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UNH Acquires New Campus UNH Freshmen Help Stranded Student Site in Orange

By ELIZABETH R. FIELD EDITOR-IN-CHEIF

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Hall, President Kaplan gave an exclusive interview to The Charger Bulletin regarding the acquisition of former Hubbell Electronics headquarters to be used to house the ever-expanding UNH graduate programs. The Hubbell Electronics building is located in nearby Orange, Conn., only a short commute for the main campus. This site has been on the market for nearly two years, allowing the university to make a reasonable offer and secure proper time for board approval, which was finalized just this week. The 47-acre, 70,000 square foot site is centrally located adjacent to the Wilbur Cross Parkway and features three attached buildings, a private lake, and is surrounded by over 400 acres of woods. “We obviously needed more

space and this is by far the most attractive location we have seen. It is a beautiful setting and as a former corporate headquarters, it is a nicer building than I have seen on any campus,” President

Kaplan told the Bulletin Monday. Many aspects of this deal are still in the early planning stages; however, the focus of this facility will be to take off some of the pressures faced by the main campus. The focus of the new site will be to house graduate programs, however the particular details as to which programs will be moved from the main campus are still under discussion. The former Hubbell Electronics headquarters has generous space that will be converted to classrooms, science and computer labs, and faculty offices. Great news for disgruntled student commuters: the site features ample surface and underground parking spaces. UNH has recently seen a great deal of expansion. In the past year, the university has

Family Day 2012

start as Catalina Gonzalez –––––––––––––––––––––––––– performed live music for students and parents. A book drive was also hosted by the OfOn Sept. 22, 2012, the fice of Community Service, in University of New Haven was which donations were made to buzzing with activity as famiW.H.E.A.T in West Haven. lies flooded the main campus At 12 p.m., families gathered A CHARGER BULLETIN NEWS STORY

for the annual Family Day. This was a time for students, especially freshmen, to reconnect with their loved ones after nearly a month in college. The day of festivities also gave parents the opportunity to explore the many nooks and crannies of the UNH campus, as well as the attractions located in surrounding cities. The university, students, organizations and Student Activities prepared dozens of events for families to enjoy. The day got off to a strong

acquired, remodeled and opened the 10,000 square foot Charger Plaza, a former shopping plaza adjacent to the university on Campbell Avenue. Charger Plaza is now home to UNH’s growing ELS and Language programs and has added muchneeded parking for student commuters. The PHOTO PROVIDED BY UNHuniversity is also working closely with the city of West Haven during the process of obtaining properties in West Haven to house the planned Engineering and Science University Magnet School (ESUMS) building. While the school will be funded through state and city funding, UNH anticipates that the facilities will be made available for night classes and research projects, along with opportunities for engineering majors to tutor and mentor young students. President Kaplan hopes to see the new Orange location functioning for classes and university uses by next fall. “This is a very exciting opportunity and everyone I’ve spoken to including faculty, board members, and academic staff sees this as a transformational opportunity for the university.”

By LIANA TEIXEIRA ASSISTANT EDITOR

–––––––––––––––––––––––––– Taking care of a grossly intoxicated college student stranded in New Haven isn’t exactly what freshmen Dylan Rupprecht, Samantha MacDaniel and

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Luke McHugh expected when they ventured downtown for the first time at the start of the school year. That evening, the trio had decided to visit the local club scene. At the end of the night, a young man stumbled (quite literally) out of a different club and into the group as they waited for the UNH shuttle to arrive. That’s when Rupprecht noticed something was not right. “I had never seen anyone this intoxicated before in my life,” Rupprecht said, recalling the encounter. The individual appeared to be a college student, but it became clear that his state of intoxication would make it difficult to obtain any identifying information. “If you’ve ever been in driver’s ed and watched those

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cate with the young man, MacDaniel noticed something even more alarming: “He was completely alone,” she said. Minutes passed before a group of five guys and girls approached, claiming to be the friends of the clearly drunk male. However, their arrival was not the blessing Rupprecht, MacDaniel and McHugh had been hoping for. One of the girls had apparently driven, and refused to take her friend back, fearing that he would damage the inside of the car. “They said ‘take him, we don’t want him. He’s going to throw up in our car,’” Rupprecht said. This comment made MacDaniel uneasy. “At that point we were reSee STRANDED page 5

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UNH Dedicates Residence Hall in Honor of Sam and Lois Bergami

By LYNN JENKINS, ESQ. STAFF WRITER

who was former chair and is a –––––––––––––––––––––––––– current member of the Board of Governors, is a UNH alumnus. He was awarded an EMBA from On Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, the College of Business in 1985. The most recent generous the New Hall student residence

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outside Maxcy Hall to send off the Charger Pep Band as they headed to North Campus for the football game against St. Anselm at 1 p.m. Another treat offered to relatives was having the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center free for the entire day. Families were encouraged to enjoy everything the facility had to offer. Various trips were held throughout the day, both on and off campus. This included a his-

videos where people try to say words after an accident, but they mumble—he kind of sounded like that,” Rupprecht said. “You could not understand a word he said.” The students proceeded to ask the individual’s name, but to no avail. While trying to communi-

was renamed Bergami Hall in honor of Samuel S. Bergami, Jr., and his wife, Lois Stapleton Bergami, at a well-attended dedication ceremony. The UNH community, including senior members of administration, faculty, staff, students and friends, recognized the remarkable commitment of the Bergami family to the growth and development of the University through their past and present donations of time and money. Sam Bergami,

gift from the Bergami family allowed the university to purchase the 66,000-square-foot facility facing the Boston Post Road, which includes not only dorms, student lounges, classrooms and dining areas, but also essential administrative offices and retail space. Built in 2004 and on lease, the university was able to purchase the building at a cost of $12.5 million. The purchase was made possible through the assistance of

the Bergami gift—another in a lengthy line of charitable contributions which includes the Samuel S. Bergami, Jr., Learning Center for Finance and Technology, the Bergami Family Fitness Center, the Bergami Family Lecture Hall, and the Bergami Family Summer Internship Program. As well, the Bergami family has endowed several scholarships to assist and advance future generations of UNH students. At the unveiling ceremony, President Steven H. Kaplan remarked on the longstanding and storied philanthropy of Sam Bergami to UNH. In his lighthearted, but also serious and significant remarks, Kaplan noted that “with the exception of the Rockefellers, the name ‘Bergami’ is probably on more college buildings than any other name in the country.” In emphasizing the Bergami family’s generosity to the university, Kaplan further noted that “Sam is a millionaire now. He was a multimillionaire before he met me. Now, he claims me as a dependent on his tax returns.” Kaplan closed his remarks by noting that UNH will soon be the beneficiary of the BerSee BERGAMI page 4

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USGA & More

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USGA President’s Corner

Dear Students,

Fall is here! Our sports teams are all off to great starts,and many things are happening here at UNH. This past week we had the pleasure of hosting the Board of Governors for one of their routine meetings and they were able to see the dedication of Bergami Hall, formerly New Hall. As the fall progresses, you all have probably gotten to know your professors a bit better. Keep getting to know them, stay after class and chat with them about their interests and yours. You may be surprised how much you have in common with them. Our faculty and staff are here for you; they enjoy talking to their students and connecting with them will ultimately help you out as you continue your educational journey. In addition, congratulations to the newly elected class officers of the Freshman and Junior Class. Keep getting involved and find your fit on campus. As always, feel free to stop by the USGA Office in Bartels if you would like to say hello, and if you have any questions or concerns visit Charger Connection to “Post a Concern.” Patrick Kelland

This weeks USGA Meeting will be held Friday, September 28th at 2PM in the Alumni Lounge

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SCOPE It Out! by Melanie Stone Is there trouble in paradise? Do you have love or relationship questions? Ask Melanie! Submit “Ask Melanie” requests to chargerbulletin@newhaven.edu, our Facebook page or Twitter.

Dear Melanie,

I’ve been dating this guy for about two years now, and things are starting to get serious. It’s clear that we both really care about each other. I think we’re ready to move in together, and I wanted to ask him what he thought about moving in together this summer. How do I go about talking to my boyfriend about this? -Anonymous Asking someone to move in with you is touchy, whether you are 35 or twenty. The idea of sharing a life with someone and settling down without even being engaged can be a little daunting, especially when the idea is coming from the female in the relationship. Sometimes situations like this can make the man feel emasculated in a way, or even scared that things are happening so quickly. There is a fine line between things getting really serious, and really complicated. I want you to keep that in mind. As great as the idea may seem at the moment, you are both still very young, and have plenty of time to live together and make things more official. Right now however, you are still in school and whether he is or not…that is still a very large adjustment for you to make. For today’s expectations of relationships, two years is definitely a very long time. You have to keep in mind though, that chances are they were not two “perfect” years. Every relationship has its own trials and tribulations, but the hardest part is figuring out whether they are normal, or excessive. I would say if you guys argue more than three times a month (and I mean really argue), then moving in with one another right now would probably be a very bad idea. At least now if you two get into an argument you can leave each other, have your space, and talk about it when you are both cooled off. Imagine living with each other, getting into a huge fight and having nowhere to go but a different room. Now, I’m not saying that this could go entirely bad. It could go really well, and you both could realize that you are perfect for each other and want to live together for the rest of your lives. In which case, I would say congratulations! Right now, however, it is my personal opinion that you are much too young to commit yourself to someone that deeply.

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SCOPE had a week full of some big events and one of the most popular movies so far! Student should definitely prepare for another SCOPE-filled week coming up. This week is the annual Rock N’ Roll Week! Monday, Sept. 24, SCOPE will have a Karaoke Night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Bartels Programming Space. Everyone is invited to come and rock out to any song of their choice. Tuesday, Sept. 25, SCOPE will have “What’s The Lyric?” Game Show in the Bartels Programming Space from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. If you think that you know the lyrics to a lot of songs, then come out and compete for some prizes! Tuesday, Sept. 25, SCOPE will be showing the film Rock of Ages, based off of the Broadway hit musical. Come see some of everyone’s favorite stars rock out to this new film hit. Wednesday, Sept. 26, SCOPE is hosting a talent show, UNH Idol. Anyone can come and compete in front of our very own judges! UNH Idol will be held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Bartels Programming Space. Prizes will be awarded to the top acts. Thursday, Sept. 27, SCOPE is having an 80s Dance Party from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the German Club. Everyone should come and jam out in their 80s-themed gear to some of the classic hits from this decade. Friday, Sept. 28, SCOPE will be having another showing of Rock of Ages based off the Broadway hit musical. Fresh popcorn will be provided to any movie attendees. Friday, Sept. 28, SCOPE will also be making tie-dye T-shirts in the Bixler/Botwinik Quad from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Some T-shirts will be provided, but students are encouraged to bring any white shirts they may have too. This event is while supplies last. Saturday, Sept. 29, SCOPE will be holding the annual Rock N’ Roll Week Concert in the Bixler/Botwinik Quad from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. This year’s performing band is South Paw. This cover band features music from ACDC, Lynard Skynard, Kid Rock and many more. Come out and enjoy this free concert with your friends. SCOPE hopes to see everyone there and remember to bring your friends!

Once you move in together, all of your belongings are shared and things get murky. If one fight spirals out of control and one of you goes to move out—who takes the couch? Who gets the television? Who pays last month’s rent, or even keeps the place? These are all really big questions that lead to really complicated answers, and I do not think it is fair to either of you to put so much added stress into your lives at this point in time. Stay young and in love, and in time advance your relationship to something more. Leave this time for freedom, for space and for time to be young. Once you are living together, it can easily go from dating to marriage very quickly (you don’t just need a ring to be married, living together and sharing everything sort of counts). You have time. Just let things run their course, and whatever is meant to happen will find its way. However, I still would bring this up to your boyfriend. Express to him how much he means to you, and that you are willing to take this leap of faith for him. If he feels the same way, then perhaps you guys are meant to try this out. If not, then you know that maybe the idea has just been brought up too soon. Also, if he does not agree right now, it doesn’t mean that he is not just as serious about the relationship as you are! Sometimes guys just move a bit slower when it comes to such a large commitment, and that’s alright. Nothing is worse than saying “what if?” No idea is a bad idea, so express to him how you feel and go from there. At the very least, you would both know where the other stood, and that is still a great thing to figure out.

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On Sunday, Sept. 23, Rotaract UNH sponsored a walk around campus followed by a gathering in the German Club to promote and understand the efforts for religious peace in the Middle East. The “I Wage Peace Walk” was focused specifically at the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the religions that have historically held interests in the city of Jerusalem, Christianity, Is-

“I Wage Peace Walk”

lam and Judaism. Signs marked the pathway of the walk around campus, all with quotes of various scripture and history. The history included religious history as well as histories of the ancient empires that saw the growth of the religions. Among the signs were also the fears of each religion specifically, and how to combat them peacefully. The initiative of I WagePeace Inc. is to educate and raise awareness about the issues pertaining

to the “cycle of violence” in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. UNH’s Rotaract Club became involved because of a similar belief. A flier was distributed at the Walk, in which Rotaract UNH stated, “We believe…many conflicts and issues can be circumvented or corrected without violence.” A local Rotary, or service, club must sponsor all Rotaract associations. Rotaract UNH is PHOTO BY ANA ABRAHAMsponsored by the Rotary Club of West Ha-

ven. For further reading on the issues focused on by IWagePeace Inc, visit Iwagepeace.org or cfpeace.org. The walk on campus was co-sponsored by the American Criminal Justice Association’s Psi Omega Chapter, the Caribbean Student Association, Lambda Psi Delta, and XE. WNHU provided music for the reception after the Walk, and The Falafel House of West Haven provided food for the crowd.

man, however some midmass stars have magnetic fields about twice as strong. Our sun is a low mass star with a high magnetic field. Along with that, some dense remnants of dead stars called magnetars are often seen as the universe’s most magnetic objects. A typical magnetar might have a magnetic field of about 500 million times larger, according to Wade. However, the flux, or strength of the magnetic field times the surface area of the star, of NGC 1624-2 is almost 700 times larger than your average magnetar. The discovery of this star can be a very important step to learning about the fundamental processes that produce the magnetic fields of massive stars. The star is very distant though, and studying its light in detail requires monitoring the star with an immense light-gathering powered telescope. To do this, the international team of scientists used the Hobby-Eberly Telescope at the University of Texas at Austin’s McDonald Observatory, and they found that this star rotates quite slowly. It takes about 160 Earth days to spin once. It takes the Sun about 25 Earth days. Wade noted that he believes the star is slowed due to having to drag around its wind because it is bound to the magnetic field. “This is something that has to be tested, but it looks very likely,” he said. They also used the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope on Hawaii’s Mauna Kea to measure the strength of the star’s magnetic field. They looked

specifically at variations in rotation directions of the electromagnetic waves absorbed and emitted by atoms in the magnetic field. “An excess of clockwise-rotating waves indicates a magnetic field pointing towards us, while an excess of counterclockwise-rotating waves indicates a magnetic field pointing away from us,” Wade said. “The larger the excess, the larger the magnetic field. These excesses are usually very tiny, requiring many observations or careful processing of the data to tease out the signal. But in the case of NGC 1624-2, it was obvious from our very first observations that a remarkably strong magnetic field was present.” Once they get more information on massive stars, there will be further insight on their galaxies. Wade states, “Magnetism, an essentially invisible phenomenon even to most astronomers, can have extraordinary impact.” “The most important question we seek to answer is: What is the origin of magnetism in massive stars — where do the fields come from?” Wade said. “We believe this must happen when the stars are very young. It has recently been suggested that stellar collisions and mergers during star formation may be responsible. A major next step is to investigate these early stages of evolution, and in particular to examine the magnetic properties of binary star systems, since these may represent examples of systems that suffered encounters early in their history.”

chael Hoff of University of Louisiana-Lincoln, and his team were able to get the funds and resources necessary to begin unearthing the Roman masterpiece. The mosaic is 1,600 square feet of decorative, meticulously-crafted creation that is not even 50 percent uncovered yet. The mosaic would have been located in the courtyard area to the large bath attached to it. It is the largest Roman mosaic ever found in southern Turkey, which suggests that southern Turkey was more influenced by the Romans than history believed. The team will return in 2013 accompanied by students and volunteers to

continue the excavation. Hoff’s plan is to eventually cover the entire mosaic with a wooden shelter, so it stays safely preserved while open to the public for visits. “As an archaeologist, I am always excited to make new discoveries. The fact that this discovery is so large and also not completely uncovered makes it doubly exciting,” Hoff said. “I am already looking forward to next year, though I just returned from Turkey.”

Magnetic Mega-Star Attracts Scientists

By NADINE NORTHWAY

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A giant magnetic star has been spotted about 20,000 light-years away from Earth in a constellation called Perseus. This star is called NGC 1624-2, and it is about 35 times the Sun’s mass. This means it has a lot of fuel and it will be bright and hot, making it burn out after about 5 million years. This is about 1 percent of the Sun’s current age at midlife, so its lifespan will not be relatively long. It is the most magnetic star found yet, and it is carrying with it a large amount of trapped particles. It can help find out about magnetism in stars and the evolution of stars and galaxies. According to Space. com writer Charles Q. Choi, “this massive star possesses a magnetic field of 20,000 times stronger than the sun’s and nearly 10 times stronger than that detected around any other high-mass star.” Magnetic fields that are this strong are very rare and usually are only found in stars with much lower mass. The magnetic field of this star is 11.4 times the star’s radius and it controls the wind of energetic particles streaming from NGC 1624-2. An astronomer from the Royal Military College of Canada, Greg Wade, said “the huge volume of this magnetosphere is remarkable. It’s more than four times wider than that of any other comparable massive star, and in terms of volume it is around 80 times larger.” NGC 1624-2 is the most magnetic star known to

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Mystifying Mosaics

By ELISSA SANCI STAFF WRITER

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An enormous Roman mosaic has been unearthed by a team from the University of Louisiana-Nebraska in Southern Turkey. The first clues to this mosaic were found 10 years ago, when Purdue University professor Nick Rauh walked over the freshly-tilled land of the farm in Turkey. Bits of the mosaic had turned up in the soil, but at the time, he and his team of archeologists did not have the funds to go further with the excavation. However, in 2005, Mi-

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gami Family’s renewed financial commitment. In a challenge donation, Sam Bergami, who is one of UNH’s two largest donators, has agreed to fund the purchase of property in the Allingtown area. The university plans to house its ever-expanding graduate programs there. Not only Kaplan recognized the matchless financial support of Sam Bergami at the dedication ceremony, but John M. Picard, the Mayor of the City of West Haven, did so as well. Mayor Picard, who is also a UNH alumnus, noted that the university has grown by “leaps and bounds” and that the campus when he was a stu-

dent was “about the size of a phone book.” He credited the Bergami family and their impact gift-giving with the rapid, hallmarked advancement of the university and cited Sam Bergami as the vital link in the partnership between UNH and the City. Phillip H. Bartels, the recently-elected chair for the Board of Governors, also paid tribute to the numerous contributions of Sam and his family to UNH. He praised Bergami on both a professional and personal level, honoring him as both a mentor and a friend. Bartels has worked with Bergami for several years, especially during Bergami’s past stewardship as chairman.

In recognition of Sam Bergami’s many contributions, the university named him a Distinguished Alumnus in 2000, awarded him an honorary Doctor of Business degree in 2002, and presented him with the President’s Award in 2012. Under his continued support, it is clear that the University of New Haven will thrive—indeed, flourish and prosper—in the decades to come.

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September 26, 2012 By DONOVAN LINDER

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The greater New Haven area is full of life for the members of the LGBT community and its allies. For those who might not be familiar with the LGBT community, here is some background. The acronym stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, but often times you might see the ‘A’ tagged onto as well which means ‘allies’ (straight or heterosexual individuals who are in support of the LGBT community). Here on campus, UNH

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Pride is thriving with members of the community and they are in the process of planning exciting events for the semester. The organization may be young, but they are definitely full of energy and always participate in community service activities that relate to the community. Within the greater New Haven region, there is a New Haven Pride center that is open to the general public to stop by and help out. Whether you are out of the closest or just want to give a helping hand, they are sure to have something for you to get

involved in. The center has committees in which prospective or current members can be part of, ranging from fundraising to operations to programming and communications. Since the 90s, New Haven Pride center has been a major support to members of the community. Their website says it all: “What’s easy to see from your first visit to the Center is that it fills a real need in the community.” The center is a hub of activities catering to the needs of Connecticut’s LGBT community. It is becoming a “beacon” for

are still strong. Groups of protestors have broken into smaller clusters, each fighting for their own agendas. About $40,000 are left from last year’s donations and are being sent to support these smaller groups. Occupy still cares about its mission; it has

“Happy Birthday.” Streets were filled, blocking intersections and traffic. Several protestors spread anti-greed graffiti along city sidewalks and building walls. The movement may not be as noticeable as last November, but its supporters are no less passionate about their fight.

Activists Still Occupy Wall Street

By JENNIFER HARRINGTON STAFF WRITER/MARKETING MANAGER

––––––––––––––––––––– “People, Power.” Activists of the Occupy Wall Street movement have not given up. On Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, protesters celebrated the one-year anniversary of

those looking to understand their identity and place within the community and in history. What is so great about the LGBT network in New Haven is the abundant amount of resources they have for students, whether they be graduating high school or in college, both undergraduates and graduates. Every year, the organization gives thousands of dollars to students pursuing an education. Connecticut is one of the leading states in LGBT movement, having same-sex marriage signed into law in 2007, making

it the third state in the U.S to have a legislative body in favor of same-sex marriage. Since then, it has continued to surprise the nation. According to Wikipedia, on April 22, 2009, lawmakers of Connecticut both in the House (vote 100-44) and in the Senate (vote 28-7) agreed to repeal all the old marriage laws and fully replace them with genderless quotes, and all references to marriage will be fully gender-neutral. Most resident voters in the state are supporters of same-sex marriage. And with the 2012

presidential elections in November plus a president who already is in full support of same-sex marriage, the LGBT community is going in strong. So if you are a student, faculty or staff member and want to build a positive LGBT community on campus, come to the UNH Pride meetings held every Thursday at 9 p.m. For more information about UNH Pride contact the organization at unhpride@newhaven. edu. To reach New Haven Pride Center visit their website at www.newhavenpridecenter.org

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of Engineering. “Our professors are dedicated to providing real-world opportunities for our students and our students display the commitment

UNH was ranked in the first category among institutions that only offer bachelors and master’s degrees in engineering. UNH’s engineering program emphasizes internships and research experiences and students regularly gain experience at companies such as Sikorsky, Covidien, Pioneer Aerospace, General Electric and others. Tyler Valalik, a student in the Tagliatela College of Engineering said, “The program works so well because students are forced to work and learn through struggle. My classes are challenging, but I get satisfaction when I finish all my assignments well. I strive to be a part of the world’s enhancement of technology.” A wave of the college’s vast success has been felt by many, and to ensure the success continues, the Davis Educational Foundation has donated a $185,500 three-year grant to the Tagliatela College of Engineering this year to help engineering students improve their writing and communication skills.

Tagliatela College of Engineering at UNH Ranked in “Top Tier” by U.S News

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the movement that took over cities across the world. Occupy Wall Street started as a social movement to protest the multimillion dollar businesses and government entities, with protesters shouting, “We are the 99%.” Activists of the movement staged a large campout in New York City’s Zuccotti Park. These campouts moved throughout the United States and even across the globe. Those on the other side of Occupy believe the movement to have fizzled. Critics do not feel they can survive unless they build around a political platform or show support for a candidate in this year’s election. The campouts may have stopped, but the protests

not disappeared, but it has changed. Last Monday can be marked as the “rebirth” of the Occupy movement. The focus was shifted back on New York City with events called S17. S17 included a lower Manhattan bike ride, a picket line at the New York Stock Exchange, and an anniversary concert by Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine. The hope is for protestors of the smaller clusters to reunite once again. There was limited violence early in the day at the New York Stock Exchange, but police were out setting up blockades to keep protesters out. Protestors celebrated Occupy’s anniversary with party hats and costumes, and some even sang

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By 4 p.m., close to 150 arrests had been made as energy escalated. Police set up barricades around Wall Street to prevent protestors from preventing back-ups in street and foot traffic. Protestors regrouped in Zuccotti Park to close the celebrations. Occupy’s Twitter feed was running all day, congratulating all those who grouped together in other cities to celebrate the anniversary. This year’s celebration shows that protestors and activists have yet to give up their fight as the 99 percent. Protests will continue, organizers will reassemble, and what may be Occupy 2.0 is waiting in the future.

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of New Haven for the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, but the Tagliatela College of Engineering is taking over the scoreboard. The Tagliatela College of Engineering has been ranked, for the second year in a row, as one of the top nationwide undergraduate engineering programs. This ranking was released in the 2013 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.” This distinction is an indication of the dedication of our faculty and the success of our students,” says Ron Harichandran, Dean of the Tagliatela College

and work ethic to take full advantage of the many outstanding educational, research and internship opportunities they receive here at the University of New Haven.” The rankings are split into two categories: institutions whose highest engineering degree offered are a bachelor’s or master’s degree and those whose highest degree offered are a doctorate. The rankings are based on surveys of engineering deans and senior faculty members, and are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

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ally annoyed that they just wanted to leave him,” MacDaniel said. “We were like, ‘we’ll take care of him.’” According to Rupprecht, the girl did not ask for their names, where they were from or who they were. “They just walked away after that,” Rupprecht said. The well-being and safety of the stranger now lay in the hands of the three UNH students. Finally, the individual mumbled that he was from Sacred Heart University (SHU) in Fairfield, Conn. At this point, the three did not know how valid the information was, but they figured that Sacred Heart would be a safe place to take him, being that it was a Catholic university. They then got a cab, got in with the student and paid for the entire ride to Fairfield. On the ride, the

individual passed out, and the group became worried. However, when they arrived on the Sacred Heart security gate, he was able to speak, and public safety and the Director on Duty were immediately contacted. When he was explaining his story to the security guard, Rupprecht said, the individual said that it was his first night in Connecticut. “I think that was his first night at college, and he went to downtown New Haven with a whole bunch of people that at the time he considered his friends. And even as he restated his story he’s like, ‘I guess they’re not my friends.’” An hour and $140 later, the three students returned to UNH. Leonora P. Campbell, Assistant Dean for Student Conduct & Community Standards at SHU, contacted the UNH Dean of

Students Rebecca Johnson and Associate Dean of Students Ric Baker the next day and commended the three students for their actions, calling them “good Samaritans.” Reflecting back on the course of events, Rupprecht said he knew that he just had to help. “I just knew right away that this guy was in a whole bunch of trouble. He was by himself in New Haven late at night. I just knew that wasn’t good,” he said. “We’re all really caring people, we didn’t want to see him sit there or hurt himself,” MacDaniel said. McHugh was unavailable for comment. The students are in the process of receiving a taxi credit for the money they spent getting the student back to his university.

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Dangers on the Foreign Front

By AMY REIDY STAFF WRITER

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Since the 2001 attacks on American soil, the country has been recovering and rebuilding. The United States has come together as a nation to support the nation, and have come to show greater respect for not only the soldiers that fight elsewhere, but also for the men and women who serve in the country as fire fighters and police officers. But what happens when properties are attacked on soil other than our own? Since the attack on the World Trade Center buildings and the Pentagon in 2001, there have been a number of attacks on U.S. Embassy buildings in a number of other countries. The tally is currently at 53 attacks just since 2008. The attacks have varied from bombings to property destruction, to arson to armed assaults. The armed assaults accounted for the greatest number of attacks, 30, out of the total of 53. These attacks have shown the variety of weaknesses in the systems of protecting the United States liaisons in other countries. Back in 1983, there was a large bombing of the Marine Headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, which was the basis of the security standards seen today throughout the United States Embassies, especially in current zones

of combat. The three main measures taken are that embassies be set back at least 100 feet from all uncontrolled locations (including public roads), high walls are to be built around all embassies and are to be at least nine feet high, and the window to wall ratio can be no more than 15 percent. The embassies in combat zones have a much higher level of security, including walls reinforced with concrete, and some are even surrounded by sand bag barriers. This level of protection, however, is sometimes not enough. The latest embassy attacks have proven this, including the most recent in Cairo, Egypt. A group of anti-American protestors decided to demonstrate the hatred they further developed for Americans in a recent YouTube video that was taken to be very anti-Islamic. The video bestows a very poor image upon the face of Islam, and so the protestors in Egypt retaliated. A man by the name of Mohamed al Zawahiri, whose older brother happens to be the current leader of al Qaeda, is claiming responsibility for the actions that the protestors took against the Americans in the United States Embassy in Egypt. The protestors’ actions involve insulting the United States by scaling the walls and replacing the United States’ flag with the black

flag of Jihad. This is not the first time that an Islamic extremist group has attacked an embassy, and was not the last. The majority of the recent attacks can be traced to Islamic extremist groups. Although the number of attacks has decreased from 2008 to 2012, the number of injuries and casualties has gone up. Shortly after the attack in Egypt, a military-like operation took place in Libya on the United States Consulate. The forces were able to pillage and set fire to the consulate. The United States ambassador to Libya was killed, along with three other Americans. Thirty others were injured, both Libyan and American. Both the attacks are thought to have been plotted based on the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States. While the attacks come in different forms, most have occurred in places of turmoil and combat. The United States’ embassies are not attacked all that often, but the numbers in terms of casualties and violence have been increasing. This, however, does not alleviate the threat being posed to America’s ability to protect its citizens and conduct themselves effectively on the foreign front.

than 8 million adults reported having serious suicide thoughts, 2.5. million made a suicide plan, and 1.1 million reported a suicide attempt. This effort is the first new plan in more than a decade to address what officials claim is a growing public health issue. U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin says, “It takes the entire community to prevent suicides. It’s not just one individual. We can all play a role.” The new Facebook service allows users to report suicidal comments that they see online from friends. The website then sends the potential victim and e-mail, urging them to

call the suicide hotline as well as confidentially chat online with a counselor. The 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention has a goal of saving 20,000 lives over the next five years. It targets all Americans, and taps Facebook as a tool for reporting someone at risk. The plan comes with $55 million in federal grants to state and community prevention efforts. Making suicide prevention a part of routine healthcare, and making people aware of the severity of suicide is anticipated to go a long way and save many lives.

U.S. Officals Launch New Strategy to Prevent Suicide

By KERRI ZBODULA STAFF WRITER

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In Washington D.C., a new nationwide strategy to prevent suicide has been launched. Facebook, mobile apps, and other technologies will be used as part of a communitydriven push to report concerns about suicidal individuals before it’s too late. Today, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. At least one person dies from suicide every 15 minutes. Annually, 33,000 American lives are taken each year due to suicide. Over the past year, more

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Living the Map: 50 Jobs in 50 States reflected the culture and industry of that state. To ––––––––––––––––––––– give just a few examples, Saddiqui worked as a lobster fisherman in Maine, a dietician in Mississippi, a Given current economic swim instructor in Hawaii conditions, obtaining a job and an insurance capitalist

views. “I failed 40 job interviews straight out of college [and] I sent out 18,000 emails just looking for a volunteer position,” adds Saddiqui on his experiences preceding his journey around the country. T h a t same day, following the interview, Saddiqui came to the University of New Haven to speak to students on his experiences and lessons. He began with six presentations in classrooms and, at 2:30 PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT p.m., gave a has become a very right here in Connecticut. presentation to the entire big accomplishment. Even Other jobs he held includ- campus community in Daniel Saddiqui would ed building furniture and Dodds Theater. agree, despite the fact that working in a wine cellar, The event was hosted he managed in find a job in as well as a farm. by the Career Developevery state of the country Daniel Saddiqui wrote a ment Center. Saddiqui within the course of a year. book about his experience, concluded with some adSaddiqui is a University titled 50 Jobs in 50 States: vice he was given when he of California graduate who One Man’s Journey of began his journey: “If the couldn’t find a job in his Discovery Across America why is strong enough, the field—economics. To try and, on Tuesday, Sept. 18, how becomes easy.” to get a better understand- was interviewed by NBC ing of why he couldn’t find Connecticut. In the interone, as well as to discover view, he spoke about how where the jobs were, Sad- one has to “be persistent diqui decided to go on a and don’t fear rejection,” journey to find the answer. because holding all those He went to all 50 states jobs, even if only for a and worked a job in each week, first involved many state for one week that rejections and failed interBy ISAAK KIFLE

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UNH Student Named “True Gentleman” of the Year by National Fraternity

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management and music industry double major, was named the “True Gentleman of the Year” at the national Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s (SAE) 77th John O. Moseley Leadership School over the summer. It is the highest honor given by the fraternity and is awarded to only one of the fraternity’s 13,000 undergraduate members. “I am truly speechless and extremely honored to have received such an award” said Hall. “All the brothers I’ve met in the fraternity are really good people.” The award is based on volunteer work, academic excellence, character and

said. “I took every chance I could get to network and meet students from different chapters.” The fraternity is one of the largest in the world, with more than 300,000 members and over 240 chapters around the country. SAE is the only Greek organization that has a leadership school. Connecticut Nu-Eta brought home several awards and is the “most UNH TODAY PHOTO decorated chapnational magazine. ter in the country,” said Hall, president of the Goralski. Earlier this year Connecticut Nu-Eta chapter at UNH, and nine the chapter received the Community Service Merit UNH brothers attended Award from UNH. the leadership school. “Throughout this year, It was attended by 800 we have improved our brothers and held aboard the Royal Caribbean Maj- members, raised our GPAs and set a university record esty of the Seas destined for recruitment,” says for the Bahamas, Coco Cay and the Florida Keys. Hall. The chapter also raised more than $1,500 Chapter Vice President to purchase toys for the Kevin Goralski was especially excited about the Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital. opportunity to attend. He “I am very proud received a chapter scholto have worked with arship and funds from our president,” Goralthe Bartels family, who ski added. “He is truly a covered airfare for all of the UNH brothers. “I was dedicated and determined brother who deserved the lucky enough to spend this wonderful experience award. fraternal dedication. Hall received a $5,000 scholarship and was profiled in a feature story on sae.net, the fraternity's website, and in a story in “The Record,” SAE’s

with my brothers,” he

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toric tour of West Haven, a guided tour of Maxcy Hall (UNH’s first building), and shuttles to downtown New Haven where families were free to roam the New Haven Green or check out the many specialty shops and museums. Several off-campus events included a trip to Jones’ Family Farm in Shelton, Conn., where apple picking, pumpkin

picking and a winery were available. Captain Bob’s Tour of the Thimble Islands allowed families to enjoy some relaxation time as they cruised on a 72-foot Volsunga IV boat during a 45-minute ride through the islands. Individuals with a sweet tooth were encouraged to attend the trip to the PEZ factory in Orange, Conn. Other activities held throughout the course of the day included a

Mock Crime Scene tour and finger printing in the Henry C. Lee Building, a Quidditch match in Kayo Field, the Inflatable Funfest, a performance by hypnotist Jim Spinnato, and many more family fun activities.

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lowships are awarded on a competitive basis, based ––––––––––––––––––––– on proposals that students develop with advice from a UNH faculty mentor. Cara Petitti ’13 hopes Another student, Bryant to teach writing at the col- Neumann ’13, spent the lege level and become a summer examining the efBy DAVE CRANSHAW

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published author one day. As part of her Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) she honed her skills studying the work of American writer Edith Wharton, specifically her Pulitzer Prizewinning novel “The Age of Innocence.” “After studying her life I grew to admire her as a writer and a person,” said Petitti, who conducted her research at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale. “When I laid out the manuscript in front of me, I felt a really strong connection to the writing. I had never had that experience with a piece of literature before, and it was really exciting.” Petitti is one of 24 students who will share their findings from the SURF experience on Friday, Sept. 28, from 1-4 p.m. on the first floor of Dodds Hall. A poster presentation will take place from 1-3 p.m., and awards will be given at 3 p.m. As part of the SURF program, students pursue applied research under the direct tutelage of a faculty member. Fel-

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fects of the drug Exemestance on breast cancer cell cultures. “Looking at the cells for the first time under a microscope was an experience I will never forget.” Neumann will continue his research during the school year with Michael Rossi, associate professor of biology and environmental science. After attendi n g gradua t e school, Neumann hopes to pursue a career conducting cancer research. For her project, Abigail Freyer ’13, a chemistry and forensic science double major, worked to develop higher efficiency thin layer chromatography plates. “I was able to develop better laboratory and critical thinking skills, and I

matured as a scientist,” she said. “This experience will definitely help me pursue my future plans of going to medical school and becoming a doctor.” John Hamilla ’14 spent the summer investigating wind energy and how the geometry of a wind turbine blade can affect its performance. “This project helped me gain a better understanding of where my interests lie in regards to my future career,” said Hamilla, a mechanical engineering major. Colin Bassett ’13 (left,) who studied the small fiddler crab, Uca Pugnax, added, “As an undergraduate, I was able to get a glimpse into what real research is like and how demanding it really is.” Each student in the SURF program receives a $2,500 stipend, nine weeks of summer housing on campus and a $700 allowance for research supplies and library resources.

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We’re back! The Financial Aid Office’s Federal Work Study student workers, also known as “The Feds”, are back and ready to start the new school year off on the right foot. Who are “The Feds” you might ask yourself? We are Federal Work Study students whose job is to reach out to students to answer their most pressing questions about financial aid and to keep everyone updated on important financial aid information, especially deadlines. Shannon Tilly, Marissa Lewis, Erika Williams and David Dejean are the “Feds” for the 2012-13 academic year. Shannon will be writing articles for the newspaper, along with making sure that important announcements are heard on the radio

station. Marissa will be working on creating the posters that will be hung in the different buildings on campus, along with the table top flyers in offices around campus. Erika is in charge of updating the Financial Aid Facebook Group. Students can find us on Facebook by searching University of New HavenFinancial Aid Office or going to www.facebook. com/UNHFinancialAid. David will be working on revamping the outside scholarship search program to make it available online! Keep your eyes open for information on this in the future! Students should keep an eye out for posters that will be hung around campus with important information about financial aid. For example the Financial Aid Office will be putting up posters to remind UNH students of how important

it is to file their FAFSA “on time” for the 20132014 academic year. Reminders will also be sent out via e-mail, so it is very important that students regularly check their UNH e-mail. All financial aid communication will be sent to YOUR UNH e-mail, so feel free to forward the information to your parents! If anyone has any questions regarding financial aid, our office is located in Maxcy Hall, Room 118B, so stop by and we will be happy to help you! You can also e-mail us at Feds@newhaven.edu regarding information you see in the newspaper, hear on the radio, see on posters or flyers around campus, or read on Facebook. Please note this e-mail address is monitored by students and personal information should not be sent there.

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To Download or Not to Download—That is the Question By ELIZABETH FIELD EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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I consider myself an iPhone veteran…kind of. I didn’t make the switch from BlackBerry until the “4” came out, but I’ve broken enough screens to go through three of them (I once dropped the iPhone while chasing a one dollar bill…talk about bad investments). Anyway, I spend 90 percent of my waking life in class, in an office, or in a bubble bath so I’m more or less spending 90 percent of THAT time looking for cool stuff on my phone! And since many of you have made the recent switch to the iPhone 5, I

have compiled a list of app as soon as they get an recommendations with my iPhone! It allows you to own seal of approval. log in and find the location of any missing iOS products via GPS technology. Find My iPhone also allows you to lock your phone, erase all data and send message blasts to your iPhone like, “Hey stop stealing my phone (in1. Find My iPhone – sert adorable baby animal This should be the first emoji icon). app everyone downloads 2. Emoji – Don’t even

think. Just download it now and thank me later. 3. ReplayIt – Upload your images to UNH’s ReplayIt 2012-2013 Time Capsule! Chariot Yearbook staff will be able to use these photos for the 2013 yearbook, and images will be forever hosted on ReplayIt’s website, allowing you to come back in one year or 10 to reminisce about your college experience. 4. Kayak – The most comprehensive website to score the best travel and flight deals! Book your spring break plans in class! 5. Instagram – Instagram is the latest musthave app for social media. It lets you connect with your friends through

tion: why is the definition of marriage still so convoluted? Of course, the U.S. has made great strides in the field of same-sex marriage laws. There are currently six states (Connecticut included) who allow same-sex marriage, as well as the District of Columbia. That’s right, our own capitol allows samesex marriage, and yet the rest of the country remains hesitant in legalizing such a concept. Even the Merriam-Webster Dictionary has defined marriage as between heterosexual or homosexual individuals. I’ve probably heard every single reason imaginable for keeping marriage strictly between individuals of the opposite sex. Religion tends to be at the top of the list. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not bashing religion or anything.

I just think that since it’s the most prominent argument, there is no harm in addressing it. I was raised Roman Catholic and went to Catholic school, so I do

need for the separation of church and state. At one time in our nation’s history, we judged people by the color of their skin. We thought it was normal, we

claim my savory delight. I stretch out my eager hand, and in it is placed… a toasted wrap. I was stunned. My long-expected sandwich was nowhere to be found. But no worries, I’d remembered seeing a sign at Jazzman’s saying they made paninis as well. They don’t, but they did make a disappointing toasted sandwich. Now, I am a man of simple tastes (pun intended), and I don’t bother easily. But when I have something I want flaunted in my face and then denied on multiple occasions, I get a bit annoyed. For those of you who don’t know what a panini is because you’re only familiar with our school’s “paninis,” I’ll fill you in on what a real one is. A panini is a sandwich that’s typically filled with deli toppings. The sandwich is grilled, and that’s what makes a panini so appetizing. The grill

makes the sandwich delicious in a way that toasting it otherwise wouldn’t do. And the bread is typically served on ciabatta bread or a baguette. Before I got to UNH, I didn’t crave a panini the way I do now. It’s the fact that I have been taunted and tantalized by the prospect of a panini, that now I want nothing more but to finally have one. If I were to step into a Panera at this point, I’m worried I’ll buy the whole stock of paninis out. But until then, I wait longingly for that fabled sandwich known as a panini.

photos, eliminating all of those awful whiney posts and replacing them with pictures of their lunch instead. Yay, food. 6. Scramble with Friends – Is Scrabble too slow-paced? Don’t have a huge vocabulary? Are you like me and hate having to really think when you’re playing games? Scramble with friends is a “boggle” like game with extra addins like, “time freeze” and hints. Plus, you can totally win playing words like “got,” “hot,” “not,” etc. 7. Dropbox(+) – Dropbox is perfect for group collaboration or sharing your documents and images with others. Allows file synchronization to your desktop and has a sleek

design. 8. Facebook – C’mon, who could live without Facebook on their phones? All right guys, there you have it, the musthave eight apps for your new iPhone. With its sleek new design, larger screen, 4G LTE capabilities and new features, that iPhone 5 is arguably the best to date. But, at the end of the day, I’m still a broke college student and won’t get my hands on one anytime soon. I don’t even have Siri yet.so maybe I’m not the definitive source on app recommendations. Anyone interested in a Charger Bulletin app? That would be the first on everyone’s list, I’m sure.

explained as life-changing. Some believe such sacredness is reserved solely between a man and a woman and should be treated respectfully. That’s all well and good, but let’s get real for a second. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve turned to E! News and seen the hottest Hollywood couple call it splits. And let’s not forget those Vegas marriages. In this day and age, people are getting married, divorced and remarried left and right. You can pretty much get married and divorced in a 24-hour period. Therefore, it is clear that a thought it was right (spoil- religiously-sacred bond er: it wasn’t), and many holds little weight when used religion or tradition it comes to marriage. So, as their defense. why the mysterious definiToday, it is safe to say tion? Why are we so afraid that people view marriage to admit that love comes in as a sacred bond, a power- all shapes, sizes and sexuful bond that can only be alities? Religion has be-

come such a widely-used (and overused) defense that it simply cannot hold up as strongly as it used to. I guarantee some of you may not agree with me, but before you sharpen those pitchforks, let me just say that you have a right to disagree, just as I have the right to disagree. There is nothing wrong with possessing strong religious beliefs, and I am not advocating that states mandate churches to hold same-sex marriages (that’s a very touchy subject…another topic for another time). But in my opinion, there’s nothing wrong with legalizing same-sex marriage licenses at the state level.

The Defintion of Marriage Murkier Than Ever

By LIANA TEIXEIRA ASSISTANT EDITOR

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I read a rather interesting news story this week. A woman from Ohio discovered that her recently deceased husband was actually her father through DNA testing. If you just cringed, I don’t blame you, but there’s a bigger reason why I am bringing this up. I won’t get into details, but this father/daughter was simply an unfortunate circumstance for both parties involved. Google the story and feel free to form your own opinion on the issue; it’s actually quite fascinating how the whole thing went down. Anyway, after reading this article, it got me thinking about general marriage laws within the United States. My ques-

hold a set of morals somewhat seeped in religious undertone. However, I was also raised in a country that values diversity, acceptance, freedom and equality—a country that also acknowledges the

The Seamy Panini

By CAMERON HINES STAFF WRITER

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When I arrived at UNH, I was excited by the prospect that I’d be able to have many newfound freedoms, including being able to dictate my diet. I was even more excited when I discovered that I’d be able to dine on a panini here. Oh, if only I wasn’t so naïve, as I’ve quickly discovered that no one here who makes our food understands what a panini is. On my first trip to Sandella’s, I had high expectations: I’d heard many great accolades about Sandella’s from my friends, so I was eager to sample their menu. I stepped in, ordered a Texas Café Panini (which is delicious) and awaited for my delicious grilled sandwich to arrive. As my number was called, my heart skipped a beat as I sauntered over to

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Across 1 Cellar process 6 Incline 10 Shady plan 14 Hilo veranda 15 Freshly 16 Scrabble piece 17 Panache 18 He caught Don’s 1956 World Series perfect game 19 Bickering 20 *Miss 23 Tolkien’s Elrond, e.g. 26 One way to pace 27 Hold dear 28 *Simulated living room feature 32 Confounds 33 Poem of the countryside 34 Fort Meade-based govt. org. 37 Standards, briefly 38 Ottoman officer 39 Dan Patrick’s channel, formerly 40 Portland-to-Boise dir. 41 Frosh, next year 43 Scientific __ 45 *Feature of many Bee Gees songs 48 Respectful address 49 Louis XIV, par exemple 50 Some 12-yd. soccer shots

51 Headline that would shock the Internet community (or, put another way, hint to the divided word in each of the answers to starred clues) 55 Takes steps 56 Land of Rama I 57 Poke 61 Gait slower than a canter 62 ‘Enry’s greeting 63 More-than-disappointing crowd? 64 Miffed 65 Textile worker 66 Amarillo’s home Down 1 The Tanners’ adoptee, on TV 2 Lass 3 Garten of the Food Network 4 Newbie 5 Long-necked mammal 6 Five-time Grammy winner James 7 Playing a fifth qtr., say 8 Kid’s building block 9 Reinforced, as some dust bags 10 Radio interference

11 Immigrant test taker’s goal 12 Rocker Cooper 13 Dole (out) 21 Pupil’s place 22 Uttered 23 Online airline deal 24 Fills with cargo 25 Arbitrary allowance for error 29 T-shirt sizes, for short 30 Black ball 31 BlackBerry Bold, e.g. 35 Logical character 36 Aconcagua is its highest peak 38 Mimic 39 Command for DDE 41 Generous slice 42 Diffused through a membrane 43 Night light 44 Clear 46 Carol opening 47 Aftershock 48 Computer shortcut 51 Domino’s nickname 52 Slick 53 Curly cabbage 54 Gin flavoring 58 Spar in the ring 59 Stop __ dime 60 Filmmaker Craven

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Charger Battery

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Family Day went great, so many families showed up this year! And Why did I (and half of the campus) have to get sick now? Don’t I realgreat job at the football game, Chargers! ize that I have a lot of work to do!? Did anyone see the lighted peace sign in the Quad during InternaThat moment when you see a certain someone and that alone ruins tional Day of Peace last Friday? Absolutely stunning! your entire day. Why can’t drama isolate itself in movies and books where it belongs?

The Battery Charge I’ve always found it both amusing and irritating (though mostly irritating) that flu bugs sweep across at the busiest and most inconvenient times of the year. Yes, I understand stress being a contributing factor and everything like that, but just once I’d like to have the ability to actually stay in my bed and do nothing when I’m too sick to do anything.

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This Day in UNH History

By Ana Abraham

September 26, 2009 The blue and gold stadium at North Campus was dedicated DellaCamera Stadium. It was previously Dodds Stadium before undergoing a two-year renovation prior to the 2009 season. September 27, 1997. Bixler and Botwinik Residential Halls were dedicated in a ceremony that was open to the entire campus community. Following the ceremony was a buffet brunch in the “new residential hall quadrangle”, according to the Charger Bulletin. Parents Weekend, 1997. A section of bleachers at the former Dodds Stadium at North Campus collapsed before the start of the football game against Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Several members of the visiting marching band were injured and taken to the hospital, according to September 30, 1997’s issue of the Charger Bulletin.

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Fairfield Cross Country Leeber Invitational

By SAMANTHA MATHEWSON COPY EDITOR/STAFF WRITER

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On Saturday, Sept. 22, the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country team competed in the Fr. Leeber S.J. Invitational at Fairfield University. The New Haven Chargers raced against Bridgeport, Fairfield, Fordham, Molloy, Rutgers and Scared Heart. There is a point system used, and the top five runners score for their team, both men’s and women’s individually. On the men’s side, running an 8K, freshman Sean Grady came in first of the Chargers and 19th overall with a time of 27:55. Senior Arnold Lane Jr., who placed 40th with

a time of 29:17, followed Grady. Senior Marvin Azor came in 43rd with a time of 29:58. Sophomore Ryan Parris followed in 47th place with a time of 30:16, and freshman Chad Messam was the last of the top five scoring runners for the Chargers. Messam finished 49th with a time of 30:25. Freshman Devin Rose finished in 52nd place, and both freshmen Jason Fisher and Garret Davis finished in 62nd and 63rd place, respectively. Freshman Andrew Cunningham unfortunately re-injured

his ankle during the race Danielle Sorrentino came with a time of 20:55. and was not able to fin- in first for the Chargers Sorrentino said, “We pushed each other through the course and worked together to fight the hard hills.” The next three of the top five finishers for the Chargers were seniors Tania Bernardino and Bridget FarPHOTO BY SAMANTHA MATHEWSON ia, and sophomore Saish. The men placed sixth mantha Mathewson, who overall with a total of 164 with a 24th place finish placed 38th, 45th and 46th points. and a time of 20:29. Alerespectively. Bernardino On women’s side, run- jandra Cortez followed ran a time of 21:50, Faria ning a 5K, sophomore Sorrentino in 31st place ran a time of 22:36, and

Mathewson ran a time of 22:39. Sophomore Brianna Marie Barron placed 55th with a time of 24:53. Danielle Cuervo was also injured during the race and was not able to finish. The women placed fifth overall. The Fairfield Staggs raced in completely pink uniforms, from bows to jerseys and socks, in support of the Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure® event for breast cancer awareness and research. They raised more than $2,600 for the foundation. The Chargers race next at the Paul Short Run hosted by Lehigh University on Friday, Sept. 28.

Maddie Manning in the 17th minute gave the Sky––––––––––––––––––––– hawks a 1-0 lead that they would carry into the inEASTON, Mass. – The termission, Simms broke University of New Ha- through in the 49th minute to knot the match at

beat both Wheaton and a Skyhawk defender to the loose ball and put it in to send New Haven to victory. Garcia’s first career goal brings her season and

1-1. The sophomore, who scored the golden goal at Le Moyne on Tuesday, collected the rebound from a Nicole Pacapelli (West Haven, Conn./West Haven / Stonehill College) free kick and put it past Stonehill keeper Amy Wheaton. Simms was the Chargers’ leading scorer with six goals last fall and has added two in her second season in New Haven. The assist credited to Pacapelli is her third of 2012 and the 17th total point of her two-year career in Blue and Gold. The 1-1 stalemate held into overtime, where Garcia struck with the gamewinner in the 97th minute. After a cross attempt was deflected, the freshman

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Chargers Sweep Visiting Bridgeport

two kills of her own as well as six digs and a solo ––––––––––––––––––––– block. Olaso led the back row with 15 digs from the WEST HAVEN, Conn. libero spot, while Cande– The University of New laria notched 12. Haven women’s volMargo Meteyer (Madileyball team powered son, Wisc./Madison West) past visiting Bridgeport was responsible for two of on Thursday at Charger New Haven’s four service Gym, sweeping the visitaces during a 12-0 Char-

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ing Purple Knights by set scores of 25-18, 25-20 and 25-11. Kristen Lee (Colorado Springs, Colo./ Liberty) led the Chargers with 14 kills and a .522 hitting percentage. With the win, New Haven moves to 5-1 overall. Bridgeport, which won the NCAA Division II East Region Championship last fall, drops to 6-2. The Chargers have won three of the last four meetings with their in-state rivals. Lee’s 14 kills came on just 23 swings with two attack errors for a .522 hitting percentage. Amber Cannady (Yonkers, N.Y./ Charles E. Gorton) added 10 kills from the middle in addition to six blocks. Keidy Candelaria (Vega Baja, Puerto Rico/Bayamon Military Academy) contributed six finishers, Kristy Atufunwa (Denver, Colo./Denver East) had five, and Kea-Marie Olaso (Kailua, Hawai’i/ Le Jardin Academy) and Ashley Dalton (Helena, Mont./Capital / Northern Arizona) each posted one. Running the offense was Kaulana Ane (Paia, Hawaii/Kamehameha), who doled out 29 assists. The Chargers’ setter added

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ger run that put the match away in the third set. Candelaria and Bai Zhang (China/Shan Dong Zi Bo No. 10 / China Shan Dong Normal University) landed the other two winners. Ying Shen led the Purple Knights with nine kills. Fernanda Silva dished out 16 assists, and Taylor McBeth recorded a team-high 11 digs. The Chargers posted the first four points of the match, guided by three straight Bridgeport attack errors, and kept the Purple Knights at an arm’s length of the remainder of the set. The visitors briefly pulled to within two points at 6-4, but an 8-1 run later in the set extended the cushion to double-digits at 18-8. The clubs traded points for the rest of the frame, which was more than enough for the Chargers to claim a 25-18 victory. New Haven was once again out front early in the second set, winning the first five rallies. But the Purple Knights would battle back this time, eventually knotting the score at 9-9. The deadlock held to a 16-16 score, at

which point an Atufunwa kill, an ace by Candelaria and a Bridgeport attack error widened the margin to three points and forced a Purple Knights’ timeout. The Chargers would nab the first two points out of the stoppage to build a 21-16 lead, and the fivepoint margin held up as the difference in a 25-20 set-two win. Needing to take one more set to close out the Purple Knights, the Chargers started set three with a 3-1 lead. With that margin holding up to 8-6, New Haven put the match away with its longest run of the match. Led by strong service from Meteyer and three kills by Lee, the Chargers scored the next 12 points to open up a 20-6 lead. The teams would split the final 10 rallies as New Haven coasted to a sweep with a 25-11 triumph. The Chargers hit .255 (39-13-102), while Bridgeport posted as many attack errors as kills for a hitting percentage of .000 (23-23-104). Eight of those errors were New Haven blocks, as the Chargers doubled up the visitors in that department, 8-4. The Northeast-10 slate begins on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Le Moyne, and action returns to Charger Gymnasium on Tuesday, Sept. 25 with a 7 p.m. visit from Saint Anselm. The match against the Hawks will be broadcast live in high definition and available on most mobile devices on NewHavenChargers.com.

Chargers Hand Stonehill First Loss in Overtime Thriller

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ven women’s soccer team continued its recent flair for the dramatic on Saturday, this time besting host Stonehill in overtime, 2-1, on Skyhawk Field. Amber Simms (Southport, England/Southport) scored the game-tying goal in the second half and Marisa Garcia (Babylon, N.Y./ West Babylon) recorded the golden goal in extra time. The Chargers improve to 6-1-1 overall and 3-1-1 in the Northeast-10 after their second-straight overtime victory. The Skyhawks fall from the ranks of the unbeaten to 3-1-2 on the season with a 2-1-2 conference mark. After an unassisted one-timer by Stonehill’s

career totals to six points. Natasha Purchla (Oakdale, N.Y./Connetquot) made three saves in goal, and the Charger back row held Stonehill without a shot on goal for the final 57:17 of the match. Wheaton made four saves for the Skyhawks. Action returns to Kayo Field on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 4 p.m. for a meeting with American International. The match will be broadcast live in high definition and available on most mobile devices on NewHavenChargers.com.

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No. 12 Massachusetts Lowell Escapes With 3-2 Decision

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A second-half comeback came up short as the University of New Haven men’s soccer team was

gundes. Bruno Bonicontro then struck on a free kick from 21 yards out in the 24th minute to extend the lead and, less than two minutes later, Daniel Galvin made it 3-0 with a 26th-minute marker assisted by Kevin Zapata. The Chargers would

outlasted by No. 12 Massachusetts Lowell, 3-2, on Friday afternoon at Kayo Field. Joseph D’Antonio (Oceanside, N.Y./Oceanside ) and Andres Torres (Norwalk, Conn./Norwalk / Adelphi University) scored the Chargers’ pair of goals. With the loss – their second straight to an unbeaten opponent – the Chargers fall to 3-40 overall and 1-3-0 in the Northeast-10. The River Hawks, who are the highest-ranked NE-10 team this week’s NSCAA national poll, improve to 6-0-1 on the season with a perfect 5-0-0 conference tally. Massachusetts Lowell struck three times in the first half to open up a 3-0 lead at the intermission. Homero Morais netted the first goal in the 7th minute, assisted by Felipe Fa-

climb back in the second half with a pair of goals just 2:40 apart. D’Antonio was the first to find the back of the net, taking a through-ball from Cam Soltis (Bristol, Conn./Bristol Central) and depositing it past River Hawks’ keeper Chris Maierle to put New Haven on the board in the 59th minute. The goal was D’Antonio’s third of the fall, tying him with Gui Dos Santos (Curitiba, Brazil/Bethel (Conn.)) for the team lead. The senior forward has now scored 12 goals in his four-year Charger career. Soltis’ assist was his first career point. A corner kick resulted in New Haven’s second marker. Clancy Purcell (Shelton, Conn./Taft / University of Connecticut) took the strike from

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the corner, which was knocked around by Chargers and River Hawks alike. Torres emerged from the scrum with the ball and buried it to bring New Haven within one at 3-2 in the 62nd minute. The unassisted goal was the second of the season

Chargers swung at a .243 (45-18-111) rate as a unit. ––––––––––––––––––––– Kristen Lee (Colorado Springs, Colo./Liberty) SYRACUSE, N.Y. – added 12 kills and seven The University of New kills. Middle hitters AmHaven women’s volber Cannady (Yonkers, leyball team started its N.Y./Charles E. Gorton) Northeast-10 Conference and Kristy Atufunwa schedule with an victory, (Denver, Colo./Denver knocking off host Le East) posted eight and six Moyne on Saturday by a finishers, respectively, and score of 3-0. Keidy Caneach notched a solo block delaria (Vega Baja, Puerto and a block assist. Ashley Rico/Bayamon Military Dalton (Helena, Mont./ Academy) posted a douCapital / Northern Arizoble-double as the Chargers na) had two kills on three won by set scores of 25-8, swings and had a hand in 25-23 and 27-25. three of the Chargers’ five With the win, the Charkills. gers move to 6-1 on the Kaulana Ane (Paia, season. Since joining Hawaii/Kamehameha) ran the NE-10 in 2008, New the New Haven offense Haven is now 60-0 against and distributed 34 assists. conference opponents in She also tallied three kills the regular season. The of her own and five digs. Dolphins, who had won Kea-Marie Olaso (Kainine-straight matches, lua, Hawai’i/Le Jardin drop to 9-3. The contest Academy) had seven digs, was designated by the and Bai Zhang (China/ Northeast-10 as its Game Shan Dong Zi Bo No. 10 of the Week. / China Shan Dong NorCandelaria’s doublemal University) chipped double consisted of a in with five from the back match-high 14 kills and row. a team-best 10 digs. The Candelaria also landed 2011 All-America honoree four of the Chargers’ hit .367 (14-3-30) as the eight aces, with winners

No. 8/9 Chargers Rumble Past Hawks, Seal Shutout Victory 45-0

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Thompson on an 11-yard touchdown pass and Chris Scifo (Coral Springs, Fla./ St. Thomas Aquinas / Central Connecticut State University) connected on the extra point for a 7-0 UNH lead. The Chargers next possession took over 5:30 off the clock off 11 plays, which went 78

line. Two plays later, Jones rumbled for 87 yards all the way to the Hawks’ endzone. He put the Chargers ahead 30-0 and Scifo completed the play with an extra point. Two drives later, New Haven scored quickly once again. On three plays, the Chargers went

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for Torres. However, the Chargers would not score again as time expired with Massachusetts Lowell escaping Kayo Field with a 3-2 win. Maierle made three saves for River Hawks, and James Pyatsky (Stewart Manor, N.Y./Garden City) stopped three shots for New Haven in his first career start. A three-match road swing begins on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at American International followed by contests at Bentley and Dowling. Action returns to campus on Saturday, Oct. 6 under the lights with a 7 p.m. outing against Northeast-10 Conference rival Franklin Pierce.

Chargers Sweep Le Moyne in Northeast-10 Game of the Week

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also coming from Lee, Ane, Olaso and Margo Meteyer. A 5-0 run featuring two Atufunwa kills put New Haven on top, 6-2, to start the first set. The Chargers would put the frame away in short order as all four of Candelaria’s aces came during a 13-0 stretch that spot New Haven a comfortable 21-5 lead. The Chargers went on to win the set, 25-8. New Haven would build a fast five-point lead in set two, and the cushion held up to a four-point margin at 22-18. The Dolphins reeled off the next four points to knot the match at 22-22 and force a Chargers’ timeout. The clubs traded points to run the score to 23-23, at which point back-to-back finishers by Cannady and Candelaria gave New Haven a 2-0 advantage with a 25-23 victory.

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urday afternoon at Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium. The Chargers improved to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in the Northeast-10 Conference with the win. The Chargers offense amassed over 600 yards on 67 plays (9.2 yards per play), while the defense held Saint Anselm to 22 rushing yards and 189 total yards. It was also New Haven’s first shutout in the last two years, dating back to Oct. 16, 2010 at American International. Ronnie Nelson (Stuart, Fla./South Fork ) anchored the offense with 250 passing yards and four touchdowns on 14-of-21 passing. He also ran for 34 yards on seven carries in the win. Victor Jones (Paterson, N.J./ Passaic County Tech) added 128 rushing yards on six carries, including an 87-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Kameel Lashley (Boston, Mass./Boston Comm. Leadership Academy) caught two passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns and Jason Thompson (Indiantown, Fla./ South Fork ) added five catches for 47 yards and one touchdown. On their first possession of the game, the Chargers took their opening drive 68 yards in the first three minutes. Nelson then found

yards. Scifo capped the drive with a 28-yard field goal with 3:34 left in the first half to give UNH a 10-0 lead. New Haven maintained the ten-point lead through to end of the first quarter. The Chargers first possession of the second quarter went 52 yards on five plays over a five-minute span. Nelson found his second target for a touchdown, Lashley, on a 19-yard pass and catch. Scifo was good on the extra point and New Haven took a 17-0 lead with 10:25 left in the second quarter. On the second to last drive of the first half, the Chargers mounted another scoring drive. UNH went 73 yards on seven plays for its third touchdown of the game. Nelson connected on his third touchdown of the day with Demetrius Washington-Ellison (Rahway, N.J./ Rahway / Univ. of Maine) for 23-yard connection down the middle of the field. Saint Anselm ran three more plays in the first half before the halftime horn sounded. With 8:58 left in the third quarter, the Chargers began their second drive after Raheem Stanley (Hartford, Conn./Weaver ) forced a Saint Anselm fumble. Herbens Antenor (Malden, Mass./Malden) recovered the ball at the New Haven eight-yard

74 yards, including Nelson’s second touchdown pass to Lashley for 75 yards. Scifo again split the uprights and New Haven held a 31-0 lead with 1:56 left in the third. The Chargers scored their final points of the game on their first possession of the fourth quarter. Justen Wilson (Hamden, Conn./Hyde Leadership) rumbled 31 yards through the right side of the Chargers’ line for the sixth touchdown of the afternoon. Scifo completed the drive to give New Haven a final score of 45 points. Scott Lowery (Elmwood Park, N.J./Paramus Catholic ) led the Chargers’s defense, which allowed just 22 rushing yards, with nine total tackles and two tacklesfor-loss. Carlos Lozada (New London, Conn./ New London) chipped in with eight tackles and Bernard Risco (Philadelphia, Pa./James Hillhouse) with seven stops. New Haven has one week off before hosting Assumption College on Saturday, Oct. 6 at DellaCamera Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. Stay posted to www. NewHavenChargers.com for complete coverage leading up to game day.

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Everyone Has a Secret named Carrie Anne was believed to have killed ––––––––––––––––––––– both of her parents after a terrible accident that caused her severe brain Things aren’t always as damage. She disappeared they seem, and this movie By KAELA MASON STAFF WRITER

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is no exception. With this weekend came the premiere of the highly-anticipated thriller House at the End of the Street. In this film, a mother and her daughter, Elissa, move to a rural town in hopes of strengthening their relationship. They come discover that Ryan, their new neighbor, has a secret that he’s kept from everyone in town. Many years ago, a girl

after the incident, assumed to have drowned in the nearby dam. Her brother Ryan, who supposedly had been living with their aunt during the murders, comes home and continues to live in the family’s house alone, isolating himself from the town. Elissa hasn’t quite figured out where she belongs at her new school. When she finally meets her

neighbor Ryan, she feels a connection she hasn’t felt with anyone before. They become fast friends, and perhaps more, despite her mother’s uncertainty over Ryan. Elissa soon discovers Ryan’s secret: he’s been hiding his sister, Carrie Anne, in the basement for years. What ensues after this discovery is an unexpected and intense plot twist that only increases the quality of the film. What makes House at the End of the Street such a great film is its realistic quality. There is no supernatural element to the storyline, setting it apart from some of the more recent thriller and horror films. With an all-star cast including Academy Award nominee Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone, The Hunger Games), Max Thieriot (Catch That Kid, My Soul To Take), and Elisabeth Shue (Hide & Seek, Tuck Everlasting), this movie is the perfect combination of suspense and intrigue. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone who is a fan of the genre. Even for those who don’t normally go to see scary movies and prefer drama films, I recommend they make a special trip for this one.

The Words has Writing Problems

By CAMERON HINES STAFF WRITER

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With a movie that has as many good ideas as The Words, it’s a disappointment to see the film fall short. The premise of the movie is Dennis Quaid (The Rookie), who plays an author doing a book reading of his successful book titled The Words. The film switches between Quaid reading his novel/ flirting with a prospective writer who continues so seek his attention (played by the always lovely Olivia Wilde) and the events of the novel he’s reading. His novel tells the story of Rory Jansen, who is played by Bradley Cooper (The Hangover, Limitless), an aspiring writer who isn’t having any luck having his manuscripts picked up. This creates further stress on him to supply money for himself and his new wife, played by Zoe Saldana (Star Trek, Pirates of the Caribbean). Cooper, a usually likeable actor, is very dry and unlikeable in this role, and he and Saldana have

little to no chemistry as a couple. One day, his wife picks up a rustic bag for him. He discovers a mysterious manuscript that has no author, but he is transfixed by it. He submits the story as his own, and instantly

receives massive commercial success and becomes a beloved book. However, his euphoria is short lived, as the true author of the story tracks him down, played with total conviction by Jeremy Irons. Irons’ performance alone is enough to sell the movie, as he delivers a stirring, haunting performance as he recalls the events that led to him writing his story. So yes, those of you who did your math are right; this movie becomes a story inside a story inside a story. As much

as I’d like to refrain from an Inception joke, I can’t. This movie goes one layer too deep and the film enters a limbo that ultimately drags the movie down. Cooper and Irons’ story itself is enough, but add-

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ing in Quaid’s makes the film feel cluttered, confusing, and ultimately gives the movie a dissatisfying conclusion. It’s a shame too, because the idea of plagiarism that the film tries to address is one that’s relevant in today’s society. However, the film tries too hard to cover too many different subjects and eventually drowns itself in its own overlyconvoluted structure.

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Fifty Shades of Scandalous

STAFF WRITER/ADVERTISING MANAGER

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Okay, I got a story to share with all of you. So gather around, because it’s story time. Everybody loves a good story consisting of romance, bromance, fights, cars, humor and food. I can’t forget about the food. So, here it goes. Whether or not it started in a car or in a house, it took place at the Cape. Well, in Cape Cod, Mass., to be exact. This summer, a few of my friends and I went to the Cape, and we had story time. However, we didn’t just read any story, we read Fifty Shades of Grey. Those of you know the book understand the deal—no pun intended. Those who don’t, then you’re in for a real sweet psychological ride. Literally. A short background on E.L James’s novel begins as “girl meets guy.” Guy asks her out, girl says ‘yes’ to a few more dates (just one), and finds out his deepest psychologically-twisted sexual needs.

Yup! That’s love for you. Crazy right? Oh, and best part about this novel: it’s based off of a Twilight fan-fiction. Shut the front door, I know. When reading this book to my friends, the first thing that popped into my head was that I was actually reading this book to them. Fifty Shades of Grey is not a book to be reading to anyone, especially in public, which we did. More on the book, it’s also a book that talks about BDSM, which you can probably figure out what it means. You guys have a computer, do the research. If so, type in “SNL 50 Shades of Grey” on YouTube.com, or “Jimmy Fallon 50 Shades of Grey Karaoke,” etc. When reading the book, I didn’t get what was so scandalous about it. I mean they’re people who are into that stuff in real life, so I really didn’t get it. This wasn’t until I had a conversation with my sweet innocent little sister who heard about the book and read it. We started talking about how the fact that someone actually took the time to

do this certain type of research and make it into a public book astounded us. I mean, it’s not something you read on a daily basis, like your typical Jodi Picoult or Nicolas Sparks novels. Fifty Shades of Grey is something. Now, the book has become so popular that a movie will be soon made. Fans have listed the names of many actors and actresses whom they wish to see play entrepreneur Christian Grey, and college grad Anastasia “Ana” Steele. Michael Fassbender, Ryan Gosling, Ian Somerhalder, Matt Bomer and even Robert Pattinson have been the favorites to play Grey. While the favorites for Steele has been Lucy Hale, Alexis Bledel, Nina Dobrev, and Emma Watson. Producers of The Social Network, Mike De Luca and Dana Brunetti, have been signed on to produce the movie. But only time will tell if the book-turned-movie will succeed or flop like its fan-fiction inspiration.

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Mitigue

by Shannon Livewell

Mitigue is a University of New Haven band that was formed in 2011. The band members include Brendan Burke (lead vocals and guitar), Jay Stirone (vocals and guitar), Greg Lake (bass), and Tyler Somes (drums). Their self-titled EP was recently released, and is an amazing compilation of music that demonstrates exactly who they are trying to be as artists. The first song titled “Ranch” is my favorite by far. It merges reggae with a layer of jazz (in cooperating a saxophone in the chorus). Besides having an infectious melody, the song also encompasses profound lyrics. There is a poetic element to their

music that flows very nicely with the melodic structure of the song. The best aspect of this band is that they do not try to overcomplicate any of their music. They have deep lyrics, steady melodies, infectious verses and a distinct style. “Chemical Boat,” is the second track on the album. This has a bit of an edgier feel to it, as opposed to

“Ranch,” but is still verging on that “island,” feel

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committee in charge of selecting Iran’s entry has already picked “Ye Habbeh Ghand,” or “A Cube of Sugar” — a film about a family wedding turning into a funeral when the groom’s relative dies — to compete for best foreign film. Iranian director Asghar Farhadi won the 2012 Oscar for best foreign film for his movie, “A Separation” — the first such prize for Iran. Tehran officialdom welcomed the Oscar, especially as Farhadi beat an Israeli film and three others in the foreign language category, describing it as a conquest for Iranian culture and a blow for Israel’s perceived outsized influence in America. But Iranian hard-liners were also upset by the movie’s exposure of the

troubles in Iranian society through the story of a collapsing marriage. Iranian authorities have long had an uneasy relationship with the country’s filmmakers and influential clerics have often denounced the domestic cinema as dominated by Western-tainted liberals and political dissenters. Earlier on Monday, Javad Shamaghdari, head of the government-controlled cinema agency, said the Oscars should be boycotted until the organizers denounce the anti-Islam film entitled “Innocence of Muslims,” which has prompted outrage among Muslims around the world. At least 51 people, including the U.S. ambassador to Libya, have been killed in violence linked to protests over the film,

that is really uplifting to listen to. This song has an awesome tempo, which really makes the listener

feel as though they’re driving along the west

wait on me, ‘cause I’ve nailed my feet to the ground.” Not only is this line catchy and deep, but it also actually makes the listener analyze and think. Not many songs today can engage a listener to the point where they really consider the words they are listening to. There are three other songs that this EP includes, titled “Heroin Song,” “I Am The Liquor,” and “Monsters.” Each of these songs has a very different element than the last, PHOTO PROVIDED BY MITIGUE making the entire EP coast in a convertible with an easy, continuous listen. the top down. This EP is available for There is a line in the download at mitigue. chorus that says, “don’t bandcamp.com, and all

Iran Official Says Will Boycott 2013 Oscars

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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s culture minister said Monday that his country will boycott the 2013 Oscars in the wake of the anti-Islam video made in the United States that denigrates the Prophet Muhammad. An Iranian film won an Oscar in the foreign film category in February. But Mohammed Hosseini said the Islamic Republic would not field an entry for next year’s awards due to the low-budget video he dubbed “an intolerable insult to the Prophet of Islam,” the semiofficial ISNA news agency reported. Hosseini urged other Islamic countries to also boycott. He confirmed that the

which also has renewed debate over freedom of expression in the U.S. and in Europe. Also Monday, many Internet users in Tehran and other Iranian cities reported having no access to their Gmail accounts. The difficulties come a day after Abdolsamad Khoramabadi, a member of the government body responsible for Internet oversight in Iran, said authorities would block access to Google services, including Gmail and the Internet giant’s search engine, in response to the film posted on YouTube, which is owned by Google. There were no reported problems accessing Google’s search engine in Iran on Monday.

Rainbow Cupcakes: Serving Size 18-24

by Emily McGinty

Directions:

1. Make the cake mix according to the box directions. 2. Set up bowls for each color you want to use, then separate the batter among the bowls.

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Ingredients: - 1 box of white or yellow cake mix - eggs, water, oil (according to recipe) - frosting (your preference) - food coloring Tools: - 1 bowl for each color - cupcake wrappers

This is a fun cupcake to do with friends if you each pick out a color. It’s easy to make group projects out of it. I had lots of fun making these with my friend Nicolle!

3. Mix each bowl until you have the color you want (make sure the color is completely mixed in). 4. Decide the order of the colors, keeping similar colors away from each other. 5. When filling the cups, keep in mind how many colors you have so you do not over fill the cups. a. There are two techniques to fill ing: i. After putting a color spread out to a flat layer (that’s what I did). —OR— ii. Pour in and let the color land where it may. 6. Cook the cupcakes according to the directions, cool, frost and ENJOY!

of their constant updates can be found on facebook. com/mitigue. Mitigue is a nice change of pace from your average band. They have a distinct style about them, which makes them exciting to listen to. Be sure to follow up on their upcoming shows as well. Their next big performance will be Oct. 22, 2012, when they will open for We Are the Union, at The Space in Hamden, Conn. This rock-based, reggae-punk band is bringing a new definition to music, and are surely on their way to big success. I can promise after hearing just one of their tracks you will be an instant fan of anything these boys release.

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Resident Evil: Retribution $21.1M Finding Nemo 3D $16.7M The Possession $5.8M Lawless $4.3M The Expendales 2 $3.1M ParaNorman $3.1M The Words $2.9M The Bourne Legacy $2.9M The Odd Life of Timothy Green $2.6M The Campaign $2.4M

In Theaters: Trouble With the Curve

Gus Lobel (Clint Eastwood) has been one of the best scouts in baseball for decades, but, despite his efforts to hide it, age is starting to catch up with him. Gus-who can tell a pitch just by the crack of the bat-refuses to be benched for what may be the final innings of his career. He may not have a choice. The front office of the Atlanta Braves is starting to question his judgment. The one person who might be able to help is also the one person Gus would never ask: his daughter, Mickey (Amy Adams), an associate at a high-powered Atlanta law firm. Against her better judgment, and over Gus’s objections, Mickey joins him on his latest scouting trip to North Carolina, jeopardizing her own career to save his.

Top Pop Singles 1. We Are Never Getting Back Together, Taylor Swift, Big Machine Records 2. One More Night, Maroon 5, A&M Octone 3. Whistle, Flo Rida, Atlantic 4. Some Nights, Fun., Fueled by Ramen 5. Lights, Ellie Goulding, Interscope Records 6. Blow Me (One Last Kiss), Pink, RCA Records 7. As Long as You Love Me, Justin Bieber, featuring Big Sean, Island Record 8. Everybody Talks, Neon Trees, Mercury Records 9. Good Time, Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen, Universal Republic 10. Too Close, Alex Clare, Universal Records

Balance Academic and Personal Commitments Workshop–Strategies for managing time 9/18 Tues. 4:00-5:00, BSAC 10/10 Wed. 2:00-3:00, BSAC

11/8 Thurs. 4:00-5:00, BSAC

Become an Active Reader of Textbooks and Strengthen Your Note-Taking Skills

Workshop–Strategies for reading textbooks and taking notes 9/27 Thurs. 7:00-8:00, BSAC 10/18 Thurs. 4:00-5:00, BSAC

11/15 Thurs. 7:00-8:00, BSAC

Raise the Bar for Success by Writing and Setting Effective Goals Workshop–Strategies for goal setting 9/12 Wed. 6:00-7:00, BSAC 10/4 Thurs. 7:00-8:00, BSAC

10/30 Tues. 6:00-7:00, BSAC

Sharpen Your Exam Prep and Test-Taking Skills

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Workshop–Strategies for preparing and taking tests 9/26 Wed. 2:00-3:00, BSAC 10/23 Tues. 6:00-7:00, BSAC

11/14 Wed. 1:45-2:45, BSAC

Develop a Game Plan for Final Exams

Workshop–Strategies for organizing course material and preparing for final exams 11/29 Thurs. 7:00-8:00, BSAC 11/30 Fri. 2:00-3:00, BSAC

12/4 Tues. 6:00-7:00, BSAC 12/5 Wed. 2:00-3:00, BSAC

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