Second Annual UNH National Day of Silence Speaks Words
By REBECCA KITCHELL
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE
––––––––––––––––––––– The National Day of Silence brings attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. Every six hours of every day someone is been EARTH DAY 2009 violently attacked for being lesbian, gay, bisexual Read about how Earth Day went this year, and how things can be im- or transgender. Hundreds proved in future years! of thousands of students including our very own UNH – Page 7 students came together on April 17 to encourage schools and classmates to address the problem of antiSPRING WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE A SUCCESS! LGBT behavior. Hundreds of thousands of students RECSports’ Spring Weight Loss Challenge has concluded and results participated by taking some have come in! Read more inside! form of a vow of silence
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Volunteers for UNH’s 2nd Annual National Day of Silence pose for a photo after a day without talking.
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The Soloist hit theaters Friday, April 24, and both Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. contribute outstanding performances. As a matter of fact, I can’t picture any other two actors better for their roles. The movie is based on the true story of Nathaniel Ayers Jr. (Jamie Foxx), a musical (cello) prodigy, and
his unlikely encounter with I must admit, the beginLos Angeles columnist ning of the film does drag a writer, Steve Lopez (Rob- little, but once Jamie Foxx ert Downey Jr.) appears on screen, the
chemistry between him and Robert Downey Jr. makes it hard to turn away from. Most of the best scenes of the movie are when the two appear on the screen together. The film, in relation to its music, takes audiences through an emotional roller coaster. Both sides of Steve Lopez’s and Nathaniel Ayers’s lives are well displayed. The film concentrates on Steve
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Cast members Jamie Foxx, right, and Robert Downey Jr. pose together at the premiere of The Soloist in Los Angeles on Monday, April 20, 2009. See
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Campus Events, Etc. The Charger Bulletin | April 29, 2009
Wednesday, April 29 Law Day Alumni Lounge, 12:30pm – 2:30pm ¡Sobremesa! Jazzman's in Bartels Hall, 1pm – 2pm Men's Baseball vs. Post University Vieira Field, 3:30pm – 5:00pm Take Back The Night Alumni Lounge Bartels, 4:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturday, May 2 Spring Carnvial North Campus, 3pm-7pm
Tuesday, May 5
Internship Workshop Kaplan 210, 10:50am – 12:05pm Relaxation Package Bartels Room A and B, 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Thursday, April 30
Friday, May 1
Twisted Thursday Echlin Dining Hall, 9:30pm – 11:00pm
Spring Concert North Campus, doors open 6:30pm
Third Eye Blind Trapt Trey Songz Blue Jupiter
at North Campus, May 1 Doors open 6:30pm, show begins 7:00pm
By Dan Osipovitch A weekly recap of the positives & negatives at UNH
Positives
Negatives
The weather has been ghor-gee-uhs dahlings! It’s great seeing people outside being active and turning in for the night either a nice shade of lobster red or a nice touch of olive. That said, the nights are about to get humid and the discomfort is going to kick in. There’s less than a month left—you can doooo it! Unfortunately motivation has an indirect relationship to temperature as a function of time.
Forgive me, for I have talked about this one since the inception of the Battery. Those dang trees are back in bloom. Every year, new adjectives arise (too lude to mention here) that describe the foul malodor of those deceptively innocent, beautifully ornate, white flowers. It’s almost as if it’s a rite of passage for the Freshmen of the Quad, that poor group of intrepid souls who must endure through the murky pungency on those hot, stagnant days.
Seniors—we’re almost done! Which sadly means my reign of the Battery is almost over. If you think you’re as witty, honest, observant, or sarcastic as me—or maybe even more so—send us some Battery-like writing samples. I want a protégé! Who’s excited for spring weekend!?!?!?!?!?! I know I am!! Trapt, elephants, and ferris wheels oh my! Did I mention that Spring Concert is on Friday!? I CAN’T WAIT!
So the water fountains in Dodds have been “out of order” of months. This is absolutely absurd and horribly torturous to students who need a nice, refreshing sip of water to cool their trembling lips and tame their scratchy throat before tests and presentations. President Kaplan wonders why people don’t donate back to a school who can’t even fix water fountains, but can move trees from one place to another. At this rate, don’t expect my donations.
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National/World News al-Qaeda Suspect Waterboarded 183 Times
ment memo reveals. The memo indicates ––––––––––––––––– that another al Qaeda suspect, Abu ZubayKhalid Sheik Mo- dah, was waterboardhammed, the al Qaeda ed 83 times. Waterboarding is member who admitted to planning the a technique by which September 11 terror- prisoners are held unist attacks, was water der water until they boarded 183 times by confess to something CIA interrogators, a or relinquish some 2005 Justice Depart- desired information.
During his short time in office, President Obama has banned the practice of water boarding, going against the Bush administration’s statement that it is not a form of torture. The CIA interrogation program under which Mohammed was tried is under in-
vestigation by the Senate Intelligence Committee. In addition to water boarding, this program employed the use of slamming prisoners into walls and depriving them of sleep. Bush administration officials stand behind these methods as reliable ways to get needed information.
in rarer areas. According to AP, the dumping of pharmaceutical waste into U.S. drinking water has been happening for decades and the FDA has done nothing to monitor it. Of course, the FDA says differently. The Food and Drug Administration says, according to sources at AP, that the pharmaceutical companies have been dumping waste products for years, but a lot of the drinking water contaminants come from consumer use. Ever taken medication on a hot day and
then taken a shower? A small concentration of that drug was just washed off your sweaty skin by shower water. Ever thrown unused drugs down the toilet? The FDA also cites the trashing of pharmaceutical packaging as a cause for drinking water contamination. Most packaging, which ends up in our waters at some time due to improper disposal, contains a minute case of its drug. AP agrees with most of the FDA’s statements but still blames the govern-
ment for its lack of tracking. Pharmaceutical companies are still dumping wastes and creating an unsafe environment for fish and marine creatures. Too much exposure to certain drugs over a long period of time can also cause medical problems for humans. While a solution to this problem remains years in the future, the Associate Press has done a great job of bringing a dangerous, and everyday, situation into the lime light.
By MELANIE ROVINSKY STAFF WRITER
AP Reports Drinking Water Polluted with Pharmaceuticals
By ERIN ENNIS STAFF WRITER
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What’s in your drinking water? The Associated Press has done some research in accordance with its PharmaWater investigation, reporting nearly 271 million pounds of pharmaceuticals in U.S. drinking water each year. These pharmaceuticals range from copper, to lithium, to hydrogen peroxide. Some, like hydrogen peroxide, are found in high abundance, while lithium and copper are found
Zack’s Wacky StacK Your place to find the oddest stories in mainstream news. By Zack Rosen Mom-to-be hit by car more out of curiosity when she was hit by as it was coming out while fleeing bear is than malice because a slow-moving car. of a creek. OK it kept a distance of Although she was not "I didn't know what DENVER – A preg- about 10 feet Thurs- seriously injured, she to do, so I just kept nant woman who was day morning on a hik- was taken to a hospital walking," she said. fleeing a bear when ing trail in northwest- as a precaution. Seraphin said the she was struck by a ern Colorado Springs. Police said they're brown-colored North slow-moving car said As she ran, she looking for the driv- American black bear she would honor the thought, "If it was go- er of the car that hit was tranquilized and euthanized animal by ing to hurt me, it al- Swendsen. The driver later euthanized after giving her baby the ready would have." stopped and spoke to Swendsen identified middle name "Bear." Swendsen man- her but left before po- it. Ashley Swendsen, aged to scramble up lice arrived. 26, said she thought an embankment and Swendsen said she the bear followed her was crossing the street first spotted the bear
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News Briefs
By Associated Press Writers World govts race to contain swine flu outbreak WASHINGTON—The world's governments raced to avoid both a pandemic and global hysteria Sunday as more possible swine flu cases surfaced from Canada to New Zealand and the United States declared a public health emergency. "It's not a time to panic," the White House said. Mexico, the outbreak's epicenter with up to 86 suspected deaths, canceled some church services and closed markets and restaurants. Few people ventured onto the streets, and some wore face masks. Canada became the third country to confirm cases, in six people, including some students who — like some New York City spring-breakers — got mildly ill in Mexico. Countries across Asia promised to quarantine feverish travelers returning from flu-affected areas. The U.S. declared the health emergency so it could ship roughly 12 million doses of flufighting medications from a federal stockpile to states in case they eventually need them — although, with 20 confirmed cases of people recovering easily, they don't appear to for now. Make no mistake: There is not a global pandemic — at least not yet. It's not clear how many people truly have this particular strain, or why all countries but Mexico are seeing mild disease. Nor is it clear if the new virus spreads easily, one milestone that distinguishes a bad flu from a global crisis. But waiting to take protective steps until after a pandemic is declared would be too late. "We do think this will continue to spread but we are taking aggressive actions to minimize the impact on people's health," said Dr. Richard Besser, acting chief of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. President Barack Obama's administration sought to look both calm and in command, striking a balance between informing Americans without panicking them. Obama himself was playing golf while U.S. officials used a White House news conference to compare the emergency declaration with preparing for an approaching hurricane. "Really, that's what we're doing right now. We're preparing in an environment where we really don't know ultimately what the size or seriousness of this outbreak is going to be," Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told reporters. Earlier, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said the outbreak was serious, but that the public should know "it's not a time to panic." He told NBC's "Meet the Press" that Obama was getting updates "every few hours" on the situation. In Mexico, soldiers handed out 6 million surgical-style masks to deal with a deadly flu strain that officials say may have sickened 1,400 people since April 13.
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New Haven News The Charger Bulletin | April 29, 2009
Students Speak Less Fight for Number One on Day of Silence Spot Proves Worthy For UNH Band
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reasons for not speaking today. I am participating in the Day of Silence, a national youth movement protesting the silence faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their allies in schools. My deliberate silence echoes that silence, which is caused by harassment, prejudice, and discrimination. I believe that ending the silence is the first step toward fighting these injustices. Think about the voices you are not hearing today. What are you going to do to end the silence?" You also might have seen students in red shirts or students with tape on their mouths as a visual reminder of the meaning behind the day. Thank you to our UNH volunteers: 1. Shawn Tremblay 2. Amy Langlois 3. Shana Clore 4. Caitlin Predom 5. Ashley Johnson 6. Billy Fogarty 7. Erica Tetreault 8. Carole McFaddan
9. Cori Barboza 10. Heather Thompson 11. Kate Murray 12. Steph Morra 13. Gianna Doukas 14. Tyler Salovin 15. Jaqulyn Bartomioli 16. Brianna Costello 17. Amanda Wilson 18. Jay Dressler 19. Michelle Morra 20. Chris Jones 21. Jen Cellar 22. Stephanie Casto 23. Heather Ladutko 24. Jess Vogt 25. Stephanie Usseglio 26. Jen Cross 27. Brianna Graham 28. Mike Radcliffe 29. Samantha Carroll 30. Heather Thompson 31. Kayley Guyette 32. Tarryn Petrillo 33. Maegan Puzas 34. Jes Alexander 35. Minnie Thaker 36. Carmen Paulino 37. Alison Mahony 38. Charlotte Billings 39. Jackie Hudak 40. Evelyna Avane-
sian 41. Marisa DiGiuseppe 42. Amanda Mastropietro 43. Alice Aleksandrovich 44. Amanda Wilson 45. Regina Trujillo 46. Amanda DeBiase 47. Stephanie Leschen 48. Jeanine DeVivo 49. Megan Scanlan 50. Maegan Puzas 51. Bethany Hanson 52. Daniel Markwat 53. Helin Puchi 54. Ashley Cesarano 55. Felicia Brunetti 56. Caity Boland 57. Steven Edick 58. Catherine Raiti 59. Gabirela Sacchi 60. Kateri Michaud 61. Erin Provost 62. Jon Bouchard 63. Mark Kicher 64. Peter Kazlas 65. Meaghan Groo dy 66. Michael Petras 67. Alyssa Marsico 68. Joiah Ladson 69. Kayla Rios 70. Christine Nitzke
day morning. The UNH Relay Committee has been working since the end of last year to plan this event. They began working with the SCSU Relay Committee at the end of last semester to unite in the fight against cancer. The night opened with an introduction by the SCSU Committee Chair and our very own Scott Kazar. There was also a cancer sur-
vivor who spoke at the opening and told his own personal story and his belief that our generation will eliminate cancer as a major health threat. Throughout the night there were many activities meant to keep everyone awake. There was a dance-off competition, a talent show and a karaoke segment of the night. The movies Cool Runnings and For-
By A. MIKE FORGETTE
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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WEST HAVEN— Axes. Licks. Britney Spears. All were parts of the thunderous evening of the MEISAsponsored 2009 Battle of the Bands. Held in the German Club on Monday, April 15, many students attended what was to be the three and a half hour-long concert jam-packed with seven bands, each fighting their way toward the number one spot. A panel of four judges scrutinized over the myriad of musical stylings, giving scores for originality, musicianship, showmanship, and success of satisfying the requirement of performing an original cover of a Britney Spears song. The first group up was The Trails, a minimalist and ex-
perimental duo whose originality blurred genres as the members went from performing a flute/acoustic guitar set to a drum kit/electric guitar set. Next was Goodman Brown, a tight quartet whose dance-pop and classic rock feel was nicely accented with beautiful vocal harmonies. Third on the bill was The AIDS, a performance-based shock rock group full of obscenities, stage moshing, and costumes meant to entice the audience. Twin Berlin was the fourth to perform, and brought a comforting local garage band feel to the room. Afterwards, Shut Up and Deal kicked off their energetic set, which involved spinning bassists, audience sing-a-longs, and a tight mainstream pop/punk sound
spiced with sweet guitar riffs. The penultimate group was 1974, a band who amalgamated classic rock covers into their own blend of classic rock, dance, and pop music. The night was closed by the (almost) all-female pop-punkers, She Eats Planets. Their energy and stage presence brought the evening to a wonderful end. So who won? The results were as follows: the Audience Choice Award went to 1974, Third Place went to She Eats Planets, Goodman Brown took Second Place, and Shut Up and Deal went home with the big title of First Place. Congratulations to all of the winners and be sure to check out the battle next year when new bands compete for the gold.
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UNH and SCSU Join Forces Against Cancer
By HEATHER BROWN STAFF WRITER
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NEW HAVEN— This past weekend, the UNH community took a great step in helping with the fight against cancer. Over 100 members of the UNH community took part in the SCSU/ UNH Relay for Life at Southern Connecticut State University Saturday night into Sun-
est Gump were also shown. The basic idea of Relay for Life is for teams of people to come together in an effort to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. One person from each team should be walking around the track at all times. The walking opened with a survivor/caretaker lap and then every team walked
together. Some teams made banners showing their unity. There was also a luminary presentation during which the words “HOPE” and “CURE” were spelled out on the bleachers and the luminary that were decorated for survivors and victims of cancer were set up around the track. Walkers paid their respects to the victims and took the time to
remember their lives and hope for a future without cancer. I would personally like to thank everyone who took part in the Relay. Thank you to everyone who sponsored a team and fundraised. Thank you to Kappa Gamma Rho for saving our karaoke segment by letting us use their system and thank you to the See RELAY page 5
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5,6,7,8 Dance Team for donating cookies that everyone enjoyed during the movies.
When all was said and done there were over 60 teams who participated in the event. United, we
raised over $15,000 for the American Cancer Society and the fight against cancer.
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USGA President’s Corner
USGA Meetings are at 1:45 every Monday in the Alumni Lounge. All are welcome!
Spring Concert!
There is no doubt that we had a beautiful weekend this past weekend. If you’re the type of student who goes home every weekend, this is the one weekend of the year that you cannot go home. There are tons of events taking place all over campus by various different organizations and student groups. I would encourage all of you to take part in as many activities as possible while doing so in a safe manner. There have been many stu-
dents who have been working hard all year long to pull off many of these large scale events and I would like to thank all of them for their hard work. One group in particular is SCOPE. They have been working hard to plan and coordinate the events of Spring Weekend, which include many more obstacles than it seems. Items like fighting for proper and usable space, permits, and the massive amount of logistical
Louis Eswood III USGA President issues are starting to come together. So while you are out enjoying the festivities please take a second to stop any of the members of SCOPE for all of their hard work all year long. They certainly deserve it! Enjoy the weekend!
Fifth Annual Fire Science Banquet Sparks Up One of the Biggest Nights of the Year
By SARA MCGUIRE STAFF WRITER
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NEW HAVEN—On Saturday, April 18, the Fire Science Club held its fifth annual banquet at Amarante’s Sea Cliff in New Haven. The event celebrated the achievements of club members, faculty, and the election of the new executive board. With 200 attendees including students, staff, and alumni, this year was the club’s largest attendance yet. The banquet was a huge success, bringing recognition to the
club and the subsequent professions that follow a fire science degree from UNH. Although buses may have been scarce, the wait was worth it upon arrival. The hall was elegantly decorated, served fantastic appetizers, and lacked the usual giant table decorations that make speaking to anyone across the table impossible. For those of an appropriate age, a bar was kept open throughout the evening. Following appetizers, the evening truly began with an invoca-
tion led by club advisor, Professor Marty O’Connor, after which followed dinner. President Chris Rinck welcomed those in attendance and Professor O’Connor once more faced the audience and gave a thoughtful and entertaining greeting before awards were given out and former Vice President Jessica Davis announced the 2009-2010 executive board. Heading into the next school year, the club will be under the leadership of Chris Rinck as President, Vice President Nick Stevens, Trea-
surer Alex Cardella, Executive Assistant Mike Matseur, and Sergeant-at-Arms Brian Ricci. As far as awards go, it’s no surprise that Don Zessin received the Club Dedication Award. During the Fire Science Club/ Criminal Justice Club hockey game, Don severely injured his arm so much so that he required surgery. He never lost his club spirit, joking around with club members and paramedics alike as he was unceremoniously taken away by an ambulance.
The Chief O’Bier award, known as the club’s MVP award, was given to senior Jessica Davis for her outstanding club involvement. Both the Professor of the Year and Distinguished Service Award went to Professor Robert Massicotte, the Director of the Fire Science Department who will soon be leaving his full-time position. Professor Massicotte is the only professor to have won the Professor of the Year award twice. Honorary membership went to UNH Facilities, who were
instrumental in several club events, including the construction of the Burn Box and Docudrama. Following the awards ceremony, the club’s newly elected executive assistant, Mike Matseur, announced the raffle winners, door prizes, and made the closing statements very vibrantly. Dancing closed the banquet, which was DJ’d by UNH’s very own TJ the DJ. The banquet, which is open to all students, occurs every spring semester.
elimination play to be this year’s ping pong champion. Thank you David Rodrigues, Eric Wong, Sam Claver, and Kyle Barrett for your participation and we hope to see you come out again next year. Adamo Defeilce and Farhad Mekael showed strong skills
by placing third and fourth respectively. Ayub Mirza did a great job and came in second after playing a spirited final. But it was Neeharika Irrinki who rose above the rest. Congratulations on your well deserved victory, Neeharika. Thank you to every-
one that came out. In other RECSports’ news, the Season Four championship is coming up next week. All of the intramural leagues will be having playoffs and championships, so be sure to come out and support your friends. Check the website and/or the
bulletin board outside Equipment Issue for the playoff schedules for each sport. Champions of each division will get a t-shirt and photo. Also, remember, following the end of Season Four the Quest for the Charger Cup will come to an end for this year. The
points will be tallied and a champion of the Quest announced. Participants keep this in mind as you finish up Season Four. That’s all for this week. Have a great spring weekend and check back next week for more news.
Table Tennis Players Battle for RECSports
By KAT WILBERDING RECSPORTS
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WEST HAVEN— On Saturday, April 18, RECSports held the annual Table Tennis tournament at the Beckerman Recreation Center. Eight contestants battled in single
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Editorials The Charger Bulletin | April 29, 2009
The Brutal Uprooting of a Peaceful Tree
Earth Day, a day to reflect upon the natural wonders of this world and take action to protect them. Earth Day here on the University of New Haven campus saw tables in the student center that offered ideas on how to make our world a greener place one light bulb at a time, talk of the new Sustainability Living Learning Community for next year, and trees being ripped out of the ground. For living on a campus trying to take an important step toward a greener world, I find it ironic that the poor trees outside of the student center patio had no respite from the tree-moving machines and the workers that operate them. Please don’t get me wrong with this. I am extremely happy that the university chose to relocate the trees rather than cut them down. I am, however, opposed to the methods used to relocate the trees. While sitting in the Echlin Dining Hall with a close friend of mine during breakfast last Thursday, I noticed a truck pulling up onto the patio with a tree-digger on the back of it. I had not seen this machine at work so I was excited to see what it did and how it was done. The process started out how I expected it would with the truck being backed up to the edge of the tree and the digging end of the machine was lowered into the ready position.
After the hydraulics had pushed the large metal wedges into the ground around the tree it was raised up out of the ground. Here is where the
system remains buried around the patio. While the roots were hanging, one of the workers began hitting them with a shovel. Clearly feeling that
basket never should have been buried in the ground to begin with, but that’s an issue for another editorial if it’s true. In the end, all of
two or three years because the ground has shifted. In speaking with students about this issue I have come across something that
problems started. The first thing we noticed after the tree was taken out of the ground was the large amount of roots dangling from the bottom. Everything I have learned about trees leads me to believe that if a majority of the roots are damaged or cut off the tree will not survive. Apparently the tree moving company believes otherwise because they cut off quite a bit of the root system. Along with this article, you will find a diagram of a tree and its root system. For your enjoyment I have indicated my estimate for how much of the root system the moving machine actually captured and moved with the tree. Even if this estimate is not as accurate as I believe it to be, it is clear that the majority of the root
this wasn’t being done thoroughly enough, a second worker joined in with a rake. I still don’t fully understand what the tree was being hit with a rake and a shovel. The only thing they were accomplishing was making the dirt fall off but since the roots were being buried in more dirt there shouldn’t have been a need to beat up the tree. The two assailants did uncover a wire basket that had been used to keep the ball of roots together while it was being shipped to the university before planting it originally. This wire wouldn’t hurt the tree at all because the roots will just grow through it. The only logical explanation I can come up with for the roots being cut off of the tree is that the
the roots hanging out below the machine were cut off. Some of the roots were over two inches in diameter. While transporting the tree to its new home, it was driven through the line of trees along the road between Bartels and Dodds in such a way that many branches broke off. Why the trees on the outside weren’t removed first I have no idea. I would also like to point out that the expansive root systems of the removed trees have been left underground. Anyone who has cut down a tree will soon notice that the roots and stump begin to degrade and a sink hole is created. I think this is worth looking into to make sure the new renovation/addition to Bartels doesn’t have to be renovated again in
I have brought up to President Kaplan himself: we were not consulted. While we did know that the trees were being moved we did not really know where they were going. We knew that the trees were going in between Botwinik and the Rec Center but what about when there was no more space? Students that I have spoken with think the arrangement looks shabby and not put together. It almost looks like an unfinished project in that there should be more to bring everything together. Students are also confused about why the university had new mulch brought in and planted new flowers after the trees were dug up and the area was prepared for construction. They are mainly concerned that
with all of the budget cuts the university must make because of the economy there are better things the money could be spent on. I understand that we want to present a favorable image to prospective students on Accepted Student Days, but I also think it’s perfectly fine to show that we are getting ready for construction since we are hyping it up so much. In researching how trees should be moved and taken care of I noticed that one of the first warnings was to take care of the roots. Lowes.com warns to “be aware of the root system when digging and aerating around trees to avoid cutting too many roots.” The experts at Lowes also warn against construction around trees in general as the heave equipment could damage the root system. This leads me to worry about the trees in the Maxcy Quad. Those trees are among the largest and oldest on this campus and should be protected. In conclusion, we as a community of adults striving for a greener world should make sure we are accomplishing those goals rather than just making it look like we are. Yes the trees were moved, but I do not believe that they were moved in the right way. -Heather Brown, Staff Writer
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Earth day has come and passed. Although there was no gorgeous weather to remind us of our world’s beauty, many things came into light. The momentous day had no hype, no passion and of course little action on the proactive front. Some of you readers may have seen promotion for a campus ‘green team’ as well as sustainability committee; but I, like you, have seen or heard little activity. As we continue to grow as a university we must grow out of our barbaric ancestry to become a greater contributor to the sustainability movement. Yale University has been headed in the right direction for the past few years implementing everything they can to become a rival to the Earthintegrated European universities. Dr. Julie Newman, Yale University’s sustainability director was kind enough to share Yale’s experience with UNH on April 22. Unfortunately, like many vital speeches given on campus, there was a small turn out. Yale’s sustainability director puts no explicit definition to the term we’ve all
Happy Birthday, Earth
been subjected to over monly found in the into action as several Haven seemingly igthe past years. Sus- trash when proper re- of your clubs are col- nores. tainability according cycle receptacles are laborating to make a For those of you to Dr. Newman is “a an arm’s reach away. difference. who are interested framework for deci- Education needs to be Paper recycling being consciously sion making in which a top priority on this should be on every aware of what needs we balance economic v i a b i l i t y, ecosystem health and h u m a n health.” Decision making; that’s it. Everyday activities are inundated in this balanced fundamental framework. Kudos to the UniA PRNEWSFOTO/PLANET GREEN PHOTO versity of Earth Day 2009 Compliments of Earth Day Network, Green Apple Festival and Planet Green. Wayne Coyne of the Flaming New Ha- Lips surfs Earth Day On The National Mall crowd in his giant bubble. ven as we have al- campus, and this one floor of every resi- to be done about our most completed our of the first steps to be dence hall. Paper cups world’s on-going new multi-million taken. from the café should situation, there are dollar building which Speaking for the be included in the ‘re- plenty of resources is LEED gold certi- student body, if I may, cyclable’ category. A on the internet and of fied. This is one of the I would like to see no-idling law should course at your local few and far steps we more effort put forth be enforced on cam- library. A suggested are beginning to take on the ‘green move- pus to reduce carbon gateway into sustainas we strive to make ment.’ It’s amazing emissions. I hear they ability is Annie Leona difference in our what can be done if have Styrofoam cups ard’s “Story of Stuff,” impact on the Earth. we could put our in- in the New Hall caf- a 20-minute video that There may be four or terests into action. Our eteria…tsk tsk. Stu- can be found at www. five recycle containers university holds the dentss must be aware storyofstuff.com. The around campus, but funds to make change how much of their re- video will introduce do the students actu- while we hold the sources they waste on you to the consumer ally use them? power. The price tag a daily basis (i.e. en- patterns that contribFrom observation, put on such a invalu- ergy, water, and food). ute to America’s blawe have seen kids able cause cannot be Everything possible tant disregard for the blatantly disregard judged as too much; should be done to re- environment. these efforts. Plas- only too little. Several duce the waste that As you move out of tics are most com- ideas are being put the University of New your residence halls
this May, don’t leave anything behind. Working and even non-working electronics, light fixtures, furniture, desk goods, bathroom necessities, and appliances should be brought to a local re-use/re-cycle center. The Marine Biology Club is working hard to bring such a hub to campus for the moveout season. Some less fortunate families and students would love to benefit. The clubs involved are doing what they can to make sure only thing going into the garbage is waste, not reusable goods. I leave you, the reader, with this… April 22 was a momentous day, but nothing was done on UNH's part besides promoting plastic bottle sales. This day was your chance to do something big to show the campus you cared and are doing things to bring us one step further to a sustainable campus. We are far from it at this point, but reassurance of change would have been nice. Knowledge is power. With great concern, Jeremy Esposito – a student like you.
Animal Awareness Tip: Alien or Not?
erally have blue blood because of the differ––––––––––––––––– ent means of circulating oxygen throughout The Octopus, also the body. The blood is known as the cephalo- mainly circulated by pod, is the most alien- three hearts with two like creature you will supplying for the gills probably encounter and one supplying for on this earth. Octo- the rest of the body. There are three puses are classified as methods that an octohaving eight arms and no external or internal pus can use to defend skeleton. This enables itself against predathem to squeeze into tors. Inking is a comtiny areas only mi- mon way to confuse nutely larger than their predators when the eyes. Octopuses gen- octopus wants to esBy MAIDELINE SANCHEZ STAFF WRITER
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cape. As the octopus suctions water into its mantle, it will release it back out for propulsion and release its ink at the same time. The ink contains the same properties as melanin which is the same chemical found in human skin and hair. Being the masters of camouflage, they can not only change the color of their skin but also the texture in order to mimic their environment to the
fullest extent. Autotomy is the method of severing a body part to distract predators, which thankfully we are not able to do. The octopus on the other hand can detach its arms when in danger and escape to the nearest hiding place. Fortunately, the cephalopod will grow its arms back gradually. After males use a specialized spoon-like arm to scoop sperm from their own man-
tle and transfer them into the female, they will usually die after a few months. A female will lay thousands of eggs in a sac and hang them in different areas of her home. She will gently blow currents of water to ensure that the offspring receives sufficient oxygen. One month later when the eggs hatch, the mother will blow currents to push the offspring away. The mother will then die shortly due to
starvation. It is good to know that when we have kids we will be able to see them grow and become full functioning adults. Did you know? There is a certain Giant Pacific Octopus (Louis) that lives in Newquay’s Blue Reef Aquarium who has grown attached to a Mr. Potato Head and becomes aggressive whenever it is taken away from him. Page 7
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Slumdog Millionaire Soloist Lacks InspiraChild In Sales Ring tion...or Does It?
By MIA BECKER STAFF WRITER
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All is not glitter as gold in Hollywood. Child star Rubina Ali, a little girl that played a local child in the hit film Slumdog Millionaire, has recently been tangled up in a sales ring at the hands of her father. Upon the film's
over the world, and in the film's core location: Mumbai, India. Various sources reported that Ali's father, Rafiq Ali Quereshi, allegedly tried to sell his daughter for a profit of $200,000 British Pounds to help raise his other children at the expense of his daughter's well-being. Ali's mother, Khursheed, who left Queresh in
es have been dropped, but there is still concern for Ali's safety, and the other child stars of Slumdog Millionare. A few months ago another child star from Slumdog was hit by his father when he refused to answer a question by an interviewer. Further actions are being made by the producers and film crew of the film to
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Lopez’s issues with trying to aid Nathaniel, as well as his unprogressive relationship with his ex-wife and son. Nathaniel’s story focuses more on the mental instability that prevents him from being in-tune with society and his life of poverty. Along with a moving story about friendship, the movie digs deep into the roots of the negative aspects of our nation’s society and government. In my opinion, one of the strongest qualities the movie possesses lies within the lessons and morals it subtly preaches to viewers.
Not only does The Soloist concentrate on the warm-hearted relationship between two men, but it also addresses the everyday overlooked problems of poverty and mental illness in our nation. Unlike many other reviews for The Soloist, which state that the film lacks inspiration, I greatly disagree. I feel that in order to understand The Soloist, one must understand the beauty of music and appreciate the small things in life. People with no interest in music at all might find it hard to take in the whole experience of the
film. The movie may also repel the interest of viewers with certain political tastes. If finding the solution to poverty is not on one’s “important things to change in our world” list, then they might also have a hard time digesting the gist of the film. In all, despite what others may say about The Soloist, I encourage all music lovers to see it, even if you are not a die-hard music fan. I believe that the reality of the film will have audiences talking about real-life situations far after the credits end. The Soloist gets a B+ in my book.
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Child star in the hit movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ Rubina Ali, center, dances on the bed as her father Rafiq Qureshi, right, looks on at her uncle’s home in Mumbai, India, Thursday, April 23, 2009.
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family spokesman Dan Watt said. She had cancer, he said, but declined to give details. "She was a brilliant and witty woman," said Watt, who was Arthur's personal assistant for six years. "Bea will always have a special place in my heart." Arthur first appeared in the landmark comedy series All in the Family as Edith Bunker's outspoken, liberal cousin, Maude Finley. She proved a perfect foil for blue-collar bigot Ar-
chie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor), and their blistering exchanges were so entertaining that producer Norman Lear fashioned Arthur's own series. In a 2008 interview with The Associated Press, Arthur recalled with bemusement being discovered by CBS executives asking about the new "girl." "I was already 50 years old. I had done so much off-Broadway, on Broadway, but they said, 'Who is that girl? Let's give her her own series,'"
Arthur said. Maude scored with television viewers immediately on its CBS debut in September 1972, and Arthur won an Emmy Award for the role in 1977. The comedy flowed from Maude's efforts to cast off the traditional restraints that women faced, but the series often had a serious base. Her husband Walter (Bill Macy) became an alcoholic, and she underwent an abortion, which drew a torrent of viewer protests. Maude became a standard bear-
Golden Girls Star Bea Arthur Dies at 86
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LOS ANGELES— Beatrice Arthur, the tall, deep-voiced actress who considered herself lucky to be discovered by television executives after a long stage career that included a Tony award for the musical Mame, died Saturday at age 86. The star of the TV shows Maude and The Golden Girls died peacefully at her Los Angeles home with her family at her side,
er for the growing feminist movement in America. "She was an incredible actress and a woman I will miss, and I think everyone else will," said Bud Yorkin, producer of Maude with partner Lear. The ratings of Maude in the early years approached those of its parent, All in the Family, but by 1977 the audience started to dwindle. A major format change was planned, but in early 1978 Arthur announced she was quit-
ting the show. "It's been absolutely glorious; I've loved every minute of it," she said. "But it's been six years, and I think it's time to leave." Golden Girls (1985-1992) was another groundbreaking comedy, finding surprising success in a television market increasingly skewed toward a younger, product-buying audience. The series concerned three retirees — Arthur, Betty See GOLDEN page 11
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Community & Advice
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Advice Corner
Q: As a freshman, my dad calls to check up on me at least five times a week and it is starting to get annoying. I understand he just wants the best for me and to make sure that I am okay, but how do I tell him that I’d be better if he wouldn’t call so much? A: Explain to your dad that you have a lot of work to do and you don't have time to talk all the time. He'll understand that you are busy and lay off on the calls. A: Uh, exactly like that.
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Sports
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Women’s Lacrosse Takes Season Title with 22-7 Win
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WORCESTER, Mass. - The University of New Haven women's lacrosse team claimed the program's firstever Northeast-10 Conference Championship Saturday afternoon with a 22-7 victory over Assumption College. The Chargers conclude their season with a 14-3 overall record and a 9-1 NE10 record, while the Greyhounds fall to 1-11 overall and 1-9 in conference play. The Chargers
trailed early in Saturday's game. They gave up two early goals and fell down 2-0 af-
New Haven back in a 4-3 deficit. The Chargers, led by a Mallory Ferrandiz goal in the 13th minute, once again went of a 3-0 run and took a 6-4 lead. Assumption cut the lead back to one in the 17th minute when they connected on a free position shot. The Chargers then took over the contest by scoring sevenstraight and taking a 13-5 lead with more A CHARGER ATHLETICS PHOTO than five minute reSenior Midfield Mallory Fermaining in the openrandiz ter four innings. The ing half. The GreyChargers answered hounds added one and with a 3-0 run, but two the Chargers added Greyhound scores put two before halftime,
which brought the score to 15-6. Thirty-seven seconds into the second half the Greyhounds scored their final goal of the game. UNH then went on a 7-0 run to close the game and earn the program's first-ever conference title. Alexis Gabbe, Brigid Brady and Brianna Kenworthy each scored four goals for the Chargers. Gabbe added an assist to lead all players with five points. The Ferrandiz sisters, Ashley and Mallory, each scored two goals and handed
Track & Field Led by Downing and Gagne
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NEW HAVEN - The University of New Haven men's and women's outdoor track and field teams competed at the 2009 Yale University Springtime Invitational on Sunday in New Haven. The women's team was led by junior Shannon Gagne who won both the 100 and 200 meter dashes, while Kevin Downing by winning the same two races. Downing broke the UNH record and won the 100 meter with a time of 10.46 seconds, beating his previous record of
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10.62 seconds. That time puts him just .01 seconds away from automatically quali-
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Freshman Sprints Kevin Downing.
fying for the NCAA Championships next month. The freshman also broke his previous UNH record and won the 200 meter with a time of 20.96 seconds. With that time, he automatically qualifies for the NCAA Championships in San Angelo, Texas at Angelo State on May 21-23. Other highlights for the men's team include a 10th place finish in the 400 me-
ter dash by Sylvestre 24.42 seconds. Maldonado with a Lauren DiMitruck time of 50.85 seconds, also ran well with a an 11th place finish 10th place finish and a time of 4:59.86 seconds in the 1500 meter run. Angela Colandrea finished in the ninth place in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 16.19 seconds, while she finished in seventh place in the 400 meter hurdles with a new UNH record time of 68.82 seconds. Melissa Tempesta finA CHARGER ATHLETICS PHOTO ished in second in the Junior Sprinter/Jumper Shan3000 meter steeplenon Gagne. by Alaric Best in the chase with a time of 800 meter run with a 12.09.73. Freshman time of 1:56.88 and a Alesha Chu Foo finfourth place finish in ished sixth in the high the 4x100 relay with a jump, while the UNH time of 44.80. 4x100 relay team finGagne became ished in sixth with the first UNH sprinter a time of 49.25 secto run under 12 sec- onds. onds and won the 100 The Chargers remeter dash by post- turn to action on Sating a time of 11.96 urday, May 2 when seconds, beating her the team travels to the previous UNH record Northeast-10 Conferof 12.06. The junior ence Championship also won the 200 me- meet at UMass-Lowter dash with a time of ell.
out one assist, while Sarah Magnone added two as well. Maureen Spellman, the reigning ECAC Defensive Player of the Week, tallied a game-high 11 saves and earned her 14th win in goal for the Chargers. The Chargers, who also earned the top seed in the NE-10 Conference Championship Tournament with the win, have a bye in the quarterfinal round of the tournament on Tuesday. They will host the remaining four teams on Saturday, May 2 and
Sunday, May 3 for the semifinal and final rounds of the tournament in West Haven. Saturday, May 2 NE-10 Semifinals (Hosted by New Haven) #5 Bentley/#4 Merrimack at #1 New Haven, 1:00 p.m. #6 Franklin Pierce/#3 Southern New Hampshire vs. #2 Stonehill, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3 - NE10 Finals (Hosted by New Haven) Remaining two teams, 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 29 Baseball vs. Post (3:30 p.m.) Softball vs. American International – NE-10 Tournament (TBA) Thursday, April 30 Baseball at Merrimack (3 p.m.) Saturday, May 2 Women’s Lacrosse hosts NE-10 Tournament (1 p.m./3:30 p.m.) Softball plays NE-10 Tournament (TBA) Baseball at Stonehill (3 p.m.) Track & Field at NE-10 Championships Sunday, May 3 Women’s Lacrosse hosts NE-10 Tournament (1 p.m.) Softball plays NE-10 Tournament (TBA) Monday, May 4 Baseball at Post (3:30 p.m.) Wednesday, May 6 Baseball plays NE-10 Tournament (TBA)
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White and Rue McClanahan — and the mother of Arthur's character, Estelle Getty, who lived together in a Miami house. In contrast to the violent Miami Vice, the comedy was nicknamed Miami Nice. McClanahan said Arthur felt constrained by the show during its later years and in 1992 she announced she was leaving Golden Girls. "Bea liked to be the star of the show, she didn't really like to do that ensemble playing," McClanahan said. McClanahan first worked with Arthur on Maude, playing her
best friend, Vivian. The women quickly became close friends in real life. McClanahan recalled Arthur as a kind and caring person with a no-nonsense edge. The three other stars returned in The Golden Palace, but it lasted only one season. Bernice — she hated the name and adopted her mother's nickname of Bea — overcame shyness about her size by winning over her classmates with wisecracks. She was elected the wittiest girl in her class. After two years at a junior college in Virginia, she earned a degree as a medical
lab technician, but she "loathed" doing lab work at a hospital. Acting held more appeal, and she enrolled in a drama course at the New School of Social Research in New York City. To support herself, she sang in a night spot that required her to push drinks on customers. After a few years in off-Broadway and stock company plays and television dramas, Arthur's career gathered momentum with her role as Lucy Brown in the 1955 production of The Threepenny Opera. In 2008, when Arthur was inducted in the TV Academy Hall
of Fame, she pointed to the role as the highlight of her long career. "A lot of that had to do with the fact that I felt, 'Ah, yes, I belong here,'" Arthur said. Arthur's biggest Broadway triumph came in 1966 as Vera Charles, Angela Lansbury's acerbic friend in the musical Mame, directed by Saks. Richard Watts of the New York Post called her performance "a portrait in acid of a savagely witty, cynical and serpent-tongued woman." "She was a rare and unique performer and a dear, dear friend," Lansbury said in a statement.
Snoop Dogg Takes Stand in Civil Trial
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SANTA MONICA, Calif.—Snoop Dogg told jurors on Monday that he didn't hit a man suing him for millions of dollars with a brass-knuckle microphone during a melee at one of his 2005 concerts. The rapper (real name: Calvin Broadus) took the stand for nearly two hours and denied that he hit Richard Monroe Jr. during the show near Seattle. Broadus said he went back to his tour bus immediately after Monroe jumped on stage and was tackled by security. Broadus described the people who were on stage during a melee in which Monroe claims he was
seriously injured. He identified several people near the struggle as being affiliated with The Game, a fellow rapper who toured with Snoop on the "How the West Was Won" tour. The often-playful entertainer was mostly serious while on the stand, but did include a few moments of levity while detailing who he saw on stage in a frame-by-frame analysis. When a face on a screen shot proved difficult to make out, Broadus told his attorney, "Man! I can't it out — a lot of bald heads." For the most part, he unflinchingly identified the performers and security personnel who can be seen on the video struggling around Monroe. Monroe's attorneys
challenged Broadus' clear recollection of the incident from the screen shots and attempted to question the rapper about drug use the night of the concert. A judge rejected that request. Broadus, for his part, said the shots shown in court on Monday were clearer than ones he was shown during a deposition. Monroe sued in 2006, claiming he was seriously injured after Broadus and members of his entourage and security detail struck him and poured alcohol on him during a performance of the hit "Gin and Juice." He sued for $22 million; a 12-person jury will decide whether he receives any money. Monroe testified on Friday that he woke
up backstage, naked and in a pool of blood after the altercation. He said he was responding to what he thought was a call for audience members to join the performers on stage. Broadus' attorneys have argued that Monroe was wrong to come on stage and that the rappers' security was reacting because they thought Snoop was being attacked. Broadus told jurors essentially the same thing on Monday. "The best way for the injuries not to have occurred (was) for him to stay in his seat and enjoy the show like the rest of the fans," Broadus said. The trial is expected to last throughout the week.
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Upcoming Music Events THE SPACE 295 TREADWELL STREET, HAMDEN, CT www.thespace.tk FRIDAY MAY 1 The Smyrk Aeroplane, 1929 The Lows Josh Mease Mike Falzone & The Peppermint Trick Doors open at 7 PM$10 TUESDAY MAY 5 Kids of Survival Little Did They Know Shut Up and Deal Doors open at 7 PM$10 SATURDAY MAY 9 Paging Grace Article 19 Doors open at 7 PM$10 MONDAY MAY 11 Watchout! Theres Ghosts Sparks The Rescue And Then There Were None The Ready Set The Sandy Gill Affair 1 tba Doors open at 7 PM$10 TUESDAY MAY 12 WEEKLY OPEN MIC featuring Tara-Leigh Cobble Doors open at 6:30 PM, featured act at 9 PM-FREE FRIDAY MAY 15 Driver Side Impact I.M. Legend Doors open at 7 PM$10 SATURDAY MAY 16 The Original, 5th Annual, Space Battle of the Bands Final Round Doors open at 6:30 PM-$10 -------------------------FRIDAY MAY 1 Eilen Jewell; w/
CAFE NINE 250 STATE STREET NEW HAVEN, CT All shows are 21+ www.cafenine.com Mercy Meadows-$8 SATURDAY MAY 2 Kath Bloom; w/ The Shellye Valauskas Experience-$5 TUESDAY MAY 5 Saint Bernadette; w/ The Wiles 10 P.M. WEDNESDAY MAY 6 King Khan and The Shrines w/ Mark Sultan-$12 THURSDAY MAY 7 Closely Watched Trains; w/ Lys Guillorn, Ponybird-No Cover FRIDAY MAY 8 Manic Productions Presents: PWRFL Power; w/ Cap Lori, MT Bearington, Abraham King 9 P.M.-$6 SATURDAY MAY 9 Crown Street Orchestra 9 P.M. WEDNESDAY MAY 13 Tweefort Presents: Very Truly Yours; w/ Death to New England, The Tyler Trudeau Attempt 9 P.M.-$6 THURSDAY MAY 14 Myty Konkeror; w/ Old Man Lady LuckNo Cover FRIDAY MAY 15 Manic Productions Presents: Wye Oak; w/ Pomegranates, Welcome 9 P.M.-$8 SATURDAY MAY 16 The Frank Critelli Band w/ Food Will Win the War (NYC)$5
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April Movies on Channel 14 April is Earth Day (April 22nd) and Holocaust Remembrance Month The 11th Hour (Earth Day Selection) Sunday 8pm, Saturday 1pm & Monday 2am An Inconvenient Truth (Earth Day Selection) Friday 11pm, Saturday 4pm, & Wednesday 11pm March of the Penguins (Earth Day Selection) Sunday 11pm & Wednesday 8pm Paperclips (Holocaust Remembrance Month Selection) Sunday 1am and Tuesday 8pm Schindler’s List (Holocaust Remembrance Month Selection) Thursday 1am, Friday 8pm & Saturday 1am I Am Legend Saturday 8pm, Sunday 1pm & Monday 11pm Arctic Tale (Earth Day Selection) Saturday 11pm and Sunday 4pm Go Green Video—Recycle (Earth Day Selection) Tuesday 1am Go Green Video—Reduce Waste (Earth Day Selection) Tuesday 11pm & Monday 8pm Go Green Video—Shop Green (Earth Day Selection) Thursday 8pm
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