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The official student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938. Volume 96, Issue 8 | October 22, 2014 | West Haven, CT
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Dancing with the undead By CHARGER BULLETIN STAFF
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CAMPUS
Burnt Bakery celebrates their first birthday P. 2
OPINION
Tired of hearing about the Ebola virus? P. 4
MUSIC
Yellowcard releases their ninth studio album P.7
FILM
Gone with the Wind celebrates its 75th birthday P.9
St. Jude Up til Dawn hosted the Zombie Prom in the Beckerman Rec Center on Friday, Oct. 17, to raise money for St. Jude’s Hospital. The event was structured as a high school prom, with food, photos, and fun. Guests were encouraged to come as zombies and ghouls to “scare away cancer” and celebrate Halloween. The Undead paid $2 for admission while those who came as normally dressed humans paid $3. Humans were able to channel their inner zombie by getting their make-up done at the make-up booth. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a pediatric treatment and research facility that aims to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric diseases through research and treatment. As stated as part of their mission statement, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. At St. Jude, families never have to worry about the bill—the hospital funds treatment, travel, housing, food and research conducted because “all a family should worry about is helping their child live.” St. Jude shares all the breakthroughs they make worldwide, and treatments invented at the facility have helped raise the childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since opening its door in 1962. The University of New Haven chapter of St. Jude Up til Dawn has been on the UNH campus for the past seven years, and has been hosting Zombie Prom for the last three in an effort to raise money and awareness for St. Jude.
Lauren Granato and Joshua Richards posing at Zombie Prom 2014 (Photo provided by UNH Photography Club)
“I think Zombie Prom is a campus tradition that draws a broad audience—fighting childhood cancer is something that everyone can relate to,” said Colby Thammavongsa, former internal director of the UNH chapter of St. Jude Up til Dawn. “Zombie prom is a great way to support the hospital because it’s a seasonal theme that interests everyone.” Several co-sponsors collaborated with St. Jude Up til Dawn to run the dance, including the Paranormal Investigation Research Organization, the Photo Club and WNHU
Radio Station. PIRO provided the decorations the Halloween spirit. Victoria Sanborn, president of PIRO, was very enthusiastic about helping at this event. “Zombies are up our alley,” she said. Throughout the rest of October, there will be several PIRO Sponsored events. Such events include a Harvest Party, psychic readings, and the Costume Ball on Oct. 31. The Photo Club set up a photo booth for guests to remember this night of the living dead. “Up til Dawn has asked us to do
it, and we were happy to help out,” Lauren Granato, president of the Photo Club, said. The photo backdrop was decorated with caution tape, pumpkins and yellow and green lights to add to the spooky atmosphere. Photos will be available on their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ unhphoto within the fourth week of October. WNHU played music of both popular and Halloween genres. Tony Bonano, a member of See Dancing page 2
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Nancy Niemi (Photo provided by Niemi) By MIRIAM CORREIA
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he University of New Haven’s Nancy Niemi has been appointed to Connecticut’s Commissioner of Education’s Network for Transforming Education Grant Team. Recently, Connecticut has been awarded quite a few grants, including a grant to transform school climate, the Project Prevent Grant, which is providing funding to school districts to assist students who are directly or indirectly exposed to violence, and a grant for School Emergency Management. It takes teams of great people to ensure that Connecticut obtains grants that will be beneficial to the growth of the state and keep them for the allotted time period. The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) created the Network for Transforming Educator Preparation to support states that were ready to train education professionals in three key areas: (1) Licensure, (2) Program Approval, and (3) Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting. In October of 2013, they announced that seven states were selected to participate in their two year pilot program so that educators would be “ready on the first day of their career to prepare our students for college, work and life,” says a statement on the CCSSO website. Connecticut was one of the
states chosen for the pilot program. Nancy Niemi, professor and chair of the UNH Education Department, has been invited to serve on Connecticut’s Commissioner of Education’s Network for Transforming Education Grant Team specifically for the Network for Transforming Educator Preparation (NTEP). Connecticut is one of only seven states to earn this grant and they are building a team of responsible educators to make sure the money is well-spent on enhancing teacher preparation programs. “The Connecticut team is responsible for administering this grant, and our job will be to design better, and integrated data systems for Connecticut schools and for the Institutions of Higher Education that prepare teachers for those schools,” said Niemi. When the work is done, the initiative will affect all schools of education in Connecticut. Niemi has been a teacher educator for over 20 years so she has a lot of experience to back up her nomination from the Commissioner. She started out wanting to teach English but then she changed her route. “I quickly realized that I had bigger questions about formal schooling and its role in helping to create social equity; teaching public school wouldn’t help me answer those questions, and so I became a professor of education in order to study those relationships. Now, I research and teach – it’s the best of both worlds,” she said. Regarding the initiative,
Niemi intends to impact it in two ways. “One, by informing them about the often-overlooked aspects of teacher preparation in the context of American culture – that it’s comprised of mostly white, middle class women and until we change that, the profession will not radically change in status or pay,” she said. “And two, that overregulation of teacher preparation programs is making it very difficult for universities to keep excellent teacher prep programs, and that’s not a good thing.” When asked if she thinks this grant will make a great impact on the education system in Connecticut, Niemi responded, “Sadly, not as much as I’d like it to. We’re still tinkering around the edges of change rather than having the political will in the states to make wholesale changes. Doing that kind of work takes more courage and political power than this grant has. Still, the major constituents of change are talking through this grant— kindergarten through twelfth grade schools, colleges, and government—and that’s never a bad thing!” As a growing university that specializes in experiential education, it is important that we have educators who embody these beliefs and strive to be an example for their students. It’s too easy to talk at students without experience behind it, but the fact that UNH has many professors who lead with action every day is an integral part of the UNH experience. Professor Niemi is an example of one of these professors.
WNHU, enjoyed maintaining the equipment and dancing on the dance floor. WNHU will be opening up their new station location on Ruden Street on Oct. 25. Over 80 people were in attendance and the dance raised over $150, all of which goes to St. Jude Hospital. The “best dressed” zombie award was presented to Josh Richards and Amanda Sudowsky. “I’m just so happy I won Female Best Costume of the night,” Sudowsky said. Zombie Prom is one of the many fundraising events that will lead up to St. Jude Up til Dawn’s Finale event on Feb. 28. The Finale event serves to celebrate the money raised by the chapter throughout the year while still acknowledging the families that stay up all night with their children.
2014 Zombie Prom attendees
(Photo provided by UNH Photography Club)
Anything but Burnt By SAMANTHA MATHEWSON
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SMATH3@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
–––––––––––––––––––––––– Burnt Bakery of Woodbridge, Conn. will be celebrating its first birthday Friday, Nov. 14. With a new spin on the word burnt, owner Rebecca Colburn’s philosophy is baking well-done, and while most question why she would name her bakery Burnt, she explained that’s what makes her philosophy so important in that it is the main feature of her bakery and even framed on the wall. “A bakery named Burnt? Yes. Why? Because Burnt isn’t just a name that makes people scratch their heads, it stands for a new-again philosophy of baking that requires a bit of confidence to stand behind,” said Colburn. “It means fresh ingredients, from-scratch preparation, and a slightly skewed sense of humor. Being a customer of Burnt means that you’re OK with predictability, because you can be sure it’s always going to be delicious, always everyone’s favorite, and you’re always going to want to come back for more, and, they’re never actually burnt. I mean, if I was really concerned about burning baked goods, I certainly wouldn’t name my bakery Burnt.” However, despite their best efforts over the past year, Colburn explained business is not as busy as
Pb and j cookies being made by a Burnt Bakery employee (Photo obtained by https://www.facebook.com/Burntbaking)
it could be. “We have tried different marketing strategies,” said Colburn, who further explained that the difficulty of getting people into the bakery can be attributed to the store being hidden off of Rt. 63 and set back on 214 Amity Rd. in Woodbridge, Conn. Colburn grew up locally in Conn. and has always wanted to open her own bakery. “After working for other businesses in the food industry for 12 years, I finally
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decided it was time to open my own place so I could give the community a different spin on the traditional baked goods,” said Colburn. Their celebration of being open officially for one year will feature specials and raffles throughout the day. From 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. will be BYOGO Cookies, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. the special will be buy two Cake Pops, get one free, and from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. will be “BDay Happy See Burnt page 3
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Westside’s official Save-A-Breast opening By SAMANTHA MATHEWSON & ELISSA SANCI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & ASSISTANT EDITOR CHARGERBULLETIN@NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Cermonial Ribbon Cutting of Westside (Photo by Samantha Mathewson / Charger Bulletin Photo) By SAMANTHA MATHEWSON
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welve University of New Haven community officials grasped golden scissors to make Westside’s opening official. The ceremonial ribboncutting took place Oct. 16, at 11 a.m. in Westside Hall. President Kaplan identified the newest residence hall as state of the art and most contemporary in terms of design, creativity and utility. “This was in many ways a very unique project from the financing project, to the very short time we had to complete it,” said Kaplan, who thanked everyone involved that made it possible on behalf of the university. President Kaplan attributed Mayor Edward O’Brien of West Haven, who helped revitalize the area around the campus. Mayor O’Brien could not attend the ceremony but was represented by John Lewis, executive assistant to the mayor, city of West Haven. Several leading people from Wells Fargo NY attended the ceremony. Wells Fargo was the primary credit bank of the project. Senior Vice President, Larry Higgins, of Calif., also joined the campus for the ceremonial ribbon-cutting. “Wells Fargo has been very instrumental in helping us transform this cam-
pus into a high quality residential experience for our students and first class academic environment for our students, faculty, and staff. Without their vision and support we wouldn’t be standing here today and we wouldn’t be this far along, because they not only supported this project, which was financed by other entities, but they have supported a lot of our bolder initiatives. They have been very understanding, very supportive, and frankly, very visionary,” said Kaplan. Three additional banks mutually supported this project financially, including Webster Bank United bank and Berkshire bank. “These three banks recognize the tremendous growth of the university, along with Wells Fargo, and the importance of this project in serving the needs of our students, and we are very grateful for their vision and making sure we could financially support and realize this important project,” said President Kaplan. Westside Hall is a fourstory, 370-bed residence hall for first-year students and staff. The $38.6 million features classroom space, a dining room with outdoor patio dining and state of the art technology. The 144,000-square-foot building also includes a parking garage with 76 spaces. Westside Hall construction started last year and as President Kaplan said when thanking the many that made the project possible, “Their efforts resulted in an incred-
ible facility that really was built in absolute record time, and for the bankers, the most important thing, on budget.” Vice President for Facilities and Operational Management, George Synodi, was thanked for his financial leadership and Louis Annino, associate vice president for facilities, was also thanked for driving everyone towards making sure the facility was opened on time. Philip Bartels spoke on behalf of the board of governors as chair, in celebrating the opening of, “a remarkable facility.” Bartels first recognized Anemone Schweizer-Kaplan for her remarkable interior design contributions to this project. When asked how she would describe the interior of Westside, she said, “fun, comfy, modern and contemporary. I got my inspiration from nature – blue skies, green grass, yellow for the sun and orange for sunsets. Overall [it’s supposed to be] peaceful, so to provide the perfect study and learning atmosphere.” Undergraduate Student Government President, Richard Rotella, also spoke at the ceremony, recognizing the many changes he has observed throughout his years on campus. “When I arrived here four years ago, it was a very different place; in fact this [Westside] was a parking lot. It has been very exciting to see the many changes that have been made in my short time here, and the many more that are to come.”
The Black Student Union, along with sixteen other organizations, showed their support in the fight against breast cancer on Oct. 19 in the Beckerman Recreation Center with their fourth annual Save-A-Breast fair. From 1 to 3 p.m., 16 different recognized student organizations had tables set up around the Rec Center, each raising awareness for breast cancer in their own way. “It was cool to see everyone’s creativity with their tables,” said Devin Rose, BSU vice president. “Everyone had their own thing going on.” One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women, according the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Each year, it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die from it, the foundation states. The Save-A-Breast fair started four years ago; the Black Student Union wanted to have a philanthropy, so we felt this would be best,”
Monsoon Dance Team performs at Save-A-Breast (Photo by Elissa Sanci / Charger Bulletin Photo)
said Jasmine Pierce, president of BSU. “We put together this fair in the hope to cosponsor with people we normally never cosponsor with to show diversity and show all organizations can come together.” The sisters of Sigma Iota Alpha offered mini pumpkin painting; the Latin American Student Association offered a makeshift photo booth for students to have their picture taken in; the Ski and Snowboard Club offered pink chocolate dipped pretzels; and To Write Love on Her Arms made mammograhams: frosting between two graham crackers, made to resemble a breast in a mammogram machine. “The fair had an upbeat, positive attitude,” said Kayla Katt, a sister
of Phi Sigma Sigma. “It was great to see so many student organizations get involved.” Food was served, and the Monsoon Dance Team and the Elite Step Team performed for the crowd. DJ Baby J played music throughout the entirety of the event, and items were raffled off periodically through the afternoon. “I think it went really well based on past years,” said Devin Rose, BSU vice president. “[This year’s event] almost broke the record for most cosponsors.” *See back page for messages from campus to those affected by breast cancer
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Hour” which will feature $2 bar specials including cookie bars, brownie bars and blondies. A baked goods basket and Cake Pops will be raffled off and guests are asked to bring a “present” to be donated to Toys for Tots, which the bakery is sponsoring. Over the past year, in addition to building their bakery business, they have helped and donated to numerous organizations in the community, including Valley Goes Pink, where Burnt sells pink cupcakes every
Saturday at their bakery and the money made is donated; Woodbridge Youth Center’s end of the year party in Dec., “Bethwood Bash;” and the Kennedy Center, where they sponsored a special needs girl and brought her into the bakery to work with the staff and help cut fruits and mix cookie batter, for example. “It’s [this past year] has been exciting, a little overwhelming, but a great experience overall,” said Colburn. Their menu features cakes, pies, cupcakes, truffle pops, keylime and lemon bars, Cake Pops, S’more
bars, brownies, cream puffs, breakfast pastries and loaves, and cookies, with Kitchen Sink cookies and Cannibal cookies being Burnt’s two specialty cookies. Burnt is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., but closed on Mondays. They can be reached at 203-387-7000 or at www.burntbakery.com and https://www.facebook. com/Burntbaking or by email at Colburnbakes@ gmail.com.
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The national scare is more contagious than the actual virus
By KAYLA KATT
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ne of the biggest topics in today’s news is the Ebola virus. This topic is very contagious, unlike the virus itself; once one person mentions it, everyone’s talking about it. It’s like a bowling ball knocking one pin down and then that pin knocking down another. People are making a huge deal about the spread of Ebola; don’t get me wrong—yes, it is scary, however it is not easy to contract the Ebola virus. The virus itself is very infectious, meaning a small amount can cause serious illness. However it is not very contagious because it is not airborne, meaning it is not transmitted through the air. The only way for the virus to be transmitted through humans is through the contact of bodily fluids from an infected human or animal. The virus also cannot be transmitted after recovery from it. The only reason medical staff is contracting the virus is because they are in such close contact with the patients being treated for it; not because it is very contagious. When you think about it, being in the hospital puts you at risk for contracting any kind of virus or illness because there are so many germs and bacteria there, as well as any public environment. Yes, Ebola is a scary phenomenon, but it’s not that easy to contract it.
All you have to do is stay away from someone who might have it, which, in this case, is not many. Those who have left the country of Africa specifically and those who have treated patients with the virus are the only ones to worry about. My advice is to wash your hands, stay clean and don’t visit a patient with Ebola or someone that has treated a patient with Ebola. Most importantly, don’t submit to the hysteria surrounding this disease—you’re more likely to contract an STD than you are to contract Ebola.
Movie magic By CAITLIN DUNCAN
STAFF WRITER CDUNC1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Why is it so easy in movies? Why is it that the guy falls in love with the shy, quiet girl that nobody notices? Why does the girl always break through the tough guy’s shell and see the softer side of him? Movies always end the same way. The guy and the girl fall in love, and bam…
happily ever after. Movies never show the reality. The characters, in their made up worlds, don’t fall for the wrong person; they never have to sit there and stare aimlessly at their phone, waiting for a text that never comes. Movies don’t show the hurt that people feel when they fall in love with someone they know they can’t have. The characters don’t ever sit there and physically ache for that person’s touch. More importantly, movies never tell the truth about heartbreak. No one
ever told us how much it would actually hurt when you found out the boy you liked had kissed another girl at a party. No one told us that we would sit on our bathroom floors and cry until we couldn’t feel anything at all. No one told us that he would walk into our lives like a hurricane only to leave us with nothing. No movie ever taught us how to pick up the pieces and move on. Love is not as it seems in the movies; not at all. From a young age, girls are taught that one day their Prince Charming will
come. No one tells us we have to kiss a few frogs first, and what happens when we do. Movies need to teach us that life isn’t perfect and love isn’t easy. Most of all, movies need to stop creating this fantasy that love just happens. Love is a beautiful and powerful thing. There will be laughter and smiles, but there will also be pain and tears. Love means sacrifice and fighting for that person. Love means embarrassment and awkward first kisses. Love isn’t easy at all, and this is what movies should be teaching us.
Emma Watson makes strides towards an equal society
Two weeks ago, Emma Watson made a very important speech. She stood up in front of the UN Secretary General, Executive Director of UN Women and many other important people as she addressed the gender issue of inequality all throughout the world. This speech was not only an incredible milestone for women everywhere, but for men as well. As Watson explained in her speech, when people hear the word “feminist,” they immediately associate it with “man-hating.” But what many people do not take into consideration is the actual definition of what a feminist is. A feminist is “a person who believes in the social,
political and economic equality of the sexes.” Over the years, if a woman has claimed herself as a feminist, a man has immediately assumed that she is “out to get him.” In the defense of men, it has sometimes been that way. Personally, when I used to think of the word “feminist,” I thought of an extremely bitter woman who resents men and ultimately gets nowhere with her efforts because she is promoting hate rather than peace. A part of me believes that to be true, because I have felt like that in the past. But today I consider myself a feminist only because I strive every day to have the same rights as men. It doesn’t matter if it’s social or economical; I do everything in my power to make myself equal to men, not superior or inferior. But the point of Watson’s speech is that it should not be this hard of a fight and we NEED to make a change if we want to see results. Men are still paid more than women in many different areas of work, they
gest issue on this campus. Unless you’re a freshman and are prohibited from having your vehicle on campus, every University of New Haven student has encountered the problem of circling the parking lots until you are beyond frustrated and probably a little dizzy, unsuccessfully looking for a parking spot. With the addition of Westside Hall, it is obvious that UNH’s campus is exponentially growing every year. The problem is that as the number of
students increase, the number of parking spaces decrease. Currently, there are not even enough spaces for even half of the campus population and unless something is done, this is only going to get worse. As a commuter, going to class is like going to battle; we are forced to fight with one another over the few parking spaces available, and, let me tell you, apparently all is fair while searching for parking. As if the commuter lots aren’t
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don’t have to worry about sexual harassment or rape nearly as much as women do, and they don’t have to be scared of potentially losing their job or not even getting a job due to the fact that they could become pregnant one day. There are so many different areas where it seems that men have it far easier then women, ultimately leading the women to resent men. But we have to take the men into consideration. Watson stated, “I have seen young men fighting
mental illness, but too scared to ask for help in fear that they will look like less of a man.” This statement is exactly what makes Emma Watson’s speech so important for our day and age. She is a woman promoting peace; she recognizes that men and women both have it hard. We need to work together, as not only women, but also a global society to make things better and to make things right. It is time that girls can express themselves freely. It is time that they
can go to school and get an education without fearing that they could potentially be sexually assaulted as a result of how they dress. It is time that women no longer have to hide their sexuality in fear of what a man might label them. It is time that men do not seem “weak” if they ask for help. This starts with us; this starts now. As Emma Watson said, “Both men and women should feel free to feel sensitive. Both men and women should feel free to feel strong.”
difficult enough to navigate with tons of students rushing from class to class, the fact that there is no system of who gets what parking spots first makes the struggle that much worse. There are times when I have been forced to skip class because I just could not find a parking space. I could be driving around the same parking lot for a half hour when someone with a much faster, much smaller car swoops in and steals the spot I was waiting for.
In the parking lots at UNH, the most aggressive driver usually wins the spot, while us more passive, patient drivers suffer the consequences by missing class. The fact that parking is such a huge issue isn’t new or shocking to anyone at UNH. Take look at the First Year Success Center Commuter Resources page online and they have a whole section dedicated to explaining how hard it is to find parking. “Parking is one of the
greatest challenges commuters face. There are never enough spots,” the site explains. My question is—if everyone knows what a challenge this is, why is no one doing anything to fix it? UNH is making all these great changes to better itself as a University; it is adding residence halls, updating old ones, and even adding a new college. Yet it is doing nothing to combat the biggest issue of all: parking on campus.
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OPINION EDITOR CBROO4@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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It has been said before, and until it is resolved, it will probably be said again, that the parking, or lack thereof, is the big-
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Treasurer’s Tip
Who doesn’t love food at events?
Chargers!
RSOs—having food at your events is a great way to spice up events and provide a greater experience for all that attend.
President’s Corner
I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Fall Break and is ready to get back to work!
Be sure that all Sodexo orders are submitted to me no later than two weeks prior to the event date via a requisition through banner, as this provides Sodexo with enough time to fulfill your order and provides a way for me to tract your spending to make sure that the funds are available. Once the requisition is completed, be sure to notifying me via email that a requisition has been submitted and what budget line the food expense will come out of. I cannot email catering until I know how much food is going to cost and a requisition has been submitted.
This week looks to be exciting with Charge-A-Palooza full of many fun events, like Midnight Madness on Wednesday Oct. 22, Charlie’s Birthday and the Reality Check Game Show on Thursday Oct. 23, the Third Annual Swimsuit Sprint & Concert on Friday Oct. 24, and the Homecoming Football Game, USGA/GSC Pig Roast, & Homecoming Chariot Races on Saturday Oct. 25! On Saturday Oct. 25, the USGA/GSC Pig Roast begins at 11 a.m.at the North Campus Parking Lot, so make sure to come and enjoy some delicious food. Please also join us in cheering on the several organizations that will be competing in the Homecoming Chariot Race to see who will be make history in being the first Champion!
I want to ensure that all of your events can be a success so be sure to be on top of your food orders and have everything completed at least two weeks in advance to make sure that you can have food at your events!
Remember to have fun and, more importantly, be safe during this Homecoming! Warmest regards, Richard J. Rotella USGA President Putting you in USGA!
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This Week in Sports Women’s Volleyball
Men’s Soccer
Men’s Soccer
Football HOMECOMING! 10.25.14 | 1 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball 10.25.14 | 1 p.m.
VS. Merrimack West Haven, Conn.
VS. Stonehill Easton, Mass.
10.22.14 | 7 p.m.
10.23.14 | 7 p.m.
10.25.14 | 7 p.m.
VS. Southern Connecticut State New Haven, Conn.
VS. Mercy West Haven, Conn.
VS. Franklin Pierce West Haven, Conn.
Last Week’s Stats:
Men’s Soccer VS. Le Moyne Loss 0-1
Women’s Tennis VS. Le Moyne Loss 4-5
Scope it Out! Here are this week’s SCOPE events: Wednesday, October 22: Video Games in the Bartels Programming Space from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, October 23: Guardians of the Galaxy will be showing in Gehring 301 at 8 p.m. There will be free popcorn!
Friday, October 24: Swimsuit Sprint beginning at 7 p.m. at Kayo Field followed by the concert, featuring Sammy Adams, which will be held in the Bixler-Botwinik Quad. General admission begins at 8:15 p.m.
Monday, October 27: The Purge: Anarchy will be showing in Gerhing 301 at 8 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball VS. NYIT Win 3-0
Men’s Soccer VS. Stonehill Loss 2-3
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Yellowcard goes classical Local gigs of the week By KATERINA SPERL
STAFF WRITER KSPER1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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October 22: Shwayze with Cam Meekins, Carlton, Nikko Gray and DJ set by BVillain. October 23: Flag Party October 24: Shakedown: The Dead and Beyond with Deep and The Remnants October 27: RAC with The Knocks and SPEAK October 28: Jeezy
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Yellowcard recently released their ninth studio album, Lift a Sail (Photo obtained via Facebook)
felt like I was enjoying- enjoying for the first time- classical music when I heard the opening of “Convocation.” Nope, this isn’t a Mozart masterpiece. Yellowcard surprisingly decided to start off their latest album, Lift a Sail¸ with a short classical instrumental piece. They took a chance and it seems to have paid off. The result is actually beautiful. The mellow piece some-
how seamlessly transformed into a stereotypical Yellowcard sound. “Transmission Home” brings the band back to their punk roots. This latter punk part is equal in greatness to the classical beginnings, showcasing just how much the band has the potential to offer. “One Bedroom” is an absolutely wonderful beat. The steadiness of the song breaks up the complication of the other songs a bit. The lyrics are a bit like a stereotypical love song, but I am somehow okay with this.
The repetition got me so caught up in the song that I ended up feeling instead of listening with precision. “The Deepest Well” (feat. Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire) is actually the only track on the album that sounded like the Yellowcard I remember. While the purpose of the album was to try something different, it was nice to see something that sounded like their earlier music. It is always good to come back home. “M&K” is an interesting mesh of classical and
punk rock. The background instrumentals are absolutely beautiful. The light fluttering somehow complements the words perfectly. Warning: this song will consume you. “California” lays just a bit boring. While it is relatable to college students, about long distance relationships, the relatability irks me. With this song, Yellowcard brings nothing new to the scene. Overall, this album has some stand out tracks. However, the majority of the album is a little lackluster.
Grammy Award nominee. Here were my thoughts on the songs of his newest album. “Bringing Back the Sunshine:” I do like the fact that Shelton started his album off with a faster moving song. I felt like he wanted to leave you with that sense of the whole album in one. “Neon Light:” I really enjoyed the instrumental parts throughout the song. It goes well with the rhythm of the song as well as the lyrics. “Lonely Tonight:” Having this song feature Ashley Monroe added that perfect touch of the song because it’s about two people not being alone. I think by having this song feature Monroe really added that extra power to the lyrics. “Gonna:” As I listened to the song, I liked the part where he had the harmonies of the other voices in certain parts. “A Girl:” This song had a slower tempo and mood. I was able to just focus on the lyrics and what Shelton was trying to say about that special person. “Sangria:” I liked the fact that he had a song on the album titled “Sangria;” it really
made me giggle, but listening to the lyrics was something I didn’t expect to hear. It was very interesting, but still incredible. “Buzzin’:” This song has that country vibe and swing affect as I listened to the song. Raelynn has an incredible voice, which gave the song that extra lift in the lyrics. “Just South of Heaven:” Listening to this song was a different feeling when I heard his lyrics and what he had to say, but it was really inspirational and kept me listening to the whole song. “I Need My Girl:” I would have to say that this is my favorite song on this album. I really like his emotion and passion expressing what he really is feeling. It was very touching. “Good Country Song:” This song gave the overall album that vibe it needed about having a song pertaining to having a country song. Everyone has to have that one song just talking about country. “Anyone Else:” This is another slow song and as I was listening to it I wanted to grab my friends and sway back and forth. To have the special moment with your friends who
are there for you. “Just Gettin’ Started:” Shelton knows how to pick a great song to end an album with. This song has a fast tempo and gives you that vibe to dance and have fun. Shelton is also a judge on the singing competition The Voice along with Adam Levine, Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams. He has been on The Voice since its premiere and his teams on seasons two through four had won the title of The Voice. Who will win this season? Make sure you tune in and watch.
Bringing Back The Sunshine
By ELYSE VON DER FECHT
STAFF WRITER EVOND1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Blake Shelton is an American country music singer and a television personality. In 2001, he debuted with his single “Austin” off his selftitled album. In 2003, he released his second album, The Dreamer, as well as in 2004 he released his third album, Blake Shelton’s Barn & Grill. A few years later his fourth album Pure BS was re-released in 2008. That same year, his fifth album Startin’ Fires, which featured his then-girlfriend Miranda Lambert, was released. Three years later, in 2011, he became the husband of country singer Miranda Lambert and released his sixth album, Red River Blue. His eighth album, Based on a True Story, premiered in 2013 and became an instant hit. The following year he made his ninth album, Bringing Back the Sunshine, which features Ashley Monroe and Raelynn. Overall, Blake Shelton accomplished 24 country singles, including 11 number ones, and is a five-time
The Space
October 23: The Felix Culpa with Rescuer, Aviator, Foreign Tongues and Setsuna October 24: Transit with Such Gold, Driver Friendly, Anchors Away and Belweather October 25: The World is A Beautiful Place and I am No Longer Afraid to Die with The Hotelier, Sorority Noise, Rozwell Kid, Posture & The Grizzly
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October 26: Jason Derulo with Becky G and Walpaper
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October 23: Dan Bern with Seth Adams
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Paul J. Phillips Brings Magic to the Music Industry By SHANNON LIVEWELL STAFF WRITER SLIVEWELL@ME.COM
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Paul J.Phillips recently moved to Nashville, Tenn. (Photo provided by The Press House) we’ve done in the past.” the ‘Cuffs Episode 4.03) Her When listening to the mom says that both of her paralbum’s title track, “Magic,” it ents made a bet that she would aul J. Phillips was is clear that “pushing the enve- pull a “Monica” before the born into a family where lope” is exactly what Phillips night was over. While in her following a path in pursuit of had set out to do. With a 311 moment of distress, Phoebe music was a destined staple meets Jimmy Buffett at a local points out to her that pulling a in his future. Son of a Baptist cafe on a dollar beer night “Monica” may actually be the choir director and classically sound, Phillips’ newly develbest thing someone could do; trained soprano, Phillips grew oped and strangely unique that they could make pulling a up in Kentucky, knowing that approach to his latest album “Monica” the best thing since he was meant to chase the release has listeners questionsliced bread. notes of a melody that would ing his motives, while never By Phillips, well, pulling a make up the soundtrack to his demanding answers; the music “Paul” I think you get the longfuture. speaks for itself. winded analogy that it’s actuThanks to the lovely people When there is a title track ally the best thing he could’ve at the Press House in Nashon an album it’s almost like, done. Basing an album off of ville, Tenn. where Phillips has “which came first? The chickchance, fun, experimentation; recently moved to from the en or the egg?” So I asked all of these things make for Big Apple, I was able to sit Phillips which “Magic” came unique and inspirational songs down with him and discuss first (the song or the album that complete the entirety of an the passion behind the music, concept & name). album that is more of a collecand the ideas that make Paul’s “The song came first. Then tion of art then a representation songs come to life. the chicken,” he joked. “I’m of sound. They say music can be part of a group with some “Funny enough,” Phillips taught, but passion for it is songwriter friends in which we said. “It originally started out intuitive. After speaking with try to write a song a day for the as a reggae tune and when we Phillips, it seems his intuition month of May. About a week started working on these new and love for the arts stretches or two in, when the fresh ideas rock tracks, we took a new apfurther than the distance he’s slow down a bit, the really inproach to the music. Magic is traveled to pursue his musical teresting songs start surfacing. fun, lighthearted, rocking and dreams. One of the other writers and bluesy and to me instantly felt When I spoke to Phillips, I my good friend, Rollyn, wrote like the single of the bunch, as was under the impression that a little ditty about needing and well as the musical compass Magic was his first solo E.P, enjoying an adult beverage at for the direction of the EP. For but I stood corrected. the end of a crazy days and those same reasons we decided “Magic is actually my Magic was basically a fun to use Magic as the title of the third solo recording; my first response to that.” EP.” two records, Shooting Cars, Basing an entire album off And magic it is. Building Stars and Every Time a fun response song is, from “I love to meet and hear stoI Leave are pretty straightwhat I could tell during my ries about people that live life forward Americana. This new time speaking with him, a on the edge – those who push EP is a bit of a departure from very “Paul” thing to do. Did their own boundaries as artists, that,” he explained, “and is you ever see that episode athletes, poets, adventurers, more straight-forward rock of Friends? The one where painters, musicians, etc.,” he and roll. With Magic, we were Monica is trying to realize her offered when I inquired about just trying to have a little fun dreams of being a chef while his inspirations in life. “To with the music and also push catering one of her mom’s me, it seems that when people the envelope artistically—do dinner parties? (The One With are really pursuing what something different from what
they’re passionate about, that’s when true beauty arrives and the world actually changes and evolves in a positive way. So to answer your question, both musically and personally, I’m continually inspired and drawn to people who pursue their life and art in that way. Luckily, I have many friends that inspire me in this way and I’m grateful for that.” “The real challenge is not to survive. Hell, anyone can do that. It’s to survive as yourself, undiminished.” Phillips quoted the above excerpt from Elia Kazan before speaking about the song that means the most to him off of the E.P. “I think the one that means the most to me is “Fly Boy.” It is a biography of the life and adventures of Colton Harris Moore, the infamous ‘Barefoot Bandit’ and chronicles the story of his hardscrabble upbringing, and what he did to overcome so many obstacles. His story and character are so fascinating to me, and I love the way the music floats along with the story on this song.” Phillips is all about the journey of the music. Where the song picks up the listener, the sites it shows them along the way, and the final destination. This is clear not only his individual tracks, such as ‘Fly Boy,’ but also with the conceptual idea of the E.P. When the listener finishes the journey, they feel complete. There are no unanswered questions, or unvisited territories. There is just music and the adventure it brought them on. “A lot of my music has a sense of longing to it. With that is also a sense that there’s something on the other side of this or that experience or belief that can give us hope and something to fight for,” he expressed. “Most of anything worth fighting for can be reduced to love; it’s the most important thing we can feel, do, or be and I hope anyone who spends time with my music can get a sense of that sprinkled somewhere in the lyrics and melody.” The hope is that you too, will experience the love that Paul Phillips captures in his everevolving music, and enjoy the journey that you embark upon from listening to Magic all the way through.
Fall Out Boy drops new single for Disney
Fall Out Boy released their new single, “Immortals,” earlier in October (AP photo) By ANDREW LAGAMBINA
CONTRIBUTING WRITER ALAGA2@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
_____________________ Fall Out Boy’s new single “Immortals” serves as the band’s contribution to Disney’s upcoming animated superhero epic, Big Hero 6, and boy, does it have “Movie Single” written all over it. It’s clear that the days of creating heavy-hitting punk-influenced material is in the past as far as this band is concerned. “Immortals” suffers from a lack of any real lyrics in its chorus, going instead for the often tried, and still boring, method of repeating a word over and over. And although the song features actual guitar tracks, it’s hard to keep track of them due to an onslaught of sampled percussion and some weird oriental-meetscrappy-techno sample that serves as the song’s main instrumental theme. All that being said, this isn’t a bad song. Sure, it doesn’t hold up against anything the band released pre-2009, but that’s just one so-called hipster’s opinion. I’m only stating a fact when I say I liked them before they were cool, and I realize that the Fall Out Boy I knew is pretty much dead. However, from their ashes has risen a new iteration of the band that knows how to survive in the pop world, and to their credit, I think they’re doing more than just
surviving: they’re thriving. By focusing Patrick Stump’s ability to both write and sing insane hooks, and Pete Wentz’s quick-witted lyricism, and applying these things to pop music, Fall Out Boy has figured out a way to stay relevant without relying on the supersaturated poppunk scene that they came up through. It’s no secret that Stump’s voice is the main attraction, so it only makes sense that he seems to be the driving force in the band now. I’m perfectly okay trading in the guitar driven, drum smashing instrumentals of FOB’s previous material if I get to continue hearing Stump’s voice sing Wentz’s lyrics. With the music business being a risky place to make a living, I don’t blame Fall Out Boy for going the Pop route. Considering they were a pop band playing punk music for three-fourths of their career, it’s not like this was ever a surprise, either. I’m not naïve enough to call them sell-outs, because they aren’t. They’re excelling at writing pop songs that, even while bordering on boring sometimes, are still better than 99 percent of what “pop” artists these days are pumping out. If they’re making much-needed money doing that, who am I to complain? The point is, while “Immortals” is probably anything but immortal, this band, if they stay true to who they are, just might be.
Photo of the Week “Carousel Ride” By Amanda Sudowsky, Senior Taken June 2014 in Brunswick, New Jersey at an Italian carnival “A carousel in Black and White for my independent study,” - Sudowsky.
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Far from Gone 75 Years Later
Worth full price!
If you’re happy and you know it
By BEN ATWATER
FILM EDITOR BATWA1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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A crowd gathers outside the Astor Theater on Broadway during New York City’s Gone with the Wind premiere in December 1939 (AP photo)
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or 75 years, the film Gone with the Wind has been a constant standard to which most films do not come close. In the 75 years since its release, few other films have captured storytelling on such a large scale. The film tells the story of a Southern belle, Scarlett O’Hara, who is hardened by the effects of the Civil War, as her society of elegant galas collapses around her. In this film, Southerners are seen as the protagonists, which is a surprising and bold move, as history class has always taught us to view the Union as the good guys. The O’Hara plantation is ravaged by battle and Scarlett no longer enjoys the easy life of attending weekly balls and having everything provided for her. A subplot involves Scarlett’s love for aristocrat Ashley Wilkes. However, Ashley marries Scarlett’s friend Melanie Hamilton, and Scarlett is constantly chasing Ashley’s love which, inevitably, she
cannot receive, as Ashley is far too in love with Melanie. So, throughout her life, Scarlett settles for other men so she can survive in a world where women needed to be married to be financially secure. However, in her first two marriages, Scarlett is the one running everything, and she manipulates her husbands more than the other way around. It is not until Scarlett’s third marriage to Rhett Butler that Scarlett’s histrionic personality is challenged. Rhett Butler (played by Clark Gable), is very much of the same stock as Scarlett. Both characters reject typical Southern norms, yet are forced to conform to them in order to survive. Yet all in all, the film chronicles the life of Scarlett through ups and downs and everything in between. The highlight of the movie is undoubtedly the siege of Atlanta, in which Scarlett has to deliver Melanie Hamilton’s baby on a promise to Ashley as he is off fighting in the Confederate army. As if delivering a child is not stressful
enough, Scarlett delivers the baby as the Union army is shelling the city. Rhett Butler then comes to the rescue in a carriage, and the four of them, Rhett, Scarlett, Melanie, and the baby, make a riveting chase to escape Atlanta as the city burns around them. This sequence is perhaps one of the most riveting sequences in the film, as the stakes are high, and the scenery of the burning city is surprisingly convincing, given the fact that it was filmed 75 years ago. Gone with the Wind is aesthetically appealing in the sense that it was, technically, a well-made film, between the striking visuals as well as the innovative use of color. Gone with the Wind was one of the first major films to use color. The color is very well applied, as all of the scenery and costumes are incredibly vibrant. Aside from the technical aspect, Gone with the Wind is very well acted, and the movie won Oscars for Best Lead Actress and Best Supporting Actress,
which was won by Hattie McDaniel, who became the first African American to win an Academy Award. McDaniel plays the character of Mammy, who is basically Scarlett’s mother figure, despite being a slave to the O’Hara family. Mammy is often more sensible than the rest of the characters, who act on passion alone rather than rational thought. On a note about the slaves, they are not treated as property, but rather as servants. There is no brutality like in the recent 12 Years a Slave, but rather subtle signs of inhumanity like Mammy not accompanying Scarlett into a store and having to wait outside. After the war is over and the slaves are emancipated, Mammy and the rest of the O’Hara slaves become servants and serve Scarlett in all of her marriages. Yet she is kind to them, and treats them like family. The screenplay is perhaps one of the best ever written. I have not read Margaret Mitchell’s novel, but the narrative flows at a very good pace, despite the film’s nearly four hour length. So, frankly, I do give a damn about this movie, and while enhanced by the big screen, it is worth a watch regardless, for it is undoubtedly one of the best films ever made. I had the privilege to see Gone with the Wind on a the big screen as part of the 75th anniversary, and it is clear that seeing it on the big screen is the way it is meant to be seen. I know it might not be possible for others to see this classic on the big screen, but for me, it was worth full ticket price.
Simon Pegg in Hector and the Search for Happiness (AP photo) By DYLAN RUPPRECHT
STAFF WRITER DRUPP1@.UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Don’t let this cheesy title fool you; Hector and the Search for Happiness uses art and originality to transform a cliché’ narrative perspective into a fresh and inspiring one. Simon Pegg stars as Hector, a psychiatrist living an extremely ordinary life, who, after having a breadown with a patient, realizes how unfamiliar he is to the concept of living and being happy. Hector embarks on an escapade around the globe to interview people and research what is “happiness.” The tone for the movie is set right away in a dream of Hector flying an old fashioned yellow airplane, reminiscent of the toy models from the 1970s. Eventually, he is awoken by his equally ordinary wife and they start what is implied to be the familiar routine of their everyday life. After having his wife dress and feed him (much like a child), we get a clear sense of Hector’s problem, and, in a way, we have trouble sympathizing with him. Eventually, however, we see that Hector has a more
complicated situation in his head, as he finally feels compelled to leave his comfortable life in hopes of finding even more. Normally, I’m not a fan of movies that outline the specific message; I enjoy room for interpretation in open-endedness. Whereas this movie follows a template I typically try to avoid, it does well to show the meaning of the movie as more of a suggestion, as opposed to shoving a belief down our throats; instead of saying arrogantly, “this is what makes you happy,” the film proposes, “well this could be something - after much consideration and thoughtfulness - that seems to be scratching the plastic sealing of a box that may contain a clue as to what may be a tiny aspect of happiness.” As we see Hector speculate what causes people to be happy, we ultimately witness him going over what makes people unhappy. We sympathize with him in a wide array of emotions as he experiences beautiful human kindness and conversely human ugliness that at some points even threaten his life. Ultimately, this movie inspires you to consider “what makes you happy?”
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Positives
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-Given that knowing how to work a microwave wasn’t a requirement for getting + UNH is installing solar panels in Celantano Hall in order to conserve energy, and they’ll save the University an estimated $20,000. That means students will save into college, it’s safe to say that the West Haven fire department could find this school with their eyes closed. about $3 each—don’t spend it all in one place! + Fall break was a fun, much deserved mini-vacation.
-Fall break is over, and most of us won’t be heading back home until Thanksgiving, so we’re just going to have to stick it out until then.
The Battery Charge
It’s getting to be that time of year again where it’s ridiculously cold and staying in bed marathoning Gilmore Girls seems like a much better option than going to class. Try to stay strong, but remember that a mental health day (or two... or three) isn’t always a bad thing.
Taylor’s NFL Picks Week 8 By TAYLOR HAUCK
STAFF WRITER THAUC1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Detroit came from behind after being down by 13 points to the Saints and pulled out a victory. They look to win their third straight game and hold their lead in the NFC North. The Falcons have struggled mightily this season. They have lost four straight games and hope to end that streak. Expect the Lions to go to Atlanta and take care of business.
San Diego Chargers @ Denver Broncos
Peyton Manning is officially the all time leader in passing touchdowns in the NFL. He led his team to an easy win over the 49ers. The Broncos continue to be one of the teams to beat in the league. San Diego saw its win streak come to an end with a loss to the Chiefs. The Chargers trail the Broncos by just one game in the AFC West. Expect the Chargers to make this a good game, but the Broncos will be too powerful.
Minnesota Vikings @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Both these teams are having bad seasons. The Vikings just missed out on beating the Bills on Sunday. Instead they gave up a last second touchdown in the loss. Expect the Vikings to bounce back and win their third game of the season. Tampa Bay is coming off a bye. Expect the Vikings to win a close game.
Buffalo Bills @ New York Jets
Despite the Jets’ awful record, they have played their last two opponents (Broncos and Patriots) very well. They are last in the AFC East and most likely will only be able to spoil other teams’ playoff hopes. The Bills stand at 4-3, good enough for one game behind the Patriots for the division lead. Expect the Jets to get over the hump and take down a surprising Bills team.
Chicago Bears @ New England Patriots
The Patriots are on a roll after a slow start to the season. New England has won three straight games and looks to make that four straight. They survived a close game against the Jets on Thursday Night Football, blocking a last second field goal attempt. Meanwhile, the Bears are 3-4 and still in the mix for a postseason start. They need to string a few wins together first. Expect the Patriots to win a close game at home.
Seattle Seahawks @ Carolina Panthers
Seattle has lost two straight games and looks nowhere near the dominant team that won the Super Bowl last year. They suffered a loss to the Rams Sunday after the Rams pulled off two trick plays in the win. Seattle has the ability to bounce back and become dominant again. Carolina suffered an embarrassing loss to the Packers. However, they still lead the division as the rest of the teams lost or had a bye. Expect the Seahawks to pull away with a win and get back above .500.
Miami Dolphins @ Jacksonville Jaguars
The Dolphins are at .500 and are in the middle of the pack in the AFC. They hope to win their fourth game of the season when they take on the Jaguars. The Jaguars won their first game of the season Sunday against the Browns, which could be considered an upset. Expect this game to be close with the Dolphins coming away with a victory.
Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals
The Ravens are on a hot streak right now, and they hope to continue that streak against the Bengals. Baltimore has a hold on the division lead. The Bengals meanwhile have lost two and tied once in their last three games. Expect both teams to have a good game, with strong showings from their quarterbacks. The Ravens should win this game and stretch their division lead over the Bengals.
Houston Texans @ Tennessee Titans
Tennessee has been awful this year and couldn’t close out a win over the Redskins on Sunday. The Titans are at 2-5 after somewhat high expectations this season with quarterback Jake Locker. The Texans have the ability to make the playoffs despite being near the back of the pack in some offensive and defensive categories. The Texans hope that a win over the Titans will improve their chances on making the playoffs.
St. Louis Rams @ Kansas City Chiefs
The Rams are coming off a huge upset over the Seahawks, using their special teams to come away with the victory. In prior weeks, they came close to beating high-caliber teams. The Rams are underrated and look to win a second straight game. The Chiefs pulled out a win over a very good Chargers’ team. Kansas City probably has the upper hand in this game, but it is hard to pick against the Rams after their last few games.
Philadelphia Eagles @ Arizona Cardinals
The Eagles are having a good year and sit at 5-1. They are coming off a bye week and should be ready to go against a Cardinals team that has been good the last two seasons. The Cardinals also sit at 5-1, their lone loss coming to the powerful Denver Broncos. Expect this game to be exciting and close. The Eagles high-powered offense should prove too much for the Cardinals.
Ask Melanie
Email unhaskmelanie@gmail.com, find her on Facebook at UNH Ask Melanie, or follow her Twitter @unhaskmelanie. Identities will always remain confidential! Dear Melanie, I am a gay male and my parents are very religious. I found out I was gay when I was about 16. I feel like I am living a lie because I cannot share my boyfriend with my family and they are my main support system. I know they will not accept this; what can I do? A Faithful Reader Dear Reader, I’m sorry that you can’t go to your parents with this. I know that sexuality can be a source of dissention in a lot of families. However, I do think that there are some things you can do. You should always do your best to be honest about who you really are, especially with those that love you. This may be hard for them to accept at first but they may be able to get past it and if they don’t, at least you were honest and you may be able to find support elsewhere. There are lots of tips on how you can approach this with your family and tell them on www.pflag.org; you can also find a PFLAG meeting near you, so that you can talk to actual people who have gone through what you’re going through or even direct your family to the website or a meeting so they can get the support of other families of LGBT persons on how to accept this and support you. You can find support on campus too; we have a group named PRIDE that has meetings on campus that you can attend. Either way, you should do what you feel comfortable with and if you feel like now is the time to tell your family, then you should! They may surprise you. xoxo,
Melanie
October 22, 2014
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Postcards from Prato
A Taste Of Tuscany By ASHLEY ARMINIO STAFF WRITER AARMI1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU –––––––––––––––––––––
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his weekend a couple of friends and I took a trip through Bus 2 Alps for a day of wine tasting in Tuscany, Italy! Our first stop was Montalcino whom boasts some of the world’s most exquisite grapes. We were given a tour of the factory and wine barrels while given a history of the vineyard and what goes into making a variety of wines. We tried three different red wines ranging from sweet to dry, which have been sitting for 30 years! My favorite part of Montalcino was the view of Tuscany. When I’ve imagined what Italy would look like, it was Montalcino, so everyone was excited to drink their glasses of wine outside with the view and take pictures. Following the tasting, we had the opportunity to buy wine and sample a variety of lotions that the vineyard makes with olive oil. It was so interesting to learn about all of the uses that olive oil is made for here in Italy, whereas at home I rarely ever use or think about it. From Montalcino, our next destination was a
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Students in Italy enjoy wine tasting on a Tuscany hillside (Photo by Ashley Arminio/Charger Bulletin photo)
local winery outside Siena, Tenuta Torciano, which was my favorite stop of the day. As soon as we arrived we all took spots at the tables outside and tasted local wines, such as Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Chianti Classico, while enjoying typical Tuscan appetizers and pasta. The Italian waiter had a suave and comical sense of humor, calling us all “princesses” and demonstrating the Italian way to drink wine and taste all of the flavors. He explained that bigger wine glasses are better because you have more room to mix your wine without it spilling. You smell the glass of wine for five seconds,
mix it again with one hand, take a sip and breathe in air—that will allow you to taste the richness and flavor in the wine unlike just taking a sip. Our waiter also told us what foods to eat with what wine; for example we tried the white wine with cheeses and salami and red wines with our pasta. We were also given 30-year-old balsamic vinegar to try, as well as truffle oil to put on our pasta and the taste was unbelievable. Our last stop was San Gimignano, which is a walled medieval town perched on a hill. The preserved medieval towers can be seen from several
kilometers away and have become iconic to the city. We were able to explore the city and shops and try the best gelato in the world, Gelateria Dondoli, which was the gelato world champions from 2006 to 2009. You can tell it was amazing just by the long line wrapped around the building. I’ve never been to a vineyard, so it was interesting to hear about the process of producing wine from seasonal grapes. I love that every time you open up a bottle of wine, or a bottle of vinegar after 30 years, you’re creating a moment and a story.
Ashley Arminio is spending a semester abroad at UNH’s Prato, Italy satellite campus. Follow her adventures this semester!
Simply Sam’s Style Fall Trend: Oversized Sweaters By SAMANTHA SALVIO
STAFF WRITER SSALV1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
__________________________________ Morning and nighttime temperatures have been dropping dramatically within the last week, so it’s time to bring out all your chilly weather clothing or make a trip back home to change out that summer wardrobe. The tricky part now is during the afternoon when it’s still nice and sunny and the usual layer look may not be in your favor. For all you commuters who don’t want to drive all the way back to your house to grab a change of clothes, or may not even have time in between classes to waste the gas: I feel your pain. The easiest solution to stay warm during morning classes and accommodate for the warmer afternoons are oversized sweaters! These sweaters are not only comfy and cozy, but can make any outfit fall fashion appropriate. These
sweaters come in all different colors, patterns and designs that provide a plethora of choices to match your own style. The best part is it’s an easy transition to take off that extra layer and just have a regular tee underneath. One more thing to be cautious of during the colder months of the year is not to lose your natural body shape under all those extra layers. I know it’s not the first thing that comes to mind when all you want to do is make sure you don’t die of hypothermia, but it is also not attractive to go around looking like a curtain or pile of layered fabrics. Here are three different styles of oversized sweaters that accentuate three different body types: 1.Tall and lanky: If you are looking to make your body look a little curvier,
opt for a longer sweater that reaches the middle of your thighs or even to right above the knees. With whatever color or pattern sweater you choose, pair them with a darker colored jean or stay comfy through the whole outfit and wear black leggings. Tuck the front of the sweater into whatever bottoms you choose and slip on some boots and you’ll be good to go. 2.Hourglass: Select a monochrome tee from your closet as the base of your outfit and then layer an oversized knitted cardigan over it. Wear some skinny jeans as your bottoms and choose your favorite sneakers to match—my go-to for this casual outfit would be classic Chucks. If it’s a little windy outside as well, this outfit does allow a scarf to be added without looking too boxy or overdone. De-
pending on the day, either a thicker knitted scarf or fabric scarf would suffice. 3.Short: For my shorter girls on campus, the trick is to accentuate and lengthen your legs with a high-low oversized sweater. This style creates the illusion that your legs are longer because the front is shorter, and you can even tuck in the front if you so desire. It’s best to pair some leggings and some platform sneakers with this outfit. If raised sneakers aren’t your style, a bootie or short-boot would work too. Taller length boots, like the classic riding boots, will only counteract the sweater and shorten your legs. Even at this time of the year, and with classrooms being so chilly, I recommend a thicker knitted sweater for these girls to make sure it’s warm and snug with less layers.
The perfect fall sweater (Photo obtained via Pinterest)
A message for Breast Cancer survivors To my neighbor that passed of breast cancer 11 years ago …you are missed. Paula Himmelson: I’m so proud of you for staying strong. I love you. -Bri Folkl I’m so proud of my mom’s best friend for being so strong for so long. She was pronounced cancer-free two years ago! -Melina To all breast cancer survivors, you are some of the strongest people on earth and we respect you more than words could ever even begin to explain. You’re never alone in your battles. - Casey and Alex To Sara F: Live life to the fullest. From, Tony
Mom, you are so strong. Love, Maddie
Hope you feel better! Kick cancer’s butt! Fight hard and persevere! -Danielle Muliero My great grandma was affected by breast cancer and survived! You are strong and can do this for yourself and future generations! –Victoria Sanborn xoxo We will never stop walking for a cure! Stay strong and keep hope! Yes, you are being faced with a difficult situation. But you are strong, you are beautiful, you are amazing, you are strong and you will win.
You are incredible! Love yourself.
Never stop the fight! -Robin
I would like to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. You will overcome this, don’t worry and have faith. –A Friend Keep on fighting. Be thankful for the little things in life. You’ve got this! I’ve got faith in you that you will do great. Stay strong and fight on!
You will survive my sister! You are a survivor!! Love, Briana Young Stay strong! You’re someone’s hero! View more online at Chargerbulletin.com