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The official student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938. Volume 95, Issue 25 | April 30, 2014 | West Haven, CT
Potential smoking ban sparks mixed reviews from students By LIANA TEIXEIRA
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LTEIX1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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he University of New Haven may be the next university to join the smoke-free/tobacco-free campus trend sweeping the nation. In an email sent to all students and faculty on Wednesday, April 23, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Rebecca Johnson, announced that the university is considering revising its regulation to become smoke-free and tobacco-free. However, before any final decisions can be made, the email requested the campus community to provide their input in an anonymous survey. The link to the survey can be found at the bottom of the email and is due by May 2, 2014, according to Johnson. News of the potential policy
change quickly reached students, who expressed mixed feelings about a smoking ban. “I think that the University of New Haven becoming a smokefree/tobacco free campus would be a good idea,” said hospitality and tourism management major Julia Gritzbach. “Sure, some people who smoke will be upset and won’t like that very much, but I think it would be a good and beneficial change to campus.” One student who preferred to remain anonymous said she believes this initiative is “awesome” for UNH, stating how many people stand too close to entrances while smoking, making it difficult for students who don’t smoke to avoid it. Meanwhile, other students took to Facebook, most suggesting that
the university not limit individuals’ choices and try enforcing the 20-feet rule they currently have in place, instead of banning tobacco and smoking altogether. The push for smoke-free/tobacco-free campuses is a growing national movement. A 2013 report from the Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights showed that almost 20 college campuses in Massachusetts were entirely smoke-free, including all four campuses of Northeastern University, University of Massachusetts – Amherst, and Harvard. A full list released by the Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation in January 2014 showed that there are at least 1,182 smoke-free campuses nationwide. Of these, 811 are also 100 percent tobacco-free. Quinnipiac’s North Haven Campus is the only college
campus in Connecticut that has a 100 percent smoke-free/tobaccofree policy in place at this time. “Health and wellness is important,” said Johnson. “However we decide to go, there will be an educational campaign.” Johnson explained that a committee was formed, consisting of various faculty and staff members at the university to discuss how to better address the smoke policy on campus. Several controversies with keeping a smoke-friendly campus include the visible collection of cigarette butts on the ground, as well as students disregarding the 20-feet rule outside buildings. “It’s the individual’s responsibility to follow the 20-feet rule,” said Johnson, but she admits it’s difficult to enforce. “I support UNH becoming a
smoke-free/tobacco-free campus, since it would reduce the amount of related litter on the ground. I also support it because the current rule of smoking 20 feet away from any building on campus is not enforced at all… I’m convinced smokers think the rule is really 2.0 feet,” said forensic science and chemistry student Stephen Shepherd. “Secondhand smoke is often worse for your health than regular smoking, if exposed frequently. Do we want to continue to force that on our students, especially the ones trying to study or get work done?” Johnson is hoping student surveys on the proposed smoke-free policy will help the committee bring feedback to the UNH administration.
Mindful Snacking Vendor Fair offers nutritious snacks for students, promotes healthy eating. By PATRICIA OPREA
STAFF WRITER POPRE1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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n a fast-paced college life, eating nutritious food may not be a high priority for students. For some, work or class can interfere with dining hall hours. Other students might find themselves grabbing snacks such as Oreos, Doritos, or a Redbull just to keep them going; however, as shown during the Vendor Fair on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 has been a year of food-related changes. While some complain that the University of New Haven has minimal options for snacking, or no healthy snacks, UNH has been increasing partnerships with food quick companies. Last year, a pastry from Jazzman’s may have been the only source of food from an open location, however Jazzman’s now has yogurt, KIND granola bars, and a hummus and pretzels combo. Even the N-rgize café in
the Beckerman Rec center has a plethora of protein and power bars lining its counters, along with veggie smoothies. At 11 a.m., five companies began to set up their products outside of the marketplace, downstairs in Bartels. At the first table was Fresh Point, with baskets full of apples and facts about the many different types of apples. Originally, they were known as Fowler Produce Company, which had been passed down in a family for three generations. Now they are a country-wide produce, fruit, and dairy company. Their food comes from local farmers in states including Connecticut. “We desire to bring the highest quality of product; local produce to our customers,” said Representative Bob Kelly. Fresh Point provides food from local farms from May to October, and regular produce throughout the year for UNH. Apples, oranges, peaches, pears, and cantaloupes are just some of their products as an approved vendor through Sodexo. Next was Happy and Healthy Products, a company desiring
“to give people more natural, and healthier, snacking options.” They are at UCONN as well, and were invited to come sell at UNH in January. Products include Be Happy and Healthy breads like banana and zucchini, along with brownies and cookies. There are also Be Happy and Healthy Snacks including, trail mix, nuts, fruits, and Rocky Mountain Popcorn. The company also sells fruit bars called Fruitful, which are either cream-based with coconut flavoring, yogurt-based with blueberry flavoring, or fruitbased with raspberry flavoring. Their products are halal, kosher and fine gold approved, and can be found in front of the cashier tables in Bartels during meal times. Across from Happy Valley was the company Farmer’s Cow. They are responsible for providing various dairy products to UNH, such as eggs and milk, and ice cream for catering. Three years ago, Guida used to provide these things for UNH, but Farmer’s Cow is a local company, which prompted
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New lockers for students on the go By LIANA TEIXEIRA
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LTEIX1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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SENIOR COLBY THAMMAVONGSA USING THE NEW STUDENT LOCKERS IN THE BARTELS CAMPUS CENTER (LIANA TEIXEIRA/CHARGER BULLETIN PHOTO)
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he hallway to the left of the Alumni Lounge houses 66 new lockers for students to store their belongings. Instead of walking all the way back to their dorm rooms and cars, or carrying around heavy books all day, both commuters and residents have the option to use lockers on a first-come,
first-serve basis while on campus. Students have Director of Space Management and Technical Services, Mario Pierce, to thank for the installment of these lockers. The lockers were originally intended for students in the North Hall Math Zone, but it soon became apparent to Pierce that they could be better utilized elsewhere.
Pierce then spoke with the Director of Student Activities Gregory Overend about transferring the lockers to the Bartels Campus Center for all students to use. In coordination with the Office of Student Activities and Facilities, the lockers were moved to their new home just in time for Commuter Appreciation Week. While all students are
Sgt. John Morris retires after 12 years of dedicated service By ELISSA SANCI
OPINION EDITOR ESANC2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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fter 12 years of dedicated service to the University of New Haven Police Department, Sgt. John Morris is retiring. To thank him for his dedication and service, UNH honored Sgt. Morris Thursday April 24 at 2:30 p.m. in the Moulton Lounge. Chief Mark DeLieto presented a plaque to Morris during the reception, and thanked him for all that he’s done. “John has been an
asset to the department for a long time,” DeLieto said. “He’s got years of experience.” Before coming to UNH, Sgt. Morris served 25 years with the West Haven Police Department. DeLieto said that Sgt. Morris started his “second” career at UNH with grace, and always went above and beyond to help whoever needed it. “I made some good friends here,” Sgt. Morris said. Morris has strong ties to UNH; he completed both his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the university. “I’ve seen the university change and grow over the years, and I’m a little sad to
be leaving.” DeLieto is grateful to have been able to work with Morris. “I consider him a brother and a real friend. I know I can go to him with anything and he’d always be willing to help out,” he said. “I’ve enjoyed my time here,” Sgt. Morris expressed, saying he’ll miss the students here, who were always so nice. Sgt. Morris said he was sad to be leaving, but sounded excited about his retirement; he plans to move to Arizona, where he was happy to point out that there’s no snow.
permitted to use the lockers, Pierce said they are a huge help in enhancing commuter life. “I think it’ll give them a greater sense of home,” said Pierce. “If you got a place to put your belongings, you feel less transient.” Overend said this type of project has been desired for a long time. “It’s something students have been looking
for, for six or seven years,” said Overend, adding that the lockers give students the opportunity to avoid carrying around heavy backpacks. The lockers work similarly to those at the Beckerman Recreation Center. To use a locker, simply punch in any number code (something unique, yet easily memorized) and place your things inside. To retrieve your
belongings at the end of the day, punch in the same digit code used earlier. You can use different codes each time, or keep the same one. After current locker use is evaluated, it will be determined if additional lockers are needed. “We always look to provide greater service for students,” Pierce said.
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the switch. The ice cream flavors featured were Salted Caramel, Spiced Apple, Peanut Butter Cup, and Raspberry Boots. Next was Mark Maillett with his company, Deep River Snacks. These allnatural, gluten free, kosher, non-GMO, and US-made, chips have been at UNH for five years. Their beginnings were in Old Lyme, Conn., and now they are found in seven countries worldwide! The snacks have even appeared on the Rachel Ray Show and in the Huffington Post. From Rosemary and Olive Oil, to Sweet Maui Onion, and Mesquite Barbeque, there is a plethora of flavors. Deep River snacks is even involved with several charities, such as the American Liver Foundation, Autism Speaks, and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. Chris’s Cookies was right
across from Deep River Snacks, providing a sweet contrast with four chewy cake-like dessert bars. Mississippi Mud, Carrot Cake, Raspberry Linzer, and Cinnamon Apple were just the few of thirteen flavours sampled. Representing the company was Kyle Birdsall, who said that although these products are used mainly in catering, they are hoping to expand to make them fulltime at UNH. UNH is striving to provide options for gluten free, kosher, vegetarian, and vegan diets. Students can expect more food changes like these in the near future, as Sodexo comes across companies to collaborate with.
ONE OF THE TABLES FEATURED AT THE VENDOR FAIR (PATRICIA OPREA/CHARGER BULLETIN PHOTO)
Amanda Play-With wins Misster UNH By SAMANTHA MATHEWSON
ASSISTANT EDITOR SMATH3@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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manda Play-With (CJ Senerchia) was named Misster UNH of PRIDE’s annual drag show. Misster UNH was held Wednseday, April 23, in the German Club at 8 p.m., and the room filled to capacity quickly
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with fans of the contestants. Amanda won this year’s drag show with his rap of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ Same Love, during the lip-syncing portion. In addition there was a question and answer portion of the competition where judges got to ask various questions
from what is a typical day for you like to why he or she thought they should be named Misster UNH. Judges for the drag show were Dean Baker, Rebecca Kitchell; Director of Residential Student Advocacy and Educational Partnerships, and Dante Gennaro Jr. from the World
Health Clinic and HIV Equal Campaign. When asked, Amanda said he should be Misster Unh because he was the only representative of PRIDE in the Drag Show and it was his second year competing for the title. Runner up was awarded to Anita Cock-
tail (Adam Medford) and Misster Congeniality was awarded to Jessie for raising the most money for AIDS Project New Haven prior to the event. Gift cards were raffled out as door prizes, and three baskets (sex, beach and moviethemed) were given away
to those that donated to the cause. UNH’s 5678 dance team performed along with Common Ground; a UNH band comprised of freshman majoring in music.
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A Letter to UNH, who is proposing a tobacco ban
By JOHN KELLY
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Dear UNH, Wednesday morning, I woke up and began my normal morning routine. I climbed out of bed, dawned my bathrobe, made myself a cup of coffee and packed a lip. When I my read email, I noticed one of the thousands of emails UNH sent out regarded a potential tobacco ban on campus. This piqued my interested because I am an avid tobacco user. I dip tobacco; for those of you who do not know, dip is a form of smokeless tobacco that you place between your cheek and gums. It is very popular among baseball players, military members and rednecks. I have been dipping for three years now and it has become a part of my everyday life. I am a Seaman (yes… Seaman) in the U.S. Coast Guard. I have dedicated myself to the service in defense of this great nation. Like most other service members, active or prior service, I enjoy my tobacco very much. A ban of tobacco would mean that I could no longer dip or enjoy a nice cigar on campus, where I currently reside. Like many of us, UNH is our home. We live here, go to school here, and have fun here. To tell an entire population of students and faculty alike that they cannot use
tobacco, a legal product, is an insult. We are all adults here, capable of making the decision to use tobacco or not. I fully realize that dipping or smoking cigarettes is not a very healthy choice; it is a choice that us tobacco users have made. The idea to make campus a tobacco free place was most likely done in good faith with the intention of making the campus a healthier place. However, this decision impedes on people’s rights to make their own choices. If a tobacco ban were to be put into effect, smokers would have to go off campus to have a cigarette or cigar. They cannot even use an electronic cigarette, which is just water vapor and no smoke what so ever, indoors because the use of e-cigarettes (as they are called) have also been banned from use in buildings on campus. Forcing smokers to go off campus to smoke, especially at night, would pose a safety risk because this area is not the nicest place to be off campus. The idea of banning tobacco on campus seems very childish to impose on a group of adults. Many students, tobacco users or not, are opposed to a tobacco free campus. The proposal was to ban tobacco from campus, but interestingly enough, the survey only mentioned smoking. There was no mention of dip, chew, snuff or other forms of smokeless tobacco on the survey. With that, I am not sure if the adminis-
Compromise on the smoking ban
By GABRIELLA NOWICKI
STAFF WRITER GNOWI1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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moking is disgusting. I think it is one of the biggest turn offs and nothing good comes from it. This is just an opinion. Thousands of people still smoke whether they are aware of the harmful effects or not. On this campus alone, there are so many smokers. I’m shocked at how many of my friends smoke, whether it’s for social occasions or on the reg. I personally am against it, but it’s not my life so I really have no control over it. There are rumors going around that the university is going to try and remove all smoking from the campus. This is a nice attempt from the university to help those that do not like smoking and to make the overall campus a healthier environment, but it is quite a long stretch. This
ban would anger a majority of the student body and cause more issues than it would solve. What would be next? Completely remove alcohol even for those over age 21? Instead of completely removing smoking from campus, they should just move the designated smoking areas further away from the buildings. I hate having to walk into my building and pass a bunch of smokers. My friend that lives closest to the door can sometimes smell the smoke in her room! Also, I hate walking to my classes or Jazzmans and having to walk through a bunch of people smoking. I pride myself on never smoking, so why do I have to still suffer from it and risk getting second hand smoke? The designated smoking areas should be moved to places where less people walk. Who cares if smokers complain that they have to walk further? You guys are the ones that choose to smoke so we are doing you a favor by putting the locations further away so that your lungs get some benefit. Overall, it is stupid to altogether remove smoking on campus, and the university should just work to make it less noticeable.
tration wishes to ban smoking or all forms of tobacco on campus. Nevertheless, they would be taking away a product that many of us enjoy, whether socially or on an everyday basis. This country was founded on tobacco; many of our Founding Fathers were tobacco plantation owners, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry. Furthermore, Connecticut is extremely well known for their tobacco, which is used for wrappers on premium cigars. Connecticut Shade Tobacco has been growing in the Connecticut River Valley natively when it was discovered in 1630. Tobacco put Connecticut on the map, now many Connecticut schools, including the University of New Haven, are trying to ban the very item that is steeped in state heritage. If this ban were to pass, you couldn’t even enjoy a Connecticut wrapped cigar (one of my personal favorites by the way) on campus. The American Revolution was started over a two percent tax on tea, now organizations are trying to ban legal products. Now, I am not by any means saying that we need to start a revolution over this issue, but we need to stand up for our rights and what we believe in. Continue to educate yourselves about this topic and defend what you believe in. Very Respectfully, John Kelly P.S: I was packing a lip while I wrote this.
Better school security needed in light of recent tragedy
By KAITLIN MAHAR
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he people in our country have many things that they believe should take precedence in the American legal system, whether it’s allowing gay couples to legally marry, providing healthcare to all U.S. citizens, or legalizing marijuana. While each of these issues should take some importance, there is one issue that should come before all the rest: safety in our schools. On Friday, April 25, 2014, Maren Sanchez, a student at Jonathan Law High School in Milford, CT, was murdered after rejecting a boy’s invitation to prom. Her reason? She had a boyfriend. So, her killer, who had brought a knife into the high school, responded by stabbing Maren to death, after which the school went into lockdown. Unnecessary violence has been running rampant in our school systems, yet this country has made little
Breasts: understanding a national taboo
By LIANA TEIXEIRA
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LTEIX1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you think of breasts? A woman wearing a bikini on the beach? A porno clip? Maybe you picture a nude scene from a show like Game of Thrones. I bet in the five seconds it took you to create that mental image a woman breastfeeding didn’t even cross your mind. In fact, many would probably turn away if they saw a mother breastfeeding her child at a park or a woman walking down the street topless. Breast exposure remains extremely taboo in American society. I consider myself a rather progressive woman, and even I was shocked when faced with this recent situation. Last week, one of my professors brought his wife and two toddler-aged children to class. His wife, who has experience with editing, was asked to review the first drafts of our final exam es-
says and provide feedback. As I sat down for my oneon-one time with her, one of the children became very fussy in her arms. After several moments of ear-splintering screams, the mother casually unzipped her jacket, rearranged her tank top and began breastfeeding the child while continuing to look over my paper. My eyes uncomfortably wandered to everywhere but her bosom; I just couldn’t believe that someone would be comfortable enough to start breastfeeding a child in the middle of a college classroom. However, what surprised me most was not the woman’s casual attitude toward breastfeeding in a classroom, but rather my own, shocked reaction. I walked away moments later questioning why I had felt the need to look away, as if breasts were some private, foreign object. If I was so bothered by this, was breastfeeding in a public park, restaurant or at the beach as appropriate as I had once believed? Would I have reacted the same way if my professor had showed us a movie with a sex scene or nudity? The uncomfortableness surrounding breast exposure in America ultimately stems from our history and upbringing. We are the products of a society rooted in puritanical and religious values, which have incidentally characterized breast
effort to stop it. Even after the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy on December 14, 2012, many officials made promises of reform and making schools safer. Yet, there have been little to no efforts towards doing so. I had the opportunity to speak to many local high school students about safety in schools after Maren’s death, and all of them agreed that their feelings of safety in their high schools, middle schools, and even colleges have decreased with the increasing acts of violence over the years. My sister and her friends, students at Trumbull High School in Trumbull, CT, marveled at the fact that many local high schools do not even have metal detectors. In many educational facilities, a student, or even faculty member, can literally walk into their school with a weapon, and never have anyone notice. It should be mandatory for all schools to have security guards at assigned posts, metal detectors installed at entrances, and cameras everywhere. It’s unfortunate that students would inevitably have to lose some of their innocence in this way, but, at this point, it needs to be done. It may seem wrong to put students through all of that - some may say that doing so treats them like criminals. However, it is better to take all the precau-
tions necessary, than for students and parents alike to think that schools, a former place of learning and safety, are now increasingly becoming one of the most common places of violence in America. It’s a sad day when parents send their children off to school and are not absolutely sure if they’ll come back later that afternoon. It’s unfair that students have to worry about acts of violence occurring in their own schools. I understand that everyone has an issue close to his or her heart. Maybe it’s increasing safety in schools, maybe it isn’t. However, we need put our issues aside for a moment and make safety in schools our priority at this time, or else nothing will change. While wearing a color for the victims and remembering the anniversaries may pay homage to all those affected, it doesn’t do anything to stop tragedies in the first place. Kids continue to die for no reason, and few things have been done to stop it or even prevent it in the future. A popular, albeit cheesy, saying by politicians, and pretty much all adults, is that “Children are our future.” However, if we continue to let these acts of violence go on in schools without even the slightest attempts at prevention, there won’t be many children, or future, left.
exposure as obscene when unrelated to a sexual purpose. It’s completely normal for bare-breasted women to be in strip clubs or sex scenes in movies and TV shows, but any non-sexual situation immediately receives backlash. In 2012, a woman named Jessica Krigsman was arrested for going topless while sunbathing on a park bench in Brooklyn. She cited the 1992 case People v. Santorelli which ruled that banning bare female breasts in public areas violated equal protection clauses, but the officers still arrested her. The charges were later dropped. Though the law was clearly in Krigsman’s favor, the officers still felt the need to reprimand her for going topless. The decision to ignore Krigsman’s explanation seems less rooted in the officers’ understanding of the law, but rather their personal perception of breasts and their effect on the public. In terms of breastfeeding, most states have passed legislation stating breast exposure in public (and sometimes private) locations is permitted for the purposes of breastfeeding. Connecticut, for example, has a statute forbidding any person from restricting the right of a mother to breastfeed her child. However, two states (West Virginia and Idaho) have no laws protecting a mother’s right to breastfeed in public, according to nursingfreedom.org While clear laws support-
ing female breast exposure for breastfeeding and regular activity exist, social conventions prevent overall acceptance from being reached in American society. Many non-Western cultures and indigenous populations typically go topless without a second thought, and we’re all familiar with the European nude beaches. However, we’ve branded parts of the human anatomy as indecent when not fulfilling a sexual purpose. As a society we glorify sex and not nudity, and this becomes particularly prevalent at colleges and universities, UNH included. There is a world separate from the one we see in those pretty, cookie-cutter university brochures – one consisting of drugs, alcohol and sex. College students remain in a confined, educational environment, and have little exposure to nudity aside from sex. Public nudity in any form on a college campus may spark initial confusion and natural surprise. There’s a reason I looked away from a woman breastfeeding; I was unprepared for seeing such a scene play out on university premises. The media showcasing nudity primarily for sexual purposes also makes the issue of breast exposure even fuzzier. We are still living in a world of strict moral and religious values, and once we strip down that barrier, a better acceptance of non-sexual breast exposure and breastfeeding can be reached.
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President’s Corner Chargers, I would like to congratulate all of the contestants who participated in USGA’s yearly tradition of Last Man Standing. You all did a fantastic job and showed a lot of talent. As we inch closer to finals, your school work will begin to pile up and you’re going to have to work hard to meet all the deadlines. Just remember the next couple of weeks you’re going to have find creative ways of completing that work and you’ll have to try to “fit ten pounds in a five pound bag.” As always, send me an email with any questions, comments or concerns to USGApresident@newhaven.edu. Best Regards, Zani Imetovski USGA President
Treasurer’s Tip of the Week Keep an eye out for finals. Amidst all of the RSO work and other responsibilities you have, don’t forgot that final exams are just around the corner. Make sure to finish the year off strong. To my fellow seniors, start working towards those future plans if you haven’t made them already, whether that involves work or grad school; the end will be here before you know it! Isaak Kifle USGA Treasurer
USGA in focus
This week’s USGA Meeting took place at 10 a.m. in the German Club, where the following occurred: + The Miscellaneous Fund for USGA is currently at $15,752.20. A reminder to all RSOs that your budgets may not be used for any materials/equipment that would be exclusively used next year. Speaking of budgets, yearly budget is right around the corner and should be discussed at the upcoming USGA meeting. + On Wednesday, May 7, there will be a small going away gathering for Andrew Mayer from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., so if you or anyone from your organization would like to say goodbye to Andrew, thank him for all that he’s done, or wish him luck in his future endeavors, please stop by. + Two presentations were made concerning luxuries for campus next year. The first was Filo TV; a wireless streaming system to watch television as well as a Netflix style service, which would replace traditional cable on campus. Sodexo also came to speak on meal plan changes and how the opening of FoD; a kiosk based dining service to be introduced to campus. + In USGA news, appointments were made for next year’s USGA Executive Board positions. Sean McFadden went up for Senior Vice President, Jenn Harrington for Vice President of Operations, James Kielar for Sergeant at Arms, Samantha Salvio for Executive Assistant and Aldo Galluci for Assistant Treasurer. Voting took place for confirmation of these appointments with results expected soon. + The final USGA meeting for the year will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the German Club. Please feel free to attend. If you have any questions or concerns with how USGA is running or how to get involved, feel free to contact myself or any of the other USGA Senators. Have a wonderful day and thanks for reading.
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James Crowell, USGA Senator jcrow2@unh.newhaven.edu
The next USGA meeting will be on Friday, May 2, at 10 a.m. in the German Club.
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It’s like they never left
We Are The In Crowd unites for a reunion tour after a two-year hiatus. By ASHLEY WINWARD
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hen I heard that Poughkeepsie natives We Are The In Crowd were going out on a reunion tour, my first reaction was confusion; very confused. While the band never broke up, this tour signified them coming back together for their new album release, Weird Kids, after two years without writing new material. Bringing along friends Candy Hearts, State Champs, Set it Off and William Beckett, it was a lineup I wasn’t sure would work as amazingly as it did. A sold out crowd at the Space felt so intimate with the venue being as small as it is. Candy Hearts opened the show with their brand of pop rock that they like to describe as “Punk/Indie/1995.” The year 1995 was picked because simply, “I felt like it was just like right in the middle of the 90s, actually I literally just picked the middle cause we’re very influenced by 90s music,” said singer Mariel Loveland. Seeing Loveland performing after getting to talk to her on a deeper level was truly inspiring. She participated in a panel at the University of New Haven for women in the music industry and really loved the experience. “I thought it was wonderful. It was definitely my first time speaking in front of people about my experiences. I’m very into blogging and writing, but speaking was new. I was a
little bit nervous, but I really liked it. I would definitely consider doing more stuff like that.” Among my favorites they performed that night was their newest single, “I Miss You,” which Loveland cites as the happiest song she’s ever written. State Champs shifted the night right back into my pop punk roots with Derek DiScanio’s stage presence that is unlike any other. I was concerned the tiny venue stage couldn’t hold all the movement he does when he paces back and forth to the lyrics. A lot of the set was off their album The Finer Things, which guitarist Tyler Szalkowski ensures has no themes, but a message all the same. “There are no themes. Themes are stupid we don’t like themes; however, there are underlying themes in each song. We didn’t try to fit a mold. We write songs about what happens to us. If you can relate, that’s sick; great. If you can’t, I’m sorry. It’s a very genuine record, all the songs are very real. We will tell you about them if you ask. I don’t know; there is no theme, but what I hope people take away from the record is that they don’t feel so alone, you know? If someone feels like there’s no hope left, people tell us that our band saved their life. I don’t agree, I think you save your own life, but I think we can help and as long as you don’t feel so alone; as long as you feel a little bit better about your situation, but that’s what we want them to take away from the record,” said Szalkowski. If you haven’t picked it up yet,
the new album is certainly something to check out. Set it Off personally had the greatest set for me. It was my third time seeing them and for this tour they decided upon a new format for their set. They perfected their set list around a story of a bank robbing Bonnie and Clyde-esque couple, weaving their songs into the story. The transition from one song to another was seamless, and the ability for lead singer Cody Carson to tie everything together with his special blend of theatrics was incredible as always. I also loved how they entered the stage, all in black hoodies and red masks, except for Carson who came on in his usual dapper vest and button up shirt. What is so special about a Set It Off performance is the fire they bring; giving every song and every performance their absolute all. Ending the set with the song, “Partners In Crime,” tied together the entire concept and had Carson crowd surfing with his fans despite the dangerously low ceilings. William Beckett also came out for a guest vocal spot, which was a total shock to me! Beckett then went on for his own solo set. Being originally from the band The Academy Is, he isn’t new to the idea of touring, however being a solo act has been a lifestyle change on the road. “I’m definitely not a stranger to being on stage alone. I’m comfortable doing that, it’s just a different performance. When I’m with a band, I go kind of crazy, that side comes out of me more and now solo I can talk more, say what I want to
TAY JARDINE, SINGER FROM WE ARE THE IN CROWD (FACEBOOK PHOTO).
say, interact and talk about things that I would never really talk about if I had a full band setting. It would just be awkward. Like me sitting there telling a story, while everyone is sitting around waiting to play the next song. I miss the comradery of the dudes, at the same time I meet all these new friends, and since being solo I’ve definitely made more friends than I ever did with the band. Like eight years with the band, and I’ve cultivated more friendships being solo because you’re more thrusted into needing to be social. I’ve always been a pretty social person, but when you’re in a band you’re comfortable with your crew, you’re comfortable with your band mates, you’re comfortable on your bus, you kind of just stick to that, that bubble. So now I’m forced to be a little more outgoing person. It’s been interesting,” said Beckett. I think that while I love all the music The Academy Is put out, I love seeing Beckett on his own because it allows him to truly shine
Some childhood classics turn 20
By ASHLEY WINWARD
MUSIC EDITOR AWINW1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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s I recently turned 21, I got a little taste of what being “old” might just feel like. I used my birthday money to pay off my credit card, had a nice quiet evening with my family and boyfriend at a comedy club, and got my haircut. Okay, I’m not your typical party girl either, so this was actually a fun day in my book. Anyway, what I think truly made me feel old was stumbling upon this list of 36 albums that turned 20 this
year, courtesy of Buzznet. Here are 36 albums that might just make you feel as old as I do right now: 1. Weezer, Weezer (The Blue Album) 2. TLC, CrazySexyCool 3. The Notorious B.I.G., Ready to Die 4. Nine Inch Nails, The Downward Spiral 5. The Lion King Soundtrack 6. Green Day, Dookie 7. Ace of Base, The Sign 8. Pavement, Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain 9. Boyz II Men, II 10. Beastie Boys, Ill Communication 11. Nas, Illmatic 12. Dave Matthews Band, Under the Table and Drea-
min 13. Portishead, Dummy 14. Tori Amos, Under the Pink 15. Oasis, Definitely Maybe 16. Sunny Day Real Estate, Diary 17. Aaliyah, Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number 18. Beck, Mellow Gold 19. Mary J. Blige, My Life 20. Outkast, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik 21. Blur, Parklife 22. Hole, Live Through This 23. Jeff Buckley, Grace 24. Da Brat, Funkdafied 25. Liz Phair, Whip Smart 26. R.E.M., Monster 27. Method Man, Tical 28. Reality Bites
Soundtrack 29. Guided by Voices, Bee Thousand 30. Massive Attack, Protection 31. Pearl Jam, Vitalogy 32. Brandy, Brandy 33. Ween, Chocolate and Cheese 34. Soundgarden, Superunknown 35. Mariah Carey, Merry Christmas 36. Live, Throwing Copper Half of these albums defined my childhood. Notable favorites include Weezer, Green Day, R.E.M and Live. I hope this might inspire you to go seek out some classic “oldies” today.
and be himself. Carson of Set It Off performed during Beckett’s set, confirming my suspicions of a “bromance.” “Oh it’s not just a bromance, it’s a #bromance. It’s a big difference, it’s definitely #bromance status for us. Yeah, I just love that dude and we’ve become really good friends and really honest with each other and I feel like it’s cool to meet someone like him who’s relatively coming up,” said Beckett. “It’s like that band is definitely on the rise, and I feel like I see a lot of myself in him when I was in Academy, he’s so ambitious, he’s got such a great vision, he’s an extremely talented front man. Aside from all that he’s just such a good dude. We’ve become really close friends and I’m really happy about it.” Finally, We Are The In Crowd took to the stage. One thing I thought was really interesting about this tour was their Meet and Greet package, the “Meet, Greet and Eat.” Not only did fans get to hang out and meet the band with this VIP
ticket option, but they got to eat with them, giving the experience an even more intimate vibe. Taking to the stage, singer Tay Jardine proved yet again why she is such a prominent player in the pop-punk community. Her vocals were on point and her crowd interaction was great. She loves to get right in with the fans and sing with them. Singing hits new and old, I got to hear all my favorites while finding new ones to love off of Weird Kids. The song from the entire set that got my attention was “Windows In Heaven;” a powerful ballad about Jardine losing her father. It certainly led to a lot of tears being shed, including my own. All in all, the Reunion Tour was one of the better line ups I’ve seen this year. It was diverse, yet they all shared a common bond of great stage presence and powerful vocal performances. For full interviews from Candy Hearts, State Champs, and William Beckett check out unhmic.tumblr. com.
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Blake Morgan respects the music By SHANNON LIVEWELL STAFF WRITER SLIVEWELL@ME.COM
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ometimes what looks a lot like ‘inspiration,’ later is really just ‘desperation’ or ‘necessity’ at the time,” said Blake Morgan when I inquired about his inspiration to start up his own global music company. Morgan is a musician, singer-songwriter, producer, and owner of the record label, ECR music group. “I had to make a difficult decision to free myself from my long-term major-label record deal, with Phil Ramone and his N2K/Sony label. I thought I was going to be with that label my whole career, but when it became clear to me that that label was going to do more harm to my career in the end than help it, I had to get out,” he continued. “Phil and I remained friends right up until the end of his life, and it turned out to be the right decision. Emotionally, I was out of options––I couldn’t do what I’d done before with another major label deal––so it was really necessity more than anything.” As a musician, I was shocked by Morgan’s continuation on the subject. “I swore that the first rule of the label would be that all the artists would own their own master recordings 100 percent. And they always have. Since I launched the label on my laptop all those years ago, we’ve grown and flourished to become a global music company, ECR Music Group, distributed in 110 countries around the world.” Allowing an artist to own their own master recordings 100 percent is unheard of
and something that I believe has set Morgan apart from every other music company and label in the world. I felt it had to be difficult for an artist to release an album under their own label for the first time when they are used to so routinely releasing music under a label they basically “work for.” Therefore, I inquired about Diamonds in the Dark, an album that was released in 2013 under ECR Music Group. “For me, it was the fulfillment of a dream; that I could make the record of my dreams, for the label of my dreams. I guess all I had to do was build that label myself, in the end!” Morgan said. And being the selfless man that his background story proves him to be, he finished by saying, “I feel this way about each and every one of our records. We have two new records coming out very soon, by Melissa Giges and Janita, and I’ve worked on each of them for almost two years. Each! So these albums really mean a lot to us, every one of them.” When I asked Morgan about his largest musical and personal influence he said, “There’s no artist or band that’s meant more to me musically or personally than The Beatles, ever since I was a kid.” And here it is! The best piece of advice I think I have ever included in any of my articles, especially if you are a music major here at the University of New Haven desperately searching for a “practical” career in the industry that you love. “The world is going to tell you that the profession you want to pursue, being an artist, isn’t ‘practical.’ It isn’t realistic or maybe even worthwhile. I hope you don’t listen to those
voices, and instead, listen to your own. I hope you go for it, wholeheartedly,” said Morgan, “Being a musician is just as challenging and rewarding as any other profession. I believe that artists should be paid for their work the same as other professions. I wrote an article about this very phenomenon for the Huffington Post last December, following an experience I had in returning to my own high-school for Career Day.” An inspirational response like this coming from such a respectable music mogul in the industry was enlightening for me to say the least, and I can only hope that many of you take the same amazing outlook on the career you have a passion for from this man’s experienced opinion. Morgan is currently running his I Respect Music campaign, aiming to get music recognized as a real profession rather than the hobby our world still unfortunately sees it as. “Congress hasn’t passed that bill yet and in fact, Pandora has (at least for the moment) abandoned their own signature legislation that would lessen artists’ royalties. This is, in my opinion, 100 percent because artists and musicians rose up and stood together to say, ‘enough is enough.’ I truly think the folks at Pandora were not expecting to be called out on their ‘smoke blowing,’ and didn’t expect musicians to be as vocal and courageous as they have been,” Morgan explained to defend his campaign. “My email exchange with Mr. Westergren [Pandora’s founder] was the moment when I personally decided that enough was enough, and I saw my chance to speak up about what Pandora was trying to do. I’m glad I did
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it. Check out www.IRespectMusic.org. Add your name to our historic petition to Congress. At the bottom of the page, you’ll see the amazing photos people have been posting and Tweeting by the thousands, each holding up a sign that has the #IRespectMusic hashtag. So add your own!” Morgan suggests for students who believe it is right for artists to get paid for Internet radio play the same as any other medium. With such an amazingly busy schedule, it is hard to figure out what keeps Morgan so motivated. But is there really a difference between motivation and lack of alternatives? “Honestly, what’s the alternative? Give up? Give out? Give in? These are not options. And not every step is an amazing stride by the way; it’s just the next step,” he explained.
“I find that the harder I work, the better I get at each of these steps, and before I know it, I’m closer to where I want to get to.” So there you have it. Sometimes doing the “right thing,” because you’re following your gut is the hardest thing, and your motivation really comes from not wanting to fail more than it does from wanting to succeed. “Well, I wonder if this actually might be it right now: this period of my life where I get the chance to talk to a student just like you about these things,” Morgan flattered me by stating when I asked him to state an event that really made him feel like he belonged in the crazy world of the music industry. “These last months trying to do my small part in fighting this fight alongside artists and musicians has been
extraordinary, and inspiring. I think I’ve connected now with a different term, ‘music profession,’ and become deeply willing to fight for that.” I will leave you with the most inspiring and thought provoking response, one that, especially if you are a music student here at UNH looking to pursue a career and wondering where to start, will inspire you for sure. When I asked Morgan if he had any advice for those wanting to get involved in the entertainment industry he said, “Don’t go into the entertainment world. Go into the music world, or the art world, or the painting world, the writing world, the sculpting world, the comedy world, or the choreography world. The only person I’d recommend you try to ‘entertain’ is yourself.”
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Wes Anderson delights with The Grand Budapest Hotel By DYLAN RUPPRECHT
CONTRIBUTING WRITER DRUPP1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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o any person who has not had the fortune of experiencing a West Anderson movie, I highly suggest you let The Grand Budapest Hotel be your first. Anderson’s trademark attention to simplistic details and meticulous scene framing create a visionary setting akin to something you’d read out of a book. This is precisely the effect that lasted with me throughout the entirety of The Grand Budapest Hotel. What added to this book-like illusion was how the dialogue was written and consequently delivered by a star-studded cast that would be far too long to list here. Another element that added to the effect was the transition from each of the three dispersed time frames that this unique tale hinges upon. The bulk that Anderson is most interested in showing is the year 1932,
RALPH FIENNES, LEFT, AS MONSIEUR GUSTAVE WITH TONY REVOLORI AS ZERO MOUSTAFA IN THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (AP PHOTO).
which revolves around the chaotic adventure of the Grand Budapest Hotel
owner, M. Gustave, played by Ralph Fiennes, and his lobby boy Zero, played by
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Tony Revolori. The two have a relationship uncanny to any dynamic I’ve watched
in a movie. What surprised me the most about The Grand Bu-
dapest Hotel was how fluid the whole plot was orchestrated. Anderson even threw in some high action chase scenes, which in itself was a comical part of the movie. The deceptively meaningless close up of various objects would imply that to enjoy this film, one would have to have a fascination of potentially miniscule things that could seem boring to others. The Grand Budapest Hotel did a good job of adding these subtle elements, while not detracting from the overall rising action of the plot. Somehow, after all was said and done and the curtains had closed over the colossal screen, I sat satisfied, yet with some melancholy. This seems to be the typical reaction one has after watching any of Anderson’s poignant works of art.
Hit the ground running: A new Hobbit
Star Wars makes BIG change to die-hard fans By SCOTT IWANIEC
FILM EDITOR SIWANI1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––––––––– Since the announcement of Star Wars Episode VII, fans have been speculating where the story will go next. Die-hard fans reflect visions of the Expanded Universe (EU). It has recently been reported from the official Star Wars website that the Star Wars films from now on will not be bound to any EU books, cartoons, etc. They want to give the creators a clean slate and do not want to bind them to any chains. You may be asking yourself what all of this means, so allow me to explain. Star Wars has a thing called the EU, which is other media
that the story of Star Wars take place in. This includes books, comics, video games, and TV shows. The significance of this is that all of these medias, including the movies, meet a certain standard to cohere with each other. This means that books, comics, and cartoons are not reimagining’s or fan fiction. All of them together are the complete story of Star Wars. One of the most notable is Star Wars: The Clone Wars, a 2008 animated TV series, which takes place between Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. The decision made was to essentially disregard all of the EU from here on out in order to allow creators to use their full imagination. This upsets fans because it
essentially drops all of the stories that they have grown to know and love. Personally I don’t mind this decision. I actually think it’s smart because the director and the writers don’t have to worry about stepping on any toes, although this announcement is an anvil dropped on quite a few feet. If you are a diehard Star Wars fan, my advice to you is to relax and take a chill pill. It’s okay for the movies to change a few things from sources that most of the general public doesn’t even know exists anyway. To 90 percent of the population, all that matters are the movies. Its only entertainment; nothing is real, just relax and enjoy your film and don’t become a Treky.
THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES WILL ARRIVE IN DECEMBER (AP PHOTO) By SCOTT IWANIEC
FILM EDITOR SIWANI1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––––––––– The third, and final, Hobbit film has been renamed The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Creators say this is due to the fact the previous title, There and Back Again, didn’t seem to make much sense anymore since Bilbo has arrived “there” already. Those who have read the book can make sense of the new name; I will not reveal it for spoiler reasons. Lou Ferigno will be
returning as the voice of the Hulk in the second avengers, The Avengers: Age of Ultron. For those who have no idea who he is, Ferigno is the actor who played the original Hulk in the 70s TV show. Ever since, for fan fun, he has voiced the Hulk in every film adaptation ever since. He has also appeared in The Incredible Hulk. Ray Fisher has been casted as Victor Stone (AKA Cyborg) in the Batman Vs. Superman film. Director Zack Snyder said his role in the film will be minor, but will grow in importance as
the DC films advance. Jurassic World could be the first movie in what appears to be a trilogy. It has been revealed that if the new film is a hit, the studio will continue to make (probably 2) more sequels. Leonardo DiCaprio is in discussions to play Steve Jobs in the new film based off of the creator of Apple. This is not to be confused with the Ashton Kutcher’s starring role from last year. This film will take place back stage before the release of three major Apple products.
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+ Good use was made of the German Club this past week with events. On Thurs-
- When club members go to meetings, but don’t attend any of their clubs events,
day, Marine Biology club had their annual Marine Carnival (complete with a mechanical shark), LAU had a rollerblading night with glowing lights and a DJ, and on Friday the Nerdlympics finale dance event was held.
much less stop by to sign a point sheet; what is the point of being in a club if you don’t actively participate?
- Being the minority of students at UNH that still have 100+ dining dollars (or even + CSA’s Fashion show never fails to impress. Congratulations to all students involved with this event, and of course amazing job to the models!
200+). Starting with 800 at the beginning of the semester may seem fine, but with few food options for certain diets, it becomes nearly impossible to get your money’s worth.
The Battery Charge Boredom was the last thing possible this weekend with trip after trip sponsored by various clubs. SCOPE sponsored a trip to see Cinderella on Broadway and a trip to Six Flags, while Marine Biology club had a whale-watching trip, Paintball Club had a trip to Skirmishland USA, and the Green Team had a trip to the New York Botanical Gardens.
Scope it Out! Postcards from Prato
Here are this week’s SCOPE events: SPRING WEEKEND LINE-UP! Friday, May 2: Spring Comedian: Loni Love in the North Campus Gymnasium at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 3: Spring Carnival at North Campus from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Spring Concert featuring Krewella, Logic and Radical Something in the North Campus Gymnasium at 8 p.m. (ADVANCE TICKET REQUIRED) Sunday, May 4: Spring Drive-In Movie: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit in the Bixler/Botwinik Quad from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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t was a fast week here in Prato. With no classes on Monday and then jumping right back into finishing final projects, everyone was busy with the end of semester things they need to get done. Tuesday was one of the last conversation exchanges, and Wednesday was a mandatory all-school meeting. With all the students and staff present, we talked about housing, the meal plan, and how satisfied the students were with both. The Prato staff encouraged us to accomplish more, instead of just focusing on the fact that it is almost time to go home. With all the things students still wanted to get done in the last three week, we also talked about how staff members can help us accomplish those goals. Prato Campus week was also talked about. Events of the week include a barbeque with the Australian Monash college, a competitive run (or walk for those who don’t want to run), concerts, lectures, and Open Day where people are free to come into our school building and see what our school is like. Thursday the art history class took their last trip to Florence. Since we were unable to get into the museum we planned, we went to another one, which was an old convent. It was extremely interesting, and while there wasn’t art from our books, it was still amazing to see ev-
Helpful staff at Prato Campus
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erything. We discussed our final project where students have to reenact a pose from a painting and take a picture. It’s challenging, but it is proving to be very entertaining and a lot different than other final projects since we get a whole different understanding for the artwork. After the class was over, some students went back to Prato for classes, while others stayed in Florence for the day. Personally, I took the opportunity to buy lastminute souvenirs for family members back home. Another final project that is different and a lot of fun is
the oral portion of the Italian final. Students were given the option between taking a traditional oral exam and making a song parody, a video, write a poem, or even do a radio show. Now UNH students get to take advantage of the beautiful weather, show off their language skills, and make some more memories walking around Prato before we leave. Even with all of the final projects and exams coming up, there is still so much to do in Prato. There is a carousel by the Duomo, which is a term for a cathedral church, and makes me smile
every time I see it. There are always people out-andabout and the school still has events planned for us. Regardless of how anyone feels about going home, we are all still taking advantage of the beautiful city we are currently in. Numerous students are still taking more trips to other places in Europe this week. When you are in Prato, the possibilities of what you can do are endless and the staff encourages you to do each and every thing that you want to. I wish I didn’t have to leave!
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oday was the last pair of regular season home games for a couple of Chargers. The four players were seniors, Brandy Dianno, Meghan Charmoff, Brooke Fisher and Lindsey Couturier. All four players ended their careers on a high note with a solid afternoon. Game one had sophomore Victoria Cabral on the mound and in control from start to finish, keeping Dominican in check, not allowing a run the entire game. In the bottom of the second inning, Dianno hit a
one-out triple to center and was brought home by junior Jess Spivey later in the inning. Freshman Gabby DeLeo had a fantastic game one, scoring sophomore Jen Palase in the second inning, and hitting a solo shot homerun in the fifth to give New Haven a 3-0 lead. Later in the fifth, Couturier doubled to left center scoring Dianno and giving the Chargers a 4-0 lead, and the overall final score; UNH taking game one easily. Game two had sophomore Nicole King on the mound for the New Haven, and gave all four seniors a solid game to round off a couple of great careers. Fisher reached on a single
and was brought home by Cabral to take a 1-0 lead. Later with two on, Couturier hit a monstrous home run to right-center field scoring Dianno and Devline, taking a 4-0 lead. That homerun was Couturier’s eleventh on the season, putting her one shy of tying the conference record. In the fourth, Dianno scored two runs off a single to right, giving UNH a 6-0 lead. King allowed one run in the fifth and sixth inning respectively, but secured the win in the seventh. The final score was 6-2, New Haven. UNH secured the southwest division in the NE-10 and will host the NE-10 postseason tournament.
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Chargers get revenge, beat Owls 4-1 By SEAN MALONE
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fter suffering a frustrating 1-0 loss to Southern earlier in the year, the Chargers knew they had to get out ahead early, and they did just that. The game on April 16 began with the Chargers putting three runs on the board in the top of the first inning. Senior Chris DeMorais started things off with an RBI single scoring freshman, Tom Walraven.
Two batters later, junior Zach Collett hit an RBI single himself extending the Charger lead to 2-0. Right after that, sophomore TJ Riccio hit a sacrifice fly to centerfield scoring senior Brendan Buckley. Due to poor field conditions, the Chargers got to face the Owls on Frank Vierra field at UNH; however, Southern was second to bat, and played as the home team. Later in the third, the Chargers added another in off the bat of Collett. He hit into a double play, but junior Brendan O’Reilly scored
and put New Haven up 4-0. UNH senior starter, Derek Drag, rolled from the start and kept the Owls in check. Drag held the Owls to six hits across seven innings and strike out four. Later senior Frank Villacha came in and threw the final two innings, allowing only one run to score. UNH won 4-1 Through 19 innings, the Chargers have held the Owls to only two runs scored. The next time these two teams face off will be April 29 at Southern, and will be the game that determines the season series between the two rivals.
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Clery Campus Crime Log *In accordance with the Federal law known as the Clery Act, the UNH Campus Police maintains a Crime Log, which contains information on alleged criminal incidents reported to the UNH Police. The following are matters of public record.
(1) BREACH OF PEACE Location: Bergami Hall Date: April 24, 2014 Time: 1:19 PM
(4) THEFT
(6) DRUG COMPLAINT
(5) DRUG COMPLAINT
(7) DRUG COMPLAINT
Location: Buckman Hall Date: April 25, 2014 Time: 12:05 PM
Location: Forest Hills Apartments Date: April 15, 2014 Time: 11:13 PM
(2) DRUG COMPLAINT Location: N/A Date: April 24, 2014 Time: 5:42 PM
(3) DRUG COMPLAINT Location: Bixler Hall Date: April 24, 2014 Time: 6:48 PM
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Location: Main Street Condos Date: April 25, 2014 Time: 11:27 PM
Location: Kaplan Hall Date: April 24, 2014 Time: 6:42 AM