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Payne crowned Mr. Bentley NABA celebrates Contestants compete based on spirit, wit and looks

AIA seeks to fund events that benefit all

20th anniversary by honoring alumni

By Sindhu Palaniappan

By Monica Tshanakas

CAMPuS LIfE EDITOR

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The 20th anniversary of National Association of Black Accountants invited back NABA’s 20 past presidents and executive board members.

Each executive board member was honored by the current president, Calvin Harris Jr. and senior, Gerly Adrien, a member of Bentley’s NABA chapter.

Also recognized were the

Do you ever wonder how your Student Activity fee (SAf) is being allocated? The SAf is a pool of money that is collected from every student via tuition, and it is up to the Allocation and Internal Audit (AIA) committee to fairly distribute the fund among student organizations at Bentley.

“Involved students benefit from going to different events,” said Ryan DeChance, treasurer of AIA. “However, even those students who are not actively involved on campus will eventually benefit from the Student Activity fee.”

The biggest events that the SAf goes toward are Spring Day (put on by Campus Activities Board) and Commencement Week (put on

by Class Cabinet). These are the largest events that Bentley holds for students and are therefore allocated the most

See SAF, Page 14

Eleven Bentley men competed for the coveted title and Camille’s heart.

By Kim Sok VANGuARD STAff

A night of hilarity and Camille-romancing ensued in the EDR last Thursday, where over 250 Bentley students, faculty and staff crowded around to see who was going to be crowned this year’s Mr. Bentley.

Mr. Bentley, hosted by the Bentley Class Cabinets, took place on March 31, and it consisted of 11 contestants

from the sophomore, junior and senior classes (come on freshmen!). The 11 males competed against each other by showcasing their school spirit, talent, formalwear and question-answering skills.

The winner was decided by four judges: Camille Poynton, the greeter from Seasons, Amanda King of the Office of Sustainability, Professor O’Halloran and Miss Howarth from Public

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and Media Relations, but the audience also had 30 percent influence on the final decision.

The winner for Mr. Bentley 2011 was sophomore Marcus Payne, who later commented, “Mr. Bentley is a really fun event. I met a lot of cool people through the event, and although I was extremely nervous going into it, I am glad that I did it.”

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See MR. BENTLEY, Page 6

FAITH launches Japan relief program Campaign uses three-step process for donations

By Jill Weiss VANGuARD STAff

On March 28, fAITH, a campaign derived from the Committee for Charitable Activities, launched a program focused on raising donations for the relief efforts in Japan. The campaign’s leader Apoorva Goel hopes to raise between $12,000 and $15,000 in donations by adopting a three-step approach.

So far, the disaster in

5 DIABETES Students apply IT knowledge to assist diabetes conference.

Japan has caused $310 billion worth of damage, and this figure is still rising. The fAITH campaign has taken the initiative to raise funds and help combat the devastation overseas. It is the ultimate mission of fAITH to “show people their responsibility to Japan and even the rest of the world,” said Goel.

The first step makes use of both the charitable website DoSomething.org and See JAPAN, Page 3

FAITH hopes to raise between $12,000 and $15,000 for relief efforts.

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Bentley Chapter’s three founding fathers, Dr. Earl Avery, special assistant to the president, Mr. francis Thomas, NABA Boston Professional member, and Professor Lawrence Klein, a 20-year professor of accountancy at Bentley. These three men helped to establish the NABA chapter at Bentley in 1991.

The celebration was open to all of NABA’s supporters, including NABA Boston Professional members, Bentley Alumni and NABA’s Corporate Sponsors. A gentleman from a New York chapter drove down to Waltham just to show his good standing because he “wanted to represent and support the thriving program here at Bentley,” he See NABA, Page 13

6 ENCHANTED CLOSET 14 TENNIS Glam Squad and DSP donate prom dresses.

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Women’s Tennis loses to top two teams in NE-10.

CampusLIVE and Foxwoods collaborate.

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

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PoliCe log

Flee the Scene due to deuce damage, one rhodes resident called university Police this past week. They reported that their toilet had clogged and that they needed someone to fix it immediately. The caller informed the officer that all the roommates would be leaving the room shortly.

Case closed.

An Inconvenient Stop On Sunday, April 3, at 7:14 p.m., a student failed to make it far on the Bentley campus when attempting to take a cruise. It seems that the driver wrongly estimated the level of the empty gas tank. Officers found the student standing outside of the station next to a disabled motor vehicle, waiting for ProTech services to arrive with a fresh supply of good ole petroleum. This ozone burner may consider running their car on bio diesel, as a trip over to the Seasons kitchen would have been a quicker solution.

Revenge of the Cabby This Saturday, April 2, at 8:54 p.m., officers received a call from a student reporting an incident involving a cab driver who was verbally rude to her. Though details cannot be included at this time, the local business man apparently made quite an impression. Officers are investigating this case further to make sure apologies are made and feelings are healed. Perhaps this driver was one of the victims in the string of cab ditching that plagued the campus a few weeks back.

Tokin On Monday, April 4, a little after 1 a.m., a noble Bentley community member called university Police to report some possible mischief. The caller said that they believed a person was smoking marijuana behind Kresge Hall.

When officers arrived, they searched the area, but were unable to find the joint-smoking culprit.

Youth in Revolt Late Saturday night at 1:07

a.m., the station received a call from a staff member in the Student Center who said that a large number of youth were being quite unruly. Officers reported to the scene, yet found nothing unruly at all. Perhaps the mob scene was just moving too fast. Case closed.

Kresge Kids Killing It While doing rounds in Kresge late Saturday night at 1:19 a.m., a staff member on duty found a goldmine of trouble in the second floor stairwell. reports of broken glass as well as vomit strewn across the stairs were causing a hazardous situation for students passing through this high-traffic area. facilities were notified and the situation was cleaned up. All can pass safely, until next weekend that is.

Just Playing On April 1 at 9:46 p.m., a Bentley staff member got April fooled into thinking there was a fight breaking out in the room above them. An officer was quickly dispatched to the area only to

find out that the students were “play fighting.� By this point, residence Life was on the scene and took care of the situation. It was just a joke.

Pee On April 2, at 12:36 a.m., a staff member called university Police to notify them of a large puddle in the Collins elevator. facilities were notified and the case is considered closed.

The Real City of Brotherly Love On Saturday at 3:54 p.m., a caller reported that he had found a wallet in Boston that belonged to a Bentley student. The caller stated that he would be unable to bring the wallet to the university Police department and was advised to drop off the wallet at the Boston Police department.

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Healthcare coverage extended under Affordable Care Act

By Lacey Nemergut News editor

Kathleen sebelius, the secretary of Health and Human services, participated in a conference call on March 25 sponsored by national youth group Campus Progress, student PirGs and Young invincibles. the purpose of the conference call was to discuss the details and further intended progressions to the Affordable Care Act. the target audience of this coordinated event was the graduating class of 2011, current college seniors, who will be the first class able to take advantage of this newly passed legislation. sebelius spoke on the topic articulating both her personal experience with the act as well as her opinion on its foreseen impact on the nation.

“As the mother of two 20somethings…i also think that the conversation today is very personal for lots of families around the country. i’ve been able to travel around the country and really talk to a lot of folks,” said sebelius.

An element of this act allows for people to stay on

Recent college grads have trouble finding jobs that provide health insurance, and must find coverage through other sources, such as their parents.

their parents’ health insurance plan until they are 26, provided they cannot get health benefits through a job.

Previously, though some plans allowed children to remain on their parents’ plan until graduation, others only allowed for the individual to remain until age 19. thus, a major goal of the conference

JAPAN Continued from Page 1 the Bezos Family Foundation, which promise that for every piece of paper folded into the shape of a crane, the organizations will donate $2 to Architecture for Humanity.

Goel explained that in Japanese culture, “legend says that if you fold 1,000 cranes, a wish will be granted.” worldwide, the online organization is working to grant 100 wishes to Japan. once the donation period has ended, all of the folded cranes will make up one structure that will “stand as a token and gift from all the youths around the world,” said Goel. the second step of the FAitH campaign involves targeting events occurring right here on the Bentley campus. “the good thing is that some of the biggest events are coming up, so now we can partner with them to promote the cause,” said Goel. the FAitH team is looking to use these events as a means of gaining awareness and raising donations. in fact, half of the spring day ticket proceeds will go directly to this cause. the third step of FAitH expands the campaign’s outreach to local night-

clubs. “we market the event for them, and according to how many people we bring, we get the proceeds. the harder we work to get people there, the more money we can raise,” Goel said.

For each of these events, Goel is confident that donations will exceed $3,000. so far, three nightclubs have already negotiated agreements with FAitH. one-hundred percent of the donations from these three steps will go directly to Architecture for Humanity. this non-profit organization is involved in rebuilding projects all over the world.

Goel said, “in terms of the aid we are trying to provide, what we are trying to do is a more permanent effort. we want to get a school, hospital or community center built.” the leaders of this relief effort here at Bentley are committed to making a difference, but it cannot be an individual effort. “[People] don’t have to donate money,” said Goel. instead, everyone can do their part by folding cranes and showing their support for this worthy cause.

For further information or if you’d like to volunteer, contact Apoorva Goel a t GoeL_APoo@bentley.edu.

call was to raise awareness of the provisions of this act, allowing seniors to fully realize their options post graduation. “when my sons graduated from college, they were not headed to jobs that offered health insurance. My husband and i had some resources to help them afford

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their coverage, but everyone isn’t that lucky,” said sebelius. sebelius continued to articulate various strong points mentioned during the congressional debate on the act.

According to sebelius, many supporters of this act noted that such legislation allows young people to “pursue jobs

that are best for you without worrying.” thus, individuals who seek to pursu low-paying jobs that grant them personal satisfaction can now exercise this desire without worrying about affording health care. “i think it’s cool, especially when a lot of people are starting out working, but at the same time i think we’re hitting a point where we stop relying on our parents. i feel like 23 would be good,” said senior ryan olson. david Leclair, another senior, said, “i already have a job after graduation with full health benefits, so i’m not eligible for the ACA coverage.

But i think it’s great for students who aren’t able to get a job immediately, or who are going to grad school right after undergrad.”

Leclair’s initial assertion helps to explain the main reason as to why a majority of Bentley seniors are seemingly unaware of this legislation. this is because most Bentley seniors pursue jobs in business-oriented fields, which are more likely to offer benefits, including full health care coverage.

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editorial ABA & AIA need to cut back red tape Although a minority of Bentley students will have any direct interaction with AIA and ABA, it’s important that they understand what is happening with their student activity fee, which, theoretically, should benefit them directly. Although these issues only have a direct impact on organization presidents, there is ultimately a trickledown effect which affects students who pay the activity fee, or every Bentley student.

Let’s say you’re an organization president and you want to have your organization’s name or constitution changed, or make any change to your organization which requires ABA approval. You would typically submit the request to your ABA rep, ABA would discuss and ultimately vote on your proposal behind your back without any input from you, and then let you know whether the proposal was ok or not.

ABA also pretends to use CollegiateLink to help determine how many members are in a particular organization and to say that certain organizations regularly use it as a method of publicizing events.

The only organization which seems to regularly use it is CAB, and that’s simply because they are their own cluster rep due to their size.

Student Life and ABA continue to regularly push organizations to utilize CollegiateLink to publicize their events and

manage their membership, yet no students actually utilize it and even freshmen barely know what it is or how to use it.

Let’s say you wanted to start a new organization on campus. You will have to collect signatures and complete the daunting and arduous new organization packet, which at the very least will take weeks to get approved and may ultimately be rejected after you’ve completed all the work for a club you’re very passionate about starting.

The ultimate question is what determines the legitimacy of one organization over another? Is the Bentley Ski and Snowboard Club, which runs trips to ski mountains in the winter and doesn’t have an active membership any more legitimate or illegitimate than the Bentley democrats or republicans, which don’t run many events but ultimately have a very active membership?

Furthermore, why shouldn’t the democrats or republicans receive funding for food at their meetings when they have a regular consistent membership, whereas the Ski and Snowboard Club receives much more funding for their events? ultimately, the funding creates another issue for the treasurers and presidents of Bentley organizations.

Oftentimes when organizations receive funding, there are too many restrictions on

the funding that ultimately the organizations question whether the funding is worth it in the first place. AIA will only provide money for food if it’s through Sodexo, unless Sodexo issues a food waiver instead. Let’s be honest, though, if you want to have Chinese food at your event, just because Sodexo can make Chinese food, doesn’t mean that they should.

Similarly, AIA has a fairly blanket policy prohibiting funding for t-shirts, although somehow the large-scale student events always manage to receive funding for Spring day or the upcoming Bentley Arts and Music Festival (B.A.M.F.). For organization trips or certain events, any student organization should be able to have AIA fund tshirts, especially if it makes identifying a group much easier.

Bentley students pay $288 per year for the student activity fee, which should benefit all students equally. The ultimate question comes down to whether Bentley students are benefiting from their share of the student activity fee. do Bentley students as a whole stand to benefit from the travel funding that the rugby teams receive? CAB was allocated over $360,000 last year for their events, including Spring day and the comedy shows, adding up to about $90 per person alone.

Are you getting your money’s worth?

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IT students lend knowledge to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

By Lacey Nemergut NEwS EDIToR

Bentley students in Mark Frydenberg’s information technology classes are once again lending their technological skills to participate in the Annual Spring Research Briefing, sponsored by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). For the fifth year in a row, Bentley students are utilizing their knowledge of podcasts and video editing to broadcast and publicize the material shared by professionals in the field of diabetes.

The JDRF is the leader in setting the agenda for diabetes research worldwide, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate for type 1 diabetes research,” said Lauren Shields, public outreach manager for the JDRF. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that can strike both children and adults. Though the effects of diabetes can be regulated by insulin, there is no cure or alleviation for the toll it takes on the body, inducing possible kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke or the necessity of an amputation.

The Bentley community

Students had the opportunity to apply their skills outside the classroom by participating in the Annual Spring Research Briefing.

became involved with the JDRF when Shields contacted Frydenberg in search of an innovative way to share the expertise presented at the annual event with a wider range of people.

“The idea of podcasting was

very new then, and I was teaching students to make podcasts in my Technology Intensive (IT101) class,” said Frydenberg. “There was an article about my class in the Observer, and [Shields] contacted me to see if we could

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podcast the JDRF event.”

Frydenberg’s students play what he describes as a “behind-the-scenes role - most people don’t realize they’re there.”

Specifically, they record the event, edit it using their

acquired technology skills and then post the video to the JRRF New England Blog. “[It] is being filmed so that we can share the evening’s presentations with other JDRF supporters and volunteers who were not able to attend,” said Shields.

The research conducted by JDRF is closely followed and highly regarded because of its intense dedication to the cause and its tenacious hope for finding a cure. Shields said, “JDRF-funded research encompasses type 1 diabetes at every life stage: Stopping or slowing its progression in people who are newly diagnosed; reversing it in those who have lived with the disease for years; avoiding or reversing its complications; preventing the disease in people at risk and in future generations.”

This event provides Bentley students with the unique opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to an actual cause.

Freydenberg explained that this in itself is enough of a reward for his students.

“It’s not an extra credit opportunity; students volunteer because they want to apply their knowledge and help out a good organization,” said Frydenberg.

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Enchanted Closet: Changing lives one dress at a time

By Sindhu Palaniappan CAMPuS LIFE EDITOR

There are some outstanding stories of Bentley students who stand out in the field of community service, and this weekend’s first ever Enchanted Closet is the perfect example. Senior Jewel Cash and junior Olgaliz Perez-Abreu, along with the help of an executive committee aptly titled the “Glam Squad,” ran Bentley’s very first Enchanted Closet.

The Enchanted Closet is an

organization that helps girls with limited resources to get ready for both prom and the real world. Cash, Perez-Abreu and the Glam Squad have been working tirelessly since September with the organization to host an event at Bentley.

Close to 80 high school junior and senior girls signed up for the event, an overwhelmingly large turnout for a firsttime event on campus. The Glam Squad has been visiting high schools, libraries and community centers in the

Volunteers assisted over 80 local girls in the first ever Enchanted Closet.

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MR. BENTLEY Continued from Page 1 Marcus is the second member of the Class of 2013 to win Mr. Bentley, as Phil Marquis won last year. Runner up was junior Joe Nascembeni, and Senior Ryan Bagley received Mr. Congeniality for being voted on by fellow contestants as the best to work with.

The event kicked off with the contestants and CRAZE performing an entertaining routine to songs that included Barbie Girl and I’m Too Sexy. Then, the males showed off their school spirit. One by one, the candidates marched on the stage with their blue and yellow; Scott Scarpato even sported “I heart Gloria Larson” apparel, complete with a blown-up picture of the President on his chest. Following

the school spirit competition, the Mr. Bentley hopefuls performed their talents, hoping to win over the crowd and the judges.

Time after time, the crowd erupted in laughter and applause as each of the contestants sang, danced and did standup comedy. Junior Louis Sherman had arranged a Rubiks Cube in around three minutes to the Rocky theme song after pounding down raw eggs. Senior Ryan Bagley had sung about his inner thoughts walking around Bentley, and senior Rob Monticchio lip-sang to Lady Gaga’s Born This Way. Sophomores Brandon Oliver and Marcus Payne performed a duet of Same Girl, referring to their professed love for Camille, and they also had a dance-off to try to win her over.

Joe Nascembeni came in second place in the annual Mr. Bentley contest.

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area since the fall of 2010 to raise awareness about the program, and the high turnout reflected this.

It was a day-long event up in LaCava, with various programs and of course, the closet itself. Bentley’s business professional fraternity Delta Sigma Pi ran a “Getting Down to Business” session, where brothers of the fraternity held mock interviews and resume critiques for the high school girls. They also held presentations on money management and budgeting for college students to help the girls prepare for the upcoming years.

The counterpart to “Getting Down to Business” was a session with “Beautiful Betty.”

An outside makeup artist helped the girls with makeup tutorials for both prom night and any other time. Inner beauty was celebrated, as well as outer, with mind, body and spirit discussions and meditations. Right down the hall, the girls were welcomed to join candid discussions with an array of current Bentley students; the discussions ranged from sports and balancing time, to the ever so delicate balance of a social life and academia in college.

Nothing short of stunning professional and honest real world advising was offered to

After the talent portion, CRAZE performed an excellent dance routine, which was followed by the showcasing of formal wear and questioning. The 11 contestants got their suits on and bided for the judges’ and audience’s approval through their crafty answering of random questions like, “What was your most embarrassing moment?”

Sophomore Taryn Dooley said, “My favorite part had to be the talent portion of the competition. I had no idea that Bentley had such talented song writers and ‘singers,’ because most of them lip synched.”

Camille, one of the show’s

Brothers of Delta Sigma Pi held professional workshops for the girls.

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these high school girls, and to say that the closet was overflowing is an understatement.

The closet was placed in one of the biggest rooms on the third floor of LaCava, with dresses, shoes, jewelry, bags and accessories for the girls to choose from. Gifts to Give is a program centered in New Bedford, MA, and they provided many of the things found in the closet. This large amount of donations was in addition to the contributions from Bentley students, faculty, staff and community mem-

bers.

At the end of the day, the remaining dresses and accessories donated by Bentley students were sent back to Gifts to Give to be donated elsewhere. The partnership was very smooth and beneficial for all of the parties involved, and credit must be given to the students who organized this incredible event. Perez-Abreu fervently agreed that this needs to become an annual event, and plans on working on next year’s as soon as she can.

judges, said, “I really enjoyed the Mr. Bentley contest. The contestants were really talented and in addition there was a lot of fun, and tons of laughter. Even though there is only one winner, I thought everyone was a winner in their different talents. I enjoy being a judge and seeing all that attended having such a great time.”

Michelle Barbino, a senior Class Cabinet member, commented on the efforts needed to put on Mr. Bentley. “It’s crazy how much time and effort goes into planning for a 90-minute event. There are many small details that must be pulled together in order for the event to

be successful. It requires a lot of cooperation from the judges, the audience, the contestants and Class Cabinet as a whole,” she said.

Answering on how she thought the event turned out, Barbino said, “The event ran so smoothly because everyone in Class Cabinet stepped up to take on a responsibility, the judges were excited to be there and the audience was animated. I think [Mr. Bentley] is an event that will continue to be popular and exciting for the student body for years to come.” She also would like to thank the judges, staff and students who contributed to making it a successful event.

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Looking at the facts in discrepancies in university rankings

By Justin Temple VANgUARD STAFF

Two weeks ago, The Vanguard published an article titled “Bentley BusinessWeek ranking slips.” In the article, Lacey Nemergut explained to readers that in the most recent release of Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s Best Undergraduate Business Schools of 2011, Bentley University dropped from 21 to 32 in the overall ranking.

The Marketing Department attributes this drop mainly to “low recruiter scores.”

According to Michele Walsh, director of Public and Media Relations at Bentley, “In exploring the lower recruiter score, Bentley learned that although the publication requests a list of each school’s top recruiters, they choose which recruiters they will survey, so we don’t know if they surveyed the companies that work closely with and hire from Bentley.”

What further discrepancies arise when the Bloomberg or similar publication’s university ranking

processes are called into question? This inquiry leads to an article published by Lynn O’Shaughnessy in CBS Money Watch on November 30, 2010, titled, “25 Colleges with the Worst Professors.”

Bentley is ranked 8 on this list.

In the article, O’Shaughnessy said, “The worst professor list came from RateMyProfessors data gathered by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. Every year, the think tank uses these professor ratings when it compiles its annual college rankings for Forbes.”

For many students, it is disappointing to find Bentley, which they attend voluntarily, while paying increasingly high tuition rates to obtain an education that they believe will add value to our future professional careers, degraded to a list of “the worst” schools. I wanted to find out more.

On the site, each school has an “overall” professor rating. This is RMP’s way of providing a summary score of all the attributes they

Not Your Usual Business You can spend four years at Bentley and still not know much about it. Here is an insider’s guide to some of the lesser known areas of expertise on campus. These are places it would be helpful to know about.

The library is one of the most underutilized resources on campus. Students are often afraid of it, put off by the size and complexity of the dewy decimals.

They are intimidated by the system and the effort it can take to locate a book.

However, the library is also one of the greatest points of interest on campus, and not just for its group study rooms or online resources. The library also contains numerous pop culture books and magazines on top of the vast business ones. It has a system called Interlibrary Loan (ILL), on which students can request books and materials to be borrowed from other schools and libraries for their convenience.

Ever find yourself without a place to study quietly in the library? Well, Adamian has a decent sized lounge on the third floor with tables and comfy chairs. It’s a quiet room and usually has empty seats during the day; plus it has a great view of the library.

There are so many labs on campus that you may not be aware of that are also important to note. From astronomy to math, Bentley has countless options, and most are open to anyone. The MAC Lab in Lindsey deals with photo and film technology. The ACELAB is for accounting. There is an

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Economics, Statistics and Finance Lab, as well. For basically every course offered at the university, there is a learning center willing to help.

Then, of course, there are the various departmental offices that can be difficult to find, especially in Adamian. The English Department is located in the basement and is only accessible through the stairs or elevator on the far end closest to Morrison.

The IDCC Department is on the second floor right when you walk in from the Lindsey side.

Morrison can also be tricky to navigate, but the copy center in the basement is worth visiting.

There are also the Executive Dining Room and room 325 in LaCava. The Commons and Wilder Pavilion are in Adamian, and most everyone should know where the Koumantzelis Auditorium is located in Lindsey. All are popular for numerous gatherings, whether academic or other office events.

The campus is full of a variety of areas that can only be found through exploration and usually a few times getting lost first. Hopefully, by knowing where some places are located, students can begin to fully utilize them and get the best out of the Bentley experience.

So, instead of whining about not doing well in a class, go find a learning lab. Instead of looking up all your sources online for a paper, try finding a book in the library and impress your professor. Instead of staying in your room, attend an event at one of the numerous locations on campus.

believe make professors good or bad. After reading that the lists of best and worst professors came from RMP scores, I crosschecked all of the schools on RMP and noticed some rather expected trends.

Most of the “best” schools had professor ratings close to the 4.0 mark. Conversely, most of those on the “worst” list earned summary ratings of less than 3.0. These rating patterns accurately represent their respective schools’ ratings on the best and worst lists.

Yet the summary score for Bentley raises some questions. Bentley has a score of 3.23, falling somewhere in between the best and worst scores. Most of the scores on the worst list, as well as two scores on the best list Oklahoma Wesleyan University: 2.61 and United States Air Force Academy: 3.19 - actually fell below Bentley’s.

It was then necessary to dig further and comprise a list of Ivy League summary scores, with the addition of Stanford. I chose the Ivy’s for

the simple reason that they are considered by many to be the best of the best, and consequently have the best professors on staff. This, apparently, is not the case, as in many cases their scores fell quite below the 3.0 mark.

Obviously, RMP is not necessarily the most accurate determinate of professor excellence, as the Ivy League Schools can attract the best and the brightest minds from around the world. On the other hand, RMP does seem like a fairly accurate summary of how satisfied students are with their professors, based on difficulty, teaching style and many other intangible factors.

Regardless of what RMP scores tell us, it is stated that they were used to determine the “best and worst” lists.

This is important, ultimately, because they were used as a component in the Forbes ranking system. Bentley is NOT one of the worst; in fact, it is far from it.

“Most rankings can be fickle; they come and go, and many new ones are coming out all the time,” said Susan

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Brennan, managing director of University Career Services. “Whether we’re 21 [or] 32, it’s essentially still recognition that Bentley is a top school. Most lists of the top schools are changeable; schools will go up and down.”

Ms. Brennan’s sentiment is important to keep in mind, but we must also remember that we are Bentley University. We are the students, the professors and the staff. We are a community.

We mean business. Rankings reflect our present and will affect our institution’s future. We need to assure that these rankings are based on valid and consistent information. Do not take anything at face value.

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Voices

THe VANGUARD By Olivia Leclair

Between the Lines

What Disney character would you sleep with?

yulia pipko class oF 2011 economics Finance “Aladdin, duh..”

Jim maRRano class oF 2011 accountancy “Rafiki.”

Jessica FaRRell class oF 2013 economics Finance “Aladdin.”

ian Daigle class oF 2013 coRpoRate Finance anD accounting “Jasmine.”

In his latest legal thriller The Confession, John Grisham weaves a story so emotional and complex, you literally will not be able to put it down. The novel is centered on the disappearance and murder of high school cheerleader Nicole Yarber in 1998, whose body has never been found.

After a long and arduous trial in Slone, Texas, football player Donté Drumm was convicted of Nicole’s murder.

However, it’s obvious to most that his forced confession and the witness testimony were both false, and his alibi was true.

Regardless, he is swept through the legal system and ends up on the famous Texas death row. Nine years later, his execution is just one week away.

Far away from Slone, a disabled bald man wanders into a Lutheran pastor’s office in Topeka, Kansas. He introduces himself as Travis Boyette, the true murderer of Nicole Yarber. The pastor, Keith Schroeder, is stunned by this news. He quickly fact checks Boyette’s story, and learns that it is true.

Boyette had spent the past nine years in prison for several different sexual assault convictions, and had just been paroled. He had seen the coverage of Donté’s trial on television, and decided to come forward about the murder. He has an inoperable brain tumor, and only has a few months to live.

Schroeder attempts to contact Donté’s lawyer, Robbie Flak, in Texas with the information, but he is ignored by frantic lawyers who have heard many similar nonsensical stories. Schroeder decides to drive to Texas with Boyette, in the hopes

The Confession is about a young man who is wrongfully accused of a murder.

that once there, they will be able to save Donté and punish the real criminal.

By the time Schroeder and Boyette reach Texas, there are less than 24 hours until Donté’s execution. Unrest is rising through the town of Slone as the time approaches, and a racial conflict quickly emerges. The white residents of Slone and all of those in power want to see Donté executed as soon as possible. Has Boyette come forward soon enough? That is for you to find out.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from cover to cover, and it’s rare that I’m held in such suspense by a novel.

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accounts of Donté’s jail time and his suffering are truly poignant, and they capture the experience the best a novel possibly can.

I hate to write much about this novel, since I want to give as few plot details as possible. Sometimes, the best way to go into a novel is with no expectations at all, or perhaps only with the words on the book jacket.

Secret-keeping aside, I can guarantee that this novel will keep you up late at night with a book light while your roommate sleeps. You’ll need to read in any spare time you have, especially as the conclusion draws near. I highly recommend this novel to anyone with a desire for justice and fairness.

Rating: 5 out of 5

casey White class oF 2014 management “Aladdin.”

By cody normyle PHoToGRAPHY STAFF

John Grisham is the author of many other legal thrillers.

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The Elo Experience: A soulful play at the Boston Opera House By manuel perez Benitoa VANGUARD STAFF

If you’re tired of aimlessly walking around Boston with nothing to do, consider going to the theatre. There are many good performances in the Theatre District; it just takes some curiosity to find the perfect one for you.

As college students, it may be difficult to consider taking a night off from your hectic lives to experience the arts, but believe me, it is well worth it.

Tremont Street, Stuart Street and Washington Street all house some beautiful theatres, such as the Boston opera House and many others in the vicinity, which all feature some interesting plays and ballets. I had the opportunity to visit the Boston opera House last week to see the Elo Experience.

The Elo Experience is a ballet choreographed by the famous Jorma elo. elo is one of the hottest choreographers in the industry and has various famous productions named after him. Some his other productions are Brake the Eyes, Plan B and In On Blue. elo has traveled around the world, performing and creating productions in Hungary, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United States and his native country Finland. He was signed by the Boston Ballet in 2005, and since then elo has considered the Boston Ballet “his artistic home in America.”

The Elo Experience is a recreation of the sounds from the electric Light orchestra (eLo), as well as a compilation of elo’s most distinguished plays and ballets, including Brake the Eye. The performance is a compilation of amazing sound,

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Voices What would your major be if you weren’t at Bentley?

katie FulleR class oF 2013 Finance “Philosophy. I listen to Bob Marley a lot.”

Elo’s choreography was very well paired with the music.

music, color and dance to create quite a masterpiece.

The show begins with solo dancer Jeffrey Cirio pushing a box across the stage. This box evokes a certain mysterious mood because of its big window emitting a glowing white light, as well as Cirio’s unique movements. Moving and dancing in a distinctive style, Cirio begins dancing with a young woman, portrayed by Larissa Ponomarenko.

The duo begin their first dance together with odd and creative movements which created a sense of mystery and curiosity for the audience members. Soon they begin to blab random words and phrases like, “How fast was I going” and “Red 4, Blue 6,” which generated even more curiosity throughout the opera House.

These random words and phrases were repeated throughout the entire performance, creating a sense of confusion and wonder. Since The Elo Experience is a compilation of other works from

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elo’s career, it would be beneficial to have a general idea about his other works before seeing The Elo Experience to fully understand parts of the b a lle t , like t he re p e a t e d words.

The choreography was amazing and timed perfectly with the music to create a sense of harmony and peace for the audience.

The dancing paired beautifully with music from the famous Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

The performance as a whole was wonderful and understandably a big hit in the box office.

For those that want to fully experience the Theatre District, go for a refreshing walk around the city, grab some dinner and go see a play.

I highly suggest taking the time and paying the money to see The Elo Experience; the performance is amazing, the music is incredible and even if you don’t like classical music, it reaches your soul.

Jose gutieRRez class oF 2014 maRketing “I would major in Criminal Justice and Forensics. It’d be cool to know all of the physiological tricks.”

JoRDan mccaRthy class oF 2012 Finance “I would still major in a General Business degree.

My second-choice school was not a specific business school, but I still wanted to do business there.”

Diana thompson class oF 2014 economics Finance “Still business. I only applied to business schools or schools that had business programs.”

kRisten manning class oF 2014 cis “I wouldn’t go to school at all. I would become the first women’s professional ice hockey player.”

By melissa huston Elo’s show meshed his ballets with classic ELO sounds.

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THE VanGuard

Super is not an in-the-box Hollywood film

By Rachael Fischer VanGuard STaFF

Writer and director James Gunn’s movie Super features rainn Wilson (The Office) and Ellen Page (Juno) adorned in dorky superhero costumes. It sounds like the perfect formula for an off-beat comedy, but Super’s graphic violence and gritty subject matter makes The Dark Knight look like a Saturday morning Justice League cartoon.

Super tells the story of Frank (Wilson), a sad-sack fry cook who has been left by his wife (Liv Tyler). Convinced that his wife has been kidnapped by a drug lord (Kevin Bacon) and fed up with all the wrongs in the world, Frank dons a superhero costume and renames himself the Crimson Bolt.

When I spoke with Gunn, he said he sees Super as less of a superhero film and more as a character-driven, dark comedy,“One of the ways we sold it to investors was saying it’s Taxi Driver meets Napoleon Dynamite,” said Gunn.

Because Frank lacks superpowers, the film focuses on the dark side of crime fighting.

Throughout the film and after many mistakes, Frank comes to realize who bad guys are

and what they deserve is not always black and white.

“Frank completely cares about other people. Whether what he’s doing is moral or immoral, he has the right motivation,” Gunn said.

Gunn explained that eventually, Frank develops his own straightforward rules to clarify the grey: “don’t steal, don’t deal drugs and don’t molest kids.”

Frank is rarely alone, as he is always accompanied by his erratic sidekick, Libby (Page).

Libby represents a different kind of crime fighting than Frank; she spends less time thinking about the rules, and more time anticipating her next brutal punch.

“She has a lot of issues, but she’s so dynamic, and I love her even though she’s kind of a sociopath,” said Gunn.

Through the characters and their interactions, the film achieves a balance between laugh-out-loud B movie comedy and sinister drama.

However, it’s the pitch-black, shocking moments that will stick out in your mind long after the credits have rolled.

What sets Super apart from other superhero films is its bleak look at the reality of crime fighting. Last year’s Kickass took a similar route, yet it was fantastical and styl-

ized compared to the twisted and grounded world of Super.

Gunn said, “If you’re walking out of the theatre thinking it’s like Kickass then, frankly, there’s something wrong with you.”

Most of the film’s darkness comes from the realism of the violence. The movie depicts graphic violence, such as a scene which shows Frank as he bashes a man’s head with a wrench. While the gore is abundant, it is far from gratuitous. Gunn seeks the audience’s visceral reaction with his directorial choices.

“Some people might be offended by the violence, but to me it’s more offensive to do fake violence where it doesn’t really show what happens,” he said.

Super greatly benefits from its perverse authenticity, dark surprises and the strong chemistry between Wilson and Page. The duo easily makes a messy and awkward hero-andsidekick relationship both endearing and funny.

Super is not without its distinct weaknesses. Bacon and his sidekicks’ cartoonish goofiness felt out of place with the rest of the movie’s theme and tone. There are also some glaring plot holes, especially pertaining to the conclusion; for a film that makes an effort to

Frank dons a superhero costume and renames himself the Crimson Bolt.

point out the repercussions of crime fighting, there seemed to be no consequences to the film’s messy climax. due to the subversive portrayals of violence, sex and drugs, moments in Super are cringe-worthy and difficult to watch. These moments never detract from the film’s merit, but they may detract from the viewer’s enjoyment; it’s not a film for someone looking for a funny romp, but those who appreciate the darkness will love it.

Gunn and the cast are well

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aware that the audience might not find the film to be what they expected.

When asked if he thought a disconnect existed, Gunn said, “The film is tonally so unusual, so what do you sell it as?”

Besides, in a way, Gunn eagerly anticipates your surprise. He says that he and Wilson’s favorite response was the first screening at the Toronto Film Festival, “because people were so freaked out!”

Rating: 3 out of 5

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Notes from Abroad

Question: “Describe a professor or project that has taught you about history, politics or business from an international perspective.”

By Colleen Regan thessAloniki, GreeCe

this semester, i am enrolled in a public service internship course at the American College of thessaloniki. the purpose of the class is to provide a basic understanding of the concepts and notions of civil society, while providing real-life experience with community service work in our local area. the main focus and life lesson of this class is about the power of the individual within society. the course is fun, interactive and, in a small way, empowering. this semester, the theme has been the roma community in thessaloniki. the exact origins of romani peoples, also commonly known as Gypsies, are unclear, but can be traced back to the indian subcontinent, and are now widely dispersed throughout europe. because they have never truly had a place to call their own, they have faced relentless persecution and discrimination throughout europe for centuries. they have been enslaved in bulgaria, denied education in the Czech republic and even, for a period of time, been prohibit-

ed from speaking their own language in spain. the most recent acts of discrimination occurred in France last year when President nicolas sarkozy forcibly expelled thousands of Gypsies from their homes. French authorities dismantled over 100 illegal camps, in which many of the inhabitants had lived there for generations, and deported more than 1,000 of them back to romania and bulgaria. the Anti-roma sentiment is widespread, deep and quite apparent throughout europe. the American College of thessaloniki (ACt) seems to be on the forefront of this battle against discrimination. our school has had parties, fundraisers, seminars and now an entire course devoted to helping this community. our final project in the public service course is writing a nGo proposal and actually hosting an event for the romani people in their community center. Although all of this has been going on all year long, none of it seems enough. the dislike for the romani people is a part of Greece’s and all of europe’s history and mindset. but our professor reminds

By Alec Mikels CoPenhAGen, DenMArk

Political professors in europe, or Copenhagen for that matter, have a much more simplified and laid-back teaching method. unlike in the states, where teachers provide areas of concern and ask you to respond or critique by applying learned theories, Danish professors just state the topic of focus and provide you with a case to study or 100 pages to read to further under-

By Courtney Gallagher Melbourne, AustrAliA

recently in my Modern Australian society class, we looked at a historical controversy called “the stolen wages.” it had to do with the government withholding, embezzling or stealing wages from Aboriginal workers. they were told that their money was being put in a trust which would be given to them at age 21, but when that time came, there was no money to give. the work conditions were seven days a week, long days and no holidays. it was interesting to examine this topic because Australia’s history does not us that it starts with one person’s awareness, one person caring, to make a difference and change the norm. After hearing some of the heart-wrenching stories, i hope to at least have a small part within that story while i study abroad in this country.

A Fireside Chat: Finding a Mentor At last week’s sGA meeting, a senator posed an interesting point to bentley’s provost: bentley should set up a mentoring system similar to the one at northeastern for students to receive general advice and guidance. i couldn’t agree more; finding someone wiser and more knowledgeable than you to chat with, receive guidance from and discuss difficult life choices with is a very humane trait, both natural as well as invaluable. i intended on writing about this subject for my very last column, as i can’t thank my own mentors enough for their assistance and guidance throughout the last four years, but my plan had to be accelerated. i found the individuals i consider my mentors through my various involvements on campus, and as you know, the organizations you join and jobs you have at bentley will come to define the college experience you enjoy or despise. think about it: every group you’re a part of has an advisor or older students

that you look up to. typical sources of mentors range from teammates and “bigs” to the myriad of professors and staff members you see every week, but it takes an effort and interest on both sides for mentoring to work.

My suggestion for those looking for a mentor or general guidance is to examine your current involvements on campus and reach out to who you could maybe have lunch with or chat with after the next meeting, or even email with a question. Don’t be afraid to take the first step; believe me, having a mentor is ultimately worth it in the end. in fact, the reason i wanted to devote my last column to this discussion was to thank the individuals that have helped guide me throughout my own college experience here at bentley.

With academics, i can’t thank Professor snyder enough for his support, as well as Professor Montalbano during my senior year for invaluable career advice, and Judy rakowsky, our journalism advisor for The Vanguard, for providing

me with an education in journalism while also showing me how to run a news organization. i would have easily failed without Judy’s guidance during my term’s most arduous moments.

And the list doesn’t stop there by any means: lindsay sauvé and Dan ryaboy are the older students who took me under their wing here at The Vanguard, while robbie Carroll and JP Passero were fantastic role models and friends to me as i became a rA. My residence directors, emily, bl and tony, have also been constant sources of support, laughs and direction, not to mention the chats i’ve had with John Piga, res life’s director, who has been another great mentor to me. but the reason i say all of this in this particular week’s column is because perhaps my favorite mentor that i’ve had here at bentley is departing on Friday, and it saddens me beyond words. however, higher education is another industry in which you are constantly climbing and building your experience, and thus changing uni-

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stand the situation. sometimes, group presentations are requested by the teacher to show that you comprehend the theory or problem, but there are no other applications or forced learning methods.

Classes are quite simple in terms of required work; some classes have group papers or presentations to prepare you for the final, and some have nothing but the final exam. i took a course called the eu, european union and business

strategy, and all my teacher did every class was read from a PowerPoint, making it impossible to attend since you could gain more by reading on your own. even though she was a smart lady and knew the material quite well, she did not know how to teach it to the class, so as to make it interesting and comprehensive. My final exam for the class was four hours long with four openended questions entailing complete open notes.

include slavery, but the stolen wages are a form of slavery: labor without compensation. in our tutorial class, we compared it to slavery in the u.s. obviously, the slavery in the south was evident, but it ended with the Civil War. the unjust treatment of Aboriginals continued well into the 1960s and early 1970s.

My professor asked the international students in our class, mostly Americans, if we learned any Australian history in school. to be honest, i hadn’t learned much history about Australia,

besides identifying it as a british Colony. it’s normal for me to talk about news and history in the u.s. to Australians, but i hadn’t realized the extent to which that situation is rarely reversed. there’s a very good chance that i would have never stumbled upon the issue of the Australian stolen wages if i hadn’t chosen to study here, and that goes for a lot of other international studies in other countries, as well. i’m starting to realize how valuable it is that i have an alternative perspective on the world.

Stolen wages in Australia are a form of slavery.

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By Jon McColgan versities is commonplace. still, it does not soften the blow that the departure of Jen Casavant, the assistant director of residence life, will have here at bentley as she moves on to a great opportunity at Wentworth.

You may have no idea who she is if you are not a part of the rAs, Class Cabinets and judicial all-stars Jen advises. however, it was Jen who would always have her office door open and a smile on her face whenever you needed her, who kept her calm in the face of a logistical nightmare like the bahamas or Move-in Day and who always brought everyone back to reality. if you can imagine organizing the moving in of 1,000 freshmen without tying up all of Waltham and i-95, welcome to Jen’s world. i never considered myself creative or a dreamer, and that’s why i saw Jen as a role model, as she was always practical and focused on the details, as i often am. in the end, Wentworth is receiving one of our best professionals, and i hope that

you know, Jen, how greatly you will be missed here on campus. no one, no matter how fantastic a candidate Mr. Piga finds, will be able to fill your shoes completely. thank you for everything.

And so as we head toward the freedom of summer, whether you’re a freshman or especially a senior, take some time to reflect on who has helped shape your life here at bentley and thank them. send a card, take them out to lunch or give them a hug. trust me, you’ll be glad you did.

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Horoscopes

By Franziska & Johanna Griecci

Aries (March 21-April 19)

When you go to the movies, be sure to pick a Thriller.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your Teenage Dream was to get into Bentley… Now dream of graduation.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

ignore the Rude Boy in class, he just wants your attention.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Yes, your body is Bootylicious, but the outfit you picked is atrocious.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your dorm is smelling Toxic; time to talk to your roommate about their all-bean diet.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You’ve been ignoring my predictions, Virgo, and it’s Tearin’ Up My Heart.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You’ll want to Raise Your Glass now that spring has arrived.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

there’s a She-Wolf in your closet… Just a friendly warning.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Lose Yourself in the moment and break out a victory dance for passing your next exam.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Nobody will be able to see through your Poker Face.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Tik Tok, don’t stop, that essay isn’t going to write itself!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your newfound fashion sense is going to bring Sexy Back.

April’s Advice Your Questions Answered!

Question: Registration is coming up and I’m unsure of what classes to take. My advisor wasn’t too helpful. Is there anyone else I can get advice from?

You’re right, registration is right around the corner, and choosing classes for next semester can be an overwhelming process. Who wants to think about fall classes when those classes start in five months and summer is coming up?

While flipping through the registration booklet, you will find many sections of the same class… so which professor should you take?

Many students will hop onto their computers and browse rateMyProfessors.com, which sometimes provides good professor recommendations.

However, these recommendations can certainly be misleading. a few students may have done poorly in the class due to their own lack of effort, and decided to trash the professor on the website. so don’t take the words on that site as gold and change your entire schedule because of a few bad reviews. instead, go see the professor yourself and talk to them about their class. if they seem welcoming, willing to talk to you and friendly enough that you’d feel

comfortable during office hours, then they may be a good professor to consider. on the other hand, if they appear to brush you off, seem to be too busy to talk to you or don’t seem too friendly, then you can make your decision without reservation. the very first place i’d check out is the office of academic services, which is located in LaCava 298. You can either make an appointment or just stop by during walk-in hours. advisors will be there to help you choose and plan out your classes efficiently. Make sure you come with your degress audit summary (das), which you can find on MyBentley.

Many students work in this office, so there is a good chance that at least one of them has taken the classes you are considering. try to plan your schedule ahead of time and make sure you are taking classes which will work best with your major.

You have to take many general requirements, so you might as well have them double count for an LsM if you would like to pursue a double major; this is something the office of academic services would help you figure out. registration day comes.

5…4…3…2…1… Go! Go to

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MyBentley, type in your username and password (don’t mess up), click on student services, then Main Menu, select undergraduate (day and evening) student Main Menu, go to the registration menu, select add/drop classes and then type in all of your CrN numbers. oh oops, you cannot register for two of your classes because they are already filled… Now what?! this would be a good time to panic. i’d suggest making multiple schedules to avoid this problem. even if you are not satisfied with your schedule, you can

always drop by the registrar’s office after you register, and they may be able to get you into the classes you need.

the columns found in this newspaper are written by individual authors and do not reflect the opinion of The Vanguard, its editorial Board members, or Bentley university.

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

CampusLIVE/Foxwoods partnership offers deals

By Lindsay Beauregard Features editor

the last time The Vanguard did a piece on CampusLiVe, it was still a relatively small company based in Boston. reaching only 60 colleges and universities across the nation, it had just began adding features, such as its giveaways and prizes.

Currently in spring 2011, CampusLiVe has expanded to 292 campuses, and is expanding the site’s features even more as the company begins its partnership with Foxwoods resort and Casino. the uMass amherst students who began the campus networking phenomenon in 2008 have taken their social site to the next level by signing with North america’s largest resort casino, Foxwoods. through the partnership, CampusLiVe will be promoting Foxwoods Freeroll tournament which will introduce college seniors to the game of poker, specifically texas Hold’em.

Not only is the partnership bringing great press to the website, it is also marketing the tournament series at the casino to local college students. according to CampusLiVe co-founder and Ceo Boris revsin, “it’s the perfect social networking outlet for Foxwoods to advertise to the

college student.” the partnership offers deals to students at 100 colleges and universities across New england, including our beloved Bentley university. these perks include discounted transportation to and from the resort, play/food vouchers and prizes which include overnight stays and dinner at Foxwoods’ Cedar’s steakhouse. in order to receive the discounts and enter for the Foxwoods’ giveaways (as well as the many other giveaways offered on the site), you must be a CampusLiVe member. if you are already a part of the CampusLiVe community, you’re ready to get your game on, and if not, use this article as an incentive to take three minutes to set up an account. Creating an account is incredibly easy and very worthwhile – you can get free loot and discounts galore. the prizes that are offered on the site include Bruins tickets, iPad 2’s and airfare to warm, tropical places like Florida. according to the CampusLiVe website, over 200 prizes have been won, totaling a value of $26,308. once your account is created with your college e-mail address, you can view the list of recent winners, browse the available prizes for Bentley students and use the “Food Finder” tool to look up local

Together, CampusLIVE and Foxwoods offer exclusive deals for students.

restaurants by delivery, dining in or coupons available, and of course you can take advantage of the Foxwoods/CampusLiVe partnership. in order to win the prizes offered on the CampusLiVe website, users must participate in unique scavenger hunts or online polls and surveys to be eligible to win free trips, discounts and other prizes.

With the addition of this innovative partnership with Foxwoods, students can look forward to connecting with even more popular and indemand brands and activities.

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rapid expansions are fueling the company’s ability to grow and expand geographically. a new office is coming to Manhattan, NY, and the company will be able to provide more and more for college students across the nation. Keep an eye out for more new and exciting offers to pop up on the website. this tournament series began at the end of March 2011 and will run through June 25, 2011. to learn more about CampusLiVe, its partnership with Foxwoods resort Casino or ways in which you can increase your winnings, visit campuslive.com.

Columns & Campus life

THE VANGUARD

Elephant in the Room

Abortion is one issue these two can agree on.

A conservative and a liberal, who happen to be roommates, weigh in on current affairs.

What is your stance on abortion?

Brian Shea This week, the elephant and the donkey tackle one of the most divisive social issues in modern American society: Abortion. Abortion has been legal in the United States since the Roe v. Wade case was decided by the Supreme Court in 1973. Therefore, it would take a

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By Sean Harrington & Brian Shea recognize this as the largest genocide in world history, by far.

I recognize the mother’s struggles in the case of rape, but there is no reason to end the fetus’ life. This donkey wants you to acknowledge the two viewpoints in this situation: The mother’s and the fetus’.

Supreme Court ruling to outlaw abortion, a topic that is the primary concern for many Americans during the Supreme Court nomination process.

Many people who classify themselves as “pro-choice” claim that abortion is not murder. Murder, according to this group, is actively taking the life of another human being.

This opens up another can of worms, as people disagree on when life technically begins. I’m here to tell you that the definition of life is irrelevant.

I don’t care when life starts. I just care when life ends.

Basically, if you take away the

existence of an embryo or fetus, you are preventing life from arising. If left alone, life would have arisen. So, in that case, what’s the big distinction on life?

It’s an irrelevant technicality that is merely used to distract people from the larger issue at hand.

Let me put forth an analogy: You’re planting a garden, and you’re putting in some beautiful red tulips. These tulips have grown considerably over the past few months, and are looking promising. One day, I decide that your tulips aren’t worthy of our quaint neighborhood, so I cut off the buds. Is that fair? I mean, they weren’t actually “tulips” yet, were they?

This leads to my next issue: Semantics. Honestly, I’m tired of hearing the term “termination of pregnancy.” It’s really just a nicer term for “abortion.”

That’s like substituting “artistic vehicular line decoration” for “keying a car.” There is no need to dress it up. If you believe in “abortion,” use the word.

If you don’t believe in abortion, it deserves to be a hot-button issue. Why? Well, there are a lot of abortions nowadays.

About 1.3 million abortions occur annually in the U.S., and approximately 45 million occur worldwide. If you believe that abortion is killing, then you also

Sean Harrington ALERT: Hell has officially frozen over. There are wild hogs flapping their wings over the Beaver Street bridge. The Capulets are caroling at the Montagues’ doorstep, Derek Jeter is having a beer with Josh Beckett and the Palestinians are spinning dreidels in the streets: Brian Shea and I finally agree on an issue. At last, our resident donkey is making some sense! I kid, of course.

This week’s topic, the right to an abortion, is one that is very highly charged in today’s modern society. As Brian so elegantly pointed out, abortions are fairly commonplace in our world.

Whether it meets your eye on a daily basis or not, there are indeed millions of innocent babies being murdered every year. Tiny fetuses are “scraped” from mothers’ wombs because we as a society have decided that we have no qualms with mothers choosing to kill their unborn babies.

That is actually a great segue into my first point: Why in the world do we call people who support abortions “pro-choice?”

Shouldn’t they be called “prodeath” because they are denying children the chance to live?

The answer from the left is that the mother should have a right to choose whether or not she should have an abortion.

Ok, let me get this straight: Just because the mother HAPPENS to be the carrier of the child that two parents equally created, this means that she has the right to murder it if she wants? She, because the baby sits in her stomach for a nine months, has the right to play God? Yeah, that makes a ton of sense…

It is funny how people can rationalize murder when they do not have to see it. It supports the old saying, “Out of sight, out of mind.” To all those pro-death people that argue that a fetus is not living, I propose this: Next time you choose to have an abortion, I want youto perform it yourself and looks at it afterwards. Then come tell me it wasn’t living.

I am appalled that we live in a society that supports this travesty. It’s about time we said no to abortion and realized that it is wrong to murder our unborn youth. Pro-life over pro-death!

His speech ended with a gentle reminder that no one is ever alone, even in a harsh world like the professional one.

Other prominent figures on campus came to speak at the event, as well. Dean

Shepardson welcomed members, alumni, other students and faculty as well as professionals from sponsoring companies such as Deloitte, KPMG, Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Grant Thornton, Liberty

Mutual and BNY Mellon.

NABA is well recognized on and off campus for its awards and annual events.

Most notably, the organization hosts the annual Business Bowl Case Competition.

They have won Falcon Awards and diversity awards from SGA in the past. Bentley’s NABA chapter has also placed in Intercollegiate Regional Chapter Reporting and Evaluation programs.

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NABA Continued from Page 1 said.

At Bentley, membership extends beyond solely black students or Accountancy Majors; NABA Bentley is dedicated to uniting business professionals and students who are committed to professional and academic excellence. Over the years, countless students have gained full-time employment and internships through NABA’s corporate relationships.

“Somehow at some time, someone did something for you,” said Harris. Harris, a CPA and the current national president and executive CEO of NABA made one thing very clear throughout the night: The organization is all about “Lifting as we climb.” Harris shared a very tender story with the audience about his days in college, when his family was homeless at a point and the “gift” of college was taken away from him.

He grounded the individuals in the room and explained how the professional world had to be one of great humanity. He contrasted the cutthroat business image that is so common today with stories of those who had helped him become who he was.

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THE VANGUARD

Bentley tennis back in action for spring season

By Louis Sherman VANGUARD STAFF

Bentley’s men’s tennis lost their reign of dominance in the Northeast-10 conference on Sunday, as they fell to Southern New Hampshire University, 6-3. The loss was the first for men’s tennis in the last 19 conference matchups.

Southern New Hampshire swept doubles play on Sunday, while the singles matches were split 3-3.

Winners for Bentley on the day included sophomore Lucas Wever (7-6, 6-3) in number-one singles, junior Alec Spycher (6-0, 6-2) in number-four singles and junior Victor Suski (6-1, 6-1) in number-five singles. After the loss, Bentley moved to 7-

7 overall on the season, which is split between the fall and spring.

On March 29, the Falcons swept the matches for a 9-0 victory over American International. In doubles play, Wever teamed up with sophomore Rodrigo Ribiero in number-one doubles to pick up an 8-1 wins. In number-two doubles, Spycher and junior Zach Tuckman played to an 8-2 victory. In numberthree doubles, Suski and freshman Andrew Waddington completed the doubles sweep in an 8-0 match.

In singles play, Bentley did not give up a set in any of the six matches. No one even allowed more than two games to their opponent.

Wever (first singles, 6-1, 6-0),

Bentley swept the matches for a 9-0 victory against American International.

SAF Continued from Page 1 money.

The SAF goes toward activities open to the entire campus. The amount of money each student pays is a fixed percentage of tuition; as tuition increases, so does the SAF. Last year, a 3.5 percent increase in tuition lead to a 3.5 percent increase in the SAF. AIA never enjoys making cuts to budget requests, but some cuts are necessary to efficiently allocate the fund so that students’ benefits are optimized. The activities fund is a finite source of money that has to be spread out to all 104 student organizations at Bentley.

Any student organization that is officially recognized by Bentley University and the Association of Bentley Activities (ABA) can request funding from AIA. To request funding, an organization is

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required to submit an official document including a cover sheet and a line-item budget of expenses.

An organization looking for funding submits a semester or annual budget request.

Organizations can also submit requests at any time throughout the year as needed.

AIA holds their biggest meeting every Reading Day to listen to budget requests for the next semester/year. In addition, AIA meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Student Center 345 to hear further budget requests. To request additional funds for an organization, a Thursday night appointment is required and must be accompanied by a spending plan.

After AIA has heard each organization’s request for money and spending plan, it is up to the committee to make decisions. AIA deliberates and votes on the

Spycher (second singles, 6-2, 6-0), Waddington (third singles, 6-0, 6-2), junior Matt Chase (fourth singles, 6-0, 61), freshman Jimmy Rindo (fifth singles, 6-0, 6-1) and sophomore Evan Pincus (sixth singles, 6-1, 6-0) were the winners for the Falcons.

On March 26, men’s tennis swept the matches for a 9-0 victory again, this time against Saint Anselm. In doubles play, Wever and Ribiero picked up an 8-4 victory in number-one doubles.

In number-two doubles, Spycher and Tuckman played to an 8-1 victory. In number-three doubles, Suski and Waddington completed the doubles sweep in an 8-4 match.

In singles play, Bentley did not give up a set in any of the six matches once again. Four games were the most a Bentley player gave up to an opponent on the day. Wever (first singles, 61, 6-3), Tuckman (second singles, 6-4, 6-2), Spycher (third singles, 6-1, 6-1), Suski (fourth singles, 6-1, 6-1), Waddington (fifth singles, 60, 6-3) and Chase (sixth singles, 6-0, 6-1) were the winners for the Falcons on the day.

On the female side of the net, Bentley tennis went 1-2 over the same time span to move to 7-4 in the NE- 10 conference. The two losses came against the top two teams in the conference (Stonehll and Southern New Hampshire, both undefeated).

On Tuesday afternoon, Bentley took a trip to Easton to face Stonehill College.

Stonehill prevailed in a 9-0 sweep of matches on the day.

The loss moves Bentley to 710 overall on the season, as

After recent losses, the women will look to get back on track.

they now place sixth in the Conference.

On April 3, the Lady Falcons were swept in doubles play, and just won one singles match, in an 8-1 loss versus undefeated Southern New Hampshire. Sophomore Katie Van Gilst was the lone winner for Bentley, with her 7-6, 6-4 victory in sixth singles.

Bentley swept the matches for a 9-0 victory against American International on March 29. In doubles play, junior Kara Murphy and senior Aimee Tetu picked up an 8-0 victory in number-one doubles.

In number-two doubles, senior Cheryl Martin and junior Brittany Harbert played to an 8-0 victory. In number-three doubles, freshmen Alyssa Hayes and Alice Celli won by default.

In singles play, Bentley did not give up a set in any of the six matches. Three games were the most a Lady Falcon gave up to an opponent on the day, including two forfeits from American International. Murphy (first singles, 6-2, 6-3), Harbart (second singles, 6-0, 6-0), sophomore Jackie Cheung (third singles, 6-0, 6-1), Hayes (fourth singles, 6-0, 60), Celli (fifth singles, by default) and Tetu (sixth singles, by default) were the winners for the Falcons on the day.

The women’s team will try and continue their success against the other teams in the NE-10 over the next week, while the men’s team looks to bounce back from their streak-breaking loss and start up a new streak of conference wins.

requests, and decisions are based on merit and the value that it will bring to the student body as a whole.

For any undergraduate that wants to have their voice heard and do something

important on campus, they should run a campaign to be chosen as a liaison on behalf of AIA in the upcoming student elections.

If students have further questions about the student

activities fund allocation process or anything at all, they are encouraged to contact AIA. Students can e-mail ga_aia@bentley.edu or make an appointment at a Thursday night meeting

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Men’s lacrosse tallies strong wins

Winning three straight games in a row, the Falcons are on fire

By Robbie LaBrie

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Recent ReSUltS Results from 3/23-4/5

Baseball (7-14, 1-5 NE-10) at uMass-Lowell (3/23)* uMass-Lowell (3/24)* at Franklin pierce (3/27)* Franklin pierce (3/30)* at pace (dH) (4/3)*

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After dropping their first three games of the season, which included two non-conference games, the Bentley men’s lacrosse team has won three straight games, all in conference, to improve their record to 3-3 overall and 3-1 in Northeast-10 play. the first of the three wins came on March 30 against Assumption in Worcester, MA. Senior goalie Mike o’Neil shined in net, making 15 saves, as Bentley went on their way to an 8-4 win.

Junior attack Brandon Grant scored four goals for the Falcons, who outshot the Greyhounds, 35-29. the Falcons hit the road again for their next game against Franklin pierce on April 3. Bentley easily disposed of the ravens in this matchup, cruising to a 14-4 win.

After heading into halftime with the score knotted up at 3-3, Bentley came on strong with a third-period explosion. they scored eight goals to Franklin pierce’s one, making it an 11-4 game after three quarters. the Falcons tacked on three more insurance goals in the fourth quarter to cruise to victory.

Junior richard travers and Grant each had hat tricks for Bentley, while seniors Steve Murray and Matt Boilard each recorded a pair of goals in Bentley’s winning effort. o’Neil had 15 saves again, as the Falcons dominated Franklin pierce in every facet of the game. they outshot the ravens 46-26 and won face-offs, 14-8. the Falcons took control of

ApriL 7, 2011

Results L 4-3 L 14-6 L 5-1 L 12-2 L 7-3, W, 9-5

Golf peter King Memorial tournament (4/2-4/3) t-5th of 13 Men’s Lacrosse (2-3, 2-1 NE-10) New York tech (3/23) Adelphi (3/26)* at Assumption (3/30)* at Franklin pierce (4/3)* Men’s Tennis (7-7, 7-1) Saint Anselm (3/26)* American int’l (3/29)* Southern N.H. (4/3)*

Senior M Matt Boilard tallied three goals and one assist for Bentley.

their next game early and wound up beating Saint Anselm 10-5 on April 5 at home. Matt Boilard led Bentley in scoring with three goals and an assist, while Grant had a nice game himself that included three assists and a goal. o’Neil recorded 12 saves in this one. this time, Bentley went into halftime with no doubt who the better team was. they held a 5-1 lead at the intermission and never really slowed down. they did get outscored, 3-2, in the fourth quarter, but they were up by enough that it didn’t make any difference. the wins have put Bentley in fifth place in the Northeast-10 standings, which seems to really have

Junior M Richard Travers scored a hat trick against Franklin Pierce.

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two tiers of teams. Le Moyne, Adelphi and Saint Michael’s are all undefeated, while Merrimack is in fourth with a 4-1 conference record. in sixth, directly behind the Falcons, is Assumption, with a 2-3 record, followed by a sleuth of teams well under .500. the Falcons have played well enough to earn their spot in the top five, but in order to establish themselves as a team to watch for in the conference, they will need to earn some signature victories against other teams in the Northeast-10’s upper echelon. they already lost to Adelphi, who is 3-0 in conference play, but they will still have a chance to take on Merrimack, Le Moyne and Saint Michael’s in three straight games starting on April 19.

Next on the docket is a non-conference game against dowling on Sunday. then the Falcons will come to the bread and butter of the season where they finish with six straight conference games. Southern New Hampshire and American international will come first, then Bentley will play their big three game stretch before finishing the season off with a matchup against pace, who is currently 1-3 in conference.

While these three wins may have come against teams who Bentley should have beaten, they were extremely important because they now put the Falcons in a position where they have a shot at the top spot in the Northeast-10. it will be a dog fight of a season, but if the Falcons keep playing like this, they have a shot to do good things in the conference.

Men’s Track & Field raleigh relays (3/25-3/26) Bridgewater State invitational (3/26) AiC invitational Softball (7-5, 0-2 NE-10) Southern N.H. (dH) (3/29)* Women’s Lacrosse (3-5, 2-2 NE-10) at Franklin pierce (3/23)* at Stonehill (3/29)* at American int’l (3/31)* at C.W. post (4/3) Women’s Tennis (7-9, 7-3 NE-10) Saint Anselm (3/26)* at Saint Michael’s (3/27)* American int’l (3/29)* Southern N.H. (4/3)* Women’s Track & Field raleigh relays (3/25-3/26) Bridgewater State invitational (3/26) AiC invitational (4/2)

L 6-3 L 15-8 W 8-4 W 14-4

W 9-0 W 9-0 L 6-3

No team score No team score 5th of 7

L 4-1, L 5-2

W 19-7 L 21-5 W 14-6 L 19-9

W 8-1 L 8-1 W 9-0 L 8-1

No team score No team score 6th of 7

*Northeast-10 Game

Upcoming SchedUle April 8 Women’s Lacrosse vs. Molloy

8:00 p.m.

April 9 Softball vs. Assumption (dH)*

12:00 p.m.

April 10 Softball vs. AiC (dH)*

12:00 p.m.

April 12 Women’s Lacrosse vs. Merrimack*

7:00 p.m.

April 13 Men’s Lacrosse vs. Southern NH*

7:00 p.m.

April 14 Baseball vs. Saint Anselm*

3:30 p.m.

April 16 Women’s Lacrosse vs. Assumption* Baseball vs. American int’l (dH)* Men’s Lacrosse vs. American int’l* *Northeast-10 Game

11:00 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

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THE VANGUArd

Lady Falcons open up their season 7-3 in sunny Florida After coming back to Bentley, the women’s team has had six of the past eight games postponed due to inclement weather

By Robbie LaBrie SPOrTS EdiTOr

The Bentley softball team got off to a hot start in Florida in mid-March, and it seemed like nothing could hold them back.

Unfortunately, Mother Nature was one thing the Falcons couldn’t beat.

Bentley’s last four games and six of their past eight have been postponed due to rain, making it difficult for the Falcons to get in any sort of rhythm.

The Lady Falcons opened the season in Florida with a stretch of warm weather and 10 softball games. None of the games were against conference opponents, but it was a good way for the Falcons to try to get into midseason form.

After beating St. Thomas Aquinas, 8-0, in the first game of the year, Bentley dropped their next two in a double header against Molloy and Seton Hall to fall to 1-2 on the season.

The Falcons played two games the next day, as well, but the results were much better as they took down Bridgeport and Nyack, 6-5 and 3-0 respectively, in the same day.

The Falcons lost their next game on March 15 against Wilmington (delaware), but finished the Florida trip strong by winning their last four contests, which included three shutouts and a 5-1 victory against the only NE10 team they faced the entire trip: St. Michael’s.

The four games were played over two days. On March 17, Bentley took on Caldwell and Nyack. Junior Tara Fogarty put the team on their backs and earned shutout victories in both games. The two wins brought her up to 4 total shutouts on six starts to that point in the

Junior Tara Fogerty has been a strong pitcher for the team, earning six shutouts so far this year.

season.

Fogarty allowed only three hits, while giving up no walks and striking out three in the game against Caldwell, which Bentley went on to win 1-0.

She only gave up one hit in five innings against Nyack before the game was called on the eight-run rule after the top of the fifth. She wrung up three hitters and did not allow a walk in this one either.

Stephanie Kasson paced the offense for Bentley in the blowout win. She went 3-for3 on the day, including an inside the park home run.

Bentley scored three of their runs in the second, courtesy of a pair of Nyack errors, and the Falcons never looked back.

No runner advanced past Fogarty in either game, as she showed why she will be the ace of this Bentley pitch-

ing staff this season.

Fogarty was back at it again on March 18. She dominated in the first game, as Bentley went on to pick up another win from the eightrun rule against New York Tech in six innings. This one was Fogarty’s sixth shutout of the year.

The Falcons put up a pair of runs in the first, added another in the third and finished off New York Tech with five runs in the sixth to seal the victory. Sophomore Erica Thibodeau led the team with three hits, while junior Meghan Carter drove in a pair of runs.

Carter drove in two runs in the next game, as well, as Bentley went on to defeat Saint Michael’s, 5-1. Junior Megan Blier hit a two-run home run in the sixth to break this one open for the Falcons, while Fogarty improved her record to 7-2

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it has been a big year of milestones for Bentley women’s team coaches. Women’s basketball coach Barbara Stevens earned career victory number 800 this season and softball coach Michele deGregorio has reached her own milestone. did you know that on March 15, deGregorio reached 500 career victories? Coach deGregorio is in her sixth season at Bentley after 12 at Merrimack, where she won a division ii National Championship.

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and struck out eight in the contest.

The Falcons then returned home to rainy conditions.

Their first northeast set of games against Post was cancelled on March 23. it was scheduled to be Bentley’s home opener.

The Falcons did finally manage to play a conference game when they hosted Southern New Hampshire on March 29. Unfortunately, Bentley hadn’t played a game in 11 days and the rust showed.

Bentley dropped the first game of the double header, 41, and lost the second game, 5-2. Fogarty pitched again for Bentley, but was saddled with both losses. in the first game, Fogarty and Southern New Hampshire’s pitcher took a 11 pitcher’s duel into the sixth inning, where Southern New Hampshire’s offense finally

clicked, as they scored three runs in the inning. The big inning gave them a 4-1 lead and that would end up being the final.

Southern New Hampshire scored one run in the top half of the first inning in the second game, but Bentley did not trail for long, scoring a pair of runs in the home half of the inning to take a 2-1 lead. The runs came off a two-run homer from Megan Blier, her second home run of the season.

Bentley could not get anything going after the Blier home run, however, and Fogarty gave up three more runs in the fourth. SNHU tacked on one more in the seventh for good measure and went on to beat the Falcons, 5-2.

The losses dropped Fogarty to 7-4 on the season and gave Bentley a 7-5 record overall. The Falcons were supposed to play a double head on April 3 against Saint Anselm and another on April 4 against Franklin Pierce, but all four games were postponed due to rain.

The Falcons currently sit in last in the Northeast-10 conference, with a 0-2 conference record, but those standing are skewed because some teams, like New Haven have played eight conference games, while three others haven’t played any.

Besides, with the way they have pitched and seen some power in their lineup, there is no way they will stay in the basement for long.

This is a team with a young nucleus and a roster that doesn’t include a single senior, so expect them to bounce back and start winning some ball games when the sun shines and the diamonds are ready again.

Bentley’s next game is scheduled for April 6 at home against Saint Michael’s.

Senior Goalie Mike O’Neil Senior goalie Mike O’Neil of the men’s lacrosse team is the Falcon of the Week. O’Neil helped Bentley earn a pair of Northeast-10 road wins last week, as the Falcons defeated Assumption 8-4 and Franklin Pierce 14-4 to improve to 2-1 in conference play.

O’Neil made 15 saves and allowed just four goals in each game, giving him a 4.00 GAA and a .789 save percentage for the week. As a result, he was named the NE-10 Goalie of the Week on Monday for the first time in his career.

As of Tuesday, O’Neil has started every game for Bentley in his first season as the number-one goalie.

Overall, he's 2-3 with a 7.19 GAA and a .641 save percentage.