September 19

Volume 99, Issue 4

West Haven, Conn.

September 19, 2017

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Students Display Results from Summer Research BY CATHERINE CINQUE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

E

News USGA creates GUIDE program for freshmen pg. 5

Sports

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tually turning her research ach spring semester,

mer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, or SURF. The program funds research projects that students create on their own. Student researchers are then able to test, collect, and analyze their

Rec Sports opens with some changes pg. 17

findings throughout the summer under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Rebekah Stafford, a psy-

A&E

chology major, tested to see the retention rate of students

Mutemath brings tour to New Haven pg. 15

Opinion

at the University of New Haven. “My favorite part about

(Above) Student Brianna Hill explains her research to an observer (Below) Dean Lourdes Alvarez checks in with a SURF was being about to student showing her research carry out a study that was my own idea, with the help of a mentor obviously. SURF

A tribute to Deanna Delmonaco pg. 11

showed me that I love to do research,” Stafford said. Stafford’s survey-based data

Student Life

became challenging when she sent out a survey and only received eight responses. This

Gabby Palmeri elected USGA Treasurer pg. 23

unexpected challenge made her rethink some aspects of her project. She adjusted and Amanda Arango/The Charger Bulletin

classmen, thus obtaining the results she needed and even-

students apply to the Sum-

Brandon Miller shows his results to fellow students

all students, not only under-

decided to open the survey to

into a resounding success. The SURF program began in 2007 and is now directed by Carol Withers, who has been with the university since 2013. She explained the goals for these selected students were, to gain “research experience, build on classwork, hands-on, and grasp the excitement and challenges that research offers.” Withers has built up the program since its beginnings. She transformed it from what can be considered an independent study, where there were only 20 students accepted, to “cohorts of student researchers,” where there are nearly 40 participants. It allows them to figure out their own course, brand their work, and build it into their resume. She said, “It’s exciting for them to present their own work and meet new faculty members in the process.” It’s true this research can allow its applicants to extend their findings into future proj-

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New Haven Hosts PRIDE Parade BY CHAZZ MAIR CONTRIBUTING WRITER

goal is to raise awareness for the LGBTQ+ community, and

T

for equality.

nity gathered in New Haven

to organize in several cities

recently to celebrate sexual

out of its “Pride Centers.” The

orientation and gender di-

New Haven pride center is at

versity at the 20th Pride New

84 Orange Street. There, they

Haven.

host workshops and group

he LBGTQ+ commu-

The festivities started Sept.

While the city-wide parties and protests get the most attention, PRIDE continues

chats and offer support to

15 at the New Haven City Hall

struggling members of their

and was followed by an art

community.

show featuring the likes of

Chazz Mair/The Charger Bulletin

(Above) A participant in the

artist Ricky Mestre and pho-

PRIDE Parade performs on

tographer Daniel Eugene. The main event was a block

stage in downtown New

party on Center Street in New

Haven

Haven. The alley was packed

with party goers, dressed in

LGBTQ+ flags, colorful face

(Left) Marchers walk in the

paint and drag.

parade route in dowtown

PRIDE New Haven was one

New Haven

of several Pride events tak-

ing place across the United

States, with Pride New York

being one of the biggest on

the east coast. The events’

University Enters Partnership with New Haven Sister Cities with New Haven Sister Cities,

“Together we are working

Inc. The alliance would be an

to promote the historic city of

I

initiative to promote global

New Haven and the greater

part of a nationwide program

for peace through mutual

awareness, education, and

New Haven region as a global

started by President Dwight

respect and cooperation by

understanding within New

destination and messenger of

D. Eisenhower to promote

forming relationships “one in-

Haven’s eight sister cities

peace in this twenty first cen-

“an awareness of the various

dividual, and one community

held Monday afternoon, The

located in China, Israel, Italy,

tury,” said New Haven Mayor

cultures, customs, and his-

at a time,” said President of

University of New Haven

France, Sierra Leone, Viet-

Toni N. Harp, an honorary

torical heritages of its sister

announced its partnership

nam, Nicaragua, and Mexico.

chairwoman of the Sister Cit-

cities by cultivating citizen

BY SARAH DEMATTEIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

n a press conference

ies board of directors. Founded in 1982, NHSC is a

diplomacy.” This partnership advocates

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Students Show SURF Projects Continued from pg. 3 ects and gain acknowledgement from those outside of the university. Mark Verrilli, forensic science and biology double major, worked over the summer on DNA transfers. He tested four blood transfers to see the decline in DNA across the board. He explained, “This could potentially aid in the reconstruction process of a crime scene, providing possible scenarios of how the suspect could have moved around the scene.” At the end of the summer he applied to the Northeastern Association of Forensic Scien-

tists, NEAFS, and was invited

three different artistic meth-

to speak about his work at

ods and materials we have

their convention in late No-

today. He found his greatest

vember in Pennsylvania. For

challenge was against the

his senior capstone, he plans

clock.

to further his research and

“Time. If there was more

“test different substrates to

time I would have been able

see if the trend is consistent

to develop the pieces more,”

and test different collection

Ortiz said, although he loved

methods to maximize DNA

having the opportunity to

yield.”

“recreate the old master-

It’s not merely life sciences students can research. Justin

pieces.” The S.U.R.F. program is an

Ortiz, a student at the Lyme

excellent opportunity to gain

Academy College of Fine Arts,

research experience that will

spent his summer recreating

set participants apart from

paintings by the “old mas-

others in their field. It will

ters.” He tested the materials

open doors that could lead to

available to the artists dur-

more research, better connec-

ing their time and compared

tions, or future job opportuni-

them to his recreations using

ties.

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USGA, GSC Start Fund for Hurricane Relief BY ISRAEL ESTRADA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

H

urricane Irma,

now officially the worst storm in history, along with Hurricane Harvey, have devastated entire cities. While some people have lost their lives, others have lost their livelihoods, they have seen their neighborhoods ruined, and are in a complete state of dishevel. Homes, grocery stores, churches, and schools, which are essential for communities to function and thrive have been razed in some areas, creating a chaos for government agencies feverishly working to bring some semblance of comfort to those affected. Seeing the chaos and determined to help, Nicolette Angelli, president of the Undergraduate Student Government Association, along with her colleagues on the board, have begun a fundraiser to help those affected. “Seeing the devastation from Hurricane Harvey

prompted the USGA board, which has the resources of 140 clubs on campus to raise $8,000, by September 29,” Angelli said. USGA is not alone, as they have partnered with the Graduate Student Council, making sure that all students are represented in the fundraising efforts. Angelli hopes that the efforts of the students at the University, along with the recent request for help from University President Steven H. Kaplan, will help to provide some comfort and support to those who currently find themselves in dire situations. While the fundraising is intended to be altruistic, Angelli, a criminal justice law enforcement administration major, who has served in student government service since coming to the University her freshman year, is betting that the members of the many clubs on campus will jump at the chance to donate through their club if there is an incentive. Clubs will receive 1 point for every $20

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New Haven Sister Cities Continued from pg. 4 New Haven Sister Cities Inc., Shaundolyn Slaughter. The chapter stands by with support, supplies, and relief by not only aiding in situations such as the past outbreak of Ebola in Sierra Leone, but also celebrating

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‘GUIDE’ Program to Aid Freshmen With College Transition

USGA, GSC Hope to Raise 8K

BY JUSTIN CELLA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

the club donates, or ½ point

T

he Getting Under-

graduates Involved Development and Experience Program began this year as a new mentorship program under

the milestones that make each the Undergraduate Student Government Association. country and city unique. University President Steven

G.U.I.D.E. connects first-year

H. Kaplan draws on the

students to create meaningful

student body and the faculty,

mentorship relationships with

citing an opportunity to help further advance our partnerships and cross cultural understanding. “The University of New Haven is a diverse and vibrant

upperclassmen. This mentorship helps ease the transition to college life while establishing valuable skills for success and leadership.

community with students

Committee members of the

hailing from 43 different

program will serve as mentors

states and 45 countries,” said

for students that partake in

President Kaplan. “Cultural

the program. The program is

sensitivity is very much a

primarily focused on fostering

part of who we are and how we approach education, our partnership with New Haven Sister Cities will enhance our emphasis on global awareness.” The alliance was formalized

small one-on-one relationships. “Committee members will have to stay in constant communication with their mentees, while creating a safe

with a signing of a memo-

space for them to feel com-

randum of understanding, a

fortable with the University of

symbol of growth and devel-

New Haven as well as USGA,”

opment for both the Universi- said Nick Mroczka, the USGA ty of New Haven and the New Vice President of Operations Haven Sister Cities Inc.

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and head of the program.

“It’s kind of a hard transi-

you graduate the school,

tion, we thought that we

you’re looking for people who

should have a committee

can fill your shoes but you’re

that serves as an ease to that

also looking for people who

transition.”

can fill them better,” said

There is no method used for pairing first-year students

Mroczka. Annasse Rajeh, a USGA

and mentors, and as of now

Senator, has expressed inter-

it is a completely random

est in the program. He is

process. In the coming years

looking forward, not only to

students will be paired based

helping new students, but for

on similar majors to help with the intrinsic benefits of the classes and introduce them to people in their respective departments. “We’re going to match

program. “I am beyond excited to be paired with a new student. I would be happy to know I

[mentors] up with any first-

made someone’s collegiate ex-

year student who expresses

perience more insightful and

interest and can show them

less confusing,” Rajeh said.

leadership opportunities, help

Mroczka said he remem-

them with the Center for Stu-

bered when he first came to

dent Engagement, Leadership college and how the transition and Orientation, USGA and the school,” said Mroczka. Those who serve as mentors

was difficult for him. “It was really hard for me to just branch out and make

work on a volunteer basis and

friends. I have a feeling if this

do not receive any remit-

program was there for me, I

tance for participating in the

would have appreciated it so I

program but Senators and

wanted it to be there for other

the top twenty percent RSO’s

first-year students,” he said.

need to serve on committee.

Any first-year students

“This is generally the one

interested in the program

that they’ve chosen and

and who may want a mentor

they’ve asked me because as a

can reach out to Mroczka at

leader you’re always looking

usgavpops@newhaven.edu or

to foster other leaders. When

any member of USGA.

Continued from pg. 5

for every $10. And for the first 100 people to donate, they will be entered in a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card. Angelli said that for now, the working plan is to donate the funds to the American Red Cross, however, given the recent criticism of the American Red Cross’ handling of funds set to support those affected by past catastrophes, the USGA heard proposals from students on what charity should be given the money, and will continue to take suggestions in Bartels. Students are encouraged to participate not only in the fundraising drive, but also in deciding how those funds are best utilized. “USGA is here to serve the students, so they can decide [where the funds go],” Angelli said. To donate, students can bring cash to the Bartels Information Desk, use Charger Cash in CSELO, or donate through a club they are a member of. For any questions, contact Nicolette Angelli at usgapresident@ newhaven.edu.

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New Internship Initiative Connects Students With Local Businesses

BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR

T

he University of New

Haven is rolling out a new internship initiative this fall

past years, something Kench

competitive business intern-

school. That’s job one.”

me.com, but is still being

would like to change. Intern-

ships in the community.

A large role he places in the

piloted by the College of Busi-

ship Director Charles (Pete)

Peterson is in the process of

process is build those rela-

ness and the Criminal Justice

Peterson has been working

working out multiple po-

tionships with community

program. Peterson says it

to revamp the program and

tential internships with the

businesses. They are often

will eventually be open to all

to increase its efficiency for

Chamber and says he is get-

invited onto campus for

students, hopefully by the end

university students.

ting a “very good response.”

events and work closely with

of this fall semester. The pro-

This partnership was initi-

Peterson to set up internship

gram allows students to input

“We’re getting much more

in conjunction with the Or-

aggressive from an enroll-

ated when the Orange Cham-

programs for which university their information and upload

ange Chamber of Commerce.

ment standpoint,” he said.

ber of Commerce reached out

students may receive credit.

multiple resumes and cover

“I want to let the commu-

letters which will be viewed

This program is designed to

Peterson describes the pro-

to Kench to develop a closer

open doors for students at

gram as a “two-fold partner-

relationship with the univer-

nity know what a wealth of

by internship programs work-

the Business College to intern

ship,” explaining his goal is to

sity students and community.

talent we have in this uni-

ing with the University.

at prominent businesses

find more internships and to

Peterson explained that the

versity,” said Peterson about

Last summer there were

throughout the community

find more students for intern-

primary focus is to promote

his motivation to better the

about 107 students placed in

and comes a year after Dean

ships. He explained it as a

the well-being of businesses

internship program.

internships, a number Peter-

of the Business College, Brian

“matching process.”

within the community and

Kench, created the internship

This partnership with the

director’s position in an effort

Orange Chamber of Com-

to improve program.

merce gives the university

While the internship pro-

The internship program

son wants to double by next

that he believes this relation-

is also improving with the

summer.

ship will benefit both sides.

development of a new digital

“I’m looking forward to

“It’s part of their goal to keep program through the Career

some great marriages be-

access to all of their business

young people in this area,” he

Development Center. The

tween companies and top stu-

gram is not new, it has not

members, providing students

said. “They’re looking for a

program can be found at

dents and creating successful

been as prominent in the

with invaluable access to

tighter relationship with this

www.chargerlink/ACADE-

internships,” he said.

Incumbent Mayor Loses Primary in West Haven BY GLENN ROHRBACKER

EDITOR IN CHIEF

M

accountant and former City

my time as Mayor and I will

Council Finance Committee

after my service to the city is

chairwoman, will face Repub-

done,” he wrote.

lic City Councilman David ayor Ed O’Brien

was defeated in the West Haven democratic primary for

Rossi and O’Brien have been

Riccio in the general election

butting heads throughout the

on Nov. 7, according to the

campaign, often sparring over

New Haven Register.

campaign tactics like litera-

O’Brien addressed his

ture and policy discrepancies.

mayor Tuesday to challenger

loss to his supporters in a

Nancy Rossi.

Facebook post the following

everyone who came out and

morning.

voted for me today and every-

O’brien, who was running for his third term, lost nar-

““For me, I will be fine. I am

“I’m very humbled about

one who helped in this,” Rossi

rowly by one district to his

blessed with a wonderful fam- said. “It definitely wasn’t all

opponent.

ily and great friends. I had a

me. It was everybody. I had a

great life before and during

great team.”

Rossi, a certified public

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Make Yourself a Priority BY SARAH COSTELLO STAFF WRITER

O

ur peers, our teach-

ers, our parents; there’s so many important people in our lives we want to impress. We try to show our talents through our grades and awards, or go out of our way to spend time with them. But if that desire to impress others and fear of disappointment grows too big, then we start to lose ourselves in favor of making others happy. Sometimes we forget what is most important to ourselves: our own health, and neglect our wants and needs to keep up with appearances and other people’s desires. If that sounds like you, please take a step back. You must set aside time for you. We all like the idea of impressing other people. It feeds us a sense of pride and accomplishment when we make

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people happy, but it can also

your friends enjoy. Taking

be the source of issues when

small steps can help encour-

we start to neglect our own

age a change in behavior

well being. It becomes more

and provide positivity and

difficult to say no to requests

happiness in your life. It will

by friends and superiors. The

also provide encouragement

idea of backing out becomes

to take charge of your own

impossible to bear, and we

choices when faced in tougher

forsake our own desires for

situations.

a chance to be liked and applauded. These choices, while mind-

If you find yourself in a commitment that causes more harm than good, you

Can You Really Trust Your Friends? BY MITSOUKI GARVEYSANCHEZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

R

drinking, but how many of these college students can say they can rely on their friends in urgent situations? As young adults, we need to

ecently, I read an

know that we have people to

article about a 19-year-old

trust - sometimes, even with

Chicago girl, Kenneka Jen-

our own lives. In the company

kins, who was found dead in

of friends, a person should

a hotel freezer. Jenkins was

not be murdered. As hard as

allegedly at a hotel party with

it is to realize, friends can be envious.

ful, can harm an individual

need to prioritize your own

more than help. Putting aside

well being. The sensation and

your own desires can leave

fear of disappointment may

her “best friend,” celebrating

a sensation of unfulfillment,

be strong, but you cannot

someone’s birthday.

and relying on the idea of

stay in position where you are

Initially, I asked myself,

pleasing others slows down

unhappy and cannot thrive

where were her friends during with friends at a small house

your ability to make choices

under the pressure. You must

all of this? Jenkins’ mother

party and I was drinking,

on your own. Always trying to

be able to identify your limits

expressed how the alleged

under the impression that

make others happy leaves you

and know when to say “no.”

friends of her daughter

my friends would watch out

empty and without accom-

Although, people might be

altered their story multiple

for me. Unfortunately, that

plishments that you care to

upset by your decisions, it’s

times, so the truth is unclear.

was not the case. I had went

remember.

not the end of the world.

Clearly, these were not her

upstairs to rest since I had

real friends.

too much alcohol and a young

Take the time, even if it’s

Learn that you must stand

only a few minutes a day, to

your ground and stay strong

do something for yourself.

even if the pressure feels like

Set aside homework to take

it’s collapsing on you.

a long walk and get fresh air. Make your favorite treat if you’ve only been baking what

It will be okay. You will be okay.

This leads to thinking about the sincerity of friendship,

I was put in a similar situation a few months ago. I was

man followed behind me. Although, I have no memory

and how to trust your friends.

of this, my friends boyfriend

I know that students indulge

informed her what he had

in partying, and underage

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How Much Can You Trust Friends?

OPINIONS

Even on Instagram, Sex Sells BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR

saw. The next morning I was informed about the events that happened the previous night, I felt violated, ashamed, and uneasy. My one and only thought was why didn’t my friend follow me? Why did she let me go up alone. Then I blamed myself and realized I trusted her in an urgent situation and was disappointed she did not look out for me. People become too trusting with individuals and automatically call them a friend. Real friends would not put you in danger and would make sure you are safe. This

greatest enemy.

If you go to the popular

(or spent a lot of money on), but I don’t care to see their

page on Instagram, I guaran-

perfectly bubbled assets

tee that you will see at least

poking my eyes through

five “fitness” photos in just a

my phone screen. I don’t

couple seconds of scrolling.

care for the dietary tea or

there are new #goals that

Usually, these photos are of

supplements they’re selling, I

society hopes to live up to,

women posing in their un-

don’t care about the 10% off

no matter how unattainable.

dergarments with before and

promotional codes for $110

Not long ago, it was as simple

after revelations, or, lo and

sports bras, and I definitely

as a Juicy Couture sweatsuit,

behold, a shot of a gym-goer

don’t care to like their pic-

clashed with Uggs and a side

arching her back to enhance

tures, because that will only

ponytail. Through recent

her derriere, so far out that,

result in more income for

years, these goals have pro-

if you look closely, you can

them. If you want to look like

gressed and are guaranteed

actually see the sweat forming these models quickly, you’ll

to burn a hole in your pocket.

on her forehead from stand-

buy the FitTea. If you truly

case weighed heavy on my

From lip injections, to eyelash ing in such a unique position

want results, you’ll pay the

heart. Jenkins was under the

extensions, we are currently

personal trainer.

impression she was going to

living in the most everlasting

celebrate a friend’s birthday

fad there is: a plump caboose.

E

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and she ended up dying. This story made me evaluate the people I call my friends and how loosely I use the term. I say this because a lot of people I call my “friends” are really acquaintances. Knowing who you can trust

ach and every year,

Okay, okay, who doesn’t

for a long period of time. I sincerely admire fitness

I don’t find it necessary to

activists, who reveal their per- open Instagram and feel like sonal journeys and workout

I’ve just violated someone’s

want a little extra junk in

regimes. The ones who let

personal space because they

their trunk? We’re all victims

you know that working out

posted a topless photo reveal-

of wanting what we don’t

will benefit you, but it will be

ing their sculpted abs, with

have, but why is it so relevant

hard, and it will take time.

only their hand covering their

today? There’s a simple and

Not the people demonstrat-

upper portion. It feels like a

easy explanation to this:

ing 3-second-ab workouts,

complete invasion of privacy.

Instagram.

2-week food restricting

However, it is true that people

cleanses, or FitTea diets that

can post what they want, and

are essentially laxatives.

that’s fine, too. It’s important

While there are admi-

to realize the true meaning of

Whether we like it or not,

and depend on is essential as

we’re all victims of social

a young adult.

media. Social media does not

Let Jenkins’ story help you

have to be evil, but for the

rable fitness gurus on social

fitness “models” versus actual

reflect on friendships in your

most part, it is, even when

media, there are then the

fitness professionals. The dif-

life. Do not let your life be

we don’t realize it. Don’t get

fitness “models” who sexual-

ference is simple: sex sells.

disrupted by overlooking the

me wrong, social media is an

ize themselves to gain a high

Fitness models have a job

potential toxic friendships.

excellent way to network and

follower count. Sure, they still

create a name for yourself,

have bodies that they clearly

but social media is also the

worked incredibly hard for

and an appearance to main-

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OPINIONS

Your Professor Doesn’t Care if You Show Up BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR

U

niversities across

the globe differ in attendance

policies. At the University of

them as long to finish, if not

to catch up on your laziness.

other urgencies?

longer, than your homework,

If you have a valid excuse

Grades should indicate

so, they cannot sit there and

and let your professor know a

student progress and their

wonder if you’re doing your

week or two in advance, then

understanding of course ma-

would I skip class only to have to make up the work later in order to pass the class? Needless to say - go to class,

part or coming to class tomor- your professor should mark

terial, not how often a student kids. The University holds a

row.

you as exempt from the class

decides to roll into class. Per-

fairly strict attendance policy,

for the day, as well as from

sonally, I am not one to skip

which can lead to an entire

According to Student Loan

New Haven, it’s four absenc-

Hero, the average cost per

the work you missed during

class. Doing so only increases

letter off of your final grade,

es, and you’re out. To some

credit hour is $594. For pub-

the class. Some professors

anxiety and adds a whole new

if that’s how your professor

(most) students, this policy is

lic four year colleges, it costs

will mark you as absent, but

stress level to my life. Why

chooses to grade.

unfair, cruel, biased… the list

$345, and for private four

they won’t hate you as much

goes on. But truthfully, your

year colleges, we’re looking

since you let them know in

professor most likely doesn’t

at $1,039. If you’re skipping

advance.

care if you show up and do

class or slacking on your

your work or not. In the end,

work, you are only causing

miss one or two classes per

you end up with a botched

yourself (and your parents’

semester for valid reasons.

grade, not your professor.

pocket) damage.

You could be sick, you could

Let’s put things into per-

My guess is that your pro-

Every student is bound to

have a family emergency, and

spective: Your professor has a

fessor will only be bothered

so on. But is it fair for at-

chunk of other students that

by you for not having a valid

tendance to be a part of your

he/she must deal with. They

excuse for missing out on

final grade, especially if you

have a to-do list that takes

class, then going to her/him

are dealing with illness or

The Instagram Fitness Facade Editing their bottoms to

leading your “loyal followers”

difference between a fitness

too small and clearly riding

be perfectly round and five

to purchase and fall for quick

professional and a fitness

up the models hips leaving

tain, all on Instagram. They

times bigger than normal will

fix regimes is unfair, and it

model. What is the first thing

her with a very detrimental

work for Instagram, they

mislead followers, and thus,

won’t last forever. I’m sure

that your eyes go to when

wedgie is sexy. Finding out

thrust their lower halves out

trapping them into purchas-

I’m not the only one who is

looking at a fitness model’s

that you actually have to

to gain followers, and most

ing their hundreds of dollars

onto these fitness models.

photographs? Spoiler alert:

workout for a long period of

notably, these models have

of workout merchandise and

Peek through a couple of

it’s their unexplainably large

time all while eating right to

been caught using photoshop.

false weight loss/muscle

fitness models on Instagram

bums.

look like these models? Not

So what, they edited their

building remedies.

- they are not hard to find.

Continued from pg. 9

photos a bit, right? Wrong.

Do what you will, but mis-

Take note when you find the

Posting pictures in bikini bottoms that are a few sizes

so sexy.

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OPINIONS

Remembering Deanna Delmonaco BY NICOLE MUNDT GUEST WRITER

S

the Heart, a cause very close

for her. In the end, she mar-

to her, and was the spokes-

ried her sweetheart Grayson

person for Love Your Melon.

Pedro in a fairytale wedding

On that fateful day, Deanna lost her nearly 9-year battle

on August 26 of this year. For one to see how much

with Ewings Sarcoma, a form

she meant to many, you only

marks a date on the calen-

of bone cancer that she was

had to look at the crowds that

dar that holds a sad spot in

diagnosed with at the young

gathered at her wake and

the hearts of many, not only

age of 13. Over the years,

funeral mass. At her mass,

because of the sixteenth an-

she went through countless

nearly every row was filled

niversary of the attacks on

rounds of treatments and

with the hearts that were full

the Twin Towers, but because

surgeries. Those who knew

of so much love for this one

of the passing of a bright and

Deanna knew she never used

girl. There was not a single

inspiring soul.

her cancer as an excuse to not

dry eye in the church when

live her life to the fullest.

Deanna’s aunt Lea quoted

eptember 11, 2017

Deanna Nicole Delmonaco attended the University of

When she was given the

Winnie the Pooh, “If there

New Haven as a member of

opportunity, Deanna used

ever comes a day when we

the class of 2019. She is sur-

her wish, from the Make a

can’t be together, keep me

vived by her husband Gray-

Wish Foundation, to be on an

in your heart, there I’ll stay

son Pedro and loving parents

episode of, a popular Cana-

forever.”

Kimberly and Allan Shaul.

dian teen show, Degrassi. She

It is impossible to put into

made countless trips to Dis-

words how much Deanna

around campus as an execu-

ney World in Florida, one of

meant to the people whose

tive board member for Art for

the happiest places on earth

lives she touched. For those

Deanna was involved

who knew Deanna, and had

matter what life throws at me.

time to get to know her, knew

She taught me that you can

that the world is a better

either feel sorry for yourself

place because she was in it.

or you can try to make the

I am not alone in mourning the loss of Deanna. She

given. I will forever miss our

was my first friend at school,

late-night talks, trips to Mas-

she was my roommate, and

sachusetts, and making up

she was my family. Winnie

our own rules to games we

the Pooh said it best: “I knew

couldn’t understand. I will

when I met you an adventure

always remember, honor, and

was going to happen.”

love Deanna.

Deanna will always be an in-

band Colony House from

Despite the shift in sound

Rest in peace, Deanna

spiration to me to keep going

Nicole Delmonaco, you were

forward with my dreams no

loved dearly.

Mutemath Performs in New Haven BY QUIANA CRIALES

best of the situation you were

just rocking out in their garage, not at a concert venue.

undertone, which gave off

Ending the performance on a

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Franklin, Tenn., and head-

from Mutemath first self-

this feeling of being in a club

high note, Colony House was

M

liner Mutemath from New

titled album released in 2006

and not having a care in the

next to take the stage, and

Orleans.

and their recent album Play

world. The combination of

they did not disappoint.

Dead, the vastly diverse

an electronic sound, with a

The Colony House’s per-

diverse audience of all ages.

crowd still were bobbing their

heavily used bass guitar and

formance left the audience

off the second show of their

Shannon Rose and Elizabeth

heads to every song.

drum, created a groovy vibe,

wanting an encore. Their

Play Dead tour, at College

Sadosky of Connecticut have

in which one could easily bob

rock meets storyteller vibe,

Street Music Hall in down-

been fans of Mutemath for

with a high energy perfor-

their head to.

left fans in awe. A consistent

town New Haven Friday

ten years.

mance of “Tryna Be,” from

The line up attracted a utemath kicked

(Sept. 15). The lineup includ-

“I’m most looking forward

ed the indie-pop band Romes from Toronto and indie-rock

Romes started the show

The constant interaction

their Believe EP released in

the band members had on

to Paul Meany whaling on the

2016. The majority of the

stage and with their audience,

keytar,” Rose said.

songs performed had a jazzy

made it seem like they were

theme found in each of their songs was optimism and

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Charger Poll W BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR

e set them as our #relationshipgoals, we want what they have, we cry at the way he looks at her, they are our favorite TV show couples. With Jim and Pam in the mix, no one seems to care for Meredith and Derek, leaving Nathan and Haley, and Ross and Rachel as runner-ups! We have to admit, watching Jim and Pam’s love unravel throughout The Office really is heartwarming. I mean, come on, he purchased an engagement ring for her two weeks after they started dating. If that’s not love, then I don’t know what love is. Mention @ChargerPoll on Twitter to tell us who the best TV show couple really is. And while you’re there, remember to follow us to participate in weekly polls that will be feature in the Charger Bulletin!

“I think it's so easy to get wrapped up in the little things on campus with meetings, and class and just petty things. This was the first time in a few weeks where I was able to genuinely take a second to laugh and enjoy the company of my sisters rather than feeling like I had to be orchestrating everything around me. I was able to take a step back and realize I only have 8 more months with some of the greatest people I’ve met, and I just need to take more time to appreciate the little things. I’m definitely not the same person I was when I arrived on campus my freshman year, but I’m thankful for that and the amount of growth I’ve had because of the people around me.” - Meghan Morgan, President of Alpha Sigma Alpha

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Spotify Playlist of the Week BY KHAALIQ CROWDER STAFF WRITER

C

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elebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these hits by influential Hispanic artists:

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Whenever, Wherever — Shakira (2001) Shakira was superstar in the Latin American world in the late 90’s but had her eyes set on crossing over into the English-language market. With her deep yodel-sounding voice and killer dance moves, it’s no wonder that “Whenever, Wherever” became her breakout hit in the United States. Waiting For Tonight — Jennifer Lopez (1999) This fusion of tropical Latin and house music will call you to the dance floor.

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I Wonder If I Take You Home - Lisa Lisa & The Cult Jam (1985) New York-native Lisa Velez and her band Cult Jam enjoyed a wave of success in the 1980s freestyle scene; their biggest and most sampled hit is “I Wonder If I Take You Home.” Walk Away (Remember Me) - Paula DeAnda feat. The D.E.Y. (2006) Paula DeAnda may have become a one-hit wonder, but she truly captured the teen R&B spirit of the mid-2000s.

@ChargerBulletin Obsession (No Es Amor) - Frankie J & Baby Bash (2005) “Obsession” by Dominican-American bachata band Aventura gets a remake with this track by California-raised artists and Frankie J & Baby Bash. This chill, beach-vibe R&B hit revived the original track from 2002. Livin’ la Vida Loca -Ricky Martin (1999) “Livin’ la Vida Loca” is a runaway train and a hip shaker. This song helped kicked of the Latin pop wave of the early ‘00s. I Could Fall in Love - Selena (1995)

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Before her untimely death, Selena was in the process of crossing over into the English-language market as the Madonna of the Latin music market. “I Could Fall in Love” is a warm pop ballad that showcases her soft vocals. Darte un Beso - Prince Royce (2013) Royce struck gold in 2013 with this bachata tune and went on to score three Latin Grammy Award nominations. The song even made a dent in the American pop charts. Still Not a Player - Big Pun featuring Joe (1998) In the 1990s, hip-hop came the most influential genre in the music industry. It became to be inclusive of other races: Big Pun became the first Latino rapper to go platinum in 1998 with his debut album featuring this single. Genio Atrapado - Christina Aguilera (2000) Christina Aguilera went on to explore different musical styles, but nothing compares to her impressive debut in 1999 with “Genie in a Bottle.” This is the Spanish version of the widely-known track.

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BoJack Horseman: Season 4 BY MEGHAN MAHAR ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

I

f you are looking for a

He spirals into depression,

live in Hollywood, a shallow

which is only furthered by his

community where celebri-

terrible coping mechanisms.

ties force interaction and use

Throughout the series, view-

each other for personal gain.

ers watch him make many

Characters such as his friend

new series to binge-watch

mistakes, self-destructing and Diane are celebrities, aspir-

on Netflix, your search is

pushing away the characters

ing politicians, talent agents,

over: the fourth series of the

that love and need him most.

and feminist bloggers that are

Netflix Original Series BoJack

In this season, BoJack faces

trying to keep up with a fast-

Horseman is now available

moral dilemmas and struggles paced world with constant

to stream. The series em-

with the responsibility that

ploys twisted comedy and

comes with taking care of his

mildly dark humor to create

mother and welcoming his

Krakowski, Matthew Brod-

a fascinating commentary on

newly-introduced daughter

erick, Kristin Bell, and Rami

lebrity guests and viewers are

acters’ homes are scattered

relevant issues today includ-

into his life.

Malek are only a few of the

due to the meticulous detail

throughout every episode.

ing societal attitudes, mental

Even though BoJack’s

drama. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jane

Netflix

BoJack Horseman can be streamed on Netflix

celebrities that are introduced that gives the show its flair.

Fans of shows such as Bob’s

story is dark, the show is

in the new season, joining an

Visual puns such as BoJack

Burgers and Archer will enjoy

not a difficult watch: the

already impressive roster of

Horseman being packed into

a similar style of writing to

the story of BoJack, an ani-

show provides a comedic yet

guest stars including Jessica

a bus with sardines (“like

both series applied to a more

mated horse and washed-up

insightful commentary on

Biel, Felicity Huffman, and

sardines in a can”) and book

serious show that forces the

television star, that is trying

pop culture that anyone could

Zach Braff.

titles that are relevant to

viewer to reflect upon their

to cope with his irrelevance.

enjoy. BoJack and his friends

particular animals in char-

own flaws.

illness, and politics. BoJack Horseman follows

The growing crowds of ce-

IT Delivers More Laughs Than Screams BY MITSOUKI GARVEYSANCHEZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

T

he famous Stephen

King classic mini-series IT, which was first released in 1990, resurfaces 27 years later in film. The movie tells the story of kids who live in a town where children go missing because of an evil clown named Pennywise who eats

them in the sewer. The kids in

showing of the 2017 version

the movie, who are referred to

of this classic movie, antici-

as the “Losers Club,” come to-

pating fear and hiding under

gether to fight the evil clown

t-shirts; however, this is not

and put an end to the ancient

what the film delivered. The

evil that haunts their town.

theater was full of laughter

Pennywise the dancing

and clapping. The IT movie

clown resurfaces in the town

was nothing more than com-

of Derry every 27 years to

edy, and although some may

hunt for new victims. The

have been frightened at first,

clown feeds off the fears of

towards the end, the movie

the young children in the

had everyone laughing.

movie, making it easier to prey on them. A large crowd packed the theater for the

IT Features clown “Pennywise who returns for prey every 27 years

Expectations for the movie

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Mutemath Rocks College Street Music Hall Continued from pg. 11 overcoming hardships in life. Not only was the music heartfelt and authentic with a hint of their Nashville roots, but the band had a dynamic presence on stage. The acoustic shift in “Moving Forward” on the When I was Younger album, created an instant and intimate connection with the audience. The stage went black as the lead singer Caleb Chapman was left alone on stage, with nothing but an acoustic guitar, by the chorus most of the audience had tears running down their eyes. The performance of this song, felt as if all of your worries could vanquish just by listening to one song. Colony House’s performance was the perfect balance between a rock concert and a much needed break from a stressful life. Every song conveyed a message that everyone in the audience could somehow relate to. Their song “ When I was younger” revealing their country and Christian roots, was similar in its feel good/ inspirational message of not

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letting the bad times in life get the best of you.

IT Gets Laughs in Theaters Continued from pg. 14

were high. Whitney Shipp, 22, of Bridgeport, Conn. thought the movie was not scary at all. “I fear clowns, so coming

“Playing with a band you

to see this movie was hard

want to go see after you play,

because I thought I would

is just awesome, we’ve been

be scared, but, I paid to see

fans and followed their career

comedy,” Shipp said.

from the very beginning and

Mixed reviews of the movie

we’re just happy to be apart

did not affect how the movie

of it,” said Chapman. “Songs

performed at the box office.

are like chapters in a book.

IT broke box office records

It would be hard to pull one

with an earning of over 123

chapter out of a book and

million in its first weekend of

have it tell an appropriate

being release. Tavon Sharp,

story.”

22, of Hamden, Conn. said

The band agreed “Move

the movie was not what he

Forward” is a song that stands alone, in that it is dear to their heart. There is no doubt each member of Mutemath pushed themselves to the brink of exhaustion on Friday night. The two hour show, consisted of twenty plus songs which ranged from “Typical” on the their self-titled album in 2006 to other fan favorites like “Spotlight,” “Used to,” “Blood Pressure,” and “War,” which is featured on their newest album Play Dead. As Paul Meany, lead singer and keytarist, glided across the stage to the flow of the music, it drove the audience to follow. From crazy

expected. “I’ve seen the first IT which

Matt Greer, 18, of West Haven, Conn. said that he en-

was pretty scary to me, but

joyed the movie although he

this time it was funny, it had

has not seen the first release.

its parts that creeped you out

“It was funny. It wasn’t

but I wasn’t scared at all,”

really like a scary movie that

Sharp said.

much, some scenes just made

The movie ends by insinuating that there is going to

you jump,” Greer said. Both versions of the movie

be a sequel with “Chapter

differ - the 1990 version en-

One” across the screen. As

tails more fear and scares the

the audience received humor

audience more while the 2017

through the first one, they

version has more humor to it

clapped when the screen read

with a new cast and slightly

that. The sequel will be about

different dialogue. If there is

the “Losers Club” coming

a sequel being made, people

together once again 27 years

should expect humor along

later as adults to put an end

with horror.

to the killing clown.

handstands and backflips on

of synthesized instruments,

the piano to running around

creative light abstract imagery solo by Darren King’ s dur-

the stage and diving into the

displayed on stage. The care-

ing the “Armistice” interlude

crowd, there was never a dull

free atmosphere and interac-

stole the show, but to others,

moment in this performance.

tive performance, heightened

Paul Meany’s daughter stage

the concert experience.

presence was the highlight

The shift in Mutemath’s sound over the various al-

Mutemath’s most recent

may say that the killer drum

of Mutemath performance.

bums left long time fans con-

band member Todd Gummer- When Amelia Meany was

fused and worrisome. Some

mann, played synth (key-

dancing and singing along-

fans expressed how over time

board) bass for many songs

side her father on stage, with

Mutemath had abandoned

off of the Vital album and

her rendition of Twenty One

the jazzier rhythms of older

then switched to a rhythm

Pilots “Stressed Out,” she

albums and transitioned to

guitar for older songs like

stole the hearts of audience

a more EDM/ Electronic ap-

“Typical,” which were more

members.

proach to the instrumentals

gritty and less EDM based.

on their newer album. The slow pace of the album,

The change in instruments

The night was filled with three distinct bands who

also mirrored the drastic

each performed with a great

created a spacy ambiance,

contrast and progression of

passion for music and love for

which was enhanced by use

Mutemath’s music. Some

life.

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Two for the Price of One: A Twist of Lemmon BY SARAH COSTELLO STAFF WRITER

A

memoir can tell

about the life of an individual, but might not get the image across clearly. A stage performance can provide incredible flare, but requires a strong base of meaning to make it worthwhile. When you take the heartwarming, yet heartbreaking true tale of a familial relationship published in writing and play it out on stage, you get a Twist of Lemmon, a one-man show by Chris Lemmon. Lemmon is a guest lecturer at the University of New Haven, teaching the communication class “The Golden Age of Film – Life Beyond the Silver Screen.” His course takes inspiration from the films of the early 20th century, featuring the professor’s father, acting legend Jack Lemmon. Growing up the child of a celebrity allowed Lemmon to see a different aspect of life, including the viewpoint of his father. His experiences culminated in the story of Twist of Lemmon, which was brought to life by the multi-talented Lemmon through acting, song, and piano.

Twist of Lemmon primar-

old and slowing down the au-

ily focuses on the career and

dience excitement by reveal-

personal accounts of Jack

ing his son witnessing one of

Lemmon as he evolved into

Jack’s drunk episodes. Lem-

one of Hollywood’s greatest

mon never failed to humor

legends. Lemmon transitions

the audience, but knew when

seamlessly between himself

to take a step back and look at

and his father, complete

the harder parts of “not [be-

with his speech pattern and

ing known as] Chris Lemmon,

enigmatic gestures no profes-

always just ‘Jack Lemmon’s

sional could ever imitate so

son… always an object…”

perfectly.

Creativity was overflowing

Lemmon brought his father

throughout the entire show.

back to life to explain life in

On stage, Lemmon was able

the fast lane, from watching

to showcase his acting chops

his inspirations on the big

and stamina by acting out

screen to meeting his wife in

all of the movements and

his first New York stage show.

voices of all involved in the

Lemmon narrated his father’s

autobiography. He hushed

beginning to life in the fast

all voices in the theatre when

lane when he rose to promi-

he crooned out spectacular

nence with Mister Roberts,

tunes and brushed out beauti-

The Apartment, and Days of

ful melodies on the old ivory

Wine and Roses.

keys, proving that he right-

Lemmon’s professional life? Just peachy. His home life? That’s where things started to get a bit messy… Lemmon would periodically break the lightheartedness of his father’s voice to reveal events turned sour at home. His business led him to divorcing his first wife and spiraling into alcoholism, which he would not publically disclose until 1998. Things grew even worse when Jack spent less and less time with

fully earned his degree in

Design by Jordan Campbell

Chris Lemmon performed a one man show about his classical piano. relationship with his famous father The play itself also drew in

his son, and it was only after

crafted and clever in its hon-

30 years that they were able

esty about the life of actors

to reform their relationship.

behind the glitz and glamour

After looking back on his life of the celebrity world; dealand watching the people he

ing with drug addiction and

was once close with accept-

strained relationship beneath

ing the doctor’s news of him

the award shows and pa-

dying, Jack Lemmon’s spirit

parazzi. Lemmon told the raw

departed Bucknall Theatre

truth about how his father’s

as his son Chris returned and

life moved faster than most,

brought the production to a

between the comedic mo-

close.

ments celebrating the lighter

Twist of Lemmon is well

times such as partying with

a wide demographic between young and old. Both older fans of Jack Lemmon’s work and young college adults flocked the theatre. Audiences shared laughter, tears, and smiles as Lemmon ensnared all in a web of truth and wonder coming from the Golden Age of Film and its kings and queens.

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S P O RT S

Hockey Struggles Rec Sports Season One Field Against Assumption Underway BY ERIK NYBRO STAFF WRITER

Sunday will serve as the uni-

tion for the year is the new

versal make-up game for any

playoff system. In previous

team to reschedule a game

years, teams played four

that was canceled during the

regular season games and au-

week. Pod scheduling only

tomatically made the playoffs

T

allows a certain number of

given their good sportsman-

loss against the Assumption

is underway at the Becker-

teams to register in each pod

ship rating. This season, not

Greyhounds on Wednesday

man Recreation Center, let

with their primary choice for

all teams will qualify for the

(Sept 13). They lost the first

the games begin. Season one

game times. Once a pod is

playoffs.

game ever to be played under

will feature three on three

full, IMleagues.com will offer

basketball, six on six vol-

a waitlist option for surplus

termined by the number of

leyball, outdoor soccer, floor

teams.

teams in the league, wins and

BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR

R

ec sports season one

Playoff berths will be de-

he Chargers field

hockey team took another

the new lights at DellaCamera Stadium 6-0. Although, they still haven’t

losses, and sportsmanship

registered a shot on goal,

coming to rec sports is the

ratings. Teams with two or

the Chargers showed signs

addition of the “open league.”

more forfeits will also not be

switch things up a little bit

The new addition was added

eligible for the playoffs.

feature a whole new “pod

during season four last year

“I’m glad to hear that not

scheduling” system imple-

as a trial, but now it will be up everyone makes the playoffs,

mented to accommodate

and running full time during

now teams that don’t deserve

students busy schedules.

all seasons. In the past the

to make the playoffs will

In the past, students would

only divisions were men’s,

finally be left out,” said junior

make their teams and then

co-rec, and women’s. Men

Devon Maida, a long- time

game as they dominated the

they would have to wait for

were only allowed to play

critic of the way Rec Sports

Chargers. The game started

their regular season schedule

in the men’s league, women

operates.

quickly for Assumption as

to come out. If they had a

in the women’s league, and

conflict with the time of the

co-rec, which require gender-

there have been rumors of

the game with a goal from

game, students would have

specific ratios based on how

teams losing on purpose

Shannon Quinlain followed

to call the rec center and go

many players are required to

in the regular season to be

by Courtney Sickel, who

throw the process of resched-

play. The new open leagues

placed in a lower division

scored three minutes later.

uling games.

are mixed gender leagues and

during the playoffs, so they

After a pep talk during a

The hassle has been elimi-

do not have gender-specific

would have an easy road to

timeout called by head coach

nated thanks to pod schedul-

ratio requirements allowing

the championship, which will

ing will now allow teams to

teams who don’t have enough

be alleviated with the new

hockey, racquetball doubles, and cricket. The Rec Center decided to

Another change that is

pick their desired competition of either gender to play co-rec to participate in their own level along with three time slots that fit their schedule.

league. The last new implementa-

Over the past few years,

playoff system. One knock on the new play-

of improvement. This time they were able to get past the 20-yard line. Once again, the Chargers struggled to get the offense going as they still couldn’t get anything to click when they got the ball. Assumption played a strong

they scored nine minutes into

Chargers Field Hockey practicing in August

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Kelsi Lykens, the Chargers returned to the field motivated not letting the Greyhounds score again until the second half. The second half goal was scored in the 40th minute by Sickel. 52 minutes later, another was scored by Alexa Mulvihill on a corner. Once again, the Chargers did a great job on corners as they only allowed 19 shots on goal from the corners. Things started getting out of hand when Molly Quinlain scored twice in three minutes, once in the 60th minute and again in the 63th minute. The Chargers still could not seem to find a shot on goal, but this game was an improvement. Freshman goalie Nicole Shaker was a stand out in net as she made 29 saves on 35 shots, helping save the Chargers from a tremendous blowout. The Chargers be home again on Thursday, Sept. 28 against Pace University.

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Men’s Soccer Down 0-5 for Season BY KENNY SORRENTINO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

T

he New Haven Char-

gers Men’s Soccer team lost to the Southern Connecticut State Owls this past Tuesday (Sept. 12) by a score of 2-1 and lost to the Merrimack Warriors Saturday (Sept. 16), 3-0. The Chargers are now 0-2 in the NE10, and 0-5 on the year. Pitted against the rival Owls, New Haven got off to a hot start. In the first half of play, the Chargers had five shots on goal, but Southern did their part to refute the attack with five shots of their own. An offside call against the

seemed to do them damage,

goal of the game.

as the Chargers stampeded

Within the next minute, a

down the pitch unleashing

foul on Southern occurred in

three of the five shots within

the box, and midfielder Brian

the next 13 minutes. The

Rebelo lined up to take the

halftime score was an even

penalty kick. The shot was

0-0. At halftime, New Haven

true blue, and the Chargers

refocused and were hungry

led 1-0, Rebelo’s second goal

for just their third goal on the

of the year.

year. Coming out of the half, the

Two minutes later, New Haven fouled in their own box,

Charger’s attack was ready. A

and SCSU evened the score at

shot headed by defenseman

1-1. The goal proved devastat-

Simao Sousa Branca looked to ing for the Chargers, as they be the first score, but the ball

seemed to lose the pep in

was just inches off bounc-

their step. In the 76th minute,

ing off the post. No less than

the Owls sent the dagger into

20 seconds later, a shot by

the net, which proved fatal.

midfielder Mawasi Charles

They held on to win 2-1. New

came off his foot the wrong

Haven keeper Stefano Lo-

way, and flew left of the goal.

russo had seven saves in the

New Haven did not let these

defeat.

two missed shots affect them - they could smell their first

immediately leading 3-0. From there on out, all they did was fend off attacks and

against the Merrimack War-

hold the shutout. The War-

riors. On Kayo Field, New

riors had 23 shots total in the

Haven looked ready to turn

game, while the Chargers had

things around and pick up

merely two. Keeper Stefano

their first win. Unfortunately,

Lorusso had ten total saves in

the Chargers just couldn’t

the match.

match the power of the Warriors.

Chargers men’s soccer returns to Kayo Field on

The match began, and almost rhythmically, Merri-

Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 4:00 p.m., against the American

mack scored every seven min- International Yellow Jackets. utes for the first 21 minutes,

Upcoming Events

Saturday (Sept. 16) evening, when the Chargers faced off

Owls in the 12th minute

Rec Sports Under New Rules After Student Feedback Continued from pg. 17

Rec Sports over the past three years.

From a supervisor’s point of

Rook, a rec sports supervisor.

emphasis on the regular sea-

view this new system should

“In regards to the new playoff

son, some may question if the

fix a lot of flaws that were

format, I feel it should benefit

students in stripes are ready

prevalent in years prior.

all teams as only allowing the

for this challenge.

off system is the elimination

Back in 2016, a 0-4 indoor

of the Cinderella story team.

flag football team nicknamed

“To be honest, I’m not a big

“Don Cheadle” made a

fan of teams not making the

magical run all the way to the

eliminate teams not showing

playoffs because some of my

men’s semi-pro champion-

up as well as teams needing to better competition, which

team’s best runs have come

ship. They came up short in

reschedule. I feel as though it

“The pod scheduling should

top teams in a pod to move

“We prepare our officials

forward. This should create

to be able to handle all game situations including the most

should increase participation” competitive matchups. I have

when the team has been really the championship game, but

will improve the dynamic of

bad in the regular season,”

they would have never gotten

the game for teams being able

student referees, especially

cessful in season one and

said junior Erik Nybro, who

to that point if not everyone

to show up for the same time

last year about how they of-

beyond,” reassured Rook.

has been deeply invested in

made the playoffs.

frame every week,” said David ficiated games. With more

Players have criticized the

no doubts they will be suc-

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Men’s Basketball Fall Preview to play Pace on Dec. 5.

BY BRODY VAUGHN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Chargers will then have a three game homestand

nent, and earned the number

New Haven will return home

six seed in last year’s East

for three games to take on

Regional bracket.

Goldey-Beacom, Southern

T

from Dec. 9 through Jan. 3

sity of New Haven men’s

seed in the 2016 East Region-

basketball team will tip off

al bracket, and will bring New

year will prove to be challeng-

their season on Nov. 11 in the

Haven plenty of challenges.

ing, as the Chargers will play

he 2017-18 Univer-

St. Thomas Aquinas College

The Chargers will close out

Connecticut State, and Saint

where they’ll play Le Moyne,

their regular season with a

Rose. They will then travel

LIU Post, and Saint Anselm.

trip to Syracuse to play Le

to New York City to take on

Le Moyne was the top overall

Moyne.

Pace, before coming home for

The Chargers will then trav-

Their slate of games this

two games to play Le Moyne and Chestnut Hill. The Chargers will then

all eight teams who earned

travel to Waterbury to take on

(STAC) invitational for the

el to Worcester and Colches-

a spot in the East Regional

Post, before coming back for a

second straight year. The

ter to play Assumption and

bracket last year. The Char-

game to take on Saint An-

Chargers will be playing the

Saint Michael’s before coming gers will play SCSU, the seven

selm. The Chargers will take

host, the STAC Spartans, and

back home to play Bentley

seed, Le Moyne, the #1 seed,

a two game road trip to face

the Mercy Mavericks.

and Merrimack on Jan. 13

and Saint Rose, the third

both Assumption and Saint

Last year, New Haven beat

and 17. Merrimack upset

seed, twice. Coming off a

Michael’s. Assumption was

Mercy in the first game of the

Le Moyne as the number

15-14 season, New Haven will

the seventh seed in last year’s

invitational, before falling to

eight seed in last year’s East

face teams with tournament

tournament, and should give

St. Thomas Aquinas. STAC

Regional, and lost to New

experience, and will look to

the Chargers a run for their

won the East Regional as a

Haven in the NE-10 tourna-

compete in one of the hardest

money.

number five seed last year,

ment after beating them in

conferences in the country,

only to lose to eventual cham-

the regular season.

the NE-10.

pion Northwest Missouri State.

The Chargers will then play

The University of New

Stonehill, Franklin Pierce,

Haven women’s basketball

and Southern New Hamp-

will tip off their season at

Chargers will have a brief

shire before closing out their

home on Nov. 10 against East

4 game road trip, where

two game series against SCSU

Stroudsburg. East Strouds-

they’ll play Queens, Adelphi,

on Jan. 31. To open February,

burg went 19-9 last year, and

American International, and

the Chargers will host Post

will be a tough matchup for

Goldey-Beacom, before their

and Adelphi, two teams they

the Chargers.

first home game on Nov. 29

will have travelled to earlier

against Southern Connecticut

in the season as part of a

New Haven will embark on a

State.

home and home series.

three-game road trip. They’ll

After the invitational, the

The Chargers split the two

The Chargers will travel

Following their opener,

travel to STAC before opening

game series with their rivals

to Albany next to play Saint

NE-10 play against Adelphi

last year, with each team win-

Rose, before going back to

and American International.

ning at home. Following the

New Haven to play Bloom-

Adelphi was the top overall

home opener, the Chargers

field and American Interna-

seed for the East Regional

will host LIU Post on Dec. 2,

tional. Bloomfield is their

bracket, making a challenging

before traveling to New York

final non-conference oppo-

start for the Chargers.

New Haven will then play another participant in the NCAA tournament in the

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third seed Bentley, who will be visiting, as well as Merrimack. The Chargers lost to Bentley in their only matchup last year. The Chargers will then travel to Stonehill, return home to play Franklin Pierce, then leave again to play Southern New Hampshire in Manchester. They’ll play SCSU at Southern to close out their two-game series. SCSU and New Haven split the twogame series last year. The Chargers will also finish their two-game series with Adelphi at home after playing SCSU, then host Pace. The Chargers will travel to Bloomfield and Saint Rose, before ending their home season American International. They’ll close the regular season with a trip up to Le Moyne.

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STUDENT LIFE

Hispanic Heritage Month Begins This Week BY ALYCEA GARDIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

T

he Latin American

Student Association held

a barbecue for university

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cultures. “It’s really important to

Cindy Zhunio, president of the student association.

have events such as this every

Other events include Spanish

race deserves acknowledg-

Jeopardy, a discussion on the

ment,” said university stu-

definition of Latinx, and salsa

dent, Destiny Sanchez.

dance lessons.

At the kickoff, students

LASA expects these events to be fun and informative.

Alcohol Peer Mentors Aim to Prevent Abuse, Underage Drinking BY EVERETT BISHOP CONTRIBUTING WRITER

exist at the university including the university’s “Think

T

About It” course, the alcohol

Haven is going to be taking

these programs are either

a proactive approach that

reactive or do not provide stu-

will aim to combat underage

dents with an individualized,

he University of New

education program “BASICS,” and a group titled “Drinking Decisions 101”. However,

students to kick off Hispanic

danced to music and waited

Heritage Month. The bar-

for the barbecued kebabs,

“Through these events we

beque was attended by many

grilled chicken and onions.

want to celebrate our heritage

drinking and alcohol abuse

educational experience that is

who enjoyed Latin music

“Dope event, seeing everyone

and pay recognition to the

among students due to a

provided by a peer mentor.

including salsa, bachata,

outside, and being able to

contributions of the Latino

grant provided to the school

Students who wish to

merengue, reggaeton as well

come together for an event is

Americans and Hispanics of

from the Connecticut Healthy

as hip hop.

great,” said university student

our community,” said Giselle

Kenneth Notarino-Jeffrey.

Lemus, LASA executive as-

Campus Initiative. This three- provide relevant education year grant will provide the that their fellow students will

The month officially be-

gins on Sept. 15 to mark the

This event is one of many

independence days of Latin

planned for the month, said,

sistant. The events are open to all.

become peer mentors will

school with the funds to hire

be able to apply to scenarios

student mentors who will be

where they will be potentially

trained to help teach students

American countries such

drinking. Content will include

about the realities of drinking

as Costa Rica, El Salvador,

talking about the biphasic

and the consequences of dan-

curve, a point after two drinks

Guatemala, Honduras, and

gerous alcohol consumption.

where drinkers will experi-

Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile

Ric Baker, Dean of Student

celebrate their independence

Affairs, believes that this new

will not be able to reach again

program will act as a “harm

as they continue to drink. In

reduction approach.”

addition, peer mentors will

on the 16th and 18th of Sep-

tember, respectively.

“This is more of a real life,

Events will be held through-

harm reduction course that

out the month to not only

ence a kind of bliss that they

also talk about how students overestimate how much their

we are offering students,” said peers are drinking. Baker. “We’ve learned that “We are doing this in a peer

educate students about

Hispanic heritage, but to raise

‘Just say no’ doesn’t work.

format,” said Baker. “It’s go-

awareness around the cam-

So if people are going to be

ing to be undergraduate and

pus. While not many students

choosing to drink we are go-

graduate students who are

may know that it is Hispanic

ing to give them strategies on

delivering this message to

how not to get intoxicated.”

students, not an old adminis-

Heritage Month, these events

Programs like Baker’s peer

will be a way to encourage

learning about Hispanic

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STUDENT LIFE

The Story of a Self-Made Man BY JUSTIN CELLA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

O

n Thursday, Sept.

said that he transitioned in

The director didn’t want to

2005 and that he thought

make it seem too happy or too

there was a need for support

sad, but Ferraioli believes it

groups for transgender chil-

hit the mark. He recalled his

dren and young adults. With

first time viewing the film and

his support groups, he said

how it felt to look at himself

14, MOGAIlize held a Twisted

he’s managed to serve close to in the movie.

Thursday to show the film

450 families that come from

“A Self-Made Man.” The film

all over the tri-state area.

focused on Tony Ferraiolo, a

“There were L.G.B. youth

“Oh my god that guy’s so brave and I was like ‘wait, that’s me,’” Ferraioli said.

transgender man, by show-

groups but the L, G and B’s

Over the years Ferraiolo has

ing his transition. Before the

were making fun of the T’s, so

done binder drives for trans-

showing, he provided some

I had to prevent it,” Ferraiolo

gender men. Binders are com-

background for the film and

said.

pression shirts that minimize

In the film, there’s a scene

the appearance of a person’s

showing Ferraiolo taking his

breasts. He said he’s sent out

groups in New Haven, Conn.

testosterone shot. He said

over 300 binders to transgen-

for transgender youth and

that the musical director had

der people all over the world.

their families in 2008. He

a hard time with the scene.

For those who are not in a

followed up with a Q&A. Ferraiolo started support

Alcohol Peer Mentoring Continued from pg. 21 The peer mentors will be trained through an online course and will not only lead voluntary classes, but also work with residential advisors and Greek organizations. They will also be responsible for leading workshops to increase alcohol education in specific campus communities. The deadline for applying to be a peer mentor ended on

Sept. 15 and interviews will

financial situation to be able to buy binders, he gives them free of charge. Binders can give a confidence boost and make them feel whole. During the Q&A Ferraiolo

begin the next week. Howev-

told a story about binding.

er, Baker is hoping to reopen

“I have about 20 young

the application process in

humans in the room and then

January.

this other kid walks in and he

“We’re always looking to get students involved in helping to keep the campus safe,” said Baker. “We know students are going to drink, we’re not blind to that. But we want to make sure that if they are choosing to drink that they do so in a safe manner.”

was very sad and his energy was so dark but I noticed him. At the end of the workshop I said, ‘oh and by the way there’s binders take two or whatever.’ I had that many binders to give out. After my workshop, I get this hug from the back and it almost took

my breath away. I look up

kid that has gender identity

and there’s this kid, he smiles

issues.” He described his typi-

like ‘look at me Tony look at

cal response to this concern.

me.’ It was that kid but once

“No they don’t have an issue

he put a binder on his whole

with their gender identities,

energy shifted and he was

everyone around them does;

smiling. It could bring me

they know who they are,” he

to tears to this day it was so

said.

powerful,” he said.

The spokesperson of

Ferraiolo, during his Q&A

MOGAIlize, Josh Carbajal,

session, took questions from

said he’s never watched the

the audience. One question

film and wanted to get that

he was asked was about the

raw emotion the first time.

difference between when

“The best part of the Q&A

he transitioned compared

was that everyone could relate

to now. He said that there’s

to what Tony was saying.

more resources for those who

Tony made some powerful

do struggle.

statements which helped me

“People say to me ‘these

personally and it really helped

kids they got it easy today.’

me learn more about the

No, they don’t because that

transgender community,” said

inner struggle doesn’t change

Tia Blauvelt, a participant.

but there’s more resources for

For those students who

them now,” he said.

are transgender and want

He also said he gets phone

a binder, contact anyone in

calls from doctors, therapists

MOGAIlize.

and parents saying, “I have a

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STUDENT LIFE

Gabby Palmeri Elected Students Celebrate Saudi USGA Treasurer Culture BY CHRISTINA GENOVESE STAFF WRITER

G

transparency and clear communication from the USGA treasurer’s office,” Maloney

said. “I am proud to be working with her and I know this abriella Palmeri is

the new USGA Treasurer for the 2017-2018 year.

year is going to be a great one.” As USGA treasurer, Palm-

al student population.

BY SARAH COSTELLO STAFF WRITER

S

“Few prominent cultures

state and head of government. The Quran is the constitution

attend our university,” said de of the state and is governed Arango. “We want people to

by Shari’a, Islamic Law. The

learn about their culture, with presentation explained how aturday night the

International Student Asso-

great food and a PowerPoint

Saudi Arabia was an impor-

presentation.”

tant part of Islamic culture

eri’s goal is to make sure no

ciation brought together their

15, Palmeri said, “I am very

RSO is left behind. She wants

students from Saudi Arabia

excited to begin my service

students to know they can ask

tive activities that allowed

holiest mosques in the cities

to the student body, to start

her any question.

with the campus community

for hands-on experience

of Mecca and Medina.

for the first ever “Saudi Cul-

with Saudi Arabian culture.

Saudi Arabia’s culture is di-

ture Celebration.” University

Candy and sweets from the

vided into five different prov-

faculty and students were

Middle East were available

inces: Hijaz, Jnoub, Shari-

treated to a taste of Middle

for everyone, and one station

giah, Shamal, and Nejd. Each

Eastern culture right here on

even served Arabic coffee

province is home of unique

a daily basis. I also just want

able with their responsibili-

campus as they learned about

and presented videos on how

food, clothing and dance that

to say thank you to everyone

ties.

the importance of Saudi Ara-

it was made. Visitors tried

paints a picture of diversity

bia and its relationship to the

different kinds of clothes for

and unique aspects of life.

United States.

women and men, between

Several students helped with

cotton thobes and abaya and

the show by presenting them-

jewelry.

selves with the fashion each

After a vote count on Sept.

working with Ian, the assistant treasurer, as well as the rest of the executive board,

“No question is a stupid question!” Palmeri said. She said she hopes that the

and to meet all of the new fac- trainings for RSO treasurers es I will be interacting with on will help them feel comfort-

for all of your support.” As treasurer, Palmeri will

“If not, that’s what I’m here for, so please stop by the of-

field questions from RSOs

fice, even if it’s just to intro-

on budgets, and for guidance

duce yourself!” she said.

on events or activities that

But the election season is

require money from their

not over. The campaigns for

budget, or from USGA miscel- officers for the classes of 2019 laneous funds. She also man- and 2021 start this week. Votages the over $1.6 million in

ing will be September 26-28

student fees that go to clubs

on Charger Connection and at

and organizations.

polling stations in the lobby

Ian Maloney, the assistant

of Bartels Hall.

The event was organized by the executive director of ISA, Kathy Kautz de Arango,

There were various interac-

Everybody was brought

due to being the home of the

region of the country.

who greeted guests at the

together for the PowerPoint

entrance. According to de

presentation on the culture

into fun facts about the na-

Arango, the students from

of Saudi Arabia. The present-

tion. From being the owner of

Saudi Arabia make up a great

ers gathered everyone for the

Aramco, the most valuable oil

percentage of the internation- Saudi Arabian national an-

The presentation moved on

company in the world, as well

them, and prepared to share

as having the second largest

eri won the budget committee

their culture with everyone.

proven crude oil reserves,

and the Senate last year. He

One presenter explained

to having the world’s largest

said he is confident that the

that Saudi Arabia was much

clock tower in the middle of

undergraduate student body

more than oil, but that was

the city.

made the right choice for

frequently all people thought

treasurer, served with Palm-

treasurer.

about.

“We’ve already hit the ground running, going over ideas for this year, and it’s clear that the student body is going to experience a year of

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Gabby Palmeri is the new USGA Treasurer

The audience was treated to videos of the country’s architecture and landscape. The

into the structure of the Saudi

Saudi Arabian students ended

Arabian politics, being ruled

the night with a catered meal

by a king as both the head of

by the falafel house.

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Tweets of the Week

‘Art From the Heart’ Means Building Rooms for Kids BY LAUREN COHEN STAFF WRITER

F

need it the most. It’s reward-

theme, forcing the club to be

ing to see the impact on

more creative in order to still

someone else’s life,” said club

provide the child with what

treasurer, Kirsten Petry.

they want. Previous themes

Circle of Care provides Art ounded at the

University of New Haven in 2012, Art from the Heart focuses on building rooms for the terminally ill, giving kids something to look forward to when returning home from the hospital. The club works with Circle of Care, an organization based out of the Yale New Haven Hospital that works

from the Heart with $1,000,

have included Paris, SpongeBob, and basketball.

which the club then matches

“It’s satisfying to help a

through their own fundrais-

child and make them more

ing, giving them upwards of

comfortable without putting

$2,000 to build the rooms.

the parents in a financial

The majority of the clubs

burden,” said Vice President,

fundraising is raised through

Emily Giordano.

two delivery night fundraisers per semester. The executive board meets

The actual room renovation occurs in one weekend after preparation is done. During

with both the child and their

fall semester, the planning is

parents to discuss what they

normally done by December and the

with

actual

schools all

building

over the

is done in

country.

shifts, so

Art from

all those

the Heart

interested

receives

can take

names

part.

of chil-

“Being

dren who

able to

could use

make a

a room

difference

renova-

in a child’s

tion, and then they spend a semester making the child’s dreams come true. Focusing on one child per semester, the club renovated about ten rooms since starting on campus. “It’s important to me to be

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in this because it’s rare to do something special for someone else in a time when they

life and Design by Jordan Campbell

working

had in mind for the future of

together to build a room that

the room, leaving the parents

a child gets excited to come

more excited than the kids at

home to during a hard time is

some points.

a moving and rewarding ex-

As a club, they work all

perience. It’s extremely excit-

semester planning a room for

ing to see how happy we were

the child based on the theme

able to make the kids,” said

given. However, sometimes

Liana Stampalia, Art from the

children won’t give them a

Heart member.