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Sheriff David Clarke recently published a series of blog posts, in which he accused the University of New Haven of disinviting him due to his controversial views.
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the freedom of speech, Sheriff Clarke believes that institutions of higher learning are n August 3, Milwau- inhibiting the freedom of expression by closing students kee Sheriff David A. Clarke, Jr. received word that his in- into a singular school of thought. He said to encourvitation to speak at the 25th age conversation and would annual Markel Symposium like to hear more about why was retracted. Two months his invitation was rescended. and two days later, Sheriff “I encourage that sort of Clarke published a post on thing,” Sheriff Clarke said. his blog entitled “Promi“I am just one school of nently White College Disinthought.” vites Black Man to Speak at Questions in reference to College to Show They Care why it took Sheriff Clarke About Minorities,” sparking controversy on the University so long to speak out about his disinvitation gaged a of New Haven campus and response that it is all “in the alumni community. weeds” as if there was no “My viewpoints aren’t welcomed on that university and relevance to the situation. The university spoke out that’s fine,” Sheriff Clarke spoke out three times in said. “I get enough speakresponse to Sheriff Clarke ing opportunities to share initially say that the invitamy views that if someone wants to disinvite me I’m not tion was retracted due to cost until the Patrick Malloy, the wounded by it.” professor in correspondence Claims and question bewith the sheriff’s office, came to surround U.N.H. claiming that it was because on their stance on freedom the university did not want of speech and whether they to bring in a speaker that can were repressing the first potentially interfere with the amendment by not allowcurrent political election. ing Sheriff Clarke to be the President Steven Kaplan keynote speaker at the symposium due to accusations of has admitted to the poor not agreeing on his disparag- communication provided by ing view on the #BlackLives- the university. “How we handled it, we Matter movement. made mistakes,” Kaplan said. “If someone tells me I am Kaplan said that the invitadisinvited after they invited, tion was not rescinded, but that I am disinvited because of my views on #BlackLives- it was rescheduled, which, Matter, I think it is ashame,” again, raised concerns among students. said Sheriff Clarke. See SHERIFF CLARKE page 3 A proclaimed advocate of
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Debate Night: Round 2
By SAMANTHA REPOSA
assistant EDITOR srepo2@unh.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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tudents and faculty packed the Alumni Lounge Sunday (October 9) to watch presidential candidates Hillary Rodham Clinton and Donald J. Trump faced off once again on stage for the second of three presidential debates, which was held at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. The debate took a town hall style format with questions asked from selected audience members, who were all undecided voters, and questions submitted from voters at home. Moderating the debate was CNN’s Anderson Cooper and ABC News’ Martha Raddatz.
Trump showed up out for blood as he laid out his agenda his agenda for Clinton if he was elected as president in response to the 33 thousand missing emails. “I didn’t think I’d say this, but I’m going to say it, and I hate to say it. But if I win, I am going to instruct my attorney general to get a special prosecutor to look into your situation, because there has never been so many lies, so much deception,” Trump said. “There has never been anything like it, and we’re going to have a special prosecutor.” Clinton came back with a quick response saying expressing how great it is that Trump is not in charge of implementing the law to which he responded, “you’d be in jail.” Controversy over Trump’s recent “locker room talk”
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Sports UNH Football wins fourth in a row pg. 7
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K9 Nia Retires Don’t Fall for
This Scam
By SARAH COSTELLO
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STUDENT LIFE EDITOR KKRUL@unh.newhaven.edu
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Ask any U.N.H. student who Nia is and most of them will instantly go into tales of the adorable golden lab who wandered the campus. U.N.H. welcomed Nia into the community in August of 2013. Officer Jodi Novella began working at the university on July 1, 2013 and after just a month Nia followed suit. Nia became an instant celebrity, making classroom and residential hall appearances. “Nia was such a delight to have on campus,” says Meredith Narowski. She continues saying, “Pups really do brighten up a college student’s day!” While Nia was here, she and Officer Novella were an important part of the campus community, from both a social and academic standpoint. Officer Novella ran many programs for Criminal Justice students and those interested in law enforcement. Her most popular presentation was a search and seizure demonstration in which Nia would help demonstrate the proper methods with a canine
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was brought up expressing his apologies for the statements and how was not proud of what he said degrading women. “I apologized to my family and I apologized to the American people. Certainly I’m not proud of it. But this is locker room talk. You know when you have a world where we have ISIS chopping off heads
officer. “Seeing Nia was the best part of my day. She was always so friendly,” says National Security Studies major, Leonard Morra. Outside of the classroom Nia went to many meet and greet programs in the residence halls for students to get to know her and Novella. Nia also frequently made appearances at club, sorority, and fraternity events. Over the three years she was here the student body grew to love her and accepted her with open arms. “She was adorable. Whenever she came into the Westside lobby it was so nice to see her. She was always so friendly,” says Rebecca Santos. Officer Novella, after three successful years at the university, has retired from the university and has moved to Florida for a position in a local police department. She officially resigned from U.H.H. in early September and moved, with Nia, back down to Florida. “We’re going to miss working with the students,” says Novella. She continues saying, “We’re going to miss it, but it was time to move on.” Although they will miss New Haven they are happy to be in Florida
working down there and helping a new community. Novella went to college in Florida and is happy to be back there with Nia. Nia and Officer Novella will be greatly missed by all the campus community. Students have already begun to notice her absence and reminisce on the times she was always around. “I remember seeing Nia at events around campus and hearing that she’s leaving U.N.H. is like losing a member of our close family,” says Chris Costantini. Lolly Beichner agrees saying, “I’m a big animal lover, especially K9 officers, so not having Nia be on campus anymore is pretty sad.” Even freshman students will miss Nia, just from the stories they have heard. “During SOAR we were told that Nia was going to be on campus and I was really looking forward to meeting her,” says freshman Kiersten St. John. Officer Novella want to remind everyone to keep up with K9 Nia’s Facebook page for updates on crime, job openings, and other important information. Novella is also planning to visit the university before the summer to reunite Nia with the student body.
... where you have so many bad things happening, this is like medieval times,” said Trump. Clinton question Trump’s leading ability and referred to how no matter the party all leaders feel the same. “You know with prior Republican nominees running for President, I disagreed with them on politics, policies, principles, but I never questioned their fit-
ness to serve,” Clinton said. “Donald Trump is different. I said starting back in June that he was not fit to be President and Commanderin-Chief. And, many Republicans and Independents have said the same thing.” Trump did take the tactic of trying to appeal to fallen presidential nominee Bernie Sanders by mention him and how agreed with his different stance. He also
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All across the U.N.H. campus bulletin boards, from Maxcy Hall to Dodds Hall, there have been bright, sleek orange posters announcing “We’re Hiring!” and promises that students can “Earn $16/hr – on campus jobs” from Belltower Books, a company that offers on campus jobs for all college students. The advertisement claims that one can, “Reach Out. Buy Books Make Money” in a way that works around the schedule of students. An amazing job offer, right? Clearly it would be fine by the University to place these posters everywhere on campus, as no one would want to miss out on something like this. Everything would be fine, if only the job was an offer that the University of New Haven actually approved of, and wasn’t reported as a rip off by others. Belltower starts you as an independent, entrylevel salesperson. Employees are given all of the materials, including cash, to buy back books from other students. A Campus Captain then collects the books, and delivers them to a local facility. Belltower argues that this process works because students like the convenience of having someone come to them to buy back books at a better price, and for cash. Also, The Belltower Books posters have not been officially approved of by the University. Anybody not affiliated with the UNH campus is required to slid in how he believed that Sanders was cheated out of the election. Although the crowd at the debate hall at Washington University, those in Alumni Lounge cheered, laughed, and booed as the candidates faced off against each other. The watch party also provided a space for students to express
contact the Center for Student Engagement Leadership and Orientation and receive a stamp of approval to be posted around the campus for students to see. When approached about the subject, Gregory Overend, Director of CSELO, revealed that no one of Belltower Books had come to be approved. “It’s not okay at all. It was not approved by the University. If it was, it would have our stamp on it. Either they didn’t know it wasn’t approved, but they should have taken the responsibility of seeing if it was alright,” he said. Placing the advertisements across the UNH bulletin boards violates the University of New Haven Posting Policy for two reasons. One, any kind of material placed anywhere on University must be stamped and approved by the CSELO before anymore posters are allowed to be posted. Secondly, any kind of material placed on the New Haven must be taken down within a two weeks of the posters being put up. No one who represents Belltower Books has asked for permission from CSELO to put them anywhere on campus, and have failed take responsibility for finding out if they had permission to hang their flyers up. The advertisements have also been up as early as August, and have only recently been taken down, violating the second rules of the UNH Posting Policy, having been left up for more than two weeks. Belltower Books has also been very persistent in their advertising
and have been hanging their flyers up for a long time now. Several students, from sophomores to seniors, have reported seeing the flyers since last year. They have also commented that they have seen posters going back up every few weeks if any are taken down. This means that Belltower Books has been getting away with avoiding the policy for at least a year now, and do not seem to have any intention of stopping their advertising on the University campus. Another important note is that the $16 per hour rate is an average and based solely on performance. The most books you sell, the more money you make. The work schedule is also conflicted with the busy times of a college student, focusing mainly on finals week. The Belltower website states, “This job may not be for you if are overwhelmed with finals and extracurricular activities or don’t have multiple hours during the finals week at your school to dedicate to this job.” As people on the popular job rating website Glassdoor have said, the work level is not worth the payscale. In those regards, Belltower is a culprit of false advertising. Belltower Books has been ignoring and violating the University of New Haven’s policies for a long time, choosing to put up their posters whenever they want without permission from the Center for Student Engagement Leadership and Orientation. Their chances of stopping at this point are little to none.
their political and engage in meaningful conversation. The Political Science Department sponsored the watchparty and also polled students both before and after the debate to gage the impact the candidates performances had on their decision. The next and final
debate will be held on Wednesday, October 19 at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas and will be moderated by Fox News’ Chris Wallace. The communication department will hold a watchparty to celebrate the final debate in Maxcy 103 with food and beverages.
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Attack of the Clowns ASGA Fall
Conference
By BILLY SAKMANN
Sports Editor BSAKM1@unh.newhaven.edu
By CHRISTINA GENOVESE
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n the midst of the most controversial election in American history, impending economic uncertainty, and a growing awareness of social injustice within our system, Americans are being hit with a new pandemic in these troubling times. Clowns. As October began, rumors swirled on social media and subsequently major news stations of mysterious clown sightings across the country. Clowns have been reportedly spotted in dark places, forests, highway intersections, and more. In different instances, the clowns have been shown to just stand ominously as well as menacingly approach onlookers. The clown pandemic is certainly unsettling, and while it is easy to joke about, being confronted by a clown in the night would be scary for anyone. The greatest unknown is the clown’s intent. While some may be dressing up as clowns as a joke, to frighten but not to harm, other clowns across the nation have been seen with machetes, knives, and other weapons.
Clowns have been luring people into the woods (AP Photo)
While there has not been any confirmed reports of clowns harming innocent citizens, those who dress up as clowns are effectively terrorizing communities and inciting unnecessary fear. The University of New Haven’s chief of police, Tracy Mooney, sent out an email to the campus community briefing them on the matter. Mooney warned, “there have been reports, both locally and regionally, of people dressing in clown costumes in an attempt to scare others. There are also people who are posing as clowns and posting threatening messages on social media sites.” Mooney goes on to say that this behavior will not be tolerated at U.N.H., and that the penalty for inciting fear could be as harsh an
arrest for “creating fear and anxiety in others will not be tolerated.” The City of New Haven and its education system have also been proactive about the situation, with student safety remaining a top concern. Superintendent of Schools Garth Harries comments that while they are actively monitoring the situation “At this time we are considering this to be nothing more than a prank and harassment fueled by social media.” New Haven public schools have banned clown costumes and other “symbols of terror” during the Halloween season. In short, the clown outbreak should be regarded as a real potential threat. There are people on the streets, sometimes wielding weap-
ons, purposely creating fear in our communities. At the same time, it’s important to take certain clown rumors with a grain of salt. There have been many rumors of campuses across the nation and even Connecticut of campuses shutting down due to clown threats. However, these rumors proved to mostly unfounded. It is important to stay safe in these potentially troubling times. Precautionary measures could include but are not limited to: traveling in groups especially at night, walking in welllit areas, and reporting of any potentially suspicious activity. Campus Police can be reached at 203-9327014 for non-emergencies, and 203-932-7070 for emergency situations.
the university, but the way students are treating each other.” A controversy that started with the disinvitation of the sheriff has sparked into a frenzy of inappropriate use of social media that began as healthy conversation turned into a series of offensive blows. Senior, criminal justice student, Brian Sharnick started an online petition that has received more than three thousand virtual signatures since Wednesday. “When I started the petition, I really wanted to hear about forensics - all of this happened quicker than I thought,”
Sharnick said. “We are a very liberally college, but we don’t really hear from the other side.” Sharnick was victim to cyber-hate as he received threatening and offensive messages through social media that lead him to request the help of campus police for his own safety. Campus police advised him to attend the open forum held on Monday (October 10), but Sharnick was determined to go due to his role in the controversy. Kaplan was also victim of offensive attacks from students, alumni, and parents.
“Attacks were made on me and the university in regards to something we had no control over,” Kaplan said. The attacks that were made toward the university did not only hurt the administration, but pained students who take pride in the institute. Richard Rotella, the Graduate Student Council President, said that the important lesson to be learned out of the situation is to understand the influence and ability that the students have through social media.
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“I would not feel comfortable with him coming to the school,” USGA President Samantha Moul said. “To bring him to the university will be condoning a lot of harm.” As of Monday, Sheriff Clarke has not reached out to the university asking other than on social media via his blog and twitter accounts. “Personally, I do not think the way Sheriff Clarke handled his social media was appropriate,” Moul said.“USGA’s stance is not about the sheriff or
happen on our campus. Another student who attended this confer––––––––––––––––––––– ence was junior Nicholas Mroczka, who has been a USGA senator for three years, and was October 6th-9th, Uniappointed to the budget versity of New Haven’s committee this semesUndergraduate Student ter. He benefitted a lot Government Associafrom this conference tion sent four student and shared his thoughts leaders to the America on the conference. Student Government Mroczka said, “I am Association conference truly humbled to have in Washington, D.C. been able to go on this ASGA holds conferconference and learn ences in ten different from student governcities for colleges and ments nationally and universities around the globally. The informacountry. This organization I learned was ention’s goal is to focus on lightening, and has reStudent Government kindled my passion for training, research and student government. consulting. They are the Personally, the experionly one in the nation ence has escalated my that does this, and they role as a senator by welcome all Student educating me on how to Government leaders be a better advocate for and advisors. the entire student body. The experience was I appreciate the Univerbeneficial because the sity for providing the representatives were opportunity for me to introduced to other help our Undergraduate students from around Student Government the country, and even Association improve around the world, and and succeed.” see the many differAlso, sophomore Kiment styles of student berly Minier attended governments. Students ASGA. She is the Class came as far away as Haof 2019 vice president, waii, Alaska, Egypt, and served as a senator last Cambodia. Learning year, and is now Asfrom people that live sistant Treasurer and in different places than the chair of the budget us, and have a bigger or committee. She enjoyed smaller amount of stutalking to and meeting dents than us, run their executive board memgovernment showed bers from around the students how important country and world. student government is Minier said, “What I in order to make sure liked most about the all students get the conference was that it most out of their college was networking based experience. Not that and was really all about many people realize getting to know people how much work it is to from other student take on the needs of the governments. There are student body and put it many issues that other into action – the U.N.H. schools have that we undergraduate student don’t, and that really government association opened my eyes and is more advanced than showed me how lucky other schools so U.N.H. we are to have some of is lucky to be able to the things we have.” have what they provide Freshman Victor us with. Rosado said, “My exThere were such great perience at the ASGA professional speakConference was one full ers who have student of laughter, excitement government experiand learning. I was ence that did sessions sent down not knowabout leadership, asing much about what to sertiveness, and comexpect, and I came back munication that directly so happy that I went. empowered students Being able to come to want to be the best together with people leader they can be. Also, from all over the globe, by seeing how some and discuss how we can other schools struggle make our school and with trying to get stuUSGA better is an expedents to be involved rience like no other.” on campus made repOverall, sending resentatives fortunate students to the ASGA that U.N.H. have a large conference was a sucmajority of students cess, and now they can involved in organizanetwork with other tions, and many clubs schools around the that host and sponsor country and world, and events. This conference share information to opened my eyes to why our university about they love student govwhat we can do to really ernment and made me make our years here the feel the true desire they best they can be for all have to make things students. CONTRIBUTING writer CGENO1@.unh.newhaven.edu
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Not So Common Courtesy By KARINA KRUL
student life Editor kkrul1@unh.newhaven.edu
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hen did our generation lose the ability to be considerate human beings? We act like everyone else is below us, but why? When did it become cool to completely disregard the people around you? College students just no longer think about anyone, but themselves. We are all guilty of it in some way, at some point. We don’t care about our neighbors, we don’t care about our professors. We just want to get in and out of here as quick as we can. We are not considerate because most of us honestly just don’t think about it anymore. Every single night, obnoxious yelling or laughing can be heard outside of Sheffield Hall. It does not matters what night of the week it is. Monday night at 1am is just as popular a time as Thursday or Saturday night at 1am and, for those of us actually trying to sleep, it can get real irritating, real quick. It amazes me how no one ever has the capacity to think that, at midnight on a Tuesday, people might be asleep in the windows above them as they scream across campus to their friend. It amazes me how ignorant students have become to the world around them. I am one of the rooms that hears the screaming and carrying on. I’ve been woken up
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at almost 3am to the sounds of a screaming match happening under my window, or a group of guys screaming about the girl they just met (which is usually an even further level of repulsive). It does not take a super ridiculous amount of effort to consider that maybe people actually live in the dorms you are shouting into, that maybe someone you are keeping awake has an 8am orgo lab, or a 9:25 physics class. It does not take much to be considerate. Yet, it seems that every single college student who has ever wandered under my window was never taught that simple skill. It is not just the people who find themselves yelling under my window who have convinced me our generation has lost common courtesy. Living in a college dorm, there is plenty of evidence to support that fact. College is loud, no one expects the dorms to ever be quiet. However, there is a difference between college noise and blasting music at midnight so everyone in a five mile radius can hear you. At that point, you are not turning it up so you can hear it, you are just blowing out your eardrums. Yet, at least once a week, the people above me are blasting music and stomping around. Where is the common courtesy when students disregard their surroundings and decide they don’t care about their fellow students? Common courtesy is at a loss in our generation.
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PSA: Don’t Kill Your Roommate
By MIRINDA OSMER
CONTRIBUTING WRITER MOSME1@.newhaven.edu
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shirt, assuming they’re wearing one, and take
where roommate quirks
campus to air-out your
stop being quirky and
feelings.
start being way too frustrating. That first
Ignore what they are
time they should have
doing, but be more ob-
taken out the trash was
noxious in things they
understandable, but it
may hate.
has happened a few too many times now. Didn’t
They don’t like country
clear the sink? Comes
music? Have a “House
home late and turns on
Party” with Sam Hunt.
all the lights? Invites
They never shower? Al-
friends over without
ways spray perfume or
telling you? May or
cologne when they walk
may not actually still
in (right in the nose
live in your room? Most
works best).
of us have been there, and would like to share
Use their mess to ben-
some tested remedies:
efit you. If they leave their shoes everywhere, use the shoes to hold the door open, as a
Tell them they are hor-
soccer ball (with their
rible people who need
bed as the goal) or to
to clean and respect
create a minefield for
shared space.
their late-night returns. Them not taking out the trash means that you don’t have to either.
Why aren’t you doing
Pile your garbage on
something helpful? Do
top of theirs and relax
you do anything? Can
in the laziness and per-
you do something?
fumed air.
Drink.
If you have a specific issue and would like
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some specifically tai-
anything. Take a water
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contact either The
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Take a walk.
Have a lovely day!
The Struggles of Parking
By LEEANDRE RICHARDS
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR LRICH1@unh.newhaven.edu
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space if you are not a freshman that lives on campus. As far as those living in the upperclassmen housing that’s off campus, they deserve one too because it is easier to park on campus than to have to rely on the courtesy van or shuttle bus. Our issues with parking occurs only because we have a large student
body and a large faculty and staff as well. This is a good thing, but when our parking lots aren’t as large, that’s where we have a problem. Although there are other parking lots to mitigate these issues, the locations of these parking lots aren’t convenient for everyone. No one wants to walk about 15 minutes across
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Contributing writer CCARN2@unh.newhaven.edu
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campus after classes to get to their car and go home. This might put someone at risk during the night, especially with cases of killer clowns. In order to protect students from this threat, we must tackle the current issue. Those who are residents on campus won’t have an issue with having to park far away
These people used to be comedic relief in circuses, but now they are everyone’s biggest fear. You know exactly what I’m talking about. Clowns. Over the past few months, people dressed as clowns have been spotted across the country and it is not funny anymore. They are here to commit crimes and cause anxiety amongst individuals. They have kidnapped people and also chased others down with knives, and other weapons. I personally was never one of those people who is afraid of clowns, but now I sure am. I really do not understand why the go-to thing to scare people was to dress as a clown, but for those people with preexisting clown fears, this is a nightmare come true. When these sightings were happening in other states, I had no fears. Sure they are creepy, but “it will never happen here,” or so I thought. In the past few weeks, people have spotted clowns incredibly close to our campus. Some people claimed that there were clowns on our actual campus; however, this has not been confirmed. Now that these clown sightings are so much closer, I am afraid. I used to not care about walking back to my dorm alone, late at night, but now I try to make sure I’m back before 11. This does not have anything to do with Campus Police, however. I do trust them to keep me safe, I just know that these clowns can get onto our campus if they want to, and Campus Police from the building that he/she class is in because they can walk back to their dorm. If you are a commuter or live in the off-campus housing, then you are at a disadvantage. If there was a way to maximize our on campus parking without being selective on who can park where, then this issue may get better. As our campus grows,
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might not be the first to know that they are here. But this campus is slowly getting rid of my fears. I do know that this campus, even without Campus Police, is incredibly safe. Our school is full of aspiring cops, FBI agents and more. We also have a large ROTC program. And on top of all of that, if you have ever been noisy on the Bixler/Botwinik quad or behind Sheffield and Winchester, you know that those people will be at their windows in less than a second. That brings me a lot of comfort, because I feel like if I screamed due to a clown attacking me, someone would be able to get me help incredibly quickly. I don’t feel unsafe near Bergami because WOW is open so late and always has customers, plus REC sports tend to be on Kayo from around 8 p.m. to a little past 11pm. This campus always has something happening somewhere, so there’s very little chance of a clown being able to hurt someone on this campus. As for what should be done about this problem, I really do not see anything specific that U.N.H. can do, personally. As long as we keep doing what we’re doing, I think we’ll be fine. We have to remember to trust Campus Police, but also trust that this campus is super safe. These weird clown people will continue to try to wreck havoc, but if we don’t let them affect us, we’ll be fine and they won’t get any pleasure out of coming here. So yes, this clown thing is super freaky and messed up, but as long as you’re at U.N.H., there’s nothing to worry about. the amount of on campus parking spaces will decrease. If there is a way to balance the population and parking space availability, I think someone should figure this out soon before this issue begins to affect the learning environment. What can anyone do about it, though, because parking will forever be a problem.
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Positives +There’s a new comical reality TV show… it’s called The Debate. +If you played drinking games (responsibly and of age) during the debate, such as “drink every time Trump says ‘locker room talk,’ then I’m sure you had a great Sunday night!
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If you follow the Facebook page for the University of New Haven, you’ve seen the combination of supportive and opposing comments concerning the Sheriff David Clarke … “incident.” With all of these different thoughts stirring around, I was interested in what my followers thought! While most of you believe that Sheriff Clarke deserves the opportunity to speak at the university, some are still sure that rescinding the invitation was the right choice. To read more about this topic, check out the Opinions & Editorials Section, and the News Section! Don’t forget to follow and vote for fun polls that are featured in the Charger Bulletin every single week!
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Chargers Win Fourth in a Row By QUENTIN WALKER
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The NBA Preseason is underway, and that means the regular season is just around the corner. I am here to fill you in on what this season has in store. This week I will be giving you a season preview of all 15 Eastern Conference teams. I can guarantee that this season is going to be filled with highlight reel dunks, sick passes, and monster blocks but I can’t guarantee that the Brooklyn Nets are going to win more than 20 games (let’s be honest, nobody can guarantee that). All jokes aside, the Eastern Conference has been the weaker of the two conferences for the past four years but with a lot of teams getting bigger and better via free agency and the draft, we will see if the East can make some noise. Atlanta HawksAtlanta has been a fixture in the playoffs for the past three seasons under head coach Mike Budenholzer. The Hawks look to improve on that success this year with the acquisition of hometown hero, Dwight Howard. This could be a challenge for the Hawks, based
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on the fact that they let franchise player and four-time All-Star Al Horford walk to the Celtics in free agency over the summer. The Hawks also traded away their All-Star point guard Jeff Teague to the Indiana Pacers, in exchange for the 12th overall pick in the 2016 draft. The Hawks now put their success in the hands of backup point guard Denis Schroder who has a lot of potential, three-point spe-
cialist Kyle Korver, the versatile Paul Millsap, and the problematic Dwight Howard. If things do not go as planned, things will not be peachy in Atlanta. Prediction: Playoff Bubble Boston CelticsCeltics coach Brad Stevens has finally got the final piece to the championship puzzle, a big name. Over the summer the Celtics lured big man Al Horford to Beantown with
a four-year, $113-million contract, that is surely going to be worth every penny. Ever since Boston’s big three left the city, the Celtics have had a hard time bringing in top free agents, but through the work of General Manager Danny Ainge, the Celtics have been able to stay in playoff contention through trades and acquiring draft picks. In 2016, the Celtics look to See NBA page 8
ith week five in the books and week six right around the corner, the New Haven Chargers are looking to make it four wins in a row since dropping their first two games of the year against Slippery Rock and LIU Post, respectively. The Chargers week six matchup is a road contest against the 1-4 Merrimack Warriors. The last time the two teams met it was Military Appreciation Day at U.N.H., but despite home field advantage, the Warriors came out on top in what was a closely contested ballgame that came down to a, now Senior quarterback, Nick Davis touchdown with 1:44 left on the clock, coming out on the right side of a 14-10 victory. Chargers’ quarterback Ajee Patterson and Davis had a shootout of sorts, both throwing for 226-yards on the day, but Davis had two touchdowns in the air that lead the Warriors to the victory. Patterson had a rushing touchdown, which would be the Blue and Gold’s only touchdown of the day. U.N.H.’s run game missed a step, as they had five different players carry the ball and no one reached over fifty yards rushing and the team altogether could only amount 95-yards on the ground. The Chargers were in a situation similar to the one they are in now, looking for their fourth straight win on the season after a loss, after Merrimack played spoilers to that the Chargers went on to drop their next game against the Assumption Greyhounds. The Merrimack Warriors are coming off their third straight loss on the season, their fourth of 20 points or more, to the Stonehill Skyhawks by a 31-6 blowout. The Warriors only score came on a Nick Davis touchdown run early in the first quarter, as the Warrior offense just struggled all game, much like they have all season. The offense is the least of the Warriors’ problems however, as the defense is failing to keep the team in games,
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allowing 1,859-yards of total offense and 181 points against them in just five games. Their defense looked to turn around their subpar play this weekend as they look to get just their second win on the year. The Chargers, on the other hand, are coming off a 38-20 blowout win, of sorts, of the Southern Connecticut State Owls. Patterson has had the hot hand, or arm so to speak, during this three-game win streak; against the Owls he threw for 257-yards and three touchdowns. Andre Anderson gained a seasonhigh, 151-yards on the ground; a tremendous turn around after being held to only 69-yards the week before against Pace. The Charger defense had a solid afternoon after holding the Owls scoreless for majority of the second half of the game. Junior defensive back Nigel Davis managed to block both an extra point and a field goal attempt, the main highlight of the Chargers’ day defensively. The Blue and Gold looked to continue their stellar play as they look to keep their winning streak going and move to 4-2 on the year. Saturday’s game was a historic day for the Warriors as they celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their Northeast-10 Championship team. However, the Chargers looked to crash ‘Mack’s celebration and roll through North Andover, MA with another win under their belts. Both teams started out of the gate slow, going three-and-out on their respective first drives, but the Chargers, much like they have been on this winning streak, were the first team to put seven on the board, by way of a 12-yard Andre Anderson touchdown run. After another Merrimack three-and-out, the Blue and Gold would take over and march their way down the field, unfortunately, the offense would stall out and U.N.H. would have to settle for a Danny Stock field goal from 24-yards out. While Merrimack seemed like they were going to be completely out of this game, going scoreless for majority of the first quarter of
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New York Mets Fall Short of Playoffs
By SEAN KINGSEPP
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he New York Mets’ season came to an end in a devastating 3-0 loss against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday (October 5) night. Going into the season, the Mets were coming off a tough World Series loss to the Kansas City Royals in just five of seven games. After resigning slugging outfielder Yoenis Céspedes late in the offseason, the Mets were predicted to be back on top of the National League and even by some to be World Series Champions of 2016. Despite not being able to live up to the expectations, there is a lot that this team should be proud of. The 2016 Mets season can be summed up in two words: disappointment and injury. The Mets lost 17 players to the disabled list (DL) over the season, accumulating a total of 1057 days. The amount of payroll money accounted for on the disabled list was $30,932,793. This was sixth most in
cont. from pg. 7 young players such as 3rd overall pick Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, Kelly Olynyk, and Jae Crowder to mesh with the veteran presence of point guard Isaiah Thomas and newly acquired Al Horford. In this new era of Celtics basketball, the team no longer relies on three players, they rely on all five players on the court to make the right play. With that being said, with all this talent and teamwork the Celtics should not have a problem competing for the Eastern Conference championship. Prediction: 2nd Seed Brooklyn Nets- What is there to say about the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets traded away their future to the Boston Celtics two years ago for Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. Flash forward
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play, they managed to squeak in a score before the end of the quarter on a Sophomore quarterback Brenton Martin 59-yard rushing touchdown, sending the Warriors down only three going into the second. New Haven seemed completely unfazed by Merrimack’s late first quarter score and continued to play dominant football on both sides of the ball, as they picked up right where they left off in the first quarter, getting into the endzone on an Patterson 12-yard touchdown strike to tight end Johnathan Badyna to make the score 17-7 early in the New York Mets’s Matt Harvey (AP Photo) second quarter. The Major League Baseball. missed. have their core five of Chargers just wouldn’t After the All-Star While that may not pitchers all healthy. let up on the gas, scorBreak, the Mets were ing again, this time seem like that much While their pitching six games back of the money, many players should be solid, as long on a 2-yard rush from Anderson. UNH would Washington Nationthat went on the DL as all of the rehabilitaals and on a skid that throughout the season tion efforts are finished have to use a little trickeration to score their seemed like it would were young players by April, the offense third touchdown of the making pre-arbitration last to the end of the will be in question. Two quarter, scoring on a season. Not until late money such as Matt of their best offensive fake field goal attempt August, when the Mets Harvey and Zach contributors this seathat would result in Juoffense hit their stride, Wheeler. The biggest son, Neil Walker and nior quarterback Kellen did people start to bename lost, perhaps not Céspedes are presumCroce and Junior linelieve in the team again. ably lost to free agency even because of his acbacker C.J. Fitzpatrick’s first touchdowns on the While their schedule tions on the field, was this offseason. That year. was very easy compared will leave at hole in the the Mets’ captain and Going into the secto the St. Louis Cardithird baseman, David outfield and second ond half up 31-7, the Wright. Though Wright nals’ and San Francisco base, along with the Chargers were looking Giants’ they won when was hurt most of last questions that already to run Merrimack out they needed to and season, he provided a exist at third base, first of their own stadium huge push at the end of clinched the first Wild base, and catcher. The at this point. Running Card spot. The team the season to lead the Mets’ General Manager, back Lemar Thomas went on to finish the team into the playoffs; Sandy Alderson, will would join in on the season with a record of he wasn’t able to come have a lot of work to do touchdown parade, back from his neck sur- 87 wins to 75 losses. in order for the Mets to crossing the goal line on a 3-yard rush, pushing gery this season, some- Looking forward to next find their way back in year, the Mets should thing the Mets sorely the postseason in 2017. the Charger lead to 31 points. Andre Anderson would add another touchdown to his ledger, making it three on the day, on a short one yard touchdown run. Walker and young with the pick of the two years and they are At this point, it seemed complimentary piece Boston Celtics. still feeling the effects like the Chargers were Michael Kidd-Gilchrist of that particular trade. Prediction: Do not playing on air, which to back him up. Walker make playoffs In 2016, the Nets is a testament to just Charlotte Hornets- and Kidd-Gilchrist have will again rely heavily how good of a job head been very big contribut- coach Chris Pincince Charlotte as a city has on perennial All-Star ing factors to this team, and his coaching staff Brook Lopez to do most had its legal troubles, and if they keep it up of the scoring, rebound- but their basketball are doing, and how well the sky is the limit for team is pretty good. ing, and passing. All the Chargers as a whole these two. All together A lot has changed for are executing. that pressure of being Up 45-7 going into this team is very young the guy for the Nets will the Hornets since they the final quarter of and athletic with secre-adopted their new/ fall off of his shoulders the game, and holding ond and third year and onto his foot which old nickname. They Merrimack scoreless players such as Frank went from the annuhas been his Achilles for the last two quarKaminsky and Cody heel for the past couple ally laughable Bobcats, ters, the Blue and Gold Zeller manning the to an up and coming of years. The Nets also just looked to close paint, along with vetyoung talented team acquired the talents out a good win and eran free agent signings make this their fourth that is ready to make a of Jeremy Lin via free Marco Belinelli and run. Over the summer agency, they hope that straight win on the Ramon Sessions. With the Hornets re-signed he can relight the fire season to push their record to 4-2 overall. this talent assembled, that he lit with the cross sharp shooter Nicolas However, Merrimack I feel that this Hornets Batum to a five-year town rival Knicks. showed some kind of team can fly to one of $120 million deal. This If all the names on life early in the fourth the lower playoff spots was a good signing this roster lived up to quarter, scoring on a in the conference. because it helped the their potential, they 33-yard Brenton MarPrediction: 7th Seed Hornets keep the core would not be on the tin touchdown pass to Chicago Bullsof last year’s playoff Nets in 2016. If everyFreshman wide receiver Dwayne Wade pulled a team together. Nicolas thing goes right this Sebastian Lucas,which LeBron and decided to Batum is not the only year in Brooklyn, the was, Lucas’s second go back home to Chibig name on this team, Nets will get the first touchdown reception of the Hornets have star his career. This sign of pick in the lottery and See NBA page 10 life wouldn’t last long point guard Kemba then have it swapped
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as the Warriors would go the rest of the game without scoring another point, and the Chargers would go on to seal their fourth straight victory by a score of 45-14, an absolute blowout of the Merrimack Warriors. Offensively, Ajee Patterson would post his fourth straight game of 200- or more passing yards, which he has done for every game this year except one, throwing for 297-yards and a touchdown as he led the Chargers to their fourth win on the season. Andre Anderson had a quiet day, if you look at just his rushing yards, as he only had 79-yards on the ground, but he did punch in a season-high three rushing touchdowns. C.J. Fitzpatrick and Johnathan Badyna would have both of the team’s receiving touchdowns in the game, while Ty Headen would lead the team with 111 receiving yards on just seven catches. On the defensive side of the ball, the Chargers had one heck of a day, holding the Warriors to only 14 points, and holding them scoreless for majority of the first and all of the second and third quarters. Four different players lead the team in tackles with only five each, those players being: linebacker Tyler Condit, Junior defensive back Nigel Davis, Freshman linebacker Scott Lavelle, and Senior linebacker Corey Mitchell. Both Junior defensive back Matt Olivo and Senior defensive lineman Matthew Rossi each had a forced fumble on the day; Olivo recovered the fumble he forced and had a 47-yard return to go with it, and Condit recovered the fumble forced by Rossi. The blue and gold travel to North Easton, MA, to do battle with the Stonehill Skyhawks, and they look to walk out victors of their fifth straight game on the Division II Football Showcase, which is being aired on ESPN3 and the WatchESPN app. The Skyhawks are coming off a shutout loss to the American International Yellowjackets by a score of 19-0. The last time the two played, the Chargers came out as two touchdown victors by a score of 28-14, U.N.H. looks to have a repeat performance of that game and the last four, and walk away with a record of 5-2 on the year.
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he 14th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Strange, is a mere three weeks away. The last installment, Captain America: Civil War, was released last May and instantly has been considered among one of the best superhero films yet. That being said, Doctor Strange must deliver as a quality film after coming off one of the most acclaimed superhero movies of all time. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Doctor Strange is, of course, based off the Marvel comics of the same name. The general story arc of Doctor Strange follows Stephen Strange, a world class surgeon. Strange possesses a selfish and entitled attitude, which leads him to be distant from others. The doctor’s life is changed forever when he is in
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a car accident, leaving his hands inadequate. This means an end for Strange’s career as a surgeon; with nothing to live for, Strange ventures into the Himalayas to find the Ancient One in hopes of healing his hands. The Ancient One leads a troop of sorcerers, who have learned to transcend the human dimension and are able to manipulate the environment around them. Strange is at first reluctant to learn what he considers magic, yet soon comes around to honing in his skills so that he does not need his hands to move things. Doctor Strange is considered Marvel’s “magic” character. Accessing higher dimensions is a unique skill set, and leads way to very different scenarios than Hulk smashing a city with his strength, or Iron Man using his suit to pull off technological wonders. That is why seeing a live-action adaption of this property is so intriguing. The trailer alone looks amazing,
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Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange (Photo via Empire)
tor Strange, it seems as though the main action is within higher and lower dimensions. The cast is also worth noting. Benedict Cumberbatch has already had great roles where he shines as a powerful actor, whether it be as Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock, his Academy Award nominated portrayal of Alan Turing, or even the excellent voice over and motion capture of Smaug the dragon. Chiwetel Ejiofor, also Academy Award nominated for 12 Years a Slave, is on board on
Karl Mordo, a fellow student of the Ancient One. The Ancient One is portrayed by Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton, who recently costarred with fellow Marvel actor Chris Evans in Snowpiercer. Marvel has always done a good job at recruiting talent for their films, both in front and behind of the camera. Every single Marvel Cinematic Universe film has been decent at the least. Even if Iron Man 2 and Thor 2 do not measure up to Captain America: The Winter
Soldier or The Avengers, the bottom of the Marvel films are still far better than the recent DC films. While 2016 has been disappointing for film so far, the few exceptions include the other Marvel film Captain America: Civil War. With Star Wars and Harry Potter releasing movies to close out 2016, Marvel will also join the ranks in what is hopefully one of the most unique superhero films yet with Doctor Strange.
in June. “Ruin”, “Three Empty Words”, and “Mercy” were also released before the album itself. Out of those three, “Mercy” is the standout – it contrasts acoustic with drums and fiery vocals perfectly. One of the biggest changes Mendes made was the way he subtly
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with visuals that are sure to best be seen in IMAX 3D. As Strange and his sorcerer friends bend dimensions, entire cityscapes wrap around each other, which is sure to be a unique and fun battle arena. A qualm with the recent Captain America: Civil War was that while the characters were used greatly, the environments were rather bland. The main battle scene was on a deserted airport, which lowers stakes. In Doc-
Shawn Mendes Green Day’s Illuminates Revolution
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Since 2013, singer Shawn Mendes has come a long way from the six-second covers on Vine that first put him in the spotlight. 18-year-old Mendes released his second album, Illuminate, on September 23, and earned his second number one album on the Billboard 200, whilst playing a sold-out Madison Square Garden. Illuminate, Mendes’ sophomore album, comes about 18 months after his debut, Handwritten. In those 18 months, Mendes’ music has evolved immensely. As a whole, Illuminate is more cohesive than Handwritten. Illumi-
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nate is a departure from some of the songs on his first album – there’s nothing syrupy sweet and bubblegum pop about it. Artists like Ed Sheeran, John Mayer and Jason Mraz come to mind less than Justin Bieber. Mendes began making this transition with the first single, “Treat You Better”, released
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his weekend
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“Sounds Good, Feels Good” By MEGHAN MAHAR
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Is college stressing you out? Is the thought of midterms killing you slowly? You are not the only one. The Charger Bulletin is with you and ready to help; listen to this playlist for some motivation to pull you through!
Weight of Living, Pt. I – Bastille Bastille wants you to know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Blessings – Chance the Rapper If you can not get enough of this feel-good track, there’s more: Twitter can nott stop talking about the reprise of Blessings on Jimmy Fallon featuring D.R.A.M., Anthony Hamilton, Raury and Ty Dolla $ign.
The Greatest – Sia feat. Kendrick Lamar Sia and Kendrick Lamar want you to push through whatever it is you are struggling through and prevail. Watch the music video, which is a beautiful tribute to those affected by the recent tragedy in Orlando.
When You Were Young – The Killers Kick your feet up and let your hair down with The Killers. “You can dip your feet / every once in awhile ”and treat yourself to a relaxing break from studying with this tune.
Daydreamer – Young the Giant Listen to this lighthearted alt-rock anthem by Young the Giant and you will feel carefree.
Good Life – Kanye West, T-Pain Throw it back with some old-school Kanye West, and celebrate the Good Life (even though your life is not as good as Kanye’s, because you are not that rich).
Straight Into The Fire – Zedd Take your dark days and send them to the sun with this uplifting dance track from True Colors which won the award for “Best Electronic Album” at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.
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began writing more and more about intimate and sexual situations – he was still 16 when Handwritten was released, and now as an 18-year-old, the music has matured with him. “Lights On” is a perfect example of this, and one of Illuminate’s standout tracks. “Ruin” is the first track on the LP, which was a smart decision. Though it starts slow, it perfectly sets the tone for the next 11 songs. It is driven by acoustic guitar, which is one of the major changes from Handwritten. Though it can be a bit slow at points, there really is not a bad song on Illuminate. It may seem typical of popular music to be about love,
but Mendes makes it clear that his tracks on Illuminate are not all “in love” songs. “Don’t Be A Fool” is more about heartbreak than love;“Patience” is another song that iss more intimate than the others, and it has an extremely memorable melody. With the varying tempos and instrumentation on the tracks, they are all different without straying too far from the core sound. The way the songs were arranged on the track listing lends itself to a few musical surprises throughout listening. Illuminate has so much depth to it, and with Mendes still only 18-years-old, there is still so much more to come from him.
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releases. It all makes
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for their most coher-
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ent album since 2004’s American Idiot. Armstrong’s lyrics are colored by his struggles with addiction and fears
true to title, is full of
about our future. “If
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good life / I want a bet-
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ter way to die,” he rants
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disillusioned opener,
radio as the song lifts
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towards triumph.
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focused work in years,
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seeks peace after sev-
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it having something
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unique about it; feeling
lot of peace; but plenty
fresh and mature. It is
of sharp hooks.
thematic nature allows
Do not forget that you are full of Wonder with this soul-fulfilling song that celebrates the purpose of individuals.
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Undefeatable – Young Rising Sons
as ever, radio-friendly,
discontent with time
Slow it down and pump yourself up! With this song by Young Rising Sons, you will be ready to conquer any obstacle that comes your way.
melodic punk predomi-
catching up with them,
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as well as being a ma-
this time is that the
jor step for their future
choruses are punchier,
artistic endeavors.
years thanks to LeBron cago after a fallout with James and friends. In 2016 ,as long as Clevethe Miami Heat. This land has LeBron, and was a big story for the Bulls over the summer, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love are able to stay but it was not the bighealthy throughout the gest story of the sumyear they should be able mer. to retain their domiThe biggest story was nance a top the Eastern the Bulls decision to Conference. trade injury plagued One potential distracAll-Star Derrick Rose to tion that could deter the New York Knicks. the full potential of the The Bulls also decided to let star center Joakim Cavs could be the conNoah walk in free agen- tract standoff with J.R. Smith. Smith is asking cy all the way to New for $15 million a year, York City to join Rose. but the Cavs are very You might think this is much over the salary a big hit to the city of Chicago and to the Bulls cap and may be looking but in reality it’s not. In for cheaper options at the Rose trade the Bulls the back-up point guard position. The Cavs received center Robin Lopez, point guard Jose signed free agent guard Tony Douglas to add Calderon, and second year guard Jerian Grant some depth, but with the retirement of guard from the Knicks. These are all serviceable play- Mo Williams the Cavs might have to give in to ers and in all reality they played more games J.R. Smith’s demands pretty soon. Other than individually than Rose that, I feel it is a guarand Noah combined in antee that the Cavs finthe past two years. ish on top of the East. This trade could end Prediction: 1st Seed up helping the Bulls in Detroit Pistons- It the long run, whether is no secret that Andre it be this season or two Drummond is the heart to three seasons from and soul of this year’s now. In other news the Bulls signed disgruntled Pistons team. He is a tremendous rebounder, point guard Rajon and generally a great Rondo to a two year scorer because he is deal over the summer which really helps their always around the rim. backcourt, if everything Last year at the trade deadline the Pistons goes as planned. The went out and got Drumreal star of this team is mond some needed shooting guard Jimmy help. The Pistons Butler who has been waiting for this team to traded for rising star be his for the past three Tobias Harris from the Orlando Magic. These years. I feel Jimmy Butler is just waiting to two showed flashes of greatness last year, but bust out of the seams, injuries kept them both and is ready to have an from reaching their full MVP/All-Star kind of potential. season. With all this With the guidance veteran talent the Bulls of President, General also have some young Manager, and Coach talent to look forward Stan Van Gundy both to. Drummond and Harris The Bulls have Tony should benefit tremenSnell and three-point dously. The only thing specialist Doug Mcthis team was missing Dermott; I feel these was a true point guard two players are on the players to watch list this so the Pistons also went out and got Regseason. In 2016, I feel gie Jackson from the the Bulls have enough talent to be competitive OKC at the deadline also. Reggie Jackson and possibly return to had just been Russell old form. Westbrooks back-up Prediction: Playoff and never really got his Bubble opportunity to show Cleveland Cavawhat he could do. When liers- Last season the city of Cleveland got its Westbrook got hurt, first professional cham- Jackson was able to put Read more on pionship in over 50
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Theater Club Displays Cabaret
By LAUREN COHEN
CONTRIBUTING writer lcone2@unh.newhaven.edu
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P
resented by the
University of New Haven theatre club, Cabaret III debuted on Friday October 7, and again on Sunday October 9 in Bucknall Theater. Not to be confused with the Broadway musical Cabaret, a cabaret can be any form of entertainment. For the past two semesters the U.N.H. theatre club has put on a Cabaret. This show featured songs from various Broadway productions including Hamilton, Once: The Musical, Fiddler on the Roof and more. “For this one I listened to a bunch of musicals and took what I knew of the cast and tried to find what would be the most interesting and challenging for
Reynolds said.
He continued, “I knew the songs were challenging and they took what they got and gave it their all and I’m really proud of them it came out stronger than I imagined,” director Jared Reynolds says. Reynolds was not the only one excited for the night. Many cast members were eager to take the stage and show off all of their hard work. Cast member and Chrislyn Webster said, “Cabaret was my first university experience
Theater Club’s Cabaret Show
with the theatre club, life and it was fitting for
ready for the show to
ence laugh as well as
one of the most amaz-
me to reach out of my
start. The audience’s
explained which song
Audience member
ing first experiences I’ve
comfort zone and do
attention was quickly
would be coming next.
Pepper Lavoie said, “I
ever had!! It literally,
something I’ve never
grabbed when the cast
After each song the cast
thought it was abso-
made me so happy to be
done before with the
came down the stairs
sang, a huge audience
lutely amazing and that
back on stage officially
most amazing cast,
before reaching the
applause followed.
they did an amazing
and I can’t wait to do it
crew and just overall
stage. The show started
The show ended
all again on Sunday.”
people. I wouldn’t trade
with the song Aquarius
with songs from the
this moment for any-
from Hair.
hit Broadway musical
funny, and entertain-
Between each song,
Hamilton performed
ing. If you missed your
narrator Joshua Lodge
by the whole cast. As
chance to see it this se-
Cast member Destiny LaPointe had similar
thing in the world.”
Overall, the show was
Once 7:30 p.m. hit
ret was my first theater
most of the seats were
came onto the stage
the show came to an
mester, be sure to catch
production ever in my
filled and everyone was
and made the audi-
end the whole cast got a
it next semester!
This Week in Theatre
By CAITLIN CARNEY
STAff Writer ccarn2@.unh.newhaven.edu
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To build the hype for the Fall Fest concert on Saturday, October 8, SCOPE ran music themed events every night of the week leading up to the event. Those who attended the events got to enjoy various musical performances and games throughout the week. October Beanhouse was held on Monday night in the Alumni Lounge. The event featured good food, and a performance by Fully Charged, the acapella group on campus. They performed their rendition of Heathens by Twenty-One Pilots, which was a hit with the crowd and gained them a hefty applause. The Beanhouse also featured Crystal Clear,
job.”
feelings, saying, “Caba-
SCOPE’s Music Week
them,” Director Jared
standing ovation.
and I must say - it was
By ANGELA TRICARICO
COPY EDITOR ATRIC1@.unh.newhaven.edu
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Schneebly’s disapproving girlfriend in School of Rock The Musical; Becky Gulsvig is set to
There is a new kitty in town. Mamie Parris, formerly of School
Photo via Reel Big Fish
an indie pop band on campus. The band’s percussionist, Jameson Hegger, said that the event was “a good way to get exposure and see the other talented musicians that go to school here.” The band felt as though they received incredible feedback and they are thankful to
have such a supportive community at U.N.H. Vocalist of the band, Jo Sinta said, “open mics are a great way to share our music in an intimate setting.” Crystal Clear was formed in the Bethel lounge during the first week of school and they are already doing big things, soon enough they will be selling out
concerts somewhere. Tuesday featured a competitive “Name That Tune” game where six contestants stood at a table in the front and had to hit the table once a song started playing if they knew the song’s title and artist. Each round featured ten songs and the winner got to pick out of a hat See MUSIC page12
replace her beginning October 10. Green Day’s American
of Rock The Musical
Idiot will be reborn on
is making her way to
the small screen. Billie
another Andrew Lloyd
Joe Armstrong has con-
Webber musical: Cats.
firmed that HBO green-
She is set to begin
lit a film adaptation of
performances as Griza-
the tuner, with script
bella, The Glamour Cat
changes happening
on October 17. Pop star
right now. There’s no
Leona Lewis, Broad-
timeline for filming yet,
way’s current Griza-
but Armstrong plans on
bella, will sing her final
reprising his Broadway
“Memory” when she
role of St. Jimmy for
departs the production
the film. The original
on October 9. Prior to
Broadway production
October 9, Parris could
opened in the spring
be seen as Patty, Ned
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wood Reporter was not
of 2010 and played
happy with the request.
422 performances. It
This week, two straight
uses the music of the
plays will celebrate
“American Idiot” album
opening night on
to tell the story of three
Broadway! First up is a
friends at a crossroads
new work, Heisenberg
in their young lives.
by Simon Stephens.
In a change of tra-
According to Playbill,
dition, producers of
Heinsenberg follows
Broadway’s The Front
two people (played by
Page revival have asked
Denis Arndt and Mary-
critics to come on the
Louise Parker) and a
show’s actual open-
life changing encounter
ing night to review the
between them in a Lon-
show. Standard practice
don train station.
since at least the 1990s
Heisenberg opens on
has seen critics visit-
October 13 at MTC’s
ing shows on specific
Friedman Theater.
preview dates so they
Second is a brand new
will have more time to
adaptation of Chekhov’s
write a more thoughtful
The Cherry Orchard,
review. The Front Page
about a Russian nobility
is about newspapers in
class struggling to stay
1928, and the producers
relevant against the
want to return to the
growing power of the
style of the time period
peasant class. The re-
and have their reviews
vival stars Diane Lane,
written following the
Joel Grey, Celia Keen-
opening night perfor-
an-Bolger and more
mance. Most critics
Broadway favorites. It’s
seemed okay with the
set to open October 16
idea, but according to
at Roundabout Theater
the New York Post a re-
Company’s American
porter from The Holly-
Airlines Theater.
ment and think about how U.N.H. handles the discussion and acknowledgement of police brutality cases. “We want to create a safe space and open discussion,” BSU president Mackenzie Upshaw said before opening the floor for discussion. Vice President of BSU, Tamara Torres, offered advice during the discussion saying, “We need to bring together the U.N.H. community and come together as one.” The night ended with a candlelight vigil next to the BSU rock on the Bix/Bot Quad. Members of Campus Crusade for Christ lead a prayer while students gathered around with electric candles and students also began to sing as students placed their candles on the BSU rock. This memorial hit home with a lot of students in attendance. Many know people who have had to go through police brutality, and even more have family members they are reminded of when these events are brought up.
“I have nephews, brothers, cousins, all around the same age. It is heartbreaking that I need to fear for their lives every time they leave the house. We need to show the world that we see this happening and we care,” says Torres. Upshaw has similar views, saying, “This is an issue that affects the multicultural community yet is not always expressed to the best of our abilities. Many students are angry or upset and they need a way to express that.” The night was a huge success, bringing together the community to remember those who typically get forgotten. Although the night was a success, Upshaw is upset that the turn-out included mainly multicultural RSOs. All RSOs were invited weeks in advance and BSU was hoping for more of a campus-wide response. This only shows that U.N.H. as a campus community needs to strive to do more to recognize these important issues and unite behind them.
BSU Gives Voices to Voiceless By KARINA KRUL
student life editor kkrul1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU
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Police brutality is an epidemic sweeping the country, and while many stories are being heard, many more are being silenced. So far this year 736 people have lost their lives to police brutality. 320 of them were minorities and 178 of them were African Americans. 201 of them were unarmed. 12 of them were under the age of 18. These are scary numbers, yet few people know the true extent of this problem. That is what needs to change. The Black Student Union, on Wednesday October 5 from 8:30-10 p.m., held a memorial event entitled “#justicefor” for all African American lives lost to police brutality. The event was co-hosted by SIA, NAACP, Phi Beta Sigma, ELITE Step Team, WRITE Poetry, CRU, and Omega Phi Beta. The event was designed as a way to bring attention to the many deaths that went unnoticed by
the public. It brought together the U.N.H. students in attendance to remember those lost and served as a reminder of why it is so important to speak out. The event began in the Alumni Annex for a presentation and discussion. The presentation included the reading of a poem by president of W.R.I.T.E. poetry as well as two short videos, a speech from the 1959 NAACP convention and ‘Our Lives Matter’, which featured young African American males holding poster boards designed to look like targets. Most heartwrenching of the presentation was the reading of victim’s names by the President and Vice President of BSU. This gave a name to the nameless victims often forgotten. Following the presentation there was an open discussion, centered on three questions. Students had the opportunity to share their own police brutality stories as well as discuss the implications of a hashtag for a move-
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to find out what gift card they won. Songs ranged from current hits to obscure songs that few people knew. All in all, the event was incredibly well received and everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Wednesday featured Music Game Night in the alumni lounge. Attendees were able to enjoy music type trivia with friends while competing for prizes. Students got to relive their childhood on Thursday night with Disney karaoke. Those who attended the event got to sing a variety of throwback Disney songs from The Lion King to the Jonas brothers, and everything in between. Freshman, Ife Campbell enjoyed watching her friends go up and sing in front of everyone, she even went up and sang too. “It was a nice atmosphere because everyone was accepting and all of us reminisced about our childhoods,” Campbell said about the night. Throughout the night, attendees joined in with those with the microphones to sing along to their favorite songs, giving the night a very comforting, welcoming feel. On Friday, there was a trip to see Jersey Boys in New York City. Freshman, Bridget Carman attended this
trip with friends and loved every minute of it. She loves Broadway and collects playbills, so this trip was a great opportunity for her. Carman also said one of the more entertaining parts of the night was watching a group of intoxicated women singing along to the show. Carman said, “People should definitely sign up for SCOPE trips! They’re 100% free and so much fun!” Finally, to bring the week of excitement to a close, SCOPE held a Fall Fest Concert. The concert included a performance by Reel Big Fish in the evening, as well as other music acts during the day. The Reel Big Fish concert was held in the German Club with doors opening at 6 p.m. Due to Hurricane Matthew, SCOPE and MIC encountered a lot of problems, from power outages to location changes. However, they wound up keeping up with all of the problems and this allowed for the day to be a success. MIC member Will Turner said, “We all had fun and we’re excited to do it again next year!” Everyone in attendance enjoyed the afternoon music acts as well as the evening concert. All in all the day, and the week as a whole, were jam packed with exciting events and everyone had a whole lot of fun.
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