Volume 98, Issue 20
March 7, 2017
West Haven, Conn.
THE
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NEWS
Campus Police Installs “Lockdown” Bulletin Buttons in Dodds Hall
Briefs
BY AMANDA ARANGO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
on campus.
It was found that after the
T
installation of card access, the
around campus about special
electronically opened. But-
buttons in Dodds Hall that
Nicolette Angelli elected USGA President pg. 4
tons were placed in these
say “lockdown” on them.
classrooms so that the card
Sergeant Kevin Holster of
access would have the same
Campus Police, the person
ability to lock the door in
who headed this project said,
case of an emergency as other
Sports
“the lockdown buttons are
classrooms do on campus
installed on classroom doors
with the manual push button
that have been switched over
locks.
here has been talk
News
Preview of UNH Women’s Lacrosse pg. 10
A&E
Nicky Minaj vs. Remy Ma pg. 15
Opinion
The problem with “blue lives matter” pg. 17
Student Life The commuter experience for Commuter Experience Month pg. 23
to Card Access. They give the
occupants of these classrooms no longer lock the classroom doors during use if it was
“When the button gets
occupants of the room the
pushed, it will electronically
ability to lock the classroom
lock the door and prevent
door in the case of an emer-
card access to the room by
gency.”
swipe card. Once fully func-
Dodds Hall was the first
tional and testing is complet-
Photo by Glenn Rohrbacker
building on campus to receive
ed, the buttons will also be
these lockdown buttons as an
programed to set off an alert
effort to improve security on
at the police department.
to create a safer and more
and only allow emergency
campus, as the University has
Signage will be placed near
secure environment inside
personnel with special per-
decided to incorporate card
the buttons explaining the use the classrooms, according to
access into major renovation
and function of the button
Campus Police. Even though
projects. The first and second
and an email will be sent to
they are not set into place yet,
floor were the most recently
the University community.
Holster said that, “the Uni-
not the last, of these instal-
renovated and were the first
The buttons are currently
versity of New Haven Police
lations and even though they
classrooms to receive the card
operational at this time,”
Department has the ability to
are not set up all around
access upgrade, but it won’t
Holster said.
remotely place all card access
campus yet, Campus Police
doors into lockdown in the
is planning to move in that direction.
stop there. Holster said that
As the progression of card
A Lockdown button in Dodds Hall Room 102
the lockdown buttons will be
access continues to grow
event of an emergency. This
installed in classrooms as the
on campus, more lockdown
will deactivate all card access
card access system expands
buttons will be installed
swipe pads from general use
missions to swipe into a door by use of card access.” Dodds Hall is the first, but
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NEWS
Nicolette Angelli Elected USGA President BY GLENN ROHRBACKER
EDITOR IN CHIEF
L
ast week, Nicolette
Angelli, current Undergradu-
ate Student Government
Association treasurer, was
elected USGA President
defeating Michael Swift, cur-
rent USGA Vice President of
Operations. Angelli has been directly
involved on campus since her
freshman year. Although she
had varying ways of trying
to fit in with the USGA, she
knew she wanted to be a part
of it. She had always consid-
ered what it would be like to
be USGA President, but never
thought it would be reality. “I always thought about
running for president but
never saw it actually becom-
ing something more than just
a dream,” she said. Angelli expressed her ex-
citement to learn and grow
through the position, includ-
ing learning how to be a
student leader for the whole
campus. “I’m excited to learn about
the needs and concerns of
our students and really bring
the community together,” she
said. Angelli comes from a
background of USGA, being
a Senator and a member of
the budget committee last
year, which lead to her being
elected treasurer for this year.
branches of the University,”
She was inspired by going to
she said.
each SOAR session last sum-
She also mentioned that it
mer and remembering what it
is important to reach out to
was like when she first came
people outside of the orga-
to campus as a Charger.
nization to show them what
“When we came back on
USGA does and how they can
campus from that moment
benefit.
on, I was really thinking
“I really think we need to
about it,” she said.
broadcast what we’re doing
Last semester, Angelli said,
more,” she said.
was when she really commit-
One of the most significant
ted to this endeavor, having
jobs Angelli has as USGA
conversations with USGA
president is to appoint an ex-
President Samantha Moul
ecutive board. Her treasurer
and others on what this re-
(Kim Minier) was elected by
sponsibility would take.
students at the same time,
The first thing Angelli plans
but she will need to choose
to do when she takes office is
a senior vice president, vice
to sit down and start setting
president of operations,
goals for her term. She plans
executive assistant, and a
to set short, long, and very
sergeant at arms.
long-term goals in order to
Angelli is looking for her
better prepare for her tenure
E-Board to exemplify the
as well as after she leaves.
same ideals that she has and
One of the first things she plans to do is to “give stu-
USGA President-elect Nicolette Angelli campaigning
dents more opportunities to express their concerns based on what they are.” To do this, Angelli plans on taking account of what
efficiently.
USGA. She is also looking to find people who are similarly
surer in order to get and use
planning for their future and monetary funding. Having the the future of the campus. a lot, but there’s a lot more we connections with these clubs “Everything we do sets up “I think our committees do
could do. Whether we succeed and their members will set
issues arose this year and how or fail at least we could try,” she said. they can be addressed in the next school year. She wants
have the same passion for
Photo by Glenn Rohrbacker
up a better system of communication for Angelli as presi-
Angelli thinks that her expe- dent, she said.
said. Angelli expressed her excitement to begin her tenure
to make sure students know
rience as treasurer has set her
exactly where to go with dif-
up for a smooth transition to
change about USGA upon
pus community and improve
ferent issues.
her new position.
starting her term, Angelli is
upon the progress that has
looking to increase outreach
been made.
Revamping the USGA
“I think it really allowed me
In terms of what she would
for things in the future,” she
and to get to know the cam-
committees has been an
to network and meet people
and communication with
important part of Angelli’s
from different clubs and learn
people outside of the student
body at their meeting last
campaign. She thinks that the
about each club,” she said.
government.
week, saying he is hoping for
ones that are currently oper-
There are over 140 clubs at
“We should be reaching out
Swift addressed the USGA
Angelli’s success and that he
ating are necessary, but not
the University and each one
not just to RSO’s, not just
will still be heavily involved in
enough to serve the campus
must interact with the trea-
to committees, but to other
USGA.
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CT Governor Supports Transgender Bathroom Guidelines BY EVAN GRADY CONTRIBUTING WRITER
T
ransgender stu-
adhere to this new law. It is at the discretion of the school administration to decide how to go about this current social issue. In a 2014 interview with
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President Kaplan Hosts Open Forum BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR
P
resident Kaplan
invited students to an open
dents of Connecticut public
Charger Bulletin Editor Sa-
schools will not be effected by
mantha Mathewson, the Vice
President Trump’s decision to
President of Student Affairs
repeal all federal protection
could speak their mind and
and Dean of Students Rebec-
for students using the locker
express views they may not
ca Johnson said “we need to
rooms and bathrooms that
feel comfortable expressing
think about being a university
on campus. The event was
match their gender identity.
welcoming to all students.”
facilitated by Susan Campbell, back to the Sheriff Clarke
in theirs and grew to respect
“Despite the actions taken
The University’s progres-
distinguished lecturer, and
controversy. There was also
his ideas.
David Schroeder, Associate
an underlying concern that
“The idea of being in college,
faculty members were always
especially with topics like
liberal, and that conserva-
liberalism and conservatism,
conversation in the Alumni Lounge where students
by the federal government,”
sive polices are not new.
said Governor Malloy, “the
Sate of Connecticut remains
Since 2014, the University has Dean of Henry Lee College of Criminal Justice. implemented gender neutral
committed to ensuring that
housing as an option for those
every student has access to a
who seek it. On campus, the
high-quality education in a
university has several unisex
safe, supportive and welcom-
restrooms located in build-
ing school environment.”
ings around campus includ-
Malloy has been known
ing Kaplan, Maxcy, the Rec
to fight for transgendered
Center, and the library. These
rights. In 2011, legislation
restrooms have been in place
was sponsored by Malloy to
for at least three years now.
“prohibit discrimination in
As the topic of inclusivity
Photo by Glenn Rohrbacker
President Kaplan adressing the open forum
Basic guidelines were pre-
tive, Republican students may can only be understood by
sented before the conversa-
feel threatened to speak their
forcing you to defend your
tion began, which included
ideas in a classroom setting.
position by understanding the
using “I” statements, open-
“There’s a stereotype that
other position,” Schroeder
ness and patience, staying on
all faculty and educators are
said.
track with thoughts.
liberals,” stated Kaplan. He
Students and faculty alike
One recurring theme
explained that people need
seemed to agree that having
throughout the discussion
to stop stereotyping views
dialogues are what is impor-
was the topic of diversity on
around campus.
tant and when students get
campus and the ways the
Schroeder responded to these
angry and walk away from
University can better address
concerns saying that most
opposing viewpoints they are
various contexts on the basis
has grown on campus, the
of gender identity or expres-
the differing opinions, allow-
professors “are smarter than
only diminishing their own
University has tried to stay
ing them to be heard. Most
you think” and attempt to
intellectual growth.
sion.” (Public Act 11-55).
ahead of the curve by imple-
speakers agreed that the best
challenge their students to de- Kaplan also expressed poten-
Though this is a step forward
menting gender neutral bath-
way to combat stereotypes
fend their positions by seeing
tial plans for further pro-
in recognizing transgendered
rooms, the Diversity Center,
and bring out diverse view-
the other side. He told stories
gramming within the SOAR
people’s rights, this order is
inclusivity programs, Campus
points is through education
of students he had with dif-
summer orientation for in-
only for public institutions.
Climate meetings and open
and dialogue.
fering viewpoints who, rather
coming freshman. The initial
Schools like the University of
forums.
Students brought up con-
than being swayed by his
concept for this program is to
troversial speakers, going
opinions, were further routed
New Haven will not have to
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NEWS
This Year’s USGA Yearly Budget Process BY KARINA KRUL & LAUREN COHEN
A
s the end of the
semester rolls around, Nicolette Angelli, current USGA Treasurer, is preparing the new budget process for RSOs to complete for the next academic year. This is a process every RSO must go through, and very few students know what it entails beforehand. The budget process allows every RSO to express their needs to get the funds they need to operate. The budgets for next year is due by all RSOs on March 22nd. Before Angelli began writing the Yearly Budget Process, there were two open forums for students to provide their
year’s budget. Attendance was their club status. Club status-
the approval for gold status
Kimberly Minier will be
high and she used to feedback
es are broken down into three
after two full consecutive
Angelli’s successor, becoming
to construct and alter this
levels: the top 20, gold status,
semesters being recognized as the USGA Treasurer for the
year’s budget process.
and blue status.
blue status.
It is the job of each RSOs
“The “Top 20,” are the RSOs
There are penalties for com-
next academic school year. “As current Treasurer, I
treasurer to submit the
who are in the top 20% of
pleting the budget process
keep notes that I will pass on
spreadsheet and supple-
all the clubs and organiza-
incorrectly, including leaving
to Kim, the Treasurer-elect,
mental report; however, it is
tions, based on the points
sections blank and altering
as well as a guide of how to
important that the executive
standings. The “Top 20” are
font size or color. Typically
do every aspect of the posi-
board collaborates to help
announced at the end of the
the penalty is a limit on the
tion, yearly budget being
create the budget for the fol-
academic year for the year to
amount of requests an RSO
one of them. I will begin to
lowing year. The treasurer
follow,” she explained.
can submit.
train her on the position as
has input from all positions
Gold Status RSOs are those
“It is important to follow
a whole now.She will be at
within the RSO in order to
eligible to be in the Top 20,
the budget process strictly so
every yearly budget meeting
construct a budget best re-
however all must maintain
ensure that all RSO’s are held
so she has an insight on what
flecting the needs of the RSO.
a point standing to remain
to the same standard and
to expect for next year. I will
If the executive board for
gold, and failure to do so
are treated fairly,” explained
also be close by to help her
the following year is elected
would result in the RSO
Angelli.
with whatever she needs as
already, it is important to in-
becoming blue status. All new
clude them in the process, as
clubs and organizations are
correctly fill out the supple-
of USGA Treasurer,” Angelli
they will be the ones to follow
recognized by the Univer-
ment by using as much infor-
said about passing her re-
the process in the future.
sity as blue status until they
mation as possible, explaining sponsibilities on to Kimberly
According to Angelli, the
receive the recognition to get
why it’s vital for your RSO to
Minier, USGA Treasurer-
money each club receives for
to gold.. All blue status clubs
host an event, go on a trip, or
elect.
their budget is determined by
and organizations can seek
buy what is being requested.
Angelli stressed the need to
she transitions into the role
thoughts on the previous
Open Forum on Campus Climate Continued from pg. 5
ing the current plans. It was
since they are such an im-
students from that room into
said one student, capturing
also discussed that there will
portant aspect of the campus
this one. “A lot of students
the intent and message of the
have a common reading with
soon be a diversity session in-
climate and community.
are terrified to walk into this
conversation.
diverse cultural and ethnic
cluded in the transfer student
One student brought up the
room, or don’t think their
Kaplan ended the conversa-
themes. This is being headed
SOAR.
small representation of the
voice matters,” he said. He
tion by enforcing the idea that
by the Director of the Myatt
Another idea that was
campus community within
expressed his concerns that
growth happens when people
Center for Diversity and In-
brought up, this time by a
the Alumni Lounge. He refer-
students don’t care enough to
step outside of their comfort
clusion, Juan Hernandez
student, included more col-
enced the crowded of stu-
change the climate.
zones, and said that he looks
“Eventually I look to see
laboration between the Myatt
dents downstairs in Bartels
“Although you have differ-
forward to the next discus-
something even more sub-
Center and CSELO to involve
as he explained that we need
ent views, at the end of the
sion.
stantial,” said Kaplan regard-
the many RSOs on campus,
to figure out how to get those
day you are both human,”
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A Letter From an Iraqi Student on the Travel Ban “The identity of this student is to remain anonymous for the safety of his family in Iraq. I am not entirely sure where his family members are, but they could be in jeopardy if they are still in disputed territory and it were known their son/husband/father was in the U.S. We can only hope they are in a safer place.” - Kathy Kautz de Arango Executive Director of International and Multicultural Programs and Services
S
uccess is not easy to obtain, but my dream has always been to study in the United States. I am from a small village in Hawigha City, Kirkuk, which is located in the northern area of Iraq. I am married and have four kids. I am an electrical engineer who had aspirations of earning a Master’s degree here in America. In June 2013, I had a chance to get a scholarship to study here. I completed all of the requirements to receive a sponsorship. In March 2014, I had an interview at the US embassy in Baghdad and was preparing for my final step in the process of obtaining my visa for travel. I was so very close to achieving my goal but I almost lost my opportunity on June 10, 2014 when something went terribly wrong: ISIS invaded my city. I was so sad for all of our people, but also because I was feeling like my plans may never happen. I was concerned. I thought, “what if ISIS knows about me and my plan to leave for my studies? Will I die?” It wasn’t until about five months later that I received an email from the US embassy that my visa was complete. I was so happy, but needed to figure out how to escape the ISIS controlled area. I knew it would have to be done in secret. I told no one that my plan was to travel to Baghdad. I did tell my parents that I was going to the United States. My father told me “Are you crazy? You are digging your own grave.” My mother worried, “if they catch you, they will kill you. How can you leave us and your kids?” I told my parents that I had a goal and my plan was to attain it. I told my parents that I will travel and bear these problems. I did find a secret way to get to Baghdad. It was a dangerous plan but on December 26, 2014, I traveled by car with strangers. My parents knew of my departure; however, I didn’t even tell my wife. I remember the driver of the vehicle telling me that they can’t be responsible for keeping my life safe during the trip. He went on to say that if we could just cross the fighting point, then we would be safe. I cannot describe my insecurities. I spent two nights on the street sleeping. The sounds were strange and unsettling. Once I arrived in Baghdad, I felt a little better, but I was still not safe. After two days in Baghdad, I received my passport from the US embassy. I called my family and let them know that I would be leaving in ten days for America. I felt like a bird beginning to fly, but I knew I would start this journey without a farewell from my family. I wished I could hug my parents, my kids and my wife. On my way to the airport I got to speak by phone to my father and oldest child. My oldest child asked me when I would return and I cried. Every day that I remember his question, I cry. My father’s encouraging words were “you should be strong; you have a long journey.” There were no departing words from my wife, just tears and the sounds of her speaking my name. I arrived at the airport with no goodbye. I finally arrived in the United States on January 23, 2015. I was happy to complete my first step. The dream was alive, but I came bearing many personal problems. They have gotten a little easier as I meet supportive people in the U.S. that help me through difficult times. I am still reaching for the moon with their help. I am a small village man with big dreams. I know my family is proud because I am studying in the United States. I am earning my success. Recently, I have begun the process of trying to get visas for my wife and my children to come visit me. In mid-January of 2017, my family also had an opportunity to escape our beloved farm. They spent three long days walking to safety. This journey was not easy, as my youngest child is merely two years old and my mother is not a young woman. When I received word that they had escaped to a safer Iraq, I was relieved and happy. Since coming to the University of New Haven, I have made a lot of friends and have had support from many UNH and ELS faculty. I have a new diverse extended family here that consists of Americans, other Iraqis, and people from around the world. I want nothing more than to have both this new extended family and my wife and children with me for the remainder of my studies. If the escape was not hard enough for the family, the process of getting them here is proving to be even more difficult. On January 27, 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order that could prevent them from coming. Iraq is one of the seven Muslim majority countries that are listed in his “ban.” I have tried to wrap my head around this ban and tried to understand it. I am certain my children don’t know what ISIS means. I am certain they don’t understand a ban. I am certain that every time I hear my oldest son on the phone ask me “when will we come?” I cry.
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S P O RT S
NY Jets Debate on Free Agents and Buster Skrine are all in
BY QUENTIN WALKER STAFF WRITER
T
he “new” NFL season
danger of losing their roster spots. Both Richardson and Pryor could be dealt in trade since both players are former first-round picks. As of right
is right around the corner
now David Harris and the rest
and the New York Jets are on
of the roster appear to be safe.
their way to starting the re-
The only way Harris could
building process. With the re-
lose his spot on the roster
leases of big time names like
would be if the Jets were to
Nick Mangold, Darelle Revis
sign a inside linebacker in
and Brandon Marshall along
free agency.
with a few other players, the
This rebuilding process could
Jets have already freed up
spell out another bad season
$30 million in cap space.
for Gang Green, but Coach
After a subpar second year
Bowles is up for the chal-
under head coach Todd
lenge. It’s up to the players to
Bowles, the Jets Front Of-
put in the work on the field
fice decided it was time for a
to make the Jets in the image
rebuild and whether they do
of the Front Office. The Jets
that in the draft, free agency
could make a run for players
or both has yet to be deter-
like Alshon Jeffery to replace
mined, but with the amount
Brandon Marshall, Stephone
of cap space they have freed
Gilmore to fill their much
up so far, it’s a no brainer that needed spot at cornerback, New York has the ability to go
even Terrelle Pryor Sr. or De-
after some of the big names in Sean Jackson if they end up the free agency pool. The rebuilding doesn’t stop there however, there are a
cutting Eric Decker. The possibilities are endless for the Jets and as they continue to
couple other big names on the free up cap space the further Jets roster that could be on
they can reach for some of the
the chopping block. Marcus
big names in free agency.
Gilchrist, Eric Decker, Sheldon Richardson, Calvin Pryor
Next season should be an interesting year for the New York Jets, both the team
AP Photo
Jets player David Harris probably won’t be traded.
and their fans. Whatever big
contender loosely, but it will
coaches and front office to be
names the Jets bring in could
definitely take at least a year
an above .500 team anytime
make the Jets a contender
or two to build the chemistry
soon.
again, and I use the term
they need between players,
NBA MVP Race Comes Down to the Wire BY BILLY SAKMANN SPORTS EDITOR
W
ith just a month
left in the NBA season, Dallas Mavericks billionaire owner Mark Cuban said that Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook shouldn’t be mentioned in consideration for the MVP award.
Cuban says Westbrook
league) and 10.7 rebounds
shouldn’t be the league’s
per game (12th in the league,
most valuable player because
which is unusual for a point
his team is unlikely to crack
guard).
50 wins, a mark Cuban says defines a superstar. (Cuban’s Mavericks currently sit at 26-36.) The Thunder won’t be a top
Westbrook’s total points and assists are over half of Oklahoma City’s scoring. With the absence of Kevin Durant, Westbrook has been
seed in the playoffs or get to
carrying the team. The Thun-
50 wins, but Westbrook is av-
der are on pace for 45 wins,
eraging 31.7 points per game
a drop off from last year.
(the most in the league), 10.1 assists per game (third in the
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NBA Race for MVP Continued from pg. 8
AP Photo
Only Oscar Robertson has ever averaged a triple double (double digit tallies in points, rebounds, and assists) for a single season.
Russell Westbrook is in the running for NBA MVP
When evaluating a player’s value, you have to imagine the team without that player. Without Westbrook’s heroics, the Thunder wouldn’t be in striking distance of a playoff spot. But Westbrook isn’t a shoein for the award. If other voters value win totals over stat lines, three other players are in the mix: James Harden, LeBron James, and Kawhi Leonard. Cuban says the race is a toss-up between these three players. Harden, of the Houston Rockets, made the transition to point guard this year, a move that was initially questioned, but the experiment paid off in a huge way, as Harden has averaged 28.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 11.3 assists per game. He ranks third in points per game and first in assists per game, which proves he can be a point guard and run an offense. Harden has the Rockets with a firm hold of the third seed in the West.
Kawhi Leonard is averag-
as 8.9 assists per game, a
ing career highs in points and
career high and significant
assists. His stat line -- 26.1
improvement from recent
points, 3.4 assists and 6.0
years, and 6.8 rebounds per
rebounds per game -- could
game, which ties a career
be a little better compared to
high. James is quietly having
his peers, but his contribution a career season, and no one to the team is elite. The San
notices because it’s the level
Antonio Spurs are 48-13, only
of play we’ve come to expect
2.5 games behind the Golden
from him.
State Warriors. Leonard is the
It will be interesting to see
longest shot of this group, but
who takes home the award.
he’s officially made the jump
Right now, it appears West-
to MVP-caliber level.
brook and Harden are virtu-
And then there is four-time
ally tied at the top depending
league MVP, LeBron James.
on who you ask.
Following six straight NBA
Should Westbrook’s al-
Finals appearances, it’s easy
most unprecedented stat line
to forget that what James
prevail?
does on the basketball court is amazing. The Cleveland Cavaliers lead the East with a 42-19 record. However, there are three
Or does Harden’s additional win give him a slight edge? Leonard and James can’t be counted out, as their respective team’s success hinges
teams in the NBA with bet-
on their productivity. We’ve
ter records, which may hurt
been treated to some all-time
James’ case. This year, James
great basketball from these
is averaging 25.9 points per
four players, but only one of
game, his most since return-
them will be the 2016-2017
ing to Cleveland, as well
MVP.
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Preview: UNH Women’s Lacrosse
I
this young Chargers team.
BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO STAFF WRITER
On defense, seniors Hannah
n case you didn’t know,
Johnson, Meredith Michel,
there is a team on campus
and Alicia Mortali, junior
that is ranked third in the
Courtney Duffy, sophomores
NE-10 Conference and 11th in
Marie Cox, and Madison
all of Division II - that team is
Unterstein, and freshman
the Women’s Lacrosse team.
Raven Linton. This defense
These are high ranks to live
was a top-20 scoring defense
up to, but the Chargers look
last season and they look to
to prove that they belong and
improve on that as the new
that you should believe the
season approaches.
hype. There are a lot of expec-
Finally, at Goalkeeper we
tations for the 2017 season af-
have a three-way competi-
ter going 10-3 in the grueling NE-10 conference and 13-7
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tion that includes freshman
U. New Haven Women’s Lacrosse players
overall last season. The Char-
Gianna Guerra and Erica Rinsky along with sophomore
gers had early exits in both
team uses every practice and
that the road to the champi-
team leading season with 38
the conference championship
every game as a stepping
onship goes through both of
goals and 25 assists. Ma-
and the NCAA tournament,
stone to get better, we never
those schools. If they are able
zliah is coming off a season
losing to Adelphi and LIU
settle and are always looking
to stick with their goals and
with 26 goals and 30 assist.
Post respectively. In 2017, the
to improve because we know
stay consistent, the stench of
Galler and Reh are coming
Chargers look to avenge those
our conference is so tough.”
pressure shouldn’t even blow
off stellar freshman seasons
losses and ultimately get back
Another way they look to take
in the wind on Kayo field. The
and look capitalize on their
into both tournaments and
the pressure off is by continu-
Chargers are hungry and I
scoring abilities. The midfield
finish what they started.
ally working on improving
wouldn’t get in their way.
consists of senior Nicole Be-
When a team is ranked this
both sides of the ball. When
Some key players to watch
langer, and Graduate Kendall
high, there seems to be a lot
both your offense and defense on the attack this season
Cietek. Belanger looks to use
of pressure to succeed. One
is clicking on all cylinders,
are senior Caitlin O’Brien,
her playmaking abilities to
way the Chargers look to
it becomes very easy to win.
junior Jessica Mazliah, and
provide a boost in the transi-
relinquish this pressure is by
With teams like national pow- sophomores Mackenzie Reh
tion game. Cietek comes to
working hard and sticking
erhouse Adelphi and LeM-
and Samantha Galler. These
New Haven from Division
together on and off the field.
oyne in the conference, the
four players look to lead the
I program Villanova. She is
According to Sophomore
Chargers always have to be on Chargers high powered of-
sure to provide a lot of scor-
Attack Samantha Galler, “the
their toes because they know
ing, and a lot of experience to
fense. O’Brien is coming off a
Alexa Carbone. All three players competing have a lot of skill, so it should be a fun to see who wins the full-time position. The Chargers kicked off the season on Thursday, March 2 with a 15-10 non-conference win against Malloy. The Chargers will look to continue that success on Monday, March 6 against conference rival Southern Connecticut State. If everything goes as planned, the Chargers should make noise in both the NE-10 and the NCAA DII tournament.
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NHL Trade Deadline Winners & Losers hour later was traded to the
BY ANGELA TRICARICO STAFF WRITER
O
Pittsburgh Penguins). All of these moves are calculated, and while fans can’t make sense of some of
ne of the craziest
these moves right now, the
weeks of the hockey season
cap space cleared out will
came to an end with the trade
be invaluable in the coming
deadline on Wednesday,
months.
March 1 at 3 p.m. After this
Washington Capitals:
date, there is a freeze on trad-
Two words: Kevin Shatten-
ing until the offseason begins.
kirk. The Capitals paid the
This deadline was a little
price for the defender, who
quieter than ones in the past,
was one of the biggest com-
with one of the only major
modities prior to the dead-
trades coming two days be-
line, but it wasn’t an insur-
fore the deadline. This may be partly because of the upcoming expansion draft, but fans can expect a crazy summer in terms of both trades and free agency. While many teams broke even, and some didn’t even make moves, a few stood out as clear winners and losers for the deadline. Winners: Vancouver Canucks: The Canucks made several moves at the deadline that show this team is working on their future rather than bolstering the present. The real winner for them isn’t the team, but Jim Benning. That’s right, the general manager who doesn’t have the best reputation for being
mountable price. They gave
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great at his job. Benning traded two veteran
Ben Bishop was traded to the L.A. Kings up Zach Sanford, who looked Sedin twins. Stocking up for
have the money to pay them
promising in his recent NHL
the future was a great move
all.
call-up, and a conditional
on their part.
picks, and at the end of the
Tampa Bay Lighting:
battled injuries this season,
day, that’s how you rebuild a
Lightning general manager
was traded to the Los An-
is exciting for Capitals fans,
team.
Steve Yzerman made some
geles Kings – the Lightning
and frightening for fans of
moves at the deadline that
received goalie Peter Budaj, a
other Metro division teams.
ver, Alex Burrows was traded
were risky, but paid off,
defense prospect and a draft
This just strengthens an al-
to the Ottawa Senators; the
though they didn’t receive
pick.
ready strong Cup contender.
Canucks received 19-year-old
much in return.
prospect Jonathan Dahlen in
Tampa is stacked with talent;
become an unrestricted free
proves that this Capitals team
return. They also traded Jan-
it’s what has enabled them to
agent in July, was traded to
is ready to go all the way.
nick Hansen to the San Jose
make the playoffs year after
the Toronto Maple Leafs for
Losers:
Sharks for another young
year. This year has been a
a minor league player and a
Colorado Avalanche:
prospect, Nikolay Goldobin
test, on the wrong side of the
draft pick.
For all the talk surround-
and a conditional fourth
playoff bubble and riddled
Yzerman was able to get
ing Colorado going into this
round draft pick.
with injuries. Tampa is also in Valtteri Filppula to waive his
deadline, it was almost disap-
Losing veteran presence
a tough spot salary-cap wise.
no-move clause to trade him
pointing how little they did.
shouldn’t be too much of a
Four of their top players will
to the Philadelphia Flyers
The biggest move they made
problem for the Canucks, who enter contract negotiations in
for a pick and a defenseman
was trading 21-year veteran
have plenty of presence in the
(Mark Streit, who less than an
After 13 seasons in Vancou-
July, and Tampa just didn’t
Goalie Ben Bishop, who
second round pick.
players for prospects and
Brian Boyle, who will
The addition of Shattenkirk
The Shattenkirk deal just
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BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR
I
n light of Spring Break being around the corner, I wanted
to find out what my fellow peers were doing for their time off! It seems like the general consensus is that most of us will be spending our time asleep. For those of you vacationing with friends or family, enjoy the sun because we certainty aren’t seeing any consistency in West Haven. If you’re doing nothing, then that’s just as good as sleeping, so enjoy that, too! Remember to follow @ChargerPoll on Twitter to keep up with weekly polls that will be featured in the Charger Bulletin!
A
s one of Target’s most dedicated customers, I pretty
much live in that cute little $1 section right at the entrance of the money-sucking cooperation. That being said, I can’t walk into Target without spending at least $20. I can’t imagine
Weekly Discovery BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR
other customers not having this problem. This week, I wanted to mention something I found in the section. Target has stationary cards from $1-$3 – you might be wondering, “why the heck do I need stationary cards?” Well my friend, you might. They have fun designs and colors for any occasion, as well as cards that say “thank you,” and “with love.” These are perfect for so many reasons. Say you want to do something nice like thank your teacher for a great semester at the end of the year – you give her a card, and now she thinks of you as a perfect cherub. How about if it’s your roommate’s birthday and you totally forgot about it? Good thing you have a blank card with pretty designs on it! You’re welcome, friends.
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Logan: Hanging Up the Claws BY BENJAMIN ATWATER STAFF WRITER
L
ong before the Marvel
Cinematic Universe or the DC
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film, X-Men in 2000. Starring Hugh Jackman as The Wolverine/Logan, the then unknown Jackman attained world class stardom along with his costars Patrick
AP Photo
Hugh Jackman stars in Logan, his last appearance as Wolverine
Stewart and Ian McKellan.
of his membership of the X
Since 2000, there have been
Men. The first Wolverine film,
Logan. Directed by The Wolverine
prequel trilogy. Xavier too has lost much of his control over
ten installments in the X-Men X-Men Origins: Wolverine is
director James Mangold,
his power of telepathy and is
series that range in tone and
almost universally accepted
Logan propels the story into
confined to living inside of a
subject matter drastically.
as the worst X-Men movie.
2029 when most mutants
protective tank, cared for by
There have been three sub
Hugh Jackman still brought
have died out due to a manu-
mutants Logan and Caliban,
trilogies within the series
his all to the performance in
factured virus by the Tran-
surprisingly played quite
along with last year’s Dead-
a script that made very little
sigen Corporation. Logan’s
sternly by The Office creator
pool, yet the latest film Logan
coherent sense. The second
mutation of his healing factor
Stephen Merchant. Rather
completes the Wolverine
Wolverine film, The Wolver-
has kept him alive past the
than going out with a bang,
trilogy. While Logan has been ine, brought Logan to Japan
virus, yet the adamantium
the trio is rather fading out
the star of the first trilogy and
where he got entangled with
bonded to his skeleton is
of the world rather quietly as
Days of Future Past, these
corporate scandals and had to
slowly poisoning him as his
they all succumb to the un-
stories always displayed a
protect an heir to a company
healing factor diminishes.
named virus.
canvas of the larger world of
from Yakuza. The Wolverine
With his X Men days behind
Not everyone has forgot-
mutants including Professor
was a far better film than the
him, Logan works as a chauf-
ten about mutants, as Logan
X, Magneto, Cyclops, Jean
first one, and Logan’s fish out
feur and cares for a senile
soon is found by a nurse who
Grey, Storm, and dozens of
of water in Japan was a very
Charles Xavier, portrayed
pleads for his help to protect
others. The Wolverine tril-
enjoyable experience. Finally,
for the last time by Patrick
a child from Transigen. Soon
ogy has always told smaller
the third and alleged final ap-
Stewart who originated the
Transigen too finds Logan,
scale stories focused on Hugh
pearance of Hugh Jackman as role in 2000 before James
Jackman’s journey outside
the Wolverine has come with
McAvoy took the role for the
and pressures him to cooper-
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Spotify Playlist of the Week BY CAITLIN CARNEY STAFF WRITER
“New Releases”
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1.) “Cold feat. Future” — Maroon 5 In Maroon 5’s latest single, “Cold,” lead singer, Adam Levine, sings of the heartbreak one feels when a loved one gives them the cold shoulder. The tune is incredibly catchy while also incorporating deep emotion. Future is also featured in the track, explaining all that he did for this loved one only to be left behind anyways. “Cold” was released on February 14th and has risen to Maroon 5’s 2nd most played song on Spotify.
2.) “Dirty Laundry” — All Time Low All Time Low’s latest single, “Dirty Laundry,” is yet another emotional song about a loved one. Lead singer, Alex Gaskarth, is still attracted to a girl saying, “Dirty laundry looks good on you.” He explains that while she’s keeping secrets and her “dirty laundry” keeps piling up, he’s done bad things too, so he doesn’t care about anything bad she has done. This single is the first of many releases in preparation for All Time Low’s summer tour. 3.) “Somethin’ I’m Good At” — Brett Eldredge Brett Eldredge’s latest single shows that the one thing he is good at is being loyal, and just a good boyfriend in general. This single holds true to Eldredge’s usual lighthearted, upbeat style. This song will make anyone want to dance. “Somethin’ I’m Good At” was released on February 24th and is already the 3rd top played song for Eldredge on Spotify. 4.) “Green Light” — Lorde After a long wait, Lorde released her latest single, “Green Light.” The song describes the confusion felt when a loved one gives up after promising to be with you forever. She keeps waiting on the “green light” which will let her back into her loved one’s life. The single manages to be incredibly catchy while also portraying the raw emotion felt by Lorde as she tries, but fails, to forget her loved one who let her down. 5.) “Hypnotised” — Coldplay Coldplay’s newest single “Hypnotised” describes how easy it is to lose all control when in love. Lead singer, Chris Martin, explains that simply looking into the eyes of his lover puts him in a trance and causes him to be “hypnotised.” The song repeats over and over how hypnotised this loved one makes Martin feel, but he also explains that being hypnotised is okay because the world around him has changed for the better.
6.) “Lost Boys” — Ocean Park Standoff Ocean Park Standoff’s latest song, “Lost Boys,” gives listeners a good feeling as the song is very upbeat. The song explains the changes that take place while growing up, but the band is choosing to live in the moment instead of worrying about all of these new changes. The band’s song can easily become an anthem for all young people who want to live their lives to the fullest and stay forever young. 7.) “Love” — Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey’s latest single, “Love,” explains the feelings and raw emotion felt when someone is in love. The single is filled with so much emotion that it can cause you to feel as though you have experienced the same emotions simply due to how well the emotions are portrayed. Del Rey’s song holds true to her typical theatrical, emotional music. The single was released on February 18th and is Del Rey’s top listened to song on Spotify. 8.) “Nancy Mulligan” — Ed Sheeran Sheeran gets in touch with his Irish heritage on his new album Divide.“Nancy Mulligan” is an Irish folk tune which tells the story of how his grandparents met and their entire love story, detailing the opposition facing his grandparents and their forbidden love. This song is likely to make anyone want to dance as well as yearn for a love as deep as the one Sheeran’s grandparents had. 9.) “Something Just Like This feat. Coldplay” — The Chainsmokers The Chainsmokers’ new single “Something Just Like This” brings with it a long-awaited collaboration with Coldplay. The song mixes Coldplay’s usual entrancing music with the Chainsmokers’ dance-type music and catchy beats. The single was released on February 22nd and is the 3rd most played song for the Chainsmokers on Spotify, released to build anticipation for their album Memories: Do Not Open releasing on April 7th.
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E N T E RTA I N M E N T
Newsies Hits the Big Screen (Again)
N
New Rap Beef: Nicki v. Remy BY IYANA JONES CONTRIBUTING WRITER
BY ANGELA TRICARICO STAFF WRITER
T
he world of rap music
ewsies has come
was awakened this week when
full circle.
there was a battle like never
What started as a 1992 box office bust has been given life
before between two of the
in movie theaters. Except this
most successful women rap-
time, there was no singing
pers of our time: Nicki Minaj
Christian Bale in sight. 20 years after the film flop premiered, Disney Theatrical Group premiered a stage version of the movie, with some of the same music by Jack Feldman and Alan Menken and a new book by Harvey Fierstein. After a two year run on Broadway, bolstered with To-
AP Photo
Broadway cast principal
ies: The Broadway Musical
each other through songs, but
actors Kara Lindsay (Kather-
absolutely kept the charm of
Remy Ma took the cake with
ine), Ben Fankhauser (Davey
a stage show. It’s exactly the
her diss tracks “Shether” and
Jacobs) and Andrew Keenan-
show fans know and love,
“Another One”.
Bolger (Crutchie) also re-
preserved forever in high-def-
turned. The massive en-
inition. The dancing is flaw-
actly how this rivalry started:
semble was a convergence of
less, the vocals and acting are
Back in 2007, Nicki Minaj
returning Broadway Newsies
nothing short of perfection.
released a freestyle rap called
(Jacob and David Guzman,
When fans spend so long just
“Dirty Money” which has
listening to a cast recording,
some lyrics that are alleged
it becomes hard to match
shots at Remy Ma. The line in
voices to the ensemble faces.
question says, “Tell the b*tch
So much attention is paid to
with the crown to run it like
the ensemble with the camera
Chris Brown.” Minaj never
for the occasion, to slot extra
work; it’s easy to appreciate
confirmed that the lyrics were
newsies into each of the
the hard work of the en-
specifically about Remy Ma,
showstopping dance num-
semble when it’s being shown
but the controversy took the
bers.
front and center like this.
internet by storm. To make
years touring America, Disney returning tour Newsies and decided to bring Newsies back the current tour cast. to where it all started: the big screen. In July, it was announced that Newsies would be filmed live during the Los Angeles tour stop and screened in movie theaters worldwide before a DVD and Netflix release.
and Remy Ma. The two have
Broadway cast of Newsies been firing back and forth at
nys for best choreography and Tommy Bracco in the supporting role of Spot Conlon), best original score, and two
Choreography was retooled
Here is a breakdown of ex-
The one-night only filming
One of the scene stealers
matters worse, there were ru-
took place in October, and on
in the ensemble is Ben Cook,
mors that the two were dating
February 16, Newsies: The
who returned to Newsies as
although both denied these
Broadway Musical made its
an “all-star” playing Race. His
claims.
facial expressions are topThey assembled the Newsies movie theater debut. Three “all-star team” for this special showings were scheduled, and notch, and his dancing and
when Remy Ma was sen-
one night only performance. Jeremy Jordan reprised his Tony nominated turn as Jack Kelly for the show. Original
The battle was cut short
following the third, a fourth
trick skills are incredible, and
tenced to six years in Bedford
and final engagement was an-
he’s doing it all with a prop
Hills Correctional Facility
nounced.
cigar in his mouth.
for being implicated with
Despite being filmed, News-
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Remy Ma was in prison, Minaj’s career took off. Her albums Pink Friday, Pink Friday Reloaded: Roman’s Revenge, and the Pinkprint were all released. She received Grammy nominations, awards, and glory while Remy was imprisoned. In 2014, Remy Ma was released and the time spent away did not soften her grudge. Recently, the drama has started once again. Minaj recently made appearances on Gucci Mane’s “Make Love” and Jason Derulo’s “Swalla”, in which she references herself as the queen of rap and emphasizes her success by making fun of Remy Ma’s sales. Remy Ma is not taking these attacks lying down. In response to Minaj’s attacks, she released her own track “Shether” with an album cover showing a dismantled Barbie Doll with a pink wig, an unsubtle message destroying Nicki’s biggest symbol. “Shether” comes for Minaj in more ways than one. Throughout the track, Remy Ma digs through all of Minaj’s dirty laundry, including her relationship with Meek Mill, her previous relationships with other artists, and her disloyalty to Meek Mill by rekindling her friendships
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E N T E RTA I N M E N T Logan Hits Theaters Continued from pg. 13
here it has the full levity and
ate with them to recapture
impact that one would want.
this child that they have
Performances from every-
Newsies on the Big Screen Continued from pg. 15
Jordan, who is 32 years old now, has not missed a beat
Fans were in for a treat with
Events’ record for highest
the addition of “Letters from
Broadway showing sales. It’s
the Refuge.” The song was
also the second highest gross-
added in between the Broad-
ing event in Fathom’s history.
way run and touring produc-
With new life breathed into
tion of Newsies. It’s the first
Newsies, it’s unclear exactly
time Keenan-Bolger sang the
what life it has beyond this
song in character as Crutchie,
final showing. It will be
and it’s absolutely heart-
produced regionally and this
breaking.
recording will life on infi-
The three showings of News-
nitely, but only time will tell if
ies grossed $3.47 million in
there’s more on the horizon.
experimented on. Named
one are top notch. Dafne
Laura, she represents the new
Keen holds her own as the
breed of mutant that is fac-
young Laura, and Stephen
tory raised by Transigen and
Merchant truly shines out-
not given the chance for self-
side of his comedic home in
determination. With simi-
Logan. Patrick Stewart may
lar powers to Wolverine of
well be the show stealer as the worthy of the Tony nomina-
enhanced healing factor and
senile Professor X, bring-
tion. “Santa Fe” sung by Jor-
adamantium limb extensions,
ing to the role a new sense
dan will give audiences chills.
she soon meets Logan and
of identity and compassion
Professor X much to Logan’s
that we have not seen before
dismay. Soon after Transigen
from Stewart. Boyd Holbrook
Nicki Manaj v. Remy Ma
finds the band of mutants as
even holds his own against
Continued from pg. 15
well, and from there Logan,
Jackman as the head of the
with Drake and Lil Wayne,
Charles, and Laura must
Transigen forces perusing the
traverse the US Midwest with
mutants as a relentless villain
Transigen forces hot on their
who channels the motivation
tale.
of the sinister company while
As always, Hugh Jackman
maintain a menacing pres-
in returning to the role of Jack for the first time since 2012. His chemistry with both Fankhauser and Lindsay hasn’t changed at all. The performance he gives is still
enemies of her old boyfriend. She even dug into family history by mentioning Minaj’s brother’s alleged pedophilia. Strangely enough, Minaj did not respond back in a song,
brings his all. This rendition
ence on screen. Logan is not
but clapped back on social
of Logan is a much deeper
the fun mutant clash that was
media by posting a picture of
and comprehensive under-
seen in last year’s X-Men:
standing of the character than Apocalypse, nor is it the irever before. Logan’s aging
ritant comedy that Deadpool
and depressed state lead to
was despite the R rating. The
a darker movie than ever
best description would be a
before. Like last year’s Dead-
Western with sci-fi elements
pool, Logan is the second-
that also homages the entire
wide reals R rated film, and it
career of Hugh Jackman as
relishes in the rating. Never
one of the most iconic film
have we seen Wolverine’s
superheroes on screen. While
claws literally tear through
there are rumors that Jack-
people with as much depic-
man may appear in a future
tion of the blood and gore
Deadpool movie, if this is
which that would entail.
the last appearance of Hugh
Limbs are a flying, and unlike
as Logan, he has earned this
Deadpool where the violence
retirement and will surely not
was put in for comic effect,
be forgotten soon.
ticket sales, breaking Fathom
Remy Ma’s less than satisfac-
with another diss track called
tory sales. The internet world
“Another One” released on
isn’t having it: if Nicki Minaj
March 2nd. This track is all
wants to be the queen of rap,
about Remy Ma gloating in
this is the time for her to
the victory of Minaj’s lack of
defend her title. Fans and foes response. Fans of Minaj and of Minaj are calling her out on Remy Ma wait with bated it, calling the move weak and
breath for what’s next. If
cowardly.
Nicki Minaj plans on keeping
Remy Ma didn’t even give Minaj a chance to respond,
her crown, she needs to make her next move, and fast.
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OPINIONS
The Problem With the “Blue Lives Matter” Movement BY KHAALIQ CROWDER STAFF WRITER
I
officer’s lives don’t matter.
at one the only gas stations
like every time we get some,
son’s life or anyone’s life for
Certainly, not me; I have a
available in Nassau County
here y’all come trying to steal
that matter.
complete understanding that
and Queens New York during
it, putting some blonde hair
not all cops are dangerous.
Hurricane Sandy because of
on it and calling it something
for bringing up slain black
different.”
men like Martin and Garner’s
No one is born a cop. People her badge. see many students on
this campus walk around with “Blue Lives Matter” apparel; from the hats to the t-shirts to the pants and even the flag in their room seen showing it off via social media, it’s their way to show pride for this cause. There are many reasons why “Blue Lives Matter” is irrelevant, offensive and just straight up nonsense in my opinion. The “Blue Lives Matter” movement started in late2014, early-2015 after the shooting death of two police officers in Brooklyn. It’s a pro-police movement that, from my observation, appeals to white people - I have not seen one non-white person support this cause. The symbol for “Blue Lives Matter” is a black and white flag with a blue line in the middle, as blue is the symbolic to the police forces in America. I can’t recall a time where someone has said that police
decide to seek the education
Cops aren’t like black people
The media has a reputation
The #BlackLivesMatter
history of wrongdoing when
movement started in 2013,
they get in-depth about the
and training to enter that
who are regularly considered
profession. Once they choose
thieves or lazy by white Amer- after the acquittal of Tray-
background and the circum-
to pursue that career path,
ica. I remember when police
von Martin’s killer George
stances of the case. Ultimate-
they take on the burdens and
officer and Long Island native
Zimmerman. Three African
ly, the public tries to justify
responsibilities that come
Brian Moore was murdered
American women sought to
that these victims deserved to
with the job.
two years ago in Queens, New
use protests and lobby to have die, as if they weren’t human.
I was born black. I can’t take York. There was constant out-
laws combat racial profiling,
People make mistakes.
off the color of my skin to
cry from the public and even
police brutality and racial
The “Blue Lives Matters”
protect myself.
a statue made in his name.
inequality in the criminal
movement shouldn’t be
Police officers were never
Meanwhile, Eric Garner, who
justice system. The move-
an actual change because
historically considered less
was put in a chokehold by the
ment continued to rise due
evidence has shown that blue
than or without value. When
police, received negative com- to the national attention to
lives have always mattered.
law enforcement wrongfully
ments from local citizens in
the deaths of unarmed black
One can’t fight for something
murders an unarmed black
response to an article in The
citizens Michael Brown, Eric
that already exists. The “Blue
person, it’ll be a miracle if the
New York Times.
Garner, Tamir Rice and San-
Lives Matter” is a distraction
case reaches a tried jury. In
As a person belonging to
all of the cases I heard about
the African-American com-
officers. It was through social
ter, which is a valid issue that
in the media of slain black
munity, it frustrates me to see
media and online blogs that
needs make a breakthrough
people at the hands of police
a movement we started for a
the movement continued to
in the American legal system,
brutality, there were only one
valid cause turn into a free-
stay a frequent topic. Forbes
and needs to stopped be-
or two cases that made it to a
for-smudging-and-recreation.
even provided data that black
ing viewed negatively by the
jury.
This recreation is a straight
lives/lives matter Google
public.
up whitewash and rip-off that
searches spiked in November
put on police officers. Do you
makes it appear as though
2014 and again in August
before you rock or promote
know how many benefits cops
oppression is on the other
2015.
this unnecessary political
receive just because of their
side. It makes me feel like I’m
jobs? That they can get free
Isis (from Bring It On) when
Respect has always been
dra Bland by law enforcement from the #BlackLivesMat-
The full census of #BlackLivesMatter is in the title
meals and services? My moth- she said to the cheerleader
itself: black person’s life is no
er was able to cut the line
different from a white per-
captain Torrance, “God it’s
So, next time, think twice
movement.
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USGA Gives Students a Voice on Campus
BY EVAN GRADY CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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a $600 yearly fee for “Student come.” Activities.” Our money as stu-
Meetings are held Fridays
dents are in part going to this
at two in the Alumni Lounge,
student government, so if we
but there are always going to
are paying for it, we might as
be students who can’t make
well get the most out of it.
these meetings due to sched-
Why You Should Join Band
BY CAITLIN CARNEY STAFF WRITER
between. Some people would look at a time commitment
uling conflicts, but there are
T
like this with horror, but for
experience in marching band,
still ways to get involved.
but we all had a lot of fun,
our university, but what is it?
It goes to on-campus activi-
I have come to terms with the
“If you cant make the
playing music, games, and
What does it do? The Under-
ties. No matter what kind of
meeting, you can either go
fact that just about any time
even watching movies togeth-
graduate Student Govern-
club you’re in, if you are a
up to CSELO and talk to the
I tell a story related to band,
ment Association represents
student on a sports team, a
er. This was the biggest per-
officers,” said senator Sea-
it will be interrupted with
the general student body, and
member of a cultural orga-
formance of the season for us,
nization, or in any univer-
mus Mahon, “ You can check
the line, “one time, at band
gives a voice to any and all
but we were not even thinking
students.
sity recognized club, you can
the meeting minutes,” which
camp.”
about that because we were
U
SGA is an impor-
tant cog in the machine that is
USGA hosts town hall style
Where does the money go?
receive funding for events and usually get posted the follow-
hroughout my own
This is fine, it all comes with
us, it was normal and even fun. The bus ride itself took about three hours each way,
enjoying the time with each
being a part of band, so does
other so much. Every home
being assumed as being a
football game is a long day
said Mahon. “Theres always
“band geek.” I am well aware
as well, we are together from
athletic fields, more funding
someone there to help you
that I am a band geek, and
about 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., but we
roundtable discussions and
for gear, it’s the same thing.
out.”
I’m proud of it. But why do I
enjoy every second of it.
public events to educate and
Get involved with USGA and
promote awareness of social
represent your interests.
public forums where students
extra publicity to help ensure
ing Monday or Tuesday. “And
can express their concerns
your event to be successful.
theres also the info desk,”
and talk about pressing social
If you want more time on
or academic issues. They host
issues like sexual violence and
“You don’t need to attend
Since elections for USGA just ended, there are many newly elected students who
USGA meetings to have input, would be more than happy to
love band so much? This is a lesser known fact. To me, and so many others,
Band does not only give us a family, it also teaches valuable life skills. I personally
band is my second family.
help any student make posi-
have learned time-manage-
From the start of band camp
tive changes for our commu-
ment, teamwork, and leader-
in August to the end of the
nity. Reach out and get your
ship skills from band as well
students goes to USGA for
Rajeh.“The meetings are
money’s worth.
season in either November or
as learning basic resilience.
funding events and clubs. It is
open to anyone who wants to
prevention, and embracing
differences in our community. because we are all members,” said USGA senator Annasse Part of our tuition as
Want to share your opinion? Email it to chargerbulletin@newhaven. edu.
December, we spend a lot of
With all of this time spent
time together in rehearsals or
practicing on and off the field,
at performances. For exam-
as well as travelling to per-
ple, this past year the Univer-
formances, it is important to
sity of New Haven Chargers
be able to manage one’s time
marching band performed
effectively if they hope to keep
in Allentown, PA. That day
their schoolwork, social life,
the band was together from
and other extra-curriculars
approximately 9 a.m. to ap-
running smoothly, not to
proximately 2 a.m. the follow- mention the basics of sleeping ing day – with small breaks in
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Join Band. Seriously.
What Really is “Hipster Culture?” BY KAYRA CLOUDEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
T
he term “hipster” can
best be defined as a person
Photo by Glenn Rohrbacker
Continued from pg. 18 and eating. To ensure that our per-
UNH Charges Marching Band at Homecoming 2016
items that’ll further reinforce the ‘sad girl aesthetic,’ ‘soft grunge’ or ‘90’s feels,’ it is ultimately dress up and doesn’t reflect the true ideology of a hipster. A “hipster” is someone
who keeps up with fashion
who naturally stands out and
trends that lie outside of the
what’s considered popular
cultural norm. When one
naturally does not appeal to
used to think of a hipster, the
them. It’s not someone who
image of someone who lives
goes out of there way to set
by their own rules comes to
themselves apart, because
mind – the existentialists
in doing so an entire group
and the Tyler Durdens’ of
of others have followed and
the time. Today it seems that
created a sub-culture of their
a hipster is anyone who can
own. How can one call them-
afford to do so. With social
selves hipsters if a number of
other through it which is yet
anyways because in the long
another important part of
run we know we are going to
teamwork that we learn.
do it. We have also performed
media networks such as Tum-
people standing next to them
in the pouring rain which also
blr and Instagram, people are
are wearing the same thing,
Marching band has also
formances go smoothly,
asked me to step up on multi-
is not the most pleasant; how- always looking for the next
talking about the same music,
teamwork is key. Though we
ple occasions. In high school,
ever, it is worth it in the end.
new feature that’ll set them
or have nearly identical Insta-
all have our own individual
in only my second year of
Seeing the audience clap-
apart from the rest.
gram feeds.
instruments, band is not an
band, I was made section
ping and singing along while
individual activity. We work
leader of the drumline. Being
you perform is one of the
ultimately consumerist so-
deeper than what meets the
together to ensure that the
a section leader or drum ma-
greatest pleasures of march-
ciety, companies have found
eye. Social media has made it
music sounds good and the
jor is not the only way to step
ing band and is a huge reason
a way to monetize off of this
so that people feel the need to
shapes (forms) looks good
up as a leader in marching
that many of us keep coming
craze to be different, even
constantly show off, thus fur-
as well. If someone is out of
band though, members can
back year after year, in addi-
though it’s not really differ-
thering consumerism in our
place or out of tune it has an
also offer to help with vari-
tion to all of the great things
effect on the entire perfor-
ous tasks and events in which
we get out of being in band.
mance, yet we also all under-
they may be in charge.
The band family is extremely
stand that we are humans and
Lastly, we all learn resil-
welcoming so consider join-
Due to the capitalistic, and
I think this issue lies much
ent. American Apparel, Urban predominantly capitalistic soOutfitters, Topshop, Asos and
ciety. People tend to gravitate
more are literally funded by
towards, or try to emulate a
the beliefs of millennials that
person who stands out. Big
they must stand out.
businesses then found a way
that humans make mistakes.
ience because we start our
ing band the next time you
While we are all aiming for
season in the sweltering hot
perfection, we are kind to
desire to set oneself apart and
weather, in which march-
one another when we make
think you need to add another culture” is that it was meant extra-curricular activity to to be a person who stood
ing and playing instruments
your life.
mistakes and we help each
chasing record players they
is unpleasant, yet we do it
The irony of “hipster
out, but instead, everyone looks the same. Purchasing
to monetize off of this innate thus we have everyone pur-
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How “Lifting Weights” Actually Works
BY KIANA QUINONEZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER
O
ften, when you ex-
the strength builders. Of course, there is nothing
cardio is not my best friend. Years of basketball taught
wrong with bodybuilding or
me that and let’s just say I’m
women who choose to body
not excited to return to those
build. The problem arises
days, so lifting was the way
when people push their view
to go.
exist. Many reps+ lighter weights= lean muscle. Less reps + Heavier weights = big muscle.
more for me than following the entire “Insanity” workout regimen has, and frankly I prefer it more. I’m slimmer, stronger and more excited
If you’re confused as to what about working out. Of course, you want, follow this evil
everyone is different but that
about lifting carry on into the
formula. If you don’t care do
doesn’t mean lifting does not
building, then suddenly a
powerlifting world as well.
what you want. Do not think
deserve a try.
was one of those people. The
woman cannot lift anything
Many don’t think women
though that just because you
first thing I told my friend
heavier than five pounds
should lift like men.
lift heavy weights you will all
me how my “body build-
when she asked me to start
without being looked at as a
of a sudden bulk up. You will
ing thing” is going, and to
powerlifting was that I didn’t
She Hulk.
see differences though.
her credit she doesn’t quite
plain powerlifting to people,
on what a women should look
they think you’re trying to
like into the world of body
become a bodybuilder - I
want to be buff, but so far that
hasn’t been the case. If you’re wondering what
the difference between the
Harmful misconceptions
For starters, I’m not sure what it means to “lift like a
Lift on bodybuilding women man.” Lifting weights is lifting In my experience (Less reps
To this day my mom asks
understand the difference.
and lift on powerlifting
weights. There is no special
+ heavier weights), I have un-
No matter what people think
women.
way to do it if you’re a guy
doubtedly built stronger leg
you’re doing or should be do-
and there is no special way to
and arm muscle, but I don’t
ing, lifting weights is a good
Many will be surprised to
two is, it’s in the names.
find that lifting weights is a
do it if you’re a girl. If you’re
need to cut the arms out of
alternative to the regular
Bodybuilders lift weights to
good exercise. Not only am
worried about the way you’ll
my shirts or buy bigger pants
cardio circuit. If you lift then
try to build muscle mass,
I building muscle, but I am
look when you lift then train
all of a sudden. In fact, I’ve
decide you want to body
powerlifters lift weights to
becoming healthier. I am an
differently, don’t “train like
slimmed down.
build, then body build. Who
build strength. I am among
unfortunate asthmatic and
a girl,” because that doesn’t
Hipster Culture
NHL Trade Deadline Winners & Losers
Continued from pg. 19
hardly use, but take photos of
because they’re ‘different’. I find this topic incredibly
interesting because there are
persons who genuinely go
against the grain and tend to
Continued from pg. 11
Canadiens, in one of the only
Jarome Iginla to the Los An-
other NHL level deals they
geles Kings for a conditional
made.
Lifting weights has done
there is to it. Trading Martin Hanzal to
cares what other people think.
Radim Vrbata or captain Shane Doan, both on expiring
the Wild along with Ryan
contracts. Vrbata would have
White and a fourth round
been an easy player to trade
lost cause for the Avalanche,
draft pick for forward Gray-
and receive worthwhile assets
It was expected that Colo-
and it’s hard to tell what this
son Downing, a first round
for, whereas Doan is 40 years
rado would make a big move,
summer will be like for them,
draft pick in 2017, and two
old and doesn’t have much
trading either Matt Duchene
but right now, it’s not looking
picks in later drafts, and later
left.
acquiring Teemu Pulkkinen
With a season that’s reached
fourth round pick in this year’s draft.
The rest of this season is a
or captain Gabriel Landeskog, good. They needed deals at but no one was making an
this deadline, and they missed from the Wild was step in the
the point of hopeless, GM
offer big enough for general
their chance.
John Chayka could have done
making this person a trend, is
manager Joe Sakic.
Arizona Coyotes:
there any room for anyone to
They acquired Sven And-
This struggling Arizona team
ings out of Arizona that the
stand out?
righetto from the Montreal
didn’t do enough, that’s all
team was looking to trade
not do what others are doing.
But, if society is committed to
right direction. There had been murmur-
more to ensure next year would be less abysmal.
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STUDENT LIFE
Why We Gets Dogs on Our Campus looking for a way to bring the
up taking place in the German used for therapeutic purpose,
a positive impact. “From my
Counseling Center out of the
Club during the reading days
something he later explored
perspective as a psychologist,
T
basement and see if we could
prior to finals.
further at the University.
I can say that the research
have a positive impact on the
“There was such a great turn-
“One of the things that has
shows therapy dogs have a
larger university community.
out that we decided to make
been great about being at
very positive impact on stress.
My thought was to bring a
it a regular program. We
UNH is how open the Univer-
Dogs are natural examples of
been coming to the Univer-
group of dogs to campus for a
chose the reading days before
sity has been to new ideas and “mindfulness” and “being in
sity of New Haven during
larger event and see how the
finals and around midterms
to trying new things to benefit the moment” and have a great
midterms and finals for three
students liked it,” explained
as probably the highest stress
the students,” said Anderson
way of pulling students out of
years. The University first
Anderson.
times of the year for stu-
when asked about the pro-
their heads and re-connecting
welcomed therapy dogs in
The first event took place
dents,” Anderson said.
cess of first bringing dogs to
them with themselves and
2015, when Dr. Charles An-
in the Fall of 2015 and was
Anderson worked with thera-
campus.
with the unconditionally posi-
derson took over as director
entitled ‘Dogs in the Halls.”
py dogs throughout graduate
While there is some debate in
tive relationship that you get
of the Counseling Center.
Initially, the goal was for the
school, and even appren-
the field of psychology about
from a therapy dog,” he said.
“When I took over as direc-
therapy dogs to be brought to
ticed with a dog handler as a
the use of therapy dogs and
The University of New Haven
tor of the Counseling Center
the various residence halls on
part-time job. His experience
the usefulness of them, An-
students provide evidence of
in the summer of 2015, I was
campus, but the event ended
taught him how dogs could be
derson believes they can have
BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR
herapy dogs have
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Lip Sync Battle Comes to UNH and have a good time with
BY CHRISTINA GENOVESE their friends. This event also STAFF EDITOR
A
helps to get the radio station’s
night of music
competition was brought to
judges, and station manager
were Penny Lane and David
all, it was a really fun event,”
of WNHU.
Montague, who lip synced a
said Penny Lane.
Throughout the event,
duet of Closer by the Chain-
Cookie Brownstein, and
name out there to the student
participants went up on the
body and show them a little
runway and performed a
bit of what they do.
song of their choice to amuse
event was great! Most of all
She ended the night off with
the crowd. Some songs were
the people in the audience
a performance of her own,
Students were able to sign
smokers. “The atmosphere of the
promotion director for WNHU emceed the event.
campus with WNHU’s annual
up to perform prior to the
catchy and upbeat and others
were there to participate too,
engaging the crown in lip
Lip Sync battle. Thursday
event, through Charger Con-
were slow and moving. In
so no one had to worry about
syncing along to Goofy Goo-
(March 2), in the German
nection, Facebook, or email.
between acts WNHU played
being judged by their peers
ber from SpongeBob.
club, students were able to
Students were also able to
music for the crowd to dance
and instead were able to let go
have a fun night of song and
sign up on the night of the
to while the judges got ready
and have a good time. Over-
dance with their friends. This
event by telling the emcee
for the next participant.
is the second year WNHU has
what song they would like to
held this event on campus,
perform. They got to intro-
judge this event. I love seeing
and it is held every semester,
duce who they were and what
students come out of their
always proving successful.
song they would be lip sync-
comfort zones and express
ing for the judges.
themselves to their favorite
The Lip Sync Battle is usually one of the events during
“Judging is always the
“It is always a pleasure to
music,” said Chazz Mair, one
Welcome Week at the end of
hardest part because every-
of the judges, and a member
August, co-sponsored with
one does such a great job,”
of WNHU.
CSLEO, to get people hyped
said Leah Myers, one of the
Some student participants
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Law Enforcement Officials Help Therapy Dogs Come to Campus Students “Know Their Rights” interacting with law enforce-
BY CHRISTINA GENOVESE ment,” said current junior STAFF EDITOR Olivia Wong.
O
The legal system on our
n Friday, a pre-
sentation from the United States Attorney’s Office about students’ rights and how law enforcement affects students was brought to campus. Students gathered at noon in the alumni lounge to hear speakers who represented
Photo by Dr. Charles Anderson
Husky therapy dog named “Brue” several different aspects of
Continued from pg. 21
my stress for a little,” she
this as well, as the events with said. therapy dogs are consistently
While the therapy dogs are
large and crowded. Anderson
typically focused around mid-
worries they may be getting
terms and finals, they make
too crowded and students
appearances throughout the
may be turning away because
year. Dogs are brought in for
of the crowds. He encourages
various special events round
students to check back later if
campus, including the health
they think a crowd is too large fair and a veteran student
law enforcement. The presenters included Charles Grady from the FBI, Chief Tracy Mooney from the UNH Police Department, Ndidi Moses, Assistant Attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and John Sereno, Assistant Investigator at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Students were given in-
picnic barbecue. Anderson is
formation about the certain
“I miss my dogs at home
looking for student input on
aspects of law enforcement
and it’s so nice to be able to
any other times they would
that affect them here at the
cuddle up with a puppy to
like to see the dogs on cam-
escape from stress for a short
pus.
the first time.
period of time,” said student Rebecca Santos. Student Danielle Martzall
“It’s truly a place to encounter the diversity of students on campus and provides a
University, in West Haven, and in the United States. Students were also presented with different scenarios that Campus Police may encounter on a daily basis, and asked
had similar feelings about the
safe, enjoyable, friendly space
what decision they would
dogs. “I love having the dogs
and circumstance that’s natu-
choose to make.
come to campus because for
rally designed to bring people
the short time I’m with them
together over a common love
were presented really stood
I can forget about all of my
for animals,” said Anderson
out to me, and explained how
upcoming tests and assign-
about the whole experience.
ments. They’re able to relieve
“The real life examples that
we as college students can better understand what rights we have when it comes to
various law enforcement officials. They also made clear that you should not let yourself
campus includes our school’s
and your emotions get in the
regulations and rules, our
way if you want to walk away
campus police, and any on-
from a situation with a warn-
campus action. The Univer-
ing, and not a ticket. If you
sity of New Haven Campus
know your rights, and comply
Police serve as community
and cooperate with police,
officers and are not looking
then you are in the best posi-
to get students in trouble,
tion you can be.
but rather they are looking
The American Criminal
to keep the campus safe and
Justice Association (ACJA)
help enforce student conduct.
wanted to bring this presenta-
“I learned that when we
tion to campus because they
sign the housing agreement
wanted students to be more
and other university policies,
aware of the rights they have
we lose some of our rights.
on and off campus. They
Although this seems concern-
expressed that not many stu-
ing, it is necessary in order to
dents may know that different
keep our university protected
jurisdictions often intersect,
from any harm that may come and that makes it difficult to in the future. Our campus
be clear of what rights are
police are here for us and
carried when and where.
I’m glad they are around to
“I really hope that the stu-
serve us,” said current junior
dents who attended the event
Nicholas Mroczka.
gained knowledge about
A day in the life of an officer
what their rights are here at
is a day to make change and
the University, as well as the
help people, by building a
surrounding areas! I know I
community and sustaining
found it to be both enjoyable
it. When a police officer pulls
and informative,” said current
you over, they almost always
freshman and ACJA member,
have a reason, and if they do
Alyssa Stolecki.
not, that is when that individual can report an officer.
The University of New Haven campus police chief stated
However, in most cases, when at the end of the presentapulled over, it is best to avoid
tion that she is available for
escalation of the situation
any questions and concerns,
by being respectful of the
and is open to any students
process. This was expressed
to meet with her to discuss
throughout the event by the
anything.
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MIC Hosts First Official Tour Show BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR
S
Doors opened at 8 p.m., with the opening band, Chapel, taking the stage to perform at 8:30 p.m.. Upon entering the German Club
aturday night in the
there was a clear, easily no-
German Club the Music In-
ticeable distinction in audi-
dustry Club (MIC) welcomed
ence members, with Univer-
Chapel, Too Close to Touch,
sity students typically remain-
and Waterparks to campus
ing in the back, the outside
for a concert scheduled on
fans congregating right in
their official tour. It was the
front of the stage, and even
first time that a MIC show has parents lining the walls. It been officially listed as a tour was a certainly diverse crowd, date. “We sold out the venue! It
most of which had given up a good portion of their day to
was a lot of fun and it wasn’t
travel and secure tickets to
any different for the people
see Waterparks.
running things, but it was the
While most of the audience
first time we sold out a show
consisted of followers of the
there,” said Will Turner, Vice
bands outside of the Univer-
President of Audio Engineer-
sity, the concert also appealed
ing Society and Treasurer of
to University students who
MIC, when asked how being
may have not been as familiar
an official tour stop impacted
with the bands. The concert
the show.
featured genres ranging
Photo by The Charger Bulletin
Bands performing at MIC’s concert
“My favorite part of the show
their adoration for the band
more into the public. “We
was being able to dance to the
and many brought gifts to
had some stressful situa-
variety of music with my good
pass on to the band. “One girl
tions throughout the night,
friends,” said Manall.
made an ‘ABC’s of Water-
but overall the night was a
Too Close to Touch and Wa-
parks’ scrapbook which was
huge success,” explained
terparks were co-headliners,
pretty impressive,” explained
Turner. “That wouldn’t have
but most fans seemed to be
Turner.
been possible without the
there for Waterparks, who
Overall, the night was a
hard work everyone put in
performed last to end the
huge success for MIC, as they
for months to promote this
night. Fans of Waterparks
made a profit, sold out the
show,” he said.
from indie rock to pop punk,
went to extremes to show
venue, and got their name
Waterparks, began lining
catering to many music tastes
up outside the German Club
and making the concert a
The Commuter Experience
for tickets as early as 10am,
nice alternative to staying in
Fans of the bands, mostly
wrapped in blankets to survive the 5 degree weather. Tickets were $5 for nonuniversity students, which included over half of the people in attendance. “I am glad that MIC had a successful concert and that it attracted a lot of non-UNH students. It is a great organization that deserves much success,” said University student Nicole Manall.
apartments with roommates and watching Netflix, a point and some live at home with their families. Many do not brought up by Waterparks realize the unique challenges lead singer in between songs. commuters face in addition to He engaged the audience in just being a college student. conversation in between every he month of March Students who choose to song, as many asked him for is Commuter Spirit Month. live off campus usually do guitar picks he came back The University of New Haven so to save money on room with quick comments, includ- has over 6,ooo students, of and board; however, coming “raise your hand if you go those students there are muters end up sacrificing the to this school and you’re only about 1,000 that commute to convenience that goes along campus each week. Some stuhere because you had nothwith campus living. Finding dents travel from as far as 40 ing better to do on Saturday parking, getting involved on miles away and others only 10 night.” campus and meeting people, miles. Some students share
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what to do for meals, and having to bring everything you need with you for the day are just some of the things that commuters must consider every single day before they leave home. Finding a parking spot on campus can be a struggle, although the school offers a number of commuter parking lots around the campus, the number of parking spaces is not enough to accommodate
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“ ne of the many experiences I have studying abroad at the Tuscany campus is having the ability to travel to one of the main cities in Italy, Florence. I have the opportunity to go at almost any time and any day. All you have to do is hop on a train in the city of Prato and for €5 round trip you can get there in about 20 minutes. There are lots of stuff to do in Florence such as shopping, sightseeing, and we also have two food places there that are on our meal plan. It is definitely one of our go-to places for a night out or a quick weekend trip”, said freshman Criminal Justice major Lauren Casalino. took place in the evening so it was really hard for me to get involved on campus,” added Hwang, a senior criminal Continued from pg. 23 Hwang. justice major. everyone who needs to park Many commuter students Another challenge commutthere. do not eat at the campus diners face is getting involved in “Parking is hard. I get here ing facilities because they do activities on campus whether around 8 or 9 it’s not bad. If not have a meal plan. As a reyou get here in the afternoon it is joining a student organi- sult, many students will bring zation or attending an event forget about it, sometimes I food with them from home. held on campus. have to drive around for 4o “I bring all my meals with “I wasn’t really involved on minutes to find a spot, I’m me, I usually eat breakfast in campus in my Freshman year, wasting so much gas drivmy car. It’s rare to get anybut in my Sophomore year I ing around,” said Samantha thing from the dining halls, Lupacchino, a junior criminal joined PIRO, and XKP. You I’m trying to save my money have to push yourself a little justice major. and I like the food that I bit, the time of the meet“I commute from home, I make,” Lupacchino explained. always try to get to campus by ings and events are usually The University is spending 9:00am to find parking in the at night and all my classes the month of March celebratare in the morning. I usually Celentano lot. Often, when I ing and appreciating commutleave campus late at night,” get to campus around 9:15, ers, but there is always more explained Lupacchino. I won’t be lucky enough to to be done. “During my first year I refind parking in Celentano. On “Improve parking and make Fridays it is somewhat easier ally hated being a commuter. commuter resources more Most of my classes were in to find parking since not as known,” said Lupacchino the morning or early aftermany students are on camwhen asked what the school noon, and most club meetings pus for classes,” said Eungee could do to help commuters.
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