Volume XLVIII Issue 9
Class of 2015 passes down annual big screen movie night See Page 2
Instititional Research implements first-year college survey See Page 3
Raven’s baseball season comes to an end See Page 4
SGA approves new history
May 16, 2014
New student-run website offers tips for wellness Stephen Keimig Editor-in-Chief Three eager students combined their passions for health and wellness and collaborated to create a new hub for recipes and healthy tips for any college student. Seniors Kimberly Dupius, Courtney Zorena and Gabriel Vega established the website Mind, Body, and the College Student, with an idea they came up with in their Advanced Journalism class. The Advanced Journalism class, taught by Professor Paul Bush, requires students to get together and create a website that could be launched and utilized post-college. According to Vega, the goal was to gain a specific target audience and grow the website according to the audience’s specific needs. “We followed possible competitors, created logos, and even planned publicity campaigns as requirements for this project,” said Vega. “Our website has been an exciting and challenging outlet to publish our own unique content towards college students.” Trying to provide suggestions to improve the quality of life for college students everywhere was highly important to the site’s founders. Vega mentioned that he and his peers hope to grow with their target audience and continue to provide them with the information they crave. “That includes writing about relationships, tips for exercise and wellness, alcohol use, and cheap recipes for a busy student,” said Vega. Dupius agreed saying, “Our goal is to help college students be more mentally and physically healthy and happy.” Mind, Body, and the College Student offers students at Franklin Pierce and across the globe features that focus on alumni and current students, recipes, tips on managing stress, and information on various lifestyles. With so much material to view on the website, it can be hard to find a fa-
vorite piece, but not for Dupius whose loves the section titled Body! Body! Body! Simply put, “I love talking about physical health,” Dupius said. As finals draw near, Mind, Body, and the College Student offers advice to many students who start feeling the pressure and may be getting stressed out. Vega provides a slew of tips for those who may need a little relaxation. According to Vega, students should drink plenty of water, eat as many raw foods like veggies and fruit as possible, learn about what’s in the food they’re eating daily, ask for help, and set priorities. Tried those options and want something different? Dupius suggests taking a walk every day for 30 minutes and use that time to think of five things you like about yourself, five things you can improve on, and five things you are thankful for. “I do this every day on my runs and it helps with becoming more motivated,” said Dupius. So far, the website has been receiving great praise from a variety of people, which only continues to motivate its founders. “Parents and students are both interested and impressed,” Vega said. “I talked about our website in an interview and my now new supervisor loves the site and wants to work to shift gears towards Plymouth College and its writing center.” Vega, Dupius, and Zorena are all thrilled with how the site has taken off since its creation and think that it is just the start. “It’s just the three of us editing each other’s work,” said Vega. “Now that our site has grown, we could use help from other writers who would want to help target our audience.” Those interested in learning more can find Mind, Body, and the College Student online and on Facebook.
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Sustainability degrees
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and certificates mesh on campus Lacey Allain News Editor
Theatre production scrambles brain in seven different ways See Page 6
CONTENTS News.......................Page 1-2 Editorials..............Page 3-4 Sports.....................Page 4 Features.................Page 5 A&E...................... Page 6
Franklin Pierce University is increasing efforts to create a sustainable campus, and one way students can learn more about this topic is by earning a certificate in sustainability alongside their bachelor’s degrees. According to the University’s website, the certificate is designed to help students “apply knowledge and skills from several academic areas to the practical problems of reducing the environmental impact of modern living.” The Rindge campus has incorporated other opportunities to reduce this impact as well, such as providing sustainable housing options and recycling bins. Students participating in the Sustainability Certificate program are offered a vast selection of qualifying courses, varying from anthropology to marketing and beyond. As a supplement to their courses, students are required to complete a three-credit sustainability project of their choice that is supervised by Sustainability Coordinator Jess Gerrior. This variety of courses and the
choices of projects allows students from all majors to earn their certificate and as a result, become more sustainable should they wish to do so. Sophomore Eileen Kelly, a certificate student said, “[The certificate] encompasses environmental, social, and economic conditions, which can be incorporated into any major...we can incorporate these ideas into any of our passions.” Kelly is currently earning her sustainability certificate and enjoying the process. As an environmental science major, she feels the certificate will help her in her future job search in many ways, especially in skills like networking; her project is already helping her network with professionals, she said. “People have made beautiful artwork, great music, and strong ideas that can help stimulate the progression of a sustainable community not only at Franklin Pierce, but for our communities,” said Kelly. Students in any major who are interested in earning their Sustainability Certificate are encouraged to contact Gerrior for more information.
Carbon Challenge encouraged students to be sustainable Michael Black Arts & Entertainment Editor For the month of April students were encouraged to participate in a campus-wide Carbon Challenge where they were asked to conserve electricity by turning off lights and powering down appliances when they were no longer in use. Sustainability Coordinator Jess Gerrior said, “This year’s challenge provided not just an incentive to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and climate impact, but also a way to build community and to remind ourselves that we are in this together.” In order to win the Carbon Challenge, students had to work to reduce the total on-campus electricity consumption compared with the average electricity used from 2011, 2012 and 2013. According to the 2014 Carbon Challenge page on eRaven, the threeyear average to beat was 457,407 Kilowatt Hours (Kwh), and even more ideally was to get lower than the 2013 figure, which was listed at 424,839 Kwh. Doug Lear, director of facilities, said, “The University typically spends between $600,000 and $700,000 per year on electricity.” According to Lear, due to the sizable funds that Franklin Pierce invests in electricity, even just a small change to the percentage consumed on-campus could result in more money being allocated into other areas of campus. “It would be great if we could use the savings from the challenge to reinvest in other energy savings initiatives such as new lighting fixtures, or automatic light controls,” Lear said. The challenge came from the current plan of the University to become
completely carbon neutral by 2050. This current plan to become more sustainable as a University was enacted in January 2010, following the completion of the Climate Action Plan. According to the Climate Action Plan, some of the steps highlighted to making this goal a reality include: wind and solar studies to determine the feasibility of adding such facilities to the Rindge campus, expanded wood biomass heating to heat the majority of campus with sustainably harvested biomass, and a higher emphasis on sustainability in the curriculum to spread awareness. “I think the main idea in this challenge is to demonstrate how much energy can be saved by doing the little things like turning off lights and appliances,” said Lear. This year comes with a reward for beating the challenge. If students can successfully reduce the amount of on-campus electricity consumption for April, the University will offer food and a celebration to be held during Finals Week. The results will be released in early May with an announcement by the University if students were able to successfully lower the overall Kwh of the campus for the month of April. Richard Berube, web manager and member of the Sustainability Council, said, “Reducing Electricity consumption is just one small part of being sustainable, but it’s a start, and starting somewhere is better than doing nothing.” For more information on sustainability efforts and how to get involved with future events, email sustainability coordinator Jess Gerrior.
Drug and Alcohol Grant formulates strategy to combat bad habits Lacey Allain News Editor
A half a million dollar grant from the New Hampshire Bureau of Drugs and Alcohol was awarded to the university, in conjunction with Keene State College and Cheshire County, to spread awareness of alcohol and non-prescription drug use on-campuses. Vice president of student affairs, Jim Earle said the grant is “an incredible gift.” This grant is particularly important to Earle, and other campus officials, due to the culture of drug and alcohol use on-campus. “Almost all of the issues that we face on our campus regarding behavior relate to alcohol and other drugs,” Earle said. “The grant will enable us to work within a strategic planning framework to provide evidence-based programs to confront the problem.” Over 400 students voluntarily completed an anonymous 39-question survey that asked questions about drug and alcohol use on-campus, over the course of two weeks, and the data from the survey is being analyzed by campus officials. According to Earle, a number of initiatives have already been put in place as a result of this grant. An Alcohol and Other Drugs committee has been formed, consisting of students and faculty. Chris Johnson, residential life senior experience Director is the chair of this
committee. “The group is actively assessing community needs and will be developing interventions as time goes on,” said Earle. “One of their current projects is a social norms campaign.” Ann Goodrich Bazan, assistant director of career services, is working on a photo voice project. In regards to this, Jim Earle said, “these students have been trained and will be piloting a photographic project in the days that remain for this semester.” Bazan is also working with media students on an outreach program. Joni Doherty, director of the New England Center for Civic Life, is working with students on deliberative dialogues regarding drugs and alcohol. Students will participate in focus groups, and the data from those focus groups will then be anonymously reported and used in a publication next year. Kristen Nevious, director of the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication, is working with students to develop public service announcements, which will air next year as well. Once the results of the student survey are gathered, Earle hopes to implement many more evidence-based initiatives on-campus. Earle said, “I’m hopeful that all these efforts will make a significant difference in our attitude and ultimately resulting behavior.”
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Class of 2015 hosts its last big screen movie night Alyssa Borelli Managing Editor About 75 students packed into Spagnuolo Hall to watch the second Hunger Games movie “Catching Fire,” hosted by the class of 2015 on Sunday, May 4, at 8:00 p.m. The first 50 students who attended the event were given black lawn chairs and red drawstring bags bearing the class of 2015’s third annual big screen movie night logo on it. Mike Black, former class of 2015 president, said, “It’s a great send off for students before final exams.” Upon entering, students could get their photo taken to be displayed on a photo mug, which then could be used to fill up with hot chocolate at
the hot chocolate bar. Junior Ashley Bishop couldn’t wait for her photo mug to be done so
she could use it; others arrived early to get one of the free lawn chairs. Due to the weather, the event originally planned for outside on Cheshire Field was moved to Spagnuolo Hall. “It’s not the same as the big screen,” said Leslie Rodgers, class of 2015 president, “but people will still come.” Some students laid their own blanket on the floor of Spagnuolo Hall,
not used for this event will be budgeted back into the SGA account. According to Rodgers, the outdoor screen costs around $1,000. This will be the last year the class of 2015 will host the big screen movie night. The class of 2017 will takeover this annual tradition. Ali Manzello, senator for the Class of 2017, said, “We’re really excited to run this event next year. It’s going to be a lot of fun. We can’t wait to decide on a movie.” There’s a lot of planning and developing a budget needed for this anPhoto by Stephen Keimig nual event, according to Manzello. “For what the budget is, it’s so worth just like they would on Cheshire it,” she said. Field. Last year, the class of 2015 played The class of 2015 brought the the 1996 live-action-animated-film idea for a big screen movie night to “Space Jam,” starring Michael Jorthe Student Government Associa- dan and Looney Tunes characters. tion after winter break. A budget of The class of 2017 plans on showing $5,687.38 was approved by the SGA an older movie or a popular movie to fund the event. that will come out on DVD next spring. Since the weather wasn’t as the class of 2015 had hoped, the money
Letter from the Editor: Getting involved is easier than you think Two very wise people once told me that you couldn’t be afraid to take a chance on something that can help benefit your life; those people are my parents. I am not afraid to say that I still listen to what they have to say and appreciate every ounce of their advice. Throughout my life, whenever I had a doubt about getting involved, asking a question, or applying for something, I always told myself, “The worst thing they can say is no.” Since I was little, my mom and dad would tell me that phrase if I were ever nervous or apprehensive about accomplishing something. Because I knew I had the support of my parents, and that as long as I was respectful, prepared, and gave all of my effort, I would be fine. I had the confidence to get involved in everything I had an interest in, and in my short but seemingly long 20 years
of life on this planet, I have been able to learn so much because of it. I like to think of myself as naturally extroverted, and although I think that could come from genetics, a lot of it came from how I was brought up. I never wanted to miss out on something fun or cool, and when I came to college, I was amazed as to how much was available to me. Knowing that the worst thing someone could say to me was ‘no’ made me unafraid to go out and be active on campus. If someone ever said no to me getting involved in an activity, I knew I could walk away from the situation happy with myself because I knew I tried. The best thing is that Franklin Pierce doesn’t withhold students from allowing them to be their best and get involved. Franklin Pierce University is definitely a “what you make of it” school.
What I mean by this is that there are so many fantastic things offered to the students here, but the only way to benefit from it all is to actively immerse yourself in it. Sitting in your room complaining about being bored is not going to add any spice to your life, you need to find something that interests you and do it. I want to urge everyone reading this to have confidence and to go try something new. There is too much to do in college to just sit around and let it all pass you by. Clubs, sports, and recreational outings will all in one way or another help you grow as a person and better you for your professional career. Stephen Keimig Editor-in-Chief
Photos by Fitzwater Center Graduate Assistants Brittany Nyzio and Kirsti Hall
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Institutional Research implements survey Andrew Duncan Editorials Editor The school has been looking for first-year student input on their ex-
perience thus far with the “Your First College Year” survey. This year is the first time the University has conducted the survey, though it will be conducted every three years from
Some peace of mind from Piff: Breaking through to the future
now onwards. The survey is developed by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA, and is a follow-up to a survey taken by the first-year students during orientation, called the CIRP. The survey is designed to help the University understand student experiences in their first year of college. The main purpose of the survey is to try to understand students overall experiences from their first year of college. The information gathered here at FPU will be compared to the
responses from students all over the United States. Questions are asked regarding student experiences, opinions, and behavior so that the University may make adjustments to improve the overall quality of student life at FPU. “We want to understand the full picture of who first-year students are, how they spend their time, what they think, and what things they know,” said Pamela Jackson, an institutional research analyst who works for FPU. The survey was opened in April,
and will remain open until after finals. The university has offered gift cards as incentives to complete the survey. Ten winners will be selected and awarded the cards at the end of the semester when the survey officially closes.
Senior Farewell : Mike Husson Mike Husson Sports Editor
Piff Smith Senior Reporter There comes a point in everyone’s life where they reach a breakthrough. It usually happens when we have a break down and then our mind, soul and body begin to reboot. You feel as if you are at your lowest but realize the only way there is to go is up. You realize that whatever you were doing got you to where you are now, and you promise yourself you will change your ways. For everything that goes wrong, it leads us to something right. Which is why breaking through is such a beautiful
Over the past four years, I have seen countless seniors do a senior farewell piece and I always wondered what I would say when my Photo by Piff Smith time came to write one. In all honesty, it’s very hard to put how I feel thing. into words, and that’s very weird You begin to find balance, hope for someone who has a future caand a sense of direction. Although reer in journalism. we often don’t know where it is we’re I could start out with the cliches going, the fact that we are taking like “Where has the time gone?” steps forward is a sign that we are Or, “How has time passed by this ready for the journey. We’re ready fast?” But, my time with the Pierce to become the best versions of our- Arrow has been so much more selves that we can be and we let our than that. I have seen the good demons go free. At last, we are at times, the bad times, the camaraone with ourselves and we realize derie and the overall satisfaction that what society has been teaching while writing for this publication, us was a lie. We are limitless. We are and it is something I would never spectacular. We are the future. trade for anything. Seniors, you did it. I started writing for the Arrow Congratulations Class of 2014! the summer before my freshman year coming into Pierce. I was recruited as a freshman blogger, blogging about my thoughts heading into freshman year as move-in got closer and closer. As a prospective freshman moving away from home for the first time, I turned to the Arrow as a way of displaying my feelings onto paper, a way to vent. be wearing a life vest. These are proOnce I arrived on campus, I vided by the school, so why not use tracked down the Pierce Arrow tathem? Life vests, like helmets, can ble at the club fair right away and save your life in the event of an ac- quickly signed up. I grew to love cident. the Arrow and put most of my time While helmets and life vests may and effort into it. My efforts were be obvious, two safety precautions rewarded when I won rookie of the people probably aren’t thinking year at the 2011 Fitzie Awards. One about are water and sunblock. fun fact about my time with the Most of us know water is essential Arrow is that I am the only memfor our bodies, but it is easy to forget ber of the class of 2014 to write for to drink enough water while enjoying the Arrow for all eight semesters I
Stay safe while enjoying all campus has to offer Lacey Allain News Editor As we remember and celebrate the life of Jamie Mayer this spring, another topic comes to mind: safety. Many of us have outdoor hobbies on our beautiful campus, especially as the weather gets warmer. We should be enjoying the scenery and recreation while we are lucky to have access to it. That being said, it is essential to do these things safely. A tight-knit community such as ours values each of its members. Perhaps for this reason, there are many safety precautions that can be taken on-campus when indulging in outdoor amusement. Many students enjoy biking and long boarding on-campus as well as on Mountain Road. Although many may be veteran riders, wearing a helmet can’t hurt. Accidents can happen, even to the most experienced person. You can tailor a lackluster helmet to your liking using paint and stickers, if the look of a helmet isn’t for you. In the end, wearing one can save your life. We are fortunate to have a gorgeous body of water in our backyard, which comes with many activities to take part in. When using the water, always bring a buddy with you. Those who are using kayaks, paddle boards, and other fun water gear must also
have spent in Rindge. Last year, I was named sports editor, a position I coveted from the time I walked through the door as a freshman. Being sports editor and being able to cover all things Franklin Pierce athletics was a position that made me grow as a writer. As someone whose biggest dream is to be a sports writer for a major publication at some point, this was the first stepping stone in achieving that dream. In the spring of my junior year, I was named the editor-in-chief of the Pierce Arrow; yet another position that I coveted as a freshman. I managed to get one issue out, but in the blink of an eye, that was it. This past summer, I was relieved of my fellowship position of editor-in-chief. Unfortunately, I did not reach the grade plateau that was required for the position in the spring 2013 semester. A rush of emotions came over me, and I felt like I let down everyone that relied on me when I got the position, and the people that gave me their full support. My biggest regret was that I wasn’t able to reach my full potential and take this paper where I wanted it to go. I took a step back and made sure to really focus on my schoolwork as a senior. In the fall, I managed to get over a 3.3 GPA. In hindsight, being editor-in-chief was a great idea, but it was never in the cards for someone with as busy of a schedule as I had. With that being said, the job that Chloe Rodriguez, my close friend and successor did, was nothing short of amazing. The challenges and obstacles she had to endure last semester made me proud to be
at her side and give any other help I could offer her. While I am on the subject of name dropping, there are a few people I really want to thank in this piece. First, my true mentors were Alyssa Dandrea, Molly Buccini, Nick Vitukevich, Amelia Walters, Val Armstrong and Morgan Miller. They all had hands in my success as a writer, an Arrow staff member, and as a person. Also Professor Paul Bush, one of the best teachers I have ever had and my advisor for the past four years, made sure I grew and continue to grow as a writer. Chelsea Richardson, the very much underrated rock and anchor for the Pierce Arrow. Without her, I have no idea where this paper would be. Some people have no idea how many hours she puts in and how many miracles she performs to get this publication done and ready for print. I want to thank my amazing sports staff (James B. Terry, Colin Dailey, Zach Murphy, and Brian O’Neil) who I have had the pleasure of writing for me for the past two years. You guys have done everything I have asked and more. I do not think I could have ever asked for a better staff. Good luck to next year’s Arrow staff. I know that the paper will be in very capable hands with Stephen. He, like me, started writing for the Arrow before he came to Rindge and knows how much success he can bring this paper. Lastly, good luck to the rest of my fellow classmates on all of your future endeavors and farewell Franklin Pierce University. It’s been one heck of a ride.
yourself outside. Even if you’re not participating in a physically straining activity, you still may be sweating, so bring some water with you when going outside. Water helps prevent dehydration which causes severe headaches, drowsiness, fatigue, and high blood pressure. Not a water drinker? Try adding citrus wedges or cucumbers to liven up the taste. Going outside, even for a few minutes, exposes you to the UVA and UVB rays the sun gives off, which can be detrimental and cause sun damage to your skin. Applying some SPF 30 before going outside will protect you from this damage as well as from painful sunburns, and you can still get a tan while wearing it. Even better is waterproof sunblock, which won’t run off when you sweat. With these precautions in place, everyone can safely enjoy all our campus has to offer.
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News Editor Lacey Allain
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Editorials /Sports Op-ed: Binge drinking and its glorification on college campus
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Andrew Duncan Editorials Editor It’s no mystery that the alcohol consumption culture at most colleges revolves around binge drinking. Binge drinking is defined by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as, “a pattern of drinking that brings a person’s blood alcohol level (BAC) to 0.08 grams percent or above.” (CDC) Binge drinking can be extremely dangerous to a person’s health in both the short and long-term. Regardless, binge drinking behavior is not just acceptable in most college social atmosphere’s it’s often glorified. The question is why? According to the CDC, binge drinking is most common in young adults aged 18-34, putting undergrad and graduate students right in the middle of this demographic. The National Institute on Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism states that four out of five college students drink alcohol, and among those that drink, about half engage in binge drinking. That’s a huge chunk of the student populace, so it can’t be said that binge drinking is a fringe social activity, or the problem of just a few troubled students. There are a few reasons why binge drinking could be so popular. One could be that there is a “macho” attitude associated with drinking excessively. Those who are able to throw back more drinks than their peers are often praised and revered for their stamina. Of course, this becomes easier as one becomes more drunk; the more drunk someone is, the harder it becomes for them to discern the effects of alcohol on their judgement. It is not uncommon to overhear students talking proudly about how they want to “black out” later in the night. This refers to someone drinking to the
point of not being able to remember anything from the night, creating a “black out” in their memory. It may sound ludicrous to some, but many students actively try to achieve this state on weekend nights. Another factor that may encourage binge drinking is that many students often feel that they have more fun on nights where they drink excessively. Alcohol intoxication can play the role of a social catalyst, allowing someone to feel more confident and relaxed in social situations. Students are more liable to engage in activities while under the influence of alcohol that they otherwise wouldn’t. This can be a double-edged sword: students might make some of their favorite memories of their college experience, or they may suffer serious physical/emotional trauma and have no recollection of the events. The consumption of so much alcohol is not without its consequenc-
es. Every year, there are hundreds of thousands of people who suffer serious injuries as a result of alcohol impairment. According to the NIAAA, every year roughly 690,000 students are assaulted by someone under the influence of alcohol, and nearly 600,000 suffer unintentional injuries while intoxicated from alcohol. A third reason for the prevalence of binge drinking in colleges might be that it is the only form of drinking that young students are familiar with. The CDC reports that 90 percent of the alcoholic beverages consumed by people under the age of 21 are in the form of binge drinking. Since the drinking age in the United States is comparatively high versus the rest of the world, youth are often having their first experiences with alcohol in unregulated environments. Since they have little-to-no experience with the drug’s effects, they might be more prone to drink it excessively. When
these young students come to college, the only drinking culture that they are familiar with is binge drinking, and while they used to have to be more discrete about it, they are now in an environment which actually encourages it. If the drinking age was lowered, it might help the issue by allowing young adults to become accustomed to alcohol’s effects earlier and therefore not learn the hard way at college. Whatever the reasons are, binge drinking is prevalent almost everywhere in the United States, especially with college students and other young adults. It is an activity which creates some very serious problems for society, but is unlikely to disappear anytime soon. Perhaps the best solution is to educate students about the potential harm binge drinking poses, but this is unlikely to put a full stop to it. The responsibility ultimately lies in the hands of the students themselves to know their limits.
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Franklin Pierce Athletics: Year in review Mike Husson Sports Editor
As the spring semester comes to a close, it marks the end of another year for Franklin Pierce athletics. This year, like any other, records were broken and students had the chance to
witness some great games, and some challending moments. Seniors will graduate and new recruits and freshman will come in to continue to grow the success of the programs. Teams will look to improve on weaknesses and maintain strengths. In the fall, the big headline was that
of the sprint football team. Their second year as a program marked the first winning season for the Ravens and gave them bragging rights for winning the “Talon Cup.” Men’s and women’s soccer concluded their seasons with the men going 8-8-2 and the women on game under .500 at 7-8-3 for the
Raven’s baseball prepares for playoffs as season comes to an end
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Zach Murphy Sports Editor With one game left in the season, the 34-15 Ravens baseball team looks forward to the post-season, but head coach Jayson King feels that the team should not prepare for the playoffs any differently than they would any other game. “We play our regular season like we do our post season,” King said. “We have played the toughest schedule in the East Region by far and I believe that will benefit us when the postseason rolls around.” In their last 10 games, the Ravens have won nine, including an eightgame winning streak before losing to Saint Michael’s 5-4. During the 10game stretch, the Ravens outscored their opponents 79 to 27, with their pitching allowing an average of 2.7
runs per game. Junior Conor Gleason, second on the team in Earned Run Average (ERA) and first on the team in strikeouts, contributed the team’s recent winning streak to the job done by the coaching staff. “I think we have to give credit to the coaches, who after a loss at home to Assumption, gave us a talk and were really the turning point for us getting back on the right track,” Gleason said. “Credit should also be given to all the players on the team who responded.” Freshman infielder Kyle Hood, who is fourth on the team in runs batted in and batting average, is anxious for his first playoff experience with the Ravens. “As a first-year player at Franklin Pierce, it was a bit overwhelming at first, but as the fall turned into winter, I began to settle in more and feel more comfortable in every aspect of
my game,” Hood said. “I feel very excited for the playoffs, and just hearing about the past experiences from other players is giving me a good feel of what to expect in the playoffs.” With the playoffs starting soon, Hood feels that the team is playing its best right now and will continue its strong play into the postseason. “Over the past few weeks I feel like we have made huge adjustments both in the field and at the plate,” Hood said. “We are executing situations much more frequently and effectively, and we are playing a solid defense to back up the stellar pitching. The attitude, effort and focus is at a very high level right now, and we intend to keep it that way heading into the playoffs.” The Ravens played their final game of the season on Monday, May 5, against Bentley.
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season. With a young team, field hockey went 3-15 on the season and despite losing Chanelle Letarte, the team will look to refocus with its young squad in the fall. Outdoor cross country also saw success this past fall with some of the best starts in the program’s history. Volleyball made its second playoff appearance this past fall and finished their season 14-9 with seniors Lauren Miller, Stephanie Svornic and Natasha Ray gathering honors. This past winter, the men’s basketball team looked to defend its NCAA title from the previous season. Unfortunately the men could not do so. But, they did finish the season 21-8 with senior Ellis Cooper leading the way. The women’s basketball team suffered a loss with senior Kate McDonald being injured in the early part of the season, but were led by seniors Brooke Coderre and Brittany Martelle. The women’s basketball team finished off its season 16-12. Women’s ice hockey finished its season 18-4-2, paving its way to Division III next season. The men’s hockey team looked to make it back to the Northeast-10 championship game but unfortunately was eliminated from playoff contention in the final game of the season.
With its season continuing on, the baseball team is currently 34-15 with one game left in the season before the playoffs start up. Softball player Courtney Caputo highlighted the softball team’s season by passing the home run record. Men’s and women’s tennis both saw ups and downs this spring with the men going 4-8 and the women going 1-12. Men’s lacrosse still looks for its first playoff bid in program history with captain Eddie Noonan coming back for one more season next spring. The men have a good young core and could breakout at any moment. The women’s lacrosse team also has a young core and will try to build off of its season. Men’s golf finished first this season in its most recent tournament bid. As teams finish up this spring, Franklin Pierce can look back on this past year of athletics as a successful one with a lot of good memories.
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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. Meeting Dates 2013/14: April 16, 23, 30 Where: Marcucella Hall room 215 When: Every Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m. SGA Executive Board Mike Black, President Aaron Dupuis, Vice President Hayley Brown, Treasurer Amanda Tapparo, Secretary Joel Torres, Parliamentarian Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Officer Reports New SGA Executive Board President Mike Black, welcomed new members and expressed how he is looking forward to the new year of SGA. Nine new SGA members who didn’t attend the SGA banquet were sworn-in by Black afterwards. Parliamentarian Swearing-in Four nominations for Parliamentarian were taken. Nominees included Haley Baron, Beth Cote, James Terry, and Joel Torres. SGA executive board members nominated Haley Baron for her prior experience on the board and her involvement in the Rules and Election Committee. Cote said, in her speech, “[being Parliamentarian] is the candy she desires on the top shelf.” Terry expressed his love of SGA, and in regard to the candy on the top shelf remark said, “I’m tall, I can get it.” In the end, sophomore Joel Torres was elected to be SGA’s new Parliamentarian for the 2014/2015 academic year. Roundtable Club SGA members approved the formation of a history club, ‘Roundtable.’ The club’s mission is to promote public history on-campus. Members are planning a scavenger hunt, reenactment scenes, and will be hosting debates on historical issues. The group of 15 students have been meeting since late January. For more information contact Roundtable President Alexa Wallace or advisor Mary Kelley. SAFE RIDES incident response B.R.O. club member Justin Figlioli
stood before the SGA body and read a speech he prepared, apologizing for his behavior during SAFE Rides on Saturday, April 5. Infractions of that night included having alcohol brought onto the bus, not checking backpacks, and disrespectful behavior. Fellow B.R.O. club members stood behind him. Figlioli apologized if his “actions made [the driver] uncomfortable, it was not intentional,” he said. He also expressed that he “doesn’t condone this type of behavior,” and asked the body for forgiveness. In response, Black said, “I don’t want to see this happen again.” Senate Reports Class of 2015 president Leslie Rodgers said she is “overly excited” to start working with the newest Class of 2015 board members. Class of 2016 president Sarah Hetzer announced she is also excited to start working with new members. She went on to announce that there’s an open senator spot and
and “handling it they way they did, saying “they set quite the example.” Announcements ALANA announced it will be hosting Native American Flutist Joseph Firecrow on April 25 at noon at the Medicine Wheel. Chris Brewer, Class of 2015 senator, announced the second annual Raven Run will take place on Sunday, April 27. Proceeds will go toward the Wounded Warrior Project. Sports and Rec club thanked those who participated in its Family Feud event and Ashlyn Bourgeois wished the new SGA members good luck by saying, “It’s been real.” Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Committee night SGA members were chosen to serve on one of five committees consisting of Policy and Capital Improvements, Senate Review, Appropriations, Senate Affairs, and Rules and Elections Committee.
says from the book, “This I Believe,” to be used in first-year seminar classes to teach civility and respect on-campus. Spring Weekend Report Chris Dilorenzo, Glassblowing club senator, announced that bands will be playing outside of LakeView 12 during Spring Weekend. Food tents will be set-up with watermelon and water. He closed by asking clubs if they would like to help set up tables or tents of their own. Senate Reports The Class of 2015 advertised for its big screen movie night on Sunday, May 4, on the softball field. It’s also working on filling its last senator spot and senior year ideas. The Class of 2016 advertised for its field day event on Sunday, May 4, at 6 p.m. before the Class of 2015’s big screen movie night. The Class of 2017 announced that it is looking for senators and is working on the annual Raven Egghunt.
Photo by Margaret Darcy they’re working on a field day event. The Class of 2017 announced that it’s looking for senators and is preparing for the annual Easter egg hunt. Club Reports LOTUS announced it will be hosting a BINGO Night with aromatherapy prizes. Medical Club announced an alum will be visiting campus to talk about applying to medical schools. International Club announced it will be hosting an endof-year party, while Anime club announced that it will be selling bubble tea in the Glass Foyer. Advisor Reports Advisor Bill Beardslee said he’s looking forward to the coming year with the new SGA body. He also commented on the integrity of B.R.O. for “stepping up to the plate,”
The Night By Emma Priester There is nothing to fear from the night, No danger lies in darkness falling, Breathe deep, spread your wings take flight. The sky wide open, the stars bright, Can’t you feel the full moon calling? There is nothing to fear from the night. The wind is cool, feels just right, But stand stock still, waiting, stalling, Breathe deep, spread your wings take flight. Suddenly you’re soaring, your breathing tight, Your wings will catch you, there is no falling, There is nothing to fear from the night. You’re free, you’re flying but not just quite, The mumble and murmur, they are calling, Breathe deep, spread your wings take flight. Keep going, do not wake yet, fight! The morning is dawning, no, breaking, There is nothing to fear from the night, Breathe deep, spread your wings take flight.
Officer Reports Black announced that Policy and Capital Improvements committee members are working on reconstructing the breakdown of SGA financials. The current allocation is clubs and classes 60 percent, Policy and Capital Improvements 10 percent, Superfund 10 percent, and SGA executive board 20 percent. A decision to change the allocation of resources will be brought to the body at next week’s meeting. Vice president Aaron Dupuis announced that club rosters are due to Bill Beardslee by April 30. Secretary Amanda Tapparo announced that when sending her class and club minutes, to put minutes in the subject line followed by the month. Parliamentarian Joel Torres thanked those who voted for him as Parliamentarian at last week’s meeting. Torres said he’s excited to start with “an awesome crew and that everything’s off to a dynamite start.” New Business NECCL Report Sarah Rodriguez and Brennan Whalen, research assistants for the New England Center for Civic Life, announced that the center will be hosting focus groups to collect concerns regarding the tensions of alcohol and drug use. Each session will offer students an opportunity to voice their concerns about the role (if any) that alcohol and drug use plays in the community. Names will not be recorded in the focus group sessions, and results will be publicized in the fall. Ravens ‘Round the Table’ Presentation Raven’s ‘Round the Table’ member Haley Baron announced the civility and task force group is looking for students to read a few short es-
Club Reports LOTUS advertised for its BINGO night on Saturday, April 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Spagnuolo Hall. A Lachrimae concert will be held in Cheney Hall on Saturday, May 3. Advisor Reports Beardslee announced that club rosters are due April 30. Club Rosters are important in tracking student involvement, Beardslee said. Meeting locations for the next academic year need to be reserved by the end of this semester, and budgets for clubs are due in the fall. Announcements Medical Club will have a donation box at the Information Desk to support research for pediatric AIDS. Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Officer Reports Black announced the Policy and Capital Improvements Committee discussed improvements such as sustainability, lighting, and snow removal for the following academic year. Torres announced that he has been looking into some constitutional changes, such as who can vote for budgets. New Business 2014-2015 Dress Code Torres would like to change the current dress code for the next academic year. Some changes would include: no leggings, and SGA visitors must wear business formal attire. Torres will go over this in the fall. Trick-or-Treat A budget of $2,000.00 was passed for the university’s annual trick-ortreat event. Almost 875 kids and parents attended this event last year; 94 students volunteered. The trickor-treat event has been going on for 17 years. Class of 2015 Powderpuff Game
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A budget of $1,201.65 was passed for the class of 2015 to host its fourth annual powderpuff game on Thursday, Sept. 8, on Cheshire Field. Winning teams will receive gift cards; participants t-shirts. SISTUHS Aids Quilt A budget of $2,220.00 was passed for SISTUHS to provide 100 free HIV swab tests and quilt to campus in December. SISTUHS Aids Speaker A budget of $875.00 was passed for SISTUHS to host speaker Susan Macneil, from AIDS services, during the week the AIDS Quilt will be on display in Spagnuolo Hall. SISTUHS will give her a $75 gas card and $800 to donate to a foundation of her choice. Gamers PAX Conference A budget of $3,507.40 was passed for Gamers Club to attend a convention on gaming, board games, video, and card games in March. SISTUHS Bingo A budget of $822.90 was approved for SISTUHS to host bingo on Friday, Sept. 19. Winners will receive gift cards. GSA Rainbow Conference A budget of $1,862.07 was approved for GSA to host a conference in September. Three speakers will be on-campus with a break in between them for tye-dye and melting crayons. Speaker topics include: harassment and looking past stereotypes. The club plans to reach out to other universities and high schools in the area to attend the event. Gamers Tournament Gift Cards A budget of $360.00 was approved for Gamers club giveaway prizes. Gamers Super Smash Brothers Tournament A budget of $648.96 was approved for Gamers club to host a Super Smash Brothers tournament in September in Spagnuolo Hall. Senate Reports The class of 2015 thanked the SGA body for passing its powderpuff budget. Interviews for a new senator are in the works. The class of 2016 advertised for its Battle of the Classes Event. [Editors note: event postponed to September due to weather]. The class of 2017 announced that it is looking forward to working with the class of 2015 for its big screen movie night. Club Reports LOTUS thanked those who attended its bingo event. SISTUHS and Gamers club thanked SGA members for approving its budgets. Roundtable club announced that it will host a historical scavenger hunt on Wednesday, May 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Advisor Reports Ansevin-Allen commended the class of 2017 for setting up a meeting time and place for next year already. He recommended other classes and clubs to do the same. Meeting times can be put in the freshmen welcome booklet for events for next year. On Friday, Sept. 5, there will be a club and organization fair. Announcements GSA thanked the body for passing its budget. Over $1,000 was raised during the Raven Run. The class of 2017 thanked Student Involvement for helping with the egg hunt. Club constitutions need to be looked at and edited yearly.
Campus Cutie: Ben Cook Lacey Allain News Editor
America. I grew up with the comics and enjoyed them a lot.
Year: Sophomore Hometown: Larchmont, New York Major: Mass communication with a focus on media production Relationship Status: Single Three things you cannot live without: Family, friends, and my EOS Rebel T3 <3 Three words to describe yourself: Leader, enthusiastic, personable If you could be a superhero, who would you be and why? Captain
Photo provided by Ben Cook Last song played: “Heartbeat” by Childish Gambino Celebrity Crush: Jessica Alba or
Dianna Agron Dream date: My dream date is pretty simple. We start at the top of the Empire State Building, just to admire the beautiful view, then we head to the nicest restaurant in New York City (Le Bernardin). Then after the amazing meal, we go to Central Park, get some ice cream, and call it a night. Words to live by: “You gotta do what you gotta do” Future plans: I plan to work for a production company and then move up the ladder to become an executive.I am a six-time Nobel Prize Winner.
A&E Hamlet: 7 Rooms will scramble your brain in 7 different ways
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Sarah Rodriguez Editorials Editor The latest Pierce production has been considered a great success, having packed the theater to full capacity multiple times from opening to closing night. “Hamlet: 7 Rooms” is a creation by Bob Lawson and Sally Bomer and the duo did not disappoint. The movement and dialogue of the cast and use of multiple types of media absolutely made the production one of the best and most thought provoking in Pierce theater history. Here are the top seven ways “Hamlet: 7 Rooms” awed and baf-
fled this patron, in only the best way. 1. Why are we on the balcony…and why are we now moving? The audience was led to the balcony, by the control room, overlooking the stage, for the first scene of the play. This gave the crowd a new perspective of the play-viewing experience. The arial view allowed members of the audience to see different details than their neighbor. The choreography had members’ heads going back and forth constantly, as they followed the scene play out. Then, the audience was guided to rows of chairs on the floor of the stage. Members were now at the same
eye level, or even lower, as the cast. It gave the illusion that you were part of the action, especially when the cast rushed at the rows in one of the scene. 2. I didn’t know this was a musical…Now there is dancing? There was a Greek chorus-like ensemble of amazing singers that gave the audience the low-down on what the mood of the scene was from the balcony. These students could really belt it out and gave a little something special to the play that unfolded beneath them. In the first scene, as the audience is walking in, the cast danced. It gave the impression as if
Television comedian Bobby Lee induces laughter and shock from campus crowd Michael Black Arts & Entertainment Editor Comedian Bobby Lee, best known for his role as a former cast member of MADtv and for his appearances in movies like “Pineapple Express” and “The Dictator,” performed in Spagnuolo Hall at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2. Approximately 100 people attended the event, and Lee started his set around 8:15 p.m. Throughout the entire performance, the audience was almost always laughing and applauding Lee. Students had expressed interest in seeing Lee perform his stand-up routine due to his work in comedies in recent years. Many of his jokes were centered around the audience, where at one point he wandered around the
hall to talk to various students. In order to bring Lee to campus, a search process conducted by the Pierce Activities Council (PAC) was initiated. PAC advisor Derek Scalia said, “We solicited availability from multiple comedians in our price range and to whom was available that date. We then moved into negotiating.” PAC executive board member Alex Marella said, “I am very excited to have him come to campus, as well as many other students are. We have been talking about him coming to campus since the posters went up.” There were times when the audiance did not laugh at Lee, and some student complaints about his jokes resulted in a campus wide appology a few days after his performance. PAC currently has 10-12 members
in the club, with the goal of bringing events and activities to campus. Scalia said different events and certain comedians do better than others, depending on the type of event and the weekend it falls on. “Typically our weekend events put out 75-100 people, larger events bring over 200 people,” said Scalia. According to PAC members, alternative comedians and entertainers were considered in case Lee could not attend that night. The next major event that the group is planning will be a movie themed week in September, which will lead into one of its first events of the 2014 fall semester, Big Screen Movie Night. PAC holds meetings open to all students on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Monadnock Lounge.
Writers inspire at lakeside reading Vanessa De Zorzi Arrow Staff Writers Michele Christle and Seth Landman visited campus for an intimate night of poetry and story readings at Lakeside Educational Center on April 19. Christle, an essayist has published works in Action Yes, The Kenyon Review, Cultural Survival, and Kwani. Christle shared a personal essay called “Out Here” about her voyage on a merchant mariner ship. She was at sea 35 days on a voyage across the Pacific Ocean with her father, the chief mate of the container ship. During that time she had many epiphanies about nature, friendship, and ultimately herself.
After Crystal’s gripping essay, Landman took the stage to present his equally enticing poetry. Landman holds a doctorate in poetry from the University of Denver. His most recent book published by Factory Hollow Press is entitled “Sign You Were Mistaken”. Landman delighted audiences by reading several new manuscripts, including the poem, “Telling You I Love You.” Most of Landman’s work is autobiographical and explores the idea of opposing forces. Christle and Landman are two very different writers. Crystal writes narrative prose while Landman writes abstract poems. However, what both writers have in common is their ability to draw on experienc-
es from everyday life. As well, both writers share the power to inspire audiences with their passion and fervency. At the end of the reading, the writers took part in a brief question and answer session. Audience members asked Christle what her process of revising was like; she replied that she felt “no piece is ever done” and is constantly re-working her essays. Landman answered a question about where he draws his inspiration stating: “it often starts with a phrase or string of words that pops into my head”. When asked what advice they would give to aspiring writers, both agreed that reading and writing often is the key.
you were walking into a ballroom and forgot your suit or dress. Later, there was even more modern type dancing. Several ladies in black veils sported dresses that just begged to be twirled in. It was actually kind of haunting to see the ladies moving about so the veil flowed, but how they continuously covered their faces. 3. Wait… I thought Hamlet was a dude? Hamlet is a dude, just played by a female veteran of the theater department, Grace Warwick. She donned a pantsuit and small heels, paired with dark lipstick and tightly pulled back hair. Overall, Warwick’s command of the stage was amazing. Her monologues were flawless and dripping with melancholy and frustration, just as Shakespeare wrote Hamlet’s character. I also thought is was clever to have a woman play a man’s part when men were the only gender allowed to participate in Shakespeare’s time. 4. What’s with this kiddie pool? The moment I saw the shallow pool, I thought of Ophelia’s suicide in the original production. I was expecting Ophelia to slide in the water to meet her demise, but it never happened. Though I was a tad disappointed, there was a lot of action surrounding the pool that symbolized the struggle between life and death. Ophelia did touch the water multiple times, but not to the severity of death. 5. In what time period is this set? I don’t think there was even a straight answer given throughout the production. Of course there was a king, queen, prince, and servants,
which might indicate it was set back in the early days of Medieval times. However, some of the vocabulary used in the dialogue was fairly modern and some of the score was also modern in style. I am not sure of the answer, but in the end, I really don’t think it is important. The conversations between characters were so powerful that the setting is merely a forgettable detail. 6. Where did this elevator come from? There may be no real elevator in the theater, but the prop made it seem like a possible idea. All I know is that the elevator played a very mysterious yet incredibly important role. At one point, a ding alerts the audience and cast that it has arrived. The door slides open to reveal a silhouette on the opposite wall, where Hamlet is standing stone still. We never find out what exactly Hamlet is staring at or what is staring at Hamlet. All we know is that everyone gets a little bugged by its presence, but also transports anyone to and from the scene. 7. What are the “7 Rooms” exactly? When I heard of this production, I thought that a scene for the play would be performed in seven separate rooms and the audiences would move roomto-room to view all the scenes. Now having gone and only being in one room the whole time, I know that this was not the case. Perhaps the seven rooms represent the seven stages of a mental break down. Or maybe the play was acted out in different locations within the plotline. I’m sure the psychology and philosophy communities can lend a thesis or two.
Thoughts from the couch: “Fargo” Colin Dailey Senior Reporter FX’s mini series “Fargo” is loosely based on the 1996 Academy Award winning film of the same name. The show begins with drifter Lorne Malvo, played by Billy Bob Thornton, coming to a sleepy Minnesota town and unsettling the residents’ lives with a path of destructin. The first person whose life Malvo seems to affect is the lowly Lester Nygard, played by Martin Freeman (“The Hobbit”). The show takes dark turns, and is incredibly graphic. However, it can be incredibly funny while capturing the same wit and charm that the movie originally had. The characters
are all exploring something terrifying about themselves, except for Thornton, who seems to be the only self-aware character in the whole show. I myself have been delighted to watch this darkness unfold, and I can only hope it fills the “True Detective”-sized hole in my heart. If you have not watched “True Detective” yet, just stop now and watch it; you will thank me later. If you have watched “True Detective” and are looking for a new show, it’s “Fargo.” So, buckle in because things are going to get very dark from here onout.
Mayer’s memory lives on through music tribute Lacey Allain Features Editor Rather than being overcome with grief, Franklin Pierce students are doing their best to remember the positive things about their late friend, Jamie Mayer, who passed away last spring after a long boarding accident. “He wouldn’t want us to be sad that he is gone,” said sophomore Aaron Cram on Facebook. “He would want us to find our own happiness and path in life.”
Junior Joe Small and other friends of Mayer worked over the course of this school year to organize an event that would honor him using an essential piece of his life: music. With the help of friends and faculty members, the event titled “Rock for Jamie” was held in Spagnuolo Hall on Saturday, April 26. About 50 to 100 people gathered to celebrate Mayer’s life and memory throughout the day. Mayer’s mother Ellen, and sister Alexa, were among the attendees. “[The event] is a beautiful tribute
to anybody that knew Jamie,” said Ellen Mayer. “Music meant everything to him and he wouldn’t want to live life without it.” Mayer, an avid musician, spent much of his time playing his guitar. All of his friends voiced their recollection of his love for music, which inspired the concert-style event. Five bands volunteered their time to “Rock for Jamie,” “Rich People Food,” “Underfire,” “Bay Faction,” “The Cultured,” and “Wasted Chicken” entertained those who attended.
Band members of “Wasted Chicken,” sophomores Aaron Cram and Henry Stanley, senior Joey Fowler, and junior Joe Small, were all friends of Mayer’s The event also featured booths that offered face painting, tie-dye and raffles. Planning this event posed some challenges for Small and the committee he organized. According to Small, the event was originally being planned through the Student Government Association (SGA), but when planning fell through, it was
in jeopardy of not being held. “Rock for Jamie” eventually found its way to Residential Life, where Experience Director Samantha Danico and Community Assistant Brian Kunz agreed to assist in the planning. They agreed to fund the event through their department rather than through the SGA. Bracelets were sold prior to the event for $3 and at the event for $5, and proceeds from the concert will go to the Jamie Mayer Memorial Fund.