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Charger Bulletin The official student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938. Volume 95, Issue 12 | November 20, 2013 | West Haven, CT

Students Petition to Eliminate Math Zone

Senior Commencement Split

By LIANA TEIXEIRA

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LTEIX1@NEWHAVEN.EDU

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CAMPUS Delta Phi Epsilon’s annual Deepher Dude event, a male pageant, featured many entertaining performances SEE PAGE 3

The famous Rev Run visited UNH to share some inspirations wisdom The Math Zone is located in the new, state-of-the-art Math Learning Center in North Hall, directly adjacent to Echlin Hall.

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OPINION Are you the middle child? Maybe you can relate with Thanksgiving. Read how it is an overlooked holiday SEE PAGE 7

SPORTS UNH’s football team concluded their season with a win over Assumption SEE PAGE 11

ENTERTAINMENT About Time was released last week, and proved to be more than the expected cheesy romantic comedy SEE PAGE 13

By LIANA TEIXEIRA

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––– When classmates and friends approached freshman Brianna Stefano with concerns about the new MathZone program, the newlyelected USGA Senator knew she had to act. “I have to represent the student body,” she said. “When they come to me with these issues, I have to speak about them. It’s my obligation.” In response to dozens of students, Stefano started a petition on Change.org to raise awareness about the issues facing freshmen in MathZone. It has reached almost 200 signatures, 100 of which occurred within the first 24 hours of its creation. Each time a person signs the online petition, an email is sent to President Kaplan. “They’ve got to see something is wrong here,” Stefano said. Stefano has heard nothing but

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complaints about MathZone, a computer-based class which was introduced to incoming freshmen this year. It is designed to be a nontraditional approach to mathematics that allows students to learn at their own pace. A growing number of low or failing math grades at UNH prompted the math department to introduce this innovative program for students. Students are usually “pushed along” by their teachers when it comes to math, Department Chair of Mathematics, Joseph Kolibal, said. “In self-paced learning, each student does math at the rate they can absorb it.” Now, Kolibal added, students can control the speed at which they learn the material. “The big factor to us was how to get students who are a little bit behind to catch up,” Kolibal said. Students are placed into their respective math clases depending on placement exams taken when registering for their first semes-

ter classes. They read assigned chapters, and complete the homework and tests, all while using the new state-of-the-art Math Learning Center at North Hall, directly behind Echlin Hall. Once a student completes all chapters related to a specific course and receives a passing grade, they can move along to the next math course. According Kolibal, some freshmen are on their way to complete two math classes in a single semester. Students can also choose to take a “Challenge Exam” to advance to a higher level of math if they believe they are ready. MathZone bypasses the typical classroom setting, opting for an individualized learning experience. Instead of having a physical textbook, students read and learn the material online. Also, instead of having a single teacher lead the lesson, students review the chapters and may ask for assistance from instructors or tutors in the See PETITION page 2

Sigma Chi’s SigSuit

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Kellie Pickler stays true to her country roots with the release of The Woman I Am, read a review of her latest album

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After a night of gowns, swimsuits and performances, sophomore Victoria Rizzuto was named winner of SigSuit Monday, Nov. 11. SigSuit, Sigma Chi Fraternity’s annual philanthropy event, is a beauty pageant where the women of he University of New Haven campus compete in four different rounds to be crowned winner. Each contestant was required to raise a minimum of $100 to participate in the contest, and all proceeds went to Sigma Chi’s philanthropy, the Children’s Miracle Network. The Children’s Miracle Network is a children’s charity organization that raises funds for children’s hospitals, medical research and community awareness of children’s health issues. The Children’s Miracle Network has been Sigma Chi’s philanthropy since 1986. The 12 contestants raised $2,575.44 in total. Many different groups throughout campus were represented through the contestants, including Phi Sigma Sigma, Delta Phi Epsilon and the Army ROTC, among others. Christina Rodriguez and Dean Bandong, the MCs for the night, set the tone for the night, creating a laid-back and fun environment for the crowd in Dodds Theater. Guest judges included Patrick Kelland,

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Due to a 15 to 20 percent increase in the number of seniors graduating this upcoming May compared to last year, the spring commencement ceremony, traditionally held in a single time slot, will now be split into two ceremonies. President Kaplan informed students about this change at a Undergraduate Student Government Association meeting held on Nov. 1, where he addressed any questions or concerns. Kaplan said UNH will host two ceremonies this spring, with two colleges in the morning ceremony at 10 a.m. and two colleges in the afternoon at 3 p.m. Both undergrads and graduates from the respective colleges will commence together. So far, the college pairings have yet to be finalized, but according to Provost Daniel May, the most likely pairings will be the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Business, and the Henry C. Lee College with the Tagliatela College of Engineering. Talks of splitting the spring commencement ceremonies were happening as soon as September, after the administration had to shift 90 undergrads to the graduate afternoon ceremony the previous May. In recent years, UNH moved spring commencement Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, due to space limitations on campus. Still, the increasing number of undergrads graduating each year has become a challenge even with a bigger venue. Additionally, more students who are qualified to graduate after December are now opting to walk in May with the rest of their

former Undergraduate Student Government Association President, Kaitlin Rohonczy, former Sigma Chi Sweetheart, and Scott Kazar, the founder of the Lambda Epsilon

chapter of Sigma Chi at UNH. Held on Veteran’s Day, SigSuit was USA Themed, with the last two rounds centered on America. In the first round of the competi-

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tion, the contestants, escorted by a Sigma Chi brother, showed off their formal wear. In the next round, contestants showcased their confidence as they walked across stage in their swimsuits. The third round, “Support the Troops,” had the girls create military-inspired outfits, and each contestant was asked where the inspiration for her outfit came from. In the fourth and final round, named “Stars and Stripes,” contestants wore American themed outfits. Some of the outfits included the Statue of Liberty, the Bald Eagle and Uncle Sam. Following round four was the quiz portion of the evening. Bandong and Rodriguez asked contestants various questions relating to the history of America. Bandong described this portion of the contest as “a little bit of common sense mixed with don’t be dumb.” Rachael Wurst, a sister of Delta Phi Epsilon, placed second and Sarah Alley, also a sister of Delta Phi Epsilon, placed third. “I think the event went really well, and I’m really happy we raised over $2,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network,” said Richard Rotella, a brother of Sigma Chi. Winner Victoria Rizzuto raised the most money of all the contestants, collecting $556, something that Kazar said he’d be looking for as he judged, along with who had the most passion for the cause. See SIGMA page 2

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Sex ED Boot Camp

Students Petition to Eliminate Math Zone

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By SAMANTHA MATHEWSON and ERICA NAUGLE

incapable of making the decision to engage in an intimate relationship while they are intoxicated and defined sexual assault: “Absence of a sober yes.” Freshmen that joined the UNH campus this year had to take an Alcohol EDU online course, informing them about substance use and assault; consenting to intercourse while you are under the influence won’t hold up in court as a reasonable decision and will instead be deemed rape. They followed with a discussion of Sexually Transmitted Infections. 2069 percent of students deny that they have a STI, in order to attract partners for an intimate relationship, and 75 percent of people get a STI in their lifetime, and 50 percent of students get a STI while they are in college. Frater and Lastique added to their statistics that skinto-skin contact can transmit these infections and alternative personal hygiene

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Dr. Joni Frater and Esther Lastique visited the University of New Haven campus to talk about their goal as sex educators; “to raise the bar about erotic enlightenment.” Their event, Sex ED Boot Camp, hosted by SCOPE was held in the Alumni Lounge, Thursday, Nov. 14. They opened the event to students with a rundown of facts about sexual activity of college students and STI percentages, and how communication between partners is key, while emphasizing that individual appreciation is necessary first before getting involved with someone else in an intimate relationship. “Friends don’t let friends hook up under the influence.” Frater and Lastique discussed that students are

methods could reduce the increased spread of such infection. “There are six million new cases of HPV in the U.S. each year. 74 percent of them are 15-24 years old.” As another source of protection, Frater and Lastique suggested the Gardasil Vaccine, explaining that it is a series of three shots that can help reduce the risk of HPV. “Your Body = Your Choice.” Frater and Lastique ultimately discussed the facts that should go into how students should make the many decisions about starting an intimate relationship based on their own personal needs, and along with the facts they presented, there is a series of questions one should ask themselves before jumping to the conclusion they are ready and willing— students should know what they are comfortable with, and talk about it with their partner while their clothes are still on.

Sigma Chi’s SigSuit

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The UNH Dance Team, Johnny Empire and the 5-67-8 Dance Team, as well as special guest, Boyz 2 Yen, performed throughout the night. Boyz 2 Yen, a group of Sigma Chi brothers of Asian decent, was created by Bandong, and much to the crowd’s amusement, they lip-synced to a shortened version of “Everybody” by the Backstreet Boys. The ladies participating in SigSuit all had their reasons for participating, whether it was to support the brothers of Sigma Chi or for other, more personal reasons. “I love helping people as much as I can and when I heard there was an opportunity to give back to the Children’s Miracle Network, I couldn’t resist,” Elizabeth Rieger, a contestant of SigSuit, said. “An amazing friend of mine was effected by cancer and has inspired me to be a part of something bigger then myself whenever there is an opportunity PHOTO: SigSuit winner Victoria Rizzuto portraying Rosie the Riveter during the America-themed portion of the contest.

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MathZone when needed. Unlike most classes which have a designated time period, students enrolled in the program must complete at least 2.5 hours in the MathZone each week at times of their choice, in addition to outside studying. Students can also work from home to complete homework. Despite this seemingly straightforward setup, however, the changes that the College of Arts and Sciences hoped would lead to more students excelling in math have left many freshmen actively calling for MathZone’s removal. Self-Paced Learning In theory, freshman Leah Gioiella said, MathZone sounds very nice. “You can go at your own pace, but in actuality, it’s not good at all. You have to take time out of your day to go and the professors there don’t really help. They don’t really lead you into the right direction.” Gioiella, who has ADD, said learning math on a computer is her worst nightmare. “I literally have to sit there and teach myself. It’s just a terrible experience.” “Math isn’t something that can be taught on a computer,” said freshman Irene Sogotis, who is currently in fundamental math. “You need interaction, you need to be able to ask questions.” “I know no one who has anything positive to say about MathZone,” freshman Tim Haggerty said. “Whenever I go, I imediately forget what I just did. I don’t feel like I learned a single thing.” Haggerty also feels MathZone is catered to the wrong students, stating that those placed in the lowest levels of math need extra help, not to be responsible for learning it themselves. Sogotis expressed similar views on this issue. “They place the lower level math students in MathZone, which is self taught, instead of placing Calc 1 and Calc 2 students who clearly know what they’re doing.” According to Stefano, students are continuously struggling to keep up with MathZone even though it is self-paced. “There are certain students who need to step it up and try harder and actually go... but I know people who are working their butts off and they’re still getting C’s,” she said. One friend, Stefano added, is placed in 1103 math, which is not for credit, and cannot get through it fast enough to reach the next level because it is selfpaced, even though she is spending five hours or more in MathZone a week. “There’s no balance between how much time you’re supposed to spend there and how much you can actually get done,” she said. “You can’t rush learning. especially with no teacher involved and the fact that it’s all self-motivated.” The students aren’t the only ones disappointed with the new program. Parents of the class of 2017 have

expressed their displeasure with the MathZone on their Facebook page; some have even signed Stefano’s petition. “I’m paying for a computer to teach my daughter,” one parent’s comment read. Grading Students’ motivation to attend MathZone fell even further a few weeks ago, when midterm grades were released. It was announced that about 75 percent of those enrolled in MathZone were failing as of midterms. Sogotis was part of that 75 percent. Like many students who attend UNH, Sogotis receives a scholarship for her studies. So far, she has only taken two tests in MathZone and passed both with at least a B+. However, because the grading system compared her individual progress to the course as a whole, Sogotis received her midterm grade of an F. “If you don’t get a 3.0 or 3.2, depending on the scholarship, you lose your scholarships,” she said. “The fact that MathZone is putting that in jeopardy not only angers me but also my parents as well. They’re the ones paying for me to come here.” The midterm grades took many freshmen by surprise, something Jose GarciaLeon, Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said was not intended. “The [MathZone instructors] weren’t sure what to do because there is no midterm in the MathZone. On the other hand, they wanted to provide some sort of feedback to students who were behind, so students could know how they were doing,” Garcia-Leon said. “The first report was not very accurate.” He added that the midterm grade will be used as more of a reference point and does not count toward the final grade in the course. Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Lourdes Alvarez, also realized the freshmen’s midterm grades were not an accurate depiction of how a student was actually performing. “That was not the best way to tell students that they weren’t at the point they should have been in the semester,” she said. “It was a poor choice.” In the future, Alvarez suggested using a bar graph to monitor a student’s progress rather than a letter grade. Because MathZone is a self-paced course, no one is going to get an F in the end, she added. The department has also extended the deadline to complete MathZone to March 15 because early glitches with the new system prevented some students from logging in. MathZone will also be opened over winter break, and people can also work from home. Feedback Addressing students’ issues about MathZone is also something Stefano thinks the university neglected to do early on. When Stefano brought

up the negative student feedback on MathZone to President Kaplan at a USGA meeting, “he gave me the run around. He’s like ‘no, it’s actually working, and we’re seeing really good positive results.’ And then a week later we get these emails about how everyone is failing,” she said. Some students have had such bad experiences with MathZone that they feel too discouraged to go back on a regular basis. Freshman Tom D’Ademo said the second time he went into MathZone, a tutor asked him which chapter he was on. “They were very judgmental on me. I told them I was on the first chapter and they were like, ‘Oh...’” he said. “They just had a big attitude about it, kind of like, ‘you should be smarter.’” Changes The university is now taking steps to ensure current and future students in the MathZone are getting the appropriate attention and assistance they need with the program. One major problem Garcia-Leon identified was clarity. “Every new student had a MathZone orientation the day of convocation... but maybe it was not clear enough. The talk they got was a little long, they got too much information all at once,” Garcia-Leon said. Students coming into the MathZone for the first time will now be assigned a math tutor for the semester, similar to an orientation leader, who will be there to work with the student should any assistance be desired. Additionally, the department is holding MathZone lectures for sections of chapters so students can go over specific parts of the material in somewhat of a classroom setting. Garcia-Leon is now acting as Interim MathZone Coordinator, replacing the former coordinator, Adam Bigos, a mathematics faculty member. This was done to bring the program more directly under the college itself, and to develop better ways of communication between the students, administration and faculty. In the last two weeks, Alvarez said they have instituted a robust training for the tutors and faculty so they understand the ways in which they can help break down some of the math apprehension that students have, as well as offer a more welcoming atmosphere. She said this type of oneon-one mentoring is the key to student centricness in the program. “I know in the first few weeks we weren’t living up that ideal, so now it’s our job to regain the students’ trust, engage them, and to listen to their concerns and get them going,” she said. To learn more about MathZone, visit www.newhaven. edu/mathzone, or to view the student petition, visit www. change.org/petitions/adambigos-director-of-mathzoneeliminate-mathzone.

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Deepher Dude—Do You Closing the Wage Gap Have What It Takes? By SAMANTHA SALVIO

By ELISSA SANCI

OPINION EDITOR ESANC2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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Deepher Dude drew students of the University of New Haven to Dodds Theater Nov. 14; not a single seat was free Thursday night as students came out to support Delta Phi Epsilon sorority for their annual event. Deepher Dude, a male pageant show held annually by the sisters of DPhiE, raises funds and awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. At the end of the night, Connor Debold was crowned Deepher Dude; Matt Curan came in second place and Chris Platz finished third. Hosted by DPhiE sisters Jennifer Harrington, Lindsey Walker and Elizabeth Rieger, Deepher Dude was a success by keeping the crowded theater entertained and laughing from start to finish. Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States. CFF became one of DPhiE’s three philanthropies in 1967. Sami Jenkins and Celia Modell, both sisters of DPhiE, coordinated the event. Jenkins suffers from Cystic Fibrosis herself and shared her story with the crowd before the pageant began. Each member of the crowd received a straw as they entered the auditorium; Modell had the crowd breathe through their straws

for 30 seconds in an attempt to show the audience what it’s like to live with cystic fibrosis. “I am so proud of Celia and Sami for their hard work,” Jennifer Harrington, president of Delta Phi Epsilon, said. “The new location in Dodds helped amp up the event and their success was clear by how much we were able to raise for CF.” The 10 contestants of Deepher Dude raised $2,789.93—far more than the goal the sisters originally set for the night at $2,000. Contestant Joe Anquillare raised the most money of all the contestants, bringing in over $360. The contestants made their way to the stage and started the show by performing a choreographed dance to a medley of different butt-inspired songs, setting the atmosphere for the night. The contest featured four rounds—formal wear, creativity, talent and DPhiE inspired. For the first round, each contestant wore formal attire and was escorted by a sister of Delta Phi Epsilon across stage. Contestant Oskar Sewerin got a few extra laughs as he came out in a woman’s formal dress, his escort in a suit. The boys showed their creativity in the second round by coming out in outlandish costumes with their escorts. Some outfits included a Dove soap bar and a loofah, Barbie and Ken, and samurai warriors. Winner Connor Debold dressed as an over-

attached girlfriend in a red sparkly dress, while his escort Sarah Alley dressed as his disinterested boyfriend. An intermission show followed the first two rounds, featuring the brothers of Lambda Alpha Upsilon and the 5-6-7-8 Dance Team. The brothers of LAU strolled for the crowd while 5-6-7-8 danced to Fergie’s, “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got).” The talent round followed; some acts including singing, guitar playing and dancing. Dean Bandong, of Sigma Chi, played “My Heart Will Go On” on the cello, while three of his brothers reenacted a scene of the Titanic behind him. Debold showcased the evolution of Miley Cyrus, starting with her Hannah Montana days and bringing it all the way to “Wrecking Ball.” The final round of the show was DPhiE inspired; most contestants dressed in purple and gold, the sorority’s colors, or as unicorns; the sorority’s mascot. This round was accompanied by trivia questions about Cystic Fibrosis and the sorority in general. Deepher Dude was truly centered on bringing awareness of Cystic Fibrosis to the campus throughout the night; facts were read between every round and the night started with an informational video. “[Deepher Dude] was a hilarious night and it’s always one of our favorite events!” Harrington said.

Are You Smarter Than a Greek?

By JENN HARRINGTON

COPY EDITOR JHARR6@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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Greek fraternity, Kappa Gamma Rho, hosted their first Are You Smarter Than a Greek event on Wed. Nov. 13 in Dodd’s Theater. Their version of the game show was set up much like the televised show that uses fifth graders. Two representatives from each organization sat on the panel to help a non-Greek student answer various trivia questions about government, sports, pop culture, and two ques-

tions about campus Greek life, which ended the competition. The game was broken into two segments. During the first half, four contestants were each asked eight questions with varying point totals. Each question answered right added to their grand total. A Blue-Ray player was rewarded to the contestants with the most points. The contestants were able to pick four Greek members to sit on a panel, in which they could use lifelines to answer questions they were unsure about. Lifelines included: sneak-a-peak; where

a contestant could look at a panel member’s answer and choose whether or not to use it, copy; where they could look at an answer but had to use it as their own, or consensus; where the panel members would decide together the answer to give to the contestant. The contestants that participated enjoyed the game and the fraternity looks forward to seeing how the event grows next year.

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–––––––––––––––––––-Recently established organization on campus, the American Association of University Women chose to showcase the drastic wage gap between women’s and men’s salaries in today’s work force as their first official event on campus. The ladies of AAUW invited Annie Houle from W.A.G.E. Project in hopes that she would be a resource to help the junior and senior women on UNH’s campus find a job with a fair salary that reflects all their personal qualifications. All those who attended the event were given an interactive workbook that included a stepby-step process on how to benchmark the salary range that is to be deserved and the negotiation process to attain a fair salary. Houle hit three key points within her workshop: what the wage gap means to you personally, how the wage gap happens, and why the wage gap happens. To answer the first key point, Houle asked her audience to look at the dollar bills that were within all the folders. Contrary to the

normal George Washingtonfaced bill that we see every day, the bills were marked with 77 cents. This was to signify that women earn 77 cents to every one dollar a man earns, and even more alarming is that over her lifetime a woman will lose one-to-two million dollars because of this wage gap. Houle proceeded to ask what it is the audience would do with that extra million dollars. Kyrstal Sayles, AAUW president, said she would pay off her student loans, while others said they would travel to California and retire early. In order to help understand how and why the wage gap is present, the audience was introduced to Tina and Ted. Both applied for the same job, both had just graduated college, and both had the same background; essentially their only difference was their gender. After the interview process, both were presented salary offers; Ted was offered $39,000, while Tina was only offered $35,000. After being presented with this, the consensus among the audience was that when an employer looks at a woman they associate maternity leave and marriage. When a woman gets married,

they request time off for a honeymoon, and again when she gets pregnant or she may even ultimately decide to quit in order to take care of her children. Employers view women as less committed to the position, and less likely to make the job their first priority. Even though men share the same life events, employers see getting married as a reason to put them on a management track. Probably due to the age-old stereotype that men are meant to be the breadwinners of a family, they are supposed to be the main source of income; employers do not expect men to leave their jobs to take care of the kids. The workshop lasted three hours and many audience members participated in Houle’s activities. Most of the ladies that attended stayed the whole time, and even stayed after to receive more advice. Her parting advice to the ladies was to do research, and lots of it, in order to be prepared and not timid when negotiating for a fair salary. Along with Women Are Getting Even’s vision, UNH’s AAUW chapter is striving to develop strong and independent women.

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STUDENTS! Did you know that there are deadlines for required financial aid documents? By The FEDS Free Application for Federal Student Aid (www.FAFSA.gov) is due March 1, 2014. Your 2014/2015 FAFSA must be completed online AFTER Jan. 1, 2014! Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) to see if there are any errors or issues regarding your FAFSA. Also, check to see if you’ve been marked for verification, meaning that the Financial Aid Office needs a copy of your 2013 Tax Return Transcript! See Charger Bulletin articles or the financial aid website for more details. All other required documentation will be listed on your Financial Aid Online Access. To check your financial aid status or if documents were received, go to Matrix and click UNH Financial Aid Online Access: Check your STATUS. Do not login to Matrix! The direct website address is netpartner.newhaven.edu/NetPartnerStudent. Been there before? Login using your UNH ID # for “student ID,” or click “Forgot PIN” if you can’t remember your PIN. Never been there before? Click “first time user” and create a PIN after answering a few questions. Make sure to write down your log in information and share it with your parents! Use navigation tabs to view missing documents, etc.

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classmates, creating an even bigger influx of seniors. Now, with commencement being split, a fairly even amount of students will fill both ceremonies, with approximately 800 in the morning session and 700 in the afternoon session. However, only when the number of students who petitioned to graduate is calculated can an accurate number be reached. “Our observations in prior years at Oakdale indicated that there were empty seats at the afternoon graduate ceremony, so we looked for a way to make the distribution more equitable,” said

Kaplan. One thing that will not change is the number of tickets available for families of the graduates. Like last year, four tickets will be reserved for each student. May said the plan is to notify students as early as Feb. 1, regarding what time they are assigned to walk. In the future, looking to larger outside venues may be a possibility. Places like Mohegan Sun, the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport and the Yale Bowl were discussed in the past. However, May said, Mohegan Sun is inconveniently far away and the Webster Bank Arena lacks the right atmo-

sphere for a college graduation. Moreover, inclement weather has occurred during three of the last four spring commencements, making an outisde venue option unlikely. “It is our expectation that this distribution of ceremonies will enable us to continue to produce a high quality Spring Commencement ceremony at Oakdale Theatre, at a venue that offers many amenities and the comfortable atmosphere our students and guests have come to appreciate,” Kaplan

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International Week- Five Days of Phenomenal Cultures

By PATRICIA OPREA

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The University of New Haven has a fairly large percentage of international students. Students come from far reaching nations in the Middle East, South America, and everywhere in-between. UNH has an International Student Organization, which puts on a events during the year, such as the Chinese Moon Festival, and the Diwali festival of lights, to highlight the diversity of the campus community. This past week, the International Student Organization had their annual International Week; five days of delicious cuisine, and informative facts about different cultures. International Education Week is celebrated across the U.S., and was created by the Bureau of Cultural and International Affairs. UNH participated in this tradition from Nov. 11 to 15. Tuesday, Nov. 12, a Taste of the World was displayed in Bartels with pictures, souvenirs, and facts of the Japanese culture. Samples of food were given out to make for a nice treat in passing. “For the Taste of the World events we had collaborated with the Study Abroad Office here on campus and

they had chosen Denmark and Japan,” said Christopher Moise, international student advisor. That evening, the International Coffee Hour was held in the Alumni Lounge, a two-hour relaxed presentation of students and what culture means to them. Students who had studied abroad, as well as international students, shared their experiences of immersion in a different country, and how this has benefited them. “Our goal for the International Coffee Hour was to give UNH Factuly, Staff, and Students exposure to the learning experiences shared by our students who have studied abroad. During the coffee hour, we had a panel of domestic students who have studied abroad and international students. These students were asked questions that revolved around what they learned while studying abroad, and how it has changed their understanding or definition of being a Global Citizen. After the panel portion, we had our panelist facilitate small group discussion about our roles as Global Citizens both on and off campus,” said Moise. “Last year, our coffee hour was much more laid back. A discussion between attendees was mostly casual. This year, however, we really aimed to have members of the UNH community reflect on what it means to

be a member of the global community and evaluate their roles as a global citizen,” said Moise. For dinner, Bartels Dining Hall served food of different cultures. A Mexican section featured tacos, a Greek section had gyros, an Irish section offered various vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, a Chinese area served stir-fried rice and vegetables, and a MiddleEastern section presented falafel with tzatziki sauce on pita bread. Wednesday, Nov. 13, a table was set up in Bartels displaying Russian culture, laden with biscuits, a matryoshka (Russian Doll), and bells. That afternoon, Jeffrey’s Fusion restaurant featured a menu of many ethnic dishes. Thursday, Nov. 14, the last Taste of the World presentation focused on Denmark’s culture with food decorations, and facts. Friday, Nov. 15, brought an end to the week with a Paella Night at Jeffrey’s Fusion. This dinner included a salad, a create-your-own paella, and dessert. Pella is a Spanish dish of simmering of chicken, vegetables, seafood, or rice, with saffron. Guests got to create their own paella and customize their experience with any combination of these ingredients.

Ps of success for students: prepare, perform, persevere and perspective. Always be overprepared, Stewart said. “You need to want to be first.” He also encouraged those performing a task or job to aim for the best they can be. Stewart shared that during his time in the business world, the new generation, “millennials,” were commonly depicted as lazy and believed they should be rewarded for just showing up. “Thats not what I see...,” Stewart said. “They are smart, ambitious, and they’re hard working. they defy the stereotypes and perform as the professionals that they are.” He urged individuals to find new ways for encouraging the new generation to contribute to the workplace. The third P was persevere. Things may not always work out right the first time, but Stewart implored students to never give up, and learn how to do it right. “Don’t be afraid to take risk,” he said.

Finally, Stewart asked students to gain perspective. Sometimes, he said, it is better to put the common interest over one’s self-interest. Stewart ended his lecture by bringing back the threelegged stool and the idea of balance. “Don’t confuse having a career with having a life,” Stewart said. “They’re totally different.” While it is important to build a strong career, he said, it is equally imperative that one help within the community and foster a strong family connection. “If you want a balanced life, in your career be prepared so you can be ready for good luck that comes your way, perform to the best of your ability by staying true to your moral compass. Persevere and trust your judgment in the face of obstacles because it won’t all be easy. And keep your perspective. Remember that you are part of a community...as you’re able to help others, it will become meaningful to you.”

Former U.S. Congressman Bartels Fellow, Shelley Stewart: Chris Shays Discusses How “Things Aren’t Always Planned” the Media Portrays Politics By LIANA TEIXEIRA

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cost. If that means to extort public figures, many of the press are willing to risk it. In a talk with a USA Today publisher, Shays discovered facts about the paper’s choice in covering stories. With politics on the front page sales go down unless that politician was involved in a scandal. The media has become so bad in Shays eyes that he is happy he’s out of politics now. Shays related media scrutiny to the deterioration of Congress, “There is a disincentive to have anything the press can criticize so Congress makes it not that good or not that bad.” In the end he summed up the role of the media today. Print is moving online requiring less reporters and less research. TV media is fitting its readership and the revenue is less. Press is now customized; you pick your station, or outlet, and it tells you what want to hear. The discussion on media and politics was eye-opening for students interested in those fields. Media sees everything that happens and serves as watchdogs of America. The question is: is what they’re seeing and sharing unbiased, and does it allow the public to form their own opinions as residents of the United States? Shays no longer feels so.

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Growing up, Shelley Stewart’s life didn’t exactly go according to plan. Originally intending to major in journalism at Northeastern University, the Fall 2013 Bartels Fellow met the dean of the university’s criminal justice department and suddenly found himself with a new major and new path. After receiving his bachelor’s and master’s in criminal justice, he prepared to go to law school. However, when he accepted a procurement job with an aerospace company, he discovered it was a good fit for his skill set. Soon, everything fell into place. Stewart spent 20 years at United Technologies, and held executive-level positions at Raytheon and Invensys. He also served as chief procurement officer at Tyco. Today, he is vice president of sourcing and logistics and chief procurement officer of DuPont. In 1990, Stewart went on to pursue his EMBA at UNH. “I have two degrees in criminal justice, but I’m a business man…the route you take isn’t always straight. Where you end up isn’t always where you thought you would end up,” Stewart said. No matter where the road may lead, Stewart said it is important to maintain, what he called, a “three-legged stool.” The legs represent career, community and family. Having a balance of all three is crucial to have a successful and happy life. During his presentation, Stewart outlined his four

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Former United States Congressman Shays was invited by the Political Science Organization and the Legal Society to speak to University of New Haven students in a seminar called “The Future of American Politics: How Media Portrays Politicians.” Students interested in political science and media relations gathered in the German Club Ballroom on Tuesday, Nov. 12, to hear about Shays’ experiences with media throughout his term in Congress. “You can’t bulls**t young people,” started Shays. He prepared talking points for his speech, but elected to put them aside and begin with an open and honest discussion about his personal views on media. Shays discussed his views on the Press as the 4th Estate. “They are as much a story as the politics they cover…they impact what we read and think,” said Shays. “You have to be careful [as a public figure] they could make you look foolish and destroy your whole career.” He talked about the way media was designed to run. Elected officials are chosen to represent in a way that is intelligent; they educate themselves, learn, and study

the constitution. The press is there to tell a story and describe events, not shape or determine outcomes. That job would be for the public to respond to what is happening. During his campaigns and elections, Shays found the media never focused on what he was going to do to improve deficits, education and the environment, but focused in an accusing tone about what he was supposed to fix. “Everyone knows something more about an issue than you know,” reminded Shays. We only know information that we read or hear, and there are always those people who will find something wrong or a topic to expand upon. The conversation moved away from politics and more toward the ways students receive their news. Popular media outlets were the NYTimes app, online sources, NPR, social media, Reddit, and CNN and ABC. Discussion centered on the pros and cons of the way young adults receive their information and if it has an effect on what they know. “I don’t watch TV [for news] because there are too many extra opinions,” said UNH student Jackie Botchman. Today the media decides what they want, write it down and publish it. The main goal of the press is to get on the front page at any

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The Future of New Haven’s Blackface is Inappropriate Youths and Offensive

By ELISSA SANCI, LIANA TEIXEIRA, AMANDA KEHOE, ANDREW JONES, JENN HARRINGTON, and PETER DiDONATO CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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Did you know policymakers can predict the size of prisons based on third graders’ reading scores? Policy violations and unbecoming physical and verbal conduct are two of the most common reasons students under the age of six are suspended in New Haven schools, according to the Connecticut State Department of Education. The CT Mirror reported in May 2013 that 89 kindergarteners were suspended from schools in the New Haven school district. Suspending students at such a young age turns them away from the educational process in a reactive, not proactive, method in an effort to enforce discipline. These students are in the earliest stages of social development. Sure, they’re a little rambunctious, but what child at this age isn’t? Children will be children; they get their hands dirty, they scrape their knees, and they act out. They don’t know any better. It is the responsibility of school administrators to sit down with the students if their behavior needs to be corrected, not to send the child home the minute they do not conform to the highest expectations of “proper” behavior. Kicking students out of the classroom for minutes to days at a time robs them of valuable learning opportunities in which they could be increasing their knowledge to improve standardized test scores in math, reading, and verbal topics, but

instead they are denied this opportunity through premature punishments. Thus, the connection is made: policy makers look at the lower test scores of children who were taken out of class as punishment to predict prison size. A majority of states now require young students to participate in these standardized tests to gauge statewide levels of learning, ultimately hoping for improved funding. Without high or improving scores, many schools are denied this monetary help. The solution begins in the classroom. One person working towards an actual solvent to decrease suspension rates among young students is newly elected mayor of New Haven, Toni Harp. Harp believes children are acting out in response to traumatic home experiences and learning disabilities. In order to combat these issues, Harp has devised a strategy that will keep children in school and engage them there, rather than send them home. Children in kindergarten are still developing social skills and are learning the differences between what’s right and what’s wrong. Taking them out of an academic environment and forcing them home can confuse them and bring the learning process to a grinding halt. School should be the place that will fix the problem, not push it under the rug. When a child is sent home, the issue at hand is being ignored. The student is only learning about the consequences of their actions; brain development to prevent future action is bypassed, and the student never learns that what they are doing is wrong.

A nation that puts effort into monitoring education through improvement in grades and test scores cannot seem to solve this problem. That is unless the education system itself is willing to reverse the issues that stunt student productivity. Harp’s education initiatives are geared toward improving student’s motivation to learning ability. She wants educators to take the time to find solutions inside the classroom instead of resorting to suspensions. Schools want better tests scores to increasing funding, when this objective is reached they will have the funding to provide the oneon-one counseling to help students who come from unstable home environments. We live in a world where prison size is based on third grader’s reading scores. We shouldn’t have to. It’s a shame that the correlation between low standardized test scores and high suspension rates is directly related to adult imprisonment. No policy for projected imprisonment rates should be based 20 years in the future off children who may not even know how to ride a bike. Punishment doesn’t teach. People teach. Teachers teach. They teach the importance of excelling in school, holding dreams to aspire and create their own perceptions of success. It begins with a guiding hand, one that nurtures. Under new guidance, the state can achieve their educational goals and we can hope for a future where children become doctors or astronauts and not another depressing statistic.

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By VAIL GRAFTON, KAITLIN MAHAR, KIKI DUDLEY, KARDELEN AKKUS, ANTHONY TILMAN and DESIREE RAMOS CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

––––––––––––––––––---The term “blackface” is one that does not and will never sit well with many people. Whether you are black or white, this word has taken on a negative connotation that has fueled anger among the public. In many recent incidents, the use of “blackface” has stirred a lot of controversy. It is a term that has been deemed racist, disrespectful and insensitive to African Americans and the racial history of our country. Can some of these actions be justified as just a joke or should the term continue to not be taken lightly? As a society with a sense of community, we look for role models that inspire younger generations. Aside from role models in the media, there are teachers and coaches in the learning environment who should push their position to represent good - appropriately. Coaches Brian Basteyns and Howard Seeley from Serra High School football team in San Diego, Cali., dressed up as members of a bobsled team clothed in a tight suit with Jamaican flags and painted their faces black. The picture that went viral on the Internet shows them smiling, but it did not desensitize the evident issue of the pixels. We should understand that the choice these costumed people make has an effect on the people they are setting an example for. The message was clearly received; insensitivity towards minorities – check. The question is how offensive those minorities perceive it to be when people dress up as an ethnicity that

is not their own. When people dress up as Mexicans no one bats an eye. It becomes distasteful when they explain themselves, don’t take responsibility for their action and use typical excuses like, “I didn’t know it was offensive,” or “I wasn’t trying to be racist.” Now it’s not his problem anymore, it becomes everyone else’s (read: African Americans, Hispanics, Asians etc.). A poll conducted by the Huffington Post in partnership with YouGov, found that less than 40 percent of the participants don’t deem “blackface” as inappropriate. When asked if it is acceptable for a white person to wear blackface to represent a black person on Halloween, 43 percent of those polled said it was acceptable, and 20 percent were not sure. Laverne Cox, of Orange Is the New Black fame, agrees that ignorance is definitely a factor that contributes to the consistent dressing up as “blackface” for Halloween, at least in Julianne Hough’s case: “I don’t think Julianne is making a specific informed choice to comment on blackness,” says Cox. “I just think it’s out of this ignorance. That’s really sad.” As for country music singer Hough, it’s hard for the public to understand exactly what was going through her mind when she chose to dress up as “blackface” for her Halloween costume. She wore the blackface and a “Crazy Eyes” nametag, to indicate that she was the character Julianne “Crazy Eyes” Warren from the show Orange Is The New Black. Fans were rightfully outraged at the fact that the entertainer thought this was socially acceptable. In no way should something like this even vaguely be consid-

ered acceptable, especially with the message she sends out to her large fan base. After all of the objection from her fans, Hough made a public apology on Twitter and admitted to the obvious stupidity of her costume decision. It becomes even more disrespectful and disgraceful when people humorously dressed up as George Zimmerman and the late Trayvon Martin. Trayvon made an impact nationwide and took Americans on an emotional journey. Not long after the case’s ruling, we found ourselves in the midst of another controversy; two Caucasian men from Florida went too far and decided to dress as Zimmerman and Martin. The man dressed as Zimmerman donned a shirt that read “Neighborhood Watch,” while the other dressed in “blackface” and wore a hoodie with a bloodstain on the chest. What went through their minds when they thought of this? It’s not okay to jokingly dress in these costumes. It shows utter insensitivity to the people that were deeply upset about this recent topic that shook America. The extent to which “blackface” or similar costumes and make-up has swayed the country is undeniable. All jokes aside, it’s time to address the racial issue at hand. Politics, society and communities, and most importantly our morals, are influenced. Ignoring it is not an option, but we can’t tolerate such destructive deviant behavior. If people take a minute to think before they choose what to wear for costume parties, this issue could be easily avoided— and it would probably stop many from wearing the worst costume of the night.

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New Generations Bring Comfort at the Expense of Safety

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I had to walk uphill, both ways, to school in two feet of snow every day. I travel ten hours in a car with no electronics, squeezed between my three brothers in a five-passenger car. These are some of the clichés our parents or grandparents say to illustrate how hard life was for them forty years ago. However, those sayings may be lost with our parents and grandparents passing generations, but a new saying, something like, “When I was a kid and traveled on a plane, all I had to play with was a coloring book,” will be said amongst our generation to our children in a few years. The thought of walking from place to place was forgotten with the advance-

ments of transportation, and now the thought of reading a book to pass the time will be forgotten too with the advancements of smartphones, which airplane passengers are now able to use during flights to play games or watch pre-downloaded movies with the aim to make travel more pleasant. JetBlue flew from New York to Buffalo, Friday Nov.1, and marked the first flight allowing the use of cells phones gate-to-gate; from one airplane terminal to the next, including when the flight takes off and lands. Before the Federal Aviation Administration changed their regulations, passengers in the U.S. were prohibited from using the devices until their plane rose above 10,000 feet. However, while passengers are allowed to use their portable electronic devices such as tablets, laptop computers, e-readers

and cell phones in Airplane Mode throughout the flight, there is still a ban on using cell phones for voice communication. When Airplane Mode is activated, the device’s signal transmitting functions are disabled, along with the device’s capacity to place or receive calls or send text messages. Other functions that do not require signal transmission such as games, built-in camera, or listening to music is still allowed. The Federal Communications Commission states that cell phones had been banned from being used during a flight because of the potential for ground network interference, as well as to avoid problems with navigation and communications systems. Technology has always amazed me— constantly advancing and changing the way people live and ulti-

mately function. An aspect of life that I believe should not change with advancing technology is the increased security precautions that were initiated to protect people from the harm these technologic advancements pose. It is no guarantee that every passenger switches their cell phones to Airplane Mode when they are instructed to, and controlling the mode that cells phones are allowed to operate in is now harder when they are allowed to be on in general— if they were still required to be off, the flight attendants job would be easy; “Sir please turn off your cell phone.” Some people have commented that this makes life easier for frequent fliers. Businessmen and women can continue to work, and children can stay more relaxed and entertained during

long flights. However, there is still a voice ban preventing communication and games or movies have to be predownloaded. While this is an understandable regulation, it is still hard to manage and enforced— an internet based game can not visually be differentiated from a predownloaded one, so how can a flight attendant assess that situation in order to enforce that passengers not use their online games? If used against the regulation, online games open the door for communication between passengers of the plane and their fellow gamers on the ground. Cell phone hacking has been an issue for smartphone users, so while tragedies, such as mass shootings and other attacks, are occurring why is it acceptable to decrease security when it should be increased?

Before an airline switches to these relaxed rules, it has to prove to the FAA that its aircraft can tolerate the interference. Following the same technological advancements cell phones have made, airlines have recently built newer planes with portable electronics in mind, hardening them against electromagnetic interference. Newer planes are one thing, but allowing cell phones to make passengers more comfortable is another. A danger is still presented when cell phones are on, no matter what mode they are in. Our parent’s generation would tell passengers to suck it up and sit uncomfortably for a few hours with a good book and be thankful for making it to their destinations alive, because they still have the luxury of flight instead of long car rides.

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Thanksgiving is the Middle Child

By ELISSA SANCI

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––––––––––––––––––---The weather is getting colder, department stores have put away Halloween decorations and the red cups at Starbucks have made their appearance—November has begun. Early November is a strange time of year. It’s not yet Thanksgiving, not yet winter, and not yet the holiday season. Yet for some strange reason, every department store is already decorated for Christmas, NYC streets are already strung up with lights, Christmas carols have made their way on the radio and holiday commercials will undoubtedly be playing no matter what channel you flip to. Society makes the mistake of skipping straight from Halloween to Christmas without the recognition of Thanksgiving. Pumpkin Spiced Lattes are swapped for Peppermint Hot Chocolate and the graveyard decorations trade places with an enormous inflatable Santa Claus. Thanksgiving has always gotten the shorter end of the stick (or should I say the shorter part of the wishbone?). Due to a misfor-

tunate placement we can only blame the pilgrims for, Thanksgiving is sandwiched between two of the most famous holidays of the year. Thanksgiving is much like the middle child of the holiday season. Overshadowed by his older brother Halloween and outshined by his little brother Christmas, Thanksgiving shrinks into the shadows and is very much forgotten about. The moment the clock strikes 11:59 on Oct. 31, department stores get ready to strike. I can only imagine a room full of Santa’s elves hidden among the racks of clothes and silverware, dressed in black, waiting to spring into action. The second the clock declares it’s Nov. 1, hundreds of elves leap forward, tearing down the Halloween decorations and stringing garland around the store. A candy cane trail to the register is built and a train is added around a 20-foot Christmas tree for accent. Thanksgiving is like Molly Ringwald in Sixteen Candles—patiently waiting for a birthday party that her parents never remember to throw. There’s no explanation to why Thanksgiving gets less affection, but we can speculate as to why. By jumping straight into the Christmas spirit, retail-

ers have the opportunity to screw consumers out of even more money. Retailers go to great lengths to trick consumers into thinking Christmas is closer than it actually is. The music and decorations are meant to trick the average shopper into buying gifts sooner rather than later. One would think starting earlier would only mean getting all your shopping done sooner, but we all know no one is never truly done Christmas shopping. There’s always something else to buy, and retailers know this. Retailers are doing a disservice not only to the American people, but to Thanksgiving as well. We, as a society, lose money while simultaneously hurting the honorable holiday that is Thanksgiving. Do yourself a favor this year: show Thanksgiving a little more respect. Resist the urge to hum “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” while driving to work this month, and refrain from setting “Miracle on 34th Street” to record on the DVR. Do, however, give in to the Peppermint Hot Chocolate— even Thanksgiving can forgive you for that one.

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Dating is Done, Romance is Dead and Chivalry is History

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What has become of the days when the proper way to get to know a girl was to take her out to dinner and a movie? Where are all the boys waiting at the front door with flowers and chocolates? The ugly truth is that in today’s generation, a gentleman is far and few between. For a girl in her early twenties, a real relationship has become something of a fairytale because dating is done, romance is dead, and chivalry is history. Although there are some old fashioned boys out there who still see the importance in letting a girl get dolled up and making her feel like a princess for the night, for the most part, dating is a thing of the past. Our culture has a very one-track mind; we want what we want and we want it now, and what most people “want” is to hook up. Nobody goes on dates anymore because that would be a complete waste of time

and money. If the ultimate goal is to “hook up,” what is the point in spending all night with a girl, paying for her dinner, and ending the date with a simple goodnight kiss? Boys are no longer concerned with getting to know a girl, and they do not appreciate good conversation or good company like they used to. The main thought running through their mind is who is going home with them at the end of the night. As critical as I might sound of the male sex, I do not blame them for romance being dead. Instead, the blame actually falls on us, the ever-disappointed girls, because we have become a generation of settlers. That is our specialty. We settle for being treated as “the girl of the night,” instead of “the love of your life.” Boys are only giving us the bare minimum, because that’s what we have adapted to; it is what we now expect and accept. As females, we have stopped demanding to be treated like the queens in a

king’s game of chess. In an effort to be independent and viewed as an equal, we have enabled men to treat us as a mere pawn, easily lost, and just as easily replaced. We no longer demand that doors be held open for us or chairs pulled out for us to sit, or that we are wined and dined, or even appreciated. Boys have the mindset that they can treat a girl however they please, because what one girls not willing to do, the next one is.We are playing a losing game. However, it’s never too late to reverse the roles, we can take back control of our relationships quicker than we ever lost it. It’s actually really simple, STOP SETTLING! Girls, you are amazing and beautiful, and you deserve to be treated as such. Stop wasting time on boys who only want one thing from you and start looking for a gentleman who will respect you. Your real Prince Charming will know just how lucky he is when he has you, and he might be right around the corner!

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Rev Run visited UNH!! This inspirational man awed students in the crowd, and Jazzman’s is running out of pumpkin flavored coffee… during pumpkin seareminded us to make happiness a priority. “Respect yourself enough to walk away son nonetheless. I feel bad for all those people who need it to get by. from anything that no longer serves you, grows you or makes you happy.” International Week featured so many ethnic foods to celebrate the different When clubs work so hard to put on events for the student body and no one cultures of our world and student body. From Taste of the World with Japanese, shows up; not even the club’s own members. What’s the point of joining a club Russian, and Danish food, Coffee Hour, an international-themed dinner in Bartels, if you’re not interested in attending events, or willing to suggest new ones? To all and Paella Night at Jeffrey’s Fusion, it was tempting to skip classes and meetings the members of organizations- you have a commitment to fulfill. to get some of this awesome food.

The Battery Charge

With registration over, some stress has subsided. On the other hand, being waitlisted for classes can be a new stressor on its own, not to mention that some classes on banner didn’t even have a waitlist enabled. Now it’s time to start focusing on finals, projects, essays, and all those other thrilling last minute details before the semester comes to a close.

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USGA President’s Corner

Chargers, As we begin approaching Thanksgiving break, I would like to remind everyone the importance of giving back to the less fortunate and reminding yourself what you are thankful for. I am personally thankful for my family, friends and brothers that have made me the person I am today. We are only weeks away from the end of the semester, and for those of you who feel that you may be burning out or becoming exhausted, just keep moving forward. We are almost done, and soon you will be on winter break. As Winston Churchill once said, “If you are going through hell, keep going.” As always if you need any help my door is always open or you can reach me by email at USGApresident@newhaven.edu. Yours truly, Zani Imetovski Undergraduate Student Government Association President

USGA Treasurer’s Tip of the Week

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana

It goes without saying that you will want to move forward with your organizations and look at how to grow and improve with time. What events, initiatives, policies and procedures has your organization done that were successful and may be worth continuing? On the other hand, what hasn’t been successful and might be a good idea to change? Keeping an eye on the past is critical when deciding how to shape the future. This applies to your own life as well as the life of your organization. -Isaak Kifle

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The University of New Haven men’s basketball team scored the game’s first 14 points and never looked back en route to a 73-42 win over Concordia on Saturday evening at Charger Gymnasium. Eric Anderson (Newark, N.J./Newark Tech) led all scorers with a career-high 26 points and 18 rebounds. With the victory, New Haven evens its record at 1-1. Concordia drops to 0-5. Anderson shot 8-for-14 from the field and 10-for13 from the free throw line to tally his 26 points. The reigning Northeast-10 Defensive Player of the Year added three blocked shots to go along with his second double-double of the season. Jeffery Adkins (Piscataway, N.J./Piscataway) scored 18 points with four rebounds, four assists and three steals for the Chargers. Ashanti DePass (Baldwin, N.Y./Baldwin) added eight points and four rebounds, and Cyrus James (Manchester, Conn./Howell Cheney Tech) and Jonny Ocasio (Queens, N.Y./Charlotte (Fla.) / Hillsborough Community College) each tallied seven points. Joshua Guddemi (Nottingham, England/

Derby) had three points, and a field goal apiece from Jemal Mosley (Spring Valley, N.Y./Don Bosco Prep / Putnam Science Academy) and Kevin McLaughlin (Pittsfield, Mass./Taconic) rounded out the scoring. Led by Anderson, the Chargers dominated down low with 44 points in the paint. Overall, New Haven shot 25-for-48 (52.1 percent) from the field, 2-for-13 (15.4 percent) from three-point

range and 21-for-29 (72.4 percent) from the free throw line. The Blue and Gold also held a 47-28 advantage on the boards. Each club had nine offensive rebounds, but the Chargers were the more opportunistic club with 11 second-chance points to Concordia’s four. New Haven also capitalized with 15 points off turnovers and 16 fast-break points. Kyle Kube was the only

tory is also the 42nd of Head Coach Peter Rossomando’s career as he moves past Tony Sparano (1994-98) and into second place on the program’s all-time list. Mark Whipple owns the program record with 48 victories on the sidelines at New Haven from 1988-93.

down strikes to Courtney Moshood (Miami, Fla./ Miami Palmetto) and Nick Music (West Milford, N.J./ West Milford ). He added 60 yards rushing. Mike DeCaro (Weston, Fla./Cypress Bay ) led the way on the ground with 94 yards on 14 carries. Andre Anderson (New Haven, Conn./James Hillhouse) pitched in with 55 yards, and Anthony Tillman (Piscataway, N.J./Piscataway) posted 36 yards with a rushing touchdown. Music made four receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown, and DeCaro

Clipper to reach double figures with 10 points. Marquis Campbell, Jalen Heath and Larry Moore each had nine off the bench for Concordia. The visitors shot 17-for-62 (27.4 percent) from the floor, 5-for-19 (26.3 percent) from distance and 3-for-8 (37.5 percent) from the stripe. The Chargers two post players started the scoring, with Anderson and James each backing down their defenders for the first two

buckets of the game. Anderson tallied nine points over the opening 14-0 run that spanned the first 5:44 of the contest, and Adkins added a three-point play during the stretch. The Clippers would cut the margin as low as four points, but New Haven registered the final seven of the half on a DePass threepointer, a steal and layup by Adkins and an Anderson jumper to head into the locker room with a 33-22

advantage. The Chargers maintained a 41-28 cushion into the second half, at which point New Haven ran off a 17-4 run that included a two Adkins coast-to-coast layups and a fast-break dunk by Anderson running the floor after a blocked shot to take a feed from Adkins. The home team continued to pull away, netting the game’s last six points to finish off a 73-42 See CHARGERS page 12

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The University of New Haven football team scored the final 17 points of the afternoon to surge past visiting Assumption, 27-17, as a part of Northeast-10 Championship Weekend. Ronnie Nelson (Stuart, Fla./South Fork ) threw a pair of fourthquarter touchdown passes in his collegiate finale. With the win, the Chargers improve to 8-3 and clinch their fourth consecutive season with at least eight wins. The vic-

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Assumption concludes its 2013 campaign at 6-5. The Chargers also claimed the regular-season matchup between the two teams, 21-18, in Worcester on Oct. 4. Nelson was 15-of-27 through the air for 239 yards with fourth-quarter touch-

also hauled in four passes for 16 yards. Moshood had a 43-yard grab in the first half and a 35-yard touchdown catch that proved to be the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter. Chris Higgins (Cumberland, Maine/ Bridgton Academy ) had two receptions for 35 yards, with Michael Flacco (Audobon, N.J./Gateway Regional / The Community College of Baltimore County - Catonsville), Ty Headen (Newark, N.J./American History) and Tillman rounding out the passing attack with one catch apiece.

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Amber Cannady has done a lot in her four years at the University of New Haven. Last year she led the Chargers through the playoffs and all the way to the elite-8. She is all over the record books, stacking up with some of the best that have ever stepped on the court. She led the Chargers to a 23-4 record this season and is looking to help them weave their way through the

playoffs for a second straight year. I sat down with tearful Cannady to talk about her last year here at UNH: Chris Schnabel: Congratulations on winning player of the week again. How does it feel knowing this can very well be your last one? Amber Cannady: “Bittersweet. You know how I feel about awards; I appreciate taking the time to give me the honor, there’s a bright future to look forward to. It’s about doing what you have to in order to reach See WOMEN’S page 12

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(Winning picks in bold) Season Record: 84-59 New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons The Saints survived a close game against the 49ers, winning on a last-second field goal. They look to win their third straight game and keep their division lead over the Panthers. They should have an easy game against a poor Falcons’ team. Atlanta lost what should have been an easy win over the Bucs. They haven’t had any answers all season. Expect a blowout by the Saints. Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions Tampa Bay has won two in a row after starting the season with 8 staight losses. They can only play spoiler for the rest of the season as the playoffs are out of sight. Detroit lost to the improved Steelers. Detroit is ahead of Chicago via a tiebreaker for the division lead and need to win to stay in front. Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers The Packers have lost their two games without Aaron Rodgers. They aren’t the same team without him and desperately need solid play out of their offense and defense. Expect the Vikings to be able to compete, but the Packers should come out poised to get back on the winning track. Jacksonville Jaguars @ Houston Texans The Texans haven’t won since mid-September and need a win. They should down the lowly Jaguars at home. Neither team has a shot at the playoffs, so they can only play spoiler and try and improve for next season. San Diego Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City suffered its first loss of the season against the Broncos on Sunday Night Football. Look for the Chiefs to bounce back and continue their historic season against the Chargers. San Diego has struggled, losing three straight. They are still mathematically alive

for the playoffs, but need to string a few wins together. Expect Kansas City to win easily at home. Carolina Panthers @ Miami Dolphins Carolina is having a surprising season, having one of the best defenses in the NFL. Miami is sitting just outside the playoff picture. They need a few wins to catapult them into the playoff picture. Look for a close game, with the Panthers using their defense to shut down the Dolphins. Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns The Steelers are putting together a mid-season run and are keeping their playoff hopes alive. Ben Roethlisberger is coming around for the Steelers. They have won two straight and look to make it three against a Browns team that has been impressive at times this year. Look for a closely played game with the Steelers edging out the Browns. Chicago Bears @ St. Louis Rams The Bears haven’t won back-to-back games since they won three to open the season. Chicago is just a tiebreaker behind the Lions for the NFC North lead. The Bears have played poorly on defense and will need to improve for the stretch run. St. Louis is coming off a bye week, after upsetting the Colts in Indianapolis the week before. Look for the Rams to compete against the Bears. New York Jets @ Baltimore Ravens Both teams have been mediocre at best, but the Jets hold on to the last AFC playoff spot, despite an embarrassing loss to the Bills. The Jets have been beyond inconsistent. The Ravens have lost four of five. Baltimore needs to win and have some help if they want to catch the Bengals for the division title. Expect a hard fought battle with the Ravens prevailing in Baltimore. Tennessee Titans @ Oakland Raiders This game is a toss up and could go either way. The Titans are playing with their backup quarterback after Jake Locker was lost for the

season. Oakland’s starting quarterback is hurt and is questionable again on Sunday. Whoever can limit their mistakes will emerge from this game as the winner. Indianapolis Colts @ Arizona Cardinals Indianapolis has had some close calls and played mediocre in the last few games. They need to come out strong and take an early lead. They have been falling behind early in recent games. The Cardinals won’t make it an easier for the Colts. Arizona has played much better than their 6-4 record and sits just outside the playoff picture. Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants The Giants have been on fire lately and look to move within a game of .500 with a win over the Cowboys. Eli Manning has led his team to four straight wins after starting 0-6. Dallas is a half game behind the Eagles for the division lead. A win by the Giants would put both teams just a game behind the Eagles and make things interesting heading into the final few weeks of the season. Look for a close contest, with the Giants continuing their winning streak. Denver Broncos @ New England Patriots Denver proved on Sunday they are the best team in the NFL. They beat the undefeated Chiefs at home. Look for Denver to take down the Patriots in New England. The Patriots lead a weak division and can be shaky at times. Tom Brady isn’t the same Tom Brady that has played in years past. Look for New England to keep the game close. San Francisco 49ers @ Washington Redskins The 49ers suffered a late-game loss to the Saints after a controversial penalty. Look for the 49ers to bounce back with an easy win over Washington. The Redskins are 3-7 and are falling behind in the weak, but tightly knit NFC East. Washington needs to get a lead from the start if they want to win. Expect San Francisco to be too much for the Redskins.

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win. Anderson scored 15 of his game-high 26 points in the second half and Adkins netted 11 after the intermission.

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_____________________ The Association for the Protection of Collegiate Athletes has named the University of New Haven football team number one on their school ranking report for Division II Football in 2012. APCA has ranked all 156 teams in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Football for the

2012 season. The rankings are based on a formula developed by APCA and is done with interviews and surveys with current and past players. The formula emphasizes not only success on the field, but also treatment of players and academic integrity. Out of 156 teams in the nation, New Haven’s formula number (0.3697) was the best. Last season, The Chargers went 10-1 overall and 8-0 in the Northeast-10 conference, and won the

conference championship but were bounced from the Division II playoffs. New Haven was joined by Bentley (3) as the two top five teams from the NE-10 conference. New Haven this year wrapped up its season with a victory over Assumption, finishing in third in the NE-10 with a record of 8-3, making it the fourth straight season with at least eight wins.

Assumption, the visitors got on the board first with a quick 74-yard drive. The march was jumpstarted by a Pedone rush of 28 yards with an additional 15 yards tacked on due to a facemask. Four plays later, Pedone scampered the final 20 yards into the endzone to stake the Greyhounds to a 7-0 advantage with 6:10 remaining in the opening quarter. On the ensuing New Haven possession, the Chargers marched 68 yards in seven plays to paydirt. A 43-yard completion to Moshood and a 13-yard connection with Headen set up a three-yard scoring plunge by Tillman, who had 27 rushing yards on the drive. A 10-yard touchdown run by Pedone on the second play of the second quarter put the Greyhounds on top, but the visitors would not find the endzone again after establishing the 14-7 lead. After a drive stalled for each team, New Haven took over near midfield with 6:42 left in the first half following a defensive stand capped by a tackle-for-loss from Ed-

ouard on 3rd-and-3. Nelson promptly found Higgins for 15 yards to move into Assumption territory and connected on an 11-yard screen pass to Tillman for another first down. A 20-yard strike to Higgins moved the drive into the red zone, but the Asusmption defense would hold from there. Brian Roberts (Amherst, N.Y./Amherst Central) salvaged the drive with a 25-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 14-10. The Greyhounds took over with less than four minutes remaining in the half, and Tad Beuchert booted a 46yard field goal in the final minute to send the visitors into the locker room holding a 17-10 advantage. The New Haven defense ceded two first downs to start the second half before forcing a punt. Patrick Tyler pinned the Chargers at the six-yard line, and the Blue and Gold embarked on a 16yard drive covering 71 yards over the next 6:16.

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In total, New Haven racked up 242 rushing yards and 239 passing yards for 481 yards of total offense. Defensively, the Chargers limited Assumption to just 61 yards of offense in the second half and 249 for the game. Herbens Antenor (Malden, Mass./Malden) and Najae Brown (Mount Vernon, N.Y./Mount St. Michael / Trinity Pawling) shared the team high of eight tackles and combined for five pass breakups in the secondary. David Nooks (Brooklyn, N.Y./Boys & Girls / Lackawanna College) added four breakups from the safety spot. Up front, Kervin Edouard (Somerville, Mass./Somerville ) had three tackles-for-loss. Assumption was led by 79 yards rushing and two scores by Matt Pedone and a 13for-32 showing by quarterback Bobby Jordan. Pedone was also the Greyhounds leading receiver with seven grabs. After three scoreless possessions for New Haven and two empty trips by

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your goal, and I feel that’s where we are heading now.” CS: Who do think will fill your shoes next year to be the leader of this team? AC: “I feel like we’re all leaders in our own way. I don’t think there is one set leader. I like to do the best I can for the girls, and I’m sure that they do the same, but I feel like leadership won’t be an issue next year. We have that down pat.” CS: Are you ready for senior day? AC: “It’s so sad! It’s been a long time coming. I appreciate making it four years here, but it’s sad at the same time. I love this school, I love this team, and I love this tradition. It’s going to be hard.” CS: What are your plans

after UNH? AC: “There are some options; grad school maybe, maybe volleyball, maybe not. You never really know where life is going to take you, so it’s wherever the wind blows I guess.” CS: What would you say has been the highlight of your career? AC: “Honestly, going to the elite-8. It was a great experience that you can’t take away from somebody. In all honesty it changes you. It makes you want something much bigger then yourself.” CS: Where do you feel you rank among the Chargers in history? AC: “I hold all the women who have passed through these walls in a very high regard. I can’t compare myself to them, because

each of these women has their own history and their own chapter and their own influence on this team. I just hope that my influence can be like there’s later on in the future.” CS: Who influenced you most throughout your career? AC: “Robin Salters was my biggest influence. She played a big part in making me what I am today. I took a lot of work from her and I really appreciate it.” CS: What will you miss most about UNH? AC: “It’s not one thing I’ll miss, it’s the whole experience; being in this building, walking into the gym, and all the little things that you don’t realize that you do every day, but won’t be able to do again later on.”

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About Time Is Right!

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––––––––––––––––––––– About Time was not the cheesy romance flick that I had perceived it to be; it was funny, clever, and heartfelt, and leaves a poignant resonance behind. The premise behind the film is that Tim, played by Domhnall Gleason, discovers that he and every other male in his family possess the ability to travel back in time of their own past up to the point of their 21st birthday. He decides that his main focus of using this gift is to find a girlfriend, as opposed to money and fortune being his sole objective. He finds Mary, played by Rachel McAdams, and after a

string of awkward introductions, Tim finds his bearings and is able to get his abrupt unwieldiness under check. With any movie that uses time travel to move a plot, there is the potential of losing cohesiveness. This movie does well to keep the focus only on Tim’s immediate happenings, which even though at times beckons some questions about morale, allows the more important theme to blossom as Tim(e) adhesively matures. This movie is also about the development of the characters around Tim; for example, his father, played by Bill Nighy, and his hippy sister, played by Lydia Wilson. I would not constitute this movie as being entirely about love, but more so

about exploration of critical life themes, as much of this film hinges upon Tim’s decisions towards his family members as each has his or her own despairing struggle. Putting aside how, at times, there is a lack of friction as Tim seems to be unchallenged, using his time-travel device to constantly nip every struggle in the bud. Tim actually learns that he would rather live his life from day to future day, even when he could go back to change his regrets. About Time is not only about time, but a call for human appreciation of the facets of life.

Let’s flash back a few months ago, shortly after we heard Ben Affleck would be the new Batman. There was a casting call for a female who is a tall, athletic brunette for a role in the new Batman vs. Superman film. Fans quickly jumped to speculation that this is the cast for Wonder Woman; however, Warner Brothers claimed this was only for a love interest for Bruce Wayne. This seemed to make enough sense: she had to be tall so she can stand up next to the monster Ben Affleck, and athletic. Because of that, I just ignored this news and brushed it off as a simple story that blew up like a balloon. But then, Stan Lee’s Comic Kazi happened this weekend. At Comic Kazi, Jamie

Ender’s Game Contradicts the Critics

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Stepping into the sci-fi film adaptation of the hit 1985 novel, Ender’s Game, went beyond my expectations. Having not read the book, I didn’t know what to anticipate, besides the exciting idea that gaming now links with real life battles in this future-set film. We are introduced to a near futuristic society that presses the training of their children to be prepared for a second potential attack from an alien species that had taken out millions of people nearly fifty years ago. It is then we meet a young genius, Ender, who is believed to have the potential to be the next war hero. Ender soon finds himself

ing force against the aliens. With the deep psychological factors influencing and challenging him, we witness great character development in the militant protagonist. The visuals and sound of this film stand beyond measure, as it takes on outer space as well as intergalactic battles between human and alien forces. With this, the special effects were where they needed to be to create incredible battle scenes. As a whole, Ender’s Game is a must-watch film regardless if you have read the book or not. It takes the futuristic sense of battles in space with aliens. It also holds a strong influence of video gaming; making it a film that engrosses the audience. It is a cinematic experience one would not want to miss.

in space on a ship, among other young minds of his caliber, where they face both physical and mental tests. Over months of intense educating and training, Ender reveals to himself and others

that he is worthy as a leader when he constantly thinks beyond the enemy and authority. It can be noted that as time passes, Ender becomes the leader of his peers along with the entire fight-

Alexander, who plays Sif in Thor and Thor: The Dark World, did a panel with AMC movie news discussing the new Thor movie. In it, she revealed she is one of four finalists for that mystery female role, and that she knows “basically the whole movie.” WB swore this role is only Batman’s love interest, but Alexander refused to expand on the topic. If that sounds a little fishy, it gets better. She later tweeted a Photoshopped picture of herself as Wonder Woman. But still, she claimed it means nothing and was just for fun. Then, the bomb hit: I was listening to my usual movie V-log by John Campea, who hosted the AMC panel, and he said, “What she told you is NOTHING compared to what she told me back stage, but I can’t tell you anything.” He specifically mentioned that he can not

specify if she is or isn’t Wonder Woman. Is it safe to say we have our Wonder Woman? I think so. I’m not sure we’ll see Wonder Woman in the movie, but I think there will be a quick “John Blake is Robin” pun at the end. Of course my speculation could be very wrong; she could have simply disclosed to Campea the villain or another new character. Take this news for what it’s worth—that’s just what my gut feeling says. This news swept the internet quickly. Within a few hours Wonder Woman fan boys prayed “thank you” to whichever god they believe in. I still say don’t get your hopes up to high, but you can be excited. This could all just be a complete stretch in WB’s plan to steal some thunder from the Avengers.

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Rev Run Shares Wisdom on Hip Hop, Family, and Leadership By ASHLEY WINWARD

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Students filled Dodd’s Theater Tuesday, Nov. 12, for what might have been the most anticipated event this semester yet. Individuals from all over campus poured into seats with the hopes of embracing some knowledge and wisdom from one of the most legendary players in Hip-Hop history, Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons of the iconic Run-DMC. Rev began like any other, growing up in the neighborhood of Hollis, Queens, trying not to fall to the temptations of violence and drugs that were prevalent at the time. It was through music that he made his mark with Darryl “DMC” Daniels and the late Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell, skyrocketing through the charts with hits such as “It’s Like That” and “My Adidas.” Since getting his start with Run DMC, Rev found God, became an ordained Pentecostal minister, and opened his home up for all to see in the hit TV show, Run’s House. Over the years he has used his celebrity status to give back in any way he can, as well as write for several publications such as “Take Back Your Family: A Challenge to America’s Parents,” co-written with his wife Justine Simmons. Having so many life experiences, the audience was eager to listen as Rev told stories and gave advice on how he has become both a leader and role model for so many. The discussion began talking about leadership and what qualities make up a good leader; humility was the top trait. “Nobody wants to follow a know-it-all,” he said, explaining that being a leader means being humble, being responsible and being able to apologize when you’re wrong. It’s then, and only then, that you’ll be able to get people to follow you, which is one of the first characteristic signs of a leader. When looking back at his role models he instantly chose his father and older brother, Russell Simmons of Def Jam record notoriety. He cited family as the first place a person goes to for inspiration and leadership, as well as the belief that the lack of leadership within the home is the key component in young kids getting involved in gangs. He also noted that at the height of Run DMC, he began to turn to God and the church for guidance to fill an empty void within himself. “The things I thought would make me happy didn’t. They made me empty,” Rev shared about his success with Run DMC. “My top was in fact my bottom.” One of the most compelling stories of the night came from this topic of fame and his choice to follow his faith, remembering one night in a presidential suite in LA, “This collar became wrapped around my neck

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getting to that number one spot. I was in the tub, smoking weed, eating French toast. Ashes were falling in the tub, syrup was dripping into the tub, I had a beautiful girl waiting at the door, a guy with the keys to a Rolls Royce at the door, Rolling Stone was at the door ready to interview me….and I just broke down. I didn’t own all this stuff, it owned me.” Family was also a prevalent topic throughout the evening. It started with his parents. “I didn’t have the bullying type of parents,” he answered when asked if his parents encouraged or discouraged his pursuit of the rap industry. “I never felt judged for my choices.” It was their presence and support that helped him make big moves and follow his dreams. His brother, Russell, has also been a very big part of his success. The two of them have worked on many projects throughout the years. He explained their partnership as Rev the entertainer and Russell the business man. Their relationship depends on the special gifts and talents God individually gave each of them and it really is all about complimenting each other’s strengths and weaknesses. Simply put, “When we get together, it works.” Of course the discussion couldn’t go without a little chat about the hit show, Run’s House, and his family. He works in his household to keep balance amongst his family members, in the hopes that nobody becomes too overbooked or too crazy. He tries his best not to run around much himself, because it is that balance that keeps him from running his body down. Of all the members of his family, it’s his wife’s ambitions that usually go too far. “It is definitely possible for women to become too ambitious to find a mate,” Rev warned the ladies of the crowd, “Being ambitious is in no way a bad thing, but it can be very intimidating.” Of course, having one of the hip-hop greats in the room, it was an obvious topic of conversation

to ask what Rev felt about the current state of hip hop. Contrary to what most would think…he actually loves it! Among his favorites in the business right now are Drake, Jay Z and Kanye West. “It’s weird to some people that I love the direction hip hop is going in, but I love it. People expect me to like stuff like Kendrick Lamar, because he feels old school, and he is great, but I’m all about the new bright stuff.” J Cole was also brought up for the feud between Cole and son Diggy Simmons, “He’s a good artist but he went the wrong route coming at my family. He’s not even a battle rapper, more of an entertainer. Diggy got back at him definitely.” Throughout the evening, Rev sprinkled in little bits of awe inspiring wisdom that motivated crowd. Most of it was about not letting material possessions get to you in life, “Don’t let your heart’s desire become a heart disease,” as well as, “find what you love, the money will follow.” The idea of being an individual, as well as doing what you love, was also stressed. “What you’re fascinated by, becomes fastened to you. That’s why I don’t watch horror movies,” he explained, “I don’t want that fear in my life, so I skip over the scary channels.” He says that his favorite quote is, “Do your best, and forget the rest,” because it is inspiring, while keeping people in check at the same time. Looking at others gaining success can be hard sometimes, but God can come in and show your purpose. When looking into the music industry, Rev offers simple advice; be an intern and then work harder than the paid employees. “Work so hard, that if you were absent one day the whole company would fall apart. Become necessary. Nobody can vulture you out of your talent.” Rev and his family’s show, Rev Run’s Renovation, will air Jan.4 on HGTV, and features the house seen on Run’s House getting a topto-bottom makeover.

When you love someone, and I mean really love him or her, it should completely consume you. They should be all you think about and your mind should never wander to what ifs with someone else. If it does wander, you need to take a look at the big picture and really prioritize where your life is and where you want it to go. If you think you could seriously have a future with your boyfriend and you know that you love him with all your heart, then maybe the idea of that scares you a little bit, so deal with the fear you think about subconsciously, instead of ruining it by cheating. The fact that you have never cheated says something about the situation. Most people that face the temptation so much are not meant to be with their significant other and they give in much more easily. The fact that you are holding off means that you must really care about your boyfriend in some way but it is up to you to figure out which way that is. Do you love him because of your past together, or do you love him for all of that and what’s to come? I can understand that what you’re going through internally must be such a struggle right now, but you owe it to yourself and your boyfriend to make a decision quickly. If you don’t love him in the way you used to, then let him know. Although it may hurt, I can tell you he’ll appreciate your honesty so much more in the long run. However, consider the fact that you may just be scared of what you feel. Your subconscious could be forcing you to self-sabotage because it’s easier than feeling as if you may have found “the one.” Love can be a scary thing, but if you feel like you’ve really found it, don’t let it go. If you think that there is something better out there for you though, or feel like you just need your space, tell your boyfriend. It will all work out so much better than if you act on the temptations and end up hurting him in the process.

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Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys Shine with Release Your Shrouds

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By ASHLEY WINWARD

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Coming from a girl whose musical library is mostly punk and alternative rock, it may come as a shock to some of you that I indeed have a piece of my heart that adores folk and country music. The guitar melodies are so soothing, the vocals are pure, and the stories just bring a smile to your face. Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys are the epitome of all three of these things on their newly released album, Release Your Shrouds. I wouldn’t even consider Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys to be “Folk” or “Country,” because of all the elements that encompass their sound. While one song, like opening track, “Hats Off,” has that quintessential bluegrass banjo line, the next track, “My Side of the Mountain,” sounds like a hit off the big country stations. “Tied Down to You,” might be one of my favorite songs on the whole album for its bluesy muted trumpet line and Lou’s delivery of the lyrics that reminds me a lot of Zoe Deschanel in her musical project, She & Him. “Pass Me the Whiskey,” is a fun tune with a lot of

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soul and great instrumentation that I appreciate. Their variety, while still being grounded in their earthy roots, is fantastic and I love listening to it! I think the one song that threw me for a loop was “Querida Tierra,” which translates from Spanish to “Dear Earth.” I would never expect this kind of group to have a song in a different language, especially one with such gorgeous lyrics. When looking at the translation, it’s about being so in love with nature that you want to marry it; the earth, the sun and the sky. “It’s certain that I adore you,” Lou croons, “your voice, and in truth, everything. I love you too much.” I wish that there was an English translated version, though I don’t know it needs one because it is as beautiful as it is already. “Wonderful You Are,” has to be the most jazz influenced of the album, with nothing but Lou’s wonderful voice and Spencer Cain on upright bass strumming away in the background. I feel the need to snap every time I listen to it! “Barbarossa” is an instrumental only track that shows off the band as a whole. While the focus may be on Lou for her voice and lyrics, this group is equally matched in great

talent from the rest of the band. “Lemon Squeezy,” is my other favorite track off the album because it is a quirky and cute love song that won’t fail at making you smile. The closing clip, “The Petroff Line,” was an adorable way to end the whole album and leaves me wanting more from them! With the recent shift in the musical spotlight to more folk inspired groups like Mumford and Sons and Of Monsters and Men, I see a great opportunity for Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys to get the recognition they deserve. Lou has such a beautiful and pure voice that everyone should be envious of, and the rest of the band is so good at what they do, especially with such unique instruments in today’s age of music being so electronic and over processed. If I were you, I would make your way over to the Outer Space in Hamden (part of The Space) on Nov. 17 to see these guys live. If they have as much energy in person as they do on a recording, you will be in for a treat! Be sure to look out for a Livewell Latest review from Shannon Livewell of their performance in the coming weeks.

By ILEANA ALVAREZ-DIAZ

STAFF WRITER IALVA1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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Need a muse for that book you’re working on? After all, it’s NaNoWriMo; National Novel Writing Month, so why not check out Lily and Madeleine’s selftitled debut EP?! It’s perfect for those outlines; even for those upcoming tests you know you’ll be studying for and those research papers you have to overcome. From Indianapolis, the two sisters reprise Romantic poetry with perfectly soft and blended vocals, with a taste for the gentle folk. Madeleine, the oldest, lightly paints the songs with her folk melodies, while Lily enriches them with faint taste for humble and potent

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is the closest to a concept album I think you will find in today’s country market. When listening from start to finish it is easy to get a sense of Pickler and the things that make her unique. You hear songs about quirky traits, broken hearts, and

wishful thinking; basically the inner mind of any young woman. I have a few favorites on the album, but my top two have to be, “The Woman I Am” and “Where Did Your Love Go.” “The Woman I Am” is so

imagery. To start, “Sounds Like Somewhere,” is a rich echo of strings and piano keys gently caressing mountains of glistening lyrics. The vocals are so light and intertwined; it’s a peaceful delivery of seizing the day. It’s perfect for a hot chocolate and s’mores kind of day. Moreover, “Devil We Know,” is a slow exciting festival of merry guitars and a faint feel for the oldfashioned. The folk melodies resonate throughout the song and provide worthy effortless harmonies. Other tracks such as, “Nothing But Time;” a fast paced earthy sensation, “I’ve Got Freedom;” a cheery pick-me-up, “Come To Me;” a dark swing on guitar melodies echoed by light phrases, and “Goodbye To

Anyone;” which gives off a western feel for the ears, are flawless. These tracks bring out the richness Lily and Madeleine provided. Their innocent lyrics don’t drag them down. Their twist on the classic southern romantic feel gives them the power to layer their songs with warm memories; the days basked in the sun. Overall, go check out their debut album; these sisters give it their all. If you’re a fan of Sufjan Stevens and Simon and Garfunkel, I highly recommended them!

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There are very few country artists today who stay true to their country roots without crossing into the Top 40 Pop genre, but Kellie Pickler is one who has stayed consistent from day one. It is easy to tell that Pickler is an authentic SouthernBelle, and although I have never been the biggest fan of the certain twang that her voice holds, I have to say that The Woman I Am may be one of the most organized and stable albums I have heard from start to finish in quite some time. In the 1960’s, concept albums were extremely popular because fans of an artist had to purchase the entire album to hear a song and normally you listened the first time in consecutive order. Concept albums put songs in certain orders to tell a story and today this is a concept (no pun intended) that seems to be nonexistent. However, The Woman I Am

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down to earth and really depicts a typical Southern girl. After living in Nashville this summer, I can attest to the fact this song will soon become most females who live there’s theme song. “Where Did Your Love Go,” reaches a broader female spectrum; girls of any region or age. The lyrics to this song really resonate with me as a girl who has had a broken heart a few times in the past. This is the perfect song to blast after a breakup while eating Ben & Jerry’s. I have to say that I have really grown as a country fan. I grew up in a city where country music was not even a recognized genre, so I came to school with a pre-determined notion that I hate anything and everything country. With an open mind and a few good friends who really exposed me to the best songs of the genre, I soon began to love it. I have to say even when I first fell in love with country I was not a fan of Pickler; there was a certain quality about her voice that was a little too country for me. After

hearing this album though, my opinion has completely changed. I hear a special tonal characteristic to her voice and a range that most singers would kill to have. If you have not yet heard The Woman I Am, I suggest you listen right away. This is definitely geared towards a female target audience, but I know there are men out there who are closet Pickler fans, so you guys can take a listen too! I can almost guarantee the music will really speak to you and echo with your emotions in some way. These are true “diary” songs that seem to tell the story of any woman’s inner thoughts, and are definitely worth a listen, or ten!

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