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The official student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938. Volume 96, Issue 26 | May 6, 2015 | West Haven, Conn.
Spring Concert blows the roof off the Charger Gymnasium
DJ Tommy Carlucci, T-Pain and Third Eye Blind took the stage at SCOPE’s sold out Spring Weekend Concert on Saturday, May 2 in the Charger Gymnasium. The artists performed crowd-favorites and had the audience dancing the entire night. Read more P.3
Dave Coulier performs to a Full House By SAMANTHA HIGGINS &
ASHLEY WEMMELL STAFF WRITERS CHARGERBULLETIN@NEWHAVEN.EDU
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OPINION
Letters from your Editors P.4
MUSIC
The Baha Men released a new album P. 7
FILM
Wondering what to do this summer? Ben provides a list of must-sees P. 9
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hen the Spring Weekend lineup was announced, students were abuzz with the news that Dave Coulier, commonly known as Joey Gladstone from Full House, would be the headlining comedian. The Charger Gymnasium was filled to capacity on Friday, May 1 to hear his jokes. “He was a gem. He was literally like Uncle Joey,” said Jordan Skloff, SCOPE weekend programming committee head. Junior Brian Read, winner of SCOPE’s Last Comic Standing, opened for Coulier with an original standup set. Read joked about college life, commenting on everything from finals, Netflix and partying. Coulier followed less than five minutes after Read, much to the crowd’s pleasure. “People really enjoyed Brian’s standup,” said Skloff. The majority of students who attended the show grew up watching Coulier play the loveable Joey Gladstone on Full House, where he trademarked his phrase “cut it out.” He recognizes this is where majority of people know him from and cut right to the chase when he got on stage, saying it was best to “address the 900 pound gorilla
in the room” that was his time on Full House. He shared stories with the audience about encounters with previous fans that included one fan who completely butchered the “cut it out” phrase; he spoke of his friendship with Bob Saget and how if you see him live, you are definitely not going to see the character of kind hearted Danny Tanner that most are familiar with from the show. He even told audience of John Stamos’ fear of farts and then requested that each audience member fart on him if they ever get the opportunity. Following the Full House portion of the show, which already had the entire Charger Gymnasium roaring with laughter, he talked about his time in show business and how “it’s the only business that brags about people with no experience.” He also incorporated numerous voice impersonations—Mathew McConaughey, Bill Clinton, Shaggy and Scooby Doo, Kermit the Frog, Sponge Bob and Patrick, the Cowardly Lion, Shaq, who he referred to as “listening to a talking subwoofer,” and Robin Williams. See DAVE COULIER page 3
Dave Coulier and Brian Read (photo provided by Samantha Higgins)
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Lanterns of Love
Felecia Edwards announces her resignation from UNH By ELISSA SANCI
ASSISTANT EDITOR ESANC2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Katie O’Connor (left) and Liz Rourk (Right) members of TWLOHA decorating mason jars for the Lanterns of Love event (Photo by Francesca Fontanez)
By FRANCESCA FONTANEZ
STAFF WRITER FFONT1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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he Bartels Student Activity Center Patio was all aglow on April 29, 2015 as the campus To Write Love On Her Arms chapter lit “Lanterns of Love” to honor and remember those who have passed away from suicide. To Write Love On Her Arms, is described on the official website, as “a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people
struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and invest directly into treatment and recovery.” This specific event, Lanterns of Love, was designed to promote awareness and support for those who have lost someone to suicide, and to “provide a light in the darkness”, reminding all that there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. At this year’s third annual Lanterns of Love, club members and non-members alike decorated mason jars, which were appropriately lit at sunset. The club on campus, according to TWLOHA Treasurer Angela Cohen, is extremely beneficial to
over-all moral. “Being on campus, we’re always there to support those in our community.” In regards to various emotions and struggles, Cohen stated, “Many believe it’s not very common, so they feel like they’re going through it alone. By being on campus, we try to show others that they’re not alone; there are others going through similar things.” She reiterated, “We’re always there to support.” Lanterns of Love is TWLOHA’s last big event of the semester, although a club member revealed that the chapter will be giving out carnations in the near future to wish the UNH community a happy and healthy summer break.
It was announced on Monday, May 4 that Felecia Edwards, Director of the First Year Success Center and Associate Director of Centers for Academic Success and Advising, is resigning from her positions at the University of New Haven. Edwards will be serving as the Associate Director of Student Success in the College of Science and Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts, located in Boston. “I am leaving UNH with mixed emotions,” Edwards said. “It is definitely bittersweet…I feel so connected to the UNH community. Goodbyes have always been difficult for me, but this might be one of the hardest ones. I am very sad to be leaving, but excited for this new opportunity. I’ve never lived in a big city and I have heard great things about Boston. I am looking forward to exploring and seeing what Boston has to offer.” Edwards began working at UNH in 2006 as a graduate assistant in the Undergraduate Admissions Office; from there, she was promoted into a full time position as assistant director of undergraduate admissions and
later senior assistant director/coordinator of transfer admissions. In 2010, Jim McCoy, the vice president for enrollment management, reached out to Edwards when he realized her “needed someone to develop the concept and structure for the brand-new First Year Success Center,” he said in an email sent out to UNH faculty Monday afternoon. The First-Year Success Center, created only five years ago, has grown exponentially under Edwards’ guidance. The FYSC’s goal is to “familiarize first-year students with the multitude of resources available on campus and to help students make progress toward fulfilling their educational, social, and personal goals,” according to UNH’s website. “From its small beginning five years ago, the FYSC has grown under Felecia’s leadership into one of most respected and visited offices on campus, a must-see on any admissions tour,” McCoy said in his email. “I am convinced that her leadership was instrumental in our first year retention rate moving from slightly over 72 percent in 2010 to just under 80 percent last year.” A search for the new Director of the First-Year Success Center will begin soon. “I am confident the next Director will be AMAZING and will take the FYSC from
good to great,” Edwards said. “Aschlee, Tiffany and Patrick, along with our student assistants and mentors, are an amazing team and I am confident they will continue to provide exceptional support and service to UNH students. I leave knowing that the First-Year Success Center is in a great place with a team who cares about it and wants it to be successful.” In 2014, Edwards took on the responsibility of the Associate Director of Center for Academic Success and Advising, where she assisted in developing programs that are designed to bring faculty advisors and CASA staff together. CASA is dedicated to giving UNH students the skills they need to successful students and graduates, according to the UNH website. Their mission is to “provide a seamless program of service to support students across their entire academic experience.” “My favorite part of working at UNH has been the opportunity to hear the stories of so many of our students and mentoring them through an important time in their lives,” said Edwards. “UNH has allowed me to make a difference in the lives of our students and our community. There is no better feeling than supporting my students and helping faciliSee FELECIA page 3
Visit the Seton Art Gallery on Thursday, May 7, from 5 to 7p.m. as the Department of Art and Design presents, Between the Works, the 2015 senior exhibition at Seton. The Capstone project chronicles the work created by graduating seniors in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, and Interior Design and features a variety of media that include posters, sculpture, drawings, paintings, and books. The works on display are cross-referenced–intertwining the themes and ideas of individual students through a cohesive strategy. Between The Works invites the viewers to navigate the exhibition through suggested re-directions, making for a personal and unique experience.
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Spring Concert blows the roof off the Charger Gymnasium By GLENN ROHRBACKER
STAFF WRITER GROHR1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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T-Pain and Third Eye Blind performed at Spring Concert (Photos by Erica Naugle)
sive and entertaining. Some people say contrary to Third Eye Blind, T-Pain’s performance allowed for people who aren’t huge fans to still enjoy the music and the show. What I really liked most about T-Pain’s show is that is was so well thought out, put together, and organized. The show revolved around T-Pain, his hype guy and a female dancer bringing out the fun and energy in all of the songs. What was also really great was the fact that he played a lot of songs that he has been featured on that were and still are really popular. Third Eye Blind – The closing act on the concert was Third Eye Blind, the San Francisco based band that have sprung many hits in the past 15 years. They opened with one of them, “Never Let You Go” and played a few other songs after. Their big announcements were that they just finished their new album and are set to go on tour this summer. They played a few new songs that were being played live for one of the first times, and I thought they were really great. The most surprising thing about the set was when the whole
band just walked off the stage – except the drummer, who went on a solo for at least five minutes. He actually incorporated a sampler with different sounds and vocal effects (voiced by Jay-Z) to accompany his solo, which was awesome. Third Eye Blind finished off with “Semi–Charmed Life” and “Jumper,” which were obvious crowd favorites. Unfortunately, Third Eye Blind’s set was a bit short which could be for a few reasons. Some say it could be because T-Pain played for longer than he was supposed to, and it also could be from the fact that a lot of the crowd didn’t seem into the performance, other than for their few hit songs. Spring Concert 2015 was definitely a great first Spring Weekend concert experience for me, and I hope that everyone else had as much fun as I did. “I liked that SCOPE really tried to get artists that different types of people would enjoy rather than catering to one specific crowd,” said White. SCOPE really put on a great weekend and I can’t wait to see what next year will be like.
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tate their access to resources and opportunities that will enable them to achieve both academic and personal success.” At the University of Massachusetts, Edwards will “work on the further development and implementation of all programs, working closely with the CSM leadership to expand the focus of the Center and improve outcomes for the diverse student population,” McCoy said. Edwards will begin at UMass this June. “UMass is much bigger than UNH so it is going to take some time to build relationships with the faculty, staff, and students,” she said. “UNH was my first professional job so this is all new to me. I am not sure what to expect, but I do know that it will be a much
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his year’s Spring Concert was one to remember. It included performances by DJ Tommy Carlucci, T-Pain and Third Eye Blind. Here’s a recap of how the evening went: The line to wait for doors to open was already pretty long when I arrived at 6:30 p.m. By the time doors opened an hour later, the line stretched all the way around the parking lot of North Campus. There was also a line on the other side that people without tickets could stand, hoping to get in a few vacant spots on the floor. The stage was set up in the back of the gym, with standing room in front all the way to the other wall. The barricade was about six feet from the stage so people in front really got up close to the show. DJ Tommy Carlucci - I don’t really know why there was a DJ at the concert with two other artists, but probably to keep people hyped in-between sets. DJ Tommy Carlucci played two 20-minute sets before each act while the stage was being set. He did a decent job of keeping people excited, but more because of his song choice than his actual DJ skills. UNH student Kaitlyn White described it as, “When it was good it was good, but sometimes it was really awkward with no hype from the crowd.” He was also off to the side, so the people that couldn’t see him wouldn’t know the difference if it was live or a recording. T-Pain – T-Pain was the first act up out of the two, and he played for about an hour and a half. Now coming to this concert, I had no prior knowledge of T-Pain’s original work, other than the countless songs he’s done with other artists. However, a bunch of other students I talked to and myself, T-Pain was surprisingly impres-
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longer walk to my office and parking will still be an issue!” “Felecia’s dedication and commitment have led her to be held in high regard by her colleagues as well as her staff and students. Her contributions have been a great benefit to the University and, undeniably, she will be deeply missed,” he said. “It was a very difficult decision to accept this new position,” Edwards said. “However, I hope it will allow me to pursue my dream of earning a doctoral degree while allowing me to continue to grow as a professional and pursue my passion for helping student’s access higher education and graduate.” Edwards said she’ll miss a lot of different things at UNH, including the small campus size, the friendly faces, Charger Nation and her involvement with
Midnight Run. “I am going to miss my colleagues and the students the most,” she said. “They have all been a huge part of my life and I consider them my family— especially Tiffany, Aschlee, Patrick, and our student team. I spend more time with them than anyone else in my life.” A farewell celebration will be held in the FirstYear Success Center on Tuesday, May 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Students are encouraged to come to wish Edwards luck on her new journey in Boston. “Education truly transforms lives…..and I am thankful that I have been able to play a small part in the transformation of my student’s lives,” Edwards said. “I am looking forward to doing the same at UMass Boston.”
He says that he is a “professional copycat” and that the best part of being able to do so many voices is when telemarketers call. He shared family stories about his son growing up and compared video games now, like Xbox games his son plays, to the video he grew up playing, like Mario Brothers. He talked about his father and his role models growing up, how he developed his sense of humor and his personal experience getting a colonoscopy. He also shared with the audience stories about his schooling, how he attended an all-boys Catholic school, and stories about his different Catholic school experiences. He didn’t attend college because he “couldn’t find a parking spot,” and, instead, he moved to L.A. at 19 to follow his dreams and be a comedian. That was when he got the opportunity to work with Jim Henson and do voices for the Muppet Babies TV show. He also talked about the crazy weather that has been occurring everywhere, from hurricanes to droughts and including this past winter, which was intense. He had the audience almost falling off their chairs after explaining all the natural catastrophes that have occurred recently then stating “I think the planet wants us to leave.” But he countered it with a theory that if we name storms scarier names, people might actually evacuate when their told to. He started to end the show by taking out his harmonica and “playing the blues”
SCOPE E-Board with Dave Coulier (Photo provided by SCOPE)
then using the harmonica to pull together some thoughts he had that he said didn’t fit into other parts of his show, he called them “Harmona Thoughts.” They were shorter jokes that were hysterical and had everyone laughing. “He was much more down to earth than you would expect for a celebrity of his caliber,” Amy Reidy, SCOPE vice president of programming. Throughout the show, he interacted with the audience every chance he got. From calling out the last person who laughed, or the person with a delayed reaction to a joke, he was very involved with the crowd. At the beginning of the show, someone screamed at him and he asked them to repeat it since they “had a whole sentence prepared for him.” He even
pointed out everyone with their cellphones out when he got on stage, and asked if they were all recording him and stating “I’m right here, you don’t need to make me smaller on your phone screen.” He even asked one audience member if she texted her friend asking her to go to the bathroom with her when they both got up to leave in the middle of the show. He wished everyone good luck as he walked off the stage. “I think the turnout was great. The turnout was larger than last year. We increased the capacity of the gym for this year’s comedian anticipating the large crowd,” said Reidy. “We’re overall extremely glad that the students came out to this event.”
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The last step
Saying goodbye By SAMANTHA MATHEWSON
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SMATH3@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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can’t believe I have reached this point in my collegiate career: I am editing my last issue of The Charger Bulletin, I have run my last track meet, and this is my last week of undergraduate classes at the University of New Haven. I can’t say I know what comes next, because, let’s be honest, I have no clue; but I can reflect on the many memories I have from my time at UNH that has led me down the path I wish to pursue when I graduate. I will start with an embarrassing story, because as I sit here with tears welling in my eyes, it is the only thing that can hold them back. I knew I wanted to come to UNH for as long as I can remember and I didn’t really apply anywhere else. I applied early action, annoyed my track coaches with what seemed like daily emails and wore the UNH t-shirt I got during an open house every night to bed from the time I sent in my application till the day I got the phone call that changed my life. The day my acceptance phone call came was like any other normal day. My dad had picked me up from
practice like always, but when we got home my mom was acting weird an overly happy kind of weird. She reached to play back the recording of my acceptance phone call that came earlier that day and all I can remember is running laps around my living room and kitchen before promptly calling all my family members. August came before I knew it. I had graduated high school and bought out the entire stock of Bed Bath & Beyond’s college section; but that was the easy part. It was move-in day, and the actual moving in part went pretty smoothly, but then it was time for my parents to leave and I lost it. I was convinced I couldn’t do this and told my dad to take me home. While he wouldn’t let me give up that easy, it was just two short days later when I returned home since campus was evacuated because of Hurricane Irene - only of the many weatherrelated storms endured during my time at UNH. Since the day I returned to campus, till this very day, life has continued to be just as much of a rollercoaster. I have accomplished the many goals set before me including, acquiring Editor-inChief of The Charger Bulletin, President of Lambda Pi Eta, remaining a dedicated student-athlete, studying
abroad… twice, having an internship at The New Haven Register and so much more. However, I couldn’t have done it without the support of my family, and the friends at UNH that have become my family. These last couple weeks are surely bittersweet, but I couldn’t be more excited to hand over the reins to Editor-in-Chief, Elissa Sanci, and Assistant Editor, Samantha Higgins. You both have been dedicated to the paper since the day you each started, and I know that you will do a great job next year. The Charger Bulletin has been my life for four years and my goal in life is to write for a publication that makes me as proud to be a journalist as I have felt since the day I saw my first article published.
Quality over quantity By ANONYMOUS
––––––––––––––––––––– Quality over quantity. We’ve all heard this phrase before, but the older I get the more I see the importance of it in my relationships. Every year, I notice my circle of friends growing smaller and, for a while, I thought that maybe I was doing something wrong. It wasn’t until recently that I realized the only thing I am guilty of is getting smarter, and with that wisdom, I have learned that when it comes to friends, it is quality over quantity. Our generation is one that is highly focused on numbers. We base our self-worth off of the number on the scale, or the number of Twitter followers we have, or the number of likes we received on a horribly filtered Instagram photo. So it makes sense that while we are young, the number of friends we have also plays a factor into our own personal score card. In high school, everyone wanted to be popular. There was no such thing as being too popular, and even if you were part of the select elite of the high school cool crowd, you always wanted more. Popularity is based on the number of friends you have, not the character of these friends or how they
treat you; just the number. If you have a lot of friends you have a lot of plans. If you have a lot of plans, you have a lot of cool things to share on social media. If you have a lot of cool things on social media, you have a lot of likes. You see, it is one big cycle, and before I gained my newfound wisdom, it was all based on quantity rather than quality. This carried over into freshman year of college. Sure, we had grown up, but now we had to start all over. We had to ensure that our cool factor didn’t drop now that we were starting fresh and we pushed ourselves into forced friendships. We wanted to know about weekend plans, wanted to be included in trips to the mall or downtown, and to do so, we made friends for quantity. It didn’t matter that we had nothing in common with the people we spent our Friday nights with; all that mattered was that there was a group of us and we felt like part of something. The quantity made up for the lack of quality in our friendships, and that was okay. But then you start getting older and you begin to realize that in actuality, quantity is nothing but a number. And because of this, your circle will grow smaller. At first it will feel like you are losing friends, like it is your fault and you don’t know why. But eventually you
will realize that now you only want to be around quality people, people like yourself, people who understand you and care about you and don’t just want to use you to take a cute Instagram photo with. You learn that it is more important to have a few really great people in your life, dependable and genuine ones, rather than a whole lot of people who are just sub par. When you keep a small circle of friends, your stress levels decrease drastically. It is simple math: less people means less drama. You have a few people that you can trust instead of a bunch who will lie to you, talk behind your back, and ultimately hurt you, because you were just a number to them and not really a friend. Someone once said, “Make sure everybody in your boat is rowing and not drilling holes when you’re not looking.” Once you find your true group of friends, you will never have to worry about anyone drilling holes; they will always be right beside you rowing because they care about you and your relationship. So if you are like me and are finding your circle growing smaller, don’t have a panic attack. It is a good thing! You are making relationships based off of quality instead of quantity and you will be much happier because of it.
By ELISSA SANCI
ASSISTANT EDITOR ESANC2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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ne of the very first things I did when I walked on to this campus nearly four years ago was ask how I could be part of The Charger Bulletin. I was very involved with my high school newspaper, and I’ve always known that after college, I wanted to pursue a career in journalism. I remember my first staff meeting. It was in the faculty dining room in the lower-level of Bartels and I remember being very
nervous as I sat and waited for the meeting to start. I can still hear Liz Field, the Editor-in-Chief at that time, talking about how she wanted more people to start writing news. I signed up for an article about marijuana use on campus and left the meeting excited to work on something for a college paper. That marijuana story was on the front page, and from the moment that I saw it sitting under The Charger Bulletin masthead, I knew that it’d be my goal from that day forward to become the Editor-in-Chief of the paper by my senior year. It’s hard to believe that I actually made my dream come true. These past three years have had their ups and downs, but The Charger Bulletin has always been a constant. No matter what was going on in my life, I knew that I’d be able to look forward to writing weekly articles, copy editing on Monday nights, and reading the paper every Wednesday. This year, as Assistant Editor, I dedicated more of my time to working on the paper than I did on my own school work at times; I know that seems
silly, but The Charger Bulletin always remained a priority. I’m so excited to take this next step in my life and take over the reigns as Editor-inChief. I wouldn’t have been able to do any of this—staff reporter, copy editor, opinion editor, Assistant Editor and now Editor—without the help of Sam Mathewson, Liana Teixeira and Elizabeth Field. Liz and Liana gave me the first push I needed to get involved and stay involved with the paper. Liana has always given me the encouragement I needed to succeed since the very first day. I’ve known and worked with Sam since my first semester with The Charger Bulletin, and growing as a writer with her has been a privilege. I know that Sam will go on to do amazing thing in the real world of journalism and I loved being able to work with her for the past three years. I’d also like to congratulate Sami Higgins, who will be Assistant Editor next year. Sami has worked so hard since she started at the paper and she’s always been such a dedicated staff member. I’ve watched Sami grow as a staff writer and a person and I can’t think of anyone who’s more deserving of this position. I look forward to working with her next year!
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By ABRAHIM ORABI
Sinking fast
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When does a tragedy cease to resonate? I only ask because today, one hundred years ago, was a tragic day…but most of us feel nothing. In recent years it seems that we have been condemned to repeat this tragedy as a result of forgetting it. On May 7, 1915 a passenger ship called the Lusitania was spotted by a German U-boat and struck by a single torpedo. In 18 minutes the ship and nearly 1200 of its passengers were on the ocean floor. Sound familiar? If not, consider this. The presence of German Uboats in the North Atlantic was well known during
the days and weeks leading up to May 7, 1915. Several British Destroyers and small passenger carriers were torpedoed or shot immediately prior to the Lusitania disaster. British intelligence intercepted every German communication. The exact location and course of every German Uboat was known and documented…in secret. There was no mystery. British intelligence was fully aware of the danger that lay ahead for the Lusitania. They knew it…and nothing was done. No naval escort and no re-routing instructions. Winston Churchill was even reported to have stated that endangering the Lusitania could have its own advantages. The implication was that compromising the Lusitania (and its 159 American passengers) would give the U.S. an excuse to enter the War and greatly help
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England secure victory over the German super-power. The parallels between the sinking of the Lusitania and more recent events of the 21st century are disturbing. Not only has history repeated itself; we seem to have learned from it…and not in a good way. If these events have taught us anything, it’s that countries are willing to sacrifice the lives of innocent people to pursue war. What’s worse, we stand oblivious to the crimes before us and are made to believe that the perpetrators are our protectors. On this day, I’d ask that we all take a moment to educate ourselves on our not-sodistant past. After all, those who forget it are bound to repeat it.
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It’s all over! Good luck with finals!
Chargers,
RSOs, it’s hard to believe that another year at UNH is in the books. This past year has been nothing short of amazing for me, as I had the opportunity to work closely with you all and your organizations.
I would like to congratulate all of the contestants who participated in USGA’s yearly tradition of Last Man Standing. You all did a fantastic job and you showed a lot of talent.
I first just wanted to thank you all for an excellent year and for making my senior year here at UNH the best one yet! Just a couple of reminders before you all get into the mindset of summer if you aren’t already. Be sure that all of your RSO USGA accounts are up to date and that all of your vendors have been paid. It is immensely important to ensure that nothing from this year goes unpaid. It is your RSOs responsibility to make sure all of your accounts are good to go!
As we inch closer to finals, your school work will begin to pile up and you are going to have to work hard to meet all the deadlines. Just remember that in the next couple of weeks, you must find creative ways of completing that work and will have to try to “fit ten pounds in a five pound bag.”
As always, if you have any questions stop by and see me during office hours or shoot me an email! Thank you all so much again for an incredible year! Have a safe and extraordinary summer! Best, Foti, for the last time =( USGA Treasurer
Any USGA related questions? Feel free to contact USGApresident@newhaven.edu or USGATreasurer@newhaven.edu
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Since this is the last issue, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to serve as your student government President. This opportunity was both an honor and a privilege. Each of you helped me grow as a person and showed me the resilience of the human spirit. As always send me an email with any question, comments or concerns to USGApresident@newhaven.edu. Good luck on finals and have a great summer.
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Scope it Out! On behalf of SCOPE, I would like to thank everyone that came out to our events this semester! We would not be able to plan such great events without your support. Good luck on finals and have a safe and happy summer!
By Nicholas McDermott Sophomore Taken at Sleeping Giant April 15 “I wanted to go out and explore; I found this rock way off the beaten path. It thought it was a very unique find,” McDermott said.
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Baha Men still letting out great hits By ASHLEY WINWARD
MUSIC EDITOR AWINW1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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s a graduating senior, I’ve found myself reminiscing more often than I’d like to admit. Thinking about college memories, yearning for every throwback Thursday…you could imagine my surprise when I was contacted by a band that asked the quintessential question of all our childhoods: who let the dogs out? I had the chance this past week to talk to Dyson Knight, one of the current singers of the Baha Men about their sound, its roots and how the band has evolved over the years. The band is very proud of their Bahamian roots and it shines through their music, which is classified under the genre junkanoo. Knight explained, “We [the Bahamian people] inherited that from Africa, its African drum work. It’s the drum patterns that we use for celebration. We use the junkanoo music for a time, around the Christmas season, when back in slavery days, the slaves were allowed to be north of the capital, what they called over the hill, and be allowed to be free, barter gifts, interact
with one another, socialize in an area that slaves weren’t allowed to be. This would happen twice per year, Boxing Day which is the day after Christmas and New Year’s. They would have a celebration that would start at midnight, 1 a.m. and go straight until sun up. It would be a parade of people dancing in the street; they would use the goat skin drums and cow bells and whistles just to have a wonderful celebration and that’s the birth of junkanoo music. That’s why it has the energy it does. It’s about celebration, it’s about being thankful, and it’s about being free.” This fast and upbeat music has an infectious quality that has taken them all over the world. What’s most surprising is that the band’s biggest following comes from Japan. “Asia on the whole, they like that happy music. I shouldn’t say happy that makes it sound very bubble gum, upbeat music. They like high energy music that moves them even if they may not want to move. Especially in more structured societies, in Japan they’re very structured so to hear music that’s explosive, that’s full of life they wrap around it. That’s why we did so well in Japan, we have such a high energy show.” Their high energy show is one of the things that has kept them a crowd favorite
The Baha Men are proud of their Bahamian roots, which they let shine through their music (AP photo)
for 35 years now. Having an “older band” Dyson feels is more of a strength to the band than a weakness. “The band is older, and the band is known for high energy performances but like myself there are new members mainly the members that would be expected to have the most energy. For example, our drummer, he is new, I’m new, and so we still put on a real rocking show. I would say the number of years we have, only season the band further being able to interact with a wider audience. There’s a lot of experience behind the band now.” With 30 years of music, it’s hard to believe some
Interview with the Como Brothers Band
By GLENN ROHRBACKER
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Last week, I had the chance of interviewing an awesome up and coming band called the Como Brothers Band. The Como Brothers are a rock/pop/ blues band from Long Island consisting of brothers Matt (bass/vocals) and Andrew Como (guitar/vocals). I actually wrote an article introducing the Como Brothers last semester, but I asked them to come on my radio show on WNHU last week and here’s a bit of what we talked about: Glenn: For the people that don’t know you, why don’t you talk a little bit about yourself and how the band got started? Andrew: We started in high school playing in cover bands and things like that, then we were in a Beatles tribute band with our dad, and it just kind of naturally went to writing our own songs. G: So what influenced your songwriting styles? Matt: Well the Beatles
were huge for us; we really took a lot from their songwriting. We take a lot from guys like John Mayer and blues guys like B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughn. We kind of meld that all into our own sound. A: We’re always trying to get “poppier” and become more relatable. G: Through the creative process is it more like you guys coming up with the same ideas or conflicting ideas and working off of that? A: A lot of the time he’ll bring me an idea and I’ll judge that for good or for worse and same when I bring him an idea and he’ll be judging me. But we’ve learned to accept that judgment for what it is. G: So you’ve been working on an EP recently as well as playing a lot of live shows, what do you like about each setting? A: The live thing is cool because you have a full finished product. The thing I like about the live show is you get an immediate satisfaction from people’s reaction. M: In the studio there’s a reference of what the song should be and then live you can go off of what it should
be and then go off of what you’re feeling at the moment so there’s fun in both for us. G: So I heard you did a John Mayer cover on your EP with Steve Jordan, tell us what that was like. A: Well he played on our latest EP, which is coming out June 2015, and for those of you who don’t know he played drums on a bunch of John Mayer albums. At the end of the session I asked if we could play one more song and I just went into it and he played along and it was pretty sick. M: It was “Bold as Love,” the song that we played and its on YouTube and it was a lot of fun. G: What’s been you’re best experience on the road playing a new area? M: We went to Virginia a few weeks ago and that was a lot of fun. There were so many people that came up to us afterward and that want us to come back. We’ve been to Philadelphia, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Boston, we’re actually playing a show here at The Space in Hamden, CT on June 17th. A: We also want to announce that our EP release show is going to be on June
may only know them from their smash hit, “Who Let the Dogs Out.” However the Baha Men don’t believe in that one hit wonder stigma. “Rik Carey he had a phase when he wanted to lash out and fight against the whole ‘Okay we’re tired of Who Let the Dogs Out’ but I think everyone understands and accepts now. 15 years later “Who Let the Dogs Out” is still being licensed, still playing in big arenas, still playing at shows and there are songs like that. The money song for example (cue Donald Trump), it’s just timeless, “Just Got Paid”, they’re just timeless epic songs and “Who Let the Dogs Out” is
one of those songs. When you have a song like that, people only remember that song. We don’t try to stop the fact that it’s one of our biggest songs.” If you’d like to know who in fact let the dogs out, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment, “The answer’s usually ‘I don’t know’ or ‘It’s top secret’ something very finicky and cliché and sassy.” However if you’d like to know, Knight believes that if he had a dollar for every reporter who asked them that question, “Well I’d be able to fly to any part of the world with that kind of money, be able to pick up a few islands along the way, purchase a
few mansions, probably start my own civilization, I could do a lot with that kind of money for sure. “ The Band has a new album out called Ride with Me which ranges. A really good example of this is the single “Night and Day;” there’s a video on YouTube for it that you can check out and it was featured on the Fifa world cup album. They’re also rebooting their social media presence so you can check them out on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Give their new record a spin and cruise into summer feeling like you’re down in the Bahamas.
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Alan Gerber: The pinnacle of my portfolio is the song I’ve yet to write By SHANNON LIVEWELL STAFF WRITER SLIVEWELL@ME.COM
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ailing from Chicago, Alan Gerber has been a component of the music industry since the early 1960’s. Starting as a member of the Elektra Records-based band, Rhinoceros, he continued to have a fruitful solo career, passing his multiinstrumental talents onto two of his children, Eli and Hannah. “They have been playing and singing from day one,” Gerber explained. “They would be sitting at the piano with my wife, Robin, or me, joyously banging away, until one day they were really playing. Robin gave them classical training until they were proficient enough to assume their own directions. When Eli was eight and Hannah was five, they would get up on stage with me at festivals to play a six-handed piano boogie. Eli started to play the guitar at the age of 12 and by the time he was 13 he was doing shows with me and really wowing audiences. By the age of ten, Hannah sang with me at The Montreal Jazz Festival on a big stage for about 14,000 people. They both write music, play piano, guitar and sing. On my CD, ‘Queen Of Hearts‘, Hannah made her recording debut at the age of 12, singing a duet with me on “Engagement Song” and Eli played all the electric guitars on “The Pain And The Wine.” On my CD after that, the latest, The Grand And The Small,
Hannah sings almost every song with me and Eli plays most of the lead guitar. It all evolved quite naturally and, for me, there has never been a musical experience more satisfying than playing music and sharing the stage with my children.” Gerber has been a musician and singer/songwriter from the time he was very young and it seems that his children are following in his musical footsteps. “I knew that music would be my career at the age of 15, when I already had many original compositions and heard my first recording, ‘It’s You I’m Thinkin’ Of,’ being played on WLS Radio in Chicago.” With such a musicallydiverse background, having experienced all ends of the artistic spectrum, I wondered the major differences that Gerber experienced being a part of a super group in the 1960’s verses holding a solo career in today’s industry. “When I was a member of Rhinoceros we were put together – taken care of in a business sense – and creatively ‘guided’ by Elektra Records. There were seven strong individuals and our musical direction was not always crystal clear,” Gerber revealed. “As a solo artist the creative direction is all in my hands but the business, which has certainly changed in the last few years, is something I always have to juggle. I have to be the songwriter, artist, producer, booker, social media person, [ect.].” The bottom line is that the industry today, while growing and evolving at continuous speed due to technological advances, is a thousand times more complicated than
it used to be. While the idea of becoming an independent artist is much more tangible at this time, it also makes things more difficult when you don’t have a label to rely on. Credit has to be given where it is due to artists like Gerber who take time out of their on-going creative processes to handle the business aspects of their career – like doing interviews with college journalists! “My biggest musical inspiration came from playing four-handed boogie/ blues with my two uncles in Chicago. Neither of them were professional musicians – one was a corporate lawyer, the other was the president of The Esquire Corporation – but they had serious keyboard skills and I was captivated by the way they shone while playing,” Gerber painted. “For sure, the person who personally inspired me the most in my life is my wife, Robin.” Gerber truly inspired me with his next response when I asked about his songwriting talents, and the song he considers to be the pinnacle of his career thus far. “Being a songwriter to me is both a gift and a privilege. To create songs that move me, then to perform them and move others is what gives me strength in my life, fills my sails with a positive wind. I have a catalogue of many songs that I love but the pinnacle of my portfolio will always be the one I have yet to write.” There has been a common debate threading itself throughout the industry today, from university classrooms to listening rooms in the halls of music publishing company. The debate between the importance of lyrics verses melody and
which evokes more emotion from the listener. “For me, on one hand, nothing can be sweeter than listening while reading the lyrics, to someone like Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell or John Lennon, to name a few. On the other hand the music, funky rhythm and melodies of people like Ray Charles, Ottis Redding, Sam Cook, Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin and Etta James (along with many others) is just plain irresistible! I’d have to say that the ultimate best is a combination of both.” Gerber explains his takeaway from this debate naming influences that personally enhanced my own musical personality while growing up and I couldn’t agree more with his outlook on the combination of the two. The University of New Haven is a great place to go to school, and they truly uphold their music industry program – constantly seeking new ways to grow and offer experiential opportunities to their students. That being said, I wanted to provide the students of UNH’s music program with a moral to the story from this article – words of wisdom from a key figure who has experienced just about everything the industry has to offer. “The music business today has changed so much, it is so difficult to make a living that one definitely needs another source of income to get by, at least in the first stages,” Gerber honestly admitted.
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19 and that’s at 89 North in Patchogue, New York. M: One thing I like about what we do is that nothing is set in stone; I don’t have to play the same bass
ling every time. I know what’s coming next but I don’t know what I’m going to do next and that’s cool though. As many times as I’ve played that song “Good Enough For Me” I don’t think I’ve played it the same
way twice. During the interview, the Como Brothers played two of their new songs off of their EP Imagination, “Good Enough For Me” and “Tell You I’m Fine,” as well as one of their most popular
songs, “Straight Face.” You can find the Como Brothers on Twitter/Instagram @ comobrosband as well as on Facebook, SoundCloud, Tumblr and Reverbnation.
Local gigs of the week Toad’s Place
May 7: Fabolous
May 8: Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg with Andrew WK on Vocals May 9: Postmodern Jukebox May 11: IM5 with Austin Jones, Bailey McConnell, The Weekend Riot and The House on the Cliff
The Oakdale
May 7: Mac Miller May 9: Brit Floyd
May 12: Falling In Reverse with Ghost Town
The Space
May 8: The Miths with The Island of Doubt and November Party May 9: Soupstock Battle of the Bands
BAR (21+)
May 13: BRONCHO with Strange Faces and Furnsss
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An awful mall cop
ByWILLIAM SAKMANN
CONTRIBUTING WRITER WSAKM1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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The cast of Pitch Perfect 2 (AP photo) By BEN ATWATER
FILM EDITOR BATWA1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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n the last issue of The Charger Bulletin before Winter Break, I compiled a list of films to catch over break, based off trailers and general facts about the movies. While I missed the mark on some of them, (Exodus: Gods and Kings), here are some films coming out in the summer that should serve as a great way to spend a hot summer night in a cold dark room. Pitch Perfect 2 (May 15): After everyone loved the 2012 musical Pitch Perfect, many fans are excited for the upcoming sequel. While it looks like it will hit many of the same notes (pun intended), Pitch Perfect 2 is sure to have fans flocking to see the Bellas sing once more. Tomorrowland (May 22): Based on the Disney theme park ride, Tomorrowland looks to be a very inventive sci-fi film that deviates from the dystopian, bleak future and portrays a science wonderland in an alternate dimension. Starring George Clooney, Tomorrowland is directed by The Incredibles director, Brad Bird. Poltergeist (May 22): Typically not a fan of horror films, I have a special place in my heart for the 1982 classic Poltergeist. This
new remake, starring Sam Rockwell, seems to update the original while keeping the creepy yet over the top feel of the first one. So, Poltergeist will surely be a welcome horror film in the summertime. Terminator Genysis (July 1): While the Terminator films have been hit or miss, the first film is still and always will be a sci-fi classic. This new film, subtitled Genysis, will serve as a reboot to the franchise rather than a sequel, but will still have Arnold return to play the cyborg, similar to the Star Trek reboot in 2009. Genysis will be a fun 90’s style action flick based off of the action scenes. Jurassic World (June 12): A welcome return to Isla Nublar, where John Hammond’s vision of a fully operating Jurassic Park is finally realized. Starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, Jurassic World introduces genetic engineering to create a super dinosaur to attract more park visitors. The effects look nothing short of incredible, and the trailers seem to indicate that Jurassic World will get back to the deeper themes of the first film. Spielberg himself says this is the Jurassic Park movie he always wanted to see, and that’s a good enough reason for me to buy a ticket. Ant-Man (July 16) : The next installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ant-Man stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, an ex-convict who must fight villains at a microscopic level using the
Ant-Man suit, which enables its user to shrink to ant size. Honestly, the Marvel label alone is enough to get me into the theater for Ant-Man. Fantastic Four (August 1) : A reboot to the Marvel comic book, Fantastic Four comes after two disappointing films from the early 2000s. Starring Whiplash’s Miles Teller, Fantastic Four will return to the sci-fi horror themes of the comic book that the previous films failed to capture. Again, any Marvel film is worth a shot at this point.
In the world of unnecessary sequels to average family comedy films, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 stands out - not in a positive way. Usually in these kinds of films, the plot is light but the script is full of laughs and fan service to keep fans of the first film happy. However, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 does none of this. In the opening minutes of the film, Glee star and romantic interest of the first film, Jayma Mays, is written out, as is Blart’s mother, who is unceremoniously killed by a milk truck, which is neither funny nor necessary. The film’s exposition is also the only time we see the film take place in a mall, which is odd considering its title. Perhaps the departure from the first film is necessary, right? The majority of this sequel takes place in a Las Vegas resort, where Blart is invited to appear at a cop convention. Blart brings along his daughter, Maya, played by Raini Rodriguez, who is one of the film’s only likable characters. Here, Mall Cop 2 struggles to find its identity. Is it a goofy comedy? Is it a fatherdaughter vacation movie?
Kevin James stars in Mall Cop 2 (AP photo)
Even elements of cop drama and suspense sneak in at times. But the film never sticks to one theme for very long, and ultimately suffers as a result. Even as a comedy, the film falls on its face, much like Blart does throughout the film through use of slapstick comedy. The slapstick is probably enough to keep some kids entertained, but none of the written jokes had adults or kids laughing at any point during the grueling hour and a half. Additionally, Kevin James portrayal of the titular character is just as bad. In the first film, Blart’s character was goofy, yet down-to-earth and likable. Now, his cockiness comes off as straight arrogance, and his unexcited
response to his daughter getting accepted to UCLA as well as his often over the top attempts at humor make his character rather unlikable. Former Wizards of Waverly Place star David Henrie makes an appearance as Maya’s “romantic interest,” but is rather a friendly interest. While it was refreshing to see the former Disney star on the big screen, his character is incredibly bland, both in character development and spoken lines. Comedy sequels are often light on plot and focus on cashing in on laughs and satisfying more of the same. Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 is so bad that it doesn’t even come close to that and is borderline unwatchable.
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Positives + Dave Coulier left the crowd simultaneously laughing and reliving their childhoods Friday night with his standup routine.
By Kaitlin Mahar
+ Preparation for finals has begun, and, in the case of those who already know that they’re going to fail their finals, preparation to kill off the remainder of your brain
Negatives
Charger Battery
– John Stamos did not make an appearance this weekend. – Despite what some students thought they saw, that was Richard Rotella, not John Stamos walking around this weekend. John Stamos would never wear those Margaritaville pants.
cells at the Campbell Crawl has also begun.
The Battery Charge
The last week of classes is finally arrived, and we’re nearly free until school starts up again in the fall. Make good use of your reading day on Thursday, so that fun in the sun will be that much more rewarding. Congratulations to the graduating seniors, and good luck to all the underclassmen on your exams!
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Recipe of the Week Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti By ASHLEY WEMMELL
STAFF WRITER AWEMM1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Dear Melanie, I usually help one of my friends with a lot of her English homework, but she’s been asking for a lot of help on her final papers and stuff and I have a lot of my own work to do. How do I tell her that I can’t help as much as the semester comes to a close? -Reader Dear Reader, The best thing to do is just be honest. Tell her that you would help if you could, but you have your own work and studying that you need to focus on. It’s important not to spread yourself too thin, especially at this time. You need to be able to study and save a little time for yourself so you’ll be well rested for your finals. You can tell her that she can utilize the CLR; they are always there to help. Most professors also wouldn’t mind editing papers before the due date so tell her to check with her professors to see if they will help. Just be honest with her and I’m sure it will be fine; we are all students here with our own work loads. Xoxo,
Melanie
Poetry Corner “If the World was Crazy”
Chicken Baked Ziti Ingredients: 12 ounces ziti (or any pasta shape) 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (about 2 small chicken breasts) 1 batch Alfredo sauce (see below) 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (I used 2% low fat) (Optional toppings: additional shredded Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley)
If the world was crazy, you know what I’d eat?
Alfredo Sauce Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tbsp. flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup low-fat milk (I used 1%) 3/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper
And that’s what I’d eat if the world was crazy.
To make the chicken baked ziti, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the pasta al dente in a large stockpot of well-salted boiling according to package instructions. Drain. Return pasta to the stockpot and add chicken and alfredo sauce. Gently toss to combine until the pasta is evenly coated. Pour half of the pasta into a greased 11x7-inch or 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of cheese. Layer the remaining half of the pasta evenly on top. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and just barely starts to turn golden. Remove and serve immediately, sprinkled with additional toppings if desired. To make the Alfredo Sauce, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over mediumhigh heat. Add garlic and sauté one minute, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Sprinkle with flour, and stir to combine. Sauté for an additional minute to cook the flour, stirring occasionally.
To keep in the rain, if the world was crazy.
A big slice of soup and a whole quart of meat, A lemonade sandwich, and then I might try Some roasted ice cream or a bicycle pie, A nice notebook salad, an underwear roast, An omelet of hats and some crisp cardboard toast, A thick maltd milk made from pencils and daisies,
If the world was crazy, you know what I’d wear? A chocolate suit and a tie of éclair, Some marshmellow earmuffs, some licorice shoes, And I’d read a paper of peppermint news, I’d call the boys “Suzy” and I’d call the girls “Harry”, I’d talk through my ears, and I always would carry A paper umbrella for when it grew hazy
If the world was crazy, you know what I’d do? I’d walk on the ocean and swim in my show, I’d fly through the ground and I’d skip through the air, I’d run down the bathtub and bathe on the stair. When I met someone I’d say “G’bye, Joe,” And when I was leaving –then I’d say “Hello.” And the greatest of men would be silly and lazy So I would be king… if the world was crazy. -Shel Silverstein
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Simply Sam’s Style
Trend Report: Swimsuits By SAMANTHA SALVIO
STAFF WRITER SSALV1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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t’s the final countdown to our summer vacation days! I am sure that everyone is antsy to get out of the classrooms and onto the sunny beaches. Floppy hats, beach towels, ice cream, the whole ten yards. After another long year of academics, everyone deserves the off-time to relax and spend time with friends. As regular fashion designers have been pushing the norm of stylistic preferences, swimsuit designers have also been doing the same to create new and more progressive looks. Many of the designs that hit the runway this year were very adventurous and even futuristic. Here are some examples of the new swimsuit trends 2015 that are more likely to
wear than 3D swimsuits: 1. Sporty: Most people start hitting the gym around the beginning of the New Year as their resolution for the year because of the extreme amount of food that is consumed during the holidays. One trend that is derived from that is a sportier swimsuit design. The easiest way to picture it is as a diving suit but a crop top version and your regular bikini bottoms. This style preference has a little more structure to it than your traditional bikini and is perfect for any diehard gym rats that love to wear their workout gear 24/7. 2. Long-line: This style resembles your everyday halter top and would go perfectly for women that are tall in stature or have long torsos. Forewarning:
Postcards from Prato
these styled bikinis may show side boob, so if you’re not a fan, try another style. However, side boob is and of itself a trend, so if you’re not repulsed by the idea, don’t be overly conscious about trying a new look for yourself. This design can elongate your torso and give off the effect of being taller than you actually are (without wearing heels). 3. Cut-outs: The cut-out trend has made its way into the swimwear world. From lace racer-backs to extreme cutouts in the torso areas, this trend can be seen everywhere and in a variety of styles. If you are to impress on those sandy beaches, this little touch of flair may be just what you need. I think that all the designs are cute and add a playful spice to your average swimwear.
High-neck crop top bikinis are in for this summer (Photo obtained via Fahioniser Blog)
The only disadvantage is those tan lines though! Good luck trying to hide the
Home sweet home
Jess and her friends riding ATVs in Morocco; this was only one of her many adventures abroad (Photo provided by Jessica Sullivan)
This semester is coming to an end and it’s a bittersweet feeling. I’m so excited to go home and see my family and friends and be able to go to stores any time of the day and eat dinner before 8 p.m. and have more options then just Italian food. But I’m also going to miss the amazing people and places I’ve
met and been to in Italy. I’m going to miss being able to get on a plane and go anywhere in Europe. I’m going to miss the amazing scenery and food Italy has. It’s going to be so strange to not be able to walk anywhere I want and having to drive. It’s so crazy how fast this semester has gone by and how many incredible things I’ve been able to do. I got to ride camels in Morocco, see the ancient ruins in Rome, volunteer at a local
school, go to Auschwitz in Poland and just live in another country for four months. Sometimes things have been tough and frustrating and other times, things have been amazing and eye-opening. I feel I have been more confident and independent from this experience. These last four months have forever changed me and I’m so grateful for this experience. I’m so ready to be home though. All that’s
summer and has the opportunity to get a lot of sun!
UNH Tweets of the Week
By JESSICA SULLIVAN STAFF WRITER JSULL4@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU –––––––––––––––––––––
Ciao,
myriad of lines when you’re not on the beach. Hope everyone has a great
left are finals, presentations and essays…and I also have to pack all of my stuff back up. Thank you for reading about my travels through Italy and Europe. Have a safe and happy summer! Tante saluti da, Jess
Jessica Sullivan spent her spring semester abroad at UNH’s Prato, Italy satellite campus. Read about her many adventures as she gets ready to head home to the states!
Clery Campus Crime Log
*In accordance with the Federal law known as the Clery Act, the UNH Campus Police maintains a Crime Log, which contains information on alleged criminal incidents reported to the UNH Police. The following are matters of public record.
(1) Sexual Assault
(3) Stolen Vehicle
Location: Sheffield Hall Date: April 28, 2015 Time: 9:39 p.m.
Location: 300 Boston Post Rd. Date: May 2, 2015 Time: 1:14 a.m.
(2) Drug Complaint
(4) Theft
Location: Bethel Hall Date: May 1, 2015 Time: 2:44 a.m.
Location: Westside Hall Date: May 3, 2015 Time: 8:56 p.m.
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(5) Domestic
Location: McDonald’s P-Lot Date: May 3, 2015 Time: 4:35 p.m. *Location not on map