April 11 by The Charger Bulletin

Volume 98, Issue 23

April 11, 2017

West Haven, Conn.

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NEWS

University, Sodexo Make Changes Bulletin to Meal Plan Options Briefs BY CHRISTINA GENOVESE STAFF WRITER

News Botwinik Hall is renamed pg. 4

Sports Sports Management visits Citi Field pg. 9

A&E That’s So Raven is the latest reboot pg. 13

Opinion A response to the Pepsi ad pg. 17

Student Life

n the fall of 2017 Sodexo

will implement new meal plans for students. Sodexo is also making changes in the Marketplace and dining hours. The Marketplace will be open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. next year, and the space will be renovated to be more accommodating to students and ease congestion. These changes all began during the fall 2016 survey process. There was over 1,400 students that took Sodexo’s survey. Then, getting together with the school, they sent out another survey. This Community Integration Questionnaire consisted of questions asking students their spending and consumer habits. From the CIQ survey, Sodexo was able to create the new 2017-18 meal plans. According to Gordon Hayes, general manager of Sodexo at the University, there are Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze plans being offered.

Seton Gallery opens latest exhibit pg. 23

The Platinum and Gold plans offer the most value, and are going to be the packages focused towards freshmen.

Photo via Sodexo

The highest priced plan is the Platinum, which is the most detailed and has the

Breakdown of the updated meal plans finding accommodations to

the food; I feel like Sodexo

their dietary needs.

is better than what is offered

“I personally am not satis-

on other college campuses.

most to offer. The Bronze

fied with Sodexo because

They are taking into account

plan is the lowest priced plan,

I have dietary restrictions

students that are vegan, but

and offers a meal plan that is

that make it very difficult to

I wish that they were giving

more catered towards upper-

eat what they provide on a

more dining dollars and lunch

classmen that have kitchens

daily basis,” said junior Sarah

swipes,” Amanda Arango, a

and do not need to eat as

DeMatteis. “I realize that they

freshman.

much in the dining halls.

are more aware of the issue

Some upperclassmen stu-

now and are working to better extra meal packages called

dents like eating in the dining

cater to those needs. I hope

Moonlight and Crammer.

halls, though, and so the new

to really see healthier options

The Moonlight is for students

meal plans will provide op-

come out of the new changes

looking for a meal after hours,

tions for everyone.

in Sodexo.”

giving extra dining dollars

According to Hayes, he has

Sodexo is also offering two

Students constantly run into to your plan so you have the

“gotten positive feedback

the end of the semester night-

option to eat at WOW until

about the change.”

mare of running out of dining

2 a.m. The Crammer plan

The availability to more dining options is appealing to students who have struggled

dollars, but the new plans aim adds even more dining dollars to fit such needs. “I am overall satisfied with

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Students Participate in Mass Casualty Drill BY EVAN GRADY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

ence club, EMS (emergency

studies department.

medical services) club, U.N.H. paramedicine program, crimi- “[My responsibilities were]

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Botwinik Hall to be Rededicated to Gerber Hall BY GLENN ROHRBACKER

ed by Gerber and his late wife, Shirley. Gerber was a member

sciences, national securities

coordinating with my co-com- EDITOR IN CHIEF mander to ensure we were on

and communication depart-

the same page with the rest

from 1987 until 2005 and

University of New Haven’s

ments were all there to do

of the group. We were ensur-

Henry C Lee College held a

their part.

ing warrants were completed

nal justice courses, forensic n April 5 and 6, the

mass casualty drill as a way

Teams were made from the

before searches happened,”

said White.

announced that Botwinik

n an email to students,

President Steven H. Kaplan

to train and prepare students

different majors and stu-

whose future careers first re-

dents focused on tasks they

sponse and national security.

would face if the event was

told to investigate the evi-

more residence hall at the

not a drill. Paramedicine and

dence. I always like the mass

University of New Haven,

of a mass casualty bombing

criminal justice students were

casualty drill because it really

would be renamed Gerber

involving a terrorist us-

first responders, forensic

gives the experiencing educa-

Hall. The namesake comes

ing chemical weapons. The

science students investigated

tion,” said Alexandra Chueiri,

from Murray Gerber, who

scenario was set around a

the crime scene, legal studies

a junior doubling majoring in

received an EWMBA from the

United States senator hosting

students completed warrants,

forensic science and biology,

University in 1979.

a dinner at the “New Haven

and fire science students dealt pre-med at the University.

Hotel,”a fictional hotel cre-

with the fire.

The drill was a simulation

ated for the event, where the

Students moved bodies,

“I was a forensic scientist

Hall, a freshman and sopho-

“Murray Gerber has made

“You’re on site, doing things

a most gracious commitment

your major would be doing if

as part of the University’s Charger Challenge campaign

senator was to announce he

tended to injured people, de-

it were a real situation.”

was running for higher office.

contaminated survivors and

There was an “explosion” with investigated the scene as if

Overall, the two day exercise that will impact generations to come, and he has long was considered a success by

an “active fire” and “many ca-

it were to be an actual emer-

the departments and students

been a trusted adviser who

sualties” resulting in the need

gency situation.

involved, and will return to

has served many years as a

campus again next spring for

dedicated member of the Uni-

of first responders, hazmat teams, national security officers, and legal teams. “The purpose was to provide hands-on training for the Henry Lee College,” said Eric Demeraski, a junior who studies paramedicine at the University. It was a joint effort between the fire science, criminal justice, and national securities departments. Fire sci-

Tori White, a senior double majoring in political science

continued training of Univer-

and legal studies was the inci-

sity students.

dent commander for the legal

versity’s Board of Governors,” Kaplan told the Charger Bulletin. “I am very glad that we can recognize his leadership and longstanding support in this most public way by dedicating Gerber Hall in his honor.” More than 25 students at the University have been awarded the Gerber Scholarship since its inception in 1996. It was originally instat-

of the Board of Governors served as vice chairman for five years. He is an emeritus member of the Board, according to Karen Grava, Director of Media Relations for the University. Gerber began his career by co-founding Prototype & Plastic Mold Company in 1968 in Middletown, CT, of which he is no longer affiliated. Gerber has met three U.S. presidents and received an award from President Bush at the White House Rose Garden. He was also named Small Business Advocate by the Small Business Administration twice. Gerber was presented the Distinguished Alumni Award by the University in 1998, and his son Jim, received an MBA from the University in 1981. Gerber went for his EWMBA when he was 44-years-old, because “he always believed that you should never stop learning.” Kaplan will host Gerber at a ceremony officially dedicating Gerber Hall on April 21 at 4:15 p.m. The ceremony is open to all students and faculty.

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NEWS

Is Living On Campus Really Worth it? BY GLENN ROHRBACKER

EDITOR IN CHIEF

it would be easier to let the

ing selections,” she said. “I

residents take it out them-

watched my friends face the

selves than have maintenance

choice of either being sepa-

do their jobs,” he said.

rated in their living situation,

Duckworth also said that

or not get housing. They

washers and dryers in Celen-

found cheaper, more accom-

The Charger Bulletin, Presi-

tano have been broken all

modating option in renting

dent Steven H. Kaplan wrote

year.

off campus.”

n the April 4 issue of

In his column, Kaplan said

a column outlining his belief

In his column, Kaplan

in the benefit of living on

the events organized by the

argued that, “Research shows

campus, versus living off-.

Center for Student Engage-

that those who live in the

Students responded to

ment, and Orientation and

residence halls earn better

Kaplan’s letter online and via

the Office of Residential Life

grades and are more likely to

social media, disputing the

as benefits of being on cam-

pursue an advanced degree.

value of living in university

pus. Jenna Racz, a senior at

Further, they are more likely

housing, when they could find the university, commented on

to have a successful and sat-

much cheaper housing off

the Charger Bulletin website

isfying college career.” (This

campus.

that though she has commut-

information also appears on

Max Duckworth, a junior

ed her entire college career,

the Office of Residential Life

criminal justice and forensic

she has been more involved

website.)

psychology major, said that

than most other students.

A study sponsored by Na-

living off campus is usually

“I am in five organiza-

tional Survey of Student En-

much cheaper than living in a

tions on campus, and hold a

residence hall.

leadership position in three of zation that hosts a satisfaction

gagement (NSSE), an organi-

them,” Racz said. “I have an

survey for University of New

$17,000+ to live on campus

above average GPA, and still

Haven students each year,

when I can live right next to

use the library, CLR, profes-

and performed by the Center

campus for an entire year for

sor office hours and other

for Postsecondary Research at

$7,000?” he said in his com-

benefits the school offers. You

Indiana University Blooming-

ment.

don’t need to live on campus

ton, said that contradictory

to feel like you live on cam-

to previous accounts, living

pus.”

on campus had no substantial

“Why would I spend

“In Celentano,” he told The Charger Bulletin later, “the

Racz also said that it’s

upper class living building,

benefits to a student’s suc-

they make you pay extra to

cheaper to commute, and that

cess, compared to those in

live there to enjoy things

she doesn’t have to deal with

other living situations.

such as recycling rooms and

the contentious roommate

trash rooms, yet these rooms

selection process.

research that contends stu-

were locked by maintenance

dents living on campus have

after the first week because

my roommate from the room- an advantage over their peers

“I don’t risk losing

“Our findings disconfirm

Photo via The Charger Bulletin

in other living situations,” the

she said. Not everyone can

report said.

afford to shell out that kind

The report concluded that

of money to live on campus

similar benefits are offered by

every year. It’s expensive.”

typical off-campus housing.

A lot of students do still enjoy

“Apartment complexes and

the experience of living on

townhomes built close to

campus, and the connections

campus can provide many

they can make being on main

of the same benefits of on-

campus.

campus housing without the

“I like getting to be close

supervision of official college

to the things that I like to

personnel, increasing desir-

do on campus, it’s easier to

able privacy for students,” the

get around, and I like be-

report said.

ing around the people in

Kate D’Alessandro, a senior

my building,” said Christina

psychology major, wrote an

Genovese, freshman living in

Op-Ed column online re-

Bixler Hall.

sponding to Kaplan’s letter,

The Office of Residential

which has since been viewed

Life counts 77 open spots for

over 6,000 times, expressing

housing, and the final room

her disagreement with the

selection day is April 11.

statements he made about living on campus. “I do not think that it is fair

“You don’t lose out on the college experience so long as you want it,” Racz said.

or right for you to dismiss

“If you don’t want it, you’re

others’ experiences as less

not going to be forced into it

than simply because they are

whether you live on campus

not what you have chosen for

or not.”

yourself or for your children,”

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Opera Legend Teaches Master Class for Music Students BY ANGELA TRICARICO STAFF WRITER

n Tuesday April 4,

internationally renowned opera baritone George Gagnidze

smooth, because of how loud

focused on your every move,”

it typically is.

DellaCamera said.

Recording opera in a studio

Overall, he sums it up as

is unique, because it’s a much

“an incredible experience.”

more intimate setting.

Though Gagnidze wasn’t

“It sounds like it’s not from

familiar with The King and I,

afar,” Gagnidze said.

or musical theater in general,

Austin Eskeli was one of

he still offered some advice

held a workshop and master

the students who sat in on

and tips on how to strengthen

class at the University of New

the session. He says record-

their performances.

Haven.

ing Gagnidze was different

The first part of his visit

from anything he’d done in

was dedicated to music and

the past; Gagnidze produced

sound recording students,

a lot of volume and Eskeli

and took place in the record-

said they had to compensate

ing studio on the first floor of

for the fact that, although he

Dodds Hall. Following that, a

spoke it very well, English is

masterclass was held, where

not his first language.

six students, from both the

“It was extremely stressful

University of New Haven

at first because this is one of

and Yale University, had the

the greatest musicians cur-

chance to sing for Gagnidze

rently alive and none of us

and listen to his feedback in

wanted to make a mistake,”

front of an audience in the

said Eskeli. “But he was very

Dodds Atrium lobby.

receptive of the whole pro-

During the first portion of

cess and was fascinated by

the event, music and sound

the whole process. At the end

recording students sat in as

he even took a picture of the

Gagnidze recorded sections

microphone that he liked the

of a piece in Italian. Students

most so he could remember

had the chance to record him;

it!”

on a single take sung into

Gagnidze thinks opera gen-

Before ending the session,

two microphones, students

there was a short Q&A, where

showed Gagnidze the differ-

most of the time was spent

ence in the two microphones,

discussing the best opera

and added sound effects to

houses Gagnidze has per-

mimic the sound in a large

formed in. He was quick to

concert hall.

answer that the Metropolitan

While listening to the differ- Opera has the best acoustics ent recorded takes, Gagnidze

of the massive venues he’s

kept remarking that in the re-

been in all over the world.

cordings, opera should sound

He mentioned that La Scala,

erally enriches people. Photo by Angela Tricarico

Gagnidze’s recording session

in Milan, doesn’t have great

era singing a musical theater

acoustics anymore, because

duet. Gagnidze provided cri-

“there were a few fires.”

tiques of their performances,

Gagnidze said that since op-

and gave them advice.

era doesn’t use microphones

DellaCamera found out a

to project sound, the best ven- week in advance that he’d ues are the ones where there’s

be singing for the opera

still an ability to create an

magnate. Originally, he was

intimate connection between

going to sing solo, but his and

performers and the audience.

Terrell’s voice teacher, Wendy

When someone brought up

Hillman, thought it would

San Carlo in Naples, Gagnidze be less stressful if they sang joked, “they have the best pizza.” For the master class, Yale

together. On the song choice, DellaCamera said, ““I Have

University students Zachary

Dreamed” is a very lyrical

Johnson, Sylvia D’Eramo and

piece, so many people love

Sarah Saturnino performed

and recognize it. We thought

selections of opera for Gag-

it was a classic duet to sing.”

nidze and the audience that had assembled to watch.

Singing in front of Gagnidze was a little nerve wracking for

Though the University of New him. Haven doesn’t have an opera

“I have always thought

program, three students

that vocal masterclasses and

performed for Gagnidze:

singing recitals were so much

Sarah Chrzanowski, singing a

more nerve wracking than

classical selection, and Kiera

being in a theatrical perfor-

Terrell and Robert DellaCam-

mance because everyone is

“There’s so much packed into opera: acting, singing, literature,” he said. “All these fields are brought together. It’s great for the culture.” As a child, Gagnidze liked to sing, and “my voice was discovered from there.” He has won international singing competitions, and is known for his strong performances and commanding presence on stage. He made his Metropolitan Opera debut during the 2008-2009 season, as the title role in Giuseppe Verdi’s, Rigoletto. Since then, he has appeared in every season at the Met; he is currently playing Amonasro in Aida through April 20. Gagnidze’s visit to the University was the first time he’s worked directly with students in this manner. Roger Cooper, a member of the university’s Board of Governors, approached him about the visit. “I wanted to share my experience with students,” he said.

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NEWS

Professors and Students Talk Trump Science Policies ing it, but in the long run it’s

environment can have det-

as a species have a bad habit

expressed concern that this

a mistake. Where we might

rimental consequences, not

of only thinking of the here

executive order would leave

save money now in using coal, only to the other organisms

and right now at this point in

the United States behind

in the long run it’s going to

living on the planet, but to us

time. We can respond quickly

in global efforts to combat

cost us more than we save,”

as well,” said Matthew Neu-

to something, but we can’t

climate change. They also

he said.

meyer, junior double major in

deal with the abstract of 10 or

expressed their concerns that

Forensic Science and Biology.

20 years down the line,” said

it is too late to have as large

March 21 that included mea-

increase in jobs for the coal

“For now, Earth is our only

Ayers.

an impact on climate change

sures to dismantle the Clean

industry, Przyborski is not

home, and we have to main-

Power Plan, a set of regula-

convinced. Ayers as well as

tain it.”

tions put into place by former

Przyborski expressed their

BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR

resident Trump

signed an executive order on

While Trump cited an

Reactions to this plan have

co-exist. The majority of the students

explained that “we’ve already

ing the order quickly lies in

reached a pretty big tipping

the judicial branch as well as

point,” while Ayers explained

the larger non-profit envi-

that he is not optimistic say-

near future, as it faces re-

ronmental agencies suing on

ing, “We’re dragging our feet

sistance from many states

behalf of the American public. and we’re going to pay for it.”

The implications of this

varied across the country,

within science related fields

on a local level, as brought

with support from the coal

on campus are opposed to the

up by Przyborski. Ayers also

industry and resistance from

plan, due to its potential to

expressed his belief that the

scientists and much of the

increase the rate of climate

executive order would not

public; however, within the

change.

gain much ground, and stated

environmental department

“Carbon emissions af-

that he is more concerned for

Przyborski as well as Ayers

Attacks in Egypt on Palm Sunday BY MELINA JOSEPH CONTRIBUTING WRITER

on campus, opinions remain

fect multiple processes and

the potential consequences

against the order.

ecosystems in so many ways

of cutting the EPA budget.

Dr. Kristen Przyborski, a

that it is baffling to think that

While the executive order

professor at the University

our President is so naïve to at

takes steps in the direction of

who holds a master’s degree

least a couple of the negative

dismantling the plan, there is

in Environmental Policy, is

impacts that the removal of

a long road of legality facing

was marked by twin church

extremely disappointed, but

this act will cause,” said Katy

any real, visible change.

bombings in Egypt.

like many, is not surprised by

Zicker, sophomore marine

the order. President Trump

biology student.

had been promising to in-

Samantha Davern, a sopho-

While states have been

alm Sunday, a Chris-

tian celebration for many,

The blasts at St. George’s

resisting, there has yet to be

Church in Tanta and St.

intense public resistance. As

Mark’s Cathedral in Alex-

crease jobs in the coal indus-

more marine biology student

the March for Science and the

andria occurred yesterday,

try since the beginning of his

expressed concern over the

Climate March quickly ap-

hours apart. According to

campaign.

lack of renewable energy in

proach this month, Przybor-

Egyptian officials, the explo-

the United States. As she

ski and Ayers hold conflicting

sions left 44 dead and over

ach since the day that man

expressed, in a world where

views on their turn-outs.

128 injured.

became president,” she said.

there is abundant research

Przyborski expressed her be-

The Islamic State claimed

“It’s unbelievable to me, it’s

that renewable energy is

lief that “we’re going to see a

responsibility via its Aamaq

very concerning.”

much more efficient and

huge science march on Earth

news agency, an action fol-

Dr. James Ayers, another

better for the environment,

Day.” She also hopes that the

lowing their previous warn-

professor at the University,

it is sad that we continue to

same people will show up to

ings regarding escalating

expressed his concerns, as

“destroy the only world we

the midterm elections, in a

attacks on Christians.

well as his understanding.

have.”

measure to prevent further

Video footage on both at-

action by President Trump.

tacks were found. In Tanta,

“I’m not confident. I think we

a bomb hidden under a

“I’ve been sick to my stom-

“I understand his logic in do-

“What Trump is doing with his power in regards to the

as is necessary. Przyborski

the best hope for counteract-

President Obama, designed to concern that the coal industry executive order may not be and climate protection cannot brought to fruition in the restrict the emission of fossil fuels.

Przyborski explained that

church pew was detonated. In Alexandria, a suicide bomber intending on entering the cathedral detonated explo-

sives after being asked to walk through a metal detector. Graphic images of the attacks quickly spread on social media, depicting bloodsplattered stone pillars and scattered bodies. Fadi Sami, who was sitting in the Alexandria cathedral, originally told CNN that “We were just singing and suddenly in a blink of (an) eye, smoke, fire everywhere. I didn’t realize what’s happening until I saw blood and organs of our friends scattered over the ground.” In a speech aired on state television, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi declared three days of national mourn-

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OPINIONS

Stop Forgiving Celebrity Abusers his single. For some reason

few months later and people

exposed for beating Rihanna

porting these artists, we are

though, when I logged into

are defending this barely

in 2009, making fun of Keh-

telling them they play by a

Twitter, I was appalled to

talented rapper for a crime

lani’s suicide attempt, and

different set of rules than the

find that there were people

just as disgusting. The differ-

even threatening ex-girlfriend

rest of the world because they

genuinely trying to defend

ence? Xxxtentacion provides

Karreuche. For some reason

provide us with something we

this man. After scrolling for a

us with a service that Turner

all of these artists have found

want.

benefitting from something,

few minutes, I had to log off

didn’t. Turner did not affect

grace within the public eye,

In reality, though, it’s not.

we are completely willing to

because I could not believe

our personal lives in any way

but why?

Both Kodak Black and Xxx-

overlook the faults or flaws

that this was what our society

besides infuriating us so it’s

Because we are selfish.

tentacion are so new that they

painless to hang him out to

It would be too much work

are easily replaceable with

BY IYANA JONES STAFF WRITER

n this world, if we are

that thing has, simply because had fallen victim to. Think about Brock Turner, without it, we would be at an

dry. Xxxtentacion gives us

to stop listening to our fa-

any other new and upcoming

remember him? The world

music, and to acknowledge

vorite artists because of their

rapper. By forgiving them,

rightfully condemned him

his wrongdoing would mean

wrongdoings.

we are telling them that their

thing is awful, if we like it, it’s

for sexually assaulting a

we would have to take a

okay.

young woman while she was

harder look at ourselves and

passed out behind a dump-

our morals.

inconvenience. Translation: even if some-

That theory applies to musical artists and even athletes

ster. The internet was flooded

in today’s celebrity worship-

Separate the artist from their art right? Wrong. Every time you play a Chris

celebrity status makes them an exception to the rule. So the next time you’re lis-

Sadly, Xxxtentacion isn’t

Brown song, you are putting

tening to “Party” on the radio,

with open letters, YouTube

the first to have his crimes

money into the pockets of an

think of Rihanna’s beaten in

ping culture. Just a month

rants, and articles defaming

overlooked because of his

abusive man. Every time you

face. Think of the fear Kar-

ago, rapper Xxxtentacion was

the once well liked Stanford

status. Kodak Black was ar-

rap out to Kodak Black, you

ruche feels that her ex-boy-

put behind bars for alleg-

swimmer. I remember feeling

rested for allegedly raping

are giving him the notion that

friend publicly brags about

edly beating his pregnant

pride in seeing how many

a fan at one of his concerts

so long as he keeps putting

wanting to kill her. Then

girlfriend so badly that she

people were defending this

in February 2016, and days

out bangers, he can do as he

pretend that that woman is

was blinded. Xxxtentacion

young woman and express-

after, #FreeKodak was trend-

pleases. Every Soundcloud

your mother. Or your sister.

is a relatively new artist with

ing their anger that the media

ing worldwide on Twitter.

play that Xxxtentacion gets

Or your future daughter.

a few hype songs, and had

was so willing to paint Turner

Chris Brown is still topping

says his music speaks louder

garnered some attention with

in a good light. Fast forward a

music charts despite being

than his actions. By sup-

Celebrities and Politics Continued from pg. 19 But celebrities, in their unique position of popularity, can at least spark in interest for people who may have not considered the issues before. For example, Leonardo DiCaprio is notorious for his passion for fighting climate change. While climate change

isn’t the most inflammatory of celebrities are entitled to their issues, his reach as a celebrity

beliefs, and many are much

has an undeniable influence

more willing to take a real

on his fans, who may in turn

stand than Kendall Jenner.

be inspired to further support

But, it’s only when people

his movement as they may

take a real stand and push for

not have otherwise.

their beliefs that things will

Regardless of your stance on the issues themselves, it’s important to remember that

change, and that’s something we can all agree on.

Then try to tell me that that song is worth the listen.

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STUDENT LIFE

Students Get to Build PIRO Tells Students Their Futures Their Own Books BY LAUREN COHEN BY SARAH COSTELLO STAFF WRITER

his past Thursday

STAFF WRITER

Items included stones, rocks,

SPELL member Trinette

a array of fabric to create the

and jewelry. Each student

Robinson.

book binding. Finally, it was a free for all of creative genius and fun as the students got to choose between using dif-

he semiannual

Divination Fair, hosted by

ferent glitters, stickers, and

Paranormal Investigation

hosted a Twisted Thursday

pipe cleaners to make their

Build-a-Book event to share

notebooks unique among all

and Research Organization

with students their message

the others. Though small in size, the

on Thursday (April 7) drew in large crowds, despite the

an outlet for ideas and ability.

notebooks were meant to

rainy weather. At the Divina-

This event allowed for anyone

be that way. Small personal

tion Fair, those who wished

to create a book in which they

journeys that the owner could

to be read either using tarot

could express themselves.

write in and be able to ex-

The event was brought

press themselves in pen and

together by Alyssa Dearborn,

paper whenever they wished.

the historian for W.R.I.T.E.

The promoting expression

cards, pendulum, or palm readings, got the chance for free. Julie Ringuette, Andrew

through different outlets was

Belanger, Melinda Nanassy,

ity, we think of all creative as-

the goal of W.R.I.T.E. that

and Brynn Slicer, students in

pects,” said Dearborn. “We’re

night.

SPELL and PIRO signed up to

“When we think of creativ-

not just about poetry, we’re

President Sierrah Smalls

about creativity in general.

said that W.R.I.T.E. wanted

Writing, crafting and art.”

to help the students with

be readers. “I definitely think people

some creative freedom. “We

want to learn about what divi-

that the club wanted to com-

want to give back to UNH, so

nation is and I feel like when

bine all of this into one event

we can share our craft with

they come, they understand

for Twisted Thursday. “We

the student community,” she

figured the best way to bring

said.

what it is. It’s not just weirdos

Dearborn further explained

slightly amazed me,” said

Next, the students chose from

(April 6), W.R.I.T.E. Poetry

about creativity and finding

able to take a “grab bag” item.

sitting around, sometimes it’s

literature and art together

Some students also men-

would be making our own

tioned what it was about the

notebooks,” she said.

event that intrigued them

said VP of PIRO, Amanda

The mini books were

into coming. One commented

Santamaria.

separated into different

that they “saw the email and

components and assembled

thought ‘this is cool,’ I’ll check

by students D.I.Y. style. The

it out,” adding that they want-

books themselves were pages

ed to get more involved with

of paper sewn together, with

campus activities. Another

students choosing the colors

mentioned that they wanted

of the covers out of card stock. to spend time with a friend and interact with others.

really accurate and it’s scary,”

Students began lining up before the event to ensure they would get a reading. Upon arrival, students chose who they wanted to read them.. Afterwards, they were

received a ticket to put in a raffle for a special array of

Andrew Belanger on the other hand read people’s

prizes, including a deck of tar- palms instead of cards. ot cards, dream catchers, pre-

“It was very interesting and

cious stones and rocks, a spell

cool to learn new possible

book, and an oracle book.

things about myself. This

“It was a pleasant and hum-

whole thing fascinates me!”

bling experience giving op-

said freshman Rebecca Wal-

portunity to review the events

lace.

of one’s life and plan for the

“It was a really cool experi-

future with a clear mind and

ence to get my palm read.

hopeful heart,” said PIRO

This was my first time I had

member John Boncaldo.

this done, and it was interest-

The fair gave students not

ing to learn things about my

only the opportunity to expe-

present and future self,” said

rience divination and receive

Anna Mercaldi.

readings, it also gave students

Melinda Nanassy read

who read tarot cards or palms

people with both tarot cards

to showcase their skills in a

and a pendulum, a device

variety of different ways.

that would answer questions

“I found it quite different from the last time I was read.

depending on how it spun. “After a stressful and rough

This one seemed to only ap-

couple of weeks, coming

ply in vague ways, but at the

to get a tarot reading from

end it all came together with

Melinda really calmed my

the final card, and actually

nerves. I got offered some

applied to me,” said PIRO

advice from her and the cards

member, Elizabeth Coen.

and my mind was more at

Julie Ringuette read people,

ease now and I really felt

with tarot cards, their signs,

relaxed and intrigued dur-

and what it meant for their

ing the reading,” said Jeremy

futures.

Bellman.

“It was very accurate, which

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STUDENT LIFE

It’s On Us Hosts the Clothesline Project t-shirts, which were then

BY CHRISTINA GENOVESE hung up along the front of the STAFF WRITER

he It’s On Us Nation-

al Week of Action took place the week of April 2. It’s On Us is a campaign to address and end sexual assault and domestic violence on college campuses. The campaign was started in 2014, and there is a Week of Action each semester to raise awareness. The week is in April because the entire month is Sexual Assault Awareness month, an annual campaign to raise awareness and educate people on how to prevent sexual violence. “Sexual Assault Awareness month is a good time to get engaged and involved in issues of sexual violence and find our role in it as a community,” said Ashley Dunn, Assistant Director of Student Life Programs, Title IX/ VAWA Compliance. The week kicked off with the It’s On Us Panel last Thursday and ended with the University Clothesline Project. The University’s Clothesline Project displayed pledges, spread supportive message and was a way to continue to create more conversation. Students were able to write and design their messages on plain white

BSAC patio.

“The clothesline project is made for two things. One, is to show survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence that they do not stand alone on this campus. Two, is to promote a culture in which domestic violence is not tolerated. It’s on us as a university to create more events like these that show that the campus cares about a growing problem in our country,” said Nicholas Mroczka, Wellness

Photo by Chariot Yearbook

Peer Educator.

Two shirts that were drawn by participants and hung at the BSAC

After students made and hung up a t-shirt, they were given the University of New Haven It’s On Us pledge to sign. It is slightly different from the original It’s On Us pledge, in order to make it more personal to the campus and community. “It is important that we have an inclusive pledge and expand on what it is standing for,” said Kalee Smith, Supervisor of Wellness Peer Educators. Signing the pledge shows

Photo by Chariot Yearbook

A student works on a t-shirt with written message

how, as campus community members, they will recognize

situations in which someone

impact of sexual violence, cre- could be harmed, exercise personal responsibility by ate an environment in which

“It’s On Us has become an

Being a part of It’s On Us is

important part of my college

something I want our cam-

experience because no mat-

pus to get involved in and be

all forms of sexual violence

always obtaining consent,

ter where you are or where

aware of the survivors around

are unacceptable, identify

and demonstrate respect and

you go to college, the issue of

them,” said Sam Moul, USGA

situations in which sexual as-

honor by supporting and car-

sexual violence is everywhere,

President.

sault may occur, intervene in

ing for fellow Chargers.

whether you know it or not.

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STUDENT LIFE

Seton Art Gallery Opens “LGBT Movie Poster History”

BY ANGELA TRICARICO STAFF WRITER

“

nything that’s worth

doing is worth overdoing.”

That is a quote adjunct pro-

fessor Wes Davis attributes to

himself. It can also describe

the current show on display

in the Seton Art Gallery at

the University of New Haven.

“LGBT Movie Poster History

and Iconography” covers the

history of LGBT cinema in

images – from its roots, to

where it is now. The show officially opened

on Thursday, April 6 with

a talk from Davis to guide

Davis began his talk with

There is also a standing closet

you died at the end,” is how

Contemporary LGBT World

two quotes, the one men-

exhibit, with a poster for The

Davis prefaced the section

Cinema, taught by Davis. In

tioned above, and “too much

Celluloid Closet inside.

titled Gay Necrology, or, films

the class, over 30 countries

where the gay characters die

are being represented and

derful,” courtesy of Mae West. tion is split into categories,

at the end, no matter what.

all by 2 films from 2000 and

The show, which features

describing the films or the

The Way We Aren’t follows

after. Students from the class

134 pieces, is the largest the

actors in them. The first one,

Gay Necrology, because

helped with the organization

gallery has ever had. All of

In The Closet, features actors

though the production codes

and set up of the gallery.

the pieces are from Davis’

and actresses from old Hol-

had been lifted and LGBT

Davis ended his talk with a

personal collection, which he

lywood who were, or were

started 25 years ago. Davis

speculated to be, gay – Rock

also collects film posters from

Hudson, Montgomery Clift

horror and sci-fi films; in past

and Cary Grant are just a

years, he has done gallery

few. This section also has a

shows on both of those film

lobby card from “Bringing

genres as well. Davis is also

Up Baby,” the first film where

well known for his collection

the word “gay” was said and

of Beatles memorabilia.

meant to mean what it does

scenes were now allowed, gay

quote about the progress the

characters still often killed

film industry has made so far:

ages are ones

themselves by the end of the

“we must not become compla-

from films made

movie.

cent, we must not repeat the

of a good thing can be won-

The show, Davis said, is dedicated to Vito Russo,

that most people

sections he has

don’t know of.

outlined in the

They’re very ris-

room.

qué compared to

First, College

the other posters

of Arts and

Davis has hang-

Sciences Dean

ing.

Lourdes Alva-

Coded Im-

rez spoke. She

said the show

chronicles a

during the era

whole history

their name.” She stated that

progress has been made,

using Ellen DeGeneres as an

example, and that even more

progress has been made in re-

cent years, where sexuality is

no longer the central point in

a film that may feature LGBT

characters.

Exploitation and Underers from films

through the

and loves that “dare not speak

today. ground has post-

attendees

of sexuality

The rest of Davis’ collec-

of production

AIDS Cinema, and The Way We Are both move towards

LGBT Movie Poster History

whose book (and eventual

codes. Explicitly LGBT char-

film) The Celluloid Closet, is

acters and scenes were forbid- ing of Age is a subgenre of

at Seton Gallery through April

an extensive history of LGBT

den under these codes, but

LGBT Film, where there are

20. Davis is available to give

films and characters.

through the art of allusion,

happy endings and couples

guided tours of the show if

many films were still able to

that stay together through the

requested.

lery, the first posters are for

convey their points. Scenes

end of the film.

films about Harvey Milk, a

from Ben-Hur and Spartacus

well-known LGBT figure,

are in this section.

Upon entering the gal-

and Stonewall, an icon of the LGBT rights movement.

“Imagine you couldn’t see yourself at all, or if you did,

more modern cinema. Com-

past.”

The gallery show was put on in conjunction with an honors class currently being run at the University of New Haven:

and Iconography is running

Photos by Erica Naugle Photo Editor

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UNH Tweets of the Week

Sodexo’s New Meal Plans

Continued from pg. 3

Page 24

not when you leave it. Students that are not swiping to

the pasta station will now be

eat won’t be able to sit in the

to your plan, so that if one

a destination station, with

Marketplace, because there

weekly late night meal is not

salad, pasta, and pizza all in

will be food stations out in

enough you can have more.

one place.

the dining area to ease traffic

Sodexo is going to add more

“I do not know why people

and add more aesthetically appealing experience.

variety for food and meals.

complain about it so much,

There will be an all-day

you get a hot meal, salad, can

breakfast station, for students

make your own sandwich,

campus community, and have

that want to eat breakfast late

and more. I am satisfied with

a food service that is inter-

or eat breakfast for dinner.

the varieties of options that

active and reactive,” Hayes

There will also be a “Simply

are offered on campus,” said

said. “Getting feedback from

Serving” station to provide

sophomore Charlie Ricard.

students, hosting events, col-

“We want to be a part of the

more gluten free and allergy

The Marketplace renova-

laborating with the schools

free meals at lunch and din-

tions include having the two

of hospitality and dietetics,

ner. The burrito station and

cashier stations be at the

and to work with students to

the grill station will be open

bottom of the stairs, and you

exceed expectations.”

from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Also,

will swipe to get into the area,

Students go to Citi Field Continued from pg. 22

games seeming quite similar,

do to stand apart from the

seem like a great time, the

every day is a unique experi-

crowd and have the ability to

ability to talk with someone

ence. Different fans come into create a name for themselves

who has over 15 years expe-

the ballpark everyday coupled

as they start their careers.

rience with a major league

with variables like weather

Unfortunately, the students

baseball team was much more and game outcomes chang-

weren’t able to enjoy a Mets

important. The information

ing daily. Because of this, he

win, as they fell to the Miami

that they could receive about

always stays on his toes and

Marlins 8-1 in the early sea-

the industry as a whole, the

needs to be sure that every

son matchup.

New York Mets, venue service

fan can come to the game and

Fried’s Professional Sports

roles, and even adding to the

have an amazing experience.

Management class has also

ever-important network that

In order to do this, he con-

visited the New England

could help students obtain

tinuously works with all other

Blackwolves, Bridgeport

internships and jobs in the fu- sections of the team, from

Sound Tigers and Westches-

stadium operations to the

ter Knicks this semester. Vis-

through the offices behind the players. This detailed con-

iting these teams and talking

ture. After taking a quick tour scenes, the students sat down

versation left students with a

with industry executives gives

to talk with Brown despite his

new found understanding for

students opportunities that

busy schedule.

the sports industry and what

simply can’t be offered within

Brown discussed how despite

each student would need to

the classroom.