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The official student newspaper of the University of New Haven since 1938.
University Adopts Print Green Program Across Campus
By ZACK ROSEN
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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By now you’ve certainly heard about the controversial new Print Green, aka “Pay-to-Print” program that will be implemented on campus soon. Last week, The Charger Bulletin’s Editor-in-Chief Zack Rosen had the opportunity to meet with Associate Vice President for Information Technology & CIO of the University of New Haven Vin Mangiacapra and Director of Academic Computing Alan MacDougall. During the past few years especially, the waste of paper has become an apparent problem across campus. Mangiacapra estimates that paper costs per year exceed $75,000 to $100,000. This money, according to Mangiacapra, can be better utilized to benefit the campus. To help lower this waste of paper, the university will be implementing the Print Green program to begin on Nov. 9, 2009. Undergraduate students will be given 225 printing credits per semester (equivalent to $18.00), and graduate students will be given 150 credits per trimester. If a student uses more than these 225 credits, an additional eight cents will be charged per sheet for black and white (including duplex), and an additional 50 cents per sheet will be charged for color. These 225 credits, which will be refreshed prior to the start of the undergraduate and See PRINT page 5
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Class of 2012 Electrical Engineering major and USGA Senator Josh Van Hoesen jokingly places a fake debit card through the card swipe at the Marvin K. Peterson Library print station, emphasizing that students may need to start paying to print, after students were informed of a printing program which will charge students a fee after using up given credits. The new Print Green, aka Pay-to-Print, program will be started Nov. 9, 2009.
Colorado sheriff: October 21: UNH Runaway balloon Campus Sustainsaga was hoax ability Day
By DAN ELLIOTT
ASSOCIATED PRESS
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. – A Colorado sheriff said Sunday it was a hoax when parents reported that their 6-year-old son was in a flying saucer-like helium balloon hurtling away from their home. Sheriff Jim Alderden said Richard and Mayumi Heene "put on a very good show for us, and we bought it." "We believe that we
have evidence at this point to indicate that it was a publicity stunt done with the hopes of marketing themselves or better marketing themselves for a reality television show at some point in the future," Alderden said. The sheriff said no charges had been filed yet, and the parents weren't under arrest. He said he expected to recommend charges of conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, making a See BALLOON page 14
By BECCA KITCHELL
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Today is Campus Sustainability Day, sponsored by the Office of Residential Life! Here’s what’s going on! Campbell House Competition! Join Tyler, your Campbell House Honors RA, as he recycles till he drops! Compete house to house to see who can recycle the most this month! The
house with the most collected recyclables at the end of the time period will win a pizza party. New Hall News! Join Megan and Cori and the Forensic Science LLC residents in New Hall in the 4th floor lounge at 8pm to help solve the crime with soil comparisons using s o i l
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National & Global News
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Schwarzenegger Lays Down the Law at Home
By MELANIE ROVINSKY STAFF WRITER
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California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger openly reprimanded his wife for using her cell phone while driving: an act that breaks a law he helped bring into effect in July 2008. Two photographs of Maria Shriver were posted to the celebrity website, TMZ. com on Oct. 13. Both photos show Shriver holding a phone to her ear while behind the wheel of her SUV. Video footage of
Shriver was also added to the website later that day. In response to TMZ’s evidence against his wife, Schwarzenegger wrote on his Twitter to thank the site’s founder for bringing the violations to his attention and to declare that “swift action” would be taken. According to the Republican American Aaron McLear, the governor’s spokesman clarified that by “swift action,” Schwarzenegger simply meant telling his wife not to do it again.
As it stands, the California law requires all drivers to use hands-free devices when using their cell phones. Schwarzenegger has previously praised this law, and even warned his teenage daughter not to violate it. The Associated Press says that Shriver issued a statement on Oct. 14 claiming that she would donate her cell phone to a program that helps domestic violence shelters. She said this act is her “version of swift action with a higher purpose.”
Higher Jobless Rates Could Be the New Normal
By TOM RAUM
ASSOCIATED PRESS
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WASHINGTON – Pot-smoking patients or their sanctioned suppliers should not be targeted for federal prosecution in states that allow medical marijuana, prosecutors were told Monday in a new policy memo issued by the Justice Department. Under the policy spelled out in a threepage legal memo, federal prosecutors are being told it is not a good use of their time to arrest people who use or provide medical marijuana in strict compliance with state law. The guidelines issued by the department do, however, make it clear that federal agents will go after people whose marijuana distribution
goes beyond what is permitted under state law or use medical marijuana as a cover for other crimes. The new policy is a significant departure from the Bush administration, which insisted it would continue to enforce federal antipot laws regardless of state codes. “It will not be a priority to use federal resources to prosecute patients with serious illnesses or their caregivers who are complying with state laws on medical marijuana,” Attorney General Eric Holder said in a statement. By the government’s count, 14 states allow some use of marijuana for medical purposes. Some medical marijuana advocates say Maryland shouldn’t be included in that group, because the law there only al-
lows for reduced penalties for medical marijuana usage. The change has critics, including lawmakers who see it as a tactical retreat in the fight against Mexican drug cartels. Administration officials said the government will still prosecute those who use medical marijuana as a cover for other illegal activity. The memo, according to officials, is designed to give a sense of prosecutorial priorities to United States attorneys in the states that allow medical marijuana. It notes that marijuana sales in the United States are the largest source of money for violent Mexican drug cartels, but adds that federal law enforcement agencies have limited resources.
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California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks at the Oracle OpenWorld 2009 Conference in San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009.
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Did You Know? by Joann Wolwowicz
Basketball’s Beginnings
Midnight Madness, Oct. 15, was the beginning of both the men and woman’s basketball seasons here at UNH. What better way to start of the season than with a pep rally? Basketball was actually first created by James Naismith, a Canadian physical education teacher, in 1891. The sport was first invented and played at Springfield College, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Oddly enough in the beginning, the rules consisted of the players dribbling a soccer ball up and down the court and trying to get it into a peach basket fixed onto poles. The only problem was that it was a hassle to manually retrieve the ball once someone scored. An open net was introduced around 1900 to end the manual retrieval and a patent for the basketball as we know it today came about in 1929. By 1887, teams of five were standard and the game’s popularity spread nationwide, to Canada, and to other parts of the world. A number of U.S. colleges adopted the game between 1893 and 1895 and the first college basketball games were played in 1934 in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. By 1950, basketball had become a major college sport, opening the doors for professional basketball. The first pro-league was first formed in 1898 to protect the players from exploitation. That organization only lasted about five years. In 1949, two new pro-league teams joined together to form the National Basketball League (NBA.) One of the first and greatest pro-teams was the Celtics, organized in 1915. They played as many as 150 games a season and dominated basketball until 1938. Just like with any other sport, we each have our own favorite teams that we will support win or lose. Let’s take that same attitude and go out to support and cheer on our own Charger Basketball teams. Let’s see those stands fill up before the opening buzzer.
UConn Football Player Stabbed To Death
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Storrs (WTNH) - Police Monday continued to hunt for the person responsible for the fatal stabbing of UConn starting cornerback Jasper Howard, who died Sunday after an incident during a school dance. "I have two children of my own, but I got 105 other sons," UConn Head coach Randy Edsall said. "And one of my sons have been taken away." Howard, a 20-yearold father-to-be, was stabbed to death at a Huskies homecoming dance party. "I know that our community is grieving this loss and we're all stressed by the violence it did involve," said UConn President Mike Hogan. It all started around 12:30 Sunday morning when someone pulled a fire alarm in the "U" forcing the crowds of more than 300 people UConn students and others outside. UConn Police say that's when a fight started between two groups. Howard and another person were stabbed multiple times. "There's no indication at this point in time that this act is premeditated from in-
side the dance," said Major Ronald Blicher, UConn police. " There's no indication of that but we are early on in this investiga-
tion." Howard was pronounced dead hours after the incident at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford where his coach, Randy Edsall, stood watch all night. Howard was "full of life, just a great guy to be around," Edsall said. A campus-wide alert was issued early Sunday and UConn Police Department have stepped up their patrols around campus in the wake of the incident and are work-
ing with State Police on the investigation. "Walking around campus you can kind of feel everyone's sad," UConn student
Esdall said the team would gather on Tuesday to discuss moving forward, and that includes playing on Saturday at West
a guy who was cool, smooth and easy going. “We was talking about that all week. We needed somebody
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Maggie Chase said. "You don't think it could happen at your school until you hear something like this," Zach Minnich said. The other person who was stabbed was treated and released from the hospital. Police did not identify that person. Anyone with information on what happened is asked to call UConn police at 860486-4800. The state police major crimes squad is assisting with the investigation.
Virginia.
Jasper Howard came from Miami’s inner city to Storrs, with aspirations of becoming a professional football player and taking care of his family, including his unborn child. His life ended in a place where he was building his dream. Jasper went by “Jazz” -- fitting for
to step up and be a leader. Let the team know we need to set up and finish games off; finish games strong. So there were a lot of guys hyping everybody up to make sure we finished the game strong,” said Jazz. “I felt my hand go on the ball, felt I had a chance to get it out of there, I just stripped it out of there; it was a big play,” said Jazz. He had a knack for play. He was an NFL player in the making;
As for expectations of a mass Duggar family of his own, Josh says: “We’d be happy with two or three. I think that children are a blessing though, and when you raise them right, they’re a great blessing.” But Josh says an inevitably large family would not give him
any anxiety: “I would welcome a big family. My parents have been wonderful examples.” Being the fifth out of eight children, Anna agrees. Married to Josh last fall, she has no qualms about raising an expanding brood, “Growing up in a large family and Joshua in a
mega-family, you learn so much more. I think a large family helps you prepare for life.” Although many people would see an extensively big family as bizarre and unnatural, it has helped Josh to grow closer in his faith to God while maintaining the same beliefs that his parents
Jazz’s death hits home for UConn family
5’9” and 175 pounds. He wasn’t very big but made up for it with speed and athleticism. He had an electrifying presence; Jazz was a duel threat for the Huskies, from his cornerback position and as a punt returner. A year ago, he led the Big East in return yards. With the ball in Jazz’s hands, anything was bound to happen. His personality matched: quick with a smile, quick with a laugh. Jazz liked the spotlight and was proud of where he came from. Last year, at South Florida, he was quick to point out his family in the crowds. Storrs became his second home and the Huskies were his extended family. Not long ago he gave News Channel 8 a tour of the UConn video department. Players, coaches, everyone in the program knew Jazz. His death will leave a huge hole in the CT football program. UConn plans on playing Saturday, in loving memory of Jazz, at West Virginia. As of time of printing, The Charger Bulletin has heard no word on a suspect. Follow breaking news online at www.ChargerBulletin.com or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ChargerBulletin
First Grandchild for Duggar Family
blessing from God. The eldest child of ––––––––––––––––– Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, Joshua, and If anyone thought his wife Anna have the Duggar clan han- officially begun a new dling eighteen chil- family of Duggars. dren was challenging, With the aid of a midwhat’s another gen- wife, they welcomed eration? For the stars daughter Mackynzie of TLC’s 18 Kids and Renee on Oct. 8 at Counting, a grand- their Springdale, Archild is just another kansas home. The Charger Bulletin | October 21, 2009 By LIZ DE LA TORRE STAFF WRITER
passed down to him. While Josh’s parents did not initially intend for an enormous, ever-budding brood, a miscarriage gave them renewed belief that they should not meddle in God’s plan for the amount See DUGGAR page 7
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New Haven News
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particle sifters from the Forensic Science Department. Also, you will have the opportunity to plant flowers in recycled water bottles. Old News Is Good News! Join Steph, Botwinik Interior Design RA, and the LLC residents as they save up old newspapers and create paper mache artwork at 10pm in the 2nd floor lounge. Book Worms Unite! Decorate your lab books and notebooks using old magazines at 8pm in the Botwinik 3rd floor lounge. Also, help Sarah, your Marine Bio LLC RA, and Professor Cuomo
clean boats and take a whale watch---details to come! Rock On! Come learn the art of turning old records into new bowls with Jackie your Music LLC RA at 8:30pm in the Botwinik first floor common lounge in. Squeeze Me! Pick up your free earth stress ball in ORL all day, at the Bartels Info Booth or in the caf sponsored by The Office of Residential Life. Go Green or Go Home! The Sustainability Theme Floor in Soundview, lead by RA Sarah Hosford, is partnering with the UNH Green Team to pick up recycling from the off-campus hous-
ing units who don't have recycling (Forest Hills, Savin and Regency) on Campus Sustainability Day. They are also having green carnival games in the Soundview Quad where reps will hand out sustainable prizes to the winners along with a Brita water filter giveaway. All Aboard! Buckle up kids it’s going to be a bumpy ride. Engineering LLC RA, LiaQat SaRabi, is taking his residents to an epic sustainability centered interaction with Dr. Kautsospyros and Dr. Thompson from the University of New Haven on Oct. 22 at 6pm in the New Hall common lounge. Business Success:
From the Resume to the Office! Join Danielle, your Business LLC RA, to learn more about business sustainability ("the increase in productivity and/or reduction of consumed resources without compromising product or service quality, competitiveness, or profitability") and while you are at it---get started on your resume! Your Sustainability Liaisons for the Office of Residential Life will have some fun and sustainable programming and info available throughout the day! Be sure to keep your eyes and email peeled for more information!
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The Madness That is Midnight
By COURTNEY FABER STAFF WRITER
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Basketball season is almost here and there is no better way to kick it off than by heading over to the gym at North Campus and watching Midnight Madness unfold. The excitement began with the men’s and women’s basketball teams being introduced. Throughout the night the energy increased as the cheerleaders and Emanon dance crew performed and both teams played a five-minute scrimmage that showed off all their skills.
There were also competitions for fans that included the saran wrap race, dizzy bat race, and a 3-point contest. At the end there was a raffle for a total of $1000 worth of prizes. Midnight Madness ended with a “midnight” breakfast at Bartels hall. Basketball season is almost in full swing so go out and support our teams this season. The women’s first home game is Nov. 15 at 2 pm against Dominican College and the men’s first home game is Nov. 24 against Assumption College. Lets show our teams our support!
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graduate terms, will not be rolled over for each semester. Printing charges will occur in the library, as well as all public computer labs. Although this includes the engineering printers in Buckman and the graphic arts printers in Dodds, these fees are being worked out for students using these services for class-related printing. Faculty and staff who use these public printers, as of now, will also be required to swipe their UNH IDs. “We will be monitoring the new print management program very closely over the next year,” says Mangiacapra, “and will examine ways to make enhancements if needed.” To begin enhancing printing on campus, the university will be adding a new color printer in the library. According to Director of Academic Computing Alan MacDougall, another technological advancement on campus includes a new AdValue machine in the
library. This new machine, which allows students to put money on their student IDs, will be able to utilize credit cards as well as cash. Students around campus still have mixed reviews about this new program. “I don’t really think that this is a case of green awareness… this is a case of extortion and money,” says Class of 2011 Criminal Justice student Carole McFaddan. Most were against it at first but once the USGA and The Charger Bulletin got involved, the 225 credits per semester was worked out. While reviews are still somewhat mixed, many are happy with this solution. It is without a doubt that paper is being wasted at a disgusting level, and many agree that the university needs to be doing something. According to Class of 2013 Music Industry student Doug Valeri, “the pay to print allows everyone to benefit; I wouldn't want to see someone printing out a 30-page
book when I'm just trying to print a twopage paper. [It] also allows people to be more economically and environmentally aware.” To which Class of 2012 Criminal Justice student Ross Olivier echoes Valeri’s statement, saying that “people abuse it [printing], so why not set a page limit on what we can print?” But according to many, it’s actually the professors and deans on campus who need to control their paper use, or stop requiring students to print multiple papers instead of electronically submitting and viewing them. One UNH employee, who wishes to remain anonymous, made a very good point. “We didn’t read Greasy Rider to then have them handing in printed papers.” If this program is done right, it will be a huge benefit to the campus community. If it’s done wrong, over 1,200 students will have read Greasy Rider for no reason.
bags of toiletries for the Columbus House. We received a large amount of toilet paper, soap, shampoos. We even got toothpaste and toothbrushes, body wash and deodorants. The Columbus House has been around since 1982. It consists of over 90 employees, advisors, shared combine agencies, company and community leaders, a devoted board of directors, and hundreds of volunteers from throughout the
New Haven County. Every year the Columbus House helps chronically homeless individuals break the cycle, rise above their addictions, achieve psychological health treatment, and locate housing. They have three types of shelters with the same goal. Columbus House aims to reach homeless adults on the street through extensive outreach and to offer safe surroundings for those individuals who walk
DEB Does Deeds for Columbus House
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DELTA EPSILON BETA
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I’m sure you had a knock on your door the other day with girls asking you if you had any toiletries to donate to the Columbus House. The ladies of Delta Epsilon Beta went from door to door in the dorms and asked for donations for the Columbus House charity. Thanks to the generosity of students here at UNH, we were able to collect and assemble 10
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USGA President’s Corner
USGA Meetings are at 1:45 every Monday in the Alumni Lounge. All are welcome!
Printing & Sustainability
As the University continues to make an effort to be more ecofriendly and reduce the amount of print paper that is wasted each year on campus, we the undergraduate student population are being asked to help as well. The new “Print Green” program that has been created by the university, along with the help of some student leaders, will include 225 free page prints per undergraduate student each semester. I believe this amount of free page prints should meet
the printing requirements for the majority of our students on campus. After the initial number of free page prints is reached, charges will take effect for any additional printing. Printers are located in the library as well as in computer labs throughout campus. This new program will begin Nov. 9, and each student will be issued 150 free print credits for the remainder of the fall 2009 semester. I hope all of you understand the reason for this and will con-
Christopher Rinck USGA President tinue to help the University become more sustainable. Have a great week and as always please send any concerns you may have to www.Chargervoice. com Christopher Rinck
Open Casting Call! The UNH Department of Communication, Film, and Theater is looking for talented actors/acresses interested in starring in its Fall 2009 short film "Star Crossed Lovers." "Star Crossed Lovers" is a student film that tells the tragic love story of an Afghan woman and a U.S. soldier's encounter with a homeless veteran. The shoot is currently scheduled for mid- to late-November 2009. Please send resume and head shot to TWose1@newhaven.edu
Phi Sigma Sigma Rocks to Success
By TARA ROSSY
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Last weekend, the sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma hosted their annual Rock-A-Thon, rocking in rocking chairs for 24 hours in the quad. This event was put together in an effort to raise See COLUMBUS page 7 money for the soror-
ity’s national philanthropy, the National Kidney Foundation. Along with members of Sigma Chi, Kappa Gamma Rho, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon the sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma took shifts rocking throughout the 24 hour event that started Friday at noon and ended Saturday at noon. Music was set
up, snacks were provided, and prizes were given away at what turned out to be a very successful event. Throughout the year, the sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma will continue to raise money for the National Kidney Foundation. The foundation's goal, See SISTERS page 7
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Opinion & Editorials
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Letting My Schooling Interfere with My Education Philosopher John Dewey makes a very valid point. “If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow.” In case you were wondering, Dewey’s methods aren’t how most professors teacher here at UNH. Instead, you enter class. Sit down. Take notes as your professor talks about whatever topic that day was for. You’re surprised by some things they teach you. You’re bored by some things they teach you. You get up to get a bottle of water; perhaps you reply to a text message. You get your 14-page paper back, get an A-, smile, and go back to your dorm. If you have another
class later in the day, you rinse and repeat. The first problem is your professor requiring you to print a 14-page paper. You realize that, for a class with 20 students, that is 280 pages? If the class has 3 other sections, that is 1,120 pages of paper. If you have 2 papers a semester, that’s 4,480 pages of paper per year, or almost 3 1/2 bibles. Isn’t math fun!? Or, perhaps you are chemistry professor Dr. Pauline Schwartz. You assign a paper, but tell students to submit it electronically – either through email or Blackboard. Oh, and better yet, you use (cue Rocky theme song)...
Demonstrators in London set up a rally on Monday, Oct. 19 to fight against one of the world’s most “understated” crimes: fatism. Speakers at this rally demanded justice for those who are deemed “fat” in the public eye. Demonstrators hope that their actions will allow discrimination against “fat” people to be on par with discrimination for sex, creed, or religion. Calling someone “fat” as they walked past you, denying someone a seat on a rollercoaster because they are overweight, or having someone buy an additional plane ticket due to size would all be deemed hate crimes. I say: get over yourselves and buy a gym membership. I’m not trying to be cruel but let’s be honest: everyone has
weight issues. If you go around preaching that you are positively 100 % happy with your weight, you are
TEGRITY!
Dr. Schwartz has Once. It’s a shame, it’s been teaching faculty a wasted resource, and and staff how to use it’s a huge waste of Blackboard and Teg- money if it’s not being utilized. rity, and So to for that I all of the thoroughly deans, prothank her. fessors, and In fact, I administrahope evtion readerybody ing this; I who passes will gladly by her will support the thank her. Print Green This uniprogram versity has Zack Rosen spent hun- Editor-in-Chief on campus. dreds of thousands of It’s a great way to dollars on these in- help the environment, credible Smart Class- save money, and prerooms, but not every vent unnecessary use professor is using the of equipment, paper, equipment. At least and ink. But in return, one is! I ask that you actually I started my educa- give a damn about my tion here at the Uni- education. Sure, some versity of New Haven professors use Tegrity. in August 2006. Now a Good for them: really! senior, I have not once For those of you who used Tegrity. Not. are deans, I ask you to
lead your department; don’t just employ them. Tell the professors that they have to use Blackboard. Tell them they have to use Tegrity. Oh, and just using it isn’t enough. It should NOT take 5 minutes (yes, I timed it last semester) to figure out how to play a DVD in class. If we, as students, are to believe that UNH is a leader in Experiential Education, that we’re a top university, and that we have some of the most successful programs in the country (none of which, mind you, do I question), then let’s be leaders in the technological age. Like it or not, the world revolves around technology these
want to make calling someone “fat” or discriminating against “fat” people illegal on the same terms as the first amendment. Don’t get me wrong: no business should refuse to hire someone because they are overweight. You shouldn’t be denied a lease to a new apartment because you’re carrying a little extra around the middle. But being “fat” is not on the same scale as religion or creed. No one can change the color of their skin (Michael Jackson aside); you can change your weight. It is not your fault if you are Muslim in an unforgiving country; it is your fault if you are too heavy to participate in certain activities. I work at Six Flags Great Adventure in the Guest Relations department, and I get
“fat” and those not? Again: I’d like to stress how this is not a bash on people overweight. I have my own issues when it comes to that, just like every other 21-year-old girl on this campus. But I know whose fault that is…I know the only person to blame for the freshman fifteen is me. I don’t go around blaming other people, or trying to get justice against those who say cruel things. Get over it. If you dislike someone calling you names, then stick up for yourself! Try to fix obesity in America. Try passing regulations on healthy food for children. Try getting businesses to understand the plights of those overweight. But don’t attempt to get legislation passed so that someone’s obesity a hate crime. That’s just silly.
Fighting Your Worst Enemy: Fat
Erin Ennis Assistant Editor either delusional or highly naïve. There is not a single person, male or female alike, that is unable to find a fault when it comes to their figure. But most of us do the logical thing: we hit the gym, start a diet, go for a walk, or just accept it as who we are. That being said, I find it absolutely ridiculous that people
this complaint all the time: I can’t fit in the coaster seats and they won’t let me ride. Speaking frankly? There isn’t anything I can do about it. Would you like to fall out of the seat? Would you like to put the entire cart at risk? Yes, being overweight in this country is a huge issue and I admit it’s something that should be looked into. Obesity is becoming a growing trend and it’s depressing. But a person’s inability to ride a rollercoaster shouldn’t be something the company takes responsibility for. We have test seats for that reason, and normally, some pretty understanding people willing to help you out. I understand the attempt to punish those “discriminators” but really, isn’t that just setting a huge rift between those deemed
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days. And if you don’t cherish that fact and teach us, the students, using this equipment, I guarantee the retention rate will die down. Please, somebody, let me use all the features of our campus technology before I graduate. “I’m too old to use a computer” worked in 1990. It doesn’t anymore. I demand more of you. Starting now. As a student, if your professors refuse to use this amazing technology that most of our classrooms possess, then I hope you won’t give up with your educational aspirations. In the words of Mark Twain, “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.”
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according to their web site, is to "prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation." While donations are still being received and counted, thanks to the support of the campus and local community, the sisters raised over $1300: all of which will be donated to the National Kidney Foundation. Phi Sigma Sigma would like to thank the campus and community for supporting the Rock-A-Thon and
Sisters Rock for National Kidney Foundation
the National Kidney In addition to the weekend, several sis- Canaan, CT to par- New Canaan Nature Foundation! Rock-A-Thon last ters traveled to New ticipate in the annual Center Fall Festival. The festival provides entertainment, arts and crafts, food, and games to over 700 children from the local community. Sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma helped run the event and were at stations throughout the nature center. If anyone is interested in donating to the National Kidney Foundation, please contact the sisters at PhiSigmaSigma@newhaven.edu. Editor’s note: The foundation enhances the lives of everyone with, at risk of, or affected by kidney disease. For more info, visit www.kidney.org.
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shelter for 365 nights through their doors. a year, serving over The emergency shel- 78,000 meals yearly. ter provides over 80 Additionally, the men and women with shelter has a case con’t from page 5
Duggar Family Continues to Grow
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of children he wanted them to have. Now, with eighteen children and one on the way, Jim Bob Duggar says: “We wouldn’t have it any other way.” With a grandchild and another little Dug-
gar expected for Jim Bob and Michelle, it only seems to be the beginning of a very long line of Duggars. Editor’s note: Do you have an opinion? Email ChargerBulletin@newhaven.edu
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management service which includes referrals to mental health and substance abuse treatment programs.
Also employment training programs, education, health services, and housing. Thank you again
to the University of New Haven student community for your generous donations! The sisters of Delta
Epsilon Beta appreciate your support! For more information, visit www.columbushouse.org.
on Saturday Oct. 17 to see the infamous Blue Man Group. After After packing three hours on the bus, the halls of Bartel’s UNH students were on Wednesday, fifty set loose upon Beanlucky students board- town in search of dined the bus to Boston ner before the show.
As show time neared, students made their way into the Charles Playhouse and found their seats in a theatre covered in strange tubes and decorations. The first indication that this show would be like no other: students’ seats came equipped with ponchos. For the next hour and forty-five minutes students sat on the edges of their seats, erupting with laughter as music, paint and flying marshmallows filled the theatre. The combination of musical performance, unique stunts, humor and audience participation provided a truly unique and enjoyable experience. In a finale like no other, students helped
unfurl dozens of rolls of toilet paper, engulfing the audience as viewers worked to push it all onto the stage. Students paused outside the theatre to get their pictures taken with the Blue Men before boarding the bus for the long trip home. Arriving back at UNH just before 3 in the morning, the excitement among students was still evident, even if interspersed between yawns and nodding heads. At left: Charger Bulletin staff writer Stephen Acevedo with a member of The Blue Man Group after their show, sponsored by SCOPE, on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Students Travel to See The Blue Man Group
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Arts & Entertainment
The Charger Bulletin | October 21, 2009
By CAROLE MCFADDAN STAFF WRITER
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In Law Abiding Citizen, the main character Clyde Shelton, played by Gerard Butler, is a brilliant planner and inventor. One night, two robbers invade his Philadelphia home and brutally murder his wife and daughter in front of him. When the killers are caught, Assistant Defense Attorney Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx) makes a deal with one of the killers to testify against his partner for a short term prison sentence and to give his partner the death penalty. While Clyde doesn't want the attorney to make the deal,
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and when he doesn't get it from the system he seeks revenge. Law Abiding Citizen spends a lot of time paying lip service to the inequity of a broken judicial system where "some justice is better than no justice at all." AN AP/OVERTURE FILMS/JOHN BAER PHOTO In this film publicity image released by Overture Films, Colm Meaney, left, and Jamie Foxx are shown in a scene from Law ThroughAbiding Citizen. out the film Nick does it anyway. Clyde Shelton is Somehow, even from we learn more about Ten years after the jailed and he warns jail, Clyde's manages Clyde’s life and it becrimes committed, Nick that he must fix to make his threats comes critically apprior to the death pen- the broken justice sys- reality and Nick must parent that his desire alty administration, tem that failed him stop the massacre for revenge is not only the convicted killer is and his family or else before his family is because those closest murdered and Clyde anyone connected to next. Understandably to him died, but also is arrested. the case will soon die. Clyde wants justice because two cheap
thugs got the better of him and wounded his pride. The director has seemingly written a cousin to Anthony Hopkin’s Hannibal Lecter - a cool and collected psychopath incapable of human feelings. To give it some credit, the movie doesn't go too out of its way to stoke audience's blood lust. Its appalling exercise in highly intelligence brutality aside, Law Abiding Citizen attempts to pass itself off as being about justice betrayed, but consequently presents our nation's legal system as the victim. Editor’s note: Interested in movies? Write for The Charger Bulletin!
many of the others in an imaginary land there lies a certain lev- ments of being a kid, the theater, I was ex- will leave the audi- el of depth within the but also reaches deep cited to see the pages ence excited and with film. The movie, with- within the experiences turn into live audio high lifted cheeks. out a doubt, will bring of natural misplacescenes- and in the end, it turned out successful indeed. Director Spike Jonze’s adaption of Where The Wild Things Are is without a doubt heartwarming and captivating. There are truly scenes throughout AN AP/WARNER BROS. PICTURES/MATT NETTHEIM PHOTO the movie In this film publicity image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, Max Records, portraying Max, right, is shown with the that will character Carol, voiced by James Gandolfini in Where the Wild Things Are. spark a sense of free- The soundtrack alone back a flash of memo- ment and loneliness. dom and wildness, is enough to make ries from childhoodOne of my favorand will broaden your one feel like a young and in some way pro- ite strengths of the mind and rewind it child, hoping to join vides meaning to what movie is how it can back to a gallery of in the fun depicted on we, as children, were embrace you without childhood memories. the big screen. once confused and an- the mere use of diaMoments of runAnd yet, through gered about. The film logue and special efning and jumping all of the creative and not only touches on fects, but rather on a playfulness through fantastic animation, the sunny bright mo- deeper level. The film
connects with you through sound and action, which provides a greater sense of comfort and a simple and child spirited mind. The movie’s theme and meaning might fly over the heads of younger kids, but nonetheless, they seem to enjoy it. There are enough scenes that will keep the children excited throughout the film. Where The Wild Things Are is truly a great experience. It will have you smiling and laughing, and possibly even a little teary eyed. It will take you on an adventure through your own childhood, and will make you explore the wildness in all of us, and even hint at the reasoning behind it. The beloved story of Max and his “Wild Things” gets a B+ in my book.
Let the Wild Rumpus Review Begin!
By STEPHEN R. ACEVEDO STAFF WRITER
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Where The Wild Things Are howled its way out of the pages and into theaters this past Friday, and after 46 years, the little boy in his wolf pajamas and the wild rumpus dance have finally come to life. Many might have found the trailer familiar, and that is because the film is based on Maurice Sendak’s children book of the same name. Upon watching the trailer for the first time I was struck with a sense of nostalgia, and found myself looking for the ten sentence long book in stores. The film attracts viewers of all generations. Both young and old filled the velvet padded seats. And I must admit, like
Local Entertainment
The Charger Bulletin | October 21, 2009
By ZACH GZEHOVIAK STAFF WRITER
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Quite a few females between the age of 18 and 25 have probably sat around, eating popcorn, wishing, and staring: “(sigh) it’s a shame, those Jonas Brothers are so adorable and innocent. I’d totally be obsessed if they were older.” Well ladies, Push Play might be for you. Hailing from Long Island, New York, this band seems destined for the “TRL” stardom we all witnessed in middle school. I spoke on the phone with Steve (vocals/ guitar) of Push Play to discuss the release of their new album and the upcoming show at Toad’s Place. First, I asked about the album release: “So I’m on your Myspace Steve. Your new album entitled Found was just released. How are you feeling
Push Play at Toad’s Place
about that?” Steve band. He told me that proceeded to explain they had only been
that the band has received a great reaction from its fans: thousands of people seem to be enjoying their music and their fame has become almost surreal. I proceeded to ask Steve more about the
around for three years and, surprised, I continued, “Wow, that’s impressive. I had a band for three years and I certainly did not get this sort of attention. What musical artist would you say has most in-
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spired your music?” prised by this answer. electronic sound. If I “Well, I’d say Nearly all of the in- had to classify Push Play, they would be a mix between Muse and Maroon 5, with a hint of boy band. The group is talented, yet requires a pop ear in my opinion. The band will be performing at Toad’s Place on Wednesday, Oct. 21 with Weatherstar. The band will definitely be putting on a good show. But hey, to all guys on campus, even if you don’t enjoy their music, a large amount of women will be in the crowd screaming for “Steve” or “CJ.” Go with a date and talk about how you’ve started playing guitar PHOTO COURTESY OF 1055TRIPLEM.COM and singing, or just Muse,” Steve an- struments used on the how plain awesome swered. I was not sur- new album have a very you are. Never know!
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The Charger Bulletin | October 21, 2009
By ALEX KRATMAN STAFF WRITER
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One out is what separated the Red Sox from continuing on in American League Division Series. The Red Sox sent back out their closer Jonathan Papelbon to the mound to finish off the game in the top of the ninth. The Angels had the bottom of the order to bat, which included Maicer Izturis, Gary Matthews, and Aybar. Macier and Matthews both went down on strikes. Many of the Red Sox players and fans were already having their minds set on the next game. Papelbon had a streak of 26 scoreless innings under his belt, yet he lost his touch
Red Sox Get Swept by Angels
which started a single baseball community. behind in the hole and back to win the series by Aybar and a walk. The Red Sox had won have to win to keep and beat the Rockies. The next batter, Abreu 12 or 13 postseason alive. The 2004 sea- This season was difsmacked a run scor- games against the son was the perfect ferent from many of ing double, which tied the game. Torri Hunter was intentionally walked which loaded the bases for the Angels. Guerrero would change the face of history with a two run single that initially won the game for the Angels and AN AP/CHARLES KRUPA PHOTO completed Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth inning during Game 3 of an the sweep American League baseball division series in Boston, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009. of the Red Sox. Angels before this example: after losing the previous years. This victory series. The Sox were the first three games in The Red Sox gave the shocked the entire no strangers of being the ALCS they came impression that they
had this series in the bag and didn’t show passion. There have been many critics saying that the Red Sox are overrated and this series win showed the weakness of the team. Poor pitching and weak bats were the main factors that people point out in the series lost. The division series was just about the same, with the exception of Clay Bucholz who pitched the best out of Lester and Beckett. With the season over, it leaves time to think about the 2010 season, for the Red Sox brass to come up for a game plan. Which players will resign, which players will be kept, and which players will be traded.
The Chargers swept the doubles competition, all in tight games. In first doubles Lauren Lyons and Noelle Polhemus won 8-6, while Kristina Bensley and Mariana Zahora also won 8-6 in third doubles. Leah Smith and Chelsea Annese earned a point with a 9-7 victory in second doubles. In the singles match ups, the Chargers took three points. Lyons
the set and closed the match with a 25-13 advantage. Malmlov led the Chargers with 15 kills and five errors on 36 attempts. She also grabbed 15 digs, an ace and a 2 block assists. Heather Ladao added 17 kills and two aces while Chelsey Alpough handed out 36 assists, while Candelaria and Inong contributed nine and eight digs, respectively. The Chargers return to action on Wednesday, October 21 when they travel to take on American International College. Match time set for 7 p.m. For more info, visit http://www.newhaven. edu/athletics/teams/ wvolleyball/
Women’s Tennis Earns First NE-10 Win of Season
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RINDGE, N.H. - The University of New Haven women's tennis team defeated Franklin Pierce University 6-3 in their first Northeast-10 Conference win of the season Friday afternoon and evening. With the win the Chargers improve to 2-5 overall and 1-4 in the NE-10.
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earned her second victory of the match with a 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 come-from-behind victory in first singles, while Annese and Christina Oiler earned wins in fifth and sixth singles, respectively. The Chargers conclude their 2009 fall schedule on Sunday, Oct. 18 when they travel to Assumption College for a rescheduled match, set to start at 1 p.m.
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Women’s Volleyball Downs Merrimack, 3-0
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WEST HAVEN – The University of New Haven’s women’s volleyball team defeated the Merrimack College Warriors 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-13) Saturday afternoon at Charger Gymnasium. The Chargers improve to 18-4 overall and remain undefeated in the Northeat-10 Conference at 9-0. Merrimack falls to 17-9 overall and 6-5 in the NE-10. Merrimack took the opening point, but that was the only time the Chargers would allow the Warriors to lead the entire afternoon. In the opening set, UNH held an early
10-5 lead on a kill by Tia Inong. The Chargers went on a 8-3 run to close the set. The Chargers opened the second set 3-0 with a kill from Elizabeth Akinbiyi and ace from Inong. UNH then held a 1912 advantage on a kill by Sara Malmlov. The Warriors fought back to 22-18 on a kill by Megan Murray. The Chargers finished the close set on a kill by Keidy Candelaria and a Warrior serve error, to give UNH a 2-0 match lead. In the final set, the Chargers took the lead quickly with an 11-3 advantage. The Warriors slowly climbed their way to 18-11. However, the Chargers took control of
Arts & Entertainment Cont’
The Charger Bulletin | October 21, 2009
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Phil Collins Not Pounding the Skins
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H A M BURG – Phil Collins is drumming no more, for now. The former singer and drummer for Genesis told a German newspaper that since he had surgery in April to repair a dislocated vertebra in his neck, he doesn't have feeling in his fingers and isn't able to pick up his sticks. The 58-year-old musician was quoted
by Hamburger Abendblatt on Monday as saying the only way he could drum is if he were to "glue drumsticks to my hands."
that will feature covers of 30 songs from the Motown label in 2010. "I want the songs to sound exactly like the
the first anniversary of the debut of "Tarzan" the musical. The show features music Collins composed for the 1999 animated
Invisible Children
October 20, 2009 @ 7:00pm-10:00pm, Alumni Lounge Put on by SMILE; all are welcome! For more information, visit http://www.invisiblechildren.com/ But that's not stopped his recording aspirations. He told the newspaper he plans a new CD
originals," the paper quoted him as saying. Collins, who lives in Switzerland, was in Hamburg to celebrate
is solely (the) decision of the artist and has nothing to do with other external reasons," the statement said. Knowles also canceled a planned performance in Malaysia in 2007 following protest threats by the opposition Islamic party. At the time, her talent agency said the show was called off due to a scheduling conflict. Instead, Knowles went to Indonesia, also a largely Muslim country, which has less stringent rules about how performers should dress and behave. Female artists at Malaysian concerts are required by government rules to cover up from the shoulders to knees, with no cleavage showing.
Last month, Marctensia addressed concerns that Knowles might wear inappropriate outfits, saying "all parties have come to an amicable understanding" about stage costumes. Other female pop stars such as Avril Lavigne and Gwen Stefani have performed in Malaysia despite similar protest threats by conservative Muslims. Both singers wore clothes that revealed little skin.
A REUTERS/MIKE CASSESE PHOTO
Disney film, including the Oscar-winning song "You'll Be in My Heart."
Beyoncé Delays Amid Wyclef Jean is WorkMuslim Criticism ing on Memoir
By SEAN YOONG
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – R&B star Beyonce Knowles has postponed a planned concert in Malaysia, the event's organizer said Monday, following accusations by Islamic conservatives that the show would be immoral. Knowles, known for her provocative clothes and choreography, had been scheduled to perform at a Kuala Lumpur stadium Oct. 25. The show "has been postponed to a future date to be announced shortly," Malaysian entertainment company Marctensia said in a statement. "The postponement
Some entertainment industry officials say the strict regulations and frequent controversies have discouraged many international artists from visiting Malaysia.
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NEW YORK – Wyclef Jean (zhahn') is working on a memoir. The solo star and former frontman for The Fugees is collaborating with Rolling Stone writer Anthony
Bozza on a book — currently untitled — to be published by It Books, an imprint of HarperCollins. Financial terms weren't disclosed and a release date hasn't been set. The publisher announced in a statement Monday that the book will cover Jean's
life, from his childhood in rural Haiti to his musical career and philanthropic work. Jean, who just turned 37, is known for recording with The Fugees the Grammywinning, multiplatinum-selling album The Score.
brand the article homophobic and insensitive. Gately died Oct. 10, aged 33, while vacationing on the Spanish island of Mallorca. An autopsy found he had died of natural causes from fluid in the lungs. Daily Mail columnist Jan Moir wrote
that Gately's death was "not, by any yardstick, a natural one" and said he died in "sleazy" circumstances. The Press Complaints Commission said Monday it had received "by far the highest number of complaints" in its history.
Gately Column Sparks Twitter Outrage
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LONDON – Britain's press watchdog says it has received a record 21,000 complaints about a newspaper column on the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately after critics used Twitter to
Fun & Games
The Charger Bulletin | October 21, 2009
The Charger Battery
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Negatives
Positives HOW AWESOME WAS THE LONG WEEKEND! To me, it felt even longer because after that lovely mini vacay I only had like 2 classes between Wednesday and Thursday of class: and then another weekend happened! I stand firm in the fact that I can speak for most of, if not all of us, when I say the long weekend and extra free time were desperately needed.
I LOVE HOCKEY AND IT’S TIME FOR HOCKEY! Go Rangers, and sorry to say, but, Go Yale. Yup, I’m a Yale hockey fan, but more by Sam Drotar importantly, I’m a Charger’s hockey fan! Go A weekly recap of the positives & negatives at UNH Yankees, while we’re on the topic of …encouragement. I happened to see the last couple of innings of the LAA game the other day and PHEW! That was quite a game, a doozy, if you will! In other news, did anyone else notice that it got FREEZING with like ONE day’s notice??!! On the one hand, I’m stoked that it is finally cold enough to wear cute winter boots and sweaters, and that means that snow is coming and I love snow, and that means ski season and I love skiing, and that means Christmas and I love Santa----WAIT…I see no bad side to this. I’M EXCITED! :D P.S.: ummm….it’s MID-October and it’s already snowing!!!!!! (exhibit A: Pats/Tenn NFL game yesterday….you could see NO green on the field whatsoever!)
Charger Chat
by Tyler Salovin
YAY MIDTERMS. Papers, tests, and quizzes, OH MY! As soon as I think the black cloud has passed, the midterm effect is done and over with, something else starts to plague my back burner! 2010 registration! I feel like I haven’t even been at school long enough to think about next semester yet! Geez! Give me a chance to breathe, will ya?! I haven’t even mustered up enough motivation to deal with that yet. Currently all registration e-mails are sitting patiently in my inbox, and I’m FINE with that! :D Speaking of hitting us while we’re down, how about FLU SEASON! EVERYONE RUN FOR THE HILLS! THE FLU IS COMING! Already being sleep deprived and immune deficient due to the lovely midterm episode, along with the change of weather, sickness has sky-rocketed! Affected by what I have concluded, based on my expert medical opinion of course, as Bronchitis’ ugly brother, I am miserable. I take all of the needed precautions: flu shot, hand sanitizer permanently attached to my hip, and the attempt of more sleep, but I still am defeated! Conclusion: campus, not just ours, but college campus’ in general, will be an incubator for the flu of the swine this winter. Everyone stock up on soup and Tylenol PM!
Sometimes life is like scooping out frozen ice cream at Old Cafe. Sometimes you struggle and reap a great reward, but other times you just have to ask someone for a helping hand. Either way you end up with whipped cream and a cherry on top.
Tyler Salovin
A quick quip each and every week!
University of New Haven, Class of 2011
Shawn’s Hotties of the Week
by Shawn L. Tremblay
Girl
Year: Senior 2010
Phi Sigma Sigma The Phi Sigma Sigma annual Rock-a-thon took place this past weekend. The girls, along with other club and organization co- sponsors, rocked for a total 24 hours to raise funding and awareness for the National Kidney Foundation.
One of the biggest Sororities here at UNH, main cause is the National Kidney Foundation.
Favorite TV Shows: Nip/ Tuck, Lie to Me, other random stuff Involvement: UNH Ice Hockey Club, KGR Fraternity, Summer Orientation Leader, Bartels Information Desk Manager
Guy
Major: Fire Science
Justin O’Brien
Justin is this week’s male hottie because of his great involvement here at UNH. He is always looking for ways to help and become involved. Whether it be in his Fraternity or Hockey Club, Justin is always stepping up to the plate!
Garfield Minus Garfield
If you take Garfield out of the famous comic strip, it just makes John look crazy. www.GarfieldMinusGarfield.net Page 13
The Charger Bulletin | October 21, 2009
Registration for ActivElectronic Books ities Going On in the and Journals Are on Rec Center the Library Website? Sweet!
By KAT WILBERDING STAFF WRITER
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3 v 3 basketball, team handball, and flag football are just around the corner as season 2 registration wraps up today. If you haven’t signed up, be sure to go online to the ChargerREC website and sign up using our online registration system. You may enter a team or enter yourself as a free agent. Please note that registration does not guarantee entry into the league. For each free agent you must find a team to participate in the sport. For each team, the team manager must attend the manager’s meeting. All managers’
meetings for season 2 sports will be held on Friday, Oct. 23. For exact times please see the website. Now while season 2 is on the horizon, season 1 sports are in the final games. If you would like to see who is leading the different leagues check out the bulletin board across from the equipment services desk in the Beckerman Recreation Center. The standings are updated every Friday. Good luck during playoffs and remember to have fun! As always check our website and/or the daily announcements in the lobby to see what is going on that day in Group X. You can find all changes
to the schedule posted in either of these two places. In other news, the first course in Ballroom Dancing has finished up, but there is still time to register for Ballroom Dancing: Latin Rhythms. A four week course in the steps of salsa, rumba, and more starts Tuesday Oct. 27, Latin Rhythms runs every Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm. For more information and to register, stop by the welcome desk in the Beckerman Recreation Center. Once the class starts you will no longer be able to register. Hope to see you at the recreation center in the very near future!
By MARION SACHDEVA MARVIN K. PETERSON LIBRARY
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The Library subscribes to thousands of books and journals online, available for UNH students to use for research. These are accessible on the Library web site Database list, using your UNH network log-on, from anywhere in the world. The books cover many topics, for example: Science and Engineering (Knovel books and EngNetBase books), Business and society (Conference Board research reports, NBER Working Paper research reports), Forensic Science/Law Enforcement, and Reference books (dictionaries con’t from page 1 Alderden said all before it launched. and encyclopedias) false report to authori- three of the Heenes' Alderden said on every imaginable ties and attempting to sons knew of the 6-year-old Falcon topic (CREDO Refinfluence a public ser- Thursday hoax, but may not have even erence, Gale Virtual vant. likely won't face been in the rafters in Reference Library ESome of the most charges because of the garage, as origibooks for Colleges). serious charges each their ages. The oldest nally reported, based carry a maximum sen- son is 10. One of the on where the investi- he may have been two tence of six years in boys told investigators gators were when the blocks down the road prison and a $500,000 he saw his brother get boy entered the house. playing on the swing fine. in the balloon's box "For all we know in the city park," he said. Heene, a storm chaser and i n v e n to r, and his family have appeared on the reality show "Wife Swap." Alderden said the couple met in acting school in Hollywood. Alderden said interAN AFP/GETTY IMAGES/FILE/JOHN MOORE PHOTO Falcon Henne, 6, is shown outside his home in Ft. Collins, Colorado. The runaway balloon saga that gripped the United views with States was a hoax concocted by Falcon’s family who were involved in a bid to secure a contract for a reality television the parents show, police confirmed Sunday.
Balloon Boy a Hoax
The Charger Bulletin | October 21, 2009
You can pull up a whole book, or search the databases by topic and get chapters in various books which contain your topic. Journal articles, especially from “peerreviewed” scholarly and research journals, are at the core of academic research and essential background for writing research paper as discussed in the previous Charger Bulletin’s Library article. The UNH library pays for subscriptions to thousands of e-journals for your use. We have many databases which include their published articles, both general ones with broad subject coverage such as the Academic Onefile, and subject specialty databases such as Criminal Justice Periodicals, PsychArticles, Literary Reference Center, and Science and History Resource Centers.
We also subscribe to collections from various publishers whose journals cover topics relevant to academics at UNH, such as Sage Publications and the IEEE Computer Society. There are the many highly-regarded “open source” scholarly journals, which make their contents available freely on the web, such as the Highwire Press journals for sciences. You will also find Newspaper articles: useful for writing case studies and researching local events and people. All of these are available via the Library web Database list. If you have a question while searching the databases you can request help at the information desk in the library or if you are anywhere else, you can call the information desk at 932-7189, or email us at LibraryHelp@newhaven.edu
Saturday resulted in enough information to get a warrant to search the house. He said they were looking for computers, e-mails, phone records and financial records. Alderden said the children were still with the parents Sunday morning, and child protective services had been contacted to investigate the children's wellbeing. The sheriff initially said there was no reason to believe the incident was a hoax. Authorities questioned the Heenes again after Falcon turned to his dad dur-
ing a CNN interview Thursday night and said what sounded like "you said we did this for a show" when asked why he didn't come out of his hiding place. Once the device landed, sheriff's officials discovered it was made with plastic tarps taped together and covered with aluminum foil, with a utility box made of a very thin piece of plywood, cardboard on the side, held together with string and duct tape. Using the true dimensions, it was determined it could not have launched with the boy inside. Page 14
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 4K for Kay Run/Walk
Health Services
Stop by Health Services (basement of Sheffield Hall) during the entire month of October to pick up free pink ribbons, pencils, stickers and bookmarks!
Make Your Own Pink Ribbon Charm Kit
Wednesday October 21, 2009 2 to 5 PM Bartels Hall Main Lobby Take a break to make a beaded, pink ribbon pin to wear or give as a gift!
Saturday, October 24, 2009 9:30 AM Registration, 10 AM Start Charger Gymnasium $10 Registration Fee / Checks payable to The Kay Yow / WBCA Cancer Fund Help the UNH Women’s Basketball Team in the fight against cancer! All proceeds will benefit the Kay Yow WBCA Cancer Fund. After the race, join participants at a tailgating tent at the football game! Contact Lori Tanaka (LTana1@newhaven.edu; 203-932-4514) for details.
Office of Residential Life Breast Cancer Awareness Bagel Breakfast
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 8 to 11 AM Bixler/Botwinik Quad With a $1 donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation you can enjoy a Pink Ribbon Bagel from Panera Bread on your way to class!
The UNH Common Read Wants You to Go Green The Simple Life: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Why Less is Really More Monday, October 26, 2009 Moulton Lounge Bartels Student Center 4:30 PM Join us for a faculty-led panel discussion in conjunction with the Common Read Selection by author Greg Melville: Greasy Rider: Two Dudes, One Fast Food Fueled Car, and a Cross-Country Search for a Greener Future. The panel will share their unique perspectives on promoting sustainable living, and adopting simple practices that can make an impact in protecting the environment, our health, and well-being. Panelists: Tara L’Heureux, Psychology; Georgia Chavent, Health Professions, Dietetics; Nadia Doytch, Economics and Finance; Corinne Merjave, ORL Sustainability Liaison; Shawn Tremblay, ORL Sustainability Liaison
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