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CHARGER BULLETIN The official news source of the University of New Haven. Volume 98, Issue 9| November 2, 2016 | West Haven, Conn.
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A Super Day for a Super Hero
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lymphoblastic leukemia, and
celebrated L.Y.M. through-
By CHRISTINA GENOVESE
support for Childhood Can-
Love Your Melon chose to
out the week, from tabling in
cer Awareness Month.
give him an awesome Super-
Bartles, donating 70 bean-
hero Adventure Day.
ies to Baystate Children’s
ing the day full of all things
Hospital in Springfield,
Reynoso loves. Him and his
is “an apparel brand dedi-
Massachusetts, and then
six-year-old brother Jason
cated to giving a hat to ev-
having their first Superhero
were involved in the foot-
ery child battling cancer in
Adventure with Reynoso.
ball game and Reynoso got
America as well as support-
Getting to do the Superhero
a jumbo-screen shout out,
ing non-profit organizations
Adventure Day was a reward
they became fire fighters
who lead the fight against
after winning L.Y.M.’s Go for
and explored firetrucks with
pediatric cancer.”
Gold Challenge with a video
help from the Fire Science
spreading awareness and
students, and became FBI
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Love Your Melon (L.Y.M.) n Saturday Octo-
ber 22, University of New Haven’s Love Your Melon Crew had a special superhero come and visit U.N.H. Christian Reynoso is a fiveyear-old boy battling acute
U.N.H.’s Campus Crew
The day consisted of spend-
Senator Chris Murphy on Guns, Climate and Congress By GLENN ROHRBACKER
Editor in Chief grohr1@NEWHAVEN.EDU
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une 12, 2016 will stand as a gray day in American history. Fifty people were killed in a nightclub in Orlando, with dozens more injured, becoming the worst mass shooting on American
soil. Three days later, Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), an outspoken supporter of gun control, launched a 15-hour filibuster on the senate floor, which was the first of several failed attempts to pass gun legislation in Congress this past June. “I can’t tell you how hard it is to look into the eyes See CHRIS MURPHY page 3
News Meet Chief of UNH Police, Tracy Mooney pg. 2
Opinion Why deadlines are so important pg. 4
Sports Rec Sports finishes season one pg. 7
Student Life Vanessa Trello is the Sig Suit Champion pg. 11
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Meet the First Female Chief of UNH Police
By EMMA O’DELL
STAFF WRITER EODEL1@NEWHAVEN.EDU
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racy Mooney stood excitedly as she returned to the school from which she had received her master’s degree. However, this time she stood in front of everyone, as she was sworn in, as the new police chief for the University of New Haven. After tedious work narrowing down the applicants, Ronald M. Quagliani, the Associate Vice President of Public Safety & Administrative Services for U.N.H., was there to congratulate his longtime friend and new collogue to the UNH campus. Quagliani, who helped in the hiring process, shared a few of the things the Board, which consists of someone from, Student Affairs, Human Recourses, a faculty member, and a Public Safety member, looks for. “The job requirement, was you had to be a sworn law enforcement officer, with 15 years of experience in a supervisory capacity, had to have a bachelor’s degree, and you had to demonstrate that you have been successful in that that supervisory role,” he said. The hiring process, which started in February, began with about 23 application candidates that are current supervisory law enforcement officers, the search committee narrowed down the candidates to six. Then they did a day on campus, which then narrowed it down to two candidates. Then a full background process is done, background check, fingerprinting, polygraph, psych exam, medical exam. At the end of the day the offer was extended to Mooney. “Her ability to have the passion to be with the students, with all groups of students, to have that priority to mentor and outreach is something that put her over the edge,” Mooney was sworn in
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on June first of this year, as many watched; she took the stand to replace Mark DeLieto who retired this year. After attending Keene State College for a Bachelor degree in History, with a minor in Art History from Keene State, she got a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from our very own U.N.H. Mooney attended classes like any regular student, to pursue her masters in Criminal Justice. “I wanted to get my degree in Criminal Justice as I was already lieutenant at Milford, I think it goes without saying that U.N.H. goes hand and hand with that educational process.” She was also familiar with the U.N.H. community due to the fact that she was in charge of the police internships at Milford, but she grew fond of the U.N.H. students and faculty. “I was very impressed with the students, and I worked a little with the faculty with police work, so it just seemed like the right fit.” Mooney, who worked previously in Milford as the Police Chief, came out of retirement to join our U.N.H. community. “The one position I knew if it became available that would pull me out of my retirement from policing was this, and so I retained my certification for two years after I retired, I retired at the end of
2014. So I was actually on vacation and a friend of mine texted me saying, U.N.H. police chief is posted. I was like oh boy, this may be life changing, and so I applied for the job and I got an interview and here I sit,” said Mooney with a proud and happy smile on her face. Mooney started her process of becoming a police officer at the age of 28. She joined the Milford police department in 1994 and is now a 21-year veteran of the department. She joined the force because of her father, who was a firefighter and she grew up with shift work, public service life and grew to love it. “Once an opportunity became available and I thought I was mature enough, because I think maturity is a big part of this position and profession. I started the processes because there is so much work that goes into it, it is incredibly for filling profession,” said Mooney. In 1997, Mooney was chosen by the departments police chief to represent Milford as both an undercover and investigative officer at the South Central Office of the Statewide Narcotics Task Force, which she stayed with for three and a half years, saying it was a very rewarding part of her career. She worked with police officers from all over the state, being undercover and writing search and ar-
rest warrants. In this time she also did 10 or 11 wiretaps. During those three and a half years, she received two Unit Citations; one for the seizure of several kilos of cocaine, and the other was for her undercover work in a large-scale drug investigation. When she returned to the Patrol Division in 2000 she worked hard and had to overcome the challenges of going from undercover narcotics work, back to the patrol duty. “It was a transition period for sure, I was coming from strictly narcotics investigation were you are in plain clothes and driving regular cars, it really is a cool aspect of policing. And you’re coming back into a patrol unit; you’re back in uniform back to dealing with perhaps mundane police calls. So you just have to transition back into the patrol mentality,” Mooney said. Then in 2002 she was promoted to sergeant and again in 2004 when she was promoted to lieutenant. Mooney was then promoted again in 2007 to Administrative Captain, which included her heading the International Affairs Unit, which made her the Freedom of Information Officer. Being Administrative Captain also gave her other responsibilities such as, overseeing the Records and Traffic Divisions, coordinating the hiring of employees, as well as participating in and supervising the Recruitment Team. In 2011, Mooney attended and graduated from the 246th Session of the FBI National Academy, Mooney states it was the best experience of her career. For 10 weeks in Quantico, VA, on the FBI academy grounds, she attended classes for master courses and physical fitness tests. The program expands to 250 police executives, (Lieutenants or higher) from all over the world, it is very hard to get into and Mooney’s Chief
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Election Sock-Off
By SAMANTHA REPOSA
assistant EDITOR srepo2@unh.NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––––––––– Four years ago, NBC was the first news outlet to announce that Barack Obama had been re-elected to serve as the President of the United States at approximately 11:12 at night. Who will it call it first this year? The communication department at the University of New Haven is sponsoring an “Election Sock Off,” in light of the 2016 presidential election presenting students the opportunity to make their handpicked her for the Milford Department’s Chair, which comes around once every five years. She was hand picked by the then Police Chief Keith Mello. Mello had recommend Mooney for the position of Deputy Chief after the retirement of former Deputy Chief Steven Fournier, who now is the assistant to Mayor Ben Blake. In 2012, Mooney was sworn in as Milford’s Police Department’s second- highest-ranking officer, making her the highest-ranking female in the department’s history after being promoted from Captain to Deputy Chief in 2011 making her second in command for overseeing operational functions. The University of New Haven prides itself on being one of the top schools for Criminal Justices, with that being said, many students strive in the competitive department. Mooney, not only being a veteran of the police force in many different areas but also a student of the University of New Haven, has first hand witnessed the students and them fulfilling their aspirations of studying Criminal Justice at this school. Nick Mroczka, a student of the university, also works at Campus Police as a student patrol officer. He has meet
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predictions on which news outlet will call the election first for a low price of donating a pair of new socks. All socks donated will be given to the Columbus House, which serves the people of New Haven currently experiencing homelessness. Whoever guesses the right time and network will win fun prizes and bragging rights. Students can bring their socks and cast their predictions in Professor Susan Campbell’s office at Maxcy 102A. Mooney on several occasions. “As an outsider, new to the university, Chief Mooney has brought a fresh new attitude and energy to the department. She is actively working on finding new ways to engage the officers in new duties and responsibilities on campus. I think she is doing a fine job at motivating the officers to better represent the university and its values,” Mroczka said. There is no wonder why so many students look up to the school’s new police chief as their living breathing role model. Mooney had a few inspiring words on this topic: “I know that as a woman executive in policing that I serve as a mentor and a role model to people and that is very important. So what has served me well to learn to move up in the ranks is, learn your craft, I think police officers need to continue to be students of the criminal justice system, they can’t just pigeonhole themselves. They have got to know what is going on globally, what the issues are in law enforcement, because they have to honestly address them with their clientele.” She also gave a few words of advice for those students: “Be good to people, care about the people
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Superhero Day
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Sentaor Murphy
con’t from page 1
con’t from page 1
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agents and got their
it, giving every sick kid
FD, Sigma Chi, FBI,
own set of handcuffs.
battling cancer a bean-
ChargerREC, Alpha Phi
They completed an
ie. The passion that
Omega, Charger Bulle-
obstacle course and
every member of L.Y.M.
tin) who all contributed
used their superpow-
has for this organiza-
to make the day as great
ers to pass a Superhero
tion has really inspired
as it was.
Certification test with
me, and I felt connected
help from Spiderman
with that passion. Since
Christian’s picture went
and Batman. The day
joining it I have felt
up on the big screen
ended with a lunch of
a strong sisterhood
and he said ‘hey that’s
all Reynoso’s favorite
formed between all of
me!’ followed by the
foods, and watching the
us, establishing our
whole crowd giving him
movie Minions with his
goal and accomplishing
a round of applause
family and new L.Y.M.
them together.”
touched my heart, got
friends. Nicolette Visconti
Another L.Y.M am-
The moment when
me so emotional, and
bassador Brianna Sirota
made me truly feel the
is an undergraduate
said, “Being a part of
love that L.Y.M. gives
senior and a L.Y.M.
L.Y.M. is an unexplain-
to superheroes bat-
ambassador. She said,
able feeling. There are
tling cancer. When he
“Spending time with
so many aspects to this
saw the fire trucks,
Christian and Jason
organization that have
that immediate smile
melted my heart! Both
not only made me grow
and burst of energy
were the sweetest and
but have changed my
sprinting towards the
kindest kids I’ve ever
life. Christian’s Super-
trucks- when he saw
come across. It’s al-
hero Adventure, while it
Spider-Man for the
ways nice to get your
took a lot of hard work
first time and gave him
mind off of the stresses
to plan, was easily one
the biggest hug- these
of life and help people
of the best days of my
are moments that have
just have a good day,
life. Seeing the pure joy
permanently imprinted
even if it’s playing tag
on Christian and his
on my heart. This day
or duck-duck-goose all
brother Jason’s face,
not only touched my
day. My favorite part of
the thankfulness from
heart personally, but
their Superhero Ad-
their family, and the
made me truly see how
venture would have to
excitement of my crew
something I started
be Christian and Jason
brought my love and
on campus because of
completing their Su-
passion for this organi-
my passion for kids
perhero Certification
zation to a higher level
and beating cancer has
test. Watching them
than I thought pos-
turned into this incred-
receive their FBI gear
sible.”
ible group of people, all
and locking up every
The Crew Captain of
on the same mission
lady in the room was
U.N.H.’s L.Y.M Crew is
and all with hearts of
historical! I can prob-
graduate student, Tricia
gold. I love my UNH
ably relate to them
LaSasso. LaSasso said,
Crew and could not be
and the whole family
“The U.N.H. Crew’s
more proud to be their
since losing my mom
first ever Superhero
Crew Captain.”
at a young age to lung
Adventure could not
cancer was the worst
have been more perfect,
L.Y.M. mission, shop at
thing that I have gone
and that’s thanks to 3
https://www.loveyour-
through, and I want to
weeks of planning and
melon.com for beanies,
preach the effects on
meeting with our co-
or other apparel, and
what cancer does to a
sponsoring organiza-
50% of net proceeds
person. I joined L.Y.M.
tions (GSC, USGA, Fire
are donated to help the
because I fell in love
Science Club, Chargers
fight against pediatric
with the mission behind
Football, West Haven
cancer.
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the families of those little boys and girls who were killed in Sandy Hook, and tell them that almost four years later we’ve done nothing, nothing,” pleaded Murphy on the Senate floor. Now in October, Senator Murphy is working hard to pass commonsense gun legislation, along with electing a president who is looking to work for the same ideals. Murphy points out that the issue of gun safety only exists in Republican-controlled Washington. A study from Quinnipiac University shows that 93% of Americans believe that every person who buys a gun should have a background check performed. The same study shows that 86% of Americans believe that people on the terror watch list should not be allowed to buy a gun. Murphy blames groups like the NRA for the gridlock in Congress over these issues. “The gun lobby essen-
tially has a vice grip on the Republican Party in Washington,” Murphy added, “I don’t think they will be in power forever, but it’s going to take a lot of work to get these things passed.” In his walk across Connecticut this past summer, Senator Murphy learned a lot about what the people really want from their government and the different investments that need to be made here in state. “I came back from the walk feeling like it was more important than ever for Congress to start working on raising wages for workers,” he said. Murphy believes in raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour. He also thinks that the government needs to be making more investments in education, infrastructure, science, and technology. These ideas came from walking around Connecticut and realizing that citizens can not pay the bills, even when work-
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ing full time and even more than one job. Senator Murphy is also a strong advocate in climate change. He has made calls on Congress to adopt a new style of thinking when it comes to clean energy, as many Democrats are doing as well. “It’s amazing to me how so many people in Congress are in denial of basic science,” he said. Murphy blames the fossil fuel industry for filling the pockets and minds of his Republican counterparts, who refuse to stray from traditional methods and move towards clean energy. He also believes that this issue will tip in his favor eventually, after more convincing and hard work. Murphy has endorsed Hillary Clinton for President in the upcoming election, and believes that under her leadership and a cooperative Congress, these hot-button issues can be swayed to favor the Democratic agenda.
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Don’t Hang Things in Your Rear View Mirror
By MIRINDA OSMER
CONTRIBUTING WRITER MOSME1@.newhaven.edu
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just not put disco beads
of another’s existence?
around your rear view
How would you feel
mirror.
if someone ran you
Hanging things from y dad em-
ployed the “think out loud” approach when teaching my sister and me how to drive. With this, we both gained his perspective on how one should drive a car. One of his perspectives includes a reasonable outlook on objects hanging from the rear view mirror. In a vehicle, moving objects are everywhere: people on the street, people in the vehicle, other vehicles, trees in the wind, birds in flight, and the vehicle you’re in. Why would you need to add another item to this list? And yet, some folks do. The front windshield is a key part of driving: you need to see out of it so you don’t have to talk to anyone. If you don’t see out your windshield, you can hit someone, have to get out of your car, and talk to the other person(s). About exciting things like money, too! Why increase your chances of talking to strange people when you could
over because you were
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I’m Not Going to Grad School
By KHAALIQ CROWDER
Contributing writer kcrow2@unh.newhaven.edu
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your rear view mirror
in their “I don’t even
distracts you, whether
notice it!” area of their
that I love getting an
you think they do or
front windshield?
education. Sitting in
not. My high school
I know people who
First of all, let me say
a college class is definitely an eye-opener for
biology teacher used to
hang items from their
tell us that our brains
rear view. Even as
process sensory in-
a passenger I find it
put, like a dangling
distracting and unnec-
necklace on the rear
essary. Yes, you learn
view, and can slow the
to “ignore it,” such that
brain’s reaction time.
you “don’t even see it
It seems reasonable,
anymore!” but the real-
can take of it. I run into
then, that something
ity is that it is blocking
many students at this
else moving in your line
your front windshield.
school who have majors
of sight while in a car
I’ve seen giant placards,
and career desires that
can distract your brain,
shiny necklaces, crys-
are going to require
slowing your response
tal ornaments, paper
time, and increasing the
airplanes, rainbow lei’s,
likelihood of injury in
a collection of beaded
yourself and others.
necklaces, etc.
When someone hangs
I know that a driver
me as I’m always being taught new things, new events that happened in history or even a new vocabulary word. However, to be honest, there is only so much I
more education and diplomas after they get their Bachelors (the foundation) completed. Not to knock them, if anything I salute them
something from their
is much more than the
because I honestly don’t
front windshield, they
status of their vehicle.
have the mental state
lose a part of their vis-
However, I am more
to go to graduate school
willing to be a calm
after I get my degree. I
that petal of my plas-
passenger when I know
look at my classmates
tic lei from bae? Who
the driver has their full
knows? Certainly not
attention on the road.
the driver. Is that lei
I know I am a bet-
really more important
ter driver with music
than someone’s life?
and nothing hanging
If you don’t see a pe-
from my rear view.
of work, tuition money
destrian because the
Be safe out there, and
and years they’re go-
rainbow lei on your rear
keep both eyes on the
ing to spend to make it
view is blocking them
road (you never know
come true.
and you run them over,
what state the driver is
how would you feel?
coming from, or how
Does the lei mean more
wonderful a driver they
to you than the entirety
are).
ibility. Who is behind
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who want to become future psychologists, lawyers, doctors and pediatricians, teachers and scientists and I can’t fathom the truckload
I already know right off the bat you need to eleven years of school to become a doctor. That’s why I feel some-
one like me would be
curved that idea. Work-
better joining the work-
ing in the medical field
force after graduation,
was never an interest of
because school continu-
mine, as math and sci-
ously gets emotionally
ence were my weakest
and mentally draining
subjects from the start.
for me. Plus, my major
I don’t care that com-
and career field makes
munications is regarded
it optional for me to
as the useless degree by
attend post-under-
analysts, because if you
graduate school. I’m a
love what you do you
communications major
will always find work.
with journalism and
I believe the big com-
television production as
ponent of a choosing a
my track of study with
career is doing it for the
sociology as a minor.
love of money coming
My plan is to become
second. I’d rather make
a broadcast journalist
$40 thousand a year
for radio and television
being an on-air person-
while being a screen-
ality at a radio station
writer and producer in
then $100 thousand a
time. For my field, it’s
year where someone’s
more about network-
life or health is in my
ing and who you know
hands a lawyer, thera-
rather than needing a
pist or doctor.
Master’s to be certified.
My Sociology 101
Those higher degrees
professor from my last
are usually just good
college said it is re-
for if you want to teach
ferred to as a vocational
communication which
calling. Which makes
is not in the cards for
me glad to know what I
me, by choice. It ulti-
want to do with my life
mately feels like I’m
so I won’t be a senior
killing two birds with
acting like a chicken
one stone as cliche cre-
with its head cut off. At
ators would say.
the same time, college
As important as the careers listed above sound, I knowingly
is expensive. $52 thousand a year. In May 2019 I would
couldn’t find any love in
like to be out as I need
pursuing them. I re-
to be making money
member a customer at
rather than continuous-
the retail store I worked
ly spending it. Now if I
at suggested I be a doc-
could get my mom, to
tor after telling him my
stop calling her friends
major saying they make
saying “Khaaliq might
a lot of money. I quietly
go to grad school…”
tivity and efficiency when stuck to. When deadlines are set for us, it is important to stick to them, because although they may cause stress, the fallout afterward can be even worse if not completed. For example, not submitting an assignment on time usually results with deducted points. Not handing in an application on time will result in not being considered for a job or internship. Also, if you’re in an RSO on campus, you
are responsible to comply with the rerecognition process put together by CSELO and USGA. The deadline this year was September 30, and any club that didn’t complete the required procedures be that date would be suspended. So, although it’s a lot of work and takes time to complete by the set deadline, the result is much worse. We had to write this article, because WE missed our deadline.
Deadlines are Really, Really Important
By GLENN ROHRBACKER
Editor in Chief grohr1@NEWHAVEN.EDU
––––––––––––––––––––– Whether you like it or not, deadlines are what make the world go ‘round. Deadlines are important for many reasons, but many people don’t know how deadlines can actually help with productivity, rather than cause stress and anxiety. Deadlines have their pros and cons in any discipline, like business, creative, and even specifically for students.
As students, there are many things that we need to do on a deadline. Essays, tests, projects, applications, forms, etc. are all commonplace to run through our minds all day. But, do we ever stop to wonder why these deadlines are so important and why they are labeled as so crucial to our success? Deadlines can push you to accomplish a goal. As someone who procrastinates frequently, I realized that the closer I am to a
deadline, the harder I work to make sure the product is the best it can be. It can also help you think about what it will take to accomplish that goal and how much you will have to invest in a particular project. Accomplishing goals on time also shows how you can work in a fastpaced environment and on a time table. Proving this skill can help in future jobs or internships in pleasing coworkers and supervisors. Deadlines can also help prioritize the tasks you have to complete.
As college students, we obviously have a lot going on at one time. Having that due date presented to you with an assignment will help you realize that you need to have this done before your midterm project, and help you budget your time to make sure you’re doing what you need to do when you need to do it. Obviously, we can’t control when deadlines are set for us, which are usually the most important ones. But setting deadlines for yourself can help with produc-
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President’s Corner Hello U.N.H.!
Treasurer’s Tip Hello Humans,
I hope you have all enjoyed your time off and are excited to finish out the semester! I would like to wish everyone a Happy Homecoming and remind all of you to stop by our USGA tent during the Homecoming tailgate for some awesome food, games, and giveaways! Please be responsible during this time, remain safe, and have fun!
Please remember to submit any invoices you receive from vendors after the product or service is provided to ensure they get paid! On November 15th at 9 p.m. in Kaplan 107, I will be having a meeting regarding the Yearly Budget process and how it can be improved.
Any USGA related questions? Feel free to contact USGApresident@newhaven. edu or USGATreasurer@newhaven.edu
Thank you, Nicolette C. Angelli
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Have a great week! Samantha Moul USGA President
Charger Poll
By ALESSIA BICKNESE
Opinion Editor abick1@unh.newhaven.edu
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In honor of getting through midterm week (or not), I decided to check in and see how everyone was managing! Unfortunately, and fully expected, midterm week was terribly for most of you. For the miniscule percentage of the people who
Positives +Thanksgiving is right around the corner. That means food, home, no school, and Christmas spirit.
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were doing “great” during midterm week... help the rest of us.
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Negatives
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Condit Breaks Record in Chargers Shutout
By QUENTIN WALKER
CONTRIBUTING WRITER QWALK1@UNH. NEWHAVEN.EDU
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oming off a week eight loss against the Assumption Greyhounds, and with just two games left on the docket, the New Haven Chargers went into week nine looking to make the most out of their second to last game of the season. A game in which they would be facing the 3-5 American International Yellow Jackets. Last week’s loss to the Greyhounds was a tough one for the Blue and Gold, as they went head to head with the number 16 ranked team in all of Division II football. The Chargers fought hard, but they just couldn’t keep up with Assumption’s offense, dropping the contest by a score of 38-24. The backfield duo of Ajee Patterson and Andre Anderson combined for 346 yards of offense and 3 touchdowns, one of them
Photo by Chariot Yearbook coming on a Patterson touchdown pass to Anderson. Defensively, the Chargers were led by Tyler Condit and Junior defensive back Nigel Davis, who finished with 12 and 11 total tackles, respectively. On the other side of the scorecard, the Yellow Jackets are coming off a loss to the number
14 ranked LIU Post Pioneers. The Jackets could only muster 7 points, as the team as a whole could only gain 51-yards rushing with their leading rusher being Sophomore running back Willie Brown IV with 30-yards. Quarterback Kwame Jarvis had a decent game, certainly not one to write home about as the redshirt
Sophomore threw for 114-yards and an interception to make the loss just that much more bitter. AIC was lead on defense by the redshirt Senior linebacker, Jerrod Shelby, who had 14 total tackles. The last time the teams squared off, the Chargers came out on the right side of a 19-point victory, as the
Jackets had no answer for Patterson and the Chargers’ electrifying passing attack. Patterson finished the day with 236-yards and a touchdown in the air and he did work with his legs as well, rushing for 54-yards and 2 touchdowns. The defense was led by Condit who finished with 13 tackles and an intercep-
tion. With only two games left for both teams, the chances for a Conference Championship appearance is almost nonexistent, more so for AIC than New Haven considering the Yellow Jackets’ losing record, both overall and in conference play. That did not give either See FOOTBALL page 8
Charging Through Rec Sports By CHRISTOPHER DIGERONIMO
sometimes you could
any situation whether
play up to two or three
it be in sports or in an
a day based on how
academic atmosphere
many you play. Some
and Rec Sports can help
might say focusing
strengthen those skills.
the Rec Sports season
on one sport is really
After playing many
comes to a close, we
beneficial, but I believe
sports throughout my
reflect on how fun and
playing multiple sports
life, I have learned that
competitive Rec Sports
allows you to face a new
you develop a set of
can be.
challenge every time
skills that allow you to
Season one of Rec
you step on the court or
become successful in
Sports included 3v3
field.
that particular sport.
CONTRIBUTING writer cdige1@unh.newhaven.edu
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Basketball, Outdoor
For Example, in
I feel that Rec Sports
Soccer, 6v6 Volleyball,
allows you to obtain ba-
baseball and football
Floor Hockey, Rac-
sic everyday skills that
you acquire discipline
quetball Doubles, and
you actually need to be
in order to do your job
Cricket.
successful in college
on the field. In Soccer
As an active partici-
and in the real world.
you develop the skill of
pant in Rec Sports I can
In order to be a good
becoming a team player
tell you that playing
team member you have
and relying on your
four of the six available
to be able to communi-
teammates to get the
sports is an adrenaline
cate with your team and
ball down the field.
rush and I wouldn’t
adapt to in game situa-
want it any other way.
tions.
Playing all these
In Basketball you also have to rely on your
These skills apply to
Photo by Haley Duscha
teammates in order to
sports allows you to test
everyday life because if
adapt to different situa-
their responsibility be-
make yourself better.
your mental and physi-
municate your ideas in
you are doing a group
tions because someone
comes your responsibil-
All these skills are
cal abilities because you
order for it to be quali-
project for school, you
in your group could
ity. With that being said
great when you use
are playing a different
fied as a group effort.
need to be able to com-
become sick, and then
you have to be ready for
them in that particu-
sport every day, and
You also need to
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cont. from pg. 7
team less of a reason to play hard though, and the Chargers, despite taking what seemed like an eternity to get the first points of the game, showed how fired up they were. Speaking of the first score of the game, that would come on a short 3-yard Lemar Thomas touchdown run late in the first quarter. After that score, the floodgates were opened; the Blue and Gold started their next drive with good field position at the AIC 45-yard line and proceeded to push it down field and eventually into the end zone on a 3-yard touchdown toss from Patterson to senior tight end Jesse Tate. The Chargers’ next score wouldn’t come on conventional terms, so to speak; their next score would come by way of a blocked AIC punt, blocked by Sophomore defensive lineman Markel Johnson, that would by returned 11-yards for a touchdown by Stefano Bicknese. U.N.H. wouldn’t stop at a 21-0 lead, and it didn’t seem like the Jackets were doing a very good job at trying to stop them. Thomas would go on to score his second touchdown of the game, this time from 13 yards out. Down 28-0 going into the half, two questions that definitely arose: “Can AIC stop U.N.H.?” and “Will AIC ever score their first points of the game?” Two questions that would be answered by the end of the contest. Before then, the Blue and Gold made it a
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point to push their lead to 35 points on a 25-yard touchdown pass from Patterson to Rishawn Harris. Eventually the Chargers would be stopped, as neither team would reach pay dirt for the rest of the game. Yes, that means AIC never scored a single point; an upsetting outing for them on two fronts considering the fact that it was Senior Day and in their last three games, including this one, they managed to score all of 10 points. The victorious Chargers were led offensively by Patterson, who threw for 144-yards and two touchdowns which heavily outweighed the one interception he threw. The rushing attack was led by Lemar Thomas and Freshman Ryan McCarthy as they combined for 134-yards on the ground, which outgained the Yellow Jackets by 100 yards. Rishawn Harris led the receivers with 3 receptions for 55-yards and one of Patterson’s two touchdown tosses. The defense was led Tyler Condit, who had a record breaking performance with his 11 tackles, his second of the game made him the All-Time leading tackler in Northeast-10 history and his tenth pushed him past Erik Lesinski to become the All-Time leading tackler in New Haven Charger history. Next week the Chargers will close out their regular season with a home matchup against the Bentley Falcons as they will honor 20 seniors who will put on the blue and gold one last time on Senior Day.
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The Real Slim Brady
ll Patriots fans can take a sigh of relief now that Tom Brady’s four game suspension is over and he can return to the field. He made his season debut in week five against the Browns; he threw for 406-yards and three touchdowns, and he hasn’t slowed down there. Since Brady returned the Patriots have beat the Browns, Bengals, and Steelers. As much as Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett played well in Brady’s absence, leading the team to a 3-1 record, they just aren’t at Brady’s level. Brady’s four game suspension was for his alleged involvement with the Deflategate. The Patriots were
caught with deflated footballs in the AFC Championship against the Colts where the Patriots won 45-7. The league could not provide hard evidence that Tom Brady was responsible; but the league determined that if the footballs were underinflated than Brady would have had to know. The Patriots were fined a million dollars, forced to forfeit their first round pick of the 2016 draft and their fourthround pick of the 2017 draft, and Brady was suspended without pay for the first four games of the NFL season. This suspension did not make Brady less effective, it just made Brady more dangerous to opposing teams. Brady was drafted 199th overall (6th round) in the 2000 NFL Draft. Most sixth rounder’s do not become anything, but
through hard work, determination, and staying insanely healthy, Tom Brady has put together a Hall of Fame career. “A lot of people don’t believe in you. It’s obvious by, you know, six other quarterbacks and 198 other picks. And I always thought ‘You know what. Once I get my shot. I’m gonna be ready. I’m gonna really take advantage of that,” Brady said. That is exactly what he did, he got his shot in 2000, and 6 Super Bowl appearances later he is where he is today. Brady also prides himself by being the healthiest eater. Brady has never had a cup of coffee, and he also does not eat vegetables and very little fruit. He only eats organic food that has all positive effects on the human body. According to Brady, fruits and vegetables
AP Photo can have side effects that can make an impact on muscles over time. He avoids these foods so that he can play for as long as possible. He is 39 now but he is playing like he is in his prime, and he is hoping to have at least a few more years left. Brady has taken motivation to a whole new level, and now that he has a reason to be upset and play even better, there is no doubt that he will. The NFL will continue to find ways to justify their actions in response to Deflategate. They took as much as they could from the Patriots and they might have made the team better. The commissioner definitely did not expect two young backups to take the team to 3-1 in the first four games and now that Brady is back this team has gained momentum.
The “Charger Cup”
essential that your team
few sports throughout
helps to bring the com-
allows registered teams
tries to follows all the
the season.
petitive spirit of NCAA
to accumulate points
rules so they can get as
for signing into games,
many points as possi-
one playoffs, “Swat
who just want to com-
the musically inspired
winning, and receiving
ble. These teams com-
Team” and “Banding
pete for the fun of it.
lar sport, but I feel it
“Banding Bandits,”
a good sportsmanship
pete in almost every
Bandits” have racked
There are a variety of
is even better when
and the up and coming
rating.
sport throughout the
up a couple of cham-
different sports to play,
you allow those skills
newbies “Dawg Pound.”
Teams can also lose
season and it is going
pionships each, while
and it gives the students
to bleed into different
These three teams
points for forfeiting
to be very interesting
“Dawg Pound” looks to
an opportunity to learn
sports.
are competing for the
games, players getting
at the end of the school
catch up in the coming
new sports that they
highly coveted “Char-
ejected, and receiving
year to see who comes
seasons.
haven’t played.
that have been bat-
ger Cup,” which allows
a poor sportsmanship
out on top. There are
Overall, Rec Sports
Rec Sports pits Char-
tling it out for cham-
teams to rack up points
rating.
also many great teams
is a great way to meet
ger against Charger and
pionships in season
to get their team name
All of these require-
that compete week in
new people, make new
it is up to you and your
one have been heavy
on a banner in the Rec
ments come into play
and week out, but they
friends, and gain new
team to determine who
favored “Swat Team,”
Center.
at some point, so it is
focus on one sport or a
enemies. Rec Sports
comes out on top.
Rec Sports
cont. from pg. 7
The notable teams
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CONTRIBUTING WRITER ABENE2@UNH. NEWHAVEN.EDU
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t is hard to believe that AMC’s The Walking Dead has been around now for seven seasons. It seems like just yesterday that sheriff deputy Rick Grimes awoke from his coma to find a world infested by the living dead. Based off Robert Kirkman’s popular comic series, The Walking Dead takes obvious inspiration from George Romero’s Dead series. Starting in 1968 with the black and white masterpiece Night of the Living Dead, Romero redefined the conventional zombie into the human flesh eating living dead ghouls that occupy the world of The Walking Dead. Unlike other zombie films such as 28 Days Later or World War Z, The Walking Dead has always had a grounded approach where ev-
erything else, besides from the reanimation of the dead, is completely feasible. Where the show and comics have really stood apart is the focus on the human story of surviving the apocalypse. While the zombies are there as an ever looming threat, the true drama and action comes from surviving a world where humans
are more dangerous than zombies. Throughout the past six seasons, Rick has built a group of survivors who have become family in the new world. The group is very dynamic, with great character arcs that last many seasons. Abused wife Carol has turned into one of the most deadly characters on the show. Skittish for-
the characters have to bend their morals and change to survive the world they live in now. Shaped by the brutality others inflict towards them, even Rick’s teenage son Carl has a couple of kills under his belt. For those not on the internet in the past few weeks, The Walking Dead returned last Sunday night with the premiere of season seven. Yet, this is no ordinary season premiere, as it is the follow up to one of the biggest cliffhangers in television history. Last season, Rick and company found refuge in the walled in community of Alexandria. After surviving an invasion of thousands of zombies in which many died, the group has to scavenge outside of Alexandria to find enough resources to survive. In doing so, they find another community-the Hilltop. Rick’s group makes a deal with the
mer pizza delivery boy Glenn has now become one of the most helpful characters who always seems to survive. Outdoorsmen Daryl has come to love the group after initially leaving for a while in favor of a solitary life. The wide array of characters is what has made The Walking Dead consistently interesting; these characters
AP Photo feel like real characters trying to adapt to the new world order. Rick’s group is continually pushed to the edge to survive, whether it be a resource war with the tyrannical Governor and the town of Woodbury in seasons three and four, escaping the cannibals at Terminus, or attacks by murderous wolves. By dealing with these other groups,
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breakup between group
lasting four years is
member Perrie Ed-
very telling of the song’s
wards and Zayn Malik,
subject. “Guess I should
formerly of One Direc-
say thank you for the
tion. After beginning
‘hate yous’ and the tat-
The four-piece Brit-
a relationship in 2012,
toos” is likely a direct
ish girl group released
they became engaged
reference to Malik’s tat-
“Shout Out to My Ex,”
in 2013; however, they
too that formerly bared
the lead single from
confirmed that the
a striking resemblance
their upcoming album
engagement had been
to Edwards.
Glory Days on Octo-
broken off in 2015.
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Kesha Comeback Little Mix Shouts to Their Exs Put on Hold COPY EDITOR ATRIC1@.unh.newhaven.edu
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By MEGHAN MAHAR
Kesha stopped releasing music. ––––––––––––––––––––– Information only Four years ago, Kesha came in small pieces released her second stu- when it was reported dio album Warrior. The that Kesha was in relead single, “Die Young” hab. To those who knew debuted at number two Kesha for her music, on the Billboard Hot this was not a surprise; 100. The album debuted her songs all contained at number 6 on the lyrics about partying Billboard 200. Kesha and drinking. For fans, was an international hit however, the silence with a rapidly growing was alarming. They fan base. knew her as a loving, After capitalizing on free spirit that would this success with only never abandon them. two years of touring, In 2014, the silence staff WRITER MMAHA2@.unh.newhaven.edu
AP Photo was broken. Kesha Rose Sebert sued major Sony producer Dr. Luke, accusing him of abuse and rape. She sought to be released from her contract with the producer in order to gain back her creative freedom and record her music without fear. Allegations as serious as this situation always have backlash, especially when the person you’re accusing is (a) the person that helped See KESHA page10
The tattoo was cov-
ber 16, and in just five
Just last week, Ed-
days topped the British
wards spoke out about
break up, but that
singles chart.
the break up in Little
didn’t stop Edwards
Mix’s new book. The
from writing about it
have been saying that
four year relationship
in the song. Just two
Little Mix has revived
was ended via a text
months after the split,
the girl group with
message from Malik.
Malik was openly dat-
this single, and though
Edwards cites her band
ing model Gigi Hadid.
they have not been met
members: Jesy Nelson,
It seems Little Mix has
with massive success in
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
even referenced this,
the United States, this
and Jade Thirlwall, as
when Edwards sings
could be the song that
the people who helped
“Heard he’s in love with
changes everything for
cheer her up during
some other chick… I
them on this side of the
that time.
hope she gettin’ bet-
People on the internet
ered up following their
“Shout Out to My Ex”
ter sex / Hope she ain’t
The title and mes-
has many lines telling of
fakin’ it like I did, babe”
sage of the song stems
the song’s subject: Ma-
in the first verse of the
from the high-profile
lik. The line about the
Atlantic.
relationship in the song
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you start your career and (b) also renowned for his work with Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj and more. The legal fight has been ugly for Kesha who, bound to her contract, has not been able to release new music for years. Even though Dr. Luke works for Sony, Kesha was signed directly to him; he is the only individual that can free her from the situation and her alleged abuser. In the midst of chaos, there is hope. Kesha’s complaints were dismissed by a judge and the appeals are in limbo, but Kesha has still been making music on her own. This includes a project that is ready to be released as an album, as well as
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Homecoming is around the corner! Get ready to celebrate #TheBlueout on Saturday as the Chargers take on the Bentley Falcons. Get hyped with some of the Charger Bulletin’s favorite pump-up songs.
Telephone Calls – A$AP Mob feat. A$AP Rocky, Tyler, The Creator, Playboi Carti & Yung Gleesh Check out this track from A$AP Mob’s Cozy Tapes Vol. 1 that dropped on Halloween.
Febreze (feat. 2 Chainz) -- Jack U EDM masterminds Skrillex and Diplo use 2 Chainz’s vocals to create a banger.
Who Gon Stop Me – Jay Z, Kanye West
Little Mix
“Who Gon’ Stop Me,” off of Kanye’s iconic 2011 album Watch the Throne stands the test of time.
Invincible – Machine Gun Kelly feat. Ester Dean
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Feel “Invinvible” with MGK and the multi-talented
song.
Ester Dean, who has done everything from co-
Buried under all of the
writing Rihanna songs to acting in Pitch Perfect.
shade, the song has a great meaning. It is the
Champions – Kanye West, Gucci Mane, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Travis Scott, Yo Gotti, Quavo & Desiigner
feminist breakup anthem girls deserve, not the revenge song that is
A handful of some of the hottest rappers in the
typical of current pop
game come together for one collaborative hype
music.
track.
The girls sing, “You
Hype – Drake
made my heart break,
When Drake isn’t in his feelings, he is creating the
and that made me who
fire tracks that you hear during games.
Believe It – Meek Mill feat. Rick Ross Even those that don’t side with Meek Mill when he is beefing with Drake will admit that this track with Rick Ross is a hit.
That Part (Black Hippy Remix) – ScHoolboy Q ScHoolboy Q’s hit gets a remake with a mindblowing verse by Kendrick Lamar.
I Mean It – G-Eazy Oakland native G-Eazy reminds critics and haters that he’s real—and since this 2014 release, he’s blown up.
Mosh Pit– Flosstradamus DJ duo Flosstradamus know how to get a crowd excited, but if you decide to mosh, do it responsibly.
Hilltop to exchange resources if they can kill performing song covers a warlord who has been terrorizing the comon small tours. More munity and establishing recently, a single was a feudal order. Negan released with Kesha’s is the head of a group vocals singing Zedd’s known as the Saviors, “True Colors.” who take resources More people are from anyone they can learning about her situfind, normally leaving ation and the pressure a few dead bodies. For keeps building for Dr. some food from the Luke and his reputation Hilltop, Rick’s group in the music industry. launches their first ever This may lead to the primary offensive and circulating rumors that kill dozens of Saviors. Kesha is finally releasThey did not kill Negan, ing new music early and soon find that the next year. Saviors are larger than Kesha tweeted on they think. For killing so many Saviors, Negan September 29, “Can’t explain how lucky I am takes all of Rick’s group to have so many people captive and makes clear to them they are now fighting for me. Thank subject to his feudal you for not giving up system. Before Rick on me,” and it is clear and friends start givthat she has not lost ing Negan food, Negan her hope. Even though promises to kill one of lawsuits continue to tie the group as punishher down, Kesha will ment for all of the dead still wait for her time to Saviors. Using a barbed shine once again. wire wrapped baseball bat Negan delightfully calls Lucille, season six ends with Negan beating in someone’s I am” in the song’s cho- head-yet who is murdered was not revealed rus. One of the most reuntil last Sunday. If not peated lines in the song obvious already, major is also the one it ends spoilers ahead. After all this time, it is on, an uplifting remindrevealed that Abraham er to anyone coming out Ford is Negan’s first of a long relationship kill. Ford came onto the show in season four as that eventually, it will an ex-military trigger be better. happy survivor, who “I’m all the way up, I ended up being one swear you’ll never bring of Rick’s most trusted me down” is the perfect confidants along with note to end the song on. Daryl and Glenn. Ford came onto the show in season four, and considering all of the build up to Negan’s kill, Ford’s death was not as impactful as the death of a character we’ve seen since season one would have been. Yet that is soon alleviated, as Negan does not kill just one of Rick’s group. Daryl lashes out in anger at Ford’s murder, which leads Negan to kill another one of the group. And with a stroke of a bat, Glenn is the next victim. The second person Rick met in the apocalypse, Glenn has been one of the most consistent cast members, and his death shocked many. Taking on a wife in season two named Maggie, Glenn was set
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to be a father as Maggie has been pregnant for some time now. Far more graphic than Ford’s death, Glenn getting his head beaten in reaffirms that no one is safe in The Walking Dead. This is also one of the goriest deaths seen yet, with the initial blow to Glenn’s head popping one eyeball out and creating a huge fracture in his skull. Hearing Glenn sputter as his brain is protruding, Negan instantly becomes a far more vicious and dangerous adversary than the Governor ever was. Besides from that, the season premiere does not have much to it. While the two deaths are very impactful, there is little to advance the story other than establishing that Negan is going to be a hard threat for the group to overcome. We have not seen Rick subject himself to anyone else’s authority yet, so seeing him get ordered around like a dog by Negan and Rick following is disconcerting to say the least. The rest of the season is sure to focus on the attempt to overthrow Negan and the Saviors, and there is certainly going to be a body count when that day comes. The premiere episode was titled “The Day Will Come When You Won’t Be”. This is a recall to the finale of season one. Rick’s group at that time found themselves taking shelter inside of the CDC, where only one doctor remained. With the power drained, the CDC was rigged to explode with everyone inside. The remaining doctor, Jenner, was content dying in an explosion as the world around them had become a living nightmare. After pleading to give them a shot in the outside world, Jenner opens the doors of the complex for Rick’s group to escape. Rick tells Jenner he is grateful for the chance to survive, to which Jenner says “the day will come when you won’t be”. Flash forward five
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Vanessa Tello is Sig Suit Champion By CHRISTINA GENOVESE
CONTRIBUTING writer CGENO1@.unh.newhaven.edu
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S
igma Chi crowned their new Sig Suit Champion during their annual Sig Suit held on Thursday, October 27 in the German Club to raise money for their philanthropy, the Huntsman Cancer Institute. To start off the event, the brothers showed a video about their philanthropy to the audience. The Huntsman Cancer Foundation is Sigma Chi’s designated sole preferred philanthropic partner. In The institute praises Sigma Chi chapters claiming they are the generation to end cancer. The institute has made tremendous progress due to the time, money, and resources used to make a difference. The creative and innovative minds entering the professional world should be the last generation to fight this disease. Sigma Chi wants to fund cancer research and believes in their brothers and their abilities to make a difference.
Sig Suit is a pageant where the brothers invite females to raise money for their cause and compete in various rounds in hopes of being named the next Sig Suit Champion. The first round of the competition was dancing, and all of the contestants were escorted out by a brother from the fraternity and did a themed dance. Beach wear was the second round, and the contestants wore different swim and beach day themed outfits along with their escort. Halfway through the competition, there was a performance by the 5,6,7,8 Dance Team. Gabby Palmeri, Sargent at Arms for the club, said “This was our first performance of the semester. A lot of us have been affected by cancer personally, so it means a lot for us to participate in this amazing event and to help out anyway that we can.” The final round of the competition was formal wear, and included the announcers asking the contestants questions about Sigma Chi and the Huntsman Cancer
Institute educating the audience on what both stand for. As the judges were tallying up the scores, the Sigma Chi brothers showed another video. This video was the Five for the Fight Campaign, which shows how five dollars can help cure cancer. The audience was asked to stand if they know someone who has been affected by cancer. Then they were asked to write the name that
person on their hand, and raise it in the air. With all hands raised was very moving and showed awareness about how cancer affects so many people. The results for the competition were presented afterwards with all the contestants and their escorts on the stage. For most money raised, Sam Carlisto was the winner. For most creative, Shaye Deveau was the winner. And, crowned Sig Suit
SCOPE Haunts UNH
By CHRISTINA GENOVESE
CONTRIBUTING writer CGENO1@.unh.newhaven.edu
––––––––––––––––––––– On Saturday, October 29 the Alumni Lounge was transformed into a thrilling maze filled with freights and screams of the Zombie Apocalypse presented by S.C.O.P.E. for their annual haunted house. When students entered, they were greeted by one of the actors asking for their help. Walking through the dark maze there were lots of jump scares, loud noises, gory scenes, strobe lights, and zombie encounters. After students survived the apocalypse, they were invited upstairs to the Moulton Lounge for refreshments and crafts - craft tables consisted of a make-your-own pumpkin basket, or Halloween lanyard. S.C.O.P.E. members love Halloween and wanted to spread
Photo by Christina Genovese Champion, was Vanessa ers for the event, Kyle Faucher and Steven Tello. Ornstein said, “We Tello said, “I never really appreciate the thought I would win, it support we receive from means so much to me the campus, and all of because first off I love these brothers and this the donations. This is a chapter, and I love their very meaningful philanthropy for all of us, and values and how they live up to the standards it means a lot to give back for the people that of their philanthropy. don’t have resources to I can’t wait to keep get the help they need.” seeing them prosper The brothers are gratethroughout the year.” ful for everyone that Sig Suit 2016 raised came to the event and a total of $2,475 for helped to make it a sucthe Huntsman Cancer Institute. The announc- cessful night.
Lamda Pi Upsilon’s Pumpkin Fest By LAUREN COHEN
CONTRIBUTING writer lcone2@unh.newhaven.edu
––––––––––––––––––––– Hosted by Lambda Pi Upsilon sorority, this year’s Pumpkin Fest fell on National Pumpkin Day. Although it was a total coincidence, they the spirit through the haunted house by participating as zombies. The Spirit and Tradition Committee Heads, Amanda Santamaria and Sean Callahan were happy with the success of this year’s event. “I feel like this event made us grow as people because it was our first big event. It took a lot of team effort and months of planning with the theme and how to incorporate it into the maze,” Santamaria
said. “It was more unique and interactive than years past, and people really seem to like it,” Callahan added. All of S.C.O.P.E.’s events are free, and the haunted house is one of their biggest events in the fall. They built the entire maze themselves, constructing the walls and decorating them. The Marketing Chair, Samantha Melillo, made all zombie costumes.
Photo via SCOPE The co-sponsoring organizations for this event were Alpha Phi Omega, P.I.R.O., B.S.U., and S.P.E.L.L who helped with the preparation and makeup. Be sure to check out some of the other awesome events that S.C.O.P.E. puts on every month, from off campus trips to places like Broadway, or an upcoming Game Show night, next semester’s Spring Weekend.
could not have picked a better day. Lambda Pi Upsilon has been on campus for almost a year now hosting various events. Some include hosting social, educational and philanthropy events that better serve the campus and global community. The sorority is Latina based, but not Latina exclusive. “We thrive on diversity and strive to be true
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definitions of poderosas (powerful women) we have become empowered through joining this organization and aim to help empower other like-minded women,” says the sorority’s Orientation Chair and Co-Events Coordinator, Hermana Ashley Nunez. The sorority focuses on family, learning, education and motivation advancement and exposure. The pumpkin fest had several events and various pumpkin themed foods. Events included a pumpkin ring toss, a cut-out pumpkin board for pictures, and pumpSee PUMPKIN page12
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BSU Creates Pumpkin Fest Painted Glass for Unity cont. from pg. 11
By LAUREN COHEN
CONTRIBUTING writer lcone2@unh.newhaven.edu
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his Twisted Thursday’s event was glass painting and hosted by the Black Student Union. The Black Student Union (BSU) aims to promote awareness of the African American culture on campus but they also do social events to unite the campus. Some major events include Save a Breast, Sankofa Benefit Concert and Sankofa Ball. At Thursday’s event there were various glass cups and jars people could choose from to paint. Cups ranged from shot glasses, to jars, to regular multisized cups. Paint pens were also provided. Sarah Bosco said, “I liked this event because it let me be creative and relax.” BSU likes to host events like this because they feel a lot of students are turned off by their name. They try and do social events that the whole campus will come out to and enjoy. The event was picked by the president, Mackenzie Upshaw who felt college students needed glassware for
their dorms and this way they were able to make it theirs by adding their own touch, style and personality to it. The turnout for this Twisted Thursday’s event was huge. Every seat at the giant table was filled. The room was filled with creativity and bursting with colors on the glass. Students from every background enjoyed the creativity and friendly atmosphere. “This event was a good way to unwind,” says Rebecca Wallace. Dylan Dalessio agreed saying, “It was something fun to do, I really liked it.” Save a Breast is hosted by BSU, but also is co-sponsored by 25 other campus organizations. The event happened this past weekend. In February to celebrate Black History Month they do events every day of the month. One of the most popular events they host is the Sankofa Benefit Concert. The last major event is the Sankofa Ball which is a dinner for all alumni. Alumni come back for Black and Latino Alumni weekend which is a weekend full of fashion shows,
have fun with them.
kin bowling with toilet
Sorority president
paper ghosts. The foods
Daniella Molina says,
which were pumpkin
“We love our campus
themed included pump-
and our organization
kin covered cookies,
and we hope to con-
pumpkin whoopie pies
tinue to strive to make a
and assorted candies.
difference everywhere.”
The event was very
The sorority would
successful, with many
like to congratulate
students enjoying all
their two newest Her-
the Pumpkin Fest had
manas, Rachel Nieves
to offer.
and Johnae McGraw.
“The games were re-
“We love you and con-
ally fun and I like the
gratulations”, said the
fact that Greek life is
Upsilon Colony.
growing on campus,”
The event’s co-spon-
says Herlander Sousa.
sors included the Latin
Cindy Zhunio agreed
American Students As-
saying, “I liked how
sociation (LASA), and
they had pumpkin
the brothers of Alpha
bowling, it was very
Phi Omega (APO).
different and it so much
Do not worry if you
fun.”
missed this event be-
The sorority hosted
cause all of this week
this event to help get
(the 31st to the 4th)
their sorority’s name
Lambda Pi Upsilon
out there on campus.
will be hosting PODER
This event was just one
week and the theme is
of many to help the
woman empowerment.
campus community
Be sure to check it out!
step shows, BBQ’s and the ball. BSU is not exclusively for African American students they are a very diverse group that is much more like a family than a club. One of the clubs most active members, Jeanny Francois, said, “BSU to me is my escape, my source of laughter, and source of comfort. BSU is my safe space. I joined as a freshman, and I have been in this organization since then, so I have seen
BSU evolve the past four years. I remember my freshman year and some of the events BSU had to the events we have now and the difference is pretty amazing.” “After you’re a member and continuously come out to events it feels like a family rather than a club, said Upshaw. “ I hang out with these people every day, not just when we have meetings.”
Halloween Harvest Festival By LAUREN COHEN
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––––––––––––––––––––– Paranormal Awareness Week (PAW) kicked off with the annual Harvest Fest on Sunday, October 30th. The Harvest Fest was hosted by PIRO (Paranormal Investigation Research Organization), and was held in Westside 112. There were many Halloween themed games with prizes to win. The games included witch hat ring toss, skull and pumpkin bean bag tosses, Halloween themed tic-tac-toe, pin the eye on the monster, twister, cupcake and donut eating contests and skeleton hide and seek. The
donut eating contest required contestants to eat donuts attached to string without using their hands. The skeleton hide and seek consisted of players finding the hidden bones of the skeleton through the Westside lobby. Winners of each game would receive a raffle ticket to put in for a chance to win a Halloween themed basket. There was also face paintings, which included pumpkins, ghosts, spiders and bats. Paranormal Awareness Week’s events include a guest speaker, a costume ball, game night, and divination fair. On Halloween Monday in the Alumni lounge was the costume
ball. On Tuesday, November 1 Tony Spera, Ed and Lorraine Warren’s son in law, will be speaking in Gehring 301 from 8-9 p.m. Wednesday November 2 from 10-11pm will be game night, and on the last day of PAW, in Echlin 209 from 8-10:30pm, is the Divination fair. At the fair there will be tarot readings, and much more! PAW has been going since 2002-03 when PIRO was first founded at U.N.H.. They have kept the events mostly the same due to their success. Typically on Wednesday, rather than game night, the event is ghost stories, but they decided to shake it up this year. They also
normally go on a trip to Salem, which they are planning for later in the year. There are around 120 total members in PIRO, with many new members just this year. PIRO hosts multiple big events throughout the year including the masquerade ball in the spring, paranormal jeopardy, and May Day, which celebrates Beltane, the pagan celebration of the spring. Executive assistant Lauren Risley says, “A lot of colleges claim to be diverse but people are still scared to talk about what they want to and I think this orga-
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