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The official student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938. Volume 95, Issue 24 | April 23, 2014 | West Haven, CT
Are you AfrAId of the '90s? UNH graduate produces first independent film, bringing to life the fears of her generation’s childhood.
SCENE FROM ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE ‘90s, FEATURING HEATHER MATARAZZO AS JESS, HOLDING A GAMEBOY. (PHOTO BY DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY JAKE HORGAN) By SAMANTHA MATHEWSON
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ichele Ann Suttile, a 2006 University of New Haven graduate, is now a working actress currently producing her first independent film Are You Afraid of The ‘90s? Are You Afraid of The ‘90s? is a short indie comedy about one girl’s quarter-life crisis and how her obsession with the 90s becomes a living nightmare. The film stars Heather Matarazzo from The Princess Diaries and Welcome To The Dollhouse, Kristine Sutherland from Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Honey, I Shrunk The Kids, Darren Lipari from Julia and Amber Dreams, Chelsea Marino from The Retreat and The Unknown, and Steve Stapinski from Sporting Dog and The Maiden Heist. “We have shot half of the film and are fundraising so we can finish the second half, which will include more known ‘90s actors,” said Suttile. “It is a film for our generation; we want twentysomething’s to know they are not alone in dealing with what is being called a ‘quarter-life crisis,’ a painfully relevant phenomenon for the now adult children of the 1990s.” In Are You Afraid of The ‘90s?,
26-year-old Jessica Russo (Matarazzo) finds herself living back at home with her parents after getting fired from her job, due to a careless and stupid mistake. Her mom had saved dozens of boxes filled with her childhood things, and as she struggles to pull herself out of her quarter-life crisis, she starts to notice her childhood toys appearing in the strangest of places, as if they have a life of their own. Strange turns to stranger until it becomes all too clear: the 90s are out to get her. When Jessica’s mother Jane (Sutherland) begins rummaging through her childhood toys, Jessica gets sentimental about her childhood; however the toys actually end up haunting her rather than being an escape from her jobless reality. A short “teaser” of their film was shot in December and is now available to the general public on the Afraidofthe90s Youtube page at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ORQiDNqxiHQ. They were able to fund the first half of filming with their Indiegogo campaign last year; however, in order to raise money to continue filming the second half, Are You Afraid of The ‘90s? producer/writer/director Kate Moran organized the Kickstarter campaign. Suttile explained Kickstarter is a great crowd-funding platform for creative projects. “We have seen many films and projects find
success through this avenue. It is a great way to host a crowdfunding effort and get exposure to so many donors who would otherwise not know about our project.” The campaign has since ended with success, exceeding their goal of $5,000 with $5,518 raised. “So far we have raised just over $10,000 with thanks to our generous supporters; however, we will still need at least $1,000 to $2,000 more for post-production costs,” said Suttile. Filming of the second half is planned and about to start. Are You Afraid of The ‘90s? is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization, and contributions through Fractured Atlas are tax-deductible and can be made through the Fractured Atlas website (Donors can go to www.fracturedatlas.org and search for Are You Afraid of The 90s? to locate our page and donate). “Donations of any size would be greatly appreciated and will go a long way towards bringing our film to life,” said Suttile. In addition, in order to raise money for filming Are You Afraid of The ‘90s?, the film’s production team held a 90s themed Halloween fundraising party. “[At the party] We were able to spread the word about our film, gain publicity as well as new supports and raised a few hundred dollars,” said Suttile. “We are in the process of planning some more exciting events in the
coming months.” “Once our film is completed, we will be submitting it to all the major and local film festivals, as well as reaching out to production companies,” said Suttile. “It will tour the festival circuit this fall and early next year and hopefully be available to the public later in 2015.” “This film’s goal is to give our generation something to connect to, and to help us all feel not so alone. It’s for everyone who has ever loved their childhood and struggled to grow up,” said Suttile. Aside from generous donations, Suttile explained there are many other ways they need help. You can get involved by helping to spread the word, and stay connected with them online through their website www.That90smovie.com, follow them on Twitter: @afraidofthe90s, and Like them on Facebook: Are You Afraid of The 90s? The movie has been filmed, and will continue to be filmed, in Nesconset, Long Island. To explain the reasoning behind the theme of the film, Suttile explained that, “Our writer/director Kate Moran is a 90s child herself and noticed how rapidly the trend of reliving ‘90s nostalgia was growing in the media and the Internet.” As far as promotions go for Are You Afraid of The ‘90s?, Suttile explained they have secured product placement deals with Ring Pops,
Push Pops, Mondo, and Bagel Bites as well as obtained clearances with Hasbro (Furby, Nerf, Skip-It) and Bandai (Tamagotchi). At UNH, Suttile majored in criminal justice, investigative services with a minor in sociology. “My passion has always been for acting, but my parents wanted me to get a well-rounded education as a ground work for learning,” said Suttile. When asked how her UNH education helped her get to where she is today, Suttile said, “My college experience really taught me the value of hard work, and of the importance of prioritizing and organizing my time. So many times we are confronted with opportunities (and obstacles!) that require effort, focus, and time management skills, which I would be without if not for my UNH education.” While at UNH, Suttile had to manage multiple projects and commitments simultaneously, so while producing Are You Afraid of The ‘90s?, and in different stages and variations of her life, she has been able to apply that same methodology of productivity. “The difficulties and challenges I learned as a student gave me the basis to be able to properly handle adulthood inevitably as it enfolds.”
OPINION
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SPORTS
Bryan Singer lawsuit P. 3
Men’s baseball beats Owls (online - chargerbulletin.com)
Which national franchise serves the best coffee? P.4
Breathe Carolina’s impressive new album P. 2
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These Paper Bullets review
Breathe Carolina impresses with Savages By CAROL SIMPSON
CONTRIBUTING WRITER CSIMP1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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reathe Carolina’s latest and greatest release Savages is an electrifying album and a hit from beginning to end. The eleventrack album features strong electronic beats with fresh melodies, while still carrying the punk edge that keeps Breathe Carolina relevant on the alternative scene. The first track, “Bury Me,” hits hard and brings the high energy immediately. The dark melody contrasting with the bright rhythms makes it a great song. It’s a great starting point for the album. “Bang It Out” is a fast-paced pop hit featuring Karmin. This one is one of my favorites on the album; it’s also the strongest dance hit on the album. It could be the anthem for any party. If anyone ever wants a summary of Breathe Carolina’s overall sound, this would
be the song to listen to. The chorus reminds me of their past hit “Blackout,” which is an old favorite. The album isn’t only made up of intense dance songs; it also brings a few subtler tunes to the table. “Please Don’t Say” has a guitar intro that brings a Mumford & Sons vibe. The song eventually brings in the synths and electro, but the balance makes it an easy-going song. “Chasing Hearts” is another one of those mellower tunes on the album. “Chasing Hearts” features Tyler Carter, frontman for Issues, and brings an RnB vibe to the album. It’s certainly different from the other songs on the album. It seems a bit out of place, but Carter’s vocals make it tolerable. The title track, “Savages,” is a clean, pop hit. It’s the party tune that shows that Breathe Carolina is trying to have a good time and bring the good times to their listeners. “Sellouts” is a rough and tough electro metal hit featuring vocals from Danny
Worsnop from Asking Alexandria. It’s definitely another one of my favorites on the album. Breathe Carolina combined dynamic elements to create a great song. The song’s heavy elements resemble Bring Me The Horizon’s Sempiternal sound, but it works, and Breathe Carolina has molded it into something new. “Savages” does not only have heart pounding tracks, but also mellowed out tunes to help ease the dance vibe, while still carrying strong electronic elements. Breathe Carolina hit all of the right spots with this album. It shows growth into a more polished electronic entity. They surely face a big summer ahead on the Vans Warped Tour with this album leading the way. Underrated alternative electro is the only way to describe Breathe Carolina before Savages. Take a chance and listen to this record, it is sure to catch your attention and will probably make you want to dance.
Chatting with Dylan of Cloud Nothings By SHANNON LIVEWELL
ADVERTISING/MARKETING MCORR4@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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ou never know what to expect when you go to interview an act. Some could be extremely reserved and some could be a little too talkative; however, it is very rare that an act is as interested in the interview as the interviewer is. Cloud Nothings, a band consisting of Dylan Baldi, TJ Duke, and Jayson Gerycz, brought a new vibe of brilliance to The Space in Hamden, Conn. this past weekend. I was lucky enough to speak with Dylan Baldi, the singer, songwriter and mastermind of Cloud Nothings intriguing lyrical catalog. “Living my life over the past two years and realizing a lot of things about myself that I wasn’t aware of previously really inspired Here & Nowhere Else,” Baldi said. Here & Nowhere Else was recorded in NJ and released on April 1, 2014. “It’s the first record I’ve made where I just did exactly what I felt comfortable with and didn’t try to be or do anything else,” Baldi said. Normally, when I ask for a song that means the most to an artist they’re reluctant to answer, or they provide me with a ten minute long story as to how they wrote the hook on a bus to Georgia, but Baldi kept it short and sweet. “‘Now Hear In’, only because I’ve had the main guitar part kicking around in my head for a long time but could never figure out any-
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thing to do with it. Once that song finally came together, it seemed like the rest of the record was easy.” The next is a question I have never asked an act before; I guess I always assumed that a band or musician on tour is doing what they’ve always wanted, but it occurred to me that sometimes people get thrown into situations because of circumstances, and once that situation becomes comfortable, it’s their new norm. I became curious as to whether or not this was Baldi’s dream job. “I’d be happy with anything where I get to travel,” he said. “Playing music is great, but my favorite part of being in this band is seeing new places and meeting new people.” Another short and sweet answer from a man who seems to know himself as well as the music that pumps him up before every show was, “If I had to make a playlist of three songs I would listen to pre-show it would have to be Thin Lizzy; The Boys Are Back In Town, ZZ Top; Sharp
Dressed Man, and Golden Earring; Radar Love.” This isn’t Cloud Nothings first rodeo when it comes to releasing an album and touring around to promote it, so I wanted to know if the band felt they had developed over the years. “Our music has gotten better! On every record I’ve just gotten slightly more adventurous with my songwriting, and been willing to try new things.” When asked about mainstream comparisons Baldi shuttered, “I don’t think we really have the kind of aspirations that it takes to become a mainstream artist, so I’m not sure I identify with many of them on a musical level.” Cloud Nothings is their own kind of unique. They combine indie-rock with lyrics that mean just as much to the listener as the three men on stage. From Cleveland to Connecticut, Cloud Nothings is making an impression on every city they visit with their new album Here & Nowhere Else, and the charisma and likeability they possess performing.
By JESSICA LEEB
CONTRIBUTING WRITER JLEEB1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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hese Paper Bullets, adapted by playwright Rolin Jones, is a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. These Paper Bullets was performed at the Yale Repertory Theater from March 14 to April 5. Set in London in the 60s, this play features a four person band called the Quartos, based on the Beatles. These Paper Bullets is a comedy, yet almost a tragedy as well. The play is about love; the struggling romance between Claude and Higgy, and the denied love between Ben and Bea. These Paper Bullets starts off with the Quartos returning from their tour only for Claude to see Higgy and realize how in love he is with her, and that he had never realized it before. He then goes through the process of planning to ask her to marry him, as well as getting permission from
her father. The wedding is planned and everything’s set, but Don Best, band member Pedro’s brother and former band member himself, had other plans. He wanted to ruin the Quartos as revenge, so he staged a scandal. He paid for a Photoshopped picture of Higgy cheating on Claude and gave it to Claude. Claude then decided that he was going to expose the truth on live television during their wedding. Claude succeeds and humiliates Higgy only to find out that it was fake. So, Claude apologizes and marries Higgy. While this is going on, Ben and Bea are madly in love with one another, but both are too stubborn to admit it. It takes the scandal and the final resolution of it to force them to realize their feelings and for Ben to finally propose to Bea, who finally says yes. Although there were some points of the play that were controversial, overall the production was a success. There were elements in the production that both
added and took away from the success of the play. Taking specific lines from Much Ado About Nothing enhanced the effect of the points being portrayed. Shakespeare’s language isn’t always easy to understand, so it forces the audience to pay closer attention to what the actor is saying. This amplifies the purpose of what is being said. Also, the lack of music during almost every scene in which the Quartos aren’t playing, either live or recorded, places focus on the characters and their dialogue. I believe that the play is effective in speaking to modern audiences since the 60s are a relatively well known time period. However, being over 50 years ago there is still room for the audience to displace themselves. The cast of the production, however, discovered a way to overcome the time gap. They involved the audience in the production themselves. Interviewing them, talking to them, referring to them, and dancing among them all helped pull them into the experience.
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Bryan Singer Lawsuit By SCOTT IWANIEC
FILM EDITOR SIWANI1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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sually, I would not address an issue like this unless I felt it was very important. I personally feel this issue is necessary to address in a few ways. First, because the University of New Haven is full of criminal justice students who can’t wait to get their hands on these things and second, because it highlights a reoccurring issue in Hollywood. Bryan Singer, the director of X-Men, X-Men 2, Superman Returns, and the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past is being sued by 31-year-old Michael Egan for sexual abuse back when he was 15 years old. His lawyer also claims that three more Hollywood names will soon be exposed for similar allegations. This is really all we know about the issue so far. Being a criminal justice student myself, I must emphasize; innocence until proven guilty and fake allegations like this happen all the time to ruin people’s image. Given that this is on the eve of Singers biggest film release of his career, so the
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timing just seems kind of suspicious. I know sexually assaulted children can take years to cope and come to terms, but it just seems a little too coincidental that this is happening now – especially 15 years later. Again, these are all the facts that we know right now, and I promise to keep everyone updated as this case progresses. The other reason why I brought this up is because the issue of sexually assaulted children in Hollywood is a big issue these days. A reporter from CNN even described it as, “[the] Worst kept Secret around, because it’s been going on for years.” I can’t speak too much on behalf of either side of the argument since I don’t have much knowledge about the situation at all, aside from
the fact of how common this is. I just think it’s distasteful how these people, who we hand millions of dollars to, commit crimes such as this. This issue does anger me, especially as an entertainment fan. We frown upon the Penn State football issue for example, but we overlook how many times this situation goes on in Hollywood. Think about how many people know, and may be covering up, occurrences such as this, and how many of these people are receiving so much fame and celebration, when they don’t deserve it. If the case against Singer turns out to be true, he deserves to lose his spot in limelight and pay for his actions; however, I pray the allegations are not true.
Opinions on 3D By SCOTT IWANIEC
FILM EDITOR SIWANI1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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few months back The Charger Bulletin published an article about how to judge 3D and what it takes for 3D to benefit the audience. However, in the past two weeks the topic has really come back to haunt me and I really thought its worth addressing. Two weeks ago I went to see Captain America: The Winter Soldier on its opening day. Out of six showings, only two were not in 3D, and they were at the most inconvenient times (I think they were at 6 and 8 p.m.). All the rest were in 3D, which required me to spend more money, and in addition they were specifically IMAX 3D, which means my ticket was $15. Now, try to wrap your head around $15 a ticket. As much as I enjoyed the movie, I hated the 3D. In reference to the article from last semester, 3D was an
artistic advantage in only one shot that I can remember, while I the spent the rest of the time rubbing my eyes and wishing I could just push the screen backwards about 20 feet. So with very little specificity for 3D, why were most of the showings in 3D? Simple: Because they know so many people like me are dying to see this film and are going to see it no matter what; they want to steal every dollar they can from us. Shame on me, I did see the movie in 3D, but it’s because I’m not just a super fan, it’s my job to go and see the movie so that all of you can read my review after. The fact that I feel as though I am being taken advantage of aggravates me. It’s clever marketing on their part so really I can’t blame them. They’re doing their job, and are doing it well; I just really don’t want to see movies in 3D. As I am known for saying: 3D is a phenomenal tool if you know how to use it artistically to better the movie experience. Avatar, How To Train Your Dragon, The
Avengers, execute the use of 3D successfully; however, throw random movies into 3D, it becomes a complete waste of money and the fans are just tricked into thinking the movie will be a greater experience in 3D. The most prominent example of this that I can think of is The Amazing SpiderMan. I saw that movie in 3D because the first teaser was a first person web shooing sequence. You would figure Spider-Man is made for 3D: it has color, panorama, motion, everything. There was no effort put into making anything 3D in that film, which is a shame because Spider-Man is the film that would master it. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 trailer had some actual gut wrenching turbulence in IMAX 3D, but I fear that the rest of the movie will have none of those feelings. My point is this: studios, if you’re going to force us to buy 3D movie tickets, at least give us a few good scenes to remember it by.
JOSH HUTCHERSON POSES WITH HIS BEST MALE PERFORMANCE AWARD AND MOVIE OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR “THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE” (AP PHOTO)
Recap: The MTV Movie Awards By JORDAN SCHONBERGER
STAFF WRITER JSCHO2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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ather than sitting through a dreary two hours watching an award ceremony of which the winners names you’ve never heard of, it’s always a treat to watch the MTV Movie Awards because their idea of awards are gold-plated buckets of popcorn for Best #wtf Moment. This year’s ceremony, which aired Sunday, April 13, was no exception. Host Conan O’ Brien opened the show with a comedic sketch in which he attempted to break the record for most celebrity cameos in a single MTV show opener. He surpassed the number with fifty celebrities to a previous eight before emerging out of a giant bag of popcorn before the audience. There was a consistency at the ceremony this year that was pleasant to watch. The music that played as the stars walked up were fun songs that fit the award categories perfectly. Special effects were added to the clips that made them
look like old film reels, and after each nominee was announced, their pictures were spliced together onscreen to create the look of a real movie poster, complete with fictional credits at the bottom. Jared Leto won Best Transformation for his role in Dallas Buyer’s Club, and Orlando Bloom won Best Fight for his performance in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, alongside Evangeline Lily. It would be remiss not to mention Zac Efron, who was interrupted by singer Rita Ora after she ripped his shirt off in the middle of his speech for Best Shirtless Performance in That Awkward Moment. Not a single female in the house could be tamed. The only musical guests that were announced to perform were Rihanna and Eminem, who made a stunning rendition of their gigantic hit “Monster.” However, a pleasant surprise came from the musical guests that were not announced. Ellie Goulding and famous electro producer, Zedd, performed songs from their hit movie Divergent
and a new act named Twenty One Pilots performed their hit single, “Car Radio.” They are a unique band that blends elements of hip hop with synth-pop capabilities, and stole looks from celebs when everyone in the standing section wore white ski masks while jumping around to their set. Channing Tatum accepted the Trailblazer Award from his 22 Jump Street co-star Jonah Hill and Mark Wahlberg made an obscenely entertaining speech as the Generation Award winner. An amazing In Memorium tribute was given for Paul Walker, and before the night was over, the prestigious Movie of the Year went to The Hunger Games Catching Fire. Josh Hutcherson, who accepted the award, dedicated it to the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman, who played the “game maker” in film, before exiting the stage. Although the MTV Movie Awards are not the most prestigious award ceremony on television, they are still fun to watch. While you may not agree with every winner, they’re an entertaining representation of fans’ choices.
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Autism Speaks
By KAITLIN MAHAR
STAFF WRITER KMAHA1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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utism. At this point, nearly everyone knows what it is, or at least has heard about it. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported on March 28, 2014 that a staggering 1 in 68 children has autism in the U.S., and that number continues to steadily rise. April is Autism Awareness Month, and whether or not you are familiar with autism, here are some things to keep in mind, not just during the month of April, but all the
time: 1. The word autistic is not an insult. To refer to somebody who makes a mistake, or does anything that is in any way, shape, or form abnormal as autistic or any other kind of disability, is politically incorrect. If you’re really that ignorant and find yourself struggling to find other adjectives to describe a person, maybe you should invest in a thesaurus. If you’re really struggling, you could try a bookstore, or even download an app to your smartphone. 2. When talking about a person with autism, don’t just say that the person is autistic. For example, instead of saying “the autistic girl,” say “the girl with autism.” Their disability is just one aspect of who they are; only one of their characteristics. The person comes first, not the disability. 3. Think before you speak. Sometimes, things aren’t as simple as a kid having
a temper tantrum, or a kid who’s just weird. What may look like a tantrum to outsiders, may be a child having a melt down because a certain noise hurts his ears. A kid who seems like a “freak” may actually just have some stimulatory, or “stim,” behaviors that help him feel comfortable in his own environment. Regardless, things are not always what they seem, and, if you do speak up, try seeing if the person’s family or aid needs help. Don’t just stand there staring and laughing, which brings me to my final point: 4. People with autism are people. While this may sound similar to my second point, what I’m trying to emphasize here is that they are people and should be treated as such. They are not deaf, blind, or stupid; they are human beings. So when you do make a joke about some kid’s weird behaviors, or you antagonize and egg-on the kid in your class
who’s a little different than everyone else, don’t think they don’t notice. They have feelings and completely understand what’s going on. Even if you think it’s okay to talk about them like they aren’t even there, they are, and it’s cruel. If you have any other questions, feel free to visit websites like www.autismspeaks.org or www.nationalautismassociation.org. When you see people with autism and/or their families struggling, try to do more than just stare and laugh. Try to be helpful in some way, even if it’s just encouraging your friends to be a little nicer. If you do, then thank you, because while you may not think you’re making much of a difference, you are to the person or people toward whom autism you’re showing humanity.
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How You Know You’re Not Handling the Perpetual Winter Well
By ELISSA SANCI
OPINION EDITOR ESANC2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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e trudged through mountains of snow. We battled through icy winds and hail. We kept ourselves warm in the subzero temperatures, and we ventured into the Soundview wind tunnel despite our friends’ warnings. We braved through one of the worst winters Connecticut has seen in a while, and, for our bravery, we were awarded spring. And then it was taken away from us, without warning. One day, we were prancing about campus, wearing shorts and tank tops and the next, we wake up to snow on the ground and a need for a scarf and gloves. The thing is, though, we’re not ready to accept this harsh relapse back into winter. We’ve decided to pretend it’s not happening, and, honestly, we just aren’t ready to give up the few warm days we’ve had so
easily. Here’s seven ways to tell you aren’t handling this perpetual winter well. 1. You catch yourself daydreaming about warm breezes, ice cream cones and sand and become immediately depressed whenever a gust of icy wind hits you in the face. 2. You refuse to take your winter jacket back out, even though it’s been approximately 30 degrees the past couple of days. 3. You plan outfits the night before that consist of flowery tank tops, pastel colored capris and sandals, even though you know you’ll be too cold to function. 4. You wear the outfit anyway. 5. You complain about how cold you are in the aforementioned springtime outfit. 6. You stare out the window into the empty quad, reminiscing about the tons of kids throwing footballs, baseballs and Frisbees not two days ago. 7. You make status after status and send tweet after tweet updating everyone on how cold it is, how beautiful is was, and how you predict this winter will never end, because, you know, global warming.
GAME OF GROUNDS Two opinion writers swear that their coffee shop preferences surpass the other. Which will prevail?
Starbucks takes the gold
Why I run on Dunkin
for the average person. Many complain about the prices, but there are ways around it; Starbucks has an awesome rewards program that gives you discounts and free drinks. Plus, the quality of coffee from Starbucks is top notch and not brewed multiple times a day unlike other competitors. If you’re looking for a cheap drink, you can get a venti tazo tea for just $2.50, which is the equivalent to a medium iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts. Starbucks is also one of the few stores to hand out free iced water that’s not out of the sink. As for the food, Starbucks sells cute little Danishes, sandwiches like Panini’s, and my favorite; cake pops. Now that they’ve got the drink part down, they are working on creating more food for customers such as appetizers and breakfast meals. The food is more expensive than the drinks but, once again, it’s worth it. The food fills me up and does not run a high calorie count—unless you get those pesky sweets. When ordering, most people complain about the proper way to order. It’s simpler than most think. Tall is a small, grande is a medium,
donuts (of course), bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Competitors have food items, like bread and cookies, but they’re more of a snack. You can go to Dunkin at any time of the day and get just a snack or even a meal. 3. The service: Compared to other competitors Dunkin’s service is faster; you’re not waiting in the pick up line for 5-10 minutes for your coffee or latte. You usually get your coffee pretty fast. 4. Ordering: It’s pretty easy to order at Dunkin— small, medium, or large, followed by a flavor of your coffee, latte or cappuccino, then add cream or milk and sugar. Its not like you have to speak another language when you order, and then get looks and be corrected when you don’t know the correct terms or how to even
By GABRIELLA NOWICKI
STAFF WRITER GNOWI1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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’ll take a venti shaken passion fruit tazo tea without the lemonade and sweetened please.” Ah, one of my favorite things to leave my mouth. Nothing beats walking into the dimmed café building as a whiff of freshly brewed Columbian coffee fills the nasal cavity, surrounded by hipsters, white girls, and old folks alike. Starbucks is a revolutionary café that takes the basic idea of ordering coffee and up-scaling it. The worldwide store opened up its doors in 1971 in Seattle and since then blew up on the coffee shop scene. At first glance, Starbucks is a luxurious coffee shop, however, it really is meant
and venti is a large or 20 oz. Honestly, the barista won’t care if you say small instead of tall—they know what you mean. I like how it has different names because it makes you feel like you are actually in a café outside the U.S. It’s unique and I am proud to say that I know the different sizes. As for the rest of the order, if you really struggle, the barista will help you out and can ask you questions to figure out what you want. Honestly, I struggled too. I used to only get frappuccinos, and when I started to expand my horizons, I did not know how to order or what I liked. After years of practice, I am well versed in the Starbucks language. There’s literally something for everyone at Starbucks: tea, smoothies, coffee (how ever you take it), food, milkshakes, water, and soon alcohol! The atmosphere is so cool and innovative. It’s a great hangout spot for catching up with friends or maybe even a first date. Not gonna lie though, I do enjoy Dunkin because I like their iced coffee better, but if I had to choose between the two, I will always choose Starbucks.
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The prices: When you want a coffee, it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. A medium iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts costs about 2.50, while a coffee from competitors, like Starbucks, can cost up to $1.50 more. 2. The food: Dunkin Donuts has actual food like
pronounce the name. 5. The flavors: There are a lot of flavors to choose from at Dunkin, and there are plenty of seasonal flavors as well. For instance, this season there’s a cookie dough flavor and a butter pecan flavor. It’s not only the variety that makes Dunkin Donuts better; it’s also the types; average people actually know the flavors are and want to try them. 6. The coupons: Aside from cheaper prices, Dunkin gives coupons, both in the paper and in their calendar, which has coupons for each month, or through their free mobile app, making coffee even cheaper. Overall Dunkin Donuts is better. However, I’m not gonna lie—every now and then I have a craving for a shaken passion fruit sweetened iced tea from Starbucks.
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Positives
Negatives
+ This year Disable the Label was an interactive day about disabilities that either
- Seeing recycling dumpsters filled to the brim may seem like a progressive site, but
receive no coverage or negative coverage by the media. From activity tables, to guest speakers, and performances, Delta Alpha Pi, the Office of Student Activities, SCOPE and Sigma Chi sponsored this informative day. + Two organizations on campus, Honors Student Council and the UNH Green Team, have been bringing two weeks of events to our campus, celebrating our Earth. Not just Earth Day, or Earth Week, but “Earth Weeks.” These organizations have been offering entertainment without wastefulness. From an acoustic show, to an international food festival, to an inflatable maze, it is clear that fun doesn’t rely solely on technology.
not when they are filled with plastic bags. UNH does NOT recycle plastic bags, so any recyclables thrown into the trash just end up in the landfill!
- Hearing students endlessly complain about Spring Weekend. Of course, no performer can please all 6,000 students on campus; everyone has different tastes. Two options remain: go and enjoy the weekend, maybe discover new music, or make your own plans that will please you.
The Battery Charge
If senioritis, warm weather, nor the calendar date reminded seniors their undergraduate career is ending, then Charge Out sure did. The day was full of receiving caps, gowns, cords, stoles and finalizing graduation plans made graduation seem right around the corner.
Scope it Out! Here are this week’s SCOPE events:
Friday April 25th: Nerdlympics: -Dalek Extermination! 12-4 p.m. Faculty Dining Room, sponsored by Science Fiction and Fantasy Club -Amazing Majors Race, 7 p.m. Bartels Student Activity Center, sponsored by Honors Student Council -Film: Day After Tomorrow, 9 p.m. Henry Lee 301 Saturday April 26th: -Musical Chairs with Chi Kappa Rho 1-4 p.m. Bartels Programming Space -Nerdlympics Finale and Dance (feat. DJ Prestige) 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. German Club
Winding down
Postcards from Prato
T
he semester is dying down here in Prato. Final projects are due, reviews are being talked about, and people are finishing up last minute trips before we head back to the U.S. when all of Europe is no longer as easily accessible. The week started with a bang with a different style soccer game; we made a competition out of it. Teams could sign up, and one of the teams that played was the Staff Dream Team; a team from Wisconsin Madison again, and the two other teams were made up of UNH students. The game was intense, with the Staff Dream Team taking the final win. It was definitely a highlight of our time here. Along with soccer, we had Viva l’Italia beforehand, so students could learn more about Italian emigration and walk to the field for soccer together before eating
together for our weekly group dinner. It’s a great weekly event here that a lot of students have fun participating in. You get to learn something new, then go have some friendly competition on the soccer field! After conversation exchange on Tuesday, Wednesday night was the final tasting event of the semester. It was Easter-themed, which was great since none of us would make it home for the holiday. It featured sweets and Vin Santo wine. After the tasting, staff organized a Boys and Girls Night at Mokha, one of the restaurants on our meal plan, to get everyone together for a dinner before the long weekend. To go with our nightly events this week, we had an activity for the Italian classes. We have already had an activity where we got to know the local Italian university; PIN, and the
Photo of the Week “Woods” By: Kelli Mosca, freshman Taken November 2012
Location: Freehold, New Jersey “It’s a path through the woods.” - Mosca
local Market that is held on Mondays. This final activity was at the library, where students paired off into groups to answer worksheets that required them to find particular books, CDs or DVDs and fill in the blanks provided. Participants had to speak with the librarians and answer questions about the different sections and books available. It was a lot of fun and was a good way to get out of the classroom again and still build up our vocabulary. With this past weekend being not only a four day weekend, but one of our last long weekends here, many students took advantage of this opportunity to travel or have family come. Students went to Venice, Verona, Greece, and many other places. I personally got to see Dublin, Edinburgh and Rome. It was the chance of a lifetime and it was beautiful. In Dublin, I took advan-
tage of a Hop-on Hop-off tour, which not only got me to all the sites in the city like Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Guinness Storehouse, the Castle, and Abbey Street, but gave me all the history of it as well. I also got to see a show in the theater before I left for Edinburgh where I got to see The Royal Botanical Gardens, the Castle and do a free walking tour that included St. Giles’ Cathedral, the original “Hogwarts,” the National Museum and so much more. The best part was that the walking tour was absolutely free! All in all it was another successful week here. Only a few more to go; some people are anxious to get home, and, while I do miss home, the opportunities here are amazing. No more big trips planned for me, but more trips to Florence, finals, and Prato Campus Week are right around the corner!
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USGA & More
+Everything you need to know about the Undergraduate Student Government Association+
President’s Corner The Indispensable Man
Treasurer’s Tip of the Week
Sometime when you’re feeling important; Sometime when your ego ‘s in bloom; Sometime when you take it for granted, You’re the best qualified in the room: Sometime when you feel that you’re going, Would leave an unfillable hole, Just follow these simple instructions, And see how they humble your soul.
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s the weather begins to warm up, take some time and go for a walk or hang out with some friends in front of Bartels. To organizations who are currently transitioning between executive boards: take time to pass along any information and documents to the new executive board. Also, teach the newer members lessons you learned from your time as an executive board member. Try to build your organization so that it can grow and last for years to come. I read this poem about two years ago, and I believe that is worth sharing to all the new leaders on campus:
Take a bucket and fill it with water, Put your hand in it up to the wrist, Pull it out and the hole that’s remaining, Is a measure of how much you’ll be missed. You can splash all you wish when you enter, You may stir up the water galore, But stop, and you’ll find that in no time, It looks quite the same as before. The moral of this quaint example, Is to do just the best that you can, Be proud of yourself but remember, There’s no indispensable man.
Warm Regards, Zani Imetovski USGA President
Backtrack and close out old business. As the year begins to come to a close, make sure to take some time to go back and check to see that any unfinished business or issues are resolved. This includes paying old bills and tying up any other loose ends that have the risk of carrying over to next year. You don’t want the next executive board of your RSO to have to deal with issues that occurred before they came in. The end is near, but don’t relax just yet! Isaak Kifle USGA Treasurer
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