September 26

Volume 99, Issue 5

West Haven, Conn.

September 26, 2017

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NEWS

Students Get Visitors on Family Day

Bulletin Briefs F

as it looked. This was Anato-

BY CHRISTINA GENOVESE STAFF WRITER

lia’s third year performing on family day.

“Every year I’m always pleasantly surprised how

amily Day was packed

warm and friendly the

with over 600 families. Activi-

families are,” said Anatolia. “I

ties included an inflatable fun

News The Haven: a new mall in West Haven pg. 4

Fire Goddess show, Banachek the Mentalist and Magician and a murder mystery dinner.

The inflatables began in

Opinion “Dear Colleague” letter hurt due process pg. 8

wipeout, meltdown and races.

Local Fall theater shows to see pg. 16

Sports

fire] as a hobby, then I got

of West Haven, Anatolia the

the Bixler/Gerber quad and

A&E

started doing it [playing with

fest, caricature artists, tours

hired professionally overseas Amanda Arango/The Charger Bulletin

(Above) Families and students watch Chargers Football play Pace U.

ing and has talent that is very rare. I wouldn’t be crazy enough to do it!” said parent,

balloon artist and caricature

Joseph Morra. “The show was

artists.

fabulous and a good break in

“Inflatable Fun Fest is a

the middle of the day. Family

tradition that SCOPE has

day is always a great day to

every year to allow students to

come onto campus and see

have fun with their families,”

the events.”

Amanda Arango/The Charger Bulletin

Langlois.

Maxcy quad Anatolia the Fire Goddess performed her

Chargers Football edges out Pace pg. 17

interactive fire illusion and

Student Life

ground as Anatolia brought

(Above) Family guests show off their balloons to our nachek, performed in Buckreporters (Below) A child visitor plays on the inflatables nall Theater. One highlight was his knife roulette trick in which he picked participants

ice show. Alicia Key’s “Girl

to choose knives and stab

On Fire” played in the back-

him. During the trick, he tried to use his mental abilities to

up a handful of people to tried

persuade the participants to pick the safe knife. He ex-

started balancing a crystal

plained to the crowd that out

ball all over her body and

of the five knives, three would

eventually had two volunteers

not hurt him and two would.

try it. One volunteer remarked that is was not as easy

As the day progressed Mentalist and Magician, Ba-

to attempt her tricks. She

How to survive an active shooter pg. 21

of dropping the crystals on “I thought she was amaz-

There was also a henna artist,

Simultaneously, in the

She said she is more scared her feet than the fire.

included obstacle courses,

said SCOPE president Nicole

and I continued doing it.”

Amanda Arango/The Charger Bulletin

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West Haven Prepares to Make Room for ‘The Haven’

BY LAUREN COHEN STAFF WRITER

T

he city of West Haven

has been working closely with the university for the past three years discussing the plans for the new luxury shopping complex set to open in fall of 2019.

“Myself and the developer have met many times with President Kaplan and the University of New Haven leadership, and they have been on board all the way since day one,” Mayor Ed O’Brien said.

Over the past few years, the developer has purchased 55 properties, and gave owners 218% above market value for their homes.

“People were very happy, because it was life changing for some of them. There were really not that many people who were not willing to sell their homes, because they saw the upside of it for both the city and them,” O’Brien said.

The demolition is set to begin in the upcoming months and will take six months,

while the projected build time is 18 months. During this time, the town of West Haven is trying to minimize all inconveniences to its residents and visitors.

“I think there’s going to be traffic because we need to close some roads while we do the building, but we will find a way to reroute traffic so it’s not inconvenient,”O’Brien said.

The site will be just like any other construction, but O’Brien explained how the

Glenn Rohrbacker/The Charger Bulletin

city is going to try and mini-

On Main St. in West Haven, demolition of boarded up houses is about to begin to build The Haven

mize as many of the inconve-

acres (around four square

rants, 65 stores, a non-motor-

Haven and it will be a desti-

niences they can.

city blocks), and is right on

ized boat launch, and more.

nation place. West Haven has

The developer picked the

the water. It will be located

The Haven will also create

been in decline prior to my

area because of it’s location,

around Water Street and 1st

around 1200 jobs. The prom-

administration for decades,

being in between Boston and

Ave.

enade will be open 24 hours

and this is just the start of

to the public, along with the

many projects we brought

200 seat amphitheater..

here. It will change the future

New York.

“They saw a need for it in

“The way I had it described to me was, there is Highland

this part of the country. It

Park Village in Texas and it

will draw a lot of people in

will be comparable to that.

ing up the shore line to our

from the New England area,”

It’s going to be like the top

residents and the the idea of

tion how the developer is

O’Brien said.

25% of the Woodbury Com-

having more dinner choices

talking about how The Haven

The Haven will be close to

mon stores,”O’Brien said.

in West Haven. 1200 jobs is a

will be a vacation destination

the train station, and close in

The mayor went on to

good thing for us, and the tax

hotspot since it is right be-

revenue it will bring in will be

tween New York and Boston.

proximity to intersections like mention that aside from the I-95.

shopping, there will be a lot

“I like the idea about open-

monumental. It will bring in

of West Haven for decades.”

The mayor went on to men-

“There is absolutely no

of amenities that students can over three million,” O’Brien

housing, it is all commercial,”

large, high end luxury out-

use for entertainment. There

said. “I think it is a game

O’Brien said.

let mall. The property is 25

are going to be seven restau-

changer for the city of West

The Haven is going to be a

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NEWS

Coalition Demands University End Partnership with Saudi College

BY GLENN ROHRBACKER

EDITOR IN CHIEF

A

Jill Stein), and professors, outlines reasons why the uni-

“UNH is specifically going to in the letter, the University of create a curriculum special-

versity should end it’s venture ization in ‘homeland secu-

letter addressed to

New Haven provided the fol-

efforts to prevent terrorism and radicalization while ad-

lowing statement in response: dressing security challenges

overseas, including human

rity’,” the letter says. “With

“The University of New Ha-

in the region and the world.

rights violations and military

a regime that sees all dissent

ven’s Henry C. Lee College of

We believe that our work and

aggression towards Yemen.

as illegitimate, UNH staff will

Criminal Justice and Forensic

partnership helps to facilitate

unavoidably be helping the

Sciences and the King Fahd

cross cultural understand-

President Steven Kaplan and

“No university should offer

Dean Mario Gaboury calls for

the government of the [King-

regime stamp out movements

Security College (KFSC) in

ing and supports important

the University of New Haven

dom of Saudi Arabia] any se-

for democracy.”

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi

progress in the country and

to end its partnership with

curity assistance especially in

Arabia have a partnership to

the region.

the King Fahd Security Col-

those specialties which help

letter is The Coalition to

develop a new Bachelor of

lege in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,

it commit grave violations to

End the U.S.-Saudi Alliance,

Science in Security Studies

citing human rights viola-

persons’ basic rights and well- founded in 2015 to “protest

program to be delivered at the in the letter submitted by the

tions.

being,” the letter says.

U.S. cooperation and arms

King Fahd Security College.

sales to the Saudi absolute

This partnership enhances

The letter, authored by

The authors of the letter

Stanley Heller and signed by

believe that the program at

over 40 activists, politicians

the Saudi Arabian school will

(including former Green Party presidential candidate

The group sponsoring the

monarchy.”

There is no coursework on any of the topics mentioned

End US-Saudi Alliance.”

Heller said in a press release

cross-cultural dialogue at a

that “UNH should not be as-

time when it is more impor-

sisting Saudi security services

only help to bolster an already dress the concerns of human

tant than ever to exchange

in any way.”

oppressive regime.

ideas. It also enhances joint

Although, it does not ad-

rights violations pointed out

UNHPD Attains State Accreditation

BY SARAH DEMATTEIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

E

arlier this month,

the University of New Haven

announced the recent accredi-

tation of the school’s police

department. The department,

joining just one-third of the

police departments in the

state, has become the first at

a private college or university

in Connecticut to earn Tier 1

who earned a bachelor’s de-

students, their families, fac-

accreditation from the State

gree in criminal justice from

ulty and staff of the high qual- safer,” said Shonna Carlson, a

of Connecticut Police Of-

the University in 2015 and a

ity of the department,” said

senior criminal justice major.

ficer Standards and Training

master’s degree in criminal

Mooney. “It is also important

“Being a criminal justice stu-

Council.

investigations in 2017. She

because our department

dent it is beneficial to see how

worked under the direction of

needs to serve as a model for

various systems or institu-

alumnae of the university,

Chief of Police Tracy Mooney

students at the University’s

tions evolve when they know

brings an added sense of

and Assistant Chief Don Park- distinguished Henry C. Lee

they can do more. The police

security and protection to the

er, to write and update the

College of Criminal Justice

department has always had

already prevalent police force

department’s entire catalogue

and Forensic Sciences.”

an amazing presence on cam-

on campus.

of policies – a task typically

The initiative, started by an

The process to earn accredi-

initiative to make this campus

“As a member of the campus pus and I think this change

delegated to a ranking officer

community I am extremely

tation, which started in 2014,

within a police organization

grateful that our police

was led by Lindsey Michaels,

“Accreditation reassures

department has taken the

will only strengthen it.”

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Despite Criticism, UNHPD Gains Accreditation University Boasts U.S. News Ranking Continued from pg. 5

All officers employed by the

UNHPD have been trained

New Haven is clearly grow-

with the State of Connecticut

EDITOR IN CHIEF

ing,” said President Steven H.

Police Officers Standards and

T

Kaplan. “This momentum is

Training Council Academy

a reflection of the outstand-

and have full arrest powers,

ing faculty, high quality

under the city of West Haven.

education, and the dedicated

The department practices

student body.”

community policing, hoping

BY GLENN ROHRBACKER

he University of New

Haven celebrated their standing in the U.S. News & World Report College Rankings for 2018, despite criticism about the system’s accuracy.

Some of the criticisms include: A recent Politico report shows how the college rankings promote economic inequality among students on campus. A review by Boston Magazine covered the yearslong effort by Northeastern University to radically change their status in the rankings by editing their policies. A 2009 report from Center for College Affordability and Productivity details the issues with innacurate college ranking.

The university ranked 94th in top universities out of the total 196 in the Northeast.

Last year, the university ranked 95th.

“The reputation and

reach of the University of

But it’s hard for U.S. News

to open a dialogue throughout

to rank those qualities ob-

campus that allows students

jectively, according to their

and faculty to approach of-

website. Almost a quarter of

ficers as needed.

the evaluation comes from

“Accredited law enforce-

graduation and retention

ment agencies demonstrate

rates. Another quarter comes

excellence in management

from a subjective report filled

and service delivery,” said

out by college presidents, pro- Ron Quagliani, associate vice vosts, deans, and high school

president of public safety and

guidance counselors to gain

administrative services.

non-tangible indicators.

Rankings also stem from student-faculty relationships, which include faculty salaries, student-faculty-ratios, and class size. Rankings also include acceptance rate. The university’s was 81 percent last year, compared to Princeton University’s seven percent rate, the number one school in the same category.

Other smaller percentages include alumni giving, finan-

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In addition to make campus a safe place for students

Glenn Rohrbacker/The Charger Bulletin

and faculty, the switch from

sity police department being

Campus Police to the Uni-

accredited is a true testament

versity of New Haven Police

to the faculty and resources

Department serves as a model we have on our campus. As a for those students pursuing

predominately criminal jus-

careers in the criminal justice

tice school it is an incredible

field.

opportunity for us as students

Shelby St. Clair, President of the American Criminal Justice Association at the university said, “The univer-

to witness this accomplishment.”

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Critics of U.S. News Rankings Question Accuracy Continued from pg. 3

up of different staff members

scores for several years. Also

across disciplines that reviews in 2012, George Washington cial resources, and graduation rate trends.

University of New Haven Vice President for Marketing and Communications Lyn Chamberlin recognizes the criticism for the ranking system, but says it is still a good way for prospective students to see the university’s message.

“The rankings clearly favor schools that are very well known,” she said.

Chamberlin says U.S. News is the standard for college rankings.

“We have to take it seriously for that reason,” she said. “A good ranking turns into more good students applying to the school.”

how to approach the rankings

University admitted to inflat-

for the following year. While

ing the percentage of students

the university dedicates time

who graduated at the top

and resources to the rankings, of their high school classes, Chamberlin says no policies

and Emory University said it

or initiatives have been made

had misreported high school

to directly influence ranking

GPAs for four years and SAT

numbers.

scores for nearly a dozen

Other colleges and universities have come under fire for

years.”

The college rankings also

misrepresenting their statis-

seem to favor wealthier

tics to better their ranking.

private schools over public

From a 2014 Boston Maga-

schools, according to a review

zine story:

by the Washington Post. Only

“In 2011, Iona College offi-

one public school (UC-Berke-

cials admitted to misreporting ley) was included in the top acceptance rates, SAT scores,

20 national list of rankings

graduation rates, and alumni

for 2016.

donation amounts over the

“We compete for under-

course of a decade. In 2012,

graduates very success-

Claremont McKenna College

fully (against all of the top

copped to misreporting SAT

20 schools) and offer great

A university task force made

programs for them, but the

Colleges for Veterans list,

metrics for the U.S. News

and 55th for the Best Value

ranking seem ill suited to

Schools. The university’s en-

reflect our excellence, or for

gineering program is ranked

that matter any of the great

74th in the nation, according

flagship publics,” Berkeley’s

to the list.

Chancellor Nicholas B. Dirks told The Washington Post.

In addition to ranking

Chamberlin said that the university was pleased to move up in the rankings this

the university 94th on the

year and she said she hopes to

list of Best Colleges in the

continue that progress while

Northeast, U.S. News ranked

defining the school’s message.

the school 49th on the Best

A Look at Family Day 2017 Continued from pg. 3

All five participants chose the safe knives and Banachek remained unharmed.

“I don’t think that I will actually get hurt, because for me it’s the illusion of danger,” said Banachek.”I think a lot of magicians that do dangerous

things, forget it is about the

at the Murder Mystery Din-

siasm of the students partici-

team was surprised to know

illusion of danger. Even Harry ner. The show was interac-

pating in the show,” said actor they correctly solved the

Houdini knew it was the

tive, with some guests acting

Kate Hoover. “It was fun to

about illusion of danger.”

in the show a student being

see them interacting with

“It was an awesome dinner

Family Day ended in the

the murderer. The remaining

their parents and sharing

filled with mystery and fun,”

Alumni Lounge, where stu-

audience was split into teams

clues among each other.”

said LaFountaine. “I can’t

dents and their families were

to solve the crime.

treated to dinner and a show

“I really enjoyed the enthu-

Lisa LaFountaine, a student participant, said that her

crime.

wait to do this again next year.”

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OPINIONS

U. New Haven’s Lack of Due Process

BY REGINALD WALDEN STAFF WRITER

S

ecretary of Education

misconduct at the University

DeVos mentioned a case

of New Haven are handled

at another university as an

by the Sexual Misconduct

example of how the “Dear

Process Team. According to

Colleague” letter’s guidelines

Dunn, members are trained

failed victims.

to be “either investigators,

Betsy DeVos recently with-

they could be hearing pan-

drew the “Dear Colleague”

elists, or an appeals panel

letter, a piece of federal guid-

board member.”

ance which made universities establish parallel court

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Training includes in-person training, webinars, and con-

Cross-examination, the right of the accused and

Don’t Roll Back ‘Dear Colleague’

BY LIZ SLOANE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

S

examinations of accusers. ecretary of Educa-

tion Betsy DeVos has rolled

accuser to question each

back changes made to Title

other during a hearing, is not

IX during the Obama admin-

allowed, according to page 18- istration, as well as changed 19 of the university’s Sexual

the way campuses deal with

systems for sexual miscon-

ferences. Everyone on this

Misconduct Policy. Instead,

duct. The Trump administra-

team has a master’s degree,

there is a system where

passed in 1972, made it il-

tion, along with the Founda-

but none have a law degree.

complainants and the accused legal to discriminate against

tion for Individual Rights in

Nobody on this team is quali-

can contest facts presented

someone on the basis of sex.

Education, has said that the

fied to operate in a criminal

to them by third parties. This

Its range has broadened

Obama-era guidance failed to

court as a judge or attorney.

system lacks a crucial com-

through guidance from the

ponent of cross-examination:

Department of Education and

protect victims, and removed

Decisions made by this

due process from the process.

team can occur without the

the right to confront one’s

Supreme Court decisions to

This should bring attention

counsel of attorneys. Page

accusers.

cover sexual harassment and

to how the University of New

16 of the Sexual Misconduct

Instead of using beyond a

Haven handles sexual mis-

Policy says, “The University

reasonable doubt, the highest

conduct.

is not obligated to provide an attorney or advisor for either

standard of evidence possible, ronments, then schools could the university uses “preponlose federal funding.

party.”

derance of the evidence” (pag-

university’s policy, I read the

Representation in the For-

es 19-20), which is commonly

duct Policy. I also spoke

mal Hearing Resolution, this

accepted as only 51 percent of

with Title IX Coordinator

system’s equivalent to a trial,

certainty required for a deci-

and Chief Diversity Officer

must be done by students

sion. According to Dunn, the

Carol Koziatek, Assistant

themselves.

university is required to adopt

Director of Title IX/VAWA

Page 19 says, “The parties

this standard by Connecticut

Compliance and Student Life

involved are responsible for

state law.

Programs Ashley Dunn, and

presenting their informa-

Senior Associate Dean of

tion… advisors are permitted

university’s Sexual Miscon-

Students Ric Baker about how to speak only to their advisees the policies get implemented.

Investigations of sexual

[during meetings or proceedings]”.

In a speech about the policy,

A common argument in defense of this system is that these are not criminal courts, so it is acceptable to

Read more on pg. 9...

An important facet of the DCL is that it discourages cross-

sexual assault. Title IX,

To better understand the

appeal not-guilty decisions.

violence. If a school fails to correct hostile learning envi-

The “Dear Colleague Letter” (DCL) was added to Title IX in 2011 and discusses the responsibilities of schools to address sexual assault. The DCL is not law, but it is strongly suggested that schools follow the procedure on how to review and carry out Title IX. It instructs schools to use the lowest standard of proof possible in sexual assault cases and allows accusers to

This prevents re-victimization and using trauma against the victim (accuser).

DeVos is proposing a new way of addressing campus sexual assault. After meetings with her mostly male committee, she announced something called the “both sides” approach. This change affords more rights to the person accused of assault or misconduct. She bashed the DCL and asserted that it would be rescinded -- and it was, just last week.

Consider the remarks of DeVos’s civil-rights head, Candace Jackson. Jackson reportedly said to the New York Times that “90 percent” of college campus sexual assault accusations occur when both parties were drunk or after a breakup. Let’s compare this with the actual statistic of false reported campus assaults, which is around between 2 and 10 percent. Jackson has since apologized for her remarks, but her words

Read more on pg. 9...

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Preserving Due Process Continued from pg. 8 remove due process. While low standards are acceptable

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OPINIONS

Why We Need Title IX Continued from pg. 8 won’t be forgotten.

Even with Title IX in place,

for minor, campus-related of-

schools still find ways to get

fenses, they are inappropriate

around regulations, and pun-

for felonies. Criminal courts

ishments for assault continue

ensure due process because

to be extremely lenient. More

of the high stakes of a false

rights, than already given,

conviction: imprisonment or

to those who are accused of

death. The stakes of a campus

sexual assault is not what we

court are lower, but are still

need right now, or ever.

permanent. Students determined responsible are likely to be expelled, ruining their academic and professional career. This is an insufficient punishment for the guilty and unacceptable for the innocent.

Regardless of your opinion of other Department of Education policies, anyone who

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The Netflix documentary

The Hunting Ground, com-

it must be proven that the

you didn’t want your car to

pares the number of reported

assault took place, and then

get stolen?’”

sexual assaults to the number

proven that it was an assault,

of expulsions at a handful of

and not consensual sex. The

IX could be devastating to

colleges, and the numbers are

character Detective Amanda

victims of sexual assault and

astounding. This influences

Rollins in the popular televi-

could prevent people from

people not to report their

sion show, Law and Order:

coming forward, as well as

sexual assaults. They fear at-

SVU compares having your

end important protections for

tacks on their character, and

car stolen to crimes of sexual

victims. This issue affects all

they fear that nothing will be

assault. She explains mistrust

of us and we must take mea-

done.

of a person reporting a sexual

sures to increase awareness

Sexual assault is already a

assault is like asking a victim

about Title IX.

difficult crime to prove. First,

of a carjacking: “‘Are you sure

DeVos’s changes to Title

A College Student’s Chronic Wound

BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR

L

ess than a month ago,

we were waking up in the bed

to be a combination of metal

that day differently. The

Why push so hard if we’re not

and dull cardboard, strang-

nights where you constantly

already in the real world?

ers surrounding you in a class

ask yourself if the assign-

you don’t seem to belong, and

ment you handed in was good

a smile that has not seen a

enough. The rest you don’t get students has a diagnosable

good night’s rest since it left

when you lay in bed and ask

illness. 40% of students

it’s home.

yourself if you’re the only one

do not seek help. 80% are

According to BestColleges.com, one in every four

supports individual rights

we grew up in, having coffee

The stress - the want, the

who feels this way. Why do I

overwhelmed by their respon-

should stand with DeVos on

with our parents, and mak-

need - to achieve outstand-

have a knot in my stomach,

sibilities, and 50% struggle in

this issue. If you want to pro-

ing our way to our part-time,

ing grades, grades that are

and a lump in my throat?

school due to their angst.

tect due process at the Uni-

minimum wage summer

already above average, but

Why, throughout all of my

versity of New Haven, contact

jobs. During this time, the

only seem average to you. The achievements, am I lying here

are overwhelmed with their

Connecticut’s state senators

occasional thought of going

yearning to do better than the

completely unsatisfied, like I

responsibilities. In college,

and representatives. Urge

back to school would float

person next to you, to be the

didn’t do enough today. These you choose your responsibili-

them to lift the requirement

through our minds, but never

very best in your class. The

are the feeling of a college

ties - be your classes, profes-

for preponderance of the

the thought of it coming so

obligation to participate in

student.

sors, or your campus involve-

evidence and to push legisla-

quickly.

campus organizations. The

tion to protect due process at

Three months of the year

We’re working hard in

nights of “just a few more

college so that we’re able to

Eighty percent of students

ment.

Eighty percent of students

universities. You should also

are spent at home with

minutes of studying,” that

work hard in the “real word,”

should not be completely

spread the word among your

home-cooked meals, family

don’t end until the sun comes

as they call it. But, isn’t this

overwhelmed with their own

friends and on social media.

surrounding you, and a smile

up.

the real world? Does it ever

responsibilities. Our brains

We need to make this issue

on your face. Nine months

become fulfilling enough? If

have a way of tricking us into

more visible if we are to enact

of the year are spent study-

wondering if you could have

this isn’t the real world, does

change.

ing, sleeping on what seems

worded something you said

that mean this doesn’t count?

The sleepless nights of

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OPINIONS

Chief Mooney: Report it, Don’t Ignore it

BY TRACY MOONEY CHIEF OF POLICE

A

s the Chief of Police

of the University of New Haven Police Department,

however, was received after the student walked back to the police department, allowing considerable time to elapse before the police could respond.

After our initial investiga-

I encourage the prompt

tion and an examination of

reporting by students of all

campus cameras, we realized

crimes or incidents. The co-

that this individual had been

operation, involvement, and

on campus for almost two

personal support of students

hours and had interacted with

is crucial to the success of a

several other students.

campus safety program. At

email to the University com-

we embrace the mission that

munity regarding the above

your success starts here; that

male. I immediately received

means your safety and per-

two emails from female

sonal wellness do too.

students who described

interactions with this male.

sonal safety and the security

Soon after, four more female

of their personal belongings

students contacted the police

by taking simple, practical

department stating they too,

precautions. Students’ aware-

had been bothered by this

ness of their environment and male, but had failed to report

place to start.

Last week the University of

• Lock your room door even if you are just leaving for a short period of time and carry your keys at all times. Never loan them to anyone.

• Ask visitors to identify themselves before allowing them to enter the building or to your room.

• Call the University of New Haven Police Department at (203) 932-7014 (routine calls) or (203) 932-7070 (Emergency calls) to report anyone or anything suspicious.

• Take advantage of the college's shuttle services, especially when traveling alone at night.

• Travel together to and from off-campus events.

similar, unwanted unreported

sponsibility for their own per-

their surroundings is the best

• Never prop open any exterior doors to dormitories, especially to areas that lead to student’s residential areas.

That evening, I sent an

the University of New Haven,

Students must assume re-

Safety Tips from Chief Mooney for National Campus Safety Awareness Month:

it at the time.

My point is this: If you, at any time, feel uncomfortable

detain this individual and interview him as to his presence and purpose on campus.

The above scenario embod-

New Haven Police Depart-

or unsafe on campus, it is

ies the essence of - if you see

ment received a complaint

imperative that you contact

something, say something.

from a female student who

the police department as

stated that a dark skinned

soon as is practicable. I truly

male had followed her to

believe that if, collectively, we

I want to personally thank

College Student Continued from pg. 9

take part in.

thinking we are unable to

explore a world outside of

College is a chance to

handle any amount of respon- the one you know. An opsibility. The truth is, being a

all members of the campus

portunity to pick and choose

student can be overwhelm-

community for their partner-

courses that appeal to you so

ing, and that’s okay. But,

that you can find exactly what

WOW Café and had made

had received these complaints ship with the University of

perhaps it wouldn’t be so bad

you love.

lewd and unwanted com-

as they were taking place –

New Haven Police Depart-

if we were overwhelmed with

ments to her. This complaint

we would have been able to

ment.

responsibilities we wanted to

Life is overwhelming. Doing what you love? Not so much.

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President Kaplan: The Case for Growth

BY STEVEN H. KAPLAN UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

D

uring Move-In Day

last month, some enterpris-

ed students who look to the

ing our Career Development

University to help them shape Center, an office that has their lives and their careers

been ranked among the best

as they build a foundation for

in the country by The Princ-

success.

eton Review. In this unit, for

This fall, we welcomed more example, we have gone from than 1,450 first-year students, one half-time position to six

ing students producing a live

the largest incoming class in

full-time employees. Again,

video approached me for an

our history. Our undergradu-

these investments in faculty

interview. Among the ques-

ate student population is

and staff are the direct result

tions they asked me, they

almost two and a half times

of our growth over the past

wanted to know my advice for

larger than when I first came

decade.

our newest students.

to the University of New Ha-

In that moment, candidly, it hit me that we were welcoming students who would graduate in 2021 in what will

So, why should we continue

ven, now close to 5,000, and

to grow? The simple answer

we are stronger and better

is this: We ask you to mature

for it.

and develop as educated

This growth has led to

individuals and future lead-

be the University’s 101st year.

significant investment in our

ers, and it is incumbent on us

It seemed like just yesterday

campus. In the past decade,

to continually advance as an

that I first toured the campus

we have dedicated more

institution.

and found such things as key

than $250 million to capital

I ended my impromptu

offices, including human re-

improvements, enhancing the

interview on Move-In Day by

sources and alumni relations,

student experience and em-

telling the Class of 2021 that

located in trailers; a visible

phasizing our commitment to

the most important thing they

absence of any “smart” tech-

providing the best education

can do as students is to con-

nology in the classrooms; and

possible. These investments

tinuously set and then meet

signature facilities like the

in upgrading existing and

audacious goals.

Henry C. Lee Institute of Fo-

building new facilities would

During my tenure, thanks

rensic Science, Westside, and

not have been possible with-

to the dedication of scores of

Celentano Halls, and the Da-

out the enrollment growth

individuals – including you

vid A. Beckerman Recreation

that we have experienced.

and the tens of thousands of

Center distant and seemingly unrealizable dreams.

The biggest change since

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Close to 40 percent of our

students who came before you

255 professors joined the Uni- – we have done just that as an versity in the last five years

institution. We have become

that visit in 2004 is the dra-

alone; and we have more than

one of the best universities in

matic increase in the number

doubled the professional staff

the country, and our drive to

of high-achieving and talent-

in several key areas, includ-

improve is stronger than ever.

Seeking Solutions for University Issues Through USGA

BY NICOLETTE ANGELLI USGA PRESIDENT

I

think it is awesome that

This message is in response to an article on the “UNH Memes” Facebook page may be a voice for students

a student took the initiative

by students, but to effectively

to build a community around

make change we need to not

relatable humor that all of us

only address issues but come

Chargers understand. I think

up with solutions. This is our

this is a fantastic outlook to

college experience, we have

bring students together but

a voice and it needs to be

when it comes to having the

heard!

administration hear the voice

If anyone ever has any

of the students I want to

student issues please email

remind students that USGA

USGApresident@newhaven.

can help! USGA has com-

edu, stop by during my office

mittees structured to help

hours, or attend any of the

make change where change

many open Forums we have

is needed, or at the least raise

coming up in the future. The

awareness to student issues

first one being Town Hall 1:

such as: University Dining,

October 2, 2017 4-5PM in

Residential Life, and being

Alumni Lounge. Also, for RSO

a commuter student. USGA

Presidents there will be a

wants all students to take

Presidents Round Table 9/28

initiative this year! This page

3-4PM in the Alumni Lounge.

That is our commitment to

the end, what is most exhila-

you: to continue to strive for

rating for me, and everyone

and obtain great things as an

on campus, is that so many of

institution.

you have chosen to join us for

Of course, there will be

your academic journey. We

growing pains as we continue

are especially excited to have

to enrich what is taking place

a front-row seat as witnesses

on campus and fortify our

to all that each of you is sure

place in the global market-

to accomplish here and in the

place of higher education. In

future.

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BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR

his past weekend, tabloids burst with news of the youngest member of the Kardashian/Jenner clan’s pregnancy. That’s right - Kylie Jenner, also known as the apparent “lip-kit queen.” To be honest, we probably don’t care either way, but it looks like we’re still 50-50 on this one. Jenner has stalled in confirming or denying the rumors. Until she does, we can make our own assumptions, as we usually do for this family. I mean, it is the tenth anniversary of their reality show… maybe they needed a little ‘jooj’ for their show. Don’t forget to follow @ChargerPoll on Twitter to participate in weekly polls that will be featured in the Charger Bulletin!

“Even when I’m sick, my sisters know how to make me smile. I’m so thankful for these incredible women who have grown around me. Being in a sorority is more than letters. It’s finding yourself, helping others, and learning from every experience that you encounter. From photo shoots to philanthropy events and everything in between, I’m happy to be thriving with my forever friends.”

- Allison Smith

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Spotify Playlist of the Week

BY MEGHAN MAHAR ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

T

Follow the Charger Bulletin on Spotify!

“Fall Releases”

hese following artists have released new songs that are setting them up for big things in the fall, whether it be album

releases or tours. Follow their projects for the rest of the season and stay up-to-date on your music/pop culture:

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Slow Hands (Basic Tape Remix) — Niall Horan Ex-One Direction member Niall Horan defines his sound with this hit single which, even after its debut, still sits at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The remix complements his sound while making the song more radio-friendly.

Girls On Boys — Galantis feat. ROZES ROZES proves that her voice is the perfect complement to electronic music with “Girls On Boys.” This feature is one of 12

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tracks on Galantis’ new album The Aviary.

Ain’t Ready — Hoodie Allen The “All American” independent pop-rapper Hoodie Allen released “Ain’t Ready” as the second single from his upcoming album The Hype.

Good Old Days — Macklemore feat. Kesha Kesha’s powerful voice complements Macklemore’s stylistically monotone rap on a pop hook for a sentimental track.

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Sexy Dirty Love — Demi Lovato Lovato continues her streak of provocative pop anthems with “Sexy Dirty Love.”

Say A’ — A Boogie Wit da Hoodie Fans of A Boogie’s “My Sh*t” will love “Say A’,” a track that incorporates piano and is somewhat similar to DRAM’s style.

Always Come Back — Starrah and Diplo

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Diplo joins the ranks of other popular DJs that have recently released innovative collaborative projects with the Starrah x Diplo EP. Too Good at Goodbyes — Sam Smith Sam Smith croons over a simple instrumental that allows his vocals to tell the story of heartbreak.

One Foot — Walk the Moon The pop group that released “Shut Up and Dance” is back with another energetic, radio-ready tune.

Hi Bich — Bhad Bhabie The “Cash me ousside” girl is back with her third single of the season which, if you think about the fact that it’s not her, is not the worst listening experience.

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Jamie Lee Curtis Returns to Halloween Series

BY KHAALIQ CROWDER STAFF WRITER

A

new installment of

mon trend in Hollywood.

Laurie Strode’s return to the

The Halloween franchise

Halloween franchise. Curtis

began in 1978, originally di-

returned to the big-screen for

rected by Carpenter and pro-

the 1998 film Halloween H20:

duced by Moustapha Akkad

20 Years Later, which ignores

on an estimated $300,000

the four previous installments

the iconic Halloween fran-

budget. It grossed an esti-

and continues the storyline

chise has been in the works

mated $70 million at the box

from Halloween II. Michael

since this past February,

office and helped Curtis, the

Myers finds out that Laurie

with John Carpenter as the

daughter of already-famous

Strode, his sister, is alive

executive producer and po-

parents Janet Leigh and Tony

after she faked her death and

tential composer, along with

Curtis, become a star. It led

fled the country. In the 2002

Danny McBride (Eastbound

to ten additional films, which

Halloween: Resurrection

& Down), and David Gordon

have grossed over $400 mil-

film, Myers successfully kills

Green (Pineapple Express) as

lion worldwide.

Laurie.

writers - the latter being the

Avid fans are questioning

director. Blumhouse Produc-

Variety

tions, the studio behind hor-

Jamie Lee Curtis will return to the Halloween series in a new reboot

ror blockbusters like Get Out and Paranormal Activity, will finance the film. On Friday, the studio announced that

Macklemore Back With a New Album

Jamie Lee Curtis will be re-

success.

BY KHALIL RODGERS turning to the movie franchise CONTRIBUTING WRITER to reprise her role as Laurie

Although Ryan Lewis is M.I.A., Macklemore stays true

house with Michael My-

H

Macklemore has returned

genres while being fun, but

ers, captioned:”Same porch.

with his new album Gemini,

also addressing serious issues

Same clothes. Same issues.

but there is one thing missing.

in society, which is emotional

40 years later. Headed back

Macklemore is best known

but also uplifting and confi-

to Haddonfield one last time

for being in a duo with Ryan

dent.

Strode.

Curtis tweeted a photo of her standing outside of a dimmed

for Halloween. Release date 10/19/18..”

It is unknown whether this will be the final Halloween movie ever made, though

to his roots with this 16 track, heavily featured LP. He shows

that he can maneuver through

ip-Hop artist

The first track “Ain’t Gonna

Lewis, in which they created hits like “Thrift Shop” and

Die Tonight,” featuring Eric

“Can’t Hold Us,” as well as

Nally, is an alternative-rock

the Grammy-winning album

and Ryan Lewis; after their

Macklemore is back with his

infused hip-hop song. It im-

The Heist. It has been almost

sophomore album didn’t do

first solo album in 12 years,

mediately sets the mood for

and it doesn’t seem like he

the album. Macklemore hits

two years since we have heard so well on the charts, they deremake after remake is a comcided to take a hiatus. Now, anything from Macklemore

needs Ryan Lewis to garner

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Macklemore’s Gemini Continued from pg. 14

hits hard with his rhymes

flowing over the heavy-hitting

hard over this beat filled with

guided by its electric guitar,

backbeat.

bass, guitar and piano. He is

including lyrics like “hungry

addressing everyone making

like it’s my rookie year and

It,” featuring Donna Missal,

sure they know he’s back, you

I’m new to this sport.” “How

talks about a bad relation-

can’t kill his spirit, and he’s

To Play the Flute” is trap-

ship. Macklemore has created

here to stay.

influenced track that is more

a song that addresses a real

directed towards the haters,

issue that many people face in

Grey, was the first single

with Macklemore rapping,

relationships.

released from the album, and

“Shout out to my city know I

“Good Old Days,” featuring

really does this.”

“Glorious,” featuring Skylar

Kesha, both give off a feel-

Although there is a plethora

The string heavy track “Over

The two concluding songs on the album are what brings this LP together. “Church,”

Toni Braxton Returns with New Single, Eighth Album Coming

BY KHAALIQ CROWDER STAFF WRITER

T

he musical shift in

contemporary R&B of today is more trap-influenced, danceorientated and talkative

ing of inspiration. “Good Old

of great songs on this album,

featuring Xperience, and

Days” includes lyrics like “I’ve

a few songs do fall a little flat.

“Excavate,” featuring Saint

felt some pain, I’ve seen some

“Levitate,” featuring Otieno,

Claire, represent happiness.

things, but I’m here now.”

is a funk based track that

These tracks are both driven

It’s carried by bright piano

makes you want to get up and

by the bright, uplifting feel

R&B founder who has clocked

sounds and by Kesha, who’s

dance, but lyrically, there’s

they have to them. They both

in close to 30 years in the

voice adds vulnerability to the nothing really special about it. have a gospel vibe to them Also “Ten Million,” the only and represent a feeling of song.

“Marmalade,” featuring Lil

song without a featured artist, empowerment. They talk

Yachty and “Willy Wonka,”

is not what I expected it to

about being happy with your

featuring Offset, are two

be. I expected more because

life, and the mistakes you

bangers that fit right in with

it was only Macklemore, but it make, representing a personal

modern hip-hop. They both

just sounds like any rap song

reflection of pieces of Mackl-

give off a carefree vibe and

that you would currently hear

emore’s life.

touch on random topics, like

on the radio.

being rich, and having fun.

There is an unreal amount

Overall, this was a good al-

singing, but on occasion, the world is blessed with a classic hit. On Thursday, Sept. 14, an

music industry released a new single. Yes, that’s right: Toni Braxton is out with her first single in four years: “Deadwood.”

The most lovable qualities about Toni Braxton are her ability is to never lose

bum. There were times during her individualistic identity

These songs could definitely

of features on this album. 15

the album where some songs

as a musician and her resil-

receive some huge radio suc-

out of the album’s 16 songs

seemed out of place in the

ience. Braxton continues to

cess.

have a featured artist. On

sequence, but eventually it all

many songs, the featured art-

came together during the con-

Reignwolf, and “How To

ist steals the spotlight from

clusion. On a couple tracks,

Play the Flute,” featuring

Macklemore, like what hap-

the featured artists did steal

King Draino, are both songs

pens on “Zara” featuring Abir. the show from Macklemore,

to Macklemore’s critics.

“Zara” is a trippy, trap-based

Macklemore is addressing

song that talks about a perfect any song. The album title

cal trends: early 2010s EDM (

the people that doubt his

relationship, and how Mackl-

Gemini perfectly represents

“I Heart You”) or mid-2000s

talent and lyrically showing

emore wants to do anything

this album. Macklemore has

hip-hop-ridden R&B “Please”

why he’s in the game to stay.

for this woman. Abir sings

more than one side, which is

“Firebreather” is a funk-rock

the chorus, and her voice

what he is trying to portray to

or collaboration albums

song on which Macklemore

steals the show, perfectly

listeners with this album.

“Firebreather,” featuring

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but it didn’t take away from

make music despite all the trouble she’s been through, from bankruptcy to her open struggle with Lupus. Braxton will even join in on the musi-

(Love, Marriage & Divorce

with singer-songwriter Babyface).

This time, Braxton is changing it up with her new album Sex & Cigarettes, slated for a 2018 release. She told spoke to Essence Magazine exclusively: “Sex & Cigarettes is more about me feeling sexy, independent and expressing my feelings. I think for a long time I felt I had to make certain records, but now I want to just be free! I don’t want to be censored, I just want to focus on being an artist and creating good quality music that people can relate to.”

Produced by Fred Ball, the producer behind Rihanna’s “Love on the Brain,” “Deadwood” encompasses her 7-time Grammy winner signature sound: a sultry-laced R&B ballad that showcases her breathy contralto with an emotional deliverance. For four minutes, Toni croons in this heartbreak confessional over a clear & crisp strumming guitar with heavy drums, syrupy strings and a solid bass line. “Just want to

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Toni Braxton’s New Single Continued from pg. 15 let you know / I won’t let this one go / You got me down, but I ain’t out / Think you got me good /Left me like some deadwood / I may be down, but I’ll turn it around.”

Braxton might be onto something fresh with this upcoming album, which will be her first to carry a parental advisory sticker. This time,

she is embracing the sexiness

Local Theater Fall Preview

BY ANGELA TRICARICO STAFF WRITER

and allure she still captures at 49-years old instead of shying away. On the cover of her single, she is sitting gracefully on the edge of a silk-sheeted bed in a leotard with her tipped over oversized hat .

Any fans of old-school soul, young or old: now is the time to stand and show Toni Braxton some love.

The Color Purple, December 5-10 at the Bushnell Theater The Tony-winning revival will begin captivating audiences across America this fall. Though Cynthia Erivo will not be leading this cast with her star turn as Celie, the company will be led by three members of the Broadway revival cast. It will be a complete recreation of that most recent Broadway revival with the same set, costumes and choreography.

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C

onnecticut has an extremely rich theater scene, partly because of its proximity to

New York City and the bright lights of Broadway. Broadway national tours tend to make stops somewhere in the central Connecticut area, and this fall season features both new and classic musicals in three different cities.

NEW HAVEN The Book of Mormon, September 26-October 1 at the Shubert Theater The Tony Award-winning Best Musical returns to New Haven for an eight show run. The musical follows two Mormon missionaries, who are complete opposites, sent on a journey halfway across the world. It’s laugh-out-loud funny, and mildly offensive – all in good fun.

The Sound of Music, November 8-12 at the Shubert Theater In 1959, The Sound of Music made its world premiere on the Shubert Stage, and in 2017, it’s back. The national tour of the beloved musical stops in New Haven for eight performances only. The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic will thrill and delight audiences with iconic hits such as “Do-Re-Mi.” WALLINGFORD Kinky Boots, November 18 and 19 at the Oakdale Theater The national tour of this Tony Award winning Best Musical stops in Wallingford for three shows packed in two days. It follows the heir to a shoe factory on a heartwarming journey of accepting others and trying to keep his father’s business afloat despite a struggling market.

HARTFORD Les Miserables, October 3-8 at the Bushnell Theater The musical phenomenon is returning to tour America, following a lengthy and acclaimed Broadway run. This new production, which scales back on set design and eliminates the show’s iconic turntable set, is a reproduction of what was most recently seen on Broadway. The eight show run is only the second stop on the tour that will take the cast across America in the next six months.

School of Rock, October 24-29 at the Bushnell Theater The musical by one of Broadway’s most prolific composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber, is making a stop in Hartford, and it rocks. Based on the hit film, School of Rock has some of the most talented kid actors up on stage as Horace Green Academy students, as they all play their own instruments.

A Christmas Story the Musical, November 24-26 at the Bushnell Theater This special-event-musical is an earlier work of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who rose to fame this past year with Dear Evan Hansen. Based on the classic film, it follows Ralphie, who really wants an Official Red Ryder Carbine‐Action 200‐shot Range Model Air Rifle for Christmas.

The musical will also be performed as a live television event this winter.

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Chargers Hold off Pace to Win by 1

BY KENNY SORENTINO CONTRIBUTING WRITER

that brought the offense to the Pace 22- yard line. The

T

drive was finished off by a

gers football team defeated

board down 14-7. The score

the Pace Setters on Saturday

wouldn’t stay this way for

(Sept. 23) 21-20. The Char-

long.

he New Haven Char-

gers are now 3-1, while Pace falls to 2-2.

As the sun rose on Del-

Patterson pass to McCarthy into the gold end zone, and New Haven was finally on the

A Setter 3-and-out gave the Chargers the ball back, and Patterson was ready to light

laCamera Stadium Saturday

up the scoreboard again. He

morning, the blue and gold

did what he does best, and

still had a sour taste in their

unleashed a deep bomb to

mouths. The last game on the

receiver Devin Martin for a

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gan blandly, but a sudden smurf turf was two weeks ago, 42- yard touchdown. A Danny 53- yard touchdown pass to a loss to now #9 LIU Post Stock kick later, and the game receiver Damon Rodgers gave 35-34. was tied at 14 going into the New Haven the lead for the With that pain in mind, half. first time on the day. Coach New Haven welcomed Pace to New Haven got the ball Pincince and the Chargers the jungle. The game began back after the half. Despite sideline was excited with slowly for the Chargers, as the strong rushes from runpride. The game continued Setters grabbed a 7-0 lead by ning back Greg Orekoya, the and as the 4th quarter came, the end of the first quarter, Chargers were unable to add New Haven was looking to and 14-0 with 11 minutes left a score. The following Pace hold off the Setters. in the first half. A balanced at- drive looked to be moving, The first play of the 4th tack of quarterback Ajee Pat- with short gains pushing was a pass intercepted by terson and running back Ryan them down the field. On a Chargers defensive back McCarthy propelled New 2nd down and four, a pass Javeon Ensley. The followHaven for the beginning of was intercepted by defensive ing New Haven drive was the game, with no strong atback CJ Anderson at the nearly a 3-and-out, but was tacks. The defense kept being New Haven 24- yard line. 76 intercepted by Pace before knocked back, and the offense yards were needed to score, the offense could reach the kept producing stalemates. but with Patterson’s arm, the 4th down. Fortunately, the A Charger drive began with Chargers were in business Setters’ ensuing drive was not 4:20 in the second quarter, again. fruitful, and Big Blue kept the and was highlighted by a The following drive belead at 21-14. The Chargers’ 20- yard Collin Hill reception

UNH Cheer Team roots for the Chargers on Family Day drive afterwards was a 3-and-

lined up to kick a field goal

out, and once Pace got the

to take the lead, with 0:20

ball back, they knew they had

left. The kick was lined up,

to strike.

and fired off. The Chargers’

The Setters methodically

sideline watched hesitantly. A

moved the ball downfield,

mere two weeks ago, they lost

and hit the end zone on a 22-

by way of a missed field goal.

yard pass. 21-20. Pace lined

The ball landed too far right,

up to kick the point-after

and no points were awarded.

attempt. A mishandled snap

Jubilation filled the bleachers,

caused the holder to bobble

and a quick Patterson kneel

the ball around, not allowing

finished the game. Patterson’s

the kicker to have the ball as

day ended going 13/24, with

he wanted. The kick attempt

204 yards and 3 TDs. Mc-

was botched, and defensed by

Carthy led all rushers with 73

Anderson.

yards on 15 attempts. Rodgers

The following Charger drive

had the best day receiving,

looked to extend the drive,

with 2 receptions for 73 yards

but the effort failed. Pace ball,

and a touchdown.

with 2:53 left. With a fired up

New Haven returns to Del-

New Haven defense, the ball

laCamera Stadium on Satur-

wouldn’t be driven past the

day, Oct. 14th, against the 2-2

Charger 29- yard line. Pace

Stonehill Skyhawks.

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Volleyball Sweeps Assumption

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Upcoming Events

BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR

T

he defending NE-10

volleyball champions took on the Assumption Greyhounds at Charger Gym on Tuesday (Sept 19). The Chargers came out strong and asserted their dominance early, as

AJ Greene/The Charger Bulletin

they scored four unanswered

Women’s Volleyball beat Assumption last week

points in the first set all on kills.

Chargers got on a rally and

alive. The crowd could feel

amid all the mistakes and

the desperation of Assump-

to a 6-1 lead before giving up

close calls New Haven got it

tion, but the Chargers quiet

another point. The Chargers

together and won the second

confidence was also prevalent

made the Greyhounds of

set 25-16.

throughout the set. Towards

New Haven then went on

Assumption look like little

Entering the third set The

the end of the set Assumption

puppies as they went on to

Chargers were leading two

took a timeout and the score

win the first set 25-12.

sets to none, but you could

was 23-20 Chargers.

The second set featured a turn feel in the atmosphere that

The energy in Charger Gym

of events as the Greyhounds

Assumption believed the

was electric, the pep band

awoke from their slumber,

game should have been tied.

was playing, the crowd scarce

and caused New Haven to

They say save the best for

but fierce, and the shine of

make a lot of mistakes. The

last, and this set brought all

the new gym floor glistened

Chargers weren’t keeping the

the action. Both teams went

in the eyes of the Chargers.

ball inbounds, and Assump-

back and forth, as soon as the

After two costly mistakes by

tion countered with better

Chargers took some momen-

Assumption, New Haven won

defense on the Chargers kill

tum the Greyhounds took it

the set 25-20. The Chargers

attempts.

all back with some points of

won the match three sets to

their own.

none.

If the Chargers were going to win the set, never mind

Both teams showed their

the match they were going

hustle and muscle diving for

to have to step it up. The

balls, and trying to keep plays

Senior Caroline Martins led the way with 12 kills, a .476

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From ‘No Good’ to All Star: Stefano Bicknese

BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPNION EDITOR

hoping to someday play with the New York Yankees. In

self that I was good enough.”

During his sophomore year,

A

the eighth grade, he tried out

Bicknese ranked third on the

for his school football team,

New Haven Chargers with 72

where his coach told him he

tackles, and second on the

would never be good at the

team last year with 75 tackles.

was told he would never be

game, essentially telling him

The athlete is a 4-year-starter

a successful football player,

to give up before he even

at the University, embracing

t 13 years old, he

especially not a running-back. started. After that moment, At 18 years old, he became an Bicknese gained the motiva-

his last games, despite his

all-state running-back, and

tion he needed to become a

before he graduates in May.

received a Division 1 offer to

football player. He went on

In 2014, his freshman year

play safety. Today, Stefano

to achieve an all-state title in

as a member of the team,

Bicknese, plays safety at the

high school, and even wrote

Bicknese suffered a torn

previous and current injuries,

University of New Haven with his college essay on his exnumber 15 proudly worn on perience with the coach that

labrum in his shoulder, a

his back, savoring his last

tried to put him down. The

and a fracture on top of his

season on the blue turf.

essay described how being

humerus, resulting in the

Bicknese comes from

chipped bone in the socket,

told he was not good enough

need for a latarjet surgery.

Somers, a town in Westches-

ignited the flame he needed

Three years later, he has an

ter, New York, where he was

to push forward in his athletic unclear back injury, all from

a starter throughout most of

career as a football player.

his football career at Somers

Bicknese says, “That man

the game he loves. Currently, Bicknese is exploring options

High School. When he was in

put me down, but I didn’t

to play football overseas, and

middle school, Bicknese was

look at it that way… I took it

plans on opening a sports

on a travel baseball team, liv-

as an opportunity to excel,

performance facility some-

ing out his childhood dream,

and prove to him and to my-

where down the line.

University of New Haven Athletics

Stefano Bicknese plays safety for Chargers Football

No Wins Yet for Women’s Soccer in Conference (Right) Goalie Kyra WolonBY SAMANTHA REPOSA savich clears the net for the MANAGING EDITOR Chargers (Left) Junior Annie White kicks the ball away from an opponent

T

he University of New

Haven’s women’s soccer team is coming off a rough week bringing them to a 0-2-2 overall conference record.

The Chargers started their week Tuesday (Sept. 19) against Pace University taking the loss in a double overtime Samantha Reposa/The Charger Bulletin

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Getting Ready for Hockey: Women’s Soccer Eastern Conference Preview Continued from pg. 19

BY RYAN LESSMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

A

s the NHL Preseason

winds down, many teams

face decisions on roster spots,

electing a starting goalie, or

appointing a new captain.

With the regular season set to

start in less than two weeks,

these decisions need to be

made swiftly to be compli-

ant with league rules. Here’s

a breakdown of some of the

major stories coming out of

training camp.

In the Metropolitan Divi-

sion, the defending Stanley

Cup champion Pittsburgh

Penguins will have to work

even harder this season if

they want to recapture Lord

Stanley after an offseason

which saw many key play-

ers depart including depth

centers Matt Cullen and Nick

Bonino. Another team who

lost a glut of players this

offseason is the defending

Presidents Trophy champs,

the Washington Capitals who

amongst a cap crunch, lost

three top veteran defense-

men this offseason and will

look to youth to fill the void.

One of the top d-men lost

Auston Matthews and long-

nail biter, 2-1. The Chargers

was Kevin Shattenkirk who

time San Jose Shark Patrick

were finally able to find the

signed a four-year deal to join

Marleau to do that. In the

net after a scoreless two-game

his hometown team, the New

Canadian capital of Ottawa,

streak, in the second half to

York Rangers. Many believe

the Senators will need to be

tie the match as senior Kelly

The Rangers have dropped

strong in the first few months

Quigley scored on a penalty

off from being an elite team

while stud defenseman Erik

in the east. Cross state rival

Karlsson recovers from

New York Islanders need to

offseason surgery. In Buffalo

lock up franchise center John

the Sabres will look to Young

Tavares before he enters free

Center Jack Eichel to lead

agency next July and will

them on the scoresheet this

easily demand upwards of $8 million dollars from another

season.

The Boston Bruins allowed

kick.

Going into the second overtime, Pace forward, Victoria Kealy, took the initial shot on junior goalie Kyra Wolonsavich, but despite the save, the Setters found the back of the

team. The New Jersey Devils

a bunch of players to leave

net on rebound, which would

and Philadelphia Flyers won

this offseason via free agency

hand them the game.

the first and second overall

and did little to replace them

picks respectively and will

so will have some competition Kayo Field on Saturday (Sat.

turn to Nico Hischer and

in training camp for roster

Nolan Patrick to lead the

spots. Both the Florida Pan-

franchises to the playoffs once thers and Tampa Bay Light-

The Chargers returned to

23) to face Le Moyne College in a 3-1 loss. The first half of play remained scoreless, but

strong in the second half. The Dolphins quickly claimed the lead in the top of the half, bringing the score 2-0. Junior Marisa Pacapelli collected the ball from freshman Jenna Peduzzi to put the Chargers on the board.

Unfortunately, the Chargers were unable to bounce back and added their third straight loss to their season record.

The Chargers will be on the road for their next two games, as they are set to take on Southern New Hampshire University and the College of Saint Rose.

Charger athletics offers a livestream of all games for fans who are unable to attend the game.

more. The Carolina Hur-

ning added some depth gritty

ricanes added some veteran

forwards to their rosters, in

players to bolster their lineup

hopes of being tougher teams

to hope to compete in this

to play against. The Detroit

Volleyball

crazy division.

Red Wings were quiet this

Continued from pg. 18

In the Atlantic Division,

offseason.

the Montreal Canadians will

When the puck drops in

look to Franchise netminder

early October, some teams

Carey Price to lead them to

will be focused on developing

the team’s first Stanley Cup

their youth, others on staying

Final since 1993. The Toronto

afloat in the conference, and

Maples Leafs will look to

others on winning the cup;

build on last season’s impres-

however, all the teams at this

sive playoff berth and will

point cannot wait to start an-

turn to soon to be 20-year-old other great season of hockey.

both teams returned to field

hitting percentage and three aces. Junior Kristine Rios led the team with 21 assists, while hitting at a .538 clip. Rios finished with eight kills and one error in 13 attempts. Junior Lindsey Kim led the Chargers defense with 16 digs.

Overall, the Chargers played

solid having a combined 42 kills with five aces and 39 assists. Defensively, the team finished with 36 digs and four blocks. The Chargers are now 1-0 in the NE-10 conference and 5-7 overall. The Chargers are now 2-0 at home and will look to keep their home dominance as the season goes on.

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S T U DClass E N TElections L I F EBeing Held

Candidates for Class Elections Class of 2019 President: Kiana Quinonez Charles Ricard Vice President: Matthew Chai Tr e a s u r e r : N/A Executive Assistant: J o a n n e Ye u n g Sergeant at Arms: Deanna Brenon Roland Galvez Ty l e r L a f e a n

Class of 2021

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President: Noah Diaz Michael Hagen Amanda Pappas Cetshwayo Mars-Daugustine Melo (preferred name) Joseph Miller Gustavo Abner Nascimento Shivani Patel Cody Ruais Shaemour Pinnock A l y e s e Wa s h i n g t o n Vice President: Rebecca Caballero Tr e v o r D y k a s Ta t y a n n a P e t t w a y Tr e a s u r e r : Steven Libretti Executive Assistant: Eric Moore Hande Ozdemir Angelo Prevosto Sergeant at Arms: C y r u s B i r d - Wa l k e r Christopher Fogarty

This Week

BY CHRISTINA GENOVESE STAFF WRITER

T

he Class of 2021 and

2019 Executive boards will be elected this week.

Students that are a member of those classes can vote

events for the benefit of the

graduate students that takes

from Wednesday, September

classes. They will have a

place in December.

27 to Friday, September 29

representative serve in the

on Charger Connection or at

House of Representatives for

campaign teams of up to 5

polling stations in the lobby

the Undergraduate Student

members, and the candidates

of Bartels Hall. All of the

Government Association,

running for president could

candidates will be campaign-

where they will be able to give

have up to 10 members. At a

ing by handing out flyers

reports at meetings and vote

Meet the Candidates night,

and tabling to meet as many

on measures brought up at

candidates and their teams

students as possible.

USGA. Class officers also help

came and heard speeches

to plan and put on the annual

from every person running to

Snowball, a dance for under-

be elected.

The role of the class officer is to plan and co-sponsor

The candidates could have

How to Survive an Active Shooter on Campus

BY MAJELIQUE LEWIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER

T

he University of New

Haven Police Department held their annual presenta-

ald Parker, aimed to inform

include Crisis Manager, which

students of the dangers of a

covers what to do in any crisis

crisis on campus.

from a hurricane to a heart at-

“People’s mindsets are that

tack to an active shooter, and

‘it could never happen here

EmergenSee, which is similar

it could never happen here,’”

to having one of the blue light

said Parker.

monitors on your phone. The

Parker mentioned that

app locates your geo-location

tion on how to survive a cam-

students have many safety

and enables video and audio

pus shooting on Wednesday.

options provided to them by

The presentation, put on by Assistant Chief of Police Don-

the university. These apps

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STUDENT LIFE

Students Give Feedback on New Marketplace how it dramatically improved

little improvement in terms

BY THALIA RODRIGUEZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

the issues of traffic flow and

of food.

Nearing a month since it’s de-

areas an open concept.

but for the fall semester, the

gave the dining and serving

Surviving an Active Shooter typically the product of bullying, is often wrong. Parker

“Yes, there is a larger variety

expressed that it is important

of options, but I think the

to know the signs and to say

“I think the new renovations dining options don’t feel too

Marketplace at Bartels has

are nice. The marketplace

different from prior years.

acquired some mixed reviews

needed an update, and I think

Everything is still very ‘bleh’

on it’s new layout and dining

the new design is very open,”

and for the most part, I’ll take

options.

said student Kiana Quinonez.

a couple bites, then decide I

Various stations are avail-

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Another frequently debated

able to students, including the topic is the new menu options vegetarian/vegan station, the

being offered. The Market-

allergy-free station, Tex-Mex,

place is said to now offer a

and the Chef’s choice stations. larger variety of food options

don’t want to eat it, and I’ll leave hungry and unsatisfied,” said Lafean.

Many students feel they were not truly heard and that

something, because it may save lives.

“It’s not active shooting it’s active killing,” said Parker.

Majelique Lewis/The Charger Bulletin

Assistant Chief Donald Parker shows ways to be aware during a campus crisis.

When Campus Police responds to a shooter, a contact team is responsible first and foremost to stop the shooter.

Then,the rescue task force is

Three 0f these stations are

for students in response to a

the new stations are sim-

Continued from pg. 21

called in to help anyone in

off to the sides of the dining

survey that indicated many

ply hiding the elimination

to notify the police of what’s

need throughout the situa-

area to decrease the traffic

were looking for alternative

of some old and cherished

going on around you.

tion.

flow within the serving areas,

choices. However, many stu-

items. A frequent opinion was

which was a common com-

dents passionately explained

that the vegan station has

plaint from the prior academ-

that they feel much hasn’t

ic year. Not all students were

changed and they see very

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“Report it, don’t ignore it,” said Parker.

Parker went over some typical signs of a person in a crisis

Students felt that the event was extremely helpful and informational.

“I come here every year

and things to look out for in

to get a refresh on what to

regards to their behavior,

do if this situation occurs.

and it cuts down the lines that

explaining that they may de-

This way, the information

built up in the cafeteria, so I like it,” said a student at the

velop violent behavior, but it’s stays fresh and simple,” said university student, Adriana not always a guarantee. Fre-

University, Tyler Lafean, “but

quent signs include becom-

I don’t like how they made it

ing more radicalized, mood

so silverware is now spread

swings, intentional isolation,

tion makes more students

across the entire cafeteria

hygiene decline, and sub-

aware of these situations and

and you can’t get plastic

stance abuse. If a student sees the fact that they could hapsomeone who may be exhibit- pen.

fans of this new lay-out.

“Cosmetically, it looks great

silverware anymore. It’s so frustrating when I can’t find a fork during peak hours.”

Many students however, now enjoy the aesthetic layout of theMarketplace, discussing

ing these behaviors, Parker

Rodriguez.

Parker hopes the presenta-

The UNHPD holds two of

stresses that they should warn these presentations in the academic year: one for stuthe police.

According to Parker, the perception that shooters are

dents in the fall and one for faculty in the spring

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STUDENT LIFE

Not One, But Seven Academic Paths

BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR

S

enior Aemin Becker,

United Nations, the Presi-

class requirements overlap.

dent of the Political Science

According to Becker, her

Organization, a Political

Russian minor was one of

Science Ambassador, and oc-

the only things she needed to

casionally serves on Mayor’s

physically make room for in

Advisory Commission. This is

her schedule.

between majors, minors and

her third year as a tutor with

While her schedule often

certificates, is pursuing seven

the University Writing Center

overlaps it continues to keep

academic designations, when

and her second year as an

her busier than the average

most college students earn

Academic Peer Mentor.

student. She often has twelve-

between two and four, and

“I like to help people. I like

hour days, seven days a week,

she will acquire all of them in

to advise them. I like to try

and has taken an extra class

just four years.

to be a role model for them,”

every semester, increasing

As a double major in politi-

she said, in her reasoning for

her credit load.

cal science and national secu-

her intense extra-curricular

rity she will graduate with two involvement.

degrees, as well as a certificate

Becker explained that she

via Aemin Becker

“I’ve always scheduled

Becker (right) at the UN General Assembly

things out,” said Becker when asked about the difficulty of

way I am,” she said. “I’ve al-

fice the friendships you have,” she said.

in crime analysis and four

was able to accomplish so

making everything fit. “I just

ways tried to stack my sched-

minors in Russian, sociology,

much largely due to the credit

did it myself and it kind of all

ule with as much as I possibly

She ended on an up-beat

criminal justice, and global

she came in with from high

worked out.”

could because I like classes.”

note for those who think her

studies.

school. She also mentioned

Although she admits that

Becker offered her ad-

schedule is intimidating,

that she has already com-

she was less involved in high

vice to students, explaining

explaining that it’s really all in

don’t I just add more,” said

pleted her National Security

school, she still participated

that sometimes you cannot

your head when you believe

Becker, joking about her hec-

degree.

in the cross-country team

prioritize academics over

you cannot do it.

“I came in with all of my

and Mock trial. She describes

social activities because both

“Always be persist, because

cores essentially done,” she

her old high school academic

are important. Even with her

people give up. You shouldn’t

pursuits, she is a member of

said.

give up,” she said. “It’s cheesy

the Honors Program and is

She also attributes a lot of it

schedule as comparable to her busy schedule Becker makes time for her friends. schedule in college.

a Head Delegate for Model

to the fact that many of her

“That’s my problem: why

tic schedule.

Aside from her academic

“This has always been the

“It’s important to be busy

but you really should believe that you can do it.”

but it’s important to not sacri-

Chargers Go Gold for a Cure

BY SARAH COSTELLO STAFF WRITER

T

he University of New

Haven’s Love Your Melon

Campus Crew orchestrated a

Last year, Love Your Melon

Christian participated in

“Go Gold” event on Saturday

brought 5-year old Christian

events on campus throughout

at the Chargers home football

Reynoso, who has been diag-

the day and even ran onto the

game. Chargers fans were

nosed with acute lymphoblas-

field with the football team.

encouraged to come to the

tic leukemia, to the University Christian is one of the chil-

game wearing gold to spread

of New Haven to show him

dren that Love Your Melon

awareness for Childhood Can- the campus and also allow

aims to help. More about

cer Awareness Month.

Christian’s experience last

him to see the football game.

year can be found here.

Samantha Slaza, an ambassador for Love Your Melon, and the rest of her crew were happy with the event’s success.

“When we saw how many people came up to our table, we were absolutely stunned

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Tweets of the Week

Following Up on New Marketplace greatly decreased in its avail-

not feeling the glamor of the

Marketplace is now open

able options, as well as its

new renovations, there are

7am-8pm Monday- Friday

quality, and that often times

still a large number of stu-

and until 8pm on the week-

chicken patties and nuggets

dents that praise the options

ends. Many students praise

are nowhere to be found.

being offered this year.

this change, as it better fits

“I actually feel there are less

“I feel like there are definite- their schedules.

options than last year in some ly more options, and it does

“I really enjoy the hours

ways. I think they took away

make Bartels more appeal-

Bartels has now. It makes it

a lot of options that people

ing,” said Quinonez.

more convenient for students

liked,” said Zachary Zimiroski, a student.

While many students are

Another change this academic year, is the continu-

to get food when their schedule allows,” said Zimiroski.

ous hours now offered. The

Chargers Go Gold Continued from pg. 23 with how many people heard our message about Love Your Melon,” Slaza said.

Aside from “Go Gold” events, Love Your Melon also visits hospitals to see the children they are working so hard to help.

“We hope to change as many children’s lives as possible,” said Slaza.

Shyanna Mohagel/The Charger Bulletin

When people came up to Love Your Melon’s table at the football game, they were able to paint their hand in gold to put a handprint on a banner showing support for “Go Gold.” Participants were also educated on the mission of Love Your Melon and were able to participate in a photo challenge and have their pic-

Follow us on Twitter @chargerbulletin to have your tweet featured!

ture taken holding “Go Gold”

ambassadors, as they cur-

I know I would not be the

signs.

rently have 13 but seek 30.

person I am today if I did not

The organizers behind Love

“Love Your Melon is a life

Your Melon would like more

changing organization, and

have Love Your Melon in my life,” Slaza Said.