Volume 88, Issue 22 | April 7, 2010
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3OH!3, Jay Sean to Perform at Spring Weekend
Performances also include Cobra Starship, Travie McCoy, and Bo Burnham opportunity to photograph their excitement with their friends. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Each photo strip then advertised the Spring Concert Release ParExcitement could be felt ty taking place that evening. across campus this past ThursAt 9 pm over one hundred day as students anticipated the students filed into the Alumni release of the bands for Spring Lounge to attend the party. Upon Concert. After months of ques- entering, each student was given By GLENN ALTSHULER STAFF WRITER
from each performing act’s box. There was also a freezer filled with ice cream for those with a sweet tooth. After everyone had made their selections, the presentation began. The two SCOPE Co-Chairs, Lindsay Lynch and Glenn Altshuler, welcomed ev-
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tioning who would be performing, the acts would finally be announced. The day started with a photo booth in the Bartel’s Programming Space, giving students the
two tickets and pointed toward a table filled with boxes. Each box had the name and picture of a prospective act and at the end of the presentation a prize would be given to a ticket picked
Mat Kearney Comes to New Haven
eryone and presented the possible acts. The show included pictures and music of the artists and was met by mixed reSee LINE-UP page 8
ented part of his tour, opened for him and performed cover songs –––––––––––––––––––––––––– from Britney Spears and other artists. Kearney’s hit “Closer to Love” took off after Kearney What do you get when you performed it on The Tonight combine a five o’clock shadow, Show with Conan O’Brien last black suspenders, and a beautisummer. Kearney’s music has ful voice? also been featured on the popuMat Kearney was in town lar television drama, Grey’s putting on an excellent perforAnatomy. mance at Toad’s Place in downA man of many instruments, town New Haven while most of Kearney played piano and guitar campus was away on spring vaSee TOAD’S page 18 cation. Ingrid Michaelson, a talSTAFF WRITER
Boston Red Sox Tops New York Yankees
By HOWARD ULMAN ASSOCIATED PRESS
–––––––––––––––––––––––––– BOSTON – Kevin Youkilis scored the go-ahead run on a passed ball after his third extrabase hit and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the New York Yankees 9-7 in the major league opener Sunday night. Boston erased a 5-1 deficit against CC Sabathia and de-
feated the defending World Series champions in the first night opener in the history of 98-yearold Fenway Park. Jorge Posada and Curtis Granderson hit back-to-back homers off Josh Beckett to give the Yankees a 2-0 lead in the second inning. It was 7-5 in the bottom of the seventh when Marco Scutaro singled and Dustin PeSee RED SOX page 16
By ZACK ROSEN
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
–––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Student Committee of Programming Events, which we all know as SCOPE, plans events every single week from August through May, only stopping for a quick winter break. If it weren’t for their 14 committee heads overseeing technology, weekends, and much more, the 2 SCOPE cochairs would be lost. And as those committee heads receive a well-deserved praise every-so-often, the 2 co-chairs don’t hear “thanks” quite as much. But first, let’s hear a little tale about how the spring concert was planned this year! Ahh, good ole Lindsay “Linda” Lynch and Glenn “Glenn” Altshuler. Ever since September, they have been planning the long-awaited May spring concert and spring carnival. A poll was put up on ChargerVoice. com, asking for student votes on who they would like to see attend spring concert. Many choices were listed on this poll
from Lady Gaga to the Zac Brown Band. While some of the acts listed were not acts that could legitimately come to campus, they gave the co-chairs an
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idea of what kind of music students were looking for. The next step connected Glenn and Lindsay (Lindsay is the less-hairy one) with an intermediate booking agent who helps represent UNH when dealing with potential acts. At the same time, a second poll was sent out -- this time in the form of a survey. It allowed SCOPE to identify bands that would fit within their $235,000 See SCOPE page 8
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UConn Faces Stanford for NCAA Title
to the national championship ford 80-68 when the teams met game. on Dec. 23 in Hartford. That’s –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Tina Charles added 21 points the closest any team has come and 13 boards for UConn (38- all season to Connecticut, which SAN ANTONIO - As soon as 0), which will play Stanford on has won every game during its Connecticut was challenged, Tuesday night for the title. The streak by double digits. M a y a M o o r e and the Huskies showed exactly why they’ve won 77 games in a row. O n e more and they’ll be the first w o m e n ’s team to go undefeated in consecutive seasons. Behind 34 points and 12 rebounds f r o m Connecticut center Tina Charles (31) shoots over Baylor center Brittney Griner (42) in the first half of a semifinal in the Final Four of the NCAA women’s college basketball tournament Sunday, April 4, 2010, in San Antonio. Moore, UConn beat Baylor and fresh- Cardinal beat Oklahoma 73-66 Stanford handed UConn it’s man phenom Brittney Griner 70- in the first semifinal. 50 on Sunday night to advance The Huskies defeated StanSee HUSKIES page 16 By DOUG FEINBERG ASSOCIATED PRESS
By ANGELA EKLUND
SCOPE: This Committee is Certainly Committed
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by Joann Wolowowicz
Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, is Christianity’s most important holiday. Technically, it is a movable feast because it does not fall on one particular date each year as most holidays do. Instead, Christian churches in the West celebrate Easter on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox on Mar.21. Therefore, Easter is observed anywhere from Mar. 22 to Apr. 25 every year. Easter is really an entire season of the Christian church year, as opposed to a single-day observance. Lent, the 40 day period leading up to Easter Sunday, is a time of reflection and penance. Lent represents the 40 days that Jesus spent alone in the wilderness before starting his ministry, a time in which Christians believe he survived various temptations by the devil. The day before Lent, known as Fat Tuesday, is a last hurrah of food and fun before the fasting begins. The week preceding Easter is called Holy Week and includes Maundy Thursday, which commemorates Jesus’ last supper with his disciples; Good Friday, which honors the day of his crucifixion; and Holy Saturday, which focuses on the transition between the crucifixion and resurrection. The 50-day period following Easter Sunday is called Eastertide and includes a celebration of Jesus’ ascension into heaven. In addition to Easter’s religious significance, it also has a commercial side, as evidenced by the mounds
Easter Traditions
of jelly beans and marshmallow chicks that appear in stores each spring. As with Christmas, over the centuries various folk customs and pagan traditions, including Easter eggs, bunnies, baskets and candy, have become a
standard part of this holy holiday. You won’t find them in the Bible, but many cherished Easter traditions, from the Easter bunny to decorating and hunting for eggs, have been around for centuries. Where did these prevalent holiday symbols come from? The Easter bunny has become a prominent symbol of Christianity’s most important holiday. The exact origins of this mythical mammal are unclear, but rabbits, known to be prolific procreators, are an ancient symbol of fertil-
ity and new life. According to some sources, the Easter bunny first arrived in America in the 1700’s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and transported their tradition of an egg-laying hare. Their children made nests in which this creature could lay its colored eggs. Eventually, the custom spread across the U.S. and the fabled rabbit’s Easter morning deliveries expanded to include chocolate and other types of candy and gifts, while decorated baskets replaced nests. Easter is the second best-selling candy holiday in America after Halloween. Among the most popular sweet treats associated with this day are chocolate eggs, which date back to early 19th century Europe. Eggs have long been associated with Easter as a symbol of new life and Jesus’ resurrection. Another egg-shaped candy, the jelly bean, became associated with Easter in the 1930’s. According to the National Confectioners Association, over 16 billion jelly beans are made in the U.S. each year for Easter, enough to fill a giant egg measuring 89 feet high and 60 feet wide. For the past decade, the top-selling non-chocolate Easter candy has been the Marshmallow Peep, a sugary, pastel-colored confection. I hope everyone had a Happy Easter, for those of you who celebrate it, filled will candy, egg hunts, and family.
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USGA & More
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USGA President’s Corner Fellow UNH students, I hope that all of you have been enjoying the sun and warm weather this week! I would like to first congratulate the USGA elections winners, Scott Kazar for president and Darianna Frometa for treasurer! I would also like to congratulate all of the senators who got elected as well. I thank you all for voting and having an interest in your student government. Be on the lookout for USGA Week, April 12 – 16. This will be a week of events sponsored by the USGA medias, clubs, classes, and senate. The annual Last Man Standing competition, hosted by the USGA, will be held this year from April 19 to April 23. Registration is going on this week from April 5 to 9. The first place prize is $2,000.00 in Visa gift cards, second place prize is $1,000.00 in Visa gift cards, and third place prize is $500.00 in Visa gift cards. If you have any questions at all please feel free to e-mail me at USGAPresident@newhaven.edu. I encourage any students who have any questions about UNH or how to get involved to come visit the USGA offices located on the top floor of Bartels Hall. You can find students who will be able to answer your questions or help you any way they can during any time of the day. As always, if you have any concerns log onto www. chargervoice.com and let your voice be heard. Have a great week, Christopher Rinck USGA President USGAPresident@newhaven.edu
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Charger News
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MARVIN K. PETERSON LIBRARY
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Looking to write your next term paper on the health care reform? To find reliable published sources of information for your course assignments, the library has many electronic options. From the Library web page, with your UNH network username and password you can get full text articles and books related to your topic. It doesn’t even matter if you are not on campus! The menu listings on the Library Home page for these sources are Catalog – UNH, Databases, and
Finding Information in the Library
Journals. Following is an example of what can be found in each of these, using the current hot topic of the pros and cons of the Health Care bill. Catalog – UNH is the library’s online catalog (also a database, but that’s another story), which lists not only the printed books on the shelves in the library, but also many full text online books. We especially cater to those published by the U.S. government on topics important to the UNH academic programs. Typing in “health care” as subject keywords and selecting Quick Limit can minimize 2000 results into a list of over 400. The
A Few Important RecSports Changes
By KAT WILBERDING STAFF WRITER
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Season 4 of REC Sports is underway and the competition is as energized as ever. As the season wraps up the final whole month of school, be sure you don’t miss a game. Hopefully you have seen the signs and are checking the website because a drastically new schedule for Wednesday’s Group X classes started up last week. Chiseled has moved from Wednesdays to Tuesday nights (6:45pm - 7:30pm), and Step Aerobics has been taken off Wednesday’s schedule. As always make sure you check the website for the latest updates.
Speaking of updates, the Beckerman Recreation Center will be closing early this Friday, Apr. 9, for the annual staff award banquet. The facility will be closing at 4 pm. Also, next week on Saturday, Apr. 17 the Beckerman Recreation Center will be closed for the annual Alumni Scholarship Ball. Saturday Group X classes will be canceled on that day. We apologize for any inconvenience. As April comes into full swing this week, the Beckerman Recreation Center will continue to provide a large host of activities, programs, and equipment to keep up the energy. As the grind of classes continues, take a break and stop by!
articles are sorted by date, with the most recent being ones: White House Forum on Health Reform (2009), a 54 page book published by the Office of the President, covering all the issues (pro and con) about the current health care legislation. Other full text books from this search include government hearings, which are filled with expert testimony on related topics such as ways to reduce the cost of health insurance, strengthening the Medicare payment system, and strengthening employerprovided health care – as well as exploring the truth about veterans’ suicides, not the intended topic, but
one of grave concern and interest all the same. Databases are electronic collections of books and articles (from journals, magazines, and newspapers) on all imaginable topics. For this health care topic, which is interdisciplinary, you can start with the subject listing and the group of databases called general. Typing “health care” in the CQ Researcher database and sorting by date to get the most recent, leads to a report on the Tea Party Movement, which certainly covers controversy about the health care bill. In the Academic OneFile database, the subject search for Health
Care Reform (full text sources only) from Jan. 2009 to the present gives about 14,000 sources in journals, magazines and newspapers, and multimedia. Below the general databases is a group called Health. Searching the subject Health Care Reform in the Health & Wellness Resource Center gives over 15,000 results. Searching the phrase “health care reform” from Jan. 2009 to today in the Highwire database of scientific journals gives over 1300 articles. By now you probably have more than enough excellent sources for your paper or presentation. The Journals option in
the library menu lists all journals, magazines, and newspapers available to our community. If you have a citation from a particular journal and need the article, type the journal title in here. But if you want to see what journals are available on a particular topic, pick the subject search drop-down, select your subject area, click search and then click on the specific topic of interest – for example Public Health, which gives a list of online journals related to this topic. Best wishes for a pleasant research experience, and be sure to ask for help!
By ERIN ENNIS
Hawkins, a 30-year doorman who has worked for seven years at residential tower of Wall Street professionals, says he'll miss the families he feels he's an honorary member of, especially the 40 kids who run through the halls. "I know them from birth," said Hawkins, 53, of the South Bronx. "It's more than just a job. It's a relationship." Despite the Christmas bonuses that tenants dole out each year, many doormen, including Hawkins, are unable to make ends meet. Sure, they do their regular job, but they also help with emergencies, carry groceries, and help with homework. Without changes in salaries and added benefits, doormen won’t just stop doing their day-to-day job, but will lose the personal relationship they share with their clients. Apartment workers
earn an average of about $40,000 a year, according to the Service Employees International Union, whose members authorized the city strike. The Realty Advisory Board, representing owners, say doormen make closer to $68,000 including health insurance, pensions, sick days, and holidays. Doormen haven't been on strike since 1991, a walkout that lasted nearly two weeks where residents were forced to man their own lobbies and configure security protocols. Residents want the issue to be resolved as quickly as the staff, but building officials seem to have other plans. The industry association cites the failing real estate market and declining property values as reasons the owners can't pay as much as the union wants. The union says the industry is fundamentally strong and the recession is over.
Workers want better benefits, more overtime hours, and more regulated pay. Todd Saunders, 48, who runs his own printing business from his Midtown apartment a few days a week, said he relies on building workers for his livelihood, getting him packages that messengers deliver every day. Without the workers, "anything that comes through the front door" wouldn't get to him, he said. But not all doormen will say that relations with tenants are always so happy-go-lucky. Some feel that residents talk down to them, treating them as second-class citizens and what some call virtual “slaves” to their busy days. An agreement, hopefully reached by the weekend, will spell the future of the life of the rich and famous in New York City and the workers who facilitate their every need.
New York Doormen To Go on Strike
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They collect the laundry and the mail, baby-sit, call 911 and, of course, open doors. For the rich and famous, or those who spend nights at fancy hotels, these union workers can be the most important helping employees. Found throughout New York City, the doormen of hotels and high rise apartment complexes serve as security guards, bellhops, personal assistants, and helpful neighbors. "We rely on them for everything," said Donna Saunders of Midtown Manhattan. "They make life easier." However, the unions that control most of these helpers organized and verified a walk out for later this week if a contractual deal isn’t created for nearly 30,000 doormen across New York City. Willie
White Supremacist Murder Rocks South Africa
By ERIN ENNIS
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The mother of a 15 year old murder suspect said Monday that her son struck a notorious white supremacist leader after the farmer refused to pay him, a slaying that heightens racial tensions as South Africa prepares to host the World Cup. Ewing Terreblanche, 69, was the leader of the far-right Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging movement. She said she spoke to the teenager at Ventersdorp police station on Saturday after he turned himself in. The boy was not alone, and his 28 year old accomplice had also turned himself in. The suspects continue
to remain anonymous, due to a law in South Africa that refuses to identify accused minors without the signature of a judge. Terreblanche’s movement has threatened to march on the police station if the names are not released. Police officers are attempting to appear composed in interviews due to the heavy atmosphere surrounding South Africa. As the first African Nation to host the World Cup, only 10 weeks away, police officials hope to resolve the issue before the games enter the country. While the killing is being considered by the mother of the accused to be minimal at best, the authorities in South Africa feel otherwise. Yes, the
dispute was over money payments and striking someone with an apparent iron rod is considered normal, the slaying of Terreblanche comes after brutal and long racially charged fighting in South Africa. The newly democratic and urban guerilla warfare based African National Congress only recently took control, and the racially driven white regime, of which Terreblanche was a leader, continue to drive up violence. Terreblanche’s death can only spell disaster amongst the races in South Africa. Secretary General Andre Visagie considers the death an “act of war by blacks against whites” and warns visiting nations of impending danger.
Mickey Mouse Takes to the Streets
By ERIN ENNIS
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Specialty license plates can be found across I-95 as a typical driver moves down the Connecticut coast. Brightly colored cars, amusing and unusual bumper stickers, and thousands of tricked-out cars adorn the roadway. But what about a familiar character…one with big ears and a familiar chuckle? What about a character that made Walt Disney famous? What about a Mini Mickey? A West Haven woman is cruising around town in a very unique vehicle. Roseanne Greco said she saw a special Mickey Mouse Mini Cooper on eBay and just had to have it. The car was once
used in parades at Disney World in Orlando, Florida and is considered one of a kind. At first glance on the road, one might not notice its unusual features. The windows and upper portion of the car are painted black. The body is almost all red, with yellow and white markings on the front hood. Big deal. But on closer examination, one would notice that these yellow and white dots are actually short buttons, and the yellow marks are meant to represent Mickey’s characteristic shoes. There are areas near the handles that highlight his bright white gloves, and two unmistakable Mickey Mouse ears sit right above the driver and passenger windows. Greco says she gets her fare share of comments as she drives on the road,
from honking cheers to disgruntled travelers. She says she isn’t bothered, however, and continues to take the vehicle on the road. She is not afraid to drive the Mini Mickey, as it’s been termed, to places as simplistic as the post office and the grocery store. In recent weeks, however, Greco has begun to loan the car out to charities. “Who doesn’t love Mickey Mouse?” questioned Greco, “I love driving in a little piece of Disney History.” Next time you happen to travel in West Haven, be on the lookout for the Mini Mickey, an innovation in Disney marketing and cute automobile travel! And, if you find it as interesting as local residents, tell us about it! Just email us at ChargerBulletin@newhaven.edu
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Opinion & Editorials
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By ZACK ROSEN
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Recently, The Charger Bulletin began honoring UNH employees who have been nominated by students for various positives traits that make them some of the best staff, faculty, and administration on campus. One quality that many of these employees exhibit is a sense of fitting in with students. I don’t know about you, but it means a lot to me to see university administration walk down to Old Café for lunch and say hi to students as they’re getting their food; it’s nice to see other administrators simply listening to students and their concerns, while others are treating students like they exist. Unfortunately, there
Yo, Administration...We’re Not Your Shoelaces are still administrators on campus that d o n ’t do any of these things. It would certainly be inconsiderate to name names, but I can think of a couple specific people who will walk through areas of heavy student traffic, such as Bartels, and walk down the stairs while they stare at their feet. Who cares if other people are walking by, some even saying hi to them! They’ll just keep trottin’ on without looking
up. T h e Alumni Lounge, as many of us know, is a great location to hold meetings and events. Recently, due to construction on the expansion of Bartels, it can get a little loud in the Alumni Lounge during the middle of the day. From events that SCOPE puts on to ACJA meetings to USGA meetings, it can at times be difficult to communicate and hear everybody in that room. Last week, when
Dr. Timothy Ryan came to speak to the campus community, construction was occuring -- as is expected -- at the same time. But because this was an administration-sponsored event, they were able to suspend construction until the speech was over. The very thing that we students are unable to do in the middle of loud USGA meetings, the administration is able to do with a quick phone call. The difference being we, the students, pay to attend the university and use these rooms. Don’t get me wrong – Dr. Ryan coming to campus was a fantastic thing, and a great event for all students. The speakers and events that occur on campus are exceptional learning opportunities, and are fantastic for both students and faculty and staff. But
there is a problem that exceptions are made for members of the administration. Dr. Ryan is just as important as speakers that clubs host who are unable to halt construction. Take another example: the Board of Governors. There is no doubt that this group of individuals plays an extremely valuable role in the workings of the university community. But every time they are on campus, everything shuts down. Until recently, student clubs and organizations weren’t able to have tables setup in Bartels; lights are changed and tiles are painted right before the BoG comes (but, mind you, not when it is just necessary throughout the year). I’m not asking for a golden wand that solves all of UNH’s problems;
there are certainly many more positive things going on with the campus than there are negatives -- regardless of how much you claim is wrong. There are a large number of great faculty and staff, as well as administration, on campus that you can really tell cares a lot about the student body. But when administrators are treated as more important than the students, and when administrators can’t take the time out of their day to tell a student the time of day, there is a serious problem with parts of UNH administration. So go ahead and shock them. Say “hello” as you walk by, and give them a big smile. I guarantee you one thing, as sad as it is. There are a number who won’t look up from their shoelaces.
DON’T FORGET! This newspaper is recyclable! By ERIN ENNIS
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With Spring Weekend less than a month away and graduation pending in (GASP) 41 days from printing day, there is so much left to do on campus. Rock and Roll Week kicked off this week, my dance recital is just around the corner, Spring Concert bands have just been announced, and campus is brewing with news of Senior Week activities. So get out on campus and get doing things! But wait…do you not know when Senior Week is? Did you miss who the Spring Concert bands are? Did you delete that pesky email that told you exactly what to expect in order to walk in graduation? NO PROBLEM. Just sit in your room, curl up in bed,
How to Find Information on Campus
and complain about it. I’m sure, when those dates roll around, someone somewhere may have heard you through the notoriously thin walls of Soundview Hall and let you know exactly what is up… NOT. The only thing sitting in your room complaining about your “lack of information” is going to get you is a sore throat… and a pretty boring end of the semester. Let’s be real: the only way you are going to know anything here at UNH, or in life really, is if you buckle down, get proactive, and figure the information out yourself. Re-
lying on your friends, or Facebook, in the hopes that someone will feel pity and just let you know about it is relatively silly. College
emails for a reason: you should not delete something from Student Activities or SCOPE without reading what it is first. If you just throw everything away, it isn’t SCOPE’s fault, or anyone else’s for that matter, that you miss a great event on campus or that you aren’t knowledgeable about upcoming campus news. I’m not saying you should completely rely on internet based communication to have an idea about what’s going on throughout the day on campus. Yeah, let’s be honest with ourselves: the email shuts down all the time. Sometimes Facebook isn’t so reliable. Yes: sometimes counting on your friends is really the best thing to is the place where we learn turn to. But this is not the about life; life will not just majority, and the only per“hand” you information on son you can blame for not a silver platter. We all get knowing something on
campus is yourself. So get ready all you people out there who choose to ignore important emails and get confused as to why you think “nothing happens on campus” while all your friends are having a ton of fun: HERE IS THE SCOOP! The Spring Concert is Apr. 30 at the Charger Gymnasium. Ticket sales are TBA. Spring Weekend’s Spring Carnival, which is chock full of great prizes and times, will be at North Campus on May 1. Graduation is May 16 and Senior Week kicks off that Thursday night. If you have questions, comments, or concerns, you can come up to the third floor of Bartels and visit USGA President Chris Rinck, the USGA Senator Office, SCOPE, The Charger Bulletin, Chariot Yearbook, or the Office of Student Ac-
tivities for questions. Or… wait for it…you can email one of us! The senior class email can be found at classof2010@newhaven.edu and the rest of our emails are available at chargervoice.com or on the doors outside our offices. All in all, UNH provides its students with excellent student-run organizations that are always there to answer questions, provide entertainment and events, and support the student body. Missing out on these great opportunities by ignoring the outlets for communication and questions on campus is no one’s fault but your own. Read your email before deleting it and come ask if you need help! Enjoy the last month or so of classes, activities, and events on campus! And, of course, enjoy SCOPE’s annual spring weekend!
Up Jump the Boogie By MELANIE ROVINSKY STAFF WRITER
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John Murillo’s debut poetry collection, Up Jump the Boogie, reveals an honest portrayal of urban life littered with genuine violence, inevitable downfalls, and lost love. Murillo doesn’t shy away from the facts of painful reality, but delves deep into the heart of these controversial issues to craft sincere and relatable poetry. The four-part collection comments on the importance of culture in relation to Murillo’s African American and Chicano roots.
In “Renegades of Funk,” Murillo recognizes that it is his culture’s nature to fight for freedom and fight to survive because they are machete wielding silhouettes who Reject the fetters, come together still. In his book, Murillo draws a distinction between cinematic violence and city violence, claiming that his lifestyle is a product of the latter. In his poem “Enter the Dragon,” Murillo remembers watching as his father – this John Henry of a man - / Hides his hammer. He notes that genuine violence doesn’t always involve pistol shots and bloodshed, but rather si-
lent suppression. Murillo writes several poems that capture the inescapable fate of individuals dwelling in a toxic urban environment. “The Corner” deals candidly with the dangers of relying on the streets for sustenance and comes to the conclusion that once you are exposed to that lifestyle, there is no escaping it: How it begins, ends, and begins again here./ On the corner. When read collectively, Murillo’s poems form a gateway into a shockingly truthful world – a world stripped of euphemisms and pleasantries – a world some call reality.
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sponse from the audience. Some acts, such as Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift, were met with roars of applause while others, like Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers, were met with shouts and boos that shook the room. After working through a dozen names, the concert was finally set: Travie McCoy, Jay Sean and 3OH!3.
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Patients at the West Haven Veteran’s Hospital, around the block from campus, had a scare Friday afternoon as smoke started pouring from the building. While the fire was most likely caused by a small equipment malfunction, smoke inhalation worries caused employees to quickly respond to the blaze. Staff members on the affected floor quickly
By ANGELA EKLUND STAFF WRITER
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Why do the majority of college newspapers base their budget on advertisement while The Charger Bulletin still relies on the University of New Haven for our funding? The Charger Bulletin has been printing since 1938. Have you seen the inside of it? Advertisement is not a big priority for this college newspaper, but open any other publication from colleges across the nation and you will find both national and local
as the biggest preference on the survey, SCOPE couldn’t pass on the headling band. From the nominations received from students, the top two results were too expensive and didn’t perform for college shows. However, the third most popular nomination was possible. And thus 3OH!3 became the headlining band! Glenn and Lindsay have done quite a bit, and most of the plans are in place. From staging to lighting, sound, and other necessities for a show, many details are finished. The concert alone costs $130,000, so expect a fantastic show this year
-- not to even mention the $77,000 spring carnival and $25,000 spring weekend comedian. If you’re interested in volunteering for spring concert, please email SCOPE at scope@newhaven.edu. And be sure to thank Glenn and Lindsay. The amount of work they do, the endless hours they put in, and the dedication they give to the entire student body is beyond worth commending. From all of us, thank you Glenn and Lindsay! We wouldn’t have some amazing events on campus if it weren’t for you and the hard work that you put in daily.
As people started to get up or pull their tickets for the give-away, the cochairs gave a hearty shout of “April Fools!” and announced that they had one more act. With a quick Taylor Swift fake-out to complete the gag, Cobra Starship was finally announced as the last act. As the prizes were called, four students went home with CD’s and
iTunes gift cards, and many more with extra ice cream bars. As they left, students were encouraged to volunteer to help at the concert. This year, all students who volunteer will be entered into a special give-away as an added incentive. Volunteer forms can be picked up at SCOPE, on the top floor of Bartels, anytime this month.
moved as many patient’s as possible to unaffected floors. Firefighters quickly responded and tamed the fire, which had been held to a small corner of the floor. No patients or staff members were evacuated and the hospital floor quickly reopened after an assessment of the damage. No foul play was associated with the fire and damage bills are expected to be at a minimum. The West Haven Veteran’s Hospital, friendly known as the VA Hospital, is one of three hospitals
and six out-patient clinics that serve military veterans in the Connecticut state area. The West Haven location provides the services of most general hospitals, including full care prosthetics, general surgery, geriatrics, smoking cessation, and dental care. Any individual with documented military service can be treated under benefits at the West Haven VA Hospital. The fire at the West Haven site will have no impact on the continued on site and emergency care of the hospital.
advertisements plastered across every page. Since the Office of Student Activities funds the newspaper, there is little demand for advertisements from the staff, let alone a large advertising staff that could handle such demands. The week after spring break, five staff members from The Charger Bulletin were whisked away to Los Angeles for the College Newspaper Business and Advertising Manager (CNBAM) Conference. During the event, they were involved in workshops designed to build business skills and adver-
tising strategies required for competitive publications. Attendees shared information and techniques amongst professionals in the advertisement industry. This meeting was an eye-opener for most of the attending Charger Bulletin staff. If the newspaper was more financially independent, it could provide experience for undergraduates with business or advertising majors while creating a revenue source outside of UNH. Independence would connect the university to the Greater New Haven area, provide
great public relations experience for the newspaper staff, and publicize campus matters to the community. A greater reader base for UNH would increase revenue further, while the money being used to fund the newspaper from Student Activities could be utilized for new goals. This could include higher distribution, a transition from weekly to daily publication, and scholarships for the staff. It could even mean a larger office to support a larger staff. The grass is greener on the other side, as CNBAM showed to The Charger
Bulletin staff. Money may not buy happiness but where there is money; there is a possibility for success. The money we receive comes out of the university’s pocket, which in turn gets capital from paying undergraduates. Why not make an effort to earn our budget instead of opening our wallets? College newspapers are often criticized for representing the view of the university instead of its students. This is exactly why students from other schools strive for a variety of sponsors. In general, more sponsors
means less bias based on the university, making it a more reliable source of news, whether UNH currently holds any influence over The Charger Bulletin or not. It is time that The Charger Bulletin strives for a more professional outlook for publication and administration. Independence is a new direction for The Charger Bulletin. And it’s one that I look very forward to.ard to. As an attendee of the CNBAM conference in Los Angeles, I look forward to Independence Day.
in the hands of consumers Saturday, though, the figure is in line with the number of iPhones that Apple sold when the smart phone made its debut in June 2007. Apple didn't publicize first-day sales at the time, but later earnings reports indicated the company sold about 270,000 iPhones during the first two days the gadget was available. Apple sold 1.1 million more iPhones over the next three months. The volume has only increased as Apple has released new versions of the phone in a growing number of countries and software developers have created add-on programs, or "apps," that do everything from online banking to mapping bike rides using GPS. In the most recent quarter, Apple sold 8.7 million iPhones. Kaufman Bros. analyst
Shaw Wu wrote in a note to investors Monday that he believes a similar pattern will unfold for the iPad. "When the iPhone was first launched, it was also somewhat of a disappointment," Wu wrote. "But as the iPhone got more refined, with more apps, better software, not to mention better prices," then sales picked up. Wu had estimated the iPad's sales at 250,000 to 300,000 for the weekend. In the research note, the analyst wrote that manufacturers said Apple was telling them to get ready to ship 10 million iPads, twice as many as previously expected. With the iPad in its early days, the iPhone will continue as Apple's star product this year, Broadpoint Amtech analyst Brian Marshall said in a note
to investors Monday. Marshall had predicted Apple would sell 525,000 iPads over the Easter weekend, despite some stores being closed for the holiday. The iPad is "off to a fantastic start," he wrote, but he still expects iPhone sales to top $20 billion this year, eight times his forecast of $2.5 billion for the iPad. The same hoopla that drew eager shoppers to long lines outside of Apple stores swept away a few analysts, too. Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster published a research note early Monday boosting his initial forecast for firstday sales to 600,000 to 700,000 — only to quickly follow with a second note admitting he'd jumped the gun. "We were overly optimistic," he wrote. Munster's original forecast was
for 200,000 to 300,000 iPads to be sold on Saturday. However, Munster wrote that he still expects Apple to sell 1.3 million iPads in the current quarter. Apple devotees were willing to queue up across the country to be among the first to own an iPad, even if they weren't exactly sure what they'd end up using it for. The models currently on sale connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi; prices start at $499. A second wave of buyers may emerge when Apple starts selling versions that can also get online using cellular networks; those models start at $629. Once the early excitement settles, Apple needs to convince a broader swath of people to buy if it wants the iPad to follow the iPhone's successful tra-
jectory. Many companies have tried to sell tablet computers before, but none has caught on with mainstream consumers. Apple's iPad comes at a time when people have even more Internet-connected gadgets — smart phones, laptops, e-book readers, set-top boxes and home broadband connections — and it may need to work harder to persuade people to buy yet another device that serves many of the same purposes. Apple also said Monday that new iPad owners downloaded more than a million applications and more than 250,000 electronic books from its iTunes store on Saturday. Shares of Apple, which is based in Cupertino, Calif., rose $1.65 to $237.62 in afternoon trading Monday.
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spring weekend budget. Additionally, it helped to identify the kind of genres that people prefered the most. With approximately 1,000 students completing this survey, SCOPE was able to pick the bands that would be a part of the 2010 spring concert. But it’s not that easy; even after bands are, at first, considered, changes in the music industry can drastically change artist availability. Sean Kingston, one of the acts that SCOPE was bidding for, was outbid by Disney. Oh well! Maybe next time, shawty, fire won’t be burnin’ on the dancefloor. So, with alternative/pop
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Apple Sells More Than 300,000 iPads on First Day
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SEATTLE – Apple Inc. said Monday that it delivered more than 300,000 iPads on its opening day, meeting expectations of some analysts while underscoring the challenges the company still faces marketing the device beyond early adopters. The total seemed modest given the weeks of hype about the revolutionary nature of Apple's new touch-screen tablet device. Furthermore, the figures included pre-orders that were picked up or delivered Saturday and iPads sent to retail stores such as Best Buy but not necessarily purchased. Apple did not say how many went to such stores. Assuming most of the 300,000 iPads ended up
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N.J. Blue Law May Fade to Black
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During a powerful storm that flooded basements, uprooted trees and left tens of thousands of families without power through a late winter weekend, residents of one New Jersey County had to wait till Monday morning to buy sump pumps, generators, and other cleanup tools at local stores. Bergen County, one of the country's richest retail areas with its five shopping malls and 900,000 residents - still enforces "blue laws" that prohibit Sunday shopping, except for essentials like food and gasoline. You can't buy clothes or electronics, but you can pick up a case of beer or a dozen roses, or grab lunch at a diner. The Sunday shopping ban in New Jersey's largest county, among the nation's last remaining blue laws, may be lifted to satisfy the state's hunger for more sales tax revenue. The budget proposed last week by new Republican Governor Chris Christie assumes $65 million in new sales tax revenue by jettisoning the law starting July 1. While the governor may see the Bergen County's blue law as antiquated, some residents don't want to lose it. "Sundays in this town are wonderful," said Carl Shaw, a 56-year-old Bergen County native who owns Norton Paints in Paramus, which is closed on Sundays by law. "To the people who say 'I need it now,' I say 'Plan ahead or come Saturday or Monday.'" The few remaining blue laws are mostly in the South and Midwest and mostly limit liquor or car sales on Sundays, said Jacqueline Byers, research director at the National Association of Counties. Some officials believe dropping Bergen County's blue law would allow it to pick up Sunday customers from the nation's largest metropolitan area; Manhattan is just a 20-minute cab ride away. Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney said there's more at stake than money. He told a Senate committee conducting a public hearing on the budget this week that lifting the ban would strain local police and fire departments and adversely affect the affluent suburban county's quality of life. "The blue laws have been in effect [...] since the 1950’s to give our citizens one day of rest from the traffic jams, noise pollution, and accidents that are a nightmare on Saturdays and long weekends," McNerney told the panel. John Holub, president of the New Jersey Retail
Merchants Association, said lifting the ban makes economic sense. Adding a day of shopping in Bergen County would generate 3,200 jobs and more than $1.1 billion in net new retail sales a year. A portion of those sales would be from people who would have shopped online when retailers in their home county are closed. Shaw, the paint store owner, disagrees; he believes his sales revenue would be roughly the same. Christie spokesman Michael Drewniak said the governor's proposal was driven by economic necessity. He said the governor would reconsider if opponents come up with a credible alternative that raises $65 million. "We still would like (Sunday shopping)," Drewniak said, but "we're respectful of local opposition." When New Jersey lifted a statewide prohibition on Sunday shopping decades ago, most counties quickly opted out. The last county to do so was Hudson, also in densely populated North Jersey, in the mid-'80s. Bergen voters have held tight to their no-shopping tradition, defeating prior attempts to lift the ban. The most recent referendum, in 1993, was defeated by about 80,000 votes. An attempt in 1980 to overturn the blue laws lost by nearly 35,000 votes. Blue laws hits home with people - they're outraged," said Sarlo, a Democrat who represents Bergen County. Byers said most blue laws originated as state rules that individual counties or cities were later allowed to repeal, resulting in a hodgepodge of local regulations. For example, the borough of Paramus has a more restrictive blue law than the other 69 towns in Bergen County, allowing only food, gas and goods for charities to be sold on Sundays. The name is believed to have derived either from 18th century usage of the word "blue" to disparage those with puritanical beliefs or from an early set of rules in New Haven, Connecticut, that were printed on blue paper. Repealing the Bergen County law could be accomplished through legislation or voter referendum. Sarlo said the Democraticcontrolled Legislature is unlikely to support a bill repealing the law. Christie further angered opponents with a declaration this week that a giant retail and entertainment complex being built in the Meadowlands in Bergen County would not be subject to the ban. "We're all quite perplexed on how he intends to do this," Sarlo said. To which he continued, "he's taking it away from the will of the people.
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PA Boy Receives Adult Trial for Murder
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Last year, then eleven years old, Jordan Brown was blamed for the deaths of his father’s pregnant fiancée and an unborn fetus while she was lying in bed. Now, the twelve year old will be tried in an adult court for criminal homicide, Judge Dominick Motto decided on Monday, Mar. 29. He was reported as saying, “This offense was an executionstyle killing of a defenseless pregnant young mother. A more horrific crime is difficult to imagine.” Brown could be convicted of anything from involuntary manslaughter to first degree murder under Pennsylvania law for using a shotgun and killing twenty-six year old Kenzie Marie Houk and the unborn male fetus. The eight
month old fetus died as a result of a lack of oxygen. The murder occurred on Feb. 20, 2009 in the family’s farmhouse in New Galilee, a small town in western Pennsylvania. Prosecutors have decided to go after a conviction of first degree murder,
which could lead Brown to spend the rest of his life in prison. President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Cynthia Orr, commented that she has never
Girl Turns Knife on Attacker
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Police say a 15-year-old girl escaped from a knifewielding assailant in New Haven. The girl was able to take the knife from the assailant, turn it around, and stab the man before running away.
Police say Kevin Wills of New Haven grabbed the victim as she walked to a friend's house at about 1 a.m. Saturday in the area of Lloyd and Exchange Streets in Fair Haven. They say he tried to drag her into a vacant home while threatening to kill her. The girl was able to turn the knife on him; however, a strange and resilient move that police say may have saved her life. The 41-year-old Wills ran from the scene and called for medical atten-
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encountered someone as young as Brown being indicted with fetal homicide. Prosecutors have theorized that Brown was jealous of the unborn child and Houk, and police have come to the conclusion that he hid his youth-model 20-gauge shotgun with a blanket as
the case would be handled best in juvenile court. That way, he could be able to obtain treatment and imprisonment designed specifically for young offenders. The attorneys had to convince Judge Motto that Brown would respond better to therapy in a juvenile center rather than being tried as an adult. The judge dismissed the claim, saying that the evidence presented by the defense psychologist, Kirk Heilbrun, was not convincing enough. Heilbrun claimed that Brown was a low-risk offender but Motto focused on the prosecution’s discovery: that Brown minimized the crime, tried PHOTO COURTESY WHTM to pass the blame, and he walked into the bed- even at one point, denied it room. Later, it was discov- altogether. ered that Brown threw the Houk’s mother quesshell casing on a trail on tioned why there would be the way to the school bus. debate. “There was no reaBrown’s defense law- son for uncertainty in our yers have contested that eyes. We’re pleased.”
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tion. At a local hospital he was treated, but police were informed quickly of the unusual nature of his wound. The girl, who had fled for help, was also transported to a different area hospital for her injuries. Police investigation of both situations drew By ERIN ENNIS fast parallels and the girl ASSISTANT EDITOR was able to identify her at- –––––––––––––––––––––
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tacker. Wills faces charges for first-degree kidnapping, second-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, carrying a dangerous weapon, firstdegree unlawful restraint, first-degree threatening, and risk of injury to a minor. He's being held on $500,000 bond and is expected in court this week. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the New Haven Police Department's Special Investigations Unit at 203-946-6290.
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Four people were shot and dozens of people were arrested Monday in Manhattan near Times Square in mayhem following the city's annual auto show, police said. The mile long stretch, which was crowded with tourists and New Yorkers alike, became the spot of near disaster as police flooded the streets to stop the violence. A group of teenagers harassed pedestrians near the Jacob A. Javits Center, where the New York International Auto Show is held. Chief NYPD spokesman Paul J. Browne said additional officers were on patrol due to the sheer nature of the show. In past years, it was not uncommon to find trouble lurking between the old cars, tourists, and vendor food. "Young men looking for trouble afterwards," he said of those arrested. "There have been incidents over the years. It's something we watch over and we prepare for it in advance." The police made 54 arrests, mostly on charges of disorderly conduct. The relationships between those arrested are still incredibly unclear, and the New York City Police Department has yet to draw a connection between those arrested and the spark of violence. While four people were shot, the cause or motive for the shooting is still generally unknown. A man was shot in the
ankle at Eighth Avenue and 40th Street around 12:10 a.m. Shortly after, a woman was hit with a BB gun several blocks away. About two hours later, two women were shot: one in the elbow and another in the thigh. The shootings represent the second major instance of gunfire in the area in recent months due to tourist harassment and large scale events. The NYPD and an armed man exchanged shots on Broadway in December after he heckled a large group of ticketbuying women. The police warn weary travelers to not shy away from the city, however, and claim they have the violent situation under control. Auto show spokesman Chris Sams said no one stood out as suspicious at the show Sunday. The auto show runs until Apr. 11 and shows the latest and greatest in automobiles, from the smallest car on the U.S. market, an $11,900 Smart Fortwo, to a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe costing $518,800. The show was expected to attract more than 1 million people — the largest attendance of any auto show in the country. While spokesman Sams is slightly worried that the violence will draw away the crowd, he urges individuals to come brave the New York City streets anyway. Sams spoke that “security remains tight” despite the problems and order has returned to New York’s Times Square since the shooting.
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Charger Battery
Positives
Well it was a freakin’ fabulous weekend with beautiful weather! No one could have asked for better, especially after all the crappy rain that we’ve had. You know what I have to say this week? Kudos to maintenance! I don’t know about everyone else, but I have definitely noticed an increase in which the speed of work orders gets done. And to all you naysayers, some things do take precedent over others. If you think it’s that huge of a deal, then talk to your RA or send in another request.
Negatives
Okay, people, another weekly lesson about driving! You know those orange lights on the front of your car? Those are called blinkers! You turn them on when you are going to make a turn or switch lanes, so please turn them on and use them! If you’re not using them, LEAVE THEM OFF! [Editor’s note: Me like.] I have to admit, I’ve missed classes once in a while. Maybe not for the best of reasons, but I always get my work done. But what I’m tired of is those people who sleep through all their classes or “just don’t feel like going” all the time! And then they complain that it’s the teacher’s fault that they aren’t doing well!? Do us all a favor and shut your yap and start going to class, you yuppie! You’re not paying $40,000+ a year to sleep!
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For all you that don’t know, I am a motorcyclist. This weekend I had a very close call (ironically it was in front of a motorcycle training course I was taking!). This close call was due to the improper use of blinkers by a red convertible. I have learned that the left blinker on a red convertible is actually an attack sign to anyone riding a motorcycle (there is a 20-foot skid mark to prove it). Basically, the moral of the story is if you’re going to be making a turn, turn on your turn signal as you approach … not 3 streets before. And after you have made said turn or switched lanes, turn the damn things off so as not to be misleading to other drivers and cause an accident!
Shawn’s Hotties of the Week The Gal
Krystal Pelaez Major: Music Industry, Communication Year: Sophomore (2012) Involvement: 5678 Dance Team, USGA, RA New Hire, MISSter UNH planning committee Hometown: New Jersey Why is she this week’s hottie? Krystal is definitely one of a kind. Her sense of humor, combined with her charismatic ways, makes her the one person that everyone must get to know! Krystal is a huge help to her friends and she is always looking out for the people she cares about, as well as showing the university in a positive light. Thank you so much, Krystal!
The Guy
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Nicholas Shirley Major: Forensic Science, Biology Year: Sophomore (2012) Involvement: SCOPE, Resident Assistant, Undergraduate Admissions student employee Hometown: Lebonan, CT Why is he this week’s Hottie? Nick is always helping others with their issues by listening and offering advice. To Nick, no person is insignificant. He takes the time to get to know new people and is sure to make time for existing friends. Nick is always contributing positively to UNH in everything that he does. Thanks Nick!
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HOLLYWOOD ... Selleck fans are happy to learn that “Tall Tom” is about to make a deal to star in an untitled drama pilot. By the time you read this it should be a “done deal.” We don’t know too much about it for now. His last outing in Las Vegas was a flop. More on this as we find out. Meanwhile Tall Tom tends his avocados and rides his horses. Aside to Doreen M. of Austin, Tx. Yes. I saw Lana Wood (Natalie’s sister) on the tube where she talked about learning more details about Natalie’s death. Personally I feel she should close the book. Stirring up a lot of unpleasantness won’t do any good. AND to all you tourists looking for celebs: A place to find them outside of Beverly Hills is The Grove at Farmer’s Market in Hollywood. Food stalls, stores, eateries, etc. Stars are sure to be there. So, good luck. You might even find yourself seated next to a “big name” at one of the outside dining spots. Jennifer Lopez is “in talks” to star in a remake of the romantic comedy Overboard. The 1987 version starred Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. Looks like JLo is making a big push back into pictures. Her last film was El Cantante back in 2006. However, weep not for the lovely Lopez. She has a good life off screen, and big successes on. I am climbing on my “soapbox” to have my say about Tiger. What the heck? Why all the commotion? He didn’t kill anybody, or rob a bank, or do anything criminal. All he did was stray a bit sexually. How many other men AND women haven’t? So. Let’s get on with golf. Aside to Miriam K. of Kansas City, Kan. You ask if I knew Joan Blondell personally. Yes, I did. When I first moved out here from New Orleans she lived next door. So, I came to know her, her children, her doggies and about her past career. Also that she was a loving, giving, talented, temperamental person. I was privileged to be a part of her life. Many questions about Chris Pine. And I am lucky enough to be a close friend of his agent and thus able to answer your questions. The main one: Does he have a steady female liaison? The answer is NO. Not at the moment. Who knows what tomorrow will bring. Mel Brooks is one of the most beloved characters in Filmtown. So most everybody who could make it turned out when he got his star on the Walk of Fame. He is a bit older and a bit more time-worn, but that BIG SMILE is still there -- and so is his sense of humor. BITS ‘N’ PIECES: That California couple who bragged on Dr Phil about making $100,000 selling shoplifted toys on Ebay has been sentenced to Federal prison. Be careful what you snatch and sell! ... Sissy Spacek could be coming back on the Tube. She’s got a pilot “out there” that may be sold by now. ... Paris?? Lindsay!! Britney! ALL’S QUIET at the moment. ... Believe it or not: Back in the old days, Vivien Leigh received $15,000 for her role as Scarlett O’Hara, which was back then considered an astronomical price!
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Q: This season of The Celebrity Apprentice is really good so far. I love the different personalities clashing as they try to work together on their challenges. I was wondering, who decides what the challenges will be? --Hank F., via email A: Ivanka Trump, wunderkind daughter of mogul Donald Trump, recently revealed on Twitter that they all -- Ivanka, Donald and brother Donald Jr.--throw out ideas for all the different challenges and then decide collectively which ones they’ll do throughout the season. Next season The Apprentice is going back to its original format of casting regular people to compete for a job within the Trump empire. If you are interested in auditioning, go to nbc. com for all the details. Q: I read somewhere that KISS frontman Paul Stanley went to the Fame high school majoring in art. Is that true? --Matt H., Akron, Ohio A: Paul Stanley attend the High School of Music & Art in New York City. The Fame high s c h o o l was the High School of Performing Arts, which later merged with the High School of Music & Art to form Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. I spoke with Paul recently, and he told me about his high-school experience: “It’s funny, because when I first saw Fame, and then I went to my school, I was expecting to see people dancing on the cars, but it wasn’t happening. But I ended up putting art aside at some point, because for me, I’m just not a fan of being told what to do by somebody else. Some people are cut out for listening to authority, and some people are cut out for going their own way. I just sort of soured on art.” But now, Paul is back in the art scene, but on HIS terms. You can see Paul’s artwork at paulstanley.com, and also check to see if he is touring with his art in your area. Q: In Plain Sight is one of our favorite shows. Will it be back for a third season?--Jackie D., via e-mail A: The USA Network’s popular drama centering on a Deputy U.S. Marshall for the Federal Witness Protection program began its third season on March 31. The show has moved to Wednesday nights at 10/11 p.m. Central. Season Three will consist of 16 episodes -- and if you need to catch up on any previous episodes, season one and two are available on DVD. Q: Were Jordan and Jeff, teammates from The Amazing Race, on Big Brother together? --Lee R., via e-mail A: Jordan Lloyd and Jeff Schroeder met while they both were contestants on Big Brother 11 in 2009. As you may know, Jordan won a half-million dollars on the show, and also walked away with Jeff’s heart. Jordan was unable to repeat her winning magic, as the pair was eliminated from The Amazing Race in March.
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ternoon. Sarah Magnone led the team with seven points (four goals, three assists). The freshman duo of Kristina Curry and Natalie Lieberman added none goals and one assist. This week the Chargers host Assumption College at Kayo Field on Tuesday afternoon. They travel to cross-town rival Southern Connecticut on Thursday, before returning home on Saturday against Southern New Hampshire. Women’s Outdoor Track and Field The University of New Haven women's outdoor track and field team opened the 2010 season with a first place finish at the Coast Guard Spring Invitational. The Chargers totaled 102 points, four points ahead of the second place team. Alissa Howell helped the Chargers with a first place finish in the 100 meter dash and a second place finish in the 200 meter dash. She finished in a time of 26.89 in the 200 meter and 12.94 in the 100 meter. In field events, thrower Shraya Manick led the Chargers with a first place finish in the discus and a third place finish in the shot put. The freshman also won the hammer throw with a distance of 43.77 meters. The women's track and field team returns to action on Saturday, April 10 when they travel to Lowell, Mass. for the George Davis Invitational. Men’s Outdoor Track and Field The University of New Haven men's outdoor track and field team opened the 2010 season with a fourth place finish at the 2010 Coast Guard Spring Invitational. The Chargers finished with 74 points, ten ahead of Connecticut College and Eastern Connecticut State University in fifth place. Both UNH relay teams, the 4x100 and 4x400, won their respective races to lead the Chargers in the track events. Kevin Gihuly led the Chargers in the field with a top finish in the javelin throw at a distance of 56.73 meters. The Chargers return to action on Saturday, April 10 when they travel to Lowell, Mass. for the George Davis Invitational. Women’s Tennis The Chargers did not compete last week and return to action on Thursday, April 8 at Assumption College.
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Red Sox Beat Yankees 9-7
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droia tied it with an opening-day homer for the second straight season. Youkilis then doubled with two outs, took third on Damaso Marte’s wild pitch and scored when the left-hander’s high pitch bounced off Posada’s glove. Pedroia added an RBI single in the eighth. Hideki Okajima pitched a scoreless inning to get the win and Jonathan Papelbon worked the ninth for the save. Chan Ho Park recorded just two outs while picking up the loss in his Yankees debut. The right-hander was charged with three runs and three hits. Former Red Sox ace Pedro Martinez got a warm greeting when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch. The real starters didn’t do as well. Sabathia gave up five runs and six hits over 5 1-3 innings in his second poor opening-day start since he joined New York for a $161 million, seven-year contract. Beckett allowed five runs and eight hits in 4 2-3 innings. It was the worst of five opening-day starts for the right-hander, who had allowed just four runs in 22 2-3 innings in his previous four. Even two aging singers
beloved by Red Sox fans had better nights. Steven Tyler, lead singer of Aerosmith and a Boston-area resident, sang “God Bless America” during the seventh-inning stretch. Neil Diamond, whose “Sweet Caroline” is played at Fenway Park after the top of the eighth, then stepped onto the field along the right-field line to sing it in person. The Brooklyn native wore a blue Red Sox hat with a red “B” and a dark jacket with the words “KEEP THE DODGERS IN BROOKLYN” on the back. The Red Sox were more concerned with the team from the Bronx. The Yankees began the season as champions for the first time since they beat Kansas City 7-3 behind Roger Clemens in the 2001 opener. They finished that year in the World Series, but lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks in seven games. The last time the Red Sox and Yankees met in an opener was in 2005 following Boston’s first championship since 1918. New York won 9-2 with Randy Johnson beating David Wells — like Sabathia, a big lefty. Youkilis got the first hit off Sabathia, a leadoff double in the second, and scored on Adrian Beltre’s
sacrifice fly. Youkilis then tripled in two runs in the sixth before Beltre’s RBI single tied it at 5. On the first pitch of the major league season, Derek Jeter grounded out to shortstop Marco Scutaro. Nick Johnson then flied to center and Mark Teixeira grounded out to first. Seven pitches, three outs. The first eight batters of the game were retired before the Yankees, who led the AL last season with 244 homers, got two longballs in a row. Posada hit a short liner off the right-field foul pole. Then Granderson sent a long drive into the center-field seats in his first at-bat as a Yankee. The Yankees went ahead 7-5 in the seventh on Robinson Cano’s RBI groundout and Posada’s run-scoring single but Boston responded with three runs in the bottom half, culminating in Youkilis’ tiebreaking scamper. NOTES: The back-toback homers by Posada and Granderson were the first by the Yankees on opening day since Dave Winfield and Steve Kemp did it on April 5, 1983, at Seattle. ... Hip-hop producer Dr. Dre took batting practice. He was at Fenway to promote the Beats by Dr. Dre headphones with a Red Sox logo.
Hotaling Returns as Men's Basketball Coach
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WEST HAVEN, Conn. University of New Haven Director of Athletics Deborah Chin is proud to announce Ted Hotaling as the Chargers next head men’s basketball coach. Hotaling becomes the ninth head coach in program history and will begin his duties on Apr. 1, 2010. A former New Haven and Yale University assistant, Hotaling most recently spent five seasons as an assistant at Eastern Kentucky University. While at EKU, the Colonels enjoyed a number of recordsetting seasons, including two postseason runs. Hotaling’s main responsibilities at EKU included working with the guards and coordinating the program’s recruiting efforts. In 2007, the Colonels earned a berth to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship tournament. EKU was selected to the College Basketball Invitational this season after
amassing a 20-11 regular season record. The Colonels have been one of the best offensive teams in the country during Hotaling’s tenure as well. This season EKU ranked in the top 10 in three-point field goals made, turnovers per game and assist/turnover ratio. The Colonels also broke the Ohio Valley Conference record for threepointers made in back-toback seasons (2008-09 and 2009-10). “I am honored to be named the head men’s basketball coach at the University of New Haven. I want to thank Debbie Chin for giving me the opportunity to lead the program. Throughout the entire process it was evident that this is an impressive university with great support and I am excited to start working right away,” said Hotaling Wednesday afternoon. Hotaling and his wife, Keely Garden, have two children – Owen and Susan.
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last loss back in the 2008 national semifinals. Tuesday’s championship game will be the sixth time that the top two teams in the final Top 25 poll will meet for the title, with the last coming in 2002 when UConn beat Oklahoma in San Antonio. Most of the pregame attention was on the imposing center matchup of Griner and The Associated Press player of the year Charles. Griner finished with 13 points and five blocks. Unfortunately for the Lady Bears (27-10), they had no answer for Moore. Inside and out, the three-time All-American tormented Baylor. The Lady Bears had cut a 13-point halftime deficit to 41-38 nearly 5 minutes into the second half, drawing huge cheers from the crowd in the Alamodome that was a sea of yellow and green. The Lady Bears campus is only a 3-hour bus ride away in Waco. They were the first team to reach the Final Four in its home state since Missouri State made it to St. Louis in 2001. With the score 45-40, Moore quickly ended any chances of the monumental upset, scoring six of the next eight points to restore the double-digit lead. Her jumper made it 53-40 with 10:26 left. Baylor could only get within 11 the rest of the
game. Morghan Medlock scored 14 to lead the Lady Bears , who were able to stay with the Huskies as Moore and Charles didn’t get much help from the rest of their team. The other Huskies combined for just 15 points. From the outset the Huskies went right at Griner. Tiffany Hayes scored a layup and drew a foul on the freshman on two of the Huskies’ first three possessions. When Connecticut wasn’t going at Griner, Charles was drawing her out of the lane, freeing up the basket for easy layups. Moore, who came into the game shooting 64 percent from the field in the NCAA tournament — including a mind-boggling 70 percent on 3-pointers, was unstoppable early on. She only missed one of her first six shots as UConn held a 13-5 lead in the first 7 minutes. After Melissa Jones’ three-point play cut the deficit to five, UConn scored 12 straight points with Charles and Moore combining for 10 of them. Moore was hitting shots from everywhere. She connected on 3-pointers, layups, and even a floating jumper down the lane. Charles hit a jumper over Griner from the top of the key and also took it right at her for a layin. Griner finally ended the run with a layup to make it 25-10 midway through
the half. It was her first basket of the game. The 6-foot-8 freshman scored eight of Baylor’s next 12 points, but the Lady Bears couldn’t get within single digits. Baylor trailed 39-26 at halftime. Connecticut has entered the NCAAs unbeaten on four prior occasions. It won the title in 1995, 2002 and last season, and lost to Tennessee in the regional final in ‘97. The Huskies getting this far was no surprise. Baylor’s presence was. The Lady Bears had made it to the Final Four once before, in 2005, and won the national championship that season. Coach Kim Mulkey expected to challenge for more once Griner arrived, but she didn’t expect it to happen so soon. With only Medlock graduating, the Lady Bears could be back a few more times before Griner’s done. Griner had been a huge part of Baylor’s NCAA tournament run this season. She shattered both the single-game and tournament record for blocks. While the freshman has been a one-woman defensive force, UConn has been putting up its own staggering numbers on defense. The Huskies had cruised through the first four rounds allowing opponents to score just an average of 40 points.
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Tiger Hits the Links for Some Masters Practice
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AUGUSTA, Ga. – Tiger Woods walked onto the first tee Monday to awkward silence from about 500 fans who gradually warmed up to him as he began a practice round at the Masters with Fred Couples. "Welcome back, Tiger," came the occasional shout from the gallery. With stubble trying to form a goatee, Woods turned to acknowledge the fans with a nod and a smile — something he rarely did before a sex scandal made him the source of so much ridicule. It was his first time playing before a gallery since Nov. 15 at the Australian Masters and its sellout crowd in Melbourne, when Woods came from behind on the final day to win for the 82nd time in his career. Woods teed off about 8 a.m., right as the gates to Augusta National opened. The crowd increased with every hole, and it included some familiar faces — Masters chairman Billy Payne was among those watching. A helicopter circled the course without flying overhead.
Woods hooked his opening tee shot toward the ninth fairway and hit another. He walked briskly, chatting with Couples as fans lining the fairways took pictures of every step. Also getting plenty of attention was his swing coach Hank Haney, who posed for a half-dozen pictures behind the third tee. Haney declined to talk about Woods or his game. "Everyone can see for themselves how he's playing," Haney said. Woods played the back nine on Sunday afternoon with Mark O'Meara when the course was closed. "This is the place where you belong," O'Meara said he told Woods as they walked down the 10th fairway. "This is what you love to do." The real test was to follow his practice round Monday — his first press conference since the public learned of his sordid extramarital affairs, which continue to be a sensation on the Internet and in tabloids. His press conference is getting so much attention that Augusta National has asked media outlets for only one reporter to make sure every organization has a chance to fill the 207 seats in the press center.
Ever since he ran over a fire hydrant and into a tree in the early hours of Nov. 27 — that infamous car accident that sparked incredible revelations of rampant affairs — Woods has kept public comments to a minimum. He issued two statements on his Web site about his infidelity. He spoke for 13 1/2 minutes to a small group of family and friends on Feb. 19 at PGA Tour headquarters. He announced he was returning to golf. And he gave a pair of five-minute interviews to TV networks. This press conference, however, comes with no restrictions. He won't be reading a script into a camera. He is facing a room full of reporters, who are not limited by time. It was Augusta National that requested Woods speak on a Monday afternoon to avoid stealing the show from so many other Masters contenders who are to have press conferences on Tuesday. A Masters official made it clear that Woods isn't running this show, however long it lasts.
Duncan Named UNH Women's Soccer Coach
Softball Jumps to No. 15 in Div. II National Poll, No. 1 in East Region
are ahead of Northeast-10 foes, Southern Connecti––––––––––––––––––––– cut and Adelphi who were ranked fifth and tenth, reWEST HAVEN, Conn. – spectively. After going 6-0 over the UNH returns to the past week, the University diamond on Friday for of New Haven softball a doubleheader with the team (142 overall, 4-0 NE10) made moves in the polls. Ranking No. 24 in the last w e e k ’s NFCA Div. II National poll, the Chargers jumped up to No. 15. In the first installment of the NCAA Regional Polls, New Haven took the top spot in the East Region. In the East Region rankings, the Chargers
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Adelphi Panthers. The first game is set for 3:00 p.m. at the UNH softball field. The Chargers will then host Pace in a conference doubleheader on Saturday at 12:00 p.m.
Downs Named Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division II National Player of the Week
ment appearances. lection. Duncan saw action in “We are very excited ANDY BEARDSLEY ––––––––––––––––––––– 57 games during her col- to welcome Laura to the By DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC MEDIA legiate career. As a junior, Charger family. During RELATIONS WEST HAVEN, Conn. ––––––––––––––––––––– – University of New HaSTARKVILLE, Miss. ven Director of Athletics, - University of New HaDeborah Chin is pleased to ven senior softball player announce that Laura DunNicole Downs has been can has been named the named the Louisville new head women’s soccer coach. The fifth coach in program history, Duncan comes to UNH with over five years of Division I coaching experience at Fairfield University. Most recently, Duncan served five seasons as an assistant for the Fairfield University women's soccer team. Duncan was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program, recruiting and game-day and practice coordination. While at Fairfield, the Stags made two NCAA Tournament appearances (2005 & 2008) and twice were crowned the Metro the defender helped the our search, it was imporAtlantic Athletic Confer- Blue Devils to 16 wins, tant for the committee to ence (MAAC) Champions including 10 shutouts and find a well-rounded can(2005 & 2008). During a 1-0 victory over Boston didate who could continue her tenure, the Stags made College in the First Round the success of our womfive-straight postseason of the NCAA Tournament. en’s soccer program,” said appearances, while two Following that season, she Director of Athletics Debstudent-athletes earned was named Third Team orah Chin. “We believe her MAAC Player of the Year All-Northeast Region exceptional background honors. by the National Soccer makes her a perfect fit for Slugger/National FastDuncan graduated from Coaches Association of the program.” Central Connecticut State America, the SoccerBuzz A native of Seaford, pitch Coaches Association University in 2005 and All-Northeast Region First England, Duncan also Division II Player of the was a four-year letter win- Team, and New England serves as a head coach for Week for the week ending ner for the Blue Devils. Women's Intercollegiate the Connecticut Football Sunday, March 28, 2010. Downs help lead the She helped Central Con- Soccer Association First Club (CFC) U12/U18 Imnecticut to three consecu- Team All-New England. pact. She currently resides Charger to a perfect 6-0 week by going 11-for-13 tive Northeast Conference During her career she was in Hamden, Conn. with nine runs, five RBI's, Championships and three also a two-time NEC First a double, three home runs, straight NCAA Tourna- Team All-Conference seBy ANDY BEARDSLEY
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eight walks, no strikeouts and one stolen base. She boasted a .846 batting average, a 1.148 slugging percentage and a .870 onbase percentage. Two of her three homeruns came against N.Y.I.T. on Thursday,
averaging .478 at the plate with five home runs and 13 RBI's. She currently holds the UNH record for career home runs, a record her and fellow senior Breanne Gleason broke last season. Downs leads the Chargers back to action on Fri-
helping to power UNH to the doubleheader sweep. Downs also led the Chargers to a pair of victories over Northeast-10 Conference foe Le Moyne College on Saturday afternoon, which included a 16-3 five-inning victory. This season, Downs is
day when they host Adelphi University for a NE-10 match up at the UNH softball complex. The first pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m.
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Jackson Doctor's Case Assigned to LA Trial Judge By LINDA DEUTSCH ASSOCIATED PRESS
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LOS ANGELES – The involuntary manslaughter case against Michael Jackson's cardiologist was assigned to a trial judge Monday in a brief proceeding that drew fans and family members of the late pop star. Dr. Conrad Murray, his attorneys and prosecutors assembled before Supervising Superior Court Judge Peter Espinoza, who in moments assigned the case to Judge Michael Pastor and sent them to his courtroom. Pastor scheduled a June 14 court date to take up remaining procedural issues including the setting of a date for a preliminary hearing and Murray's fight to keep his California medical license. The state attorney general, representing the state medical board, has moved to revoke Murray's license pending trial. Earlier, about 50 Jackson fans waved signs and chanted outside the courthouse. The fans sang "We Are the World," wore T-shirts emblazoned with Jackson's picture and the slogan, "Justice 4 Michael," and carried placards demanding stronger charges against Murray. Fans in a courthouse hallway called out "Hi Janet" as Jackson's sister Janet arrived. The late pop star's parents, Joe and Katherine, and brother Jermaine also attended. Murray has pleaded not guilty to involuntary man-
slaughter, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison. Normally, such a procedural hearing would draw few spectators. But with Jackson's death as the backdrop, crowds of fans and media were expected, and Jackson family members have committed to attending all court proceedings against Murray. Sandi Gibbons, spokeswoman for the district attorney's office, said the Jackson family notified court officials that up to 15 courtroom seats would be needed. "It's basically a housekeeping hearing, but it will be the housekeeping hearing heard around the world," said Loyola University law professor Laurie Levenson. "There is no detail too minute for the international media." Murray's attorneys contend the license issue is critical to his ability to pay for his defense. The doctor has a history of serious financial problems and his attorneys, Ed Chernoff and Joseph Low, said in a recent court filing that the effect of losing his license would be devastating to Murray. "He is, without fear of overstatement, hanging on by a thread," the attorneys wrote. "His ability to pay for his own defense depends almost entirely on his ability to continue to treat patients." Murray, 57, a cardiologist, has clinics in Las Vegas and Houston and also has a license to practice in California. Should his California license be
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lifted, his lawyers suggest there would be a "domino effect" with other states moving to do the same. Already, Nevada authorities have filed a formal complaint against Murray saying he twice failed to mention delinquent child support payments on applications to renew his medical license. Miranda Sevcik, spokeswoman for Murray and Chernoff, says Murray's legal team hopes to resolve the complaint in a way that allows the doctor to keep his license. As a condition of his $75,000 bail, Murray has been ordered not to administer any anesthetic. Jackson was 50 and about to launch a series of comeback shows in London when he died last June after being rushed to a hospital from his Bev-
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erly Hills home. Murray, who signed on in May at $150,000 a month to keep Jackson healthy through the comeback tour, told police he had been treating him for insomnia. The legendary pop star was found to have died from acute intoxication with the hospital anesthetic propofol and other sedatives as a contributing factor. Chernoff has said that nothing Murray gave the singer should have killed him.
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LOS ANGELES – Dennis Hopper's estranged wife and daughter can live on his property while the couple resolve their bitter divorce case and the actor fights prostate cancer, a judge ruled Monday. Superior Court Judge Amy Pellman also ordered the actor to pay $12,000 a month in spousal and child support. Hopper, 73, did not attend the hearing but was repeatedly described by his attorney as "desperately ill." Hopper's three adult children from previous marriages attended but did not speak. Pellman sternly told both sides they needed to come together during what appeared to be Hopper's final days.
"It's never one-sided," Pellman said of the family turmoil. "There needs to be street-cleaning on both sides of this street." The judge noted the couple's 7-year-old daughter is about to undergo the traumatic loss of her father and the rhetoric should be toned down. "Having her extended family in a war with her mother is not in her best interests," Pellman said. The rulings came after two months of bickering in court filings, including allegations of abuse by both sides, and jockeying for financial position. The couple has been married for nearly 14 years. Hopper filed for divorce in January.
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at the New Haven performance while singing lead vocals. His travels from his previous album tour for Nothing Left to Lose have a heavy influence on his new album, City of Black and White. As a songwriter, most of his work has been produced on the road. On his website, Kearney describes a few of the loca"It's heartbreaking and tions where he has written I hope it can be amicably songs, like “City of Black resolved," Victoria Duffy & White”, which was born Hopper said after the hear- on a ferry as he crossed the Bosphoros River with ing. She has been living in a friend. It “splits Istanbul a house at her husband's in two as well as acting as
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an invisible dividing line between two continents” he reminisces, “and I remember the water being dark and my friend turning to one side saying, ‘Look! It’s Europe,’ then turning to the other and saying, ‘Look! It’s Asia,’ then back again.” During an interview he said, “It still feels surreal every night. I feel like I may be fooling someone, like the audience is going to one day prove to be all cardboard cutouts or something. I’m so grateful and honored to be doing what I’m doing.” Oregon raised and
Nashville based, this rising artist didn’t write his first song until he was in college at California State University. Only 5 years into the music industry, Kearney has plenty of show on the road to go. You can catch Kearney right now in the UK, where he’ll be performing shows in Glasgow, Birmingham, and London over the next few weeks. Unless you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, we can all look forward to Kearney performing for us in the states again soon!
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Venice compound, which is also home to one of his adult children. She has agreed to remain at least 10 feet away from the "Easy Rider" star and avoid the main home on the property. She said in court filings the divorce was an attempt to cut her out of her inheritance, an accusation that has been denied.
Mark Millar’s violent comic tale of wannabe superheroes is adapted by writer-director Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake) with this Marv Films production. Aaron Johnson stars as a teen who steps out of his house one day with a mask and a painted baseball bat and starts to fight crime even though he has no superpowers. Lyndsy Fonseca costars as the character’s object of desire, with Nicolas Cage also appearing as an ex-cop whose hatred of a drug lord forces him to train his daughter to be a lethal vigilante.
Rated R
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