Volume 99, Issue 5
West Haven, Conn.
September 26, 2017
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Students Get Visitors on Family Day
Bulletin Briefs F
as it looked. This was Anato-
BY CHRISTINA GENOVESE STAFF WRITER
lia’s third year performing on family day. “Every year I’m always pleasantly surprised how
amily Day was packed
warm and friendly the
with over 600 families. Activi-
families are,” said Anatolia. “I
ties included an inflatable fun
News The Haven: a new mall in West Haven pg. 4
Fire Goddess show, Banachek the Mentalist and Magician and a murder mystery dinner. The inflatables began in
Opinion “Dear Colleague” letter hurt due process pg. 8
wipeout, meltdown and races.
Local Fall theater shows to see pg. 16
Sports
fire] as a hobby, then I got
of West Haven, Anatolia the
the Bixler/Gerber quad and
A&E
started doing it [playing with
fest, caricature artists, tours
hired professionally overseas Amanda Arango/The Charger Bulletin
(Above) Families and students watch Chargers Football play Pace U.
ing and has talent that is very rare. I wouldn’t be crazy enough to do it!” said parent,
balloon artist and caricature
Joseph Morra. “The show was
artists.
fabulous and a good break in
“Inflatable Fun Fest is a
the middle of the day. Family
tradition that SCOPE has
day is always a great day to
every year to allow students to
come onto campus and see
have fun with their families,”
the events.” Amanda Arango/The Charger Bulletin
Langlois. Maxcy quad Anatolia the Fire Goddess performed her
Chargers Football edges out Pace pg. 17
interactive fire illusion and
Student Life
ground as Anatolia brought
(Above) Family guests show off their balloons to our nachek, performed in Buckreporters (Below) A child visitor plays on the inflatables nall Theater. One highlight was his knife roulette trick in which he picked participants
ice show. Alicia Key’s “Girl
to choose knives and stab
On Fire” played in the back-
him. During the trick, he tried to use his mental abilities to
up a handful of people to tried
persuade the participants to pick the safe knife. He ex-
started balancing a crystal
plained to the crowd that out
ball all over her body and
of the five knives, three would
eventually had two volunteers
not hurt him and two would.
try it. One volunteer remarked that is was not as easy
As the day progressed Mentalist and Magician, Ba-
to attempt her tricks. She
How to survive an active shooter pg. 21
of dropping the crystals on “I thought she was amaz-
There was also a henna artist,
Simultaneously, in the
She said she is more scared her feet than the fire.
included obstacle courses,
said SCOPE president Nicole
and I continued doing it.”
Amanda Arango/The Charger Bulletin
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West Haven Prepares to Make Room for ‘The Haven’ BY LAUREN COHEN STAFF WRITER
T
he city of West Haven
has been working closely with the university for the past three years discussing the plans for the new luxury shopping complex set to open in fall of 2019. “Myself and the developer have met many times with President Kaplan and the University of New Haven leadership, and they have been on board all the way since day one,” Mayor Ed O’Brien said. Over the past few years, the developer has purchased 55 properties, and gave owners 218% above market value for their homes. “People were very happy, because it was life changing for some of them. There were really not that many people who were not willing to sell their homes, because they saw the upside of it for both the city and them,” O’Brien said. The demolition is set to begin in the upcoming months and will take six months,
while the projected build time is 18 months. During this time, the town of West Haven is trying to minimize all inconveniences to its residents and visitors. “I think there’s going to be traffic because we need to close some roads while we do the building, but we will find a way to reroute traffic so it’s not inconvenient,”O’Brien said. The site will be just like any other construction, but O’Brien explained how the
Glenn Rohrbacker/The Charger Bulletin
city is going to try and mini-
On Main St. in West Haven, demolition of boarded up houses is about to begin to build The Haven
mize as many of the inconve-
acres (around four square
rants, 65 stores, a non-motor-
Haven and it will be a desti-
niences they can.
city blocks), and is right on
ized boat launch, and more.
nation place. West Haven has
The developer picked the
the water. It will be located
The Haven will also create
been in decline prior to my
area because of it’s location,
around Water Street and 1st
around 1200 jobs. The prom-
administration for decades,
being in between Boston and
Ave.
enade will be open 24 hours
and this is just the start of
to the public, along with the
many projects we brought
200 seat amphitheater..
here. It will change the future
New York. “They saw a need for it in
“The way I had it described to me was, there is Highland
this part of the country. It
Park Village in Texas and it
will draw a lot of people in
will be comparable to that.
ing up the shore line to our
from the New England area,”
It’s going to be like the top
residents and the the idea of
tion how the developer is
O’Brien said.
25% of the Woodbury Com-
having more dinner choices
talking about how The Haven
The Haven will be close to
mon stores,”O’Brien said.
in West Haven. 1200 jobs is a
will be a vacation destination
the train station, and close in
The mayor went on to
good thing for us, and the tax
hotspot since it is right be-
revenue it will bring in will be
tween New York and Boston.
proximity to intersections like mention that aside from the I-95.
shopping, there will be a lot
“I like the idea about open-
monumental. It will bring in
of West Haven for decades.” The mayor went on to men-
“There is absolutely no
of amenities that students can over three million,” O’Brien
housing, it is all commercial,”
large, high end luxury out-
use for entertainment. There
said. “I think it is a game
O’Brien said.
let mall. The property is 25
are going to be seven restau-
changer for the city of West
The Haven is going to be a
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Coalition Demands University End Partnership with Saudi College BY GLENN ROHRBACKER
EDITOR IN CHIEF
A
Jill Stein), and professors, outlines reasons why the uni-
“UNH is specifically going to in the letter, the University of create a curriculum special-
versity should end it’s venture ization in ‘homeland secu-
letter addressed to
New Haven provided the fol-
efforts to prevent terrorism and radicalization while ad-
lowing statement in response: dressing security challenges
overseas, including human
rity’,” the letter says. “With
“The University of New Ha-
in the region and the world.
rights violations and military
a regime that sees all dissent
ven’s Henry C. Lee College of
We believe that our work and
aggression towards Yemen.
as illegitimate, UNH staff will
Criminal Justice and Forensic
partnership helps to facilitate
unavoidably be helping the
Sciences and the King Fahd
cross cultural understand-
President Steven Kaplan and
“No university should offer
Dean Mario Gaboury calls for
the government of the [King-
regime stamp out movements
Security College (KFSC) in
ing and supports important
the University of New Haven
dom of Saudi Arabia] any se-
for democracy.”
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi
progress in the country and
to end its partnership with
curity assistance especially in
Arabia have a partnership to
the region.
the King Fahd Security Col-
those specialties which help
letter is The Coalition to
develop a new Bachelor of
lege in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
it commit grave violations to
End the U.S.-Saudi Alliance,
Science in Security Studies
citing human rights viola-
persons’ basic rights and well- founded in 2015 to “protest
program to be delivered at the in the letter submitted by the
tions.
being,” the letter says.
U.S. cooperation and arms
King Fahd Security College.
sales to the Saudi absolute
This partnership enhances
The letter, authored by
The authors of the letter
Stanley Heller and signed by
believe that the program at
over 40 activists, politicians
the Saudi Arabian school will
(including former Green Party presidential candidate
The group sponsoring the
monarchy.”
There is no coursework on any of the topics mentioned
End US-Saudi Alliance.” Heller said in a press release
cross-cultural dialogue at a
that “UNH should not be as-
time when it is more impor-
sisting Saudi security services
only help to bolster an already dress the concerns of human
tant than ever to exchange
in any way.”
oppressive regime.
ideas. It also enhances joint
Although, it does not ad-
rights violations pointed out
UNHPD Attains State Accreditation BY SARAH DEMATTEIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
E
arlier this month,
the University of New Haven
announced the recent accredi-
tation of the school’s police
department. The department,
joining just one-third of the
police departments in the
state, has become the first at
a private college or university
in Connecticut to earn Tier 1
who earned a bachelor’s de-
students, their families, fac-
accreditation from the State
gree in criminal justice from
ulty and staff of the high qual- safer,” said Shonna Carlson, a
of Connecticut Police Of-
the University in 2015 and a
ity of the department,” said
senior criminal justice major.
ficer Standards and Training
master’s degree in criminal
Mooney. “It is also important
“Being a criminal justice stu-
Council.
investigations in 2017. She
because our department
dent it is beneficial to see how
worked under the direction of
needs to serve as a model for
various systems or institu-
alumnae of the university,
Chief of Police Tracy Mooney
students at the University’s
tions evolve when they know
brings an added sense of
and Assistant Chief Don Park- distinguished Henry C. Lee
they can do more. The police
security and protection to the
er, to write and update the
College of Criminal Justice
department has always had
already prevalent police force
department’s entire catalogue
and Forensic Sciences.”
an amazing presence on cam-
on campus.
of policies – a task typically
The initiative, started by an
The process to earn accredi-
initiative to make this campus
“As a member of the campus pus and I think this change
delegated to a ranking officer
community I am extremely
tation, which started in 2014,
within a police organization
grateful that our police
was led by Lindsey Michaels,
“Accreditation reassures
department has taken the
will only strengthen it.”
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Despite Criticism, UNHPD Gains Accreditation University Boasts U.S. News Ranking Continued from pg. 5
All officers employed by the
UNHPD have been trained
New Haven is clearly grow-
with the State of Connecticut
EDITOR IN CHIEF
ing,” said President Steven H.
Police Officers Standards and
T
Kaplan. “This momentum is
Training Council Academy
a reflection of the outstand-
and have full arrest powers,
ing faculty, high quality
under the city of West Haven.
education, and the dedicated
The department practices
student body.”
community policing, hoping
BY GLENN ROHRBACKER
he University of New
Haven celebrated their standing in the U.S. News & World Report College Rankings for 2018, despite criticism about the system’s accuracy. Some of the criticisms include: A recent Politico report shows how the college rankings promote economic inequality among students on campus. A review by Boston Magazine covered the yearslong effort by Northeastern University to radically change their status in the rankings by editing their policies. A 2009 report from Center for College Affordability and Productivity details the issues with innacurate college ranking. The university ranked 94th in top universities out of the total 196 in the Northeast. Last year, the university ranked 95th.
“The reputation and
reach of the University of
But it’s hard for U.S. News
to open a dialogue throughout
to rank those qualities ob-
campus that allows students
jectively, according to their
and faculty to approach of-
website. Almost a quarter of
ficers as needed.
the evaluation comes from
“Accredited law enforce-
graduation and retention
ment agencies demonstrate
rates. Another quarter comes
excellence in management
from a subjective report filled
and service delivery,” said
out by college presidents, pro- Ron Quagliani, associate vice vosts, deans, and high school
president of public safety and
guidance counselors to gain
administrative services.
non-tangible indicators. Rankings also stem from student-faculty relationships, which include faculty salaries, student-faculty-ratios, and class size. Rankings also include acceptance rate. The university’s was 81 percent last year, compared to Princeton University’s seven percent rate, the number one school in the same category. Other smaller percentages include alumni giving, finan-
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In addition to make campus a safe place for students
Glenn Rohrbacker/The Charger Bulletin
and faculty, the switch from
sity police department being
Campus Police to the Uni-
accredited is a true testament
versity of New Haven Police
to the faculty and resources
Department serves as a model we have on our campus. As a for those students pursuing
predominately criminal jus-
careers in the criminal justice
tice school it is an incredible
field.
opportunity for us as students
Shelby St. Clair, President of the American Criminal Justice Association at the university said, “The univer-
to witness this accomplishment.”
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Critics of U.S. News Rankings Question Accuracy Continued from pg. 3
up of different staff members
scores for several years. Also
across disciplines that reviews in 2012, George Washington cial resources, and graduation rate trends. University of New Haven Vice President for Marketing and Communications Lyn Chamberlin recognizes the criticism for the ranking system, but says it is still a good way for prospective students to see the university’s message. “The rankings clearly favor schools that are very well known,” she said. Chamberlin says U.S. News is the standard for college rankings. “We have to take it seriously for that reason,” she said. “A good ranking turns into more good students applying to the school.”
how to approach the rankings
University admitted to inflat-
for the following year. While
ing the percentage of students
the university dedicates time
who graduated at the top
and resources to the rankings, of their high school classes, Chamberlin says no policies
and Emory University said it
or initiatives have been made
had misreported high school
to directly influence ranking
GPAs for four years and SAT
numbers.
scores for nearly a dozen
Other colleges and universities have come under fire for
years.” The college rankings also
misrepresenting their statis-
seem to favor wealthier
tics to better their ranking.
private schools over public
From a 2014 Boston Maga-
schools, according to a review
zine story:
by the Washington Post. Only
“In 2011, Iona College offi-
one public school (UC-Berke-
cials admitted to misreporting ley) was included in the top acceptance rates, SAT scores,
20 national list of rankings
graduation rates, and alumni
for 2016.
donation amounts over the
“We compete for under-
course of a decade. In 2012,
graduates very success-
Claremont McKenna College
fully (against all of the top
copped to misreporting SAT
20 schools) and offer great
A university task force made
programs for them, but the
Colleges for Veterans list,
metrics for the U.S. News
and 55th for the Best Value
ranking seem ill suited to
Schools. The university’s en-
reflect our excellence, or for
gineering program is ranked
that matter any of the great
74th in the nation, according
flagship publics,” Berkeley’s
to the list.
Chancellor Nicholas B. Dirks told The Washington Post. In addition to ranking
Chamberlin said that the university was pleased to move up in the rankings this
the university 94th on the
year and she said she hopes to
list of Best Colleges in the
continue that progress while
Northeast, U.S. News ranked
defining the school’s message.
the school 49th on the Best
A Look at Family Day 2017 Continued from pg. 3
All five participants chose the safe knives and Banachek remained unharmed. “I don’t think that I will actually get hurt, because for me it’s the illusion of danger,” said Banachek.”I think a lot of magicians that do dangerous
things, forget it is about the
at the Murder Mystery Din-
siasm of the students partici-
team was surprised to know
illusion of danger. Even Harry ner. The show was interac-
pating in the show,” said actor they correctly solved the
Houdini knew it was the
tive, with some guests acting
Kate Hoover. “It was fun to
about illusion of danger.”
in the show a student being
see them interacting with
“It was an awesome dinner
Family Day ended in the
the murderer. The remaining
their parents and sharing
filled with mystery and fun,”
Alumni Lounge, where stu-
audience was split into teams
clues among each other.”
said LaFountaine. “I can’t
dents and their families were
to solve the crime.
treated to dinner and a show
“I really enjoyed the enthu-
Lisa LaFountaine, a student participant, said that her
crime.
wait to do this again next year.”
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U. New Haven’s Lack of Due Process BY REGINALD WALDEN STAFF WRITER
S
ecretary of Education
misconduct at the University
DeVos mentioned a case
of New Haven are handled
at another university as an
by the Sexual Misconduct
example of how the “Dear
Process Team. According to
Colleague” letter’s guidelines
Dunn, members are trained
failed victims.
to be “either investigators,
Betsy DeVos recently with-
they could be hearing pan-
drew the “Dear Colleague”
elists, or an appeals panel
letter, a piece of federal guid-
board member.”
ance which made universities establish parallel court
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Training includes in-person training, webinars, and con-
Cross-examination, the right of the accused and
Don’t Roll Back ‘Dear Colleague’ BY LIZ SLOANE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
S
examinations of accusers. ecretary of Educa-
tion Betsy DeVos has rolled
accuser to question each
back changes made to Title
other during a hearing, is not
IX during the Obama admin-
allowed, according to page 18- istration, as well as changed 19 of the university’s Sexual
the way campuses deal with
systems for sexual miscon-
ferences. Everyone on this
Misconduct Policy. Instead,
duct. The Trump administra-
team has a master’s degree,
there is a system where
passed in 1972, made it il-
tion, along with the Founda-
but none have a law degree.
complainants and the accused legal to discriminate against
tion for Individual Rights in
Nobody on this team is quali-
can contest facts presented
someone on the basis of sex.
Education, has said that the
fied to operate in a criminal
to them by third parties. This
Its range has broadened
Obama-era guidance failed to
court as a judge or attorney.
system lacks a crucial com-
through guidance from the
ponent of cross-examination:
Department of Education and
protect victims, and removed
Decisions made by this
due process from the process.
team can occur without the
the right to confront one’s
Supreme Court decisions to
This should bring attention
counsel of attorneys. Page
accusers.
cover sexual harassment and
to how the University of New
16 of the Sexual Misconduct
Instead of using beyond a
Haven handles sexual mis-
Policy says, “The University
reasonable doubt, the highest
conduct.
is not obligated to provide an attorney or advisor for either
standard of evidence possible, ronments, then schools could the university uses “preponlose federal funding.
party.”
derance of the evidence” (pag-
university’s policy, I read the
Representation in the For-
es 19-20), which is commonly
duct Policy. I also spoke
mal Hearing Resolution, this
accepted as only 51 percent of
with Title IX Coordinator
system’s equivalent to a trial,
certainty required for a deci-
and Chief Diversity Officer
must be done by students
sion. According to Dunn, the
Carol Koziatek, Assistant
themselves.
university is required to adopt
Director of Title IX/VAWA
Page 19 says, “The parties
this standard by Connecticut
Compliance and Student Life
involved are responsible for
state law.
Programs Ashley Dunn, and
presenting their informa-
Senior Associate Dean of
tion… advisors are permitted
university’s Sexual Miscon-
Students Ric Baker about how to speak only to their advisees the policies get implemented. Investigations of sexual
[during meetings or proceedings]”. In a speech about the policy,
A common argument in defense of this system is that these are not criminal courts, so it is acceptable to
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An important facet of the DCL is that it discourages cross-
sexual assault. Title IX,
To better understand the
appeal not-guilty decisions.
violence. If a school fails to correct hostile learning envi-
The “Dear Colleague Letter” (DCL) was added to Title IX in 2011 and discusses the responsibilities of schools to address sexual assault. The DCL is not law, but it is strongly suggested that schools follow the procedure on how to review and carry out Title IX. It instructs schools to use the lowest standard of proof possible in sexual assault cases and allows accusers to
This prevents re-victimization and using trauma against the victim (accuser). DeVos is proposing a new way of addressing campus sexual assault. After meetings with her mostly male committee, she announced something called the “both sides” approach. This change affords more rights to the person accused of assault or misconduct. She bashed the DCL and asserted that it would be rescinded -- and it was, just last week. Consider the remarks of DeVos’s civil-rights head, Candace Jackson. Jackson reportedly said to the New York Times that “90 percent” of college campus sexual assault accusations occur when both parties were drunk or after a breakup. Let’s compare this with the actual statistic of false reported campus assaults, which is around between 2 and 10 percent. Jackson has since apologized for her remarks, but her words
Read more on pg. 9...
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Preserving Due Process Continued from pg. 8 remove due process. While low standards are acceptable
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Why We Need Title IX Continued from pg. 8 won’t be forgotten. Even with Title IX in place,
for minor, campus-related of-
schools still find ways to get
fenses, they are inappropriate
around regulations, and pun-
for felonies. Criminal courts
ishments for assault continue
ensure due process because
to be extremely lenient. More
of the high stakes of a false
rights, than already given,
conviction: imprisonment or
to those who are accused of
death. The stakes of a campus
sexual assault is not what we
court are lower, but are still
need right now, or ever.
permanent. Students determined responsible are likely to be expelled, ruining their academic and professional career. This is an insufficient punishment for the guilty and unacceptable for the innocent. Regardless of your opinion of other Department of Education policies, anyone who
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The Netflix documentary
The Hunting Ground, com-
it must be proven that the
you didn’t want your car to
pares the number of reported
assault took place, and then
get stolen?’”
sexual assaults to the number
proven that it was an assault,
of expulsions at a handful of
and not consensual sex. The
IX could be devastating to
colleges, and the numbers are
character Detective Amanda
victims of sexual assault and
astounding. This influences
Rollins in the popular televi-
could prevent people from
people not to report their
sion show, Law and Order:
coming forward, as well as
sexual assaults. They fear at-
SVU compares having your
end important protections for
tacks on their character, and
car stolen to crimes of sexual
victims. This issue affects all
they fear that nothing will be
assault. She explains mistrust
of us and we must take mea-
done.
of a person reporting a sexual
sures to increase awareness
Sexual assault is already a
assault is like asking a victim
about Title IX.
difficult crime to prove. First,
of a carjacking: “‘Are you sure
DeVos’s changes to Title
A College Student’s Chronic Wound BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR
L
ess than a month ago,
we were waking up in the bed
to be a combination of metal
that day differently. The
Why push so hard if we’re not
and dull cardboard, strang-
nights where you constantly
already in the real world?
ers surrounding you in a class
ask yourself if the assign-
you don’t seem to belong, and
ment you handed in was good
a smile that has not seen a
enough. The rest you don’t get students has a diagnosable
good night’s rest since it left
when you lay in bed and ask
illness. 40% of students
it’s home.
yourself if you’re the only one
do not seek help. 80% are
According to BestColleges.com, one in every four
supports individual rights
we grew up in, having coffee
The stress - the want, the
who feels this way. Why do I
overwhelmed by their respon-
should stand with DeVos on
with our parents, and mak-
need - to achieve outstand-
have a knot in my stomach,
sibilities, and 50% struggle in
this issue. If you want to pro-
ing our way to our part-time,
ing grades, grades that are
and a lump in my throat?
school due to their angst.
tect due process at the Uni-
minimum wage summer
already above average, but
Why, throughout all of my
versity of New Haven, contact
jobs. During this time, the
only seem average to you. The achievements, am I lying here
are overwhelmed with their
Connecticut’s state senators
occasional thought of going
yearning to do better than the
completely unsatisfied, like I
responsibilities. In college,
and representatives. Urge
back to school would float
person next to you, to be the
didn’t do enough today. These you choose your responsibili-
them to lift the requirement
through our minds, but never
very best in your class. The
are the feeling of a college
ties - be your classes, profes-
for preponderance of the
the thought of it coming so
obligation to participate in
student.
sors, or your campus involve-
evidence and to push legisla-
quickly.
campus organizations. The
tion to protect due process at
Three months of the year
We’re working hard in
nights of “just a few more
college so that we’re able to
Eighty percent of students
ment. Eighty percent of students
universities. You should also
are spent at home with
minutes of studying,” that
work hard in the “real word,”
should not be completely
spread the word among your
home-cooked meals, family
don’t end until the sun comes
as they call it. But, isn’t this
overwhelmed with their own
friends and on social media.
surrounding you, and a smile
up.
the real world? Does it ever
responsibilities. Our brains
We need to make this issue
on your face. Nine months
become fulfilling enough? If
have a way of tricking us into
more visible if we are to enact
of the year are spent study-
wondering if you could have
this isn’t the real world, does
change.
ing, sleeping on what seems
worded something you said
that mean this doesn’t count?
The sleepless nights of
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Chief Mooney: Report it, Don’t Ignore it BY TRACY MOONEY CHIEF OF POLICE
A
s the Chief of Police
of the University of New Haven Police Department,
however, was received after the student walked back to the police department, allowing considerable time to elapse before the police could respond. After our initial investiga-
I encourage the prompt
tion and an examination of
reporting by students of all
campus cameras, we realized
crimes or incidents. The co-
that this individual had been
operation, involvement, and
on campus for almost two
personal support of students
hours and had interacted with
is crucial to the success of a
several other students.
campus safety program. At
email to the University com-
we embrace the mission that
munity regarding the above
your success starts here; that
male. I immediately received
means your safety and per-
two emails from female
sonal wellness do too.
students who described
interactions with this male.
sonal safety and the security
Soon after, four more female
of their personal belongings
students contacted the police
by taking simple, practical
department stating they too,
precautions. Students’ aware-
had been bothered by this
ness of their environment and male, but had failed to report
place to start. Last week the University of
• Lock your room door even if you are just leaving for a short period of time and carry your keys at all times. Never loan them to anyone. • Ask visitors to identify themselves before allowing them to enter the building or to your room. • Call the University of New Haven Police Department at (203) 932-7014 (routine calls) or (203) 932-7070 (Emergency calls) to report anyone or anything suspicious. • Take advantage of the college's shuttle services, especially when traveling alone at night. • Travel together to and from off-campus events.
similar, unwanted unreported
sponsibility for their own per-
their surroundings is the best
• Never prop open any exterior doors to dormitories, especially to areas that lead to student’s residential areas.
That evening, I sent an
the University of New Haven,
Students must assume re-
Safety Tips from Chief Mooney for National Campus Safety Awareness Month:
it at the time. My point is this: If you, at any time, feel uncomfortable
detain this individual and interview him as to his presence and purpose on campus. The above scenario embod-
New Haven Police Depart-
or unsafe on campus, it is
ies the essence of - if you see
ment received a complaint
imperative that you contact
something, say something.
from a female student who
the police department as
stated that a dark skinned
soon as is practicable. I truly
male had followed her to
believe that if, collectively, we
I want to personally thank
College Student Continued from pg. 9
take part in.
thinking we are unable to
explore a world outside of
College is a chance to
handle any amount of respon- the one you know. An opsibility. The truth is, being a
all members of the campus
portunity to pick and choose
student can be overwhelm-
community for their partner-
courses that appeal to you so
ing, and that’s okay. But,
that you can find exactly what
WOW Café and had made
had received these complaints ship with the University of
perhaps it wouldn’t be so bad
you love.
lewd and unwanted com-
as they were taking place –
New Haven Police Depart-
if we were overwhelmed with
ments to her. This complaint
we would have been able to
ment.
responsibilities we wanted to
Life is overwhelming. Doing what you love? Not so much.
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President Kaplan: The Case for Growth BY STEVEN H. KAPLAN UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT
D
uring Move-In Day
last month, some enterpris-
ed students who look to the
ing our Career Development
University to help them shape Center, an office that has their lives and their careers
been ranked among the best
as they build a foundation for
in the country by The Princ-
success.
eton Review. In this unit, for
This fall, we welcomed more example, we have gone from than 1,450 first-year students, one half-time position to six
ing students producing a live
the largest incoming class in
full-time employees. Again,
video approached me for an
our history. Our undergradu-
these investments in faculty
interview. Among the ques-
ate student population is
and staff are the direct result
tions they asked me, they
almost two and a half times
of our growth over the past
wanted to know my advice for
larger than when I first came
decade.
our newest students.
to the University of New Ha-
In that moment, candidly, it hit me that we were welcoming students who would graduate in 2021 in what will
So, why should we continue
ven, now close to 5,000, and
to grow? The simple answer
we are stronger and better
is this: We ask you to mature
for it.
and develop as educated
This growth has led to
individuals and future lead-
be the University’s 101st year.
significant investment in our
ers, and it is incumbent on us
It seemed like just yesterday
campus. In the past decade,
to continually advance as an
that I first toured the campus
we have dedicated more
institution.
and found such things as key
than $250 million to capital
I ended my impromptu
offices, including human re-
improvements, enhancing the
interview on Move-In Day by
sources and alumni relations,
student experience and em-
telling the Class of 2021 that
located in trailers; a visible
phasizing our commitment to
the most important thing they
absence of any “smart” tech-
providing the best education
can do as students is to con-
nology in the classrooms; and
possible. These investments
tinuously set and then meet
signature facilities like the
in upgrading existing and
audacious goals.
Henry C. Lee Institute of Fo-
building new facilities would
During my tenure, thanks
rensic Science, Westside, and
not have been possible with-
to the dedication of scores of
Celentano Halls, and the Da-
out the enrollment growth
individuals – including you
vid A. Beckerman Recreation
that we have experienced.
and the tens of thousands of
Center distant and seemingly unrealizable dreams. The biggest change since
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Close to 40 percent of our
students who came before you
255 professors joined the Uni- – we have done just that as an versity in the last five years
institution. We have become
that visit in 2004 is the dra-
alone; and we have more than
one of the best universities in
matic increase in the number
doubled the professional staff
the country, and our drive to
of high-achieving and talent-
in several key areas, includ-
improve is stronger than ever.
Seeking Solutions for University Issues Through USGA BY NICOLETTE ANGELLI USGA PRESIDENT
I
think it is awesome that
This message is in response to an article on the “UNH Memes” Facebook page may be a voice for students
a student took the initiative
by students, but to effectively
to build a community around
make change we need to not
relatable humor that all of us
only address issues but come
Chargers understand. I think
up with solutions. This is our
this is a fantastic outlook to
college experience, we have
bring students together but
a voice and it needs to be
when it comes to having the
heard!
administration hear the voice
If anyone ever has any
of the students I want to
student issues please email
remind students that USGA
USGApresident@newhaven.
can help! USGA has com-
edu, stop by during my office
mittees structured to help
hours, or attend any of the
make change where change
many open Forums we have
is needed, or at the least raise
coming up in the future. The
awareness to student issues
first one being Town Hall 1:
such as: University Dining,
October 2, 2017 4-5PM in
Residential Life, and being
Alumni Lounge. Also, for RSO
a commuter student. USGA
Presidents there will be a
wants all students to take
Presidents Round Table 9/28
initiative this year! This page
3-4PM in the Alumni Lounge.
That is our commitment to
the end, what is most exhila-
you: to continue to strive for
rating for me, and everyone
and obtain great things as an
on campus, is that so many of
institution.
you have chosen to join us for
Of course, there will be
your academic journey. We
growing pains as we continue
are especially excited to have
to enrich what is taking place
a front-row seat as witnesses
on campus and fortify our
to all that each of you is sure
place in the global market-
to accomplish here and in the
place of higher education. In
future.
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Charger Poll T BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPINION EDITOR
his past weekend, tabloids burst with news of the youngest member of the Kardashian/Jenner clan’s pregnancy. That’s right - Kylie Jenner, also known as the apparent “lip-kit queen.” To be honest, we probably don’t care either way, but it looks like we’re still 50-50 on this one. Jenner has stalled in confirming or denying the rumors. Until she does, we can make our own assumptions, as we usually do for this family. I mean, it is the tenth anniversary of their reality show… maybe they needed a little ‘jooj’ for their show. Don’t forget to follow @ChargerPoll on Twitter to participate in weekly polls that will be featured in the Charger Bulletin!
“Even when I’m sick, my sisters know how to make me smile. I’m so thankful for these incredible women who have grown around me. Being in a sorority is more than letters. It’s finding yourself, helping others, and learning from every experience that you encounter. From photo shoots to philanthropy events and everything in between, I’m happy to be thriving with my forever friends.” - Allison Smith
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Spotify Playlist of the Week BY MEGHAN MAHAR ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
T
Follow the Charger Bulletin on Spotify!
“Fall Releases”
hese following artists have released new songs that are setting them up for big things in the fall, whether it be album
releases or tours. Follow their projects for the rest of the season and stay up-to-date on your music/pop culture:
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Slow Hands (Basic Tape Remix) — Niall Horan Ex-One Direction member Niall Horan defines his sound with this hit single which, even after its debut, still sits at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The remix complements his sound while making the song more radio-friendly. Girls On Boys — Galantis feat. ROZES ROZES proves that her voice is the perfect complement to electronic music with “Girls On Boys.” This feature is one of 12
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tracks on Galantis’ new album The Aviary. Ain’t Ready — Hoodie Allen The “All American” independent pop-rapper Hoodie Allen released “Ain’t Ready” as the second single from his upcoming album The Hype. Good Old Days — Macklemore feat. Kesha Kesha’s powerful voice complements Macklemore’s stylistically monotone rap on a pop hook for a sentimental track.
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Sexy Dirty Love — Demi Lovato Lovato continues her streak of provocative pop anthems with “Sexy Dirty Love.” Say A’ — A Boogie Wit da Hoodie Fans of A Boogie’s “My Sh*t” will love “Say A’,” a track that incorporates piano and is somewhat similar to DRAM’s style. Always Come Back — Starrah and Diplo
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Diplo joins the ranks of other popular DJs that have recently released innovative collaborative projects with the Starrah x Diplo EP. Too Good at Goodbyes — Sam Smith Sam Smith croons over a simple instrumental that allows his vocals to tell the story of heartbreak. One Foot — Walk the Moon The pop group that released “Shut Up and Dance” is back with another energetic, radio-ready tune. Hi Bich — Bhad Bhabie The “Cash me ousside” girl is back with her third single of the season which, if you think about the fact that it’s not her, is not the worst listening experience.
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Jamie Lee Curtis Returns to Halloween Series BY KHAALIQ CROWDER STAFF WRITER
A
new installment of
mon trend in Hollywood.
Laurie Strode’s return to the
The Halloween franchise
Halloween franchise. Curtis
began in 1978, originally di-
returned to the big-screen for
rected by Carpenter and pro-
the 1998 film Halloween H20:
duced by Moustapha Akkad
20 Years Later, which ignores
on an estimated $300,000
the four previous installments
the iconic Halloween fran-
budget. It grossed an esti-
and continues the storyline
chise has been in the works
mated $70 million at the box
from Halloween II. Michael
since this past February,
office and helped Curtis, the
Myers finds out that Laurie
with John Carpenter as the
daughter of already-famous
Strode, his sister, is alive
executive producer and po-
parents Janet Leigh and Tony
after she faked her death and
tential composer, along with
Curtis, become a star. It led
fled the country. In the 2002
Danny McBride (Eastbound
to ten additional films, which
Halloween: Resurrection
& Down), and David Gordon
have grossed over $400 mil-
film, Myers successfully kills
Green (Pineapple Express) as
lion worldwide.
Laurie.
writers - the latter being the
Avid fans are questioning
director. Blumhouse Produc-
Variety
tions, the studio behind hor-
Jamie Lee Curtis will return to the Halloween series in a new reboot
ror blockbusters like Get Out and Paranormal Activity, will finance the film. On Friday, the studio announced that
Macklemore Back With a New Album
Jamie Lee Curtis will be re-
success.
BY KHALIL RODGERS turning to the movie franchise CONTRIBUTING WRITER to reprise her role as Laurie
Although Ryan Lewis is M.I.A., Macklemore stays true
house with Michael My-
H
Macklemore has returned
genres while being fun, but
ers, captioned:”Same porch.
with his new album Gemini,
also addressing serious issues
Same clothes. Same issues.
but there is one thing missing.
in society, which is emotional
40 years later. Headed back
Macklemore is best known
but also uplifting and confi-
to Haddonfield one last time
for being in a duo with Ryan
dent.
Strode. Curtis tweeted a photo of her standing outside of a dimmed
for Halloween. Release date 10/19/18..” It is unknown whether this will be the final Halloween movie ever made, though
to his roots with this 16 track, heavily featured LP. He shows
that he can maneuver through
ip-Hop artist
The first track “Ain’t Gonna
Lewis, in which they created hits like “Thrift Shop” and
Die Tonight,” featuring Eric
“Can’t Hold Us,” as well as
Nally, is an alternative-rock
the Grammy-winning album
and Ryan Lewis; after their
Macklemore is back with his
infused hip-hop song. It im-
The Heist. It has been almost
sophomore album didn’t do
first solo album in 12 years,
mediately sets the mood for
and it doesn’t seem like he
the album. Macklemore hits
two years since we have heard so well on the charts, they deremake after remake is a comcided to take a hiatus. Now, anything from Macklemore
needs Ryan Lewis to garner
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Macklemore’s Gemini Continued from pg. 14
hits hard with his rhymes
flowing over the heavy-hitting
hard over this beat filled with
guided by its electric guitar,
backbeat.
bass, guitar and piano. He is
including lyrics like “hungry
addressing everyone making
like it’s my rookie year and
It,” featuring Donna Missal,
sure they know he’s back, you
I’m new to this sport.” “How
talks about a bad relation-
can’t kill his spirit, and he’s
To Play the Flute” is trap-
ship. Macklemore has created
here to stay.
influenced track that is more
a song that addresses a real
directed towards the haters,
issue that many people face in
Grey, was the first single
with Macklemore rapping,
relationships.
released from the album, and
“Shout out to my city know I
“Good Old Days,” featuring
really does this.”
“Glorious,” featuring Skylar
Kesha, both give off a feel-
Although there is a plethora
The string heavy track “Over
The two concluding songs on the album are what brings this LP together. “Church,”
Toni Braxton Returns with New Single, Eighth Album Coming BY KHAALIQ CROWDER STAFF WRITER
T
he musical shift in
contemporary R&B of today is more trap-influenced, danceorientated and talkative
ing of inspiration. “Good Old
of great songs on this album,
featuring Xperience, and
Days” includes lyrics like “I’ve
a few songs do fall a little flat.
“Excavate,” featuring Saint
felt some pain, I’ve seen some
“Levitate,” featuring Otieno,
Claire, represent happiness.
things, but I’m here now.”
is a funk based track that
These tracks are both driven
It’s carried by bright piano
makes you want to get up and
by the bright, uplifting feel
R&B founder who has clocked
sounds and by Kesha, who’s
dance, but lyrically, there’s
they have to them. They both
in close to 30 years in the
voice adds vulnerability to the nothing really special about it. have a gospel vibe to them Also “Ten Million,” the only and represent a feeling of song. “Marmalade,” featuring Lil
song without a featured artist, empowerment. They talk
Yachty and “Willy Wonka,”
is not what I expected it to
about being happy with your
featuring Offset, are two
be. I expected more because
life, and the mistakes you
bangers that fit right in with
it was only Macklemore, but it make, representing a personal
modern hip-hop. They both
just sounds like any rap song
reflection of pieces of Mackl-
give off a carefree vibe and
that you would currently hear
emore’s life.
touch on random topics, like
on the radio.
being rich, and having fun.
There is an unreal amount
Overall, this was a good al-
singing, but on occasion, the world is blessed with a classic hit. On Thursday, Sept. 14, an
music industry released a new single. Yes, that’s right: Toni Braxton is out with her first single in four years: “Deadwood.” The most lovable qualities about Toni Braxton are her ability is to never lose
bum. There were times during her individualistic identity
These songs could definitely
of features on this album. 15
the album where some songs
as a musician and her resil-
receive some huge radio suc-
out of the album’s 16 songs
seemed out of place in the
ience. Braxton continues to
cess.
have a featured artist. On
sequence, but eventually it all
many songs, the featured art-
came together during the con-
Reignwolf, and “How To
ist steals the spotlight from
clusion. On a couple tracks,
Play the Flute,” featuring
Macklemore, like what hap-
the featured artists did steal
King Draino, are both songs
pens on “Zara” featuring Abir. the show from Macklemore,
to Macklemore’s critics.
“Zara” is a trippy, trap-based
Macklemore is addressing
song that talks about a perfect any song. The album title
cal trends: early 2010s EDM (
the people that doubt his
relationship, and how Mackl-
Gemini perfectly represents
“I Heart You”) or mid-2000s
talent and lyrically showing
emore wants to do anything
this album. Macklemore has
hip-hop-ridden R&B “Please”
why he’s in the game to stay.
for this woman. Abir sings
more than one side, which is
“Firebreather” is a funk-rock
the chorus, and her voice
what he is trying to portray to
or collaboration albums
song on which Macklemore
steals the show, perfectly
listeners with this album.
“Firebreather,” featuring
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but it didn’t take away from
make music despite all the trouble she’s been through, from bankruptcy to her open struggle with Lupus. Braxton will even join in on the musi-
(Love, Marriage & Divorce
with singer-songwriter Babyface). This time, Braxton is changing it up with her new album Sex & Cigarettes, slated for a 2018 release. She told spoke to Essence Magazine exclusively: “Sex & Cigarettes is more about me feeling sexy, independent and expressing my feelings. I think for a long time I felt I had to make certain records, but now I want to just be free! I don’t want to be censored, I just want to focus on being an artist and creating good quality music that people can relate to.” Produced by Fred Ball, the producer behind Rihanna’s “Love on the Brain,” “Deadwood” encompasses her 7-time Grammy winner signature sound: a sultry-laced R&B ballad that showcases her breathy contralto with an emotional deliverance. For four minutes, Toni croons in this heartbreak confessional over a clear & crisp strumming guitar with heavy drums, syrupy strings and a solid bass line. “Just want to
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Toni Braxton’s New Single Continued from pg. 15 let you know / I won’t let this one go / You got me down, but I ain’t out / Think you got me good /Left me like some deadwood / I may be down, but I’ll turn it around.” Braxton might be onto something fresh with this upcoming album, which will be her first to carry a parental advisory sticker. This time,
she is embracing the sexiness
Local Theater Fall Preview BY ANGELA TRICARICO STAFF WRITER
and allure she still captures at 49-years old instead of shying away. On the cover of her single, she is sitting gracefully on the edge of a silk-sheeted bed in a leotard with her tipped over oversized hat . Any fans of old-school soul, young or old: now is the time to stand and show Toni Braxton some love.
The Color Purple, December 5-10 at the Bushnell Theater The Tony-winning revival will begin captivating audiences across America this fall. Though Cynthia Erivo will not be leading this cast with her star turn as Celie, the company will be led by three members of the Broadway revival cast. It will be a complete recreation of that most recent Broadway revival with the same set, costumes and choreography.
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C
onnecticut has an extremely rich theater scene, partly because of its proximity to
New York City and the bright lights of Broadway. Broadway national tours tend to make stops somewhere in the central Connecticut area, and this fall season features both new and classic musicals in three different cities. NEW HAVEN The Book of Mormon, September 26-October 1 at the Shubert Theater The Tony Award-winning Best Musical returns to New Haven for an eight show run. The musical follows two Mormon missionaries, who are complete opposites, sent on a journey halfway across the world. It’s laugh-out-loud funny, and mildly offensive – all in good fun. The Sound of Music, November 8-12 at the Shubert Theater In 1959, The Sound of Music made its world premiere on the Shubert Stage, and in 2017, it’s back. The national tour of the beloved musical stops in New Haven for eight performances only. The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic will thrill and delight audiences with iconic hits such as “Do-Re-Mi.” WALLINGFORD Kinky Boots, November 18 and 19 at the Oakdale Theater The national tour of this Tony Award winning Best Musical stops in Wallingford for three shows packed in two days. It follows the heir to a shoe factory on a heartwarming journey of accepting others and trying to keep his father’s business afloat despite a struggling market. HARTFORD Les Miserables, October 3-8 at the Bushnell Theater The musical phenomenon is returning to tour America, following a lengthy and acclaimed Broadway run. This new production, which scales back on set design and eliminates the show’s iconic turntable set, is a reproduction of what was most recently seen on Broadway. The eight show run is only the second stop on the tour that will take the cast across America in the next six months. School of Rock, October 24-29 at the Bushnell Theater The musical by one of Broadway’s most prolific composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber, is making a stop in Hartford, and it rocks. Based on the hit film, School of Rock has some of the most talented kid actors up on stage as Horace Green Academy students, as they all play their own instruments. A Christmas Story the Musical, November 24-26 at the Bushnell Theater This special-event-musical is an earlier work of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who rose to fame this past year with Dear Evan Hansen. Based on the classic film, it follows Ralphie, who really wants an Official Red Ryder Carbine‐Action 200‐shot Range Model Air Rifle for Christmas. The musical will also be performed as a live television event this winter.
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Chargers Hold off Pace to Win by 1 BY KENNY SORENTINO CONTRIBUTING WRITER
that brought the offense to the Pace 22- yard line. The
T
drive was finished off by a
gers football team defeated
board down 14-7. The score
the Pace Setters on Saturday
wouldn’t stay this way for
(Sept. 23) 21-20. The Char-
long.
he New Haven Char-
gers are now 3-1, while Pace falls to 2-2. As the sun rose on Del-
Patterson pass to McCarthy into the gold end zone, and New Haven was finally on the
A Setter 3-and-out gave the Chargers the ball back, and Patterson was ready to light
laCamera Stadium Saturday
up the scoreboard again. He
morning, the blue and gold
did what he does best, and
still had a sour taste in their
unleashed a deep bomb to
mouths. The last game on the
receiver Devin Martin for a
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gan blandly, but a sudden smurf turf was two weeks ago, 42- yard touchdown. A Danny 53- yard touchdown pass to a loss to now #9 LIU Post Stock kick later, and the game receiver Damon Rodgers gave 35-34. was tied at 14 going into the New Haven the lead for the With that pain in mind, half. first time on the day. Coach New Haven welcomed Pace to New Haven got the ball Pincince and the Chargers the jungle. The game began back after the half. Despite sideline was excited with slowly for the Chargers, as the strong rushes from runpride. The game continued Setters grabbed a 7-0 lead by ning back Greg Orekoya, the and as the 4th quarter came, the end of the first quarter, Chargers were unable to add New Haven was looking to and 14-0 with 11 minutes left a score. The following Pace hold off the Setters. in the first half. A balanced at- drive looked to be moving, The first play of the 4th tack of quarterback Ajee Pat- with short gains pushing was a pass intercepted by terson and running back Ryan them down the field. On a Chargers defensive back McCarthy propelled New 2nd down and four, a pass Javeon Ensley. The followHaven for the beginning of was intercepted by defensive ing New Haven drive was the game, with no strong atback CJ Anderson at the nearly a 3-and-out, but was tacks. The defense kept being New Haven 24- yard line. 76 intercepted by Pace before knocked back, and the offense yards were needed to score, the offense could reach the kept producing stalemates. but with Patterson’s arm, the 4th down. Fortunately, the A Charger drive began with Chargers were in business Setters’ ensuing drive was not 4:20 in the second quarter, again. fruitful, and Big Blue kept the and was highlighted by a The following drive belead at 21-14. The Chargers’ 20- yard Collin Hill reception
UNH Cheer Team roots for the Chargers on Family Day drive afterwards was a 3-and-
lined up to kick a field goal
out, and once Pace got the
to take the lead, with 0:20
ball back, they knew they had
left. The kick was lined up,
to strike.
and fired off. The Chargers’
The Setters methodically
sideline watched hesitantly. A
moved the ball downfield,
mere two weeks ago, they lost
and hit the end zone on a 22-
by way of a missed field goal.
yard pass. 21-20. Pace lined
The ball landed too far right,
up to kick the point-after
and no points were awarded.
attempt. A mishandled snap
Jubilation filled the bleachers,
caused the holder to bobble
and a quick Patterson kneel
the ball around, not allowing
finished the game. Patterson’s
the kicker to have the ball as
day ended going 13/24, with
he wanted. The kick attempt
204 yards and 3 TDs. Mc-
was botched, and defensed by
Carthy led all rushers with 73
Anderson.
yards on 15 attempts. Rodgers
The following Charger drive
had the best day receiving,
looked to extend the drive,
with 2 receptions for 73 yards
but the effort failed. Pace ball,
and a touchdown.
with 2:53 left. With a fired up
New Haven returns to Del-
New Haven defense, the ball
laCamera Stadium on Satur-
wouldn’t be driven past the
day, Oct. 14th, against the 2-2
Charger 29- yard line. Pace
Stonehill Skyhawks.
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Volleyball Sweeps Assumption
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T
he defending NE-10
volleyball champions took on the Assumption Greyhounds at Charger Gym on Tuesday (Sept 19). The Chargers came out strong and asserted their dominance early, as
AJ Greene/The Charger Bulletin
they scored four unanswered
Women’s Volleyball beat Assumption last week
points in the first set all on kills.
Chargers got on a rally and
alive. The crowd could feel
amid all the mistakes and
the desperation of Assump-
to a 6-1 lead before giving up
close calls New Haven got it
tion, but the Chargers quiet
another point. The Chargers
together and won the second
confidence was also prevalent
made the Greyhounds of
set 25-16.
throughout the set. Towards
New Haven then went on
Assumption look like little
Entering the third set The
the end of the set Assumption
puppies as they went on to
Chargers were leading two
took a timeout and the score
win the first set 25-12.
sets to none, but you could
was 23-20 Chargers.
The second set featured a turn feel in the atmosphere that
The energy in Charger Gym
of events as the Greyhounds
Assumption believed the
was electric, the pep band
awoke from their slumber,
game should have been tied.
was playing, the crowd scarce
and caused New Haven to
They say save the best for
but fierce, and the shine of
make a lot of mistakes. The
last, and this set brought all
the new gym floor glistened
Chargers weren’t keeping the
the action. Both teams went
in the eyes of the Chargers.
ball inbounds, and Assump-
back and forth, as soon as the
After two costly mistakes by
tion countered with better
Chargers took some momen-
Assumption, New Haven won
defense on the Chargers kill
tum the Greyhounds took it
the set 25-20. The Chargers
attempts.
all back with some points of
won the match three sets to
their own.
none.
If the Chargers were going to win the set, never mind
Both teams showed their
the match they were going
hustle and muscle diving for
to have to step it up. The
balls, and trying to keep plays
Senior Caroline Martins led the way with 12 kills, a .476
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S P O RT S
From ‘No Good’ to All Star: Stefano Bicknese BY ALESSIA BICKNESE OPNION EDITOR
hoping to someday play with the New York Yankees. In
self that I was good enough.” During his sophomore year,
A
the eighth grade, he tried out
Bicknese ranked third on the
for his school football team,
New Haven Chargers with 72
where his coach told him he
tackles, and second on the
would never be good at the
team last year with 75 tackles.
was told he would never be
game, essentially telling him
The athlete is a 4-year-starter
a successful football player,
to give up before he even
at the University, embracing
t 13 years old, he
especially not a running-back. started. After that moment, At 18 years old, he became an Bicknese gained the motiva-
his last games, despite his
all-state running-back, and
tion he needed to become a
before he graduates in May.
received a Division 1 offer to
football player. He went on
In 2014, his freshman year
play safety. Today, Stefano
to achieve an all-state title in
as a member of the team,
Bicknese, plays safety at the
high school, and even wrote
Bicknese suffered a torn
previous and current injuries,
University of New Haven with his college essay on his exnumber 15 proudly worn on perience with the coach that
labrum in his shoulder, a
his back, savoring his last
tried to put him down. The
and a fracture on top of his
season on the blue turf.
essay described how being
humerus, resulting in the
Bicknese comes from
chipped bone in the socket,
told he was not good enough
need for a latarjet surgery.
Somers, a town in Westches-
ignited the flame he needed
Three years later, he has an
ter, New York, where he was
to push forward in his athletic unclear back injury, all from
a starter throughout most of
career as a football player.
his football career at Somers
Bicknese says, “That man
the game he loves. Currently, Bicknese is exploring options
High School. When he was in
put me down, but I didn’t
to play football overseas, and
middle school, Bicknese was
look at it that way… I took it
plans on opening a sports
on a travel baseball team, liv-
as an opportunity to excel,
performance facility some-
ing out his childhood dream,
and prove to him and to my-
where down the line.
University of New Haven Athletics
Stefano Bicknese plays safety for Chargers Football
No Wins Yet for Women’s Soccer in Conference (Right) Goalie Kyra WolonBY SAMANTHA REPOSA savich clears the net for the MANAGING EDITOR Chargers (Left) Junior Annie White kicks the ball away from an opponent
T
he University of New
Haven’s women’s soccer team is coming off a rough week bringing them to a 0-2-2 overall conference record. The Chargers started their week Tuesday (Sept. 19) against Pace University taking the loss in a double overtime Samantha Reposa/The Charger Bulletin
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Getting Ready for Hockey: Women’s Soccer Eastern Conference Preview Continued from pg. 19
BY RYAN LESSMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A
s the NHL Preseason
winds down, many teams
face decisions on roster spots,
electing a starting goalie, or
appointing a new captain.
With the regular season set to
start in less than two weeks,
these decisions need to be
made swiftly to be compli-
ant with league rules. Here’s
a breakdown of some of the
major stories coming out of
training camp. In the Metropolitan Divi-
sion, the defending Stanley
Cup champion Pittsburgh
Penguins will have to work
even harder this season if
they want to recapture Lord
Stanley after an offseason
which saw many key play-
ers depart including depth
centers Matt Cullen and Nick
Bonino. Another team who
lost a glut of players this
offseason is the defending
Presidents Trophy champs,
the Washington Capitals who
amongst a cap crunch, lost
three top veteran defense-
men this offseason and will
look to youth to fill the void.
One of the top d-men lost
Auston Matthews and long-
nail biter, 2-1. The Chargers
was Kevin Shattenkirk who
time San Jose Shark Patrick
were finally able to find the
signed a four-year deal to join
Marleau to do that. In the
net after a scoreless two-game
his hometown team, the New
Canadian capital of Ottawa,
streak, in the second half to
York Rangers. Many believe
the Senators will need to be
tie the match as senior Kelly
The Rangers have dropped
strong in the first few months
Quigley scored on a penalty
off from being an elite team
while stud defenseman Erik
in the east. Cross state rival
Karlsson recovers from
New York Islanders need to
offseason surgery. In Buffalo
lock up franchise center John
the Sabres will look to Young
Tavares before he enters free
Center Jack Eichel to lead
agency next July and will
them on the scoresheet this
easily demand upwards of $8 million dollars from another
season. The Boston Bruins allowed
kick. Going into the second overtime, Pace forward, Victoria Kealy, took the initial shot on junior goalie Kyra Wolonsavich, but despite the save, the Setters found the back of the
team. The New Jersey Devils
a bunch of players to leave
net on rebound, which would
and Philadelphia Flyers won
this offseason via free agency
hand them the game.
the first and second overall
and did little to replace them
picks respectively and will
so will have some competition Kayo Field on Saturday (Sat.
turn to Nico Hischer and
in training camp for roster
Nolan Patrick to lead the
spots. Both the Florida Pan-
franchises to the playoffs once thers and Tampa Bay Light-
The Chargers returned to
23) to face Le Moyne College in a 3-1 loss. The first half of play remained scoreless, but
strong in the second half. The Dolphins quickly claimed the lead in the top of the half, bringing the score 2-0. Junior Marisa Pacapelli collected the ball from freshman Jenna Peduzzi to put the Chargers on the board. Unfortunately, the Chargers were unable to bounce back and added their third straight loss to their season record. The Chargers will be on the road for their next two games, as they are set to take on Southern New Hampshire University and the College of Saint Rose. Charger athletics offers a livestream of all games for fans who are unable to attend the game.
more. The Carolina Hur-
ning added some depth gritty
ricanes added some veteran
forwards to their rosters, in
players to bolster their lineup
hopes of being tougher teams
to hope to compete in this
to play against. The Detroit
Volleyball
crazy division.
Red Wings were quiet this
Continued from pg. 18
In the Atlantic Division,
offseason.
the Montreal Canadians will
When the puck drops in
look to Franchise netminder
early October, some teams
Carey Price to lead them to
will be focused on developing
the team’s first Stanley Cup
their youth, others on staying
Final since 1993. The Toronto
afloat in the conference, and
Maples Leafs will look to
others on winning the cup;
build on last season’s impres-
however, all the teams at this
sive playoff berth and will
point cannot wait to start an-
turn to soon to be 20-year-old other great season of hockey.
both teams returned to field
hitting percentage and three aces. Junior Kristine Rios led the team with 21 assists, while hitting at a .538 clip. Rios finished with eight kills and one error in 13 attempts. Junior Lindsey Kim led the Chargers defense with 16 digs. Overall, the Chargers played
solid having a combined 42 kills with five aces and 39 assists. Defensively, the team finished with 36 digs and four blocks. The Chargers are now 1-0 in the NE-10 conference and 5-7 overall. The Chargers are now 2-0 at home and will look to keep their home dominance as the season goes on.
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S T U DClass E N TElections L I F EBeing Held
Candidates for Class Elections Class of 2019 President: Kiana Quinonez Charles Ricard Vice President: Matthew Chai Tr e a s u r e r : N/A Executive Assistant: J o a n n e Ye u n g Sergeant at Arms: Deanna Brenon Roland Galvez Ty l e r L a f e a n
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President: Noah Diaz Michael Hagen Amanda Pappas Cetshwayo Mars-Daugustine Melo (preferred name) Joseph Miller Gustavo Abner Nascimento Shivani Patel Cody Ruais Shaemour Pinnock A l y e s e Wa s h i n g t o n Vice President: Rebecca Caballero Tr e v o r D y k a s Ta t y a n n a P e t t w a y Tr e a s u r e r : Steven Libretti Executive Assistant: Eric Moore Hande Ozdemir Angelo Prevosto Sergeant at Arms: C y r u s B i r d - Wa l k e r Christopher Fogarty
This Week BY CHRISTINA GENOVESE STAFF WRITER
T
he Class of 2021 and
2019 Executive boards will be elected this week. Students that are a member of those classes can vote
events for the benefit of the
graduate students that takes
from Wednesday, September
classes. They will have a
place in December.
27 to Friday, September 29
representative serve in the
on Charger Connection or at
House of Representatives for
campaign teams of up to 5
polling stations in the lobby
the Undergraduate Student
members, and the candidates
of Bartels Hall. All of the
Government Association,
running for president could
candidates will be campaign-
where they will be able to give
have up to 10 members. At a
ing by handing out flyers
reports at meetings and vote
Meet the Candidates night,
and tabling to meet as many
on measures brought up at
candidates and their teams
students as possible.
USGA. Class officers also help
came and heard speeches
to plan and put on the annual
from every person running to
Snowball, a dance for under-
be elected.
The role of the class officer is to plan and co-sponsor
The candidates could have
How to Survive an Active Shooter on Campus BY MAJELIQUE LEWIS CONTRIBUTING WRITER
T
he University of New
Haven Police Department held their annual presenta-
ald Parker, aimed to inform
include Crisis Manager, which
students of the dangers of a
covers what to do in any crisis
crisis on campus.
from a hurricane to a heart at-
“People’s mindsets are that
tack to an active shooter, and
‘it could never happen here
EmergenSee, which is similar
it could never happen here,’”
to having one of the blue light
said Parker.
monitors on your phone. The
Parker mentioned that
app locates your geo-location
tion on how to survive a cam-
students have many safety
and enables video and audio
pus shooting on Wednesday.
options provided to them by
The presentation, put on by Assistant Chief of Police Don-
the university. These apps
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STUDENT LIFE
Students Give Feedback on New Marketplace how it dramatically improved
little improvement in terms
BY THALIA RODRIGUEZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER
the issues of traffic flow and
of food.
Nearing a month since it’s de-
areas an open concept.
but for the fall semester, the
gave the dining and serving
Surviving an Active Shooter typically the product of bullying, is often wrong. Parker
“Yes, there is a larger variety
expressed that it is important
of options, but I think the
to know the signs and to say
“I think the new renovations dining options don’t feel too
Marketplace at Bartels has
are nice. The marketplace
different from prior years.
acquired some mixed reviews
needed an update, and I think
Everything is still very ‘bleh’
on it’s new layout and dining
the new design is very open,”
and for the most part, I’ll take
options.
said student Kiana Quinonez.
a couple bites, then decide I
Various stations are avail-
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Another frequently debated
able to students, including the topic is the new menu options vegetarian/vegan station, the
being offered. The Market-
allergy-free station, Tex-Mex,
place is said to now offer a
and the Chef’s choice stations. larger variety of food options
don’t want to eat it, and I’ll leave hungry and unsatisfied,” said Lafean. Many students feel they were not truly heard and that
something, because it may save lives. “It’s not active shooting it’s active killing,” said Parker. Majelique Lewis/The Charger Bulletin
Assistant Chief Donald Parker shows ways to be aware during a campus crisis.
When Campus Police responds to a shooter, a contact team is responsible first and foremost to stop the shooter. Then,the rescue task force is
Three 0f these stations are
for students in response to a
the new stations are sim-
Continued from pg. 21
called in to help anyone in
off to the sides of the dining
survey that indicated many
ply hiding the elimination
to notify the police of what’s
need throughout the situa-
area to decrease the traffic
were looking for alternative
of some old and cherished
going on around you.
tion.
flow within the serving areas,
choices. However, many stu-
items. A frequent opinion was
which was a common com-
dents passionately explained
that the vegan station has
plaint from the prior academ-
that they feel much hasn’t
ic year. Not all students were
changed and they see very
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“Report it, don’t ignore it,” said Parker. Parker went over some typical signs of a person in a crisis
Students felt that the event was extremely helpful and informational. “I come here every year
and things to look out for in
to get a refresh on what to
regards to their behavior,
do if this situation occurs.
and it cuts down the lines that
explaining that they may de-
This way, the information
built up in the cafeteria, so I like it,” said a student at the
velop violent behavior, but it’s stays fresh and simple,” said university student, Adriana not always a guarantee. Fre-
University, Tyler Lafean, “but
quent signs include becom-
I don’t like how they made it
ing more radicalized, mood
so silverware is now spread
swings, intentional isolation,
tion makes more students
across the entire cafeteria
hygiene decline, and sub-
aware of these situations and
and you can’t get plastic
stance abuse. If a student sees the fact that they could hapsomeone who may be exhibit- pen.
fans of this new lay-out. “Cosmetically, it looks great
silverware anymore. It’s so frustrating when I can’t find a fork during peak hours.” Many students however, now enjoy the aesthetic layout of theMarketplace, discussing
ing these behaviors, Parker
Rodriguez. Parker hopes the presenta-
The UNHPD holds two of
stresses that they should warn these presentations in the academic year: one for stuthe police. According to Parker, the perception that shooters are
dents in the fall and one for faculty in the spring
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STUDENT LIFE
Not One, But Seven Academic Paths BY KARINA KRUL STUDENT LIFE EDITOR
S
enior Aemin Becker,
United Nations, the Presi-
class requirements overlap.
dent of the Political Science
According to Becker, her
Organization, a Political
Russian minor was one of
Science Ambassador, and oc-
the only things she needed to
casionally serves on Mayor’s
physically make room for in
Advisory Commission. This is
her schedule.
between majors, minors and
her third year as a tutor with
While her schedule often
certificates, is pursuing seven
the University Writing Center
overlaps it continues to keep
academic designations, when
and her second year as an
her busier than the average
most college students earn
Academic Peer Mentor.
student. She often has twelve-
between two and four, and
“I like to help people. I like
hour days, seven days a week,
she will acquire all of them in
to advise them. I like to try
and has taken an extra class
just four years.
to be a role model for them,”
every semester, increasing
As a double major in politi-
she said, in her reasoning for
her credit load.
cal science and national secu-
her intense extra-curricular
rity she will graduate with two involvement.
degrees, as well as a certificate
Becker explained that she
via Aemin Becker
“I’ve always scheduled
Becker (right) at the UN General Assembly
things out,” said Becker when asked about the difficulty of
way I am,” she said. “I’ve al-
fice the friendships you have,” she said.
in crime analysis and four
was able to accomplish so
making everything fit. “I just
ways tried to stack my sched-
minors in Russian, sociology,
much largely due to the credit
did it myself and it kind of all
ule with as much as I possibly
She ended on an up-beat
criminal justice, and global
she came in with from high
worked out.”
could because I like classes.”
note for those who think her
studies.
school. She also mentioned
Although she admits that
Becker offered her ad-
schedule is intimidating,
that she has already com-
she was less involved in high
vice to students, explaining
explaining that it’s really all in
don’t I just add more,” said
pleted her National Security
school, she still participated
that sometimes you cannot
your head when you believe
Becker, joking about her hec-
degree.
in the cross-country team
prioritize academics over
you cannot do it.
“I came in with all of my
and Mock trial. She describes
social activities because both
“Always be persist, because
cores essentially done,” she
her old high school academic
are important. Even with her
people give up. You shouldn’t
pursuits, she is a member of
said.
give up,” she said. “It’s cheesy
the Honors Program and is
She also attributes a lot of it
schedule as comparable to her busy schedule Becker makes time for her friends. schedule in college.
a Head Delegate for Model
to the fact that many of her
“That’s my problem: why
tic schedule. Aside from her academic
“This has always been the
“It’s important to be busy
but you really should believe that you can do it.”
but it’s important to not sacri-
Chargers Go Gold for a Cure BY SARAH COSTELLO STAFF WRITER
T
he University of New
Haven’s Love Your Melon
Campus Crew orchestrated a
Last year, Love Your Melon
Christian participated in
“Go Gold” event on Saturday
brought 5-year old Christian
events on campus throughout
at the Chargers home football
Reynoso, who has been diag-
the day and even ran onto the
game. Chargers fans were
nosed with acute lymphoblas-
field with the football team.
encouraged to come to the
tic leukemia, to the University Christian is one of the chil-
game wearing gold to spread
of New Haven to show him
dren that Love Your Melon
awareness for Childhood Can- the campus and also allow
aims to help. More about
cer Awareness Month.
Christian’s experience last
him to see the football game.
year can be found here. Samantha Slaza, an ambassador for Love Your Melon, and the rest of her crew were happy with the event’s success. “When we saw how many people came up to our table, we were absolutely stunned
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STUDENT LIFE
Student Tweets of the Week
Following Up on New Marketplace greatly decreased in its avail-
not feeling the glamor of the
Marketplace is now open
able options, as well as its
new renovations, there are
7am-8pm Monday- Friday
quality, and that often times
still a large number of stu-
and until 8pm on the week-
chicken patties and nuggets
dents that praise the options
ends. Many students praise
are nowhere to be found.
being offered this year.
this change, as it better fits
“I actually feel there are less
“I feel like there are definite- their schedules.
options than last year in some ly more options, and it does
“I really enjoy the hours
ways. I think they took away
make Bartels more appeal-
Bartels has now. It makes it
a lot of options that people
ing,” said Quinonez.
more convenient for students
liked,” said Zachary Zimiroski, a student. While many students are
Another change this academic year, is the continu-
to get food when their schedule allows,” said Zimiroski.
ous hours now offered. The
Chargers Go Gold Continued from pg. 23 with how many people heard our message about Love Your Melon,” Slaza said. Aside from “Go Gold” events, Love Your Melon also visits hospitals to see the children they are working so hard to help. “We hope to change as many children’s lives as possible,” said Slaza.
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When people came up to Love Your Melon’s table at the football game, they were able to paint their hand in gold to put a handprint on a banner showing support for “Go Gold.” Participants were also educated on the mission of Love Your Melon and were able to participate in a photo challenge and have their pic-
Follow us on Twitter @chargerbulletin to have your tweet featured!
ture taken holding “Go Gold”
ambassadors, as they cur-
I know I would not be the
signs.
rently have 13 but seek 30.
person I am today if I did not
The organizers behind Love
“Love Your Melon is a life
Your Melon would like more
changing organization, and
have Love Your Melon in my life,” Slaza Said.