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Food Service Advisory Group hopes to improve relations between Sodexo and student body Alyssa Borelli Managing Editor A new eight-member Food Service Advisory Group is working to establish a better connection between Sodexo and the student body. The committee’s mission is to act as a liaison between dining services and Franklin Pierce students. “Our role as committee representatives is to embody the diverse food preferences within the student body, while at the same time honoring sustainable, nutritionally valuable, wholesome food as we aim to craft menus committed to the students
needs and choices,” its mission states. The mission statement goes on to say that committee members will “[be] a proactive, dynamic group that strives for promotion, protection, and results.” Senior Jackson Dean was approached by Matt Vaillette, general manager of Sodexo Dining Services, to form a food service advisory group in the beginning of the semester. “The process [of forming a committee] was surprisingly simple,” said Dean. The new committee has started working on events to be featured during Earth Week as well as plan-
ning an eating contest in the pub. Local food vendors will be coming in where students can sample all that the vendors offer. Other ideas have included talking with Res Life “to implement a presentation during orientation so students have the opportunity to be educated on Sodexo and what kinds of food the students will be served on a daily basis,” said Dean. The committee will hold open meetings once every two weeks on Thursday nights at 6 p.m. The committee has had three meetings so far and is looking for more members. Its next meeting will be on Thursday,
April 24. An exact location is to be determined. Committee members are seniors Jackson Dean, Dan Foran, juniors Seanna McNary, Raffi Levy-Lesko, Mark Petrie, sophomores Tiana Robinson, Beth Cote, and Felicia Lemmery. For more information about the Food Service Advisory Committee, contact Jackson Dean at deanj@live. franklinpierce.edu or Matt Vaillette at vaillettem@franklinpierce.edu.
Koestner elicits emotions during sexual assault awareness week
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The men’s baseball team strives to stay focused and finish season strong.
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Was it fate that brought 2 girls with the same name together to become roommates?
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Cariza Paulo is this month’s Artist in Focus, read about her journey through art and her pas-
Katie Koestner, a motivational speaker on sexual assault awareness, shared her survival story of sexual violence to conclude Sexual Assault Awareness Week sponsored by Brothers Reaching Out (B.R.O.) and SISTUHS in Spagnuolo Hall on March 25. Koestner was calm, cool, and collected as she retold the night that changed her life, and stopped frequently to voice the questions and comments that she had come across while speaking on other college campuses and television specials. “I bet you’re thinking, ‘How did you not know what would happen next?’ Well, what would you have done?” she said. “Hindsight is always 20/20.” Junior Catie Swiderski said, “[These questions] made you feel you were in her position then, and it was really powerful. It’s easy to be disconnected, but she made it feel more personal.” Koestner brought some humor into her speech and was answered with
laughs and smiles form the audience, but when Koestner recounted the fine details of being raped by her boyfriend, such as “the pink rug touching [her] back” or “the pale yellow paint that covered the concrete walls” that her attacker smashed her head into or the hole that she “bit right through [her] cheek,” the hall became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. “Isn’t it frustrating to know the end and know that there is nothing you can do?” asked Koestner. Though the night of her attack was horrific, Koestner used her experience to address college campuses about the role everyone can play in preventing sexual assault and violence. “You must decide to speak when silence is the easy way out,” urged Koestner. Koestner first came into the public eye when she was featured on the cover of TIME magazine, introducing the world to the reality of “date rape” in 1991. “Back then, people thought the only rape was ‘stranger rape,’” said Koestner.
Recipients of Martin Luther King Jr. awards recognized Lacey Allain Features Editor Each year, student and faculty members of ALANA present Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) awards to ALANA members who have demonstrated a commitment to service, and this year was no different. According to ALANA member Rosa Eusebio, “This award recognizes individuals as they work to fulfill the dream and message of Dr. Martin Lu-
Jasyme Fogle, Dyamond Gardner, Dage Minors, Mishele Rodriguez, Sarah Rodriguez, and Joel Torres. Award recipient Haley Baron expressed that she feels “honored” to be receiving an MLK award. “It is a wonderful feeling to know that the people around you recognize your hard work. For me its a motivation to keep focused and working hard,” Baron said. Recipient Rosa Eusebio expressed honor in receiving her award as well,
sion for creativity.
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ther King Jr.” In order to qualify for an MLK award, a student must be nominated by a student, faculty, or staff member. Nominations were advertised earlier this year through email and signage on-campus, resulting in 16 nominees. ALANA executive board members then narrowed-down the list to eight recipients, according to Eusebio. This year’s MLK awards were awarded to Haley Baron, Rosa Eusebio,
but she also took pride in sharing the moment with her fellow recipients. “I am truly grateful for the recognition and opportunity,” Eusebio said. A ceremony to honor this year’s recipients was held at 5:30 p.m. in Spagnuolo Hall on March 12, by members of ALANA and advisors Bill Beardslee and Derek Scalia.
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Students enjoy late night foods as part of SGA’s Safe Meals initiative Alyssa Borelli Managing Editor Dozens of students flocked to the Granite Hall parking lot late Friday and Saturday night these past two weekends to enjoy some of the foods off of the menu of Wyman’s Weiner’s food truck. Students lined up one-by-one and waited patiently as Dayna Wyman, owner of Wyman’s Weiner’s diligently made everyone’s order. The food truck is being brought to campus as part of the Safe Meals initiative , something SGA student-body president Bia Acebron Peco has considered “her baby” since March of last year. The idea came about as a result of a few accidents during the spring 2013 semester that involved students driving while intoxicated. “One of the speculations for the causes of these accidents was wanting food at late hours,” said Acebron Peco. Overall she said, “Seeing it finally happen and the students being happy is a wonderful feeling, and I cannot describe how good that feels. I wanted to start this program for them to benefit, and I think the students have responded as I had hoped.” Dayna Wyman expressed his gratitude for the new Franklin Pierce customers via Facebook. “I just wanted to take the time to thank all of FPU students that braved the cold to come out and sample the offering of my menu,” Wyman said. The goal of Safe Meals is to decrease the number of drunk drivers on-campus on the weekends. “We understand we’re in an area where there’s not much going on; it’s important that students stay on-campus, and we can provide food services,” said Acebron Peco. In the fall, Acebron Peco consulted
Sodexo to offer food late at night. A pilot program was implemented prior to winter break with the Pub opening later than its usual time on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. When the Pub would be closed, Wyman’s Weiner’s could be on-campus, to avoid conflict. But, plans for the pilot program fell through. “I think a lot of students, whether they drink or not, are unhappy with the hours that Sodexo is open. Other campuses have late night foods available. For instance, Keene State College, there’s always some type of food open,” said Acebron Peco. The start of the spring semester, Acebron Peco and her committee worked endlessly to try and get a food truck on-campus. The new date for SAFE Meals was set for Friday, March 28, but an email sent out to students prior to that evening stated the program had been postponed due to “unforeseen circumstances.” A Facebook group titled, “SAFE Meals is a go!” later listed the postponed date was Friday, April 4. Wyman’s Weiner’s will be parked in the Granite Hall parking lot every weekend for the remainder of the semester on Friday and Saturday nights from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m..The limited menu consists of hot dogs, sausages, burgers, sandwiches, fries, and other sides. Wyman will be accepting cash-only, for now, and items on the menu range from $2 to $7. Safe Rides will be making stops at the Campus Center, a few feet away from where Wyman’s Weiner’s is located for students interested. Safe Meals is a pilot program. If the program is successful then it will be up to the next SGA executive board to continue it.
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Campus farm location remains a secret Alyssa Borelli Managing Editor The creation of a two-to-three acre farm is underway, with an exact location being kept a secret, so that the Franklin Pierce community can have a hands-on opportunity to learn the production of food. Professor Andy Hatchett believes that “nutrition is the foundation of all human health and it’s important for [the university] to provide the opportunity for students to actively engage in the process.” The campus farm will mainly focus on growing vegetables that are ready to harvest when school is in session during the fall. The types of crops grown will be dependent on the climate of the area. “The citrus industry is limited in this area,” joked Hatchett. The goals of adding a farm to the Rindge campus are to educate the community, provide food for students, and to promote collaboration
between local farmers. According to Hatchett, there’s been a lot of discussion on where the farm should go.One suggestion was in front of the cafeteria. “There’s a two-to-three acre of open land on campus that’s worth pursuing,” Hatchett said. But, the details of an exact whereabouts are confidential at this point. Hatchett is hopeful that a test crop will be in place this summer. “It’s a little ambitious, but that’s how we do things around here,” he said. Hatchett plans on using the campus farm for his human health and nutrition classes; however, all faculty are welcome to use the farm for teaching purposes This project is managed through a team effort. “You’d be surprised at the number of faculty and staff that are farmers,” said Hatchett. The campus farm will not replace the campus garden and will act as an extension to the program that helps provide food for students.
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Letter from the editor: Greetings Franklin Pierce students, staff, and faculty. My name is Stephen Keimig and I have the pleasure and honor of serving as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Pierce Arrow for the 2014/2015 school years. Journalism has always been my passion, and I knew since my junior year of high school that I
wanted to establish a career in this field. I am currently a second semester sophomore and am majoring in Mass Communication with a double concentration in Journalism and Media Production and a double minor in Public Relations and Advertising. I firmly believe in reporting the truth and keeping the community
Honor students’ work showcased in Niagara Falls Michael Black Senior Reporter
This year, two students in the honors program, led by humanities Professor Donna Decker, attended the National Regional Honors Council Conference in Niagara Falls, N.Y., from April 3-6. Sophomores Max Fanwick and Cassie Erler joined students from colleges and universities located all over the region to participate in forums, present topics they had worked on, and to display personal or academic artwork. In order to be considered for the conference, interested students had to submit a summary of their proposed project to be approved by the National Regional Honors Council prior to the conference. While she could not attend the actual conference, sophomore Vanessa DeZorzi submitted a somber painting of a woman entitled, “Blue Haze,” for the honor student art show held throughout the conference. Fanwick presented a paper on the topic of criminal justice titled, “Justice in the past and into the future: Where justice came from and where it has arrived.” Erler did not submit a paper, but instead she created a poster on human trafficking which she titled “Stolen Youth: Child Slavery Then and Now.” Fanwick’s paper on justice was presented on a panel with four other students whose topics encompassed similar concepts as his own. There was a question and answer session that followed his presentation for students and professors in the audience. Erler’s poster was presented as part of a larger ongoing poster ses-
sion, where the posters lined the walls of a large hall. According to Decker, there were approximately 60 other posters of varying topics within the hall. “These posters are used as a snapshot to describe the bigger picture that these students have been working on,” said Decker. Students could take a break from the conference to sightsee as well as take part in a variety of activities during the evenings. The conference hosted an open mic night where 20-30 students went on stage to tell jokes to a crowd of students, and there was also a blackjack tournament held in which Fanwick won the top prize of a $50 gift card to Barnes and Noble. “There tends to be a stereotype against honors students, but these conferences, and events they have, help to show that they are regular kids, who are also very smart,” said Decker. Although this is not the first regional conference the honors program has participated in, this year’s provided a lot for students to grasp. “My biggest takeaway from the conference is seeing how much these interests vary and the range of topics that are available to look at,” said Erler. The National Honors Council Conference will be held in Denver later in 2014, and Erler has submitted an application to have her work present at the event. Decker said, “I like when students get to see that this is great work we are doing, and that there are people who really value achieving academically all over the place.”
informed, and as Editor-in-Chief, I will work with my staff to do just that. No story is too big or too small, and I look forward to documenting the events that unfold across the Rindge campus, the nation, and the world in the next year. The Pierce Arrow is always looking for more writers and editors and we
have a section that encompasses any interest you may have. I extend a warm welcome to anyone who has an interest in writing, reporting, and taking pictures to join the newspaper and come to one of our weekly meetings on Wednesdays to see what we are all about. If you are interested in learning more about the Pierce Arrow or
Mountainview’s E tower door is easily distinguishable from other apartments due to its vibrant green color that signifies its residents have chosen to live sustainable lifestyles inside its walls and around the Rindge campus. Sophomore Jake St. Hilaire, a resident of E tower, believes living in sustainable housing has moderately changed his lifestyle. “My shower head has been replaced with [one] that reduces the amount of water...I use a Brita filter instead of water bottles, I recycle every item that can be recycled, I take no more than 5-minute showers, I never litter, and I keep as many electronic appliances unplugged as often as I can,” St. Hilaire said. According to Sustainability Coordinator Jess Gerrior, sustainable housing is designed to encourage sustainable lifestyles, like St. Hilaire’s, on-campus. “Having residences specifically dedicated to this lifestyle is a way to make it more visible, as well as learn from a bit of experimentation,” she said. Gerrior said the idea to make all housing on campus sustainability themed has been considered, but needs to be supported by hard facts in order to get students onboard. “If we can present the case for how it saves money, builds community, makes life easier, and improves the quality of the campus experience,” Gerrior believes students will become more intrigued
by this housing option. Gerrior said that with each passing year, the University is becoming better at providing this information to students. Incoming juniors and seniors interested in green lifestyles are allowed to apply for sustainable housing, and will be reviewed by Gerrior and Ken Ervin, the University’s Director of Residential Life, for eligibility. Sophomores are still eligible to apply, but theywill be housed in traditional sophomore areas rather than being moved to junior housing. According to Ervin, staff will be visiting those who live in sustainable housing “to make sure they are reducing, reusing, and recycling.” Besides apartment checkins, students are also expected “to plan sustainable campus-wide events to build awareness to our community on how to reduce our carbon footprint,” Ervin said. Since sustainable housing is voluntary, Ervin says there are no punishments for those who do not comply. Although there aren’t disciplinary consequences, those students who fail to live by their sustainable housing contract will be moved out to a vacancy in their class level housing area. St Hilaire said he would reccomend sustainable housing to “non-materialistic students looking to engage in a cleaner lifestyle.” Those who are interested in sustainable housing can find more information in Residential Life and on eRaven.
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Sustainability coordinator joins international association in foreign territory for conference Stephen Keimig Editor-in-Chief From March 19-21, one Franklin Pierce community member packed her bags, boarded a plane, and ventured off to a new and unfamiliar continent for the experience of a lifetime.
campuses. “I was invited to speak on a panel with members of other universities from around the world,” said Gerrior. “I spoke about sustainability in campus life and what measures we use to assess sustainability on campus. We worked to bring together higher education and traditional
ments,” she said. The lifestyles of the Peruvian people are different from what the average college student experiences on a daily basis; something Gerrior embraced and took to heart. “I know its cliché to say this, but money is not happiness,” she said. “I have always lived that motto, but
Jess Gerrior, Sustainability Coordinator, went to Iquitos, Peru for the International Association of Universities’ 2014 International Conference. Gerrior described Iquitos as the largest city in the world that you can’t get to by a road. “It’s basically an island in the middle of the Amazon that you
knowledge from the indigenous people in Peru, Africa, Haiti, and Australia to help better sustainable developments.” After speaking on her experiences with sustainability, Gerrior listened to many presentations that she felt made her think about the role of a college education in people’s lives.
it wasn’t until I went down to Peru that I truly realized it. I saw stark poverty but I did not see anyone complaining or whining about it. I did not see people competing to be better than everyone else; instead, I saw people working together for the greater good.” If asked how she would sum up the trip, Gerrior said “It was like drinking from a fire hose, I took in so much and it was more than I could process in the time I was down there.” Attending the conference was not the only thing on Gerrior’s agenda. While down in Iquitos, she made every second count. “I took two river tours on a small boat called a Peque Peque,” Gerrior said. “I toured the city before going to a manatee conservation park and then to a zoo; I even kissed a manatee.” The trip to Peru may have been short, but the effects Gerrior felt from it are lifelong and extend farther than just Rindge. “I want people to know how our work here at Franklin Pierce in sustainability relates to sustainability worldwide.”
Living “green” on-campus remains priority Lacey Allain Features Editor
want to know how you can get involved, please feel free to contact me at arrowchief@gmail.com.
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have to take a boat or a plane to,” she said. Gerrior left New Hampshire for South America to speak on the topic of sustainability on college
“The trip has made me reexamine the purpose and the role of higher education and how it empowers people in solving problems relating to sustainable develop-
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Some piece of mind from Piff: changes come Piff Smith Senior Reporter
Photo by Piff Smith Why are we so afraid of change? Is it that we become so content within our comfort zones that we stay within those boundaries? Maybe it’s because change is something that’s inevitable; it’s going to happen whether we like it or not. Why should we be afraid of change when we can embrace it instead? It’s hard breaking old habits and it’s even harder to face our fears. It only takes one step to move forward,
so what exactly is it that is holding us back? Are we our own worst enemies? We question anything, overthink everything and hold on to that something that makes us feel safe. Acting as if we let go, we will fall apart, break down or become lost within ourselves. It’s important to see the beauty in letting-go because that’s when you find your strength. I’m not saying it’s going to be easy, in fact, I can promise you it won’t be. Don’t let that scare you because I can also promise you that everything will be okay. The first step is loving who you are, flaws and all. You have to be proud of who you are; appreciating yourself and becoming your own kind of hero. We’re our own biggest critics and when we criticize ourselves, make sure with every negative comment, you find something positive to say. Learn balance, loyalty, admiration, respect and faith within yourself and the rest will fall into place.
Sustainability column: The wind, the earth, and you Brian O’Neil Senior Reporter It has been a very long and harsh winter for anyone who is at least a sophomore on campus. Last winter, we witnessed a very harsh blizzard that knocked down our beloved bubble due to high wind speeds and heavy snowfall. That has just been what I’ve heard to be “the worst” about this weather so far this winter. Sure, we have had our fair share of snow, which has benefitted the students in a few ways; snow days are a prime example. However, after speaking with multiple students about what’s the worst about winter in Rindge, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s not the snow, but the wind instead. I mean, I am no fan of wind
unless it is a hot summer day, but maybe this wind could be potentially useful. As a matter of fact, wind is one of the natural sources of energy in the world. New Hampshire only has a few wind turbine locations located in the entire state, but who is to say we put one in Rindge? The University already tries to use eco-friendly energy resources such as burning wood pellet silos which are located outside of Granite Hall and the Bubble. Let’s be honest, the wind this winter has been brutal; however, with the wind speeds the region has been getting, I believe it could potentially be used for energy which would again make the campus more sustainable, rather than using natural gas or oil - it’s definitely something the University should think about. In other sustainability news,
Earth week is approaching the week of April 20-26. Earth Day at Franklin Pierce is on Monday, April 21, and all students are more than welcome to attend. This year, the Sustainability Center will partner with Farm to Institution to New England and Health Sciences. Here’s what’s being planned: • Local foods tasting - cheese, maple syrup & more • Seed planting for the campus garden • Displays by local farms/ CSAs, environmental organizations and businesses • Hands-on activities and community-building Details to come! For information or to get involved, contact sustainabilitycoordinator@franklinpierce. edu.
SGA Senate Digest Wednesday, March 27 - Wednesday, April 9 Alyssa Borelli Managing Editor The purpose of this column is to better educate the student body on the campus-wide issues and possible solutions brought to each Student Government Association (SGA) meeting. This is a way of making sure class officers are accountable for the issues affecting the university so it can grow at large. SGA Executive Board Bianca Acebron Peco, President Daniel Wilkins, Vice President Hayley Brown, Treasurer Haley Baron, Secretary Ashlyn Bourgeois, Parliamentarian Wednesday, March 27, 2014 Officer Reports Treasurer Hayley Brown announced that the Wednesday, March 27, meeting was the last budget meeting of the fiscal year. The money left over from this fiscal year will be distributed as a percent next year. Vice president Daniel Wilkins announced that club rosters are due Wednesday, April 30, to Bill Beardslee. Secretary Haley Baron announced that the SGA will be completing its last community service event of the year, going door-todoor collecting cans for a food drive. Parliamentarian Ashlyn Bourgeois announced the dress code for April 2 meeting. SGA members are encouraged to dress like superheroes. “It’ll be a fun last meeting for our seniors,” said Bourgeois. SAFE Meals Acebron Peco was happy to announce that the SGA Safe Meals initiative is finally a go for the weekend of March 28. [Editor’s note: SAFE Meals postponed to the following weekend Friday, April 4; see page one for more details] SAFE Rides Duty Change The SGA approved an amendment to the executive board duties. The president, treasurer, secretary and parliamentarian shall be responsible for the duties assigned by the
vice president of the student government on behalf of SAFE rides. “This makes is so that it’s not just one person responsible for SAFE rides,” said Bourgeois. Sports and Rec. Club Family Feud Budget A budget of $224.25 was approved by the SGA for Sports and Rec club to host a Family Feud event on April 10, at 7 p.m. Prizes include a $20 gift card to Sandwich Master and spirit products with the FPU logo. GSA Gender Bender A budget of $388.85 was approved by the SGA for Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) to host a gender bender dance addressing issues on gender and sexuality. Giveaways include a Kindle Fire, Sony Headphones,
Meeting Dates 2013/14: Where: Marcucella Hall room 215 When: Every Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m. speakers, gag gift, mustaches, eye shadow, and hair clips. Part of the budget will go toward candy, water, and soda for the event. Democrats club and the Raven Thunder dance team will be participating in this event. GSA members “encourage students to dress up as the opposite gender to express their differences . . . be more open to those differences. . . and to be a more accepting community,” said a GSA member. Marueen Sturgis, Director of Campus Safety will provide an officer at the event on April 12 in Cheney Hall from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. LOTUS Bingo A budget of $657 was approved by the SGA for LOTUS to host a bingo event with holistic healing therapy prizes. Prizes include a sound system with relaxing music, an essential oil diffuser, and a BOSE wifi sound system with a meditation cd. The event will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Spagnuolo Hall.
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Class of 2017 Raven Egg Hunt A budget of $1,830 was passed by the SGA for the Class of 2017 to host the annual Raven Egg Hunt. Student Involvement members will hide plastic eggs around campus on or before Easter weekend. Students search for the eggs and bring them to the Information Desk to win a prize. Prizes include an Ipad mini, Xbox 360, 32” LED HDTV, and 32 gift cards for $25 each to various places around the area. Class of 2016 Field Day A budget of $3,544 was passed by the SGA for the Class of 2016 to host a field day with inflatable obstacle course activities. All classes can compete for bragging rights. The event will take place on Sunday, May
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4, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Activities include a water balloon toss, tug of war, pop-a-shot basketball, a bungee-run and much more. The winning class will receive a plaque. The Class of 2016 originally budgeted for $3,894 with the addition of a twolane slip and slide. The two-lane slip and slide was not approved; thus, an amendment to decrease the budget was made for more t-shirts Class of 2015 Big Screen Movie Night A motion to add an item to the agenda, for the Class of 2015’s Big Screen Movie Night was not entertained by Acebron Peco. Senate Reports The Class of 2015 announced that its Big Screen Movie will be on Sunday, May 4. The Class of 2016 and 2017 thanked SGA members for approving its budgets. Club Reports Medical Club announced it will host a Jeopardy game. Those interested, should contact Ashlyn Bourgeois. Sports and Rec club, LOTUS, and GSA thanked the student-body for passing its budgets. BRO and SISTUHS thanked those who par-
ticipated in its sexual assault awareness week prior to Spring Break, and those who showed up to listen to motivational speaker, Katie Koestner on Tuesday, March 25. Advisor Reports A petition to continue the annual Trick-or-Treat event in October is circulating, according to advisor Chris Johnson. He also announced that on Saturday, April 5, there will be a life-sized Rindge Monopoly Game. There is space for a limited number of teams and there will time limits for each round. The life-sized board contains familiar places on-campus such as the shuttle stop. For more information, contact Community Assistants. Advisor Jim Earle mentioned that as a part of the Alcohol and Drug Education grant student Research Assistant positions will be available in different departments such as Residential Life and the Fitzwater Center. He also mentioned that 418 people completed the Alcohol and Drug Education survey over the course of two weeks. “The survey will provide rich data,” said Earle. Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Officer Reports Acebron Peco announced that committee members will be going door-to-door collecting cans for the Rindge food pantry as its last community service event on the year. Treasurer Hayley Brown announced that budgets for events in the fall are due April 10. Advising & Your First College Year Survey (YFCY) Research analyst Pam Jackson discussed the results of Dean McKeever’s advising survey from the fall and encouraged freshmen to take the Your First College Year Survey (YFCY). One of the findings of the advising survey indicated that 82 percent of students are satisfied or very satisfied with their interactions with their advisor. Undeclared students are less likely to report receiving accurate information about courses. Another finding of the survey noted that students are more career and future oriented. Faculty have been notified about these finding. Jackson also discussed the YFCY survey. “It’s used to understand and improve the freshmen experience
and to measure growth across the freshman year,” said Jackson. Freshman will have until the end of April to complete the survey. At the end of the survey, there is an open comment box for students to write-in a particular issue they might have. Students who complete the survey will be entered to win giftcard prizes. To read the advising reports and past reports visit the department of Institutional Research’s page on Eraven. Senate Reports The Class of 2014 announced that its Critters and Creatures event was a success. President Mike Husson wished those who are coming back to SGA good luck. The Class of 2015 announced its Big Screen Movie night will be on Sunday, May 4. The Class of 2016 announced that they have ordered t-shirts for its Field Day event on Sunday, May 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Class of 2017 announced thanked those who showed up for its Critters and Creatures event, co-sponsored by the Class of 2014. It also announced that its Easter Egg hunt will be coming soon. Students should check their emails for the date. Club Reports Medical Club announced that it will hosting a Jeopardy game. Those interested should contact, Ashlyn Bourgeois. Anime Club will be selling bubble tea in the Glass Foyer on Wednesday, April 23, to Friday, April 25. Advisor Reports Advisor Scott Anselvin-Allen thanked those who showed up for the Spring Concert. About 240 students showed up to the event, according to Ansevin-Allen. Advisor Jim Earle announced that winners of the $50 gift cards for the Alcohol and Drug survey have been notified via email. Announcements Secretary Haley Baron announced ALANA will be hosting an event at the Medicine Wheel at noon on Friday, April 25. Relay for Life co-captain Alex Marella announced $11,000 had been raised so far. Wednesday, April 9, 2014 SGA members attended the endof-the-year banquet; new executive board members were sworn-in.
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Mike Husson Sports Editor Junior Conor Gleason transferred to Franklin Pierce this fall from Rhode Island Community College to pursue his passion for playing baseball, a decision he is happy he made. “I picked Pierce because I felt it was the best fit for me,” said Gleason. “I want to win and I felt this program gave me the best chance to do so. This season has been a blast and the guys really welcomed me into their family; I love putting on that jersey representing Franklin Pierce.” Gleason has appeared in eight games mainly in relief for the Ravens and he started two games, winning both. Most recently, Gleason threw eight strong innings on April 3, with nine strikeouts and one hit, which led the Ravens to a 7-1 win against Saint Michaels. “I enjoy both roles but I’ve been a starter my whole life,” said Gleason. “I like the control of the game you have as a starter, but I also enjoy the adrenaline rush of coming out of the pen.
In the end I’ll take whatever role helps the team win.” Gleason, a North Stongington, Conn., native, has played baseball his entire life. He said his favorite moment in his career so far was starting a game in the NJCAA World Series two years ago in Enid, Okla. Another favorite baseball moment was “making my decision to come here to play at Pierce.” As the season rolls along for the Ravens, Gleason, like any other athlete, realizes that there are always improvements to be made as a team. “I think our team just needs to work on taking one game at-a-time and playing every pitch like it’s the last,” said Gleason. “We are a dangerous team and when we bring our A game, we are tough to beat.” Outside of baseball, Gleason is a mass communication major who loves riding dirt bikes and playing basketball. If playing in the majors doesn’t work out for him, being a broadcaster at ESPN is another dream of his.
Last August it was announced that Tyler Bishop, 2008 Franklin Pierce alum, would become the head coach of the men and women’s golf teams, a position he couldn’t be more thrilled to have. “Franklin Pierce is my second home and I have been on-campus in one way or another for the last nine years,” said Bishop. “I could not think of a better place to come to work each day.” Bishop explained that throughout his extensive history in golf, his favorite moment with the sport so far has been obtaining the head coaching jobs. “I grew up in a golf family,” said Bishop. “My dad has been a PGA professional for over 35 years at Amherst Country Club and most recently Candia Woods Golf Links. My brother is also a PGA professional at The Oaks Golf Links.” Bishop, who has played competitive golf since he was six years old worked at Candia Woods Golf Links for eight years and ran the golf shop, prepared for tournaments, ran junior leagues and clinics.
The men’s team kicked off its spring season in late March, but recently, the team tied for fourth in the Bentley Classic and hit 41 over par. “He’s the only full-time coach in the NE-10’s and he’s taking full responsibility of anything that goes on,” said senior Adam Spencer. “He is dedicated to making the program the best of its division and even into regional tournaments.” Bishop explained that excitement is high for the new women’s golf team program and he expects it to flourish like the men’s team has. “The recruits I have coming in this fall are ready to build a program from the ground up and make name in our Conference and Region for Women’s Golf,” said Bishop. “We have a great interest level for both the men’s and women’s golf team. The men’s team
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has an established history which helps in recruiting. I spent the first several months spreading the word about our new women’s team in the women’s golf community in the Northeast region.” Over the past ten years, there have been over 80 other schools that have brought women’s golf to their campuses. Franklin Pierce athletics will join other Northeast-10 schools such as Le Moyne, Merrimack and Southern New Hampshire who also offer the program. “I have had nothing but positive responses about our new women’s golf team from all the students and families I have met with,” said Bishop. “Women’s golf is just starting to grow in New England and we are ahead of the curve.”
Men’s baseball looks to end season on a high Lacrosse teams make strides note
as tough season rolls on Mike Husson Sports Editor The men’s and women’s lacrosse seasons look to play well in order to make the playoffs at the end of the spring. The men’s team started off well and is currently undefeated at home and has a 5-3 overall record, 3-3 in Northeast-10 conference play. With the season for lacrosse being only a little over a month long, the teams have a lot to focus on. One thing that most Ravens felt needed to be improved was consistency. “So far our season has been off to a very strong start, but there is a long way to go and we need to keep improving everyday and learning from our mistakes if we want to make the playoffs for the first time ever,” said junior attack Kevin Dargin. “One area we need to improve on is putting together
consistent 60-minute efforts instead of playing good for only a quarter or two of a game.” Senior captain Bryan Bourque agreed, saying that the team needed to not lose focus, especially when on the road. Men’s lacrosse is 4-0 at home but only 1-3 on the road.
“This season has been a tough one, but we’re taking it game by game” Junior goalkeeper Donnie Denman has started all eight games for Franklin Pierce, making 101 saves in the season. “Personally I have to just stay focused on the task at hand and not think about games in the future, something that the team needs to do going forward as well,” said Denman.
The women’s lacrosse team is trying to get back to the .500 mark as it is currently 3-7 on the season with its record 2-6 in Northeast-10 play. The women have four games left and need to win all four to bring them back to .500. “This season has been a tough one, but we’re taking it game by game,” said junior Megan Raposa. “Our team runs on positivity and hard work and because we are such a young program, there’s a lot to do. We’ve taken our losses and have used them to motivate us in moving forward. The chemistry is there, the work ethic is there, we just have to come together and play as a unit when it comes to game time.” Women’s goaltender junior Julia Coakley has recorded 59 saves and a 39.6 save percentage. Both teams have four games left as the season comes to a close at the end of April.
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With 32 games into the season, baseball head coach Jayson King believes the team needs to improve on its consistency, but he still has “high hopes for this year.” “Our starting pitching and defense needs to improve, which I’m sure it will,” King said. “We have played the toughest schedule in the Northeast, and overall I like how our team has responded.” The Ravens got off to a strong start to the season, going 8-2 in its first 10 games of the season, while allowing an average of 2.8 runs per game. In its last 21 games, however, the team has gone 13-8, while allowing 6.6 runs per game. Despite the team’s struggles as of late, senior captain Ryan Leach believes the team is still “dangerous when we execute.” “In the division we’ve played everyone tough and had a couple one-run games we were on the wrong end of, but the good thing about those games
was that we were battling and fighting until the last pitch, giving ourselves a chance to win every game,” Leach said. “I think for us, it comes down to executing during the game.” With 18 games left in the season, the Ravens are currently nationally ranked number 29 with a 21-11 record and Leach knows just how important
“We’ll be looking to win the series against everyone.”
this last stretch of the season is. “We have great players. It just comes down to wanting it more than the other team,” Leach said. “The talent is there, we all know what we’re capable of, it just comes down to getting the job done when it’s needed. We have a lot of conference play left and we’ll be looking to win the series against everyone.” Franklin Pierce will travel to Assumption College on Saturday, April 19, where the Ravens will take-on the Greyhounds at noon.
Men’s basketball seniors leave stamp on program Mike Husson Sports Editor The men’s basketball team fell to Southern Connecticut State University with :02 left on the clock and with a score of 79-77 in the NCAA Championship. Franklin Pierce trailed the game until the six minute mark in the second half when junior Ryen Vilmont hit a three to put the Ravens ahead, but the team missed eight free throws in the second half. Going forward, the team will look to hold over starters Vilmont, freshman Donte Gittens and junior Paul Becklens to lead the charge as the Ravens graduate eight of its players.
“Even though we are losing eight seniors, we really have a very strong nucleus returning,” said head coach David Chadbourne. “We had several guys (Jaleel Bell, Ben Mead, Aboubacar Casse, Jacob Jaquo) this year in roles where they were able to sit back and learn from the older guys. Next year they will be called upon to expand those roles and contribute more.” The eight seniors included captains Ellis Cooper, Andre Blackwood, and Curtis Christian, as well as Adrianos Vourliotakis Perdikaras, Anthony Lessane, Scotty Tavares-Taylor, Georgios Papapetrou, and Ndubisi Ezeigwe. “This senior group was historic,” said Chadbourne. “They did things in their careers as a group that were
never done before. Those being three straight NCAA appearances, winning the East Region, and went to the elite 8, and won the Northeast-10 regular season title. The last three years they set the standard for all future teams and they were not only good players but they were good students; and they were really good ambassadors for the University.” Specifically, Cooper finished tenth on the all-time Ravens scoring list with 1,503 points, seventh in all-time rebounds with 704 and fifth on the all-time steals list with 211. More importantly, he led the Ravens to its first regional title in 2013. “I’ve never had so much fun and been with such a great group of guys
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Strikeouts senior Joe Flynn has thrown this season. Stolen bases sophomore Courtney Caputo has this season.
since my freshman year, as well as the environment here at Franklin Pierce,” said Cooper. “I will always remember my time and will always be happy I’m a Raven.” This season, Cooper battled through injuries but was selected to the All NE-10 first team for the second time in three seasons, and was also selected to the Division II all-star game at the conclusion of the season. “The honor was great to be able to represent to NE-10 [in the all-star game] and more importantly, be able to wear the jersey again; it was a great experience,” said Cooper. After the seniors on the team graduate, coach Chadbourne said he is confident in the recruitment process thus far, as well as the potential of Gittens,
who made the all-rookie team this season. “Recruiting never really ends,” said Chadbourne. “We have three people signed for next year. Michael McDevitt, 6’8 forward from Maine, Dustin Cole, 5’11 guard (player of the year in Maine), and Asante Sandiford, 6’5 wing from Boston. We are still looking to bring in two more guys to fill out our roster for next year. Donte just needs to continue to get stronger and to really focus on being a more consistent shooter. He has all the intangibles necessary to be a great player and most importantly he is a great teammate.”
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Meet the Roommates: Nicki Z. and Nikki B. Stephen Keimig Editor-in-Chief
Located in Cheshire 233 are sophomores Nicki Zeigler and Nikki Beliveau, roommates who met at the end of this Fall semester but who have developed a quirky and unique friendship. 1. How did you two meet? Beliveau: We met on Facebook, I messaged her that I was looking for a new roommate and that Res Life had said that her room had space. Fate brought Nicki and Nikki together. 2. Who is the messiest? Zeigler: Both of us just have a lot of stuff, we aren’t really messy we just have organized clutter. 3. Who is the best cook? Beliveau: We live in Cheshire so we don’t have a stove, but I can make some mean things in a microwave. I would make the main course and Nicki would make the desserts.
Photo provided by Nicki Zeigler 4. Has there been any embarrassing moment that you have encountered while living together? Zeigler: Both of us have gotten locked
From the Vault: movies for April Cassie Earler Senior Reporter Ah, April. The thirty impossibly long, work-filled days that we must get through to reach the sweet, sweet month of May that signals our freedom for the summer. Besides Easter, there’s nothing in April to stop us from drowning in a sea of term papers and procrastination.
Nothing that is, except for your good friend, From the Vault. We here at the Vault know your struggles. And we’re here to help. Take a break from that 15 page monstrosity that your professor assigned three short months ago and take a look at these titles found in the library. We promise you’ll find them a worthy distraction:
out of our room after taking a shower. I had to go down to Chris Johnson’s room and knock on the door in a towel, which was a high point in my life. 5. What do you really like about your roommate? Beliveau: I think that she is very outgoing, easy to talk to, and a great person to get a conversation started with. She is extraordinarily patient; she never yells at me or gets mad when my alarm goes off very early for practice. Nicki is very real. Zeigler: Nikki is extremely punctual.
Movie: “Super Troopers” (2001) Starring: Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, André Vippolis Run Time: 100 Minutes
Movie: “The Pacific” (2010) Starring: James Badge Dale, Joseph Mazzello, Jon Seda Run Time: 10-part series, 52 minutes each Review: “Uh, Cass,” some of you are probably saying in the middle of your ramen break, “I thought this was supposed to be a break from studying. What are you doing putting this history series on here?”
Movie: “Robots” (2005) Starring: Ewan McGregor, Halle Berry, Mel Brooks Run Time: 91 minutes Review: And here, we have perhaps the best choice for the procrastinators of our fine campus - an animated movie. The lazy man’s last resort. Sure, the library labels it for
Well, my ramen-loving friend, the answer to that is simple. Some people relax watching stupid comedies. Others choose to relax by devoting a solitary Sunday to watching a ten part mini-series about some of the most vicious battles of World War II. I would be in the latter category, and that’s exactly what I did to get out of writing a history paper for another precious ten hours. And in doing so, I discovered this gem. “The Pacific” tells the story of three marines fighting against the Japanese in the Pacific during WWII. Like any good story, there is love, and loss and countless casualties. Personally, I found this series to do a fantastic job of showing humanity in the midst of a monstrous war. Whether or not devoting ten hours to a series is your thing, I would recommend at least watching part of this series. Trust me. It’s worth it.
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Year: Sophomore Major: Mass Communication Minor: Public Relations Hometown: Ludlow, Mass. Relationship Status: In a Relationship Hobbies: Playing hockey, rapping Three words to describe yourself: Outgoing, versatile, charismatic Three things you can’t live without: My phone, music, or family If you were a superhero, who would
you be and why? Spider-Man because his webs are unreal and Mary Jane is a smoke show! What’s your motto? Be yourself in all aspects of life Plans for the future: To graduate from FPU and get a successful job to support my future family Think someone is worthy to be a Campus Cutie? Email the Features Editor @ arrowfeatures@gmail.com to nominate someone for the next issue!
Professor in the spotlight: Mary C. Kelly, P.h.D. and leader Alyssa Borelli Managing Editor
History Professor Mary C. Kelly was one of four recipients to be recognized as an Outstanding Woman of Leadership and Character in New Hampshire at Keene State College on March 26. “I was surprised and honored to be included among such special women and to be recognized by another institution is quite special,” she said, “It’s not something that happens every day of the week.” Kelly hopes to “stay filled with the passion and enthusiasm of that night in my own coursework and teaching at FPU.” In addition to teaching, she is the advisor of GSA, serves on the Faculty Affairs Committee, coordinator of the history program, Women in Lead-
ership faculty advisor, and an Admissions Ambassador. In January, she published “Ireland’s Great Famine in Irish-American History” after working on it for nine years. The Eire Society of Boston launched the book. She hopes to publish a scholarly article by the end of 2014 and intends to publish a book on the topic of American Irish identity in the future. Kelly graduated from the University of Ireland, Galway and received her P.h.D from Syracuse University in the spring of 1997. In the fall of 1997, “Professor Ley and the history faculty took a chance on me and I’m still here so maybe it worked out,” she said. What are your favorite courses to teach? “Every course that I teach has a different feel to it…different perspective and student engagement.” Professor
Doug Ley and Kelly co-designed a course about the history of sports a few years ago which was “a refreshing new edition to the academic programs offered in the history department.” One course that is special to Kelly is the history of Ireland course. “Sometimes it’s challenging to teach as students don’t come into it familiar with the material.” What advice would you give to students? “Maximize your time here and use it wisely, as these years will provide the foundation of your life, so build your foundation…hope that FPU can continue to be a place where students thrive and realize their full potential and prepare themselves for the tough world out there.”
Students elected future SGA leaders for 2014-2015 academic year Lacey Allain Features Editor
a “juvenile audience,” but what do they know? Contrary to popular belief, “Robots” is not, in fact, a Disney film, but rather a brainchild of 20th Century Fox. But for the sake of putting off that take-home final, beggars can’t be choosers. And besides, this really is a great movie. The story follows Rodney, an idealistic young inventor who travels to the big city to join the company owned by his idol, only to find himself coming up against some major, unexpected challenges. In his adventures, Rodney is joined by new friends Piper, Crank, and the delightful Aunt Fanny. So come on. Take an hour and a half. Sit down, pop this in your TV. And let this not-quite-Disneybut-close-enough movie distract you from the impossibly long month that is April.
Beliveau: We have busy schedules, so we never see each other throughout the day, so we catch up during the evenings. Zeigler: We like to have quality time to just talk and recall fun memories. 10. Out of the two of you, who has a better shot at becoming President? Beliveau: We lead in different ways, but we mostly lead by example. I think that we each have certain skills and so we would combine them and run the country together; it would be fun, but I would never want to be president in real-life. 11. What is a pet peeve you have about your roommate? Zeigler: It’s not really anything against Nikki, but we have the same kind of TV and because of that, when either of us change the channel, it automatically changes it on the other TV. It is super frustrating and we have to find a way to fix it. Beliveau: When I first moved-in, she would always sleep with the TV on. For me to fall asleep, I can’t be surrounded by a lot of noise. Nicki is great because when I told her, she lowered it and now it doesn’t bother me. If anything, I have learned how to be a deep-sleeper.
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All images from imdb.com Review: Let’s start this thing off right, shall we? If you’re truly looking for a distraction from the boring monotony of that psych paper, “Super Troopers” is the only cure. I know, I know, I too had my doubts at first, but trust me on this. The movie follows five hilariously incompetent and unconventional Vermont State Troopers competing with the local police department to solve a crime involving a dead woman in a Winnebago, a hog in a closet, and a thriving drug ring. Antics quickly ensue, and the laughs just keep on coming. Is this movie ridiculous on a whole new level? Absolutely. Should you watch it anyway? Well, what else are you going to do? Study?
She goes to bed late but wakes up early for 6 am lacrosse practices without missing a beat. She is very motivated and driven by her passion, lacrosse. 6. What would you describe your roommate as? Beliveau: Would it be bad if I said she was a Rottweiler because she is very tough and playful? Zeigler: Nikki reminds me of a soldier because of how attentive she is. 7. What is your favorite music to listen to? Beliveau: I love country music; besides that, pretty much anything but screamo. Zeigler: Country music makes my ears bleed. I don’t really like highpitched male voices singing about girls and driving trucks with the windows down. This being said, at least when Nikki listens to it she wears headphones. 8. What Disney princess does your roommate remind you of? Zeigler: I have no idea what all the princesses are, I was never raised on Disney, but I do know of “Mulan,” and I think that she represents Nikki because she is athletic. Beliveau: She is definitely princess Jasmine because she is very freethinking and independent. 9. In your free time what do you enjoy doing?
The student body selected its 20142015 Student Government leaders during voting hours on March 12. Polls in the Glass Foyer were open for students to vote for their class representatives as well as the Executive Board. According to current Parliamentarian Ashlyn Bourgeois, approximately 56 percent of the student body voted in this year’s election. Before appearing on the ballot, candidates had to gather signatures from their fellow students, and needed 50 class signatures for a class seat and 100 student body signatures for an Executive Board seat. Members of the current Student Government Association checked these signatures for legitimacy and eligibility. Next year’s SGA Executive Board will hold senior Michael Black-Farrell as president, senior Aaron Dupuis as vice president, senior Hayley
Brown as second-time treasurer, and junior Amanda Tapparo as secretary. As secretary, Tapparo believes she has “some large shoes to fill.” The committee Tapparo will be in charge of focuses on community service events as well as the annual SGA banquet. “I am currently brainstorming some new community service ideas so we can get into the habit of doing something other than food and clothing drives,” Tapparo said. “I want to have community service that makes the SGA body work together so we all can get to know each other.” Treasurer Brown has plans to better her role, since this will be her second year in the position. “My main goal for next year is to make sure that everyone understands exactly what we are and are not allowed to budget for,” Brown said. From her experience during the 2013-2014 school year, Brown feels “as though there was a lot of misun-
derstanding at the beginning of this year.” The Class of 2015’s executive board next year will consist of president Leslie Rodgers, vice president Alexandra Marella, treasurer Madeline Shopshire, secretary Sarah Lenoir, and senators Christopher Brewer, Peirong Hao, Holly Nisbet, and Jennifer Cartier. The Class of 2016’s election determined the following executive board: president Sara Hetzer, vice president Rosa Eusebio, treasurer Michael Petrowski, secretary Bailee Desforges, and senators Beth Cote and Taylor Norman. Two senate seats remain open. The Class of 2017 elected president David Hamilton, vice president Katherine Andersen, treasurer Amy Zahensky, secretary Anna Quattro, and senators Shawn Gray and Ali Manzello. Two senate seats remain open.
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Campus Contributor Piece: “Going Home”
Rachel Lofgren Contributor Editor’s Note: This is a fictional story provided by contributor Rachel Lofgren. Look for short stories, poems, and other works in future editions of the Pierce Arrow. If you would like to submit a piece, contact Alyssa Borelli, Managing Editor. I’m left at the table again, the piece of paper filling my vision. What the hell just happened? I have a thousand more questions now. I unfold the paper and see a name and address printed neatly upon it. I stand up, slip it into my jeans pocket, and walk towards the back of the house. The voices have gone silent, but the tension throughout the house is almost tangible. Next to the study is another room, larger, with a clear sliding door that covers most of the back wall. I can see Anna silhouetted in the sun, and
beyond her, through the doors, I can see a man and a woman gesturing wildly. They stand in the shade of a roof, and are almost obscured by a large pillar. If they can see Anna and me, they pay us no attention. As I approach, Anna looks around at me, tears in her eyes. I go over to her and put my arm around her waist. Her head rests on my shoulder. I don’t say anything, because nothing needs to be said. I can hear her parents now. The woman—Marianne—is tall, with long auburn hair tangled in curls. Her face is shaded by a widebrim hat, and she has a white towel wrapped around her hips. Her arms and torso are pale. She looks just like Anna. She has her hands on her hips, and stares her husband down. Next to Henry, the woman is a wisp. He towers a good six inches above her, broad-shouldered and flat-stomached. His arms are folded
across his chest, and his face shows only a calm determination. Their voices drift into the room, angry, and I feel Anna cringe against my shoulder. “...not let her into my house, Henry! She needs help, but she cannot stay here!” Marianne’s hands move away from her hips as she gestures wildly, manically. “Marianne, you’re being ridiculous. We’ve been through this argument before. There is nothing wrong with Anna.” Each of Henry’s words is enunciated clearly, though the fury bleeds through. I cannot imagine facing that anger, but Marianne holds her ground. “No, Henry. She’s not staying for dinner.” “Anna is staying for as long as she wants. As is Danielle. I’m done with this Marianne. I can’t keep fighting you.” Anna lifts her head up and takes
half a step closer to the door. “Fighting me?” Marianne practically shrieks, her hair flying around her face as she shakes her head. “We have not been fighting, Henry. It’s Anna that has been fighting us.” Henry pauses for a long moment, adjusting his arms so his hands are clasped behind his back. “Marianne, I’ve been sending Anna money for the last five years to keep her in school and off the streets.” He delivers this detachedly, and I can hear the rehearsed feel of the words. Marianne is silent for a moment. She brushes the hair out of her face with a sharp motion, knocking her hat off kilter. She places her hands back on her hips. She opens and closes her mouth before spitting out, “Excuse me?” Anna has gone rigid. “I did not want Anna to leave, but I was not going to tear a rent between you and I. So I’ve been sup-
porting her through art school and paying for her apartment in Boston.” Henry does not move. Neither does Marianne. Finally, Marianne stutters, “Henry, I don’t—I don’t think we can work through this one.” Henry shakes his head. “I didn’t think so.” At these words, Anna moves. She spins on her heel violently, and stalks past me, out of the room. I see Henry’s head snap around. Her movement has caught his eye. He rushes over to the door and slides it open. I’m caught between the two; Anna rushing out of the house, Henry rushing after her. He ignores me as he crosses the length of the room in just a few long strides. “Anna!” he calls. “Anna, come here. Honey, let me talk to you!”
Campus Contributor Piece: That word ‘abuse’ Lauren Caduto Contributor Editor’s Note: This is a piece provided by contributor Lauren Caduto. Look for short stories, poems, and other works in future editions of the Pierce Arrow. If you would like to submit a piece, contact Alyssa Borelli, Managing Editor. It started with a simple argument between my mom and I. I didn’t think smoking pot was bad but she just thought it was the worst possible thing I could ever do. It didn’t affect my intelligence, it didn’t affect my grades- I got a freakin’ 3.1 GPA my first year of college, which is pretty good if you ask me considering I was high the whole time. But that simple argument would soon enough become a pivotal moment in my life in which things were about to dramatically change. Something that night told me I should have kept my cell phone close by me as I slept, but I foolishly left it on my bureau, where she had easy access to it. The next morning I woke up to find my phone missing from my bureau. I knew my mother had taken it, I knew she read my texts, I knew that whatever she read, I was fucked. I went downstairs to find her stone-cold pissed at me and I asked why she took my phone. “I could tell something was up with you! You’ve been different since you
came back from school and I wanted to find out just what it was! Not only were you smoking pot, you were fucking dealing too!?” Shit. The next day I found myself sitting in front of a drug therapist with my blue flannel-garbed arms crossed and my mouth shut tight. I didn’t want to talk to him. I didn’t need to be there. All I needed to do was get high and forget about it. We were sitting in this square room with white walls and an overwhelming potted plant just below a big abstract painting with yellows and reds and oranges splattered on the canvas. Any longer in that room and what was on that canvas is what I felt like I was going to regurgitate everywhere. We were caught in a staring contest. He, watching me tap my red Ked’s on the floor frantically and waiting for him to break the ice because Lord knows I wasn’t going to make a peep until then. And there I was, staring at his Nike sneakers and a similar flannel shirt to what I was wearing with the sleeves rolled up displaying illustrations and words, the story of his own drug addiction and recovery laid out on his own skin for the world to interpret. His name was Chris. “So what brings you in here today, Lauren?” asked Chris. “I sold dope,” I retorted, uninterested in having a conversation with this clown. “And you smoked it too?”
“Yes, I smoked it. I do smoke it. And I love smoking it.” “Okay, well…I’m gonna have to ask you for a urine sample.” “Awesome.” Ten minutes later of trying to generate even a droplet of urine for this stupid sample that was obviously going to be a failure, I returned to Chris’ office. He was aware that I had no interest in being there. So to get me to think a bit more, Chris asked me some questions about my marijuana use and spit out some facts that normally I would have just blown off because I knew they were meant to scare pot smokers. But having Chris tell me to my face actually did scare me, and made me reevaluate what I just wasted such a long time getting so heavily involved in. “How much do you smoke a week?” Chris asked. “I don’t know, anywhere between three and a half to five grams a week?” I answered uncertainly, but knew it was in that range. “Well heavy marijuana abuse is considered using 1 gram a week.” Abuse? Abuse. That word. Abuse. I had been abusing drugs. I had been abusing my body. I had been abusing my wallet, and my parents, and my friends, and my academics. And what for? To feel a little happy for 15 minutes? He might as well have told me I was responsible for
a ten-car pile-up on route 295 and I probably would have thought nothing of it. But abuse? I lost it. When I realized what I had been doing, I broke down and cried in front of this new person I had only known for a half hour or so. I didn’t want to smoke anymore. I didn’t want to be scraping up quarters to buy a dime bag anymore or calling up my parents every week to put money I knew they didn’t have in my bank account. I didn’t want to skip class anymore to hang out and get high with “friends” who just associate with each other for the sole purpose of using drugs. I vocalized this to Chris and that’s when he said, “I am going to help you.” And the beginning of a profound relationship was formed. Week-after-week I visited Chris and we worked together and he listened to me and helped me grow into a strong individual who had regained her power. Although, we were supposed to focus on my marijuana use and recovery, we talked about everything under the sun from my relationship with my parents to my experiences with using other drugs, my troubles with anxiety and even as far as my sex life. Chris knew everything. He wasn’t just a drug counselor anymore, not even my therapist, but a friend I could confide in and trust. Chris told me his story about his drug use beginning in high school selling pounds of marijuana to his falling deep into heroin addiction, stints in
rehab, and eventually prison time. Finally, finding faith and realizing being happy and alive is better than being addicted to drugs and potentially dead today. He told me about his wife and baby and now going back to college to earn a master’s in counseling and holding seminars about drug use to college students. Chris guided me to a healthy and happy life of sobriety and has been with me each step of the way. Nearly nine months after that first meeting with Chris, I have been able to handle the ups and downs with all the tools he gave me and have not touched marijuana since. I am faced with temptation every day, living on a college campus. But Chris is perpetually in the back of my brain helping me make the right decisions. Although I had no intentions of returning to his office after that first session, I am so grateful for having Chris as a part of my life. My oasis of wisdom and guidance when I thought I would give in or turn back. My boyfriend recalls me saying after that first appointment, “Had it been anybody other than Chris in that office, I would have sparked a pipe as soon as I walked out”. My relationship with Chris and the strength he helped me discover within myself is what I happily declare is what is keeping me sober today.
Artist in focus: Carizia Paulo Lacey Allain Features Editor Carizia Paulo was born into a family of talented artists, growing up watching her mother’s paintbrush and her father’s creation of music provided artistic inspiration early in her life. Paulo’s two sisters also learned to practice art in the forms of music and design. Having been surrounded by art at young age has led Paulo to the present, where she studied painting and glass blowing. Paulo has an appetite for impacting others with art. Every day she is hard at work on pieces that integrate art with inspiration. Although Paulo grew up surrounded by painting, music and design, art was not the only career option she explored. During middle school, she considered attending college for pharmacy or another science. The conflict between studying science or art stemmed from Paulo’s desire to “make an impact on people in a different way.” While
she recognizes that science is a broad opportunity to help others, art gives her that chance, and the chance to “make people think.” Paulo hopes that through her artistic talent she will be able to help others see her belief that “art is im-
Photo provided by Carizia Paulo
Once Paulo realized art was her true passion, she worried about how she could make a living using her talent in a way other than teaching, which she had no interest in. By the end of high school, the right decision was clear: to follow her dream and pursue art in college. She quickly fell in love with glassblowing at Pierce, as well as encaustic painting, which uses heated wax as a medium. Paulo gathers inspiration for her pieces through watching people around her, reading many “obscure books,” and through dreaming. She has plans to attend graduate school after commencement. She also intends to put her creations in galleries, and in the far future, open her own glassblowing studio. For a peek at Paulo’s artwork, students and faculty have access to her favorite piece, which is currently hanging in the Thoreau Gallery.
portant,” while influencing their minds in a positive way.
Bagel Mill: Many delicious options are sure to win Courtney Zorena Online Editor A little gem known as the Bagel Mill, located on 145 Grove St. in Peterborough, captures the small town feel with its rustic interior and homemade
bagels. Going there for lunch, I ordered smoked salmon, cream cheese, and red onion on a spinach garlic bagel. The bagel was fresh and warm, and they gave an ample amount of cream cheese.
Some Franklin Pierce students who have visited the eatery enjoyed their experience a lot. “The amount of smoked salmon on the bagel was more than I expected and I loved every bite,” said junior Katelyn Donga. The Bagel Mill provides customers
with various bagel flavors which include apple crunch, rye, egg, onion, spinach garlic, poppy, and sesame. The restaurant also has a plethora of cream cheese flavors to pair with its bagels. Bacon scallion, veggie, maple walnut, strawberry, and garlic cream cheeses are all tasty options.
The Bagel Mill serves coffee, tea, smoothies, and bagel sandwiches for lunch and its hours are Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m; Saturday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. ; Sunday 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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