Volume 99, Issue 8
November 21, 2017
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Students Don’t See Value in Attending Admin Open Forums BY GLENN ROHRBACKER
EDITOR IN CHIEF
P
resident Steven H.
Kaplan and other University of New Haven administra-
Dean Alvarez to step down pg. 5
tors recently held an open
Opinion
students, though, don’t be-
Letter to the editor on Kappa Sigma pg. 7
A&E A Review of “A Chorus Line” pg. 12
Sports
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forum to hear questions and concerns from students. Some Shyanna Mohagel/The Charger Bulletin
lieve that sessions like these
will bring about real change at tion can better communicate the university.
these events to students. But
Some students that attended for some students, commuthe forum in November felt
nications wasn’t the issue.
that the answers they received They felt that their concerns
Senior Sam Paquette, a
due to the type of windows
theater major, said that she
used, probably wouldn’t be
and other theater majors have feasible. tried to get support from the
“I just didn’t think that
administration in the past for
some of the concerns I had
didn’t provide any insight into wouldn’t be taken seriously or upgrades, but have not been
would have ever been taken
a solution.
seriously in a forum like that
“I felt that Kaplan’s remarks
be given a solution. Student Erika McNally also
successful. “I don’t feel like going to a
and they’d be brushed off as
were more dismissive than
feels like the issues talked
forum with Kaplan will result
too expensive for the school,”
constructive,” said Kiana Qui-
about in the forums don’t end
in positive change for my
she said.
nonez, a junior at the univer-
up being solved.
program, as our theater is
sity, who asked about how the
“[Kaplan] speaking to
Several students also com-
not in the best condition, the
mented on academic issues
Women’s Volleyball wins NE-10 Title pg. 15
school can hire more diverse
students seems like a com-
curtains are disgusting and
preventing them from taking
faculty members. “Whenever
plete publicity act and even
we have limited tech supplies,
the classes they needed. Paige
he attempted to answer my
when many students voice
and things like the ESUMS
Constantineau, a senior music
questions he would change
Student Life
their opinions the issues are
middle school and the At-
and sound recording major,
the subject or give me a non-
not fixed,” she said. “They’re
wood residential complex are
said that other recording ma-
committal answer.”
just skirted around and not
being built instead,” she said.
jors have had issues with not
A topic that was discussed
truly solved at the root only
Student Dakota Hettel said
enough spaces for classes that
from several points of view at
the face value—like the face
her environmental concerns,
are required to graduate from
the forum was communica-
lift they gave Bartels instead
like the excess water being
the program.
tion, where Kaplan was look-
of the root issue of Sodexo
released from sprinklers and
“If you miss a semester of
Deepher Dude raises 18K for Cystic Fibrosis pg. 18
ing to see how the administra- food.”
birds dying around campus
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NEWS
Model UN Team Brings Home 8 Awards BY CARISSA MOSHIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
U
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GOP Tax Plan Targets Grad Students to Make Up for Cuts BY BARRY LEWANDOWSKI CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A
niversity of New
Haven’s Model United Na-
there’s specific ways the law will affect college students. As a result of higher tuition costs at many colleges and universities, most students
new tax plan passed
work for their schools as
through the House of Repre-
teaching assistants and such
sentatives last week. While
in exchange for money off
at an international competi-
this does not put the bill
their tuition. Under the cur-
tion earlier in November. One
into law yet, as it stands the
rent U.S. tax plan, this money
bill makes some revisions to
is not taxed, as that tax is paid
certain tax breaks towards
off by the federal government.
college students.
The new House plan cuts that
tions (MUN) team won eight awards in Washington, D.C.
thousand students from 65 universities competed. The team members, who were assigned the country
Photo via Dr. Chris Haynes
prepare the students. Different students had
we put into it was thanks to Chris,” said Haylee Kessler,
of Brazil, won one of the
different challenges. Some
who worked on the Com-
twelve Outstanding Delega-
struggled with fear of public
mission of Narcotic Drugs
tion awards, four outstanding
speaking and anxiety, such as
(CMD).
position paper awards, and
Carolyn Olortegui, a stu-
three outstanding delegates
dent who represented on the
tor of the political science
awards.
Economic and Social Council
program, was the professor
Plenary (ECOSOC).
for the MUN class this fall
The students from the MUN team spent months research-
“While others said they saw
Chris Haynes, coordina-
semester and will be teaching
The goal of the bill, according to Republicans, is to
taxable income, thus largely
simplify the tax code while
increasing students’ yearly
simultaneously lowering
tax rate. This means gradu-
taxes, so one provision the
ate students need to apply for
GOP looked at was individual
a larger loan to make up for
tax breaks. By cutting these,
the loss of income, but the
they believe it will more than
new tax plan also changes
make up for the $1.5 trillion
how students pay off student loans.
ing their assigned country in
it in me, I couldn’t do it per-
it again for the spring 2018
order to create their stances.
sonally,” Olortegui said about
semester. Haynes said it was
cut. While the bill’s language
coping with her anxiety and
rewarding to see the students
is seen as incredibly complex,
leading a group.
progress throughout the
“If you don’t have research you can’t build upon anything,” said Aneesha Kumar,
During the conference, she
semester-long course.
a student who was a delegate
led a team of 16 with two
for the General Assembly
other girls and she man-
them perform in the way
First Committee (GA1).
aged to overcome enough to
they did,” said Haynes “So
grow, which she credits to the
awesome to see them grow
course’s simulations. Many
throughout the conference
At the conference, delegations debated and voted on
resolutions on issues concern- of the students say they grew because of the course and ing cybersecurity, narcotic
“I was very proud to see
and the class the way they did.”
drugs, refugees and others.
experience, including Kumar
While research is a big part
who is helping to create MUN
will be in New York, where
of the class, there is also an
teams in high schools.
they will be representing
emphasis on simulation to
“Everything we did and all
Hungary.
benefit, making work-study a
The next conference team
Creative Commons
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NEWS
Dean Lourdes Alvarez to Step Student Gets PostDown Next Month Game Proposal proaches 59, she has thought
BY GLENN ROHRBACKER a lot about taking the time to
EDITOR IN CHIEF
L
ourdes Alvarez, dean
Sciences, said that her impact will be the emphasis Alvarez
do these things she’s always
put on education and growth
wanted to.
in learning.
“You can’t postpone those,”
“The real legacy will be the
she said.
legacy on teaching and learn-
BY NELSON VANDENBURGH
“It wasn’t until he got down
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
on one knee that I realized
T
what he was really there for!
game on Nov. 11 was not only
in being far away from a loved
special because it was the last
one and not being able to
he Charger football
It was such a sweet and humbling moment,” she said. She explained the difficulty
of the University of New Ha-
Alvarez dropped out of college ing,” he said. “I feel like I’m,
ven College of Arts & Sciences
for a year for similar reasons.
losing someone who’s been a
announced that she would be
She wanted to pursue a life
great mentor.”
stepping down at the end of
of bicycle racing. While she
Rossi highlighted Alvarez’s
the fall semester.
says she was never very good
investment in new pro-
She made the announcement
at the sport, she didn’t regret
grams and active learning
in a Thursday night email to
that decision.
to improve the college, and
faculty and staff of the col-
“I wouldn’t trade that year for
was excited to be able have
lege, which was followed by
anything,” she said.
open discussions with her,
an email from Provost Daniel
Alvarez said she is proud of
as someone he described as
the Merrimack-UNH game.
May to the entire faculty.
the work she’s done at the
entering a room with no pre-
Hill, senior and member
a marine gives me a renewed
“It’s probably the most
college, including supporting
conceived notions.
of the university’s marching
sense of pride for this coun-
wrenching decision I’ve ever
guest speakers, engaging stu-
“Dean Alvarez has been an in- band, was out on the field
try everyday,” she said about
made,” she said.
dents, creating the Women’s
credible mentor and partner
performing their final song
what it is like to be with a
Alvarez joined the university
Leadership Conference, and
for the faculty in the Eng-
when her now-fiancé ran out
Marine.
as dean six years ago, and
helping to transform the com- lish Department,” said Dr.
to the 50 yard line and got
This wasn’t a typical Spear
said that she wanted to take
munications department.
Christopher Dowd, chair of
down on one knee blowing
move, she explained. “I’m just
some time off to travel and
“At the end of the day, stu-
the English Department. “She
Hill away.
so blessed because he’s such a
take adventures she even-
dents value being appropri-
always understood the poten-
tually wouldn’t be able to.
ately challenged while also
She wants to see the White Mountains, the Alps, and
game of the season and senior speak with them. night, but also because of a surprise engagement. Sergeant Connor Spear
“But we’ve been dating long distance for most of our relationship, so it’s just some-
proposed to his girlfriend of
thing you get used to,” she
nearly two years, Brianna Hill
said. “The time we have to-
during the halftime show of
gether is that much sweeter.” “Being in a relationship with
“To be honest with you, I
private person and the whole
tial for writing and literature
had no idea what was hap-
proposal was completely out
being supported,” she said
to transform the educational
pening. Connor was supposed
of his comfort zone.”
regarding her philosophy on
experience of students in any
to be at drill… the Marine
“learn to cross country ski like guiding the college.
major, and to that end, she
a Norwegian.”
One of her major goals com-
became one of our strongest
Alvarez was inspired by her
ing into the position was to
advocates on campus.”
advisor from Yale, whom she
increase academic apprecia-
Dr. Chris Haynes, coordinator
grew to love, just as all others
tion and dedication without
of the Political Science Pro-
did who had her, she said.
losing the experiential side of
gram, credited Alvarez’s sup-
Her advisor died when she
the university’s mission.
was 59, and she thinks about
Michael Rossi, associate dean
it every day. As Alvarez ap-
of the College of Arts and
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Corps ball was that night, so
She went on to describe how Spear had invited her friends
he wasn’t even supposed to be and family to be there, and in Connecticut” She said.
that one drove eight hours
Hill said that in the mo-
just to be there for the pro-
ment, all she could focus
posal.
on was the fact that he was
“That moment is something
physically there, due to the
I’ll cherish forever,” said Hill.
fact he was supposed to be at drill.
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GOP Tax Plan Could Cut Refunds for Private Dean Colleges Alvarez Continued from pg. 5 port with having a critical impact on the birth of the Model United Nations program, the
BY EVERETT BISHOP CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A
story that has been
steadily reaching more and
the city of West Haven, and
publicans’ tax reform plan.
the growth of many faculty
By the end of the year, GOP
that were hired.
members in Congress plan
Science program to grow and
to pass a new tax system that they claim will create jobs, increase investment, and put more money into the hands
transform in ways that will benefit our majors for many years to come,” he said. “But, more than just a transformative administrator, Lourdes was also a true mentor and
by eliminating the healthcare The proposed bill will also
more headlines is the Re-
vision allowed our Political
families through tax cuts and mandate.
connection with students and
“Lourdes’ leadership and
of middle-class American
grant a 15 percent tax cut to American corporations, taking the corporate tax rate from 35 to 20 percent. However, according to the New York Times, approxi-
Glenn Rohrbacker/The Charger Bulletin
mately “13 million middle-
proposal.
class families” who should
When most students - grad-
According to the University
reportedly be saving money,
middle-class Americans even-
of New Haven’s website, the
would actually be paying
tually be paying more money,
university is filed as a non-
more under this new tax
but so would college students.
profit institution. This means
Tax Plan and Students Continued from pg. 4
Not only would millions of
consumers.”
them rethinking the pursuit of their degree. “My parents were able to
“There are many aspects of
that if the proposed tax bill
the House and Senate tax bills is passed, it will cost more that are causing concerns for
for the university to borrow
various groups,” said George
money meaning that new
Synodi, Vice President for
and returning students could
Finance & Administration at
potentially be expected to pay
the University of New Ha-
more money in tuition and
uate or undergraduate - apply
pay for half of my undergrad
for student loans, they pay off
tremendously.”
tuition but the rest was cov-
ven. “One area that concerns
other fees in order to offset
the interest so they don’t have
Alvarez plans to finish out a
ered by loans,” said Michael
not-for-profit…colleges and
the cost to borrow money.
to pay as much once they’ve
universities is the proposed
“Tax reform is simply a
few initiatives before the end
Parillo, a graduate student at
graduated and loans are due.
elimination of tax-exempt
form of tax redistribution and
of the semester. She wants to
the University of New Haven.
When they pay off that inter-
“My entire grad program is
debt. If this becomes law, it
this is an example of higher
solidify plans for the women’s
est, it is taxed; however, at
being paid for through loans.
will become more expensive
costs being indirectly pushed
conference happening this
year’s end, that money is tax
If I do not receive the return,
for…colleges and universities
to college students,” said
spring, finishing hiring a few
deductible, where they can
it would affect my income
to borrow and ultimately that
Synodi.
friend. She will be missed
faculty members, and pushing get it in refund. By contrast,
and my ability to pay back my
forward on some curriculum
the new tax plan no longer
policies.
allows that interest paid to
The president and provost of
be tax deductible, ultimately
their own tax plan last week,
the university will work to es-
rising the price of the student
one without any education
tablish an interim dean upon
loan entirely.
revisions, so for now, nothing
Alvarez’s departure, a process she said she would not be a direct part of.
Already paying off loans for
loans.” The US Senate presented
has changed for students, but
their undergraduate degree,
the Republican caucus hopes
denying graduate students
to vote on a final plan by the
these tax breaks could lead to
end of 2017.
will result in higher costs for
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OPINIONS
Letter to the Editor: Response Thank You, to Kappa Sigma Letter Theater Program
W
BY DAVID RHODE & JOHN C. ELLIS KAPPA SIGMA FRATERNITY
BY ANGELA TRICARICO STAFF WRITER
theater program put on, and didn’t get involved, but found
Haven contacted Kappa Sigma of their own accord and expressed their desire to become affili-
A
myself progressively missing
me, knows that I love theater.
completely changed my col-
ated. It is not now nor has it been our practice to preempt recruitment at universities where
In any given situation requir-
lege experience.
there is not yet demonstrable interest. UNH students, of their own free will, assessed the cur-
ing a fun fact, mine usually
I’m not a theater major, or a
rent offering of IFC Greek organizations and presumably found much left to be desired. Over
has to do with the amount of
theater minor, but through
forty UNH students and members of your community therefore took the initiative to create
Broadway shows I’ve seen. I
the theater program, I’ve been
something new and satisfactory and successfully petitioned the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Kap-
have a preference for musi-
able to get back into theater
pa Sigma desires in every circumstance to work as partners with the universities our members
cals, but I always love a good
in a way that I didn’t know
attend. The group of students took all steps to create this partnership, but was unsuccessful.
play. I’m Ang, and I love the-
was possible.
Kappa Sigma respects the university’s decision and priorities.
ater. It’s just part of who I am.
e the Kappa Sigma Fraternity wish to respond to a recently published article
about our West Haven Colony. In April of this year, several students of the University of New
nyone who knows
the theater.. To put it simply: the theater program at the University
If you asked me in high
After seeing my first Broad-
school what a “dramaturg” is,
Kappa Sigma has priorities that may not necessarily align with the University of New Haven
way show in 2002, I’ve spent
or what they do, I wouldn’t
IFC. We seek first and foremost to offer the pinnacle of positive Greek life experience to any
almost all of my life taking
have had an answer. I would
student who proves themselves worthy of membership. After examining the school’s existing
in theater performances. I
not have even had an answer
Greek life composition and assessing the needs and gaps described by the petitioning students,
always loved watching movie
in my first year of college, but
Kappa Sigma decided to establish the West Haven Colony. Kappa Sigma volunteers, staff,
musicals, too. I danced and
I do now. I have an answer
and the petitioning undergraduates established an agreement with university administrator
sang, and for a little while, I
because I am a dramaturg.
Gregory Overend, to not use UNH trademarks and logos, imply university recognition, or use
did theater, too.
campus facilities for colony events. The colony has fully honored this agreement and will con-
I was in four shows between
Dramaturgs, according to TDF, “work with various
the fifth and ninth grade, be-
aspects of the production of a
fore I developed intense stage
work, including crafting edu-
Kappa Sigma wishes to make it clear to the IFC that the fraternity will fully support our colony
fright,and stopped audition-
cational materials, creating
members and continue to honor the right of students to freely associate with whomever they
ing. I wanted to stay involved
marketing copy, facilitating
choose. Make no mistake, only the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and the members thereof decide
in theater, but the options
conversations amongst the
who represents our organization. The University of New Haven IFC cannot and will not decide
beyond being on stage were
artistic team, and running a
who can obtain the privilege of Kappa Sigma membership.
slim, and I’m not the kind of
post-show discussion,” in ad-
person any technical director
dition to researching things in
tinue to do so until recognition status changes.
community service throughout the Greater New Haven area and continues to work to better
should be trusting with a drill. the script to provide context, pronunciation help and tips Going into college, I wasn’t
its community. Kappa Sigma takes great pride in our position as the largest and most success-
sure there was a place for me
for the actors and creative
ful college fraternity. The West Haven Colony will continue to perform not simply at the level
in the theater that wasn’t in
team. Dramaturgy as a field is
expected by the University of New Haven IFC of its member chapters. It will perform at the
the audience.
not limiting. .
In its two months of existence, the West Haven Colony has accumulated over 600 hours of
level that has made Kappa Sigma the singular dominant fraternity in the world and afford an
example that others may equal, but none excel.
Coming to the University
I’ve found a place in the
of New Haven, reacquainting
theater for myself where I feel
myself with the theater didn’t
comfortable. I’m not on stage,
Kappa Sigma looks forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership with the University,
feel like a priority. I went
its students, and Greek Life.
and saw the productions the
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O P I N I O N S We Don’t Talk Anymore math is a bit messier. When
BY EVERETT BISHOP STAFF WRITER
B
efore I begin, let me
tence from their lives entirely as if you were to evaporate into thin air. So what’s the deal with ghosting? From stories I’ve heard from my friends, I know that
set an all too familiar scene:
I’m not the only one that this
after days of deliberation you
is happening to. Even worse, I
have finally decided to make
learned that my crush wasn’t
a move on your crush. You’ve
the only one committing this
strategically liked their Insta-
crime either.
gram photos, created com-
According to Fortune.com, a
mittees with your friends to
survey released by the dating
decide when to send a friend
website Plenty of Fish found
request on Facebook, and
that 78 percent of “single mil-
even went as far as to check
lennials” have been ghosted at
to see if you were astrologi-
least once. However, another
cally compatible (by the way,
survey released by the Huff-
a Taurean couple is one of
ington Post found that only 16
the best matches you can
percent of millennials actually
make). So, you send a mes-
admitted to ghosting people
sage, or you make a comment, that they were talking to. or maybe you even slide into The fact that this is not an their DMs. Then you start
isolated incident is not at all
talking and everything seems
surprising. Living in an era
like it’s going your way…until
of increased social media
it doesn’t.
involvement and technologi-
I managed to make a move
cal advancement, we have the
on one of my crushes, albeit
luxury to be seen, or remain
at a glacially slow pace, and
invisible, as we see fit. In oth-
for a while everything seemed
er words, we can start fights
to be going swimmingly. We
online with family members
even went on a date! Then out who don’t share our political of the blue, BAM, ghosted. affiliations or we can easFor those of you who do not
ily avoid talking to someone
know, ghosting is the act of
that we have gone on a date
ceasing communication with
with for the sake of avoiding
another person without any
conflict. It’s that simple.
sort of explanation. This essentially removes your exis-
Though the action itself might be simple, the after-
you ghost someone you are
leaving them in a state of romantic purgatory, essentially leaving them without any sort of closure in the relationship the two of you have created be it sexual, romantic, com-
A Word to Bystanders BY IYANA JONES STAFF WRITER
she was doing all these things. There are obvious conse-
confront the issue head on
I
quences for Brochu because
scenario:You move into your
been expelled since the events
or because you are afraid of
dorm your freshman year of
became public. here are calls
conflict. You are not the only
college. You are full of life,
for her to be brought to court
one that this is affecting.
excited to make new friends,
for bullying and endangering
mitted, etc. It’s pretty selfish to ghost someone simply because you don’t want to
Of course there are extenu-
magine this
of her actions, and for the University of Hartford for its lack of action. Brochu has
and ready to start your college Rowe’s health. The university
ating circumstances to this
experience. But you find out
is also getting attention on
rule. Say you have already
your roommate isn’t your big-
social media, demanding that
expressed your discontent in
gest fan. No big deal, right?
this situation be handled effi-
your relationship but the per-
Then you discover she is rub-
ciently, and quickly for Rowe.
son you are talking to won’t
bing used tampons on your
There is a party going un-
leave you alone. Or say the
backpack,putting old oyster
noticed for their participation
person is making unwanted
dip in your lotions,and put-
in this awful ordeal.
advances that make you un-
ting your toothbrush where
comfortable or even unsafe.
“the sun doesn’t shine.”What
count had at least 80 follow-
In instances such as these,
do you do?
ers at the time of her posts.
you have my full blessing to
This was the situation
Brochu’s Instagram ac-
That is 80 people who saw
ghost if you feel that is your
Chennel “Jazzy” Rowe found
these posts for months, and
safest bet out of your current
herself in at the University
didn’t reprimand Brochu for
situation.
of Hartford this year. Rowe
her actions. Eighty people
discovered her roommate,
knew that there was a girl on
with social media interfering
Brianna Rae Brochu, bragged
campus suffering in silence
and with everyone wanting to
in an Instagram video that
play games with one another
Theater Program
Dating today is hard enough
in an effort to see who looks like they could care less about
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theater now, because of all the
the other. Don’t make the en-
Continued from pg. 7
off-stage opportunities the
tire process hard and hurtful
and through researching and
theater program offers.
by ghosting someone. Be the
creating, I get to help people.
bigger person, confront your
I’ve met and worked with
issues, and together we might
incredible people.
just be able to stop ghosting.
I know where I belong in the
Thank you, University of New Haven theater program, for making a theater kid at heart feel so at home.
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t’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving is here, which means we can stuff our faces, and be in the presence of family and friends all at the same time! Of course, the Charger Bulletin had to know which food you were most looking forward to. The results seem to be scattered, but most of us can agree that stuffing takes the cake (or pumpkin pie) in the poll! Wherever you find yourself this Thanksgiving, remember that it’s okay if the button of your jeans pop open during dinner, or if you find yourself bloated and asleep on a couch. Just remember to be thankful for your friends, your family, your life, and of course, the food. Happy Thanksgiving! Don’t forget to follow @ChargerBulletin on Twitter to participate in weekly polls that will be featured in the Charger Bulletin!
“I am excited to experience a different culture and discover new passions while opening up other opportunities for myself in the future. I believe that this experience will help me become a well rounded individual not only in my pursuit for medical school, but also in my day to day life. I hope that this experience can help me make a positive impact on my community.” - Alexis Rushford Recently, Alexis was accepted into a fellowship program that will allow her to travel to Athens, Greece for a month, starting in May, where she will be shadowing doctors at the Attikon General Hospital.
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Spotify Playlist of the Week BY JULISSA CASTILLO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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“Pineapple Skies” – Miguel This is Miguel’s third psychedelic single in the past few months, in anticipation of his upcoming project War & Leisure. “Hola” (feat. Maluma) – Flo Rida
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Multi-platinum artist Flo Rida released a single with Reggaeton and Pop singer Maluma, after performing it at this year’s Latin Grammys. “Crumbs” – DRAM & Playboi Carti Hip-Hop/R&B artist DRAM links with Playboi Carti to release this single, and included unique animated visuals to accompany this track.
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“Already Won” – Kehlani R&B/Neo Soul artist Kehlani continues to release new music, as many people were impressed with her other new singles “Honey” and “Touch” last month. She releases this single to express her appreciation for all her accomplishments in her career and her life, with a very positive attitude at that. “Falcon” (feat. Raury) – Jaden Smith Hip-Hop artist Jaden Smith collaborates with alternative Hip-Hop artist Raury and releases the full version of his song “Falcon” just two days before his project was released. At ComplexCon, Smith performed a snippet of this song with Raury as his
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special guest. “American Soul” – U2 Legendary rock band U2 is joined by Kendrick Lamar on their latest song “American Soul,” that is expected to appear on the band’s upcoming album Songs of Experience. “All Night” (feat. Lauren Jauregui) – Steve Aoki
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DJ and Producer Steve Aoki enters the pop world once again to release “All Night” with the help of Fifth Harmony’s Lauren Jauregui, a follow up to his Kolony album. “Queen” – Jessie J R&B/Pop artist Jessie J announces her return with a new album R.O.S.E., and releases the first official lead single “Queen.” “Get it Right” (feat. MØ) – Diplo EDM DJ Diplo teams up with MØ to bring a single that is all about Future, named “Get it Right”, from Major Lazer’s documentary named Cuba. “We Fight” – Dashboard Confessional Rock band Dashboard Confessional makes a comeback after six years to unveil an empowering tune “We Fight” and promote their upcoming album, Crooked Shadows.
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Review of “A Chorus Line” Sia’s Every Day is
Christmas
BY CATHERINE CINQUE STAFF WRITER
T
London, England afterwards
BY JULISSA CASTILLO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
he University of New
A
Haven’s fall production and opening night of A Chorus without a hitch. The theater was respectfully filled for the first night of the musical and even university President
Kailey Feshler/The Charger Bulletin
Erica Quaedvlieg starred as “Cassie” in the university production of “A Chorus Line”
career. In 2000, Sia signed to Sony Music’s sub-label Dance Pool and released her second
ustralian singer-
Line by Michael Bennett ran
and began to kick off her
project Healing is Difficult the
songwriter/record producer
year after. Unimpressed with
Sia released her eighth studio
the record’s promotion, she
album and first Christmas al-
left and signed with Go! Beat
bum Everyday is Christmas,
and in 2004 released Colour
Steven Kaplan was in atten-
lives of the remaining danc-
their insecurities and ordeals
by Atlantic Records and Mon-
the Small One, her third stu-
dance. The play, directed by
ers Conversations of sexuality
which opens our eyes to our
key Puzzle on Friday, Nov.
dio project. In 2005, Furler
faculty member Jonathan
and race pop up and confront
own problems so that we may
17. The album consists of 10
Yukich, and runs under two
moved to New York City and
the audience with where they
take a deeper look and exam-
songs,
hours long with no intermis-
are in the world. Over forty
ine ourselves and find who we
began to
featur-
sion. Its story and message
years later, society is still
want to be, where we want to
tour all
were brought to life through
ing
struggling with the same is-
go, and what we want to do.
over the
its minimal stage design and
sues. The show is not limited
The outstanding perfor-
original
United
songs
States.
co-writ-
To fol-
ten and
low, she
co-pro-
released
duced
her fourth
simplistic ‘70s style costumes. to only these larger-than-life Set in the 1970s, the play
mances by all of the cast had
issues, but also more personal the audience rolling with
revolves around the lives of
dilemmas such as how far an
laughter and humbled by
17 dancers vying for a spot in
individual is willing to go to
what the characters were
a chorus line on Broadway.
land their dream job.
all willing to confess. The
with
and fifth
The play opens with the song
As the characters’ stories
sincerity of each character
“I Hope I Get It,” an indirect
develop throughout the play,
is brought to light by their
Greg Kurstin. The lead
relation to the graduating
the viewer begins to feel a
respective performers. You
single released to build antici- and 2010. Shortly after, she
seniors in the audience. After
kinship with some of them.
really begin to feel for these
pation for this album was her
took a break from perform-
the first round of cuts, Zach
Paul (Bobby DellaCamera)
sad characters as they divulge
jazzy piece “Santa’s Coming
ing and became an asset to
(Joshua Lodge), the director
opens up to admit he was in
their personal stories. Del-
for Us” on Oct. 30.
songwriting for other artists.
of the musical, asks the danc-
drag, Cassie (Erica Quaed-
laCamera makes you want to
Sia Kate Isobelle Furler
ers to step forward and share
vlieg) swallows her pride
run on stage and give him a
started her career as a singer
are “Titanium” with David
a few things about themselves
and starts her career over in
hug as he explains his past.
in the “local Adelaide acid
that are not included on their
Guetta, “Diamonds” with
the chorus, and Bebe (Haley
The play was a huge suc-
jazz band Crisp” in the
resumes.
Sickell) comes to terms with
cess and one for the books: a
Rihanna, and “Wild Ones”
mid-1990s. After the band
her appearance and is able
definite and resounding two
with Flo Rida. In 2014, Furler
as dated as we may think,
broke up, she released her
to learn to accept herself.
thumbs up
released her sixth studio
as the show delves into the
These dancers are coping with
Topics emerge that are not
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solo project titled Only See in Australia. She moved to
studio releases in 2008
Some of her biggest successes
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The Return of Broad City BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR
O
shows Abbi’s recollection, as well as Ilana’s, and let’s just say that they are completely
n Sept. 13, Broad
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Students Every Day is and Christmas Open Forums Continued from pg. 12
weeks.
The first and lead single
album 1000 Forms of Fear,
“Santa’s Coming For Us” is all
different. Fans are left to pick
Continued from pg. 3
and it debuted at No. 1 in
about the fun times Christmas
and choose aspects of their
recording classes, you could
the U.S. Billboard 200. Her
season brings to everyone’s
set yourself back a whole
seventh studio album This is
lives. The song is upbeat with
year” she said. “Of course,
Acting was revealed in 2016,
empowering lyrics and has a
City returned to Comedy Cen- stories, and make their own assumption of how the two tral with its fourth season. Season four was everything
came to be as close as they
that would benefit the uni-
with her first Hot 100 number jazzy feel. t is repetitive but
that fans would expect from
are. The general message at
versity, but certainly not the
one single “Cheap Thrills”.
something that stands out
Abbi and Ilana and more.
the end of the episode was
students.”
Throughout her career, Sia
is the line “Send your letters
The duo is as unfiltered and
that the two would be lost
Tatiana Ashanti added that
has suffered from depres-
off to Santa, baby, hoping all
hilariously dramatic as they
without each other.
many mandatory crimi-
sion, attempted suicide, and
your wildest dreams come
addictions to painkillers and
true.” This was what prompt-
alcohol. On top of that, she
ed the newly released album
was diagnosed with Graves’
for the first time.
have always been, but now
After the first episode, which nal justice classes that are
they have become a little
is a rather subtle start to their
more ruthless.
usual chaotic ways, the season room for the students that
The first episode of the
grows more topical, and still
season, “Sliding Doors,” takes as unfiltered as humanly possible. Ilana, who is, both in viewers to a time that fans
required do not have enough need to take them. Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
have always been curious
the show and realistically, a
Rebecca Johnson responded
about: how did Abbi and
diehard feminist, is more in
to these criticisms by saying
Read more on pg. 15... that the administration is
Ilana meet? The episode
#JusticeforJazzy Continued from pg. 9
80 people held Rowe’s life in
while they either gave the
their hands, and chose to do
post a like, or scrolled past
nothing about it.
it. Eighty people did not feel
Times like these remind me
obligated to take action in the
that we must all be coura-
face of such bullying. There
geous when we see something
has been a shift in bullying
that goes against our morals.
lately, where both bullies and
We cannot allow people to
bystanders are being held
be harmed simply because
accountable for a victim’s
it does not affect us directly.
pain. Silence has always only helped the oppressor. Those
always willing to address and fix student issues. “Whenever students raise concerns, we always follow up,” she said. “Any time a student has concerns, I would hope they feel comfortable
disease, an autoimmune
The third track on this
disorder due to an overactive
album, “Snowman” is the
thyroid.
second release in anticipation
In an interview with Beats
to the album. This is a ballad,
1 DJ Zane Lowe, Sia said she
that confesses Sia’s love for
felt there was not enough
her snowman, who represents
good Christmas music. Aside
the man she loves. In the
from classics, there are no
chorus she sings, “I want you
new tunes, so she took the
to know that I’m never leav-
Christmas theme and added
ing, cause I’m Mrs. Snow, ‘till
her own twist to it. She then
death we’ll be freezing.”
ended up with an “original
Furler recently finished her
album by accident” although
North American headlining
she had planned to stick to
tour Nostalgic for The Pres-
the simple Christmas carol-
ent, it featured other artists
filled album. She says that
such as Miguel and Aluna-
taken seriously, and hoped
creating this album was so
George and Maddie Ziegler
As peers and human beings,
that students would continue
“easy and fun” to make that
dancing on stage.
sitting in silence cannot be an
to speak up and reach out to
her and Greg Kurstin com-
option.
find solutions to problems.
pleted all the writing in two
coming to my office.” Johnson expressed that she was concerned that students felt like their issues weren’t
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Women’s Volleyball Wins NE-10 Conference Title they took control and never
BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR
looked back. The Chargers scored five unanswered points
V
finishing the set off with a kill by Peterson. The Chargers
olleyball took the
won the set 25-18 and tied the
court for the second straight
match up 2-2.
night to face off against cross-
For the third game in a row,
town rival Southern Connecti-
the Chargers were going to
cut State University for the
a fifth set. This one was for
NE-10 Conference Champion-
the trophy. With Charger
ship, winning the title for the
Nation as loud as it has ever
second consecutive year.
been, New Haven went to
In the first set Southern Connecticut came out strong, getting out to an early 5-1 lead. The Chargers looked rattled, but they had been in this situation many times before throughout the tournament. The Chargers countered with five points of their own while only allowing three points from the visiting Owls. The Chargers’ sixth point came on a vicious kill by sophomore Mallory Nowicki to get within two points. After a block by senior Lexi Peterson and a kill by Caroline Martins, the Chargers tied it up at nine. The Chargers looked like they were going to run away with some momentum, but the Owls had other plans. Southern took the lead 15-13, but the Chargers got back into
work. After tying the game up Clarus Studios
Kali Greathead (center, #6) was named MVP after the game on Saturday
at two, the Chargers scored five straight points to go up
it tying it up at 16. Back and
22-21. Southern was down
out the set, and they proved
7-4. At this point Southern
forth they went, point after
but not out as they kept com-
it by only allowing 14 New
Connecticut’s Cinderella
point, close call after close
ing back to tie the game. With
Haven points. The Chargers
story was being re-written
call, neither team was able to
the Chargers up 25-24, they
couldn’t catch up as they lost
by the Chargers’ confidence
gain an edge. After a timeout
were able to get Southern on
the third set 25-14. The Owls
and experience. The Chargers
at 20 apiece, Southern made a the ropes and win the set 26-
took a commanding 2-1 lead
went up 11-9 midway through
run and they won the first set
24. This set was huge for the
with hopes of knocking off the the set, and only allowed two
25-22 on an ace.
Chargers as they were able to
top seeded champions in the
more Owl points. The Char-
tie the match up, but it killed
fourth set.
gers scored four more points
The second set started out
New Haven had given
winning the set 15-11.
like the first and Charger
the momentum for Southern
Nation had gone quiet. It had
as they weren’t able to get the
Southern Connecticut all the
seemed that Southern was
defending champs down 0-2.
opportunities in the world to
second consecutive NE-10
close the deal, but the Owls
title and sixth overall. Lead-
The Chargers captured their
able to counter every Charger
The third set was much like
attack. In fear of going down
the first as the Chargers came
couldn’t get it done. With
ing the way for the Chargers
2-0 for the first time in the
out with little to no energy.
Charger Nation screaming
was Freshman Kali Greathead
tournament, coach Robin
Southern kept countering at-
and cheering, New Haven
who had 16 kills on the night
Salters called a timeout with
tacks and scoring points.
took an 8-6 lead to start the
while taking home the NE-10
fourth set. Southern stayed
Championship MVP Award.
Southern up 9-4. Coming out
The Owls got out to a 9-1
of the timeout, the Chargers
lead and left the Chargers in
kept battling and finally got
the dust. The Owls had looked gers for most of the set. Once
now advance to the NCAA
their first lead of the set at
like the better team through-
Division II tournament.
within two points of the Char-
the Chargers hit 20 points,
With the win the Chargers
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NFL Mid-Season Report
BY KENNY SORENTINO STAFF WRITER
A
Francisco follow, 4-5 and 1-9,
challenges in Mexico City vs.
respectively. The 49ers traded the Raiders, and at Pittsfor quarterback Jimmy Garo-
burgh. The strange team here
polo at the trade deadline, but is the New York Jets, who
little past the mid-
way point of the 2017-18 NFL season, there’s been a lot to see. Let’s take a look at what’s going on: The NFC East has had a Lot of surprises. Philadelphia has the best record in the league at 8-1. On the flip side, the Giants are 1-8. Dallas and Washington sit at 5-4 and 4-5, respectively. Philly has a decent shot at the number one seed in the NFC if Carson Wentz can keep it up. The Cowboys and Washington will look to battle for a wildcard spot, and New York will have a top three pick, which would beneficial if they would pick an offensive lineman. Moving on to the NFC West with the Rams, Seahawks, Cardinals and 49ers. Last season the Rams moved to Los Angeles. This year, they moved to Hollywood. They have been lighting it up on the scoreboard, scoring 296 points total (over 30 points per game), with a 7-2 record. Seattle is right behind them at 6-3, and should make the playoffs. Arizona and San
it is yet to be seen if “Jimmy
decided to forgo tanking for
G” will start for the 49ers this
a high draft pick to win now.
season.
Bowles will probably stay at
In the NFC North, Minnesota
least another year.
is a quiet 7-2, Detroit and
In the AFC West well, Kan-
Green Bay are both 5-4, and
sas City is NOT undefeated
the Bears are 3-6. It looks
anymore. After a 5-0 start,
like the Vikings will be the
they’re 1-3 in their last four
only team here that makes
games, and the combination
the playoffs, but they look
of Smith and Hunt isn’t un-
like a team that’ll lose in the
stoppable. Oakland is second
first round. The Vikings have
at 4-5, disappointing after last
the opportunity to be the first
year’s surprise 12-4 cam-
team to have the Super Bowl
paign. The L.A. Chargers and
in their home stadium.
Broncos follow, both at 3-6.
In the NFC South it seems as
The AFC Nis as predictable
if Atlanta hasn’t gotten over
as ever as Pittsburgh will win
their Super Bowl loss. They’re
the division. The Steelers
third, with New Orleans (7-2)
have to stop playing to their
and Carolina (7-3) ahead of
opponent’s skill level if they
them. Tampa Bay is 3-6. The
want to win a championship.
top two here are on the path
Baltimore follows at 4-5,
to the postseason, but it’ll
chased by the 3-6 Bengals and
be tough for New Orleans to
0-9 Cleveland Browns. They
stay ahead of Cam’s Panthers.
should have the #1 pick in the
Brees’s age was thought to be
draft. At least Cleveland has
getting to him, but he seems
LeBron.
to have some more youth left.
In the AFC South the Titans
Moving on the AFC and the
and Jaguars are tied atop the
AFC East, the defending
division at 6-3, and both will
champion Patriots are almost
probably make the postsea-
disappointingly 7-2, followed
son. They’re both led by their
by Buffalo (5-4), Miami (4-
rushing attacks, but Jackson-
5), and the Jets (4-6). New
ville’s “Sacksonville” defense
England looks to be the only playoff contender here, with
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Broad City Continued from pg. 14
her mother wants to take on a wild side, just for the night.
touch with her sexuality and
Originally, Abbi had planned
femininity than she has ever
a relaxed day of drinking hot
been. She’s also extremely
chocolate, but gives in when
vocal about her disapproval of her mother wants to drink Donald Trump, so much that
and try marijuana, like Abbi
on episode six, “Witches,”
and Ilana regularly partake
the show bleeps out his name
in. On the same note, episode
anytime a cast member says
four, “Mushrooms,” has the
it. On the same episode, Ilana
dynamic duo trying illegal
blames her sexual malfunc-
substances this transforms
tions on Trump’s presidency,
the majority of the episode
claiming that she has not
into a cartoon.
been the same since he was elected. As for Abbi, she still takes on her shy self, but is slowly
Season four, as well as the previous seasons, have received outstanding reviews, and they are only on
convinced by Ilana to be more their eighth episode. Rotten open in life. Abbi struggles
Tomatoes gave the entirety of
to find the right guy as Ilana
the show a 99 percent rating,
consistently, yet somewhat
and season four a 100 percent
secretly, portrays sexual innu- rating. The show is relatable, endos toward Abbi and Abbi’s
sarcastic, original, and a new
mom.
kind of funny. Each episode
Abbi’s mom has her own
displays new ideas in comedy,
episode: episode five, “Abbi’s
and always proves the show’s
Mom,” where Abbi learns that innovative creativity.
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Knicks, Nets, Celtics All East Contenders BY CHRIS DIGERONIMO SPORTS EDITOR
fruition sooner than expected. Conference and aren’t goBoth Doug McDermott and
ing to cool off anytime soon.
T
Enes Kanter have been spark
Much like the Knicks, the
plugs for the Knicks over
Celtics have been playing
the first moth of the season.
team basketball and it is fun
McDermott has played a
to watch. Rookie Jayson Ta-
ten off to a quick start, and
nice bench role for the team
tum has been everything the
fan expectations have been
so far, coming up clutch in
Celtics expected, and second
Creative Commons
flipped upside down. Teams
three-point situations and
year player Jaylen Brown has
that fans believed were tank-
putting people on posters
come into his own. Under the
ing are suddenly good, and
with monster dunks. Kanter
veteran leadership of Horford
NFL Mid-Season
teams that were supposed to
on the other hand has been
and Irving the Celtics will
go all the way have hit a road
the tough guy the Knicks have
look to keep getting better
bump. It is still early in the
been missing for decades. He
and maintain their strangle-
season, but right now any-
gets rebounds, plays defense,
hold on the Eastern Confer-
thing can happen.
and is not afraid to stick up
ence.
he NBA has got-
Local teams such as the
for his teammates when they
The Brooklyn Nets got off to
Continued from pg. 15
seems unlikely right now. In the NFC, things will prob-
has been a surprise. The
ably be a bit more competi-
Texans and Colts are without
tive. The top three teams are
each of their best players (J.J.
the Los Angeles Rams, New
Watt and Andrew Luck), and
Orleans, and Philadelphia.
Knicks, Nets, and Celtics have
are called out. The Knicks are
a quick start, and have shown
all come out hot start to start
currently 8-6 and are tied for
some signs of resiliency. The
are 3-6 and 3-7, respectively.
It’s tough to say now, but this
the season. The New York
the 6th seed. Most important-
Nets lost their starting point
Leading up to Super Bowl 52
Rams team has the edge be-
Knicks entered the season
ly they are playing as a team,
guard Jeremy Lin to a knee
the AFC has been lackluster,
cause of their defense. Unless
with all the drama surround-
which is something that was
injury in the first game of the
so New England will probably
the Eagles step up, they won’t
ing trading Carmelo Anthony,
missing in the Anthony and
and not getting anything of
Phil Jackson era.
make it past the NFC Chamseason and responded by win- be back again unless Pittsning three of their first five burgh can do something. That pionship.
value in return. There was
The Boston Celtics suffered
games. A few more injuries
also question as to whether
a huge blow during the first
later and now the Nets stand
Kristaps Porzingis could actu-
game of the season as newly
at 5-9, which is 13th in the
ally be a legitimate superstar
acquired Gordon Hayward
Eastern Conference. The
under the bright lights of
went down with a broken
problem for the Nets is all the
Madison Square Garden.
ankle. The Celtics were pro-
young talent they have hasn’t
jected to be the number one
been on the court at the same
been answered because Porz-
seed coming into the season
time due to injuries. Once the
ingis has become the player
but after this injury, Bosto-
Nets get back to full strength
every New Yorker dreamed
nians had their doubts. Kyrie
they should be a contender
he would be. He is averag-
Irving and Al Horford rallied
for the 8th seed in the East-
ing 28.9 points a game along
the team after an 0-2 start,
ern Conference. Until then,
with 7.3 rebounds and 2.2
and rattled off 13 wins in a
Brooklynites will have to en-
blocks. The return on invest-
row.
dure the pain, but the future
Those questions have all
ment they received from the Anthony deal has come to
The Celtics now hold the best record in the Eastern
looks bright
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STUDENT LIFE
Feedback Committee Hears Proposed Res Life Changes BY EVERETT BISHOP STAFF WRITER
Proposed changes to these
day weekend. Another sug-
upperclassmen residence
gestion brought forward by a
halls include improving the
student in attendance was to
lighting in the Dunham, Shef-
do away with the usual lottery
field, and Winchester apart-
system and replace it with a
ments, reinstalling stoves in
system on credit based merit.
dential Life (ORL) hosted a
Sheffield and Winchester,
In other words, students with
student feedback committee
improving room signage and
more credits would be issued
Wednesday, Nov. 8, led by
hallway aesthetic in these
a higher lottery number.
Associate Director for Hous-
residence halls, reinstating
ing and Operations, Daniel
living rooms in the Dunham
Percopo, and Assistant Direc-
apartments, and repair the
T
he Office of Resi-
tor for Programming and
stairwells and updating the
Staff, Christie Anglade.
laundry rooms in the Ruden
The committee met to discuss any issues or criticisms
apartments. In addition to the residen-
about the different policies
tial renovations, changes
and procedures established
are also being made to the
by ORL as well as to talk
university’s guest policy.
about potential developments
“We want to combine the
that ORL is planning to make
guest and visitor language as
in the residence halls on
there is no delineation be-
campus.
tween a guest and a visitor,”
“The halls that the improve-
said Percopo. “So why not
In the midst of the proposals and changes ORL is open to any feedback, issues, or Amanda Arango/The Charger Bulletin
Celentano Hall, among others, will be looked at for A second student feedback certain improvements in the way room selection is
selection, Percopo suggested
done. Instead of the usual
completing the entirety of
four-week process of room
room selection in one four-
BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR
F
just allow you to have three
on are Dunham, Winchester, Sheffield, Ruden, and Celen-
guests? So we combined those Delta Phi Epsilon held their and just said ‘Why not just annual Deepher Dude pag-
tano,” said Percopo. “Those
have three guests overall?’” Under the proposed change
a number of feedback over
to the guest policy, students
the last three years, those
would be allowed three guests
are areas where a majority
to be signed into their resi-
of upperclassmen are living,
dence hall. Students would
and they are also university
also be allowed one overnight
riday night, Nov. 10,
eant, raising $18,111 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and shattering their $15,000 goal. Twelve contestants competed in three rounds for the Deepher Dude title, which was eventually awarded to
buildings. Forest Hills…Savin, guest who could stay three
contestant Dave Ely. Three
those are lease buildings, so
consecutive nights during the
additional titles were also
it’s harder to change some
week.
awarded: Most Enthusiastic
things. But there are definite-
Near the end of the meet-
ly things that we can request
ing, Percopo also announced
from a landlord.”
a change that could be made
committee will be held later this semester.
Deepher Dude Raises 18K for Cystic Fibrosis
ments are going to be focused
are areas that we’ve received
ideas that students may have.
to Nash Khairi, Sister Favorite to Steve Anuskiewicz, and Top Fundraiser to George
Rich.
had as well as several cospon-
The event took six months to
sors.
plan and was spearheaded by
“This event helps to remind
the sorority’s Coordinator of
me that we have so much
Philanthropy, Kayla Schmidt
potential to do good things
and the sorority’s Vice Presi-
for this world, and when we
dent of Programming, Katie
work together that potential
O’Connor.
increases exponentially,” said
“It’s definitely a challeng-
O’Connor.
ing process,” said O’Connor.
This year’s Deepher Dude was
“It definitely wasn’t easy at
set apart from others in the
points but thankfully I had
past because of the atten-
Kayla and the support of my
dance of former Miss Phila-
entire organization through-
delphia and Cystic Fibrosis
out the process.”
warrior, Julia Rae Schlucter.
Deepher Dude has been tak-
She spoke about growing up
ing place annually since 2007
with a chronic illness, the
when the chapter was found-
mental and emotional side ef-
ed on campus, but this was
fects that came with it and the
the most successful one to
grim outlook her doctors gave
date, according to O’Connor.
her parents. As a young child
This year brought the most contestants the event has ever
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STUDENT LIFE
MOGAIlize Hosts Transgender Awareness Week BY MITSOUKI GARVEYSANCHEZ STAFF WRITER
T
he Marginalized
Orientations, Gender Alignments, and Intersex Club
Transgender awareness week provides multiple opportunities for students to learn about the transgender community through workshops and gives students an opportunity to interact with MOGAIlize members. This week helps MOGAIlize
(MOGAIlize), held trans-
showcase who they are and
gender awareness week on
what it means to be a trans-
campus from Nov. 13 through
gender person in society.
Nov. 20.The organization was
Throughout the week, stu-
created to promote aware-
dents can learn about the
ness, create change across
struggles they face as indi-
campus and provide a safe
viduals and how they have
space.
overcame them.
The week consisted of a
MOGAIlize President Nate
Trans workshop, Trans yard
W. explained that the week
sale, a documentary and dis-
brings happiness to people.
cussion, and a Vigil. The purpose of this week
“To have a week dedicated solely to those who identify as
is to bring awareness and
transgender brings so much
shed light on the transgender
happiness to people. Those
community on campus. Gab
who don’t identify with the
the secretary of MOGAIlize
term also finds themselves
explains the impact this week
supportive of the week,” he
will hold on students.
said.
“I think it will impact
MOGAIlize will be holding
students understanding by
a Vigil on Monday, Nov. 20
providing education and
at 7 p.m. in the Bixler/Gerber
exposure to the transgender
quad. They will be holding
community. I feel that a lot of
this candle lit Vigil in obser-
negative feelings towards the
vance of Transgender day
trans community stem from
of Remembrance (TDOR),
lack of knowledge beyond the
where they acknowledge and
portrayal of trans people in
mourn the lives lost to hate
the media,” she said.
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crimes related to transphobia. Josh Carbajal, MOGAIlize spokesperson, spoke on the importance of the Vigil. “It’s an extremely powerful event
E-Sports Club Aims to Compete at Varsity Level
that lets people know that
transphobia is, unfortunately, BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR still a huge problem, and it
reminds us what and who we are truly fighting,” Carbajal said.
T
he E-sports club on
Although, transgender week
and ultimately give away the computer that is created in the process. All of their events are open to the public as well as the New Haven campus community.
campus offers students a safe
Currently the club is trying
ends Nov.20, but members
place to play games in a com-
to achieve the status of a var-
of MOGAIlize encourages
petitive environment.
sity sport on campus in order
students to attend their meet-
“We play games but we do
to attend more off-campus
ings and events even if they
it competitively,” said E-
competitive tournaments and
aren’t a part of the transgen-
sports President and Founder
better support students across
der community. Their goal is
Charles Kmiec. “We offer stu-
the campus community.
to keep educating students on
dents here a chance to show
“Students that don’t fit the
who they are. The week allows their stuff.”
knish of being in that sports
the transgender community
This is the club’s fifth year
setting we offer that kind of
to show their pride, express
on campus and their second
difference and they like it,”
themselves and educate.
year as a gold status organiza- said Kmiec.
“Education is key to mitigat- tion. They have been growing
While E-sports has been
ing ignorance, and we want
in the last few years and are
gaining traction, it is still not
people outside of the trans
beginning to put on more
as widely known and accepted
community to know who we
campus-known events. This
in America as compared to
are and that they can come
semester, on Dec. 9 they are
other countries around the
to us if they have questions
hosting their first intercolle-
world. This has posed a fair
about the community,” Car-
giate tournament in the Beck-
share of challenges to the E-
bajal said.
erman Recreation Center. The sports club on campus as they
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event, “Snowdown Show-
strive to expand and become
down,” will run from 11am-
recognized as a varsity sport.
11pm and offer a wide variety
“E-sports is a serious thing,”
of tournaments and prizes.
said Kmiec. “It’s making mil-
The club hosts primarily
lions of dollars, kids are get-
tournament events and social
ting scholarships off of it and
hearthstone gatherings, but
it’s gaining publicity. “It fits
also holds some informa-
the definition of a sport, it’s
tional events throughout the
a team based game, there are
year. These events include
winners and losers, it requires
“Build a PC,” where club
some form of physical attri-
members teach students how to create their own computer
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Jameson Glover: Student Turned Producer
E-Sports Club
Continued from pg. 18 bute in order to participate
BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR
in whether it’s mentally or
J
physically.”
senior music industry ma-
from the already support-
jor from Washington D.C.,
ive university and allow the
has released four original
club to do more travelling
beats, four songs, and one
to compete in these tourna-
music video. His first song,
ments to bring home scholar-
“Whatcha Waiting For,” was
ships. Heroes of the Dorm is
released in April 2017. As a
one example of a tournament
producer, Glover goes by Jaes
offering $100,000 in scholar-
productions.
ships to the winning team.
Kmiec hopes that becoming a varsity sport will come with
ameson Glover, a
more backing and support
He explained that he began
“The students winning these
writing music towards the
tournaments usually have
end of his sophomore year
backing from their univer-
of high school as way to cope with a break-up. “I started writing words of frustration and then I took those words to the piano, started making chords, and made a whole song out of it and I thought wow I feel better and I think I have a good song,” said Glover about how he began creating music. “I just wanted to continue that process.” His most recent project, “Breathless,” was released on Oct. 5 as a music video. He began writing the project as early as freshman year, he officially began just this year, recording the song from January to March and the music video from April to May.
Photo via JAES Productions
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sity,” said Kmiec. “We want to
of financial restraints. “Exciting stuff is coming to campus as far as E-sports is involved,” said Kmiec. The club is planning an event in collaboration with the Greek organizations on campus to host an Olympic style event entitled “Geeks versus Greeks,” which Kmiec described as similar to the Olympic Games in the movie Monsters University. Kmiec is hopeful that the club will become a varsity sport in the near future and get more backing and funding from the University in order to host more events and attend more tournaments. He
believes that E-sports will see Jameson Glover is a senior music industry major make sure the University of who recently released his first music video New Haven is well-represent- a rise in the United States and
The music video gained a
large amount of attention on
inspired to create the piece.
“It was brought home to me
campus, both positive and
because it could happen to
negative. He explained that
me,” he said. “All the hip-hop
some posters were ripped
rappers just talk about drugs,
apart across campus when the sex, and money. I kind of video first came out. “I didn’t let it bum me
wanted to do something different.”
down,” he said. “It was still
Glover has an EP coming
receiving a lot of traction.”
out Feb. 1 which has a more
The video hit over 1,000
ed there.” He explained that, while the club often establishes an unofficial meeting place at more local tournaments for members to meet up and attend as friends, the club has never been to a tournament because
political theme similar to
views in the first three days
“Breathless.”
and currently has over 2,500.
“The EP is revolved around
Glover began writing “Breath- different topics that are talked less,” after he saw the movie
about within the black com-
Fruitvale Station about the
munity,” he said. “So Black
Oscar Grant murder. Soon
History month made perfect
after he found out about the
sense.”
Trayvon Martin case and began even more angry and
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that colleges and universities across the country will start
taking it more seriously when they see all of its potential. “Within in the next five years it [E-sports] is going to be way more nationalized here in America,” said Kimec.
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Student Tweets of the Week
Deepher Dude Continued from pg. 19
to their heart necessarily but
she was told that she would
now it is because of Deepher
not see college, but research
Dude.”
has been advancing, largely
O’Connor expressed her feel-
with the help of fundraisers
ings about the Cystic Fibrosis
like Deepher Dude, and she is
Foundation, explaining that
now twenty-five.
she grew up with a friend who
“These kinds of events liter-
had the condition and now
ally change my life,” Schlucter takes every opportunity to raise money and awareness. said. “I am dreaming about a future that I never thought
Page 20 ments about how important the event is as a whole. “After learning more about Cystic Fibrosis in my time as Coordinator of Philanthropy and how it affects people, it has given me motivation to do as much as I can to raise money and awareness for the cause and this event is such a great way to do that,” said Schmidt.
Schmidt had similar senti-
was possible because of fundraisers like Deepher Dude and it’s important for me to be here and share my story and hopefully inspire them to keep going. Sharing what CF is with people can be difficult but doing it in such a fun way is incredible and also just seeing how passionate people that have never even heard of CF before this event can become about fundraising for something that is not close
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Jameson Glover Continued from pg. 19
He also has a video and his first single entitled “Throwin it Back,” coming out Jan. 4; all of his songs thus far have been collaborations. “I’m a team player. I love collaborating with others because of the fact that they bring ideas that I wouldn’t have thought of and we bring out the best in each other and
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we create a better project,” he said on always working in collaboration.
Sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon
He has not done any live per-
He has an interest in radio
formances yet and explains
work as well as working to
that he is still trying to find
link music to film and says
his sound and stage presence
his focus right now is just the
as an artist, which he is confi-
put out the best music he can
dent his EP will help with.
while he is still here.
“I definitely want to do it
“I know I want to be a sing/
when I have more singles,” he
songwriter/producer, defi-
said about giving live perfor-
nitely producer,” he said. “I
mances. “Right now I am just
don’t necessarily have a plan
trying to build my following.”
but I do have an idea.”
Looking to the future Jame-
You can follow Glover for
son is not completely sure
music updates on Instagram
where he will end up after
at @JAES Productions and on
graduation but knows it has
snapchat jdc_music.
something to do with music.