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Additional changes made to GB 320 curriculum

Peer evaluations will be a significant component of the GB 320 grade.

By Lacey Nemergut NEwS EDiToR

The General Business Core class that has all juniors on edge has undergone significant changes for the start of the new semester. GB 320,

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The Integrated Business Project, now emphasizes even further the need for full student participation. Peer evaluations, previously worth 20 percent of the student’s overall grade, have now been integrated into each

assignment. The example provided on student syllabi shows how a 90 on the project can quickly fall to anywhere within the range of 18 percent with 20 percent on peer evaluations to a 79.2 percent with an 88 percent participation. “Students coming into GB 320 are expected to use their teamwork skills from GB215,” said GB 320 coordinator Pohlin Yeoh. “As such, the GB 320 instructors agreed that rather than explicitly including the peer evaluation grade, we would instead use the peer evaluation as a benchmark exercise and to penalize individuals if they fail to make the expected contribution to their team’s efforts.”The peer evaluation policy creates a unique dynamic among group members, challenging them to adequately and appropriately allocate a grade to fellow group members. See GB 320, Page 6

Winter Activities Fair attracts eager Falcons

Sisters of Gamma Phi Beta recruit at the Activities Fair last Friday.

By Francisco Salas & Lindsay Beauregard CAMpUS LifE EDiToR & MANAGiNG EDiToR

Free swag, pudding cups and candy oh my! Last Friday, The Winter Activities Fair was in full swing at the Student Center with students

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looking for a fresh start to the semester and clubs searching for as many new members as possible. The twitter feed was blowing up with #BentleyAF tweets as more than 100 student organizations tried to recruit and entice new members to join. There was a con-

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stant flow of students eager to mix and mingle with Greek Life, community service-oriented clubs, media and arts organizations and of course business orgs, just to name a few. “We are excited for a new See ACTIVITIES, Page 6

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Service-learning fourth credit program implements new procedures

New procedures strengthen the correlation between academics and service.

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Recent changes to Bentley’s service-learning fourth credit program have helped to strengthen the academic connection with students’ service work. Changes include new requirements for both professors and students. The new procedures began in the last academic year, in which faculty sponsoring fourth credit students were asked to identify the connection between the student’s service work and the learning objectives of the course. “We wanted to know how professors thought about the learning dimension of the service work and how they communicated this to their students,” said Edward Zlotkowski, Director of Service-Learning. “Then, project managers can connect with community partners and explain to them why our students are volunteering at their organization.” Zlotkowski explained that the program is meant to be a learning experience, not simply community service. Gregg Diamant, a servicelearning project manager, also sees the value in this requirement. “Students are realizing that they are not receiving credit for performing service. The fourth credit is graded upon how a student connects their service to what they are doing in the classroom,” said Diamant. Another change has been implemented this semester. Students are now required to watch a video or read about

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the group of people with whom they will be interacting for the semester. They must then write a response, which they send to their project manager and faculty advisor. “We want to find out what students know about the people they will be working with,” said Zlotkowski. Fourth credit students work with a variety of individuals, including people in public housing, children, the homeless, people for whom English is a second language, and the elderly. “Students now get an orientation to the population they will be working with so they can better understand how to relate to these people,” said Zlotkowski. “In addition, the project managers and faculty can see what students think about the relevant issues,” said Zlotkowski. This helps everyone better understand where students stand before they begin their service. Diamant has seen the impact of these new procedures firsthand. “As a project manager I have drastically improved myself professionally by managing other students and hosting reflections to ensure that the fourth credit students are connecting their service back to their course,” said Diamant. Zlotkowski expects the service-learning program to continue working to better prepare students for their service work by building up the resources available to them. “We like the attitude we see See 4TH CREDIT, Page 6

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Police log Irreplaceable Someone on the third floor of LaCava was having a case of the Mondays on January 28. Just after 11:00 AM, police were called in to take a report of items stolen from a faculty member’s office. According to the report, personal items and an ID were taken (if it was a psychology professor, we assume that the ID was taken subconsciously, though). The personal items included a When Justin Met Kelly Blu-Ray, the remainder of Ray Lewis’ deer antler spray, a strawberry kiwi CapriSun pouch, a love letter from Bill Clinton, two copies of Obscure Sports Quarterly, Ja Rule’s career, and an autographed picture of that other chick from Destiny’s Child…not Beyonce…not Kelly Rowland…the other one. The area has since been secured, and the incident is still under investigation. Just beware, Falcons – Bentley Police detectives have a very particular set of skills; skills they have acquired over very long careers. Skills that make them a nightmare for people like this thief. If you return the items now, that’ll be the end of it. They will not look for you, they will not pursue you. But if you don’t, they will look for you, they will find you, and they will write you up. Independent Woman An exceptionally creepy older gentleman thought it would be a good idea to tail a smart Bentley co-ed’s car last Saturday afternoon. When our fellow

Falcon was taking a right on Forest St. to begin her journey back to Canada (or North Campus…whatever…same deal…), Mr. Wicked Creepy Stalker Dude abandoned his plans to take a left and followed our compassionate compadre. He even had the nerve to park directly behind the student when both cars arrived on North. Thankfully, the Bentley student was way too nimble for her nemesis. She stayed in her car and locked the doors. Although the supercreep stared into the car for a while, our classmate was obviously way too prepared for the situation. The dude fled the scene and returned to Babson – yup, another failed attempt at a startup. Love on Top For one male freshman living in Trees, last Friday evening was one to forget (though these reporters have a suspicion he already does). University Police giddied on up to the 2 floor bathroom in Cedar Hall that night, where they found this stud “just chillin” in the bathroom…sprawled over the toilet…with a beer hanging out of his pocket. It was reported that the student was unable to recite his own phone number or remember where he lived. Great instincts by this kid: NEVER, under any circumstances, give your number to a grown man wielding handcuffs. Granted, this time it might have saved him from an Underage Alcohol Violation, but 9 times out of 10 that ends up in a situation like that scene

in Wedding Crashers with that creepy painting kid. Shiver. Ring the Alarm Last week, University Police responded to a fire alarm in Boylston B. Run of the mill stuff, some numbnuts burned food on the stove top… yadda yadda yadda. Not important. What is of greater concern here is this: these reporters are residents of Boylston A (ladies: visiting hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, no appointment needed), and we had no idea that there was a fire. So you’re telling me that if Boylston B goes up in an inferno, we here in A are just supposed to roll over in bed and cover our ears from the screaming? Actually, you know what? We’re fine with it; as long as we don’t have to go out in the cold in the middle of the night. That would REALLY suck. Naughty Girl On the night of Saturday, January 26, someone on the Bentley campus was intoxicated. For those of you who are shocked and looking for a hint, it was a female. There. We’ve eliminated 60% of the possibilities. Anyways, she was lying on the couch and a police officer, looking out for her best interests, asked if she could recite her phone number. Much to the dismay to the horde of gentlemen crowding around the door with pencils and notebooks, the female was unable to remember her number. She was transported to Newton Wellesley

Hospital, where the couches are more comfortable and the drinks are less alcoholic. She will be charged with violation of university rules, an underage alcohol violation, and disappointing a crowd of future accountants. Check On It Last Friday afternoon, University Police received a distressed phone call from a female student. She reported that she was trapped in the Fenway East elevator. Then she convinced the dispatch officer to fall madly in love with her. Then she died. Then she was alive. Then she died again. Then it turns out she never died and she is a guy. No, wait, she is a girl. Nope, Dr. Phil said she is definitely a guy. Then Nev from Catfish had an orgasm. The end. Freshman Puke Count For three freshmen, a weekend night turned from a sweet dream to a beautiful nightmare. Compared to last year’s first year students, these kiddos aren’t crazy in love with the idea of rediscovering their dinner a few hours later. In fact, the amount of fire alarms set off in apartment kitchens (10) more than tripled the Freshman Puke Count this week. We’ll see if puke comes jumpin’ jumpin’ out next week. Until then, touché, freshmen.

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Equestrian enthusiasts look to share passion with Falcons By Lacey Nemergut News editor

Bentley University is in the works of assembling and legitimizing a club equestrian team to compete in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). Kelsey Miller, current President and founding member of the Bentley Equestrian Team, has been crafting this vision since the beginning of her years here at the University. “We began forming the equestrian team in the beginning of last semester, although I had researched starting an equestrian team before I came to Bentley two years ago,” said Miller. “Last semester we looked into the various barns around the area and settled on Volo Farm as the place for us to ride.” In addition to their participation in IHSA, featuring over 300 colleges, the team will allow members without an interest in competing, but an enthusiasm for being around horses, to participate. Miller detailed the benefits of riding in relation to the average Bentley business student. “By riding, or even having a

The Bentley Equestrian Team, currently pending recognition, hopes to share a love of riding with other business students.

basic knowledge about equestrian competitions, students can both find talking points during interviews as well as have additional networking opportunities outside of professional events,” said Miller. Miller continued to express the appeal of Bentley University establishing an equestrian team. “Many students who are considering studying in business also ride and a team at Bentley could draw them to matriculate here,” said Miller. “In addition to all of this, equestrian competitions are

very large outside of the United States, much like football, so the team would provide additional opportunities for international students in particular to keep riding.” Miller pointed out the current team has many international students whose interest in riding was sparked previous to their arrival at Bentley. Furthermore, non-gender segregated aspect of the team increases the unique nature of the organization. “Males and females can compete on an equal level, which is great because it

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means that one team can allow both genders to compete,” said Miller. Currently, the organization, spearheaded by a dedicated executive board, is striving for recognition on campus. “We’ve gone through many of the preliminary steps to becoming recognized, such as holding informational events and meeting with ABA,” said Miller. “We are very excited about becoming officially recognized as a club sport on campus,” said club Vice President,

Andie Keegan. “We will be riding ever week as a team and looking to begin competing in the fall of next year, against local schools in our region such as BU, BC, Tufts, and Brandeis.” Cassidie Cade, the Bentley Equestrian Team Treasurer, has begun her responsibilities in coordination with the local barn. “In the future semesters, I will work with the barn, Volo Farm, to get a price for riding for the semester for each rider,” said Cade. “I will work with Volo, Bentley, and hopefully down the road, sponsors, to get the price as low as possible to ensure that riding is affordable as possible. I will also be in charge of show fees for all riders interested in showing.” The team has already begun basic operations and preparations for their arrival on campus. With 14 paying riders, this Saturday the team is holding evaluation lessons to allow for riders to be placed at respective levels. “Once we are running smoothly, we’ll hopefully become quite competitive, and maybe we’ll become a large part of campus!” said Miller.

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Quotes of the Week “I truly believe that she has a lot of skills... She could be a paralegal or something like that right away.” -Charles Greene, Casey Anthony’s attorney, referring to her experience with the legal system in the aftermath of her daughter’s disappearance in 2008. *The Vanguard’s editorial as well as the editorial cartoon are proposed at each Editorial Board meeting. They are represented as being the opinions of the Board as a whole, although drawn by individuals, and not the Bentley community.

editorial Make your workout a lasting resolution As if the stair-induced calves haven’t satisfied your physique, you have now decided to flood the gym, occupying all machines in your spare time. Defying the college stereotype of the ramennoodle, pj-all-day, minimal effort lifestyle, you’ve embraced your inner athlete, forcing the administration to purchase additional equipment to accommodate your newfound insanely productive hobby. Where should I start? The undeniable health benefits brought on by frequent cardio, the apparent trend of attractive and fit individuals earning on average more than the less fortunate looking, the natural high that comes from a solid session of fitness followed by a newfound sense of energy, or an adaptation to a world where everyone is constantly photographed via Facebook, Twitter, and

Instagram. Perhaps the Bentley women were motivated by the collegeprowler rating of B while the men stand strong to maintain their highly impressive A-. Despite the discrepancy of the highly reputable collegeprowler ’s statistics which should be under review by our new actuarial major, such public knowledge could surely surpass the urge to veg out after class. Regardless of your mantra, we applaud you for your attendance at the gym! Thank you for conquering any previous inhibitions or distractions, keeping you from the fitnessinduced benefits to both your figure and cholesterol. We don’t even mind the crowded and sweaty coat room or the clutter around the prime treadmills. We’ll look past the line for the ID-swiper and continue to praise your dedication.

But Bentley, we have to request that you keep this up beyond your dwindling New Year’s resolutions and into the ridiculousness of group projects. It may be tempting to stay in the warmth of your dorm and take full advantage of Dominos Pan Pizza deal, but your arteries will be far more appreciative of a health-conscious Currito smoothie after a mile on the treadmill. In a nation threatened by the uncertainty of health care and disaster of social security, you will all be happy you made the effort. Together, we can strive for a place on the list of America’s fittest colleges. It’s not about the high tech equipment, elaborate rock walls, or lazy rivers that look like palaces. It’s about kicking a** for a solid gym session and then walking 200 stairs back to your dorm room.

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“I am very proud to have been Secretary of State. I will miss you. I will probably be dialing ops just to talk.” -Hillary Clinton, joking during a reflective speech to members of her staff as she stepped down as the 67th secretary of state. “Does anyone happen to know this cute little girl? We have to find her and turn those tears into a smile.” -JJ Watt, Houston Texans defensive lineman, referring to 6-year-old Breanna Bartay featured in a viral YouTube video that showed her crying because she was not old enough to marry Watt. Disclaimer: The opinions published in The Vanguard are submitted by readers of the newspaper, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Vanguard and its staff. We are not able to print any letters submitted anonymously.

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First Ferrera Public Service Fellows announced By Francisco Salas CamPus Life editor

The 2013 Bentley University Ferrera Fellows are junior Hanna Wolsfelt and sophomore Patricia Guiao. They are the first two recipients of the fellowship named after Bentley Professor Gerald R. Ferrera, who will be retiring this coming summer. The program will provide a stipend for two fellows each year to pursue work at nonprofit organizations, government agencies and NGOs in the United States and abroad. A Ferrera Fellow is someone who will develop a new outlook on the role of nonprofits in society and “who will bring their talents to the institution…and improve the mission the nonprofit is all about,” said Ferrera. It offers

Patricia Guiao (left) and Hanna Wolsfelt (right) have been named the 2013 Ferrera Public Service Fellows.

a chance to engage in an experimental learning venture that encourages skill

development, creativity and an opportunity to apply their passion for public service by

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supporting the mission of a nonprofit organization. The criteria for selection

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are stringent. Applicants must have at least 3.6 GPA and make a presentation about his or her proposed project to the Ferrera Public Service Fellowship Committee. The fellows must keep a journal of their experiences and also create a video testimonial at the conclusion of the fellowship. Wolsfelt will work and teach at the St. Mark School in Southborough through Exploration Schools, Inc., a nonprofit organization that creates a dynamic learning environment and encourages intellectual inquiry, responsible decision making, and spirited adventure for children from all over the world. “I have always loved working with kids and I am very excited to actually be teaching classes and be my own boss in the sense that I get my own classroom and get to create and run the classes how I see fit,” said Wolsfelt. “I have never had an experience like this and I am intrigued to have this opportunity.” As an instructor, Wolsfelt will be teaching two classes and conducting two workshops. In one of her classes, Wolsfelt will teach students how to start their own business. In this course, Wolsfelt will teach how to market and sell a simple product and then explain how to analyze the product’s marketing and sales trends. In Wolsfelt’s other course, she will teach students the essentials of advertising by conducting research experiments, writing commercials, designing logos, inventing mascots and creating catchphrases. Guiao will be working at St. Francis House, a nonprofit organization in Boston. St. Francis is the largest daytime shelter in New England and has been recognized as the National Model program by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Mayors’ Committee on Hunger and Homelessness. Guiao will be part of a new venture of the Boston shelter, which consists of the manufacturing of bags, totes and wallets that are sold to retailers. She will be assisting in establishing competitive pricing, creating an efficient workplace environment and managing finances as the program grows. At the end of the summer, Wolsfelt and Guiao will write a scholarly paper showing how their work made a difference and how some strategies can be improved. As the first recipients of the Bentley University Ferrera Fellowship, Wolsfelt and Guiao will set a precedent for future fellows and the program in general.

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GB 320 Continued from Page 1 “In the past, knowing that the peer evaluation assessment determined final grades, students were often reluctant to penalize other students and thus assigned equal ratings to their peers,” said Yeoh. “My experience with the class also suggests the unwillingness of students to differentiate among team members for fear of hurting interpersonal relationships or disturbing the team’s social climate.” This semester, students will be provided with their peer feedback in order to give them a direction for further improvement. “I anticipate that some students will be unhappy with the change as the removal of the 20 points will now be distributed among the different assignments,” said Yeoh.

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“Nevertheless, we [the GB 320 faculty] hope that with clear instructions, students can provide constructive peer feedback that is congruent with faculty member’s feedback, take responsibility for their own learning, make evaluation a part of learning and consider mistakes not as fairies but as opportunities for re-learning, In addition to the change in grading policy, the GB 320 curriculum is allowing some classes to take on a new angle: the town of Lexington. Professor Peter Siy approached the Chair, inquiring as to whether the suburb could serve as one of the adequate points of focus for the project. The addition of this new topic to the previously established businesses earned the school a prime spot on the popular site Massachusetts news site, Wicked Local, as well as a

feature in the Boston Globe. “The go-ahead was given because the project met the academic requirements of GB 320, having students address marketing, operations, and finance consequences.” For this unique endeavor, students are no longer utilizing the conventionally written business plan. Instead, students will be asked to outline a detailed recommendation for the direction of the city. “The learning objectives of GB320: (i) develop students’ problem-solving and (ii) decision-making skills via the integration of earlier GB classes, specifically GB 112, 212, and GB 214,” said Yeoh. “Whether these objectives are demonstrated in the form of a business plan or a recommendations project is dependent on the nature of the GB 320 project at hand.”

Continued from Page 1 on the part of faculty and students,” he said, regarding the recent changes. “We are working as much as possible with individual departments to design programs specifically for them,” said Zlotkowski. For example, service-learning is in contact with the finance and accounting departments to tailor fourth credits more directly to their unique needs.

Diamant also sees opportunities for growth in the program. “We have new sites in the Waltham community and new community partners growing every semester as well as strengthened academic connections that will allow us to work with more classes and more fourth credits,” said Diamant. Students interested in learning more can email GA_ServiceLearning@bentley.edu or visit the Service-Learning office in Morison 101.

ACTIVITIES Continued from Page 1 semester, to welcome new brothers and to give more back to the students and the community,” said Kappa Sigma Rush Chair Vincent Menechino. According to Menechino, last year, Kappa Sigma had the most community service hours of any organization on campus and they aim to accomplish that feat again. Down the row, the ladies of Gamma Phi Beta, represented by President Emily White and Public Relations Vice President, Emily Jang, said they were excited to start a new semester with a new pledge class and welcome new sisters to the sorority. Like usual, social responsibility was a common theme at the activities fair, organizations like Colleges Against Cancer and Best Buddies were looking for new members. Kristi Cyr repre-

senting Best Buddies was proud to tell The Vanguard how rewarding it is to work with adults who have disabilities. The members of the club are given an adult buddy with whom they develop a unique friendship. This semester Best Buddies has numerous events planned for Bentley students and their buddies. They will be having pizza parties, car washes and bowling nights. The FIRE Step Squad provided a fierce energy to the room. The squad welcomes all members of the Bentley community to join their club as a dancer and encourage everybody to attend a performance and cheer them on their dance competitions. FIRE will be unleashing their volunteerism on May 2 when they will be hosting a community service day at the Dorchester Boys and Girls Club. For all you ski and snow-

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board bums, pull out the parkas and goggles and go sign up for one of the Ski and Snowboard Club trips. They will be traveling to Jay Peak for a day trip on February 16th and will have a

weekend getaway to Stratton February 22-24. Signups are available on MyBentley. This semester the Outdoors Club is looking to ignite the adventurous spirit in everyone with trips to a Wipeout course in the North Shore and snow tubing and white water rafting outings. And now to Bentley’s bread and butter, the business organizations. The President of the Bentley Entrepreneurship Society, Mikaela Gillick welcomed students with a big smile. Gillick will be taking the entrepreneurs in a new direction. Since the last time The Vanguard reported on BES, they have revamped their

Sigma Chi and the Bentley Ski & Snowboard Club recruited at the fair.

organization. Now instead of trying to promote an actual business, they have opted to pursue an entrepreneur panel comprised by Bentley Alumni. This panel will speak about topics such as incorporating, marketing, business strategies and much more.

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If your New Year’s resolution was to become more involved on campus you have no excuses to give up; there is a club for everyone! To see the complete list of all recognized student organizations head over to campuslife.bentley.edu/livingbentley/student-activities.

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Split popular opinion: Is Appleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plight temporary or permanent? By Jasper Huang Business editor

Last week, The Vanguard outlined the dive in Appleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stock value, how it lost the No. 1 market capitalization position to Exxon Mobil and whether this can be attributed to the loss of Steve Jobs late in 2011. This week, a closer look will be taken at investor sentiment and market reaction. Many know that Apple stock peaked earlier this year at a little above $700. Apple stock seemed to be on an unstoppable upwards surge. As of February 3, however, $236 billion in market value has been erased from the market, as Appleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shares fell roughly 36 percent. To put that in perspective, Wall Street Journal writer Joe Light said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;[This is] a figure equal to about 35 times the current value of BlackBerry maker Research in Motion Ltd.â&#x20AC;? Suffering has not only been limited to individual investors, however. According to research firm Morningstar, two-thirds of United States stock mutual

funds owned Apple shares. So is the damage to Apple temporary or is it permanent? Is the innovative vendor of premium consumer gadgets on an express train into the history books? It may be too soon to write off Apple, given its recent 2013 first quarter results. Apple posted record quarterly revenue of $54.4 billion and record quarterly net profit of $13.1 billion. The company also boasts double-digit percentage increases in sales growth every quarter except for one in 2008. All of these are positives and although these results may bolster the confidence of investors, Sarah Rotman Epps, a senior analyst at Forrester Research warns, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Apple has been growing tremendously and that level of growth canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be sustained by any company.â&#x20AC;? This warning is backed by others, such as SICA Wealth Managementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jeff Sica who said in an interview with the Huffington Post, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been an overriding concern with Apple that they would not be able to generate revenue

growth just rolling out new versions of old products, now theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve proven it in their numbers.â&#x20AC;? Although it is up to investors and businesses to make their own calls, currently two major trends are emerging in owners of Apple equity: getting out or holding on. Interestingly enough, some investors believe that Apple, despite falling 36 percent from its peak, is still undervalued and will still see large room for growth as it introduces rumored products such as a cheaper iPhone or an Apple television. Others are not so optimistic as some investors banking on Appleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continued growth postSeptember incurred terrible losses and decided that the end of the line had come. For individual investors, losses are painful and erase precious financial value. However, for businesses, consequences could be much harsher. In an environment of belt-tightening in the form of smaller profit margins, companies do not have privilege to own shares that many are scared may lose half

Apple shares fell roughly 36 percent.

of its value since its September peak. Back in 2007, Apple launched the iPhone. Aside from oil, the Apple iPhone has become the largest and most profitable product in the entire world, but Appleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competitors have since caught up. Maker of Appleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rival Android mobile OS Google hit an all-time high on Friday, and is still showing no signs of slowing growth. The

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positive reception of Microsoftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revamp of its mobile Windows phone operating system is also cause for worry. There is still good news for Apple and its investors, though. If the company can continue to grow its profit margin, even if it is at less than double-digits per quarter, it can still provide solid return for investors and mend its bruised reputation.

Two top executives to leave Barclays after scandal involvement By Jasper Huang Business editor

Across the pond in London, two top executives from Barclays announced they would be leaving the company. Barclays Finance Chief Chris Lucas and General Counsel Mark Harding will be leaving the firm. This is an attempt to â&#x20AC;&#x153;[sweep] out some of the last vestiges of its scandalplagued prior management team,â&#x20AC;? according to the Wall Street Journal. One may recall last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LIBOR scandal, where the offered rate was being fraudulently inflated or deflated to profit from trades or to make the firms themselves seem more creditworthy than they actually were. Barclaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; substantial involvement in this scandal crushed the reputation of the

firm. In the wake of the scandal last year, the chairman of the board, the CEO and the COO all posted their resignations. Lucas and Harding both worked closely with ex-CEO Robert Diamond during the LIBOR scandal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both of the departing executivesâ&#x20AC;Śwere responsible for areas of the bank that landed it in hot water.â&#x20AC;? Harding was involved in relations with financial regulators. Due to the new regulatory environment and the bearing down of regulators of financial firms, relations between Barclays and regulators soured in the wake of the scandal. Lucas was more heavily involved with the scandal, being a part of the financial department that was responsible for creating special-purpose-vehicles (SPVs) or

Lucas was involved with the creation of empty entities to house risky assets.

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empty entities to house risky assets which further worsened Barclaysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reputation in the eyes of regulators and the public. Neither Lucas nor Harding cite investigations or allegations stemming from the LIBOR scandal to be reasons for their departures from the firm, however their resignations may not have come at the best time. In two weeks time, current Barclays CEO Antony Jenkins will announce his plan to revamp and rebrand Barclays in order to fix its crumbling name. How will the bank be able to accomplish this, however, with fewer veterans at its helm? Those unfamiliar with the recent over-the-counter derivatives market regulations, Dodd-Frank and the Volcker rule may not know this, but the Wall Street is a shrinking playing field. As these stringent regulations force large financial institutions into higher levels of transparency and collateral placement, these institutions have been chopping their workforce down by the hundreds, and some cases even thousands. Just recently, prominent bank Morgan Stanley announced plans to reduce its total workforce by three percent (nearly 1,600 employees), citing â&#x20AC;&#x153;market condition,â&#x20AC;? according to CNN. Tough market conditions and a tougher regulatory environment isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only problem that faces some financial firms, however.

In choppy waters such as these, scandal and corruption are the last things a firm needs to worry about and Jenkins is trying hard to alleviate these worries. Internal financial reforms as well as close cooperation with regulators at the firm will hopefully work to help clear the name of the once

enormously influential institution. Perhaps results are already showing, though. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sentiment has shifted from [the regulators] presumption of skepticism to giving us the benefit of the doubt,â&#x20AC;? said a top executive at Barclays via the Wall Street Journal.

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Spotlight Series: Mumford & Sons

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This week The Vanguard will be featuring Mumford & Sons as the first feature in the Spotlight Series. The band is perfect to kick off the series as they opened theirsold out U.S. Geltlemen of the Road Tour at the TD Garden just two days ago. Mumford & Sons hails from London, England, and consists of Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, Winston Marshall, and Ted Dwane. The band formed in 2007 with their EP Love Your Ground. Two years later they had released a fulllength album, Sigh No More, featuring popular tracks such as Little Lion Man and The Cave. Mumford & Sons’s distinctive sound is a blend of folk and rock influences, although some are tempted to write it off as country. While country is a great genre of music, Mumford & Sons definitely does not fall under this category. The band is closer to bluegrass, which can sound like country’s twangy sister. The band utilizes common instruments such as the guitar and drums in their songs, but they take advantage of the sound of the mandolin and accordion as well. This is one

of the reasons that Mumford & Sons has such a unique sound. The popularity of Mumford & Sons really began to take off in 2011 when it began to play in successively larger venues and accumulate various awards, such as the British Album of the Year and Grammy nom-

Mumford & Son’s second album was 2012’s largest selling debut.

inations. In September 2012, the band released its longawaited sophomore album Babel, which quickly climbed the charts in both the UK—

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Mumford & Sons’ sound is best described as a blend of rock and folk music.

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it debuted at number one— and the U.S. Amazingly, Babel was the largest selling debut in 2012 in the U.S. It sold around 600,000 copies in the first week alone. Mumford & Sons is currently on the first leg of its Gentlemen of the Road Tour, which began in Boston on Jan. 5 (although there were

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a few performances back in November). The tour will span around the globe, from the New York to Prague to Budapest. Each of the seven U.S. tour stops is currently sold out. Ticket sales of the tour caused much controversy when many of the tickets were bought and then immediately sold for much higher prices on StubHub, leading many actual fans to be barred from buying tickets. Officials involved with the tour attempted to solve this problem by refraining from shipping physical tickets to customers. Instead, concertgoers will enter the venue by presenting the credit card that bought the tickets. Still, many tickets went unused, even though the band was able to release some additional tickets a week ago by randomly selecting fans who had signed up to buy tickets through email.

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Zombie filmWarm Bodies hits theaters By Alexandra DeLong Vanguard Staff

After seeing the preview for Warm Bodies, one might be tempted to think that the Twilight franchise had ruined modern film. Zombies, vampires, werewolves—let’s put them into the spotlight and add some romanticism. But those films did what Warm Bodies feverishly opposes: Take themselves too seriously. Nicholas Hoult stars in the lead role of the film, directed by Jonathan Levine, playing a zombie named R. Using voice-over—because zombies still can’t speak— we learn that R does not remember what his real name is, why there was a zombie apocalypse, or how he became one of the undead. The only thing he knows is that he spends his days in a zombie-filled airport, occasionally running into his best dead friend M, avoiding the even more deadly “Bonies,” and craving human flesh. Of course, R feels terrible for eating humans, but on one of his trips to find food leads him to a group of survivors led by Julie Grigio— played by Teresa Palmer— and her boyfriend, Perry. This encounter leads R to instantly fall in love with Julie, and he takes her back to his home, along with a bag of Perry’s brains, which he uses to see Julie’s new ex’s memories. What happens next could be found in any modern love story where the guy must win over the girl’s heart—of course the situation’s pretty atypical since the guy usually isn’t dead. The problems that arise from this dynamic are both heartwarming and funny, with many laugh-out-loud moments throughout. Warm Bodies understands that some may find the plotline to be ridiculous and so it never tries to convince its audience otherwise. The cast does a great job going along with both the

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Warm Bodies is not your standard zombie movie.

comedic and dramatic elements, weaving through the two flawlessly. Hoult can’t speak through most of the movie and so he has to portray his character through facial expressions and body movements and does so quite well. Many of the times the audience laughed was because of Hoult and his ability to make you believe he is just a boy in love— dead, but in love nonetheless. And his good looks don’t hurt either (for a dead guy). Rob Corddry, who plays R’s best friend M, is scenestealing with many of the best lines of the film. I would love if they made a spin-off movie of just these two in the lead roles, doing a play on the buddy-cop genre and arresting the worst of the undead (there are still some kinks in that screenplay). But it’s the relationship between M and R that best exemplifies why this movie works: we finally see two zombies conversing, and so we get the point-of-view that’s oft left by the way-side in other zombie works, such as the wildly popular Walking Dead series. Why is it always the humans that get all the glory in zombie movies? And why do they always have to be so glum? One of the more memorable scenes in the movie arises from R and Julie needing to hide out in an

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abandoned home to avoid having Julie eaten by the zombies that have yet to understand their budding romance. Julie doesn’t like sleeping by herself, and her clothes are all wet. You have seen this scenario in movies before but never quite like this. It’s best you see the movie to see exactly how this plays out, but know it is hilarious. Unfortunately the movie ended after only 97 minutes, but it is wildly entertaining during that brief time. Despite the fluffy subject matter, there is an underlying message, and the ending tied everything up nicely. At the end of the day, it’s still a film about zombies falling in love with humans, which Levine could have tried to make the audience believe was truthful and serious, which would not have worked. But instead he makes a movie that, while unrealistic, will inevitably keep the audience rooting for the characters anyway. Don’t watch the movie expecting to take it seriously, or even expecting half of it to make sense—it probably won’t. But do go for something different, funny and surprisingly romantic. And ironically enough, Warm Bodies is also based upon a young adult novel. Perhaps the creators of the Twilight franchise knew what they were doing.

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By Melisa Kocarslan Nicholas Hoult, of Skins fame, stars as R, a zombie in love with a human.

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North African inspired coffee and dishes at Algiers Coffee House By Cody Inglis Vanguard Staff

For coffee lovers, it’s a daily struggle to seek out a good cup of the caffeinated drink. Starbucks is easily accessible, but the quality of the brew can be questionable. Other chains typically dredge up the same kind of review, depending upon whom you ask. So, many will find solace in smaller, independently owned coffeehous-

es where, as the denizens often claim, the coffee is simply “better.” Regardless of tastes and preferences, caffeine addicts all seem to have the same type of requirements in a good, local coffeehouse. If you have an inviting environment, free Wi-Fi and good coffee, you’re well on your way to becoming a popular spot. Many of these places exist throughout Cambridge and Boston, but

Algiers offers two floors of seating and an upper level patio overlooking Brattle St.

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one coffeehouse in particular shines through: The Algiers Coffee House. Located at the front—and up a small set of stairs—of Brattle Hall, the Algiers Coffee House is immediately striking. A mass of espresso machines—models both new and old—flanks you upon your arrival. A single open doorway gives you a view into the kitchen, but the bar and counters force your eyes to the other part of the first floor of the restaurant and coffeehouse. Seating is scattered about—chairs huddle around small tables with strong North African features that reflect both the architecture and the design of the region. Pictures on the wall vary from landscapes to portraits of obscure cultural and religious figures. The second floor provides even more seating and an extension of the décor found on the level below. The most remarkable fixture located in the upper level is the patio which overlooks Brattle Street. Come springtime the patio is the best spot to enjoy coffee. And the food is nothing to scoff at, either. Traditional North African and Middle Eastern dishes are served in

Located in Brattle Hall, Algiers is convenient to the Bentley Harvard Shuttle.

ample portions and have a very genuine quality—I recommend the lentil soup (be sure to ask for the pita bread). Of course, this is a coffeehouse. You can get drink coffee by the cup, espresso and there is even the option of Arabic coffee which is served by the pot. Arabic coffee, served inTurkish fashion (sans sugar), is brewed directly in the pot with the beans, cardamom and water all mixed together without

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filtration. This creates a thick sludge at the bottom, but makes for a robust and great taste which anyone can enjoy, regardless of his or her level of caffeine addiction. The Arabic coffee served at the Algiers Coffee House is definitely some of the best in Boston. The Algiers Coffee House is both easily accessible from the Bentley Shuttle stop in Harvard Square and open until 11:30 p.m. every night of the week.

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Notes from Abroad Question: What new perspectives have you gained about the u.s. during your semester abroad? is there anything specific about your host country you wish the u.s. would adopt? By Nathan Marchand BarCelona, spain

Having never left the Eastern Time Zone before January 4, I can safely say I was not very worldly. That’s not to say after a month I am, but this short time has already been enough to draw comparisons and put 20 years of my American life into perspective. Surprise! The world doesn’t evolve around the U.S., although there is a lot of American influence here (music, movies, KFC, Burger King, McDonald’s etc.) and most people speak at least some English unlike us unilingual gringos. While there are apparent differences regarding food, language and customs, there are cultural nuances that add an authenticity to a nation’s image. In the U.S., we’re more punctual than Mitt Romney going to a hair appointment. Here, the siesta is real and businesses close for random, seemingly arbitrary intervals. There are no 24/7 cor-

ner stores, banks close early and hardly anything is open on Sunday. U.S. life is fast-paced and unappreciatively convenient. Next time you wander into Taco Bell at 3 a.m. to get enough Crunchwrap Supremes and chalupas to feed a small village, savor it. Speed round: personal space, obesity, paper towels, palatable tap water, peeled/deveined shrimp, gas-guzzlers, jaywalking, violent crime and Obama; things we have in the U.S. that they don’t have here. Obesity and violent crime are two I can do without. Overall, we have it great in the states. Life is convenient and we take much for granted. We have free water and free speech… ‘merica! However, I wish the U.S. fed their pigs acorns so that we’d have an endless supply of delicious ham and ham-flavored potato chips like the Barcelonans. And I wouldn’t be complaining if churros and tapas were in every American neighborhood.

By Alyssa Landolt golD Coast, australia

When I asked my Australian friend why the United States is frequently mentioned in class she said, “We pretty much just copy everything you do.” Although I’ve only been abroad on the Gold Coast since January, I’ve already noticed how her answer applies to many things – popular American songs, movies, and TV shows are also popular in Australia. Australians even make many adjustments to help Americans feel at home. For instance, in the gym there is a picture with an American flag and a conversion from kilograms to pounds. Of course, there are certainly ways in which Australia differs dramatically from the United States. While it frequently seems like American college students expect a 3.7 or

that everything from A to Z is good, and therefore that we should practice acceptance of all “alpacas”. In the video, we see cats and alpacas, two species from opposite ends of the spectrum embracing one another. In Washington, they would call this nonpartisanship. Interestingly enough, the animals don’t notice the camera rolling. The alpaca kindly helps the cat tuck into its blanket and the animals enjoy a special moment together. But then, the alpaca (we’ll call him the conservative) notices the camera rolling and stares directly at the camera with a look of utter terror on his face. The conservative has been caught aiding the liberal and his reputation is compromised. This begs the question, what happens behind the scenes at

4.0 by putting in an average amount of effort, Australian students will only receive the equivalent of a 4.0 if their work is considered publishable. I would love for the U.S. to adopt is the positive, open, and welcoming atmosphere which encompasses Australia on- and off-campus. People are very accepting, happy, and have an ease about them that is incredibly contagious. Honestly, Australia is amazing and it is very difficult for people to be unhappy here. Other things America (and particularly Bentley) should adopt from Australia are kangaroos, koalas, TimTams (amazing candy bars), using sunscreen 24/7 (shout out to CAC), going to the beach every weekend and finally great conversation; Aussie’s engage in real conversations rather than saying “How are you?” and walking away.

Van Ness has found that Danes are more modest and down-to-earth than many Americans.

Internet Celebrities Having recently returned from a semester abroad I’ll admit I’m a bit nervous about rejoining The Vanguard team as a columnist. If memory serves me right, I remember crowds of loyal Vanguard readers crying as they discovered I wouldn’t be there to provide them with cheap humor come the fall of 2012. This in mind, I’m feeling an enormous amount of pressure to give the people what they want. So I’m playing it safe this week and sticking to my bread and butter – animal videos. More specifically, I will find a few ridiculously obscure videos of animals making funny sounds or strangely gyrating. Somehow, through extensive use of the transitive property I will turn it into a social commentary. We start out with a look at how animals act as role models or even substitutes for humans. The video: “Lacey the alpaca cuddles with the cats.” You might say the video is a bit uneventful, just your typical alpaca cuddling under some blankets on the front porch with a few cats, big deal. But looking closely, there’s a lot more to it. This is clearly a politically motivated message by t h e p o s t e r, u s e r n a m e : AtoZAlpacas. His name implies

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By Amy Van Ness Copenhagen, Denmark

I love the way that the Danish people view life in terms of happiness. Not many people here have the mentality that money and assets are what make you happy. Most Danes are content when their basic needs are met. There are very few people here who are considered wealthy because they pay very high taxes. Americans are so selfish compared to the Danes because most Americans only care about what they do not have rather than what they do have. Another thing I have noticed is that the Danes do not work as late or as much as we do in the States. Full-time schedule in Copenhagen is 37 hours a week rather than 40. On the weekends, everything closes early and some places do not open at all. For example, after a night of going out, the only thing still open is McDonalds and 7-Eleven. If there were one thing that I wish the U.S. would adopt that Denmark already has, it’s the Janteloven. This translates into “The Law of Jante”. Janteloven consists of 10 secret laws that in summary tell people be modest. I have found nobody brags here like they do in America. It is such a nice change of pace and I wish that Americans could follow this. Everyone is so much more outgoing and down-toearth and not so wrapped up in their ego and reputation.

By Dan Binder-Brantley

the White House? Do the Democrats and Republicans actually agree with one another but simply refuse to let the public see it for fear of losing their supporters? Not a farfetched idea I’d say – I call for a backg r o u n d c h e c k o n M r. AtoZAplacas to make sure he doesn’t have any sort of political history. Another interesting find is a video called “Chicken chases dog.” We’re all Bentley students here so I’m going to go ahead and assume you have an idea what happens in the video….but you’re wrong, and that’s the problem. This video and its misleading title are a prime example of what’s wrong with this great nation. The chicken and the dog are quite obviously having a play and rather enjoy each other’s company. Off camera

they probably enjoy fine meals together in the hen house. But no, the poster feels the need, much like the media, to create controversy when there needn’t be any. Bottom line, do yourself a

favor and watch some YouTube videos. It will teach you quite a bit about the media’s misleading headlines and the secret political relationships hiding behind the big White walls of our political capital.

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HorosCopes By Vanguard Staff

Scratching the Surface: Moving From Tolerance To Acceptance

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Go to a new place this week, but beware. You’ll make a new acquaintance or meet a two-faced troublemaker.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Over the next week, be on the lookout for a something small you may have missed before.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

New people will enter your life. Accept them, as they will be assets later.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

You will encounter an old friend, either face to face or online. Listen carefully and play nice, because you really ought to.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Red clothing should dominate your wardrobe this week, for someone special thinks you look good in it.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

After class gets out be ready to take some action. Something important is just over the horizon.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Never accept money for free – it will come back to haunt you.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Group work will cloud your judgment. Stick with it, as the benefits will outweigh the costs.

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Volume 201, Number 33 on April 8, 1992. The Stanford Daily recently published an article from its archive written by then–law student Cory Booker. For now, I don’t care to write about his politics. However, his article is most noteworthy and one that reminded me of many people from friends, family, and strangers. The article detailed his very personal struggle with gay acceptance. He explains how he was in his “tolerance stage” where he would stop telling gay jokes and how he got himself his own “gay friend.” However, he realized that despite how “well trained” in tolerance he was, he inner thoughts amounted to a much different reality. He avoided and “sheepishly” shook hands with, and silently judged gay people for their lifestyle. Until a discussion with a counselor, Booker had never really thought about his tolerance stage. Soon after, and probably after more conflict, he realized, “the root of my hatred did not lie with gays but with myself. It was my problem. A problem I dealt

with by ceasing to tolerate gays and instead seeking to embrace them.” I refer to Mayor Booker’s article because it is so informative on how we must change our attitudes as we still deal with the struggle for equality today. To the community that challenges our preconceived notions of gender, sex, sexuality, and identity, we must understand that discontent with our being is multifaceted. Booker ’s experience tells us that contact, discussion, and explanations on a personal level can inform those around us of who we are – perhaps more-so than any other way. To everyone else, his experience tells us that being friends with a gay or transgender person or publicly remaining unopposed to equality may give you the proud badge of tolerance, but that badge is no longer held in high regard. We’ve gotten to the point where we must, as Mayor Booker did in the 90s, move from tolerance to acceptance. To a c c e p t p e o p l e i s t o embrace them for their entire being. Booker noted more than 10 years ago very similar problems: “I have seen too many of my male friends – no matter whether they’re on the football field or inside a church – bash gays and then revel in their machismo or piety.” Tolerance is the first step in the staircase of progress and some states, cities, and populations move up those stairs quicker than others.

By Moussa Hassoun

Some states are barely making it to tolerance, but we can’t bear wait for them. Bentley and the country must move from tolerance to acceptance. Of course, our sexual orientation is an extremely personal and sensitive subject. In the best situations individuals still maintain some internal struggle with their orientation and in the worst, that struggle is amplified among a cacophony of intolerance and rejection. Yet Booker’s story also reminds us that it is also personal for our straight brothers and sisters. Families struggle continually to understand who their own is or has become. People may feel a deep and personal revulsion to any deviation from straight relationships. Friends react swiftly at a “gay” comment because they

want to establish their straight feelings so as not to be ostracized from their social groups. These are all so personal and on wide display everywhere, but specifically at Bentley. I was reminded of it when I invited a friend to attend a PRIDE meeting last semester and he responded: “That’s just not my crowd.” I didn’t inquire further but what kind of crowd were we? There is a sense that people will “support” equality, but simply not willingly associate with the very people they supposedly support. The answers to such complex problems can be espoused by far more versed people than myself, but all sides must keep in mind the current state of our being. Cory Booker began acceptance in ’92, surely we can start in 2013.

Cory Booker’s article from 1992 discusses his journey from tolerance to acceptance.

Senior Spotlight

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Presented by The Senior Year Experience Committee

Sagittarius and I am currently serving as a team captain. I am also a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. And I am an administrative assistant to the athletic directors.

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Everyone will look to you to make an important decision. Relax, and your logic will prevail.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

What are you looking forward to this year? I am looking forward to enjoying my last semester of college with friends and teammates. I also hope to have the best lacrosse season and make the NCAAs.

Run for the hills if you find something missing. It’s not worth the risk to catch the stranger.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Solving problems will be challenging this week. Let your mind guide you as best it can; people will forgive you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Give an old friend a call, because you never know what kind of experiences he or she can share with you.

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Senior Spotlight Name: Taylor Bastien Major: Management, Minor in Sports Management Hometown: North Kingstown, Rhode Island What are you involved in at Bentley? I am a four year member of the women’s lacrosse team

What are your plans for the future? I am hoping to attend the Bentley Graduate School and then work in college athletic administration. I never want to leave college! What is your favorite event on campus? My favorite event on campus are sporting events and watching my fellow athletes

kill it on the court and field. I obviously also enjoy Spring Day, but unfortunately we have games in Long Island, NY this year and will be gone for the whole weekend. What are your goals for this year? My goals for this year are to enjoy senior spring, make the NCAA tournament for lacrosse, and get into graduate school. How are you feeling about graduation? I don’t even want to think about graduation or entering the real world. I’m not ready to grow up yet; I’m going to miss Bentley. What can Bentley do to help you with this year? Bentley can put on fun events for the student body that brings everyone together or even just the senior class. And they can prepare me as I

enter the real world and begin my career. What is the most valuable less on y o u h a v e l e a r n ed a t Bentley? Don’t take anything for granted. And hard work pays off! Advice to seniors/ words of wisdom: Enjoy every moment in life and make sure you are doing something you like. Make time for yourself and be happy.

The columns found in this newspaper are written by individual authors and do not reflect the opinion of The Vanguard, its Editorial Board members, or Bentley University. Comments resulting from the columns may be directed to the author and/or The Vanguard.

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FebruAry 7, 2013

The International Report: Small Progress, Big Tragedy

Amina Filali committed suicide after being forced to marry her rapist.

Tragedy is quite often the most effective illuminator. The light it sheds on an issue can create uncontrollable pressure that even the most powerful people or institutions find difficult to keep at bay. The suicide of sixteen year old Amina Filali is a case in point. Nearly a year after Amina’s death, The Moroccan Justice Ministry recently announced it will support an amendment to the law which allows the ‘seducer’ or ‘kidnapper’ of a minor to avoid prosecution in the case of marriage. Many say this law slowly destroyed Amina and pushed her to commit suicide. Her story illustrates that extensive media coverage and a

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national outcry can help create change. Amina Filali was raped in the Northern Moroccan village of Larache and was soon married to her rapist. Why? Rape is technically illegal in Morocco but the second clause of Article 475 in the Moroccan penal code has a loophole – marriage. Amina’s parents pushed through her marriage to protect the family honor. The marriage age in Morocco is officially eighteen. After being married to her rapist husband for seven months, Amina seemingly could take it no longer and swallowed rat poison to kill herself. From the aforementioned it is obvious that there are some problems in Morocco.

However, in North Africa, Morocco is seen as a leading light. As a result of this, it would be inaccurate to paint Morocco as a doom and g l o o m s o c i e t y. K i n g Mohammed VI’s ingenious placation of protestors through economic and political changes meant it weathered the disorder that the Arab Spring wreaked on Libya and Egypt. Reform of increased food and energy subsidies that cost the government $6.25 billion (15 percent of government spending) in 2012 that were part of the placation methodology of the monarchy are ready to be implemented when the politicians give the green light. The Eurozone crisis has hit the Moroccan tourism sector which is accounts for a b o u t 7 p e r c e n t o f G D P. However, 2013 is expected to be a year in which concentration on the infrastructure improvement in Morocco tourist facilities will lead to a significant rebound in the Moroccan tourism industry. Marrakech has been the most celebrated Moroccan travel destination but CNN has named Rabat, Morocco’s capital and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site as its number two travel destination for 2013. This gives it healthy competition which will benefit Morocco as a whole.

The apparent success of street and social media protests - especially the twitter #RIPAmina - about the Amina case should embolden Moroccans, especially women of Morocco. Fatima Zahra Mansouri, the mayor of Marrakech who was elected at 33 and Nezha Hayat, a leading company director and bank corporate board member show that women have a role in the continued development of Morocco. Bassima Hakkaoui, the M i n i s t e r o f S o l i d a r i t y, Women, Family and Social Development is at the forefront of trying to change the

more about yoga and explore this interest further. It covers everything from chants to explaining the kundalini path, also known as aligning one’s chakras. Hatha yoga exercises focus on the vertebral column and work not only on the physical body but also on the subtle bodies. The twisting, lengthen, and bending forward, backward, and sideways of Hatha Yoga aim to awaken and balance the subtle energies.. Courtesy of Angela Hart

50 Best Yoga Positions – A step-by-step guide to the be st exe r c is es f or m i n d, body, and soul Published by Parragon Books This book provides a basic overview which can be very beneficial to a beginner. The book is divided into sections for learning the basics of the yoga practice, explaining how to execute the moves, describing the best way to meditate, names of the poses, and more. I highly recommend this book to someone who wants to learn

Vegetarian Fast and Easy Great Food You Can Make in Minutes by the Editors of Vegetarian Times Even if you’re not a vegetarian, this book offers a lot of ideas for meals and ways to diversify one’s usual routine. My favorite part of this book is that it tells you how much time it will require for each meal. If you only have fifteen minutes, there are meals you can make within that short amount of time. There are also two other sections for creating meals in under thirty minutes and under forty-five minutes.

Easy, Sexy, Raw by Carol Alt Alt is a world famous supermodel who recently went on Extra explaining and advertising her new book. Having overcome cancer, she wants others to learn how to be healthy inside and out. Healthy Eating, Healthy World: Unleashing the Power of Plant-Based Nutrition by J. Morris Hicks and Dr. T. Colin Campbell. This book takes a very unique approach of combining people’s healthy habits to creating a healthy and sustainable planet. Dr. T. Colin Campbell said, “It turns out that if we eat the way that promotes the best health for ourselves, we also promote the best health for the planet.” Healthy Eating by Jarkko Helenius. This book does an excellent job of summing up healthy principles everyone should know. Rather than just give advice, the author demonstrates how to implement simple changes that

By Kevin D. Laryea existing somewhat misogynist legal framework. The fact that she is the only female member of the cabinet shows that there is further work to be done. Obstacles exist and no doubt new ones could appear in the parliament of the majority Justice and Development Party - an Islamic democracy party. H o w e v e r, t h e f o r c e o f progress now has significant momentum, which if aided by normal citizens and influential leaders will be hard to curtail. Amina Filali is gone, but hopefully she left behind an unstoppable spirit.

Morocco plans to amend the law that protects rapists who are married to their victims.

Healthy Hart: Best Books to Consult for Healthy Advice could help create a better and more beneficial lifestyle. If you don’t have time to read or skim a book, there are some interesting articles that are extremely well-written and beneficial. If you are curious about the benefits of a gluten free lifestyle or want to learn more about the down sides of gluten, this may be of interest to you. easyhealthoptions.com If you’re reading the

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By Angela Hart Bentley newspaper, you may also be inclined to read other newspapers, most of which offer a health, nutrition, or wellness section. nytimes.com/pages/health usatoday.com/news/health news.yahoo.com/health If you want to look at other resources, Dr. Oz and the Food Network websites both have world famous chefs on call to offer fresh ideas, new book releases and more on their blogs and homepages.

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Falcons hang tough, fall to No. 14 Niagara twice in NY

With the record of 11-13-1, the Falcons look to bounce back against UConn this weekend.

By Billy Fitzhenry VANGUARD STAff

The Bentley men’s hockey team dropped two close contests to the 14th-ranked team in the nation, the Niagara Purple Eagles, over the weekend. In the first game, neither team was able to get on the board during the first period

as both goalies were spectacular. Bentley junior goaltender Brendan Komm made 11 saves in the first period alone while Niagara goaltender Carsen Chubak stoned the Falcons 10 times. Niagara broke the scoreless tie halfway through the second period when Jeff Hannan rifled a shot past Komm to put the Purple Eagles ahead

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1-0. The Falcons struggled offensively during the second period, only managing five shots. However, Komm was able to keep Bentley in the game, stopping 19-of-20 shots that he faced during the period. In the third period, Niagara scored once again, at the seven minute mark. One minute later, senior forward

Brett Hartung brought the Falcons to within one goal of the lead as he was able to slip a shot by the Niagara goaltender to cut the lead to 2-1. Freshmen defenseman Michael Reardon and senior forward Joe Campanelli picked up the assists on the goal. Alas, Bentley would not be able to score another goal the rest of the way as Chubak stopped all of its chances. The best opportunity the Falcons had to tie it up came with less than a minute in the game when freshman forward Andrew Gladiuk hit the post on his shot attempt. Komm finished with 37 saves in the losing effort. On Saturday, the two teams played again and this time the Falcons took the early lead. Just 38 seconds into the game, sophomore forward Brett Switzer scored for Bentley to give the Falcons a 1-0 lead. The Falcons would not score again in the period, but Niagara did. The Purple Eagles netted three goals in the last ten minutes of the period to give them the 3-1 lead. Bentley responded in the second period when jun-

ior forward Jared Rickord tipped in a shot from freshman defenseman Kyle O’Brien to bring the Falcons to within one goal. Niagara extended its lead to two goals a few minutes later, but Bentley once again responded when sophomore defenseman Matt Maher onetimed a pass from sophomore defenseman Steve Weinstein past the Niagara goaltender to bring the score to 4-3. One minute later, Niagara scored again to increase their lead to 5-3. The Falcons did not give up, though, as junior forward Justin Breton scored his 12th goal of the season with 55 seconds left in the second to cut the Niagara lead to one goal. In the third period, neither team was able to score until the last minute of the period when the Purple Eagles netted an empty-net goal to give them the 6-4 victory. The two losses over the weekend drops the Falcons’ record to 11-13-1 overall and 9-9-1 in the conference. This weekend, Bentley will be playing at home on Friday against the University of Connecticut before traveling Saturday to Husky territory.

Nagy propels Falcons to a season-opening victory over Tampa By Ian Giancursio VANGUARD STAff

The Bentley men’s baseball team opened the 2013 season with a victory over No. 4 Tampa University, and finished the series with a 1-2 record. The Falcons started their season looking to make a statement right out of the gate against a team that went 38-10 just one year ago. After four scoreless innings, Tampa scored the game’s first runs in the fifth and sixth innings. Bentley’s first run of the season came in the seventh when junior right fielder Tom Nagy drove home senior second baseman Logan Gillis with a triple, Nagy’s first career hit. Nagy, however, wasn’t done. After two walks, a bunt single and a strikeout to begin the eighth inning, the Falcons were in position to score. Nagy stepped up to the plate and smashed a grand slam to put the Falcons ahead for good, 52. In his sterling Bentley debut, Nagy went 2-for-3 with five RBI and a walk. Senior pitcher Jeff Croteau got the win after pitching the last five innings in relief. After such an exhilarating start to the season, the Falcons experienced a letdown as they could not build on the momentum from Friday and suffered two straight shutout losses. In Saturday’s game, Tampa’s Eric Luksis and Mike Adams

combined for a one-hit shutout to win, 6-0. Bentley’s only hit was a single by freshman designated hitter Drew Nick that came in the ninth inning. One of the lone bright spots for the Falcons in the loss was senior right-hander Lamarre Rey, who allowed only three hits and a run in four innings of work. The Falcons’ next game featured an even worse deficit, as Tampa used five multi-run innings to record a 13-0 victory. Squandered scoring chances defined the game for Bentley, as they failed to capitalize on numerous opportunities after getting runners on base. However, the Falcons never had much of a chance as Tampa scored six runs in the first two innings and simply outmatched Bentley. The loss overshadowed a four-hit game by Logan Gillis, his second career game with as many hits. Although not the start it had hoped for, Bentley’s players remain excited about the season. As one of the senior’s on the team, Gillis has high expectations for a squad he knows is very talented and, as he says, is capable of big things. “A lot of our guys are threeand four-year players, so the experience is there,” said Gillis. “We just need to perform. Ultimately, we want to qualify for the regional tournament and see where it goes from there. I am very confi-

dent that this year’s team has the ability to do something special and put Bentley base-

ball on the radar in the Northeast-10.” The Falcons return to

action on February 16 in Florida, opening a three-game series against Rollins College.

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