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Mental Health and College Students By GLENN ROHRBACKER

Editor in Chief grohr1@NEWHAVEN.EDU

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ou are looking out the

window as you drive past your new home. You see a lot of strangers, tall buildings with elaborate features, families there for the same reason you are, and the grocery chain that will be your new local store. You think about all of the years you have spent where you grew up, the friends you have made, the family you love, the school where you developed into who you are, and you do not see any of it. You

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do not think about how you need all those things, rather

experience and this is what

signs for it, and individuals

health conditions. Dr. Hain-

that they were all memories

is part of being human,” said

should seek help when they

line’s personal task force put

and you’re bound to make

John McPhee, CEO of the

need it and also learn about

together a book called, Mind,

new ones. You have to, right?

JED Foundation.

privacy laws when sharing

Body and Sport, which has

information. The most im-

been distributed to every

Little do you know, these

New studies are showing

feelings will not go away. You

that mental health risks are

portant thing NAMI tries

NCAA school. The book goes

will miss your family when

most common between the

to encourage is starting a

over the best practices for

you need them most. You

ages 18 and 24. A report

conversation about mental

dealing with mental illness

will want your old friends on

from the National Alliance

health within families before

for both coaches and stu-

a Friday night. You will think

on Mental Illness shows that

a student goes off to college.

dents.

about the teachers that you

75% of mental health condi-

“We need to have conver-

Hainline has also put a fo-

came to know. And, you are

tions form between these

sations more often, because

cus on the protocols used by

not the only one.

ages – the exact same time

mental illness is the biggest

schools to treat students and

most students are at college.

public health issue that col-

student athletes with men-

quite a bit of anxiety and

The report also finds that 1 in

lege students are not talking

tal illness. The association

even overwhelming anxi-

5 young adults are living with about,” says Gilliberti.

ety in some cases,” says Dr.

a mental illness today, with

Charles Anderson, Director

suicide ranking as the second

of Counseling and Psycho-

leading cause of death among troversial topics like alcohol

logical Services at the Uni-

ages 15 to 24, as confirmed

abuse and sexual assault,

well as mental health educa-

versity of New Haven.

by the JED Foundation.

but not enough conversation

tion.

“It’s a natural set-up for

Anxiety and depression

“We [The JED Founda-

looked at the resources avail-

There are currently a lot

able at universities to see if

of conversations about con-

they could provide adequate

about mental health. When talking to student

healthcare to students, as

“If a student athlete is going to seek help for mental

are the two most common

tion] know how critically

mental illnesses in college

important it is that the right

leaders in all three divi-

help, he or she has to feel like

students, although the trend

type of safety net is being set

sions of the NCAA, Dr. Brian

he or she is in an environ-

does shift over the years.

up around a college student

Hainline discovered that

ment, and that the coach is

One of the factors contrib-

as they embark on this new

the unanimous concern was

supportive,” Hainline said.

uting to the difficulty of a

journey in their lives,” says

mental health, and they

mental health condition is

McPhee.

asked him to make it his

affects a student’s academic

priority as Chief Medical Of-

performance and overall

ficer.

mood and livelihood, but

the stigma around this area

According to the JED

Mental illness not only

of illness. Although not much

Foundation, a non-profit

different from other kinds

dealing with mental health

“We discovered that stu-

of illness, mental illness is

in teens and young adults,

dent athletes have different

treated as less important

over half of college students

stressors that make them

than physical illness. Thus, it

will go through a period of

more prone to other types of

professional mental health

makes it less encouraging for

time with high anxiety and

mental conditions,” he said.

disciplines is that the most

people to seek help for these

one third of college students

The NCAA has worked for

problems.

will experience some level of

the past three years consoli-

way to curb the stigma

depression.

date different information on

against mental health and

mental illness to help colleg-

provide the right type of care and support for students is

“As more of us share our experiences, then the stigma

NAMI is looking to outline

starts to reduce, as we un-

the fact that mental illness is

es and universities support

derstand that this is a shared

common, there are warning

student athletes with mental

also their athletic performance. The consensus across

important and significant

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News Shailene Woodley broadcasts her arrest on Facebook pg. 2 Allington town clean-up pg. 3

Opinion Why America is already great pg. 4

Sports David Ortiz walks off the field pg. 7

Entertainment JoJo releases new album pg. 9

Student Life Mike Swift is crowned Deepher Dude pg. 11

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Shailene Woodley Stars National in Facebook Live Arrest Free

Thought Day

By KIMBERLY TRABULSI

CONTRIBUTING WRITER KTRAB1@unh.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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ivergent star and activist, Shailene Woodley, was arrested last week for criminal trespassing after peacefully protesting against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Woodley marched alongside hundreds of Native Americans and demonstrators in efforts to halt the construction. The $3.7 billion pipeline, built by Texasbased Energy Transfer Partners, became a huge controversy after Standing Rock Sioux tribal leaders sued to stop its continued construction, in fear that it will endanger the reservation’s water supply. On Monday, October 10, the movie star began filming the site via Facebook Live. Woodley shared footage with the growing audience of the peaceful marchers getting surrounded by law enforcement of-

By VISILIOS DIAMANTIS

CONTRIBUTING WRITER VDIAMANTIS@UNH.NEWHAVEN. EDU

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Mugshot of Shailene Woodley (Photo courtesy of Morton County Sheriff)

ficials with batons and guns. The situation quickly escalated when Woodley was informed, live on camera, that she was being arrested for criminal trespassing. “I’m being arrested. I was down there with everybody else. It’s because I’m well known,” said Woodley in the live stream as she was detained. “It’s because I have 40,000 people watching.”

For months now, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has fought hard against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Thousands of Native Americans and supporters have stood with the tribe against its construction across North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Illinois. The 1,172 mile pipeline would be used to transport crude oil across the states. Woodley took to

tions about why certain

ing was dedicated to

things are set up the

learning about how

way they are,” said

U.N.H. tries to give

[Billy or Simpson], “It

back. Simpson and

creates a nice mecha-

Hayes discussed estab-

nism where we can talk

lishing a program to

about things that aren’t

deliver Sodexo’s uneat-

necessarily working.”

en food to a local food

Sodexo Expands Outreach Through Food Committee

By MEGHAN MAHAR

STAFF writer MMAHA2@unh.newhaven.edu

––––––––––––––––––––– The food committee unites with Sodexo representatives to make improvements to preexisting food services and develop new offerings at U.N.H. Students can voice their opinions and ideas to Food On Demand’s head chef Danny Hernandez, Sodexo’s general manager Gordon Hayes, and student ambassador Dan Simpson (“Sodexo Dan”). “[At meetings] we can liaison with students, good, bad, or ugly about the program. It gives them the opportunity to ask ques-

The committee

bank. Student volun-

started last year in

teers would work with

collaboration with the

Sodexo to bring (and

Undergraduate Student

potentially serve) hot

Government Asso-

food to a location on a

ciation. Since then, the

routine basis.

committee has begun

Sodexo is not only

to pursue new ideas to

charitable, but also

entertain and educate

innovative and envi-

students.

ronmentally-friendly.

Students voiced a

Oil that is used in the

variety of ideas: topics

kitchen is collected and

ranged from grocery

eventually cleaned be-

shopping off-campus to

fore being recycled into

learning how to pre-

biodiesel.

pare healthy meals on

The professionalism

campus.

carries on into the

The bulk of the meet-

instagram the day following her arrest to say, “One day, baby, we’ll sing our poetry, the words dripping from our tongues wet with ripened patience, and the lyrics, the sweet fruits born from the seeds our aging hands are now sowing. #alwaysinallways #heartforward #uptous #NoDAPL #protectcleanwater #iamonyourside.”

This past Wednesday marked the 324th anniversary of Massachusetts Governor William Phips’ letter condemning the use of spectral evidence in witchcraft accusations. In remembrance of this historic event, in which reason triumphed over superstition, October 12 has been designated National Free Thought Day. To celebrate the holiday, the Center for Student Engagement, Leadership and Orientation (C.S.E.L.O.) held an open forum in the lobby of Bartels Hall, where all were welcome to share their thoughts about the climate here at U.N.H. The forum sought to gain feedback from the campus community that will be incorporated into programming that will support students more effectively.

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Some responses were collected and questions were answered; for example, a student asked how to go about starting your own organization here at U.N.H. The forum was part of a “celebrate everyday” series that C.S.E.L.O. is hosting, which they offer interactive booths that gave out freebies to participants. The next celebration, National Pumpkin Day, will take place in two weeks. C.S.E.L.O.’s mission is to foster “campus community through programs, resources, and opportunities for involvement that advance student learning and prepare students for success in the global community.” If you missed the opportunity to share your thoughts, C.S.E.L.O.’s office is located in Bartels Hall. They may be contacted via email (cselo@newhaven.edu) or by phone, at 203479-4582.

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Allingtown Clean Up

Clowns have been luring people into the woods (AP Photo) By KARINA KRUL

Student life editor KKRUL1@unh.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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n Saturday, October 15,from 10am12pm, many UNH students participated in the Allingtown cleanup. This clean-up has been bringing UNH students into the community around them for years now. Organized by the Office of Community Service and co-sponsored by the NAACP, this event happens twice a year in an effort to clean-up and unite the community with UNH. The event is unique in the way it unites the community through such simple means.

“The event is important because it gets the students involved with the local community. Knowing that UNH students care about their local community and want to be involved helps build a relationship between Allingtown residents and UNH students,” says Jessalyn Crossman. She continues saying, “Local residents and students have come together over this event in a way that does not happen at any other time in the year.” Volunteers can range from individual students to UNH and Notre Dame High School organizations and even the West Haven Democratic

Town Committee and Mayor O’Brien. In the past there have been 80-155 volunteers at each clean-up. Volunteers walk the streets surrounding campus for two hours, talking with their friends while cleaning the neighborhood. The streets cleaned included Pruden, Wade, Norwalk, Chauncey, Andrews, Hoffman, Walter, Allan, Orton, Ardell. The neighborhoods behind the football field were also cleaned. It is important that the surrounding communities know UNH students care about the cleanliness of the area. It is too often that college students are

thought of as destructive and looked upon badly by residents near campus. UNH is determined to break that stereotype by forming a bond with the community. “They [the community] were all so happy to have us there,” says Megan Joyce Each student had their own reason for wanting to participate in the clean-up. Some participated with their organization and some with a just a group of friends. Tia Blauvelt says, “My favorite part was doing it with a bunch of friends and being able to be with them while also helping the community.” Alissa O’Connell had similar reasons, saying, “My favorite part of this project was helping our community while bonding with my friends. She continues saying, “We also received a compliment from a stranger passing by thanking us for our service.” The end of the event left student participants feeling good and empowered within the community. “It felt really nice that we could do such a small thing and still make a big impact,” says Joyce. She continues saying, “You would be amazed how much trash there is surrounding our school, and it’s really upsetting.” If you missed the cleanup this year be sure to reach out and participate next semester! The campus community is already excited for the event again in April! “This event is more successful each semester,” says Crossman.

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Food Committee

con’t from page 2

from New Orleans to

kitchen, where Sodexo

attend the event. It will

“...incorporates safety

also be emceed by a lo-

and sanitation,” Simp-

cal radio host. Students

son explains, “that’s

can win tee shirts, have

very important. Ev-

their name and photo

erything has to be so

put on a wall of win-

organized because it is

ners and compete for

easy to contaminate.”

grand prizes including

They are careful to run

a Beats speaker.

operations like a res-

Sign-up dinners will

taurant in order to be

also be offered monthly

efficient and protect

for one meal swipe and

those who have food

three dollars or thir-

allergies. Those with

teen dining dollars for

more severe or unique

guests that aren’t on a

allergies can contact

meal plan. The variety

Sodexo to have their

of offerings spans from

needs fulfilled, includ-

past dishes such as ba-

ing ordering meals

con cheeseburger bites

ahead and developing

and mussels with tar-

plans for them.

ragon sauce to South-

Catered events and

ern-style coleslaw and

themes were discussed

caramelized bananas.

at the meeting, in-

If you want to get

cluding the Buffalo

involved in the creative

XIII Challenge taking

process of cooking on

place at WoW Café on

campus or want to

Wednesday, October

learn about Sodexo’s

19. For $10, students

work, contact Sodexo

can see if they can

Dan at dsimpson@

handle eating 10 Buf-

newhaven.edu. The

falo XIII sauce-coated

Food committee meet-

wings in only four

ings will be held ap-

minutes.

proximately every

The founder of WoW Café will be travelling

three weeks in Food On Demand.

Mental Health con’t from page 1 through conversation.

“Make it clear that

Conversations have to

them getting the help

start early and have to

they need is the most

encourage openness

important thing. If you

between a student and

want to share your own

whoever they are shar-

experience, that’s even

ing with.

better,” he tells them.

Dr. Anderson speaks

Through conversa-

to the parents of incom-

tion, mental health

ing freshmen every year

can be a more widely

before they start their

covered topic, therefore

college life. In these

providing the best pos-

talks, he tells parents

sible care and informa-

to be open and honest

tion to those affected

with their children.

by it.

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America is Already Great By MEGHAN MAHAR

staff WRITER MMAHA2@.unh.newhaven.edu

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am a freshman at U.N.H. In the spring, I will formally declare my double major in Marketing and Business Management. I am in the University’s Honors Program. I love New Haven, I was raised in Connecticut, and it’s all I’ve ever known. Up until this past month, I was living here illegally. I wasn’t snuck into this country. When I initially came here, it was completely legal. I was adopted from South Korea when I was six (?) months old. I was escorted here by a United States soldier on my flight that was coming home. I was taken in by a loving family. It made no difference to them that I looked different and did not carry their blood. I came here with a permanent resident card. Oddly enough, this documentation and being the child of two US citizens did not seal my citizenship. I did not discover that I was not a citizen until I was going to get my driver’s permit and ap-

ply to colleges last year. My name is Meghan Mahar. I am an aspiring business major and I am not in this country to steal your job. The process that I was put through to obtain my citizenship was tedious, long-winded—it felt like sitting in the DMV, but for months on end. I had to sign papers. I had to go to New York to get files processed. I had to wait. I reflected upon this process as I watched the debate on Sunday night. I remembered going through the citizenship process with my mother. I watched her shuffle through piles of papers. I felt her distress, her fear— Sure, the odds of me being deported were small. Maybe she had nothing to worry about. On Sunday, Donald Trump confirmed for the umpteenth time that he does not care about immigrants or refugees; when he is not spewing his hatred at immigrants and refugees, he is racially profiling American citizens. This hateful rhetoric that his campaign thrives upon has magnified the prejudice that lies within many people. Trump encap-

sulates the restlessness and rage of those who want change and points it all to minorities and outsiders. My mother did not fear that she would lose me. She feared what others might say about me if they knew about my citizenship status. Time did not stop for me as I waited for the grueling process to end. In that time, Trump also gained support. I watched as videos surfaced and people came forward with evidence and accusation against Donald Trump. I saw tweets and heard him speak to his supporters at rallies and debates. His ignorance was frightening, but it seemed impossible for this man to secure the nomination, even if the numbers said otherwise. I was astonished by the trail of victims that followed Trump to the top. I don’t need to bore you with the news that you have already heard: his plans to close our borders, the way he has classified minorities: according to Trump, Blacks and Hispanics are “inner-city” dwellers that live where a person could “walk down the street and get shot,” Muslims are the

only people that commit senseless acts of violence, immigrants are the people that steal your jobs. Trump believes that minorities are America’s greatest weakness. I travelled to the Immigration Court in Hartford to certify my citizenship. When I was there, I saw what makes America great. I saw families with children lined up in a row pledging their loyalty to a land of opportunity. I saw the weary joy in their parents’ eyes and I felt the relief that they ensured their children could have a life that might be better than their own. Diversity is what makes America great. The mingling of cultures and ideas has pushed us forward and helped to shape the “American Dream” that we all strive for. By alienating those who come into this country, we crush that dream and, when we limit the growth and opportunities of our citizens, we too as a nation grow weaker. Instead of creating feelings of fear, we should accept and rather than putting up walls, we should break them down.

What an Election We Have

By LEEANDRE RICHARDS

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR LRICH1@unh.newhaven.edu

–––––––––––––––––––– I could talk about the presidential debate and how lucky we are to have two highly opinionated candidates, but I’d rather not. The reason being that whoever gets chosen as the next president, out of our current candidates, doesn’t matter because the country will suffer either way. People are more involved with this election than probably any other election because it is too entertaining to watch. Frankly, I didn’t watch the debate because it wasn’t something that would interest me anyway. If you wanted to watch to people bicker about each other, then go watch a married couple who constantly are having problems. People are more upset about Donald Trump

becoming president than Hillary but they would rather have Trump because Hillary just isn’t quite pulling off the first Female president look, plus the other outrageous things that she did. Donald Trump is a great businessman who didn’t want to run for president, but here he is destroying the election, up until the debate that is. What is it about watching the presidential election and waiting to see who the next president is, which brings us joy? Why is it that important to us to watch it on T.V. or follow it on social media? It might be an exciting experience but does it truly satisfy us to find out who our next president is? As a society, we truly have some track record of being happy to have a great president without stating all of the things he has done

wrong throughout his term. Some people are extremely engaged in politics that they don’t allow for some presidents to do their jobs, granted that some presidents didn’t do a great job but it is hard when there’s a split vote between the House and the Senate. Some could argue that we had one candidate that could have been president—Bernie Sanders—but America wasn’t ready for a man like him. His views are commendable and could do a lot for this country but it wouldn’t be enough right now. I think this election is thoroughly hurting the image that America stands for and has shown to its foreign nations. Globally, we are probably viewed as a self-destructing nation because of this election with two extreme candidates that could either start World War III or make us extremely

vulnerable to foreign attacks and humiliation. We were once viewed as a strong and powerful nation that could solve foreign problems. Although we aren’t usually welcomed everywhere, many nations relied on us for aid so the question becomes: will they still rely on us after this election or will we be completely abandoned from our foreign allies? Will this election truly end our reign as one of the powerful nations in the world? I don’t know what this election would do us, but all I know is that I don’t like talking about it. This election, politics in general, truly frustrates me because there is no end to corruption and common sense isn’t common anymore— who knows if it ever was. Which would it be: will the election make or break us?

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Dear Clay Travis

By KARINA KRUL

student life Editor kkrul1@unh.newhaven.edu

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football game you enjoy the plays, you cheer on the team, but you also enjoy halftime. You enjoy halftime because it is entertaining, because it brings catchy music, and because it breaks up the regular flow of the day. You enjoy halftime because of the marching band. However, Fox Sports’ newscaster Clay Travis thinks we should make college football games shorter by cutting the “d**n band” out of halftime. Now, I have a few questions: When did he acquire the authority to say that the hard work bands kids put into their show is less than the hard work football players put into a game? Perhaps a more important question - what band did he get cut from? He does not appreciate or understand the work put into, and the skill required for, every second of every halftime show. I would like to see Clay Travis strap a 30lb drum to his chest and march a 12 minute half time show, complete with 20-yard jazz runs and complicated triplet rolls. I would like to see him march the 12 minute show with a trumpet pressed to his lips, drastically decreasing his breathing capacity. Somehow I do not think I will be seeing his anytime soon. After his comment, he received backlash from many “d**n band” kids, many of this included messages about the incredible gifts marching band has given and sympathies that Travis never experienced this. Travis quickly tweeted a response saying,

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“everybody knows band members don’t have boyfriends or girlfriends.” He also referred to the people who cheer on the band at football games saying, “These people do not actually exist. They are band myths.” The crowd of people cheering at halftime, the same crowd of

people crucifying Travis on Twitter, are anything but myths. They are real people with emotions and feelings and self-worth that cannot be crippled by an arrogant, ignorant bully hiding behind a keyboard. What happened to him in his life that he needs to go after an entire group of people? People who work hard for what they want and take pride in what they accomplish, people that love what they do just as much as anyone else. As a member of a marching band I can assure Travis that his words mean little against the ear-bursting cheers from the crowd as a performance comes to a close. His words are easily drowned out by the feeling that comes from performing beside your best friends, united under one show. The only thing “d**n band” kids feel for him is pity. He must have not had the wonderful experiences allotted to us by the band, he must have never felt the rush of performing in front of a stadium of people cheering you on, and for that we feel sorry for him. So, Clay Travis, you can keep spouting out hate behind your keyboard, and we will keep playing our hearts out and doing what we love, maybe we’ll even dedicate the next performance to you.

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President’s Corner Hello humans!

Treasurer’s Tip Hi Friends,

I hope everyone’s midterms went well and that we are all excited for fall break! With that in mind, please have a safe, and fun fall break and if you are not going home, make sure to check out our athletic games over the weekend and take the time to explore our West Haven Community!

If you missed Treasurer Training 2.0 it’s ok you can find my PowerPoint on Charger Connection! Also I will be denying all PO’s for Sodexo. Please make sure you follow the new procedure put in place October 14, 2016

Have a great week!

Any USGA related questions? Feel free to contact USGApresident@newhaven. edu or USGATreasurer@newhaven.edu

Nicolette Angelli USGA Treasurer

Samantha Moul USGA President

Charger Poll

By ALESSIA BICKNESE

Opinion Editor abick1@unh.newhaven.edu

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Positives +Fall break is right around the corner #blessed.

The

As of recently, our country has developed a clown problem. Yes, a clown problem. Students everywhere are constantly looking over their shoulders, in fear that a clown might be right behind them. From walking to class, to walking home at night – students are fearful. I was curious as to how many of you were living in fear, and I got the results I was expecting! While most of you are terrified, we still have a few brave souls out there to protect us (or themselves). Stay safe, UNH! Don’t forget to follow and vote for fun polls that are featured in the Charger Bulletin every single week!

By Alessia Bicknese

Negatives

Charger Battery

The Battery Charge

-Summer is making a temporary comeback with high 70’s for the majority of the week. -If you were planning on being a clown for Halloween, sorry for the inconvenience and sensitivity to clowns in CT this year.

“The Richard Rotella jokes will never die. Never.” - Kaitlin Mahar

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Chargers Drop Streak to Stonehill By QUENTIN WALKER

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fter week six, a game where the New Haven Chargers looked like an absolutely dominant, welloiled machine, they looked to roll into week seven and do much of the same. Their week seven matchup pit them against Northeast-10 rival, Stonehill Skyhawks. The Chargers are coming off a big, 45-14 win against the Merrimack Warriors last week. A game in which the offense totaled 490-yards; 279 of those yards came off the right arm of Senior quarterback Ajee Patterson, who also added a touchdown toss to his stat-line. While Senior running back Andre Anderson added three touchdowns on the ground, coming on just 91 rushing yards. On defense, the Blue and Gold put on a show, only allowing Merrimack to score twice on the day, once in the first quarter and not again until early in the fourth. Both senior defensive lineman Matthew Rossi and Junior defensive back Matt Olivo forced a fumble each, making for the defense’s true highlights on the day other than holding ‘Mack scoreless for nearly three quarters of football. On the other sideline,

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the Stonehill Skyhawks are coming off a shutout loss against American International College. The Skyhawk offense had trouble getting off the ground, as they could only muster 99-yards on the ground. Junior quarterback Matt Foltz finished the day with 175-yards in the air, impressive on its own, but it would have been even more impressive had he been able to get his team into the endzone at least once. On defense, the Skyhawks gave up two passing touchdowns, 151-yards in the air and only 70-yards rushing. All in all, not a bad day defensively, but they would have appreciated some kind of help from their offense.

The last time these two met, the Chargers walked away with a 2814 win on their home turf. Patterson threw for 263-yards and two touchdowns on the day; while the ground game was less than stellar, but they got the job done as Anderson rushed for 65-yards and two touchdowns as well. Defensively, linebacker Tyler Condit lead the team with 14 total tackles, as defensive linemen Willie Maxen and Dave Calderon comined for three sacks on the day, two and a half from Maxen and the other half for Calderon. The Chargers came into this game looking to extend their winning streak to five straight games, knowing that

this game was going to be tougher than advertised. The Chargers came out of the starting gates slow, going threeand-out on their first possession. This gave Stonehill an opportunity to score on their first possession, and that they did. Reaching the endzone on a 25yard touchdown from Matt Foltz to Andrew Jamiel, a connection that would get a lot of attention throughout the course of the game. U.N.H. would come out on their next drive and answer back with a 14yard strike off the arm of Patterson into the hands of Senior wide receiver Ty Headen, tying the game a seven apiece. After a Foltz pass

Big Papi’s Last Swing

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that was intercepted by junior defensive back Nigel Davis, the Chargers marched down the field and started off the second quarter with a score on a 14-yard Andre Anderson touchdown carry. Stonehill would go three-and-out on their next drive, and again, the Blue and Gold would take the ball down the field and score, this time scoring three instead of seven on a Danny Stock 40yard field goal, making it 17 unanswered points for New Haven. Both teams would be quiet scoring-wise for a while, due in no small part to a blocked Stonehill field goal attempt, two more Foltz passes being picked off, both by Junior defensive back Mark Clements,

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not just for the Boston Red Sox, but in the league as well. The designated hitter position was primarily used for giving a player

rest in the field or when a player was recovering from an injury but could still hit. No team really used one player as the primary desig-

nated hitter, until Ortiz came along. The Red Sox signed Ortiz after he was released by the Minnesota Twins and

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and a field goal attempt that Stonehill would miss from 44-yards out. After no one would score for the better part of three quarters, the Skyhawks would finally put another score on the board by way of a Brian Kearns Jr. three-yard rush that would cut the Chargers’ lead to three. After the Chargers chose to go for it on fourth down instead of kicking a field goal, Stonehill took this chance to drive down the field and take the lead on a 10-yard touchdown pass from Foltz to Andrew Jamiel, making this Jamiel’s 18th reception on the night, which would break his own record which he set in week two against Southern Connecticut State in a losing effort. The scoring would end there and the Stonehill Skyhawks would close out the game with 14 unanswered points. Those 14 points dug a grave for the Blue and Gold’s four-game winning streak, dropping their record to 4-3 on the season. Offensively, the Chargers would be led by a valiant effort from Patterson, despite throwing two interceptions, he would throw for 267 and a touchdown. On the ground, Andre Anderson would only be able to reach 76-yards rushing, but would would make his way into the endzone for ahis only touchdown on the night. Headen would lead the way

The NHL’s 99th season of play kicked off October 12. One of the biggest storylines coming into this season was Sidney Crosby being sidelined by yet another concussion, with only two days to go before regulation play began. While veteran players look to prove themselves once again, there’s a group of players brand new to the league looking to make

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lasting first impressions. The group of rookies entering the league this year vary from college graduates to 18-yearold players born the same year as many freshman who began college this year. They all have similar goals: to help their teams from the start. The Toronto Maple Leafs have not seen success in the past few years, and last year, their lack of success finally paid off when they won the draft lotSee NHL page 8

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cont. from pg. 7 tery and were awarded the first overall pick in June’s draft. They chose Auston Matthews, a then-18 year old center who spent all of last year playing professionally in Switzerland instead of playing in the Canadian or American junior hockey circuits. At 6’3’’ and 216-pounds, Matthews is a big player for his age. He’s a pure goal scorer, and he has a great ability to make things happen on the ice. His impact was felt immediately; Matthews scored four goals in his NHL debut – something that has never happened before. He’s already rewriting NHL history. 19-year-old right winger Mitch Marner is also looking to help the Maple Leafs improve. Marner was drafted in 2015, forth overall, and was sent back to his junior team – the Ontario Hockey League London Knights – following Maple Leafs training camp. He was the cocaptain of the Knights alongside Christian Dvorak through their run to the Memorial Cup championship (the Memorial Cup is the highest championship title for the Canadian Hockey League, consisting of the aforementioned OHL, the Western Hockey League, and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League). With the Knights as Memorial Cup champions, Marner was named MVP of the tourna-

ment, along with being named MVP of the OHL’s regular season and playoffs, and the CHL’s player of the year. Marner is really good at what he does, despite his size. At only 5’11’’, his height is often cited as something that could’ve hindered making it to the NHL. His small size actually comes as an advantage; Marner is speedy and can dodge his way out of tight corners easily. He also has incredible hockey sense and puck control, and is a great playmaker. In his first game with the Leafs, he had multiple impressive scoring chances and 6 shots on goal. It won’t be long until those multiple chances turn into multiple goals. Another team rebuilding with an impressive rookie corps are the Arizona Coyotes. Their opening night roster is set to feature five rookie players. Leading the way for the rookies is Dylan Strome, a center who can shift to play the wings if needed. Strome is the middle child in a family of talented hockey players, with his brother Ryan on the New York Islanders. Strome was drafted in 2015, third overall ahead of his sometimes teammate and friend, Marner. He was also cut in training camp last season and went back to Erie, Pennsylvania to play his third season with the Erie Otters. His final Erie season was a bit different than the first: he was no longer playing second fiddle to best

friend, linemate and 2015 first overall draft pick Connor McDavid. The 2015-16 season was Strome’s time to prove a lot about himself as a player without McDavid. He was named captain of the team, and led them through a deep playoff run where the lost in the conference finals to the London Knights. Strome was a given to make the Coyotes roster this season. Now, he has been tasked with proving he belongs in the NHL, which should not be a problem with the way he’s consistently been playing. Another 2015 draft pick, Lawson Crouse, has cracked the NHL roster after Arizona acquired him by trade in late August. He was drafted to the Florida Panthers, but failed to make that team last season, being sent back down to the OHL Kingston Frontenacs for the 2015-16 season. The trade has paid off, as Crouse has showed up prepared to help this team win. A 2016 draft pick, Jakob Chychrun, has also made the Coyotes roster, in addition to Laurent Dauphin and Christian Dvorak, 2013 and 2014 draft picks, respectively. The youthfulness of this team is going to make a huge difference heading into this season – 12 of the 23 men on the roster are under the age of 25, and some of their top players have only just completed their rookie seasons. While most of the other 28 teams in the league

had trouble finding a spot for him. They had an established first baseman (Kevin Millar) at the time, but as Ortiz started to show his offensive power and ability they needed a way to get him in the lineup. They had him play as the designated hitter and as they say, the rest is history. During his career with the Boston Red Sox, he helped bring the team to three World Series are not relying so heav- championships; one ily on their rookies, being the 2004 World there are still some to Series where the Red make note of. Sox broke the curse of The top two Fins from the 2016 draft – Patrik the Bambino and won Laine and Jesse Puljutheir first championjärvi – have both made their respective rosters: ship in 86 years. The ten-time all-star defines the Winnipeg Jets and what a designated hitter the Edmonton Oilers. Puljujärvi is off to should be. a great start, having Ortiz was the player scored in his debut that would impose game. Puljujärvi is a fear on the opposing winger who has a great pitcher. When he would two way game and has been compared to the walk up to the plate, likes of Evgeni Malkin. spit on his gloves and Laine is a natural goal clap his hands, pitchers scorer. immediately got scared. One of the biggest They had every right to offseason signings this year was with the New be, especially when it York Rangers. They came to clutch hitting signed 23 year old situations. David Ortiz Hobey Baker award had 20 regular season winner Jimmy Vesey walk off hits during the to his first professional contract following his regular season, putting graduation from Harhim third on the list of vard. His case is an all time walk off hits. interesting one: as the During his career, he 66th overall draft pick to the Nashville Predaalso hit four walk offs in tors in 2012, Vesey dethe post season, twice cided he was not going as many as any other to sign. Instead, he was going to fulfil his NCAA player in MLB history. Ortiz’s outstanding eligibility and then be able to sign with the career can go on and on team of his choosing. starting with the fact His rights were traded he had three walk off to Buffalo last June, but hits in the 2004 playVesey still intended on offs alone, and brought entering free agency. Seven teams were in the team to the world the race to sign him; series pretty much all The New York Rangers by himself. In the 2013 eventually “won.” His World Series, he hit adaptable style of play .668, drawing eight will be of great use to the Rangers this season. walks and hitting two The younger players are typically the ones who are fun to watch and all of this year’s rookies are no exception to that.

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he Western Conference has been the most dominate conference in the NBA, and it looks like there aren’t any signs of it slowing down. The fast paced offences of the west seem to be superior to all in the east, and

as a matter of fact the west is home to a super team. With that being said, if everything goes as planned we should see a western conference team hoisting the Larry O’Brian Trophy at the end of the year. You are probably thinking I’m talking about the Warriors, but with all the talent in the west it could very well be a number of different teams that could take it all.

Dallas Mavericks: Dirk, that’s all I have to say. Dirk has been the face of the Mavericks since he was drafted in 1998. He has a championship, a MVP, and countless All-Star appearances. He is hands down one of the greatest European players of all time. With that being said Dirk has nothing to prove in 2016, it is his teammates that have to help him out. The Mavs did a little

spending this summer and acquired former Golden State Warriors Harrison Barnes and Andrew Bogut. Hopefully Barnes and Bogut can bring their winning culture to Dallas. The Mavs always seem to be in the running for top tier free agents but they always seem to come up short, and end up patching up the edges with second tier free

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homeruns or that he ranks seventeenth all time on the home run list with 541. However, Ortiz’s career is not only defined by what he accomplished on the field; he was just as good off the field. Ortiz brought the city of Boston together after the Boston Marathon Bombings in 2013, giving a speech that every Boston fan remembers. He did not just bring the city together, he brought that team together and they went on to cross the finish line holding that World Series trophy at the end of the season. The one thing some fans will never forget about his career is just how much fun Ortiz had. He always had a huge smile on his face. Even when the team was losing he would always find a way to make everyone laugh and bring some life back. Ortiz was not an average player; he was an idol to so many. Players trusted him and always believed in him, the fans admired him for everything that he was able to accomplish, and the children looked up to him and wanted to be him. Ortiz will go down in history as one of the greatest players to have ever stepped foot on a baseball field. As they say all good things must come to an end. Even though he is no longer playing, his legacy will never die. For fans who are upset about his retirement, pitchers are thankful that he will be not stepping up to the plate against them anymore.

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for pass catchers with 149-yards and being on the receiving end of Patterson’s only touchdown pass. Defensively, Senior defensive back Leo Lorenzo would lead the team with 10 total tackles, Tyler Condit not far behind him with nine. Senior defensive lineman Jalani Roman and senior linebacker Corey Mitchell would combine for the team’s only sack on the night, while both Nigel Davis and Mark Clements would have an interception each. The Chargers will

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be back on familiar grounds next week, as they welcome the Assumption Greyhounds into West Haven. The Greyhounds are coming off of their second straight win, sixth on the season, against Saint Anselm by a score of 39-14. The last time the two teams met was in the NE-10 Conference Championship game in which Assumption would come out on top with a 17-14 victory over the Blue and Gold. Assumption also won the last regular season matchup between the two.

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heater kids rejoiced on Saturday, October 8, as one of their own hosted Saturday Night Live. LinManuel Miranda, the Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning composer of In The Heights and the current smash hit Hamilton took the reins as a first time SNL host. People were not sure what to expect from Miranda’s episode; would he rap his monologue? How many references to Hamilton would be made? In the end, it was nothing short of brilliant. Marc Snetiker of Entertainment Weekly called it “a rare perfect episode.” It was hard to ignore the latest controversy surrounding Donald Trump and so the episode opened with that. Alec Baldwin was a surprise guest, playing Trump once again. Miranda’s monologue was heavily influenced by Hamilton, as many expected it to be. He described seeing Hamilton as escapism – “It’s about two famous

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New York politicians locked in a dirty, ugly, mud-slinging political campaign. Escapism!” Miranda remarked. And of course, he rapped the rest of his monologue. In a rewritten version of Hamilton’s “My Shot,” Miranda first started on about his approach to hosting SNL – “I’ma go for broke and do it all tonight”. As Miranda rapped about his photo joining the wall of greats backstage at 30 Rock, he stopped at Trump’s photo. “And this piece of—“ he paused, waited a few seconds, and then launched into “Never gon’ be president now,”

a line from the Hamilton song “The Reynolds Pamphlet.” Most of the sketches Miranda was in did not stray far from the theater, or Miranda’s own life. This was an episode by a theater person, for theater people. In one sketch, Miranda and two SNL cast members sang a very off key rendition of “Footloose”. In another, he played a “cool” substitute English teacher, which connects to Miranda’s past as an English teacher. In a Stranger Things parody that explored racism, Miranda played Dustin; on Stranger Things, Dustin is played

by theater kid Gaten Matarazzo. He even played Harold Hill, The Music Man’s conman main character, in a sketch spoofing the Wells Fargo Wagon number in light of recent Wells Fargo controversy. Even the non-theater related sketches were great, showing off Miranda’s versatility as an actor who can be both funny and serious. A pre-recorded scene, Diego Calls Home, showed Miranda in a phone booth in the middle of nowhere, calling his mother. Though it was mostly in Spanish, enough English

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words were included to make the scene understandable. He tells his mother about his new life in North Dakota, including the new friends he made there. The final sketch, a scene from a WWII film, was a funny take on a soldier’s last moments. The soldier, played by cast member Pete Davidson, asked Miranda to get rid of the embarrassing things in his life, namely his sex toys and “sassy” photos. The most talked about moment from Miranda’s episode was a pre-taped music video. It starred female cast

members as members of a high school drama production of “The Crucible.” They break into a girl band pop song about what happens after, at the cast party. The lyrics are blatantly about sex, though none of it actually happens at the cast party. There was even a small cameo from Alex Boniello, who led Broadway’s Spring Awakening last season in the music video; many theater people were quick to point out this on Twitter. Many theater kids were calling the Crucible Cast Party sketch extremely relatable. It was definitely one of the high points of the episode. Miranda said in his monologue that he wrote Hamilton, so only a small group of people would know who he was. That may or may not be the case, but this episode of SNL was the highest rated since James Franco hosted in 2008. This may be an excellent case to highlight more Broadway talent on SNL – theater actors can be funny too! Miranda says he may never get another chance at hosting SNL, but based on the ratings, he will be back.

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It has been ten years since pop artist JoJo released an album. Between 2004 and 2006, JoJo released singles “Leave (Get Out)” and “Too Little Too Late”. After that, her career was not set on the smoothest of paths. Her second album, The High Road, was not receiving as much attention as her single debuts. Acting roles and cameos were not satisfying her or her fans. Her album leaked and she was scrutinized by her label, but after changing labels and attempting to uphold her career, she was criticized for not

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having a more mature sound. The music industry was not kind to young JoJo, but that did not stop her. After years of trials and tribulations, JoJo dropped Mad Love. She is back and better than ever.

As any young child star looking to recreate their brand would do, JoJo chose bold, mature themes to touch upon. This transformation of lyrics and sound, which is shocking to those that left JoJo in the early 2000s, is the big leap that will help

JoJo take back her career. JoJo proves in eleven tracks that she is emotionally vulnerable, yet strong, sensual, and independent. The first track, “Music,” is a stripped ballad dedicated to her passion for music that has

kept her going through it all, including mourning the death of her father. She grieves over the piano, with the hope that her father is “...looking down, thinking / ‘Oh my God,

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my daughter’s doing it now.’” The majority of the album showcases JoJo’s new work and proves that she is ready for 2016 pop. “Vibe” is a See JOJO page10

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to the world, and since then they have had hit after hit. This Includes “Apologize,” “Secrets,” “Counting Stars,” “Good Life” and more.

“Murder” from Everything by Lido, October 7

One Republic’s mem-

You might know electronica aficionado Lido from his collaborations with Cashmere Cat, Halsey, and Chance the Rapper—this time, Lido is on his own.

bers Ryan Tedder, Drew Brown, Eddie Fisher, Zach Filkins, and Brent Kutzle worked on their

Hip-hop/trap producer duo GTA delivered an album that did not disappoint. Collaborations with Vince Staples, Tinashe and Iamsu paired with infectious beats and slinky synth create catchy tracks.

Gucci Mane’s second album of 2016, Woptober, follows in the footsteps of his post-prison return Everybody Looking.

“Eyes on You” from Walls by Kings of Leon, October 14

Kings of Leon has matured, and this album shows it. They released tour dates along with this album including a show at Madison Square Garden on January 20.

“Bad Decisions” from Gameshow by Two Door Cinema Club, October 14 Irish indie rock band Two Door Cinema Club steers into a new direction with a heavy disco influence.

“Believe in Me” from Building A Beginning by Jamie Lidell, October 14 Jamie Lidell’s moody soul album brings summer vibes to an oncoming winter.

“Million Reasons” from Joanne by Lady Gaga October 21

Gaga’s comeback (unless you count her long-term collaboration with Tony Bennett) is highly anticipated and rumored to be a raw tribute to her days before she became famous.

“Sure and Certain” from Integrity Blues by Jimmy Eat World October 21

Taylor Swift recently posted a video of her lipsinging to Jimmy Eat World, and after this album you might just be doing the same.

“True Disaster” from Lady Wood by Tove Lo, October 28

ine years ago,

album was introduced

October is all about change: the Northeast celebrates the days getting colder and the leaves changing from green to vibrant shades of red and orange. If you are looking for personal change, your playlist is an easy place to start. See what new albums have been released in October, and what is ahead for the rest of the month:

fourth studio album Oh My, My, and was released on October 7. In an interview, Ryan Tedder stated that the

tone. Lastly, “Better” is probably my favorcatchy beat and a new sound. I have been following the progress of this album from One Republic’s Instagram account (@onerepublic). Ryan Tedder and his crew worked hard for almost two years on this album, and the finished product is better than anything I could have imagined. I cannot wait to hear all their new music in the future, and I cannot wait to see which will be the next single off Oh My, My.

dance-pop track that could easily gain radio recognition, as well as remixes. “Like This” and “Edibles” are seductive, sex anthems that truly prove that JoJo has grown without feeling forced. “High Heels” is an empowering track driven by feelings of betrayal, and a desire to move onto something better. The first few tracks of the album do not do as good of a job at driving JoJo’s points home. Though her collaboration with Wiz Khalifa “F**k Apologies” was received well by fans, it feels a bit too cookiecutter; Wiz’s verse is not a mind-blowing contribution. It is very catchy, but not wildly innovative. “FAB” featuring Remy Ma has a relatable concept, but it feels as if it is trying too hard. Both of these

a new direction, which this album depicts. The first single off Oh My, My was “Wherever I Go,” which came out back in May, while the second single was released back in August, “Kids.” Both of these singles represent the new style that the band went with. Out of all the songs on the album, my three favorites would have to be “Lets Hurt Tonight,” “A.I. ft. Peter Gabriel,” and “Better.” Each song is unique in its own way, and they all provide catchy qualities. “Let’s Hurt Tonight” is the first track on Oh My, My, and I cannot think of a better song to start off the album with. The chorus, in my option, is the

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band was going to go in

Tove Lo is ready to prove that she is more than her hit “Stay High”. “True Disaster” is already a fan favorite with a more relaxed pop style that will withstand the test of time.

Empire of the Sun’s “High and Low” debuted in September and became an instant electronic and festival favorite, setting high expectations for the album.

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best part, as it captures Ryan’s vocals perfectly. song off the album, lasting five minutes, but it is definitely worth the listen; the chorus

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tracks were released as singles, but the best tracks on Mad Love are songs in which JoJo flies solo. JoJo delivers two important pieces of advice through this album; first, that sticking to your passion will ultimately fulfill you as a person, and second, that individuals are worthy of love. The last track “I Am” emphasizes the idea of worthiness, and closes the LP on a positive note. Despite JoJo’s setbacks, Mad Love is a strong return to doing what she loves. There is an obvious effort put into each song, and a tangible passion throughout the work; the album is a cohesive transformation from a lost girl, to an independent woman and the girl power throughout the album will draw in old and new fans alike.

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elta Phi Epsilon hosted their fall philanthropy event, Deepher Dude, on Friday, October 14 in Dodds Theater. The event is for the national philanthropy, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The foundation is the world’s leader in finding a cure for the genetic disease that approximately 30 thousand people in the United States suffer from. Almost all drugs that treat Cystic Fibrosis today were made possible with the financial support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation receives. Delta Phi Epsilon goal this year was to raise $10 thousand because they have been on campus for ten years. Last year the sisters raised over $7 thousand and this year they surpassed their goal and raised a whopping $11,327.24. The night was full of laughter and excitement and everyone had a great time whether they were a part of the organization or just there to watch the event. Deepher Dude is a male beauty pageant where the guy contestants compete to win the overall title of Deep-

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her Dude. They also have fun celebrating all the hard work and the money that the organization has raised, and entertaining the crowd with their creativity and talents. The pageant started off with the introducing of the contestants who did a choreographed dance as a group to a mix of various songs. The judges were then introduced, one of them being last year’s Deepher Dude. There were four rounds in the competition, including formal, creative/theme, talent, and Delta Phi Epsilon/Cystic Fibrosis questions and answers. Vice President of

programming for Delta Phi Epsilon, Kylie Pignotaro, ran the event alongside the coordinator of philanthropy for Delta Phi Epsilon, Ginnie Paino. Pignotaro said, “The event was so special because it broke every philanthropy and fundraising record our chapter has ever had. For a relatively small chapter the amount we raised was crazy! The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation holds such a special and personal place in a lot of sisters hearts, including my own. To know that we were able to rally the whole school behind us for this cause

accepting, and know that the things you say to members of the LGBT+ community can affect them differently because of their situations,” says student Mark Garner. Monday jump started the week with tables handing out stickers, chocolate, and flyers on how to be a good ally. Students were welcome to come to the table with any questions or just to get further information. Tuesday, in accordance with National Coming Out Day, PRIDE had a white door that students could sign in support. Walking through the door was meant to represent coming out, and each student received a slip with a potential scenario on it. These scenarios represented

the possible reactions members of the LGBT+ community are faced with when coming out to friends and family. They ranged from “Your friends were very surprised, but, they are willing to accept you” to “You’re told that you are disgusting, worthless, and a bad role model for your younger sibling.” These scenarios highlighted the drastic effects coming out can have on members of the LGBT+ community. “This activity is important because coming out is not an easy process, it can require preparation and social media does not always portray it like that. Things can happen behind closed doors that people do not always see,” says PRIDE president Steven Soler.

was so surreal!” Shonna Carlson, junior, was a hostess of the event alongside her “big,” Brandyn Cesan. Carlson said, “It was such an incredible experience to be a part of. I am so proud to be in this organization and hosting it really showed me why. Not only is it amazing that we raised that much money, it was amazing that we did it together! Delta Phi Epsilon worked for months raising money, and we never imagined we would raise as much as we did. So when the numbers were revealed it was obvious why we were extremely emotional. We are all so

close, and Delta Phi Epsilon brings me so much joy so it was cool to show everyone what we’re all about.” Sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon participated along with the male contestants as their escorts and helped them with their various costume changes and performances. Kassie Winchester, a junior, participated in the event with her friend Rumong Yobech, who won fan favorite. Winchester said, “Tonight, I am a proud sister of Delta Phi Epsilon. Thank you for everyone who donated, we could not have done

Justin Pantano agrees saying, “The road is not always so easy and even those who are happy now may not have always been happy.” Wednesday students were asked to write on a sticker what they were proud to be. Many students wrote that they were proud to be themselves, creative, confident, etc. It was a great opportunity to remind everyone that you should be proud of however you see yourself. Audreyana BrownNash says, “This is important because a lot of people growing up aren’t proud to be who they are. You should be proud to be whoever you are.” Scenarios were the activity again on Thursday, this time providing different situations and

how to be a good ally when presented with them. These scenarios ranged from what to do if someone comes out to you, to what to do if someone reaches out to you about self-harming. The scenarios really brought these serious events to the forefront of many student’s minds and made it clear that certain mentalities need to change. “Some people are quick to make assumptions, quick to judge without really thinking about it. We are trying to teach them how to really respond to these situations,” says Terrall Cantave. Friday ended the week with a different activity. Students who walked up to the table could pick up a slip of paper with a pronoun on it and learn more

it without you! Ginnie Paino and Kiley Pignataro created an amazing event. We shared laughs and tears and I can now cross being in Deepher Dude off my bucket list!” Sophomore Shelby StClair also participated and said, “Last year as a freshman I watched Delta Phi Epsilon raise over $7,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and I realized how much I wanted to be a part of this organization. I’m so proud to be a sister in this organization and I’m so proud of Kiley Pignataro and Ginnie Paino for making history. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported Delta Phi Epsilon and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.” To end the night, the hosts announced which contestants won specialty awards such as fan favorite, most money raised. Then, the new Deepher Dude was revealed, and the winner was Michael Swift. Swift said, “It is an honor to be the new Deepher Dude and I am so proud of the Gamma Epsilon chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon for raising over $11,000 for an amazing cause. I am looking forward to an amazing year with an outstanding group of women.”

Ally Week for U.N.H. PRIDE

By KARINA KRUL

student life editor kkrul1@UNH.NEWHAVEN.EDU

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Last week was Ally Week for U.N.H. PRIDE. They tabled in Bartels every day, each day with a different theme and activity geared towards helping students become better allies. Discrimination and bullying is too large a problem for many members of the LGBT+ community, and for many it causes them to end their own life. It is important to educate the student body to make U.N.H. an even more accepting and supporting environment for those who may not get support elsewhere. “Going into ally week it is important to teach everyone how to be a good ally, how to be

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about that pronoun. This activity was geared towards educating the student body on the vastly different pronouns someone can chose to use when describing themselves. “It’s important to learn about people that are different from you and to recognize that not everyone is the same,” says Alexa Dayton. The week overall was a huge success in educating the student body and creating allies to the LGBT+ community. After the week there are many more people on campus more educated and better equipped to handle various situations in a way that respects all parties to prevent the bullying and victimization of more members of the LGBT+ community.

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By LAUREN COHEN

STAFF writer lcone2@unh.newhaven.edu

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LASA’s Fiesta for Puerto Rico

By DEANNA PUGLISI

CONTRIBUTING WRITER DPUGL3@.unh.newhaven.edu

––––––––––––––––––––– On Saturday, October 15, the Latin American Student Association (LASA) hosted a fiesta in celebration of the country of Puerto Rico in the Alumni Lounge with a night filled with live music, dancing and food. LASA is a student organization on campus. Their motto is “Uniting All That is Different”, and in a big way, LASA is doing just that. Each year, LASA picks a country to celebrate during the closing of Hispanic Heritage Month, which started on September 15. Treasurer Jasmine Alers says, “We help inform the campus what we are about and bring Spanish cultures together.” LASA members had

decorated the lounge with colorful posters that had fun facts about Puerto Rico, as well as the Puerto Rican flag, and decorated the tables red, white and blue. El Coquí Restaurant provided the various delicious food at the event and there was live music performed by Luisito Rey y la Dinamica. The band played numerous salsa songs which added to the lively atmosphere. Alers was impressed with the turn-out number of people who attended the fiesta and people in attendance were amazed by the decorations and the live music. The hard work and dedication of the members of LASA resulted in a wonderful night for students, and even some family members in attendance. Since 2008, the group

ould you keep your hand on a firetruck for four hours without moving it? Ten participants did at this year the Keep Your Hands On That Body event hosted by the Rotaract Club. The Rotaract Club is a community service based organization; they do events both on and off campus. Events always include different fundraisers to raise money for various charities. U.N.H.’s Rotaract Club is an umbrella organization of the big international organization, Rotaract. Co-sponsors of the event included the Communications Club, the Sports Industry Club, and the ADJA (criminal justice club). There was a $10 fee to enter the competition and all the proceeds went to the Fisher Hours Foundation. All the money raised will go to help build homes for military families to stay in while their loved ones are getting treatment. During the competition players can pay to get out of challenges and to get special perks. For instance, a bathroom break, and switching hands would cost $5. To get out of challenges could cost anywhere from $1 to $5. Challenges included a variety of tasks to make the competition more inter-

esting including standing on one foot, one handed jumping jacks, squats, calf raises, and no smiling. Kristen Luise, Rotaract club treasurer, said, “It’s funny to see people challenge each other and it’s fun to watch.” Students did not go through this all for no reason; there were prizes awarded to the first, second and third place winners. The first place prize was an iPad Mini 2. The second place prize was clothing from the bookstore, and third place was $80 in gift cards. The gift cards included $15 to Dunkin

has worked diligently daily to promote the different and various Spanish cultures, informing students throughout the years at fun-filled, social events. LASA also hosts other events on campus throughout the year, in an effort to continue the group’s goal in bringing Spanish cultures together, such as BBQs, and Game Night. Ridding the campus of misconceptions of Latin Americans and their culture is something we should all help with little by little, whether it be joining LASA or just merely telling someone

about it helps make a great difference. If anyone is interested in joining LASA, they hold meetings in the Alumni Annex on the second floor of Bartels on Mondays at 7 p.m. You can also follow LASA on Snapchat and Facebook under LASA U.N.H. So, if you are looking to celebrate Spanish culture or want to raise awareness for other Spanish cultures, come on out and join in on LASA events and have fun. Together, we can unite all that is different and all the while make a difference in the world.

UNH Chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma (Photo by Sam Reposa)

Donuts and Subway, $25 to Target, and the campus bookstore. The event started at 5:20 p.m. with the first challenge of having one leg in the air for 30 seconds. Players could pay $3 to get out of it. Player’s hands had to stay completely flat, without moving, and of course, on the firetruck. Paige DeLuca was the first one out, because she slid her hand. She said, “It was fun and was for a good cause I would do it again.” At the end of the night someone needed to walk away with the

iPad, and it happened to be Danielle Lutkus. Right behind her was Matthew Thongdee in second and Tristan Dominque in third. “I signed up for my friends and then the iPad got me through it,” she says. The event has been going on every year for the past few years but this year the turnout was the best they have had, with ten players competing and many people judging. If you missed it this year be sure to join Rotaract Club next year for a chance to raise money while competing for prizes.