The Vanguard - 03/04/2010 by The Vanguard

VOLUME XLIX ISSUE V

THURSDay, MaRCH 4, 2010

Res. Life moves forward with Green Housing

Project Haiti launches

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By Andy Zhong

Irritating white box and loss of TV channels top list of Comcast issues

nEWS EDITOR

By Brian Lofrumento

Bentley is introducing a new type of specialty housing. Beginning this year, students had the opportunity to apply for Sustainability Housing in addition to Wellness Housing. according to the Bentley website, “Residents of the Stratton Green House will have the opportunity to research, plan and direct, along with Bentley facilities Management personnel and the Office of Housing, the renovation of Stratton House into a sustainable, energyefficient residence hall.” The plan is to create a community of students who are dedicated to increasing recycling, improving energy efficiency, and providing environmentally friendly alternatives on campus, beginning with their own living styles. “We want to make sure our values are in line with the school,” says Director of See STRATTON, Page 3

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Students & administration look to make a difference

Lack of applicants alters initial plans

Students around campus dedicating their leisure time to watching television were greeted with an unwelcomed message in a white box just two weeks ago. Comcast is changing their broadcasting system for all cable subscribers, and as a result, our television lineup here on campus has changed – but only briefly. From President Larson to performer Adam Payne, Bentley seems ready for action.

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In the wake of the tragedy that has unfolded from the devastating Haiti earthquake, members of the Bentley community have come together to initiate a plan of relief, action, and hope: Project Haiti: The Redevelopment. “Project Haiti is a fundraiser campaign, launched by the students of Bentley University with the mission to raise funds that

will be invested in providing relief to the victims of the disastrous earthquake in Haiti,” cites Project Haiti’s official website, projecthaiti.engiteering.com. Project Haiti will involve three main events: the Launch Event, the Carnival Event, and Spring Day. The Project will also receive contributions from smaller events and donators throughout the semester. Developers of the campaign hope to pool all of the money and allocate it into immediate relief as well as into

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redevelopment through mircofinancing. To kick off the project, the Launch Event took place in the Wilder Pavilion on March 1. “Our community should not only pledge to a better place for us, but also pledge to a better place for the world,” Project Haiti team member Tyler Williams noted before introducing President Gloria Larson. “Our hearts go to all of those who have lost loved ones and to those who continue to struggle, needing See HAITI, Page 6

Falcons aim to win gold in Atlantic Tournament

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Students received an e-mail on february 22 from the Director of Housing and Student Systems, Ron ardizzone, explaining the obtrusive white message and the subsequent changes to our cable service. When all is said and done on March 23, when the old television channels will be reinstated, students don’t need to do anything special to get their old channel lineup back. It is recommended, however, that students

Hockey hopes to expand on Holy Cross tie By Louis Sherman VanGUaRD STaff

In the wake of the Canada vs. USa Olympic Gold Medal final on Sunday, it’s time for some more hockey fun. Bentley is preparing for the first round of the atlantic Hockey Tournament on Saturday at home vs. UConn. although most of you will be in various places for Spring Break, try to come watch this

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exciting team if you will be in the Watertown area. Hockey is our only Division 1 sport, so competition is tight and tough, which means the game will be worth attending. Bentley finished the 2009-10 regular season with a record of 10-15-3 in the Conference, good for 23 points and eighth place in the ten-team atlantic Hockey conference. The See HOCKEY, Page 14

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Bentley will seek to emulate the UConn tourney victory earlier in the season, where the Falcons earned a first place finish.

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SGA SPEAKS: CAMPUS LIFE: SGA hopes for Team Capture the Flag coming to campus, FEATURES: Ben Stiller possible expansion of on his new film, Page 9 Shuttle Hours, Page 13 Page 5

do an auto-tune on their televisions to ensure all updates are recognized by their TV’s. The biggest change in this new TV system, and the one that affects all students on campus, is the length of time that the See CHANNELS, Page 3

SPORTS: Men’s Basketball bows out of Northeast-10 Tourney, Page 15

Police Log 2 Cartoon 4 Editorial 4 Voices 8 & 9 Games 10 Horoscopes 12 Falcon of The Week 16

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Briefs

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By Gaelen Austin-LaFrance & Garren Hilow Vanguard Staff

Poltergeist haunts Miller Hall

a resident of Miller hall came into the station Monday to report a disturbance that had been happening for the past three months. the student and their roommate have been regularly noticing pounding on their door at various hours of the night. Curiously, when one goes to answer the door there is never anyone outside. the mysterious pounding has been documented and the case is still under investigation.

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university Police arrived in Slade hall just after midnight Saturday for a report of an intoxicated male. the student had been observed vomiting inside a room when a staff member ran across him. he was conscious and alert but his face was scratched and scraped up. the officers could smell alcohol on his breath so they asked where he had been drinking and how he received the injuries. he couldn’t remember exactly where he’d been drinking but remembered falling down outside. the student was asked to put clothes on so he could be brought to the hospital. he will be charged with an underage alcohol violation and protective custody.

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a student came in to the station to report a possible breaking and entering in his fenway suite. he claimed that the previous day, he had left campus for awhile and upon return noticed someone had kicked through the main door of his room. the locking mechanism was damaged from the impact. nothing was missing from the room, but a chair from the common room had curiously punched a hole in the student’s bedroom wall before landing on his bed. When asked if he knew who might have done the strange deed, the student replied he wasn’t sure but figured it was probably someone playing a joke on him. Since his roommates were off campus at the time of the incident, it is still under investigation. Officers took photos of the damage and notified facilities.

Late night potty training exhausts Bentley drinker

Sunday morning, just after 2 a.m., university Police officers responded to a strange call from forest hall. a staff

member had called for help with an intoxicated male who had locked himself in the basement bathroom. the staff member on duty had been communicating through the door with the student, asking if he was alright when the male suddenly stopped responding and didn’t open the door. When the Police unlocked the door, they found him sitting fast asleep on the toilet with his pants around his ankles. Once awoken, the officers asked the male to please put on his pants and step out of the bathroom so they could speak with him. unfortunately, just as he stepped out of the bathroom, the fire alarm went off in the building and the bewildered student was escorted outside. Once safely outdoors it was determined that he was highly intoxicated and needed to be transported to the hospital. he will be charged with an underage alcohol violation, protective custody and public intoxication.

Rowdy males cross streams in stairwell

two university resident assistants were on rounds Saturday morning when they heard what they thought was running water in a stairway around 1 a.m. the “running water” turned out to be actually two students urinating in the stairwell next to the laundry room in Copley north. When the students noticed the staff members, the male who had just finished booked it out the exit. the other guy, who was still peeing, had his back to the staff member and was caught midstream. the Police were called and were able to Id the male, as well as make him clean up the mess with paper towels. the student admitted that he had been drinking, but refused to give officers the name of his partner in crime. he will be charged with disorderly conduct and being uncooperative with administrative personnel. the student was told to go back to his room and not come out for the rest of the night.

Facilities

a staff member in Slade hall reported seeing the third floor water fountain hanging off the wall. facilities has been notified and will handle. facilities notified dispatch in regards to a raccoon that was around Lot 17. dispatch notified animal Control.

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Residents want changes to the enforcement of quiet hours By Jezerc Begaj VANGUARd STAFF

Over 60 percent of the 1,250 students who took a Residence Hall Association (RHA) quiet hours survey answered that they were not satisfied with the current quiet hours policy. The survey, which was sent out to the Bentley undergraduate student body on February 9, 2010, contained questions that asked students what they thought the quiet hours should be, or if they were pleased with the current hours. Quiet hours are from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday evenings, and from 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, except as modified by the academic calendar. 73 percent of students said that they wanted quiet hours to begin after 10 p.m. on school nights, and 85 percent wanted it to change to 2 a.m. on the weekends. President of RHA Marc Santilli says that the motto of RHA is “For the Residents By the Residents.” “We want everyone living in the residence halls to have a say, so we work with Residence Life and the dean to create new policies,” he continued. Santilli also added that

Quiet hours have been an ongoing concern of Bentley students.

“RHA’s intentions going into the survey were to increase weekday hours to 10 p.m., and to increase weekend hours to 2 a.m..” After reviewing all of the surveys, Santilli and the rest of RHA were surprised to see that students wanted more from the policy than just changing the hours. Based on the feedback, Santilli got the notion that “students also want enforcement of the current hours.” Residents feel that the quiet hours are simply

not enforced. The problem with enforcement today is that many residents feel that it is the RA’s job on each floor to maintain order and make sure that everyone else is quiet during quiet hours. In reality, according to Bentley’s Student Handbook, “All students are expected to assist in enforcing this policy. If someone is creating a disturbance, first approach the person and politely ask for quiet. If the person is

STRATTON Continued from Page 1 Residence Life John Piga. By introducing sustainability Housing, Piga hopes it “allows [students] to parlay the experience into a career choice.” Unfortunately for the students hoping to live in the Stratton Green House, Residence Life was unable to attain enough applicants to fill its seven singles and two doubles. “I was surprised,” said Piga. When asked if Stratton Green Housing received many applicants, Piga responded that there were “less than ten.” Residence Life plans to provide the remaining rooms in Stratton House to applicants of the Wellness community. Members of Sustainability Housing will continue to work as a community to address environmental issues on campus. Perhaps the reason why there were so few applicants was the lack of awareness about Stratton House in the first place. Sustainability Housing

for the 2010-2011 academic year will be located in Stratton House, which is situated near the Beaver Street entrance to the University. Piga believes that Stratton House’s “small community” allows it to be the ideal location for students to learn more about sustainability. With events like the month long Blackout Challenge as evidence that sustainability issues are of interest at Bentley, Piga and Residence Life believe that Sustainability Housing is a good idea. Students who have applied for specialty housing were notified on February 19, 2010 about their housing assignment for the next academic year. “I wanted to have a community of friends who I could get to know and network with, while at the same time have some type of culture within my residence hall,” said junior Jewel Cash, who was accepted into the Stratton Green House. “In this case, it is an eco-friendly cul-

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uncooperative, contact a Residence Life staff member.” But Santilli and others see a problem with this policy. “Residents are afraid of retribution if they ask their neighbors to quiet down,” says Santilli. It is only reasonable that students would want to avoid confrontation with each other over whether they are quiet or not. The responses from the survey have changed RHA’s former ideas and opinions. RHA’s first

intention of changing the hours has taken a backseat. Now they want to meet with the administrators of Residence Life and look for new resolutions. “RHA is looking to educate and work with administrators to find a compromise between residents and administration,” says Santilli. But to create a new policy, the RHA will have to go through a lengthy process, meeting with many different groups and administrators. RHA has some resolutions that they have presented to the Resident Life professional staff, but significant changes are not expected to occur until RHA can get past its multistep process to change policies. Some of these resolutions include lengthening the quiet hours for one weekend or a whole week to test the new hours and try to figure out any complications with the change. Another resolution would have longer quiet hours for upperclassmen suites and apartments, but not for freshmen dorms. “Changing or leaving the quiet hours, it all depends on the willingness of the residents and administration working together to find a mutual agreement that works best for both parties,” says Santilli.

CHANNELS ture.” Junior Gerly Adrien, who was also accepted into Stratton, wants to learn more about what it means to be sustainable. “I chose Sustainability Housing to understand more of what it meant,” said Adrien. “Why was it so necessary for Bentley to have this type of housing?” Part of the reason for environmentally-friendly housing is so that the student community can provide input into what takes place on campus. “My idea is to create a vegetable garden where we can grow food and then have chef nights where each person makes something and uses the items we have grow in the recipes,” says Cash. Although Residence Life was unable to fill Stratton House with the amount of applicants it received, Piga is hopeful that there will be a growing population of students in the future interested in Sustainability Housing. “I don’t envision sustainability going away,” says Piga.

Continued from Page 1 twelve channels will be gone from our television lineup, which is from February 24 to March 23. The twelve channels temporarily lost are: HGTV, TNT, E!, Lifetime, TLC, The Weather Channel, AMC, Cartoon Network, Animal Planet, Versus, Food Network, and the Travel Channel. Only a week into the new system, students have indicated that the changes have affected them. “I missed one of the biggest games of the Celtics’ season last week when they played the Cavs,” said Taylor Fisher, a junior. While the timing may not have been great, Housing did what it could to delay and lessen the impact of Comcast’s conversion process. It has prompted many students to wonder why we couldn’t just add cable boxes instead. “If we distributed boxes to everybody, you’d all just have your same basic lineup you had,” said Ardizzone. “We said that didn’t make sense to buy all those boxes for four weeks, and one of those weeks is Spring Break. We tried to push them to wait until the

end of the semester, but they said they were moving forward. It was either this or no cable.” The other major change seen on campus is that those who previously had premium cable services from Comcast are being forced to turn in their boxes on March 24 in the Student Center. While this may be inconvenient for the one-hundred premium subscribers around campus, it was a necessary change to comply with Comcast’s policies so that the rest of campus could continue to enjoy cable. Students around campus have indicated that they’d like to see the previous cable setup brought back. “I’d like to see it brought back to normal,” pointed out junior Casey Millman. Ardizzone agreed, “If I had my choice, I would have kept the status quo until at least the semester ended.” One positive outcome is that when normal service resumes on March 23, students will notice at least one additional channel. “It’s going to be the same, if not one or two more channels,” said Ardizzone. “The one definitely is MSNBC.”

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Editorial Bring back our channels The celtics-cavaliers game last Thursday was perhaps the biggest game of the season for Boston so far this year. Millions of people tuned in to watch the c’s take on LeBron James and the cavs, while Bentley students scoured the Web to try to find the game online. Why? Because TnT disappeared into thin air last week, along with several other popular TV channels on the comcast lineup like Food network, cartoon network and the Weather channel. It started with an annoying message that popped up on the screen, saying, “If you can see this message, the TV you’re watching does not have the equipment needed for comcast’s upcoming digital network enhancement.” “Yeah okay, whatever,” said the Bentley population. “Just get that stupid white box off my South Park rerun.” What seemed like just a minor annoyance soon became a campus-wide epidemic, as even students with the comcast cable box saw their channels disappear.

It is a problem that cannot be ignored, and Bentley needs to take some sort of action. This is the cable that is included in our housing costs that is being taken away. We aren’t seeing any sort of refunds, but we’re standing by while comcast is just pulling our channels. People with the digital box are going to see their movie and other premium channels disappear after March 23, leaving these students with no options. Bentley has said they are looking at other alternatives for the 2010-2011 year, but what about the last two months of this year? Something just doesn’t seem quite right about this situation, in which comcast can just pull our channels with a couple days’ warning, and we have no power to do anything about it. according to a schoolwide e-mail, we will have our entire channel lineup converted to digital. But according to our error message, we do not have the proper equipment to support “comcast’s upcoming digital network enhance-

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ment,” leaving one to wonder just what will happen on March 23. Even if we do get the channels back, it just isn’t right to take away what every student pays for, even for a month, not to mention those students with a cable box and premium channels that will simply vanish. It is a travesty that Bentley students will have to go without their movie channels, but how can you expect a Finance major to study for a big test on a week night without adult Swim playing in the background? how are you supposed to justify skipping a 2:10 class on a Tuesday afternoon if you can’t enjoy a Lifetime original movie? I can’t watch 30 Minute Meals with rachel ray? I knew it was all a plot to get us to eat more at Seasons! It’s time to get this straightened out so that the Bentley community can get what they paid for, a full lineup of comcast channels and premium movie channels. Even a month without full service just isn’t right, nor does it make any sense.

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Coming soon: Capture the flag to invade the Bentley campus By Matt Somma VAnGuARD STAFF

On Saturday, March 20, 2010, the entire Bentley student body will be pitted against each other to be crowned Capture the Flag Champions of 2010. Students will be going against teams of all classes, genders, and athletic backgrounds to compete for the grand prize: Dunkin Donuts gift cards for every member of the team and bragging rights for one full year. Hosted by the Freshmen Class Cabinet, this tournament is meant to be a way for you and your peers to unwind after the first week of classes back from Spring Break, and to fight for the pride and glory of being champions. “After surveying the class in our first event, we saw that sports tournaments were one of the most desired functions,” noted Kim Sok, member of the Class Cabinet. “By picking a game that we feel would be fun and that people have played before, we hope to have a good turnout,” continued Sok.

Capture the Flag, a fun yet intense game, can really bring out your inner child.

At 2 p.m., teams of fifteen to twenty students will crowd the football field to find the team that they will be facing off against. Stud ents will be faced with clearly-defined lines and will hear music intended to get them pumped up by WBTY DJ’s Brian Hegar and Derek Waslick. All class cabinet members will be represented in the tournament as the officials.

Certain restrictions have been put in place to ensure fairness among the teams, however. There shall be no less than five girls per team, and no more than five varsity athletes on each team. Also, students can only be part of one team to ensure no “Benedict Arnolds” control the outcome of the tournament. Without straying too far into the basic rules of Capture the Flag, which

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almost all teenagers have grown up learning, there are certain aspects that are vital to point out. First of all, teams can move the flag anywhere they want along the backlines. When you are tagged with the flag, it goes back to its starting position. Referees will also have the option to call a jailbreak within the first 3/4 of the game when prisoners can

make a break back to their own side. Finally, the game will end when one team has captured the flag. If neither team is able to do this, the win will go to the team with the most prisoners. Meant to promote unity and fun, competitive spirit among Bentley students, the Freshmen Class Cabinet has hopes that this will continue to be a yearly event, this being its inaugural celebration. Pat McGuire, CoSponsorship Chair of the Freshmen Class, commented on the continuation of this event, saying, “One of the major goals of the class cabinet is to build our class identity and school spirit. With this event we’re looking to create an annual tradition that promotes these goals.” There will be a signup table the week students return from Spring Break to sign up for this tournament. Students can also contact the Freshmen Class Cabinet through their Facebook page. For more details, please contact Pat Maguire (Maguire_patr@bentley.edu).

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The Project Haiti Team aspires to raise $30,000 for Haiti relief. Continued from Page 1

help, relief, and shelter,” said President Larson. She then commented on Bentley students’ support of Haiti, stating, “I am proud of so many people stepping forward to reach out to families in Haiti… I am proud to be a member of an immense community.” President Larson went on to say how the raised funds will go towards ShelterBox. This nonprofit organization uses 90 percent of its proceeds towards sending disaster relief packages, which areassortments of 10-per-

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son tents, cooking and utilities supplies, tools, blankets, water purification systems, and other life-saving provisions. President Larson remarked how ShelterBox reflects an important business concept, “tangible, time-sensitive results.” “As of now, we hope to raise $30,000,” Haiti Team member Dan Merica later commented. “We have set our goal high, for we feel it is important to set an example and put forth our best efforts to reach this goal.” After discussing the immediate relief through ShelterBox, President Larson explained how

the mirco-financing aspect of Project Haiti will provide something to Haiti that Bentley students are also concerned with: sustainability and long-term benefits. “The objective for the microfinance is the redevelopment aspect of our project,” explained another Haiti team member, Aayush Agrawal. “Once the big organizations, cameras, and businesses leave Haiti, mircofinancing will provide entrepreneurs resources in order to develop the Haitian communities and economy. It will bring Haitians back to their state and help them grow,” Agrawal continued. Following President Larson’s speech, Merica introduced Steve Daly, who spoke about his organization, ShelterBox. He explained how “when a home gets destroyed in a disaster, the inhabitants do not need shelter and relief in a few days or weeks; they need it the next day.” He mentioned, “ShelterBox has responded to 100 disasters and 75 countries.” Professor Barbara PaulEmile performed two poems and addressed the students of Bentley, saying, “You are the future, the kind of people the 21st century will need.” Her husband, Serge Emile, a flutist, performed a Haitian piece, which was in remembrance and dedication of the Haitian vic-

tims and families who have suffered. Performing one of his songs, “Heal Me,” Adam Payne got the crowd on their feet and asked them to dance, clap, and sing along. The crowd enthusiastically followed his lead. Payne noted how all of his proceeds from any downloads of music in the month of March will go towards Project Haiti. (Visit adampayne.biz for more details.) After the performances, Haiti team member Shanell Mosley concluded the evening. “Bentley University is a place to be educated and get involved, and we feel Project Haiti is a great opportunity for this… We hope this Haiti Project will only be the start, for it’s in a setting like this where action begins,” said Mosley. The Haiti team members and developers encourage the community to come to the next event, the Carnival Event, on March 26. As noted on the Project Haiti website, “There will be various games, vendors, and student organizations onsite all coming together to raise funds for Haiti.” Michelle Barbino, Project Haiti team member, discussed how the entrance fee to this festival will be the purchase of a “Project Haiti package that features a t-shirt, wristband, info package, and performances of

Bentley students on a CD.” Natalie Caldwell, a sophomore at Bentley, commented on students getting involved with Project Haiti, saying, “It is important for students to get involved, because students need to become more aware of what goes on around the world. It is our generation that is making a difference.” In conclusion, Williams remarked, “Today’s event was great; the speakers, performances, and response were excellent. I would really like to thank the administration for their support and wisdom, for they deserve a lot of the credit. I would also credit this project to the Haiti team members, committees, student organizations, and volunteers who all help out with this together.” In regards to working on the project, Merica commented, “It has been remarkable to work with everyone for Project Haiti. The collaboration with team members and people involved was phenomenal.” He continued, “There is a list of thankyou’s at the back of the program. Hopefully, this list can grow as more and more people come on board.” In order to find more information on Project Haiti, please visit the Project’s website via Bentley.edu. Your invitation to get involved with Project Haiti has been extended.

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Marketplace

March 4, 2010

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Market recap 2010 Bentley Business Bowl a success

Brett Kirkland, Ross Milne, Chris Higgins, Cody Clarkson & Layne Sadler.

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Jewel Cash, President of NABA, speaks about the event. The awards reception, held in the EDR at the end of the day. Miss Cash was the lead organizer of the event.

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Features

MARCH 4, 2010

Voices

THE VANGUARD By David Entin

This Column is Not Yet Rated

Which channel will you miss most and why? adoni KoKKinis class of 2011 cis “ABC Family, because of the bloopers.”

This movie demonstrates the lives of rockers living in the sixties.

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From soundtrack to acting, Pirate Radio rocks dan fava class of 2012 economics- finance “Cartoon Network. I need my Family Guy and Robot Chicken.”

Haley smitH class of 2011 accounting “Animal Planet. I love animals.”

guilleRmo feRnandez class of 2013 management “TNT. The movies are always entertaining.”

Jenna Rice class of 2011 accounting “Cartoon Network because it’s the best latenight TV.”

By tomer gat PHoToGRAPHY EDIToR

The movie Pirate Radio is a strange minx. It’s a quirky, energetic romp feeding off of its own exhilarating sense of nostalgia. This is a tale of irreverent sentimentality. It’s a fine wine, so appreciation goes to the older, rockloving spirits. The re-branded, re-edited for the Americas romp Pirate Radio is a wistful showpiece of the sixties, and a ship worth sailing for classic rockers. The premise merrily sloshes through the knee-high currents of musical censorship back in sixties England. The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) was the only licensed radio broadcaster anywhere in the UK, and its content was fiercely regulated. Ships modified with massive radio antennae took to the seas, broadcasting the pop music (now known as rock and roll) that the mainland and BBC couldn’t play. These legal loopholes turned pirate radio ships into scoff laws, though less fearsome than their pillaging cousins. The story follows Carl, “Young Carl,” who is sent to live with his uncle, the owner of a particularly popular pirate radio station called Radio Rock. Aboard, Carl experiences sex, drugs, and rock and roll in a profoundly PG-13 and idiosyncratic way that is oozing with the essence of the sixties. The many personalities of the ship are made up of the clashing DJ’s, arguably led by the notorious American The Count. The British government isn’t happy in the slightest that pop music aficionados are bending their laws, and worse yet, that they’re pulling in advertising money, so one spectacularly unpleasant Minister Dormandy leads the charge to bring down pirate radio stations. A talented ensemble cast fuels this movie and the best moments are the board

games and idle small talk between the crew. Young Carl, played by Tom Sturridge, is an excellent foil for the likes of the crew. Bill Nighy is the proper and devilish Uncle Quentin. Behind Quentin is the hilarious Dr. Dave (Nick Frost; Shaun of the Dead) and the commanding Count (Philip Seymour Hoffman; Almost Famous). Radio Rock sees torrents of groupies, townies, gentlemen’s bets, and musical debates. The DJ’s are a loving band of loons all intent on teaching Young Carl the facts of life, and though most of these lessons involve condoms and more than one exception of the festively plump Nick Frost nude, it’s a riot. The plot is overly sacrificed; the fun-loving rockers have it out with a particularly aloof Minister, and through the power of free love and anti-censorship, the world learns a greater lesson about self expression. The story is a setting, and the content of this piece is the hilarity of the men aboard Radio Rock and the government agents on their wake. In many ways, Pirate Radio feels like a maritime iteration of Almost Famous, but

lacking the important message that Almost Famous delivered so aptly. The events of the film take a back seat to the vibrant beats of the time period. This film is a musical tribute to some damned decent music, and is armed with a welcome bout of referential comedy. It’s a visual and audible treat. The ocean and the ship are expectantly large, but there’s a rhythm and personality to what should normally be a gray, British shipping craft. A flamboyant undercurrent of unrestrained expressionism, occasionally manifested as the absurdly sexual Gavin Canavagh (Rhys Ifans; Little Nicky) is a humorous attitude that the film maintains throughout. What the stories aboard Radio Rock accomplish are an exceptional mixture of camaraderie, situational comedy, and a joyous, unrelenting soundtrack. The premise satiates and Pirate Radio leaves the viewer with a kicking joy and an indelible smile. This is a boat cruise with an excellent DJ, nay, eight excellent DJ’s, that’s well worth a DVD purchase. Rating: 4.5/5 falcons

Pirate Radio proved to be an enjoyable experience.

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Greenberg: An authentic, humorous film By alanna mcguiggan VANGUARD STAFF

Looking for some entertainment over Spring Break? Noah Baumbach’s Greenberg, starring Ben Stiller, is the perfect movie to end your vacation week. opening on March 12, 2010, this film is the story of a middle-aged, single man named Roger Greenberg (Ben Stiller) who is on a search for true happiness during a crossroads in his life. In this film, Greenberg finds himself spending six weeks in Los Angeles house-sitting for his brother, a married father who has attained far more success than Roger himself. While in Los Angeles, Greenberg tries to reconnect with old friends, such as his former bandmate Ivan (Rhys Ifans). Sadly, however, Greenberg finds that they have moved on with their lives, and he thus spends an increasing amount of time with Florence (Greta Gerwig), his brother’s personal assistant who is similar to Roger in that she is sort of a lost soul. Greenberg’s connection to Florence makes him realize that he may have found a true reason to be happy. According to Ben Stiller, Greenberg is unique in its approach to comedy; though this film certainly has a humorous component, it is more authentically portrayed than other films as a result of the sincere and highly relevant story of Roger Greenberg’s struggle with aging. This aspect of the film sets it apart from some of Stiller’s most famous works, such as Meet the Parents and Zoolander. Stiller noted that Greenberg director Noah Baumbach approaches movies in a different way, resulting in the dedication of those contributing to every aspect of the film. Stiller said, “Everyone was there because they wanted to be there, so the film had a much warmer, intimate feeling.” As one of today’s most popular comedic actors, Ben Stiller was chosen by Baumbach for the role of Roger Greenberg

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Voices What are your plans for Spring Break?

maRissa goodHue class of 2013 undecided “Going to orlando and veging on the beach (but staying away from SeaWorld).” Ben Stiller was the perfect actor for the role of a single man searching for happiness.

because of his incredible sense of humor. Baumach noted that the more genuinely the movie’s main character was portrayed, the funnier the film would be. When asked to explain why he agreed to take on this character, Stiller noted that “I think there are like four, five filmmakers that you get a call to act for them and you say yes no matter what it is. Noah is definitely one of those guys for me. I think I was lucky that why he was calling me was something I was excited about, too.” He went on to say, “We talked in the beginning about the age of the character and what he was going through, that it was a chance to work on something that was really about the character and goes that deep, and the specificity of the writing was something I was very excited about.” Another unique aspect of this film is its musical composition, which was developed by James Murphy of the band LCD Soundsystem. According to Baumbach, the goal was to make music that stayed true to the characters of Greenberg while still coming from Murphy’s personal standpoint. According to Murphy, he didn’t try to make a soundtrack

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that accented the characters’ emotions; since the actors were already doing an excellent job, instead he tried to compose songs that would effectively work as a backdrop for the plot of the film. While director Noah Baumbach and part producer Jennifer Jason Leigh were responsible for the development of the script and the directing of the film, Baumbach noted that the transformation of main character Roger Greenberg was largely the result of a collaboration between himself and Ben Stiller. Baumbach noted that “I think part of my job is being open to how it [the film] transforms and what other people bring as it transforms.” In Baumbach’s opinion, Greenberg is the product of everyone who contributed to it, from actor Ben Stiller to James Murphy. If you have any free time this Spring Break, check out Greenberg. With the talented combination of Ben Stiller, director Noah Baumbach and the musically gifted James Murphy, this story about an actively passive man finding meaning in life is sure to provide a relaxing dose of humor and sincerity.

nicK daRscH class of 2010 economics- finance “Hanging out with Jeremy Shockey in Miami.”

BRandon oliveR class of 2013 undecided “Backpacking through Europe with Sean White and Megan Fox… I wish, actually working.”

alex Polito class of 2011 management maJoR “Going to stay with my aunt and uncle.”

maRK sassi class of 2010 economics- finance “Causing riots in Key West.”

By chris spaziani Ben Stiller and Greta Gerwig provided amazing performances in this comedy.

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Bioshock 2: Interesting plot, but not much improvement from original By David Entin Vanguard Staff

rapture was a leaking, rusted, urban sprawl built in the depths of the atlantic Ocean. founded by the industrialist andrew ryan, it was a city of the spirit. Every man earned his share, every man was his own ruler, and every man very rapidly turned on the man next to him. the city crumbled, and the residents turned to modifying their genetic code with a substance called “adam.” With this substance, the residents of the city could shoot lightning from their hands and crawl along the ceilings. as they did, they went insane and grew deformed, and among them, young girls called Little Sisters who were guarded by massive drill-wielding protectors roamed the destruction gathering adam from the dead. It was a morally ambiguous seascape, and in the first Bioshock, players entered, explored, and changed the fate of the drowning city in the early sixties. disregarding the choices made in the first game, players return to rapture many years later, taking the role of the first Big daddy. Big

daddys are massive powerhouses in rapture. they wear pressurized dive suits equipped with drills and heavy weapons, lumbering about the world guarding the Little Sisters from the dangerous locals. after ten years, the city is worse for wear; there seem to be more corpses and flooded, rusted sections of the city, and the maddened screams of the surviving residents seem more feral. unlike its predecessor, playing as a Big daddy grants the player a role in this world. the Little Sisters, who are an essential resource for obtaining adam, which is used to upgrade your genetic abilities (Plasmids), are inclined to trust you. Whether you reward their trust by protecting them and helping them in their duties, or harvest the adam within their bellies and kill them in the process, your choices will determine the fate of this flooded utopia. the enemies have been vastly refined from the first game. Enemy Big daddys are more varied in their abilities, but their unexpected speed is still their most unnerving skill. the crazed locals wield Plasmids,

In the game, your job as a “Big Daddy” is to protect the world’s “Little Sisters.”

weapons, and their own deformed bodies as weapons with a new ferocity, often attacking in much larger groups and with greater diversity than in the first game. Bioshock 2’s combat has been drastically refined, and the chunkiness and awkward shooting of the original feel smoother and quicker, which is surprising considering the player’s constraint to a diving suit. the story is less captivating than its forebear, tasking the player with finding the Little Sister he is charged with protecting before his mental conditioning kills

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him. the characters met along the journey are interesting, but they lack the imposing presence of andrew ryan and atlas of the first game. thankfully, ryan does appear in select audio logs scattered throughout the city. the ability to adopt the Little Sister allows the player to carry the girl to a corpse that she will harvest from, while dad defends against an alerted horde of enemies with traps and weapons. It’s an interesting new concept, but it can grow tedious quickly. Visual hiccups can be sig-

nificant at times, with sloppy texturing and rendering glitches occurring unpleasantly often. Level design also has an unwelcome feeling of déjà vu, often dropping the player among all too recognizable décor and scrawled messages. the multiplayer is a welcome addition. With Call of Duty style levels and abilities matched with unique gameplay modes, combined with the notable ability to become a singular Big daddy on the map and tear through the other players like tissues, the experience is very rewarding. unfortunately, the inherent inaccuracy of the period weapons and large health bars slow the pace of the combat. the longevity of the online play feels limited, as many players are already returning to more competitive titles like Call of Duty and Halo. there has been a perpetual struggle with encouraging the player to experiment with abilities and weapons. though some new features truly do allow some exciting combinations, a handful of weapons become a dependable standby with plentiful ammunition the player will be tripping over, rarely necessitating variation.

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holidays native to your host country that you have experienced, or are looking forward to experiencing? What are the customs of this holiday? Does school close? Do people take vacations? Alfred Amasanti roMe, ITALy

Carnavale (also known as Carnaval or Mardi Gras) is one of Italy’s best-known holiday celebrations. The festival takes place from the 10 days before Lent and ends during Ash Wednesday, and is very popular amongst most Catholic countries. At its root, the holiday was meant to celebrate everything that Catholics were not going to be able to take part in during the forty days of Lent; the word carnival itself comes from “carna vale,” which is Latin for “farewell to meat” (since Catholics are not allowed to eat meat during Lent). I had the opportunity to participate in europe’s most famous carnival, the Carnival of Venice. During this day, the city of bridges and canals becomes flooded by the hundreds of thousands of tourists coming in to watch the celebrations. The locals put on masks and costumes and parade alongside the famous Piazza di San Marco as if they still belonged in the aristocracy of the 1600s. The comuna itself puts up a show at the piazza where they play local music and present some acts and costumes unique to the city of Venice. At night, all the locals and tourists who are visiting go

Kyle Apanaschik DubLIn, IreLAnD

St. Patrick’s Day. People all throughout America celebrate this holiday, and while studying in Dublin this semester, many of us are looking forward to March 17 to witness the Irish celebrations throughout the city. St. Patrick’s Day is considered a national holiday in the country of Ireland, and in turn, most jobs and schools are closed for the holiday. In short, the city is pretty much shut down for the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. The holiday itself, in the past, was celebrated as a religious holiday. In 1903, the holiday was turned into a public holiday and celebrated by the entire Irish community. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade was celebrated in 1996, and thirteen years later in 2009, during which almost 750,000 people were in attendance.

partying at the open piazzas and even in some of Venice’s well-known locations such as the Ponte rialto. Most people wear masks but not costumes, since they’re not very practical for dancing. I travelled to Venice with 17 other bentley students who are also studying in Italy. We danced at an open piazza near Academia where the beer company Heineken had put up a stage with a DJ, a surround system and a few stands to sell their products. Here in rome, the celebrations were very different. Since Carnavale lasts 10 days, I was able to experience it in two different cities. They celebrated the festivities by holding a parade where the typical masks and costumes were showcased. At night, our school programme introduced us to an apperativo bar/club where everyone continued the age-old tradition of putting on costumes and having fun. one noticeable difference between the two cities’ celebrationswas that in rome people dressed up as if it was Halloween, with costumes ranging from Marge Simpson to a slutty devil. In Venice, on the other hand, the masks showcased a more skillful manufacture, and people stayed true to the same costumes that would have been used 400 years ago.

not bad for Dublin, a city that contains approximately one million people. From what I have heard, the St. Patrick’s Day festivals in the united States, especially in boston, are much more chaotic than the ones here in Ireland. boston is known to have a raucous crowd and a hectic atmosphere throughout the city. The big “party day” in Ireland is the night of March 16. This is simply because many of the workers and students have to go back to school on the March 18, the day after St. Patrick’s Day. All in all, not many native Irish men and women leave

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In Italy, people celebrate Carnavale by wearing masks and costumes, usually from older time periods.

the city of Dublin during this holiday. It is expected that, because of the holiday and its festivities, the city will be jam packed with locals as well as foreigners. Many people know that Dublin holds the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades and festivities in all of Ireland, but many other large cities also hold small festivals. The cities of Cork, Derry, Galway, Kilkenny, Downpatrick and Limerick also hold celebrations which attract members from all over the region. In fact, Downpatrick holds the largest celebration in Ireland, outside of Dublin. It is rumored that St. Patrick himself was buried in this town in the year 461. St. Patrick’s Day is easily Ireland’s largest and most well-known holiday. Although its origins are from Ireland, the holiday is and will continue to be celebrated all throughout the world.

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750,000 people were in attendence at the 2009 St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

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Horoscopes Vanguard Staff

Aries (March 21- April 19): Unleash the daredevil within. Find a new hobby or discover a lost civilization. Your options are great but your success depends on how you respond. Taurus (April 20- May 20): Your adventurous attitude may be called on by a friend in need this weekend. Do your homework before you agree to any "late night calls." Gemini (May 21- June 21): Your emotions have gotten a hold of you but that is no excuse to lock your door. Open up to someone. You may find that the best advice comes from an unexpected source. Cancer (June 22- July 22): Your intuition and wit may come in handy this Spring Break. Keep on your toes but have a good time! Leo (July 23- Aug. 22): It's time to do that thing you have been thinking about since Great Aunt Gladys passed away. You know what I'm talking about. Virgo (Aug. 23- Sept. 22): Start looking for what the universe has to offer. There's a lot more out there than in Seasons.

Columns April’s Advice Question: Spring Break is rapidly approaching, and I’m trying to figure out what to do. Any ideas? The first thing that comes to mind when many of us think of Spring Break is… PARTY!!! Florida is a popular destination for legions of college students during Spring Break. It is usually a welcomed break from the frigid New England weather, although the weather in Florida this winter has sometimes been as cold as here (did someone say global warming?). So maybe it’s time to try something different. You could spend the time trying to line up a summer internship or full-time job. The U.S. is just beginning to come out of the worst economic calamity since the Great Depression. Millions of

Aquarius (Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Use that charm and good humor to lure in a cutie at the next board meeting. You may be surprised at how this person will affect your future Ponzi Schemes. Pisces (Feb. 19- March 20): Try a philosophical approach to life's problems. You are likely to find another solution to your pressing question. Socrates may ask, how do we solve this lack of overpriced Sandella’s munchies?

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people have lost their jobs and employers aren’t in a hurry to take people on. Remember the game musical chairs? For every ten college students there are about five chairs, and when the music stops, a lot of people are still going to be standing. What you end up doing during your summer is very important. Employers want to see that you are being productive during your summers and gaining valuable experiences. Do not panic if you cannot find an internship with a company. Any experience you can get doing any sort of work is better than spending your days on the beach looking for summer love. If you are having no luck applying for positions online or through BentleyLink, then you may want to try a

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new approach. Here is the key: it’s all about the connections. Talk to your friends, parents, teachers, and Bentley staff members. You never know who they may know, and more importantly, if they can get you in contact with someone at a company where you may want to work. Before you know it, someone makes one call, sends one e-mail and bam! You’ve landed yourself a nice summer job. And when you get that job offer in writing… PARTY!!! If you decide to go away somewhere to celebrate, make sure to send a postcard to your friends who tried to enjoy the chilly weather down south during Spring Break – and be sure to wish them good luck in their ongoing job search.

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Scorpio (Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Take a late night stroll around campus, life's troubles will clear up in time. A walk alone or with friends is always good medicine.

Capricorn (Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Your honesty in certain situations is likely to show that your opinion does matter to those around you.

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Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 22): While the moon is in your court, this weekend may be just what you need to kick back and relax before the wheels start turning again.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22- Dec. 21): Your determined nature will get you what you want. But try not to stress about the little things. Unnecessary stress will only make that GB class even more unbearable.

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Since graduation, what have you found to be the most rewarding experience? The most rewarding experience since graduating would have to be teaching my 6th and 7th graders the periodic table in Science. Besides learning everything there is to know about the periodic table, I tasked my students with knowing 28 of the most common elements. I hoped that my students would memorize at least 6 of them. Last week I gave them a blank, numbered periodic table to see how many they would get right. I had two students get all 28 elements correct, one student get 18 correct and another get 12 correct. I could not have been more proud of my students. There really is no greater feeling than explaining a math problem or teaching students the periodic table and seeing them get it. It is very hard to explain. Did you end up taking a non-traditional career path from the typical Bentley student? If so, did you have it on your radar

while at Bentley or did it completely catch you offguard? Neither working as an Office Manager of Pediatric Practice nor teaching was ever on my radar at Bentley. I thought I would leave Bentley and either work in marketing, PR or politics. I had a plan, but the economy threw a wrench in that plan that has led me to teaching. I can tell you that I am a lot less stressed than many of my friends at The Big 4 accounting firms who are putting in 80-hour weeks right now. The stress I have is much different. I worry about preparing my students for the next steps in life and keeping the classroom from heading into chaos. I go to bed thinking about new ways to teach my students different lessons, and I am always looking for ways to bring real life into the classroom. Is there a specific lesson learned in your senior year that has impacted who you are today? Enjoy every second that you have left in college because soon it will all come to an end and you will be left with the fond memories of your college days, (yet with the excitement of what is to come). Do not try to do everything by yourself. At some point in your life, you will overload yourself and fall down because you can’t do everything all the time. It is OK to lean on your friends and family through the tough times. You have friends and family for a reason, and I hope that you use them for

support. If applicable, what advice would you give to someone who is gauging how they will juggle the work/life balance? Make sure that you put yourself first. This is your time to get ahead, while you are young. You need to work and study in order to set yourself up for your career. Your friends will always be there to support you, and they understand that you need to take the time to study. You may miss a party or two, but you do not want to miss an opportunity to excel in your career. What are you doing with your leisure time? In the real world you really do not have leisure time. Life flies by. It is a lot of fun but it is rare to have an afternoon where you can go back home and play video games for the rest of the afternoon or sleep in because you have a late class. I miss those days. But the real world is much different. It is very fast-paced. You need to plan weeks ahead to meet up with your college or home friends, but it is completely worth it when you do. Life is fun, exciting and adventurous. Being young allows you the freedom to actually choose what you want to do with your life. I still read the Wall Street Journal and Business Weekly, but now I look forward to teaching and then possibly getting involved in school administration down the line where I can once again using my business degree.

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SGA Speaks Shuttle Service Bentley’s Shuttle Service has always been a hot topic, both for its merits, as well as for its faults. In the past, some of the most common complaints about the Harvard Square Shuttle were that the shuttle would either arrive early or late, and if it arrived early, it didn’t wait until the scheduled time of departure to leave. Also, around peak times, especially on weekends and in the evenings, the shuttle used to get filled up very quickly. This would leave students stranded, waiting for the next one, which would arrive anywhere from 30–60 minutes later. This year, solutions to the problems stated above were found and implemented by using bigger busses to shuttle students to and from Harvard Square. The latest issue has been transportation to North Campus. With our Harvard Shuttle now running into the wee hours of the morning, with the last one arriving at Bentley at 3:30 a.m., many students wonder why the campus loop can’t run longer as well, for as it stands, it stops at midnight on the weekends. It also becomes an issue of safety and security when you have North Campus residents, who may be intoxicated, trying to find a way to get back home after their weekend festivities on the main campus.

Compiled By Sucheta Desai An SGA survey done with the North Campus RHA in the fall highlighted the demand for a late-night shuttle service on the weekend. SGA Vice President for Student Affairs Chris Hayes, along with senators Eric Kronlund and Maggy Reynolds, has been working on this issue with Paul Stanish from Student Life, searching for a permanent solution. They have been putting a lot of time and effort into finding a way to fix this problem, and an answer may be just around the corner. Two main options are currently being looked into:1.) having the Harvard Shuttle stop at North Campus once the Campus Loop stops running on Friday and Saturday nights, as its first stop on the way into Harvard, or 2.) having the Campus Loop run later until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. This second choice would mean that on Saturdays and Sundays the Shuttle Service would not start until 3 p.m., potentially inconveniencing students who would like to use the shuttle to get to the library to study or to Seasons for brunch. While one option has not been chosen over the other yet, the student body will be able to hear a favorable answer from SGA and administration very shortly.

MARCH 4, 2010

B Well Informed With Spring Break next week, sunshine is on students’ minds. Question 1: I was in the drugstore the other day and noticed that they now have sun blocks with spf 100. Is this necessary? What should I look for when I buy sunscreen? A sunscreen with SPF 100 is not necessary. The American Academy of Dermatology states that “an SPF 15 product blocks about 94% of UVB rays, an SPF 30 product blocks 97% of UVB rays, and an SPF 45 product blocks about 98% of rays. An SPF number (Sun Protection Factor) relates to the amount of time an individual can stay in the sun without getting burned by UVB rays.” Sunscreen should be applied 20 minutes before sun exposure to all parts of the body – don’t forget the border where your swimsuit meets your body, lips, ears, back of hands, feet and neck. It should also be reapplied every 2 hours, after swimming or excessive perspiration. Sweat proof or waterproof products are preferred, and you should choose a sunscreen which blocks UVA and UVB rays as they can cause skin cancer as well as premature aging and wrinkles. Since Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults 25-29 and the second most common form of cancer for adoles-

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cents and young adults 15-29 years old, it is best to protect yourself, even on cloudy days. Please keep in mind that people with fair complexions, blond or red hair, light blue or green eyes, or freckles usually burn much faster than others and should be much more careful to use sunscreen vigilantly and avoid direct exposure during peak hours. But, even those with darker skin tones can sustain significant sunburns—therefore everyone needs sunscreen! One other risk factor is sun-sensitizing medications. Some common prescription & over-the-counter drugs, including antibiotics can increase the chance of burning. Question 2: I’ve been going to the tanning booth trying to build a base tan before I travel on Spring break. My friends tell me self tanning sprays or lotions are safer. Is this true? Your friends are correct, self tanning lotions, or spray tans are much safer then tanning beds. Most skin cancers are attributable to over-exposure to natural UV radiation (UVA and UVB waves) and from artificial sources such as tanning beds. The tanning bed UV light is made up of longer UVA rays which penetrate more deeply, causing more damage. The US Department of Health and Human Services declared that UV exposure from

artificial sources like tanning beds is a known cancer causing agent. In fact, seven separate studies concluded that exposure to tanning beds prior to the age of 35 increases an individual’s risk of developing melanoma by 75 percent. Increased exposure to UV rays from tanning can lead to pre-mature aging, suppressed immune system and even risk of developing cataracts. Although having a tan is sometimes associated with being healthy, having a faux tan may be a healthier option. Just remember you should still avoid/ limit exposure to UVA & UVB rays and wear sun screen. Do you have a question about health, dieting, fitness, alcohol, drugs, or sex that you always wanted to ask? The Center for Health and Wellness is sponsoring a column and we want to hear your questions or concerns. All identifying information will remain confidential. To submit, please email healthcenter@bentley.edu with “health question” in the subject line. “B Well Informed” provides health information for educational purposes. Answers in this column are not intended as professional medical advice or diagnosis. You should always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for medical diagnosis, treatment or advice.

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Falcons went 2-3-1 in nonconference games, including a win over UMass Amherst, the fifteenth best team in the nation. All of the teams in the conference are eligible for the play-offs, no matter what their records are. The top six seeds get a first round bye. The first round is for seeds 710. The second round is the quarter-final round, which is a best-of-three series consisting of the six teams with byes and the winning teams from the first round. The semifinal round is back to one game, with the final four teams playing for a berth into the final, championship game on March 20. Air Force has won the past three conference tournaments, but our Falcons believe they have what it takes to take that crown away. The tournament champion is entered into the NCAA East Regional to face the likes of Michigan, Boston College and Northeastern. Over the past week and a half, Bentley has closed out the final three games of their 34-game schedule with a win

and a tie against conference foes to finish up a month that included some struggles. Momentum is imp ortant when entering the playoffs, however, and the Falcons are heading into the tournament with some nice momentum coming into the UConn game. After losing five straight, Bentley bounced back with a 4-2 win over UConn on Saturday night of Family Weekend. Freshman Joe Campanelli scored a power play goal with 4:33 to secure the game with a two goal lead. Bentley was down 1-0 early until freshman Dan Koudys slapped a one-timer past UConn’s goalie. Campanelli and sophomore Jamie Nudy each assisted on the goal which came with 2:25 left in the first period. The Falcons scored another pair of goals in the second period. Senior Brendan Harrison scored with 7:10 left the period, with help from Nudy and sophomore defenseman Ryan Kayfes. Soon after that, senior defenseman Anders Olsen found the net with a wrist shot for the Falcons’ fourth goal of the game. Olsen was assisted by sophomore for-

ward Herbie Kent and senior defenseman Bobby Preece. Sophomore goalie Kyle Rank won his eighth game in net with 19 saves on the Huskies 21 shots. Rank finished the season with a .895 save percentage in 19 starts, allowed just 3.41 goals per contest. Bentley closed out their season with a home-andhome series against Holy Cross. In the first game, The Falcons lost 4-1 in Worcester. In the second and final game of the season, Bentley and Holy Cross came out with a 1-1 tie in a very enticing battle. It was fitting that, on senior night, senior star Marc Menzione scored Bentley’s sole goal. It was a shorthanded goal in the second period to equal the score at 1-1. He was assisted by fellow senior Brendan Harrison at the 4:43 mark. Rank was magnificent in goal, stopping 34 shots. The one shot that slipped by came a ft er t wo q uick sav es b y Rank, who could not save the third attempt. Neither team scored in the overtime, with just a combined 5 shots between the two teams. Bentley enters the Atlantic Hockey tournament as the

Captain Marc Menzione will lead the eighth seeded Falcons againt UConn this Saturday.

eighth seed. They will play the ninth-seeded UConn Huskies in the first round of the tournament at 7:05 P.M. at Ryan Skating Arena in Watertown. A win against UConn would send Bentley to the Quarterfinals versus top seed RIT, who have won 25 games this season. The Quarterfinals round is a best of three series starting on March 12.

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If they can pull the upset and continue to the Semi-finals, Bentley would play one game on March 19, with the championship final on March 20. The Falcons are 3-1 this season against UConn, scoring 4 goals in each win. Two of the three wins came at home, the site of Saturday’s game. They hope to continue their success against Connecticut and face RIT.

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