Volume 100, Issue 8
November 27, 2018
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NEWS
University Better than Average Despite Challenges
Bulletin Briefs A
BY NICOLE RIVERA PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR
fter her sophomore
Haven actually scores better
lot of things made sense. Less
through the Integrated Post-
for retention rate than other
than 5 percent of psychology
secondary Education Data
schools. According to college- majors get a job in their field.
System (IPEDS), to which
factual.com, 80 percent of
UNH has a heavy emphasis
OIR annually reports data on
students currently enrolled in on criminal justice, which is
key metrics about the univer-
the University of New Haven fine, but you can’t put other
sity, including enrollment,
year at the University of New
will return. Nationwide,
majors who pay just as much
financial aid, graduation
Haven, psychology major
only 72 percent of students
on the back burner.”
Alexis Cirillo dropped out.
returned and are currently
Cirillo thought about how her
enrolled.
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money was being used and
Men’s Basketball Keeps Momentum
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rates, degree completion,
data. As data from 2008
institutional finances, faculty,
shows, it seems that there
and staff.” said Jeffrey E.
where it was going after her
lor’s degree candidates at the is a greater graduation rate
Luoma, assistant director of
teacher said in class that the
University of New Haven in
institutional research.
department could not afford
2013. By 2015, six years after after 8 years.
paper.
beginning their degree, 51.5
“I chose not to return to
percent of these students
from students who graduated “The Office of Institutional Research (OIR) does
UNH because of the quality
had graduated,” according to not have sufficient staffing
of education,” said Cirillo. “I
collegefactual.com.
paid around $32,000 a year,
Grad School
“There were 1,415 bache-
There was no more recent
Photo Courtesy of the University of New Haven
resources to respond to all
Cirillo said, “Whenever I
data requests from students,
and my own department
questioned the graduation
reporters and external agen-
couldn’t afford paper?”
rate or my probability of
cies. However, answers to
finding a job after college, a
most inquiries can be found
The University of New
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E N T E RTA I N M E N T
n
“Toy Story 4” Ends the Saga BY MATT VERILLI STAFF WRITER
T
he movie “Toy Story
4” will be the final film in the franchise that began almost 25 years ago. The movie will feature all the fan favorites -- Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and
Bo Peep, among others, who
the love between Woody and
nie, the kid with whom Andy
shows Woody, Buzz, Jessie,
will keep their original voice
Bo Peep. But, the film was
(the original toy owner) left
Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head,
actors. The movie will also
put on the shelf. Four years
his toys. Forky is having an
and the rest of the series’
introduce audiences to three
later, it got a new screenwrit-
existential crisis and does not
cast slowly dancing together
new characters: Forky, voiced
er, Stephany Folsom, who
believe himself to be a toy.
to Judy Collins’ song “Both
by Tony Hale, and Ducky and
has rewritten a majority of
Woody and the gang bring
Sides, Now.” The second
Bunny voiced by Keegan-Mi-
the original script.
Forky on an adventure to
teaser features Ducky and
discover what it means to be
Bunny.
chael Key and Jordan Peele, respectively. The movie was first an-
The film will feature the introduction of Forky (a homemade toy crafted from a
STAFF WRITER
W
Tom Hanks, the voice of
Within the last week, there
Woody, said he got emo-
nounced in 2014. Originally,
spork), who is introduced to
have been two trailers re-
tional when recording the
the story was meant to follow
the rest of the toys by Bon-
leased for the movie. The first
final scenes of the movie. He
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OPINIONS
Should Celebrities Weigh In On Politics? BY ANGELA TRICARICO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
I
t’s nearly impossible to be
apolitical today, and that goes for celebrities in particular. Since the election of Donald Trump in 2016, celebrities have become more outspoken about their political beliefs, and more often they are anti-Trump. Whether it’s through tweets, public demonstrations (like appearing at a protest) or blatantly obvious statements, such as when Robert DeNiro said “F*** Trump,” at the 2018 Tony Awards, celebrities and public figures are making their beliefs
Alex Wagner of CBS News tweet-
music, then I will continue to
brought attention to the political we have to vote anyway.”
ed, “Apparently Kanye did not
listen to it.”
beliefs of two of the most fol-
Many of her critics denounced
understand that “Sitting in the
Though ideologically, I line
lowed celebrities on the internet: Swift, and said her endorsement
Oval Office with the President
up more with Swift than with
Taylor Swift and Kanye West.
was too little too late and that
of the United States and railing
West, I still believe they’re both
Before October, Swift had been
she should have used this voice
against liberals” would be seen
entitled to be as outspoken
tight-lipped about her politics,
and platform much earlier. Yet
as explicitly, uhm, political.”
about politics as I am. There are
especially in the lead-up to the
voting registration spiked in
Brian Guski, a senior commu-
more nuances that come with
2016 presidential election, but
the 24 hours after Swift’s post
nications, and theater double
being a public figure, and it in-
finally broke her silence this
and vote.org noted 65,000 new
major isn’t letting this affect his
vites discourse in a way that me
year. She shared all of this in an
registrations.
appreciation of West.
stating my beliefs doesn’t, but
This past election cycle
Instagram post saying that while she had been reluctant to share
he is trying to give his
celebrities express their political
differently about that now.”
“I have been a fan of her and her
insight on the
views, I applaud them for par-
Swift said, “I always have and
music since I was in elementary
issue,” he said.
ticipating in our political system
always will cast my vote based
school, and I don’t think that her
on which candidate will protect
politics should have any effect
day he is trying to unite
and fight for the human rights
on my opinions of her music and
everyone together to stand up
I believe we all deserve in this
career,” she said.
against i0ntolerance and hate.”
country.”
the rise of social
engage their followers in ways to get
Singer Taylor Swift broke silence for the first time.
brought
“Just because Kanye has publicly stated how
post by explai-
is Kanye West. He had a public
he supported
ning reasons
up and down relationship with
Trump, does not
why she was
President Obama, and as Trump
mean I will stop
voting against
settled into the presidency, West
listening to his
showed support of him.
music,”
candidate
celebrities trying to
“I still believe at the end of the
cal spectrum -- or so it seems --
senatorial
media, with
election day.
On the other side of the politi-
She ended the
in any year since
actually vote on
the act.
politics won’t affect her fandom.
star-studded than
to vote, and
when Kanye says something that
fundamentally, it doesn’t change
in her life “[she] feel[s] very
seemed more
nities, register
major Emily Sousa says that
“I whole heartedly believe the public deems as outrageous,
The Vote” effort
their commu-
Sophomore forensic science
in the past, due to several events the outspoken nature of Swift’s
known.. The “Get Out
involved in
agree 100% on every issue, but
This became more obvious
said Guski.
Marsha Black-
after West went on an unscript-
“I believe Kanye is
burn in favor
ed rant following a performance
arguably one of the
of Phil Bredsen on “Saturday Night Live” while
greatest artists of
and brought
wearing a Make America Great
our generation, and
up an excel-
Again hat. A few days later, he
if Kanye puts out
lent point:
was in the Oval Office meeting
fantastic
“For a lot of
the president.
us, we may never find a can
Only a few days later, West reinvented himself, saying his
didate or party
eyes have been opened and
with whom we
he is distancing himself from politics. In response, journalist
Graphic Illustrations by Tyler C. Butler/The Charger Bulletin
“I do not care whether said
because they are Americans just like you and me,” said Guski.
Rapper Kanye West was very vocal about his Support of President Trump.
.
Graphic Illustration by Tyler C. Butler/ The Charger Bulletin
November 27, 2018
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OPINIONS
Driving In My First Snow Storm Toy BY BEVERLY CHIGARIRA
GUEST WRITER
I
am an international
student from Africa, so I only started experiencing snow in the U.S., which was a great cold experience. Driving in the snow is still an extreme sport for me which I don’t like, and being a commuter has made driving in it inevitable. On Thursday November 15, a storm hit Connecticut. The University of New Haven canceled classes that would go beyond 3 p.m. However, I have laboratory classes every Thursday from 1:40 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This was confusing because, despite my labs ending late, it also started earlier than 3.
car behind me. We stayed
for the snow plows, but I was
about the status of having a
there for about 30 minutes
outdone --tired, cold, hungry
lab class that day.
and no cars were moving.
and annoyed. I managed to
Story
get out and got home at al-
Continued from pg. 4
I emailed my professor
Well, we had one. After a
Shortly after that in
series of mild protests from
Seymour the roads weren’t
most 9 p.m. I couldn’t get in
called the ending “profound”
mostly commuter students
clear, so the driver coming
my driveway because of the
and “a moment in history.”
who had to travel at least 30
opposite me almost hit my
snow, so I went in by foot,
minutes, we continued with
vehicle because he lost con-
cleared my driveway which
the lab. I could not opt out
trol, and ran into the barri-
I finished at midnight. This
because I would be the only
er. That accident missed me
was really annoying because
one who needed to make up
by a small margin.
I also had an exam to prepare
the lab, and it would be in-
This time, we waited about
for the next morning.
convenient for my professor
two hours before cars start-
to attend a four hour lab for
ed moving.
one student. After the lab, I left the campus at 4:45pm.
My last encounter was in
Lightyear, also told ‘The Talk’ that he got choked up during the recording of several others. “Toy Story 4” is produced by Pixar Animation Studios
If I had left school in time,
and released by Walt Disney
when everyone else was dis-
Pictures. The film will hit
missed, I would have missed
theaters on June 21, 2019.
Monroe. There, I experi-
all those traffic delays, got
enced by far the worst road
home in time, safe and dry.
home and while driving, I
conditions all day. Again,
If classes are canceled at
witnessed three accidents.
the roads weren’t cleared,
a certain time, any classes
The first one was a Nissan
and my car and others got
going beyond that dismissal
sedan in front of me. The
stuck. My car had sunk in
time should also be canceled.
driver lost control and his car
the thick layers of snow.
I hope in the future, this
started gliding back toward
I had to get out, and all I
policy is revisited because it
my car, so I had to move to
had was a notebook to dig
is not worth it to be in danger
the oncoming lane. I was
through the snow. Everyone
simply because a class went
okay, but the Nissan hit the
else parked their cars to wait
long.
I use Route 34 to commute
Tim Allen, the voice of Buzz
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CHARGER COMICS
BY TYLER C. BUTLER GRAPHICS EDITOR
November 27, 2018
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S P O RT S O RTthe S Last Time Football FallsS PFor 526 yards. They also gave up
five completions for 68 yards,
yards in eight plays, pushing
final touchdown to seal
a season-high eight touch-
Patterson called his own
the deficit to 42-10.
the win.
F
downs.
number, and ran for a five-
BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR
The scoring started in the first quarter when Slippery
After eight plays for 69
New Haven finished the
yard touchdown to cut the
yards, Patterson a scored on
season 9-3 overall and 8-1 in
deficit to 14-7.
a four-yard run to give the
the NE-10 Conference. The
Chargers a fighting chance.
eight conference wins were
Rock took over on downs on
After another touchdown
pery Rock University in the
their own 27-yard line after a
by Slippery Rock, the Char-
New Haven was able to score
the most for the Chargers
NCAA Division II Second
long New Haven drive. They
gers were able to answer
one more field goal before
since the 2012 season.
Round on Saturday, Nov. 24.
went 73 yards and scored on
with a field goal to bring it
Slippery Rock scored their
a three-yard run by running
to 21-10 with 2:58 to play in
planned for the Chargers,
back Wes Hills, his first of
the first half. Slippery Rock
who were defeated 59-20.
three touchdowns of the day.
was able to score again, and
This is the program’s worst
After a three and out by the
pushed New Haven’s deficit
loss since they were defeat-
Chargers, Slippery Rock took
to 28-10. With 57 seconds
ed by Southern Connecticut
control again, and closed out
left in the first half, Slippery
State 54-20 in 2009.
the first quarter and opening
Rock got the ball again, cap-
Slippery Rock came out of
up the second with another
ping off the first half 35-10.
the gate with momentum,
touchdown, for a 14-0 lead.
Slippery Rock received the
and the Chargers could
2018 NE-10 MVP Ajee Pat-
ball to start the second half
not keep up. The Chargers’
terson took over on his own
and continued their domi-
defense was the focal point
23- yard line and took the
nance. In under four min-
as they gave up a season-high
Chargers down field. After
utes, Slippery Rock gained 73
ootball hosted Slip-
The game did not go as
Courtesy of Clarus Studios/Charger Athletics
Men’s Basketball Remains on Top BY ANTHONY GANGEMI CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A
fter beginning their
Junior, Elijah Bailey an-
Felizor was especially im-
scoring 16 of his 21 points in
on the offensive glass with
the first half.
four boards and were able to
chored the Chargers offense,
pressive, making 75 percent
as he led the way with 21
of his shots, and finishing
points. Bailey’s third straight
the night only one rebound
was eight, in favor of New
during this mini-stretch. New
game in double figures.
shy of a double-double. As a
Haven, and came within the
Haven regained the lead with
The largest lead of the half
convert on two three pointers
Fellow juniors: Kessly Felizor
team, New Haven made 45.8
final minutes, after Felizor
just over ten minutes left to
season with three straight
and Roy Kane Jr. joined Bai-
percent of their shots, how-
scored back to back buckets.
play, and even built it back
blow-out victories, the New
ley in double figure scoring
ever they were only making
New Haven would go into
up to seven with five minutes
Haven Men’s Basketball team
with 13 and 11 point respec-
a disappointing 30 percent
halftime with a 38-32 lead,
remaining, however, Concor-
(4-0) squeaked by a pesky
tively.
from downtown.
their lowest halftime lead of
dia refused to give in.
Concordia (2-3) team by a
Rowland had an off game
score of 74-70. Sophomore
from field, only shooting 36
the entire first half, with
Derrick Rowland capped
percent from the field includ-
another all- around game with two clutch free throws in the final seconds to secure the Chargers fourth straight victory and keep their undefeated dream alive.
New Haven led for almost
the season thus far.
Concordia managed to
Concordia came out firing
slowly chip away and cut the
their only deficit coming at
to the start the second half,
deficit down to two with 1:20
ing 0-5 from beyond the arc.
15:18, after which the Char-
outscoring New Haven 16-8
remaining. From there it was
However, he still contribut-
gers went on a 7-0 scoring
in the first five minutes and
a game of free-throws, and
ed solid game time, pulling
to regain a 12-6 lead. Bailey
taking a 48-46 lead with 14
luck for the Chargers, eventu-
down seven boards while
ignited the run with the first
minutes remaining. Concor-
ally Rowland came to the line
also leading the team with a
three of the game for either
dia took advantage of second
and hit two to win the game.
game high seven assists.
side and overall was superb,
chances, as they dominated
November 27, 2018
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STUDENT LIFE
Tips On Getting Grad School Ready BY KAILEY FESHLER MULTIMEDIA EDITOR
Student Tweets of the Week
A
pplying to gradu-
ate school can be stressful.
to have your tweet featured!
Of course, the number of
grams at institutions. Make
schools you apply to will
sure you research the school
depend on the program you
you’re applying to and find
are pursuing. On average,
out if an entrance exam is a
try to apply to three to six
requirement.
different programs. This
Aside from the entrance ex-
gives you more options while
However, offices around
ams, your personal statement
still being aware of the fees
college campuses, including
is one of the most important
that are associated with the
the University of New Haven,
factors of an application.
applications, along with your
offer services and advice to
This statement should be an
own personal budget.
students as application sea-
essay that is focused on why
“Research each graduate
son is underway.
you are interested in pursu-
school that you are applying
The Career Development
ing graduate school and the
to and find out if there is any
Center (CDC) is in the pro-
importance that you pursue
other [financial] applica-
cess of working on a video
your degree at that specific
tions that they require,” said
project to advise students on
university.
associate director of financial
how to prepare for graduate
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required for all graduate pro-
“This is a very important
aid at the University of New
school. One of the first things
opportunity for you to mar-
the CDC advises is to know
ket yourself for that specific
your career goal. Research
school,” said Kathy Forkin,
til the last minute to gather
the career path that you are
assistant director of career
these materials; admissions
interested in, and understand
preparation programs at the
counselors will know and it
the different degrees needed
CDC.
could have a negative impact
to pursue it. This is crucial in
Letters of recommendation
understanding the other ma-
allow admissions counselors
terials needed in the process.
to understand how other
Haven, Jeff Pietrangeli. Do your best to not wait un-
on your ability to be admitted to the program. Applying to graduate
Give yourself enough time
people perceive you and your
school is stressful, but it’s
to prepare. The CDC recom-
work ethic. In order to gather
also exciting . Follow these
mends that you begin one
a strong set of recommend-
steps, prepare yourself, and
year prior to your intended
ers, build secure academic
use offices around campus
start date of graduate school.
relationships with professors
for additional assistance. The
This includes inquiring about
and faculty early as an under-
Career Development Center,
financial aid. The earlier
graduate, that way you can
located in the BSAC, is open
you apply to the school, the
ask them for letters of recom-
Monday-Friday, as well as
more access you may have to
mendation further down the
some weekends. Make an ap-
different apprenticeships and
road. Building these relation-
pointment and get assistance
fellowships that could offer
ships is important because
to best prepare you for this
you additional financial aid.
the recommender must know
process. For any additional
you well enough to write an
questions regarding applying
effective letter.
to graduate school, you can
One of the biggest challenges of applying to graduate school is entrance exams,
Broaden your options of
such as the GRE, MCAT, or
different universities and
LSAT. Entrance exams aren’t
apply to several of them.
email careerdevelopmentcenter@newhaven.edu.