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Opening Day 2012 dents and families wherever they needed to go. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Resident Assistants and Orientation Leaders were present at As the summer season starts each of the first-year residence to enter its final stages, and the color changes of fall loom over the horizon, the University of New Haven began final preparations for Opening Day 2012. On Thursday, Aug. 23, the UNH community welcomed the incoming Class of 2016. Throughout the morning and afternoon, cars filled every parking lot on campus and the newest members of the community arrived to begin the newest chapter of their lives. halls to check students in as well The Class of 2016 at UNH as hand them their keys, student consists of around 1,200 stu- IDs and the schedule for Weldents, some of whom are com- come Week. muters. Others moved in earLast, but not least, Welcome ly for the CAMEP program, Wagon was once again in full DREAM orientation or Band force on opening day. Welcome Camp. Wagon is a program coordinatHowever, the majority of the ed every year by the Office of incoming students moved in on Student Activities, where upthe 23rd, many of whom packed perclassmen wearing bright red their entire lives in their fami- shirts volunteer to help new stulies’ cars. dents move in. The entire university commuAndrew Mayer, Student Acnity worked to prepare for this tivities Office Coordinator, coday. Faculty and staff could be ordinated the 2012 Welcome found around campus in bright Wagon. green shirts to help direct stuIn addition, a captain was asBy ISAAK KIFLE STAFF WRITER

signed to each of the seven firstLIANA TEIXEIRA year residence halls to direct the By ASSISTANT EDITOR Welcome Wagon process for –––––––––––––––––––––––––– that particular hall. This year, the seven Welcome Wagon captains When students look toward the southwest corner of campus, they will now notice a vacant, fenced-in lot where the homes on Ruden and Isadore Streets once stood.

were Rachel Boulerice, Erin Wiswell, Morgan Streit, Isaak Kifle, Amanda Lavalley, Megan Kolis and Travis McHugh. Thanks to the efforts of everyone involved, the move-in process was a success and the Class of 2016 settled into their new home. Following move-in, students got to attend presentations, say goodbye to their families, participate in various activities and have their class picture taken. The end of opening day also marks the beginning of Welcome Week, and many more events are planned for the next few days.

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––– WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress emphatically approved legislation Friday preserving jobs on transportation projects

from coast to coast and avoiding interest rate increases on new loans to millions of college students, giving lawmakers campaign-season bragging rights on what may be their biggest economic achievement before the November elections. The bill sent for President Barack Obama’s signature enables just over $100 billion to be spent on highway, mass transit and other transportation programs over the next two years, projects that would

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That is because this summer, the University of New Haven razed eight houses to make room for a new residence hall. The building, which is expected to hold 350 to 400 beds, will be set up similarly to Soundview Hall. It is set to open in fall 2014 and will cost approximately $30 million. Parking and greenery is said to also be on the property. The expansion comes at a convenient time for the university. In the past seven years, fulltime undergraduate enrollment climbed from 2,290 in 2005 to 4,119 in 2011. There are currently only 2,600 beds for students living on campus and in offcampus apartments sponsored by the university. Within those seven years, less

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classmen is still unknown. “The university is quite aware we don’t have enough housing on campus to meet all of the demand, and that is why we are in the process of building an additional residence hall on campus,” said Daniel Kalmanson, associate vice president for communications and public affairs, to the New Haven Register. George Synodi, vice president of finance and administration added that the university had purchased some of the homes on Ruden and Isadore streets in the past 12 months. Other residents approached school officials with a deal. “They’re part of a residential

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was not authorized to disclose –––––––––––––––––––––––––– the decision. have expired Saturday without In a statement issued Fricongressional action. It also day night, Romney’s campaign NORFOLK, Va. — Republi- would say only that the running ends a bare-knuckle political can presidential candidate Mitt mate would be revealed at 9 battle over student loans that raged since spring, a proxy fight Romney has picked Wisconsin a.m. EDT at the Nauticus Muover which party was best help- congressman Paul Ryan to be his seum. Berthed at the museum running mate, according to a Re- is the USS Wisconsin — which ing voters muddle through the economic downturn.

Obama signed a one-week temporary measure Friday evening, permitting the highway and loan programs to continue until the full legislation reaches his desk. Under the bill, interest rates of 3.4 percent for subsidized Stafford loans for undergraduates will continue for another year, instead of doubling for new loans beginning on Sunday as scheduled by a law passed five years ago to save money.

and less housing became available for students, forcing upperclassmen to find off-campus accommodations. Students enrolled at UNH in 2014 can now breathe a bit easier, knowing that another residence hall will become available for them to use in the future. Whether the building will hold freshmen or upper-

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publican with knowledge of the development. They will appear together Saturday in Norfolk, Va., at the start of a four-state bus tour to introduce the newly minted GOP ticket to the nation. The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because this person

offered a hint about Romney’s choice. Before Romney’s team issued the statement, all signs seemed to point to Ryan, the seven-term Wisconsin congressman whose nomination could help assuage the conservative base of the par-

ty that has been reluctant to fully embrace Romney. Romney’s preference for a team player cannot be overstated in a campaign led by an inner circle that has worked together for a decade in some cases. Campaigning together during this spring’s GOP primary, Romney and Ryan were visibly comfortable with each other on a personal and professional level. Romney eagerly shared the microphone with Ryan during campaign events, they shared hamburgers at a fast food restaurant, and the congressman played a leading role in an April Fool’s joke on the Republican presidential contender. In recent days, conservative pundits have been urging Romney to choose Ryan in large AP PHOTO part because of his authorship of a House-backed budget plan that seeks to curb overall entitlement spending and changes Medicaid into a voucher-like system to save costs. On Thursday, Romney fueled the buzz around Ryan, telling NBC that he wants a vice presiSee ROMNEY page 6

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USGA & More

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USGA President’s Corner

Dear Students,

Welcome to the University of New Haven! My name is Patrick Kelland and I am your Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA) President. The USGA is a student-run organization designed to allow students to voice issues or concerns regarding the university and have them addressed accordingly. Every undergraduate student is a member of the USGA and is strongly encouraged to attend our meetings held every Friday in the Alumni Lounge (located in Bartels Hall) at 2 p.m. Like you, I am also a student. This year I will be a senior, studying Criminal Justice and Political Science. In the past three years, I have been involved in several different organizations which represent just a small portion of the clubs/organizations we have here on campus. There are over 150 recognized student organizations on campus, including sororities, fraternities, special interest groups, cultural, professional and even religious organizations. There are also class officer positions to be filled. Class officers are responsible for fundraising and, most importantly, planning your Senior Week. If you are interested in running for a Class of 2016 officer position make sure to keep an eye out for information! I can assure you that you will find something on campus that interests you, and if not, let me know and I can help you out with creating your own recognized student organization.

The USGA has a website called Charger Connection, which is a way for students to voice their concerns and find out what’s going on around campus. If you have a concern or a general comment regarding the university, you can go onto the website and post it for one of the established USGA committees. These committees will then contact the proper administrators and address the issue to the best of their abilities on your behalf. Some issues that have been resolved in the past include fixing computer-related issues in classrooms to getting air conditioning installed in Sandella’s, and all the construction that has been done around campus. Take some time and check it out at Chargerconnection.newhaven.edu! I would strongly encourage you to use your newhaven.edu e-mail account, as it is vital for you to know what is going on around campus. Through this e-mail account you can find out about campus events and receive important messages from the university. The USGA has a budget of over $1.5 million of your money, and if you want to have a say in how that money gets spent, I urge you to get involved. Getting involved will make your time at the university much more enjoyable and rewarding.

Please feel free to stop and say hello if you see me around campus. You can also contact me via e-mail at USGAPresident@newhaven.edu, by phone X7300, or in my office (located on the 3rd floor of Bartels Hall). I wish you the best of luck here at the University of New Haven, and I look forward to seeing you around on our campus! Best, Patrick Kelland

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by Melanie Stone Is there trouble in paradise? Do you have love or relationship questions? Ask Melanie! Submit “Ask Melanie” requests to chargerbulletin@newhaven.edu, our Facebook page or Twitter. I guess I’ll start off by introducing myself. My name is Melanie Stone, and I am starting a new column this year for The Charger Bulletin all about relationships. You can submit your questions to the Bulletin’s email, or our Facebook page, and in the following week’s issue, I will do my best to guide you in the right direction. I will not always have the right answer, but I will always have a solid opinion, and sometimes I feel like that is all of you need. In this article, I am going to be discussing my point of view on coming into college in a serious relationship, and the pros and cons on this issue. I cannot wait to get feedback and hear from all of you about your relationship questions, because let’s face it; you do not have a real relationship if you don’t have problems. Someone once told me that a first love means so much because of the innocence that it holds. It is the first time you actually let your guard down for someone. You let them into your deepest thoughts, your every wish, and your heart. First loves normally come at a young age, and they tend to fade at a young age, too. No matter what though, a first love means more to some people than any love after. Many people go into college still in that “first love” from high school phase. When you reach college, however, one or both of you will most likely come to realize that the person you love was the best match for you out of your entire high school, or town, but there is a whole world out there of people who are a lot better suited for you.

Going into college in a serious relationship is very hard, but I will say that if you two are meant to be together, it will work itself out. In order for the relationship to work you need a very high level of trust. You need to be able to believe that with sometimes months at a time apart, your significant other will not betray you in anyway, and visa versa. There are a couple ways of going about seeing if the one you love is your one true love. The one that I think always works best is taking a break. Now I am sure you have all heard of this before, but by taking a break, I mean a legitimate time to think. Not a time to go have sex with a million other people, and then get back together because you both had your fun. That is not a real relationship, and will never grow into anything past physical attraction. The best way to work a break is to set ground rules. You guys will not talk on the phone, text, Facebook, tweet, or have any form of communication for at least three weeks. In that three-week period, you both will try to find yourselves at school, without relying on one another. Whether you realize it or not, you are a different person once you are in a relationship. It will be a break, not a break up. Therefore, you will not date other people, but you can explore what is out there and meet new people. If either of you meet someone that makes you want to take them out, or go out to dinner with them, then chances are you are ready to explore other options, and finalize this as a break up. It is easiest if you go into this thinking of it as

a break, because most of the time one of you will realize that there is more out there than just the first love you thought you would always be with. The other percent of the time, both of you will come back even stronger, realizing that you never want to be apart again, and then you know that what you have is something special. I guess the best way to look at entering college in a long distance relationship is to think of it as test-driving a newer model of the car you have always had. If you really like your car, then testdriving a newer model will just make you fall in love with it even more and adapt to the new features along the way. If however, you are tempted by another one in the lot, do not waste your old car’s time and just move on to a new dealership altogether. Remember that though a first love is special, it is not the only love you will ever have. If college puts too much strain on your relationship, it may not be meant to be, or may just not be meant for right now. You never know what is going to happen in the long run. Five years from now you could meet each other somewhere on the street, and everything could fall back into place quicker than it ever did before. Life is unpredictable, love is scary, but together the rush they give you is a feeling that is irreplaceable. Don’t be afraid to take chances, listen to your brain, and follow your heart. When the two contradict each other, go with the one that feels right, and you’ll never be wrong.

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by Samantha Mathewson

AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME On May 15, 2012, students from the University of New Haven embarked on an adventure of a lifetime. Thirteen students along with two professors, Robert Rattner and Jamie Slenker, traveled to Iceland for two weeks where they interactively studied landscape photography and photojournalism. UNH has a very diverse and successful study abroad program that offers a lot of unique educational trips to foreign countries where students are able to immerse themselves in a totally new learning experience and broaden their hori-

zons in a way they could not at UNH. While in Iceland, these students earned six credits as they stretched them-

selves to new limits outside their comfort zones. They stood on the top of a glacier called Snaefellsjokull, saw geysirs, craters, large mountains and waterfalls, hiked through lava fields, swam in the blue lagoon, and challenged their taste buds as they explored as much as the country as they could.

They were able to get a true feel for the country through their inviting hosts at Erik the Red, Arnarstapi, and Munadarnes,

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and their two guides Emma and Jon who gave the students a exclusive tour. Iceland was so different than the United States, but the students were left wanting more as the two weeks came to a close on May 29.

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UNH Opens Satellite Campus in Prato, Italy

By ELIZABETH FIELD EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Studying abroad just became a whole lot more accessible for UNH students. The university has opened its first international satellite campus in picturesque Prato, Italy. Prato, which has its roots in the 10th century, is the second largest city in Tuscany and only a 20-minute train ride from Florence. UNH has had a long-

standing commitment to study abroad programs, sending students to France, England, Costa Rica, Russia, amongst many others. “The best way for students to learn about a new culture is to experience it first hand,” says Kevin Murphy, director of the new Prato campus. “Studying abroad helps students gain a new perspective on the world and prepares them for the global economy that they will live and work in after graduation.”

The university has plans to enroll 35 students at the satellite campus this fall and 60 students in the spring of 2013. Students will take a standard fivecourse load including Italian language on the Prato campus, occupying an entire floor of a castle. The satellite campus has mixed UNH faculty and professors with a balance of local faculty members to ensure that students do not become isolated in their student community. Essential core curricu-

lum not available on campus will be made accessible to students through online coursework. In order to fully immerse students into the local culture, meal plans stipulate that they eat at one of four restaurants and cafes in town. “Prato is saturated neither by tourists or by foreign students, and these are…great advantages to our students who will have great opportunities to integrate into the local community, develop their

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“This is an exciting day for the university and the beginning of a program that will provide tremendous value for our students,” said President Kaplan. “The students will be able to immerse themselves in the history, art and language of Italy, one of the richest cultures in the world, while they continue their college education.

once their permit applications become finalized. Not only is the residence hall planned to benefit students, but also the city. Soundview Hall cost about $43 million to build and brought in $400,000 in building permit fees for West Haven, said Mayor John M. Picard. It is unclear how much revenue this new building will bring, but it is expected to provide more PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) to the city. “It’s great for the city and improving the West

Haven community. It will bring revenue, temporary jobs during building and more housing. I’m very excited for their growth,” Picard said. UNH announced their plans for the residence hall in the spring. Additional details for students and parents became available in the summer. In August, President Steven Kaplan sent a letter to students describing the physical improvements being made on campus, the eight-house demolition being one of them.

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own intercultural communication skills, and gain insights into European culture on its own terms,” Murphy said. Sweetening the deal, President Steven Kaplan announced that UNH students enrolled at the Prato campus will be able to keep all of their scholarships and loans, which would not be the case if they were to enroll through an outside program. The only additional costs will be airfare and travel expenses.

residential quad. So it’s a logical place to put a residential building, and really not a logical place to put an academic or office building,” Synodi said. Construction crews are working within the fenced area, checking for asbestos and removing hazardous materials. The university also plans to hire an architect and contractor. The city of West Haven has yet to approve the university for new construction, but the school plans to break ground next April

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UNH to Offer State’s Fifth Six-Year Program in Instructional Technology

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The state’s first SixthYear Diploma in Instructional Technologies and Digital Media Literacy will be offered at the University of New Haven beginning in September. The diploma, one academic level above a master’s degree, is designed for elementary and

secondary school teachers who want advanced education but are not looking to leave classroom teaching, said professor Nancy Niemi, chair of education. “A significant number of sixth-year diploma holders do not want to leave active teaching but do want to continue their professional development,” she said. “The goal of this program is to provide schools with teachers

who have the expertise to take full advantage of new literacies and instructional technologies that are becoming increasingly common.” Literacy has shifted from page to screen, she says. The digital world – textbooks on iPads, distance learning, Internet learning modules and other advances in instructional technologies, for

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Had the measure failed, interest rates would have mushroomed to 6.8 percent for 7.4 million students expected to get the loans over the coming year, adding an extra $1,000 to the average cost of each loan and antagonizing students — and their parents — four months from Election Day. The Democratic-led Senate sent the measure to Obama by a 74-19 vote, just minutes after the Republican-run House approved it 373-52. The unusual display of harmony, in a bitterly partisan year, signaled lawmakers’ eagerness to claim credit for providing transportation jobs, to avert higher costs for students and their families and to avoid being embarrassed had the effort run aground. This year has seen the two parties mostly drive each other’s plans for tax breaks and economic revival into a stalemate, although lawmakers have enacted bills retaining the Social Security payroll tax cut for a year and renewing a government agency that promotes U.S. exports. “It’s important for Congress to act, not just talk about problems we have but to get things done,” said Rep. John Mica, RFla., a chief House author of the transportation measure. “We have a bill that will boost this economy,” said Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., a sponsor who said the measure would create or save 2.8 million jobs. “We have a bill that is supported by conservatives and liberals, progressives and moderates. I think this is a great day.” All the no votes were cast by Republicans. The compromise ended up sprinkled with unrelated nuggets dealing with Asian carp, roll-your-own tobacco and federal timber aid. But its most significant provisions dealt with transportation and student aid. The final transportation measure dropped a provision — which had drawn an Obama veto threat — that would have forced government approval of the controversial Key-

stone XL oil pipeline from Canada to the Texas coast. But it contains curbs on environmental reviews of transportation projects. Republicans sought those curbs in hopes of cutting construction time almost in half. The bill consolidates federal transportation programs and gives states more flexibility in spending money from Washington. It also contains an array of safety initiatives including requirements aimed at enhancing bus safety. And it makes advocates of bike and pedestrian paths compete for money with other transportation projects. White House spokesman Jay Carney said the administration was glad Congress acted “before middle class families pay the price for inaction.” He said Obama will keep pressing for approval of more of his job-creating proposals from last year, to hire teachers, police officers and firefighters and for tax credits to companies that hire new workers. Most of the overall measure was financed by extending federal taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel for two more years. Those levies, unchanged for nearly two decades, are 18.4 cents a gallon for gasoline and 24.4 cents for diesel and now fall well short of fully financing highway programs, which they were designed to do. About $20 billion would be raised over the next decade by reducing tax deductions for companies’ pension contributions and increasing the fees they pay to federally insure their pension plans. In return, a formula was changed to, in effect, let companies apportion less money for their pensions and to provide less yearto-year variation in those amounts. To raise other revenue, the government will start charging interest on subsidized Stafford loans no more than six years after undergraduates begin their studies. Today no interest is charged until after graduation, no matter how long that takes. In addition, a loophole

was tightened to make it harder for businesses with roll-your-own cigarette machines to classify the tobacco they sell as pipe tobacco — which is taxed at a lower rate than cigarette tobacco. The change is expected to raise nearly $100 million. Some federal workers would be allowed to work part-time as they gradually retire, saving the government money because the workers would receive only partial salaries and retirement annuities. As often happens with bills that are certain to win the president’s signature, the measure became a catch-all for other unrelated provisions. One would order the government to accelerate work on a plan for preventing Asian carp, which devour other species, from entering the Great Lakes from the Mississippi River. It drew opposition from Sen. Dan Coats, R-Ind., and some other lawmakers arguing that blocking the fish could interfere with shipping, but the Senate turned their objections aside. Federal flood insurance programs that protect 5.6 million households and businesses were extended, allowing higher premiums and limiting subsidies for vacation homes to help address a shortfall in the program caused by claims from 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. The measure also steers 80 percent out of billions in Clean Water Act penalties paid by BP and others for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion to the five Gulf states whose beaches and waters were soiled by the disaster. The money would have otherwise gone to federal coffers. Federal timber subsidies worth $346 million would be distributed for another year to rural counties, while other funds would be steered to rural school districts. The bill also eases restrictions that force most American food aid to be shipped abroad on U.S.-flagged vessels.

example – has moved so quickly that even teachers under 30 who grew up with exposure to web technologies and computer networks do not have enough training, Niemi said. “The vast majority of teachers today have had very limited exposure to such tools in any capacity.” The program is especially relevant, Niemi said, because electronic technologies permit teach-

ers to adapt programs for people with disabilities and to provide muchneeded critical analytic ability on the high school level. One-sixth of the world’s population, 1.34 billion people, now use the Internet in some capacity to read, write, communicate, learn and solve problems. “Studies by the Pew Research Center say that if this rate continues to grow, more than half of the world’s population

will be using the Internet in several years and nearly the entire world will be using it 10 to 15 years from now.” Niemi said. “Teachers must be ready to cope meaningfully with these changes.” The 36-credit program can be completed in one year and will be offered in a hybrid format with traditional classroom and online courses at UNH’s Sawmill Campus in West Haven.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The city that lost the ––––––––––––––––––––– title of Brazilian capital in 1960 will host the 2016 This past summer, all Olympic Games, but eyes were on London. much work will need to BBC News estimated precede the next Opening that an astounding one Ceremonies. billion people, or apBefore the flame of proximately one seventh the Olympic Torch was of the world’s population, extinguished in London tuned in to the Opening on Sunday, Aug. 12, the Ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Flag, and thus Olympic Games. the official responsibiliThe Huffington Post ties of the Games, were reported that 219.4 milhanded over to Rio Mayor lion Americans watched Eduardo Paes. at least some part of the The day after the ofevents from London, ficial close of the London which made these Games Games, the flag arrived in the most viewed televiRio, where it will reside sion event in United for the next four years. States television history. The Flag features the What city has the honor five-ringed symbol of the (and challenge) of trying games, representing the to beat London’s outfive major areas of the standing Olympic ratings world from which athin another four years? letes compete-Africa, the

Americas, Asia, Europe, and Australia. The symbol also promotes world unity and peace. The flag itself was created for the 1988 Seoul, South Korea Games, and will be held in Rio’s City Hall during its time in the city. Mayor Paes recognizes that the next four years of intense planning will not be easy for his city and its residents, or their nation. In addition to hosting the Olympics, Brazil is hosting the 2014 soccer World Cup. Between these two major events, much construction has to take place in highly populated areas. Hundreds of thousands of people are possibly at risk of being removed from their homes to allow

Olympic Flag Arrives in Rio, Preparations Begin for 2012

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New Haven Lawyer Carries Loaded Gun At Local Theater By KERRI ZBODULA STAFF WRITER

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On Tuesday, Aug. 7, New Haven Police were called to the Criterion Cinemas movie theater in New Haven after reports that a man was carrying a gun. The armed man, Sung Hwang, 46, is a city resident and lawyer. Hwang has an office on Audubon Street in New Haven. Hwang is an attorney at the Law Offices of SungHo Hwang, LLC and an officer with the New Haven Bar Association. Around 10 p.m., police searched the theaters for a description of the suspect. When entering the theater showing The Dark Knight Rises, police approached Sung Hwang, who fit the description of the suspect, and told him to show his hands. Hwang, who was on his cellphone at the time, did not comply with the

police’s orders, which caused patrons to begin yelling at Hwang to put his hands up. Hwang then complied, and police seized a .40-caliber handgun from a gun holder on his backside. Residents were terrified to be reminded of the Aurora, Colo. shooting, which also happened during a screening of The Dark Knight Rises last month. The thought of there possibly being another shooting had locals react quickly when calling for help. According to police, Hwang had a valid state of CT permit to carry the weapon. Lt. J. Paul Vance of the Connecticut State Police said, “As far as having an exposed weapon, the law is vague. If it causes annoyance, alarm or disturbance it’s considered a breach of peace.” Hwang was charged with

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The Long Island Sound, the largest estuary in the Northeast, has long provided livelihoods and recreation for hundreds of thousands of people, and has been a subject of fascination, recreation, conservation and controversy. Now for the first time, scientists will create comprehensive biological and geological maps of the entire sound, including seafloor characteristics, water currents and wildlife habitat. Coastal and estuarine managers will use these maps to make critical decisions: Where should we put new natural gas pipelines? Will fishing be sustainable in a high-traffic zone? What areas should be conserved and protected to preserve biodiversity in the sound and its ecosystem functions? The $1.4-million pilot project is funded by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). If the pilot is successful, an additional $5.5 million will be invested over the next several years. The funding has been awarded to three groups working jointly on the project; the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University and the Long Island Sound Mapping and Research Collaborative, or LISMaRC – a partnership that includes the University of Connecticut, University of New Haven, the Universi-

ty of Rhode Island and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The project will help managers in Connecticut, New York and the federal government balance human infrastructure needs with preservation and restoration of the sound’s essential ecological functions. The support for this project comes from a settlement fund established in 2004 after a lengthy conflict among utility companies and state governments over the placement and repair of the CrossSound Cable, a series of underwater electrical cables linking Connecticut and Long Island. “This project is critically important so that we will know the most environmentally sensitive locations in the Sound,” said Roman Zajac, professor and chair of the UNH biology and environmental science department. The information is important before pipelines, gas lines, electrical lines and other infrastructure are built in the Sound. Zajac and colleagues from the Connecticut DEEP and USGS conducted studies in the mid 90’s that started developing ways of linking studies of sea floor ecology and sea floor mapping. “It is exciting to see this approach being applied in a comprehensive way to the entire sound as it holds great potential to enhance the management of this incredible and valuable resource,” says Zajac. UNH’s role will focus on collecting and analyzing data on sea floor communities and to determine how they change across the sound and are shaped by various habitats and

Romney Picks Ryan as Running Mate a state Obama won handily four years ago but that could be much tighter this November. Adding fuel to the speculation, Romney’s son Tagg also joined Ryan at a funeral for victims of the Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting with Ryan on Friday, though the younger Romney said he is planning to campaign in New Hampshire over the weekend and is not attending the bus tour. And a plane was tracked Friday on a flight from Boston to Janesville, Wis., where Ryan lives. The Wall Street Journal, in an editorial on Thursday, praised Ryan as a strong choice for Romney: “The case for Mr. Ryan is that he best exemplifies the nature and stakes of this election. More than any other politician, the House budget chairman has defined those stakes well as a generational choice about the role of government and whether America will once again become a growth economy or sink into interest-group dominated decline.” Party officials say Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus has been convinced for days that Romney had settled on Ryan, according to multiple people who spoke with the chairman. Priebus, who, like Ryan, is from Wisconsin, was expected to attend Saturday morning’s announcement. Outside Ryan’s home in Janesville, there were no cars in the vicinity with government plates. An Associated Press reporter knocked on the door to his home three times and go no answer just before midnight local time. There was a light on in a firstfloor room of the two-story brick home atop a hill. Earlier this week, a Ryan adviser said the family, including the congressman, was preparing for a weeklong vacation to Colorado that was to begin Saturday. Pawlenty was maintain-

ing his Saturday schedule dent with “a vision for the campaigning for Romney country, that adds somein New Hampshire, an ofthing to the political disficial close to Pawlenty’s course about the direction political team said. The of the country.” person spoke on the condiSeveral Republicans tion of anonymity because took that as an indication the person was not authothat Ryan had shot to the rized to speak ahead of the top of a shortlist said to formal announcement. include Ohio Sen. Rob Most of Romney’s staff Portman and former Minlearned of the looming annesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty. nouncement during a 10 Neither of those Repubp.m. EDT conference call licans had plans to be in Friday about an hour beVirginia on Saturday. fore the campaign issued Romney’s completion a statement. The identity of the GOP ticket comes of Romney’s pick was not as he tries to repair an imdisclosed during the call. age damaged by negative There were signs of a Democratic advertising potential announcement and shift the trajectory of as most of Romney’s sea campaign that’s seen him nior staff joined him on lose ground to President the flight from Boston, Barack Obama. The vice and the campaign added presidential selection will a last-minute rally to their dominate headlines, and Virginia itinerary on SatRomney’s team has been urday. relentlessly teasing the anEarlier in the day, Romnouncement for weeks. ney’s campaign briefed Ryan, 42, is viewed by reporters on the bus tour, some in the Republican making no mention of the Party as a bridge between impending vice presidenthe buttoned-up GOP estial announcement. tablishment and a riled-up “The governor keeps tea party movement that very close counsel on that, has never warmed to Romand I have no guidance,” ney. adviser Eric Fehrnstrom As the chairman of the said of any potential event. what environmental conHouse Budget Committee, Romney’s bus tour was ditions are revealed by the Ryan could help Romney expected to include apsea floor mapping. make the argument that pearances with Portman, Combined with the maponly the GOP ticket knows as well as two others who ping, the information will how to turn around a nahad been talked about as provide a detailed picture tion in the midst of a slugpossible contenders for of the physical and biogish economic recovery. running mate: Virginia logical characteristics of As talk about Ryan swirled Gov. Bob McDonnell and the Long Island Sound sea this week, Democrats have Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. floor. Often, there’s no been castigating Romney The tour will take Romdata to help address both for embracing the Ryanney through four must-win ecological and human sponsored budget proposal states in as many days: concerns. that critics say is painful to North Carolina, Virgin“Mapping the sound will the poor and elderly. It was ia, Florida and Ohio. All provide us with critical a sign of the line of attack are battlegrounds where information about where to come. Obama won in 2008. development projects The move also now While Obama could afmight be best located so links Romney directly ford to lose in one or more they have low impact on with House Republicans, of them and still reach the both human and ecologiincluding no-compromise 270 electoral votes needed cal systems,” Zajac said. tea partyers who have for another term, Romney The project will use an arpressed for deep spending almost certainly needs all ray of sophisticated equipcuts. Obama has been castfour to beat him. ment, including high-resing House Republicans as olution photo and video an impediment to progress cameras mounted on Hela, in the often-gridlocked UConn’s remotely operWashington. ated undersea vehicle; the At the same time, Ryan U.S. Geologic Survey’s on the ticket could help deep-sea sampling system, Romney become more known as SEABOSS; competitive in Wisconsin, and a series of long-term observing systems installed on the seafloor. Using these technologies, the 20-member LISMaRC team will sample a bootshaped area of the Sound between Bridgeport and Milford, Conn., and Setaucket and Wildwood on Long Island, N.Y. The scientists will map the seafloor topography, sediment types such as mud, sand, gravel and rocks, and the animals associated with these areas. They’ll also measure the water’s currents, temperature, salinity and oxygen levels. By adding these new data ChargerBulletin@newhaven.edu to existing information on fishing, aquaculture sites, and other human activities, the team will build comprehensive maps that can be used by managers, utility companies, and breach of peace, and interfering with the police. Hwang wasn’t charged with any weapon violations. Police stated that if Hwang had immediately raised his hands when he was asked to, he most likely would not have been arrested. They also pressed that if the weapon had not been visible to the public, this situation would have been prevented overall. Sung Hwang believes that he did nothing wrong. He states in a news conference, “Why do law abiding citizens feel they need to a carry a weapon? … Why is New Haven considered the murder capital of Connecticut? Those are the real issues here.” Sung Hwang has started a debate to try and change the Connecticut state law to ban guns in certain public spaces, such as theaters and churches.

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The Achievement Gap: New Study Shows Where the U.S. Stands mann examined fourth and eighth grade test score gains for a 14-year period between 1995 and 2009 in a total of 49 different countries. The study also pitted U.S. states against other states to determine which were making more significant gains. This new report is similar to others that show foreign students outpacing their American counterparts. A 2009 study found that U.S. students ranked 25th of 35 countries in math and science, clearly behind other industrialized nations. While this new study does not state that the U.S. is the worst, researchers are calling the progress “middling”. The U.S. is in the middle of the bell-curve, and as a powerful nation this should not be occurring.

The study makes it clear that any progress that the U.S. is currently making is not rapid enough to keep up with other leading industrialized nations. Not only is progress like this hurting the nation’s youth, but it is also a threat to the economic progress. The study states, “Because rates of economic growth have a huge impact on the future well-being of the nation, there is a simple message: A country ignores the quality of its schools at its economic peril.” In addition, Peterson saId, “The long-term benefits of substantial improvement can yield trillions of dollars in national income over the course of several decades after the students enter the labor force.” In addition to looking at

the U.S. versus other countries, the study also examined the trends within the U.S. as well. Maryland has made the strongest improvement, with Florida, Delaware and Massachusetts following closely behind. Iowa, however, was improving at the slowest rate. The study found that if all states had achieved similar academic gains as the four leading states, that the United States would have been making progress at the same rate of Germany and the United Kingdom. This would have brought Americans closer to the top performing nations. The study did not only examine how states were performing against each other. The author also sought to discover how certain policies on education were working.

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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran opened a world gathering of self-described nonaligned nations Sunday with a slap at the U.N. Security Council and an appeal to rid the world of nuclear weapons, even as Tehran faces Western suspicions that it is seeking its own atomic bombs. Iran seeks to use the weeklong gathering — capped by a two-day summit of Non-Aligned Movement leaders — as a showcase of its global ties and efforts to challenge the influence of the West and its allies. Among those expected to attend include U.N. SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon and the prime minister of India, Manmohan Singh, whose nation remains an important Iranian oil customer as Tehran battles Western sanctions over its nuclear program. The 120-nation NonAligned Movement, a holdover from the Cold War’s pull between East and West, is also seen by Iran and others as an alternative forum for current world discussions. Iran says it plans talks on a peace plan to end Syria’s civil war, but no rebel factions will attend because of Tehran’s close bonds with Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime. Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi opened the gathering by noting commitment to a previous goal from the nonaligned group, known as NAM, to remove the world’s

“We believe that the timetable for ultimate removal of nuclear weapons by 2025, which was proposed by NAM, will only be realized if we follow it up decisively,” he told delegates. Iran insists it does not seek nuclear weapons. The U.S. and allies suspect that Tehran’s uranium enrichment could eventually lead to warhead-level material. They have imposed evertighter sanctions on Iran’s banking and oil exports in attempt to wring concessions. Israel has said that it would consider military options if diplomacy and economic pressures fail to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Salehi criticized Israel for remaining outside the U.N. main treaty governing the spread of nuclear technology. Israel refused to discuss the full range of its military capabilities, but it is widely believed to have a nuclear arsenal. Iran ally North Korea has withdrawn from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun arrived in Tehran Sunday to attend the meetings. Outside the meeting site, Iran displayed three cars damaged by bomb blasts that Iran has blamed on agents from Britain, the U.S. and Britain. At least five members of Iranian scientific community, including nuclear experts, have been killed since early 2010 as part of a suspected covert war with its main foes.

Iran and proxies, in turn, have been linked by investigators to a series of attacks and plots on Israeli targets around the world. Salehi also complained about the perception of the “falling” clout of the U.N.’s general membership at the expense of the “rising power of the U.N. Security Council,” led by permanent members U.S., Britain, France, Russia and China. “Creating a more democratic Security Council should be considered an important part of U.N. reforms,” Salehi told the gathering. Even before the first session got under way, however, a dispute flared over Palestinian envoys. Iranian officials said a political leader of Tehran’s ally Hamas has not been invited to the meeting in Tehran, contradicting Hamas claims that Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh was asked to come by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Hamas later Sunday that Haniyeh has dropped plans to attend. The decision appeared aimed at avoiding a confrontation among Palestinians that could embarrass Hamas’ Iranian backers. The office of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas had warned he would not attend if rival Haniyeh also takes part. The militant Hamas controls Gaza, while Abbas’ Western-backed administration governs parts of the West Bank. Abbas’ Foreign Minister Riad Malki also plans to travel to Tehran on Monday.

By SARA J. DUFORT STAFF WRITER

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According to a new report released by Harvard’s Program on Education Policy and Governance, the United States is still trailing behind other countries when it comes to test scores in the subjects of math, reading and science. The U.S. was ranked 25th out of 49 countries in student test score gains over a 14-year period. Some countries like Latvia, Chile, and Brazil are even making gains three times faster than the U.S. Researchers estimate that these gains made are the equivalent to about two years of learning. The study conducted by researchers Eric A.Hanuskek, Paul E. Peterson and Ludger Woess-

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While many education advocates believe that increased per-pupil spending would yield higher test results, the study found that there was actually little correlation to prove this. While Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey all had gains in test scores after increased spending, other states like New York and West Virginia did not, even after they increased their expenditures. An analysis by 24/7 Wall St. last year showed similar results. In 2009, the U.S. spent an average of $10,000 per student, ranging from $6,356 per student in Utah to $18,126 in New York. While Utah spent much less than New York, they still had a higher graduation rate. Author Eric Hanushek has a solution for improving the United State’s

performance. Hanushek believes that U.S. goalsetting when it comes to education has always been “utopian, rather than realistic.” In 1990, President George H.W. Bush set a goal that all high school students would graduate. Twenty years later, and only 75 percent of ninth graders graduated in four years. Hanushek suggests that instead of making unrealistic goals, lawmakers should make attainable ones. He suggests that lower-ranked states model their education reform after states making the most significant gains. With this report shining a new light on our education system, lawmakers may push to make these dreams a reality.

Internet Radio Station Renovations Complete

upgrades, as well as a new location for the studio. Equipment upgrades This past summer, the staff of WNHU and nu- include the following: an CONTRIBUTING WRITER

merous volunteers spent several weeks relocating and renovating the main studio for Charger Radio, a completely internetbased radio station. For the past few years, the student-operated Charger Radio has been operating out of the bottom floor of Maxcy Hall, under subpar conditions. The renovating process has included a slew of equipment

studio and equipment upgrades, DJ Drayco Julez, a frequent DJ of Charger Radio said, “The improvements I have seen so far are incredible. The equipment is much easier to use, and the studio looks great. I’m excited to be a part of Charger Radio in the future.” Charger Radio can be listened A CHARGER RADIO PHOTO to by going onto www. upgraded soundboard, wnhu.net and clicking on new microphones for em- the Charger Radio stream. ployees and guests, dock Students who are interfor easy computer access ested in becoming DJs can and less clutter, in-studio contact the Program Dicomputers which include rector, Matt Scripter (matt. brand new software for wnhu@gmail.com) or the producing and editing, Engineers Assistant, Eric waterproof carpeting and Neilson (eneil1@unh.nefinally, a more spacious whaven.edu) for a DJ tutoroom with a beautiful win- rial session. dow view. In regards to the new

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even educators and the public. “With this information, land and ocean managers will be able to say, ‘We know this particular area is ecologically diverse, so don’t build a pipeline here,’” says Ivar Babb, coordinator and a lead investigator on the LISMaRC team. “This level of investment is very significant,”

he adds. “To make this investment in a time when federal and state budgets are a challenge shows that our states are committed to better stewardship of the Long Island Sound.” In addition to Zajac, other lead investigators on the LISMaRC project are Professors Robert Whitlatch and Peter Auster of the UConn Marine Sciences Department; Professor

John King of the University of Rhode Island; and Larry Poppe, a scientist at USGS. The mapping project’s steering committee includes the Connecticut DEEP, the New York DEC, Connecticut Sea Grant, New York Sea Grant, EPA Regions 1 and 2 and the EPA Long Island Sound Study.

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self-esteem of a country.” London is a city with an incredible history which managed to put on an incredible show for 17 days of worldwide competition. Rio de Janeiro, another city rich in history, has assumed the responsibility of following London’s act in 2016. Beginning with the ar-

rival of the Olympic flag on Brazilian soil on Aug. 13, Rio specifically, and Brazil as a whole have embarked on a four-year journey of planning for the biggest event on the world stage. It will definitely be interesting to see what they come up with.

Olympic Flag Arrives in Rio, Preparations Begin for 2016

for new structures and projects to begin to take shape. Although, Paes said that sometimes the most significant effects of the Games are “the intangible transformations, the impalpable ones related to the brand of a country, the brand of a city, with the

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Remember in middle school and high school, when the incoming freshmen would arrive on campus and we would all think to ourselves, “They’re so little!! Were we ever this young??” (Well, I’ve never done this because I’ve been the height of an 8 year old since I turned 12. But I’m trying to identify with my peers, here. Leave me alone.) Seeing all the new and old faces on campus is so

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A First of Many Lasts

refreshing. While I spent make the most of our eduthe majority of my summer in sunny California, it’s great to be back in the disgusting humidity beginning my senior year at UNH. Whether you are just beginning your college experience or scheduling your last courses to take before graduation, your experiences at UNH are far from over. We should all consider ourselves extremely lucky to attend an institution that takes such careful measures to engage their students and provide us with so many opportunities to cation, mental and physi-

cal health, free time, and future career possibilities. If there is anything that you do this year, make an effort to take advantage of these services such as getting your resume looked over at the Career Development Center, enjoy free tutoring at the Center for Learning Resources, take a yoga class put on by

ChargerREC at the David A. Beckerman Center, or joining a professional club or organization. Oh, and has anyone considered writing for The Charger Bulletin? It’s a great way to gain experience in the field of journalism, see your work published by a university press, meet some wonderful people, and we totally have pizza at our meetings. The Charger Bulletin has been the official newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938. Your continued support and readership is crucial to

the proper functioning and success of our university paper! Thank you for picking up our first issue and I hope you continue to pick up a copy every Wednesday at the year continues. If there is anything that you would like to see written about or featured in The Charger Bulletin, please feel free to contact anyone on our staff. This is a newspaper for students, after all.

the world. There’s a name for this feeling: it’s called growing up. And for some reason, it hasn’t hit me un-

high school principal. The friends you grew up with may no longer be a block away. There are more faces to see, more names to memorize. Now, you’re at UNH. You are where so many of us were only a couple of years ago. You’ve been given the ultimate opportunity to explore your futures and discover who you are. You get to do this surrounded by new friends, interesting professors, and a UNH community ready to support you in any endeavor you choose. Take advantage of this. UNH is a leader in experiential education for a reason. They offer count-

less opportunities to get valuable work experience in your field of study, both in the community and abroad. Get involved in clubs and organizations, play a sport, take a Zumba class (seriously, you’ll thank me later). Write as much as you can, cross it out, and then write it again--because your life stories will branch out farther in the next four years than first drafts could ever capture. Whether you are a freshman or beginning your senior year, we are all growing up and growing out. I’m not saying it won’t be scary, because it most definitely will be.

Scarier than not seeing the family and friends you grew up with. Scarier than realizing you have been sitting in the wrong class for 15 minutes. Scarier than a hurricane during move-in day (Class of 2015, you know what I’m getting at here). But one thing I’ve learned is that hurricanes don’t last forever. The sun has to come out sometime. And when it does, you’ll see hundreds of paths to choose from, each holding hundreds of possibilities. Where do you want to start?

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dangerous habit. Recently, a huge breakthrough in the anti-cigarette movement has occurred. Ohio higher education officials have voted unanimously to urge the state’s college campuses to put a ban on all tobacco use, both indoors and outdoors. In addition, the vote also encourages a ban on selling and advertising tobacco. Even though the State Health Department favors the bans, the decision is ultimately up to each institution’s board of trustees. Supporters expect that the rest of the nation will follow in Ohio’s footsteps since Ohio State University is one of the nation’s

largest universities. Currently, Miami University is the only public Ohio university that bans smoking on campus along with several private colleges. Of course, the movement has stirred a debate. Many consider smoking to be a personal choice or habit, such as reading or scrapbooking. The question on their minds is, would smokers be stripped of certain rights as Americans? Or is second-hand smoke stripping people’s right to be healthy?

Growing Up and Growing Out

Walking around campus this past week, I couldn’t help noticing how many faces I didn’t recognize. And to tell you the truth, it was a bit scary. During the past two years at UNH, I became so used to seeing certain people in classes, clubs or walking across campus. Now, I have reached that point in my college career where the upperclassmen friends I made as a freshman are slowly starting to trickle away. They graduate. They move on. They change til now. I am a junior in

college and witnessing recent high school graduates take their first steps into a completely new and lifechanging environment. I am 19, yet wondering when I became so old. And do you want to know a secret? I am certainly not the only one thinking this (I’m talking to you, Class of 2016). College has been waiting for you since you eagerly grabbed the diploma from your

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Dear Members of the Class of 2016: Welcome! You have arrived and are officially a college student. The past year of applying to colleges, worrying about getting in, the happiness you experienced when your acceptance letter came, your high school graduation and saying goodbye to family and friends as you prepared to come to UNH is behind you. You are about to start a wonderful new adventure, a new beginning. During the next four years, you will be challenged academically and personally. As you encounter challenges, I hope that you will utilize the many University resources which are available to you. The following are some success strategies to insure you have a good year: Put academics first. College is different than high school and you are here because you want to be. Work hard, manage your time well, go to class, meet deadlines, utilize campus resources, and seek help when you need it. Get to know your professors and meet with your academic advisor on a regular basis. Your learning will depend on the interest, motivation and discipline you bring to the classroom and your studies. Challenge yourself, explore possibilities, meet new people, discover, and venture outside the UNH campus into the greater New Haven community. Be persistent and don’t give up. Be open to students with different lifestyles and values from your own but also be true to your own values and beliefs.

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It is clear that it is not the 1950s anymore. Poodle skirts are out of style, televisions do not need antennas, and almost everyone has an iPhone. Most importantly, society has a completely different view of cigarettes. For years, it has not been acceptable to smoke in certain places such as parks, restaurants, and hospitals. People have become aware that cigarettes are not “cool” or simply harmless. In fact, there are hundreds of advertisements and projects that encourage citizens to quit the

Make good choices and be a community member who treats others the way you wish to be treated. Be sure you understand University policies and the Code of Conduct found online in the Student Handbook. Take care of yourself. Get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise. Get involved. Join a club or organization; participate in the many activities, events, sports contests, community service opportunities, speakers and programs offered. Become a contributor to your campus community and actively participate in your college experience. Your first few days at UNH may seem like a whirlwind - meeting new people, adjusting to a new routine, finding your way around campus. You may also feel lonely, homesick, and wonder if you will make new friends and fit in. These are very normal feelings which others around you will also be experiencing. Adjusting means learning how to deal with a multitude of issues and your Resident Assistant, Academic Peer Mentor, Academic Advisor, First Year Seminar, the First Year Success Center, faculty and staff are all here to assist you as you make the transition to the University. I encourage you to stop in to see me if you have a question or concern and look forward to getting to know you over the next four years. Best wishes for much success and a wonderful college experience filled with learning and fun as you prepare for your future. Sincerely, Rebecca Johnson Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

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So many renovations and construction projects took place over summer recess. This is the first of many “lasts” for me. Things like the first issue of The Charger I am so looking forward to coming back to larger, more effective spaces and a Bulletin, the first club fair of the year, the first time the air conditioning breaks redesigned Jazzman’s café! down are all making me tear up. It is going to be an emotional year. FINALLY all my UNH good parking karma has paid off! More parking spots! New Hall has been renamed Bergami Hall thanks to the generous donation More parking spots! MORE PARKING SPOTS! from the Bergami family, which would usually be great news. However, now there are 4 dorm halls that start with the letter B. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have a problem with the letter B or anything, I just see some confusion coming on move in day.

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Though the Chargers did lose their game this weekend, that does not mean that the entire UNH community shouldn’t be proud of them for getting so far and doing so well in their entire season. It was great to see that a bus was able to bring so many fans down to North Carolina to see the game. I’m sure our fans there represented the entire school and showed UNH pride for those of us who were not able to go. We should all be proud to be Chargers.

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August 25, 2011. Every year, UNH becomes home to a brand new freshman class. For one crazy, crazy day, all resident freshmen and their families come to campus to move in and participate in Opening Day festivities. Unfortunately, in 2011, Hurricane Irene had other plans.

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––––––––––––––––– The 2012 fall sports season includes five teams, and they are men’s soccer, women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s cross-country and football. The teams have been busy since mid-August with preseason training and scrimmages. The men’s soccer team will be the first to kick off the fall 2012 sports season. The fall season will open on Aug. 30 when the men’s soccer team takes on Molloy College at Kayo Field at 4 p.m. In addition to this opening home game, the men will play seven more home games. The team’s last home game on Oct. 26 against Saint Anselm College will be their Senior Night. The men are looking to improve this season from the 2011 record of 9-5-3. An away game on Aug. 31 at Dominican College with a 3 p.m. start will be the official start of the women’s soccer team. The

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first home game of the season will be on Sept. 6 on Kayo Field as they host Dowling College at 4 p.m. The team will host Southern New Hampshire University on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. for their Senior Night. The team this year is looking to improve a 9-8 record from last fall. On Sept. 7, the city of Pueblo, Colo., will serve as the location for the opening game of the women’s volleyball team season, and the team will play an additional three games on the 7th and 8th. The first official home game of the season will be Sept. 12 at the Charger Gymnasium, as the women take on the New York Institute of Technology at 7 p.m.. Senior Night for the team will take place on Nov. 9 when the women take on Bentley University

at 7 p.m. The team is looking to improve last sea-

the Panthers on Sunday. Hunter had a lousy performance in the Jets' 26-3 loss to the Giants on Saturday night, playing a part in three sacks of Mark Sanchez, and there would've been a fourth if it hadn't been negated by a penalty. "I want to help this team any way I can," Hunter said. "And right now, it's not at right tackle. I've had struggles and everyone has seen that. They're just moving me back to a position where I excelled, did really well and helped the team to two AFC championships. They feel, and even I feel, like I can help the team more going back to those days." Hunter was given the night off from practice Tuesday at MetLife Stadium for what the Jets (No. 17 in the AP Pro32) called a "personal reason," but he returned to the field Wednesday. "Right now," Ryan said, "I believe this is in the best interest of our team." Hunter was previously hailed by Ryan as "the best backup tackle in football" in 2010, when he took over for an injured Damien Woody. Hunter was the full-time starter last season and struggled as part of a line that gave up 39 sacks of Sanchez. But the Jets made it clear he was still in their plans for this season when they didn't cut him before the start of free agency — allowing his contract to become guaranteed for $2.45 million. Because of the guaranteed money, Hunter will

not be cut, and the Jets confirmed that they are not actively seeking to trade him. "I feel more comfortable," said Hunter, appearing to be a bit relieved, "just because I've had so much success being a jumbo guy." Many fans and media have wondered why the Jets didn't try to explore other options at the position in the offseason. The team stuck to its plan to have Hunter start, and new offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo was so confident in Hunter's abilities, he told reporters in May: "Until they ship him out of this building or until they shoot me dead in my office, that son of a gun's going to be the starting right tackle, and he's going to play well." New York traded for former Carolina firstround draft pick Jeff Otah before training camp, but he failed his physical and was returned to the Panthers. It appears it's Howard's turn now. "Right now, I'm thinking that we're OK," Ryan said. But he wouldn't commit to Howard being the opening day starter when the Jets play the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 9. "In all fairness, you are always evaluating your team," Ryan said. "For me to sit here and say absolutely this is going to happen? If Jonathan Ogden called me up and said, 'Rex, I'd like to come back,' Jonathan Ogden is

son’s record of 23-7, and make another appearance in both the NE-10 Championships and the NCAA Division II East Region Championship. The men’s and women’s cross-country team will open their season on Sept. 22 when they travel to Fairfield, Conn., for an invitational meet hosted by Fairfield University. On Sept. 29, they will travel to

Jets to Bench Hunter; Howard to start at RT

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––––––––––––––––– FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Wayne Hunter saw it coming — just as everyone else did. Rex Ryan announced Thursday that the veteran right tackle was demoted and replaced by Austin Howard as the starter for the New York Jets' exhibition game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday night. Hunter, who struggled last year and in the first two games of the preseason, was told of the team's decision when he met with Ryan on Thursday morning. "It wasn't a surprise," Hunter said after practice. "Everyone knows. The whole New York City (area) knows that I've been struggling for the last year. The last game, I didn't do much better. So, I wasn't surprised. I was just waiting for it, to be honest with you." Hunter will be used as the sixth offensive lineman — or as a blocking tight end, a role he performed well in during previous seasons. "The more I thought about it, I need to see Austin with this group and going against Carolina's starters," Ryan said before practice. "And the fact, I want Wayne in this role. It's a very valuable role that we have." The decision, which Ryan said Howard "earned," came less than 48 hours after the coach said he expected Hunter to play with the starters against

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Bethlehem, Pa., for their an 11-2 overall record and second and only other reg- a conference record of 8-0. The Chargers were ranked 1st in the conference with a 8-0 record, and became the 2011 NE10 Champions. Osiecki led the team to the quarterfinals of the 2011 NCAA Division II Football Championships, but lost the game 7-27 to WinstonSalem State PHOTO BY SAMANTHA MATHEWSONUniversity. Osiecki ular season meet hosted by posted 3,336 passing Lehigh University. yards and threw 36 passThe team will then run ing yards in the 2011 seaat New England Cham- son, and was named the pionships on Oct. 7, and NE-10 Offensive Player then compete at the NE- of the Year, New England 10 Championships on Oct. Football Writer’s Divi20. sion II/III Gold Helmet The most anticipated Award Winner, NE-10 fall sport this season is Conference First Team, football. In the 2011 sea- Don Hansen Football Gason, quarterback Ryan zette NCAA Division II Osiecki led the Chargers to All-American Honorable

Mention and D2Football. com All-American Honorable Mention. As the 2012 season approaches, he said his season goals were “to lead my team to a National Championship and win, throw no interceptions, have 50 TD passes, and 5,000 passing yards throughout the season.” The 2012 season team goal according to Osiecki is “to win every game and win a National Championship.” The team will kick-off the 2012 season on Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. with a home game against Merrimack College on the field at Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium. Homecoming this fall will be against cross-town rivals Southern Connecticut State University on Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. Follow the teams throughout the 2012 fall season at www.newhavenchargers.com for a full listing of all the home and away games.

New Haven Athletics Announces Partnership with Stretch Internet

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WEST HAVEN, Conn. – The University of New Haven Department of Athletics has announced a partnership with Stretch Internet as the exclusive home of live video streaming for Charger athletics on NewHavenChargers. com. NewHavenChargers.com will once again stream live video free of charge for all home events in football, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball. Through the department’s upgrade to Stretch Internet, all contests will be available for the first time in high definition in a portal that also integrates live statistics. Live events from NewHavenChargers.com and Stretch Internet will also now be available for mobile viewing on nearly every mobile device. In addition to live game video, NewHavenCharg-

ers.com will continue to Stretch Internet now feature free and exclusive works with nearly 300 on-demand content in- colleges and universities, cluding interviews, high- high schools and profes-

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light packages and live audio broadcasts of home and road events. Links to live video will be available on each sport’s schedule page and, on game day, will be prominently featured on the home page of NewHavenChargers.com. Stretch Internet, based in Mesa, Ariz., was founded in 2003 by a former college athletics media relations professional who saw a need to provide affordable, high-quality streaming to college and university athletic departments.

sional sports organizations. A devotion to utilizing the best streaming technology possible and providing a first-class presentation – backed by the best customer support in the business – has helped Stretch Internet become one of the largest streaming media specialists in the sports industry. NewHavenChargers. com also provides live stats for home events as well as in-game Twitter updates (@UNHChargers) for home and selected road contests.

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Inspire A Generation: Highlights of the 2012 Summer Olympics By ARNOLD LANE, JR. CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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The games of the 13th Olympiad occurred over a 17-day period from July 27 to Aug. 12 in London, United Kingdom. During this time, the world would witness a spectacle of athletic performances that will be remembered for years to come. The 2012 London Games marked the first time in Olympic history when all participating nations sent a female athlete. The Games was also the first time a female competitor competed in every sporting event. Following the universally acclaimed Opening Ceremony by awardwinning director Danny Boyle, we would see Michael Phelps become the greatest Olympian

of all time, winning his 22nd medal. Usain Bolt would sweep the same three events he competed in during the 2008 Summer Games. Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas became the first American gymnast to win gold in both individual all-around and team competition. The United States Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams both won gold. Sarah Attar of Saudi Arabia ran to a standing ovation in Heat Six of the qualifying rounds of the Women’s 800-meter. Missy Franklin made her Olympic depute at the age of 17 and won five medals, four of which were gold. Misty MayTreanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings won the Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament for the third straight Olympic Games. Allyson Felix finally won gold in the Women’s

200-meters after winning silver at the last two Olympic Games. Ryan Lochcte won five Olympic Medals bringing his total to eleven career medals. Venus and Serena Williams won Women’s Doubles in tennis after Serena won gold in Women’s Singles. These feats along with several other achievements and record-setting performances occurred throughout the course of the Games. The Closing Ceremony featured a three-hour concert and the passing of the Olympic torch, which was handed over to the next host city for the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.

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Seattle Names Russell Wilson Starting QB

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Pete Carroll and John Schneider were overjoyed during the April NFL draft when the Seattle Seahawks were able to grab Russell Wilson in the third round. Even they couldn't anticipate that Wilson would be the Seahawks' Week 1 starter. Carroll announced Sunday night that the undersized, but highly successful rookie quarterback from Wisconsin will be the starter when the Seahawks open the regular season on Sept. 9 at Arizona. Wilson beat out Matt Flynn and Tarvaris Jackson — in the process of being traded to Buffalo — for the starting gig. "It's been a very exciting competition that has gone on and Russell has taken full advantage of his opportunities and has done everything that we have asked for on the field and more than what you guys could know off the field in meeting rooms and with our players and how he's represented. He's earned this job," Carroll said on a conference call Sunday night. "It was a legitimate competition as we said from the beginning and with the opportunity he's taken advantage of he deserves to start." Wilson has been a dynamic star during the preseason. For the first two weeks, his performance came against backups during the second halves of victories over Tennessee and Denver. But what Wilson displayed during those two

halves were enough for Carroll to give him the start Friday night against Kansas City. Wilson's response: 13-of-19 passing for 185 yards, two touchdowns and a passer rating of 134.8. And if he didn't show enough with his arm, Wilson added another 58 yards rushing. His total preseasons numbers thus far are eyepopping: 35 of 52 (67.3 percent) for 464 yards, five touchdowns and a league-leading 119.4 QB rating. Wilson's only preseason mistake was throwing a careless end zone interception against Tennessee. Otherwise, Wilson's been almost perfect. "This isn't just based on the quarters we've seen him play. This is based on the practice and the challenges that he's undertaken here on the practice field," Carroll said. "We've combined everything and with the circumstances that have been presented he won this opening challenge here." Wilson's most recent performance had Seattle fans buzzing, with Twitter overrun with "Russellmania" comments Friday night as he picked apart the Chiefs. As the game progressed, most began accepting the idea that Wilson would be the starter. Carroll said Wilson took the news in stride. "He expects to be good and he expects to be successful and he expects to make plays," Carroll said. Wilson has been able to pick up the Seahawks offense quicker because of his experience playing in a West Coast offensive

system in college. He spent his first three seasons at North Carolina State before transferring for his final year to Wisconsin. In Madison, Wilson led the Badgers to the Rose Bowl and was named the first-team, allBig Ten quarterback. "He is so prepared. He doesn't seem like a firstyear player," Carroll said. "He seems like he's been around. He gets it, he understands and he is a tremendous leader in that way. He doesn't do anything but the right thing in all of his work and his preparation and his competitiveness has been demonstrated again." Wilson being named the starter leaves Flynn on the sidelines and according to Carroll understandably disappointed. Flynn was Seattle's big free-agent splash in the offseason and the most highly sought after quarterback not named Manning after spending the last few seasons as Aaron Rodgers backup in Green Bay. But Flynn failed to show the same flashes as Wilson during his two preseason opportunities and sat out the game in Kansas City with a sore elbow. Flynn's injury isn't considered to be severe, but sitting out against the Chiefs didn't help his case for the job. "Matt's done a great job for us in every way, just the opportunities didn't seem to come in as big a way as it did for Russell," Carroll said. "He made the most of his."

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Henry Joins Chargers Women’s Basketball Staff experience.” Henry has spent the previous two seasons at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. She served as an assistant coach and was responsible for team travel, film exchange, aiding in daily practices, scouting and on-court instruction. During two seasons, Henry helped turn a seven-win team into a 21win team in two seasons. She instructed the 201011 Central Athletic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Player of the Year and the 2011-12 CACC Freshman of the Year. Prior to beginning her

collegiate coaching career in 2010, Henry played two seasons professionally in Portugal and the Czech Republic. In Portugal she was named to the All-Portuguese Third Team and made the All-Star Team after leading the league in rebounding. Henry played her collegiate career at Wilmington University (Delaware) where she was the first player to score 1,000 points and grab 1,000 rebounds. She was also a threetime All-Conference selection and a team captain for the Wildcats.

Howard said. Howard has had some good moments during training camp, and it was his potential that Ryan said kept the Jets from being extra aggressive in going after a right tackle. "We were excited when we picked up Austin Howard," Ryan said. "When he came in, I think he turned some heads, he really did. But to sit back and say we're going to put all our eggs in that basket, we had to see it first." Howard has played in four regular-season games, all with the Eagles in 2010, with one start at left tackle. "Let's see how he performs this week," Ryan said. "We'll have a better

understanding of how he works with his teammates, with (right guard) Brandon Moore and company. But he certainly has a great skill set as well." NOTES: Ryan said the Jets don't plan to use their wildcat formation with Tim Tebow at all during the preseason. They have used Tebow only in a conventional-style offense so far in games, and as the personal punt protector on special teams. ... Ryan anticipates Sanchez playing into the third quarter against Carolina on Sunday night, with Tebow playing the rest of the way.

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound ––––––––––––––––––––– back sustained a leg injury in training camp before the 1952 season and PHILADELPHIA (AP) retired as the NFL's career — Steve Van Buren, rushing leader. The Eagles the square-jawed Hall later retired his No. 15. of Fame running back "On the field and off, as who led the Philadelphia a player, a leader and a Eagles to NFL titles in man, Steve Van Buren 1948 and 1949, has died. embodied the finest charHe was 91. acteristics of our city and The Eagles said Van our sport," said Jeffrey Buren died Thursday in Lurie, the Eagles' chairLancaster, Pa., of pneuman and CEO. "He was a monia. friend and an inspiration The former LSU star, to generations of fans, nicknamed "Wham-Bam" and the model of what an for his quick and punish- Eagle should be." ing running style, joined Van Buren set the the Eagles in 1944 as a Eagles' single-game first-round pick. He led rushing record with 205 the NFL in rushing four yards against Pittsburgh times and finished his in 1949, and is second eight-year career with in team history with his 5,860 yards rushing and 77 touchdowns. He also 77 TDs. holds the club record for The five-time All-Pro most consecutive games player was selected to the with a rushing touchdown NFL's 75th Anniversary with eight in 1947. Team in 1994, and was "Watch those old films the first Eagles player and you know that Steve elected to the Pro FootVan Buren was something ball Hall of Fame. special," Eagles coach "I've seen them all Andy Reid said. "He was — Jim Thorpe, Red special in person, too, Grange, Bronko Nagurhumble about his own ski," Greasy Neale, Van accomplishments and Buren's coach with the encouraging to others. Eagles, told the Philadel- His memory will be with phia Daily News in 1957, Eagles fans for as long as "but he's the greatest." this team takes the field."

One of his most memorable plays came in the 1948 NFL championship game, played in a driving snowstorm at Shibe Park. He scored the only touchdown of the game on a 5-yard run in the fourth quarter and the Eagles beat the Chicago Cardinals 7-0 for the franchise's first title. Nearly a year to the day later, this time in mud and torrential rain in Los Angeles, Van Buren ran for 196 yards and the Eagles beat the Rams 14-0 to become the first — and only — team to shut out opponents in consecutive championships. Van Buren was born in La Ceiba, Honduras. His parents died when he was 10, and he moved to New Orleans to live with his grandparents. He failed to make his high school football team as a sophomore, but played well enough as a senior to earn a scholarship at LSU. With the Tigers, Van Buren was used primarily as a blocking back until his senior season, when he led the nation in scoring with 98 points and rushed for 847 yards. Van Buren is survived by three daughters.

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––––––––––––––––––––– WEST HAVEN, Conn. – University of New Haven head women’s basketball coach Jessica Smith has named Nordia Henry the program’s new assistant coach. Henry has joined the coaching staff and will begin her duties immediately. “Nordia has a wealth of basketball experience and I expect her to be a great addition to the staff,” said Smith. “She has a proven record of success and professional playing

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our starting right tackle. That would be a story." Ogden was an 11-time Pro Bowl selection for Baltimore who retired after the 2007 season. The 25-year-old Howard was signed by the Jets off Baltimore's practice squad last November and previously played in four games for Philadelphia in 2010. The Eagles signed the 6-foot-7, 333-pound Howard as an undrafted free agent out of Northern Iowa, where he began his career as a tight end before switching to offensive tackle in 2008. "I'm not sure what's going to happen Week 1, but I'm just seeing this as an opportunity to get better,"

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The Campaign

By ANA ABRAHAM STAFF WRITER

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The last dedicated political movie to hit the box offices was The Ides of March in October of 2011. Although, this fast-paced crash course into dirty politics starring George Clooney and Ryan Gosling was about as far away as the genre can take you from this summer’s latest comedy, The Campaign. Funny men Will Ferrell (Anchorman, The Other Guys, Elf) and Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover, The Hangover Part II, Dinner for Schmucks) face off in a race for a congressional seat in their North Carolina district. Ferrell’s character Cam Brady has held the seat unchallenged for almost a decade, but that all changes when he makes a major political faux pas not long before the election.

Two wealthy CEOs see their chance to move in on the district by putting up a challenging candidate, Galifianakis’ character, naïve Marty Huggins. The rich men and their henchmen have hopes of controlling the area financially, and go to great lengths to make sure Huggins wins. Huggins, of course, has other plans when he figures out their scheme. Brady and Huggins are the perfect opponents: they are opposites in every way. They are candidates from different political parties, men of different lifestyles, and politicians with different motives. Nearly every scene with both is either confrontational or hilarious, with a raunchy sense of humor and no shortage of political incorrectness. The Campaign does an excellent job of playing to the talents of both stars. Galifianakis seems to be a

natural at playing socially awkward characters, if his role in the extremely popular Hangover franchise is any indication. Huggins is the same, with many of his political dreams based in wanting his father’s approval. Ferrell is the opposite, with a penchant for playing outspoken characters. Brady takes the label of “outspoken character” to the next level. Chris Henchy and Shawn Harwell wrote the screenplay for The Campaign. Jay Roach directed and produced the movie, as well as Meet the Parents and Meet the Fockers, among others. With a supporting cast including Jason Sudeikis (Horrible Bosses) and Dylan McDermott (American Horror Story), The Campaign is a definite election-year guilty pleasure.

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Superman, Wonder Woman Lock Lips as a Power Couple

League" since its debut, called the canoodling in ––––––––––––––––––––– Wednesday's issue not a stunt or an alternate reality smooch. PHILADELPHIA (AP) "This has been in the — Wonder Woman and works for some time and Superman are an item, we certainly wouldn't locking lips in a passionhave pulled the trigger on ate embrace as the pair without there being great realize that there's no one creative benefit to the liaiout there like them. The couple's kiss is the son," he said in an email. culmination of a dramatic "Beyond the joy By MATT MOORE

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story in "Justice League" No. 12, which marks the first full year since DC relaunched its stable of heroes with new stories, new costumes and revised origins. DC Comics co-publisher Jim Lee, who has drawn each issue of "Justice

and sorrows of new love, there are potentially huge ramifications and dramatic ways this single relationship between these iconic characters will change the entire political and interpersonal landscape of the DC Universe." The characters have

long formed, with Batman, the triumvirate of DC Entertainment's heroes and are among the most powerful and bestknown. In the 1980s, the pair had a brief fling but Superman went on to marry Lois Lane. They also kissed in Frank Miller's "Dark Knight Strikes Again" a decade ago. In a 2006 epilogue to 1996's "Kingdom Come," the couple asks Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, to stand as godfather to their unborn child. Since DC relaunched its characters and universe nearly a year ago, some of the origins have changed — Wonder Woman is now the daughter of Zeus — and the costumes have, too. One aspect that did not survive the relaunch: Lois Lane's role as Superman's love. She's still around, but the two have never dated, nor are they likely to. Geoff Johns, who writes "Justice League" is laying out a story that looks not only at the couple but the effects on others, too, Lee said. "The way Geoff unfolds the story and the implica-

Fall TV Line-Up: Zombies, Vampires and Time Lords, Oh My!

By JESSICA PENA STAFF WRITER

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Every summer we are welcomed by shows like White Collar, True Blood, and (do I dare say it?) reality shows like Keeping up with the Kardashians. However, it is that time of year again where we say goodbye to those shows for now and say hello to the fall shows. Whether it’s vampires, doctors, cops, top models, family drama or crazy teenagers, we know good things are coming to entertain us viewers. Therefore, if you are a fan to these fall shows, then sit back and read the following. But if you are new to these shows, then do the same exact thing, because this is your guide to know what is good and coming on television. ABC—It started with everyone deciding to go their own way and it ended with a tearful goodbye. Grey’s Anatomy returns with more deaths than usual. In the season finale, Meredith, Derek, Mark, Arizona, Cristina and Lexie found themselves in a plane crash that led to Lexie’s death, a heartbroken Mark, a very serious hand-injured Derek, and a paralyzed pilot. Now, all the doctors must support each other to survive while help arrives, but it may be already too late. The show’s ninth season starts Sept. 27 at 9 p.m. AMC—Forget about vampires and werewolves, and remember when zombies took over the world. Yup, The Walking Dead is back, and this time there is no going back. Last season, Rick killed Shane, but then killed him again when he returned as a zombie. Now as the boss, it’s his way or the highway, and not many are happy, including his son and his pregnant wife whose child could be Shane’s. The season also starts off when the gang decides to get back what is theirs from the zombies and turn it into a safe haven. Whether or not they are successful, the season starts Oct. 14 at 9 p.m. BBC AMERICA—If you are more into shows whose characters have a bit of an accent, then this is your network. The top-notch show that you all should be watching on this network that may even give Syfy shows a run for their money is Doctor Who. For those who know it, you know the deal. For those who don’t know it, let me give it to you straight up. A crazy but brilliant man is an alien, travels throughout space and time in a blue tele-

phone box that is bigger on the inside, occasionally picks up hot women, and may cause some shenanigans here and there. Don’t believe me? Then watch the show to see for yourself. The seventh season of the show is the beginning of the end for some characters, and it airs Sept. 1 at 9 p.m. CBS—We all know the story of the bromance between Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. It is a story told countless of times through Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories, Guy Ritchie’s movies, and Steven Moffat’s television series. But now comes a new tale or twist to the story, in which a modern-day Sherlock Holmes is a recovering addict, and Dr. Watson is a woman. Yup, Dr. Jane Watson to be exact. She will be played by Lucy Liu. Whether or not it will turn romantic, you can bet there will be a lot of tension between these two. The show Elementary starts Sept. 25 at 10 p.m. CW—New president equals big changes. Yet, one thing that remains constant is the network’s biggest show, The Vampire Diaries. Forget about Team Jacob or Team Edward, what about Team Stefan or Team Damon? That’s right; the show’s storyline is driven by a girl’s choice between two vampire guys. But last season ended when the girl finally chose, then died and became a vampire. Now heading towards their senior year, the young group must face their biggest challenge yet, which could put everyone they love at risk and destroy the town they grew up in. The show starts its fourth season on Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. FOX—The Big Apple is calling their names.

Glee returns with a whole new drama. Last season, Finn let Rachel go, so she can pursue her dreams in New York City, while Sue Sylvester is becoming a mom. You heard right. Motherhood is calling to the once villain of the show. But don’t worry, there is a new villain in town, and she goes by the name of Kate Hudson. The actress will be guest starring in the show, along with Sarah Jessica Parker and actor Dean Geyer. The season begins on Sept. 13 at 9 p.m. FX—If you are more into the scary genre, then American Horror Story is your guilty pleasure. From the creators of Glee, the show continues on with a whole new story and whole new cast. After killing off the Harmon family, the show will focus on Jessica Lange’s character Constance Langdon. Some returning stars, such as Zachary Quinto, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Lily Rabe, will make an appearance. New stars such as Adam Levine, Jenna Dewan, Clea DuVall, James Cromwell, Mark Consuelos, Chloë Sevigny, and Chris Zylka will join the cast. The new season starts in October of 2012. NBC—Something new and hot is coming out to cool out the summer transition into fall. From the creators of Law & Order comes Chicago Fire. The show will focus on the personal lives of heroic firefighters and paramedics, and show that life isn’t always as easy as it would seem. Starring House’s Jesse Spencer, The Vampire Diaries’ Taylor Kinney and Sex in the City’s David Eigenberg, the show premieres Oct. 10 at 10 p.m.

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The mission of the University of New Haven Safe Zone Program is to create a safe environment where anyone can learn about and celebrate differences in sexual orientation, sexual identity and gender identity. The Safe Zone Student Awareness Program is UNH’s specialized educational programming specifically geared towards our undergraduate students.

Fall 2012 Training Dates Wednesday, September 5th 6-8pm Bartels Student Activity Center (BSAC) Conference Room Wednesday, October 10th 6-8pm Bartels Student Activity Center (BSAC) Conference Room Monday, November 12th 6-8pm DeDominicus Meeting Room For more information about the Safe Zone program, please visit our website at www.newhaven.edu/safezone! Contact Wanda Tyler (wtyler@newhaven.edu) in the Office of Intercultural Relations to sign up for one of the sessions. We have only 15 seats for each training session, so sign up early! If your schedule changes after you sign up, please let us know so we can offer your seat to another student.

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Taylor Swift Releases Newest Single About an Ex-Boyfriend, And apparently they are never, ever, EVER getting back together about you within the next year. Every man that has done Taylor wrong has been sure to pay, and most of her songs have a hidden message regarding whom they were written about. Taylor’s new single, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” is already making more sales than initially thought. The song follows her neverending theme of making the men in her life wish they never left her behind. The song tells the story of a man who hurt Taylor multiple times, and suddenly he wants her back

in his life. She says how she gave him chance after chance, but finally has to put her foot down and let him know that they are never getting back together. Industry charts suggest that the new single will have sold more than 500,000 copies by the end of its tracking week on Aug. 19, 2012. If the song surpasses 448,000 copies sold, it will earn the largest debut for a digital single by a woman, ever. The song should make a dramatic jump towards

the top of next week's Hot 100 after logging a full first week of sales and airplay. Though Taylor has seemed to have left her country roots for this track, it is easy to see that this is perhaps the most comical pop single on the charts today. The beat of, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” is perhaps one of the catchiest songs that Taylor has ever written. The song tells a typical story of any teenage girl, and the man who lost them but conveniently

“The fact is, I’m gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself and proud,” he wrote in the letter, published by Andrew Sullivan of the Daily Beast. Cooper, the son of Gloria Vanderbilt, had long been the subject of rumors about his sexual orientation. He said that in a perfect world, it wouldn’t be anyone’s business, but that there is value in “standing up and being counted.” “I still consider myself a reserved person and I

hope this doesn’t mean an end to a small amount of personal space,” he wrote. “But I do think visibility is important, more important than preserving my reporter’s shield of privacy.” CNN said it would not comment, and that Cooper was on assignment and there were no plans for Cooper to discuss it on the air. Few national television news reporters have publicly acknowledged being gay, with MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow and CNN’s Don Lemon perhaps the best known.

Cooper’s show, “Anderson Cooper 360,” received an award this year from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. “Even prior to coming out publicly, Anderson’s terrific work has raised awareness of inequalities facing LGBT people, said GLAAD President Herndon Graddick. “He’s a role model to millions and now will inspire countless others.”

of the ABC News wakeup ––––––––––––––––––––– program, Roberts made official the start date for what’s being called her NEW YORK (AP) — “extended medical leave.” Robin Roberts says Friday Roberts told viewers in will be her last day co- July that she has MDS, a anchoring “Good Morning blood and bone marrow America” for a while. disease once known as On Monday’s edition preleukemia.

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There is not one teenage girl out there who cannot play a Taylor Swift song and feel as though she is singing about their life. Taylor writes from personal experience, and being a young female in today’s world, most of what she writes about is heartbreak. One thing is for sure; you never want to get on Taylor Swift’s bad side, or you can guarantee there will be a song written

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wants them back. As a teenage girl, who has gone through her fair share of break-ups, I can definitely say that this is the kind of song you want to sing along to in the car on your way home from running into your ex at the local supermarket. If you were a loyal fan of Taylor’s country roots, then you probably will be a bit disappointed with this new-found sound. The track almost verges on a style comparable to “Make My Own Sunshine,” by Alyssa Bongura, an Australian singer

and songwriter. Comparing the chorus of Taylor’s new song to the opening of Bongura’s single, one will see they are practically the same exact melody. Either way, I would say that this is a track that everyone should have on their iPods, especially high school and college girls who want to forget about their exes and let them know they have moved on by singing and dancing alone in their rooms.

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Top Pop Singles (According to Liz and Liana)

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Taylor Swift, We are Never Ever Getting Back Together

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Carly Ray Jepsen, Call Me Maybe

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