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The official news source of the University of New Haven. Volume 98, Issue 2| September 7, 2016 | West Haven, Conn.
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Remembering: Gabe Cox
By GLENN ROHRBACKER
EDITOR IN CHIEF GROHR1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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n June 28, 2016, University of New Haven lost one of its students due to a fatal car accident near his home in Delaware. Gabriel Lee Cox was an Interior Design/Pre-Architecture major at UNH who loved his friends, classmates and professors and could not wait to return this fall. A message from President Steven Kaplan went out on July 1st to students, explaining the
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tragic news. Cox was loved by all of his friends and family, who expressed their gratitude to the university in giving Cox one of the best years of his life. Both of Cox’s parents were killed in separate car accidents when he was very young. He was then adopted by his older brother, Dane, who is 29, and his wife, Maggie, who is 27. In a touching tribute to Cox on Facebook, Maggie says, “For the last 7 years you’ve been like my son. We have so much pain, anger, and heartbreak, but I promise you we will carry on your legacy. We love you
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Gabriel. In this world, and in the next.” Cox also has a 23-year-old sister, Kaylee, who was there for him as well. In addition to his immediate family, Cox had many aunts, uncles, and cousins who will miss him dearly. A friend of Cox’s was driving a SUV when it hydroplaned around a corner. Cox, sitting in the back passenger seat, received the most direct impact. The car veered off of the road and the side of his door collided with a tree. The other two passengers and the driver received additional injuries, with the front passenger experiencing a coma that lasted about a month. The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, only received minor bruises. The passenger behind the driver was Adrianna Marvel, Cox’s girlfriend. She received serious injuries including a fractured elbow, stitches in her head and arm, and a severe concussion. Adrianna was also a student at UNH, who will not be returning this fall. Adrianna’s roommate, sophomore Kristin O’Connor, says Gabe was one of the most amazing people she had ever met. “Gabe was the kind of person that lit up a room. No matter where he was, he was always
the life of the party,” she said. Kristin, along with several other of his friends, reflected on his uniquely positive attitude, despite the loss he had suffered in his life. “No matter what we were doing or what time it was, he was always in the best mood. Even when other people weren’t in the best mood he would do something to make them laugh,” says Jaimy Rippe, a junior at
UNH. A close friend of Cox’s, Danielle Ferguson, is almost unable to put words together to describe how much Cox meant to her. “That boy had a capacity to love more than anyone I’d ever seen,” she says. It was obvious that Cox made an impact on all of his friends See GABE COX page 2
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and classmates. “He is the most genuine and strong soul I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Thanks to him, I look at life in a completely different way and cherish every singlemo-
ment,” said sophomore Michaela Pietrangeli. Cox’s death was almost immediately used to bring good to children in need. His family began donating to a charity called Independent Living
Services that gives hats to children who age out of foster care, a cause Cox and his family are very close to. So far, they have donated over 350 hats and are actively looking for more donations. If you
are interested in donating, please contact Danielle Ferguson at dferg3@unh. newhaven.edu. A funeral service was held near Cox’s hometown in Delaware, where
at least 30 fellow students from UNH attended, some from as far as California. It is obvious how much Gabe Cox meant to so many people, both from his short time at UNH and at home. Cox was the leading technical drafting student in Delaware and 4th in the nation. He received straight A’s his last semester at UNH. According to his brother Dane, he was a natural sportsman and thoroughly enjoyed making people laugh. Pietrangeli recalls one thing Gabe said to her once, that has stuck with By CAITLIN CARNEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER her and will for a long CCARN2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU time: “Positivity is key, ––––––––––––––––––––– even when you feel like As a fellow college it’s impossible to have.” student, I understand the importance of Netflix. Netflix helps us procrastinate when we really do not want to do our homework and it helps us relax after a long week of classes. Netflix understands our love of avoiding our work and they have begun to produce their own shows, “Netflix Originals,” to thing about September try to better tailor to just does not feel like what we, the procrastinasummer. tors, want to see. Netflix This ties into an homOriginals brought us conage that you “can not clusions to some of our wear white after Labor favorite shows through Day.” With the unofficial entirely new series. Some end of summer comes the popular Netflix originals unofficial end of summer include, Stranger Things, clothing. If you follow Fuller House, House of this belief, white clothing Cards, Daredevil, and should not be worn again of course, Orange is the until Memorial Day. New Black. Another Labor Day I, however, am here to tradition that has caught educate you about another on is sales at retail locaNetflix Original that is tions, most commonly not as well known, but is back to school sales. just as good. One that is Though some could argue less of a show and more this practice goes against of a documentary, but that does not make it any less the original intention of Labor Day, as Labor Day entertaining. The Netflix Original, sales cause the need for Making A Murderer, folmore of the labor force lows the case of a man, to be at work on the first Steven Avery, who is Monday in September. Hopefully, now you un- being accused of murderstand the privileged of dering a woman named Theresa Halback. Though a day off so early in the this Netflix original is a semester, and what the documentary, it is not just original intent of the holia movie that runs for a day was. Unfortunately, couple hours, it actually aside from government includes ten episodes of services and most pubabout an hour in length lic and private schools each, which is perfect closing, the actual workfor watching in between force doesn’t get to this classes, or for just taking day as it was originally a break from studying. intended. In Making A Murderer, you not only get to see
Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?
By BILLY SAKMANN
STAFF WRITER BSAKM@NEWHAVEN.EDU
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sn’t it nice to have a long weekend after just the first week of classes? Full days off are scarce in college, so Labor Day is definitely welcomed in early September. But, what exactly is Labor Day? Since Kindergarten we have had school off the first Monday in September, but never really understood or questioned why. In the most basic sense, Labor Day is a day of rest for the American workforce, to honor and thank their contributions to society throughout the year with a day off on Monday - the start of the work week for many. According to the United States Department of Labor, Oregon established the first Labor Day legislature on February 21, 1887. Several other states adopted the holiday in the coming years, and on June 28, 1894, Congress officially passed an act that would make
the first Monday of every September a National holiday. The original proposal for Labor Day included a parade put on for the workers followed by a festival for them and their families. Many towns still have Labor Day parades to this day, but the tradition has died out in many other places. In addition, the tradition of actually giving workers the day off has also slowly fazed out over the years. While many businesses close or feature reduced hours, others do not and operate normally on the day designated to give hard laborers a break. Of course, all government entities still follow the Congressional Act and close operations on Labor Day. Labor Day has also gained some other traditions over the years. Many consider Labor Day the unofficial end of the summer. Kids are going back to school, and the temperature is slowly declining. Though there is technically three weeks of summer left, some-
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the injustices present in the criminal justice system, but you also get a better understanding of the system as a whole. While there are lots of injustices present against Avery, you get to watch his defense lawyers trying as hard as they can to prove this man’s innocence. It is also very interesting to see how a simple accusation can completely alter how someone is seen by their family, friends, and their community. As the case is dragged on, more and more people began to question Avery’s innocence, purely because the police were so intent on convicting him. Even though the show is only ten episodes long, every episode is jam packed with drama and suspense that will keep you watching all the way through. Reviews of this show are mostly positive; however, some critics believe that the documentary was very one sided and aimed to show Avery as an innocent who was targeted by the police. However, in the documentary, the police do not even consider that anyone else could have committed this murder which just shows the vendetta they clearly had against Avery. Some viewers believe that Avery did in fact commit this crime, while other viewers fully believe that the police fabricated the entire accusation and investigation. There are even some people who believe that the police were the ones to commit this murder. There are some critics who believe that the documentary makers did not do a good job at showing both sides of
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the story; however, I feel as though they showed enough on both sides to paint a picture of what was really happening. This documentary also does not force you to believe either side, you are simply shown the evidence and viewers come up with their own deductions from there. This is why viewers have such differing opinions. Even though this documentary mainly involves CJ and forensics, you do not need to be one of those majors to enjoy it. This documentary also brings in communications majors who can think more about how and why the documentary was produced and about how and why they produced it the way they did. History majors can look into this as well based on the fact that the documentary was filmed over the span of ten years and how the difference in time can change what people believe. This documentary is also good for psychology majors because they can look into how the case slowly affected Avery’s mental stability as well as the mental state of his friends and family. Finally, psychology majors can also look into why the police were so intent on convicting this specific man. This is not even the full extent of majors who could enjoy this documentary, anyone could enjoy this documentary purely through the story it tells. All in all, I strongly recommend anyone who has not seen this documentary yet to add it to their list on Netflix and watch it the next time they need some procrasination.
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Affirmative Consent: Yes Means Yes
By NICHOLAS MROCZKA
CONTRIBUTING WRITER NMROC1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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n May (2016), Connecticut became the first state to follow California in adopting a “Yes means Yes” bill, creating a consent standard that targets sexual assault. An Act Concerning Affirmative Consent, Public Act No. 16-106, requires higher education institutions to utilize the affirmative consent standard on their campuses across the state. Institutions will not only be required to define consent affirmatively, but will be charged with educating their students about how to give and get affirmative consent before sexual activity What is affirmative consent? Under the University of New Haven’s definition, affirmative consent is an understandable exchange of affirmative words or actions, which indicate a willingness to participate in a mutually agreed upon sexual activity. While our policy definition expands
to define each piece of affirmative consent, it’s important to understand the main tenets of this Act. Primarily, institutions must define consent as an active, clear, and voluntary agreement between two persons seeking to engage in sexual activity. This definition makes the old “no means no” saying obsolete, highlighting the need to move away from society’s assumption that verbalized resistance, or a “no”, is necessary to stop sexual assault. In fact, the affirmative consent definition seeks to empower all parties to have a clear and informed say in their sexual activity. It also will remove the focus in sexual violence cases from what the victim was wearing, their substance use, their lack of resistance, or even silence in sexual situations. The questioning of a victim’s behavior or resistance in sexual assault cases is commonly referred to as victim blaming, and is all a part of a “rape culture” that is negatively shaping our college campuses.
Instead of focusing on such factors, the conversation around sexual assault and violence will move to consider how each person achieved affirmative consent, and if that consent was valid. This Act, and those similar to it in California, New York, and Illinois, places the burden of gaining consent on squarely on both parties mutually agreeing to sexual actions through a solid “yes” response. Now that this “Yes means Yes” Act is implemented in universities and colleges throughout our state, it may hopefully have positive repercussions that set an example for others to follow. As students at the University of New Haven, you are under the jurisdiction of this Public Act and are required to get affirmative consent for any sexual activity. As a quick reminder, here are some rules about consent for the next time you may try to get it from a partner: ● Must be informed, freely and actively given; ● Silence, or the
absence of resistance does not imply consent; ● Consent to engage in sexual activity with one person does not imply sexual activity with another, and past consensual activity does not imply current consent; and, ● Consent can be withdrawn at any time. For example, if you are engaging in sexual activity with a partner and they give affirmative consent, a verbal or nonverbal “yes”, but then decide they don’t want to continue, all sexual activity must cease immediately. As for alcohol or drug use, if a person is incapacitated, they are unable to give valid consent. Learn more about Incapacitation and how the University of New Haven defines it in the Student Handbook. It is my hope that as Connecticut fully implements this Act, the University of New Haven can be the university that sets the positive example for other colleges/universities looking for guidance to in order to end “rape culture” and to create a safer climate in their community.
Welcome Back BBQ By KARINA KRUL
STUDENT LIFE EDITOR KKRUL1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––––––––– On Tuesday, August 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the Music Industry Club, the Audio Engineering Society, the Undergraduate Student Government Association, and the Center for Student Engagement, Leadership, and Orientation co-hosted the Welcome Back Party in the Botwinik/Bixler Quad. It was a night of good music and better company as the University of New Haven’s student community reunited after a long summer apart. There was a BBQ as well as various other activities set-up around the quad. Activities ranged from ping pong to corn hole, even featuring a mini canjam game. Aside from the organized games, students were also playing card
games at the tables set up in the center of the quad. Booths were also set-up around the perimeter by
on a chalk board. There was something for everyone. The main feature of
various Greek organizations offering a plethora of activities from frosting sugar cookies to writing down your goals
the night was the live music performed by three local bands, all composed of UNH students and
alumni. Sonar Shack, with members Stephen Handy, Collin McDonald, Will Turner, Ashton Rock, and John Scovell, performed first followed by Coastal Notion, with members Axel Beyer, Tyler Kofron, Anthony Paul Rossi, and Thomas Stringer. Last was Gravity Senses with members Brendan Regan, Chris Rivera, and Vinny Nicosia. The music set a laid back theme to the night’s events and served as quality entertainment for the students who stayed to listen. “The overall atmosphere was fun and relaxed,” says freshman Michael Capasso. The event created a familiar atmosphere for returning students and a welcoming one for new students. Gravity Senses agreed See WELCOME page 12
Looking at WestFest 2016
By BEN ATWATER
STAFF WRITER BATWA1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––––––––– Last year, the inaugural WestFest occurred. A festival on the West Haven Green, WestFest featured dozens of local businesses, crafters, and artists. Also, present were over 30 University of New Haven’s clubs and organizations. Put on by the Mayor’s Advisory Commission (MAC), WestFest aims to bridge the gap between the communities of West Haven and UNH. MAC was formed in 2015 under the Political Science department. Advised by Dr. Chris Haynes, the group has been crucial in coordinating many efforts since its foundation. While WestFest is certainly the largest endeavor taken on by MAC, other activities involve surveying the population to offer advice to the mayor, participating in local community service, and even drafting a newsletter, The Westie Wire. This year, MAC’s intentions are to improve upon WestFest from last year while keeping all of the successful elements of last year. A successful example could be seen through last year’s there was a pie eating contest, which contestants could try to beat their fellow Westies at guzzling pie from the local Louise’s Bakery down there throat. This competition will be taking place again, and MAC is preparing for even more contestants. Also, successful at last year’s WestFest was a dunk tank, which city officials, the USGA executive board, and select UNH professors were the lucky enough to sit on the chair. This will be happening again, with the lineup including the USGA eboard as well as Mayor Ed O’Brien and many of his staff. Professor Niko Poplawski from the physics department is going to have an appearance in the dunk tank, too. WestFest attracts dozens of food trucks that serve all sorts of cuisine from Italian to Chinese to southern barbeque. From all different restaurants across West Haven, these food trucks will be a must-stop for any foodie looking for different
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cuisine. Many different inflatables have been rented, which will be mostly for kids, though college students are welcome, too. Admission will be charged for inflatables, yet all proceeds will go to MAC to continue putting on events like WestFest. On the UNH side, over 40 RSO’s from prominent Greek organizations to the Rotoract Club will be staffing booths, providing activities for the community as well as an outlet to promote their agenda that the respective organization is founded upon. For instance, Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) will have a trivia wheel with questions to test knowledge, as ALD is the First Year Honor Society and values broad intelligence as well as community engagement. Asides from offering a great event for UNH and West Haven, WestFest represents the efforts of hundreds of hours of work by MAC members, many of whom spent their entire summer at school planning WestFest. Political Science major Connor Vargo says, “the event does not come together overnight. Running around between city hall and the dozens of businesses was hectic to say the least, but in the end, we will get to see the fruits of our labor by putting on a successful event.” MAC members regularly correspond with city hall employees in their work, offering invaluable insight into future career fields for many of the members. MAC advisor Dr. Haynes commented, “This program (MAC) is a unique opportunity for students to learn how to work efficiently in a real world environment while providing a service to the community at the same time. I am incredibly impressed with how far MAC has come since its inception only a year and a half ago.” WestFest will be held this coming Saturday, September 10th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the West Haven Green. Parking on the surrounding streets will be available, and shuttles will be departing from Maxcy Hall every half hour throughout the day.
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My Experience With Suicide
By ANONYMOUS
CONTRIBUTING WRITER CHARGERBULLETIN@.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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s this week will be National Suicide Prevention, I decided to share the several times I considered ending my life so that anyone who reads won’t feel alone but rather seek help and a better route from their current situation. I always felt like the odds were against me in the beginning. I was born and raised in a small town in the tri-state area. My father died when I was three leaving my mother being the breadwinner and caretaker of my brother, grandma, and I. Although I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome around my early elementary school years, I never knew I had it until my middle school years. When you have Aspergers, you feel like an alien stuck on a foreign planet who’s trying to find their way back home. Having the disability made me feel like I’m always behind and need to do extra so I can catch up with peers socially and educationally. Before junior high, I always knew, however, I was different from the other kids. It was one thing to be a minority, but to also be disabled and overweight at the time; it became a bigger burden. Throughout my life, I’ve dealt with bullying
and mistreatment from my peers, teachers, and most of the time nothing was done about it until my mother, who’s my biggest advocate, was forced to intervene. The staff that I went to when I was being bullied and harassed, verbally or physically, whether at school or camp or a city youth group or even church didn’t do anything, but instead would turn it around on me. They blamed me for why I was being tormented or they would say it’ll blow over. I was picked on for so much. One was definitely my weight; being fatshamed to no end, which I think says a lot about America and how quick they are to judge. I was bullied because of how I spoke or that I acted slow and oblivious at times. I was even picked on for my taste in music. I guess since I’m an African American male and my voice wasn’t stereotypical. And, for me being slow and oblivious was a component to my disability. Even when staff members say I shouldn’t use my disability as an excuse for situations (social) I always think to myself, “Do they think I asked to be disabled, let alone overweight?” The bullying happened from elementary school and carried on to middle school, high school, and a little of bit of my first attempt at college. I was
called many things like Fat Albert, faggot, among other derogatory names that I only remember in my flashback nightmares. I still remember riding my bike around my neighborhood when I was seven to seeing an older kid call me a “fat f***ing piece of s**t.” I’ve been beaten up in front of the school, choked until I couldn’t breathe and had toothpaste shoved in my mouth when I was sleeping in my cabin. During my time at camp and the YMCA, I was accused of being gay and teased for it. At the time, I was struggling with my seuxal orientation/identity and I wished I wasn’t being pressed about it. I had gotten a letter saying I got accepted to a small college in Massachusetts. I had applied there on a whim as I didn’t get into most of my schools because my SAT scores, which led to going to a junior college at first. Although, the school didn’t offer as much as I hoped it would - which led to me subsequently transferring to here - it was a great restart for me. Before starting at the school, I barely had friends in my hometown, but there I made a good group of best friends who live all over the country, got a job, and found the correct major for myself. Now when I go through difficult time while living at school or being at home, I always find
someone to talk to - usually a best friend or RA - I always know I can seek a school counselor. I’ve come to a point in my life where I’m still a work in progress - hello I’m a college student - and I don’t care what people think of me. It’s either you love me or hate me. I can never stay up all night worrying about people’s view of me, and neither should anyone else. It’s funny how I can say it as I’ve always been a shy person and insecure person. Throughout it all I remain joyful, close with my Christian background, optimistic for the future with a bright smile on my face people compliment me for. I’m content with my weight as most people don’t come at me for it; if I plan to reduce it’ll be on my terms. I remember last semester my friend asked me “how do you love yourself so much?” I didn’t give a clear answer, but I know there comes a point in your life where you go from self-hate to self-love. Because once you hit rock bottom the only way is up. It doesn’t matter what race you are, mental illness is not an issue to be looked over. It needs to looked at with someone professional. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 24/7 to call at 800-273TALK. The university also offers counseling and psychological services for students. Never suffer in silence.
Thoughts From a New Freshman
By DEANNA PUGLISI
CONTRIBUTING WRITER DPUGL3@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––––––––– Almost every high school senior says that they cannot wait until they graduate. They want summer to come so they can spend time being free from the dreadful tests and homework. But, summer ends and high school graduates are left to look at the next big step - college. For me, I was excited to be attending UNH and when I had signed up to be a part of UNH’s Charger Marching Band, I discovered that I would be moving in a week earlier than the other new students. So, when Friday, August 19 came, I had only just started to realize that my new life was beginning when we pulled into the university entrance. Nervousness, fear, and worry were just some of the many emotions that were in me as I attended band camp for a week and settled in my dorm. After we had performed at the freshmen orientation, realization hit me. I was officially a college freshman, lost in a sea of other new students. I did not know who to talk to or where to go. Now, being a college freshmen sounds like this amazing experience. Now that I was living that experience, I was lost. My mom had told me
Let’s Meet in the Middle
By ESTEFANO EICHENTOPF
CONTRIBUTING WRITER EEICH2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
–––––––––––––––––––– Now that we’ve settled into our rooms, rented textbooks from Chegg (or other known distributors), and classes are back in session with teachers who at times seem more intent on our learning than we are, our minds are now coming back to “the big event” that has been following our social lives all year: The 2016 Presidential Elections. Throughout the summer, most of us have probably had our fill of all kinds of opinions and comments that the outcome may affect the rest of our lives. This discussion has infil-
trated social media to the extent of an argument on twitter between the presidential candidate Donald Trump and the President of Mexico regarding a wall. You would think that facebook would have taught everyone to keep a certain level of privacy when it comes to walls. At this point though, this kind of event doesn’t particularly stick out to us any more, as it’s just become par for the course on campaigns that have been filled with their shares of controversy. With so much being said regarding policy, however, many of the aspects of federal law that we have become used to, such as immigration, are now
being seen as pivotal for each campaign. This means that with every passing day, what matters isn’t your entire viewpoint on the matter, but rather which end of the spectrum you feel closer to, and how that compares with the two candidates. In this atmosphere you are told to choose between two: either you like immigrants or you don’t. Having personally spent much of my life outside of the U.S., this attitude strikes me as particularly odd, since immigration is a very important matter on which people have the right to their own views and opinions. While media outlets say
that it’s about jobs and the economy, the truth is that any decision made on this will impact the way the country is viewed around the world. Clamp down too hard on immigration, and the promise and hope that America used to represent will vanish in a heartbeat. Allow too much freedom of entry, and the view may change to that of the USA not seeming quite so “American” anymore. What we should all do, especially in times when everyone is searching for a category to fit in, is recognize that there is no perfect balance for any of the subjects being discussed, and the outcomes of these policies are usu-
ally as unpredictable as the outcome of the election itself. We should see that each person can only base their thoughts and predictions on what they’ve experienced personally, and this is by no means bad, but we need to keep in mind that everyone will always have their own point of view that may differ from ours. Part of the individuality that makes us so proud of our society is seeing that between the extremes of “Democrat” or “Republican,” we are in fact in our own place on the spectrum, and even something like an election won’t be changing that any time soon.
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that I should make friends and live my life the way I wanted, but I did not know anyone. Nevertheless, I met people from across the country. Not only that, I found a family within UNH. The Orientation Leaders, faculty, and RAs have made me feel like I was always part of the UNH community. They helped me move in and find my classes. Charge-In had so many activities that really helped me bond with my friends. I learned more about myself than I ever had. College is an opportunity for one to discover hidden passions, knowledge, and friends. But, the best part is that you continue to do it every year. New students who choose the University of New Haven as their home for the next four years will find they are surrounded by people who are stepping on the same stepping stone. Whether you are a recent high school graduate or a transfer student, the University of New Haven is a college that brings you together as a community and family. I would like to give some advice to all students of UNH, especially freshmen. Welcome Week and Charge-In are wonderful opportunities to meet new people and involve yourself in college - be a part of something amazing. Also, even though college is a place for you to study for your future have fun at the same time, that does not mean endangering yourself and others. When going to and from parties, never travel alone. Always be with a group of friends. Friends do not let friends get hurt. Finally, do not overwhelm yourself. The first week of classes with the amount of time you spend on homework. Manage your time wisely and if you need a break, take it. UNH provides its students with many opportunities to get involved, help others with their social life and be the best they want to be in college. Thanks to UNH, I have found a home here and I am who I want to be.
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Treasurer’s Tip Hey everyone! Assistant treasurer Kim here! Just a reminder that Re-recognition/ Treasurer Training is coming up! We decided to combine it to make it easier on you guys. Your RSO needs three people present at the Treasurer Training portion. Your treasurer, president, and one other person who could benefit from the presentation have to attend. Dates and times have been emailed to your RSO account. Can’t wait to work with you guys this year! Dates: Tuesday, September 13 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, September 15 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday, September 19 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, September 24 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, September 30 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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I hope the first week of classes went well! Remember to always ask questions, go to your professors’ office hours, and get to know all of the faculty and staff on campus. Now is the perfect time to get involved, so reach out, make friends, and enjoy this nice weather while it lasts. Thanks to everyone who came out or participated in the Involvement Fair, Welcome Back BBQ, and our first USGA meeting! We look forward to seeing all of you again on Friday at 2 p.m. for USGA where you can get a good idea of all that campus has to offer! Good luck this week and Go Chargers!
Any USGA related questions? Feel free to contact USGApresident@newhaven. edu or USGATreasurer@newhaven.edu
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Charger Poll
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The ultimate debate for anyone who’s ever used a moving image. How do you say it? The two most common pronunciations of “gif” are with a hard g, like “gift.” The other one is pronounced like “jiff.” It seems no matter what anyone says there won’t ever be a definite answer to this common question. It looks like in this poll, “jiff” wins the battle, but I don’t think it will change any minds. You can partiicpate in the weekly poll by following @ChargerPoll on Twitter.
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Positives +Welcome back everyone!
+ The new seal in the quad still holds the same tradition of being “unsteppable.”
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Negatives
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- Weather is weird. - If you’re already stressed, it means you’re back into your college routine.
The Battery Charge
Kaitlyn Mahar won’t be doing Charger Battery anymore, but the tradition still lives on! Just with less Rich Rotella.
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SPORTSThis Week
UNH Football Falls on Slippery Rock
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Drew Scales end around, that went for 21 yards and ––––––––––––––––––––– a touchdown. Just when it seemed like UNH had nothing, but a 7-0 deficit to worry about, the Charhe University of gers’ senior Quarterback New Haven Chargers Ajee Patterson had his went in ready for their pass picked off by Lineweek one game against the number eleven ranked backer Anthony Zappone at The Rock 37-yard line team in the American and made his way down Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Slippery to the 50. It was from there that Rock University. the senior transfer QB The Chargers, comfrom Sam Houston State, ing off a 7-4 record last Don King III, went to season and a heartbreaking loss to the Assumption work for Slippery Rock. Greyhounds in the NE-10 This drive for Slippery Rock looked to be promisConference Championing until a false start penship game, looked to alty crippled the drive, ulimprove upon last year’s timately forcing it to stall season and start off with out. However, The Rock a win in their week one would get the ball back contest. not too long after due to This year, head coach a three-and-out by the Chris Pincince looks to make a run with his Char- Chargers, and they would gers deep into the NCAA eventually get into the endzone for their second postseason, something that the Chargers have not time on the day via their accomplished since 2012. star running back, Shamar Greene, on a 71-yard rush, The Chargers made it to his longest on the day. the first round, but met The first half looked to an untimely end to their season at the hands of the be all Slippery Rock until junior defensive back, Indiana University (PA.) Stefano Bicknese came (IUP) Hawks by a score up with his first intercepof 17-14. tion on the very young UNH seemed to be a season at the one-yardline little bit of an underdog coming into this weekend and returned it back to the UNH 39. unranked in the AFCA, Looking to turn things and considering that last around the Chargers’ ofyear’s matchup against fense came out firing on The Rock did not end so all cylinders, with some well for them, losing by help from two key Slipa score of 39-13 in week one of the Chargers’ 2015 pery Rock penalties, the Chargers drove their way campaign. down to The Rock one Going into the game, and proceeded to punch #11 Slippery Rock it in with a Patterson QB seemed just as charged sneak, making the score up as the Chargers, with 14-7 and giving UNH all constant updates to their the momentum. social media pages about New Haven continued to the game. This energy definitely showed for The gain momentum as Don Rock, as they jumped out King III threw his second interception of the day, to an early 7-0 lead off a CONTRIBUTING WRITER QWALK1@UNH. NEWHAVEN.EDU
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this time to senior DB Leo Lorenzo. Lorenzo’s pick lead to the Chargers’ second touchdown of the day coming on an Ajee Patterson, 60-yard bomb to the fifth year senior receiver, Ty Headen, to promptly close out the scoring for both teams in the first half. The third quarter started out slow for Slippery Rock as the Chargers kept their momentum from the first half. However, it took most of the third quarter for anyone to put up any points at the start of the second half. Fortunately, the Chargers scored first by way of a one-yard TD pass from Ajee Patterson, his third on the day (second in the air), to #86 tight end, Jesse Tate, giving the New Haven a 21-14 lead. UNH kept rolling into the fourth quarter, scoring 15 seconds into the fourth on Ajee Patterson’s third touchdown pass, this time a 57-yarder to Ty Headen, his second of the game, bolstering their lead to 28-14. Momentum would not last much longer for UNH, as The Rock would quickly answer back on their next drive with a King III nine-yard touchdown pass to junior WR Marcus Johnson, trimming the Chargers’ lead to 8 after a missed extra point by freshman leftykicker, Jake Chapala. Don King III continued to work and drove his team down the field for another score, this time setting up Jake Chapala with a 20-yard field goal that would bring Slippery Rock within five points of New Haven’s 28-23 lead. The Chargers would never regain their mo-
mentum and failed to score anymore points as Slippery Rock went on to score another touchdown on the legs of Greene. The Rock’s next score would come way of a wacky play in the closing minutes of the game, which UNH punter, Danny Stock, would set up for what looked like a trick play then proceeded to run out of the back of the endzone, giving Slippery Rock an extra two points and a safety, making the final score 31-28. QB Patterson would finish the game going 12 for 26 passing for 202 yards and three touchdowns, while Ty Headen led the team in receiving with four receptions for 127 yards and three touchdowns, and Andre Anderson and fellow senior Running Back, Lemar Thomas, combined for 101 yards on 31 carries, Anderson with 34 yards and Thomas with 67 of the 101. Defensively, senior linebacker, Tyler Condit, led the team with 13 tackles, while senior Defensive End, Ralph Jonathas, had the team’s only sack on the afternoon, and both #9 Leo Lorenzo and Stefano Bicknese had an interception each to their names. The LIU Post Pioneers, UNH’s next opponents, are coming off a close victory on the road against the Virginia Union Panthers, with a final score of 14-12. The Chargers look to bounce back next week as they travel to Brookville, New York, to face a team that they beat very handedly last season by a score of 63-16.
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In Case You Missed the Olympics
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his year, Brazil hosted the Summer Olympic Games, otherwise known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, in Rio De Janeiro. Over the course of 17 days, from August 5th to August 21st, the world came together as one to spectate countries battling for the gold. The first Olympic games started over 3,000 years ago in Greece, and later returned in 1896, although they were not officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee until after 1906. With a few exceptions, the Olympic Games are held every four years, which is known as an Olympiad. Although three of the Summer Olympics were canceled in the past due to war, the tradition still lives on. Over 11,000 athletes competed in Brazil this
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year. The United States took home the gold though, with a total of 121 medals, 46 of them being gold. In second place for gold medals came the United Kingdom with 27, and in a close third was China, with 26 gold medals. Among the most memorable performances was that of Michael Phelps, who led the Americans on to victory. At the age of 31 with 28 medals over the course of his career, he has announced his retirement, saying “There’s no better way to top off a twenty-four-year career,” in an interview on The Tonight Show. Katie Ledecky, another American swimmer, also proved herself in the pool by breaking the world record in the 400m and 800m and earning four gold medals. Among the American gymnasts, Simone Biles, just 19 years old, won five medals, four golds in the individual-all around, team-all around, vault,
and floor competitions. Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, defended his title by taking gold in the 100m, 200m, and the 4x100m relay. He holds the world record in all three. “There you go, I’m the greatest,” said Bolt after winning the 4x100m relay. Among the American sprinters was Allyson Felix, who won gold in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays along with a silver in the 400m. Puerto Rican, Monica Puig, made history as the first person from her country to earn an Olympic Gold medal as she claimed the victory in women’s tennis singles . “I know the country really appreciates this, and I really wanted to give this victory to them,” she said. “And the way I did it tonight, I wouldn’t want it any other way,” Puig said, according to the NY Times. The next Summer Olympics will be held in Tokyo, Japan in 2020.
The U.S. Olympians in Rio (AP photo)
Women’s Volleyball Looks to a Successful Season
By MIRINDA OSMER
CONTRIBUTING WRITER MOSME1@NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––––––––– Before most of campus returned for the semester, the Chargers were revving up for the fall athletic season. Boasting 10 consecutive trips to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament, the Women’s Volleyball team looks to continue their trend of excellence. This will be the team’s 40th season at the University of New Haven. The Chargers are looking for their eighth Northeast-10 (NE-10) Conference title since joining nine years ago. UNH alum Robin Salters begins her 23rd season as head coach; she leads the program with 600 career victories. For those unfamiliar with the dynamic sport of indoor volleyball, here are the basics - teams take turns serving the ball back and forth. After each serve, points are awarded based on if or where the ball hits the floor, or the team’s inability to return the ball in three or fewer hits. There are six players per team on the court and the first team to 25 wins the set. Games can be as
short as three sets or as many as five sets depending who bests three out of the possible five sets. Many do not know what to expect at their first varsity collegiate volleyball game, but end up thoroughly impressed. There is usually more shouting and drama than anticipated. There are so many elements that need to come together for a single play to work, and the team awareness within the Chargers is noticeable and very impressive. Watching a game online or on television does not do these athletes justice, Olympic or otherwise. For university spirit, expanding one’s athletic knowledge or just the experience, it is highly recommended to go to a game. In the Women’s Volleyball Preview, Senior Setter Annika Hacker states the team is “seeing players rise to their [true] potential” in competing with themselves. The Chargers’ have prepared themselves for the fall season with beach conditioning, watching the Olympic tournament coverage and countless hours in the Charger
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Gymnasium. This past weekend, the Chargers played a tournament at the Eckerd College Invitational in Florida. The Chargers faced Kentucky State winning three straight sets, tournament host Eckerd losing 0-3, Oklahoma Baptist losing 1-3 and University of North Carolina-Pembroke winning 3-0. Despite emerging with equal wins and losses, the team’s last game against UNC Pembroke boasts their best game stats in the early season. The Chargers’ competed for the most kills in the tournament with 42, second to Oklahoma Baptist at 55. Their final tournament game also had 8 UNH service aces. Twenty games remain in the regular season; their home opener is this Friday, September 9th at 7 p.m. in North Campus’ Charger Gymnasium against Queens College. Their following home game is Saturday, September 10 at 1 p.m. against Post University. Check newhavenchargers.com for more information on Women’s Volleyball and the rest of Charger Athletics.
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Playlist: Back to School
Artist to Watch: Brandyn Burnette
By MEGHAN MAHAR
CONTRIBUTING WRITER MMAHA2@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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randyn Burnette is an independent pop artist from St. Louis, Missouri. His past is interesting, to say the least; his father was a hit-maker, which surely set a precedent for Burnette. He graduated and then dropped out of the Tisch School Of The Arts at New York University, flew out to Scandinavia, returned to the US, and was discovered by Kara Dioguardi in New York. Burnett’s past build-up of experience and his expertise is made very apparent throughout all of his releases. Burnette’s track off of his State I’m In EP that dropped in June was featured on Spotify’s new release playlist. The State I’m In EP consists of eight tracks, each carefully crafted with powerful lyrics and even better instrumentals. Burnette masterfully layers music with emo-
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1. “Heathens”- Twenty One Pilots
Heathens is featured in Suicide Squad: The Album.
2: “Side to Side”- Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj
This is the third time Ariana and Nicki have collaborated. The two performed "Side to Side" at this year's VMA's.
3: “Make Me”- Britney Spears ft. GEazy tions, alternating between self-reflections on “State I’m In” and instrumental breaks that balance out Burnette’s truths instead of taking away from them. “Worship” is a sexy, forbidden fling - the type of lyrics and artistry that some wanted from One Direction’s ex-bandmate Zayn on his solo album, but far more fulfilling. This EP is perfect for a laid back night when you are in your feelings or a night drive. Burnette is the “artist to watch” because he offers something for almost
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everyone. His dynamic vocal range seamlessly transitions from his signature “progressive soul” trademark to house mixes and R&B tracks, constantly toeing the line between haunting beauty and catchy pop. He is one half of the pop duo “Cosmos & Creature,” the vocalists featured on the Lost Kings track “Marathon” released by Spinnin’ Records. He has written for artists including MKTO and Charlie Puth; he has even done a cover of Iggy Azalea’s song “Team”, a
recording that went viral (because anyone that can strip down an Iggy Azalea song and make it beautiful deserves larger-scale recognition). Still, with all of these side projects and personal victories, Burnette maintains a solo presence that is honest and unique. Keep an eye on him and his future endeavors—you can even follow him on social media and have a good chance of interacting with him—because Brandyn Burnette will continue to flourish in the industry.
What to Watch This Fall
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4: “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)”- Adele
After "Hello" came out, fans began to anticipate her upcoming album 25. Since 25's release three singles have hit the radio - “Send My Love” is the latest.
5: “CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!”Justin Timberlake
Off Trolls: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, “CAN'T STOP THE FEELING” instantly puts listeners in a happy mood.
6: “This Is What You Came For” - Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna
Recently, it was reported that Taylor Swift co-wrote the song with Calvin and is featured in some of the vocals.
7: “Treat You Better”- Shawn Mendes
Shawn has had several hits which include, "Life of the Party", and "Stitches." “Treat You Better” is off his second studio album, Illuminate, out later this month.
8: “Sucker for Pain”- Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla Sign, Imagine Dragons, Logic, and X Ambassadors
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Rob & Chyna (E!) I have to give a disclaimer that I am not a Kardashian fan at all. I do not watch their shows and they are all a little too attentionseeking (expect for Kendall), but I still follow them as it is my duty as someone who aspires to be a future broadcast (entertainment) journalist. However, this whole Blac Chyna getting even with the Kardashians is funny to watch from the sidelines with popcorn. If you do not know already former video vixen/hiphop model Blac Chyna was briefly engaged and had a child with rapper Tyga. Tyga left Chyna and then got with Kylie Jenner whose older sister Kim, Chyna was once best friends with. Then a feud ensued with Chyna and her BFF Amber Rose against the Kardashians. Rob, the only Kardashian brother, has been out of the spotlight as he has been dealing with depression and weight gain.
Since the release late last year of "Me, Myself, & I,” G-Eazy has hit the radio waves. “Make Me” is off Britney's ninth studio album "Glory," which came out this past August. The duo sang the track at this year's VMA's.
Also, off "Suicide Squad: The Album", the song features a wide variety of genres.
9: “Cheap Thrills”- Sia ft. Sean Paul Sia's latest single is one sure to stick in your head!
10: “Closer”- The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey
The Chainsmokers started their career off with the song, "#Selfie" that everyone could not stop talking about. Two years later, they performed their latest single “Closer” with Halsey at this year's VMA's.
Empire premires Sept. 21 on FOX (AP Photo)
Chyna started dating Rob, which upset his sisters off, but helped recover from his depression and put him on track for losing weight. Flash forward to now, Chyna is expecting Rob’s child and they are chronicling their relationship on the new E! television series. Do not worry though, there will be plenty of messy drama as seen on the teaser video: a pregnant Chyna screaming at Rob “Are you still texting b*****s?”, and another clip of her throwing flowers in the pool. It is a guilty pleasure, so you have to tune in. Sundays starting September 11th at
9 p.m. ET. The Get Down (Netflix) If you are an uber hip-hop fan or just have no idea what to watch on Netflix, definitely go for The Get Down. I would best describe the show as historical fiction. It takes place in the late-1970s Bronx, New York and chronicles the rise of hip-hop, which at the time was still underground and nowhere as popular as it is now. At the same time, disco was still popular, though by then it was starting to fade. The main character Ezekiel (of Black Latino descent) just got out of school for the summer and hopes to
make it as a rapper while running wild in the streets with his rag-tag group. His love interest, Mylene, wants to be the “next Donna Summer” despite having extremely religious parents. In the show, you will see real life characters such as Grandmaster Flash (one of the pioneers of hip-hop) and Ed Koch (a supposedly sketchy mayor). There are also famous faces starring in the show: Jaden Smith, Shameik Moore (Dope) and Justice Smith (Paper Towns) See FALL TELEVISION page10
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Scream Queens (FOX) If you have not watched the first season of this show, I suggest you catch up with Hulu, because season two is on it’s way. The show is horrorcomedy in the same vein as say the Scary Movie series. While the first season took place at a fictional college titled Wallace University where a serial killer was on the loose on campus (targeting greek life houses), the second will take place in a hospital. As seen on the teaser, the “Chanels” will be enrolled as medical students working in Cathy Munsch’s hospital. Casting wise, most of the main cast from season one will be reprising their roles including Emma Roberts, Keke Palmer, Abigail Breslin, Lea Michelle and Jamie Lee Curtis just to name a few. Taylor Lautner, John Stamos and Colton Hayes will be in the new season as well. Get ready to scream and laugh, but mostly laugh starting Tuesday, September 20th at 9 p.m. Atlanta (FX) Donald Glover (also known as Childish Gambino), rapper and actor of Community fame, stars in a new series that centers around the music scene of the Atlanta. Glover plays Earn Marks who is a struggling music manager
trying to get his cousin’s rap career to take off. It has not premiered yet, but I love the wave of fictionalized shows that entrenched in the hip-hop industry. Catch it starting this Tuesday, September 6th at 10 p.m. American Horror Story (FX) If you are an uber fan of AHS like I am, then you arejust as pumped as I am for season six. For those who want to jump on the AHS bandwagon, know that it is an anthology meaning every season is a new storyline, a new setting with new characters although they switch up the casting. According to a printed issue of TV Guide, season six is being titled American Horror Story: The Mist. The teasers make it seem like the season is going to involve children and a house in the middle of nowhere. Premieres on Wednesdays, September 14th. The Wendy Williams Show (FOX) Monday, September 19th at 10 a.m.! Brand new season (eight to be exact) of Wendy Williams. I absolutely love her; this is one of the few talk shows that I watch on the daily. I do not anticipate any new changes on the show. Wendy will still be Wendy informing us of all the latest celebrity gossip, the inside scoop and the “Ask Wendy” segment. Hope-
fully, Wendy will address the rumours that surfaced this past month of producers getting fired on top of her husband not being involved business wise. Empire (FOX) I’m beyond hyped for the third season to come on. More music, more drama and more secrets revealed. The last season ended with Lucious and Anika getting married, Jamal recovering from being shot and the biggest cliffhanger of Anika and Rhona fight over the balcony. And, once again, the fight over who runs Empire Entertainment continues. The best of all is Taraji P. Henson as Cookie with her one-liners. Scheduled as special guest stars this season is Birdman, French Montana, Mariah Carey and Phylicia Rashad. Wednesday, September 21st, grab a seat. How to Get Away With Murder (ABC) I, personally, have not finished season two yet, but I hope to in time for season three where new mysteries are going to be investigated. From watching the trailer, Annalise Keating to be a target of a blackmailer as you see pictures around campus where she is labeled as killer. I can tell this is going to be a roller coaster ride that her students are in for. Thursdays starting September 22nd on 10 p.m.
What’s on Broadway By ANGELA TRICARIO
COPY EDITOR ATRIC1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––– 1. Once On This Island will return to Broadway! The 1990 Tony award nominee for best musical will be given its first revival, directed by Michael Arden (the Tony award nominated director behind Deaf West Spring Awakening). The story of Once On This Island follows Ti Moune, a young peasant girl who uses love to bring together groups of people from different social classes. Dates, a theater, and casting are all still to be announced in the coming weeks. 2. Casting News! A Bronx Tale: The Musical announced the full cast for the Broadway production, opening December 1st. Tony nominee Nick Cordero leads the cast as Sonny, Richard H. Blake will play Lorenzo, and Bobby Conte Thornton will make his Broadway debut as Calogero. Broadway’s first acapella musical, In Transit, announced their cast, headlines by Broadway favorites James Snyder and Telly Leung, and Justin Guarini, from the first season of American Idol. In Transit begins performances on November 10th before a December 11th opening night. 3. Moulin Rouge! will become a stage musical! Earlier this week, it was announced that a stage adaptation of the 2001 film is in the works. The work currently has no timeline or cast, but a partial creative team of Tony winners Alex Timbers and John Logan directing and writing the book, respectively. The film follows a poet (played by Ewan McGregor) who falls for Satine (Nicole Kidman), the star of the Moulin Rogue, a Parisian cabaret. There is no word on whether the musical will be made of original songs, or existing songs like the film. Openings: Holiday Inn, a stage adaptation of the 1942 Irving Berlin movie starring stage fave Bryce Pinkham and Corbin Bleu, of High School Musical fame, started previews at Broadway’s Studio 54 on September 1st. Last Chance: The groundbreaking musical Fun Home, based on the memoirs of cartoonist Alison Bechdel plays its last Broadway performance on September 10th.
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critically panned Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, did not have an easy task in attempting to tell the story of a slave seeking revenge against an empire. Yet, in telling the story of Ben-Hur, it is important to capture the feel of the ancient world to put the conflict between Rome and its constituents in greater, more personal perspective. The 1959 production build entire city sections to replicate ancient Jerusalem and
tracks so they would not appear on the next lap, Wyler’s production also employed one the earlier examples of bass sound design. The rumbling and cheering is captured to create an engrossing scene that still holds up nearly 60 years later. The 2016 film employs sloppy CGI in what is clearly a rushed production. Morgan Freeman mails it in as Sheik Ilderim and gives about as much commitment to his role here as he did in Oblivion (meaning he showed up for two days, collected the pay check and left). Any of the senti-
n 1959, director William Wyler released a film adaptation of the Lee Wallace novel Ben-Hur. Starring Charleton Heston in the title role, the four hour film won eleven Oscars, a record yet to be beat. Set in the early first century, Ben-Hur tells the story an Israeli nobleman, Judah Ben-Hur, who is enslaved by former childhood friend who turned into the Roman conqueror Messala. As ments a galley of the slave of the narraRoman fleet tive are for five years, ruined by the Judah is freed as a rushed pace and result of a sea battle in sloppy execution. which he saves a RoBen-Hur is a remake of a 1959 film. The one decent man consulate, grant(AP photo) scene in the film ing him a high status is the naval battle, in Rome. Recovered from Rome. The 2016 producshown from Judah’s perslavery, Judah returns to tion succumbs to cheap spective as a galley slave. the Holy Land to seek sets and sub-par CGI. By using limited perspecrevenge on Messala, who The costume designers tive, one does become enhas also imprisoned his for Ben-Hur 2016 clearly grossed in the gruesomefamily. have not done their ness of pre-gunpowder The epic scope of the research, as many of the combat. story of Ben-Hur takes outfits and armor in the What really nails the cofthe viewer on a jourfilm look to be plucked fin in to mark the 2016 ney around the world from a Renaissance Fair, Ben-Hur as a failure is of Rome’s empire. With which is about a thouthe ending. In the original elaborate set pieces, sand years too far into the film, Judah beats Messala powerful performances, future for the true time in the race and watches a booming score, and period. Messala die from wounds state-of-the-art cinemaJack Huston plays the inflicted by the race. tography, Ben-Hur is titular role, while Toby Yet, this still does not considered one of the Kebbell portrays Messala. satisfy Judah’s desire for greatest films of all time, The two fail to develop revenge. with good reason, too. any chemistry, and MesIt is not until Judah sees Few other films have cap- sala is more likable then the suffering of Jesus later tured such an epic story Judah for most of the film. on that he learns to forso successfully, except Stephen Boyd and Chargive and live a happy life. for perhaps Lawrence of leton Heston had a certain In the remake, all scenes Arabia and Gone with the poetry to their delivery of with Jesus are laughable, Wind. the lines in 1959 - Huston lacking all subtlety and Flash forward 57 years and Kebbell come off as grace the first portrayal and Ben-Hur is found to awkward here and never gave of Christ. The actual be subject of the Holcome off as facing diffinarrative here ends with lywood trend of remakcult moral dilemmas. everybody hugging it out, ing anything that makes A feature of every Benas the obligatory Morgan money. Now, remaking Hur film is the chariot Freeman narration closes old films does not always race. After Judah escapes another disappointing film mean the remake will be slavery, he faces Mesof 2016. poor. Sometimes remakes sala in a chariot race, as One has to wonder can improve upon the it is the only legal way to why this film even exists. original. face-off in Rome. In anFlopping at the box office, True Grit, Dawn of the cient times, chariot racing perhaps it is because the Dead, and Godzilla have was akin to NASCAR. original Ben-Hur does all had recent, critically The winner of the race not have the same name acclaimed and financially is regarded as a national recognition it once did. successful remakes. The celebrity. Nothing was improved 1959 Ben-Hur is a reJudah is trained by upon and the rushed make itself of a 1925 Sheik Ilderim, a tribesproduction makes the silent adaption. Typically, men who boasts swift, vast world established remakes are successful majestic steeds that he has in first film feel artificial when they improve upon Judah ride to victory. The and small, as scenes are factors of the original film eleven minute scene in mostly from sets, not while keeping the core the 1959 film of the race actual oceans and deserts spirit at the heart of the took months to produce the first film employed. narrative. and has influenced action So, do not patronize this So, is the new 2016 scenes since, most notably sloppy remake of BenBen-Hur one of the decent The Phantom Menace’s Hur, and rather spend remakes that transcends pod race. your time watching the the original? By mounting the camoriginal 1959 film, as it Not at all. era on cars that simultastill holds up as one of the Director Timur Bakmam- neously covered the tire greatest stories ever told. betov, best known for the
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A New Season for New Beginnings A look at the New Haven Chargers Marching Band and their upcoming season. this year and is the second full-time staff position ––––––––––––––––––––– within the band. Band director Jason DeGroff, as well as Dr. Casimiro, are very excited to see how this will he beginning of better the the school year brings the band. beginning of the perCasimiro formance season for the says, “My Chargers Marching Band. goal is for On August 18th and 19th the group to hundreds of dedicated reflect that student members moved there is anin early for a long week of other fullband camp before the start time person of classes. They practiced here.” every day, sometimes up Another to 13-hours, to learn the full-time show they will perform staff memat home football games, ber will and traveling exhibitions allow the throughout the semester. staff to Their show this year, spend more entitled “Five,” features time and music from the Jackson energy writFive and Maroon Five, as ing the muwell Mambo No. 5 and sic and drill for the show offers fans an upbeat, full- to allow the program as a of-energy show. whole to get stronger in The start of the season their performance. Staff brings with it new begin- and student band memnings for the band as they bers alike are excited and welcome Dr. Alex Casieager to welcome Dr. miro as the new, full-time Casimiro into the MarchAssistant Band Director. ing Band family. This position was created “I think Alex is a great By KARINA KRUL
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addition to the staff with a tremendous marching band resume and a positive, energetic attitude,” says Drum major Will Ciccone.
ing arts. He spent eight seasons performing with drum corps, including the Targets, Spartans, Madison Scouts, and Cadets, starting from the time he
Drum major Kaelyn Passeri agrees saying, “I think Alex will bring such a positive vibe to our program. His talent is raw and passion is so contagious.” Dr. Casimiro comes into the band with an impressive resume in the march-
was 13. He attended college at the University of Massachusetts and joined their drumline, becoming a section leader in the spring semester of his freshman year. After getting his B.A. in Music from UMass he went to the
University of Nebraska at Omaha and then to the University of Texas for a Doctorate Musical Arts Degree in Music Performance where he worked teaching their Longhorn drumline. DeGroff is excited to see what his experience will bring to the Chargers marching band, “He will bring the percussion section to a whole new level and we have many great plans for the future of the entire ensemble.” The band is excited to see what this season holds. “I’m most looking forward to us creating such a master piece together,” says Passeri. Ciccone says, “I can’t wait to go out and show
everyone what this band is made of. I want to make sure everyone is smiling and having fun because this show is going to be amazing.” “My first and foremost goal is to have fun, both myself and the members and the staff,” DeGroff says. “I have to admit showing off the band to others is what I look forward to most!” Casimiro is thinking more into the future saying, “I’m most looking forward to building relationships with the students. I’m looking forward to year four when there is a class that I got to spend four years with and really got to know, that’s when it starts to get really exciting.” No matter who you ask, it is clear that this season holds a brand new beginning for the band filled with excitement and hope for the future. Come see the band for their first performance on September 17th at the first home game of the season!
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Welcome Back Party Audio Engineering Society and bassist of Sonar saying, “The overall Shack. “I think it was a atmosphere was very great start to the semeslively and we are happy to ter.” be back on campus with Not only was the night a enthusiastic students.” great way to bring the stuThe night brought dent body together, it was together students from also a great performance various majors to enjoy opportunity for the local good music, food, and bands. activities. For many new “It’s always a great students the night was an time to come together opportunity to meet new with fellow bands and friends and see people support the local music outside of clubs or classes. scene, all while offerFreshman Lucas Kramer ing entertainment for says, “My favorite part our peers,” says Gravity was getting out and seeing Senses. some people outside of It was the second to last band.” show for Gravity Senses Overall, the night was a before they head back into huge success, with a turnthe studio to write new out larger than what many material. expected. You can like Coastal “Teaming up with Notion, Sonar Shack, and USGA and the other clubs Gravity Senses on Facethat were there created a book as well as follow huge turnout the whole Gravity Senses on Instanight”, says Will Turner, gram at @savitygrenses. Vice President of the Keep up with the bands
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uring the week of Monday, August 29 through Monday, September 5, the University of New Haven welcomed in both new and returning students with a week full of activities. Saturday, September 3 was dedicated to off-campus trips throughout Connecticut. One trip offered was to Mystic Aquarium, which offered a day full of experiencing the beauty of marine animals while also learning about them. The aquarium hosted a Sea Lion Show where the trainers presented their favorite flipper flapping rescued residents that had some impressive tricks to share with the audience. One sea lion demonstrated how they can swim up to 25 miles per hour while the group received much applause from the audience as they jumped out of the water and did flips. At one point, they even came out into the crowd and waved their flippers at the audience. Students also got to experience a 4D short film of Angry Birds in the theater, the new frog exhibit, and shark and stingray touch tanks. Freshman Kelsie Pace said, “I loved seeing the Beluga whales! They were so cute that I even bought a stuffed beluga at the gift shop!” Another trip was to the Adventure Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Students got to go climbing and zip lining on the various courses offered. Easier courses were 25 feet off the ground and then the hardest course was 60ft off the ground.
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They were all given harnesses and learned how to safely travel from course to course. Each one had many obstacles for them to choose from, for example walking over logs and planks, climbing through things, and then
course was so much fun and a great experience!”, “The course was way more exercise than I have encountered in a while, however it was very fun!” The trip to Lake Compounce in Bristol, Con-
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flying through the air on a zip line to finish off each course. Winter Lauch said, “It was definitely a challenging course, especially for me because I’m scared of heights. I was so proud of myself when I got through three of the five courses. But I know I couldn’t have done it without my roommates and new friends cheering me on along the way.” Samantha Kiss and Ife Cambell said, “This
necticut was full of going on rides and eating lots of food. There were classic amusement park rides and then some bigger roller coasters like Boulder Dash, which is an old wooden coaster that travels through the woods. Also, Wildcat is another old wooden coaster, which really tosses its passengers around. Students enjoyed having cheese fries and fried oreos and other treats for
lunch. Kat Athaide and Meghan Brown said, “We both thought it was nice to get off of campus, perfect weather for being outside all day, and it was great roommate bonding because we got to spend time with each other outside of UNH.” Other students went and hiked Sleeping Giant where they got to experience some breathtaking views of Connecticut. The mountain is located eight miles north of New Haven, and is over 30-miles full of different trails. Rebecca Satzberg said, “The hike was a ton of fun. It wasn’t difficult, but it was challenging. There were rock scrambles where we were climbing up just rocks, there were some cliff like edges up high that made for a fun climb. We got confused on the trails a bit, but overall it was a ton of fun and the views were really beautiful!” Welcome Week provided an exciting transition for new and old students alike who are now fully prepared to begin their semesters, but also now have the insight on the various opportunities offered off campus when they need a break from the books.