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CHARGER BULLETIN The official news source of the University of New Haven. Volume 98, Issue 13| December 6, 2016 | West Haven, Conn.
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‘University of No Hate’
The Division of Student Affairs is encouraging students to report “bias incidents” as a way to crack down on campus hostility. By GLENN ROHRBACKER
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student gets up to present their project in class, where most dread even asking a question. The topic: gender identity, a relatively controversial issue to many people who are unfamiliar with the concept. The student places trust in his classmates to respect his integrity and his research on his topic, and to be able to present his findings to them, without a feeling of judgement. However, those classmates don’t see the complexity of the situation, and begin to snicker and pass side judgement while the presenter is explaining his subject. At the University of New Haven, this is considered a “bias incident,” which is defined as, “Any behavior which involves an expression of hostility against the person or property of others because of traits related to their race, ethnicity, country of origin, religion, gender, gender identity/expression,
sexual orientation, age, or physical or mental ability, including learning and/or developmental disabilities and past/present history of mental disorder or other category protected by state or federal law.” The Division of Student Affairs at U.N.H. are pushing their Bias Incident Report form to formally document these types of incidents on campus and prevent them from happening in the future. There have been only five bias reports submitted this semester, which is an uptick compared to the one that was submitted in the spring. Reports are handled by the Division of Student Affairs, specifically by Dean of Students Rebecca Johnson and Associate Dean of Students Ric Baker. If they warrant it, reports are followed through with the student conduct system, in which disciplinary action can be taken. “Just as sexual assaults go very underreported, bias incidents are too,” says Baker. Baker also adds that incidents do not have to be formally reported to be taken seriously, but this is the best way for action to be taken in
specific bias incidents. The Center for Diversity and Inclusion was a product of the improvements the U.N.H. administration was looking to make in terms of campus climate. The Director of the new office, Hernandez, is encouraging students to report if an issue arises, because it is the easiest way for something to be done about it. “It is completely anonymous and we probably won’t hear of these incidents if the student doesn’t report them. Once reported, there is a lot more we can do for the student,” Hernandez said. All over the country, there have been bias incidents since the election of Donald Trump on November 8, even on college campuses. However, there have not been any formal reports filed since the election. “I’ve heard anecdotally through students who have not formally reported of exchanges that weren’t civil between people, but I haven’t had any reports,” Baker said. The reports that have come in are from a wide array of backgrounds and deal with See BIAS page 3
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World AIDS Day Affects Everyone
By KARINA KRUL
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IV/AIDS is an epidemic that has been prevalent in our country since the 1980s. While technology and society have come a long way since then it is still a very prevalent epidemic, and one that many feel should be more commonly spoken about. Thursday, December 1 was World AIDS Day, an opportunity to promote discussion and awareness. UNH Pride, in coordination with the Office of Residential Life, held free HIV testing in the German Club with AIDS Project New Haven. AIDS Project New Haven is a local organization that offers free testing continuously to the New Haven community. “It is extremely important to include college campuses in the day because, while they may not be some of the
high risk people, it is good to get in the routine of getting tested regularly. Statistics show that if people start being tested at an early age that pattern continues into their lives,” says Weslee Hyslop, Prevention Services Coordinator for AIDS Project New Haven. He continued saying, “It is important to let people know what resources are available to them.” Pride president, Steven Solar agreed saying, “It’s important to know that on campus there are resources to help someone cope in the event that they were tested as HIV positive. It establishes a support system, letting them know that there are people there for them. There are multiple victims of HIV and it’s important to know that it’s not their fault.” When it came to campus involvement, Soler felt it was important for Pride to take a large role. “Pride is based heavily on See AIDS page 3
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Into the Woods with ROTC By SAMANTHA REPOSA
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riday labs at the University of New Haven serve as unique opportunities for students to gain experience in their career fields. Whether it is mixing tracks in the recording studio, looking at marine life on the Long Island Sound, or in the case of the ROTC, engage in instrumental training that will prepare for when they are in the midst of conflict. Cadets can be found both in the classroom or out in the woods of Orange Campus learning leadership skills necessary to lead others both here in the United States and when deployed. All students active in the Army ROTC at the university are required to enroll in a military science course, but is also open to students of all majors to educate themselves on effective military leadership. For the students who are not planning on entering the armed forces upon graduating, they can still gain valuable insight on military op-
erations and language, which can serve as a valuable career tool, especially in terms of communication. The course serves as in depth training that ranges from small unit to company grade leadership through practical applications to foster effective leaders in the United States Army. “The weekly Friday Leadership Labs are an important, but small part of the experience in ROTC. Consider it our office space, our classroom, where we are there to learn, work hard, and develop ourselves and the team,” Battalion S2, Jacob Sylvestre, said. When the cadets are not in the classroom, they could be found running among
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the woods at Orange Campus executing the tactics and procedures they learn to perfect their strategy. The training exercise also serves as a way for cadets to practice successful communication and teamwork as they maneuver through the forest engaged in tactical scenarios. “The things learned in ROTC may seem unimportant for someone looking, just a group of cadets running through the woods,” Battalion S2, Mark Wheeler, said. “However, some of those cadets will go on to become infantry officers serving on the front lines. The tactics and techniques learned in ROTC are only building blocks for further military educa-
tion; however, a strong foundation is extremely important.” The ROTC also participates in annual field training (FTX) with other schools in the New England area where cadets are educated on general field craft (how to build a tactical shelter and how to properly care for their body in the field). Additionally, the training breaks into squads where they execute recon, movement to contact, raid, and ambush scenarios to further prepare troops. Serving as a unique experience to successfully prepare students for a career in combat. Niche classes, like most at U.N.H., leads to the formation of a tightknit community that
boosts moral around teamwork. “From the very beginning, we are expected to be there for each other, regardless of what class we are in (Freshmen, Sophomore, etc.). New cadets will know from the moment they start PT with us (6:00am every morning) that should they ever need help with anything, it is never too far, and there should never be any reservations about asking for that assistance,” Sylvestre said. “Although what we learn during our Friday Labs is important, it pales in comparison to the camaraderie that we develop just by going through these experiences together. The support system that is established out of uniform works to strengthen the working relationship we have when we are in uniform.” Whether it is in or out of the classroom, the ROTC at U.N.H. is ensuring that they are fully preparing themselves, as both service men and women and leaders, for their future serving in the United States Army.
Bulletin Briefs News A Message from President Kaplan pg. 3
Opinion What Castro’s Death Means to Cubans pg. 4
Sports Welcome the Vegas Golden Knights to the NHL pg. 7
Student Life Two Students Receive Prestigious Marine Scholarship pg. 11
A&E Moana is Disney’s New Heroine pg. 11
Drug/Alcohol Crimes Model UN Team Returns With Win in Japan in Decline on Campus By LAUREN COHEN
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––––––––––––––––––––– Drug and liquor law violations are in decline on the University of New Haven campus, with drug and liquor arrests at a three year low, according to the 2016 Campus Clery Report released by U.N.H. Campus Police. Only two arrests for drug violations were made in 2015, with 107 instances of disciplinary deferral, down 42 from the year before. Liquor arrests bottomed out at zero for 2015, down from 4 the previous year and 9 in 2013. Deferrals to
disciplinary action are up slightly, however, with 369 violations last year, compared to 366 in the year before and 479 in 2013. These were the most popular offenses in the annual report, which is required by law on all college campuses. Reports for rape on campus have stayed stagnant at four per year over the last three years. Only five burglary reports were submitted, down from six in the previous year. The Clery report also includes fire safety incidents for on and off campus housing. Most halls completed the last year unscathed,
with the only reported occurrence being the fire at Main Street Apartments. The value of damaged property was placed at $50,000 - $99,999, with the cause of the fire still in question. The Campus Police Department is under new leadership this year, with the appointment of the first female police chief in its history, Tracy Mooney. “The security of our campus community is of the utmost importance and we work diligently to achieve this goal through proactive policing,” she said in her opening message.
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––––––––––––––––––––– This was the first international conference for our Model United Nations team. Last month at the Washington D.C. conference, the students won an “Outstanding Delegation Award,” and four students also won “Outstanding Position Paper” awards. Ten students participated at this year’s international conference in Kobe, Japan. While in Japan they also got to visit Kiyomizu Dera Temple and Hiroshima. The team members include: Aemin Becker, Ellen Callahan, Dan Mayotte, Ryan Dough-
erty, Amanda Nash, who was the head delegate, Robert Granoth, who was the head delegate for the D.C. team, Connor Vargo, Josh Lutts, Tori White, and Cindy Zhunio. Each committee (Angola and Afghanistan) has two delegates, and each committee is assigned two different topics to discuss. However, most of the time each committee can only get through one. The head delegate’s responsibility is to support the team in all ways during the conference as well as teaching the class. Each team portrays a different country and students simulate what takes place in the
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U.N. by participating in committee meetings and drafting resolutions by collaborating with teams representing other countries. Judging is based upon participation for staying in character and proper use of rules and procedures. Other participating teams also grade and evaluate each group. Two years ago, U.N.H.’s Model UN was started as a club, but is now a class on Thursday nights. Angola General Assembly’s topic selected was the Elimination of Weapons of Mass Destruction. “I represented Angola in the General Assembly Plenary and I was really happy to discuss See MODEL UN page 3
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a wide array of issues. to Discuss Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives The most common instances are inappropriate classroom comBy STEVEN H. KAPLAN welcoming. I very much and tolerant. This is a PRESIDENT ments that come from value your insight, and I commitment that I take OfficeOfThePresident@newhaven.edu students and faculty. appreciate your candor. very seriously. In the case of faculty, issues are brought up I encourage you to share I will do all that I can to with the department your thoughts and feelencourage civil discourse am pleased to chair, and don’t go ings with me on topics, and an open exchange of announce that starting through the student questions or concerns ideas around important next semester I will be conduct system. you would like me to issues that affect our camwriting a regular column Baker realizes the pus, our state, our nation in the Charger Bulletin to address. I would also trend that bias issues and our world. I am promote dialogue around welcome the opportuusually follow what is nity to speak with your grateful for your ongoing issues that impact our going on in the country campus club or orgaengagement and your campus community and at that time. spirited participation. that are important to you nization about issues “I think we are a mithat are important to as students. crocosm of our nation you. You can email your I hope you will reach and our nation is going I want to thank everyone ideas and suggestions to out to me by emailing through a lot of turmoil OfficeOfThePresident@ who joined me and Dean OfficeOfThePresident@ regarding all of these newhaven.edu. I look of Students Becky John- newhaven.edu. different kinds of issues forward to continuing to with different identity son and her staff for a As President, one of my work together to create meeting before Thanksgroups,” he said. primary responsibilities a campus environment giving break to discuss President Kaplan is playing an active role that best represents the our campus climate and expressed his support in helping to cultivate values and ideals that ways to strengthen our for the Deferred Action a campus community form the cornerstone of of Childhood Arrivals community and make it that is open-minded our community. even more inclusive and Act signed by President Obama, which is under threat by the incoming administration. “One of the biggest concerns the admincon’t from page 1 CT, reflected on her more aware. People situation saying, “I was are now looking at HIV istration is focused on educating and promotinfected at 19, I was positive people like it is relates to students who ing awareness, includmight be undocumentnot their fault.” ing negative stereotypes heterosexual, I was not ed, or the DACA stuwhat people considered While society has within the LGBT+ dents. We have no idea promiscuous, I really come a long way, accommunity. As a club, what’s going to happen knew the people I was cording to Danvers, it’s important for us there,” Hernandez said. having sexual relations “being alone, people because it gives us the Even though reports with, and they were being afraid of you opportunity to keep are low, Baker is opnice people. I think we and making assumpeducating and fighting timistic in finding out all just forget that nice tions, has not changed stigma,” he says. what students think enough.” The campus event was people get STD’s too. will improve campus The stigma is still very successful, with 17 There wasn’t anything climate, as the Division out there. Hyslop says, people of mixed gender evil or nasty about it.” of Student Affairs and The way HIV/AIDS is “There is a lot people and orientation being Dean Johnson have currently viewed is very put on themselves. They tested. AIDS Project been trying to actively different now than in don’t want to be assoNew Haven is looking include students in forward to coming back the past, however, there ciated with this virus. discussions on this is still much work to be We need to keep fightmore often. process. The office is done. The differences ing the stigma that has When the epidemic putting out a campus are most prevalent in been preventing people began in the 1980s it climate survey in the from getting tested.” was largely an epidemic the medical field. spring that will allow “I see hope because Testing HIV positive is within the gay male students to voice their now when I’m hospital- no longer a death sencommunity, it then opinions on how to ized the medical people tence. Danvers feels it is moved to drug users, improve civil discourse are not afraid to take important that people and now has gone back and other issues on care of me anymore,” remember there is to the gay community. campus. hope. Currently, 70% of infec- says Danvers. “The climate nationHyslop attributes the “When I was infected tions are within the ally has changed since societal change to the I felt like my life was gay male community, our last report so I younger generations over. Some of that particular among men think we’re going to see saying, “The main difstays with you, but now some change in data,” of color. medications are great While college students ference is people now he said. are more aware of the and my health is good,” are not typically the This is part of a medications, and even she says. target group for testing, larger campaign to if they are not they She closes with final it is not impossible to revolutionize the way advice, “In 2016, STD’s the campus deals with test positive as a college know it is not a complete death sentence. should really just be in student. bias incidents, cleverly The younger gena conversation between Karina Danvers, a titled “University of No two people.” resident of West Haven erations seem typically Hate.”
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this topic, as earlier in the week we had visited Hiroshima, and got a chance to understand even further the effects of the atomic bomb on people. It was a truly powerful experience, and I was struck by the character of the Japanese to choose to quietly display the aftereffects of the bomb to the world and vow to pursue peace instead of war as a result. Thus, to discuss the elimination of weapons of mass destruction after viewing the destruction here was very meaningful,” Becker, a delegate for this committee said. Angola Security Council talked about the current situation in Korea, and the Afghanistan ECOSOC talked about disaster risk reduction (DRR). They created draft resolutions to help solve the issues. They also made it to their second topic which was conflict and prevention and the empowerment of women and girls. In the committee, Becker worked within the African Union bloc on encouraging the conversion of nuclear weapon stockpiles and facilities into facilities focused on peaceful usage through energy generation and the application of nuclear technology in ways that benefited all Member States, especially developing countries. She also worked in another group focused on making revisions to Security Council resolution 1540 – a resolution focused on ensuring that nonstate actors (NSAs) never gain access to nuclear weapon facilities or materials. “My contribution to this working paper centered on the universal implementation of uniform security measures in all nuclear facilities. This was meant to address the fact that not all nuclear facilities are secured the same way; some are more secure than others, and the weaknesses present opportunities for NSAs to secure nuclear material,” she said. Both delegations, Angola and Afghanistan
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won top award of “Outstanding Delegation.” Becker and Dougherty of Angola General Assembly and Granoth and Lutts of Angola Security Council also won the “Outstanding Position Papers” award. These students, along with Callahan and Mayotte of Afghanistan Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) all won the “Outstanding Delegation” awards. The Angola Delegation won every top award possible, which has never been done by a U.N.H. MUN team and has only been done several times at any National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference. Dr. Chris Haynes, adviser for the team, said, “All of us feel so blessed to have the opportunity to participate in this wonderful program. Most of all, we owe a huge debt of gratitude to Phil and Susan Bartels for providing us the means to compete in these conferences. It is because of the generosity and efforts of people like the Bartels that we are able to guide students on their journey to become more globally aware, to gain more confidence, to think and act more reflectively, to overcome their fears, and to take control of their futures.” Ellen Callahan considered the conference a learning experience. She took what she learned in class and put it to practice. “Although I am passionate about working out these resolutions, my favorite part of NMUN is not what, but who you meet in conference. I have met so many brilliant students from around the world and I am humbled to have worked with all of them. I am honored to represent the University of New Haven and for the opportunity to travel to Japan. This trip wouldn’t be possible without Mr. & Mrs. Bartels, my professors, parents and classmates. This trip has positively shaped my future and I am forever grateful,” she said.
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What Would Actually Happen Don’t Stress During a Zombie Apocalypse? By LEEANDRE RICHARDS
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR LRICH1@unh.newhaven.edu
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the last minute. It is the end of the semester where most college students will drink and party before finals because they want to destress before the struggle begins. They want to have fun because they know that they will be too tired, worried, and busy with studying to party. If you are not a party person, then Netflix works as a similar vice. Each person has their own ways to destress and cope with the outcomes of their semester. At the end of the day, we are survivors because we work hard for the future career that we want. We struggle now so that we do not have to struggle later and we risk our sanity for that future career. It is shocking to think that our sanity is what we lose in the process of building our careers or educating ourselves. Stress can be hard on some people and it could make or break a person’s life. It is what causes some people to not go to college or to not finish because it can be too much to handle. It is okay and everything will be fine because once finals are over that is when the real fun begins. May the answers forever be in your favor!
lives of so many people.
found a place to park,
and American Flags
From that Friday to
we walked to a section
swayed all around, cries
even now, Cuban exiles
of 8th street that was
of happiness and chant-
Can we all agree that it’s at that point in the semester where you just want it all to be over? It’s that time when you just want your homework to magically complete itself, papers are done, finals are over, and life can be amazing again, but unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way. It is the last week before finals and the stress of getting everything done on time is at the highest point that it will ever get. Students struggle to study, cry, and wonder why they are working so hard for their degree; they debate on whether or not their degree is worth the stress. If there’s one thing that we all have learned about being in college, it is that no matter how stressful it gets—it is always worth it. Everyone knows that greater things are coming after this storm that we call finals—we all get to go home and enjoy our lovely Christmas and New Year’s. We get to hang out with family and friends and behave like we didn’t just cry over a final that we probably didn’t know the answers to until after the final or struggle to complete a paper at
Destruction, pain,
and families have lined
blocked off by police
ing “viva Cuba Castro
separation of families,
the streets of Kendall,
cars for everyone to
no!” were filling the
the other side of the
that affected so many
and a country that was
Hialeah, and Little
gather at. It is called
atmosphere. It was the
street as they were spot-
people can’t hurt them
once thriving crumbled
Havana.
Calle Ocho and is a ma-
celebration of an end to
ted. The crowds gravi-
anymore.
Coming from Cuban
jor place where many
an era of communism
cally, and emotionally
heritages ourselves, my
social events happen
that was culminated by
because of one man
friends and I drove to
and some of the best
homemade instruments
named Fidel Castro.
8th street, which is in
Cuban food is made.
of pots and pans and
On November 25, 2016
Little Havana, to partic-
Little Havana is actually
fireworks.
at around 10:29 p.m.
ipate in this celebration.
the best known neigh-
it was announced that
You knew you were
borhood for Cuban
it also began to rain, as
Castro had passed
close because as you
exiles in the world.
if the rebirth of a coun-
away.
approached the street
By ALESSIA BICKNESE
Opinion eDITOR ABICK1@unh.newhaven.edu
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TWD? Do they perish
Even though they are
with growing bacteria
in same way? WHAT
already dead, most of
in them (you know,
WOULD HAPPEN?
us would not be able to
from being dead and
drive a weapon through
all), they will most
in my mind when I’m
a zombie’s brain. After
likely burst from in-
bored in class. If zom-
years of being outnum-
flammation. It’s also
bies began flooding this
bered by zombies, like
worth mentioning that
room, what is my weap-
in TWD, I’m sure some
certain predators would
on of choice? I then
people would develop
take part in ingesting
look around the room,
the ability (or just lose
zombie brains.
looking for items that I
their mind) to extermi-
would be able to blast
nate said zombies.
through zombies with,
But do you re-
I like to play this game
A
s I binge watch
The Walking Dead, I often trick myself into thinking that I could defend myself like Michonne and carry around a samurai sword, lead a group like Rick, and be independent like Carol. Unfortunately, reality hits me, and I realize I’m a big wuss who would probably projectile vomit and lose consciousness if I saw a zombie approaching me from a mile away. So, my softness brings me to a very important question: What would actually happen during a zombie apocalypse? How many would there be? Where would they come from? Do they hold the same characteristics as the ones in
Ultimately, we would have some temporary and natural defense
and I usually settle on
ally think that zombies
mechanisms (so we
the metal leg of a desk.
would last on earth for
think), but we still have
A metal leg of a desk.
years? Scientifically,
to look on the other
Then I panic - how am
probably not. First of
hand. What if all hell
I going to get the metal
all, they would never
breaks lose and the heat
leg off the desk? I like
be able to take the heat,
doesn’t affect the zom-
to think with all of the
especially zombies who
bies?
adrenaline and fear
have risen from the dirt.
that I would magically
Only rarely does TWD
playing the “choose
develop super strength
portray the effect that
your weapon” game.
and tear the leg off
the sun could have on
Pretend that zom-
the chair with my bare
zombies, but in reality,
bies are coming and
hands and be every-
I think the sun would
you need a weapon to
one’s hero, but no. I’d
be more apparent and
defend yourself imme-
be the first to jump out
beneficial to eliminat-
diately. I like to pretend
of the window and leave
ing zombies from the
that somewhere, some-
everyone behind.
world. Also, since they
how, a samurai sword
Everyone likes to
are a bunch of corpses
will appear, and I will
think that they would
walking around, they
magically and remark-
be able to defend
will do what corpses
ably know how to slice
themselves, but no one
do. Bloat. Except since
and dice a zombie.
would know what to do.
they are walking around
I suggest that we start
My Experience After Fidel Castro’s Death
By AMANDA ARANGO
Contributing Writer AARAN1@unh.newhaven.edu
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down physically, politi-
In Cuba there are
person who ruined the
When we finally
That night, I have
flocked the site, Cuban
In the midst of it all
try was starting in the
you were stuck in a line
never been so proud to
streets that night and
nine days of mourning
of cars honking their
be Cuban because every
hope was raining down
for the fallen dictator,
horns, playing Span-
step taken closer into
on us all. As the night
but in Miami, Florida
ish music, banging pots
the masses was another
went on singing, danc-
it is quite the opposite.
and pans, and raising
memory, another exile,
ing, and chanting con-
Celebrations and gath-
the Cuban flag proudly
another life being re-
tinued. At around 2:48
erings are happening
out the window. The
born and remembered
a.m. a band of bongos
around all the major
sounds that filled the
in the face of liberated
and drums streamed in
Cuban hotspots in
air were an uproar of
Cubans coming to-
from the empty streets
Miami because of the
excitement to us all.
gether. News stations
and roars came in from
tated towards the sound
I believe Gloria Este-
of freedom ringing in
fan, an icon in the Latin
the hearts of so many
world, put it in perfect
individuals that have
words saying, “it is the
been affected by the
symbolic death of the
mass destruction that
destructive ideologies
Castro had caused.
that he espoused that,
Cubans know that
I believe, is filling the
Raul Castro, the brother
Cuban exile commu-
of Fidel, who is now in
nity with renewed hope
power is cut from the
and a relief that has
same cloth, but that
been long in coming.
is not the reason for
And although the grip
the celebration. We all
of Castro’s regime will
know not much will
not loosen overnight,
change, but it’s the
the demise of a leader
symbol of Fidel’s death
that oversaw the an-
that gives us a sense of
nihilation of those with
liberation and freedom
an opposing view, the
because the one person
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The Castro Effect
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to a foreign place where
had because of him and
truly see how much we
you have never been
ended up being impris-
have here in America. A
and you could never
oned and almost killed
land where, although it
con’t from page 4
tell, which is part of the
were many people that
go back home because
multiple times because
is going through a time
indiscriminate jailing
beauty of it all. Looking
came for their grand-
you would be impris-
of him, but luckily
of struggle, we still have
of innocents, the sepa-
around, you may not
parents who didn’t live
oned, this was a choice
enough he was able to
freedom and democ-
ration of families, the
have known the major-
to see the day marked
so many Cubans had to
escape it.
racy.
censure of his people’s
ity of people there but
in history. Many of our
make.
freedom to speak, state
it didn’t matter because
grandparents from Cu-
There are many rea-
all, that I was a part of
celebrations going on
sanctioned terror-
everyone had shared a
ban descent in Florida
sons as to why Castro’s
history being made. It
this will go back to Raul
ism and the economic
common ground, and
came here fleeing the
death means so much
was beautiful to see so
Castro and he will want
destruction of a once
that was enough.
country of a place they
to people and I for one
many people feeling so
to be a different kind of
called home, leaving
cannot blame them for
overjoyed because all
leader, one that will do
thriving and successful
Many people were
I felt, witnessing it
Hopefully from all the
country, can only lead
there because they
everything and every-
feeling this way because
the pain they and their
more for his people and
to positive change for
lived through the pain
one they knew for the
my family has been ef-
families went through
a person people will
the Cuban people and
themselves when com-
chance for a better life.
fected by him in a big
was finally over in a
mourn for instead of
our world.”
ing over here as chil-
Think about leaving
way themselves. My
sense. It was heart-
wanting to dance over
dren but also there
your home forever to go
great grandfather for
warming to see and be a
his grave.
one lost everything he
part of and it made me
Every person that was there had a story to
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Opinion Editor abick1@unh.newhaven.edu
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‘Way Too Early’ Chargers Preview Vegas’ Road
to the NHL
By ANGELA TRICARICO
COPY EDITOR ATRIC1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Staff WRITER QWALK1@UNH. NEWHAVEN.EDU
Tyler Condit can be a
three Freshmen and
huge blow to the team if
a Sophomore, those
W
these spots aren’t filled
Freshmen being Ryan
isn’t complete without
by the right person or
McCarthy, JoJo Robin-
an offensive line to
handled the right way.
son, and Josiah Shu-
protect their quarter-
maker. The departure
back and a good set of
just a next man up situ-
of Andre Anderson and
receivers for that quar-
ation; with players like,
Lemar Thomas leaves
terback to throw to, and
Junior Kellen Croce and
Chris Liggio to be the
whoever starts at quar-
Freshman Devon Balm-
top dog in the backfield.
terback, whether it be
er, who missed majority
Prior to the 2016 sea-
Croce or Balmer, won’t
of this past season with
son, in which both Lig-
have much to worry
a knee injury, hoping to
gio and Croce saw very
about, given the slew of
fill the spot at quarter-
limited game action,
offensive linemen that
back.
Liggio didn’t see the
can replace the graduat-
The running back
field at all and Croce, on
ing seniors that in-
position will quickly
the other hand, saw one
clude, Zach Voytek and
become a fight between
game in his first year as
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University of New Haven football team losing twenty Seniors to graduation following the conclusion of the 2016 season, the Chargers are looking for guys to fill some big shoes on both sides of the ball. Losing guys like, Ajee Patterson, Andre Anderson, and
Offensively, it’s really
a Charger.
However, an offense
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Better Locked Down Than Out By SEAN KINGSEPP
cONTRIBUTING WRITER SKING3@unh.newhaven.edu
_____________________ As the December 1 expiration approached, Major League Baseball owners, Players’ Association, and main offices scrambled to settle upon a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. While the MLB hasn’t had a work stoppage since the 1994-95 season, the other three “Big Four” sports leagues have all had at least one in the past decade. While some never doubted that the groups would eventually come together for an agreement, some baseball enthusiasts were scared, remembering the players’ strike of the mid-1990s. On the night of Nov. 30, with a lockout and cancellation of the annual Winter Meetings
All intense feelings toward the name aside,
Welcome to the Na-
both good or bad, the
tional Hockey League,
Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights.
are here, and it won’t be
The NHL’s 31st fran-
long until they officially
chise was finally given
play their first game.
its identity on Novem-
They have a name and a
ber 22, at a celebration
logo, an owner, a gen-
outside the arena they’ll
eral manager, and a full
play in.
front office of directors,
Bill Foley, the team’s
By QUENTIN WALKER
he tweeted.
vice presidents, advi-
majority owner made
sors and scouts. What
the announcement
happens next?
alongside the team’s
They draft.
general manager,
In June 2017, just
George McPhee, and
days before the NHL’s
NHL commissioner
entry draft takes place,
Gary Bettman.
each of the 30 pre-
“We want our team to
existing teams in the
be known for dedica-
NHL must submit to
tion, honor, strength,
the league a list of a set
courage and a commit-
number of players they
ment to never give up -
want to protect in the
both on the ice and off,”
expansion draft. They
said Foley.
also must announce
In addition to the
a certain number of
name, the team’s
exposed players, who
logo and colors were
have reached a mini-
revealed – a knight,
mum number of games
obviously, would serve
played and are under
as their primary logo.
contract. Players with
People on Twitter were
two or less years of ex-
quick to point out that
perience are automati-
Vegas’ knight bears re-
cally exempt.
semblance to Magneto.
In the expansion
for General Manag-
tions on the start time
slight increase in salary,
Steel grey, gold, red and
draft, Vegas will be
ers looming, the three
of games on the day
Major League teams
black are their colors,
selecting one player
groups struck a deal
before travelling so the
will have to provide
chosen to represent Las
from each existing team
that will be active until
players can get to the
all players access to
Vegas and Nevada as a
and by the end of it,
the offseason of 2021.
destination faster and
a sports psychologist
whole.
they will have a 30-man
Many of the changes
be more rested for the
throughout the season.
Immediately, the
roster – 14 forwards, 9
have been talked about
coming series.
While it may seem like
online reaction to the
defensemen and 3 goal-
for years, but some of-
The minimum Major
the players are gaining
team name was mixed,
ies.
fer new insights to the
League salary will also
a lot through this CBA,
from both fans and
way that the players
increase from the cur-
it also shows that own-
reporters. The joking
in the entry draft. For
and owners are think-
rent $535 thousand for
ers might actually be
online began before
the first round, they’ll
ing.
the 2017 season to $555
starting to care about
the announcement,
have the same odds as
thousand in 2019. The
the safety and well-
because of the amount
the third-place finish-
visions in the CBA are
final two years of agree-
being of their respective
of technical difficulties
ing team to win the
clearly ideas from the
ment will be based on
players. They should
they faced leading up to
first overall pick in the
Players’ Association to
a cost-of-living adjust-
know that morale in a
the reveal. The team’s
lottery. For every sub-
protect and better serve
ment, which highlights
clubhouse is almost as
website went live mo-
sequent round, they’ll
the players. Beginning
some uncertainty on
important as the talent
ments before the official
pick third in that round.
in 2018, the MLB regu-
both fronts about the
on the field, and these
announcement.
Vegas will also get a 48-
lar season will be ex-
movement of our econ-
are great leaps to have
panded from 183 days
omy. In addition to this
Some of the new pro-
Bruce Arthur, a
They’ll also get picks
hour head start on sign-
Toronto-based sports
ing free agents prior to
journalist, poked fun
July 1, when any team
will not be playing any
at the Golden Knights
can begin signing free
more games, but this
dropping the Las from
agent players.
will allow players to
Las Vegas. “Oh god
have more days off in
they’re not even the Las
now how this is all
between series, noting
Vegas Golden Knights,
going to pan out, but
health concerns and
they’re the VEGAS
watching the first ex-
playoff fatigue.
GOLDEN KNIGHTS I
pansion since 2000 as
hope the uniform in-
it unfolds will surely be
cludes a popped collar.”
fascinating.
to 187 days. The teams
Included in this portion are also restric-
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MLB Player Agreement Jets RunningBack hard cap on spending,
Threshold will have
rather than an inter-
their highest selection
content players.
national draft, which
in the draft moved back
Despite the players
had been rumored for
ten picks for competi-
seemingly receiving
months. More than
tive balance reasons.
many benefits from
likely deciding against
the new agreement,
the draft due to the lob-
Bargaining Agreement
the owners and Major
bying of current players
among the owners,
League Baseball as a
and protests and MLB
players’ association,
whole, gained their fair
academies in Venezu-
and the MLB offices
share of new provisions.
ela, each team will now
proves that Major
As baseball continues
be given a hard cap on a
League Baseball has
to grow at an interna-
variety of factors which
the best labor relations
tional level, the MLB
will likely increase
will follow the NFL’s model with regular sea-
con’t from page 7
The new Collective
Killed in Shooting
By BILLY SAKMANN
Sports Editor BSAKM1@unh.newhaven.edu
_____________________
On December 1,
wanted to run the ball
Jets roster. He was
like Reggie Bush, but in
used in a utility role
Louisiana, we wanted
and even as an emer-
to run the ball like Joe
gency cornerback, but
McKnight.”
in his first NFL start
former New York Jets
In his junior sea-
running back and Uni-
son, shortened by the
on 32 carries, with no
versity of South Caro-
impact of Hurricane
fumbles. In 2011, McK-
lina (USC) standout Joe
Katrina, he scored 22
night returned a kickoff
in the Big Four. And
McKnight was tragi-
touchdowns and did it
107-yards for a touch-
competition within the
while that is always
cally shot and killed in
rushing, receiving, re-
down, still the longest
game.
up to interpretation of
an apparent road rage
turning, and picking off
play in Jets history.
The Luxury Tax was
what actually makes
incident in Tarrytown,
passes. He was a jack of
In 2012 he continued
to be played abroad
introduced in the prior
good relations, by the
Louisiana.
all trades on the foot-
returning kicks, playing
in places like Puerto
CBA to curb spending
end of this CBA, the
ball field, and the fol-
cornerback, and run-
Rico, Mexico, and the
and allow small market
MLB will have gone 27
er was only 28 years
lowing season he scored
ning the ball, but was
Dominican Republic.
teams to compete for
of uninterrupted labor
old when he was shot
30 times en route to a
released following the
This allows the MLB to
big name free agents.
peace without a lockout
14-0 season.
season.
grow the game around
Currently, the limit is
or strike. It might seem
by 54-year-old Ronald
the world, while also
$189 million, but many
that rich men are just
raking in some revenue
owners don’t really care
complaining with richer
as their own teams will
if they spend over, as
men about money,
play. Earlier this year,
long as they can as-
there are a lot of impor-
London Mayor, Sadiq
semble the best team
tant factors that con-
Khan, stated that he
money can buy. Now,
tinue to evolve such as
would love for Major
the rates will increase
safety and the interna-
League Baseball to
each year of the CBA, as
tional market that will
come to London and
well as have repeat of-
change the 2021 view
believes that there
fenders be forced to pay
on the CBA provisions.
should be a European
a surcharge tax added
section of the MLB.
son games scheduled
In regards to international players, the groups agreed upon a
The former NFL play-
he ran for 158-yards
McKnight decided to
He would play for the
tion. The two were
play college ball at USC,
Chiefs in 2014 after tak-
reportedly seen arguing
an unpopular move
ing 2013 off.
before Gasser pulled
for his hometown fans
out his gun, shooting
that hoped he stayed in
night’s career was in
McKnight twice. Gasser
Louisiana and went to
the CFL. His first team
remained at the scene,
Louisiana State Uni-
cut him due to fum-
turned his gun in and
versity. A 5-star recruit,
bling issues, but he
was taken into custody.
McKnight was already
found some success
He released without
drawing comparisons
with the Saskatchewan
Right now, we can be
charges the following
to Reggie Bush when
Roughriders, amassing
on top of the original
grateful that baseball is
day, a puzzling deci-
he committed to USC.
228-yards on 38 carries
tax.
back and will be back
sion. Gasser had been
He enjoyed a solid col-
in three games.
for at least the next five
charged with road rage
legiate career, but one
At 28 years old and
years.
before in the last ten
that never lived up to
already resorting to the
years.
the hype of the “next
CFL, McKnight’s NFL
Reggie Bush.” Medi-
playing days appeared
pected and tragic death
cal problems, fumbling
to be over. The running
shocked the sports
issues, and an NCAA
back enjoyed a solid
The teams which have a payroll $40 million or more above the Tax
Chargers Preview
Gasser at an intersec-
McKnight’s unex-
The last leg of McK-
con’t from page 7
with the whole starting
gers will look like on
world and anyone that
violation all hampered
career and a chance to
Stephen Rossi among
rotation of defensive
the field, but there are
had the chance to meet
McKnight’s success in
play the game he loved
others.
linemen, but with the
some things that can
his three year stint at
on the world’s biggest
As for the receiving
McKnight. Though he
depth of the defense,
and should be taken
USC.
stage. Still, many won-
core, Juniors Khaneil
the Chargers will have
into some real consid-
played for the Jets and
Bruce and Devin Martin
no problem filling holes
eration. Believe it or
will be playing a bigger
left by the seniors. In
not, the New Haven
role for sure, along with
the defensive backfield,
Chargers will be a com-
some help from a few
Mark Clements, Stefano
pletely different team
different guys.
Bicknese, and Matt
next season. It may be
Olivo will step up and
for the better or the
sive side of the ball,
play bigger roles as the
worse – hopefully the
not much changes. The
leaders of the defense.
better—but at the end
Now, on the defen-
star of the defense,
These can been seen
linebacker Tyler Con-
as way too early predic-
dit may be gone, along
tions of what the Char-
of the day the Chargers will be different.
The Jets selected
Kansas City Chiefs,
der why McKnight’s
McKnight was never a
McKnight in the fourth
brilliance in high school
star in the NFL. But, as
round of the 2010 NFL
and college never really
a high schooler in Loui-
Draft. He showed up to
translated to the NFL.
siana, McKnight took
training camp in less
the country by storm
than his top condition,
career was coming to
with his speed and agil-
throwing up at rookie
a close, McKnight had
ity.
minicamp and continu-
the rest of his life taken
ing to have fumbling
away from him over a
safety Tyrann Mathieu
problems. Despite a
road rage dispute, and
reflected on this, saying
scare, McKnight would
the sports world contin-
“Growing up, everyone
ultimately make the
ues to mourn his loss.
Arizona Cardinals
Even if his football
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SPOILER ALERT!
SPOILER ALERT!
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s the final four words of the Gilmore Girls revival are spoken, fans around the Netflix world are thinking to themselves one thing: Coffee, please? Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life debuted on November 25 and provided the Gilmore lovers a chance to rehash old feelings about Lorelai, Rory, Luke, and the small town of Stars Hollow. The revival is currently withholding four brand new episodes, standing at a lengthy 90 minutes each. They are all entitled “Winter,” “Spring,” “Summer,” and lastly, “Fall.” Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life is a continuation of a story that ended too soon; a follow up of a decade old finale that left fans in a puddle of emotions. Every character returned to their roles; Melissa McCarthy cooked in her kitchen
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again, Scott Patterson flipped his baseball cap backwards, and Kelly Bishop sat in her throne at the Gilmore mansion, fictionally located in Hartford, Connecticut. All but one character returned; the late Edward Herrmann’s role as Richard Gilmore was not reprised, but remembered, as his death in 2014 shook the television world. The show initially
begins with the season Winter, and we find Lorelai sitting at the center of Stars Hollow waiting for her daughter, Rory, to arrive from the airport. Once the pair is reunited, the quick banter begins, and the quirky motherdaughter-duo takes off. Executive producer Amy Sherman-Palladino is credited for writing and directing the first episode, and her obscure style shines
brighter than any of the following seasons. The audience then sees what each character of Stars Hollow has been doing in the past 10 years, and there is a gleeful rejoice when Lorelai’s lover Luke is seen at her house cooking dinner for the family. Throughout the episodes, we see a development of each Gilmore girl, and witness their bonds growing tighter amidst the looming
Moana: A New Heroine
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sudden death of the patriarch (Herrmann). We also see Rory struggling as a journalist, and attempting to write a book in London; a place she seems to be spending half her time. Essentially, Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life deals with the woes of growth; each character appears to be afraid to take the next step in their lives, yet they all must find something to move on from.
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n their newest ani-
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mated film, Disney gets
In early November, Noah Cyrus, the 16-year-old sister of singer Miley Cyrus, released her own single. Noah Cyrus’s single was accompanied by a music video, which Moana/AP Photo perfectly captured the Frozen. emotions from the As for the characters, song. each voicing actor was Make Me Cry was a perfectly cast, and all single that focused on main cast members the pain felt when a sighave some roots to the nificant other seems to South Pacific. only hurt their partner, Auli’i Cravalho, a yet their partner still 16-year-old newcomer, cannot seem to stop is as endearing as loving them. Cyrus exMoana. She’s sassy with plores this treacherous the delivery of lines, inner battle through and her singing voice is not only her lyrics, but beautiful. also her actions in the For Maui, the movie’s accompanying music See MOANA page10 video.
it right. Moana is nearly perfect in every way, from the characters, to the music, and to the animation itself. The movie opens with a story central to the movie’s plot, one of a Goddess named Te Fiti, a Demigod named Maui, and Te Fiti’s stolen heart that leads to a curse on all of the islands. 1000 years later, moviegoers meet the story’s heroine, Moana, as a toddler. She is absolutely adorable from the first time she is on screen; first captivated by the fiery mythology being taught to her, and then running away to
the ocean, where she
ing to affect Moana’s
feels she is being called
island, and she is the
to.
chosen one – the one
Through song, Moana
who holds the power to
is aged up to her early
reverse it.
teens. Her father, Chief
Moana sets off alone
Tui, explains to her that
on an ambitious adven-
despite her burning
ture to find Maui and to
desire to see the ocean,
save her island.
their island of Motunui
Aside from a begin-
has everything she
ning that moves slowly,
could ever need. She is
all of Moana’s elements
her father’s heir, and
combined make for one
her people need her.
of the best Disney mov-
The curse from Te Fiti’s
ies as of recent – per-
stolen heart is start-
haps even surpassing
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By ANGELA TRICARICO
I
Lorelai is struggling to cope with her father’s death, but also with the idea of marriage. Rory is in denial about her love life, and must say goodbye to someone from her past. And lastly, Emily is seen as a wreck over losing her husband so suddenly, but manages to sell her mansion and move to Nantucket. The Gilmore girls, in the end, managed to all find their inner peace, and make progress in their lives; a theme that ShermanPalladino always wanted with her beloved characters. Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life does exactly that, with a side of tissues and caffeine. Kaycee Clapp, a sophomore criminal justice major, found many ups and downs with the Gilmore comeback. “I absolutely loved the storylines of Loreali and Emily Gilmore. However, I was disappointed with Rory and her career choices. I felt that she would be more prepared and would not
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Cyrus’s single includes the lyrics, “I never needed you like I do right now, I never hated you like I do right now, ‘Cause all you ever do is make me cry,” which perfectly capture the emotional turmoil Cyrus is experiencing with her partner. The music video features her in her apartment with a man asleep in her bed. Her collaborator, Labrinth, is also shown in a separate apartment with a woman asleep in his bed. The two singers continuously do everything they can to reach out to their loved one, only to be ignored as the loved one continues to sleep. As they both grow more and more emotional
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As 2016 comes to a close, artists are pushing out projects. They will join many other highly anticipated releases that have marked 2016 as the most influential period in recent years. Check out some of the best mainstream albums that have dropped just in time for the new year:
We Got It From Here, Thank You for Your Service – A Tribe Called Quest A Tribe Called Quest revives the past with their signature styles while presenting fresh content, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new generation of hip-hop.
Long Live the Angels – Emile Sande Post-divorce Sande reflects upon her personal experiences. Her bold voice carries ballads about love and spirituality in which she sounds vulnerable, but strong.
24 Hrs – Olly Murs Brit-pop golden boy Olly Murs dropped a heartfelt, break-up inspired album. It’s style is not the most innovative, but his sweet voice and relatable lyrics resonate with a large audience.
24K Magic – Bruno Mars After four years since his last album, Bruno Mars returns with a playful retro soul-pop album that showcases his exceptional showmanship.
Glory Days – Little Mix Girl power go-getters Little Mix take a bold step in pop with their fierce tracks such as “Shout Out to My Ex” and “F.U.”.
DNCE – DNCE Joe Jonas and his bandmates walk the line between fun and funky on their debut album that captures the same energy as single “Cake By The Ocean”.
Starboy – The Weeknd The Weeknd sticks to the same themes that have made him famous and solidified his sound.
Awaken, My Love! – Childish Gambino Gambino strips down from experimental hip-hop to “funkedelic”, allowing his listeners to feel his lyrics more deeply than they ever have in the past.
Darkness and Light – John Legend John Legend does what he does best: warming hearts. His usual love ballads combine old styles and new trends that perfectly match his timeless voice.
The Hamilton Mixtape – Various Artists Hamilton is beautifully reinvented by an impressive collection of artists including Sia, Chance the Rapper, Wiz Khalifa and The Roots.
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have given up so easily, unlike in the revival,” Clapp said. This proves to be true, as in the network show, Rory was a strongwilled girl who had dreams of ivy-league colleges and job aspirations, however this sudden wavering of behavior had changed in the newest episodes. So what were the final four words of this Netflix showcase? Through a small exchange in the last minutes of screen time, Rory admits to her mother that she is pregnant, and before a reaction could be mustered, the screen turns to black, and the original theme song plays - angering for few; but questionable for many. Victoria Westphal, a junior, expressed her
turmoil, stating “the revival of Gilmore Girls brought me to tears so many times throughout the four episode special, only to leave me with frustration and questions that will most likely never get answered.” The ending also created theories, and even raised hope for more episodes. Who is the father of Rory’s baby? Will her past lover Jess help raise the child? Will this baby be the child that Lorelai and Luke get to raise together? And lastly, how much coffee can you drink while pregnant? Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life strikes chords with the viewers, and if binge-watching wasn’t enough, there is always one mantra every fan can go by: where you lead, I will follow.
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about their significant others, Cyrus begins to trash her apartment in the song’s emotional breakdown, before finally collapsing on her bed, following the floor. This first single from Cyrus is impressive due to the intense emotion captured in the song. Cyrus’s voice, though it does have its own sound, features many qualities similar to older sibling Miley’s
voice. The two do have varying voices, though. Noah’s voice is much softer and gentler than Miley’s often deep, almost gravelly voice. Noah Cyrus and Labrinth do an incredible job portraying emotion in not only their voices but also their actions in the music video. It will be exciting to see what other work Cyrus brings forward in the future.
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directors reached out to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson because he was the only person they wanted voicing him. A lot of Johnson is reflected in Maui – the body type of the character, movements, and even dimples and eyebrow raises were all inspired by Johnson. He also has a great voice for both speaking and singing. One scene stealer was Tamatoa, a giant crab in the realm of monsters who lives for being flashy and talking about himself. Jemaine Clements lent his voice to the crab, who sings “Shiny,” one of the movie’s catchy songs. The music of Moana is just as brilliant as the story. Three artists worked on creating the music - Opetaia Foa’I, a contemporary South Pacific musician, Mark Mancina, a soundtrack composer, and LinManuel Miranda, the writer of Hamilton, collaborated on the movie’s score and soundtrack. The score by Mancina is sweeping and beautiful. The songs with vocals, by all three, are all fantastic. “You’re Welcome,” Maui’s song to a less-than-impressed Moana, has been widely talked about on social media for how great it is. Miranda’s distinct writing style suits Johnson for when he sings and raps. All of the songs, from Chief Tui’s (who’s singing voice is provided by Hamilton’s Christopher Jackson) introduction to Motunui in “Where You Are,” to “Shiny,” and “We Know The Way,” sung in both Tokelauan by Foa’I and English by Miranda, all thoroughly enhance the story. “How Far I’ll Go” is Moana’s “Let It Go,” the famed Frozen ballad. It is Moana’s big empowering solo. Cravalho channels Moana’s shifting emotions here
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perfectly through various reprises of the song. The first time the song appears, Moana is staring out at the ocean and longing to find out what lies beyond the horizon. Every time the motif of “How Far I’ll Go” returns, Moana has grown as a person and the lyrical changes reflect this. In terms of animation, Moana will go down as one of the most visually stunning animated movies. It is so technologically advanced and it translates to hyperrealistic visuals. Specifically, the way Moana’s hair was animated had such a realistic quality to it. The ocean acts as a character throughout the story, and the animation truly brought it to life. Even when it wasn’t a character, the tide washing in and out on the shores of Motunui looked more like a video of a real ocean than water that had been drawn and animated. It’s Moana’s message that will stick with viewers beyond everything else. Moana is not a Disney princess, she fits more into their heroine category, but she’s extremely headstrong and acts with her heart; she defies and overcomes. She is motivated by what’s always been inside her - a deep calling to the ocean. She’s a girl on a mission who starts off as independent, then gains some help along the way, but in the end is true to herself. It’s on her journey that she finds her inner strength; everything she needed is right there inside of her. The fact that she was designed realistically, and not like a tiny-waisted, doe-eyed stereotypical princess, is really special, too. Moana is the Disney heroine that kids need in 2016; fierce, independent and just a little bit sassy, but overall, true to who she really is.
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Students Awarded Prestigious Marine Scholarship By KARINA KRUL
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hree students at UNH have been awarded the Hollings Scholarship from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an exclusive grant that has only been around for 11 years. Jessica Norstog was the first UNH student to receive the scholarship, followed by Kyla Kelly and Nathan Lanning, who are both current juniors. Awarded to around 100 students across the country every year, it is a very competitive, prestigious scholarship. NOAA is an environmental protection administration that places emphasis on marine life and coastal protection. They award various scholarships to undergraduate students in supporting fields to encourage future conservation efforts.
The Hollings Scholarship is one award given through NOAA. The award is only eligible to students who apply as sophomores with a 3.0 GPA and a declared major in line with NOAA’s mission. The scholarship awards $9500 a year for junior and senior year, as well as the guarantee of a paid internship anywhere in the country through any of NOAA’s labs. “The great thing about the NOAA Hollings Program is that you can be interested in almost anything related to
science,” says previous winner, Rachael Somerville. The scholarship is named in honor of Senator Ernest F. Hollings. He served in the Senate for 38 years, emphasizing “practical conservationism” and spear heading many important environmental protection laws including the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Oceans Dumping Act. He was pivotal in the formation of NOAA and adamantly fought to increase, not only legal protection,
Jessica Norstag/Photo via University of New Haven but awareness of ocean certain fields more.” Florida working with and coastal conservaLanning had similar the Atlantic Oceanic tion and research. The thoughts, saying, “It and Meteorological Lab scholarship was found- offered me an internstudying how climate ed in 2005 to honor his ship in a professional change effects the phoswork and efforts. NOAA lab and is quite a phorus cycle. The benefits of the prestigious scholarship While this scholarship scholarship are undeni- that looks very good on has offered both Kelly able, and both Kelly and a graduate application.” and Lanning amazing Lanning are already He continues saying, opportunities, it also starting to see the vast “Being able to choose posed a problem when opportunities they have my internship and not it came to paying tubeen allotted. needing to apply and ition. The scholarship “I think this benefits wait is something that’s comes in four installame because I don’t really helpful.” tions throughout the know exactly what field Kelly will be spending two year period that I want to go into after her summer in Seattle, do not line up with the graduation,” Kelly said. Washington worktuition deadlines. The “Now I have the oping with harmful algal bursars’ office, rather portunity to try more blooms while LanSee MARCHING page12 options and explore ning will be in Miami,
Students Learn The Magic of Snowball About Going Greek By CHRISTINA GENOVESE
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By CHRISTINA GENOVESE
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––––––––––––––––––––– Lifelong bonds, leadership opportunities, social activities, giving back to the community, and career oriented networks. The Greek Life at the University of New Haven offers so much for those who are active within it and it’s sure to build any student into a successful leader as seen through the “Greek 101” presentations. All the movies and stereotypes in the media about fraternities and sororities is not what you will see at the University of New Haven. At U.N.H, the mission of the Greek Life Program is to “enhance the personal development of its members through involvement
in social Greek-letter fraternities and sororities.” It is all about fostering a community centered on educational and personal success, culture, friendship, history, and tradition. The core values are personal growth, community engagement, brotherhood/sisterhood, scholarship and lifelong involvement. Keelin Herbst, senior, shared how Greek Life has allowed her develop a lot of professional skills, encouraged her to excel in academics, and be an active member of her community. She also shared what kind of attitude people should have during recruitment. “Greek life has allowed me to reach my full potential, without the faith that others in the Greek Life com-
munity have in me I never would have seen it in myself to go after leadership positions or internships. I would definitely suggest going in and leaving behind any stereotypes that you have of Greek Life, or any preconceived ideas of each org. When I went out I had my heart set on one org which I thought I best fit in with, but after talking to the girls in other orgs I realized my home was somewhere else. Come in with a positive attitude and be your true self,” Herbst said. There are multiple Greek organizations on campus that all offer something for everyone. The organizations fall under four different councils: Panhellenic,
Magic in the air, candlelight flickering at the dining tables, and the Sorting Hat, brought everyone together to have a good time and dancing and laughter at this year’s Snowball. The annual fall semiformal dance was hosted on December 3rd, at Amarantes Sea Cliff in New Haven. This year’s theme for Snowball was Harry Potter. The dance was open to all undergraduate students, and tickets were sold in the form of a Hogwarts letter. Organized and planning of Snowball was done by the Class Presidents of 20172020, and the Assistant Director of Campus Programs, Colleen Kerrigan. It took around a month to plan and prepare for, and to bring the theme to life. All ideas and structure See GREEK page12 of the event was student
run, and CSELO helped to orchestrate it. “Snowball is one of my favorite Fall events, and it’s a great way to end the semester and bring everyone from all organizations together to celebrate. Being my last one, I am so happy to say it was one of the best yet. I had so much fun and hope everyone else did as well!”, said Keelin Herbst, Class of 2017 President. Students brought the dance floor to life throughout the whole night, and even did the mannequin challenge. The event has been larger in the past, but students that came enjoyed the dinner, dance, and lots of picture taking. “I thought Snowball was a great opportunity for students to enjoy themselves and not worry about the stress school brings before finals week,” said Nicholas Mroczka, junior and USGA senator.
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This year’s theme was much more immersive than past years. The Harry Potter event had themed decorations, for example, pages from the books at each table served as a centerpiece, a Sorting Hat and Hedwig in the lobby, with gifts addressed to Harry and his friends under the Christmas tree. There was a photo booth that had props, a 9 ¾ platform sign, ties specific to each house, wands, and holiday themed props and signs as well. Students enjoyed the familiarity of the beloved franchise, and everyone received rugby style U.N.H. colored scarves as a novelty item. “The atmosphere was very enjoyable, from the music, the Harry Potter themed decorations like the pages from the actual books on the tables, to the Sorting Hat at the door, it was great!”, said Patrick Smith, sophomore.
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Inter-Fraternal, Multicultural, and Independent. Meghan Mammola, sophomore, is the executive assistant of the All Greek Council, which encompasses all of the councils. Greek Life has positively affected her, helped her personally grow, and given her many opportunities. She feels she’s found he home away from home, and another family she knows she can rely on. “Being Greek is so much more than letters on a shirt, they are the values I uphold as a person, the memories and friendships that will last a lifetime, and the leadership opportunities that will benefit
me in my professional career. During recruitment, the most important thing to remember is to just be yourself, and with this you will find the perfect place for you,” Mammola said. Greek 101 sessions were mandatory for any student interested in going through any type of Greek recruitment next semester and have wrapped up their sessions for the semester. If for some reason you could not make a session you can reach out to the Greek Interns at gogreek@newhaven. edu to learn more. For more information, reach out to any members of the different Greek Councils, or search Greek Life on
espite the rainy, cold weather and small crowd, Troy Walker entertained audiences for his University of New Haven debut on Wednesday, November 30. Walker, originally from Denver, Colo., began comedy as an undergraduate; at the time, he had a political science degree but he didn’t know what he wanted to do. Comedy was the one thing he was doing all the time. He said, “It takes a while for you to realize that you can do it to the point where you’re like, this could be my job. It takes a little while for that so I was like I’m going to have to figure something out.” He decided to apply to the University of Denver and he ended up getting a scholarship and chose to go, where he took many law classes as an undergraduate. “I don’t regret it at all,” he said. He did comedy the whole time and during that time stand up was taking off. He had a day job, and at night he would do comedy. “If anyone is thinking or dreaming about going to law school only go if you really want to be a lawyer. It’s hard but not as bad as they make it seem. They retrain your brain and teach you more critically and logically than anything before. It makes you a much better thinker and writer.” He mentioned how law school is writer’s boot camp, “It for sure helped me because there are a lot of similarities to how you write a joke. You have a premise and you need to turn it around in your head to try and look at all the angles to see where the joke
may be at. It’s the same thing as crafting a legal argument.” In 2007, he won the “New Faces” contest at his local comedy club in Denver (Comedy Works). “It was the greatest thing in the world. It’s one of those things which is your first stepping stone and when you are a new open micer that is the biggest thing in the city. You are going up against all the open mic comics and the whole town; amateur and semi-pro. It’s like our own “Last Comic Standing”, so winning that is a huge deal. Nine years later I’m like ‘oh that’s cool’, but it was one of the coolest things to ever happen to me.” Troy has gotten to work with some of his comedy idols. He considers people like Dave Chappelle, Sean Patton, Matt Braunger, Bill Burr, Louis C.K., Roseanne, Sinbad, Rob Schneider, Norm Macdonald, Jay Mohr, Tracy Morgan, Bobcat Goldthwait, Eddie Murphy and Mitch Hedburg. Some people he has gotten to work with are Dave Chappelle, and Roseanne.
He said working with Dave Chappelle was awesome. “Bill Burr is probably my favorite right now more than anyone I haven’t worked with.” (Comedy Works gets a lot of big headliners so when you are new you can work with people like that.) “If anyone wants to find a Mitch Hedburg album and listen to it he is hilarious!” He watched all those people as a kid and was inspired. “You watch those guys and I just always liked comedy and performing. I would always do plays and I wanted to try it and once I did, I never stopped.” When he was asked if Saturday Night Live (SNL) was his dream he responded, “It used to be”, he said. He likes acting, he was a theatre major for a couple of years. “If I could rub a lamp and ask a genie for something it would be to get to do a movie and I would be real specific,” he said with a laugh. When talking about the feeling of performing he discussed laughter and how the crowd can effect a perfor-
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than working with them, treated it as if they were not paying tuition and froze their accounts. Kelly and her family decided to front
the money for tuition, allowing the scholarship installments to reimburse them. However, that was not an option for Lanning.
He continues to need to fight to register for classes with a frozen account. Regardless of everything, both students
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mance. “It’s a rush, it’s something you can’t describe because there’s so much that goes into a joke. It starts as a thought, then you play with it and turn it around and work on it and test it out. Once people laugh its vindicating a little bit but there’s no rush like it, especially in a big crowd.” Troy enjoyed his first time at U.N.H. “It was better than I expected for sure. There were more people than I thought there would be and people were just having fun. Sometimes college crowds can be tamped down and they are worried about things that could be offensive. I think sometimes people can be tight like that and you guys were just fun.” He tried to relate to the crowd with interacting, and making jokes out of his personal experiences. He closed out with some advice, “I think anything that makes you a better writer helps you with whatever you want to do. Also to enjoy college it’s a good time, you guys are lucky.” feel the scholarship was a fantastic opportunity that will benefit them far longer than senior year. They would recommend it to anyone interested in NOAA and their mission.