Volume 92, Issue 2 | September 14, 2011
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Football Wins Big, Claims 50-14 Win Against St. Augustine’s A CHARGER ATHLETICS PRESS RELEASE
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WEST HAVEN, Conn. - The University of New Haven football team won easily on Saturday afternoon by the final score of 50-14 against Saint Augustine’s College. An explosive output by
urday. A well-balanced attack accumulated for 443 yards of total offense. New Haven rushed for 209 yards while holding their opponent to a staggering nine yards. They also threw for 234 on 17-of-24 passing and did not commit a turnover all game. Despite the success on both offense and defense, Saint Au-
drive following the kick-off with a six-yard touchdown run from quarterback Ryan Osiecki (Seymour, Conn./Seymour / Univ. of Louisville). After a Falcon’s three-and-out, New Haven regained possession and a 23yard field goal from Chris Scifo (Coral Springs, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas / Central Connecticut
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the Chargers offense in the third quarter mixed by a second half shutout on defense, put the game far out-of-reach for the Falcons. New Haven is now 2-0 to begin the 2011 season while Saint Augustine’s drops to 1-2 overall. The Charger’s offense was clicking on all cylinders on Sat-
gustine’s scored first in the game with a 60-yard touchdown pass from Teddy Bacote to Tyron Laughinghouse. The score came at the 12:54 mark in the first quarter and gave the Falcons momentum early. However, the Chargers capped off a seven play, 55 yard
State University) gave the Chargers their first lead of the game. Saint Augustine’s began the second quarter much like the first, as Bacote and Laughinghouse connected on another deep touchdown pass, this time for 40 yards. With 14:13 remainSee FOOTBALL page 5
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By MATT DI GIOVANNI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
–––––––––––––––––––––––––– On Sunday, September 11, the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks, a candlelight vigil was held in the BixlerBotwinik quad. The event began
at 8:00 p.m. and while initially the crowd was scattered and everyone was milling around in the quad, as soon as UNH professor Marty O’Connor began to speak, everyone’s attention was focused on the podium. Following a brief introduction, members of Army ROTC marched to the front and UNH student Tyler Prigionieri sang the national anthem. USGA President Scott
Kazar, UNH Police Chief Mark DeLieto, as well as two other UNH students all spoke briefly, whether to recall personal impact or to recite the Fireman and Police Officer’s prayer. The brevity of the speakers helped to reinforce professor O’Connor’s key point that the point of gath-
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ering the community together is not to listen to long speeches, but to remember. Remember those who have been lost either in the attacks or in the current armed conflicts, and remember those who continue to fight in the military and serve in our emergency services. The vigil concluded by gathSee VIGIL page 7
2012 Election Fast Approaching
is “who’s going to be running?” Playing for the Democrats –––––––––––––––––––––––––– is more than likely good old Barack Obama. While it’s techThe year 2012 is getting nically possible the party could closer and closer, and what an choose someone else to be their interesting year it promises to nominee, choosing someone be. There’s a lot for people of all besides the president currently walks of life to look forward to. in office is so unlikely that it’s Sports fans will have the London barely even worth considering. Summer Olympics, video gamLove or hate President ers will be getting a brand new Obama, it’s hard to deny he’s Nintendo system, and moviego- been memorable. Coming in By CULLEN MCLANE STAFF WRITER
ers can look forward to Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Unfortunately, it’s also the year of the Mayan Apocalypse, set to occur on December 21. While it’s a bit disappointing that the Mayans decided to end the world in the middle of December before letting the world have one last Christmas, they were nice enough to allow America one more election day. With Labor Day out of the way, presidential election season is entering full swing, and the big question on everyone’s mind
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right after the largely controversial George “Dubya” Bush, Barry was able to appeal to the unsatisfied masses that hungered for “hope and change.” Despite being hailed as a messiah upon entering office however, Obama’s first term hasn’t been all rainbows and sunshine, as the man’s been facing a good deal of criticism. Recent Gallup polls show Obama’s approval ratings at 44%, a significant drop from the 69% when he first
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Obama Vows Federal Help for Irene Victims
gations,” Obama asserted while standing on a bridge overlook–––––––––––––––––––––––––– ing the flooded Passaic River. “The last thing that residents… During a trip to north New need is Washington politics getJersey on Sunday, President ting in the way of making sure Barack Obama toured several of we’re doing what we can.” the most flood-stricken areas af- Obama expressed similar condofected by Hurricane Irene. The president urged “Republicans not to play politics with federal disaster aid,” reported Reuters.com. The city of Paterson, New Jersey was hammered by the storm that hit the East Coast. Floodwaters destroyed homes and bridges, and roads became overflowed by the raging river waters beneath them. Thousands lost electricity. The residents of Paterson lences to the citizens of Wayne, greeted Obama upon arrival. New Jersey, a poor community The New Jersey Governor Chris that Obama visited prior to adChristie, a fiscal conservative dressing the people of Paterson. who typically supports federal Irene’s destruction encombudget cuts, has urged Washing- passed an overwhelming portion ton to financially assist his state of the east, cutting through areas in the recovery process. “We are of North Carolina and Vermont going to meet our federal obli- where at least 40 deaths were By LIANA TEIXEIRA STAFF WRITER
confirmed. An estimated $10 billion dollars in economic losses has also been reported. On Wednesday, Obama declared New Jersey a disaster area; this makes the state eligible for federal aid, assistance that people like Gov. Christie
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would find most necessary to repair an injured community. According to Reuters.com, the two men cordially shook hands when the president descended from Air Force One. “Christie has been a blunt critic of the presiSee VICTIMS page 7
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USGA & More
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USGA President’s Corner UNH Students, I hope all of you students are taking advantage of the summer-like weather we have been experiencing these past couple days. I know I would much rather be sitting on the beach enjoying these last days of summer instead of sitting inside, but what are we going to do? There are so many ways to get involved on campus, and I hope everyone is taking advantage of these opportunities. Come visit the office of Student Activities located on the third floor of Bartels hall and see how to get involved. We also have freshmen and junior class elections coming up. So if you want to make a difference and let your voice be heard, get up and apply! Lastly, as we start our first full week of school, I want to hear what you would like to see on campus. If you ever have a concern you can post it on chargerconnection.newhaven.edu. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me or stop by during my office hours. Thank you and have a great week, Scott Kazar
Thank you to everyone who assisted with Opening Day, Welcome Week, and Hurricane Irene.
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SCOPE It Out! Did You Know? by Ashley Jones
Everyone is getting back into the swing of things, mainly getting up early and staying up late. That means more time to spend with SCOPE and all the different events we host. Last Wednesday, people were able to win dorm supplies by coming to our event called Cash Cube. It was a nice way to start off the year, especially getting free supplies that you may still need to buy. On Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Dodds, we had comedian Nore Davis, who kept everyone laughing throughout the night with his jokes. No one was disappointed about going to that show. On Friday in the Bartels Programming space from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., we had some interesting events. Anyone interested in some fish? How about making your own air freshener? Students brought plenty of things back to their dorms to help spruce them up a little bit, including Asian name art. Now remember to feed your fish if you brought one home. Our second showing of the Hangover 2 was in Bartels Dining Hall on Friday as well at 9:00 p.m. Everyone enjoyed it just as much as the first time. This week we had the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides on Tuesday, and we will be showing it again on Friday as well in Bartels at 9:00 p.m. Also coming up this week, be sure to visit the New Hall Patio to play mini golf. See if you can get a hole in one and beat your friends on Friday starting at 6:00 p.m. Are there any sports fans on campus? SCOPE is having a Sports Night on Saturday in the Bartels programming space starting at 6:00 p.m. Even if you don’t love sports, come on out to create bumper stickers, air brushed hats, and custom pennants. And finally, the campus event we have all been waiting for will take place this Sunday from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Quad. It’s Double Dare! Come watch your friends and classmates answer questions and complete obstacles. While you’re watching, enjoy cotton candy and snow cones and cheer for your favorite team. SCOPE has many different events planned for this semester, and if you want to be a part of SCOPE and the planning, come to K109 Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. See what it’s all about and see what you can do to be a part of it all.
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Indy 500
by Joann Wolwowicz
After doing a “Did You Know” article on Memorial Day, it was only natural to write about another event that happens on the same weekend during the month of May: the Indy 500. The Indianapolis 500 is a legendary set of races with 500 miles of a circular path. Taking place on Memorial Day weekend, this event is something many racers dream about participating in. On November 15, 1906, American entrepreneur Carl Fisher suggested that America was in need of a three to five mile test track. By December 12, 1908, Fisher and his associate Lem Trotter secured the options to buy four adjoining 80-acre tracts of farmland northwest of the city: the future location of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The first draft of the course called for a three-mile “outer course,” which could have been linked up with a two-mile road course through the infield to combine for a five-mile lap. Changes were made to make the “outer” course two and a half miles and to increase the optional road course to the same length, adding up to a combined five miles. Today, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is an American icon and the world’s greatest racecourse. It has over 250,000 permanent seats and is also the world’s largest seating facility. Since its opening, the Speedway has been a proving ground for automobiles and an important factor in the development of the present-day automobile. The Speedway has also been the scene of 94 Indianapolis 500 Mile Races, 17 Brickyard 400 NASCAR events, eight United States Grand Prix Formula One events, and three Red Bull Indianapolis GP MotoGP races. However, believe it or not, the first competitive event to take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was actually a gas-filled balloon race on June 5, 1909, nearly two months before the course was completed. In August, the first motorized races, using motorcycles, took place. On August 19, 1909, the Speedway opened for three days of auto racing, the first automobile races in track history. The first auto race was a two-lap, 5-mile standing start “dash” won by Louis Schwitzer. Accidents in the initial events, however, convinced the management that a paved surface was necessary for the safety of drivers. In a span of 63 days, 3.2 million paving bricks, each weighing 9.5 pounds, were laid on top of the crushed rock and tar surface to upgrade the Speedway. The job was completed in time for another series of races scheduled for December 18, but sub-freezing weather forced cancellation of the event. The first Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, initially named the “International Sweepstakes,” took place on May 30, 1911 and was won by Ray Harroun at an average speed of 74.602 mph. Except during America’s involvement in World Wars I and II, the Indianapolis 500 has been an annual event ever since. In 1912, it became the highest paying sporting even in the world when Carl Fisher increased the total prize money to $50,000. Fun Facts about the Indy 500: Peter DePaolo won the Indianapolis 500 in 1925 and became the first driver to average faster than 100 m.p.h. In 1935, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was the first track in the world to install safety-warning lights. Also helmet use became mandatory at the Speedway, a first for motor racing worldwide. In 1936, Louis Meyer became the first driver to win three Indianapolis 500Mile Races. He also requested a bottle of buttermilk in Victory Lane, creating the inspiration for the winner to drink milk, an annual tradition since 1956. On the final day of qualifying in 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first female to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. On January 16, 2009, the Centennial Era Balloon Festival presented by AT&T Real Yellow Pages was announced, as balloon races May 1-3 at IMS honored the first competitive event ever at the Speedway.
Second Annual UNH ASME Auto Show With the optional e-refund program, you or your authorized payer will be able to receive student account refunds electronically to the bank account of your choice. Part of UNH’s “path to paperless” initiative, e-refund is aimed at creating greater efficiencies through the use of technology and at the same time reducing paper usage and postage expenses.
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$12 per car, $10 per car with UNH ID $1 donation for spectators. Cars registering early only pay an $8 entry fee. Register now by emailing ASME@newhaven.edu with the subject line: Car Show. Deadline for early registration: 09/15/2011 Food and drinks will be available, and prizes will be given to the top cars in each category.
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Car show in the North Campus Parking Lot Rockdale Rd. and Chauncey St.
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iPads in U.S Classrooms
By CRISTAL REYES STAFF WRITER
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Technology…is it a revolution or an unnecessary way to spend money? With 2011’s economic crisis across the United States, can schools afford luxuries? Apparently they can. About 600 school districts across the nation have implemented new learning devices. No, the new devices aren’t new computers or projectors. They’re Apple iPads. Schools, even in Connecticut, are distributing new personal iPads to their students. It’s a known fact that internet blogs have replaced many newspapers, Ebooks are on the verge of replacing books, and now text books are facing extinction. According to Jason Koebler, the iPad versions of books are cheaper
than the hard cover versions. An iPad text book costs an average of $59, $13 less than the hardcover versions. In addition to saving money, new iPads save paper and printing material. iPads aren’t only good to save money on text books. They also are used as video players, graphing calculators, and much more. Some teachers are even insisting that students are performing at better levels because of the new devices. However, not only can they be used for education purposes, they can also be used as ways to connect to Facebook and play unlimited games. Distraction at its best! Apart from the distraction, iPads cost money…and lots of it. A single iPad can range a school anywhere from $300-$600, depending the service plans and apps installed on them.
An average high school in an urban city has about 1,000 students. With a little math, that’s anywhere from $300,000-$600,000! Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop High School in Minnesota bought 375 iPads for its students, only to have 22 lost or broken iPads in the first year. Some students plainly are too young to have the responsibility to care for such an expensive device. We are in the digital generation, but schools are pushing the limits and spending money recklessly on devices that aren’t needed. Point blank, with school budgets being cut the luxury of having iPads should not even be a question. Kids have been learning and succeeding by using text books for more than a century. Why change something that’s clearly not broken?
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The UNH Club Fair
By ISAAK KIFLE STAFF WRITER
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One of the biggest events of welcome week, as well as one of the most important, is the annual club fair. The university has well over one hundred different clubs and organizations that students have the opportunity to join. The club fair serves the dual purpose of giving those clubs and organizations a chance to advertise themselves to new students as well as giving those students a chance to browse the clubs and sign up for any that interest them. Originally planned for Sunday, August 28, the fair was pushed back due to the closings to Tuesday, September 6, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Beckerman Recreation Center. During that time, about 110 of the clubs and organizations at UNH set up booths and sent representatives to make their presence known, explain the club to anyone who passed by, and collect contact information for anyone interested in joining. Clubs represented varied from sports teams, profes-
sional societies, and majorbased clubs to the medias, fraternities and sororities, as well as many others. The greek organizations and step teams even gave a few brief performances throughout the fair to keep everyone engaged and interested. The club fair was organized by the Office of Student Activities and the Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA), which was also represented at the fair. Attendance at the club was incredible, and the entire rec center gymnasium was packed! The main reason it is so popular is that for many of the freshmen and new transfer students, it serves as their first contact with any of the clubs and organizations the university has to offer. It’s important to remember that college is not just about excelling in class and obtaining a degree, but about expanding your horizons, meeting new people, and getting involved. One of the best ways to do all of those is to join a club. Becoming a part of a sports team will help you get in shape while cultivating a love for the sport. Professional societies and other major-based clubs
help connect academics with the overall college experience and make connections that could help you in class. The medias give you the opportunity to contribute to the major student-run publications of the university (The Charger Bulletin and The Chariot Yearbook) and plan as well as implement the many events that you see going on around campus (SCOPE). The various fraternities and sororities also plan a lot of the events that occur both on and off campus, as well as count among their ranks some of the university’s best student leaders. Most of all, no matter which you join, every club will give you the chance to make new friendships that could last long past graduation. If you missed your chance to join something you’re interested in at the club fair, keep your eyes peeled for emails from them, or go into the Office of Student Activities and find their contact information. No matter what you do during your years here at UNH, make sure you get involved!
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Space Junk Becoming a Real Problem By DANTE VITTONE STAFF WRITER
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In 2007, China tested an anti-satellite weapon test, destroying a defunct weather satellite, causing 150,000 pieces larger than one centimeter to scatter throughout our orbit. In 2009, two satellites, one of which was currently in use, crashed into each other, causing more debris to scatter throughout our planet’s orbit. It turns out that it’s becoming rather crowded up in space, and it’s getting to the point where the amount of trash is becoming very dangerous.
There are over 22,000 pieces of debris large enough to be tracked and countless smaller pieces, which are equally as dangerous. The International Space Station (ISS), according to BBC, sometimes must dodge this junk, which flies unrestrained around our planet, sometimes as fast as 17,500 miles per hour. Recently, in June, the six crew team of the ISS had to evacuate to escape as space junk came close to hitting the station. Since there is no air or gravity in space, nothing slows down unless acted upon by an external force, such as colliding with another object.
The biggest issue so far is that nobody seems to have specific ideas about how to stop this from occurring. Donald Kessler, a retired scientist from NASA, said on the issue, “We’ve lost control of the environment.” So far, the only idea comes in the form of a “Catcher’s Mitt,” a range of devices including harpoons, nets, and umbrellashaped devices that would force the debris lower into the Earth’s atmosphere, where it would burn up, or higher into our orbit so that it wouldn’t be a problem. Only time will tell what the true solution to this problem will be.
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Tropical Island Paradise
ing themselves on the Robo Surfer trying to stay ––––––––––––––––––––– on while being tossed around, almost like they On Monday, September were surfing. They com5 when the rest of the uni- peted against their friends versity campus was having to see who could stay on a relaxing day off, SCOPE longer. Some students was working hard to bring were really good and a little fun to your Labor stayed on longer than a Day. SCOPE filled the minute, and other students Alumni Lounge with their didn’t have great balance Tropical Island Paradise and got tossed off within theme, with fun activities twenty seconds. But either that reminded students of way, students had fun, and summer vacation. others that were too shy to Even though these climb on themselves enweren’t the original plans joyed watching. for the day, SCOPE came Those that were too shy through and brought a to get on the Robo Surfer great event to campus. themselves still had other Because of the threat of options. Students could rain, again, SCOPE had to commemorate the event first move the event inside with photo magnets. They and switch some items that were able to take pictures were supposed to be for with their friends that were the outdoors for items that then made into magnets so would do better indoors, they could decorate their hence the Robo Surfer. It fridges with them. Also was still a great event. at the event, students were Students enjoyed test- able to decorate treasure By MICHELLE R MORRA STAFF WRITER
chests and binders. There were some very colorful and creative treasure chests and binders walking out of the Alumni Lounge; we have some great artists here on campus. And if students showed up and didn’t want to get on the Robo Surfer or try out their creative side, they could still fill their stomachs with popcorn and cotton candy. But it was rough start getting the food going. Bringing the event inside limited the power supply. However, SCOPE can handle problems like this though, and even after two power blow outs, the event still continued and some great tasting cotton candy and popcorn was served. SCOPE will be bringing great events and sometimes greater events to campus all year long; so tuned and pay attention to your emails!
September 14, 2011 By MICHELLE R MORRA STAFF WRITER
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Man do we have some great talent on campus, and the first Beanhouse of the year proved that. On Tuesday, September 6, students came out and showed their amazing singing and guitar playing talent to others that showed up to listen at the first Beanhouse brought to you by SCOPE’s Special Events Committee. The first two girls that
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sang were Ellen Murphy and April Dawn. They were great, singing their versions of “Welcome to Burlesque,” from the movie Burlesque, and “Baby Got Back.” These girls did their songs without any back up music and did an amazing job. There was a slow period after the first two performers, so many of the audience members convinced James Zap to get up on stage. Even though he was forced to perform, he still did a fantastic job.
He sang songs that we all know love, and some songs he only knew parts of. Zap ended his performance with his infamous song about UNH, and the crowd loved it, as they do every time. He made people laugh and smile. After MEISA let out of their weekly meeting, performers and audience members came by the dozens. A lot of the songs that were performed were original songs written by the singer themselves. Kevin O’Brien, Matt Pignatore,
and Eric Neilson all performed songs that they wrote themselves. All the songs were lovely and you could tell that some of the them were from the heart and had personal touches. Not only did they write and sing their own songs, but they also played the guitar and boy were they good. I just have to say that anyone that thinks they are good on Guitar Hero has nothing on these gentlemen. They were amazing and showed talent both in their voices and
on the guitar. The last couple of performers showed their unique talents. Catalina Gonzalez not only had an amazing voice but played a different instrument than the rest of the performers. Gonzalez brought her ukulele with her and performed a popular radio song and an original. And the last performer of the night was Diana Akelin. She had James Zap join her on stage to play guitar. They were a wonderful pair and a great perfor-
Page 5 mance to end the night. It was a great first Beanhouse; everybody, both performers and audience members, enjoyed themselves. So hopefully these performers and more will come to the next Beanhouse. SCOPE’s Special Events Committee brings Beanhouse once a month to the Programming Space and another event, usually a magician or performer. There are loads more events to come.
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Twitter Users Face Prison Time for Terrorism Rumors
By LIZ DE LA TORRE STAFF WRITER
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Sure, social networking sites crave attention. But on Aug. 25, a different set of circumstances made Twitter a popular headline. “My sister-in-law just called me all upset, they just kidnapped five children from the school” is just one of the false tweets that could send Gilberto Martinez Vera and Maria de Jesus Bravo Pagola on their way to prison for at least 30 years on charges of sabotage and terrorism. Gilberto Martinez Vera, who works as a Math tutor, later tweeted, “They mowed down six kids between 13 and 15 in the Hi-
dalgo neighborhood.” Additional tweets cited drug gangs abducting children with bomb threats and helicopters targeting elementary schools in Veracruz and Boca del Rio. Maria de Jesus Bravo Pagola, a radio commentator, also made similar claims and retweeted Vera’s original messages. Both Vera and Pagola insisted that they were simply passing along information that they thought was true. “How can they possibly do this to me, for re-tweeting a message? I mean, it’s 140 characters. It’s not logical.” The Twitter blast sent shockwaves and panic all through Mexico. In fact, interior secretary of Vera-
cruz State Gerardo Buganza elaborated: “Here, there were 26 car accidents, or people left their cars in the middle of the streets to run and pick up their children, because they thought these things were occurring at their kids’ schools.” Another witness noted that “there were women crying, children crying, the people ran past from one way to another, a woman at the corner started vomiting from the stress.” Moreover, emergency phone lines were being jammed because of the influx of calls generated by the false rumors. Petitions calling for Vera’s and Pagola’s release maintain the charges are too excessive and that
all Chargers as they went on to score another 23 points, outscoring the Falcons 23-0 in the third quarter. The next three touchdowns from New Haven were all on the ground. Osiecki ran one in from a yard out, Ronnie Nelson (Stuart, Fla./South Fork ) scored on a seven-yard run and Brian Alston (Robbinsville, N.J./Robbinsville) punched one in from the one-yard line. Mike DeCaro (Weston, Fla./Cypress Bay ) led the rushing attack with 100 yards on just 11 carries for a 9.1 average. Victor Jones (Paterson, N.J./Passaic County Tech) was right behind him with 11 rushes for 76 yards. Osiecki had his second consecutive four-touchdown performance, connecting on two in the air and rushing for
another two. He was 13of-18 in the game for 194 yards and 0 interceptions. Nelson was 4-for-6 in the game with 40 yards and 44 yards rushing. Defensively, Bernard Risco (Philadelphia, Pa./ James Hillhouse) and Desmond Anderson (Jacksonville, Fla./Edward H. White / Becker College) led the team with five solo tackles and six total. Also, Kareem Cutler (Dorchester, Mass./Charlestown ) and MacArthur Cheek (New Haven, Conn./James Hillhouse) added two interceptions. The Chargers head on the road next Saturday, September 17 for their first away game of the season against The College of William & Mary. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
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ing in the first half, the Falcons took a 14-10 lead which inevitably became their last. From that point on, New Haven’s defense completely shutdown their opponent’s offensive attack. The remainder of the second quarter featured a touchdown pass from Osiecki to Nick Music (West Milford, N.J./West Milford ) followed by a 20-yard field goal from Scifo, to give the Chargers a 20-14 lead at the break. The second half was a whole different story as New Haven came out strong immediately. In just over a minute of play, Osiecki and Demetrius Washington-Ellison (Rahway, N.J./Rahway / Univ. of Maine) connected on a 19-yard touchdown pass. From that point on it was
their arrest is a violation of free speech. Amnesty International said that people use sites such as Facebook and Twitter to communicate local acts of violence and are willing to trust any information they are given because of fear, especially in crime-ridden areas: “The lack of safety creates an atmosphere of mistrust in which rumors that circulate on social networks are part of people’s efforts to protect themselves, since there is very little trustworthy information.” Raul Trejo, an expert on media and violence at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, added, “If these lies grew, it is not so much because they propagated them, but because
in Veracruz as in most of the rest of the country, the government doesn’t make clear what is happening.” Now, sources are saying that the hysteria had started at least two hours prior to these tweets even being published and having people wonder whether it was really Vera and Pagola who had incited this frenzy. According to Imagen newspaper online, by 9:00 a.m., parents were already at Luis Pasteur primary school to pick up their kids after hearing of campus abductions. Nearly two hours later, Vera was “confirming” an attack on a school he had identified as Alfonso Arroyo. Anita Vera, Martinez Vera’s mother, said her son “told
me Mom, I didn’t start any of this; I just transmitted what I was told.” However, the newspaper that included this information is also said to have Pagola as a featured columnist, and the Veracruz government says that the newspaper was just trying to defend her. Asked whether he believed the charges were fair, Gov. Javier Duarte had this to say: “I am a Tweeter by heart. I am in favor of freedom of speech, but I also defend our right to live in tranquility and peace.” The case is scheduled to be reviewed by a federal judge no later than Sept. 23.
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school supplies, bathroom mirrors, and much more. They even gave away a chair and an ottoman. It may have only been twenty seconds, but the prizes were well worth the effort. The Day Programming Committee does a lot of these events during the day. They do events where you can win prizes, get items to decorate rooms, and a lot of novelties that can be used for presents. So come in between classes twice a month and get some free stuff; Day Programming would love to see you.
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What Does the Beauty of a Tomato Reveal to a Chef ?
On behalf of the 265 Chefs and our entire culinary team across the Northeast Region, I would like to welcome you to the fall 2011 academic year. I’m very excited by what we’re going to be bringing to our campus restaurants for the new school year. Developing new recipes and concepts are some of the parts of my job that are extremely fun and exciting. Inspiration comes from many different sources. For a chef in particular, that can take many forms, especially in the summertime where the full bounty of all the beautiful foods of New England are at their peak. While most of our students were taking some much deserved time off we were busy exploring new recipes and ingredients and sharpening our skills. This past July we gathered a group of select culinarians from throughout the Northeast region for our annual Culinary Achievement Forum in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. We chose this location to enhance our focus on local and sustainable sources and to make the most of the ingredients that the region has to offer. The forum’s primary goal was to motivate, educate and develop our culinarians in a “train the trainer” style week long workshop. Our training agenda was filled with a mix of lectures, hands on kitchen training and reviews of current and future market trends. Lectures ranged in topics from the rise of allergies, gluten based ones in particular, to excelling in our catering operations. Kitchen trainings and presentations were really well received and ran the gamut from: vegan and vegetarian cooking, Mediterranean cuisines, classic and contemporary baking and finally how to meet and exceed the ever changing catering needs of our dining partners with ethnic street foods. A favorite of the chefs was definitely the authentic Korean BBQ whipped up with local products from the surrounding communities. As intense and educational as all the programs were, one important tool we focused on was old fashioned interpersonal communication. Ensuring that our culinary programs are at their best requires that our culinary leaders are not only well trained but also comfortable sharing their knowledge with their respective teams.. This simple tool, and our focus on it, will also help our chefs engage our student dining guests in our campus restaurants. Yet, when all was said and done….we’re all still food lovers at heart and some of the most gratifying times were watching the chefs reconnect with what our ultimate goal is at our campus restaurants. To serve outstanding food that our dining guests can’t stop talking about. I think the comment that really summed up the general mood and sense of satisfaction at week’s end came from one of the first time attendees. “Wow, I really can’t wait to show the folks at my campus these great ideas. . . look out world. Here I come with my great tomato salads!” I for one second the sentiment. Keeping the focus on continuous improvement for all of our teams, this fall, we have planned some local farm visits for our culinary leadership teams. This provides a fantastic opportunity to connect our chefs with the farmers who supply us with many of our ingredients. I look forward to sending you updates from these exciting visits. For now, I wish you a great year filled with great food. Regards, Al Soto Regional Executive Chef, Sodexo Campus Services
9/11 Memorial Plaza in NYC Opens to Public
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NEW YORK (AP) — The plot of land known for a decade as "the pile," ''the pit" and "ground zero" opened to the public Monday for the first time since that terrible morning in 2001, transformed into a memorial consisting of two serene reflecting pools ringed by the chiseled-inbronze names of the nearly 3,000 souls lost. The 9/11 memorial plaza opened its gates at 10 a.m. under tight, airport-style security. Visitors were allowed to walk among hundreds of white oak trees on the eight-acre site and gaze at the water on the exact spots where the World Trade Center's twin towers stood. They will also be able to run their fingers over the names of the 2,977 people killed in the terrorist attacks in New York, at
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came into office. Unemployment rates are still a lot higher than most people would like, at 9.2%. His plans for healthcare reform have been a massively divisive topic, and a good number of Americans are convinced he was born in Kenya. He does have a few accomplishments to his name though, most notably the fact that it was under his guidance that everyone’s favorite Islamic extremist, Osama Bin Laden, was finally defeated, something that even Obama’s staunchest critics can’t deny was a job well done. So who will the Republicans be using to take on Barack? Well, it could go several ways. Most polls would suggest former Massachusetts governor
the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania, as well as the six who died in the bombing of the trade center in 1993. Electronic directories with a "Find a Name" button will help people locate their loved ones. One of the first members of the public to visit was Eileen Cristina, 64, of Lititz, Pa., who volunteered her services as a massage therapist to the landfill workers who handled the trade center debris. She was moved to tears by the moment Monday. "For me, the water element is very important, because water is so cleansing. Water can cleanse the energy of the area," she said. Julio Portalatin, of Jersey City, N.J., had a ticket for 10:30 a.m. "I'm very, very drawn to this place," said Portalatin, who survived the attack on the north tower, where he worked for an insurance
company. He added: "It's such a classy way to honor those who perished." He and his wife got their tickets online three weeks ago "to pay tribute, to pay honor, to the eternal-ness of it all." The memorial plaza opened to the families of the victims for the first time on Sunday. Among the visitors on both Sunday and Monday was Jelena Watkins. Watkins' brother died at the trade center, and she came from London for Sunday's 10th anniversary of the attacks. At the memorial, she and her husband held up their two children so that they could see their uncle's name. Luka, 5, ran his hands through the water that pools under the names. "I love it. It was a huge relief to see that it's actually beautiful," Watkins said. "It's the right feel. It's just so right. It's so spacious."
Although thousands of construction workers have come and gone from the site over the years, Monday marked the first time that ordinary Americans without a badge, a press pass or a hard hat were able to walk the grounds where the victims were once entombed in a mountain of smoking rubble. "For the vast majority of the world, the images that they remember from this site are very difficult. It's the recovery period, it's seeing those images of the towers falling. So when they come on now and see this place that's been transformed into a place of beauty, it's exciting," memorial president Joe Daniels said Monday before the memorial opened. Admission is free, but access is tightly controlled. Visitors need to obtain passes in advance, allowing them to enter at a specified time. No more than about 1,500 at a time
will be allowed in. Visitors must empty their pockets, walk through a metal detector and send their handbags and backpacks through an X-ray machine. About 7,000 people were issued tickets for opening day. Some 400,000 have reserved tickets for the coming months, Daniels said. The museum portion of the memorial complex is still under construction. The museum pavilion, a tilting structure that evokes the sections of the trade center facade that remained standing after the towers fell, is scheduled to open on the 11th anniversary of the attacks. Eventually visitors to the underground portion will be able to gaze at such sights as the giant slurry wall, built to keep the Hudson River from flooding the trade center's foundations, and the survivor's staircase that allowed
so many people to flee to safety. But seeing the names was enough for many of the 9/11 families. "It breaks me up," said David Martinez, who watched the attacks from his office in Manhattan and later learned that he had lost a cousin and a brother, one in each tower. Debra Burlingame, whose brother, Charles, was the pilot of American Airlines Flight 77, cried when she found his name, grouped with other crew members and passengers aboard the flight. "These are all his crew," she said. "I know all their families. These passengers, I knew their families. These people are real people to me. It's very touching to see all these people here together." The letters in the names have been entirely cut out of the bronze, with only emptiness beneath them.
Mitt Romney or Texas governor Rick Perry taking the spot. Mitt Romney’s economic policies make him appealing to many, but he may run into some trouble due to his following of the Mormon faith. Those who remember his attempt at the nomination in 2008 will recall that the religions generally negative reputation (justified or not) did him no favors. Minnesota Representative Michelle Bachman dominated the polls for a while, but recently it seems Mr. Perry has stolen her spot as champion of the tea party. There’s also the cult phenomenon with two first names, Ron Paul. Paul will face some trouble appealing to the most traditional conservatives, as he’s really more of a libertarian than anything else. While
he may not have the highest number of supporters, however, Paul’s supporters do show a lot of devotion, but only time will tell if that can get him on the ticket. Also doing decently well for himself in the polls is Herman Cain, CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, who’s probably just as famous on the internet for quoting the lyrics from the theme to Pokemon The Movie 2000 as he is for his policies. While Romney and Perry are in the lead at the moment, things could change very quickly and very easily, so it’s still anyone’s guess just who will be representing the Republicans on that first Tuesday in November. There are also, of course third party candidates to think about. The chances
of one of them winning are astronomically low, but a low chance is a lot different from no chance. The most noteworthy third party candidate is probably Roseanne Barr. Yes, THAT Roseanne Barr. Speaking on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, the actress and current reality TV star claimed she was “completely serious” about running for office. She opted not to run as a Democrat or Republican, because as she told Mr. Leno, “they both suck.” Barr instead created her own “Green Tea Party.” She claimed she wanted to represent the American taxpayers, and make them her vice president. The vice president would need a very large office. Despite her claims of complete seriousness, however, it’s
hard to tell if she’s for real or just pulling a Donald Trump. Running as an independent is Robert John Burke, a New York street performer better known as the Naked Cowboy. His act consists of him wearing nothing but boots, a cowboy hat, and briefs, and playing a guitar, which is held in front his briefs to give the appearance of nudity. He would surely make for a memorable president. But almost just as important as policies (and perhaps even more so), is image. When Barrack Obama ran his campaign in 2008, he didn’t just make promises of hope and change, he did it with style. Who could forget the classic red and blue “change” posters that have
inspired countless parodies and tributes since being introduced? Barry had an almost magical quality about him during his 08 campaigning that made many people see him as more than a politician, but as a sort of celebrity, and in some extreme cases, the very savior of mankind. Can Obama rekindle that same spark that helped him so much in his last election? And if he can, can any of the Republicans compete with it? Can Roseanne compete with it? Can the Naked Cowboy compete with it? This election could go a lot of ways at the moment, but whatever happens it’s sure to be an interesting ride for the good old USA.
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Judge Drops Remaining Cases Against Ohio Killer
By THOMAS J. SHEERAN ASSOCIATED PRESS
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CLEVELAND (AP) — A serial killer already sentenced to death for killing 11 women and dumping their remains around his house and property laughed and said the state had no case as a judge dismissed remaining rape and kidnapping charges against him on Monday. The cases were dismissed at the prosecutor’s request to save additional trial costs and spare two women who testified at
Anthony Sowell’s murder trial from having to testify again. Jurors said the grueling testimony of survivors was important in convicting Sowell, 52. The women, Tanja Doss and Vanessa Gay, endorsed dismissing the charges, according to assistant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Mahmoud Awadallah. The women did not appear in court. The two “have already gone through a lot of stress telling their story,” Awadallah said after the court session. Doss had testified she
was smoking crack and drinking beer at his home in April 2009 when Sowell choked her and said, “You could be another crackhead dead” in the street and nobody would care. Gay testified that she was attacked by Sowell in 2008 and saw a headless body in his house. She met with jurors after the murder trial, thanking them after they said her testimony and that of other survivors touched them. The Associated Press does not name people who report being sexually assaulted unless they
agree to be identified or come forward publicly, as Gay has. The Doss case involved kidnapping, attempted murder and felonious assault charges and the Gay case involved kidnapping, felonious assault and eight rape counts. Sowell slapped a manila envelope on the defense table and laughed when the judge mentioned the ordeal the women would face if they had to testify again. As he left court, his ankles and wrists shackled, he said in unprintable language that there was no case against him.
Library Workshops Workshops are open to the entire UNH community. Drop in to any or all of these sessions to learn about library research and databases. It’s a good opportunity to get your questions answered in a small group environment. All workshops take place in Library Room 213 on the library’s main level. In addition to these workshops, you can arrange for a 1-on-1 individual session with a librarian for help on any of these topics or any research related issues by calling 203-932-7189, e-mailing libraryhelp@newhaven.edu or stopping by the information desk. If you are unable to attend a workshop, let us know and we will send you the handouts and/or copies of the presentations. All workshops are held in Room 213 in the Library. Research & Database Workshops Fall 2011 Program
Date
Introduction to the Library for Graduate Students Come get acquainted with the library & library resources. This is an informal presentation so bring your questions.
Thursday, September 15
Selecting a Research Paper Topic & Finding Background Information Discusses various sources for identifying a suitable topic & locating background information to begin understanding your topic.
Monday, September 26
Time 7:00pm
12:00noon
Beyond Google: Introduction to the UNH Library Tuesday, Academic research is more than Google! Learn how to find and October 4 use library resources, both physically in the library and online. Includes finding books, finding journals, how to locate databases, evaluating websites and more. Great for those new to using the library or students needing a refresher.
5:00pm
Journals: What they are, Why you need them & Where to Wednesday, get them! October 12 Covers the difference between journals and popular magazines, finding peer-reviewed journals, finding journal articles if you have citations already, using databases to find journal articles.
12:00noon
E-Books in the Library Learn how to access E-book collections available through the Library
Thursday, October 13
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Criminal Justice Resources in the Library This session will give an overview of our criminal justice and law enforcement resources, as well as recommended websites. Includes these databases:
Monday, October 17
3:00pm
- Criminal Justice Abstracts with FullText: journals, dissertations, reports, and documents; - Criminal Justice Periodicals: U.S. and international journal and trade publications; - FORENSIC/LawENFORCEMENTnetBASE: Nearly 200 fully searchable handbooks; - The Psych Trio:Searched together these databases cover the
The charges could be refiled if Sowell’s murder convictions are overturned on appeal, according to assistant Prosecutor Richard Bombik. He said the prosecution team was confident the convictions would be upheld on appeal. Judge Dick Ambrose, who dismissed the charges, rejected a defense request two weeks ago for a new murder trial, prompting Sowell to complain as he left court that the session had interrupted his nap in jail. The murdered women began disappearing in
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2007, and prosecutors say Sowell lured them to his home with the promise of alcohol or drugs. Police discovered 10 bodies and a skull in late 2009 after officers went to investigate a woman’s report that she had been raped there. Many of the women found in Sowell’s home had been missing for weeks or months, and some had criminal records. They were disposed of in garbage bags and plastic sheets, then dumped in various parts of the house and yard.
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The cost of the memorial and museum has been put at about $700 million, with an annual operating budget of $50 million to $60 million. The nonprofit organization that runs the project has raised about $400 million in private donations and is seeking federal funds so that the memorial and museum can be free of charge. The centerpiece of the memorial is the two giant, square pits and reflecting pools that sit in the footprints of the two towers. The waterfalls cascading down the four walls of each fountain are the largest such fountains in North America. Skyscrapers are now pushing upward all around the plaza, and the roar of construction will be a constant at the site for some time. One World Trade Center, the spire once called the Freedom Tower, is
now 1,000 feet high and well on its way to becoming the tallest building in the U.S. at 1,776 feet — higher even than the twin towers. The steel skeleton of the new 4 World Trade Center is 47 stories high and counting. The memorial foundation has arranged for a separate entrance for relatives of the victims and plans to set aside certain days or hours where the plaza will be open only to firefighters, police officers and other emergency workers. "People will have that very special feeling of stepping on ground that the public has not in the last 10 years," Daniels said last week. As for the tight security, he said: "It's an inconvenience, but if you think about any site in the world, I think this is a place that people will expect to go through some security."
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dent in the past. But he has had nothing but praise for the president in recent days, complimenting his administration’s focused response to the storm,” reports the New York Times. Christie parted with Republican leaders by insisting that federal aid should be allocated to the proper Irene-affected areas despite the GOP’s call for spending cuts. The congressional divide between Republicans and Democrats, however, may prove to be a significant obstacle in the pursuit of relief efforts. “When disaster strikes,
Americans suffer—not Republicans, not Democrats, not Independents— and we come together,” said White House spokesman Jay Carney to reporters. As of now, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has postponed the funding from previous disaster-relief efforts to ensure that money will still be available for Hurricane Irene victims. The White House and President Obama are unwilling to adopt the lax attitude of former President George W. Bush’s administration toward Hurricane Katrina.
9/11 Vigil
ground surrounding the ering around a special set memorial candles. Over of memorial candles in the 350 students, faculty, staff, middle of the quad. Ev- and members of local fire eryone in attendance was departments attended the given a flag and candle for vigil. Such an impresthe ceremony, and at this sive turnout shows that point everyone held their the statement on the pins candle high and began that were given out is true, to plant their flags in the “UNH Remembers.” con’t from page 1
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ROTC program, David Steele, John Teeter, and ––––––––––––––––––––– Raquel Felder were honored by How’s everyone’s first the three captains full week of classes going of the men’s soccer so far? As much as I en- team. Finally, on joy free time, I have to say Sunday night, the that finally having a nor- university commal schedule that doesn’t munity gathered completely change every in the Bixler- Boday is nice. A lot of events twinik quad for have been going on to kick one last event: a off the semester, and this candle light vigil. past weekend was no ex- Although there has ception, with many of the been a smaller meevents focused on remem- morial ceremony bering September 11. every year since On Friday, a group of the attacks, it was UNH students and faculty, great to see the as well as members of Al- community here lingtown and West Haven step up efforts to honor Fire Departments gathered all affected by the 9/11 atand formed a large hu- tacks. man red, white, and blue Despite the somber “U.S.A.” on Kayo Field. note of many of the events Then on Sunday, the tenth this weekend, it was great anniversary of the attacks, to see another good turnthree seniors in the Army out at the second football
game of the season! Even though Saint Augustine
the team is doing really well this season to carry on their impressive performance from last season, where they claimed a part of the NE-10 Conference title. Good job Chargers and keep up the good work! To close, I would like to encourage everyone to check out the new university portal, insideUNH! We received an email from IT telling us about it, but what wasn’t mentioned was the new Charger Connection system! Anyone who attended USGA last semester may reCollege scored first and member talks of a system briefly held the lead, the called Collegiate Link that Chargers came back with a was to replace the older vengeance and completely Charger Voice. Charger shut down the opposi- Connection is our persontion’s offense! For a foot- alized Collegiate Link, ball team that was only so definitely head to inrestarted three years ago, sideUNH.newhaven.edu
and login (the username and password are the same as your UNH email/Blackboard/Matrix accounts). Then click on the Student Activities page. Here you will find everything there is to find about the various clubs and organizations that UNH has to offer. While not every club and organization has created their page yet, at the time I wrote this, 19 had already signed up, and this number will be increasing as more groups get into the swing of things this semester. Now to end with some shameless self-promotion! If you are interested in writing ANYTHING for The Charger Bulletin but are, say, too shy to send Joann or me a personal email, head to Charger Connection and check out The Charger Bulletin’s page. You can ask to be a
member of the organization if you want to write, or you can just follow any information that we post there. It’s a great resource that I plan on using to its fullest potential. But for that to work, everyone in the campus community needs to use it! If you are invited to a club or organization that you are a member, please respond. This is how rosters are submitted now, so if you don’t respond, you won’t show up as a member of that club. I would hate for your involvement at UNH to be understated because you didn’t login to Charger Connection that one time to click approve! I hope everyone has a great week, and thanks for picking up a copy of The Charger Bulletin or checking out our website, www. ChargerBulletin.com!
more of less how much work it will involve, and what the teacher is like. First impressions are key on the first day of class, especially for the teacher. The first five minutes can make or break a class for someone, especially when it comes to enjoying it and actually learning something. First impressions are key, and sometimes they don’t go so well. We’ve all had that teacher that walks in the first day, throws the syllabus at you, tells you when the first test is, and then gives off that vibe that if you so much as look confused you’re in trouble. That sounds like a good start. Then, you might have the teacher
that comes in, makes you introduce yourself to everyone and then proceeds to read the syllabus to you word for word. It sounds
a variety of subjects. You could also try pairing up with a classmate for help. Sometimes other students can explain things better a second time. For those of you with the teacher that reads everything to you, including reading every word off of power points, believe me when I say that I’ve been there. It’s those boring classes that cause students to often meet their downfall. I know it’s hard to pay attention sometimes, but try not to fall into the habit of not taking notes, doodling, and day dreaming. Because even though the teacher is boring, they are still trying to teach you something. Odds are that it’s going to be on some test down the line. So as hard as it is, pay attention! Lastly, for those of you with the teacher who
jumps in without explaining anything, don’t be afraid to speak up. Let the teacher know that you need a better explanation of the breakdown of the class, without needing the teacher to read the entire syllabus to you. If your teacher is jumping into a lecture assuming that the entire class understands the basics behind it, don’t be afraid to speak up and ask for a refresher. Sometimes that’s all it takes to remember what is still locked away in your brain somewhere. Good luck in all of your classes. Hopefully this semester goes really well for all of you, and there aren’t some truly horrible teachers out there to make the process more difficult than it needs to be.
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Dealing with the First Day of Class “Bad Impressions”
By JOANN WOLWOWICZ ASSISTANT EDITOR
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With this week being the first full week of classes, it’s good to finally have my schedule go back to normal. I can finally attend every class, and labs can officially begin. I needed to get back into the swing of things to see how the semester will flow week by week. That being said, since we are technically two or three classes already past the first day of classes, we have all had time to get a sense of what the semester is going to be like in regards to classes, work, and teachers. We all know that that first day of class is instrumental to setting the tone for the whole semester. It gives you a feel for what the class is going to entail,
like that class is going to be an exciting one. Or you just might have the teacher that comes in, hands you the syllabus, doesn’t go over anything, and begins
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to lecture, assuming that you have been taught and have retained something. Does any of this sound familiar? We’ve all had them: the bad teachers that make the bad first impression and struggle to rebuild what they lost the first five minutes of class on the first day. So what do you do when you’re in that situation? Well, if you have a teacher that looks unapproachable and the work is really overwhelming you already, don’t be afraid to contact them. If talking to them in person is difficult or if you do not feel comfortable approaching them in person, send them an email asking for help. If it doesn’t seem that they will help you, make a habit of going to the Center for Learning Resources. They have tutors there in
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ACROSS 1 Golden Fleece seeker 6 Disputed strip 10 With 42- and 66-Across, words to an old friend, the end of which is a hint to this puzzle’s theme and grid 14 Nimble 15 Offenbach’s okays 16 Kentucky border river 17 The world according to Arp 18 Sailing attire for 1-Across? 20 Miracle Mets star 21 “From __ Zinc”: vitamin slogan 22 Gives a facelift 23 Dearth of frost? 26 Rowan Atkinson character 27 Understood 32 Antenna shelter 35 Hosp. test 37 PayPal owner 38 Celebrated Talk Like a Pirate Day? 40 Regional poem? 42 See 10-Across 43 Funnyman Kinison 45 Run in 46 Comes down hard? 48 Sole man 50 Do some tweezing?
55 Players try to hit triples with them 59 Mama bear, in Madrid 60 First name in courtroom fiction 61 “I’ve completed the flag”? 63 Had a home-cooked meal 64 Smack 65 Pate base 66 See 10-Across 67 Sounds of disapproval 68 Cans 69 Touch and shuffle DOWN 1 Jazz pianist Ahmad __ 2 Disco era suffix 3 Tough tissue 4 It’s often traded in 5 Alumna identifier, perhaps 6 Chin hider 7 Sky lights 8 Turn sharply 9 “__ of Homecoming”: U2 song 10 Put in a clip 11 “Think I’m kidding?” 12 Evening, in ads 13 Former CIA director Porter __ 19 Glance 21 Some ales
24 “__ la Douce” 25 “Diana” crooner 28 Second or third, for instance 29 The orchestra tunes to one 30 Bankrolls 31 Dmitri’s denial 32 “The Book of __”: Jane Hamilton novel 33 Aral Sea locale 34 Starting half ? 36 The old man’s old man 39 “Is there any group I haven’t offended?” satirist 41 Ranch addition? 44 French art song 47 Erupt 49 Ballets __: early 20thcentury dance company 51 Yank’s home, briefly 52 Playground retort 53 “Well ... not exactly” 54 Magritte and Descartes 55 Queue before U 56 Pulls along 57 Writer Dinesen 58 WWII craft 62 Colorado sports nickname, with “the” 63 Singer DiFranco
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It was great to see such a massive turnout at last Tuesday’s club fair. The Students should read the emails they are sent, instead of just deleting rec center was filled with students looking to join something new. It was also them based on the subject or who sent it. That’s how you miss getting valunice to see upperclassmen there as well. It’s always good to join something able information. new every year, and at this school, there is so much to choose from. Dining at New Hall these past two weeks have been difficult. Lately, the With Sunday marking the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, staff who have been reading order numbers over the microphone have been I’m proud that our school helped in honoring those who lost their lives on calling out the numbers over each other. If both sides are going to read their that day. There were many events planned this past weekend including a hu- numbers at the same time, it sounds like a garbled mess that no one can man “U.S.A.” and a candle light vigil. It’s nice to see the campus community understand. It makes listening for your order number harder than it needs come together for events like these. to be.
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I understand that most students on this campus feel that they receive too many emails on a daily basis from UNH. Emails about events, clubs, and meetings always seem to be going out. So naturally, most students delete all their emails, never opening a single one, unless it’s from the Financial Aid or Bursar’s office. I’m a firm believer that students should at least open their emails and see what’s inside. Many times I’ve heard people say that they missed important information, because they didn’t bother to read an email. It takes two seconds to open an email. Not all of them are going to be important to you, but it’s better just to check.
Super Fun Facts of the Week
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Monday - More than ten people in a year are killed by vending machines. Tuesday - 23% of all photocopier faults worldwide are caused by people sitting on them and photocopying their butts. Wednesday - In Quitman, Georgia it is illegal for a chicken to cross the road. Thursday - The cigarette lighter was invented before the match. Friday - In New York City, approximately 1,600 people are bitten by other humans every year.
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Men’s Soccer Ends in 1-1 Draw Versus Saint Thomas Aquinas tie was the second of the season for the Chargers as ––––––––––––––––––––– they are now 0-1-2 overall. The Spartans are now 2-0WEST HAVEN, Conn. 2. - The University of New The Spartans got on the Haven men’s soccer team board first and early on a tied Saint Thomas Aquinas goal from Joseph ConnolCollege on Sunday after- ly at the 5:04 mark in the noon, 1-1 after two over- first half. From that point times at Kayo Field. The on, New Haven’s defense
stepped up and would not surrender another goal the remainder of the game. At the 54:54 minute, Joseph D’Antonio (Oceanside, N.Y./Oceanside ) snuck one past Saint Thomas Aquinas on a penalty kick to tie the game. The Chargers played well in the second half and
added six more shots, five more than they had in the first. Opportunies were there for both squads but neither team could take the lead as regulation ended in a 1-1 tie. The overtime periods were much like the first and second halves. The Spartans out shot New Ha-
ven 3-to-1 but could not put one in the net as the game ended in a draw. Saint Thomas Aquinas had 17 shots compared to the Chargers’ eight, however, goalkeeper J.J. Comeau (Wallingford, Conn./ Mark T. Sheehan ) recorded 10 saves in the game. The Spartans had just two.
Anastasios Petridis (Norwalk, Conn./Brien McMahon ) had a team-high two shots, both on goal and six other Chargers recorded one shot each. New Haven returns to action on Tuesday, September 13 as they travel to Stonehill College for a 4 p.m. start time.
the Northeast-10 Conference. The Warriors score the game’s only goal in the 27th minute off a through pass and a shot from the near post. That shot was the only shot on goal in the first for the Warriors. The Chargers fired four shots on goal and seven total shots. Lucy Francisco (Lawrence, Mass./Law-
rence ) and Nicole Pacapelli (West Haven, Conn./ West Haven / Stonehill College) tallied shots on goal in the 19th and 20th minutes, respectively. In the second half, the Chargers once again led in shots on goal, totaling five. The Warriors registered four shots on goal, while Kim Taylor (Patchogue, N.Y./Patchogue-Medford )
made all four saves for the Chargers. On two different occasions, New Haven posted back-to-back shots on goal, in the 63rd and 70th minutes. Francisco tallied a pair in the 63rd and 64th minutes, while Francisco and Courtney Marra (New Fairfield, Conn./Immaculate) teamed for two chances in the 70th and 71st minutes.
In total, the Chargers and Warriors both recorded 15 shots, while the Chargers held a 9-5 advantage in shots on goal. Merrimack attempted six corner kicks, while New Haven tallied three. Francisco led the Chargers with seven shots, including six on target. Pacapelli added three and two on target.
The Chargers will return to the pitch on Wednesday, Sept. 14 when they host Pace University in another NE-10 match. Game time is set for 4 p.m. Wednesday is also faculty and staff appreciation day at Kayo Field.
U.S. Open champion who hadn’t lost a set en route to the final. She lost two quick ones to Stosur. And, for the second time in three years, Williams did not leave Flushing Meadows quietly. This time, the drama began when Williams, down a set and facing break point in the first game of the second, flushed a forehand deep to Stosur’s backhand side and screamed out ‘C’mon!’ — figuring she had hit a shot that Stosur wouldn’t reach. But Stosur stretched out and got a racket on the ball and the umpire, Eva Asderaki, called Williams for a hindrance, awarding the point, and thus the game, to Stosur. What followed was nowhere near as menacing as 2009, when Williams berated and brandished her racket at a referee who called a foot fault in her semifinal against Kim Clijsters.
But memorable nonetheless. Williams went over to talk to Asderaki, saying, “I’m not giving her that game,” then, “I promise you, that’s not cool. That’s totally not cool.” The fans, sitting on their hands as they watched an unexpected firstset flattening of the American, got riled up and so did Williams, breaking Stosur’s serve on the next game, then holding her own serve for a 2-1 lead. But on the next changeover, Williams took things up again with Asderaki and she made it personal. “You’re out of control,” she said. “You’re a hater, and you’re just unattractive inside.” Then, a few moments later: “You’re out of con-
trol.” And, “Really, don’t even look at me.” And as quickly as she had gained the momentum and the support of the crowd, they were gone, leaving Williams to ex-
“I don’t even remember what I said,” Williams said. “It was just so intense out there. It’s the final for me, and I was just ... I guess I’ll see it on YouTube.”
plain and deflect — and wait to hear if there will be further consequences. Asderaki issued a code violation warning for verbal abuse and the U.S. Tennis Association said officials would decide Monday whether Williams would be fined.
What she’ll also see, if she watches long enough, is a rare example of a player who doesn’t feel beaten before she even walks onto the court against Williams. That’s Stosur, a onetime doubles specialist, who has revamped her game over the past several
years and moved her way into the top 10 in singles. She became the first Australian woman to win a major championship since Evonne Goolagong Cawley at Wimbledon in 1980. Stosur received a text from the former player that read: “Twinkletoes, you finally have got what you deserved.” It’s been building for a while, now. Stosur was the French Open runner-up last year, though maybe the most notable stat on her ledger coming into the final was her 2-4 record AP PHOTOagainst Williams — not bad, all things considered. “I knew I had to go out there and play well and actually do it,” Stosur said. “But I think having those victories in the past, for sure, made me feel a little bit more comfortable.”
gig. Grossman completed 21 of 34 passes for 305 yards Sunday with two touchdowns, no interceptions and one lost fumble — mostly avoiding the type of negative play that has so often defined his career — and Washington dominated the second half of a 28-14 win over the New York Giants. A stadium of burgundy and gold became red, white and blue — in color and in spirit — during pregame ceremonies for the opener featuring the cities hit by the terrorists attacks 10 years ago. Chants of "U-S-A! U-SA!" greeted former Secretary of State Colin Powell as he walked onto the field
to perform the coin toss, Stars and Stripes that covand the fans — most hold- ered the entire field. ing miniature American "Any typical kickoff flags — chanted again af- weekend, your emotions
giving you the pregame speech, and then coming out and the fans are chanting, 'U-S-A.' I was overwhelmed. It was a fun day. It's a day I'll never forget." The Redskins ended a six-game losing streak against the Giants, beating their NFC East nemesis at home for the first time since 2005. The score was tied at 14 at halftime, but Washington first-round pick Ryan Kerrigan swung the momentum early in the third quarter when he batted Eli Manning's pass into the air, caught it, reAP PHOTO turned it 9 yards and found himself jumping up and down over a go-ahead touchdown in his NFL de-
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Stosur Stuns Williams 6-2, 6-3 in US Open Final
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NEW YORK (AP) — Feeling wronged again at the U.S. Open, Serena Williams couldn’t let it go. “That’s totally not cool,” she shouted at the umpire. Then, a few minutes later, she told her, “You’re a hater, and you’re just unattractive inside.” Problem was, the real trouble for Williams was standing on the other side of the court. Sam Stosur pushed the 13-time Grand Slam champion all over Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday and took what she wanted, along with what the umpire gave her, winning the U.S. Open in a result that was as surprising for who won as how lopsided it was. The ninth-seeded Australian won her first Grand Slam title with a 6-2, 6-3 dismantling of No. 28 Williams, the three-time
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Grossman, Redskins Top Giants 28-14 in Opener
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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Rex Grossman and Chris Cooley drove to Vienna, Va., to have dinner the night before the Washington Redskins' season opener. The friends spoke about their optimism for the season and openly shared their mutual jitters. "I said, 'I'm so nervous and I'm so excited. I'm so nervous about myself,'" said Cooley, who has been nursing a knee injury. "He said, 'I feel the same.' It was a relief that we were both on the same page and feeling the same thing. I'm so proud of the way he stepped up and played." Making his first start since 2007, the quarterback so maligned in Chicago justified — at least for now — his new No. 1
ter a national anthem during which players from both teams helped hold an enormous version of the
are high," Grossman said. "Being it's Sept. 11, 10th anniversary, Colin Powell's in the locker room
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but. "I just remember not really being able to see anything," said Kerrigan, the No. 16 overall pick from Purdue, "as I was getting mauled by my teammates." Grossman's performance, at least for a week, justifies coach Mike Shanahan's choice in a quarterback competition against John Beck that lasted the entire preseason. After an 0-for-4 start, Grossman began spreading the ball around against a shorthanded Giants defense. Fred Davis had a careerhigh 105 yards on five catches. "He's more precise with his decision-making, quicker with his decisionmaking," said Anthony Armstrong, who caught a touchdown pass and set up another score with a divSee REDSKINS page 13
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Only Player to Survive Russian Plane Crash Dies
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MOSCOW (AP) — The only member of a top Russian hockey team to survive a plane crash that killed 44 people died Monday of his injuries in a Moscow hospital, a final bitter blow to all those who mourned the team’s loss. The Vishnevsky hospital said 26-year-old Alexander Galimov died of the severe burns that covered about 90 percent of his body, despite the best efforts of doctors in its burn unit, considered one of the best in Russia. The crash Wednesday of a chartered Yak-42 jet outside the western city of Yaroslavl took the lives of 28 players, two coaches and seven other staff of the
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local Lokomotiv Yaroslavl ice hockey club. The only other person to survive, flight crew member Alexander Sizov, remained in intensive care at Moscow’s Sklifosovsky hospital. Unlike many other members of Lokomotiv who were European Union citizens and once played in the NHL, Galimov was a native of Yaroslavl and a product of its youth program. His initial survival had inspired the entire city, where the team was a source of great pride. At rallies following the crash, fans chanted “Galimov, live for the whole team!” and other slogans dedicated to him.
said Monday. The governor described Galimov, a forward, as a fan favorite who remained true to his home club for many years. “He carried the team spirit of Lokomotiv and through his indomitable character often reversed the course of the most difficult games,” Vakhrukov said. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev presided over a meeting Monday to decide the future AP PHOTO of the country, all of the of Lokomotiv Yaroworld followed the doc- slav. The team decided to tors’ words, believing, pull out of the Kontinental hoping, praying that he Hockey League for a year would defeat death and re- while it rebuilds, but will main with us,” Yaroslavl bring up players from its Gov. Sergei Vakhrukov farm system and compete
in a lower league starting in December. “We can’t leave the city without hockey,” Vsevolod Kukushkin, an adviser to the KHL, told The Associated Press. “It’s a hockey city.” A memorial ceremony Saturday in the Lokomotiv ice arena drew an estimated 100,000 people, including Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. The crash, one of the worst ever aviation disasters in sports, shocked all of Russia and the international hockey community. The team was heading to Minsk, Belarus, to play its opening game of the Kontinental Hockey League season when the plane crashed into the Volga River bank shortly after takeoff and burst into flames.
Russian aviation experts say they have come to no conclusions yet about the cause of the crash. The plane appeared to have trouble gaining altitude, but investigators say its flight data recorders showed that all three engines were operating up until the moment the plane crashed. Aviation authorities have ordered safety checks on all the approximately 60 Yak-42 jets still in service in Russia, and grounded at least four of them. Experts blame Russia’s poor aviation safety record on an aging fleet, weak government controls, poor pilot training and a costcutting mentality.
— several thousand first responders and their families receiving free tickets — long gone from a game that started at 8:20 p.m. There was a 24-minute pregame tribute to victims of the attacks, their families and many of the first responders that worked tirelessly at the World Trade Center site in 2001. Making just his sixth big league appearance, Josh Stinson (0-1), the Mets' seventh of nine pitchers, walked Marlon Byrd to start the 11th and gave up a single to Bryan LaHair. Pena singled for the lead. Pinch-hitter Alfonso Soriano and Darwin Barney each hit two-run doubles off Ryota Igarashi before the first out, and Geovany Soto added a sacrifice fly. "You keep grinding and grinding," Pena said. "It's not easy." New York trailed 4-1 after five innings but scored twice in the sixth off Matt Garza. The Mets tied it with an unearned run when reliever Jeff Samardzjia made a bad throw on Jus-
tin Turner's infield single. The Mets loaded the bases in the first, ninth and 10th innings but came up empty each time. Ramon Ortiz (1-2) got David Wright to pop out to end the 10th before the Cubs went ahead in the 11th, eliciting mocking calls from the few remaining to bring in an experienced pitcher when Stinson gave up the go-ahead hit to Pena. "As we went through the ballgame, we had the guys at home plate we wanted to have at home plate several times," Mets manager Terry Collins said. "But we didn't get it done." The mood was much different before the game. With the stadium lights dimmed and fans holding electronic candles in one hand and many using the other to take photos with their phones, the Mets held a dignified ceremony that included members of the 2001 team that played in the first professional sporting event in New York, 10 days after the World Trade center collapsed.
Players from the Cubs and Mets escorted members of "Tuesday's Children," a charity for families affected by the attacks, onto the field, where they lined up among the uniformed emergency-service workers on the first- and third-base lines. A 100-by300 foot flag was held by 225 first responders and victims' family members from "Tuesday's Children." "It was really, really well done," Collins said. "Even Mike Piazza, standing next to me, said, 'Boy, isn't this beautiful out here. What a nice tribute.' I think he's absolutely right." Marc Anthony sang the national anthem, as he did on Sept. 21, 2001. Piazza, who hit a rousing two-run homer in the eighth inning to help the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves that night, caught a ceremonial first pitch from John Franco, a teammate on the 2001 squad. There was no uplifting ending this time for New York, but Jason Bay didn't mind. "It was a little bit differ-
ent today. Obviously, you could tell the atmosphere was a little bit different. But I think most of us have played in emotional games or seesaw games before," Bay said. "It was actually fun because it was different. Obviously, not fun losing. We had chances but it was pretty special to be a part of." Between innings, the Mets played videos on the main scoreboard that paid tribute to the recovery efforts. They also thanked the 2001 squad's manager Bobby Valentine, who wasn't able to participate in the pregame ceremony because he was part of the ESPN broadcast team for the game. American Idol contestant Pia Toscano sang "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch, standing with several uniformed first responders around Major League Baseball's red, white and blue logo that was painted on the grass in front of the Mets dugout. Mets starter Miguel Batista was with the World Series champion Arizona
Diamondbacks in 2001, and made two appearances in the stirring series against the New York Yankees that inspired the city. On Sunday, the 40-yearold journeyman, making his third start for the Mets, struggled with his command. He walked three in five innings, hit two batters in the third and gave up four runs and five hits. Garza gave up three runs and seven hits in seven innings. He walked three and struck out four. "I feel bad for Garza," Quade said. "He's done a lot this year and he threw the ball well." Notes: Mets reliever Bobby Parnell said his dad, a fire chief in Salsbury, N.C., recently received a piece of steel from the World Trade Center site that will be used in a memorial. ... Quade, who was a coach with the Oakland Athletics when they played the Yankees in the 2001 playoffs, deliberately didn't visit the site on this trip. "I did not want to get angry again," he said.
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While Williams was dealing with the emotion of the call and the rift with the umpire, she was also wondering if Stosur, who joins Li Na and Petra Kvitova as first-time Grand Slam winners this year, would come down to earth. “I thought, OK, at some point you could level out, because I know sometimes it happens,” Williams said. “But I’ve played a couple Grand Slam finals where I never leveled out, so I definitely thought about it.” As was the case with Clijsters two years ago, Stosur was a confused bystander when Williams got into it with the referee. But as was the case with Clijsters, Stosur didn’t need any help. Even Williams agreed with that. “I hit a winner but I guess it didn’t count,” she said when asked about the
call in her on-court interview. “It wouldn’t have mattered in the end. Sam played really well.” Williams, who made this run after missing the better part of a year with injuries stemming from the night last summer when she stepped on broken glass in a restaurant, has had her shining moments at the U.S. Open. She won in 1999, 2002 and 2008. But she has an equal penchant for memorable losses. In 2004, a poor call during her quarterfinal loss to Jennifer Capriati was cited as a main reason for the introduction of replay technology in tennis. Then the Clijsters match. Now this. “It’s just always something,” said Williams’ mother, Oracene Price. “And it seems to happen to us.”
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Cubs Bust Out Late, Beat Mets 10-6 in 11 Innings
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Chicago Cubs really made manager Mike Quade sweat out their first series win in Queens in more than five years. Carlos Pena hit a goahead single in Chicago's six-run 11th inning, and the Cubs beat New York 10-6 on Sunday night in a game that ended nearly five hours after the Mets held a touching ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. "We don't do things the easy way, that's for sure," Quade said. "They kept playing, they kept battling." The Cubs scored late in each of the three games, losing the opener Friday after taking a lead in the ninth, but winning the last two after wasting advantages to take their first series in New York since 2006. The Mets' disappointing finish came with nearly all of the 33,502 fans
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ing grab at the 1-yard line. "And it's showing on the field right now." Manning completed 18 of 32 passes for 268 yards and was sacked four times by a Redskins defense that ranked 31st in the league last year but has been retooled around former Giants defensive tackle Barry Cofield. New York generated only 102 yards in the second half, going 0 for 6 on third down conversions. "Both sides of the ball have got to do their part," Manning said. "I thought
our defense played really good tonight. They did a lot of good things and got us a turnover and stopped Washington for a good part of the game. "We've got to do our part." The Giants' defense could be forgiven for having a rough go, given that it can't seem to go more than a few days without losing a player. Two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Justin Tuck was inactive with a lingering neck injury, adding to a lengthy list that already included Pro Bowl defensive end
Osi Umenyiora (knee), cornerback Prince Amukamara (foot), linebacker Jonathan Goff (knee) plus several others from training camp. Sixth-round pick Greg Jones started at middle linebacker. "You seen who was out there," said New York running back Ahmad Bradshaw, who had a 6-yard touchdown run in the first half. "We don't have our whole team. In the end, it didn't matter. They played better than us. They beat us."
Stosur Stuns Williams in US Open Final
Almost from the get-go on a cloudy day in Ashe Stadium, where Queen Latifah led an emotional rendition of the national anthem to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Stosur looked like the more comfortable player. Williams sprayed groundstrokes long and wide, raising her hands in frustration, and also had trouble harnessing her powerful first serve, getting only 29 of 56 of them in. Stosur, meanwhile, moved Williams from side to side and forced her into mistakes. The Aussie had 20 winners and 12 unforced errors — a virtually unbeatable combination — while Williams hit 19 winners against 25 unforced errors.
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Our Idiot Brother is a movie about a typical family with many issues, one of the big ones being Ned, the brother who has a heart of gold and a very trusting demeanor. When Ned needs a place to stay after leaving prison, his sisters trade him around. Much By MIRIAM CORREIA STAFF WRITER
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Fall brings the beginnings of so many things: school, new fashions, and of course, season and series premieres. There are the old standbys starting again, but there are also a slew of great new shows to watch this fall. On 90210, the West Beverly kids graduated at the end of last season, and the new season shows them in college and dealing with some deep, real life issues. At the end of The Big Bang Theory,
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to their dismay, his naiveté ruins their lives, which are already surrounded by lies and infidelity. Our Idiot Brother was directed by Jesse Peretz by Big Beach Films and released August 28, 2011. The main character is Ned (the brother) who is played by Paul Rudd. This film is rated R for language, nudity, and drugs. After Ned sells pot to
a seemingly trustworthy cop, he is sent to prison. When he gets out of prison four months early for being the most cooperative inmate, he finds out that his life is not what he was expecting it to be. His girlfriend kicks him out of her life, his job, and away from his beautiful Golden Retriever, Willie Nelson. With nowhere else to go, he naturally relies on his
sisters for a roof over his head. Because of his trustworthiness, simplicity, and his lying sisters, he fumbles his way into sticky situations that ultimately change his sisters’ imperfect lives for the better. The key moment in this movie would be when the sisters realize just how much Ned loves everything in life to the fullest and most importantly how
he loves unconditionally. They also recognize that of all of them, Ned is the best person through and through; that is when they come to love their brother unconditionally, even with all his quirks and stupid mistakes. However, this movie proved to be a very lackluster film that had a few funny moments but not enough to really enjoy this
movie. The targeted audience is young adults who want a cheap laugh at life’s most obvious clichés. This film had a very general plot line with no actual indepth story told. I would not recommend this film to people who are looking for more than a few laughs.
Penny and Raj spent the night together and Priya and Leonard were having problems dealing with Priya leaving for India. This new season will show how Penny and Raj deal with the aftermath, and Priya and Leonard try a long distance relationship. On Blue Bloods, Frank and Danny found out who the dirty cops of the Blue Templar were that were responsible for Joe’s death. On the new season, David Ramsey joins the cast as the new mayor and causes some issues with his different views. Some other returning shows
are Boardwalk Empire, Bones, Castle, Chuck, and Community. Criminal Minds starts again along with CSI, CSI: Miami, and CSI: NY. Desperate Housewives is coming back for its final season, while Dexter is starting again dealing with some hefty issues. Glee is going to take the fall by storm, and The Good Wife will be back with some risky situations. Fan favorites Gossip Girl, House, and Grey’s Anatomy will be back, and Harry’s Law and Hawaii Five-0 will also be back. How I Met Your Mother will be back with
a lot of surprises, and Law & Order: SVU is coming back without Stabler! The Mentalist and Modern Family are coming back along with NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, and Nikita. The Office, Parenthood, Parks and Recreation are all coming back. Private Practice, Psych, and Supernatural are returning, Two and a Half Men will be back with Ashton Kutcher instead of Charlie Sheen, and The Vampire Diaries is also returning. There are also a ton of widely anticipated new shows starting this fall. The comedy, 2 Broke Girls,
a new animated comedy Allen Gregory, and psychosexual horror mystery series American Horror Story are coming this fall. The drama about a sick mayor of Chicago, Boss, and the action-packed remake, Charlie’s Angels are coming this fall. In fact, Charlie’s Angels is premiering the same day that the original premiered 35 years ago. Enlightened, Free Agents, and A Gifted Man are among the new arrivals. Grimm, based on Grimm’s fairy tales and H8er, the new reality show hosted by Mario Lopez are also added to the mix. Rachel Bilson returns to the small screen in Hart of Dixie. Hell on Wheels and Homeland, starring Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin, are starting. How to be a Gentleman and I Hate My Teenage Daughter are sure-to-please comedies. Last Man Standing and Man Up! are both about the emasculation of men,
but with comedic twists. New Girl, starring Zooey Deschanel is coming this fall on Fox. Once Upon a Time, a show about a town frozen in a time of fairy tales should be fun to watch. Pan Am, and The Playboy Club are both set in the ‘60s, and Person of Interest and Prime Suspect are the newest crime television shows. Revenge, Ringer, and The Secret Circle are starting this fall. Suburgatory, Terra Nova, and Unforgettable are coming this fall. Up All Night, starring Christina Applegate and Will Arnett, and Whitney are premiering. The X Factor, Simon Cowell’s British talent show is coming to America this fall. Such a great bunch of new shows is sure to please everyone, and the returning shows are sure to please their fans and garner new ones. Happy Watching!
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titutes and his primetime firing. "Charlie's meltdown was so bad, Al Gore's making a documentary about it," quipped comedian Jeffrey Ross, who was dressed as Muammar Gaddafi in a military outfit with fringed epaulets and a sash. "The only time your kids get to see you is in reruns," Ross said. Comedian Jon Lovitz also took a timely swipe at Sheen: "How much (cocaine) can Charlie Sheen do?" he asked. "Enough to kill two and a half men." Priceline pitchman Shatner reminded Sheen to "book your next rehab stay through Priceline.com." Walsh, who is best known for her roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice," gave standup a shot at the roast. "It's amazing, despite all those years of abusing your lungs, your kidneys and your liver, the only thing you've had removed is your kids," she said to Sheen.
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This past year the Department of Athletics in conjunction with the Substance Use Task Force was awarded grants from the NCAA and the State of Connecticut to enhance the alcohol education programming on campus, by encouraging our students to make responsible CHOICES. As a result, the grant committees would like you to create the official logo for all alcohol educational programming conducted at UNH for years to come. The winning logo will be the new permanent logo for all alcohol education conducted on the campus of the University for New Haven. Logo will be unveiled during Alcohol Awareness Week October 16th‐22nd.
Contest begins: August 25th
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CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) — Charlie Sheen smiled through a Comedy Central roast as Mike Tyson, William Shatner, actress Kate Walsh and half a dozen comedians riffed on his high-profile year. Sheen was famously fired from his sitcom "Two and a Half Men" in March after a very public meltdown during which he claimed to be a "rock star from Mars" who has "tiger blood" and "Adonis DNA." The 46-year-old actor is the subject of the latest roast, which was taped Saturday night at Sony Studios and will air Sept. 19 on Comedy Central. Sheen took the stage in true rock-star fashion, as rock 'n' roll guitarist Slash heralded his introduction. The actor, dressed in a black suit, white shirt and red tie, smiled and laughed as roasters jabbed at his famous family, his notorious taste for drugs and pros-
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Will the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert Fail?
It’s been more than two years since his death, but finally a tribute concert is being put together to honor the life and career of Michael Jackson. The event is set to take place on October 8 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. However, just like a majority of his life, the concert is already seeing a great deal of controversy. Despite the support of Michael’s mother, Katherine, and several of his siblings, the full family is not backing the tribute. In fact, brothers Randy and Jermaine issued a joint statement denouncing the concert because it
is set to take place amidst the trial of Michaels’ doctor, Conrad Murray, being charged with involuntary manslaughter. Even his sister Janet is not supporting the concert. In addition to family members, his official fan club, as well as fan organizations all over the world, have publicly spoken out against the event for the same reasons, in addition to the location and announced performers. Despite the confirmed performances of big acts such as Smokey Robinson, Beyonce (performing via satellite), Christina Aguilera, and Ne-Yo, there are
a number of current acts that would not appeal to the global market including JLS, Alexandra Burke, and Pixie Lott, as well as outdated and irrelevant ones including Craig David, 3T (a band featuring Michael’s nephews), and Alien Ant Farm, known pretty much only for their awful cover of “Smooth Criminal.” Michael’s brothers have also been confirmed as performers, but which ones will actually participate is still in question. The line-up saw further controversy when legendary rockers, KISS, were scheduled to perform.
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The comics also took digs at Sheen's former live-in girlfriends, whom he referred to as "the goddesses," and ex-wife Brooke Mueller, who was sitting in the audience Saturday. After the comedians had their say, roast master Seth MacFarlane introduced the night's honoree as "a man with a big heart, because it's been dangerously enlarged by cocaine use." Sheen jabbed back at his roasters and poked fun at his image.
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The most bizarre performer was Tyson, who got plenty of laughs despite his almost unintelligible delivery. "I'm the greatest poet alive," he said as he concluded his time on stage. "I will eat your children!" Comedian Amy Schumer joked, "Is his interpreter here?" Steve-O of "Jackass" fame was also among the roasters. His big trick was running repeatedly into Tyson's fist, which he did until he reportedly broke his nose.
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Bassist Gene Simmons has famously spoken out against Michael, exclaiming that he firmly believed he was a child molester after his death. The band has since been removed from the tribute. Further more, the location of the event has puzzled many. Michael was undoubtedly a global superstar, but holding the concert in Wales has been highly criticized for isolating his fan base, especially those in his home country. It has been announced that a majority of profits from ticket sales will be donated to the AIDS Project Los Angeles, as well as two
currently unannounced organizations. Many fans have issued concerns that the money will not be given to the charities that Michael held closest to his heart. There have been numerous petitions and protests of the event, bringing a great deal of public controversy to the event. The concert is set to be broadcast in over 30 countries around the world in both 2D and 3D. In my opinion, this tribute concert will not be a success. There is already a great deal of drama surrounding the concert, and the details that have been released are only proving
the doubters right. I fully support that idea of having an MJ tribute concert, but it should be done right. Michael Jackson is undoubtedly the biggest pop star to have ever lived, and the line-up for his tribute should not included terrible acts like Alien Ant Farm and JLS, or even regional stars like Pixie Lott. It should include all A-listers, and his entire family. I think it’s a shame that most likely the one concert that will ever be made to pay tribute to Michael Jackson will end up being a failure.
of shady people over the years: Losers, drug addicts, dealers, desperate whores," he said. "But to have you all here on one night is really special." He sipped a drink as he addressed the crowd, who sat in bleachers and at bar tables inside Sony Studios' stage 27. At one point, he seemed to reflect sincerely on his career, talking about how he had "the biggest salary on teleAP PHOTO vision" and publicly enjoyed drugs and porn
stars before telling off his boss. "And then it was gone in one fiery public flameout," he said. "It was only when the smoke cleared I realized just how lucky I am, because even after all that, I still have a family that loves me. That's why they're not here tonight," he continued. "They've seen me in jail. They've seen me rushed to emer-
gency rooms. They've seen me dragged into court. But seeing me on basic cable would kill them." He said he's done with his catchphrase — winning! — because he feels he's already won. "This roast may be over, but I'm Charlie Sheen, and in here burns an internal fire," he said, touching his chest. "I just have to remember to keep it away from a crack pipe."
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Horrible Bosses Day), and Buckman (Jason Sudeikis) are friends ––––––––––––––––––––– who all hate their bosses. Hendricks’s boss, Dave After college, there Harken, played by Kevin comes the real world, a Spacey, is an emotionallyworld of horrible bosses; abusive president of a fior so it would seem. In the nancial firm who dangles
By JOANN WOLWOWICZ ASSISTANT EDITOR
2011 black comedy film, Horrible Bosses, released in theatres on July 8, 2011, three friends realize that their respective bosses are making their lives miserable. So what are the options when it comes to horrible bosses? Since quitting is apparently not a top choice, murder seems to be the next logical one. To normal people, that may not make much sense; but to Nick Hendricks, Dale Arbus, and Kurt Buckman it’s the perfect plan. But as we all know, in a comedy, there’s no such thing as the perfect plan. Hendricks (Jason Bateman), Arbus (Charlie
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the possibility of a promotion to Nick. However, by definition of a horrible boss, obviously Hendricks does not gain a promotion, mainly because Harken never intended to give him one. Instead, Harken takes the promotion himself. And so we have horrible boss number one. While Hendricks is busy handling working for his boss, Arbus has his own troubles, while working as a dentist’s assistant. His boss, Dr. Julia Harris (Jennifer Aniston), is constantly sexually harassing him, while threatening to falsely tell his fiancée that he is having an affair
with her. The only way to keep her from telling, Harris demands that Arbus sleep with her. Sounds like a problem, especially if you’re engaged. And so we have horrible boss number two.
Lastly we have Kurt Buckman, who originally enjoys his job, but that soon ends. If it didn’t, it wouldn’t have been much of a movie. After the death of his original boss, the son takes over the chemical company. In this case, the apple couldn’t have fallen farther from the tree. Bobby, played by Colin Farrell, is a cocaine-addicted man who wants nothing more than to gain as much profit for himself from the company no matter who it hurts. It could mean the end of the company, a company Buckman loves. And so we have horrible boss number three.
Top 12 Movies This Week from RottenTomatoes.com Three horrible bosses, three friends, and one idea; their lives would be much better and they would be much happier if their bosses were no longer around. Originally looking for a hit-man (Jamie Foxx), the friends hope to hire someone to do the job for them. However, this hit-man quickly becomes their “murder consultant” and suggests that the three friends kill each other’s bosses to hide any motive, while making the deaths look like an accident. Sounds like a flawless plan; what could go wrong? The answer to that question is everything. If you’re lookAP PHOTO ing for a fun comedy, then this is the movie for you. Everything that could possibly go wrong goes wrong, making for some very funny scenes. It’s a well-cast film, with actors playing characters that fit their particular strengths. It’s a relatively simple story, but you do not need a complicated plot line to enjoy a movie. The movie is relatively lighthearted, despite the fact that the main characters are conspiring to murder three people. It’s not the best movie ever made, but it’s worth seeing if you are looking for something to brighten up your day.
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