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Charger Bulletin The official student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938. Volume 95, Issue 14 | January 29, 2014 | West Haven, CT
A New App to Help Student Renters
CAMPUS Over 550 local students visited UNH for Class at the Court. Student-athletes acted as campus guides with the kids throughout the day.
By JACKIE HENNESSEY
UNH TODAY COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS WRITER/EDITOR
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OPINION What did you do over break? Watch Netflix? Earn money at a part-time job? See if you can relate to Opinion Editor Elissa Sanci’s list of seven things SEE PAGE 6 How do you feel about gun control laws in light of recent tragedies? Read how one student believes teachers should be equipped with guns in classrooms to protect their students. SEE PAGE 7
SPORTS The Super Bowl is fast approaching. Read Taylor Hauck’s game predictions for the ultimate game of the football season. SEE PAGE 12
ENTERTAINMENT
Leadership Day Speaker Urges Students to Overcome Challenges
By SAMANTHA MATHEWSON
ASSISTANT EDITOR SMATH3@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
–––––––––––––––––––––––––– The University of New Haven is home to 4,607 undergraduate students and 1,778 graduate students. More than 70 percent of undergraduate students live on campus or in University-sponsored housing, so the other 30 percent of undergraduates, in addition to graduates, are forced to live elsewhere. Aside from the students who commute from home, the out-ofstate and international students have to factor in rent to their list of college expenses. For these firsttime home-renters, it may be hard to determine what is a good deal when paying rent. Zoe Chaves a recent Brown University graduate, class of 2013,
is working on a web tool called Splitwise that will help students living off-campus. “Splitwise is a website and mobile app that helps roommates and friends keep track of shared expenses and IOUs. It was developed in 2011 by our co-founders Jon Bittner, Ryan Laughlin, Marshall Weir. There are now two employees too, myself, Zoe Chaves, and Caleb Oller. I came on board six months ago,” said Chaves. When using Splitwise, students are prompted to plug in a zip code. The website or app will then tell the user the average rent per bedroom in that area, by apartment size (studio, one-bed, etc.). It then calculates how much money student renters could expect to save by taking on a roommate or two versus living alone, and shows how many of each type of apartment is available in the respective
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zip code. “I think the tool will be useful to University of New Haven students who are moving off-campus and trying to figure out how many roommates to get to stick to a budget, or negotiate a lower rent price with landlords. It will also be useful to seniors and recent grads who are relocating to new cities and trying to get set up (I have data for every U.S. zip code not just ones near universities),” said Chaves. Splitwise is not a stand-alone app, meaning that the average rent tool works through the app, and Splitwise was made because, “we got a really great data set from our friends over at RentMetrics,” explained Chaves. RentMetrics has over two-million apartment prices from across the country matched to number
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2014 brings a lot of new movies to the big screen, and Film Editor Scott Iwaniec highlights some must-sees.
SEE PAGE 13 The Grammys had more performances than it did awards. Read Music Editor Ashley Winward’s top ten best and worst of the night.
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Students (left to right) Samantha Higgins, Ashley Wemmell and Bronte Torres Pagan
Prato, Take Two
Read what UNH’s Tuscany Campus has been up to this week in the newest installment of Postcards from Prato
By SAMANTHA HIGGINS
STAFF WRITER SHIGG2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
–––––––––––––––––––––––––– It is day eight already! After having our flight out of JFK delayed for almost two hours because of all the snow, and barely having any time between flights when we landed in Germany, we arrived bright and early on Jan. 22, to start our semester in Prato! The staff greeted us with Univer-
sity of New Haven signs, and we took a group photo in the Florence airport. We were all split up depending on where we were housing and got on buses to our new apartments for the next 15 weeks. It is almost impossible to even believe I am finally here after weeks of counting down the days. The housing is beautiful, the landlord is extremely nice (well, everyone I have met so far is extremely nice) and the food thus far is beyond words. Orientation the
first few days helped me get the lay of the land, but I am still extremely weary that I will be getting lost, seeing as I have no sense of direction. But they gave us half a dozen maps to help us, so I guess I will just have to look like a tourist sometimes in order to find my way around. I have already taken over 100 pictures… in less than a week, but not a single one of them does any justice to what I see on a daily See PRATO page 3
As Shane Michael Taylor (aka Michael Matzkevich ’05, ’06) arrived on campus and settled into his resident hall his first year on campus, he worried: what would people say as he rolled down the hall in his wheelchair? Would he make friends? Would they understand what he had to say? Could he find a place for himself here? Then, with a knock on the door, in walked Marquis Bell ’08, a resident assistant, who greeted him with a loud and friendly “Wasssuuuup?” Bell stayed a while, talking and cracking jokes, and Taylor’s worries started to fade. UNH, he thought, was a place where he could be who he was – a guy who had cerebral palsy and little use of his arms and legs, who typed with his nose—as he described, “like a pecking chicken”—and a guy with big dreams. Last week, Taylor, a country music artist, motivational speaker and manager and chief engineer of the music production company Platinum Horse Productions, returned to campus to give the keynote address at Leadership Day 2014. More than 185 student leaders turned out. He shared insights into why overcoming challenges can make a person a more empathetic, inclusive and galvanizing leader. His personal assistant, Zachary Boetcher, spoke on his behalf. Taylor encouraged each person in the room to do what Marquis Bell did that very first day – reach out and be the kind of positive person “who nourishes others and unleashes the hero in you and in them.” He urged students to find healthy ways to push aside their own negative thoughts when they are trying to achieve a goal. He said he has had to work hard to banish “negative self-talk” and to replace doubts with thoughts such as, “I will be able to do this.” “Rejection turns me on,” Taylor said, to big laughs and hearty applause from the audience. He urged students to use the rejections they experience in life to forge a new path forward and to help others do the same. “How do you become a more resilient student and teach yourself to lead?” he asked. “Great leaders lead others through adversity.” Boetcher said it was “an honor and a privilege to be his voice. Watching him type every word of his presentation, using his nose – everything about him is inspiring.” See LEADERSHIP page 2
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of bedrooms corresponding with zip codes, which users are again prompted to enter when starting their search for housing on their website. “We just wanted to do something cool with the data that would help people! And we’re all about roommates and sharing housing. So we decided to build this tool that helps people find affordable neighborhoods and figure out how many roommates to get to live cheaply,” said Chaves. Splitwise emplyoees started making specific analyses for different colleges because the general tool is useful. This website and app visualizes data helping people connect with what they are searching for. When it comes to searching for off-campus housing for the first time, junior Brianna Rodriquez said she would use this web tool
because it has the appeal of being easier and less time consuming. “It is nerve racking to think about going out on your own to find your own place and not knowing which is the best deal. Since we are able to provide our zip code for the search it will give us more options for closer houses that maybe we couldn’t find on our own, which will also save on gas. We will be able to compare prices and get the best house for what we are spending.” Junior Melissa Scott who has already started looking to off-campus house believes that this app could be a good starting point. “Since this tool provides comparisons of differently priced areas, I could take what they give me and use that when searching in more detail on a website more commonly used, which could provide more personal help. I have
also never experienced an app like Splitwise that will keep track of the ‘shared expenses and IOUs’.” “We thought about who might need this type of info the most-- young people living on a budget-- and we started reaching out to colleges to do these custom visuals like the one we’ve done for Stetson. We haven’t figured out yet whether we’ll be able to get fresh data sets moving forward; that’s something we’ll have to address, since the tool will only stay useful if it’s based on the most recent data,” said Chaves. Chaves put together data for UNH students using zip codes surrounding the campus area. The information can be found at http://colleges.splitwise.com/universityof-new-haven. If students wish to search additional zip codes they can visit http:// splitwise.com/.
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Meghan Makowski ’14, an English major and editor-inchief of the Chariot yearbook, said she took a great deal from his address. “I really liked his comment that there is always something better down the road,” she said. “That’s helpful to consider at any time in your life, in college, at home or somewhere in the future.” Diana Gonzalez ’14, a premed major, found Taylor’s presentation powerful and personal. “He faces challenges every day and he is making it in the world, doing something he loves,” she said. He inspired her to “be more positive and to help others find the positive in themselves.” Taylor said he was thrilled to have the chance to share his story with students at his alma mater. “There are no words to express what it means to come back and speak at the very place that I credit for being where I am
today,” he said. Shelissa Newball, assistant director of student activities, who organized the event, said she chose the theme “Difficulties strengthen the mind as labor does the body” because being a leader means being able to think around challenges. “People who can get past adversity are very valuable to employers,” she said. The event was part of the University’s Take Charge program, which provides leadership training opportunities for students, including monthly workshops and a “Lunch and Learn” series. The Feb. 5 “Lunch and Learn” features James Marshall Reilly, who wrote Shake the World, It’s Not about Finding a Job; It’s about Creating a Life. Newball said she wants all students, particularly those not yet in leadership roles on campus, to consider taking part. “I hope students see that leadership isn’t just
being president of a club,” she said. “There are innate qualities we all have that can make us leaders. Students have to discover those qualities and hone them.” Greg Overend, director of student activities, said he was impressed to see a packed house of student leaders on a day when temperatures dipped into single digits and snow began to fall. “It says a lot about the commitment our student leaders have to this University and to their organizations,” he said. The event, cut short because of the snowstorm, ended with a video featuring campus leaders encouraging students to take charge of their lives, their campus community and their future. “Take charge,” said Colby Thammavongsa ’14, Undergraduate Student Government Association vice president. “Make something out of nothing.”
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Prato, Take Two
basis. They don’t show the age or beauty that you can see in person. Sometimes I feel like you can stand and look at the same building for hours and still be taking in all of the personality it has; all the cracks in the ceilings, the bright colors, all the amazing doors and windows, and the beautiful sculptures everywhere. They took us on tours the first few days of orientation, gave us presentations about how everything works and showed us where some of the restaurants on the meal plan were located. The food is never ending and too delicious for words. I knew it would be good, but it seems like often I take a bite and it just hits me again how amazing it is. We even got a tour of Florence during the first few
days, and it was breathtaking. I wish I could record all the things they tell us as we walk around; the history that surrounds us is so interesting and just makes me appreciate it so much more, but I can’t remember it once we move on because there is just so much to take in. Between seeing everything and listening to them tell us what everything is I feel lost. Then add in trying to learn Italian to order food, along with finding my way around and my brain has pretty much exploded and classes haven’t even started yet! Timing also works differently here. Dinner starts really late, shops close for lunch so the owners can spend time with their families, and restaurants are closed on Sundays; some on Mondays too it seems. Finding a place for lunch on
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Sunday took almost a half hour of exploring meal plan restaurants because so many were closed! Overall I can say I am already extremely happy here. I have been pretty fortunate to avoid jetlag. I wouldn’t let myself sleep so I could just kick it right away. I am excited to embrace the culture and I am really looking forward to learning the language and being able to really adapt to my new lifestyle; knowing the times when things are open, when the market is, where things are and how life works here. My classes are all based on Italian life, their culture, and their food and art history. I feel like it will really help me dive into everything headfirst. Until next week, Ciao!
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Yale-New Haven Hospital CEO Encourages Graduates to ‘Work Smart’
By JACKIE HENNESSEY
UNH TODAY COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS WRITER/EDITOR
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In her keynote address during Winter Commencement on Jan. 18, Marna Borgstrom, president and CEO of the Yale New Haven Health System and CEO of Yale-New Haven Hospital, said success doesn’t come simply from working hard. Borgstrom’s advice to the 179 undergraduates and 235 graduates receiving their degrees: work hard but also work smart. Borgstrom, who was recovering from surgery, was not able to attend Commencement. In her place, Kevin Myatt, a member of the University’s Board of Governors and Borgstrom’s colleague at the Yale New Haven Health System, shared her address. Kevin Myatt, a member of UNH’s Board of Governors, delivers Marna Borgstrom’s address as part of Winter Commencement. “When you walk, don’t meander,” Borgstrom wrote in her prepared remarks. “Chart out your pathway
and follow it with deliberation but also with reflection throughout your career. When you speak, don’t mutter. Proclaim your passion and commit to seeing it through. Read your environment, examine it, process it and understand its cues.” The way to read those cues in a world of white noise and constant bombardment from new technologies is to step away from the screen, put down the phone and engage with people face to
face, she said. “Don’t ignore technology, but use it to supplement your recognition and understanding of the power and importance of human emotion,” Borgstrom urged. Borgstrom, who was awarded an honorary Doctor of Business Administration degree, began her career at the hospital as a postgraduate fellow more than three decades ago and held a variety of staff and senior management positions
before becoming CEO. She has won numerous awards for her commitment to the Greater New Haven community. Each day, she said, she sees the power of an individual – and the power of a personal connection – when she watches the work of Yale physicians, nurses and therapists. “As an optimist, I believe strongly in the ability of individuals to have a positive impact on the people that surround them,” she
said. “Don’t turn a deaf ear to suffering and injustice. Listen for the opportunity to become involved.” As part of the ceremony, honorary doctorates also were awarded to William Chowanec `70, a member of the Board of Governors and an entrepreneur and business executive with more than 35 years of expertise in the manufacturing industry, and Gordon Edelstein, the award-winning artistic director of Long Wharf Theatre.
Zani Imetovski `14, president of the Undergraduate Student Government Association, encouraged the graduates to set aside self-imposed limits to accomplish the extraordinary. “Like the time four and a half decades ago when our grandparents’ eyes looked to a far reaching sky, and, after hard work and dedication, watched as man stepped foot on the moon, simultaneously eliminating all preconceived notions of what was possible,” he said. Teshia Randall ’14 M.S., vice president of the Graduate Student Council, told the graduates that their efforts will pay off throughout their lives as employees, mothers, fathers, supervisors or CEOs. “If you have not already, you will soon discover that the long process and sacrifices were worth every penny, every tear, every report, every Blackboard discussion, every email to a professor,” Randall said. “Use the skills and knowledge you’ve acquired and the networks and contacts you’ve developed to your advantage. Charge out into the great unknown with a purpose.”
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Don’t Be Late! DON’T FORGET THESE IMPORTANT DEADLINES: BEING LATE COULD COST YOU! By The FEDS (Financial Aid) The Spring Semester has begun, which means that important financial aid deadlines are quickly approaching! It is necessary for all students to keep track of the dates that specific documents are due, especially the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA must be completed electronically via the Department of Education’s website: www.FAFSA.gov. The deadline for completion of the FAFSA is March 1st, 2014. FAFSA applications filed after this date will be considered late, and could have a significant effect on the amount of financial aid that you receive. So take a little stress out of your life and file the FAFSA on time- maybe even early! Not only is the FAFSA deadline fast approaching, but the deadline for all other necessary documents is coming up too. The Financial Aid Office may require several additional documents in order to process each student’s financial aid package, such as the 2013-2014 Independent/Dependent Verification Worksheet or the Student/Parent IRS Tax Return Transcript. The deadline for all other required documents to be submitted to the Financial Aid Office is May 1st, 2014. Descriptions of these documents can be found in the Financial Aid on line system which can be accessed by clicking on the “Financial Aid” link under “Quick Links” on the UNH homepage. Once on the Financial Aid page, clicking on the “My Financial Aid” icon as seen below will bring you to the Financial Aid online access site. You will need your Student ID number, which is the eight digit number on the front of your Student ID card. -If you have already logged in to NetPartner, and you remember your PIN, enter the information and hit submit. -If you have already logged in but have forgotten your PIN, click “Forgot PIN” and follow the instructions. -If you have never created an account, click “First Time User” and follow the instructions
Once you have logged into your Financial Aid site, you will be able to view all of the information concerning your financial aid. Familiarize yourself with the website, and check under the tab labeled “Documents” to see if you are missing any documents. This website is available 24/7 and is a way for students (and parents if you share your log in information with them!) to check the status of their financial aid, even when the office is closed. Along with the FAFSA and other important documents, the applications for many outside scholarships are due during the Spring Semester. Outside scholarships can be very helpful to students in need of financial help, and they are often overlooked as a way to pay for college. Outside scholarships are different from those given out by the University. They are provided by outside organizations such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, professional organizations, community organizations, and more. It is important to remember the deadlines for outside scholarships. Many scholarships have a deadline between February 1st and April 30th of each year so be sure to send the applications in on time. Don’t forget to take advantage of the outside scholarship board/binders located in the lobby of the Financial Aid Office as well as the blackboard page under “My Organizations”, and be sure to mark the deadlines on your calendar! The final significant deadline that UNH students should be concerned about is the deadlines for class registration for the Fall 2014 Semester. Late registration may result in a reduced financial aid award due to limited funding. Look for the e-mail from the Registrar’s Office that lists the dates and times for each grade level to register, and be sure to register on time or ASAP after your date! Remember: the FAFSA is due March 1st, 2014; all other documents are due May 1st, 2014; the deadlines for many outside scholarships are quickly approaching; and register for Fall 2014 on time! If you write down and remember all of these important dates, you won’t have to stress out about your financial aid. So….Don’t Be Late!!
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By ANDREW BEARDSLEY
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS FOR ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS
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The women’s basketball program hosted its second annual “Class at the Court” event on campus earlier this month. The event engaged fourth-grade students from West Haven in experiential learning and community engagement sessions with UNH faculty and introduced them to the college environment. More than 550 students arrived at 10 a.m. and broke into small groups, with student-athletes from the women’s basketball team as well as other Charger athletic teams serving as campus guides. The handson experiences included sessions with UNH professors and students on the subjects of language arts, science and math. More than 500 local students took part in “Class at the Court” put on by the women’s basketball team. “The relationship between UNH, the city of West Haven and the public schools in general is a great relationship,” said West Haven mayor Ed O’Brien. “This experience gives our
children real-world, practical uses for what they’re learning.” In the language arts session, the students learned important tips for writing a news article and were treated to a tour and demonstration in the campus television studio. In their second breakout session, students toured the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science. As part of the math session at the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center, the women’s basketball team shot free throws as students recorded the success rate and calculated their shooting percentages as fractions. Then students enjoyed lunch provided by Sodexo in Bartels Hall. “Hopefully we can expose the students to what we have at the University and begin to challenge them to look at the excitement of learning and see what college is all about,” said Deborah Chin, associate vice president and director of athletics and recreation. “We hope they will continue to do well in school and ultimately come and join us at the University of New Haven.” The fourth graders concluded their day at the women’s basketball game against
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Saint Anselm at Charger Gymnasium. The students were greeted by Charlie the Charger and the entire Department of Athletics staff, who presented them with t-shirts and gift bags. While in the stands, the students could be heard throughout the contest cheering for the Chargers and chanting “defense” during crucial moments. In addition to Mayor O’Brien, the event attracted dignitaries from across the community, including West Haven superintendent of schools Neil Cavallaro, West
Haven coordinator of health, physical education and athletics Jon Capone and many of the principals from the West Haven public schools. “Class at the Court” activities will finish when the women’s basketball team once again visits each of the fourth grade classrooms to follow up on the lessons from each experiential learning session. During their visits, the team will collect press releases written by the students about the game they watched. The team will pick the press releases that best describes the event and the
New Haven Register will print the winning articles as part of their sponsorship with the event. The participating schools from the West Haven School District were Forest School, Seth G. Haley Elementary School, Mackrille School, Pagels School, Savin Rock Community School and Washington School. The event sponsors included Sodexo, the New Haven Register, Gatorade and the Connecticut National Guard. “Class at the Court” is part of the UNH Department of Athletics’ broader communi-
ty engagement efforts, which seek to help the surrounding towns and community organizations while providing opportunities for studentathletes and coaches to give back to their communities. The “Class at the Court” event also helped introduce students to the “Charge into the Future” initiative – a partnership with West Haven Public Schools that will provide half-tuition scholarships to all West Haven High School graduates admitted to the University as full-time students.
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DON’T FORGET! This newspaper is recyclable! Photo By: Jenna Reilly, Freshman Taken Nov. 2013, at last home football game.
“I just wanted to capture someone who wasn’t playing. I liked the way the helmet looked while someone was holding it; it looks so natural.” -Reilly
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Music Always Prospers
By NICOLE SANSONE
CONTRIBUTING WRITER NSANS1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Through the decades, music quantity has replaced music quality. People have fallen into the trap of listening to music based on how fast they can get it or how popular it is, and don’t consider the meaningfulness of the song anymore. Have you ever listened to the song, “You Are My Sunshine?” I’m sure most of you have as a child in your preschool classes or from your mom to calm down a temper tantrum. How about the version by Johnny Cash? That version is not very recognized. But when was the last time you heard Miley Cyrus’s new hit “23?” The digital age has allowed music to be offered faster, giving listeners the opportunity to hear songs sooner. What ever happened to enjoying a good song for it’s worth rather than it’s popularity? When Cash finished “You Are My Sunshine” his producer said, “I feel like that’s a little short.” Cash’s response was, “if I feel like my song is sung, then it is sung, I don’t care if it’s short.” Where is that attitude? That attitude to sing or play what is in the heart, not what the record label or society expects of you. The digital age has made that even harder to accomplish. When music was music, and not composed of digitalized gadgets such as tuning, just a guitar and a voice sufficed. But now that the digitalized age has come about, people expect more music to be produced. Any-
one who has ever been to a rock n’ roll concert knows the feeling they get when the guitarist picks up his or her guitar and does a solo. The whole crowd is silent because it’s completely raw. But now that everything is digital, that feeling of authenticity is gone. It has come to the point that people use music as something to financially invest in and all creativity has been torn away from it. The priorities have shifted from making meaningful music to making money. According to music website Ultimate Guitar, the singer Ke$ha’s song “TikTok” sold more copies than any Beatles single ever has. Led Zeppelin and REM have never had a number one single, but Rihanna has had 10. A lot of this has to do with people being able to get their hands on music more easily now that the Internet is one of the biggest markets in society. During the days of Led Zeppelin and Howlin’ Wolf, fans used to take trips to the record store and spend hours looking for the latest record. It was a lifestyle, not an activity used to pass the time. Music was a privilege and an art, but has since become something people take for granted. Michael Framer of Music Angle stated, “People used to sit and listen to music. It was an activity. It is no longer consumed as an event that you pay attention to.” Music is no longer considered a hobby; it is something people listen to while they’re jogging or cooking dinner. The Internet has offered a lot of freedom to society, but sometimes there is too
much of it. Music piracy has become a concerning issue. Since there are many different people looking for new music everyday, either legally or illegally, it is has become difficult for artists and record labels to keep track of the illegal downloaders. This is making it easier for people to steal music. According to technologist Stewart Brand, “Technology companies often promote the idea that information wants to be free because it is so cheap to deliver.” Tools like Google give people the opportunity to find the illegal sites that have free music because they don’t care whether it is illegal, as long as they are making money off of society using their search engine. This is not only taking away from the artists, but also from the quality of the music because people simply do not care. They can get whatever they want, whenever they want, making the appreciation of music reduce even lower. The Internet controls almost everything, but it doesn’t have to control music. Music isn’t going anywhere, but that’s only if people start fighting for the art of music like they used too. Music represented some sort of rebellion, while today it has become more of a marketing tool. Instead of using music as the background of your workout, really appreciate what the music really stands for. Go back to the time where running into Target to get Nirvana’s latest album was the highlight of your Saturday. Then, you will remember what music stands for.
Home Sweet UNH
By SAMANTHA MATHEWSON
ASSISTANT EDITOR SMATH3@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Home is where you live, where you are comforted by family, where you return to after a long days work, where you hangout and relax to escape the real world, and for most college students, where you return to on breaks from school. After attending the University of New Haven for three years and traveling home on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring breaks, I wonder if UNH has begun to feel more like home than the one I grew up in. Nothing is better than going home right? It means you don’t have to go to class and instead get to watch endless hours of TV, hoping there is a Law and Order SVU marathon on. However, while you are lying on that couch that has comforted you for 18 years, what if instead of feeling
relaxed, you begin to feel anxious wanting to get back to the norms that you have settled into at UNH? As a full-time student I spend more time in CT than I do in NY, so isn’t it only fair to call the place I spend the majority of my time home? On breaks I live out of a suitcase because they are too short to worry about putting my stuff away in drawers or my closet, and I spend most my time doing laundry to save a few bucks during the semester. I am not used to the new schedules my family has with work and school themselves, and feel more like a guest than a resident. I don’t wish to say I have turned my back on the home I grew up in in NY, but I welcome the future possibilities that UNH presents me, and even my sweaters feel more at home in their draws in Soundview. Growing up does bring change. Moving on from that change has brought me to feel more at home in CT.
I have a schedule that keeps me busy, and a team, friends and roommates who all collectively act as my support system and my fill-in family. Throughout my life I am sure I will have many “homes” in various different states, so while NY was good to me as I grew up and my biological family will always be there for me, CT has become a new home, and the many friends I have made have become another family. I look forward to seeing my family, having no hw and eating home cooked meals, but after a couple days of bliss, I miss CT and the life I have created there – however, I never miss the food served in Bartels. I am glad to be back at UNH to start the Spring semester, I could do without the hw, but remember that taking classes only open doors for an exciting future, and there are always other options of places to eat.
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Seven Things You Probably Did Over Winter Break
By ELISSA SANCI
OPINION EDITOR ESANC2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––––––---1. Watched more Netflix than you thought humanly possible: Let’s be honest, you probably spent a majority of the break in bed (or on the couch), catching up on all the Netflix you missed out on during the semester. Maybe you felt left out because you were the only one of your friends who’d never seen Breaking Bad, or maybe you decided you’d try out Game of Thrones. Either way, once you started binge-watching episodes, you couldn’t stop. You didn’t even wait the full 15 seconds between episodes— you just clicked next. 2. Worked a minimum wage job: Your schedule was awful; you got stuck with all the early morning and late night shifts because you’re the kid who shows up for oneto-three months at a time. Being a seasonal worker has it’s ups and downs—even though you get the least sought after shifts, you do have the opportunity to
make a lot of money in a short span of time and escape the workplace before it drives you absolutely insane. 3. Obsessively checked Banner for final grades: Don’t lie—you spent the better part of the first two weeks of break periodically refreshing Banner, hoping the university would post the grades before the predetermined date. You spent a lot of time angrily typing in your insideUNH login and screaming in frustration when you saw that the grades were still not up. Waiting until Jan. 6 to see your grades when your last final was on Dec. 13 was a little ridiculous, and you made sure to let all your Twitter followers know. 4. Hung out with high school friends, like, once or twice: It’s just not the same anymore. You got together for coffee once, but they talked too much about that time you guys stole the school mascot the night before homecoming senior year and used phrases popular at the time you were in junior year. Some people really don’t grow up. 5. Slept late and ruined
your sleeping schedule: Stay up until 3 a.m. binge watching Grey’s Anatomy— check. Sleep until 12 p.m. to prepare for another 13 hours of Grey’s Anatomy—check. Acknowledge that you’ve completely messed up your sleep schedule for 8 a.m. classes yet still do nothing to correct it—check. 6. Cried over the prices of textbooks: You didn’t work all the shifts no one else wanted for nothing! Whatever money you managed to save you now have to spend on a $235 biology textbook, and the online package that goes with it. It’s okay to cry while staring at your bank statement—no one will judge you. 7. Count the days ‘till move in: Although being home was nice at first, once week three rolls around, you start to feel a little stir crazy. You miss your friends, Jazzman’s coffee (and the fact that you get to spend dining dollars rather than actual money on it), and the freedom that college allows you. I bet you started
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Grades Posted Late Leave Students Anxious and Annoyed
By ELISSA SANCI
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––––––––––––––––––---The only thing more satisfying than stepping out of an exam room after your last test of finals week is seeing your hard work paid off in the form of an A. One of the most nerve-wracking things for a college student is waiting to see if they’ve made a return on investment—did the hard work pay off? Or will that chemistry course have to be retaken? Nothing ruins the holidays quite like waiting on grades that won’t come nearly a week after the New Year. Much to the dismay of the undergraduate student body of the University of New Haven, this semester, final grades were released Jan. 6, twenty days after the last day of finals week. Over the last few years, grades were delivered to students as their professors finished grading their finals—the wait ranged from hours after the final exam to, at most, a week or two after their last test. Speaking from experience, I waited a little over a week for my
last grade to be posted last semester. Students were warned on Dec. 10 in an email from the UNH Registrar’s Office that viewing final grades would not be available until the end of “term processing,” but students brushed this email off without a second glance. It was, after all, sent out merely 12 hours before the beginning of hell week (a term most often associated with finals; hell week is characterized by lack of sleep, over-caffeinating and stress-eating, which also leads to forgetting sometimes important details sent out by the registrar’s office). Undergrad students waited patiently for the first week during winter break for their grades, but as time passed, patience waned and they took to social media sites to complain about the wait. Waiting over 20 days for results that were most likely ready the day or two after the final was taken is nothing short of torture. As college students, we work hard enough as is to make sure we get the best possible grades we can get. During finals week, and the week leading up to it, we get
inundated with mounds of responsibilities and become walking time bombs, running on caffeine and the fear of failure. We become tangled balls of nerves and stress—the least UNH can do is make sure we get our grades in a timely fashion. By the time grades were accessible, I barely remembered the tests I took and didn’t get quite the same gratification when seeing high scores as I would have right after an agonizing test. Students were not only put through extraordinary amounts of anxiety while waiting for final grades, but were also robbed of the excitement and relief of seeing their grades due to the amount of time between the final exam and the release of grades. Hopefully by next semester, the Registrar’s Office will have all the kinks in their new Banner system ironed out, and we’ll be back to the old system of viewing finals grades as they come in, rather than waiting almost a month to see them all at once.
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Give A Teacher a Gun
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––––––––––––––––––---Since the Sandy Hook tragedy, there have been about two dozen incidents across the United States involving firearms discharged at elementary, middle and high schools. It’s time to get a handle on gun use in schools and a get-tough law passed in Texas, which allows schools to have armed special marshals, just might be the answer. As a 20-year-old college student from New York currently attending school in Connecticut, I am, not surprisingly, liberal. I believe that guns shouldn’t be readily available to anyone who wants one, especially without a mental evaluation first. But I have a brain, and I know that just because I don’t believe these things should happen doesn’t mean they won’t. I know that no matter what precautions we
take, no matter how hard we make it to get hold of a gun, no matter how strict gun laws become, people like Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook shooter, will find a way to wreak their havoc. I may be a liberal, but after all that has happened within the last year, including two gun scares in the New Haven area and one on my own campus, I’ve never agreed more with Texas. The Protection of Texas Children Act was passed by the Senate in May 2013 and signed into law by Gov. Rick Perry. It creates a new subset of law enforcement officer — called school marshals — who will serve as the front line of defense should an armed attacker threaten public schools, according to Your Houston News. I’ve never thought giving a teacher a gun was a good idea, but Texas has me convinced. If this — teachers with guns — is something that is going to happen, then it has to be done correctly, and Texas has the right idea. This new legislation allows
for the creation of school marshals, school employees who will be provided with specified training so that they can serve as licensed law enforcement officers, if needed. These marshals are required to have 80 hours of training — 10 times the amount currently required by the Concealed Handgun Law standards — and will include mental health evaluations. Every two years, marshals will have to renew their licenses, and with this renewal comes a mental health re-evaluation, active shooter and emergency situation recertification, and firearms proficiency training. These school marshals are required to keep their guns under lock and key, and only one school marshal would be allowed for each 400 students, according to the New York Times. One of the most important parts of this law, in my opinion, is that marshals are to be covert, their identities known only to the head school administrator and local police authorities. Giving teachers guns — it’s
scary but it’s already happening. In states such as Arkansas, Kansas and Tennessee, laws don’t prohibit teachers from carrying guns, and in many instances, these teachers are taking advantage of that. If it’s already happening, the least we can do is to make sure it’s being done in a safe and effective manner. Perhaps with the installation of programs like the one in Texas, the statistics of school shootings will drop. The continuing and alltoo-frequent occurrence of shooting incidents in schools must be stopped. Too many students, parents, teachers and friends have suffered this terrifying nightmare of gunshots, injury and death. We must not become desensitized to the ever-increasing violent acts in our schools. Armed marshals, like those approved in Texas, can respond immediately to a dangerous situation in a school, adding an additional level of security, which, sadly, seems warranted.
Welcome Back, UNH
By LIANA TEIXEIRA
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Well, it’s finally here, my last semester as an undergraduate at the University of New Haven. When I took my first steps onto campus four years, ago I never thought I’d be sitting here writing weekly editorials as the Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper. Freshman year seemed neverending, probably because events were always going on at each hour of the day. The next three years snuck up on me, and I find myself wondering where all the time went. So, for the last time, I say “Welcome back, UNH.” Hopefully everyone was able to have a relaxing winter break and, if possible, take a vacation somewhere sunny and warm. Whether
you are a freshman excited for your second semester at UNH or a senior preparing to graduate this upcoming May, be sure to take advantage of everything UNH has to offer. The Spring semester, in particular, has some of the best events of the year, like the Spring Concert and Carnival. Yes, sitting in your cozy dorm room with Netflix, friends and a bowl of popcorn may sound tempting, but these are moments you’ll regret missing. This could also be a semester to branch out and join a new organization. Attend a Gaming Club meeting, sign up for an off campus trip with SCOPE, try out for the school musical, rush a fraternity or sorority, or write for the newspaper *wink, wink*. Getting yourself involved with UNH RSOs will make your college experience worthwhile.
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Having one extra day of break (or four consecutive days if you don’t have Friday Classes in the Charger Plaza. Especially at 8 a.m. in ten degree weather. UNH classes). Seeing friends after a vacation is always nice, but so is spending extra time in the comfort of your house. Never appreciated New England weather as should add Charger Plaza as a shuttle stop… or maybe give out complimentary down jackets. much as I did with that snowstorm. Spending another fortune on textbooks, this will most likely sit on shelves and The Marketplace in Bartels seems to be spicing things up! Literally, because now there is an Indian cuisine section called Café Spice. Bartels also added a new be used for an occasional skimming. Dear professors; On a scale from “never,” self-serve sauté station as well! All the vegetarian and vegans out there (myself to “get the thing immediately,” how instrumental is the textbook for this course? included) can rejoice at not having to find surprise meat in their dish.
The Battery Charge Now that this extended winter break is over, Spring semester commences, although I wish the weather actually indicated a trace of it being spring. Reflect on things you wish you had done, or wish you could do differently from first semester. Make this next semester exceed your expectations!!
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USGA President’s Corner
Chargers, Welcome Back! USGA meetings will be on Fridays at 10 a.m., locations to be announced later on this week. If anyone is interested in getting involved please email USGApresident@newhaven.edu. We currently have a vacant seat available in the Senate. I would like to send my heartfelt congratulations to the amazing progress Up Til Dawn has made in raising over $11,000. Up Till Dawn raises money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Finale Event will occur on March 1. For more information on how to get involved email Uptilldawn@ newhaven.edu. I wish all of you good luck in the coming semester, and to everyone who will graduate at the end of this semester, make every moment you have left of your college career one worth remembering. Warm regards, Zani Imetovski President Undergraduate Student Government Association
USGA Treasurer’s Tip of the Week “Get back into the swing of things.”
Welcome back to campus! Now that all of you have hopefully had a nice and relaxing winter break, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. Try to use your renewed energy towards the benefit and improvement of your RSOs before the workload from classes take over. I’ve begun working on several different initiatives and goals for USGA myself, and you’ll be surprised how much you can get done when you aren’t buried in class work! -Isaak Kifle
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Baseball Team Releases 2014 Schedule, Preps for Season
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Baseball for The University of New Haven has had great success in the past, especially last year, winning the Northeast-10 championship on their home turf. They finished 34-16 last year and earned the third seed in the NCAA East Regional Tournament. The Chargers will open the season at Mercy College on Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. The Chargers won’t play at home until March 8, when they open up the 2014 season at Frank Vieira against Queens College in a double header starting at 12 p.m. The Chargers will start conference play on March 22 against Assumption, also starting at 12 p.m., and will begin an eight-game home stand, before taking to the road to vs. there heated rival Southern Connecticut. The Chargers will wrap up the season at Adelphi on May 3,
at 1 p.m. The Chargers have eight freshman including two pitchers, Taylor Hughes (Nantucket, Mass.) and Vincent Aprea (Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.) to really add
some youth to a team with the talent to win. Senior Andrew Johnson (Branford, Conn.), juniors Kyle Cullen (Dumont, N.J.), Brendan O’Reilly (Devon, Pa.) and Zach Collett (West-
brook, Maine) along with sophomore Nick Nunziato (Setauket, N.Y.) are all starting position players that are returning for the Chargers, while seniors Pat Simone (Branford, Conn.) and
John Melville (Ulster Park, N.Y.), and junior Joey Royer (Westbrook, Maine) look to take the ball on the mound again for the Chargers. Coach Chris Celano is coming back for his fourth
season as baseball coach where he’s accumulated a 59-35-1 recorded. Mike Mac Millan and Tim Comiskey will join him on the Chargers’ staff this season, both for the first time.
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The University of New Haven Department of Athletics is proud to announce its Hall of Fame Class of 2014. The class includes seven individuals with one administrator and five sports represented. The group will be enshrined at the 31st annual Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven at 6 p.m. The 31st induction class is comprised of Bruce Bednarski (Men’s Soccer), Ashley Hilton (Women’s Basketball), Bill Leete (Director of Athletics), Crystal Lindsay (Women’s Soccer), Shane McNeeley (Football), Walt Oko (Football) and Wayne Rogalski (Baseball). “It is with great pleasure that we announce the 31st class of the Athletics Hall of Fame,” said Associate Vice President, Director of Athletics and Recreation Deborah Chin. “The seven individuals exemplify the
rich history of Charger athletics and further enhance the great tradition of the Athletics Hall of Fame.” Including this class, the UNH Athletics Hall of Fame will include 158 individuals and one team. To reserve your seat or table at the 31st Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, click on the button the left or visit www.NewHavenChargers. com/HallofFame. Tickets are $100 each or $1,000 for a table of 10 and includes open bar and choice of dinner. Cocktail hour starts at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Below find biographies in each of the 2014 Hall of Fame inductees. Bruce Bednarski | Men’s Soccer, 1977-80 Bruce Bednarski captained New Haven men’s soccer from 1978 to 1980, earning All-America honors as a senior after registering six goals and seven assists in an 11-2-4 campaign for the Chargers. Bednarski was a member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team, but did not compete due to the nation’s boycott of the event. A 1981
draft pick of the Hartford Hellions of the Major Indoor Soccer League, he was named a Bartels Fellow in the spring of 2011. Ashley Hilton | Women’s Basketball, 2003-07 Ashley Hilton ranks third all-time with 1,637 career points scored for the Chargers en route to back-toback East Coast Conference Player of the Year honors in 2006 and 2007. She guided New Haven women’s basketball to consecutive ECC Championships and NCAA postseason appearances while also collecting AllAmerica laurels from two organizations as a senior. Bill Leete | Director of Athletics, 1981-93 Bill Leete assumed the role of Director of Athletics in 1981 and began the tradition of success that continues today. Several New Haven athletic programs rose to national prominence during his tenure, including the 1987 Division II National Championship by the women’s basketball team and consistent NCAA postseason success in baseball, See CHARGERS page 12
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The University of New Haven women’s track and field team competed against a largely Division I field on Friday at the John Thomas Terrier Invitational hosted by Boston University. Ada Udaya won the 200-meter dash to head a list of strong performances by the Chargers. Udaya posted a time of 24.05 seconds in the 200-meter dash to top a field of 163 sprinters. Her time, which will be adjusted by the NCAA due to track specifications, improves her NCAA provisional qualifying mark and is among the fastest in all of Division II this season. The six-time All-America student-athlete has already met the NCAA automatic qualifying time in the 60-meter dash with the fastest time in the nation (7.41 seconds) entering the weekend. Ivy Watts placed 23rd of
111 competitors overall and was the second Division II student-athlete to cross the line in the 400-meter dash with a time of 57.09 seconds. Watts has previously reached NCAA provisional qualifying standards in the event. Also on the track, Monica Yanez set a new personal best in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 9.33 seconds, while freshman Arielle Latourette competed in the 500-meter run for the first time and clocked a time of 1:22.89. Erin Fox led the way in the mid-distance events with a time of 3:07.52 in the 1000-meter run. In field events, Tiara Mitchell was the top Division II performer in the triple jump with a 10th-place mark of 11.46 meters, and Briana Conyers was right behind her with a leap of 11.45 meters. Both performances met the NCAA provisional qualifying standard, though both student-athletes have already attained a better mark this winter. Kelsey Palomino placed 19th over-
all and was the fourth-best Division II competitor in the triple jump with a leap of 10.72 meters. Roxie Redwood was New Haven’s lone entry in the high jump, and the freshman cleared a height of 1.55 meters to reach a new personal best. Essence Sterling leapt 4.17 meters in the long jump. Camille Charles topped all Division II competitors in the weight throw with a heave of 13.60 meters. The New Haven womenwill complete the weekend’s action in Boston with the distance medley relay tomorrow morning. The full slate of men’s events will also be held tomorrow at the BU Track and Tennis Center. Action returns to nearby Yale University in two weeks with the Giegengack Invitational on Feb. 7-8.
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The Game That time of the year is here again! Are you ready for some football? Super Bowl XLVII is upon us and it takes place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, Sunday, Feb. 2, at 6:30 p.m. The game will be televised on FOX with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman calling the game. Erin Andrews and Pam Oliver will be on the sidelines. Peyton Manning and the AFC Champion Denver Broncos take on Russell Wilson and NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks in the first outdoor, cold weather Super Bowl. Peyton Manning comes into New Jersey with a high-
powered offense that very few teams have been able to shut down this season. He has put his critics in the rearview mirror and led his team to the Super Bowl after being upset by the Ravens in last year’s Divisional Round. This will be Manning’s third Super Bowl appearance (the previous two with the colts, winning one of them). The Seahawks come into the Super Bowl with the top ranked defense in the NFL, but Seattle will have to overcome the fact they won’t have home-field advantage, which they have relied heavily on the last few seasons. Ultimately, the Broncos offense should overpower the Seahawks’ top defense. Expect the game to be close with the Broncos prevailing in this highly anticipated matchup. Prediction: Denver
24 Seattle 20 Performers The pregame show will feature Phillip Phillips and The Band Perry. Opera singer Renée Fleming will perform the Star-Spangled Banner. Bruno Mars will headline the halftime show, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers will join Mars on the field. Other Facts This year’s game featuring the Seahawks and Broncos is the first Super Bowl between No. 1 Seeds for the first time since the Colts and Saints played in the 2010 Super Bowl. Prior to that game, the last time No. 1 Seeds met for the title was the 1994 game. Betting Line Denver is a 2.5 point favorite as of one week before kickoff.
One of the all-time leaders in tackles at New Haven, Shane McNeeley suited up at linebacker on four of the most successful football teams in program history. McNeeley, who also recorded 13 sacks, four interceptions and five forced fumbles for the Blue and Gold, anchored the Chargers’ defense and served as team captain on the squad’s run to the 1997 National Championship Game. He was a two-time All-New England honoree and a 1997 First Team All-Northeast Region selection. Walt Oko | Football, 1985-88 A four-year starter in the secondary for New Haven football, Walt Oko accumulated 209 tackles and nine interceptions in his career. He also found the end zone via interception
return, fumble recovery and a pair of punt return touchdowns in his career en route to All-New England honors in 1987 and 1988. The Chargers posted a fouryear record of 31-12-1 with Oko helming the defensive backfield. Wayne Rogalski | Baseball, 1983-85 A career .333 hitter with 37 extra-base hits and 63 runs batted in for New Haven baseball, Wayne Rogalski started at shortstop for two teams that advanced to the NCAA Division II College World Series. The Chargers reached the NCAA postseason in each of Rogalski’s three seasons at New Haven before being selected by the Houston Astros in the 12th Round of the 1985 MLB Draft.
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men’s basketball, track and field and women’s volleyball. Leete oversaw numerous construction projects on campus, culminating with the completion of the David A. Beckerman Recreation Center. Crystal Lindsay | Women’s Soccer, 2003-06 The owner of nearly every scoring record for New Haven women’s soccer, Crystal Lindsay was the offensive force behind one of the best four-year stretches in program history. A 2006 All-America honoree and two-time conference player of the year, Lindsay scored a program record 82 goals in her career while leading the Chargers to their only two NCAA postseason appearances to date. Shane McNeeley | Football, 1994-97
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The University of New Haven men’s basketball team led by as many as 20 points and held on for a 67-63 victory at Stonehill Saturday afternoon. Jeffery Adkins led the team with 22 points and eight assists, while Eric Anderson added 14 points and eight boards. New Haven improves to 13-5 overall and 8-4 in the Northeast-10 Conference with the cross divisional victory. The Skyhawks drop to 5-12, 2-10 NE-10 with the loss. Adkins went 5-of-11 from the field and connected on a perfect 11-of-11 from the charity stripe. The senior also grabbed three rebounds. Anderson connected on 6-of-10 shots, including two from long range. Cyrus James added eight points and was the only player with double digit rebounds with 10. UNH shot 42 percent from the field, 30 percent from three-point terrirtory and 80 percent from the foul
line. New Haven held a 3937 advantage on the glass, but turned to ball of two more times than the Skyhawks (11-9). The Chargers held a 34-28 lead in points in the paint and a 13-10 advantage in second chance points. Stonehill led 11-10 in points off turnovers, 9-2 in fast break points and 36-10 in points off the bench. New Haven jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first 3:33 of Saturday’s game. The Skyhawks cut the lead back within one point and took their first lead of the game at the 10:58 mark after a trey from Mitch Amelio. The lead exchanged hands three times during a two minute stretch. Stonehill used a 9-0 run to open a 20-12 lead with 6:56 left in the first half. Stonehill’s eight-point lead was its largest of the first half as New Haven rallied in the final five minutes. Anderson hit a triple with 4:29 on the clock to spark a 14-2 run by UNH during the final minutes of the first half. James contributed a pair of dunks during the stretch, including a put back slam as time expired in the first half. The Chargers held a 31-26
lead at the break. In the first five minutes of the second stanza, New Haven went on a 10-4 run and opened an 11-point lead after a pair of Adkins’ free throws a the 15:55 mark. The Chargers’ run continued with a three-pointer form Ashanti DePass and four free throws from Adkins. Anderson sunk a layup at the 13:02 mark and gave UNH its largest lead of the game, 50-30. During the next 8:08, Stonehill rallied with a remarkable 26-7 run. Pierce Cumpstone converted a jumper with just under five minutes remaining to bring the Skyhawks within one, 57-56. New Haven held on over the final minutes, with help from Adkins’ sixstraight free throws, for a four-point victory. New Haven travels to Southern New Hampshire for another NE-10 cross divisional matchup on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The Chargers then return to Charger Gymnasium for a pair of NE-10 games against Merrimack and Southern Connecticut State in the first five days of February.
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Oscar Predictions
By SCOTT IWANIEC
FILM EDITOR SIWAN1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Conaughey (Dallas Buyers Club): The academy has a thing for actors who lose an insane amount of weight for their roles. Not to mention this guy put up three dynamite performances this year. It’s a small film, but I suggest you check it out. Best Actress - Sandra Bullock (Gravity): She led an entire movie by herself and brought the audience tears, fear, and excitement; all while being almost completely surrounded by a green screen. It’s the epitome of doing everything with nothing. Best Picture - 12 Years a Slave: I really haven’t heard a bad thing about it. I specifically hear praise for its ability to mentally scar viewers and keep them thinking weeks after they see the film. It’s been critics front runner since it came out and I think it will pay off. I believe the runner up will be Dallas Buyers Club.
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You know it’s a great morning when you eat a bowl of cereal while watching the Academy Award nomination announcements. Logistically I can’t go through every category, but here are my winning predictions, some followed by a runner up. Best Director - Gravity: Alfonso Cauron brought us the experience of being in space, which is truly incredible. The fact that he can use one main character and only one side of that character for half the movie and still drive a suspenseful story is admirable. This is the most impressive piece of work with only one actor, literally floating in nowhere, and still delivering drama and suspense. Best Cinematography Gravity: No movie has ever given so many people the feeling of being in space. Very few cuts happen in
the movie and the camera almost floats to give the viewer the feeling of zero gravity. Keep in mind the first scene is 20 minutes long without any cuts. It’s truly a cinematic and breathtaking experience. Best Animated Feature Frozen: Simple, nothing else can compete with it. It’s being compared to Beauty and the Beast and deserves every bit of it. Best Supporting Actor - Barkhad Abdi (Captain Phillips): Everyone is praising this man for playing the terrifying hijacker of Tom Hanks’ ship. I haven’t seen the film myself, but from what I have read and heard, he is the front runner. Best Supporting Actress – Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave): I also have not seen this film, but everything I read suggested she’s the front runner; however don’t be surprised when Jennifer Lawrence wins. She’s the golden girl, so I will not be shocked if Lupita’s performance is overlooked. Best Actor - Matthew Mc-
Wolf of Wall Street
By SCOTT IWANIEC
FILM EDITOR SIWAN1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––––––––– Wolf of Wall Street can simply be described as a porno, and how it is rated R and not NC17 is beyond me. However, I did love every last minute of it. Before I continue let’s be clear: It’s been over a month since this came out so any “spoilers” are fair game at this point. Directed by Martin Scorsese, Wolf of Wall Street is a comedic and dramatic biopic of the real life Jordan Belfort. In it, we see Leonardo DiCaprio play a young stock broker who starts his own firm and builds an economic empire built on sex, drugs, lies and everything illegal. I think it’s fair to compare this movie to an episode of Southpark in its narration and over-the-top absurdity. The whole film is played up very comedic and over the
top that you can’t help but to work your abs laughing. Not something we usually see out of a biopic, but here’s an example: an office of stock brokers consulting with clients over the phone while simultaneously snorting cocaine and banging hookers. At the same time, we see the main character go through his arc of being a top-of-theworld billionaire to slowly reaching his downfall while simultaneously displaying a message to the viewer about ambition and determination. This film is nominated for Best Picture for a reason: DiCaprio brings us a dramatic and determined performance in half the movie, and the other half delivers one of the best comedic performances from any actor in the past few years (I won’t even spoil the funniest scene, but keep your eyes peeled for a Lamborghini). Next to him is another Oscar nominated performance by Jonah Hill, the
vice president of the firm. Thought Money Ball was a one hit wonder for Hill? This film proves his ability as a matured actor. As I said, I love the film; it hits the bull’s eye of “toilet humor,” while also delivering some heartfelt moments. My only gripe is that this has almost as many endings as Return of the King, and I feel like some things could be edited out. Paramount wanted Scorsese to shave off an hour of this three hourlong film and understandably so. I recommend this to anyone who has a great time with Southpark and Family Guy. If you’re someone who has a problem watching them, keep in mind this film set the record for the most amount of times the “F” word was said on screen (over 500). I can definitely call this movie one of my favorites of the year.
Hit the Ground Running: Quick News Worth the Mention
By SCOTT IWANIEC
FILM EDITOR SIWAN1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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confirmation that R2-D2 will once again appear in the new trilogy. Godzilla: 2014’s Godzilla has given us our first image of the full body. It is strikingly similar to the Japanese version in that he stands up right with the spikes down his back. This differs from the American version from 1998. Maleficent: We got our first trailer for Maleficent, staring Angelina Jolie. This film is Disney’s live action interpretation of the original story to one of their most recognizable villains. The Purge: After making of $60 million, The Purge will get its sequel. It will hit theatres June 20, 2014.
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Spider-man: The Amazing Spider-man 2 may be subtitled: The Rise of Electro. Sony pictures also said they want to create a “Spidey” cinematic world similar to Marvel. Some understand this as a hint towards a spin off movies, including Venom. Superman: DC released the possible subtitles to, what has been referred to as, Batman Vs Superman. Possibilities include, Battle the Knight, Beyond Darkness, Black of Knight, Darkness Falls, Knight Falls, Shadow of the Knight, The Black-
est Hour, and The Darkness Within. Batman: Kevin Smith says he has seen the new Bat suit and it’s like, “nothing we have ever seen before.” Rumors are floating that it mimics the suit from the Noel story arc. X-Men: Days of Future Past will go into shooting some additional scenes with Colossus and possibly Wolverine. Contrary to popular belief, these are not reshoots, but additional scenes. No need to panic. Star Wars: Episode 7 has been given the release date of Dec. 18, 2015. Also a picture of the script has been posted on Instagram, however it was too blurry to decipher. There is also
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Scope it Out! Ask Melanie Here are this week’s events for SCOPE!
Tuesday, January 28: Bad Grandpa in Lee 301 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Wednesday, January 29: Sign ups on Charger Connection for the Ice Skating Trip (2/1/14) at 9 p.m. Thursday, January 30: Slot Car Racing in Bartels Programming Space from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, January 31: Bad Grandpa in Lee 301 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday, February 1: Ice Skating Trip (See Charger Connection for details).
Is there trouble in paradise? Do you have love or relationship questions? Ask Melanie! Submit “Ask Melanie” requests to chargerbulletin@newhaven.edu, our Facebook page or Twitter.
Dear Melanie, My boyfriend wants me to go home with him for a long weekend to meet his family but I already know they don’t like me, so I’m a little hesitant about meeting them for the first time. They really don’t have a reason for not liking me, besides the fact that they have never met me. My boyfriend doesn’t let it affect our relationship at all, but I am still wary of meeting them. Any advice? My advice to you is to not make any prejudgments about his family before you meet them. They may have had a preconceived idea about you because of something they heard; a fight you and your boyfriend had when he needed their advice or something small seen on a social media site, but they haven’t actually met you. If you try being the bigger person and remain unbiased towards them until you meet them, you will also show your boyfriend that you aren’t closing his family out before they have even met you, which will say a lot. If your boyfriend doesn’t let it affect your relationship that’s even better. That tells me that he must really love you because a family’s opinion normally means a lot. Your main goal now should be to make his family fall in love with you too, not worry your boyfriend by being hesitant in meeting them because that is not a good sign for the future. Make your boyfriend see that you still want a relationship with his family because if you want to be with him, they are part of the package and I guarantee that it is just a huge misunderstanding about a lot of them not liking you if they don’t even know who you are. I know that it could be scary and you are probably feeling really anxious, but if you love your boyfriend you have to make an effort for his sake. Family is so important to most people, as I am sure it is for you and your boyfriend, and I’m not sure how long you’ve been dating, but if you see any kind of future with him you need to try and make things right with his family. Meeting anyone’s family for the first time can be nerve-wracking, but all you can do is stay true to yourself. I am sure that his family will soon grow to realize why their son loves you so much and they will too!
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Grammys 2014: Top 10 Best and Worst
By ASHLEY WINWARD
MUSIC EDITOR AWINW1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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On Sunday, Jan. 26, the 56th annual Grammy Awards highlighted the biggest and brightest of the music world. Known for unique musical pairings and shocking performances, it’s always entertaining to sit down and see who will top last year’s stunning performances. While I could go into detail about every performance, I decided to spotlight my top ten; the five best and the five worst moments. Let’s see where your favorites stack up: (Note: These moments are not in any particular order) Best: “Drunk In Love” – In the hierarchy of music royalty, Beyoncé is our queen. There is no doubt about it. Along with hubby Jay Z, Beyoncé stunned the crowd with a powerful and steamy opening performance. The chair, the dancing, the hug… simply flawless. There’s nothing more to say. Bow down. Jay Z picked Blue Ivy up a “Golden sippy cup” for his part in “Holy Grail” with Justin Timberlake. “Radioactive/m.A.A.d city” – One of the most exciting parts of the Grammys is watching to see what random matchups can be created that will actually work well together. I’m pretty sure that Imagine Dragons
and Kendrick Lamar melted my face off with their high energy and cohesive performance. I would go so far as to say I’d buy a mashup CD if they were to pull a Linkin Park/Jay Z on the music industry. Lamar couldn’t turn any of his seven nominations into a win, however Imagine Dragons picked up the Grammy for Best Rock Performance with “Radioactive.” “Follow Your Arrow” – Now before the Grammys I had only heard of country newcomer Kacy Muskgraves, but never listened to her music. She was already tasked the difficult job of going on after Imagine Dragons and Kendrick Lamar, but I felt like her song “Follow Your Arrow” was just the song to keep people interested. The simple performance with some outlandishly awesome lyrics made me want to check out her new album Same Trailer Different Park long after the awards were over. That very album won best Country Album along with the song “Merry Go Round” picking up Best Country Song. “Get Lucky” – In their first television performance in a while (while they made an appearance at the MTV VMAs, they haven’t performed on air since the 50th Grammys in 2008 with Kanye West) they brought out Stevie Wonder, Nile Rodgers, and Pharrell Williams to jam out in a studio set. The whole performance
was classic Daft Punk with a whole lot of soul, mashing up “Get Lucky,” “Le Freak,” “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger,” “Another Star,” “Lose Yourself to Dance,” and “Around the World” in seamless transition with the ultimate power group. Daft Punk was the big winner of the night, winning all five
this moment to be shared by so many couples with the world. And who else can say that Beyoncé and Daft Punk were at their wedding? The duo received compliments throughout the night by other award winners and with good reason, along with the monumental performance; they picked up wins in four
categories they were nominated in, including Record and Album of the Year. “Same Love” – There was no way I could forget the most talked about moment of the whole Grammy ceremony. Officiated by Queen Latifah and accompanied by Madonna, Mary Lambert, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, 33 couples of all races, religions, and lifestyles were married to the Macklemore and Ryan Lewis classic. It was a powerful statement and a beautiful gesture for
of their seven nominated categories. Worst: “Dark Horse” – In what many are calling “Katy Perry: Coven,” a spooky forest arose from the stage as a hooded Perry came dancing out of a crystal ball(?) of sorts and danced about with a back-up group. I’ve personally never been a big fan of the song and the added over-the-top scenery just was more confusing than anything. My friends and I also spent half of the performance trying to figure
this past summer, I was positively, absolutely, 110% hooked. Anybody who is looking for a new addition to their workout playlist, an up and coming indie-pop band, or just some really good vibes, look no further than these guys. Smallpools is an LA based band, however the group has close ties to the East Coast; singer Sean Scanlon is from Verplanck, NY, while guitarist Mike Kamerman hails from Marlboro, NJ. Debuting in a trendy bowling alley/concert venue in Brooklyn (seriously look up Brooklyn Bowl), they almost immediately were picked up to open for Aussie group,
San Cisco, and released their EP, Have a Great Summer. In less than six months they have toured supporting big names such as Two Door Cinema Club, Walk the Moon, Twenty One Pilots, and will soon be headed out with Grouplove and MS MR. Their fast rise was sent into overdrive when their music started being picked up by TV and video games; you might have heard them on commercials for Snapchat, shows such as The Vampire Diaries or American Idol, and on the soundtrack for FIFA 2014. It’s their infectious pop melodies that have crowds flocking from all over and I
don’t see that changing any time soon. “The most interesting melody over the most feelgood chord progression possible,” was how lead singer Scanlon explained their songwriting approach to billboard.com. It’s really the chord progressions in their songs that had me smitten in the first place. Their first single “Dreaming” has everything you could ever want in a great pop song. Opening with bright synth chords and a solid groove, the lyrics tell a story of hard fought love that most can relate to. Scanlon’s vocals are reminiscent of Passion Pit’s, Michael Angelakos, though
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out who Juicy J even was. Katy won neither of her two nominations for “Roar,” making her night an overall dud. “All Too Well” – Those who know me are aware that I am not very fond of Miss Taylor Swift to begin with, add in the convulsive hair flips and otherwise blah performance? Not a fan. She really didn’t show a lot of emotion or connection to the audience that left me wanting more. Taylor really should have been watching John Legend beforehand for notes (an amazing performance by the way) because she needed them. Losing all four of her nominated categories meant that the shock on her face was real for once…it was kind of nice. “Copy of A/My God is the Sun” – This performance is only in my worst category for one reason…..because THE PERFORMANCE WAS CUT OFF! I had been waiting all night for Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age, Dave Grohl and Lindsey Buckingham to tear the roof off the place with some killer rock and roll…..however the Grammys yet again didn’t allot enough time on cable and they played off into the news. You never cut of Dave Grohl, that’s like one of the most important rules of Rock and Roll….besides the fact that there really are no rules. Jamie Foxx calls out Beyoncé – I don’t know what
Jamie Foxx was on, but I really hope he was sharing because when he presented for best Rap/Sung Collaboration there was something off about him. Between talking about the “goodness in the air backstage” and practically drooling over Beyoncé… in front of her husband Jay Z. Totally cringe-worthy moment only prolonged by the fact that Jay had to then come up and accept his award for “Suit and Tie.” I was hoping for confrontation or a witty remark, but he was as smooth as his earlier performance with his wife. The lack of awards – This was the Grammy AWARDS right? Not the Grammy Concert? Because as much as I enjoyed the performances, the fact that we didn’t see a lot of the awards get presented, especially in smaller categories like Alternative and Electronic which are so popular right now, was disappointing! I would have much rather about five less performances and ten more categories highlighted. Some artists look forward to getting up on that stage their whole life…they deserve to make a speech too! Alright, there you have it, my top moments. Think I got it right? Do you think I was wrong? Send me your opinions! Here’s to a great musical year and an even greater awards season!
with less of a modulated tone….love it! “Over and Over” details a night of letting loose after a hard day at work, while “No Story Time” gets me with its upbeat tempo and leaves me wanting to sing along every time. My favorite off the EP would have to be “Mason Jar,” because it has all the best elements of their songs rolled into one. I had the honor of watching them open for Twenty One Pilots last month and this song gave me legitimate chills. The energy they bring through their music comes through tenfold in their live show. They’ve been trying out some of their new music
at recent shows and they’re planning for a new album to come out this year. If I haven’t convinced you yet, I’m going to let the music speak for itself. Checkout Smallpools on Facebook and listen to their Have a Great Summer EP I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!
Why Smallpools Will Take Over the New Year
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When you know, it’s unmistakable. You get this warm and fuzzy feeling all over, your legs start itching to dance along with the beat; you want to hum along even though you don’t know the melody yet. Sometimes you just find a new band and there’s no denying that success is in their future; Smallpools is most certainly one of those groups From the moment I heard my brother listening to their Have a Great Summer EP, which released in July of
Nashville Cast Breaks Barriers: From T.V to MP3
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In every issue after a long break I try and recap the “theme music” of that holiday for me. The one thing I had on repeat for summer vacation or winter break, and the music that I think all of you should add to your iPod, Spotify, or YouTube playlist. It was difficult for me to sit down and think about the one album I should review for the Holiday season because there were so many amazing ones that came out around Christmas. I am a huge hip-hop, soul, country, reggae, indie-rock fan, so sitting down to choose just one became tedious until I realized my answer was playing on repeat from my computer while I was think-
ing. Nashville has quickly become my favorite television show. After living in Nashville this past summer, I found it only right to start watching the series, and now I think it is safe to say I am addicted to it. I find that is the only show on television that focuses almost solely on the music industry and really depicts some of the true inner workings of the entertainment world, which is perfect for a music industry or sound recording major. The reason I truly love the show however is the music. I am the type of person where I watch a television show and fall in love with the faint song playing in the background while someone drives away or solves a crime. I am continuously trying to type the lyrics into Google before a commercial break so that I can
download the entire song for my library. With Nashville though, that background music is put front and center and entire scenes are even based around it. While living in Nashville, I started watching the show, and I did a lot of research on where it was filmed and who wrote the songs each week. I found out that a lot of the
music was written by local Nashville artists. You can tell that every song selected for each episode is carefully picked and could be a real hit if it first hit country radio instead of ABC’s network. I was beyond excited when I received the Nashville Cast soundtrack for Christmas this year, but I had no idea how much I would listen to
it. I didn’t realize that the songs I fell in love with on each episode were longer than the thirty second clips we were exposed to on television, and each song on the album grew greater each time I listened to it. It is very rare for a television show to focus on the music industry, especially on a major
network, and then produce albums with the music captured in each season; however Nashville crosses into this new territory extremely well. If you have yet to watch Nashville, or hear any of the music from it, I highly suggest you make it a priority on your music list. The show currently has two soundtracks out, but their second season album; Nashville Cast is definitely their most diverse. It is the perfect music for a long car ride, study session, or relaxing night with the one you love (as corny as that may sound). As always I would love to hear your feedback!
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