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CHARGER BULLETIN The official student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938. Volume 97, Issue 10| November 11, 2015 | West Haven, Conn.
CAMPUS
OPINION
MUSIC
FILM
Women’s Rugby makes it to NSCRO championship P.2
Should participation count in class grades? P.4
T- Swift facing a law suit for her Shake if Off lyrics P.7
Considering seeing Crimson Peak? Find out what our staff thinks! P.10
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Psycho Beach Party Brings the Beach to UNH
Main Street Condo Fire Displaces Students
By ANGELA TRICARICO
STAFF WRITER ATRIC1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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n Saturday Oct. 17, the Main Street Condominiums complex erupted with panic as black smoke poured from one apartment. The apartment, which housed four unnamed undergraduates, sustained smoke damage throughout its interior and “substantial” fire damage in its kitchen according to Fire Marshall Keith Flood, who was put in charge with the investigation. “As of now, the fire was accidental in nature and originated in the microwave,” he said. “The cause was an undetermined malfunction inside the microwave.” Marshall Flood and Dean of Students, Rebecca Johnson also confirmed that none of the four students were home at the time of the incident, and nobody was injured. None of the surrounding condominiums sustained any damage. The Main Street complex in West Haven features 14 condominium units and houses up to 56 junior and senior undergraduate students every year. This is the first incident of its kind in the complex. “When I heard one of the apartments had caught fire, I started to panic a little. But I calmed down when the Fire Department arrived and just hoped the people who lived there were okay,” said one See MAIN ST. FIRE page 3
Kiera Terrell and Michael Kennedy as Chicklet and Star Cat in Psycho Beach Party (Photo by Cassie Washington)
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The lead female, Chicklet Forrest was played by Kihe University Of New era Terrell. The rest of the Haven Theater Program cast included Brian Guski premiered their production as Yo-Yo, Tim Sheehan as of Psycho Beach Party on Provoloney, Michael KenWednesday, Nov. 4 in Buck- nedy as Star Cat, Joshua nall Theater at 8 p.m. Dill as Kanaka, a surfing Psycho Beach Party is legend, Brianna L’Ecuyer as a play written by Charles Berdine, Kaitlin Mahar as Busch, which premiered Marvel Ann, Andy Esborn off-Broadway in 1987. It as Nicky, Brooke Cyr as Dee was written intending to Dee, Erica Quaedvlieg as satirize the beach party mov- movie star Bettina Barnes, ies (Gidget, Beach Party, and Amanda Rae Sigan as etc…) of the 50’s and 60’s Chicklet’s mother. with themes of music, fun, Psycho Beach Party tells freedom, and sexuality in a the story of Chicklet, a hilarious and twisted way, young teenager who wants reminiscent of 80’s slasher to learn how to surf. It isn’t films. long before the audience The show, directed by learns that not all is as it Jonathan Yukich, ran for five seems with Chicklet: she has performances: Nov. 4, 5, 6, multiple personalities and and 7 at 8 p.m., with an addi- seems to click in and out of tional 3 p.m. showing on the them when being triggered a Saturday. certain way. The cast featured students The type of comedy from all years, from graduthe production showcased ating seniors to first year had the audience laughing students. through the whole show, and
the set itself was enough to take audiences out of the dreary November weather to somewhere warmer. Chicklet isn’t Terrell’s first time playing a lead role, but she says it was definitely the most challenging. “Chicklet is the most complicated character I have ever played, so the biggest challenge for me was making each personality come alive as its own character,” Terrell said. Preparing for Psycho Beach Party began two and a half months ago; Mahar thinks that all of their hard work finally came to the surface with the performances of the show. Mahar, a graduating senior, has been in two other productions at UNH (The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, and School for Wives), but says that this one was definitely the most fun. “I literally didn’t have a single moment where I
wasn’t enjoying myself, despite the fact that this is the most demanding show I’ve ever done,” Mahar said. Mahar also noted that as a director Yukich “really emphasized the need to play and make big choices for our characters.” Both Terrell and Mahar said that this production helped them step out of their comfort zones more as actors. Terrell said it also helped her become more confident with making big comedic choices. The production had excellent reviews from many of the students who went to see any of the five shows. “I’m definitely going to be going away from this experience with great memories and long-lasting friendships,” Mahar said, wrapping up her entire time working on Psycho Beach Party after closing night.
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Women’s Rugby Heads to NSCRO Championships
CONTRIBUTING WRITER GDELE1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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On Saturday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m., the Women’s Rugby team competed for the NEWCRC Championship against Framingham State University. With the 17-12 victory over the Rams, the team earned themselves a trip to NSCRO Championships which will be held on Nov. 14. The Chargers will go head to head against the Nor’easters from the University of New England. Annalisa Berardinelli, the Rugby Club president, expressed her confidence in the team, but also admitted “this will definitely be our hardest game yet.” With a win over the
University of Maine, the Chargers would compete on Nov. 15 for the Regional title. If they too come out on top in that match, their next stop would be Charlotte, North Carolina, where they would play for a National Championship. However, if the girls are unsuccessful in the Nov. 14 match, then they will compete on Nov. 15 for a constellation match, and their season will come to an end. In either case, the accomplishments of the team are to be celebrated. The success the Rugby team has experienced this year is the result of hard work from a dedicated group of people, including past and present University students as well as members from outside
The Women’s Rugby Team (Photo provided by Annalisa Berardinelli)
the campus community. University of New Haven graduate Sarah Alley pioneered the establishment of the Rugby Club in March 2014. As she neared graduation the following year, underclassmen took the reins on the job and took the necessary steps to get
the Women’s Rugby team recognized in the campus community. Among these students were Berdardinelli, president, and Rebecca Sicco, vice president. At the onset, the club had Blue status, which was what every new club starts with. Berdardinelli,
Plastic Bag Ban in Connecticut By RILEY KNEBES
STAFF WRITER RKNEB1@NEWHAVEN.EDU
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On Wednesday, Oct. 28 the University of New Haven held a meeting discussing the ban of plastic bags in Connecticut. Three guest speakers including a UNH senior, Jessica Zielinski, spoke about various plans and projects for solutions to the litter problem that plastic bags seem to create. Zielinski is majoring in Sustainability Studies and led the launch of UNH’s Think Outside the Dumpster waste reduction program in 2013 and is also a part of the Green Team on campus. The purpose of the program was to bring awareness to campus about recycling and what students could do
to ensure recycling gets carried out properly. In 2014, the Green Team took enough action that resulted in the equivalence of removing 13 cars off the road for an entire year. The group was responsible for recycling 1700 lbs. of trash in 2014. Liz Milwe, a member of the RTM in Westport, Connecticut, spoke about the idea of banning plastic bags in Connecticut. Milwe was part of the ban on plastic bags in Westport that was passed over five years ago and wants to move to a larger scale. “The point to be made,” Milwe said, “is for us to change our habits in some way.” Milwe also plays a large role in the Bag art show, which looks at reusable bags from around the world. Reus-
able bags used in the show vary in materials such as laundry detergent boxes and rice bags. Not everyone is on board for the ban of plastic bags, however. Apart from the obvious grocery stores in opposition, skeptics, such as Phil Rozenski, have assessed the gains and losses that a community would face if the ban were to be passed. Rozenski is the Senior Director of Sustainability for NOVOLEX, North America’s leading sustainability packaging brand. The goal of the plastic bag ban is to reduce litter, marine debris, and landfill rates, according
Sicco, and the rest of the Rugby Club board found as many teams in and around the New England area to compete against, and did so without any allegiance to a conference. However, this changed this past fall, when the Club was granted Gold status and entered the
NEWCRC. In order to achieve Gold status, the club must be running for two consecutive semesters, demonstrate their impact on the campus community, and be approved by the Undergraduate Student Government Association. With this new status, the club received more funds from the University, which allowed them to get new gear, travel further distances for games, and purchase food for the customary socials with the opposing teams after games. With an outstanding 6-0 record this season, the Women’s Rugby team has made a name for themselves on campus. Berdardinelli admitted that the club relied heavSee RUGBY page 3
UNH PRIDE Held Ally Week By KARINA KRUL
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to Rozenski. Rozenski said that no city, state, or country in the U.S. has ever surveyed litter or marine debris and then drawn a conclusion that plastic bags are a significant factor. Once studied, it was found that there was no reduced litter or marine debris in areas where plastic bags have been banned. “You can ban a product, but you have to look at a whole system,” Rozenski said.
The week of October 12 UNH PRIDE held their annual Ally week to teach students how to be successful allies to those in the LGBT+ community. Tables were set up, according to the theme of the day, in the Bartels programming space throughout the week; Monday was National coming out day, Wednesday was Ally Pledges, Thursday was How to be an Ally, and Friday was Name an Ally. Each day brought new club members ready and eager to answer questions and hand out information relating to different ways one could be an ally. There was also a continuous assortment of candy, Ally flags, and bracelets handed out to all who walked through. The center of Ally week
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is promoting awareness and helping members of the LGBT+ feel accepted and happy in their own skin. For this reason a main center piece of the week was a white door people were invited to sign in multi-colored sharpie. “The door is basically our metaphorical closet, it’s more for those in the LGBT+ community to ‘come out of the closet’ if they felt comfortable doing so,” says executive assistant of PRIDE Arianna Collica. The door was purchased by PRIDE last year with the goal of having the entire door covered in signatures of both members of the LGBT+ community and all student and faculty allies. CJ Senerchia, president See PRIDE page 3
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Charger News Main Street Fire Causes Networking App Panic and Disrupt QuickQast Created by Students For Students con’t from page 1
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STAFF WRITER AMACK2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––––––––– Afraz Siddiqui is a sophomore business management major from Monroe Township, New Jersey who, along with Jesse Singh, a junior marketing major, from Los Angeles, California, worked together to create and maintain a new application for mobile devices called QuickQast. The app is used to anonymously share pictures to other students around you in an instant. QuickQast even allows you to caption your photos (to detail what the mystery meat you’re having really tastes like or show what that seagull just did on your shirt). “QuickQast allows a conversation to happen about the event,” said Singh. Siddiqui’s interest in coding originally began in hacking. He was pretty young, about eight or nine, when he started learning programming
code from watching YouTube or Googling what he needed to learn. Completely self-taught, this legally blind SAE powerhouse has sold some of
dealt with, these two boys and their newly appointed graduate student accountant Jenny Lam, have truly shown an exemplary model of tenacious ambi-
his code creations. Using marketing strategies, like concentrated social media presence on various platforms, press coverage, and charming networking, the marketing team is doing an excellent job to get the word out about QuickQast. Similar applications currently competing in the anonymous picture sharing business like Unseen and the now bankrupt Fade lack the aesthetic and ease of this app. Other platforms are lacking the ability to go back or to view for an extended period (like someone with vision issues may need). Running into many of the same issues that billion dollar corporation Snapchat has
tion. Many people worry with anonymous photo apps that bullying or harassment are an issue but the images posted on QuickQast are really speak to something for the community and the content is quality due to community voting which helps get rid of unwanted posts. Some popular and noteworthy features to be aware of include filters, caption and an option to add comments on photos. The app also has the ability to select from your camera roll or live post to your feed, and with how quickly the app functions you’re never going to miss that epic moment. You can choose
student, who chose not to disclose his name. The first responders to view the photos one at to the scene were the a time or as a patchwork West Haven Fire Deof snapshots. To vote on partment Center Disa photo, simply slide to trict unit, with Captain down to downvote and up to upvote, this helps to William Stacy in command, and the Univershow the trending hapsity of New Haven’s penings on campus. own Officer Onoria QuickQast also has a Sierra, who works with feature that helps conthe Campus Police Denect campuses across partment. the globe by having a The Office of Resi“reqast” option which is very much like retweeting dential Life also consomething on Twitter. If a firmed in an e-mail University or big upcom- that the four students were given on-campus ing event you want to housing in the interim. peek on isn’t listed, subAdditionally, they were mit it to afrazsiddiqui@ granted their request to quickqast.com so it can be added to the growing list connected with QuickQast. The trio sees the app going far, and are currently working on an ID finger swipe lock for your pictures so only you can post your pictures. Read more about the founders of QuickQast on Hercampus.com, and download the app today in the app store (not yet available for google play) and check out their youtube page!
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of PRIDE says he hopes to see the door covered by the time he graduates. When it is covered it will be painted over again to continue allowing the student body to sign and show their support. The door is a great way to unite the student community during Ally week. Overall the week was a huge success and, accord-
ing to Arianna, “definitely more successful than last year.” The week ended on a successful Name an Ally theme, unifying the student community at UNH with the LGBT+ community in the college. PRIDE hopes to continue this success moving forward with the upcoming Pride week and Second Chance Prom. On November 21,
PRIDE is hosting their second annual Second Chance Prom, meant to give students who may not have had the opportunity to take their significant other to their prom due to discriminatory rules a second chance to do so. Last year over 130 people attended this dance and the goal this year is to have 300 students in attendance.
While Second Chance Prom is an opportunity for members of the LGBT+ community to experience the prom they never could have it is also an opportunity for all students to meet new people and have a good time. Come out to the Alumni Lounge on November 21 for a night of dancing and fun hosted by UNH PRIDE.
continue living together at their new housing. As of now, it is unclear whether the unit will undergo the appropriate repairs by the end of the academic year, or if the four students affected will be able to move into another off-campus apartment complex. Some UNH students have also donated living items to the four students as many personal items, including kitchen equipment, were destroyed during the fire. Other students who wish to donate items may contact the office of Residential Life.
Women’s Rugby Advances to Championships
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ily on recruiting this fall, in an attempt to prepare for the future and ensure the success of the Club for years to come. Berdardinelli also said that the team owed much of its success to its coaching staff. Head coach Ray Peterson and assistant coach Alycia Washington have been integral to the team’s achievements. Peterson was recruited by founder of the Rugby Club, Alley. An ex-player himself, Peterson is well versed in the sport and has travelled around the country to assist in the development of several universities’ rugby teams. Berdardinelli expressed her high praise of Peterson, “He is all about teaching the right way of playing, the safe way, which is very important.” Washington is another key component for the team. She has played rugby at the national level, competing as a member of the United States national team. She brings with her the new perspective on rugby, as opposed to the older one that Peterson gives. Both perspectives, though, are helpful and valued equal-
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ly, said Berdardinelli. This year, the team consists of forty girls from a variety of classes, with the senior class having the most involvement, followed by the sophomore class. The team is led by captains Alyssa Berthiaume, senior, and Maria Albini, junior. Berthiaume believes that much of the success the team has had is testament to the team chemistry that they have. She said, “Rugby is all about support, both on and off the field, and if we weren’t as cohesive as we are we wouldn’t have done as well as we did this season.” Albini, the other captain, agrees wholeheartedly with her co-captain. Albini is confident in the team’s chances on Nov. 14 and said, “When we aren’t practicing, we are at the gym working on strength and conditioning, as well as trying to get our mindset right.” With these two positive and dedicated leaders, the team is sure to put up a good fight in the up and coming match.
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Opinion & Editorials The Police Are Participating in Ordinary People Participation
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It’s eight in the morning, your body is lacking caffeine, you barely changed out of your pajamas, you were up all night studying and now, your professor is penalizing you for not “participating” (BSing) in class. My question to all professors (as well as teachers) out there is this: Why on earth do you insist on grading students on class participation, especially when they are passing the class and have exceptional (or acceptable) grades?! First of all, where do they come up with this calculation? Tell me why I just received a 15/50 for participation? I know for a fact that there is no known grading rubric for speaking up in class. (If there is, email it to me). It is absolute, complete nonsense. Why am I being called out on in the middle of class? If I had an opinion, then I would raise my hand and state it, but since I did not raise my hand, leave me alone and do not give
me a zero for not forcing myself to say something irrelevant. If a student has to force his/herself to say something during class discussion, it is going to be something completely off topic and the professor will end up shutting them down, making the student wonder why the hell he/she even tried. In fact, I’ve raised my hand in class before to put my two sense in, and guess what? I’ve had my professors tell me that my opinion was wrong. Here is something that professors need to think about. While they’re talking up a storm; students are trying to keep up with them while taking notes and the professor interrupts one innocent, straight A student in the middle of their note taking, to ask what their thoughts are about what was just said in lecture. Meanwhile, there are 10 other students in the room with their hands raised, but no – the one innocent kid in the room was picked on and now that student’s grade dropped five points because they didn’t have anything to say. YOU CAN’T FORCE ME TO TALK TO YOU IF I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY. Here’s something else to think about. Has is ever occurred to anyone that maybe some students have social issues? Have a fear of speaking in front
of a large group? Has any problem at all? Probably not, because apparently, participation is now 20% of your overall grade! If students aren’t talking, there is a reason. Shocking, right? Whether it is because they have no idea what the hell is going on, or they got into a fight with their significant other before class – leave them alone, stop calling on them. Maybe the students first language is not English and they are not comfortable speaking it in front of a large group of people. It’s the student’s problem if they don’t know what is going on, don’t embarrass them any further. Students often get called on when professors notice they aren’t paying attention. To me, that is extremely frustrating because again, it’s the student’s problem if they aren’t paying attention. Seriously the professor can just say, “hey you, pay attention.” Oh, and here’s another thing: If they have a question, they will ask! A question won’t come to them just because you called them out in class. In fact, their entire mind will flush out and they will be staring at you asking themselves why the hell you are picking on them. If they are doing their work and getting good grades, why do you so badly want to pick on them? They’re grades
are exceptional, they are doing their homework, oh but wait – they didn’t talk in class on Monday. You now get a zero for participation. Oh! And guess what? Your GPA went down two points because of it! Thanks professor! Listen professors, if you are trying to test us by picking on us during class discussion, then just quiz us and screw us over that way instead of mortifying us publicly. At least have the decency to do it privately. Why do you insist on flustering your students? Instead of picking on students, just be quiet. That awkward silence will eventually be broken by a student who can’t bear to sit in the uncomfortable silence anymore. *Note to professors reading this: Please, don’t call on me or my peers in class if my/their hand is clearly not raised. Stop making participation a grade. You are causing more anxiety amongst your students. Try and consider how much you hated it when your teachers and professors called you out in class. *Disclaimer to my professors: This was not intended to hurt your feelings or to tell you how to do your job. Seriously though, participation should not be graded.
Just Like Us
By BENJAMIN LAPLANTE
CONTRIBUTING WRITER BLAPL1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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The police have gained a lot of negative attention in the media over the past year because of events that started in Ferguson. The news of the justified shooting quickly spread nationwide, sparking a massive movement against the police which caused social unrest throughout the country. Since this event occurred, the media only covers situations which can be used to fuel the anger towards the police. Law enforcement officers are doing their best to protect and serve, which has become increasingly difficult with their increasing disapproval rate. These officers should be respected for their bravery and their unwavering drive to protect the public, even with the increased anger towards them. With everything going on in this country, being a police officer is extremely difficult, but very courageous. Being a cop is already a very stressful job because of the things that they have to see and deal with on a daily basis; now tack on all the media scrutiny and anger from recent events. The men and women who are brave enough to wear the uniform everyday knowing the high level of stress involved should be shown respect and admiration because they take on all the stress willingly in order to protect the public from those
who break the law. The men and women who work as police officers are no different than any other person in the United States. These people have their own families and the same responsibilities as everyone else does, but they are willing to take on the responsibilities of society. A person does not become a police officer because they want to make a lot of money; they become a police officer because they are willing to answer the call of those in need. It takes a special kind of person to be willing to protect society on a daily basis and still be disliked for enforcing the laws that protect people. In the United States there is a sad reality in which people do not respect the police and do not respect the law. The growing tension between communities and law enforcement has given rise to the “us vs. them” mentality which is only going to make things worse. With everything going on recently, community policing is a vital tool that can be used to help eliminate the “us vs. them” mentality. Police officers making friendly appearances in rough neighborhoods can provide personal interactions with the community and build bonds among the residents. This type of effort will only work if it is reciprocated by the other side. If this effort is shown by both sides then there is a better chance that tensions will ease and violence towards the police will decrease.
Grow A Pair (Of Ovaries)
By KAITLIN MAHAR
OPINION EDITOR KMAHA1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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I have a slight bone to pick with the University; namely, it’s bathrooms. If you’re thinking in terms of cleanliness, you’re actually wrong these bathrooms are relatively spotless, especially compared to the deadly weapon of mass destruc-
tion that is a gas station bathroom. (Seriously, that’s where we should send prisoners instead of Guantanamo Bay. Think about it, Obama.) No, what I’m talking about is for the ladies, specifically regarding our, ahem, time of the month. We’ve all been there sitting in class, unsuspectingly minding your own business, when suddenly, your monthly subscription to Lucifer’s waterfall has decided to arrive ahead of schedule, and you’re left completely unprepared. In a race against time (and biology) to get to the bathroom, you turn to get a tampon or pad out of
the dispenser - and realize it’s empty, if there’s even one at all. I know these dispensers don’t have the highest quality of products, but sometimes, you just need something that is not toilet paper to hold you over. However, in the bathrooms that actually have them, I have yet to see a dispenser with any actual products in them; they’re always empty. Here’s another, similar situation: You have changed your tampon or pad, thus defeating the Crimson curse once more. However, as you turn to throw out your former weapon, you discover that there’s nowhere to dispose
of it, thus forcing you to do the walk of shame out of the stall and over to the nearest trash can. While this isn’t nearly as common as my previous note, it still happens - the women’s bathroom on the top floor of Kaplan is a prime example. While there is no reason to be ashamed of having your period, society teaches us that it is something gross that we shouldn’t talk about. Therefore, no matter how comfortable you are with your body, that discomfort you feel having to publicly go out of your way and throw out your used-up tampon or pad is
no fun for anyone. Yeah, guys don’t have to go through this, but that doesn’t mean that girls should have to get the short end of the stick. What I don’t understand is how these necessities can be cast aside, while an endless supply of condoms is available for free in Health Services. Sure, sex is great, and safe sex is extremely important, but women don’t have a choice about their periods. People can “just not have sex;” girls can’t just “not get their periods.” And I’m not even saying we should get these for free sure, girls shouldn’t have to pay for something nec-
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essary to their health, but paying 25¢ for a tampon or pad is a small price to pay when the other option is having nothing at all. So UNH, let’s step it up - it’s a small gesture that would affect a huge number of people on campus. And if any of these issues raised cause you to feel a little nauseous or weak in the knees (after all, women and their “personal problems” are supposed to be seen and not heard), then my advice to you is to grow a pair. Of ovaries, that is.
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The end of the semester is rapidly approaching, so I wanted to remind you all to keep a few things in mind:
Dedicate some time to yourselves this week. Go out and enjoy Fall foliage, sit on your couch and watch a movie, or don’t do anything at all. We’re nearing the end of the semester so keep up the good work but don’t forget to add some “me time” to your schedule.
Reading day is Tuesday, Dec. 8, so no programming can occur past Monday, Dec. 7. If you are programming Dec. 7, the latest you can submit your paperwork is Nov. 23
This weekend UNH Athletics brought home multiple victories; Congratulations to UNH’s Women’s Volleyball, Football, Women’s Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, and both Men’s and Women’s Rugby!
Dec. 11 is the LAST DAY for any paperwork to be submitted for this semester, no exceptions. This means Check Requests for vendors, Check Requests for reimbursements, Contract Authorizations for events you are planning for right when we get back in January, everything! *No exceptions*
This Wednesday, November 11th, is Veterans Day, so if you see a veteran please thank them for their service. As we eagerly await Thanksgiving, don’t forget to embrace all that November has to offer: colorful leaves, cornucopias, and premature Christmas carols This week, I challenge you to do one small random act of kindness. It’s up to you when, where, and how. The smallest good deed is greater than the best intention. Take care, Chargers.
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Positives + On behalf of those who went out on Halloween, I’d like to congratulate Lt. Dan from Forrest Gump on growing back his legs and thus regaining his ability to walk. A true Halloween miracle.
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- Now that Halloween is over, all we’re left with is freezing cold weather and nothing to look forward to, unless you count President Obama treating a turkey like it has human rights as entertainment. - UNH’s PETA representatives are probably going to come after me for the above comment, so I should probably mention now that Richard Rotella told me to do it while wearing his Macklemore mink coat.
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Now that registration has begun, that comes as a sign that the semester is nearly over - just a month left until finals week! That being said, try not to leave any important assignments until the last minute. Things will be hectic enough with the holidays coming up, and if we all screw up, then Richard Rotella has to stay on campus during winter break and retake all of the exams and rewrite all of the papers everybody bombed. \
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Dear Confused Cutie,
Dear Melanie, I was at a party a week ago and I was hanging out with this really cool guy and lets just say – one thing led to another. I put my number in his phone and he said he would text me the next day. He has not texted me yet and I really thought we would hang out again. So I looked him up on Facebook and got his number and texted him and he read my messages and never texted me back. I been texting him the past three nights and the only time he replied was when he said, “stop texting me.” I don’t understand why he is mad at me? He also texted me last night saying, “round two?” Is it because I’m a freshman and he is a senior? What do I do? Why is he using me? I thought he liked me… Sincerely, Confused Cutie
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First of all, don’t let a guy use you like that. Sorry for the tough love you are about to receive, but I think you need to let go of this and realize that it was just a one time thing. Some guys will do that to you, unfortunately. I don’t think that you should text him every night, or ever, anymore because he clearly only wants you for what’s good in the bedroom. He is not mad at you and he said it himself – stop texting him, especially since he is reading all of your messages and not replying. You guys don’t like each other, you met a week ago and you will meet a hundred more of him before you find someone you actually like, which is fine! Let go of this guy. He seems like he is just using you – he is totally not worth it. XOXO,
Melanie
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Pentopoly: How One Group Haters is Dominating the Genre Gonna Hate Can Taylor Swift Shake Off A $42 Million Lawsuit? By STEPHANIE CONLON
STAFF WRITER SCONL2@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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‘Haters Gone Hate,’ there wouldn’t be a song called n Nov. 2, 2015, a ‘Shake It Off,’” Braham told the New York Daily lawsuit was filed against News. pop icon Taylor Swift While Swift’s repreto the hefty tune of $42 sentatives have yet to million by R&B singer comment on the claim, Jesse Braham for alleged Braham does have docucopyright infringement. mentation that he has Braham claims that been in touch with Swift’s Swift’s multi platinum record label Big Machine song “Shake It Off” uses Records on four occathe same chorus lyrics sions in an attempt to be as his 2013 release “Hatrecognized as a co-writer ers Gone Hate” off of his album Sexy Ladies. Even of the song and a formally requesting a selfie with though the two songs sound nothing alike, Bra- Swift. Braham’s album that ham insists that he should holds the song in queshave partial rights or credit to the song because tion appears to have been scarcely reviewed and it uses the same 22-word received little to no media phrase that Swift used in attention or airplay. It her hit song. most likely that Swift Braham’s lyrics “Hathad never even heard the ers gonna hate, Players song before the release of gonna play, Watch out “Shake it Off.” for them fakers, They’ll Michael Einhorn, an fake you every day” are certainly similar to Swift’s expert witness and specialist in intellectual propupbeat chorus, there is erty lawsuits such as this not much else in the way commented, “Braham’s of similarities between case faces an uphill legal the songs. “Her hook is battle… this case is going the same hook as mine. nowhere.” If I didn’t write the song
By GLENN ROHRBACKER
MUSIC EDITOR GROHR1@NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Ten years ago, acapella music wasn’t even heard of. It existed, but you had to look deep into college campuses and maybe catch a few guys harmonizing under a lamp post at night to hear it. Acapella today is one of the most well-known and emerging genres of the music industry. With the release of Pitch Perfect, a movie that was underground at first, and then slowly built itself up to be a national phenomenon, we saw acapella music enter the spotlight.
Pentatonix, an acapella group, is dominating the genre (AP photo)
People were making music using only their mouths, and it sounded incredible. The ironically unique aspect about acapella is that it follows where the rest of the industry leads. Whether it be the latest Adele ballad or a headbanging Skrillex track, groups all over the world come together to cover these chart-topping hits, using only their voices. NBC jumped on the acapella bandwagon by creating the 2009 singing competition, The SingOff. This was a singing competition for acapella groups specifically, big or small, boy or girl, college or independent. Season
three of The Sing-Off spawned one of the most popular groups in the industry today, Pentatonix. The quintet took home the title for season three, and the rest is history. Pentatonix is the most popular acapella group in the world today, and is practically controlling the genre itself. The group gained popularity mainly via YouTube, where they have posted popular videos like “Daft Punk,” “The Evolution of Music,” “Cheerleader,” and many more. They are the 44 most subscribed to channel on YouTube, collecting over a billion views overall. The group has released four self-ti-
tled albums as well as two Christmas albums since 2011. Their most recent release, Pentatonix, is an album of original music written by the group. In late December, Scott Hoying stated on his YouTube channel that for 2015, “Pentatonix is transitioning towards original music.” This transition was truly seamless, having already released a few original songs on their previous albums. Pentatonix is changing the way people listen to music, but it has nothing to do with technology. Their vocal skills are second to none, and they are always surprising fans.
The New Broken Scene
By ANGELA TRICARICO
STAFF WRITER ATRIC1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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I’m about to be really blunt with all of you: 5 Seconds of Summer’s sophomore album, Sounds Good Feels Good, is nothing short of a musical masterpiece. 2015 has been a pretty great year in terms of music (Adele and Bieber’s comebacks, anyone?), but this album was just what this year was missing. SGFG is 5 Seconds of Summer settling into their musical identities; gone are the days where they’re just “that boyband that opened for One Direction.”
They’re taking control collectively and achieving the pop-punk sound they’ve been desiring for years, and they aren’t doing it alone. Some of their famous fans (and friends) include bands like All Time Low, Sleeping with Sirens, and Good Charlotte. Most albums have their flaws. There’s always going to be a song or two that are automatic skips for you when they come on. It always happens. With SGFG, however, the strengths outweigh the flaws by far. It’s important to note that vocally, the album is more diverse than the self titled debut, in which majority of the songs were sung by guitarist Luke Hemmings
5 Seconds of Summer’s sophomore album, Sounds Good Feels Good was released Oct. 23 (AP photo)
and bassist Calum Hood. There is a lot more Michael Clifford and Ashton Irwin in this album. The album opens with “Money,” which seemed to be widely disliked at first impression, but has grown into one of the most popular tracks very
quickly. It’s the kind of song that’s going to sound amazing live, when the band takes this album on the road. SGFG’s highest point comes in the middle of the album with “Catch Fire,” “Waste The Night,” “Safety Pin,” and “Vapor,”
while previously released track “Jet Black Heart” also shines. “Vapor” is lyrically heavy, especially when Hemmings sings “I need another hit / You’re the thing that I can’t quit.” “Catch Fire,” as well as “Permanent Vacation,” have very distinct pop
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sounds, which sets them apart from the heavier sound the rest of the album features. “Broken Home” is by far the album’s most emotional track; it’s written from the point of view of a little girl watching her family fall apart. It’s unclear if personal experiences by any band member inspired the song, but the emotion behind the song is extremely real. As the album winds down, “Invisible,” “Airplanes,” and “Outer Space/Carry On” mellow out compared to what came before them. “Invisible” is an important song, sang completely by Hood. “I was already missing / before the night I left” and See 5SOS page 8
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Spotify Playlist of the Week “Folk Yeah”
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By GLENN ROHRBACKER
STAFF WRITER MQUIC1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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olk music, or more specifically Indie Folk, is an interesting genre of music, often thought of as being quiet and associated with hipsters and other artsy types. And it is quiet
_____________________ rose in popularity in the Top 40s scene, they brought the attention to other Folk, and Indie Folk acts, thus increasing their popularity as well. Although this is just conjecture on my part, it seems logical as I noticed more
Interview with the Funky Dawgz Brass Band MUSIC EDITOR GROHR1@NEWHAVEN.EDU
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One of the most memorable parts of this version of the song is Jerry Douglas’ lap steel parts that permeate the piece. While busy at times, his lines never detract from the song as whole, and, at the end of the song specifically, he
The Funky Dawgz Brass Band (Photo obtained via Facebook)
Hozier is featured on Mike’s Spotify Playlist of the Week (AP photo)
and peaceful for the most part, but also has great depth, capable of being melancholic, sickeningly sweet, or just plain depressing. I have this theory that when Mumford & Sons
Indie Folk acts being played around this time. The first piece I want to talk about is the cover of “The Boxer,” originally by Simon & Garfunkel, but performed by Mumford & Sons (and others).
has some really interesting licks that are vaguely reminiscent of traditional Indian music. If anyone is familiar with the movie, or play, Once, they will recogSee PLAYLIST page 8
José Oyola & The Astronauts By STEPHANIE CONLON
STAFF WRITER SCONL2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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José Oyola & The Astronauts performed at the German Club Oct. 22 (Photo obtained via Facebook)
On Thursday, Oct. 22, the campus got a visit from a local New Haven band who drew a hefty crowd to the German Club. José Oyola & The Astronauts describe themselves as experimental indy-pop, which is absolutely a fitting description for their set list. The most noticeable thing about this band is their instrumentation, more specifically
the featuring of a flute and keyboard that almost completely replaced where guitar parts would generally be. The front man provided lead vocals and occasionally, a sparse supplemental guitar part which gave personality to the band. He had an interactive roll singing in the audience as well as in his vibrant appearance. Within their forty-five-
minute set, José Oyola & The Astronauts demonstrated a very coherent and consistent sound with songs that almost seemed to bleed into each other with similarity. With western and Spanish influences injected into every tune, the stand out features of this group were the bass and drum parts. See JOSE page 9
This year’s Fall Concert was headlined by We the Kings, who played an awesome show at the Beckman Recreation Center. Opening for them was an up and coming traditional New Orleans brass band called the Funky Dawgz Brass Band. They got the crowd moving and jamming to some of their original music, along with some jazzed up covers. The Funky Dawgz formed at UCONN thanks to one teacher a few years ago and have been playing together since. I got the chance, along with members of the Film/ Communications club and members from Her Campus, to interview the band about their journey and what they’re all about. Glenn: What are some of your musical influences? Funky Dawgz: Well we’re a unique ensemble, modeled after the New Orleans traditional style of music. It dates back to Louis Armstrong, the beginnings of jazz and things of that time. There are tons of brass bands that have come before us that we’ve kind of leaned back and learned from that. GR: So with a genre as old as jazz or funk, how do you guys stay original
in your music? FD: None of us really listen to the same music. So when you combine the hip hop and the rock backgrounds it creates a whole new sound. You usually don’t hear a brass band rap on a track. GR: So being a big band, what is your songwriting style and process like? FD: Well sometimes I’ll come in with a beat and play it for everyone else and they started bouncin’ to it and once you get that one spark and you just kind of take it from there. It’s a pretty collective process. We’ll each bring in ideas to the table and when everyone starts working on it, then it becomes a Funky Dawgz tune. GR: How do you guys stay popular when you play a genre that isn’t typically played on the radio? FD: We could take any song thats on the radio now and throw some horns on it and it sounds better than the one on the radio! I think a lot of our popularity comes from that we’re very unique as a band, not a lot of people do this up in the northeast. We just like to have fun with it, and its the energy is very eclectic and thats why the festival scene is
really drawn to us. GR: Have you gotten a good response from the audience even though the genre might not be their thing? FD: Absolutely. There’s nobody out there that doesn’t like horns. I think people are impressed by the fact that we’re creating this music on the spot, which applies some realness to it. GR: So what have been the biggest spaces you guys have played? FD: Well we just played MSG with Dispatch, we’ve played at UConn, Sacred Heart, UMass, Blue Nile in New Orleans, at lot of places in Jackson Square. GR: So how’s the response down in Louisiana since you guys are from the northeast? FD: People thought we were from New Orleans. Everywhere we go people think we’re from there. The Funky Dawgz Brass Band are redefining the genre of big band jazz and New Orleans music all the way up in Connecticut. They connected with a whole crowd of college students at UNH and really brought the house down. You can find the Funky Dawgz on social media as well as their latest album on iTunes and Spotify.
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when it ends, it leaves a glimmer of hope behind. From beginning to end, the album discusses falling in and out of love, broken relationships, feeling alone and lost, but the listener is left with “You know it’s gonna get better.” That’s the last thing a listener will hear from SGFG, and there’s no
doubt the band did that on purpose. They’re trying to convey a message of it gets better. You may relate to their songs, but they want you to know it gets better. That’s a big deal, and just another reason among many, why this album is one of the best from this year.
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“Who am I? Who am I?” are definite stand out lyrics from the song. “Outer Space/Carry On” is seemingly the perfect ending to wind down the emotional rollercoaster of SGFG. Clocking in at 6:38, it’s the longest track on the album, but
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Jackson Catalog
Spotify Playlist of the Week
By STEPHANIE CONLON
STAFF WRITER SCONL2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
I
n the past month, the sale of Michael Jackson’s multi-platinum catalog along with the works of other musicians have begun their transition into new ownership at Sony/ ATV Music Publishing. Sony/ATV is the largest music publishing company in the world to date and has all but technically owned the songs for the past thirty years. In 1985, ATV Music Publishing was sold to Michael Jackson for $47.5 million. With this, the Estate of Michael Jackson gained, and until now, retained the rights to not only Jackson’s songs, but also those of other artists, most notably the Beatles. The catalog in discussion also consists of the publishing rights for 750,000 songs by artists like Marvin Gaye, the Rolling Stones, and Taylor Swift. While there was some
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The late Michael Jackson (AP photo)
bitterness from Paul McCartney who, like Jackson, attempted to purchase ATV publishing in the 80’s, beginning in 2018, the remaining representatives of the Beatles will be able to recoup the rights to Beatles songs starting with the earliest written in 1962 in accordance with the Copyright Act of 1976. How did all of this talk of selling just start six years after Jackson’s death? In 2006 Jackson
faced almost crippling debt at which point he agreed to give Sony the option to purchase his share of the catalog at a later date. It is only in this last month that Sony exercised that contractual option known as the buy-sell clause. As of now nothing is set in stone but the company has begun to look at numbers and work out terms of sale. Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton
remarked on the situation in an interview with Music Business Worldwide, “I strongly believe that, whoever ultimately ends up owning the company, Sony/ATV will remain a great business and a leader in music publishing for many years to come.” The rest of the buying and selling process should be solidified within the next few months.
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nize “Gold,” by Interference. This song features a sparkling twelve string guitar that plays steadily throughout the piece. What’s really different about the piece is the fact that it’s in a compound meter (for the most part) but Glen Hansard (the songwriter/guitarist/ singer) incorporated these syncopated rhythms that occur at different points in the song. These are somewhat unexpected to the listener, but I feel as though they add interest to the piece and keep the listener engaged and on their toes. Finally, I feel obligated to talk about Hozier, as he is the champion of the Indie Folk music scene of today. His popularity has skyrocketed since I first heard “Take Me
Pentatonix Dominates Acapella
By ILEANA ALVAREZ-DIAZ
STAFF WRITER IALVA1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––––––––– Want to know the latest in PlayStation news? Want to hear your favorite music from such games as Final Fantasy, Xenoblade Chronicles, and Kingdom Hearts? Maybe even reminisce on Parks & Rec? Then check out Team TMG on Charger Radio! Every Monday, online from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., you can hear the hilarious new talk show featuring Hector Ramirez II and his good friend Luis Perez. Ramirez, a Criminal Justice major who you may recognize from the Charger Bulletin video show Podcast Charge, invited his longtime friend to talk to guys about TV, movies, and games. TMG. Goes to show that you can
host any kind of show you want with whoever you want. They don’t have to go here. Ramirez told us, “I’ve always wanted to host a show where I could talk about TV shows, movies, and video games.” It’s so cool. I stopped by once and this duo is hilarious. Not only do they announce some of the biggest games and movies coming out, their banter is so great. That’s not scripted. He also shared that he has learned great funda-
mentals and that it’s way different from making videos on YouTube. He’s learning all he can about the good ol’ switchboard. Both are stoked about playing music from their favorite video games for sure. Perez said, “The fact that Hector and I are able to play our favorite music from all kinds of entertainment is great.” You can listen to composer Yoko Shimomura’s scores from Kingdom Hearts— first time I’ve heard of a talk show like this. Everything flows together
nicely! These guys plan so much for you all. Ramirez went on to say, “I honestly never thought I would be able to play video game music in one portion, then have my favorite rock song play in the next. It’s one off of the bucket list that’s for sure.” While they talk the very first anime they watched and how brutal both Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead have become, you’ll hear music from that as well.
The last song was unique in that it featured jazz style solos by both the flute and bass player showcasing the musicianship that each brought to the band. Most students that came to the performance seemed to re-
ally enjoy the show while others simply explained that their music is simply a more acquired taste. It is true that José Oyola & The Astronauts’ music is not for everyone, the appearance of more diverse musical groups on campus
is refreshing something that will hopefully be seen more in the future. Their Album Hologram is set to release on November 7 from The University of New Haven’s very own Purebred Records.
José Oyola & The Astronauts
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Anyone who can play silky smooth walking bass lines on a six string automatically earns respect and the minimal yet strategic use of cymbal hits served as the glue that held the songs together.
to Church” on the radio around a year and a half ago. He is a wonderful songwriter, as I feel is especially evident in the track “Cherry Wine.” This piece is incredibly simple, just a single guitar part and Hozier’s haunting voice. The guitar part isn’t even all that complicated, but it captures interest because Hozier isn’t simply strumming chords to sing on top of, he’s actually pedaling a bass note while simultaneously playing the same melody that he is singing. “Cherry Wine” is also a great example of how Indie Folk music can be so melancholic because, while the song is incredibly beautiful at first listen, when the listener actually pays attention to the words it has this bittersweet undertone to it.
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Their arrangements are limited in the sense that they have five members to cover five vocal parts (including percussion and lead vocal). This restricts them to only being able to sing certain notes and chords necessary for the song. And if a song is more complicated beyond those five parts, they have to find a way to make it work for them. Not only
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they do it better than groups with ten or 15 people. This strength in creativity is the reason they are on the top of the charts in a genre that was virtually unknown to common consumers. Scott, Mitch, Kirstie, Avi and Kevin, five singers from Texas, are raising the bar for not only acapella groups around the world, but musicians and bands as well.
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Crimson Eek!
by Sir Thomas Sharpe,
Pacific Rim, Hellboy, and
portrayed by Tom Hid-
Pan’s Labyrinth (to name a
dleston, and becomes his
few). Del Toro has a reputa-
bride. Soon, the newlyweds
tion in the film circuit, as a
relocate to The Sharpe’s
prolific innovator excelling
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desolate gothic mansion in
in the dark, fantasy realm.
scenic England, along with
Naturally, expectations were
Lady Lucille, Thomas’ cun-
high.
clay, to perforated rooftops,
tions were not only met, but
Guillermo del Toro’s mys-
the hall is a tremendous
also exceeded. The expert
mess; deteriorating from the
cinematography, and stun-
inside out, much like Edith’s
ning imagery was enough
sanity as she starts uncover-
to take your breath away, as
ing apparitions, and her new
was the gory, and (at times
family’s ghosts, and dark se-
excessively) striking cine-
crets. As Edith unravels the
matography by Dan Lausten,
mysterious truths, she comes
working in tandem with
to face more demons than
Bernat Vilaplana’s mostly
just ghosts in her daydream
smooth film edits. The plot,
turned nightmare.
along with the beautiful im-
By FRANCESCA FONTANEZ
STAFF WRITER FFONT1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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rimson gushes from
both walls, and people in tery/thriller Crimson Peak. Del Toro’s latest piece is puzzling, yet satisfying, predictable, yet shocking. Crimson Peak is jam-packed full of contradictions, and hair-raising action that will keep you (cowering) on the edge of your seat. Edith Cushing, portrayed by Mia Wasikowska, is the spirited daughter of a highly respected businessman, who’s looking for her place in the world. Edith’s
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ning sister. From seeping
Before the movie is
Fortunately, the expecta-
ages created a “ghost” the
delved into, it’s important
audience is haunted by, and
to consider Guillermo del
will remember long after the
Toro’s legacy in the film
film’s credits rolled.
industry. Del Toro, the
Worth full price!
There were a few interest-
Crimson Peaks stars Mia Wasikowska and Tom Hiddleston (AP photo) ercising their originality and
Looney Toons, and works of
with said line.
unique ideas. However, a
a similar caliber. It is for this
few of these shots distracted
reason that it proves inter-
throughout the film was
from the over-all mood of
esting that this transition
another common theme;
the piece. For example, a
was so frequently utilized
predictability. Interestingly
reoccurring transition was
throughout Crimson Peak.
enough, certain plot points
the “iris-round close out”, in
Unfortunately, these transi-
are actually so predictable,
which the picture is focused
tions, and others similar
they became unexpected (as
in a circle around the main
tended to add a certain
it would just make too much
image on the screen, and
cartoony aspect to the film,
sense), so it worked for
fades into it, resulting in the
which is not what del Toro
the film in multiple cases.
rest of the screen becom-
seems to strive for. There’s
Calling every shot becomes
ing black. To clarify, this
a fine line between cartoony
tedious quickly, but some-
transition is most commonly
and fantasy, and at times,
how slightly satisfying.
Another minor objection
creative mastermind behind
ing shots throughout the
once she becomes entranced
a plethora of world-famous
feature, in which one can
blockbusters, including
assume the artists were ex-
associated with the classic
Crimson Peak was trifling
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gonna get away with this?”
tions that fail are due to this,
ing Mia Wasikowska and
of the most original sci-
But so far so good. Studio
most recently with Fantas-
Johnny Depp. Not return-
ence fiction films of the past
about the upcoming Harry
tic Four and The Amazing
ing is director Tim Burton,
decade, Moon and Source
Potter spin off Fantastic
Spiderman 2. Deadpool is
who is merely staying a
Code. Based off the trailer,
Beasts and Where to Find
shaping up, and this news
producer on Alice Through
Warcraft is about a group
Them has been released. The
been a relatively hands off
about the character’s sexual-
the Looking Glass. Burton’s
of orcs who form an uneasy
plot is set to be about Newt
project for Fox, with the
ity certainly does not tamper
next project is a live action
alliance with humans to save
Scamander, a wizard who
studio allowing director
the momentum behind the
adaptation of the 1941 film
both of their worlds. The vi-
travels to the United States
Tim Miller and producer/
project. By adding in this
Dumbo. Regardless, the
sual effects admittedly look
in the 1920s, bringing along
star Ryan Reynolds com-
character trait, Deadpool
trailer for Alice Through the
a bit like they are taken from
with him a magical suitcase
plete creative freedom.
might end up being one of
Looking Glass delivers all of
a video game ironically. Yet
full of the aforementioned
This is quite contrary to
the most pivotal superhero
the visual thrills that the first
Warcraft also looks like it
fantastic beasts he has been
the only other film featur-
films in featuring a LGBT
film gave. Whether or not
could be the revival of high
traveling the world to col-
ing Deadpool, in X-Men
main character. The big fear
the screenplay will improve
fantasy, a genre that films
lect. When the beasts break
Origins: Wolverine. There
is that too much focus on
from the first film is what
have not really had success
loose, Scamander must find
are horror stories of director
sexuality may distract from
time will tell. Alice Through
in since Lord of the Rings.
new allies in America and
Gavin Hood clashing with
a film that will hopefully
the Looking Glass comes out
Since Lord of the Rings,
use his wizarding powers
multiple studio executives
remain the irrerevant action
May 27, 2016, competing
studios have tempted to shy
to collect the beasts. Quite
who tried to leave their
sci-fi that is promised by the
directly with X-Men Apoca-
away from the genre in fear
frankly, this film sounds like
stamp on the film, which
trailers. Deadpool is coming
lypse.
of not matching the quality
a fantastic adventure mixed
might explain why the Merc
out Feb. 16, 2016.
and financial success that
within a period piece. The
life plans become blurred
FILM EDITOR BATWA1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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––––––––––––––––––––– hasn’t crushed us with anything.” Deadpool as a film has In an age where progres-
siveness seems to define critical acclaim, the latest news regarding the upcoming X-Men spinoff Deadpool details the titular antihero’s sexuality. Director Tim Miller said in an interview with Collider last week that Deadpool will in fact be pansexual. Ryan Reynolds, who is reprising his role as Deadpool in the 2016 film from X-Men Origins: Wolverine, further added that “There is some sexuality in this movie for sure. You kinda think you have moments when you’re shooting where you think, “This is, uh, a little excessive. This is a comic book movie. Are we
Far more anticipated than
Lastly, a slew of news
with a Mouth had his mouth
The first trailer for Alice
Alice Through the Looking
LOTR enjoyed. While the
images feature Newt Sca-
melted shut for the majority
Through the Looking Glass
Glass is the upcoming film
Hobbit films were all finan-
mander, played by Oscar
of his screen appearance. A
was released recently. A
Warcraft. Based upon the
cially successful and very
winner Eddie Redmayne.
classic example of too many
sequel to the 2010 film Alice
popular role playing game
good films, they still have
Fantastic Beasts and Where
cooks in the kitchen, most
in Wonderland, this new film
World of Warcraft, Warcraft
not reinvigorated the fantasy
to Find Them is set to come
cinematic superhero adapta-
marks the return of many of
is being directed by Duncan
genre the way analysts hope
out Nov. 18, 2016.
the first film’s cast, includ-
Jones, who has helmed two
Warcraft will.
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An Update from Prato By TAKEISHA SINCLAIR
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big hello to you all, again! It’s Takeisha, with more news from the University of New Haven’s Prato campus. As many of you know, we had a full week off, considered our ‘Fall break.’ We used this time to travel to as many neighboring European countries as time would allow us. Starting from Sicilia, Italy to the United Kingdom with many countries in between, we made it there! I, for my own experience in Spring Break, was ecstatic to see my mother and Godmother, who came to visit me during Fall Break to share in this European experience with me. We visited and stayed in Venice, Rome, and Pisa in Italy, then made our way over
to Barcelona, Spain, and Paris, France. It was an amazing experience but I couldn’t imagine spending it any other way- with my leading ladies. I’m excited to share with you all the adventures that my cohort shared in during their break! Most of them went to major European countries such as: Ireland, Spain, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Portugal, and Belgium. From bicycle rides around the Eiffel Tower, the beautiful beaches and aura of Greek beaches, visiting Big Ben in London, to the Guinness Brewery in Dublin, Ireland, everyone enjoyed every country they had the opportunity to visit. Each and every one of us enjoyed our breaks and was so excited
to see everything that we would see on the Internet or hear about growing up as children. There was not enough time in a week to explore everything or even spend as much time in one country that we would have liked, but there was more than enough time to appreciate this once in a lifetime opportunity to explore Europe and of course, the beautiful country of Italy. As we arrived back into Italy from our fall vacation, it was back to the routine of going to class and resuming our “calcio” games, a.k.a. soccer in our terms, as we were preparing for our tournament that began Monday, Nov. 2. We ended the week with a group trip to Pisa, Italy with our Dean, Kevin Murphy and his lovely
Erica’s Australian Adventures
Students visit the Colosseum (Photo provided by Takeisha Sinclair)
wife, where the world’s famous Leaning Tower is. I’m sure you have seen the infamous poses tourists’ perform when they visit this tower- creativity at its finest, I tell you!
Whether individual or with a group, we made great memories and took great shots with the Leaning Tower. I’m sure you will see many of them on Instagram or Facebook.
There will be more to hear from us in the upcoming weeks as we approach our third month studying abroad in Prato, Italy. Ciao, UNH!
Kia Ora: Good Health By ERICA NAUGLE
STAFF WRITER ENAUG1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Erica testing her balancing skills on a 1” slack line (Photo by Erica Naugle/Charger Bulletin photo)
their final assignments, we were looking for some low-key things to do in ello! our down time. In that “Good health,” from time I conducted my first New Zealand! This week photo shoot, watched the I am on break before I first Lord of the Rings return to JCU for finals, movie for the first time, so I hopped on a plane to explore the North Island… met some fire spinners, and “learned” how to but don’t worry, we’ll get to that! So the last I talked slack line. The photo shoot was at you, I had just returned something that I had from Cairns. wanted to do for a period So the past few weeks of time before that day. have been a little slow However, I was not able to since the semester was spare time between travelcoming to an end. While ing and classes until then. everyone was finishing
I met with my friend Alex, who had never done anything like this before, and we both just rolled with it. I had to set her up for the first few shots until she was comfortable, and then she began to suggest ideas of her own. It was a really interesting experience to see her grow behind the camera and learn to make the proper positioning adjustments with some minor direction. After some friends had learned that I was to travel to New Zealand and had
A fire spinner, Anna, performed for Erica and the others on the Strand (Photo by Erica Naugle/Charger Bulletin photo)
never seen the Lord of the Rings movies, they made it their mission to sit me down and watch at least the first one. Good news: I thought it was great, despite how useless hobbits are and how creepy everything else is! I’m actually looking forward to watching the next one. The fire spinning was an amazing experience. It’s crazy that they have to be so carful to not burn themselves or catch anything else on fire. We got to sit on the beach on a lazy
Sunday night and enjoy the refreshing breeze off the coast while they made beautiful designs against the night sky. It was the weekend after watching the fire spinners that we had some more down time and one of the other students on college had set up his slack line on the lawn. I had gone over to shoot him walking across, but he was intent on everyone having “a fair go.” It was with much difficulty, and plenty of help, that I was able to stand on
the line. As I mentioned earlier, lectures are now finished and I am traveling the North Island of New Zealand, but you’ll just have to wait until next time to hear more about it! Aussie Slang of the Week: A fair go- everyone gets a fair turn Bloody- very Footy- Australian Rules football Servo- petrol station Cheers! Erica
Junior and Charger Bulletin Photo Editor Erica Naugle is spending her fall semester studying abroad at James Cook University in Brisbane, Australia.
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) Breach of Peace (2) Harassing Phonecalls Location: Bergami Hall Date: Oct. 29, 2015 Time: 3:35 p.m.
Location: 19 Ruden Street Date: Oct. 30, 2015 Time: 3:02 p.m.
(3) Theft
Location: Maxcy Hall Date: Nov. 3, 2015 Time: 9:16 a.m.
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