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Musicians Respond to Attack at the Bataclan Theater
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itch Perfect changed the world in many ways. It opened the public to the art of acappella music and its lifestyle at many colleges across the world. The movie also had an influence on Paul Taylor, a senior now at the University of New Haven, inspiring him to create the first acappella club at the university. The club is called Fully Charged, keeping up with the trend of titling the group after a pun, sexual innuendo, or school related theme. The group started officially in the fall of 2013, and is growing every semester. Fully Charged has performed for events like Hope n’ Mic Night, SCOPE Beanhouse, winter and spring concerts, caroling at the VA hospital in West Haven, and many more, including a competition last semester. The group hopes to expand its presence on campus, as well as hopefully competing in the ICCA’s in the future. Fully Charged is a mixed choir group that sings mainly popular music, both new and classic.
Fully Charged, with founder Paul Taylor center (Photo provided by Glenn Rohrbacker)
This year, their selection includes “Shut Up and Dance,” an Ed Sheeran medley, “Love on Top,” a mashup of “What Do You Mean,” “One Last Time,” “Latch,” and many more. They’ve also sung songs like “Royals,” “Ring of Fire,” “Elastic Heart,” and more. Having students from all classes, majors, and backgrounds makes for a really diverse and interesting group where everyone has something to offer. Being a member for over a year now, I can say that it’s a great environment where we can succeed and have fun. I asked some members of the group why the group was important to them. Senior and Fully Charged Alto Karina Irizarry responded, “Fully
Charged has brought me an awesome family that can have fun and make music together.” Freshman Emma Pendon said, “Fully Charged helped me to feel so loved and welcomed at UNH. At first, I was scared that I wouldn’t make a single friend. It turns out that I didn’t just make friends, I found a whole family. The music we perform together makes us stronger, and it personally makes me feel more confident.” The group not only makes great music, but fosters a supportive and encouraging environment where people can feel comfortable. As the group’s founder, Paul Taylor, says goodbye to UNH this December, he reflects back on why
he created the group in the first place. “I think the human voice is one of the most expressive instruments in existence, and when a group comes together musically in the right ways, it creates something astounding,” he said. “The importance of Fully Charged, to me, isn’t just what we have accomplished, but rather, who we have all become because of our time together.” Fully Charged is tearing up the acappella scene at the University of New Haven, and will continue as the group grows every year. You can find the group on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for their latest updates and posts.
Bryson Tiller Sells Out Toad’s Place Twice in Same Night
caught yourself singing along to his Billboardcharting single, “Don’t” –––––––––––––––––––– while listening to Hot 93.7 this month, just as a room full of fans did at Last Thursday, Nov. Tiller’s show last week. 19, New Haven’s hisTiller’s show was toric Toad’s Place had the originally intended for pleasure of hosting not one, but two performances 8:30 p.m. last Thursday, but due, in-part, by both a from Bryson Tiller after series of ticket giveaways the first sold out. The by the local hip-hop Louisville-born singer station (which I didn’t and rapper created buzz amongst hip hop channels win), and the singer/rapin 2011 with his Killer In- per’s growing popularity, Toad’s Place announced stinct Vol. 1 mixtape, but hadn’t achieved legitimate a second show at 10:30 p.m., which I barely manmainstream success until aged to acquire tickets for. the release of his debut Around midnight, a album TRAPSOUL, which backdrop of neon white hit shelves in early Octolines appeared, highlightber. You may have even By PAUL CARBONELLA
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ing the smoky clouds drifting across the stage. Bryson Tiller finally arrived onstage and immediately went into “Let ‘Em Know,” the first track off of TRAPSOUL. His stage presence was exceptional off the bat—one of those rare, spirited performances you only get from performers who are just breaking through. Throughout the night, Tiller was capable of delivering that same energy to a venue packed with fans who seemed to know every word of his record. He performed some of my favorite cuts from the album, including “Rambo,” “502 Come Up,” and
“Sorry/Not Sorry.” He also performed several singles, such as “Ease,” and other songs produced by the music-collective affiliates Soulection. It was an inspiring to watch Tiller perform at his very best on a night of two sold-out shows and immense mainstream buzz. He seemed to take it in with humility though, both celebrating and appreciating the recent success. He even seemed surprised at some moments; he would constantly thank the crowd for coming and for enjoying his music. Earlier that day, in an interview with See TILLER page 8
With the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, many people are taking it as their personal responsibility to voice their concerns and support. Musicians and artists are no exception to this and are even more vulnerable to the situation because of the attacks at the Bataclan Theatre. On Nov. 13, a well known concert venue in the eleventh district of Paris was attacked during an Eagles of Death Metal concert. Several shooters entered the building with nearly 1,500 music fans during the show, killing 129 of those in attendance and injuring hundreds more. The California based rock band was roughly half way through their European tour at the time and were unaware of any danger. Musicians and artists from around the world have begun to speak out with the utmost disgust for the attack and the slaughter of innocent peers enjoying a night in a city known for its arts and culture. While everyone has been affected by the attack in different ways, music has always had a power and unifying quality during times of tragedy like this. Many artists such as U2 and the Foo Fighters have cancelled shows and tours as a result of the ongoing state of emergency across France. A representative from the Foo Fighters has announced, “It is with profound sadness and heartfelt concern for everyone in Paris that we have been forced to announce the cancellation of the rest of our tour. In light of this senseless violence, the closing of borders, and international mourning, we can’t continue right now. There is no other way to say it. This is crazy and it sucks. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who
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was hurt or who lost a loved one.” Following this attack, Madonna made the decision to continue with the Stockholm show of her “Rebel Heart.” While on stage, she explained the reasoning behind playing the show, against the wishes of her management. “I was going to cancel my show tonight, but then I thought to myself, why should I give that to them? Why should I allow them to stop me, to stop us, from enjoying freedom? …These are freedoms that we take for granted, of course, and we must not. But they are freedoms that we deserve!” Other notable artists who have spoken out include the Killers’s front man Brandon Flowers, who in an interview with Loaded magazine, pleaded to fans not to be afraid of music as a result of the Bataclan attack. “Some of the greatest experiences in my life have been at concerts,” he said. “To think that people will be afraid to go to concerts now is a shame. I hope we don’t let what happened get the better of us… I’m not the ambassador for all musicians… My heart goes out to the people who died. But I feel it’s important to try not to be afraid.” While celebrities and pop stars are getting the most attention for their efforts to support those who lost loved ones in the attack, perhaps the most heartfelt comes from an anonymous piano player, who set up a concert grand piano outside of the Bataclan Theatre. Playing John Lennon’s “Imagine,” the unknown musician reminded all who pass by the theater that all of the bad will pass and that those lost will never be forgotten.
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don’t know about everyone else, but family gatherings are always incredibly awkward for me. The two sides of my family are vastly different and heated arguments erupt pretty much without fail. What makes it a little bit better is when I’m allowed to control the soundtrack for the evening’s “creative discussions,” giving those not involved something else for their ears to focus on (hopefully something a little less uncomfortable). So I thought I’d share a Thanksgiving themed playlist: a collection of slightly up-tempo, but still somewhat quiet pieces that you can play in the background of the festivities. I’m pretty sure that I’ve included “Eet” by Regina Spektor in a previous playlist, but I thought the homophonic pun earned its inclusion in this one as well. Spektor is a brilliant musician as well as songwriter. Her melodies, coupled with her sweet soprano voice, create a perfect pairing, much like turkey and stuffing (no more food references, I promise). Refusing to accommodate popular music standards, Spektor molds each of her pieces into unique compositions that always border on being
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pop, but never quite get there. They often include classical instrumentation, to accompany her (notably individual) piano stylings, but also come along with many electronic elements (most popularly drums) to create a colorful juxtaposition of old and new. Now, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats is a group that I cannot say enough good things about. They have exploded in recent months after the launch of their single, “S.O.B.,” this past summer. Their music sounds old, likening itself back to when good, old-fashioned, southern soul music was at its peak. Pair Rateliff’s
soul-filled vocals with a solid horn section, and some almost excessively twangy electric guitar, and you’ve got yourself something, I think, is reminiscent of the music in The Blues Brothers. “Howling at Nothing” is no exception. It begins with a guitar count off absolutely drenched in spring reverb, another quality frequently found in mid-century Americana music. When the rest of the band joins in, the song simply grooves in the most satisfying way. It is definitely a very simple piece, but it’s gorgeous and sounds like nothing else released this year.
In Tune with WNHU
By ILEANA ALVAREZ-DIAZ
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Your Tuesdays and Fridays are about to get even better. Every Tuesday, from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on WNHU 88.7 FM, it’s “Spotlight @ Night.” Your host, DJ Spotlight, enhances your nights with the electrifying sounds of EDM and rock music. It doesn’t stop there. Setting up for the weekend, the renowned DJ shines the spotlight on the latest in pop, show tunes, and more every Friday on Center Stage with DJ Spotlight from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Who is DJ Spotlight? He’s none other than Stephen Shepherd, a Forensic Science and Chemistry major. He’s also WNHU’s hardworking student Operations Manager. Shepherd shares that
during those college tours in high school, a WNHU representative approached him. Enthusiasm had him hooked, and when he decided to attend UNH, he signed right up with the station! He also shares that he did countless things before being an Operations Manager. Past roles included: Promotions Director, Street Team Manager, UNHstable Producer, and a General Promotions Team Member. The energetic soul currently oversees promotions, production, and many daily station activities in conjunction with his co-worker and station manager, Cassie Washington. Alongside, he shares that his communication skills and confidence have both been greatly enhanced, as has his ability to be an effective leader. He also said, “it’s just fun
to use my radio voice(s)!” Trust me, he’s right. When asked about this favorite things about the station, he couldn’t chose just one; there are countless. He said, “I’d have to say the diversity that we have that all comes together for a united purpose. We have students of pretty much every major, year, and social circle who mix with community volunteers to deliver what has been voted as the #1 College Radio Station in Connecticut for the past ten consecutive years (and most of the past thirty years).” It’s insane how diverse we are. It makes us all proud to be a place where all majors are welcomed, even grad students! There are new majors that I haven’t even heard of here—absolutely wonderful.
Hot 93.7’s DJ Buck, he said he’d been “working in a pizza joint” just a year ago. “Thank God and thank all of you,” he said, before breaking into “The Sequence.” After a spirited performance, Tiller took some time to (again) thank the audience before he gave everyone what they’d
been really waiting for. “Don’t play with her/ Don’t be dishonest/I’m not understanding this logic/I’m back and I’m better” Tiller sang on the chorus of “Don’t,” which has been rising on the Billboard charts for the last two months and has received extensive radio play in America. His energy was radiating throughout the audi-
ence, making them feel his happiness and appreciation. I was continually grateful to have seen a just-rising Bryson Tiller perform so well in little Toad’s Place, right before he completely blows up. When the neon lights faded into black, I could only wonder what was next for Tiller.
On Church in These Streets, Jeezy Tries to Rediscover Himself By PAUL CARBONELLA
STAFF WRITER PCARB1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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For Jeezy, 2015 was supposed to have been a special year. For one, he dropped the “Young” from his name. After all, “Those zeros get to adding up, you gotta drop the ‘young,’” said Jeezy himself in an MTV interview earlier this year. So has Jeezy matured, like fine wine, in some way? Or perhaps the name change is indicative of a musical transition, where Jeezy says goodbye to the street bangers that made him famous in favor for a more ruminating, conscious record. But with Church in These Streets, Jeezy lets us know he’s not too old to party, but may be ready to look further inward than ever before. The cover of Jeezy’s eighth studio effort, Church in These Streets, depicts Jeezy as an intercity preacher, donning Malcolm X’s signature garb; a persona he sometimes channels on the record, but barely. The biggest question I had during this record
was, “where is Jeezy going with all this?” He’s clearly attempting to make an artistic transition, but may not know where he wants to take his career. For instance, “Gold Bottles” sounds like a cut from Jeezy’s classic Thug Motivation 101, whereas a track like “Eternal Reflection Interlude” exudes a To Pimp a Butterfly-style Kendrick Lamar interlude. Jeezy also goes into full cloud-trap mode on songs like “New Clothes” or “God,” whose beats would have better served someone like Future or Young Thug. Church in These Streets was an opportunity for Jeezy to solidify himself as both a seasoned veteran, as well as a relevant artist today, but he seems to have trouble bridging that gap. Songs like “Hell You Talkin’ Bout” are good, old Jeezy fun – “We hustle on your birthday/We hustlin’ for Christmas,” he raps. The premise is simple fun and catharsis, and it’s the type of track where Jeezy shines: when things are not too serious, and when the stakes are not so high. On the other hand, cuts
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like “God” attempt to force the new, (Old) Jeezy down our throats. The beat, produced by TM88 and Southside, is epic in scale. It’s an intense, low tempo beat full of the periodic synth stabs and snare rolls 808 Mafia are known for. “God” had the potential to be Jeezy’s next banger, but he can’t seem to take advantage of the beat enough. On the title track, Jeezy is as Jeezy as ever, though. “My ***** got a plug and then he got indicted/Saw him in that foreign thing then got excited/Graduated from the streets and I ain’t have a tutor/If you see another day then just say hallelujah.” It shows us that Jeezy is at his best when he’s unapologetically himself, and not trying to ride aesthetic trends that may have been successful for his peers. We probably will never get another Thug Motivation 101 from him, but we can only hope he remains consistent in the future. Church in These Streets shows us Jeezy is as ambitious as ever, but how he will channel that ambition is largely in question.
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Jessica Jones: The Darkest Superhero Show Yet By HECTOR RAMIREZ II
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he Marvel Cinematic Universe’s lineup of films and recent shows has initially given off the impression of being lighthearted fun that people of all ages can enjoy, and these have seen renowned success. Marvel-Netflix’s Daredevil TV show gave a glimpse of just how dark Marvel was willing to go with more gritty and gruesome action. For the brand new show Jessica Jones, Marvel-Netflix has produced the darkest superhero epic that triumphs on the small screen. Jessica Jones is not your ordinary superhero show. Yes, Jessica does have super strength and can jump really high,
but her abilities are an afterthought. What really shines is the dynamic between Jessica, played by Krysten Ritter, and Kilgrave (also known as the Purple Man), played by David Tennant of Doctor Who. The 13-episode season revolves around Jessica and her friends, throwing dark twists at them, in ways we haven’t seen before in a superhero television show, and you won’t see them coming. Haunted by a traumatic past, Jessica Jones is an ex-superhero who hangs up the costume and decides to use her gifts as a private investigator. When Kilgrave, long thought to be dead, shows up in her life again, Jessica must use her powers to find him and put a stop to his tortuous, evil ways. There’s not as much action or humor as one would expect, which can be an initial disappointment to some. However, Jessica Jones is the most character-focused su-
Krysten Ritter stars as Jessica in Jessica Jones (AP photo)
perhero show we have ever seen. The characters feel like realistic people with real-world problems despite being a superhero show. Jessica is a headstrong, independent character that does what she pleases. Unfortunately, she uses her time to drown her problems with hard liquor and digging up the dirty secrets on others as a private investigator. Jessica’s fiercely protective best
friend and moral pillar is Trish Walker, a talk show host and former child star. Trish is the kind of friend we all want by our side when life keeps knocking us down. The relationship between Jessica Jones and brooding bartender Luke Cage gives more insight into how humans with super powers keep those powers in check due to the events of the Avengers series. More charac-
ters surface–such as the neighborhood addict, the amoral attorney, and the sensible cop–and each have their own arcs that don’t feel rushed or worthless. The real standout is the show’s antagonist, Kilgrave. He has a special and dangerous super power–mind control. With a simple request, Kilgrave can make anybody bash their head into a wall, or tell them to take off all of their clothes. Victims to his wicked acts are left with deep and lasting trauma that goes far beyond his ability, which is the true fear of his power. Kilgrave is a more complex comic-book menace. He represents a sort of everyday evil and threat that makes him much scarier than any other villain we have seen in the MCU. There are a subtle nods to the comic books Jessica Jones is based off, Alias, as well as a few mentions regarding previous MCU productions.
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When Luke Cage refers to the Avengers as “the big green dude and his crew,” you can’t help but chuckle. Or when Jessica and Trish are discussing cool, potential superhero names, and the name Jewel, which was Jessica’s superhero persona in the compic books, comes up, but Jessica scoffs, calling it a bad stripper name shows that the writers are not afraid to poke fun at the comic book counterpart. Jessica Jones breaks the standard of the cinematic superhero genre. It excels in its pacing, characterizations, and drama for a compelling narrative that exists in an already established universe. As far as where Jessica is headed next, I guess we will have to find out in Marvel’s other tiein shows, Daredevil and Iron Fist. Will we see her again? The idea may be in the hands of the creators presently, but I sure hope so.
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cademy Award winning screen writer Philippa Boyens will pen the screenplay for an adaption of The Merlin Saga, a fantasy series of novels about young wizard Merlin’s adventures in Camelot. Not much is known about the upcoming film, but Boyens is certainly a quality addition. Since she’s written the screenplays for all of Peter Jackson’s films since 2001, Boyens’ most notable screenplay is for Return of the King, winning her the aforementioned Oscar. While on the topic of Middle Earth films, Peter Jackson made an embarrassing admission on a behind the scenes featurette of the recent DVD release of the third Hobbit film, The Battle of the Five Armies. “I didn’t know what the hell I was doing,” Jackson commented. After the series was supposed to be directed by Guillermo del Toro, who dropped out of the series during preproduction, produc-
Gerard Butler to star in Gods of Egypt, out Feb. 26 (AP photo)
tion was fast-tracked when Jackson came in. Many of the shots were supposedly rushed with very little preproduction. Crew members rant about how stressful the entire production was, as they were given tasks, such as designing armor, with only a week’s notice. Honestly, given the accounts, it’s a miracle that the Hobbit films came out as good as they did, seeing as these special features shed light on the chaotic production. However, these flaws still
show through, as Jackson comments how his previous LOTR trilogy was given far more attention to detail. While the Hobbit films are very good, they do not hold a torch to the Lord of the Rings, arguably the best trilogy of all time. The sequel/spin-off to 2012’s Snow White and the Huntsman comes out April 22, 2016. Titled The Huntsman: Winter’s War, the film’s first trailer dropped last week. What appears to be a Tolkienesque high fantasy, The
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Huntsman stars Chris Hemsworth, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, and Charlize Theron. While the predecessor was panned critically— and because the director of this new film is the special effects director of the first film, who has never directed before—it’s hard to see this much talent make a bad movie. The first trailer for Gods of Egypt was released as well. Also a high fantasy of sorts, Gods of Egypt seems to be more in line with an Egyptian
version of Clash of the Titans. Starring Gerard Butler, it should be some mindless fun with some cool monsters. Gods of Egypt comes out Feb. 26, 2016, right after Deadpool. Yet another trailer was released, this one the trailer for the sequel to the much acclaimed and beloved romantic comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding. The sequel, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, picks up in real time 15 years after the first film, as Tula and Ian have to deal
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with Tula’s overbearing Greek family still trying to influence her life. Throw in Tula’s daughter going to college, and this admittedly seems like it will be a very predictable mediocre comedy that repeats the same stuff as the first film without the new factor. Hopefully it surprises. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 comes out March 25, 2016. At least no other big films are coming out that date, save for a small art house film known as Batman v. Superman.
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Top 5 Disney Movies Call of Duty: Black Ops 3: You Probably Haven’t Headshot! Seen By HECTOR RAMIREZ II
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Past iterations of the famous, first-person shooter game have left the franchise to spiral out of the interests of fans and gamers alike. A consensus circulated the gaming community that the Call of Duty games have gotten stale, and were uninspiring with their annual releases. So, does Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 follow the trend, or does it break the cycle of disappointment? Let’s get one thing out of the way: this is the Call of Duty game you have been waiting for. I assured myself that the recent Call of Duty games lost their fun factor and creativity compared to series highlights like Modern Warfare and Black Ops. With Black Ops 3, I had the chance to try out its Beta form back in August of this year, and I was surprised at how much fun I was having. So, I kept a sharp eye on this one as its release date crept closer and closer. Right off the bat, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 has some of the most deep customizations options I have seen in the series. From creating the look of your character, to fully customizing your favorite guns, all three game modes provide an authentic individual experience I really enjoyed. The three game modes to choose from are Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies Mode. Each mode has so much content that Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 can be considered three games in one. The campaign tells a story concerning the mysteries and conspiracies of the practices of military neurotechnology, and takes place in multiple
takes the original tale and e have all seen makes it into a the magic of Disney films. personal film of identity and They capture a sense of what family awe and excitement in every motion picture with really means. When Tarzan encounters stunning animation and other humans that arrive groundbreaking storyin the jungle, he starts telling. To think that it to question whether he all started with Mickey truly belongs with the Mouse in the late 1920s gorilla family that raised is quite amazing. Now, him. The story takes the it’s safe to assume that characters we love on nearly every child born lots of thrills, laughs, and in the 90’s has seen a set unforgettable moments of Disney movies that that Disney is known for. are still widely popular With great songs that play today, such as Beauty throughout the movie and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, like “Two Worlds,” “Son of Man” and “You’ll Be and dozens more. With In My Heart,” you will that said, popular titles be singing louder than will not be mentioned as this list primarily focuses Tarzan’s chest-beating triumph and victory call. on the films produced by 3. Robin Hood: Based Walt Disney Animation on the legend of Robin Studios that may have Hood, Disney decided to been overlooked or not mentioned, as much as the put a twist on this one. heavy hitters. Without fur- Instead of portraying the main characters as huther ado, here are the top mans, they are all anthrofive Disney movies you pomorphic animals with probably haven’t seen. 1. Oliver & Company: Robin Hood as a fox and Prince John as a lion. The Released in 1988, Oliver story follows the adven& Company is a musitures of Robin Hood, cal comedy that tells the Little John, and the inhabstory of Oliver, a homeitants of Nottingham as less kitten who joins a gang of dogs to survive in they fight against the excessive taxation of Prince the streets of New York John. Of course, it’s the City. On top of gorgeous animation and catchy pop- witty and charming nature of Robin Hood that drives rock songs like “Why Should I Worry?,” Oliver the film, but you can’t help but give credit to the & Company is a heartfelt spectacular voice acting story of comradery and bravery. Since Oliver and and creativity behind this motion picture. the gang roam the streets 4. The Hunchback of of New York City, they’re Notre Dame: The Hunchare sure to find adventure back of Notre Dame on every block. Not to mention there’s a hilarious centers on Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer Chihuahua named Tito of Notre Dame, and his who definitely steals the show. If that doesn’t con- struggle to gain acceptance into society. As vince you to watch this movie, I don’t know what one of Disney’s darkest films, the movie goes into will! themes such as infanti2. Tarzan: Tarzan is cide, lust, damnation, sin, the story we all know: a man raised by apes. How- and even genocide. However, The Hunchback of ever, Disney’s version
Notre Dame teaches a very important lesson: learning to accept who you are. Somehow, it manages to take all of those elements, mix them with great characters and one of the best soundtracks in a Disney motion picture, and make it into a compelling narrative that will stay with you even after the credits roll. 5. Pocahontas: This musical romantic-drama is inspired by the known history of the Native American woman Pocahontas and Englishman John Smith. Alan Menken, legendary composer and Disney veteran, really outdid himself with Pocahontas because he captures the very spirit of the movie with beautiful tracks like “Colors of the Wind” and “Farewell.” The narrative focuses on Pocahontas and John Smith, two individuals from different parts of the world that fall in love and have to deal with the consequences of the imminent clashes of their native groups. It’s an inspirational story that emphasizes respect and understanding of people and things we don’t know about. Pocahontas also has one of the most heartwrenching endings in any Disney movie. So what do you think? Have you seen any of the movies on the list? If not, then take a break from studying, pop some popcorn, and watch these amazing movies! As a precaution, you may want to bring a box of tissues with you because, well, it is Disney after all.
areas around the world. Each of the eleven levels provides an hour or more of epic action and gorgeous environments, like one would expect from a Call of Duty campaign. While the story isn’t completely memorable, it’s enough to keep you going. Another gripe is that some missions felt way too long. While I appreciate the effort to have the campaign being more than its average six hours, a few missions could have been shortened to make them feel less drawn out. A new feature is the RPG mechanics in story mode, in which players unlock weapons, special abilities, and more, by leveling up and completing certain challenges. I had the most fun with the special abilities, I unlocked, since they fell under specific play styles. The three play styles, close-range, mid-range, and ranged, have their own, dedicated skill tree to unlock these special abilities. If you’re someone who likes to be in the opponents’ face, then unlock the power to run like the Flash and unleash devastating melee combos! Or if you like to keep enemies at a distance, then make sure to upgrade the ability that sends out a shockwave, and knocks down opponents. The campaign also allows up to 4 players to play with each other, so you can always join up with a friend, or three, and have fun bashing robots in the face. Once you beat the story, you unlock Nightmare mode, a cool take on the campaign that replaces all of the human enemies with zombies and all of the robot enemies with rusted robots. Nightmare mode is a fresh experience that honestly makes the campaign worth playing through again.
Multiplayer mode is arguably the incentive to purchase any Call of Duty game. Its famous multiplayer is what made the franchise so popular in the gaming community. Thankfully, Black Ops 3’s multiplayer shines brighter than any other entry. The game contains 12 vibrant maps that take advantage of fun, wallrunning mechanics, while not completely breaking the game. What makes the multiplayer truly stand out are Specialists. Specialists are classes from which players can choose from that give a new edge in strategic gameplay during matches. For instance, the Outrider specialist has the Sparrow ability, where the player can wield a crossbow with exploding arrows that kill on impact. The Prophet specialist has a power called Glitch, and this allows the player to teleport to their previous location to get out of a bad situation. Since these abilities require a meter to fill before use, players won’t be able to spam it. There are a total of nine specialists that each have two abilities to choose from. It’s the interest in the specialists and how fresh they make the experience that have me keep coming back to multiplayer, along with great gameplay that is unmatched in any other first-person shooter. With well-designed maps, a great range of fun guns to use, deep customization options, and unique specialist classes, Black Ops 3’s multiplayer is better than ever. Lastly, Treyarch’s famous Zombies survival mode is full of Easter eggs and mysteries that will have players coming back time and time again. The newest mechanic added is the story that Continue reading on Chargerbulletin.com!
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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) Theft
Location: BSAC Date: Nov. 17, 2015 Time: 11:27 a.m.
(2) Breach of Peace
(3) Drug Complaint
Location: Botwinik Hall Date: Nov. 18, 2015 Time: 5:44 p.m.
Location: 21 Ruden St. Date: Nov. 20, 2015 Time: 7:38 p.m.
(4) Assault/ Attempted Robbery Location: Forest Hills Bldg. 4 Date: Nov. 22, 2015 Time: 3:00 p.m. *Location not on map
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