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SNL’s Jay Pharoah to headline comedy show John Cassidy to open; CAB announces changes to event ticketing process By Brenna O’Connell former CamPuS Life editor

CAB was busy this week announcing the comedians for the spring comedy show. This spring, the comedy show will be held on Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m.—with the show quickly approaching soon after spring break, students should be aware of changes made and excited for the big plans in store. “We see that the students really like how we change up the game, we’re not just sticking to the same mold that we have every year,” said comedy committee cochair Matt Schick. So as the student body was informed, the comedians are John Cassidy, who will open, and, Jay Pharoah, who will be the main attraction. Don’t discount the opener just because you may not be familiar with his work; remember Harrison

Greenbaum, the opener for Donald Glover? Many thought that he stole the show that night and now will remember his name and hilarity for years to come. Cassidy is a prop comedian

and world class balloon architect, boasting the world record for fastest balloon animal-making and named Novelty Performer of the Year. His tagline is “Comedy, magic, & really

weird things with balloons.” He has been a favorite at high-profile events including multiple visits to the White House. Sp ea king of t he Whit e House, Pharoah, best known

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Pharoah and Cassidy will deliver laughs to students on Friday, March 22 in Koumantzelis Auditorium.

for his impressions, especially of Obama on “Saturday Night Live,” was the first pick of CAB comedy show committee. Even though groundwork was laid last semester, “it all came through winter vacation…that’s when we had the most time to get the discussion going,” said cochair Jenn Nhan. They are very excited to bring a current SNL cast member to Bentley, and are even more excited to see what impressions, standup, and more that he has planned for us. “We want to make this a mini-comedy festival…with a ton of different types of comedy. We want to show our students that comedy doesn’t just take one form,” said Schick. CAB’s goal is to provide the best experience for the students by bringing in the See COMEDY, Page 6

Class of 2012 finds post-grad success Science and business

come together with creation of new center By Brandon Lodi Vanguard Staff

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By Lacey Nermergut newS editor

A recent survey of the Bentley University 2012 graduating class strongly suggests that students find the preparatory value of their education to be well worth the expense. Of the entire Bentley Class of 2012, 98 percent of the graduates are reportedly

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employed or attending graduate school as of six months after graduation. “Our placement rate exceeds the national average,” said Len Morrison, director of undergraduate career services, commenting on the relatively impressive Bentley statistic. “This year’s numbers are consistent with recent history of 95 percent, plus, place-

ment.” According to the results, 80 percent of graduates were employed and 18 percent are currently attending or planning to attend graduate school. About 70 percent of graduate students from the Class of 2012 enrolled in a Bentley graduate program. See CLASS OF 2012, Page 6

February 27 marked the official inauguration of Bentley University’s Integration of Science and Industry. The center, led by Dr. Fred Ledley, has the mission of updating businesses with the latest innovations in the scientific process. With the help of various Bentley professors, they hope to “translate science into value.” “There’s about a 30- or 40year gap between discovery and market,” said freshman Aaron Perlman, “a space that the team wishes to close.”

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Faculty members Laura McNamee and Andrea Ballbeni have also joined the scientific initiative, accompanied by undergraduate students J.R. Brennan, Ashley Rossi and Cory Kalin. Brennan reinforced the idea that there is usually a misunderstanding between scientists and businesspeople. “[There is a] big divide with vocabulary, business people don’t understand the terms of the science, and scientists don’t get the motivations needed for a business to really work,” said Brennan. See SCIENCE, Page 6

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Police log you spray, you pay Last tuesday morning, an elm Hall room set off the fire alarm in trees. as you may know, trees are highly flammable, so everybody had to branch out of their living quarters and leave the building. When officers arrived at the scene of the crime, nobody responded to a knock on the door, but there was a strong scent of air freshener emanating through the fittingly wooden door. the original report stated that the alarm was due to a spray can. However, we know that our freshmen are way too environmentally conscious to be using spray cans and potentially releasing CFCs into the environment. as it turns out, a guest set off the alarm while using a blow dryer. If you have a guest, make sure that they let their hair air dry. after all, where’s the fire? a Banner week for Elm By setting off yet another fire alarm, elm Hall has snuck into the Police Logs for the second time this week! this time, there was a less legal reason for the ridiculously loud beeping. two students (let’s call them “Mary Jane” and “snoop Dogg”) were smoking in their room, but were not present when officers knocked on their door. When a room search was conducted, officers found copious amounts of drug paraphernalia and marijuana.

When MJ and Mr. D-o-double-g returned, they handed over all of their drugs and toys. MJ will be charged with a violation of college rules. snoop, on the other hand, will face a few more charges. He’ll be charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and underage alcohol violation, being uncooperative with administrative personnel, violation of college rules, and accidentally setting off the fire alarm. Don’t worry, elm. Next week might be better. alder? i hardly know her! Last saturday evening (and by saturday evening we really mean sunday morning), university Police were notified of a toilet constantly flushing in alder 1. ahh yes, another opportunity to educate the freshmen: kids, if you’re going to go to Mein Bowl you must never order the jalapeno chicken—stick to sesame or that weird, red pork stuff that is probably made of tire rubber. But NeVer jalapeno—your floor’s toilet will not stop flushing all night! showing some spark on sunday February 24, an officer responded to the pedestrian bridge for a report of a heater smoking and sparking. one of the writers of these very Police Logs actually walked by the scene – he was

torn between running for his life and recording a video of the last few sparks. Naturally, he chose the latter. the giant sparks were caused by the snow that was falling that evening. apparently, fuse boxes don’t deal well with snow. the power to the fuse box was cut off, and a crisis was averted. However, since we live in an area that is prone to the occasional snowstorm, these writers think that this may not be a permanent fix. If the fuse explodes and there are students nearby, will that just be frozen water under a nolonger existent bridge? C’mon now! gone-zo on the morning of Monday the 25, university Police responded to slade Hall for a well-being check requested by a parent, however, when officers arrived at the room, they discovered that the student was not there. residential Life was notified, and they sent an e-mail to the student. oh, and the ra was notified. and…that’s it. end of report. Is the girl back? No idea. so, random slade girl who is probably sick, if you’re reading this: call your Mom, for God’s sake. Miller high life It went from bad to worse for one Miller Hall resident last saturday night. university Police were summoned to the dormitory for a reported ill student in one of the bath-

rooms. upon arrival, it was determined that the particular student was “feeling ill” after drinking a few beers. officers deemed that the student was, however, not intoxicated and not a danger to himself, so they escorted him back to his dorm. this is where the night took an interesting turn: When the officers arrived at the student’s dorm, they noticed a smell of burnt marijuana. entering the room, the officers discovered a towel stuffed against the bottom of the door and scented drier sheets tossed about the floor and beds…classic “fishbowl” leftovers. the student who lived in the room, who was previously going to get away with a “slap on the wrist”, will be charged judicially (along with his roommate) with an underage alcohol Violation and a Violation for use of a Controlled substance. Karma is one cruel gal, huh? freshmen puke Count Forgot to count this week (probably only a few, they were too busy smoking in their rooms). But we have a more important message for you: if you don’t go watch the girls’ basketball team play tonight (3/7) in their playoff game, then you are not american. that’s all.

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BUB’s Fashion Rebellion showcases clothing creations By Radhika Bansil VAnguArd StAff

The Executive Dining Room in LaCava was transformed this past Sunday, March 3 to host Black United Body’s 13th annual fashion show. At 7 pm dozens of people gathered around waiting for the “Fashion Rebellion” to begin. This year’s fashion show not only celebrated the richness and beauty behind African culture, but also instilled in audiences the excitement and energy that had them cheering till the last minute. Hosted by local radio star Kathleen St. Fleur and our very own Marcus Payne, the show did not disappoint. This year, seven local designers participated in the event. The first line down the runway was created by L.O.R. L’or, meaning gold in French. It was created by two students from Northeastern University, Dorothy Mensah and Krista Pottinger. These clothes were designed for men and women rich in strength, individualism, and wisdom. The clothes themselves were inspired by African and Jamaican design. Earth tones and printed fabric were the com-

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Fashion Rebellion included the work of seven local designers.

mon themes of the line. These garments were bold and risqué, and had audiences roaring with appreciation. The next line was created by Suave Life. The founders of Suave Life are not only fashion designers, but a music group as well as social activists; they host major events throughout the year to promote peace and breastcancer awareness. Their clothing line consists of casual attire but these are not your usual set of sweats. The t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, and leggings all display the Suave Life logo and combine style and comfort to

create a truly unique line of garments. Touch the Sky Clothing, commonly referred to as T.T.S., is a line in which the message behind the clothing is as strong as the designs are bold. The company was founded by Timothy Lassiter and Your’majesty Gilmore when they were in high school. T.T.S. promoted a line of t-shirts in the BUB fashion show meant to be an alternative to ignorant fashion. Their clothes are meant to promote productivity and a positive attitude. A positive attitude is also what designer Mone Rivera promoted in her line. Her

design aesthetic is extremely unconventional as she mixes and matches various fabrics, patterns, and colors to create a one-of-a-kind design. Each garment has its own, strong personality. Next up was BlixBoy Clothing and Company. This collection took the recent bow-tie trend to new levels, mixing fabrics like knit, fur, cashmere, and leather to create an exquisite line of bowties. The company promotes success for young entrepreneurs. The line is inspired by 18th century fashion, and was a huge crowd pleaser. In fact, BlixBoy Clothing and

Company featured their collection in the prestigious New York, Boston, and Chicago Fashion weeks in the past and was recently invited to be showcased in this fall’s Fashion Week in London. The second to last designer goes by the name M.A.R.S, which stands for Most Aggressive Relentless Style. Their mission is to couple novel design and quality in order to bring the most value to their customer. They understand style is an extension of the self and they seek to bring out the inner animal in their customers. Their collection features risqué clothing with a lot of animal print. Last but not least was Jhoanka and Company; the founders seek to bring out the confidence, sensuality, elegance, and sophistication in their customers. This line consisted of colorful and glamorous dresses inspired by the designer’s Caribbean roots. These pieces are all made to celebrate women and all that they represent. The fashion show was a tremendous success and a huge crowd pleaser. If you missed it, be sure to catch the pictures online and attend BUB’s fashion show next spring.

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We’re not all playing games

High school was a time where students goofed off in class and did just about everything but pay attention to the teacher. Although we are now in college, not high school, many professors here at Bentley are under the assumption that we haven’t matured much since high school. This assumption is generally incorrect. College students take things a lot more seriously, or at least they should considering how much money they’re paying the university to learn. The problem is that some professors don’t understand our generation, which is significantly more tech savvy than theirs may be. When majority of current professors were in college, it was rare to use computers. This is 2013, where the next big thing could be invented at any moment and more technology is used than ever before. But it seems as if many professors haven’t made the transition into more modern teaching styles. Countless professors at Bentley forbid the use of

computers during lectures and class discussions. Some believe they can’t get their points across if students are not looking up at them. Other professors have caught a student or two playing solitaire and decided to never let students use computers again. This should not be the case. We should be allowed to use our laptops in class. And Bentley has done a good job trying to make computers useable and not distracting in a classroom setting. For example professors can control the internet. It’s no secret to any Bentley student that professors have all of the power when it comes to internet use in class. Bentley has invested in software where the professor has choices as to how much or little internet access the students have during a class period. The professor can trust students to take notes and be respectful and allow full internet access, he/she can make it so only BlackBoard and Outlook are available or the internet can be completely disabled.

While the professors here have this software that allows them to be as restrictive as they want, not many take advantage of its capabilities. Instead, they’ll put on their syllabus that computer use is forbidden all together. Now in some instances computer and internet use doesn’t make a lot sense. For example, in a mathematics-related course, there’s no point in having a computer out. It takes longer to try to type an equation than it does to jot it down with a pen or pencil. But in a government or law course, for instance, a computer could come in handy. Not all of us have the greatest handwriting in the world and studying is much easier when you don’t have to decipher what you scribbled down as the professor was flying through a PowerPoint presentation two months ago. Computers are a major part of our lives and the ultimate transition needs to be made by the professors at Bentley. Trust us— we’re not all playing games.

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“I am simply a pilgrim beginning the last leg of his pilgrimage on this earth.” -Pope Benedict XVI, addressing a crowd of supporters at Castel Gandolfo as he resigned— the first pope to resign in six centuries. “Just like American Airlines and General Motors, it will be business as usual for Girls Gone Wild.” a statement from GGW Brands LLC, after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid a legal battle with casino mogul Steve Wynn. “These cuts are not smart.” President Obama, calling for lawmakers to reconsider spending cuts the morning after $85 billion in across-the-board spending cuts kicked in. 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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Collaperty mixes social media and real estate investing By Jasper Huang Business editor

It’s no secret that social media has become the next big outlet for advertising and reaching out to consumers and investors. A realm previously only occupied by teens and young adults to connect and to share their lives with one another has been overtaken by a flurry of business activity and advertising in recent years. Professional social media networks like LinkedIn and SumZero have also sprouted and now a new company has launched social networking into new and uncharted waters. Collaperty is an ambitious new Boston startup company that wants to take the boundaries of social networking even further and expand it into real estate. It calls itself on its website, “The First Commercial Real Estate Network” and Krassi Popov, a Bentley sophomore who works for the company says that “Collaperty is essentially a hybrid of LinkedIn and Kickstarter, for real estate.” The company wants to connect real estate investors directly with property developers and sponsors and will do so via a “crowdfunding” platform that allows investors

Collaperty co-founders (from left to right) Amit Patel, Afjal Wahidi, and Rishi Palriwala turned their unique idea into a growing business.

to directly fund their deals through the Collaperty website. Having just launched Feb. 25, the company is still in its infant stages and will yet not allow direct monetary transfers through its website, citing investor weariness. While the company builds momentum in the real estate community towards its eventual goal of direct deal negotiation and closure through its website, Collaperty will allow investors to pledge funds towards a deal or project and once both parties sign a non-disclosure agreement

(NDA), the deal will be managed, negotiated and closed between the parties offline. So what exactly is “crowdfunding”? Kickstarter, Kiva and IndieGoGo are websites that embody the nature of crowdfunding, a collaborative effort of individuals working together by pooling their money to fund projects of others in exchange for benefits or services gained. According to their website, “Collaperty will play an evolutionary role by taking the strength of this concept and applying it in order to simplify how we

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invest in real estate. We allow investors to fund real estate deals and in return the investor can gain an equity interest.” With “real estate social networking” being such a specialized niche in both the social networking and investor marketplace, Collaperty is not entering a market facing stiff competition, which is always a plus for new companies. The company that comes closest to Collaperty is Fundrise, another real estate funding social network, but one that focuses primarily on local real

estate deals and projects. According to IBISWorld Industry Reports, the real estate market (globally), is estimated to be worth as much as $5.2 trillion. With a market so expansive and with so few players currently in the field, Collaperty is working to pioneer the real estate investment process. With their website currently showing “$27,105,000 Equity Being Raised,” it looks as if Collaperty has already gathered a strong sponsor base. All that’s left now is to connect them with investors. “The thing about working for startups is [that] you are not confined to any department,” said Popov. “I am involved with design, marketing, business development, operations, general consulting and more. I think the company has a promising future. There has been much excitement over our platform in the real estate community.” Collaperty is currently still looking to hire interns and anyone looking to get involved with the company or have an interest in the real estate investment market can get in touch with Popov at popov_kras@bentley.edu or visit Collaperty directly at www.Collaperty.com.

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CLASS OF 2012 Continued from Page 1 Bentley utilizes modern technology and social media trends to expand the results of their post-graduate survey. “each career advisor works with a dedicated student population based on majors,” said Morrison. “after graduation, they maintain contact with students through social media channels to assist with their job search. as students secure employment after graduation, they inform us directly or we learn about their success from a search of their updated Linkedin profile or Facebook posts.” The university attributes its high post-graduation success to its three pillars: integrated academics, hands-on learning and technology, supplemented by career Services as its enhanced fourth pillar. “all four clearly contribute to our graduates’ success,” said Morison. “our integrated curriculum means virtually every student at Bentley majors or minors in business while simultaneously enrolling in an innovative core of arts and sciences courses that focus on expanding and inspiring traditional ‘business’ thinking, writing, creativity, and reasoning.” Len referenced the success of Bentley’s focus on undergraduate internships, undeniable sense of corporate immer-

sion, and encouraged participation in service-learning. Specifically, the university attributes some of its postgraduate success to its Hire education system, which emphasizes the focus of each of a student’s four years at Bentley: explore, experiment, experience and excel. “[it] provides a structured approach for student career development,” said Morrison. “it is time-tested and consistent with a student’s academic preparation, skills acquisition and employer expectations.” in addition to career-oriented preparation, Bentley also assists students who express an interest in attending some form of graduate school. “additionally, we meet individually with students who are considering graduate school and have prepared guidance material that focuses on deciding, preparing to apply, finding the right program and testing and preparing the application,” said Morrison. Bentley’s institutional research department was able to reach 90 percent of the graduating class via survey and social media efforts. “Students may not realize the importance of providing employment information,” said Morrison “Some may simply choose not to share their employment status.”

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COMEDY Continued from Page 1 best talent available. a part of this goal is to listen and adapt, and that is just what caB did when it came to having to turn students away at the door. Last semester, the line started to form at 4:30 p.m. which “was both exciting to see the anticipation, but we hated having to turn so many people away,” said Schick. Koumantzelis auditorium quickly filled to capacity, and caB had the painful duty of turning people away—people that were waiting for hours in the freezing weather. “unfortunately we don’t have another venue on campus that can accommodate tons of people. We’re not going to set up a tent because it’s extremely costly and we’d rather spend that money on better talent,” said Schick. While a bigger venue is simply not feasible, caB is making the ticketing process this semester fairer and more organized. This time around, tickets can be reserved on MyBentley, just as Spring Day is done. The problem of reaching capacity and not being fair to all those who waited in line is no longer an issue. if a student reserves a ticket online, then there is no more need

to line up hours in advance to ensure entry. if, however, students want the best seats, naturally the best strategy is to show up early to gain admission. if you do not get a ticket, don’t be discouraged. There will be a separate line to give out tickets of the no-shows— and there are going to be some—so don’t give up. in addition, be on the lookout on the caB Facebook and Twitter accounts as they reveal contests to get tickets and highly coveted front row seating. This semester, caB is also bringing back the student openers. if interested in opening up for the show, send in a five-minute standup video to Ga_caB@bentley.edu with the subject line: Student openers. The committee will

vote on the best acts and pick one or two openers who will perform on the stage to prime the audience for the guest veterans. “Get excited, this is an opportunity to get involved… Students sometimes feel like they aren’t confident enough to do it… Be funny; be you. We accept all types of comedy,” said nhan. “Showcase the talent! This is an accounting school; it can be a little dry – credits and debits. But we’re all funny deep down inside.” Video submissions will be accepted until Mar. 8. Tickets will be available for reservation at noon on Tuesday, March 19 on MyBentley. Make sure you follow caB on Facebook and Twitter for a chance to win tickets for some great seats at the show you wont want to miss!

SCIENCE Continued from Page 1 To fund its overall purpose, the center for integration of Science and industry received a $1.3 million grant from the national Biomedical research Foundation to begin its work. The center has initially focused on biopharmaceutical advances, but also plans on expanding to other fields as it continues to develop.

“...it is increasingly important that contemporary advances in science and technology are efficiently translated for public value.” - Dr. Fred Ledley DirecTor, cenTer For inTeGraTion oF Science anD inDuSTry

“alternative energies seemed like the next likely field,” said Dr. Ledley. currently, the center looks at how to accelerate development and marketing of products such as gene therapy and engineered antibodies. “The preliminary research

that we showed the foundation described the fact that, despite exponential advances in science and technology over the past forty years, measurable forms of public value are limited,” said Ledley, in terms of how the grant was received. He compared the process to what is known as the iT Paradox, where computer efficiency has increased millions times over while worker productivity has only increased two-fold. “The foundation believes its investments can make a difference in the world, and where Bentley’s unique ability to integrate expertise in business, science and the liberal arts creates a natural partnership,” said Ledley on the topic of why Bentley was chosen. “When the public is demanding improved and less expensive medical care, better foods, cleaner energy, more jobs, renewed economic growth it is increasingly important that contemporary advances in science and technology are efficiently translated for public value,” said Ledley, focused on the center for integration of Science and industry’s beliefs. Ledley and the foundation believe that Bentley’s unique positioning and strength in the business world will help bring

value to that public. The official inauguration included representatives of the biomedical and biotech fields discussed their fields and the future they see for them. Guests included Dr. David Fischell, who specializes in treating heart disease, Dr. Frank Szoka, who works towards treating cancer, and Dr. Michael Boss, who deals with manufacturing antibodies to fight diseases. The center itself is located in Jennison 110. Their website can be found at www.scienceandindustry.org.

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Groupon fires founder and CEO in hopes of increasing sales and profits By Luke Heaney VanGuard Staff

Many of you may remember my article last year profiling the embattled and quirky daily deals site Groupon. They had to restate a quarterly filing because of their lacking internal controls with a continued backdrop of concern regarding their general accounting practices. The situation at Groupon has worsened, with both their CEO being publically fired and a dramatic miss in their most recent quarterly earnings. This past quarter, the company was expected to show strong sales growth going from just shy of $500 million in revenue in the year ago period to over $640 million but still taking a moderate $0.02 per share loss. They were relatively in line in terms of revenue growth, only coming in slightly below expectations, but their profits missed badly. Coming in at a loss of $0.12 per share, including $0.07 per share in one-time items, the company ended up losing $81 million in the quarter. This was exacerbated by the company’s guidance for

The popular daily deals site recently ousted its CEO, Andrew Mason, after continued difficulty reaching expected profits and sales growth targets.

the coming period far below analyst consensus. They see revenue in the first quarter of 2013 in the range of $560 to $610 million, so from flat to high single digit year-onyear growth, with profits in

the range of plus or minus $10 million. As wide as these estimates may seem, even the best case falls below consensus estimates for $650 million in revenue. The market took all of this negative-

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ly and even with the stock already losing about 70 percent of its value in the prior year, the stock fell another 24 percent on the breaking of the news. Feeling the need to do

something, on Mar. 1, the day after the earnings debacle, the company decided to fire the company’s colorful CEO Andrew Mason. Mason went public with his ousting and simply said to his company’s employees that he was fired because of what was going on. Whether he is referring to multiple questions raised by the Securities and Exchange Commission and by the auditor community, or by the anger of their investors, Mason is recognizing here that it was his time to go. The question that falls on the company is where it goes from here. Beyond the substantial financial losses and drop in value, the company now has lost its leader. Its business is still one that many individuals use and enjoy, but today they are not turning a profit and remain in the crosshairs of regulators. It’s refreshing to see Mason taking responsibility for what has gone on, but that doesn’t change the challenges the company faces. Who knows, maybe in another year I will be writing an article profiling their return or perhaps it will be an even more dire situation than this.

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Have a tea and cupcake date in Harvard

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By Kelsey Miller Features editor

“What are your ideal spring break plans?”

raChel KraMer ClaSS of 2016 aCCoUnTanCy “Going to Florida with all my friends to my Uncle’s house.”

MiKe ChaSe ClaSS of 2016 UndeCided “Going to Panama City, Florida for a country concert.”

laUra GanCi ClaSS of 2013 MarKeTinG “Going on a road trip to NYC and DC with my roommate.”

Have a date this weekend and are struggling to find something to do? Go the unconventional route and have tea and cupcakes from two great establishments right in Harvard Square. Indeed, as these places are located next to each other, it is easy to go from one to the other. Sweet Begin your date with a delicious Sweet cupcake. Sweet is a tiny cupcake place located on 0 Brattle Street, two stores down from Urban Outfitters. The boutique handcrafts its entire daily selection of cupcakes every morning, so you’ll never need to worry about eating anything but fresh cupcakes. Sweet is a confection of pink and brown decoration. The brightly colored room opens the small space up to make it appear much larger than its actual size. Only a few tables are placed inside, so be prepared to stand or take your snack on the road. Sweet’s menu rotates around the year, but there are a few staples that make a daily appearance. Some of these flavors include dark chocolate, organic carrot, red velvet (particularly delicious) and a vegan option that is served only on Mondays. Sweet also has “Pupcakes” for dogs. Sweet is currently in its winter season, with certain flavors offered until March 31. An obvious flavor is hot cocoa, a perfect snack for the cold winter months. Other flavors offered currently are snickerdoodle, cookies and cream, angel food and key lime.

Tealuxe offers a realxing enviornment with the dark wood and the tea aromas.

The best part about Sweet is that you can order cupcakes online. If you order early enough you can pick up your order on the same day. If you’ve missed the deadline, you’ll have to call the nearest location— there are stores in Harvard Square, Newbury Street, Back Bay and School Street—directly. Sweet is open until 9 p.m. on weekdays and 10 p.m. on weekends. Tealuxe After your sumptuous cupcake, you can head next door to Tealuxe to top off your snack with a warm cup of tea. The various tea aromas of the place immediately wash over you the moment you step inside, the dark wood creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Tealuxe was founded in 1996 in Harvard Square and has since spread to two other loca-

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tions in Providence, RI and on Newbury Street. All of its tea is distributed from its central location in Plainview, NY. Tealuxe offers nearly every kind of tea imaginable, so you won’t have too much trouble finding something to enjoy. The store currently has 149 different kinds of teas that can be ordered online or in the store. Some of these teas include Mango Mist and Tiger Hill Nilgiri. Tealuxe also has mint flavors such as peppermint and spearmint, and the store even has a chocolate tea. During the evening many customers can be seen taking up space near the wooden chairs and tables, and the high walls are littered with various tea preparation instruments for sale. Tealuxe is open until 10 p.m. every night except on the weekends, when it is open until 11 p.m.

Tyler aSh ClaSS of 2015 ManaGeMenT “Go to Venezuela to visit my high school exchange students.”

eMily Gehly ClaSS of 2015 applied MaTheMaTiCS “Vacationing to Florida to see my boyfriend.”

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Arts Fest celebrates student performances By Meghan Ryan Vanguard Staff

The Features section has the privilege of reporting on great acts and artists, mainly outside the confines of campus. This week, however, we are pleased to write about skilled performers at Bentley itself. Last week, the Arts Fest brought the impressive talents of several Bentley students together in a show that proved that even at a predominately businessbased school, the creative arts still play a valuable role. Last Thursday evening began in Koumantzalis Auditorium with a warm welcome by Alpha Psi Omega, Bentley’s on-campus theater organization. Senior emcee Ryan MacPherson explained the history of the event, that it had been an annual event on campus for a number of years, but had missed a performance last year. MacPherson described how excited he was to invite a number of talented individuals and groups up to the stage in 2013 to perform two plays, two musical acts and a dance performance. The first act of the show was a short play called A Home Run Crack at Love. The play, directed by APO member Ben Gutwetter, was a heart-warming comedy about a nerdy scientist searching for love. The hero invents a love potion in his quest to find a girlfriend, resulting in unexpected hijinks. The execution of the play by the APO actors was perfect, making the audience laugh, sigh and cheer with the play’s protagonist. Following that act was a musical performance by two Bentley musical mavens— Ariana Vargas Gonzalez and Katie Kradolfer. Vargas Gonzalez described the origins of their musical partner-

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VoiceS “what are your spring break plans?”

BRAdy gildeA ClAss OF 2015 UndeCided “Going to Myrtle Beach with the Frisbee team.”

APO’s Arts Fest showcased a number of Bentley’s most talented performers.

ship: She had been singing and playing guitar for a number of years when she became roommates with Kradolfer. They started singing together, and when Vargas Gonzalez learned to play the ukulele they added this instrument to their act. In their performance, they sang a number of songs together, including Jason Mraz’s I’m Yours, Jessie J’s Pricetag, Train’s Hey Soul Sister and Bright Eye’s First Day of My Life. Smiling as they sang, the duo’s harmonies were soulful and hopeful, a bright spot in the midst of a gray day of weather. F.I.R.E. was the next act onstage in their first-ever Arts Festival performance. For their inaugural performance, the group opened with Beyoncé’s Imma Diva, followed by Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) and Schoolin’ Life. The team performed together, while leaving space

Performances included two short plays, a dance team, a musical duo and a rock band.

for some of the individual dancers to show off their skills in duo performances. All of the performers added an element of infectious energy and enthusiasm that permeated the entire auditorium and left the audience with no doubts as to their considerable skills and talents. APO took the stage again, this time with a short play called The Not-So-Scary Truth. This show, another comedy, was as funny and humorous as the first. In it, a small child deals with frightening and neurotic monsters that live under his bed, as well as a disbelieving father. Never before has Bedlam, Misery and Pain provoked so much laughter— the actors portraying Bedlam, Misery and Pain, that is. This performance highlighted some of the very best talents of APO, and generated excitement about its upcoming full-length performance Plaza Suite. The final performance of the night was by rock band The Todd Doggers. This group put its own spin on pop hits such as Kelly Clarkson’s Since U Been Gone. Encouraging audience participation, the group brought down the house with a finale that left the crowd cheering and wanting more. Bentley’s 2013 Arts Fest reminded the campus about the number and importance of talented arts groups on campus. In the middle of these pre-Spring Break weeks with so many midterm projects and exams, it is easy to forget the amazing creative work conducted throughout campus. For one night, APO’s Arts Fest brought students together to celebrate the hard work and dedication of these gifted organizations and individuals.

ginO MAsCiAngelO ClAss OF 2016 ACCOUntAnCy “Going to Puerto Rico.”

devin sAntilli ClAss OF 2015 FinAnCe “Going to Punta Cana with my roommates.”

niCOle dOwning ClAss OF 2015 MAtheMAtiCs “Nothing special, just going home.”

JAsOn sMAll ClAss OF 2016 UndeCided “Going home to Maine and making squirrel jerky with my friends.”

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Imagine Dragons rocks sold-out House of Blues By Kelsey Miller Features editor

Imagine Dragons performed at the House of Blues last Monday, with openers Nico Vega and Atlas Genius. The band played to a sold-out crowd (which sold-out back in October). Some of the songs the band included in its set were It’s Time, Radioactive and On Top of the World. The band came out for an encore and played Nothing Left to Say/Rocks. Imagine Dragons is an

indie rock band that was formed in Las Vegas in 2008 during Dan Reynolds’ time as a student at Brigham Young University. Interestingly, the band’s name is an anagram for an unknown phrase that only members of the band—not even their families—know. The band members refuse to say what the anagram is, mostly because they feel it is not as cool as it is currently made out to be. The three other members of the band were actually students at Berklee.

Imagine Dragon’s Feb. 2013 show at the House of Blues sold out in Oct. 2012.

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From 2008-2010, the band released two EPs entitled Imagine Dragons EP and Hell and Silence EP. They finally signed to a large record label, Interscope Records, in 2011 after making a third EP. They immediately began working with the label in order to release a fourth EP, Continued Silence, on Valentine’s Day of last year. The band released its famous single It’s Time on April 17, and within seven months it was certified platinum by the RIAA—which means it has sold at least 1,000,000 copies. Imagine Dragons continued recording songs over the summer of 2012 in order to release its first full-length album Night Visions the day after Labor Day (Sept. 4). In the first week of sales it sold more than 83,000 copies and achieved the highest place on the Billboard 200 chart for a debut rock album since 2006. Imagine Dragons’ second single Radioactive has been certified gold and used in movie and television commercials. It’s Time is arguably so famous due to its large billing in the commercials and place in the movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower, which was a hit with the adolescent crowd— who are also in Imagine

Three members of Imagine Dragons were students at Berklee in Boston.

Dragons’ demographic. In fact, the commercial with It’s Time was played so many times that people began to complain that it was overplayed. Over the last year, the band has performed on many late-night shows, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and both Conan and The Late Show with David Letterman in 2013 alone. In 2012, Imagine Dragons went on tour for Night Visions. With the exception

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of two shows, all of the tour stops were sold out. The band is back on the road in 2013 for another tour in Europe and North America. Many U.S. summer dates have recently been added, and there is the possibility that more will be added. Many of the large summer festivals will feature the band, including music festivals in England and George Washington’s famed Gorge Amphitheatre, which sits next to the Colombia River and has a giant lawn for seating.

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Notes from Abroad Question: “are there any holidays native to your host country that you have experienced, or are looking forward to experiencing?” By Alyssa Landolt Gold CoaSt, auStralia

The two main Australian holidays are Anzac Day and A u s t r a l i a D a y. A n z a c (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day is on April 25th and is considered the most solemn holiday because it commemorates all those who served and died for their country. Marches, ceremonies, parades, and services are held, and it is observed as a public holiday for most places in Australia. Australia Day is on the opposite spectrum from Anzac Day as it is essentially America’s 4th of July, and it is Australia’s most anticipated holiday. It celebrates Australia’s establishment of the first European settlement at Port Jackson in 1788. Australians typically celebrate by going on a picnic, going to the beach, or watching major sporting events. I was here for Australia Day and it was “heaps” of fun! Although it was pouring rain

for a majority of the day, only the strong-willed pushed through to make the best of it. After a 7:30am wakeup call from none other than fellow Bentley students, Chris Funnell and Alex Janco, the three of us and our friend Andrea made our way to the beach. We found some people having a barbeque under a cabana with tarps rigged up to protect them from the rain. We waved to the people hanging out in cars looking longingly at the beach and slightly mocking the four Americans trying to integrate themselves into their culture. We walked through the Burleigh Heads National Park and had a great time yelling “Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!” and getting “Oi, oi, oi!” as a response to anyone who walked by. It turned out to be an awesome day that lasted early into the next morning and consisted of cartwheels on the beach, lots of rain, and hanging out with new friends!

By Nate Marchand BarCelona, Spain

The day I arrived there was a holiday, but I was jet-lagged so I slep t through it and therefore don’t know much about it… something about hitting a log with a stick until the log poops gifts for the children. My Spanish wasn’t up to par so I couldn’t inquire. A few weeks ago it was a day of a patron saint, but there was no special celebration I witnessed besides a lit-

MarCh 7, 2013 tle music and dancing, so again, I can’t explain that. Overall, my answer to the question is no, which I know is lame, however, school did close one day, but not because of a holiday, because of a protest. Last Thursday, there was a scheduled student protest for the rising cost of education. The students barricaded the entrances of the academic buildings and marched around the city center waving Catalan flags while breaking

March 8 celebrates National Woman’s Day. The stories and accomplishments of well-known international females from Hilary Clinton to Nobel Prize nominate Malala Yousafzai are highlighted on this day. These names are easily recognizable to most, in contrast to the women I will discuss now. These women are very influential but less wellknown in comparison to Hillary Clinton. Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Managing Director of the World Bank: Indonesian Finance Minister from 2005 to 2010, Sri Mulyani was a key player in terms of shrinking Indonesia’s foreign debt while upping the country’s investment attractiveness and growth potential. In three of her five years in government she was n a m e d A s i a n o r Wo r l d Finance Minister of the year. Her hardline approach was essential to Indonesia’s subsequently strong economic growth but left a bitter taste in the mouths of a few influential powers in Indonesian politics. The recent reduction

of World Bank managing directors from three to two means Sri Mulyani has even more leverage in economic decision making that directly affects billions. Lubna Khalid Al Qasimi, United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Trade: A social trailblazer, she was the first female Emirati minister. For two years running she has been named the most powerful woman in the Middle East. Al Qasimi has a lot of business experience and truly excels at what she does. She was awarded the Distinguished Government Employee Award for a software design that vastly increased efficiency at the Dubai Ports Authority and successfully founded the Middle East’s first businessto-business e-marketplace, Tejari.com . After four years as Minister of Economy and Planning she has extended the knowledge she gained from that position to foreign trade relations. This has seen the value of UAE trade grow healthily – an oil rich

windows and shooting paintballs along the way. There may have been some fire involved too. Needless to say, due to the severity of the peaceful protest, the university was shut down for the day to prevent problems on the campus. Considering the cost of attending college here is about fifteen times cheaper than Bentley, I used the day off to catch up on sleep. We don’t have snow days in Barcelona, we have riot days.

Left: Amy Van Ness poses with a statue of Hans Christian Anderson in Copenhagen, Denmark. Right: Van Ness stands outside Kronborg Castle in Helsingor, Denmark.

The International Report: Women You Know Now state, it is impressive that non-oil trade is also surging. By targeting the growing economies of central Asia and Africa, Al Qasimi is securing high growth potential markets for the United Arab Emirates. A 49 percent export revenue rise in the first three quarters of 2012 shows the UAE trade is in good hands. Maria das Graças Silva Foster, CEO of Petrobras: As the head of Latin America’s largest company, Petrobras Silva Foster is responsible for 10 percent of Brazil’s GDP in conjunction with her company’s suppliers. Although her close relationship with Brazilian president Dilma Rouseff has come under scrutiny and with Petrobras low performance, the first ever woman to run a major oil and gas company has a lot on her plate as currency devaluation and increased oil imports caused Petrobras’ net income to fall to its lowest level since 2005. Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP): The for-

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mer Prime Minister of New Zealand has been in charge of the United Nations’ most important arm since 2009. Poverty alleviation and elimination is the central purpose of the UNDP and thus Clark is one of the few people whose actions can substantially decrease world poverty. The highly uneven progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and a stinging report on the UNDP’s ability to tackle poverty high-

lights what a difficult job Clark possesses. Her recent proclamation that inequality is at the forefront of the challenges which face global development and, “the post2015 development framework will need to reflect the new global context fully” illustrates her acumen on development as well as her determination. The world should see significant progress to combat poverty while she is at the helm of the UNDP.

Maria das Graças Silva Foster is responsible for 10 percent of Brazil’s GDP.

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HorosCopes By Vanguard Staff

Healthy Hart: The Fifty Healthiest Foods

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.

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Every once in a while it helps to be reminded of the simple foods that can be beneficial for your body. Sometimes, adding one healthy snack a day or a side dish with every meal can be

enough to give you a boost of vitamins and natural energy. For example, oatmeal is the perfect breakfast; it’s natural and nearly unprocessed; it contains protein, fiber, and nutrients. Oatmeal also offers a chance to reduce cholesterol because it keeps you full and prevents you from snacking throughout the morning. You can add blueberries, strawberries, bananas, or peaches to add a little flavor and extra nutrients. The following are fifty other healthy foods to give your body a boost: Oatmeal Pomegranates Apricots Raspberries Blackberries Blueberries Lemons Limes Garlic

By Angela Hart Snap Peas Peas Strawberries Almonds Almond Milk Coconut Milk Apples Bananas Kiwi Brussels Sprouts Onions Olives Dark chocolate Green Tea These are just a few of the many items you can add to a meal or have as a snack to boost your energy throughout the day. If you have three classes in a row, be sure to add one of these items or another healthy choice to keep up your energy, this way by your third class you can still absorb information. Consciously choosing one healthy option can lead to many more in the future.

Avocados Squash Pumpkin Acorns Cranberry Juice Orange Juice Artichokes Ginger Greek Yogurt Skim Milk Broccoli Spinach Cabbage Cantaloupe Tomatoes Raisins Figs Quinoa Peanuts Beans Salmon Shellfish Mussels Clams Crab Watermelon Egg Whites

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

Berries, mussels, brussel sprouts, and dark chocolate are among Hart’s fifty healthy foods.

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

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

Senior Spotlight Senior Spotlight Name: Keisha Johnson Major: Management, Ethics & Social Responsibility Hometown: Randolph, MA

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

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

What are you involved in at Bentley? Service Learning, ALANA Student Advancement Program (ASAP), Varsity Women’s Track & Field and I am a Resident Assistant.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

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

What are you looking forward to this year? Graduating…finally! I’m also looking forward to going back to Miami to see the kids I taught last year during C i t y Ye a r a n d h o w m u c h they’ve grown academically and socially in the past year.

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.

What are your plans for the future? I plan to work in sports and to enjoy life.

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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What is your favorite event on campus? It’s definitely a tie

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between Super Bingo and Festival of Colors. What are your goals for this year? I want to break another track school record before I graduate, spend more time with friends and finally I want to travel somewhere. Any advice to seniors/ words of wisdom? “Go into the word and do well, but more importantly, go into the world and do good.” I read this the other day and thought about how we as Bentley students tend to get so caught up in the great things we want to do for ourselves; let’s not forgot to help others along the way. What can Bentley do to help you with this year? Another mini-break would be greatly appreciated, please and thank you! What is the most valuable lesson you have learned at

Bentley Be confident and assertive in what you do and say, but always remember to be kind to everyone (or at least as many people as possible). It will always be that one person you disregarded that can come through for you in the clutch. How are you feeling about graduation? Excited! I can’t wait - this is has been a long time coming.

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The Internet seems to be lacking in creativity this week. YouTube trends continue to be dominated by Harlem Shakery and it is abundantly clear some strange folk out there don’t know what’s viral until the 73-year-old local radio host tells them “what’s hot.” The Harlem Shake trend

should have come and passed by now but thanks to grandma and grandpa’s recent discovery of the internet, it stays. I won’t stoop to such low levels as to write about the same thing again and instead will focus my efforts on the interactions that we humans have with our

superior animal counterparts. See, funny thing about this column is that I actually wrote the previous sentence before doing any research whatsoever. As it turns out, honing in on what sort of animal-human interactions are noteworthy isn’t as easy as I had hoped. Sure, there are the typical videos of people riding ostriches, dogs humping legs, and men hugging grizzly bears, but where are the interesting videos? We l l , I d o n ’t k n o w t h e answer to that, but I did find a pretty enjoyable one in the form of a baby owl who enjoys a nice scratch behind the ear. You can find the video by searching “baby owl enjoys being petted” to see for yourself. I was always under the impression that owls were pretty much untouchable thanks to their monstrous

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By Dan Binder-Brantley claws and Angry Bird beaks, but some clown was silly enough to try petting one and proved me wrong. It’s almost unfair that stupidity like this gets rewarded but I guess we’ve all YOLO’d a few times and ended up better off for it. It’s worth noting that the classical tune accompanying the video is quite enjoyable. Continuing with the theme of insanity, the next video comes all the way from South Africa. If you watch the video, titled “The Odd Couple” by username CedarCoveTigerPark, the 20 second mark serves as a perfect example of why the poster of the video is all but guaranteed to no longer be alive. Put simply, it’s a video of a dude chilling on his bed with a couple of cats. Normally I’d be quick to call him some kind of loser because cats are pretty

Scratching the Surface: The “New” Civil Rights Movement

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Many young people and LGBTQ activists have constantly declared that gay rights — including marriage equality — are that most important issues of our time. While I recognize the importance of this movement, such a sentiment paints a picture that doesn’t reflect reality because they define movements along a timeline with a specific beginnings and end which can also be found in many history books. In reality these movements start at times untraceable in history and by people long forgotten. They start out hopelessly against the overriding norms of their time and because of the collective efforts of people gone undocumented; make ugly and inconsistent progress over long periods. Their progress isn’t defined by “milestones” on a timeline, but more like the process of learning how to walk. At first a baby begins to crawl but with time the baby learns to stand on unsteady legs. The child struggles to take a few steps before falling down. After much effort the baby begins to waddle,

clumsily on stronger legs. And eventually the child can run around. Unfortunately, stronger use of her/his legs won’t stop others from tripping the kid over the course of their lifetime. Our struggle to ensure the rights of all individuals is just that: A struggle. Like a child, it starts small and grows in size but falls back multiple times before taking big strides. Finally, and most importantly, even when it can march like any other movement, it is still subject to the real danger of potholes that could reverse the progress being made. The struggle is continuous and never truly ends.

The fight for black-white racial equality, often called “the” civil rights movement existed right alongside the women’s rights movement years before. In fact, feminists of the time pressured the leaders of the African American community to include more women in their protests and demands for change. These movements exist and interact with each other in dynamic ways not accredited by politicians or history books. So while LGBTQ rights are often dubbed as the “civil rights issue of our time,” I can’t help but wonder: What civil rights movements are over? It isn’t the African American

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or Hispanic movements that push for greater minority representation in the LGBTQ rights movement and Congress. It isn’t the women’s rights movement that constantly fights discriminatory gender expectations. Nor is it the Native American rights movement that seeks to protect the heritage of a people on the verge cultural destruction. Transgender rights are not the civil rights issue because they are one of many issues of our time. Other movements are not over or socially irrelevant. There are people working every day to reverse the progress made by women over history on issues of reproductive rights and

much the worst things ever, but there’s something slightly different about this video; the cats are African breeds of what I would identify as a mountain lion mixed with a small cheetah. The mini-cheetah makes a quick pounce for the killer mountain lion’s toy mouse and gets absolutely wrecked by a claws-out pimp slap to the face accompanied by a hiss that would likely have left me in need of a change of sheets had I been the one lying on the bed. Thankfully I recognize how incredibly stupid such an idea would be, so I wouldn’t be in such a position. On the flipside, that video has 166,714 views, which is about 83,357 times more views than my articles typically get. This week’s lesson: stup i d i t y p a y s . Tw e e t s t o @DanBBrantley (maybe I’ll get one this year?)

By Moussa Hassoun divorce. Countless others seek to disenfranchise minority communities from voting to reduce the unavoidable and positive browning of America. Even the anti-slavery movement has not ended. While most history books define the movement’s end with the end of black slavery in America, the global slave trade is alive. The gender, sexual orientation, racial, anti-slavery, and religious rights movements are still going strong and their dynamic relationships and humble beginnings by amazing people working outside the spotlight should never be confused for a false reality of any “new” movement or “issue of our time.”

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Falcons fall to AIC, open AHA playoffs against Canisius By Billy Fitzhenry VANGUARD STAff

The Bentley men’s hockey team dropped a pair of heartbreakers recently to American International College, closing out the regular season with a 12-18-3 record. In the first contest between Bentley and AIC, the Falcons got off to a great start as senior forward Joe Campanelli wristed a shot into the top shelf, where mamma hides the cookies, just one minute after the opening puck drop.

Halfway through the first period, AIC was able to score the equalizer as Adam Pleskach lifted a shot just above the glove hand of the Bentley goaltender, sophomore Branden Komm. In the second period, no goals were scored as both team’s goalies were solid in net. Komm made 16 saves alone in the second period to keep Bentley in the game. Three minutes into the third period, however, AIC got one past him to obtain a one-goal advantage. The Falcons worked hard to tie the score

The Falcons dropped to the number 10 seed after getting swept by AIC.

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up the rest of the game but were unable to do so. Sophomore forward Alex Grieve had the best scoring chance, with two minutes left in the third period, when he was all alone out in front of the net. His shot, however, skittered just wide of the goal and AIC hung on to claim the 2-1 victory. AIC traveled to Bentley the following night, look to take the home-and-home series. No goals were scored in the first period as both teams struggled to find their grooves offensively. Bentley started the second period off strongly as junior forward Andrew Fitzstephens scored to put Bentley out in front, 10. AIC, however, scored with three minutes left in the second period to tie the game up at 1-1. Seven minutes into the third period, junior defenseman Zach Marginsky helped Bentley reclaim the lead as he blasted a shot past the AIC goaltender to give the Falcons the 2-1 advantage. Just one minute later, junior forward Brett Switzer scored on the power play to extend the Falcons’ lead to 31. The Falcons were not able to hold onto the lead as AIC scored two goals to tie the game at 3-3 and send the con-

With junior Branden Komm in net, the Falcons beat Canisius twice this year.

test into overtime. In overtime, the action was backand-forth as both teams had chances to win the game. With 12.3 seconds left in overtime, Bentley was on the power play and had a faceoff in AIC territory. The Falcons decided to pull their goalie to give themselves the 6-on-4 advantage. With no goalie in net, AIC won the faceoff and sent a shot down the ice. The puck crossed the goal line

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with two seconds left in the extra period to give AIC the 4-3 victory. Due to the two losses, Bentley dropped to the No. 10 seed in the Atlantic Hockey Association standings. This means that the Falcons will travel to Buffalo to face Canisius, the No. 7 seed in the first round of the conference playoffs. During the season, Bentley defeated Canisius twice, 3-2 and 7-2.

Falcons have promising season ahead despite dropping opener By Emily Ellis VANGUARD STAff

The Bentley men’s lacrosse team hosted it first game of the season on Mar. 2, taking on the Bears of New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). Unfortunately for the Falcons, they couldn’t come away with the win, despite eight different players finding the back of the net. It was a tough battle against the No. 6 Bears with Bentley dropping the

matchup by just two goals. The Falcons broke away from a 5-5 tie in the second half, securing a two-goal lead heading into the third quarter. NYIT, however, came out strong in the second half going on a five-goal streak. Bentley was able to put one more point on the scoreboard, but the final buzzer sounded and the Bears came up with a 10-8 victory on the road. Sophomore attackers Mike Giorgetti and Matt Dente, senior midfielder

Steve Caditz and attacker Tim Matheson and freshman attacker Matt Brigham each tallied a goal in the second quarter. Midfielders junior Nick Astarita and sophomore Doug Mahoney both put one past the NYIT goalie in the third and sophomore midfielder Brendan Murphy scored with less than two minutes left in regulation. The Falcons returned 36 players with experience and recruited 12 freshmen to the team this year. Among the

experienced players is senior goalie Josh Baker who made 12 saves in the homeopener. Bentley will use this experience to turn its season around and start bringing home the wins as the season is still very young. In the Northeast-10 Men’s Lacrosse Preseason Poll, the Falcons were picked to finish fifth in the conference. With a total of 76 points in the poll, Bentley finished six points ahead of St. Anselm, 15 ahead of Saint Rose and 30 ahead of Franklin Pierce.

In the top three, Le Moyne was deemed the preseason favorite with 119 points. Merrimack and Adelphi rounded out the top three. Bentley will travel to play Le Moyne and Merrimack during the year while the Falcons will host Adelphi on the last day of the regular season. But in the meantime, Bentley looks to pick up win No. 1 on the season when the Falcons host Long Island University on Mar. 9 at 1 p.m.

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