loving fan, from lots of food to farm animals to carnival rides. Some may venture to Storrowton Village, where 19th century life still breathes in the form of live shows, old time crafts, and replicated architecture. Five large state buildings (New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Maine, and Massachusetts) house the finest foods and cultures found throughout the New England area. Students were able to buy fresh maple syr-

up from Vermont or sample Maine’s lobster rolls. Others could head to Massachusetts to purchase the newest Boston Red Sox gear or to the Connecticut building to sample some of their newest organic materials. If you were in the mood for street food, games, and rides, students could venture to the Midway area. Visitors could take old time photos dressed up like cowboys or participate in a favorite fare of the twentieth century: giant corn dogs. There were even areas with horse shows, a parade (featuring Mardi Gras floats), and buildings showcasing vendors from around the globe.

The Big E is also noted for its famous entertainment, which features both acts from the past and the present. Past acts have included cultural musicians as well as Jessica Simpson, Car-

rie Underwood, and Clay Aiken. As part of the trip to The Big E, UNH students were given the opportunity to see Daughtry in an over-the-top late night concert at the Comcast Arena Stage.

Placed directly in front of the illuminated Ferris wheel of the Midway (one of the most notable carnival rides) Daughtry’s performance brought out the child-like nostalgia in everyone in attendance as the band’s hits like “Home” and “Over You” were projected out over the huge fairgrounds.

Whether sampling fried dough, riding an elephant, feeding donkeys or taking a trip to the past, fans of The Big E can always expect a great time experiencing the homeland culture of the New England states. Make sure to join SCOPE on The Big E trip next year!

The Charger Bulletin | September 19, 2007

This past week marked the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States; a day that no American will ever forget.

For those of you who do not know, students here at UNH on the day of September 11, 2001 performed a similar ceremony in the same location that we hold our anniversary ceremonies every year.

The ceremony this year was extremely moving to me because of the sheer number of people who attended.

It was unfortunate that the service had to be moved to Wednesday due to the inclement weather, and at first I was not very optimistic that people were going to attend a day

Louis Eswood III USGA President later.

However, the amount of students who attended really shocked me and made me realize just how important the ceremony is to the students.

The university obtained 300 candles to be lit and we ran out with approximately 100+ people without candles. As I stood there and watched each person place their

candle and flag into the ground, I felt as if we came together as a university to remember each and every person who was lost.

I would like to thank everyone who helped plan the event and those who took part in the ceremony itself. Thank you to Chief Minister Marty O’Connor for leading us through the service and to the Allingtown Fire Department for providing us with the amazing color guard.

But most importantly, I want to thank each and every student who took time out of their life to stop and reflect on the thousands of lives lost on that horrific day.

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I saw him I was just thinking, 'O.J., how can you be this stupid?'" Fromong told CBS's "The Early Show."

He said Simpson left him a voice mail message after the alleged robbery telling him some of Fromong's things were "mixed up" with his and asking how he could give them back.

"It's like a bad dream," said Beardsley. "I'm sad that O.J. is in custody."

Simpson said the dispute was merely a confrontation with no guns. He said autographed sports collectibles, his Hall of Fame certificate, a photograph with former FBI director J. Edgar Hoover and

video from his first wedding were all his, and that they were stolen from him and were about to be fenced by unethical collectors.

Police said they were not sure who owned the memorabilia. But they say the manner in which the goods were taken was under investigation.

"Whether or not the property belonged to Mr. Simpson or not is still in debate," Lt. Clint Nichols said Sunday. "Having said that, the manner in which this property was taken, we have a responsibility to look into that, irregardless of who the property belonged to."

After being whisked away in handcuffs, Simpson was booked Sunday night on two counts of robbery with

a deadly weapon, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, and conspiracy to commit a crime and burglary with a firearm, police said.

The district attorney said he expected Simpson to ultimately be charged with seven felonies and one gross misdemeanor.

If convicted of the booking charges, Simpson would face up to 30 years in state prison on each robbery count alone.

A judge ordered Simpson be held without bail, Sgt. John Loretto said. A court date was set for Thursday.

Simpson attorney Yale Galanter told The Associated Press late Sunday that he would fight the charges vigorously.

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Editorials

The Charger Bulletin | September 19, 2007

Celebrity Obsession Every week, I write my celebrity gossip column and every week, I find it more and more interesting as to why we really care about these people.

Celebrities have always been admired for obvious reasons: they are rich, famous, and in the limelight; qualities that all “regular” people desire.

However, lately I feel as though admiration has turned into obsession. From our intense examination of their lives to the extent that we filter who we consider is a celebrity or not, I feel as though we have a problem.

For those of us who aren’t photographers, it is true that we cannot be directly blamed for the amount of pictures that are taken of celebrities. However, we fuel the fire.

We buy UsWeekly

and OK! and People.

The profits from the scandalous photos are what makes paparazzi keep doing what they are doing. We are the reason that photographs have been sold at ridiculously high prices. We are the reason that photographers invade private

I recently read Zack Rosen’s editorial entitled “Osama bin Forgotten,” and I have to say that I found myself to be extremely disappointed. I contemplated what type of response I would send in and came to the conclusion that I should research some of Mr. Rosen’s key points and provide the readers of The Charger Bulletin with the facts

of the Iraq War, and more importantly the War on Terror.

My first step was to re-read Mr. Rosen’s article and re-evaluate his key points. It was in doing this that I discovered his main point was his personal outrage that White House aide Frances Fragos Townsend “belittled the power of Osama bin Laden,” which Mr. Rosen apparently found to be “offensive

Celina Natola Editor-in-Chief weddings.

The photography might not even be a problem if we were better at deciding who should be considered

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a celebrity or not.

Movie stars that have worked hard to finally make the big screen should be admired.

The loser who sent a Real World audition tape to MTV should not be admired. Maybe we have an interest in reality TV stars because they are average, like us. But if that is so, why do we still pay attention to them once they aren’t average anymore?

Maybe we are all waiting for our chance at the spotlight. Maybe we just all need a distraction from our lame, everyday lives.

Whatever the reason, I think we all need to check ourselves a little bit.

As much as I embrace the trend, I think as a society we need to back off a little and give celebrities their space. They are people, after all.

At Jena High School in Jena, Louisiana, students are more racially segregated than other parts of the country - now more than ever. Black students are known for sitting in a set of bleachers near the school's auditorium, while white students are known for customarily sitting under a large tree in the center of the school's courtyard. On August 31, 2006, a black freshman asked the principal for permission to sit under the shady tree; the principal told the student that he could, of course, "sit wherever" he wanted.

The next day, however, three nooses were found hanging from the tree. When three white students were found responsible, the principal of

Jena High School recommended expulsion.

However, the Jena Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools overruled the recommendation, claiming that it was just a "prank," and that it was not a threat against anybody.

While this incident may have been prosecuted as a federal hate crime by the FBI, the school district never reported the incident

and shameful.” Well on that point, I guess Mr. Rosen is correct.

It was both offensive and shameful, to Osama bin Laden a man who seeks the complete destruction of the West and the birth of a new Islamic Empire with himself at the top.

Mr. Rosen seems to be suggesting that to offend and shame the world’s most famous terrorist is wrong, which leads me to this question, should we be nice and talk about the power, prosperity, and success of bin Laden and al Qaeda?

To do so would weaken our troops’ resolve, rally fanatics around al Qaeda, and be completely false. There is no doubt that al Qaeda

has a vast network of terror cells around the world; however, to suggest that bin Laden hasn’t been weakened by the War on Terror is false.

Furthermore, Mr. Rosen included a quote in his editorial from Senator John Kerry who stated that Osama bin Laden has nothing to with Iraq, which is completely false. At the beginning of the Iraq War, al Qaeda activated its network of contacts which brought thousands of foreign fighters to Iraq, most of which still remain in Iraq today. In fact, it is an accepted truth that the insurgency, which coalition forces are fighting today in Iraq, is composed of mostly

foreign fighters.

Finally, Mr. Rosen, like many who share his views, brought up the fact that Osama bin Laden has not been captured or killed by U.S. forces.

I would suggest that the reason for this is not because members of the Bush Administration haven’t taken him seriously. Rather, it is because bin Laden is hiding in an area of Pakistan that is under the control of a population that’s completely loyal to him.

To suggest that the Bush Administration doesn’t take Osama bin Laden seriously is simply ridiculous, especially considering the fact that Bill Clinton’s Administration had the chance to

Zack Rosen Assistant Editor

to the police.

On Monday, December 4, 2006, white student Justin Barker bragged that black student Robert Bailey had been beaten up by a white man the week prior. Later that day, Barker was assaulted by Bailey and five other black students at Jena High School. Due to either a punch in the face or when his head hit the ground, he was temporarily knocked unconscious and sent to the local hospital.

Later that evening, after the doctors confirmed that he was okay, Barker attended the Jena High School Ring Ceremony. The six black students, dubbed the "Jena 6," were arrested. Initially, five of the six stuSee RACE page 14

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capture or kill Osama bin Laden numerous times.

Furthermore, if Clinton’s actions were not questionable, then why was National Security Adviser Sandy “Burglar” Berger caught stealing 9/11-sensitive documents stuffed in his socks at a construction site? Don’t forget, Mr. Rosen, history has yet to judge President George W. Bush, and his legacy on fighting terrorism will undoubtedly be a positive one, unless Sandy “Scissor Hands” Berger makes a return visit to the national archives.

-The hosts of Right for a Reason: Chris Cerami and Brian DeBlasiis

Steps for Success

By Sijith Salim - www.Sijith.com

The Opposite of Success is Not Failure, It’s Quitting I was listening to a great CD last week in which the speaker made the following statement: “The opposite of success is not failure, it's quitting.” This morning's Success Daily e-mail contained the following quote to go right along with that CD: "No one can defeat us unless we first defeat ourselves."

Failure is not something new to us. I am sure that all of us have tasted failure many times in our lives. You spend hours preparing for an exam, which you fail to pass. Your relationship with your best friend gets tampered and you split.

You try to do your best in your job, but at the end of the day, you don’t complete as

much as you expected to. You have really tried to quit smoking, or breaking any other kind of habit, but you have failed so many times you have stopped trying.

You get frustrated with your life. Just for a moment you think why it is like this?

Why me? Why are all these bad things happening to me? You start hating yourself.

In your heart, you might have said “I am failure. I will not succeed. So I quit”.

I often feel the same way about myself. There will be times when I feel like the world is going against me. Whatever I do, I end up rejected in everything I do. But a few of the books and articles I have read and

CD’s I have listened tors like Edison could to have taught me have quit. But they that the opposite of didn’t. They saw the success is not failure, challenge and conbut quitting. I came to quered it instead of know that when I fail, letting it defeat them. the game has not yet To them, defeat was a come to an end. But detour and not a dead If I quit, then the final end; this is what made whistle of them the the game people is blown w h o and true shaped failure is history. found.

“FailThomu r e ” as Edison means failed you have approxinot YET mately succeed10,000 ed. The Sijith Salim times bew o r d fore he invented any “yet” is important of his many inven- since this gives you tions. How many of us the motivation to go quit after three tries, ahead in spite of the ten tries, a hundred bitter taste of failtries, and then we say ure. Look around, we tried as hard as we you'll see that everycould? Famous inven- one wants to win, but

not everyone wins on their first attempt.

They may fail again and again before they eventually succeed.

And this is what happens to all of us in everyday life.

Any successful person will tell you that he/she has failed many times before he/she accomplishes what they set out to do. Everyone fails, but not everyone becomes a failure. Failing doesn't make you a failure. Most people usually quit when they fail. On the other hand, only a few people get up and move forward when they fail, causing them to finally succeed. Failure is just a teacher that shows you what doesn't work. It helps you think a better

way.

You can't avoid failure. But you can face it, learn from it, and move forward.

Ask yourself after every setback: What did I learn from this experience? What should I do to make sure this doesn’t happen again?

Only then will you be able to turn a stumbling block into a stepping stone. Success is not measured by how high we go up in life but by how many times we bounce back when we fall down.

So the next time you fail in your life, don’t worry. You are just a step behind your success. Only if you decide not to QUIT.

Celina’s Salacious Celebrity Gossip Will O.J. be found guilty this time?

O.J. Simpson was arrested Sunday, Sept.

16 in connection with an armed robbery Thursday night. If convicted, Simpson could face some serious jail time.

I am not a criminal mastermind. However, I do find it suspicious that Simpson was on trial for murder ten years ago and now he has been arrested for armed robbery. From what I have heard, criminals have a tendency to be criminals for most, if not all, of their lives.

Last year, Simpson tried releasing his book, If I Did It, which details how he would have murdered

his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ron Goldman (if he had really done it of course).

I find it suspicious that he wrote a book describing how he would have committed the murder he was on trial for and then be arrested for armed robbery. I’m not saying it means that he really did commit the behavior, I’m just saying I think it’s interesting that he is partaking in criminal activities when he has been a suspected criminal before. Interesting O.J., interesting.

Lauren does something with her life Lauren Conrad, formerly of Laguna Beach and presently

The latest in celebrity news and gossip

By Celina Natola

the star of The Hills, released her clothing line this week through MTV. While the clothes are ridiculously overpriced and somewhat simple, I am fully on Lauren’s side.

Congratulations, Lauren. You have hit the level that many reality TV stars like yourself have not been able to ever reach. You just might become famous for a reason, and I commend that.

You have gone to school while you have been filmed. You have a job at Teen Vogue (and we will pretend that MTV did not have anything to do with you getting that job). Now, you have started sharing your

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clothing designs with the world.

I am proud of you.

Maybe now, the press will refer to you as “Lauren Conrad, fashion designer” and not “Lauren Conrad from The Hills.” Good luck!

High School Musical 3 in the works The Disney Channel hit High School Musical is seeking to continue its domination of the ratings race by adding a third (and supposedly final) installment.

None of the stars have officially signed on yet but negotiations are in progress.

No one can deny the phenomenon that is High School Musical. Personally, I

am not a fan of these musicals. However, I admire Disney for attempting to make the musicals into a trilogy.

I can’t wait to see how far they can take it.

Cambridge honors Affleck and Damon Town officials in Cambridge, MA have said that they will be dedicating a pair of street corners to actors and Cambridge natives Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

According to the officials, the duo has been giving back to the community ever since they hit the silver screen, including funding a local little league team.

Congratulations, guys. I love hearing stories like this one be-

cause it really proves that people can be truly nice. These actors are so ridiculously rich, yet they still take time out to assist their hometown. In return, the town is honoring their kindness with a dedication. This just proves that nice people receive kindness in return; a lot of us could learn from both parties.

AN AP/ CHRIS POLK PHOTO

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Arts & Entertainment The Charger Bulletin | September 19, 2007

59th Annual Emmy Awards Honor Primetime Hits the nominations.

Newcomer Ugly ––––––––––––––––– Betty, the high-camp series adapted from a LOS ANGELES – Colombian telenoveThe Sopranos took la, was nominated aim Sunday at its final for best comedy and Emmy Awards while drew a bid for star Heroes and Ugly BetAmerica Ferrera. Anty made a stand for other freshman comtelevision's new genedy, 30 Rock, which eration. has drawn critical The mob saga, raves but low ratings, which ended its sixand last year's winner season run in June, The Office also were was competing for vying for the comedy best drama series crown. and was prominent Ryan Seacrest of in the acting categoAmerican Idol fame ries, with stars James was to host the 59th Gandolfini and Edie annual Primet i m e E m m y Aw a r d s show, set to air on Fox from the downt o w n Shrine Auditorium.

T h e u s ually AN AP /CHRIS CARLSON PHOTO The cast of The Sopranos stands backstage with its Emmy Sunday, Sept. 16. staid cerBy LYNN ELBER

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falco and supporting players Michael Imperioli, Aida Turturro and Lorraine Bracco up for honors.

The Sopranos wasn't a sure bet for the top trophy, which it claimed in 2004: It's rarely gone to a drama after it's off the air. The series also faced tough rivals that included Grey's Anatomy, the controversy-rocked medical drama, and sci-fi freshman hit Heroes.

Last year's winner, 24, was snubbed in

emony had a shot at some M T Vs t y l e brashn e s s : There w e r e h i n t s that Justin Timberlake might perform AN AP /MATT SAYLES PHOTO the song America Ferrera wins Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Ugly Betty. f r o m "(Blank) tions were dampened and ABC four. All in a Box," the racy Sat- by last year's outcome, were presented at last urday Night Live fake when the show drew week's creative arts music video about a its fourth-smallest au- ceremony. gift-wrapped part of dience ever of about Guest actors in drathe male anatomy.

16 million viewers. ma and comedy series On a different note, There also was for- honored at the creformer Vice President midable competition ative arts awards were Al Gore, whose glob- from Sunday eve- Elaine Stritch for 30 al-warming documen- ning's Chargers-Patri- Rock, Leslie Caron for tary An Inconvenient ots NFL game airing Law & Order: Special Truth received an Os- on NBC. Victims Unit, John car earlier this year, Network Emmy Goodman for Studio was up for an Emmy tallies going into Sun- 60 on the Sunset Strip for Current TV, his day night's ceremony and Stanley Tucci for youth-oriented chan- included HBO with Monk. nel featuring viewer- 15; NBC with 12, created videos.

CBS with nine, Fox Ratings expecta- with seven, PBS six

New CD Releases From Epitaph and Hellcat Records

By AUSTIN GRISWOLD EPITAPH/HELLCAT

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Orange - Escape From L.A. The LA based punk group's sophomore album is teeming with unbridled passion and raw energy with a fun and upbeat attitude.

Produced by Phil Jaurigui at Swinghouse studios in Hollywood, recorded in under two weeks, and written mostly on the road while the band were touring over the past two years Escape From L.A. bridges the gap between pop-punk and rock through the band’s brash swagger, upbeat attitude and their inability to take anything too seri-

parts by duo Adam examination of the hu- hit single “This Is For ously.

Motion City Sound- Schlesinger/Eli Janney man condition, at turns Real,” Even If It Kills track - Even If It (Fountains of Wayne) both comic and tragic. Me is the year’s most and pop-rock legend Contagiously clever, anticipated record.

Kills Me A follow up to Ric Ocasek (Weezer, buoyantly catchy, and Farewell - Isn't This Supposed 2 0 0 5 ' s To Be massively successFun!? 9/25 ful album Say helCommit lo to FareThis To well! The Memory, vivacious MCS pernewcomfect their trademark ers have arrived blend of and are dedriving termined synths, Into put the die rock fun back riffs, bitinto rock tersweet melodies with their PHOTO COURTESY OF EPITAPH RECORDS debut aland droll- Motion City Soundtrack released their latest album, Even If It Kills Me, Tuesday, Sept. 18. yet-earnest bum. The Southernlyrics on Even If It Kills Me. the Cars), Even If It featuring the driving, based sextet's unique Produced in equal Kills Me is a heartfelt instantly memorable style of power-pop

blends quirky lyrics, scintillating synth and bouncy melody on tracks like the super catchy sing along "Stay Pretty" and the piano popping "War." Farewell inject a shot of vigor into the scene with their brand of upbeat light-hearted music, after all Isn't This Supposed To Be Fun? Parkway Drive - Horizons - 10/9 Australia's most brutal export, Parkway Drive, unleash a catastrophic cyclone of furious metal on their sophomore album, Horizons. Produced by Killswitch Engage's Adam DutSee RELEASES page 11

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Community

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Performer Needed: You Get to Choose!

The following four performers have been selected as candidates to perform at the upcoming College Night. Check out their bios, then go online and vote for your favorite performer to represent UNH at College Night!

Forget Paris

Forget Paris started in the fall of 2005 as a result of break ups of old local bands. Songwriters Tyler Cohen and Adam Ferrari spent that winter honing their craft and writing the songs that would eventually form the band's debut EP, Spanish Beaches. Erick Alfisi and Nick Forte round out the rhythm section on an album that boasts soaring harmonies, topical lyrics, booming bass lines, crashing drums, intricate guitars, and melodic piano. Their high energy live show will have you dancing and singing along whether you're a first time fan or a regular at Forget Paris shows. For these four, the end is nowhere in sight.

Jordan Moser

Jordan Moser is a acoustic singer-songwriter at UNH. He is part of a UNH music club called "HMS101". His influences include John Mayer and Elliott Smith.

Mornalir

Mornalir is a melodic, progressive, femalefronted metal band based out of Wallingford CT. Formed in the fall of 2005, Mornalir began playing shows and has shared the stage with bands such as KITTIE, Moonspell, Katatonia, and Symphony X. The music has hints of Opeth, Dream Theater, and Evanescence as well as graceful guitar work, concrete grooves and epic-like solos on the guitars and the drums.

Currently, Mornalir is in the studio recording our first full-length album entitled Breaking Composure which will be out in the near future.

Safe From The Storm

Safe From The Storm is an alternative rock band based in Seymour and Watertown CT. They have been together for about 3 years and have played with some pretty big bands such as 30 Seconds To Mars, Candlebox, and The Exies. They have a full length album that is due out late October and put on a very energetic stage show.

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Sports

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NFL Kicks Off Exciting New Season

By JOHN OKO

SPORTS WRITER

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The NFL kicked off another season on Thursday, Sept. 6 in Indianapolis as the Indianapolis Colts defeated the New Orleans Saints 41-10.

While the game itself was a lop-sided victory for the Colts, there were plenty of games in week one to keep viewers interested.

When action resumed on Sunday, Sept. 9, many fans were treated to some very close games.

The Tennessee Titans, led by secondyear quarterback Vince Young, were able to top the Jacksonville Jaguars 1310. The Titans finished the game with a franchise record of 282 rushing yards.

Late in the third quarter, Young was able to score a touchdown on a draw from two yards out to give his team the deciding score in the game.

The Washington Redskins were able to pull out a victory over the Miami Dolphins 13-10 in overtime.

The Redskins won the coin toss to start the

overtime and drove on a game-winning which was good, giv- starter Steve McNair ing the Eagles only six was injured late in the 58 yards down the 42-yard field goal. fourth quarter field that with the Benset up a gals leading Shaun 27-20. Backup Suisham quarterback 39-yard Kyle Boller field goal took over and that was tried to give good, the Ravens a giving chance to tie the Redthe game. With skins the a little over a victory. minute left, What Boller convertmay have ed in the endbeen the zone with tight most exend Todd Heap, citing only to have last-minthe play called ute vicback because of tory of offensive pass the day interference by saw the Heap. Boller Denver then threw anBroncos other pass to defeat the Heap only this Buffalo time the ball Bills 15AN AP/ PABLO MARTINEZ MONSIVAIS PHOTO bounced off 14. The Washington Redskins’ Clinton Portis scores in the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins.

Heap’s shoulder Broncos In another close seconds left to try and and into the hands of were down 14-12 game, the Green Bay accomplish some- Bengals’ lineman Miwhen they took over for the final drive of Packers defeated the thing. The Eagles chael Myers to seal the game. With just Philadelphia Eagles were unsuccessful on the victory for the seconds and no tim- 16-13. The game was the ensuing kickoff Bengals.

The second game eouts remaining in tied at 13-13 when the leaving the Packers Packers got the ball were victorious. of the Monday night the game, the Bron Action con- doubleheader feacos field goal unit with under a minute left in the fourth quarcluded with a Monday tured the San Franscrambled onto the field. The ball was ter. Bret Favre was night doubleheader. In cisco 49ers and the snapped as soon as able to lead Green game one, the Cincin- Arizona Cardinals. quarterback the clock hit one sec- Bay down the field to nati Bengals overtook 49ers ond remaining and set up a Mason Cros- the Baltimore Ravens Alex Smith, who did Jason Elam converted by 42-yard field goal, 27-20. The Ravens not play well until the

Women’s Volleyball Sweeps UMass Lowell and Wilmington at Invitational

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UNH defeated opener on Saturday by UMass Lowell in their scores of 30-21, 31-29 and 30-26. They came back in the evening session to cruise past Wilmington, 30-18, 3011 and 30-19.

Wood, a graduate student, had 22 kills and 8 blocks in the opening match against UMass Lowell.

Charisse Cotton had 10 kills and 4 A CHARGER ATHLETICS PHOTO blocks, while RheAnicia Wood of the women’s volleyball team. Ann Niles added 8

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SYRACUSE, N . Y. — A n i c i a Wood had 30 kills and 14 blocks in two matches on Saturday, Sept.

15 as the University of New Haven women's volleyball team swept UMass Lowell and Wilmington College on the opening day of the Le Moyne College Invitational.

kills and 6 blocks.

In the Wilmington match, Niles led UNH with 19 kills on astounding .783 hitting, while Cotton had 10 kills and 5 blocks.

Wood had 8 kills and 6 blocks in the victory.

Setter Yael Rosner had two double-doubles on the afternoon, with 39 assists and 11 digs in the opener and 39 assists and 13 digs in the nightcap. She also added 7 service

aces against Wilmington.

The wins improved UNH's record for the season to 7-2 overall.

Full statistics are expected to be available early next week.

The Chargers also played Le Moyne at on Sunday, Sept. 16 before returning to West Haven.

last drive of the game, led San Francisco to a 20-17 win. Smith converted six completions during the final drive of the game. His last completion was Arnaz Battle for 22 yards that put the 49ers at the Arizona 1-yard line.

Battle then scored on an end-around with 22 seconds remaining to give the Cardinals the decisive score.

Other scores in Week 1 of the NFL season include: the Carolina Panthers 27 and the St. Louis Rams 13, the New England Patriots 38 and the New York Jets 14, the Minnesota Vikings 24 and the Atlanta Falcons 3, the Pittsburgh Steelers 34 and the Cleveland Browns 7, the Houston Texans 20 and the Kansas City Chiefs 3, the Seattle Seahawks 20 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, the San Diego Chargers 14 and the Chicago Bears 3, and the Detroit Lions 36 and the Oakland Raiders 21.

Clearly, even from the first week of games, this NFL season is sure to be an interesting one.

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Fall CD Releases

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kiewicz, the record teems with complex arpeggios, thrashing angular riffs and blood curdling growls.

Parkway Drive bludgeon the senses on songs such as the harsh discordant anthems "Boneyards" and "Carrion" with ferocious apocalyptic breakdowns that will send fans moshing their way into the pit.

Operation Ivy - (self titled) - 11/6 Hellcat Records

will release a remastered self-titled album from iconic ska-punk group Operation Ivy on November 6th.

Originally distributed

by Lookout! Records as a compilation in 1991, which sold in excess of 500,000 copies, Operation Ivy features the group’s only LP (Energy) as well as their 7” EP (Hectic) and two songs from the 7” EP compilation Turn It Around. Remastered

by Gene Grimaldi (Ti-

ger Army, Pennywise, NOFX), the album will released as a digi- By GARY GENTILE pak with original art- ASSOCIATED PRESS work and will also be ––––––––––––––––– available digitally for LOS ANGELES— the first time from all The Jodie Foster vigimajor download ser- lante flick The Brave vices.

One scared up $14 Also, be sure to million at the box ofcheck out the lat- fice to become the est from Tiger Army weekend's top film.

(Music From Regions The Warner Bros.

Beyond) and Bad Re- tale of revenge tranligion (New Maps of scended gender, apHell). pealing to older women as well as men who might naturally be expected to enjoy the violent, R-rated film.

"Revenge movies often appeal to men, but the fact that is 93. Actor Philip Jodie Foster was in it Bosco is 77. Country brought in the womsinger David Frizzell en," said Paul Deris 66. Actor Kent Mcgarabedian, president Cord (Adam 12) is 65. of box-office tracker The Weakest Link host Media By Numbers.

Anne Robinson is 63.

"That combination Singer Bryan Ferry worked." is 62. Country singer While the film's Lynn Anderson is 60. box office take was Actress Mary Beth fairly modest, it is Hurt is 59. Singer Olabout right for this ivia Newton-John is transition time of year 59. Singer-guitarist between the summer Cesar Rosas of Los blockbuster season Lobos is 53. Counand the fall Oscar try singer Carlene push. The Warner Carter is 52. Actress Bros. film displaced Linda Hamilton is 51. last week's box-office Country singer Doug winner, 3:10 to Yuma, Supernaw is 47. Acwhich placed second tress Melissa Sue Anwith $9.2 million in derson (Little House ticket sales. on the Prairie) is 45.

The post-summer Actor Jim Caviezel season is also a time (The Passion of the when R-rated, adultChrist) is 39. Singer themed fare stands a Shawn Stockman of better chance with auBoyz II Men is 35.

Singer Christina Milian is 26.

Sept. 27: Actress Jayne Meadows is 87.

Director Arthur Penn is 85. Actress Sada Thompson is 78. Actress Kathleen Nolan is 74. Actor Wilford Brimley is 73. Producer Don Cornelius

Celebrity Birthdays Next Week

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

––––––––––––––––– Sept. 23: Actor Mickey Rooney is 87. Singer Julio Iglesias is 64. Actor Paul Petersen (The Donna Reed Show) is 62. Actress-singer Mary Kay Place is 60. Singer Bruce Springsteen is 58. Actor Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) is 48.

Actor Chi McBride (Boston Public) is 46. Actress Elizabeth Pena is 46. Singer Ani DiFranco is 37. Singer Sarah Bettens of K's Choice is 35. Rapperproducer-record head Jermaine Dupri is 35.

Singer Erik-Michael Estrada of O-Town is 28.

Sept. 24: Actress Sheila MacRae is 83.

Singer Gerry Marsden of Gerry and the Pacemakers is 65. Actor Gordon Clapp (NYPD Blue) is 59. Actor Kevin Sorbo (Hercules: Legendary Journeys) is 49. Singer Cedric Dent of Take 6 is 45. Actress-writer Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) is 45. Country drummer Marty Mitchell of

Ricochet is 38. Guitarist Juan DeVevo of Casting Crowns is 32.

Actor Kyle Sullivan (Malcolm in the Middle) is 19.

Sept. 25: Newswoman Barbara Walters is 78. Singer Ian Tyson of Ian and Sylvia is 74. Actor Robert Walden (Lou Grant) is 64. Actor Michael Douglas is 63. Model Cheryl Tiegs is 60. Actress Mimi Kennedy (Dharma and Greg) is 58. Actor Anson Williams (Happy Days) is 58. Actor Mark Hamill is 56. Actor Colin Friels is 55. Actor Michael Madsen is 49. Actress Heather Locklear is 46. Actress Aida Turturro (The Sopranos) is 45.

Actor Tate Donovan (The O.C.) is 44. Actor Jason Flemyng (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) is 41. Actor-singer Will Smith is 39. Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones is 38. Rapper T.I. is 27. Actor Lee Norris (One Tree Hill) is 26.

Actress Emmy Clarke (Monk) is 16.

Sept. 26: Fitness expert Jack LaLanne

Jodie Foster Tops Box Office

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diences.

"After the summer, your midweek business drops substantially and you become a weekend business," said Dan Fellman, head of distribution at Warner Bros. "You need strong reviews to keep your motor going."

Fellman said the film should stand up well against the more youth-oriented films that will fight for the top spot next weekend — Good Luck Chuck and Resident Evil.

Three smaller films hoping to build Oscar buzz finished out of the top 10 over the weekend, but did well in limited release.

The David Cronenberg crime thriller Eastern Promises, had an impressive per-screen average of $36,845 playing on 15 screens. The movie, about Russian mobsters in London, stars Viggo Mortensen and Naomi Watts.

Also opening well was Across the Universe, the Julie Taymor film inspired by music from The Beatles.

The film, starring Evan Rachel Wood, earned $685,000 for a per-screen average of $29,783.

The Iraq war film In the Valley of Elah,

opened with $138,000 on nine screens for an average take of $15,333. The movie stars Tommy Lee Jones and Charlize Theron.

"We could be talking about all three of these films come Oscar time," Dergarabedian said. "The per-screen average indicates the intensity with which people are interested in these films and deservedly so. This is what the fall is all about."

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC. Final figures will be released Monday.

1. The Brave One,"$14 million.

2. 3:10 to Yuma, $9.2 million 3. Mr. Woodcock, $9.1 million.

4. Dragon Wars, $5.4 million.

5. Superbad, $5.2 million.

6. Halloween, $5 million.

7. The Bourne Ultimatum, $4.2 million.

8. Balls of Fury, $3.3 million.

9. Rush Hour 3, $3.3 million.

10. Mr. Bean's Holiday, $2.7 million.

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Big Week in Celebrity Birthdays con’t from page 11

(Soul Train) is 71. Actress Liz Torres is 60.

Actor A Martinez (LA Law, Santa Barbara) is 59. Singer Meat Loaf is 56. Sax player Greg Ham of Men At Work is 54. Singer-actor-director Shaun Cassidy is 49. Singer-guitarist Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind is 43.

Actor Patrick Muldoon (Melrose Place) is 39. Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is 35.

Singer Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down is 29.

Rapper Lil Wayne is 25. Singer Avril Lavigne is 23.

Sept. 28: Actor William Windom (Murder, She Wrote) is 84.

Actor Arnold Stang is 82. Blues singer Koko Taylor is 79. Actress

Brigitte Bardot is 73.

Singer Ben E. King is 69. Actor Joel Higgins (Silver Spoons) is 64.

Actor Jeffrey Jones is 61. Writer-directoractor John Sayles is 57. Actress Sylvia Kristel (Emmanuelle, Private Lessons) is 55. Actress-comedian Janeane Garofalo is 43. Country singer Matt King is 41. Actress Mira Sorvino is 40. TV personality Moon Zappa is 40.

Actress Naomi Watts is 39. Country singer Mandy Barnett is 32.

Rapper Young Jeezy is 30. Actress Hilary Duff is 20.

Sept. 29: Actor Steve Forrest is 83.

Actress Anita Ekberg is 76. Singer Jerry Lee Lewis is 72. Actor Ian

McShane is 65. Jazz violinist Jean-Luc Ponty is 65. TV theme composer Mike Post is 63. Actress Patricia Hodge is 61. Singerguitarist Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad is 59. TV personality Bryant Gumbel is 59. Actor Drake Hogestyn (Days of Our Lives) is 54. Singer Suzzy Roche of the Roches is 51. Comedian Andrew "Dice" Clay is 50. Actress Jill Whelan (Love Boat) is 41. Bassist Brad Smith of Blind Melon is 39.

Actress Emily Lloyd is 37. Actress Natasha Gregson Wagner is 37.

Actress Rachel Cronin (Ed) is 36.

Twisted Race Case Seems Hidden dents were charged, by an all-white jury, with attempted seconddegree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Don't get me wrong, I believe that if six students assault another student then they should be suspended. But arrested and charged with attempted murder!?

And furthermore, the three students whom the Jena Board of Education refused to expel should have been expelled, or at least suspended for longer than an in-school suspension! What they did, "prank" or not, was a hate crime. I'm

beyond disgusted that people in my generation would be let off so easily for committing such a degrading crime.

Why is such a heinous incident not being reported on the news? Why did I have to first learn about this from my Civil Rights Movement course here at UNH rather than on CNN? If you search Google for Jena Six, why does only one news outlet appear?

Urge your local television stations to cover this, urge your local radio stations to talk about this, and urge your professors and fellow students

to look into this. In a country that "assumes" that racism is diminishing everywhere, they're making a big—and false— assumption.

In today's world, everybody should realize that black and white are only colors, not classifications. And both black students and white students should be treated—and prosecuted—fairly.

Charging those students with attempted second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder?

Somebody needs to tell those prosecutors that perhaps they were just "pulling a prank."

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