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The official student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938. Volume 96, Issue 23 | April 8, 2015 | West Haven, Conn.
SCOPE’s Spring Weekend comedian, Spring Concert artists and the drive-in movie was reveled Monday! This year, Spring Weekend will go from Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3. This year, DJ Tommy Carlucci will be performing with T-Pain and Third Eye Blind May 2 at the Charger Gymnasium at 8 p.m. Be sure to get your tickets in advance and refer to the ticket sales information provided!
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The Psi Omega chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association returned home with 17 awards from the 76th annual National Conference held in Nashville from March 21 through 28. The trip was beyond a total suc-
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cess, the best performance this club has made in the eight years I’ve been lucky enough to have been their advisor. 28 students and one advisor (myself) took the 15 hour bus trip to Nashville for a full week of competition, programming, seeing old friends, making new ones and having some fun. The guest speakers were Dr. Bill Bass III who is a forensic anthropologist known for his work on body decomposition and for helping create the “Body Farm” or “Deaths Acre” at the University of Tennessee; Prof David Pauly,
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retired Forensic Science Officer from the U.S. Army and trainer for Sirchie, who gave a presentation on crime scene photography; and Dr. Sarah Phillips, a biological anthropologist specializing in analysis of human skeletal remains and trauma who presented on blunt force trauma in ancient civilizations in Peru. Please congratulate the entire club as well as those who made the trip: Jenna Henning, Shannon Young,
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n April 2, the University of New Haven’s radio station, WNHU 88.7 FM, held the grand opening of their new facility on 46 Ruden St. The radio station relocated to Ruden St. in October 2014, after being located in the basement of Maxcy Hall since 1985. The studios were completely finished at the beginning of March. The grand opening took place outside of the WNHU studios. Dignitaries who were in attendance included President Dr. Steven Kaplan; Dr. Lourdes Alvarez, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Steve Raucher, Communication, Film and Media Studies Department head; Bryan Lane, general manager of WNHU; and Freddie Coleman, host of ESPN’s The Freddie Coleman Show. Students, faculty, administration, community volunteers and alumni of WNHU were also in attendance to tour the new facility. Attendees enjoyed speeches given by the dignitaries about WNHU and what it means to our campus. “It’s very special to us as a university because it embodies who we are and what we value,” President Kaplan said. WNHU now has four brand new studios with state-of-the-art equipment for students, faculty and community volunteers to utilize and create quality programming for their listeners. “We’re thrilled to be at a new location up here on the hill…it gives visibility,” President Kaplan expressed. “You’ve got your eyes on us, we’ve got our eyes on you. We know the whole community listens.” Throughout the day, UNH’s Fire Science Club provided a barbeque lunch and student took over the WNHU and Charger Radio airwaves to showcase their talents and the variety of shows the radio station offers. Cassie Washington, who works at WNHU as the web director, said she loved having people
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Interview with newly elected USGA President and Treasurer
James Keilar
1. What made you want to run for USGA president? I ran for USGA President because I feel I have a lot to offer both USGA and UNH. I wanted to get involved in all aspects of our school and the position of USGA President will allow me to work with many different student groups as well as administrative offices on our campus. The opportunity I was given this past year of being appointed USGA Sergeant at Arms allowed me to see USGA from a behind-thescenes perspective and really learn that taking on the role of USGA President was the right next step. I want to help students and RSOs succeed in any way they can. 2. What is the main goal of your presidency? If I were to choose one main goal of my presidency, it would be to make USGA and UNH more inclusive. There are many underrepresented groups on our campus that I feel could be better represented. I feel there is an undeniable divide between domestic resident students and commuters, international students, veterans, and graduate students. We are all students at UNH and we are one family, but if we continue to strengthen the gap that exists, we are falling farther and farther away from one cohesive family. We all have something to offer one another, and we can all complement each other in different ways, we just need to find out what those ways are. 3. What do you think your hardest challenge to overcome as USGA Presi-
dent will be? The hardest challenge to overcome as USGA President will be reaching out to students who normally do not participate in student activities. I think the best way to overcome this obstacle will be to engage students face-to-face and encourage them to get involved via word of mouth. You must show interest in others if you want them to be interested in you. If you show them you are passionate about something, they will want to get involved to match your level of enthusiasm. 4. What can you to do to better the student body? I hold efficiency very close to my heart. I believe an efficient behind-the-scenes with paperwork and policies on the USGA side will work to make a successful highlight reel for the clubs and RSOs on campus. We as a university pride ourselves on our 150 clubs and orgs but I honestly believe they are only as strong as their governing body. I think that in every situation there is room for improvement, so if there is a better way of doing something, I think it should be explored; just because we are currently doing things one way, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best or most efficient way. I also believe all options should be explored before settling on a decision. I will work on improving the efficiency of procedures and policies to better the student body. 5. What do you think the most important issue to tackle will be? I think the most important issue to tackle is improving
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the communication system at UNH, which in my opinion, is flawed. We receive an almost overwhelming amount of emails each day, which many people just delete; but it’s not their fault. If the email doesn’t necessarily pertain to you, it becomes very easy to just delete it. It almost seems that information doesn’t get across to the students simply based on the method of delivery. Also, I will work on getting more approved posting locations on campus. If you work to publicize events for your club, you’ll know there are only 12 approved posting locations on our campus. It becomes very difficult to spread the word about your event when there aren’t many areas to “legally” allow you to do so 6. Are there any immediate changes you’d like to make as president? The immediate changes will be improving USGA and USGA meetings to make it more approachable and more representative of the students. I remember my first USGA meeting and I’m sure everyone remembers theirs. It was probably daunting; it seems very formal, official, and almost overwhelming. If you weren’t involved with USGA the previous semester, you’ll probably feel lost. I will work to make the new USGA representatives better acquainted right off the bat at their first meeting. Even something as simple as index cards explaining the order of business or what a motion is can work wonders to build a feeling of understanding.
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Keilar and Berardinelli ready to take on USGA (Photo provided by Keilar and Bernardinelli)
1. What made you want to run for USGA treasurer? I wanted to run for USGA Treasurer because I thought it would be awesome to be even more involved in USGA. I also felt that my experience and previous involvement prepared me to take on such a role. 2. What is the main goal of your term as treasurer? My main goal upon assuming the position is to make the treasurer role in each RSO more understandable and manageable. I want to figure out how to make the information that is already available more accessible to each RSO. 3. What do you think your hardest challenge to overcome as USGA Treasurer will be?
I expect the hardest challenge to overcome as USGA Treasurer will be maintaining organization and keeping up with each of the club's requests, based on what I have observed the past few years. 4. What can you to do to better the student body? To better the student body I can offer myself as a resource for anyone who may need it, with treasurer duties and any general questions or concerns as well. 5. What do you think the most important issue to tackle will be? The most important issue I would like to tackle is financial accountability of all clubs. Many clubs put on a variety of events throughout the year; however, there can be leftover money in
their accounts after the event has occurred. I think it should be up to those clubs to keep track of the amount they spend at each event. Our RSO's are very good at not overspending, which is great, but I think more attention should be paid to underspending because those leftover funs can be read ministered and reutilized. 6. Are there any immediate changes you’d like to make as treasurer? Any immediate changes I would make would revolve around making information more accessible to RSO's, based on feedback of current or prior club members.
New Dean of the College of Business By BEN ATWATER
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day. “They would come into the studio, check out my show and hang out. We had a great time,” Washington said. Overall, WNHU’s grand opening showcased the very best of what the radio station has to offer and
reminded the entire campus community that they are an important part of what UNH stands for. “Not only is WNHU a vital part of this community, it is a valuable outlet for experiential learning rarely offered at other institutions of our size,” said Stephen Shepherd, promotions director at WNHU. “The speakers really hit some of
the core aspects of WNHU and Charger Radio. I look forward to our bright future on and off campus.” Next up, WNHU will host their “monumental” music and electronics on Saturday April 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the BSAC.
The College of Business made an advancement last week in announcing the new dean, Brian Kench. Currently the chair of the economics department at the University of Tampa, Kench will start his term as dean of the College of Business June 1, 2015. Recruited by a headhunter, Kench is very excited to come to University of New Haven. “I came up a few months ago to meet the faculty, and was stricken by the strong sense of community,” said Kench. At Tampa, Kench grew the economics department from five to 14 fulltime professors. Kench has also headed a student based learning experience at UT, bringing students on trips to Washington DC to meet top tier economists. “I stressed why I coined an ‘Adam Smith’ society. This concept involves a communal group where experiential
Dean Brian Kench of The College of Business (Photo obtained via LinkedIn)
education is highly valued,” he said. “I really have pushed for a more student centered institution at the University of Tampa, and want to do the same at the University of New Haven,” Kench, who believes that all majors are equal and wants to develop each department equally, said. Kench wants to build the Business school “one department at a time,” providing
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meaningful faculty-led experiences. “It is very important to equip students with the skills needed to succeed,” he said. “I also want to grow the graduate program,” said Kench, who wants to grow the Executive MBA program. “I want to keep an open door policy, so that if any students or faculty have any questions, they can ask See NEW DEAN page 3
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ACJA returns home with 17 awards
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Phi Sig’s 4th annual XXXtravaganza
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Ali Shapiro, Danielle Morgan, Annamaria Primiani, Annalisa Berardinelli, Caisey Calabro, Valeria Diaz, Katelyn Murray, Kelly Dowd, Rebecca Long, Ana Abraham, Jenna Racz, Amber Ferreria, Gabrielle Hartley, Matt Belletete, Tim Muyano, Dave Marucheau, Johnny Houllahan, Tyler Benson, Harrison Kaufman, Mohammad Ramadan, Paul Raffile, Matt Chrusz, Stefanie Perillo, Maegan Moran, Alyssa Turgeon, Jessica Higgins. A total of 17 trophies came home with us including the coveted Spirit Award which goes to the chapter that best embodies, embraces and represents what ACJA is all about, we come home with trophy almost every year. The competition was serious with about 420 students from around the country competing. The following is the list of
our trophy winners: 1. Gabrielle Hartley (Milford, CT): - Criminal Law- 3rd Place Lower - Corrections - 2nd Place Lower - Police Management - 1st Place Lower 2. Rebecca Long (Portland, Oregon): - Corrections - 3rd Place Upper - Juvenile Justice - 3rd Place Upper 3. Johnny Houllahan (Skowhegan, Maine): - Criminal Law - First Place Lower 4. Alyssa Turgeon (Rochester, NH): - Police Management - 1st Place Upper 5. Harrison Kaufman (Rockaway, NJ): - Juvenile Justice - 1st Place Lower 6. Jenna Racz: - LAE Knowledge - 3rd Place Lower 7. Stefanie Perillo (Bronx,
NY): - LAE Knowledge - 3rd Place Upper 8. Amber Ferreria (Trumbull, CT): - Physical Agility - 2nd Place Female 9. Psi Omega: - Spirit Award 10. Psi Omega: - Talent Lip-Sync - 1st Place 11. Danny Maxwell and John Wilt: - Talent Group - 1st Place 12. Danny Maxwell: - Talent Individual - 1st Place 13. Gabrielle Hartley (Milford, CT): - Scholarship - 2nd Place Lower These students represented themselves, their chapter, ACJA, the HCLEE College and UNH in exemplary fashion, they continue and maintain the traditon of excellence that comes with that responsibility.
Roast of Richard Rotella
By ASHLEY WINWARD
MUSIC EDITOR AWINW1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Right on the heels of Comedy Central’s Roast of Justin Bieber, the University of New Haven campus got the chance to roast their own “celebrity,” their very own USGA president Richard Rotella. Members of various organizations Rotella has been involved in, such as Sigma Chi Fraternity, Scope and USGA, filled the room in hopes of getting a good jab in at Rotella, all while enjoying a delicious spread of fried foods provided by Sodexo. The Roastmaster of the evening was future USGA president, James Kielar, who strolled in fashionably late to the podium. “We’ve gathered together today to honor our current president for the many wonderful things he’s done in the past year…unfortunately President Kaplan could not be here tonight, so we’ll settle for you, Rich,” Keilar began his opening monologue. Keilar had the room cracking up throughout the night with quips and jokes, adding a bit of awkward silence in for good measure. In between roasters, he stayed in election mode, giving debate lines such as “Thank you, you’ve brought up some really good points” to each
and every roaster. He also delivered a crowd pleasing joke that evening: “I want to take this opportunity to list a few things that are more popular than Rich: The new smoking policy, Sodexo, parking and the walk to Harugari.” Dale Eriksen was first up for his chance at Rotella, and at first it seemed as if he was going to take it easy on his fellow brother of Sigma Chi. He first asked, “What can you say bad about him? He was really likable, admired, you really looked up to him….alright I’ll stop talking about Zani now.” After making a few nods to previous presidents Zani Imetovski and Patrick Kelland, Eriksen continued through a slideshow of embarrassing photos of Rotella courtesy of Facebook, spanning from his youth to college. “Have you guys seen his pants? It’s like American Eagle meets Skittles,” he commented on Rotella’s current wardrobe much to the audience’s agreement. He also touched upon the views of the public, noting, “There’s no middle ground with you; you either dislike him or you hate him.” The next roaster up was Fire Science club president and Sigma Chi brother Matthew Carroll, who also presented with his own embarrassing visual aids (with the help of Dan Chudy). Although he claimed that he did not prepare as much as
other roasters, the jokes he came stocked with packed quite the punch. “I was in Soundview the other day and noticed that the weight limit was changed in the elevators; they now use USGA presidents as a unit of measurement. If you get on an elevator with Rich and Zani after a DPhiE formal, you’re going to get stuck,” Carroll got the crowd going. There was plenty of audience participation from the various roasters, from knock-knock jokes to seeing a show of hands. Kelland, former USGA president, even brought prizes in the form of pillow cases with Rotella’s Tinder profile and a split shot of Rotella and Josh Peck, tossing them into the crowd. Former president Imetovski also sent a letter, as he could not make it due to work obligations. As with the roast custom of giving the roastee a gift at the end of the evening, Imetovski sent along Rotella a gym membership. Rotella took the whole night in stride, barely roasting his friends who spent the night making fun of him. He almost took not roasting them as an insult, which was an interesting way to go. In the end, there were just about as many good things said as bad, highlighting his friendship and leadership and Rotella was nothing but humble for the whole experience.
Ashley Higgins, a sister of Phi Sig (left) and the event coordinator, Kaie McNamara (right) in front of the prize table (Photo by Francesca Fontanez) By FRANCESCA FONTANEZ
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Bingo, and sisters, and sex toys, oh my! On Tuesday, March 31, the sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority hosted their 4th Annual XXXtravaganza. XXXtravaganza is definitely not your average bingo night. The lower level of Bartels was jam-packed with sexual education and fun! This 4th annual XXXtravaganza ran similarly to a typical bingo night with one significant exception. Between rounds, the sisters of Phi Sig shared facts about
safe sex, allowing for an entertaining yet informative evening. There were 15 rounds of bingo, with steamy prizes. Prizes for each round varied, but among some of those prizes were sexthemed, cleverly titled gift baskets. Among those themed baskets were “Fifty Shades of Grey,” “Guy’s Night In,” “The Morning After,” and more, each containing items coordinating with their title. The annual XXXtravaganza was a crucial event in regards to fundraising. Kirsten Cunningham, a member of Phi Sig, said, “It’s the biggest event all year for raising money to go
towards our philanthropy.” All the proceeds raised at XXXtravaganza went to the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation, which promotes school and college readiness for those who are less fortunate. The Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation offers scholarships, helps fund and create leadership opportunities, and promotes higher education and achievement in members and alumnae. The amount raised has not yet been disclosed, however, Katie McNamara, the event coordinator, considered the event “very successful.” The entire floor space was full of students and supporters, all there for one good cause.
Disable the Label
By SAMANTHA HIGGINS
STAFF WRITER SHIGG2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Do you enjoy being a part of something bigger than yourself? Did you participate in Up Til Dawn or another major event geared towards raising awareness and spreading knowledge to an entire community through fun events and fundraising? Well, here’s your opportunity to get involved again! April 14 will be the annual Disable the Label event at the University of New Haven. Sponsored by Campus Access Services and Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society, the day will consist of a variety of events to help raise awareness for disabilities. They kick off the day with a professional panel co-sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Relations, To Write Love on Her Arms and Psychology Club. A big
draw for fun is the Adaptive Sports event, co-sponsored by the Athletics Department and Alpha Lambda Delta. Another experience available to the campus is the Animal Assisted Therapy Services that will be on campus for the afternoon, co-sponsored by the Community Psychology club and the International Student Association. A great opportunity for students to get involved and learn more about disabilities and ask any questions they might have will be the Student panel. Co-sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Relations, To Write Love on Her Arms and Psychology Club, this event is usually a great hit with students who want to take advantage of the chance to educate themselves more on the topics discussed throughout the day or things they might not otherwise have an outlet or place to ask. DREAM helps organize an exciting and challenging game of Jeop-
ardy to wrap up a fun and educational day. Students can get involved now by liking Disable The Label UNH on Facebook, following @DisableTheLabelUNH on Instagram and DTLUNH on Snapchat for chances to win raffle tickets and find out what’s happening every step of the way before the events start! Another way to get involved is to make a team and start fundraising for Puzzlethon. Puzzlethon will end the week of Disable the Label, on April 18, and will be composed of the participants raising money doing an assortment of puzzlesjigsaw puzzles, crosswords, Sudoku, word search— they’re all included. All you have to do is create a team and fundraise in person or online to benefit the autism community in Connecticut. You can register your team at www.puzzlethon.org
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me.” Kench is coming in at a time when the College of Business is near the end of the process of becoming accredited AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business. “Becoming accredited would really put the College of Business on the map,” Kench said. “That’s why the coming two years will be a very important time to have a solid administration.” Kench brings along with him Charles Skipton to fill the position of associate dean.
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Skipton is also a professor in the Economics department at the University of Tampa. This will be Skipton’s first administrative position. With the pending AACSB accreditation and a new dean, it is clear that the College of Business is due for a lot of change in the upcoming years.
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Taking flight
By COURTNEY BROOKS
OPINION EDITOR CBROO4@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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verybody is afraid of something. You can ask any human being on the planet his or her biggest fear because without a doubt, he or she has one. If he or she tells you otherwise, just walk away because he or she is lying and you’ll be wasting your time. Fears can be anything for any number of reasons. Some people fear being alone while others fear being in crowds; some are afraid of spiders while others are afraid of dogs. Fears are very personal, and although we can’t always explain them, you can bet they are always there. My biggest fear has always been flying and I am proud to say I finally conquered it. If you’ve never really sat down to think about it, you probably don’t even realize how frustrating it is to have a fear of flying. It’s not like flying is a necessity, and I’m
sure those of you who get faint-hearted at the sight of bridges or spooked in the dark encounter your fears on a much more regular basis, but this fear of flying was mine and it is something that has always held me back, especially in college. Flying has limited me right from the start of my college experience. Would I have loved to go to a college down south and escape from the long, Connecticut winters? Of course! But the thought of having to fly back and forth for breaks and holidays made me sick to my stomach, so here I am. Then Spring Break comes around, and as people book their vacations to tropical islands and all-inclusive resorts, I just sit by and watch. Can’t drive to an island, which means I can’t go. Everybody has told me it’s not that bad and I’ve heard all the statistics about how you are this much more likely to die from driving or from walking than from flying, but none of this gave me any ease. There is just something about having no way out of a plane, no way to reach safety should something occur that I could not get over, that scares me. Factor in all these “missing” planes that disappear into thin air, or the pilots who lose it and crash the plane for reasons that remain unknown, or terrorists who hijack planes and send them straight to their doomed fate and it is safe to say that thought of stepping on a plane was enough to give me a heart attack, never mind
the thought of actually flying in one. My parents made the mistake when I was younger of underestimating the power of my fear. They thought that it was just a phase, something I would either grow out of or overcome if the situation to fly presented itself to me. So for my tenth birthday, they booked a trip to Disney. I was so excited to finally see the amazing Disney World I had always heard about and I just assumed we would be driving there. Well, my parents had other plans. In a sneak attack, the morning of the trip, while I thought we were on our way Disney, we were really on our way to the airport. As soon as I saw the planes overhead and realized where we were, I had a meltdown. I still remember my body shaking and getting all light headed, I was FREAKING out. Long story short, I couldn’t get on the plane and I ended up missing out on my dream birthday. Well, they say history has a way of repeating itself and ever since I have been bound to determine to prove this saying wrong. Fastforward 11 years down the road: this past Spring Break, I was about to turn 21. The birthday of all birthdays, the one we all look forward too, and I was blessed enough to have the chance to spend it in Las Vegas. The only thing between my dream birthday and me was, once again, the dreaded plane ride. I prepared myself for weeks leading up to the day,
Nicaragua Part Two: this time much more knowledgeable that I was driving to the airport and not straight to Sin City. As we pulled up, I again felt my body go weak and my head get dizzy, but I knew what I was getting into. Once I made it through security, I knew that there was no going back. But I had the support of my friends next to me and I felt ready to conquer my fear. I’m not going to say it was easy, as I walked onto that plane in which I was sure would lead me to my death, ready to vomit in the nearest paper bag I could find, but I did it. And it felt incredible! Conquering your fear is one of the best, if not the best, feeling possible. It’s overcoming something that you have internally always struggled with and it shows your growth and your strength. It turns out I was scared for nothing. Flying isn’t half as bad as I expected and as long as you keep the windows closed, you can’t even really tell you’re off the ground. It is a small price to pay for the vacation of a lifetime and it opens the doors for many more memories to be made in the future. I’ve learned that fears only hold as much power over us as we let them. Most of the time, we build them up to be so big in our minds, but when we face them we realize that we were worried for nothing. If you have a fear that is limiting you or holding you back, I encourage you to face it and conquer it; it won’t be all that scary after all.
Fear of failure
By ALYSSA MACKINNON
STAFF WRITER AMACK1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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How often do we quit before we have given something a chance? How often do we write off some experience or some new thing because we are scared, that we will not do well enough, that it won’t be as we expect, or that we will not succeed? People don’t enthusiastically try for almost anything
at this school; many students just commit themselves to their dorms. We have so many opportunities in college, especially at a university like the University of New Haven. Every week, different events are hosted that not even 50 percent of the student body here elects to attend. Students don’t capitalize on the huge activity fee that we are charged as part of our tuition. Don’t you want to use that $1,220 you give to the school EVERY year? Last year alone, I personally had a blast getting over $1,000 from school events—in gift cards, food, tickets and prizes. One of my friends won two XBoxes last year! Simply going out to different things can be fun, but you have all these chances to win or cre-
ate personalized things. Join clubs and take leadership roles, even if you don’t have a lot of experience; don’t be afraid to try and voice your ideas to others. Sign up for something! Be part of the fashion show, see the comedian, share lunch with someone from class. Branch out and talk to the person across the desk when they mention they’re into your favorite show! Don’t let fear stop you from making waves in the world or even the little pond that is UNH. Apply to the big scholarship, call up that amazing internship opportunity, and try the fish at Bartels. Even though it’s scary and there’s always the possibility of rejection, it can’t hurt to just try! You don’t want to graduate and have your coolest
story be that you could chug a 40 in under a minute; mine certainly won’t. Be adventurous and courageous, be the kind of person that doesn’t cocoon himself in his room and practice for a life as a hermit. Go alone to an event if your friends won’t leave the Netflix universe. The more things you try for and go out to, the more interesting people you meet and things you will end up experiencing. So be bold and extend yourself out of your comfort zone, even if it’s just by a little each time. The college experience is about making memories, going out and trying new, weird things and making silly mistakes. Take advantage of your opportunities before the year is through and don’t be afraid of failure!
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Volunteers in Nicaragua (Photo provided by Alyssa MacKinnon) By ALYSSA MACKINNON
STAFF WRITER AMACK1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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The second half of the Brigade trip was Public Health. This involved working in a new place— the community of El Naranjo—where we would be putting down concrete floors, which reduces parasites in the home. The group was also in charge of constructing hygiene stations that reduces the miles long walk for washing, reduces ground pollution and increases bathing privacy, especially for women. The owner of the home I worked in never stopped working beside us and enlisted other members of the community to help when they could. The families receiving the work participated every day with the students, talking to us through the work or helping us turn over concrete (it was all hand-mixed concrete). The masons were especially patient with our mistakes and the language barrier. We completed the house and hygiene station with extra time so after our very sweet and fun goodbye (there was a candy filled piñata for the local kids), we left the community of El Naranjo. We were able to have an outing in nearby Jinotega, where we ate lunch at the local place that provided us with meals each day while we were working on site. We were also able to purchase local coffee and hike together above a colorful graveyard to a cross. Some of the Grinnellians reflected on the experiences they shared through the week. “Brigades is a great opportunity to learn where you truly stand in the world with respect to your perspective and privilege, which often ends up being different for everyone on the trip. It’s well worth the commitment,” Keaton Cameron-Burr, President of the Grinnell College chapter of Global Brigades said. Cameron-Burr was an impressive driving force, as he was a translator, photographer, brigader and “fearless leader” throughout the trip. It was inspiring to see a student take so much initiative and keep a level head in times of stress. “I personally had a great time in Nicaragua, not only working hard but meeting new people from in and out of Grinnell. I believe that
our trip and the collection of funds for medical supply was possible because the students were able to actively participate in the project. I mean, who would willingly pay not knowing where the money will be used? This trip was valuable for me because with my own eyes, I got to see the "needs" of the people in small poor communities. I remember a moment in charla [educational children’s workshop], kids asked me for toothbrushes, but we had already gave them all out so I couldn't give them any,” Daniel Lee, a third year Biology major said. “I had these first hand experiences that are precious and such experiences have planted potentials in me; there is a potential for me to attend more brigade programs and for me to send support to Nicaragua in the future. I believe unknown potential has been planted in other students as well. It might seem that our trip was inefficient [in using money], but I don't think we can discuss the efficiency without fully realizing the potential.” “Days in Nicaragua passed quickly and every new day brought new challenging experiences, new exciting events, and new evocative stories of people so different yet so much alike us. I came to Nicaragua expecting to partake in a meaningful journey, which would benefit both the local community as well as broaden my perspective by learning interesting facts about the country, culture, medicine, and public health,” Ana Karin Kozjek, a second year Biology major said. Experiences like this are so amazing because they are led and run by the students, you make the trip what it is. I had a great experience learning not only about the country of Nicaragua or the people, but about what I’m capable of—that I can do my part and make a difference to the people I encounter. Each person took something different from the trip, whether it was a newfound love for rice and beans or a desire to continue impacting communities in need all over the world. We worked, we had fun and we made memories that changed our outlook on volunteerism efforts. My hope is that students will read this and be inspired to find programs like this or support a UNH chapter of Global Brigades.
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RSOs, now that Easter Weekend is behind us, the final push and stretch towards the end of the semester begins! With the end of the semester quickly approaching, I just wanted to remind you all about some of the deadlines are quickly approaching as well. Even though the end of the semester is still four weeks away, you only have about two weeks left to submit any contracts and purchase orders, as they need to be placed two weeks in advance!
With the warmer weather finally upon us, I hope everyone is enjoying the spring season. During April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month, I encourage you to attend all of the amazing programs that many organizations will be hosting this month, and remember it’s on all of us to end sexual assault! During your attendance at these events, hashtag #UNHitsonus and #SAAM to raise awareness for this important effort.
Also if anyone in your RSO is looking to be reimbursed for expenses they may have made for your organization, you’ll need to submit check requests for them with the itemized receipt ASAP, as again, the semester’s end is much closer than it appears! As always, following deadlines and proper planning can create less stress and ease for your RSO, especially as we near the end of the semester. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me or come see me during office hours! Hope everyone had a great Holiday Weekend! Sincerely, John Foti USGA Treasure
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The political buzz around country music
Ted Cruz stirs up controversy after announcing country music as his favorite genre (AP photo) By ASHLEY WINWARD
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n the past couple weeks, news of Texas senator Ted Cruz’ run as a candidate for the Republican nomination has stirred up controversy but not on the front you think it might: the musical kind. Recently, in an interview with CBS News, senator Cruz said that while he grew up listening to rock, it was after the 9/11 attacks that he began listening to country music. “I actually find this intellectually curious, but on 9/11, I didn’t like how rock music responded, and country music collectively, the way they responded, it resonated with me, and I just have to say just at a gut level, I had an emotional reaction that said these are my people,” Cruz explained in the interview. As news channels reported on this comment, MSNBC program Now with Alex Wagner, discussed the topic, while sparking another controversy entirely. Ebony. com senior editor Jamilah
Lemieux sat on a panel and, when discussing the comments made by Cruz, said, “Nothing says ‘let’s go kill some Muslims’ like country music.” The comment was recanted by MSNBC later on in the segment saying that the network does not condone the comment which was made. Country music has not been shy about its patriotism in the slightest; many songs were written about the war on terrorism and about the love we have for our country as well as our troops. When I think of patriotism, I often think back to Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red White & Blue (The Angry American)” which proclaims, we’ll put a boot in you’re a**, it’s the American way.” John Michael Montgomery’s performance of “Letters from Home” talks about writing our loved ones overseas and how important it is to let our soldiers know that we’re thinking of them. Alan Jackson even spoke specifically about the 9/11 attacks in “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” asking, “Did you dust off that Bible or go home and buy a gun?” While these are all very patriotic and war-centered songs, the country genre is not these
songs alone. What about the fun loving songs of Luke Bryan or Florida Georgia Line? How about the female power of Carrie Underwood or Miranda Lambert? Remember when country was just about kicking back with a beverage around a bonfire and relaxing or rolling down the highway with the windows down in your pickup truck? To me personally, country music is about having fun, loving others and appreciating family and friends. Patriotism is certainly a piece of the puzzle, but I would hate to see a genre so underappreciated to be pigeon-holed into simply “patriotic tunes.” Many have noted that being a country fan on the political front may be the best choice for Cruz’ campaign. A resounding amount of republicans classify themselves as country fans, so why not scream your love for Brad Paisley from the mountain tops? But to use musical preference as a leveraging tool in a political campaign is an odd way to go. While I accept all musical tastes for what they are, I feel as though the country genre shouldn’t just be defined for one topic. Whatever gets people listening though, right?
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I Found My Friends review
By ANDREW LAGAMBINA
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There are a lot of Nirvana fans out there. Since the band’s meteoric rise in the nineties all the way to the present day, more than 20 years after Kurt Cobain’s tragic death, millions upon millions of people have listened to the band’s music, bought books about the band, and have even grown so rabid that publishing houses have made Cobain’s private journals a bookstore staple. However, even with all this merchandising and fandom, far too many people have no clue who the people in this band were. Why where they so important? Where
did they come from? Why should I appreciate them in a time where every other band that puts out an album sounds something like them? I Found My Friends: The Oral History of Nirvana helps answer these questions in a way that most other biographies fail to achieve. Nick Soulsby interviewed over 150 musicians, producers and other people that were in some way affiliated with the band to create an intimate history of the band, and I challenge you to find somewhere else. What’s interesting is how little Soulsby writes himself. Rather than telling the story, he includes paragraphs upon paragraphs of interviews with the musicians that played house shows and stadium concerts with the band, as well as the people in the
industry that helped them get where they were going. The people that were there tell the story, and paint a picture of what it was like to be a punk from Washington state in the late 80s and early 90s. Did you know that more often than not, it was Krist Noveselic, the band’s bassist, who stole the spotlight while the band was first getting started? Can you name the various drummers that played with Nirvana before Rock’s now-Lord and Savior Dave Grohl joined the band? Do any of these questions pique your interest? If so, I’d buy this book now. Even those fans that think they know everything about Nirvana will probably find more than a few interesting stories that they hadn’t heard before. In recent years, there’s
been a lot of examining of Nirvana’s career. There are countless books that outline the record deals and the big shows and the struggle with fame, but few will make you feel like you were there in the way I Found My Friends manages to. It’s truly an experience to read a nonfiction book that weaves a story as compelling as this, and it’s no wonder, considering how long people have loved Nirvana and how dedicated those fans are, that now is the perfect time for those fans to start reading. With the Kurt Cobain Biopic, Montage of Heck, coming out later this year, it makes sense to brush up on your Nirvana knowledge before going to see what exactly their front man was all about. I highly recommend this book.
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James Bay brings chaos & calm to 2015 By SHANNON LIVEWELL STAFF WRITER SLIVEWELL@ME.COM
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wo years ago, I was scrolling through some Burberry Acoustic Sessions on YouTube when I came across an awkwardly endearing British singer/songwriter who was propped on a fire escape with guitar in hand. With soulful vocals and emotional chords behind every breath, James Bay instantly made me a fan of his music. Within the last year, Bay has been making constant strides towards progress, even performing as a part of The Spotify House down at SXSW two weeks ago. Recognizing there was a need for more of his powerfully evoking music, Bay released his debut full-length album, Calm And The Chaos on March 23. He recorded the twelve-track masterpiece at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, Tenn. I would like to preface this review by saying—covering all of the amazing aspects of this album is extremely daunting, so as much as I want you to value my musical opinion, I strongly suggest you listen, start to finish, and formulate your favorites for yourself. It’ll be hard to choose!
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Justin Levinson is a singer/ songwriter from Burlington, Vermont. Renowned for a catalog of songs covering everything from power-pop to country to "feel good heartbreak.” Justin has earned steady praise from audiences and critics alike since his 2005 debut. Seven years and four
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The album opens with a guitar and drum driven instrumental, contrasting with Bay’s smooth and “calm” vocals. “Craving” is the opening track for a reason; it gives the listener a comprehensive idea of the story-telling artist that Bay is. The verses talk about the mundane steps we all walk through in our daily life. There is no fairytale-like moral of the story, just raw feelings and honest words. The hook repeats by saying, “I’m craving something I can feel,” reiterating the pattern of life that repeats like the “ticking of clocks.” “Let it Go” is the third track on the album and even the opening guitar has melancholy warmth to it. The lyrical content of this song is more like a poetic letter. It
talks about the phases that a relationship can go through when both individuals are striving to hold onto themselves, but realizing their identities are changing as they grow closer together. There is a struggle evident between choosing to walk away or stay, ironically backed by a continuously simplistic instrumental. Bay’s vocals are the star of this track, with no overproduction. The seventh track, “Move Together,” combines indie folk and alternative music with R&B elements. This is a nice change of pace for Bay, as it allows him to express the soulfulness that sometimes hides behind the lyrical content of his other songs. Once again speaking about relationships, which
seem to be the theme of this album, Bay preaches that a couple must move together to get to the same place. He finds a clever way to hide literal and physical meaning behind the idea of this track. This is the perfect song to drive your relaxing Sunday afternoon. While I could go on and on about every single song on this album, like how much I love the chorus of “Scars” and the way “Hold Back the River” will make you want to get up and dance, it is easier to say this is: by far, my number one choice for the album of 2015 thus far is Calm And The Chaos. With over 64,000 combined sales bringing the album to the number one spot on UK charts, it’s safe to say that others agree.
Interview with Justin Levinson By ELYSE VON DER FECHT
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acclaimed albums later, Levinson maintains a solid presence that has seen him share the stage with acts like Matt Wertz, Will Dailey, Churchill, Ryan Cabrera, and toured with artists such as Tyler Hilton, Aaron Carter, Teddy Geiger and more. Here is what the talented musician had to say. Elyse: What made you want to become a singer? Justin: I grew up in a very musical household. My Father is a music teacher and he got me started on lessons at an early age. I pretty much
grew up with The Beatles by my crib. It wasn’t until my teens when I started singing and joined the chorus in school. E: What is the best thing about touring? J: The best part about touring is meeting so many great people. I love to hangout with the crowd after the show and talk to fans. I also enjoy getting to know the other acts, club owners and all the folks involved in the production. E: What is the worst or hardest thing about tour?
J: The hardest thing for me is sleeping. I get excited and anxious about the shows and I start analyzing how I performed the night before. I feel like I become a bit of an insomniac. Sometimes I also miss my dog Gigi. E: If you could travel anywhere for a show, where would it be? J: I’d really love to tour Europe someday! That is definitely on my bucket list. E: Whom are you dying to open for in the near future? J: I’d love to open for FUN.,such a great band.
April 10: Vindicated with A.V.B., Lonny &Aloe Yoroi, Augment, DJKB, ETA, Positive ID and The Vanguard Disaster April 11: Sarah Barrios & Riley Lynch with Jenna Rose, The Brazen Youth, Allie Martocci and Carly Underwood
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April 8: Landlady with Oh, Cassius! and All-caps LADD E: Whom would you want to write songs or an album with? J: I actually have never done any co-writing in my career and I’m not sure if it’s for me. Someday I’d like to write a musical maybe then I can collaborate with some top-notch arrangers and producers. E: How do you go through with writing your songs? J: Usually I start with a chord progression and start humming a hook. Lyrics just fall into place after that. I always try to write from the heart. E: If you weren’t in the music industry, what would
you do? J: I’d most likely be involved with baseball in some way. I love the art of pitching and have been a huge Atlanta Braves fan since I was a youngster. Maybe a pitching coach or scout. E: What do you hope to accomplish in the next few years? J: I’d love to continue what I’m doing and tour as much as possible. Would love to get a few music placements in film and TV as well. Keep an eye out, he is working on new music in the studio.
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A final goodbye
Judi Dench and Bill Nighy in The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (AP photo) By BEN ATWATER
FILM EDITOR BATWA1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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ld age is the great inevitable bondage from which we all try so hard to run from but can never escape. Such is the theme of the 2012 film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. The film is about a handful of British senior citizens who travel to a hotel in India to live out their golden years in the hope of getting one last kick in the vibrant city of Jaipur. The hotel is run by Sonny, an ambitious young entrepreneur with his mother, brother and girlfriend. The first film was a pleasant film, bolstering a very impressive cast including Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy and Dev Patel. In India, the seniors find a second lease on life, with many finding love, purpose and themselves. 2015 has brought many
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Several new pictures of upcoming films have dropped. The first shot of Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor in the upcoming Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice was released
good films so far, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel being one of them. Picking up where the first film left off, Sonny is attempting to expand his operation while prepping for his wedding to his girlfriend. An Indian wedding is no small deal, and gets everybody at the hotel riled up. The hotel residents are still finding themselves, with each resident having their own storyline. These storylines include one of the residents accidently putting a hit on his girlfriend, a woman having to choose between two suitors, a case of Sonny mistaking the identity of a hotel inspector and Bill Nighy’s character developing a romantic relationship with Judi Dench in the presence of his ex-wife played by Penelope Wilton. All of these storylines are set against the backdrop of Sonny’s wedding plans while he faces tremendous pressures from his family to work with a competitor in expanding his hotel. Meanwhile, Maggie Smith has taken to helping Sonny run the hotel, finally finding meaning in her
life. Smith acts as the keeper of everyone’s secrets. The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a joyous romp with a delightful plot and charming characters. The ensemble of British old-timers effortlessly plays aged characters that make a dynamic group of characters. Sonny and his family also create a dysfunctional group that seems very believable. The plot is at times predictable, but nonetheless enjoyable. At times, the nature of the story seems Shakespearean in its vast cast of players each having their own story arc. The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is funny at some times and heartfelt at other times. The movie serves as a great companion piece to the first film, further developing on its themes and character. I wouldn’t say the sequel is any better or worse than the first film, with both being a showcase of remarkable talent. While not exactly an Oscar caliber film, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a charming romp with a great ensemble.
Paul Walker died when the Porsche he was a passenger in smashed into a tree and exploded north of Los Angeles on Nov. 30, 2013 (AP photo) By SCOTT IWANIEC
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For me to actually review Furious 7 is essentially pointless because you know everything you are going to get out of this movie: sexy cars, bootylicious ladies, some of the best action you will see all year, and a moral theme about family. It is, without a doubt, the next step in this testosterone-injected manly fest, and is ever so glorious at doing that. Fans of the franchise will be satisfied by the continuation of long running story lines, longer action sequences, and by far the best car stunts in the franchise. There’s even a hidden Easter egg for all the WWE fans, such as me, who know
The Rock well. The purpose of me actually writing this isn’t as much to tell you about to movie, but as an address about what Paul Walker means to me. As everyone knows, Paul Walker (Brian O’Connor) was killed in a tragic car crash that broke the hearts of fans and the cast. The ending, as advertised, serves as an epilogue for the cast to say “goodbye” in the way they never had the chance to. I would be lying if I said I didn’t shed a tear, and so would my good friend who saw it with me. But why is this so tragic? Because we have accepted Walker and Diesel with open arms into our lives and on our TVs for over 15 years. We knew them and they made us smile, so when you see these two brothers have to say goodbye one last time, you feel as if you
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last week. Iconically bald, Esienberg does look like his comic counterpart, last played by Kevin Spacey in Superman Returns. Also released was the first picture of Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool from the upcoming film Deadpool. A spinoff from the X-Men films, Reynolds is reprising his role from X-Men Ori-
gins: Wolverine. Deadpool will also star TJ Millar as Weasel, Deadpool’s weapon specialist. Regarding the film, Reynolds took to Twitter and said, “With great power comes great irresponsibility.” Also in photo debuts was The Thing from the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot. Appearing on Instagram, the
picture of The Thing was on a Spanish billboard. Made entirely of rock, this new film will have The Thing be rendered in CGI with Jamie Bell providing the voice and performance capture, as opposed to the practical effects and makeup used in the 2005 film. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it was revealed
that the Russo brothers will be directing Avengers: Infinity War, which is being split into two parts with Part One coming out in 2018 and Part Two in 2019. This will be the third and fourth film the Russo brothers have directed in the MCU, after helming Captain America: The Winter Soldier and the upcoming Captain America: Civil War.
are saying goodbye too. This is especially true for me. My first love in life was cars, and since I was in the first grade, Walker and Diesel brought my love and happiness to me seven times, and it breaks my heart that I could never give Walker the happiness he had given me. This idea stretches far beyond just the Fast & Furious movies, because it shows how movies can connect with people. Should you feel this way about an actor who you never met in your life? Yes. Because you have met them. I couldn’t recommend this movie enough to any Fast & Furious fan. Even if you don’t like the franchise, go to say goodbye. Thank you Paul Walker, thank you Vin Diesel, and most of all… thank you for fast cars.
Outside of comic book movies, the first trailer for Mission Impossible 5 debuted, showing Tom Cruise performing a stunt strapped to a plain in midair. Interestingly enough, Tom Cruise really strapped himself to a flying plane for the shot, not utilizing CGI. Mission Impossible 5 is set to come out July 31.
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Positives + Congratulations to WNHU 88.7 on the grand opening of their new station! + Yeah, Jesus rose from the dead 1,982 years ago and all, but you know what’s even more miraculous? That tree on campus doesn’t just light up and move, IT MAKES NOISE.
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– You know what’s a great idea? Closing pretty much everything (except for classes of course) on campus for Easter. You know what’s an even better idea? Doing this the weekend before registration starts. – If the registration period has you stressed out, just go to Health Services. You may not be able to do anything about the stress, but at least you’ll finally find out that you’re pregnant. Congratulations!
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Hope everybody enjoyed their Easter/Passover weekends! Even if you didn’t do anything to celebrate, hopefully you squeezed in some time to decompress before we come down to the end of the semester. Only four more weeks until finals!
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Dear Melanie, I have a close group of friends on campus; we hang out all the time. One of our friends has been very hostile lately. She has been picking fights with almost all of us and I don’t know what to do. We’ve tried talking to her but she hasn’t said anything is wrong. What can I do? -Reader Dear Reader, It’s good that you guys have tried talking to her. She is probably going through something that she isn’t ready to talk about just yet. As a group, you guys should reassure her that you are there for her if she needs to talk and that she can trust you.
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Her lashing out is not good, though. Even if she doesn’t tell you what’s wrong, tell her that something’s gotta give. She can’t fight with you guys over every little thing; tell her she will end up alienating you guys and, although you will help her, listen to her and be there for her, she needs to try to do better. If that means she takes a break from being with you guys to figure her stuff out, then so be it. Tell her that she can take all the time she needs and you’ll be there for her when she gets back but her mistreating you guys will not work.
Cheesy Greek-Style Baked Quinoa By ASHLEY WEMMELL
STAFF WRITER AWEMM1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Xoxo,
Melanie
Poetry Corner 2:36 AM 2 am is for the poets who can’t sleep because their minds are alive with words for someone who’s not there. 2 1/2 cups Cooked Quinoa 1 1/4 cup Fat Free Feta Cheese 1/2 cup Reduced Fat Shredded Mozzarella or Cheddar 1 cup Marinated Artichoke Hearts (in Oil) 1 cup Chopped Spinach 1 cup Diced Cherry Tomatoes 1/2 cup Skim Milk 1 tsp Crushed or Minced Garlic 1 tsp Lemon Juice 1 tsp Parsley 1 tsp Onion Powder 1/4 tsp Sea Salt & Coarse Black Peppercorn - approx. Directions: Prepare the quinoa as directed. While quinoa cooks, dice cherry tomatoes and chop spinach leaves, then set aside. Next, in food processor combine 1 cup feta, skim milk, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley, blending until smooth. When ready, stir artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, and spinach into quinoa, plus 1 tbsp. oil from artichokes, stirring well. Pour over with feta sauce, then season with onion powder and salt & pepper, combining thoroughly. Transfer mixture to oven safe casserole dish, spreading evenly. Top with remaining feta and mozzarella (or cheddar), then bake at 400F for 15 minutes until top has melted. Immediately plate and serve.
For the alcoholics drinking themselves into amnesia to forget someone who left. 2 am is not for the lovers asleep in each other’s arms. It is for the lonely, the ones who are in love with the loved but are not loved in return. L.S.
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Simply Sam’s Style Spring trend report: culottes By SAMANTHA SALVIO
STAFF WRITER SSALV1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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his is a term that is probably not very wellknown in every day terminology: culottes. If you were to look this term up online, the first search result that would pop up is the tight over-the-knee breaches European men used to wear. Fun fact: there seems to be a recent trend in naming new women’s clothing styles derived from men’s garments. This modern day women’s clothing item is best describes as a crossed between over-flared pants and ankle jeans. Another way to visualize this up and coming trend for the spring is to imagine a long skirt but you can notice that separate legs can be discerned. Before this trend started
marketing towards a large population of all fashionsavvy people, culottes were more popular in charter and private schools. The idea of bottoms that were bifurcated was to reassure parents and school faculty that young girls were appropriately dressed. Another reference to this trend can be found more prominently in the 70s and 80s as skirts that were also shorts. While this trend may not be the most sought after by our age group, here are three outfits that you may want to try if you’re feeling adventurous with your spring wardrobe: 1. Preppy: An aspect of culottes design that some people may like is that they are very structured. They have clean lines and can give off a sleek look.
With this style, pair styled culottes, in a light or dark jean wash, with a similarly clean-lined shirt. Button down shirts are a good piece to work into this outfit. For accessories, add a statement necklace with some color and slip-on or heels with thin straps. This look will give off a more mature preppy look, but the accessories will aid in giving the outfit some more youth. 2. Casual Beach Goer: Another style of these bottoms that people can fall in love with are the loose fabric culottes. Next time you head to a beach or even a nice spring family picnic, pair these flowy pants with a lace or crochet crop top and some slippers. This look will give off a boho/ hipster look that can look
Examples of preppy, casual beach goer and sporty outfit selections (Photo obtained via Glamour)
both fashionable yet beyond comfortable. 3. Sporty: If your style is more masculine and sporty,
you can also take advantage of this look. Take a pair of culottes with either a tribal or other funky design and
pair it with a varsity jacket, a tee and your favorite sneaks. Another accessory to add to this look is a snap-
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Postcards from Prato
Post Spring Break By JESSICA SULLIVAN STAFF WRITER JSULL4@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU –––––––––––––––––––––
Ciao, I don’t think I’ve ever needed to catch up on sleep as much as I did after Spring Break. I needed a vacation from vacation. I was excited to be back in Prato, though, because on Mondays, I volunteer at the local school. I am working with the second graders and helping teach English. The professor integrates English as much as she can into her lessons. We get to help with the
lesson and even create our own. Last class, we taught the kids what Easter is like in America. We told them about Easter baskets, egg hunts and the Easter bunny. We say words or sentences in English and have them repeat after us. They are really great at English and make fun of my Italian. Last time, I was working with two kids and they were making me repeat Italian words after them. I had to stop them and have them say the English word after. It’s so amazing working with these kids and seeing
how different the Italian school system is than ours. There is a much different dynamic between the teacher and the students. The teachers are seen more as friends than a disciplinary figure for the students. The teachers joke around and makes fun of the kids. The kids are just allowed to get up and leave the classroom to use the bathroom whenever they want without asking for permission. They are young kids too. They are so cute! As soon as we walk into the room, they run up to us and ask us
how we are and say hi and when we leave they all come up to us and say goodbye individually. Volunteering has been one of the most fulfilling experiences I have had at the Tuscany campus. I love it and I know I will miss it so much when I leave. Tanti Saluti da, Jess
Clery Campus Crime Log
*In accordance with the Federal law known as the Clery Act, the UNH Campus Police maintains a Crime Log, which contains information on alleged criminal incidents reported to the UNH Police. The following are matters of public record.
(1) Drug Complaint Location: Forest Hills Apts. *Location not on map* Date: April 1, 2015 Time: 4:19 p.m.
(2) Drug Complaint (4) Person Threatened (6) Suspicious Activity Location: Westside Hall Date: April 1, 2015 Time: 7:25 p.m.
Location: N/A Date: April 3, 2015 Time: 3:54 p.m.
Location: Botwinik Hall Date: April 5, 2015 Time: 2:31 a.m.
(3) Breach of Peace
(5) Disturbance
(7) Drug Complaint
Location: Westside Hall Date: April 3, 2015 Time: 2:41 a.m.
Location: Ruden Street Apts. Date: April 5, 2015 Time: 1:58 a.m.
Location: Westside Hall Date: April 5, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m.
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