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Women’s basketball takes Jose Gutierrez named second straight NE-10 Title Mr. Bentley for 2012 Battista named tournament Most Outstanding Player, Finn named to all-tournament team

By Benjamin Klein SportS Editor

The team beat Franklin Pierce in double overtime to get to Sunday’s championship game.

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It’s been a remarkable season for the No. 6 Bentley women’s basketball team and their success continued this past Sunday with a 79-52 win over Southern Connecticut to win the NE-10 Championship for the second straight year.

The Falcons had to defeat Franklin Pierce in a tightlyknit semifinals game that went to double overtime in order to reach Sunday’s finale.

Bentley had defeated Franklin Pierce twice earlier this season but that didn’t stop the Ravens from coming out strong on Thursday night.

Franklin Pierce jumped out to

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Spring Day 2012 announced: The White Panda & Nelly

Contestants gave it their all on stage in the opening number.

By Brenna O’Connell CAmpuS LifE Editor

Last week, students flocked to the Executive Dining Room to watch the Senior Class Cabinet’s crowning of Mr. Bentley 2012. Entertained by the six young men, viewers felt the highs, the lows, and all the drama between on the emotional rollercoaster the contestants were riding.

The night’s host, Joe Nascembeni, helped showcase the personalities and talents of the contestants to “determine the man who most represents the utmost Bentleyness.” Before he went any further, however, he introduced the men and women who would determine the contestants’ fate: the judges. On the panel were the “Queen of Seasons” Camille, “GB 401 Professor Extraordinaire” Montalbano, “Marketing Legend” Ian Cross, and “Sassy Student” Sarah Swidler.

The contestants, unique and talented in more ways than one, represented the epitome of Bentley men: fun guys, great dancers, and sometimes stalkers. As Nascembeni introduced the contenders, we were able to see all that Bentley has to offer. John Chihuli won the ladies over by showing his more sensitive side, admitting he loves long walks on the beach, Madonna, sensitive poetry, and the color fuchsia.

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Contrasting, Michael Fisch loves to write rap lyrics, hates Valentine’s Day, and enjoys eating ice cream while watching television. We found out perhaps a little too much about Jose Gutierrez, as he revealed both his love affair with Serena Williams and being the love child of Sarah Palin and Clark Kent. Michael Ahrendt came out guns blazing, presenting himself as the “Eighth Wonder of the World” and admitting he is “the envy of other men.” Next, we were introduced to Spencer Smitherman, with whom Nascembeni seemed particularly infatuated. Nascembeni did not hold back, “Between your irresistible blue eyes and your pasty white skin I can hardly contain myself when I spend time with you.” And last, but certainly not least, was James Santalesa whose accolades and talents made him the “most interesting Bentley man in the world.”

Not only is he so smart that professors use his tests as the answer key, but he can provide power to NYC for a year, needs to measure his biceps in terms of equatorial circumference, and has a personality so magnetic he cannot carry credit cards.

After such an astounding slew of introductions, the crowd knew the competition

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9 DONNIE WAHLBERG

Singer, actor, and producer visits the school

10 PROJECT X

the party you’ve only dreamed about

15 BASKETBALL

the girls prepare for the NCAA tournament

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Wood in Trees university Police were dispatched to Cedar Hall last Saturday night to respond to reports of a rather intoxicated student. upon finding the student standing near the third floor Men’s bathroom, the responding officers got quite a show: the student was reportedly “not fully clothed.” The officers, eyes closed tightly we presume, interrogated the nudist student and came to the conclusion that he was, well, sledge-hammered. His rap sheet will include an underage alcohol violation, public intoxication, and protective custody. The student was wrapped in a blanket and promptly transported to the hospital for treatment. Looks like that makes two pigs in blankets seen by the residents of Cedar Hall this night! leap Cray On February 29, a student reported that she hit a motor vehicle at the Orchard Deck. More specifically, her vehicle hit another vehicle. Her fist wouldn’t do much damage, but that’s beside the point. Apparently, this automotive attack occurred after the reporting student backed out of a handicap spot, which she parked in to drop somebody off. Now, it’s great that the driver reported this, but one has to wonder what was going through her head. Just because it’s a Leap Day doesn’t mean that our common standards of legality and decency can be disregarded! Karma works

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its magic, regardless of how many days are in the calendar year.

Handicap spots are blue for a reason, and you’ll be blue if you park in one.

Don’t test karma, because she’s a witch. keep it in the family A female student reported to university Police that a gray suitcase had been stolen from her car. When asked about the contents of the suitcase, the student responded: “Cash.”

There are no leads in this case, but we aren’t too worried. Considering the fact that this chick was rolling around with a suitcase filled with straight greenbacks, these reporters fully expect that the thief will show up very soon…most likely in the trunk of a black Cadillac driven by some guy named Sal somewhere in the North End. have you Seen My laptop?

Last Monday morning, university Police took a call regarding a larceny that occurred in the Smith Technology Center. A female reported that her laptop had been stolen from a room in which she had been studying.

Apparently, the student briefly left the room and returned to find her laptop missing. When asked to describe the computer, the student informed university Police that it was a HP EliteBook 8440p, colored silver. If you see any computers that look like this, PLEASE LET uNIVERSITY

POLICE KNOW IMMENDIATELY!

Snow On the evening of March 1, a sergeant notified dispatch of inclement weather on campus. Dispatch notified grounds who, upon looking outside, verified the fact that it was snowing.

The drivers of the numerous motor vehicles that crashed between Rauch and Collins would presumably agree with this statement. famished frosh After hearing the sound of glass smashing last Thursday night, a concerned citizen informed university Police of possible foul play in Miller Hall. Officers, upon arriving to the dormitory, found that the first floor candy machine had been broken into and stolen from. A freshman hooligan was seen fleeing the scene of the crime, and university Police were able to track him down. The student not only admitted to breaking and stealing from the machine, but he will also be charged with possession and use of a controlled substance, for his odor was suggestive of a night spent with our old friend Mary Jane. Quite a costly case of the munchies we have here!

Just remember: Asia Wok > larceny and a drug violation…9 times out of 10. parked her Car-cas A female student was placed into protective custody on the evening of

Saturday, February 25. Despite enlisting the help of her friend, a female student was experiencing difficulty in exiting a vehicle in front of Collins on the evening of Saturday, February 25. These reporters usually recommend the feet-first method, but this girl decided to put her feat first. unfortunately, she was unable to successfully disembark from her failboat, and she surprisingly failed an ensuing sobriety test. This co-ed will be charged with public intoxication and an underage alcohol violation.

However, she now knows a few ways to not exit a car! doCuMEnTEd froSh pukE CounT The freshmen continue their moderate pace this week, gagging their way to an additional six pukes. At this midpoint of the semester, the freshmen have accumulated a Spring 2012 total of 45 documented pukes. Let us put that into perspective for you: at the END of last semester, this same group had 57 vomits. Considering that we still have St. Patrick’s Day, Patriot’s Day, and SPRING DAY left to go, these frosh are set to obliterate their fall semester mark. Now, don’t get cocky kids, but you guys just might be on pace for some recordbreaking numbers!

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Total number of cases: Total number of individuals involved (violators): number of individuals dismissed from responsibility: number of individuals admitting responsibility: number of individuals referred to Judicial Board: number of educational sanctions given: (includes referrals to alcohol Education) Cash total of fines given for the week: number of Work Sanctions assigned: number of students placed on warning: number of parental notifications: number of individuals put on residential probation: (Loss of 15 Housing Credits) number of individuals put on disciplinary probation: (Loss of 30 Housing Credits) number of individuals put on Suspension (housing): number of individuals put on Suspension (university): number of individuals expelled from university:

8 14 0 14 0 14 $400 5 5 0 2 0 0 0 0

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Bentley Green Society’s Green Tip of the Week With the summer months approaching and everyone getting new workout gear for their beach bod prep – what are you doing with your sneakers from last year? You should consider dropping them off at the Nike Store (200 Newbury Street) in Boston! Nike uses any and all used sneakers and recycles them to make sport surfaces such as basketball courts and playgrounds in local communities.

Nike shreds your old smelly shoes with other manufacturing scrap to make Nike Grind, a raw material used to make track surfaces, interlocking gym

flooring tiles, playground surfacing, and new Nike products like sneaker soles.

Three materials are made from the sneakers through the recycling process: Nike Grind Rubber- this is made from the sneaker’s outsole and is used to make gym flooring, track surfaces, and playgrounds.

Nike Grind Foam- this is made from the sneaker’s midsole and is used as a cushion for outdoor tennis court, baseball fields, and futsal fields.

Nike Grind Fiber- this is made from the sneaker’s fabric and is used to make cushioning pads for facilities like indoor synthetic

courts and wood courts.

Nike has made huge changes in order to be a more sustainable company. They are advancing their technology so that in the future the entire corporation will be run completely on sustainable energy. This will include all of the sneakers to be made from previously recycled sneakers.

On March 21 we will be hosting a trade-in event where you can receive an iced coffee mug in exchange for your old kicks.

So Bentley Green Society challenges you to recycle your shoes! Because it is easy being green.

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On Bentley’s preparedness for emergency situations

Three students were killed in a school shooting in Ohio on February 27.

By Kristin Tomasi VaNguard staff

In light of a recent deadly shooting in an Ohio high school, it is important to consider Bentley’s own preparedness in the event of a similar emergency situation.

“This is a perfect opportunity to share some of the most important elements of our prevention and response programs with our campus community,” said President Gloria Larson.

Bentley’s Student Affairs team, which includes Counseling and Student Development, the Health & Wellness Center, University Police and Residence Life has a variety of programs and initiatives in place to both prepare for and respond to these types of situations.

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“It is my desire, and that of our entire staff and faculty at Bentley, to keep our students safe in all circumstances. We work hard to have emergency response systems for a variety of events that we hope we will never have to face, but we need to be ready to handle,” said Larson. “We do have a wide ‘safety net’ series of activities in place on an ongoing basis that focus on prevention, in addition to a comprehensive crisis response plan and team.”

“There have been a few times when we have had to respond to an emergency on our campus. Although the circumstances are always difficult, our team’s response has been swift, thoughtful, and comprehensive – they have a proven track record for successful management of

critical situations,” explained Larson. “I feel very confident that our staff is well-trained, experienced and capable.

They are committed to making our community a safe one.”

Andrew Shepardson, Dean of Student Affairs, discussed the various initiatives carried out by the Student Affairs team. “A group of campus administrators and staff meet weekly to discuss any student who may be having difficulty, on or off campus,” he said. “Behavioral, academic, social, and other concerns are addressed with a plan for outreach to that individual by a specific staff member.”

In addition, students with a serious history of trouble meet individually with a staff member each semester in order to discuss their concerns and their progress toward a more successful life on campus.

A number of resources are also available on campus to educate the community about these types of issues.

Students are likely familiar with the Center for Health & Wellness’ “Spotter” campaign, which provides guidance regarding how and when to report that a friend needs help. The Center for Health & Wellness also collaborates with Residence Life by providing bystander train-

ing, which “trains students and student leaders to increase their confidence on becoming active bystanders and not ignore issues,” said Shepardson. “Any student can contact the Center for Health & Wellness for this training.”

“One of the first points of contact for many students is their Resident Assistant or Resident Director,” said Shepardson. “These staff members are well-trained and provide guidance to students in any number of situations.” They aim to build a community and maintain safety and civility throughout the Bentley campus.

The University has a Crisis Planning Committee (CPC) to plan for emergencies both on and off campus.

University Police is greatly involved in crisis planning and response as well. It lists a variety of resources on its website to address both prevention and preparedness. It also has the ability to contact any and all members of key offices on campus 24/7.

In the event of a crisis, “University Police and the CPC team would work closely to quickly establish what is happening, collect vital facts, and communicate what the campus community should do, as soon as possible via the Blackboard Connect System

which broadcasts emergency messages simultaneously via email, text, cell phone and landlines,” said Ernest Leffler, Chief of University Police.

Leffler therefore emphasized the importance of providing accurate email and cell phone information so students and parents can be notified of emergency situations. Guidance and updates would continue to be provided through these channels. In addition, the Bentley website utilizes an emergency banner to notify both the internal and external community of an emergency situation. Off campus, University Police work closely with the Waltham Police Department as well as Waltham’s emergency planning committee to address crisis situations.

“Although the phrase has become a bit clichéd, it is true and important — if you see something, say something.

All community members — faculty, staff and students — should reach out to University Police or members of the Student Affairs team if they have any questions or concerns,” said Dean Shepardson. “Please get familiar with the many links and resources provided here so you can feel prepared should any serious situation arise. “

Bentley 2008 alum Americanizes thigh highs

By Lacey Nemergut News editor

Vienne Cheung, a recent Bentley alum who graduated in 2008, founded a unique online boutique featuring high end women’s thigh highs, a popular European alternative to pantyhose.

Her boutique, VienneMilano, sells products made in Italy for American women “who want to reveal their style and confidence by being elegant, playful, and sexy in every occasion.”

Cheung’s inspiration for the company came from her personal experience in America. “For the longest time, I was not able to find elegant thigh highs in the States. Instead, I found thigh highs that were either poor quality (and not comfortable) or super expensive, yet lacked the selection. That’s when I realized that there was a business opportunity,” said Cheung.

Cheung described the perceived benefits of thigh highs versus the conventional women’s pantyhose frequently sported by females in formal settings. “In the business world, women are often required to wear u n c o m f o r t a b l e pantyhose…and frankly, I hate wearing pantyhose.

Instead, I prefer thigh highs as they are not made with an uncomfortable waist band,” said Cheung.

The selling point of Cheung’s product is the built in comfort that traditional pantyhose seem to lack.

“Thigh highs, in particular VienneMilano’s, are made with a silicone band which won’t squeeze and or pinch any part of you,” said Cheung.

Through extensive personal networking, VienneMilano was able to amass great support for its launch party in November of 2011. “The greatest assets during the startup process is the network of supportive family, friends, former coworkers who were very willing to be there,” said Cheung. “For example, at the VienneMilano launch party that was held at the InterContinental, 250+ attendees showed up due to word of mouth,” said Cheung.

Currently, Cheung’s greatest challenges are American preconceptions of VienneMilano products due to previous experience with lesser quality brands. “First off, a lot of women are affected by their bad experience with inferior thigh highs.

Where are a result, there’s a

misconception that thigh highs are not comfortable, scandalous and will not stay up around a woman’s thigh,” said Cheung who quickly stated, “And this is NOT true for VienneMilano.”

Cheung’s other challenge arises from the “one-timeuse” factor created by Halloween. “I dispute this idea as I believe that good hosiery can be worn for every occasion,” said Cheung. The band positioning for VienneMilano is that it is made for a woman to reveal her style and confidence be being elegant, playful and

sexy in every occasion.

Therefore, my collection of thigh highs are appropriate for settings like: the office, cold weather, elegant parties, and weddings. I decided to create a brand and collection using exquisite material and a silicone band that won’t make things uncomfortable for consumers.”

Cheung plans to address this issue through extensive marketing. Also in the future is a Spring/Bridal collection. “[It] includes lighter color and material beautiful floral patterns in luxurious material, making it perfect for the

modern day bride.”

Cheung detailed her hopes for the Bridal collection based on her perceived need in the target market of young women. “To elaborate, getting married is an event that a lot of girls dream about.

Every detail of that special day is carefully planned,” said Cheung. “A woman will want her hair, makeup and dress to be perfect. Why skimp out on hosiery?”

Cheung is offering a coupon for viewers of the article. For 20 percent off, enter BENTLEY as the promotional code.

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I can have an internship outside Boston?

We all know that Career Services at Bentley is ranked as one of the best in the country. However, many students may not agree with this statistic.

Problems with support for liberal arts students have been expressed in the past, among other complaints.

But, one of the biggest faults of Career Services is the lack of support and options for student who want work outside of the Boston area.

Despite the fact that a majority of Bentley students reside in Massachusetts, there is still a large amount of students who are looking for employment or internships closer to their homes, outside of the Boston area. A look through listings on BentleyLink, even at the height of internship application season, will yield very few results that are not near Boston. Even New York City, arguably the most important city for finance, accounting, marketing and other firms in the world (and offers more internship and employment opportunities that any other city), is not well represented in Career

Services events and options.

Career Services needs to start opening up its options outside of the Boston area.

Although we are constantly being bombarded with emails about internship opportunities or new employers coming on campus, very few are geared towards out-of-state students.

One of the big results of the lack of non-Boston internship opportunities is the almost nonexistent oncampus recruiting by these firms. Take, for example, the big investment banks (most of which have their U.S. headquarters in NYC). This school year, the only one that made a very brief appearance on campus was Goldman Sachs, and even this event was not publicized well.

Because of this, it is very difficult for Bentley students to get internships at these banks, which results in even fewer of them getting jobs at these financial institutions. Even the accounting firms that recruit at Bentley look for interns for their Boston offices, and not for some of their larger locations.

Additionally, the focus on local employers and been mixed in with the heavy focus on the Big Four accounting firms.

This not only makes it more difficult for out-ofstate students, but also makes it more difficult for the non-accountancy majors. Bentley might have a good reputation with the Big Four, but there are other employers out there.

Even the career fair, the largest event that Career Services hold, has a big Boston-area bias. The employers attending this past semester were almost, if not all, local. And, on top of that, the only big bank in attendance was BNY Mellon, which was recruiting for their Boston branch.

So how much help is a career services office that does not provide the necessary support for a substantial portion of the student body? We came to Bentley because of its education and reputation in business, but it is disappointing to realize that the resources to take what Bentley offers and make it into a career are lacking outside of the Boston area.

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“You don’t choose the moment. Very often the moment chooses you.”

-Bob Carr Australian Foreign Minister, after Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced he would replace Kevin Rudd “In the past, unless you were a super cheese geek, this is not something you went to.”

-Jeanne Carpenter on Wednesday’s World Championship Cheese Contest Finals in Madison, Wisc.

“I have 90 years of comebacks waiting for them.”

-Betty White comedy star, on being picked as the subject of the Friars’ Club Roast this spring CorreCtions & ClarifiCations In the March 1 issue of The Vanguard, the story “Bentley Track sets several new records at New England Championships” on page 15 incorrectly names Ashley Wegner as a member of the women’s relay team, when in fact her name is Vanessa Wegner.

In the March 1 issue of The Vanguard, the story “Four new Bachelor of Arts programs offered this fall semester” on page 1 incorrectly states that the all of the new programs earn Bachelor of Arts degrees, when Acturial Sciences is in fact a Bachelor of Science degree.

The Vanguard regrets these errors.

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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BMG speaker series: Jane Tchaïcha on microlending in Morocco

Professor Tchaïcha visited Morocco to participate in microcrediting programs.

By Fred Fang VANGUARD STAff

In Morocco, the illiteracy rate is over 40 percent, of which 60 percent are women.

3.2 percent of the population is living on less than $2 a day while 1 0 p ercent rem a in unemployed. Young adults are no exception as unemployment is as high as 22 percent among fifteen to twenty-four year olds.

Professor Jane Tchaïcha, associate professor of modern languages at Bentley and Fullbright Scholar recipient, visited the former French colony to participate in a few of the microcrediting programs there. Microcrediting or microlending as some call it, is the process of giving small monetary loans to impoverished or disabled people in order to help them start their own businesses or get the ball rolling. In Morocco, microcre-

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diting is a relatively new idea, and it was only about twenty years ago that there was a blossoming of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and microlending opportunities.

According to Professor Tchaïcha, by 2010, there was over $500 million on microcredit loans distributed by thirteen or so programs to over 800,000 active borrowers.

Looking at these impressive numbers, however, do not offer a very objective analysis argues Professor Tchaïcha.

While most of the programs in Morocco have succeeded, some have failed, none more so than former microlending titan, Zakoura. The case of Zakoura is interesting in that it reminded people of the importance of practicing good business management and ideas.

Professor Tchaïcha attributed a lot of Zakoura’s downfall to hosting too many different kinds of programs. Moroccans

were then tempted to borrow from a variety of these programs and soon knowing who owed what became confusing.

Money could not be traced back to the borrower and as a result, Zakoura could not collect its payments. The lack of oversight for the different programs led to the question, who is accountable? With no answer to the question, Zakoura had to face major cutback in funding and its loans per year fell drastically. While Zakoura’s case is a sad one, Professor Tchaïcha lightened the mood in Back Bay A+B with a discussion about two different NGOs she was a part of that both got the job done, the first of which is called AMSSF. The A.M.S.S.F. program has faced a tremendous amount of success in the past couple of years. With its Headquarters located in Fez, Morocco, AMSSF built 43 satellites in and around this area in order to make it easier for the program to keep track of its loans. AMSSF’s centralization proved to be a smart business decision.

Professor Tchaïcha was proud to state that 95 percent of the loans were paid back in time.

Interestingly enough, 71 percent of the loans were given to women which makes the AMSSF program different from others. Professor Tchaïcha, a self-proclaimed feminist, is all about women empowerment. She is interested in hearing the voices of the beneficiaries and promoting products that best suits the locality and the group. For

example, the AMSSF program gave a loan to a lady who was a dressmaker. She designed and hand sewed traditional Moroccan clothes and dresses for the local village and tourists. Her popularity has gotten to the point where she is looking to expand her business and hire others to sew under her. This is not to say that anyone who has a talent or great idea can receive a bigger loan like the dressmaker.

Normally, borrowers would receive money through a group loan. The requirements for this type of a loan are usually groups of three to five people. A husband and wife duo is not allowed to be in the same group. The reason for this is so that the husband does not have the final say and control what the wife does. The group receives anywhere from 500-1500 Moroccan Dirhams (MAD), which is around 40-130 U.S. dollars, to be paid back within 3-12 months. Once the group has established a relatively successful business, individuals may upgrade to an individual loan like what the dressmaker obtained. Individual loan recipients receive more MAD (3000-30,000) and have from 3-24 months to pay back the loan. They are given longer times to repay the loan because of their success in the group loan and their expanding business. This model is not the only way to hand out loans, as the second organization Professor Tchaïcha was a part of followed a different philosophy.

Ajddigue Women’s

Cooperative is not microcredit, it is a cooperative. Founded in 1997, the Adjddigue Women’s Cooperative is made up of mostly women that work to extract Argan, a valuable oil extracted from an Argan tree to be used in skin care products found all over the world. Instead of lending out money to borrowers, the cooperative is a way for people to come together and manufacture a local product for a portion of the profits. Since the year that the cooperative was founded, Adjddigue Women’s Cooperative has become selfautonomous. This allowed it to create a literacy program for women in the cooperative to learn to read and write in a context that is specific to them, Moroccan culture and history.

Through the success of both the AMSSF program and Ajddigue Women’s Cooperative, Professor Tchaïcha was able to learn some important lessons that she shared with the Bentley community. By hearing the voice of the women and locals, Professor Tchaïcha was able to understand the needs of effective communication between lenders and beneficiaries. The Argan oil served as a great example of identifying and promoting a local product that best represents the culture of the group. While the oil is a great luxury to have, Professor Tchaïcha also advocates that it is important to remain flexible if a change in course is needed as things do not last forever like what we saw with Zakoura.

MISTER Continued from Page 1 would be fierce, causing many of them (21 and older) to run to the cash bar for refills.

The men walked the walk during the talent showcase after Nascembeni talked their talk during introductions.

Ladies love a man who can dance, and Chihuli kept with his sensitive introduction by showcasing his diverse repertoire from the YMCA and the Macarena, to Soulja Boy and Cat Daddy. Dr. Fisch delivered an original rap and showed

how “Bentley” he is by referencing chicks and FIFO in the same breath. Gutierrez showed why, as Nascembeni says, “they call Spanish a Romance language” as he sang in Spanish and seduced both the girls in the audience and the judges behind the table.

Ahrendt was set to have the crowd roaring with laughter, but last minute he decided to dance instead. Now this was a huge risk that could have backfired, but no one can deny the intoxicating powers of the song “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae

Contestants were showcased in the intro, talent, and Q&A sections of the show.

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Jepsen. Smitherman gave the men in the audience a lesson in how to procure a female’s number in a bar. This was his second choice in talents, but apparently no one wanted to give him a cat to train on stage.

His demonstration went just as planned – restraining order with the girl’s number on the public record. Santalesa showed off his sensitive and impressive acoustic guitar skills before breaking out into Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain.”

The final hurdle for the men was the stressful Q&A segment. This was the last opportunity for the judges to really get inside the hearts and minds of the contenders. For example, the judges learned that Ahrendt is not very good at reciting a cheesey pick-up line, which may in fact be a good thing. Fisch’s 24 hours as a girl would ideally be spent in Macy’s to find something nice, and Smitherman wants to combine the voice of Morgan Freeman and the body of a ginger-form of Ryan Gosling to create the superhuman to play him in a movie.

Jose Gutierrez can now add Mr. Bentley 2012 to his long list of credentials.

Before Mr. Bentley 2012 was crowned, Nascembeni awarded Mr. Congeniality to the man the contestants voted as the nicest to work with – Mr. Spencer Smitherman. And finally, the moment everyone was waiting for, Mr. Bentley 2012 was awarded to sophomore Jose Gutierrez. Gutierrez, according to the judges with heavy influence by spectator support, was found to be the true essence of Bentley-ness.

He is not new to being a leader; on campus Gutierrez is

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extremely involved. As one of two sophomore representatives on the Honors Student Advisory Council, an undergraduate admissions ambassador, executive producer of student events for BTV, anti-bullying project manager for Service Learning, and a member of both Alpha Psi Omega honorary theatre society and Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity, Gutierrez definitely has his hands full. Now, he can add Mr. Bentley to his long list of duties.

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AIA breaks down where your student activity fee goes

By Sindhu Palaniappan EDitoR-in-ChiEf “It’s important for us to be transparent,” said senior and president of AIA, Ryan DeChance. “It’s the student’s money, and when they elect us, they expect us to do the right thing with their money.”

DeChance and sophomore Tim Dean have spent a good amount of time each semester creating a pie chart that shows exactly how much money is being allocated to which specific clusters of student organizations on campus. They believe that transparency and wellkept records of allocations are necessary for the group to function efficiently.

“It’s an important tool for us to be able to justify our decisions,” said Dean. “We can show people within organizations the percentages.” There are 108 recognized organizations on campus, and from those active organizations, 600 events are held per academic year. Of course, this requires a very carefully weighed and allocated student budget that is both practical and representative of student wants and needs.

“Our hope in trying to be more transparent is for students to take this in mind and in turn, explain to us what they want to see more of,” said DeChance. AIA is looking for feedback from the student body as to what students would like to see more or less of on campus.

Each year, and more recently, each semester, AIA breaks down what percentage of its budget goes to which cluster, and then compares and contrasts this data to past years and current student desires.

These semesterly graphs are created in order to show students and staff alike what the student activity fee is going towards.

The sections on the graph are divided by ABA clusters – “for the sake of continuity, we break this up by the same system,” said Dean. Clusters vary in size, and ABA representa-

tives usually belong to a group within their cluster. While AIA may break down their financials by cluster, they tend to divvy up work among liaisons in a different and more equitable fashion.

Bentley is unique in that its entire student activity fee goes to AIA to be allocated among campus organizations, and campus organizations only.

Some other schools in the area allocate a portion to staff and faculty, and a portion to maintenance, while here at Bentley the entire fee goes straight to supporting groups on campus.

The breakdown is completely in the discretion of the members of AIA. As noted on the graph, cosponsorships are a section of the pie but do not necessarily belong to a cluster. When groups cosponsor events, the budget comes out of this portion instead of out of one group or another. The majority of the portion allocated to CAB contributes to Spring Day, the Halloween dance, comedy shows and so on.

A major portion of Class Cab’s funding goes towards subsidizing the Bahamas trip.

DeChance and Dean went further in explaining that the next largest portion, club sports, spent its majority on tournaments, whether it was on transportation, lodging, or entrance fees.

AIA is committed to providing students with what they want and need on campus. As DeChance and Dean point out, even if a student were to only attend Spring Day each year he or she was a student here, that student would still be capitalizing on his or her Student Activity Fee. The point is that all students have the opportunity to capitalize on the events put on through the student activity fee that each student pays. There is real value to each of these events, where students can take out much more than what they have paid initially or put in.

“AIA will rarely fund something if they don’t feel that stu-

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dents are gaining from it,” said DeChance. He and Dean went on to explain that the committee really appreciates smaller events that grow on campus.

Diwali is a good example, pointed out Dean, of a small event that grew exponentially over the years. AIA is looking for more events such as this that will both fulfill a student desire and provide students with an

enriching experience.

A student activity fee survey, to be released after Spring Break via e-mail, will allow AIA to see what students would like to see more of on campus. The survey will assess how well the student activity fee is serving students currently, and then it will determine how to allocate this money, according to student desire. The incentive is for

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students to have their voice heard, and for students to understand how each of their student activity fees is broken down.

“So we’re turning to the student body to see what new ideas we should entertain,” said Dean. The committee is eager to hear new ideas for events on campus. Groove Boston is the perfect example of a new idea that was brought up to AIA last year; some of the extraneous funding from the year before carried over and turned into the funding for Groove Boston this past year. The committee is looking for more projects like this one.

“AIA is very much a support network for organizations on campus,” said DeChance. There are 9 liaison positions that are open to run for this upcoming April. Information will be sent out soon to the general student body. The positions are open to everyone and students are encouraged to both apply and to share their thoughts through the student activity fee survey.

Contact Ryan DeChance, Timothy Dean, or the committee at GA_AIA@bentley.edu for more questions or comments.

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The loss of American jobs, and his brother Steve

By Alex Grotevant Vanguard Staff

If you have ever taken a close look at the backside of an iPhone, iPod or any other Apple product, chances are you have read (and thought nothing of) three critical words: Assembled in China. In the wake of founder and CEO Steve Jobs’ death, the American multinational technology corporation has come under fire for the controversial issues of outsourcing and supplier responsibility.

Last year, of the nearly 160 million Apple products sold, almost all were manufactured outside of the United States.

Upon hearing this fact, one might ask, “Why has Apple chosen to outsource practically all of its manufacturing positions to countries such as China?”

While the answer may seem obvious, even top government officials in Washington D.C. and President Obama have asked the same question.

The response Apple executives have given is not one any American, let alone American government official, would like to hear. Essentially, the United States is no longer able to keep up with many overseas countries in terms of industrial manufacturing.

Apple executives explain that manufacturing in countries such as China is the only possible way to produce the desired

amount of products at the lowest cost and in the shortest amount of time. Jared Bernstein, an ex-economic advisor to the White House, says that “Apple’s an example of why it’s so hard to create middle class jobs in the U.S. now.”

Apple has 63,000 employees worldwide, 43,000 of which are located in the United States.

However, the more significant statistic lies in their contractors.

Apple relies on suppliers and manufactures that are primarily foreign companies. These companies employ nearly 700,000 workers, yet almost none of them are American. Not only is this outsourcing a sad testament to American industrialization, but it also gives rise to the equally important topic of worker rights.

In addition to Apple being criticized for outsourcing jobs, executives have also been questioned for the working conditions of its contractor’s employees. Granted, a factory overseas may be able to produce ten times as many iPhones per day as in America, but there is certainly more to it than higher levels of skill and speed.

In China, thousands of workers live in dormitories so that they are readily available at any hour of the day. Not only are the living conditions poor, but the work day is often divided into only two shifts, one starting at 7 a.m., the other at 7 p.m. The

Apple has outsourced thousands of jobs to China in order to meet product demand.

amount of stress placed on workers is enormous and has even resulted in suicides. It is without question that outsourcing is cheaper, faster, and ultimately more convenient.

However, it goes without saying that Apple needed to take action.

In order to be truly successful in today’s business world, companies must not always act out of self-interest, but in an ethical manner that benefits all shareholders, including its suppliers and consumers. Apple is

a leader not only in the technology industry, but in the world of business as a whole. Thankfully, they have responded appropriately by making a conscious effort to be more responsible for its suppliers and contractors. If you venture to Apple.com, you will find a link on the home page that links to the company’s mission toward achieving the highest standards of social responsibility.

As students at an American business university, it is crucial that we at least think of ways to

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change the current economic system. Rather than simply observing the trend of outsourcing gain popularity in America, it is necessary for the upcoming generations of business students to find a solution to the problem.

While Apple is displaying a commitment to its suppliers, they are by no means showing any interest in bringing jobs back to America. One can only hope that in the future, other large companies will take an initiative in benefiting the United States economy as a whole.

Yelp IPO a success but overvaluation still a possibility

By Nicholas Lee Vanguard Staff

The popular local search and user review site Yelp, Inc. (YELP) went public last Friday. The San Francisco, CA-based company offered 7.2 million shares at $15 each. At the day’s end of the company’s public debut, the stock price closed at $24.58, a 64 percent increase.

As with many dotcom companies that have decid-

ed on an IPO, one has to wonder, what does Yelp need $100 million for? Like any modern day e-corporate army, more hardware and a war chest for global expansion. Yelp has already reached Canada, the U.K., Western Europe, and Australia.

What separates Yelp from companies such as Groupon?

Revenue streams, unlike Groupon, are not dependent on subscriptions and do not

Yelp went public last week, closing at $24.58 per share.

depend on such a volatile business model. In fact, the deal-of-the-day Chicagobased website heavily depends on the efforts of key marketing and creative agents who draft up promotions featured online, as well as email.

Yelp, on the other hand, has structured itself such that it uniquely offers a diverse array of services by which it gains revenues.

The company’s current

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revenue streams come from fees that local businesses pay for sponsored searches, advertisements and promotions, as well as sales incurred from the site’s apparel store.

Yelp’s margins gained off of commissions are also quite fair. Local businesses are still able to maintain their own margins, allowing for higher profits and a better business venture.

Yelp’s first “daily deal” is an instance that is representative of its usual promotions. It offered a massage parlor advertised promotions, and sold 1,616 deals in only one day. Yelp walked away with $79,184.

What may distinguish Yelp’s IPO from Groupon’s is its comparatively modest fundraising. Groupon asked for $700 million, which resulted in increased overvaluation of the company.

Overvaluation is the bane of most dotcom companies’ long term survival but Yelp is making an earnest attempt to play it safe and not overcapitalize, lest it be swept into the troubles of constant speculation games among investors.

This is not to say Yelp is

not overvalued. TechCrunch reported that the company now holds an estimated market value of $1.47 billion.

Moreover, the company has still not been able to make a profit, incurring a loss of $16.7 million last year and $9.6 million the year before it. Long term investors have to ask themselves “does this thing have wheels?”

While Yelp, like so many others, is using the dotcom frenzy as Miracle-Gro, the company relies off of people to grow. Having been founded in 2004, it has seen more years than its counterparts and gained some insight into the dos and don’ts of going public.

Yelp realized that its first priority must be to attract additional subscribers, but to also not do it through lavish spending on creative marketing.

The specifics of Yelp’ public ownership is not yet disclosed, this including the amount of the public stake after the IPO. However, we can be certain that Yelp, now being more of a people’s stock, must now deliver to their owners who are both ecommerce hopefuls and speculators.

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VoiCes “What company would you start, if you could?”

roMan davydov CLaSS of 2015 finanCe “A multinational conglomerate company like Siemens.”

CHriS To CLaSS of 2015 aCCounTanCy “ A B i g F o u r t y p e o f accounting firm.”

CHriSTeLLe MundeLe CLaSS of 2012 Cfa “A pastry shop.”

Lorraine MCCLeLLan CLaSS of 2014 eConoMiCS-finanCe “A Fortune 500 financial consulting firm.”

By Mike Lovett Features editor

There are a few things naturally associated with a college student. Two of them are beer and a lack of money. In 1999, CollegeHumor.com creators Ricky Van Veen and Josh Abramson stared that problem in the face and used CollegeHumor to remedy that situation.

Originally it was started as a site to post original comedy material so that they could build up their beer funds. However, it has since grown to include original comedy sketches, articles, and seven million monthly viewers.

The meteoric climb has reached a new peak as they are now producing their very own full length feature film, “Coffee Town.” It will focus on three underachieving friends in their 30s who hang out at a coffee shop.

Written by Arrested Development producer Brad Copeland, the film stars Glenn Howerton (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Steve Little (Eastbound and Down) and longtime CollegeHumor video guest star Ben Schwartz (House of Lies).

The film, though containing plenty of major league talent, does not have a set distribution method. Van Veen, in an LA Times interview said that they are looking to possibly tap into “a market for high-quality longform content that can go directly to consumers.” Very similar to the structure Louis C.K. used for his last stand up special but nothing is set in stone.

If the film does not follow the traditional distribution method it would hardly be a surprise as the site has always utilized the resources it already has, which appears to be infinite.

For nearly a decade the site has been producing multiple weekly series. Hardly Working is written by and stars the CH staff as they deal with fictionalized versions of their daily activities. Bleep Bloop is a video game

Some of the staff pictured above contribute to articles, pictures and videos.

talk show that features CH staff as well as celebrity guests.

Jake and Amir has become the darling of CH and it’s most popular series with a fan base a couple hundred thousand deep.

It stars Amir Blumenfeld and Jake Hurwitz and depicts Amir as a needy idiot who relentlessly annoys Jake, the regular guy.

In keeping with theme of the name CH has also produced an all-nighter which is intended to provide a study break to college students during finals. Though fairly self-explanatory the allnighter is a 12 hour shooting session where a video is posted every hour from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.

These are joined on the site by daily articles and pictures posted by the staff and any viewers that submit them. But they all combine to form one of the most comedy websites on the internet.

After a quick view of the website you might think that everything CH does takes place within the confines of their New York City office. However, in the last few years they have expanded their original model to include live shows and for a short time a television series.

At the famed Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City, CH puts together a full length live show featuring sketches and stand up from established comedians. More recently, however, even the con-

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fines of NYC have proven to be too confining as CollegeHumor is now doing college tours all over the country.

The television show that only lasted a year also starred and was entirely run by the staff. It produced six episodes that focused on a more full length form of their daily office dealings.

What is interesting is the show was never actually canceled so it is now hanging somewhere in television limbo.

The driving success of CH has been its employed talent that works both behind and in front of the camera. The MTV show Pranked is hosted by Streeter Seidell and Blumenfeld. Seidell and Dan Gurewitch continue to pick up steam in their stand-up careers and have made appearances on campuses all over the country.

On a more mainstream level, Blumenfeld recently had a starring role in A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas this past November. Just after that Sarah Schneider was hired as a writer for Saturday Night Live which needs no further explanation on prestige.

For longtime fans, this rise hardly seems surprising. For over a decade CollegeHumor has consistently produced some of the most popular videos on the internet. Now it seems like they are all grown up.

Mike SoLoMon CLaSS of 2014 idCC “A sports apparel retailer under my own brand.”

By kevin du PhotograPhy staFF

CollegeHumor is releasing Coffee Town, which will star some familiar faces.

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“New kid on the block” Donnie Wahlberg makes a visit to Bentley

By Alyson Bisceglia

Wahlberg likes to connect with his fans as often as he can.

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“All I ever wanted was a few pats on the back from the kids in the neighborhood,” said Donnie Wahlberg, the 42-yearold singer, actor and film producer originally from Dorchester, Massachusetts.

Wahlberg spoke at a Bentley Executive Club (BEC) event last Wednesday night in LaCava’s Executive Dining Room. The event was moderated by Joseph Shaker, a member of BEC’s board of directors and personal friend of Wahlberg. The topic of discussion was “The Business of Entertainment” (officially, anyway). The actor spoke about a wide array of things outside of this topic, such as his early childhood, the founding of his band New Kids on the Block and his development over the years as a performer.

The event, which began at 6 p.m. with cocktails and dinner, featured various films and clips of Wahlberg’s career. The films were produced by Bentley seniors David Entin, James Ferguson and Lily Ann Montemayor, along with junior Nick Vasiliadis.

If members of the audience did not know much about Wahlberg’s past career, they definitely learned a lot after viewing the films. The actor has starred in a wide array of movies, including The Sixth Sense, Band of Brothers, Saw II, III and IV and Righteous Kill.

He now stars in the CBS series Blue Bloods, where he had to be on set at 5 a.m. the next morning to continue filming.

Wahlberg actually started the boy band New Kids on the Block in 1984, which is where his life of stardom began.

However, his roots reach much further back. The star grew up with eight siblings, including younger brother Mark Wahlberg, in the not-so-lavish town of Dorchester. He said his parents’ main concern was feeding their children, since they were not well off and his father was frequently unemployed or on strike. His parents divorced when Wahlberg was 12 years old.

He spoke about how he found refuge at the studio of music producer Maurice Starr, who

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rACheL BArBerio CLAss of 2014 ACCountAnCy “Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.’”

Wahlberg played Lieutenant Carwood Lipton in Band of Brothers.

helped him get New Kids on the Block off the ground. Wahlberg also spoke about his experience in the Roxbury school system, where he attended school during the forced bussing era.

Despite this inner-city school district’s bad reputation, Wahlberg values the friendships he made there and how much he learned about different races of people. He felt like he belonged to the community, and it was this community that gave him the drive to reach his goals.

Those goals were quite simple, really: To reach his true potential and to win the admiration and approval of the people he grew up with. Wahlberg strives to follow the advice his father once gave him, which was not to change, even if he made it big. And as host Shaker expressed in the beginning of the interview, Wahlberg truly is someone who didn’t forget where he came from.

Another goal Wahlberg had in his career was to take part in the making of The Sixth Sense.

After reading the script, he made a personal visit to the director, expressing his interest in the movie. When he was offered a chance to audition for the role of Vincent Grey, one of Dr. Crowe’s former patients in the movie, the goal of winning the part and becoming this character became the actor’s new mission. He lost close to 50 pounds in order to play the part

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of the 15 year old, and he did so free of charge. Proving to himself that he could master such a difficult role was enough payment for Wahlberg.

During the interview, the actor also expressed how he tries to give his fans as much attention as he possibly can, which sets him apart as a star. He allows himself to be relatively available through his Twitter account, and he makes an effort to “shake every hand and hug every fan” when he goes to events like this.

When questioned about business in the entertainment industry, Wahlberg explained that it has a lot to do with keeping up with and embracing the everchanging technology that surrounds us. For example, when his band New Kids on the Block got together with the Backstreet Boys to go on a world tour, they created a website to advertise it, which Wahlberg says was a great idea because it really caught people’s attention.

Wahlberg struck a chord with the BEC audience with his down-to-earth personality and stories from his childhood. He also made a visible impression with his account of filming Band of Brothers, a 2001 World War II miniseries in which he portrayed American Second Lieutenant Carwood Lipton.

Throughout the filming of the series, Wahlberg would speak with Lipton to better understand the events that took place, as well as how to most accurately represent the soldiers.

Wahlberg took his role in the movie very seriously, emphasizing his respect for those who serve. Being able to make Lipton and the other veterans from Easy Company proud with the movie was one of his biggest accomplishments, he said.

When asked about his plans for the future, Wahlberg said he plans to continue reaching new heights and “plowing through” more goals. So be on the lookout for this actor - he’s here to stay.

John WArden CLAss of 2013 finAnCe “Woodstock. It’s awesome and it’ll probably never happen again.”

ryAn eLLison CLAss of 2014 CfA “I would say my graduation…but that’s probably not going to happen anytime soon.”

nedret sAhin CLAss of 2012 MArketinG “October 29th, 1923 – when the Turkish Republic was formed.”

Jose Gutierrez CLAss of 2014 finAnCe “When Columbus came to America… I would have been like, ‘Don’t steal my gold.’”

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Project X: The craziest party you will ever see in your life

By Mike Lovett Features editor

It’s not a movie. It’s an experience. Watching it is bearing witness to the craziest party that could ever be imagined on screen or in life for that matter. The only reason that you should not see it is if you suffer from chronic envy because you will want nothing more than to have been there.

Project X, as one enthusiastic fan put it, is like if “The Hangover and Superbad had a baby.” That is putting it mildly, unless they were doing heroine when pregnant; then it’s accurate.

This mockumentary film follows Thomas, who, as his father so lovingly puts it, is a loser who is not capable of throwing a party of any proportions. Because of this, his parents find that it is a sound decision to leave him alone for the weekend of his birthday. Parents really don’t understand.

While his parents think the weekend will be a safe and quiet one, Thomas’ best friend Costa has other ideas.

He sees it as the opportunity for them and their friend J.B. to step into the limelight and become high school legends.

Mission accomplished.

Using his brilliant guerilla marketing skills, Costa gets the word of the party out from the inboxes of every student at school to Craigslist.

And, everybody shows up;

even a jacked up midget and a flame thrower-wielding lunatic.

Thomas worries that it will not turn into the party he hoped it would be, then it turns into the party he had always dreamed of. But, soon enough it turns into the party he never wanted it to be when half the neighborhood is torched and his father’s BMW becomes a pool toy. The cops, the swat team, and the overflying helicopters are no match for the rager that can only be stopped by itself.

From the beginning, it is clear that this is not going to be like anything you have ever seen. Starting with an apology to Pasadena area law officials, the film literally takes a behind the scenes look at the makings of the party of the ages.

“It’s an experience,” said Jonathan Daniel Brown who plays J.B. “It’s so fast and it has so much energy. It’s a borderline action comedy and it’s different than anything we had ever seen.”

Directed by Nima Nourizadeh, the film uses a documentary style to capture the entire night’s events. “He has a tremendous eye and is an absolute visual genius,” said Oliver Cooper who plays Costa. “He wanted it to be completely real. That’s why we even use our real names.”

Real is exactly the feeling you get as the home video like structure sucks you into the film and the natural dia-

The movie was created in the form of a documentary, and the script was continuously changed.

Project X is about three high schoolers who decide to throw the best party of the year.

logue that flows from it puts you right into it.

“The script was changed daily. They would alter lines

mid take,” said Cooper.

Brown describes the movie as being a comedy until you’re 35 “then it’s a horror

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film.” But the stars don’t want to limit the demographic. “It’s more skewed toward people 17-35. But we saw fifty year olds watching it and they seemed to enjoy it,” said Brown. “And they didn’t look like perverts.”

The metric tonnage of alcohol, drugs, and promiscuity leave few to wonder why it may not be a hit among parents but that isn’t the intention of the film.

“People think they are douchebags but they were losers and they threw this big celebration,” said star Thomas Mann. “You want to root for them. It’s an underdog thing and that is what makes it so victorious.” But Mann wouldn’t mind if it stuck it to critics either. “I would love for it to be a giant eff you.”

They went onto concede that even making the film was intense. “The end of movie felt like a war scene with how it played out,” says Cooper. “That’s when things get enjoyable. It’s pure fear and craziness.” “It wasn’t hard to act in those scenes because it felt so real,” adds Mann.

It may be difficult to hear but Project X will put to shame any party you have ever been to or any party you’ll ever throw. It makes intense look mild and extreme seem safe. It’s not a film you see, it’s a film you experience. With a capital X.

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By Lauren Davis ManChEStER, EnGland

Question: “describe the typical daily routine for someone from your host country.”

By Danny Wong BuEnoS aiRES, aRGEntina

In Buenos Aires, the day starts a bit later. Many get up around 8 or 9 a.m. for a light breakfast of coffee or tea (yerba mate) plus facturas or medialunas. Most people I know start work around 10 a.m.

Lunch may start anytime between 12 and 3 p.m. and is a full meal. What is eaten depends on each person and their families. Then, there’s time for a late coffee or tea plus snacks around 6 p.m.

Dinner starts very late. At my homestay, we eat dinner around 10 p.m. Dinner has been fairly simple but delicious these past few days since arriving at my homestay.

The first night we had awe-

some chicken tacos (while not Argentinian by any means, they were still fantastic!!). The second night, we enjoyed some nice steak with mashed potatoes (cuisine that is more local than the previous evening). Wednesday, we had the pleasure of enjoying raviolis (thanks to the strong Italian influence here in Buenos Aires).

People go to sleep around 1 to 2 a.m., since dinner may end around 11 p.m. but the family stays together talking for several hours past that time. I’m not quite used to the later dinner schedule yet, so to curb my hunger, instead of the late afternoon tea around 6 p.m., I cook a small meal. While this practice may lead to a bit of weight gain, a guy’s gotta eat when a guy’s gotta eat.

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A day in the life of a typical student from Manchester, England would include getting up in the morning (or afternoon depending on their schedule) and getting ready for classes.

Most classes at my university have one two-hour-long lecture per “module,” or class as we call it.

These lectures can be filled with hundreds of students; something we are not familiar with at Bentley. It is then supplemented with a seminar or tutorial that has anywhere from five to fifteen students.

These are to ensure that students understand the material and have the opportunity for more one-on-one learning. This combination of a lecture and a seminar applies to most classes.

After classes, students typically cook their meals in their flats (or have school-catered food

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Lunch is a full meal in Argentina.

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Many of the routines in Australia are similar to those in the U.S., but much

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MaRCh 8, 2012 if they have a meal plan). On many nights of the week, the students go out to bars and clubs until the early hours in the morning. They love to party.

The weekends for local students are saved for reading and studying for the next week’s classes, or travelling home. For exchange and study abroad students, the weekends are often filled with exciting trips around Europe.

Overall everything happens around the same time as it would back in the States. It isn’t like Italy where dinner is commonly served after 8 p.m. or other countries that start their day off a little later.

It seems pretty similar to what I am used to at Bentley: you get up, go to class, have a meal, relax, and do it all over again the next day!

Something that is extremely different, in my opinion, is when students go out to party. They spend their nights during the week drinking and staying out late (almost every week night), and then on the weekends, the whole campus gets relatively quiet.

Yes, at Bentley there are nights during the week when students go out to Moody Street and other local bars, but we definitely party on the weekends too!

I feel that many things are the same from my experience in the U.S. Students like to be social and actively participate in clubs or sports. Most students have jobs and they study hard and take their courses seriously.

What made you decide to attend Bentley?

The small, communitylike feeling on campus paired with a “real-world” business education.

Who positively influenced you while you were at Bentley (a profes-

sor, a staff person, a friend)?

Professor Gheer, a history professor – he exemplified passion in life and work and genuinely believed in me. He went beyond his job as a professor; he personally gave

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Did you have a favorite spot to study on campus?

Yes, an empty classroom in Smith.

Name: Erica R de Silva Graduation Year: 2010 Major: Finance Current Employer at the Boston Consulting Group

Saturdays like in the U.S. Most people get up between 7 and 9 a.m. during the week and work or go to school, then go to bed between 10 p.m. and 12 a.m.

I find it quite uplifting that different social classes blend incredibly well here. A tradesman is the same as an office worker.

You commonly see groups of men in various forms of work sharing a schooner of beer with their “blokes.” For whatever reason, you will rarely see the same for women.

Everyone seems to get along much better in Australia than in the U.S. We see a very social community on a daily basis. As long as you are happy, Australians do not judge you based on your income or social class.

Most people stay physically active on a daily basis and are always willing to give things a try, which I find is much different from the U.S. But overall, the daily routines of Australians and Americans are quite similar.

more laid back. Most professors do not mind if you are a few minutes late for class.

People go out to bars on Tuesdays and Thursdays rather than Fridays and

me the confidence to achieve anything I wanted (he would even come to my lacrosse games to offer his support!)

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How has your career developed since graduation day?

Working in both finance and accounting, from a software company (where I held my college internship) to BCG, a management consulting firm, I have been fortunate enough to have exposure to many different things, allowing me to continue to grow into roles with increasing responsibility.

Do you have any advice for Bentley’s current students?

Don’t take Bentley for granted. Take advantage of

the resources the school has to offer.

How do you stay connected to the university?

Volunteering for and attending alumni events, but mostly through the women’s lacrosse team (I love coming back to support at games!)

As an alumna, what makes you most proud of Bentley today?

The reputation and value that my degree holds.

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Comments resulting from the columns may be directed to the author and/or The Vanguard.

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April’s Advice : Your Questions Answered!

Question: So I went to Skellig for the first time on Thursday. Guys are coming up and grabbing me because they want to dance. When I say no they look at me like I just slapped them across the face. What is proper club/bar etiquette and were they out of line?

I can’t say I’m the best person to answer this question, but I can try. =) The short answer to the second part of your question is one word: Yes. No one ever has the right to put their hands on you without your stamp of approval and I will address that more as you keep reading. Here are my top tips on club/bar etiquette.

Tip Number 1: Know your limits! You don’t want to be that person stumbling around the bar, grabbing onto other people to hold yourself up. Keep in mind that you can always have fun without alcohol….shocker, right? It takes a little while for your body to process that shot you just took. So give yourself some time before you down more drinks than your body can handle.

Tip Number 2: Stick together. Stay with your

group of friends and don’t wander off. Your friends will just be pushing through crowds of people in order to try and find you…or they will be if they are good friends. That’s just no fun for anyone involved.

Tip Number 3: Dress appropriately. You can still look good and keep the goods to yourself, if you know what I mean. Here is a great test to figure out if you are appropriately dressed ladies.

Stand in front of the mirror and….bend over. If your chest falls out of your shirt…it’s a problem. If your bum pops out from the bottom of your skirt…it’s a problem. This also goes back to your second question. If you dress this way then men just might get the wrong idea and since you just look so inviting then maybe they just can’t resist. (I’m not excusing their actions in any way, though). My grandmother always says, “These kids these days, they just don’t leave anything to the imagination.” So, listen to grandma and leave room for some imagination.

Tip Number 4: Be prepared. Have you ever played dodge ball in school? This is the same idea. Instead of people purposefully chucking

balls at your face, they are aimlessly flinging their hands around and you may just get smacked in the face or get covered in a lovely red mixed drink.

Tip Number 5: Bring your savior: This is generally for the ladies. This is the person, guy or girl, who saves you from some guy who is trying to dance with you and you don’t want to or they won’t stop talking to you.

This person is essential to have with you. Do not leave the house without them.

Tip Number 6: Ask, ask, ask! If you see someone who you want to dance with, go ask them! Never just go grab them and start dancing with them and expect them to be okay with it. They’ll just think you’re a creeper, so don’t do it.

Tip Number 7: Dance, dance, dance! If you’re on the dance floor do NOT just stand there and not move. If you’re on the dance floor you should be dancing. It’s not rocket science. It’s crowded enough. If you don’t want to dance then please escort yourself off the dance floor and make room for those of us who need the space to dance.

I hope this helps. Enjoy the night!

By April Gammal

When you see someone you want to dance with, always ask first!

Scratching the Surface: Obama and Transparency

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President Barack Obama’s promise for greater transparency and open government seems to have failed.

Built to differentiate his administration from his predecessor’s, Obama made some strong promises like televising the healthcare negotiations and opening up White House contacts with lobbyists.

Watchdog groups like the Center for Public Integrity have been calling out the White House on failing to meet its promises. As we all know, the recordings on CSpan of the healthcare negotiations never happened and

a significant portion of the administrations work has been hidden.

By its own numbers, the Center calculates around one percent of all meetings with the President during the first eight months of his administration were made public. The Administration is even considered worse when petitioned for information by the Freedom of Information Act. Judicial Watch has filed 45 lawsuits against the government for the difficulty in receiving information and made 325 different requests for information. Some requests, unrelated to Judicial Watch, have been pushed off since they were made in 2005.

In fact, watchdog groups have begun to describe this administration as worse than the Bush Administration. Frustration with the constant barriers has made accountability almost impossible and resulted in lower ratings on the scale.

Some examples of worse transparency begin with the administration’s “unprecedented wave of prosecutions of whistleblowers and alleged leakers.” The Justice Department is even trying to

force a New York Times Reporter to identify his direct confidential source used in a story.

For those weary to take a stance, confidentiality in this case brings about transparency when whistleblowers know they can safely report abuses.

Departments have also begun increasing their fees for their requests, and creating entirely new ones.

Transparency is so blurry that even left leaning organizations like the Center for Responsibility for Ethics in Washington, which tend to a t t a ck R ep ub lica ns ov er Democrats, have had to concede “The policies for disclosure are in place, but the applications of the policies do not exist.”

By his own words, Barack Obama writes on the Whitehouse.gov website “Government should be transparent. Transparency promotes accountability and provides information for citizens about what their Government is doing.”

He carries on the write about enhancing public engagement, and making information readily available to the public since the information that the Federal Government holds is a

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national asset.

Unfortunately, his actions and words seem to have split at the fork in the road. The Administration needs to follow through with Barack Obama’s promise to create a more transparent government.

Barriers to information need to be reduced and can be, most immediately by getting rid of unnecessary and unfair fees. “Czars” should also be subject to strict regulations and treated more like Department heads that must disclose certain information.

The call of national security-sensitive information needs not be made so often otherwise it loses its weight.

During times where bomb plots are a constant threat, overusing such excuses is deadly.

In their effort to protect the country, they will simultaneously destroy our freedom to information and right of governmental accountability. Let’s stop going down this path and demand our government act appropriately by releasing petitioned information.

Furthermore, let us remove barriers and provide more protections to whistleblowers that are reporting

abuses by the government and let’s not try to reveal the confidential sources that the media uses to publicize government information.

How can we demand other governments such as Syria, Egypt and Iran free up their media and avoid prosecuting whistleblowers and activists when our government seeks the same end but by more humane means?

How can we stand by enforcing whistleblower protection and accountability laws on the private sector and not expect our government, the largest most powerful collective body in the world’s history, to properly list who visits the President?

Although not near the grotesque levels of Syria, Egypt and Iran, hypocrisy is never a strong suit of any nation, and we are no exception. Demanding conditions on others while maintaining our own standards for government only promote unfairness, and ultimately a worse society.

Obama subtitles his Memorandum with: Government should be transparent. Government should be participatory.

Government should be collaborative. Indeed they should be Mr. President.

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Lovett Advice : Don’t Be a Jack Clown

Courtesy of Mike Lovett

Question: So I went to Skellig for the first time on Thursday. Guys are coming up and grabbing me because they want to dance. When I say no they look at me like I just slapped them across the face.

What is proper club/bar etiquette and were they out of line?

If April isn’t the best person to answer this question, then I am your absolute worst nightmare. But I, too, shall

don my advisory cap and give it a shot.

Were they out of line?

Absolutely. In all honesty there is only one place where that type of behavior is generally accepted and you need to be 18 years or older to witness it. Its short hand is also three X’s. Hopefully you have caught my drift.

In the real world, however, these are people who are living actual lives and need to be treated as such. So gentlemen, talking to a woman you would like to dance with is typically a good start because when doing so you could actually get to know who they are as people. What an incredibly novel idea!

Surprisingly dancing with you is not your God given right. It is a privilege that must be earned. Normally this is done with a statement ending with an upward vocal inflection. For your sake I’ll call it a question. “Would you like to dance?” It’s only five words and still fewer syllables than sexual harassment so it’s a double win.

Unfortunately there is no book or “how to” guide on conducting yourself properly in a bar. Or maybe there is I don’t know. If so it would tell you to

not become so drunk that you turn into a belligerent jack clown.

Let’s all say this one together: mod-er-a-tion. If you decide to drink, one or two will do, besides anymore will scientifically put you at a point of poor judgment which is what we are trying to avoid. A few drinks calms the nerves sufficiently and keeps the question of “Who is that idiot dancing terribly to Sexy and I Know It?” out of everyone’s heads.

Another double win!

Sometimes though even a little bit of liquid courage isn’t enough to get the job done. In this case I recommend a wingman, a profession as old as time or at least fighter planes.

Ideally, you want your wingman to be the voice of reason to keep you out of the terrible situations you are trying to avoid, like trying to dance with a girl by just grabbing her.

I think we can all agree that the point of going out is to have fun. Meeting someone is an additional bonus, but one that should not be forced.

If this article wasn’t a help let the question guide you. If a girl looks at you in horror be aware that you are doing something wrong.

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If she looks at you in horror, you’re doing it wrong. Drinking moderately helps avoid that.

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Bentley baseball wins against St. Anselm, Assumption

By Billy Fitzhenry Vanguard Staff

Making the trip to Florida this weekend, Bentley’s men’s baseball team won their first two games of the season to push their record to 2-9 on the year. The Falcons went 2-2 during the trip, picking up one victory in each of their doubleheaders against St. Anselm and Assumption respectively.

Bentley got things rolling on Friday night winning their first game 3-2 against

St. Anselm. The Falcons got on the board first in the top of the third inning as junior second baseman Logan Gillis lined a single into left field to score senior outfielder Mark Lane. With two outs, Nate Witkowski hit a double to knock in two more runs to put Bentley up 3-0. In the bottom of the inning, St. Anselm struck back to score two runs to bring the score to 3-2 but Bentley graduate pitcher Rob Finneran got out of the inning and shut down St. Anselm the rest of the

The Falcons will play a seven game series in Florida over spring break.

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game. Finneran picked up the win, hurling five strong innings, while junior pitcher/infielder Lamarre Rey came in for the ninth inning to close out the game and pick up the save.

Saturday saw the Falcons face St. Anselm again but this time they found themselves on the losing end of a 10-3 game. The Hawks seized control of the game from the get-go, scoring four runs in the top of the first inning and holding Bentley scoreless for the first eight innings. The Falcons did manage to rally in the ninth, scoring three runs behind hits from Lane and Nate but it was too little too late.

Playing their second game of the day on Saturday, Bentley face off against Assumption and won comfortably, 6-3. Graduate right fielder Bryant Johnson had an outstanding game going 3-4 with three RBI. He helped the Falcons get off to a fast start by singling to score the first run of the game in the bottom of the first inning. Assumption scored two runs in the top of the third to go ahead 2-1 but Johnson responded by hitting a solo homerun to tie the game, 2-2. Bentley senior pitcher Blaine McLean and junior pitcher JP Ashline

The Falcons won two of their four games this past weekend.

combined to allow only six hits throughout the game as Ashline picked up his first win of the season.

Sunday wrapped up Bentley’s four-game stretch, but the Falcons lost their second game against Assumption, 7-6. Bentley held a 6-5 lead going into the bottom of the eighth, but Assumption rallied with two outs to drive in the gametying run. With the game tied 6-6 in the bottom of the

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ninth, the Hounds drove in the winning run to beat Bentley. Rey took the loss for Bentley, allowing the winning run on three hits in twothirds of an inning.

Spring break for the 2-9 Falcons entails traveling down to Florida for a seven game series in the Sunshine State. Bentley will face off in doubleheaders against Pace and Bridgeport and then play three games against C.W. Post before returning home.

Men’s tennis loses match to MIT, ends six-game winning streak

By Ian Giancursio Vanguard Staff

The Bentley Falcon’s men’s tennis team suffered its first loss of 2012 last Friday, as they were defeated 7-2 in nonconference play by MIT. The loss ended a six-match winning streak to start the season for Bentley, which fell to 6-1 this season. MIT, led by Edwin Zhang and Brian Olfield, improved to 3-2 on the year.

The Falcons had a rough start to the match, beginning the day with three straight losses to MIT in doubles match play. In the match between the third ranked doubles teams, Robert Wheeler and Elia Harmatz of MIT defeated Bentley senior Victor Suski and sophomore Andrew Waddington, 8-1. Wheeler and Harmatz dominated the match throughout, easily handling Bentley’s return shots with crushing forehands. Although Suski and Waddington gave a determined effort, it was a decidedly one-sided match.

Hoping to restore the feeling of victory, Bentley’s second ranked team of senior Alec Spycher and sophomore Jimmy Rindo came out firing against the second ranked team of Brian Oldfield and Curtis Wu of MIT. The duo was able to improve upon the score of the last game, but still was unable to defeat MIT, losing the match by a score of 8-5.

The match featuring the number one doubles pairings from each school ended in almost identical fashion, with Matt Skalak and Edwin Zhang defeating senior Zach Tuckman and junior Rodrigo Ribeiro 8-4. This match was a tightly contested battle, but MIT was able to break through with strong serving.

The singles matches saw the Bentley Falcons fare much better, as they earned their first two wins of the day. Bentley got its first win in the sixthranked match featuring Waddington, who was able to beat MIT’s Andrew Cooper 61, 7-6 (4). The matchup between fifth-ranked players, however, proved to be no contest as MIT’s Skalak defeated Suski 6-1, 6-1.

The Falcons earned their second win of the day when Rindo knocked off Larry Pang in No. 4 singles, 7-6, 6-2.

Unfortunately, this was the last win of the day for Bentley.

In the No. 3 match, Elia Harmatz defeated Spycher 62, 6-2. The second-ranked singles match was the most backand-forth battle of the day, but Oldfield ultimately defeated Ribeiro 2-6, 7-5, 6-3. Bentley ended the day with a loss, as No. 1 Zhang defeated Tuckman 6-1, 6-2.

The Falcons return to action on March 11 for the start of their spring break trip against Eckerd.

The Falcons will face Eckerd over spring break.

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Continued from Page 1 a 17-6 lead over Bentley just seven minutes into the game, forcing a timeout. The Falcons went nearly eight minutes without a field goal, shooting only 18 percent in the opening half, but their defense kept them in the game, forcing nine Ravens turnovers, and went into halftime only down 33-27. Junior guard Courtney Finn led all scorers with 12 points at the break and was instrumental in Bentley’s comeback.

The Falcons were able to tie the game 42-all just six minutes into the second half behind six points from sophomore forward Lauren Battista. Sloppy play on both sides continued for the next five minutes as both teams were left scoreless with just seven minutes remaining in regulation. Bentley took a four point lead with under four minutes left but the Ravens battled back and held a three point lead one minute remaining. With just nine seconds on the clock, junior forward Caleigh Crowell nailed a three-pointer to tie the game 51-51 and force overtime.

“When I saw Caleigh put up the shot, it didn’t look like it was going to go in at first,” said sophomore guard Christiana Bakolas. “Then it hit the backboard and the rim and it started to look better.

When it finally dropped through the net, we went crazy. It was the slowest second of my life.”

Sophomore forward Jacqui Brugliera opened the first overtime with two made free throws before senior guard Katherine Goodwin added five more points. Franklin Pierce would battle back and a failed layup by Battista with two seconds remaining sent the game into a second overtime.

Bentley went on a 7-0 run and finally defeated Franklin Pierce, in two overtimes, 6965 to advance to the conference championship. Battista and Finn each scored 18 points for the Falcons while Franklin Pierce’s Jewel White recorded a double-double with 14 points and 18 rebounds.

Bentley wanted redemption against Southern Connecticut, who beat the Falcons by four points during the regular season, and they started scoring early and often. Bentley opened the game with a 16-3 run that was capped by three three-pointers, two coming from Finn. After SCSU cut the lead down to four points, Bentley went on two huge runs that gave them a 50-28 lead at halftime. The Bentley defense was unmatched in the opening half, forcing 16 Owls turnovers and scoring 19 points off of them.

“It was really important to get off hot against Southern,” said Goodwin. “They focus a

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Baseball (2-9) Saint Anselm (3/2) Saint Anselm (3/3) Assumption (3/3) Assumption (3/4)

Result W 3-2 L 10-3 W 6-3 L 7-6

Hockey (15-14-8) Sacred Heart (AHA First Round) (3/2) Sacred Heart (AHA First Round) (3/3) Sacred Heart (AHA First Round) (3/4)

W 5-3 L 4-2 W 5-0

Men’s Tennis (6-1, 4-0 NE-10) At MIT (3/2)

L 7-2

Women’s Basketball (27-3) Franklin Pierce (NE-10 Semifinals) (3/1) W 69-65 (2ot) So. Conn St. (NE-10 Championship) (3/4) W 79-52

The Falcons will play against UDC on Friday at 6 p.m.

lot on intimidation, so once we started scoring, we really put them on their heels. We knew that we could win if we kept it up.”

The second half was more balanced scoring-wise but SCSU still found themselves down big, losing by 30 with eight minutes remaining after a Goodwin layup and with five minutes remaining after two made free throws from Brugliera. With just over a minute remaining in the game and Bentley leading 7747, Bentley coach Barbara Stevens replaced her starters to a standing ovation by the Dana Center crowd. With a final score of 79-52, Bentley defeated SCSU to clinch their second straight NE-10 Championship. Four Falcons finished in double figures with Battista leading all scorers with 20 points.

“It’s such a great achievement to win back-to-back NE10 championships, as well as back-to-back regular season championships,” said Battista.

“The NE-10 is such a tough and competitive league, and to win both championships is a result of the hard work and dedication we have all put into this season and each game that we play.”

The presentation of the conference championship awards and trophy came after the game, where it was announced that Battista and Finn were selected to the AllTournament team. Battista, who was named the NE-10 Player of the Year, was then named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, averaging 17.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game throughout the tournament. Finn averaged 14.3 points per game over the three-game stretch for the Falcons.

“We all get together so well and all know each other’s roles,” said Goodwin. “In any game, anyone can just go off.

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down, someone will step up to help the team win.”

With a 27-3 record, the Bentley Falcons are now ranked fifth in the country and even earned one first place vote in the latest NCAA Division II rankings. Of the eight regional sites of the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship, Bentley has earned a No. 1 seed and will host the first three rounds of the tournament.

“I view it as such an advantage to not have to travel for the Regional Tournament as well as to be able to have all of our fans here to support us throughout the tournament,” said Battista. “We know it will be a tough road to the regional championship game, but securing home court advantage gives us the confidence of knowing that we play well in our home gym and the motivation to protect our home court.”

The Falcons will play the No. 8 University of District of Columbia (21-6) in the first round of the tournament on Friday at 6 p.m. in the Dana Center. The winner will go onto play the winner of No. 4 Pace (20-8) and No. 5 Franklin Pierce (19-9), a matchup of NE-10 foes, on Saturday. Also in the Falcons’ portion of the bracket are No. 3 Dowling (22-6), No. 6 Holy Family (24-7), No. 7 C.W. Post (21-9) and No. 2, NE-10 runner-up, Southern Connecticut (24-5). The East Regional Final will be held on Monday in the Dana Center before the final eight teams move onto San Antonio, Texas for the remaining three rounds.

“The regional tournament will be interesting since there are three NE-10 teams that we could end up playing,” said Bakolas. “At this point in the season, it doesn’t come down to scouting the other teams, just who wants it more. We have so much desire to win.”

Women’s Lacrosse (1-0, 1-0 NE-10) At Southern Connecticut State (3/6)*

W 16-3

*Conference Game

UPcoMiNG ScHEDUlE Mar. 9 Women’s Basketball vs.

Dist. of Columbia (NCAA East Regional Semi)

6:00 p.m.

Mar. 10 Women’s Basketball/UDC vs. Pace/Franklin Pierce (NCAA East Regional Semi)

7:30 p.m.

Mar. 12 Women’s Basketball (NCAA East Regional Final)

7:00 p.m.

Mar. 18 Women’s Lacrosse vs. C.W. Post

12:00 p.m.

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Bentley Hockey advances to AHA Quarterfinals Falcons win 2-1 series over Sacred Heart; Gensler ties school record for most goals in a single-season

By Matt Gustus Vanguard StaFF

The Bentley men’s hockey team defeated Sacred Heart in a best-of-three series to kick off the first round of the Atlantic Hockey Association playoffs this past weekend.

The Falcons, the sixth seed in the AHA tournament, hosted the series at the Ryan Skating Arena against the eleventh seeded Pioneers.

Bentley won game one, dropped game two, and took care of business in game three to win the series.

Of the three games, game one was the highest scoring.

Sacred Heart drew first blood with a goal four minutes into the game by Chad Filteau. Bentley responded with two goals of their own in the first period, with freshman forward Alex Grieve and sophomore forward Justin Breton scoring

at the 13:37 and 17:50 minute marks.

Bentley came out in the second period and added another quick goal to their total. Sophomore forward Brett Gensler blasted a shot past Pioneer goalie Andrew Bodnarchuk 1:41 into the period, giving the Falcons a 3-1 lead. Shortly after, the Pioneers bounced right back and tightened the Falcon lead to just one goal on Filteau’s second goal of the game. Later in the second period, Gensler was credited with his second assist of the game, on a pass to Grieve who was able to net his second goal of the game at the 14:23 mark. Bentley led 4-2 heading into the final period.

Midway into the third period, Sacred Heart’s Torin Snydeman brought his team within one with a goal, but from there, Bentley was able to hold off Sacred Heart for

Sophomore Brett Gensler is poised to surpass two school records.

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the final eight-plus minutes for the win. Gensler put the icing on the cake with an empty net goal, his second of the game and fourth point of the game, to give Bentley the 5-3 win.

In game two, Sacred Heart came out battling for their playoff lives. It was Bentley, however, who was able to score first, with junior forward Joe Campanelli putting the Falcons on the board just over a minute in. Three minutes later, Sacred Heart senior Matt Gingera erased Bentley’s lead and tied the game, 1-1. To finish off the first period, it was Gingera again, scoring his second goal of the game at the 15:14 mark.

The second period started off as almost a mirror image of the first. Campanelli scored just over one minute in to tie things up. Three minutes later, Gingera had the answer for the Pioneers again, giving him a hat trick for the game. The Falcons were unable to score for the rest of the game, and a goal from Pioneer forward Drew George put the game out of reach at 4-2.

After dropping game two on their home ice, the Falcons came out strong and dominated all aspects of the decisive game three. The first period was quiet, with no goals coming until the final minute. Gensler broke the scoreless period, scoring with only 48 seconds left to give the Falcons the lead.

The Falcons’ second goal of the game came when freshman forward Alex Kubiak snuck the puck by Bodnarchuk after it bounced around the boards behind the net. A second Bentley goal came in the period off of a face off won by Kubiak.

Kubiak got the puck to junior forward Dan Koudys who knocked the puck home to

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Did you know that with Brett Gensler’s 21st goal of the season coming in a 5-0 win Sunday to advance to the AHA Quarterfinals, he tied the program record for most goals in a season at the Division I level?

In the victory, Gensler also recorded his 47th point of the year, which is just one behind the program record for most points in a season at the Division I level. Gensler will have the opportunity to break both records this upcoming weekend in a best-of-three series against RIT in the AHA Quarterfinals.

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Bentley will face the Tigers of RIT in the next round of the quarterfinals.

give the Falcons a comfortable 3-0 lead going into the final period. With the game pretty much in hand, the Falcons kept adding to their lead, with goals coming from freshman forward Brett Switzer and Grieve.

Outstanding efforts by the Bentley defensive units and goalie Branden Komm helped the Falcons advance to the quarterfinals with a 50 victory.

During the series, Bentley’s Gensler was able to earn his place in the record books. With his twenty-first goal of the season, Gensler moved into a tie for first on Bentley’s most goals in a single-season list at the Division I level. Also, Gensler recorded his forty-seventh point of the season, moving him just one behind Bentley’s Division I record for most points scored in a season.

One trend that helped the Falcons advance was their

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domination of number of shots on goal. The Falcons outshot the Pioneers 111-66 throughout the series. In games first two games of the series, the Pioneers won the faceoff battle, winning 41 to 32 and 43 to 31, respectively, however, the Falcons turned that around in game three and won 40 out of 65 faceoffs.

Awaiting Bentley in the next round is the Tigers of the Rochester Institute of Technology. RIT was able to land the third seed in the tournament and earned the right to host the quarterfinal matchup. Back in January, Bentley hosted RIT in a two game series in which the Tigers won 2-0 and 2-1. The best-of-three series will be held in Rochester, New York.

Games one and two are scheduled for Friday and Saturday night, with a third game on Sunday, if necessary.

Battista Named Falcon of the Week Sophomore forward Lauren Battista of the women’s basketball team is the Falcon of the Week.

Battista helped the Falcons, now ranked No. 5 in Division II, to its second straight Northeast-10 championship last week and was named the tournament’s MVP for a second straight time as well. The tournament victory helped the Falcons claim the No. 1 seed in the NCAA East Regional to be hosted by Bentley beginning Friday.

For the three games in the tournament, Battista averaged 17.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and shot 46.1 percent from the field. In the championship game against Southern Connecticut State, the NE-10 Player of the Year and Academic All-America® put up a game-high 20 points, to go along with five rebounds, four steals and two blocks.