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AIA explains allocation of Student Activity Fee Organization budgets more than $1 million annually to student-run orgs

By Lacey Nemergut News editor

Each year, students pay a student activity fee (SAF), indexed to tuition and to help fund student run organizations on campus. Collectively, the student body pays in approximately $1 million, providing Allocation and Internal Audit with necessary funds to allocate among the 106 student-run organizations on campus.

“One of our goals for AIA is to be transparent. So it seems logical to me to share some of the information of allocation…with the students who are paying into the fee,” said Jess Kenerson, senior assistant director of student affairs.

Approximately 49 percent of the SAF is allocated to the Campus Activities Board (CAB), which is responsible for campus-wide events, including Spring Day, comedy shows and GrooveBoston.

“Their events are very wellattended and they advertise them very well to all students,” said Tim Dean, chair of AIA, in relation to why such a significant portion of student funds, nearly $500,000 is allocated to the organization.

“Some organizations are specifically for a certain person or geared towards a certain type of person.”

AIA looks into event attendance, overall student appeal and methods of student-body advertisement when deciding on the amount to allocate.

The class cabinets receive the second largest piece of the pie with 27 percent. A majority of this funding is specifically designated to the senior class for traditional events including a subsidized rate on the Bahamas trip, Mohegan Sun, the Boston harbor cruise and various portions of commencement week.

“If you excluded those costs, [class cabinets would] proba-

bly be hovering in the 7-8 percent range,” said Kenerson, commenting on the significance of the senior class funding.

“The theory behind allocating a lot to the senior class…is that everyone will have a chance to take advantage of that,” said Kenerson, referring to those students who successfully complete four years at Bentley.

This semester marks a new negotiation between AIA and individual fraternities and sororities on campus.

“We will help with costs for philanthropy events that they run,” said Dean. In the past, all Greek Life allocations were handled through the Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Council.

Other interesting expenses, indicated by the material breakdown pie chart, include fees/dues, salaries and capital See SAF, Page 6

Allocation by Cluster

Combined, CAB and Class Cabinets receive approximately three quarters of the SAF.

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Relay For Life scheduled for April 19 Model United Nations club participates in national conference

By Zack O’Malley Campus Life editor

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Everyone has a reason to Relay.

By Zack O’Malley Campus Life editor

“Cancer affects all of us, whether you’re a daughter, mother, sister, friend, coworker, doctor, patient,” said Jennifer Aniston.

If you ever wondered what running around in a frozen tshirt for charity might be like, consider your day made because it’s not getting better than this. The annual Bentley Relay For Life event will take place on April 19 in the Dana Center, with the fun-filled festivities running from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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Unlike many misconceptions people tend to have about the event, participants don’t need to be running or walking the entire time, but rather can take part in many of the other fun games and entertainment set up by Bentley’s Colleges Against Cancer group. “Basically it’s one big, all-night cancer-hating party,” explained CAC president Brian Shea. “It’s the one event on campus that will make you laugh, cry and go out of your comfort zone all together.”

Games and activities will be set up at tables placed around

the track in the Dana Center for the entertainment and enjoyment of the relay participants. These will include: Minute-to-Win-It games, different musical performances

by Bentley student groups, 90’s trivia, musical chairs, a viewing of Space Jam and yes, the Frozen T-Shirt contest.

Interested students can sign up for Relay for Life at www.relayforlife.org/bentley.

If participants meet the individual fundraising goal of $100 they will receive a t-shirt. Any and all forms of fundraising See RELAY, Page 6

On April 4 the Bentley Model United Nations club traveled to the 8th annual Los Angeles Model United Nations Conference, or LAMUN, hosted by UCLA in southern California. The venue was unmatched for the occasion, boasting one of the most culturally diverse regions in the country, gorgeous springtime weather and a variety of ethnic cuisines for the delegates to enjoy.

“It was a great experience going to LA, we got to meet a diverse group of people from all around the country, as well as internationally,” said junior Kelsey Miller.

The goal of Model UN is to effectively simulate the activities and proceedings of official United Nations committees.

Participants in the conference are able to learn about international politics, brandish

their debating skills and expand their knowledge of other cultures. These participants, known as delegates, are assigned to various committees during the conference.

The group flew out early Thursday morning and arrived in LA around 1 p.m.

Opening ceremonies took place around 6 p.m. and the first committee was held an hour afterward. Most off time the students experienced took place in the evening due to the meetings being held all day.

Several Bentley MUN members were reportedly glad to have received the chance to bond with their fellow club members who they rarely see outside of official club functions. After each committee session, the club went out together and did something fun. On Friday evening, a Pub crawl was held for those participants over the age of 21 as See MODEL UN, Page 6

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A Slice…and a slice Last Saturday night, University Police were called to an unspecified dormitory building for a report of a drug violation. The responding officers entered the suspicious room and found an amount of marijuana in a resident’s possession. However, the story does not end there; in their search, officers also came across a large knife. The owner of the contraband will be charged with possession of a weapon, as well as possession and use of a controlled substance. You know, these reporters thought you pot heads were a peaceful people. Apparently we were wrong: it makes you crazy and want to own a knife. Pot basically makes people want to kill other people. You know what we should do? Ban it from everywhere. Oh wait…it pretty much already is? Good. We can’t have that poison around this great country.

YOU CAN’T SIT WITH US! Have you ever wanted to tell someone to take their big salad and get their grass out of LaCava? You know…that one girl who gets a booth to herself simply because she gets there at 11:30? Well, this past week, there was one dude in LaCava who was actually an unwanted trespasser. When this non-resident was told to wrap up his buffalo chicken session and make his way to the door, he became very uncooperative and refused to show his ID. Upon catching a glimpse of the officer’s utility belt, though, he forked over his driver’s license (have you seen what offi-

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cers carry nowadays? They’re rollin’ like Batman…). As it turns out, there have been some ongoing problems with this gentleman. He’s been told to never show his ugly mug in LaCava again. In addition, he’ll be judicially charged with about a hundred different things, including “cafeteria violations.”

Hate that Gate Things came off the hinges last Friday night, as University Police were called to the Orchard gate for a report of vandalism. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered that someone had broken the gate entirely. This thing was straight mauled. University Police were able to apprehend the suspect —who, OF COURSE, was not a Bentley student—and turn him over to Waltham Police Department. The perpetrator was placed under arrest for defacing property. The Bentley student with whom this criminal was staying will be judicially charged with a guest policy violation. Important question: Is this thing fixed yet? Like, does anyone even know? I’m pretty sure the only people who go back there are stoners, horny couples looking for an interesting place to make whoopee, and shwasted freshmen boys exploring the campus after getting denied from a party on lower. And we guarantee NONE of these people can remember if the gate is fixed or not.

Can someone please check on this?

Creepin’ Hard with a Library Card On April 3, an officer responded to

the library for a report of a suspicious person engaging in inappropriate conversation with library patrons. Bentley students, we give you fair warning. If you approach someone in the library and say, “I can also read something else besides books – your heart,” or “I don’t rent books, but I’d like to check you out,” someone will call the police, and you will get tackled and handcuffed right outside a GB 320 group meeting.

Treestruction Last week, an officer responded to the Trees buildings for reported vandalism. Little did he know that he would be walking into a severe example of habitat destruction. Two EXIT signs were found hanging by a thread in Cedar Hall and there was Mein Bowl strewn everywhere. Someone cracked the TV screen in the Maple lounge. There was toilet paper in the hallway (ahem…used toilet paper in the hallway). The officer also reported that the entire building complex smelled rather musty, but he was assured that freshman usually carry that stench. All of these cases have been closed due to lack of suspects, but we’re more than confident that the freshmen are capable of policing themselves. Well, most of the time.

Dude, Where’s My Plate?

Alright, time for one of the more strange stories these reporters have ever stumbled on. Last Wednesday at about 5:20 pm, a female student came into the campus police station to report a larceny. What was stolen, you ask?

Maybe her purse? Backpack? Laptop?

Nope…it was her car’s front license plate. That’s right: her license plate was taken straight off her car.

University Police currently have no leads on the case, though they are still investigating. Let it be known: there is a useless car-part bandit on the loose. Remember to tighten those plate screws and flatten out those bumper stickers because you could be the next victim!

Freshman Puke Count You may have noticed that the freshman puke count is occasionally missing from the Police Logs. Sorry about that – apparently, we often write it in a way that is not suitable for print. Anyways, drinking is bad, and nobody in this great red, white, and blue nation of ours should ingest a drop of alcohol until their body magically becomes ready to do so at the second you turn 21. With that being said, our freshman puke count is 6. They probably had the flu, though.

Public Service Announcement As the legal liaisons to the Bentley University campus, we would just like to warn you that there are cameras set up around every Green Space on campus. Thus, if you are breaking the open container policy, don’t be surprised if you’re tracked down like the Albanians in Taken. Just saying.

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Another successful Festival of Colors presented by ISA

By Zack O’Malley Campus LiFe editor

On March 30, the 19th annual Festival of Colors was held in the Koumantzelis auditorium to celebrate the diverse cultures represented at Bentley and to bring people of differing backgrounds together as one unified student body.

After last year’s Armageddon-themed event, entitled “The End is Near, Where Will You Be?” this year the executive board of the

The theme of the year’s FOC was Mario Brothers.

International Students Association voted in favor of a Mario Brothers theme.

Despite happening to coincide with Easter weekend and experiencing a scheduling conflict with La Raza, an event simultaneously put on by the student organization La Cultura Latina, participation surpassed expectations with approximately 275 students in attendance.

Despite the relative enormity of the task, the Festival went off seemingly without a hitch, running like a well-

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oiled machine with innumerable parts, each one more important than the last.

According to several IFA members involved, the weeks of hard work and preparation helped to create the fun-loving atmosphere so critical for the event’s success.

“We like to make sure that when we’re planning the FOC, every member has an equal say in the many decisions we make as a group to create a dynamic and exciting event,” explained ISA senior advisor Sivfong Liu. Several singing and dancing performances were held on the stage of the Kouzmantzelis auditorium to the delight of the attendees. Of particular note was the popular authentic Kazakh dance routine, with two female students dancing to a lively beat produced by the definitively unique Kazakh “dombra.” The crowd favorite, however, belonged to the African dance group with their series of energetic songs and creative dances.

While this year’s event consisted primarily of singing and dancing performances, previous years have provided a variety of different activities and presentations such as last year’s cultural fashion show.

The festival featured several vocal and dance performances.

After the conclusion of the musical renditions, an expansive buffet with an array of authentic ethnic foods was provided for those lucky enough to be in attendance.

The event ran from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with many attendees remaining until all the food had disappeared.

“We’d like to thank our sponsors: Santandar Bank, Bentley Career Services, the Bentley CSS office and the Bentley International Relations Organization for their support,” added presi-

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dent Joacim Borg. “We’re happy the event went so well and we’re proud to announce that we donated all the proceeds from the entry fee to the upcoming Relay for Life event on campus.”

Look out for next year’s edition of the Festival of Colors as it celebrates its 20th anniversary and its title as the longest running ethnic event on campus. The executive board has already begun the planning process with a promise to make the event bigger than ever.

Cape Verdean Students’ Association collecting donations Newly recognized organization plans to send supplies to orphanages in Cape Verde Former editor in ChieF

The Cape Verdean Students’ Association is a brand new organization on campus. Having been recognized this past winter, this is CVSA’s first semester on campus. They have since hosted and co-hosted a number of events. This past semester they held Pasada Lessons – pasada is a famous Cape Verdean cultural dance – in an effort to bring some of the Cape Verdean culture to Bentley.

They have also partnered with ONE to host “Love in this Pub,” an event focused around raising awareness for fighting AIDS and they have partnered with the Black United Body on the Carnival Madness party that happened a weekends ago.

CVSA is currently working on a fundraiser for the end of the semester.

“Our goal is to kick off the first annual ‘Bidon Project,’” said freshman and Public Relations chair Halle Prentice. “Something Cape Verdeans traditionally do when they move to the States is fill up these big metal barrels, called bidons, with supplies to send back home to their relatives and friends in Cape Verde.”

CVSA is hoping to have student organizations from all over campus team up to work together in donating items such as clothes, nonperishable foods, school supplies, recreational items and so on. The student group is eagerly anticipating working with others in kicking off their first annual fundraiser.

“We plan on filling the bidons and sending them to orphanages back in Cape Verde,” said Prentice. “And we’re looking to get some major involvement! Our eventual goal is to send a team of people to Cape Verde along with the bidons to participate in community service work.”

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tions will begin collecting donations and raising items on Monday, April 15. There will be a culminating event a week later in the pub on Tuesday, April 23, where CVSA will compile all of the donations, announce the winning group and award prizes.

“CVSA has a very passionate executive board

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that loves to offer people experiences and insights into the culture, but more importantly, we’re a group of people that love to serve, both on campus and off,” said Prentice. “We’re asking organizations to come support our efforts and help this event foreshadow our future success with the Bidon Project!”

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*The Vanguard’s editorial as well as the editorial cartoon are proposed at each Editorial Board meeting. They are represented as being the opinions of the Board as a whole, although drawn by individuals, and not the Bentley community.

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#WhyBizU doesn’t need commercials We didn’t enroll at Bentley University because of an intriguing TV or radio advertisement.

We enrolled because Bentley is a great university that gave us the preparation necessary to succeed in the business world after graduating. Bentley gives us the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of subjects while still putting a large emphasis on business, to market ourselves to potential employers and to make connections with the future leaders of the world.

During the college selection process, we didn’t look to see who had the best TV commercial or which university’s radio advertisement stood out. We looked at the facts about the universities we felt were a good fit and left the rest to traditional recruiting — such as campus tours and speaking with guidance counselors.

The university did a great job finalizing the new brand. Although some may disagree with the image and colors Bentley chose to use, it’s certainly much better than the first redesign. But the marketing campaign should’ve stopped at a fresh logo and more user-friendly website.

Bentley’s latest attempt

at trying to attract the highest level of high school students has been laughable. If the university feels that TV and radio advertisements will move them up on the Bloomberg BusinessWeek rankings, it’s wrong.

Although applications may increase due to a wider audience receiving information about a relatively small school in the suburbs of Boston, it will come at a price.

The TV and radio advertisements are way too much. While Bentley may see a weak link in the industry—advertising through outlets underutilized by the competition— the university is drawing comparisons to schools that are embarrassing in the eyes of the students who pride themselves on going to such a great school as Bentley.

Bentley is not the same as ITT Tech or the University of Phoenix in any way, shape or form. If they were, ITT Tech and the University of Phoenix would be right behind Bentley in the latest Bloomberg BusinessWeek rankings, to which Bentley was named to have the 20th-best undergraduate business program in the country. Or on the

other hand, Bentley wouldn’t even be in the top 200.

In order to avoid getting dragged into the same conversation as ITT Tech the University of Phoenix, Bentley has to change its strategy going forward.

While Bentley may feel it’s appropriate to continue with these advertisements, a handful of students have taken it upon themselves to try to demand change.

Using the acclaimed website change.org, a petition has been filed to halt the TV and radio advertisements promoting Bentley. Although the petition hasn’t picked up much steam—only 16 supporters at the time of press—it is worth noting that it’s out there. It also shouldn’t be very difficult to obtain an additional 84 signatures to total 100, the goal at the moment.

Even if the petition falls through, people want their voices heard and that’s what The Vanguard is here to do. The TV and radio advertisements lower the standard that we need to hold the university to.

Would you still have enrolled at Bentley after seeing an advertisement on TV or listening to a recording on the radio? Neither would we.

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“I never watched the replay. I never want to.”

-Kevin Ware about his gruesome injury in which his right lower leg snapped and pushed bone through the skin.

“At some time, maybe I will try to explain it.

But right now there is no explaining it for what’s on those films. I was wrong.”

-Mike Rice, fired Rutgers basketball coach, discussing videos that show him physically and verbally abusing players.

“I’ll live. I’ve been through this before.”

-Jay Leno, in a skit about Leno’s second forced exit from NBC’s Tonight Show.

Jimmy Fallon will replace Leno.

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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Bentley Ultimate Society: The little known gem on campus

By Benjamin Klein Copy editor

Practicing a couple of nights per week on the football field and playing in tournaments on weekends, those in the Bentley Ultimate Society (BUS) work hard at and take pride in what they do.

Formed in 2005, BUS has made great strides over the years to improve in a variety of ways. The organization started with 10 guys that wanted to play Frisbee and have a good time, according to senior president Maxwell Rick. Ice House, the name of the team that takes the field, now has around 55 members with membership growing each season since Rick was a freshman.

Not everyone on the team joins BUS with much experience or even knows how to play. “Only four people on the team played in high school,” said senior vice president Kevin Sparacino. “We’ve really grown internally by having more members and our coach [Ben Davis]. We don’t have cuts so everyone is welcome, although there is an A and a B team.”

Both Rick and Sparacino feel that BUS, which gained clubsport status at Bentley two years ago, has been held back by limited practice time. While Ice House would like to be prac-

The Bentley Ultimate Society recently won Ultiment’s Spring Awakening tournament.

ticing three or four nights per week, only two are possible.

The team shares the football field with intramurals, the B team and the competitive and developmental Women’s Bentley Ultimate Society teams.

While other teams in the country are able to practice up to five times per week, that doesn’t seem to be affecting Ice House when it faces off against other programs. BUS has

defeated Boston College and played Harvard, despite being classified as DIII since the enrollment at Bentley is less than 7,500.

Ice House, 12-3 on the season with wins over Boston University, Brandeis and Middlebury, among others, was recently ranked the No. 1 team in the nation among other DIII programs, according to USA Ultimate. From a team standpoint, Ice House is hoping that

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the No. 1 ranking will get them a spot in the National Tournament, scheduled for later in the semester. “We always have one goal and that’s going to nationals,” said Rick.

From an organizational standpoint, however, BUS is focused on recruiting and potentially hosting a tournament in the near future.

“Recruiting is always the most important time of the year, trying to get everyone to

understand what we’re trying to do as a team,” said Sparacino. Rick added that the kids who play may be the more eccentric people on campus, but at tournaments, they’re the “straight-laced” ones.

In terms of a BUS-hosted tournament, space is very limited on-campus and in the Metro Boston area, making things tricky for the club. In the meantime, BUS recently held a frolf (Frisbee golf) tournament and sells Frisbees in order to raise money, while still keeping its goal of heading to nationals.

In recent years, Ice House has struggled at the National Tournament. Rick credited the losses to poor play and a few key injuries.

“We’ve choked,” said Rick.

“We were seeded third heading into nationals [last season], but finished seventh. We didn’t play the rank.”

This year, it appears that Ice House will have a very high ranking that it’ll have to defend. Both Rick and Sparacino seemed confident, however, that this could be the year the team comes out on top.

Ice House is scheduled to play in a tournament in Saratoga, New York in the coming weeks as the team continues to prepare for the postseason.

Sigma Chi’s Derby Days extends beyond Greek Life to raise funds

By Brenna O’Connell Former Campus LiFe editor

Bentley’s Tau colony of Sigma Chi is hoping to break down Greek barriers and raise money for a great cause. The brothers are keeping busy with getting officially recognized on campus and planning for next week’s Derby Days, a philanthropic event to benefit the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

You may have been hearing some buzz on campus about Derby Days and may have even been approached to form a team. But as the first year hosting the event, the Bentley Sigs are simply hoping to get the name out there and gain some traction.

“It’s been tough contacting some of the orgs because no one knows what this is essentially, so some of the girls are hesitant to join,” said Sigma Chi fundraising chair, Chris Orihuela.

Teams are made up of at least 10 girls with one representative from each team designated as the Miss Derby candidate because “our campus is mostly males, so we wanted to give a platform for girls to compete in by themselves [because] there isn’t a Miss Bentley,” said Orihuela. In addition, the teams are assigned a

The event begins on Monday, April 15.

Sigma Chi brother to liaise between the team and the colony and also to serve as a cheerleader.

The participating teams so far have designed banners with their name and a creative slogan about Derby Days and cancer research, and the winning banner will earn the group points. Derby Days officially starts next week on Monday, April 15 with a series of lawn games such as an obstacle course, relay races and volleyball.

Tuesday through Thursday, the brothers host an ongoing event, “Sign a Sig,” which has all brothers wearing white shirts and the girls on the teams can bombard the brothers and sign their team name as many times as they can before the brother either

tells them to stop or runs away. The organization with most signatures at the end of each day gets points.

“We didn’t want to have a lot of events that everyone had to attend because everyone has a lot of stuff going on,” said Orihuela. All the while, teams can fundraise for the cause and earn extra points. Each $100 raised equals 500 points, so even though the “events are the primary focus where you get the [points], the fundraising is the second way,” Orihuela said.

The week wraps up on Thursday with the Miss Derby Derby Ball in the EDR, which is a semiformal dance at which the Bentley’s first Miss Derby will be crowned. Winners are chosen

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in the beginning, and similar to Mr. Bentley, arriving guests state which candidate they have come to support.

Still wanting to involve the guys, the event is a semiformal dance with a Great Gatsby theme. Tickets are $5 and with a grant from Greek life, the dance will be one of the best the EDR has seen with more lights and better DJ equipment.

In order to get the entire campus involved, the teams are not exclusively Greek. In fact, at Monday’s field games, any group of 10-15 friends can sign up on the spot, paying just $5 per member to join in on the week’s competition. Even though it would be too late for the banner competition, the newcomers can fundraise

to garner more points and be a legitimate competitive threat to the already-established teams.

“Our main goal of creating [Derby Days]…[is] to go past [Greek life] and open it up to the rest of campus–to do something that involves everybody: guys, girls, and other organizations,” said Orihuela. “We’re really trying to change that stigma that Greek life events are just for Greek life and that this should be open to everybody.”

Sigma Chi chapters at larger schools have raised up to $500,000! Universities comparable in size to Bentley have fundraised around $50,000. The recommended goal for this first year is $2,500 in profit, but the brothers obviously hope to raise more both to benefit Huntsman Cancer Institute as well as the winning organization that will earn onethird of the fundraised profits.

“We want to show people we’re more than just a social organization. Philanthropy is something we take very seriously, but it’s not as advertised as much on Bentley.

We’re trying to show the rest of campus that Greek life does more than just social things,” said Orihuela.

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SAF Continued from Page 1 items. Currently, AIA pays for certain yearly fees in order for organizations, like Circle K and Habitat for Humanity, to maintain their national recognition.

In terms of salaries, certain organizations like Craze or club sports, require coaches throughout the year. Capital items refer to equipment that AIA expects organizations to hold onto for over a year’s time. For example, certain musical organizations require speakers. essentially, AIA is hoping to educate the student body on how the SAF allocation process is broken down. the structure of the eboard includes the basic set up of chair, vice chair, treasurer and secretary. However, the organization also has six liaisons, each responsible for 10 organizations. each stu-

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dent-run organization has a right to request funds, as long as the reason for the funding is consistent with their formal mission statement.

“We’re really trying to disperse [the funds] as fairly as possible,” said liaison and future chair Gregory Zito.

“We physically cannot grant everybody’s request because there just isn’t enough money,” said dean. each semester, organizations submit requests for funding that exceed that of AIA’s overall funds.

“We’re always open for feedback or comments or questions,” said dean. “We’re here to work for the students.”

AIA will be sending out their annual survey at the end of the week, gauging student perspective on how they feel about the current allocation of the SAF and any potential changes they would like to see next year.

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Special awards are given away at the event for the top individual fundraiser, the top team fundraiser, and the most spirited individual. this year, the new england Patriots will be sponsoring the event and have graciously donated a Jerod Mayo autographed football and a VIP Patriots experience to be raffled off at the event. the VIP experience consists of a visit to Gillette Stadium where the winner will get to meet and watch a game with former members of the new england Patriots. the week immediately following Spring Break, CAC conducted their “Paint the Campus Purple” campaign where they put up ribbons, streamers, and balloons to attract the attention of people and hopefully get them to

sing-up for the relay.

As of now, CAC reports having over 500 participants signed up, with 60 teams reg-

“Basically it’s one big, all-night cancer-hating party...

It’s the one event on campus that will make you laugh, cry and go out of your comfort zone all together.”

-Brian Shea CAC PreSIdent

istered, many of these sponsored by Bentley clubs and organizations. Participants will include a variety of students, faculty, administration

and alumni as well as 25 invited cancer survivors. “We welcome any and all cancer survivors,” said secretary danielle Carter. “We will celebrate them in the beginning by doing a survivor lap and then later have a dinner for them.” registration will remain open until the day of relay. As of now, the sign-up fee is $10, with an expected increase to $15 starting this Sunday, and a $20 fee to signup at the door on the day of relay.

Over $30,000 has been raised thus far, with CAC expecting to meet their goal of matching Bentley’s tuition, with housing, of $54,888.

Sporting an intense planning process, an up-beat attitude, and a unifying spirit based on their experiences, the CAC executive board is truly one of the most committed and passionate groups of students the Bentley campus.

MODEL UN Continued from Page 1 well as a tour of the sites in LA. Several of the Bentley students visited Universal Studios Saturday evening, and traveled to the oceanside city of Santa Monica Sunday afternoon prior to returning to Bentley.

As it is broken down at many Model Un conferences, the LAMUn was divided into several committees such as Historical General Committees, “eco-Soc” Committees, and Crisis Committees. Miller was a member of the Scotland Yard crisis committee, representing one of the inspectors solving the infamous case of Jack the ripper, an unknown serial killer responsible for murdering countless Londoners in 1888.

One of the more interesting and out of the ordinary elements of the conference was the Pandemic Crisis Committee of 2015. In this crisis committee, delegates representing world leaders had to figure out how to counteract and defeat a simulated international pandemic to “save the people of the world.”

Freshman Jon Miksis and senior nick Lucchetti, president of Bentley MUn, took part in the World War II historical crisis committee. during the proceedings, Lucchetti accepted the role of a British General, with Miksis assuming command of the British intelligence operation. While the outcomes varied, the scenarios were very much the same in comparison to historical precedent, offering the students a unique opportunity to experience wartime, inter-

national politics.

“It was a very rewarding experience, playing the role of such important individuals who’ve had such a large impact on our lives today,”

The conference was held at UCLA.

explained Miksis. “It’s inspiring to know that you have young, people working together to accomplish common goals, albeit during a simulation.”

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Don’t forget to log on to MyBentley to vote in the Student Leader Election on April 11!

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J.C. Penney rehires former CEO in hope of recovering from decline

By Luke Heaney Vanguard staff

Whenever you walk into the mall, you see a large store with very little in it. A large picture of a white colored fruit resides above the entrance and you see the sign for geniuses in the back and a sea of employees and customers in between. The Apple Store’s in-house genius, prior to 2011, was one Ronald Johnson.

Johnson created a differ-

ent kind of retailing that revolutionized brick-and-mortar consumer purchase and has led to countless copiers. This man was lauded for his ability and was snatched by the traditional retailer J.C. Penney to bring the company into the future as its CEO. Johnson set into motion a different type of retailing model for the company; one based on everyday low prices as opposed to discounting which the company had tra-

Johnson served as CEO of the retailer for only 18 months before resigning this week.

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ditionally relied on. He also had a vision to reconstruct the layout of the stores and develop in-store shops such as the new brand, Joe Fresh.

While his intentions had the best interest of the company at heart, they were all but a complete disaster.

In Johnson’s short 17month tenure as the CEO of the retailer, he oversaw a decimating 25 percent decline in sales, a 55 percent drop in the stock price and a very angry basis of shareholders. On April 8, after the close of trade, the company announced that the board would allow Johnson to resign and his predecessor, CEO Myron Ullman, would retake the role on an interim basis. This news was initially taken well by investors with the stock jumping in aftermarket trade. However, there was a reversal of fortune as the evening continued and now sits down over six percent. Who knows how the stock will open on April 9, but the market is pointing towards a precipitous decline.

All signs point to that Johnson’s departure was a mutual decision. Johnson was said to have stepped down from his post and will only be paid the remainder of his salary due, which is an immaterial amount. The

One of Johnson’s poorly performing initiatives was the addition of The Shops.

ousted former CEO does have the right to purchase a significant amount of stock through an employee stock grant program, a full 7.3 million shares, however, in order for this to hold any value, the stock would about have to double from its current price.

What is left so puzzling about this continued soap opera at the retailer is the question of why? Why did they place the ex-ex CEO back into place? Wasn’t

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Ullman’s strategy for the firm the one which they ultimately wanted to detach from in the first place? Why did it take them so long to call it quits and not take the sign in May 2012 when sales initially plummeted 20 percent year on year on the signs that Johnson’s strategy did not work? If they had done that when the stock was in the $30s maybe they would not be looking at opening trade on April 9 at a price below $15.

Penalties for employees with poor health sparks debate

By Jasper Huang Business editor

Recently, much debate has centered on whether the government (local or federal) should make moves to curb the obesity that is occurring all over America. Is it simply the choice of the people to decide what they want to eat and drink and in what amounts? Should authorities intervene for the sake of the individuals to keep obesity and the health risks associated with it at bay? Michelin North America Inc. isn’t waiting for any government intervention and is instead considering policies that may require employees to pay up if they have certain waistlines or high-blood pressure.

The new policy, according to the Wall Street Journal, says that employees “may have to pay as much as $1,000 more for health care coverage starting next year.”

And Michelin isn’t alone in this endeavor. Rising healthcare costs have made companies desperate. Many are demanding that employees share more and more personal information in order to ascertain where they can cut costs and what coverage their employees need.

These new policies to “change worker habits” have

Healthcare providers are considering different policies for employees with poor health, such as obesity and high blood pressure.

sparked heated debate.

Punishing policies that penalize employees for health and physical conditions enters into a gray area where there is no precedent.

Will these policies eventually change the attitudes of employers to pass over chronically ill or unhealthy individuals in the hiring process?

Lew Maltby, president of the National Workrights Institute, based in New

Jersey said that, “the penalties are essentially salary cuts by a different name…

No one ever calls a bad thing what it really is, it means millions of people are getting their pay cut for no legitimate reason.” Despite employee rights advocates claims though, according to the WSJ, “a 2011 Gallup survey estimated obese or overweight full-time U.S. workers missed an additional 450 million days of work each

year, compared with healthy workers, resulting in more than $153 billion in lost productivity.”

Currently, laws allow companies to either institute rewards or penalties related to health conditions as long as the amount doesn’t exceed 20 percent of the employee’s health care cost. As companies begin to look into new policies they can use to improve worker health through monetary penalties,

they will require increasingly detailed health diagnostics and information from their employees. This need for more information has sparked controversy because health information can be shared or stolen and may result in worker discrimination linked to health related issues.

The WSJ’s Leslie Kowk reports that, “pharmacy chain CVS sparked outrage among employees and workers-rights advocates last month by asking staff members to report personal health metrics, including their body fat, blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, to the company’s insurer by May or pay a $600 penalty.”

Financial penalties may not be the only solution for companies to curb obesity and health issues in their workforces, though.

Companies may also consider looking into healthy cafeteria food, fitness centers, or subsidized gym memberships. While, perhaps, not as immediately effective as financial punishment, these softer approaches may slowly make the behavior change automatic and have the longrun benefit of slowly reducing obesity and health issues in today’s workforce.

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Long awaited Modern Vampires of the City available in stores May 14

By Catie Bello Vanguard Staff

“What’s your favorite thing about spring?”

marlon de assis Class of 2016 UndeCided “My favorite thing about spring is the warm weather because it makes me feel all tingly inside.”

Greeshma rajeev Class of 2016 markeTinG “My favorite thing about spring is the weather.”

loren lUnd Class of 2016 manaGerial eConomiCs “My favorite thing about spring is baseball.”

Trisha Pal Class of 2014 eConomiCs-finanCe “My favorite thing about spring is the fact that it’s getting closer to summer.”

The third feature in The Vanguard’s Spotlight Series is Vampire Weekend, which is set to release their newest album Modern Vampires of the City on May 14. This New York City native band stars four members, Ezra Koenig, Rostam Batmaglij, Chris Tomson and Chris Baio, who met in 2006 while attending Columbia University. They bonded over their eclectic tastes of rap, punk and African music and began playing around Columbia, beginning with their Battle of the Bands series. After graduating, they self-produced their first album Vampire Weekend, all while having full-time jobs.

The self-titled album debuted in 2008 and was a success in both the U.S. and the U.K. Prior to the release, the album produced five singles: Mansard Roof, A-Punk, Oxford Comma, Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa and The Kids Don’t Stand a Chance.

Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa made it on The Rolling Stones’ “100 Best Songs of the Year” list in 2007, and APunk was number four on their “Best Songs of 2008” list. The album itself was on the Billboard 200 at a high of 17.

Vampire Weekend released their second album Contra in 2010. It debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200. Contra is host to fan favorites Horchata, Holiday and Giving Up the Gun. After the release, they played at music festivals throughout the world, including Lollapalooza in Chicago, the Oxegen Festival in Ireland and Peace & Love, Sweden’s biggest music festival.

Signed to XL Recordings,

Modern Vampires of the City is the band’s third album.

this American Indie Rock band has a unique sound.

Combining chamber pop, African hi-life guitars and drumming and upbeat synths, Vampire Weekend has developed a sound that is their own. Add their playful, and sometimes nonsensical, lyrics to it, and the result is pure musical happiness that will brighten any day.

Vampire Weekend has been on tour since the beginning of March and will continue throughout the summer, ending in early October in Kansas City. Locally, Vampire Weekend will be in Boston at the Agganis Arena (which is BU’s hockey arena) on May 15. Unfortunately, this is after the semester ends, but don’t fret, Vampire Weekend will be playing at several music festivals this summer including the Sasquatch Music Festival in Washington and the Firefly Music Festival in Dover, Delaware.

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The debut date of their new album Modern Vampires of the City was pushed back from its original release date of a week earlier, May 7, due to production of the physical copies of the records. Vampire Weekend ensures that the CDs and vinyl (yes, they still do have vinyl) will be available in stores on the new release day. Two songs from the new album, Step and Diane Young, are available to listen to on YouTube.

Modern Vampires of the City can be pre-ordered from iTunes, Amazon and XL Recordings.

Fans could not wait to own the new album after hearing about its release back in April of last year. Vampire Weekend thanks their fans and promises the album will be worth the wait. For those who have yet to experience the wonder that is Vampire Weekend, be sure to check them out before the album drops.

andrea radojiCiC Class of 2013 manaGemenT “The flowers blooming in the trees.”

By melisa kocarslan PhotograPhy Editor

The four band members met while attending Columbia University.

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Delicious Belgian waffles at Zinneken’s in Harvard Square

By Catie Bello Vanguard Staff

There is a plethora of eateries in Harvard Square, from the ordinary restaurant chain to the unique to Cambridge cafes. For the typical Bentley student, the main meals eaten off campus are lunch and dinner.

Breakfast is not usually the first thing that comes to mind when hopping on the shuttle. However, after hearing about Zinneken’s, that might all change.

Zinneken’s is a petite restaurant specializing in serving up delicious gourmet Belgian waffles. It was started by two Belgian friends, Nhon Ma and Bertrand Lempkowicz, who met in high school back in the 1990s, traveled throughout the United States and finally ended up here in the lovely city of Boston to sell their culinary masterpieces.

The name of the café comes from the Zinneke, which translates to someone of mixed origins.

The made-to-order waffles at Zinneken’s have the perfect texture, with a crispy outside and a delightfully soft interior. The best part about their waffles, however, is their toppings. From

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Zinneken’s specializes in traditional Belgian waffles. The store also sells Belgian chocolates, cakes, and pastries.

simple whipped cream to the sinfully delicious Nutella and bananas, these waffles are melt-in-yourmouth amazing. Other toppings include Oreo’s, caramel, Belgian chocolate, ice cream (that’s right, warm waffles and ice cream)

a nd a v a ri e t y o f b e rri e s .

Although there are made-to order types of waffles, additional toppings can be added for as little as $0.50.

Besides waffles, Zinneken’s also brews a variety of hot beverages, from cappuccinos and

espressos to hot chocolate and tea--all hot drinks can be served iced, as well. A selection of Belgian chocolates and homemade cakes and pastries are also available for purchase.

The food is not the only wonderful aspect of

Zinneken’s. The whole atmosphere of the café is what truly makes the entire experience. Upon entering the little shop, with its bright natural lighting hanging from the walls and windows, there is a smattering of tables and a bar top with stools for those who wish to spend their meal reading or enjoying the view. The interior is designed in a way that makes one think they have been transported to Europe.

The food is even served on silver platters, not just ordinary dishware.

For the extravagance of it all, there should be a hefty price with it; however, Zinneken’s is relatively inexpensive. Waffles range from $5 to $10 and beverages from about $1 to $5. Located on Massachusetts Ave, not too far of a walk from the Harvard Square or Central Square T station, Zinneken’s is a humble place that can be easily passed without notice.

Not up for breakfast?

Zinneken’s is great for dessert as well. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Bentley’s MUN stumbles onto the set of The Mentalist Features editor

During their UCLA Model UN conference last weekend, Bentley’s team accidentally stumbled onto the set of The Mentalist while they were looking for the bus to Santa Monica. Unfortunately for the group, the bus they attempted to board had no intention of going anywhere but back to the beginning of the take.

The Mentalist is a police procedural that debuted on September 23, 2008 and stars Simon Baker and Robin Tunney. It follows the story of Patrick Jane, a fraudulent

“psychic” who quits his act to work as a consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation in order to catch Red John, a sadistic serial killer who slaughtered his wife and daughter.

The story moves in the common one episode, one crime arc, with Jane consulting on cases involving either Red John or killers who are similar. Many fans compare Jane to a modern-day Sherlock Holmes, with his unbelievable ability to notice minutia and connections.

Jane’s foil is Teresa Lisbon, played by Robin Tunney, a seen-it-all Senior Agent who plays by the rules.

Courtesy of cbs.com In The Mentalist, Simon Baker plays Patrick Jane, a “psychic” who becomes a consultant for the CA Bureau of Investigation.

The two characters play well off each other, as Lisbon often keeps Jane in line when he goes off on his questionable and often illegal tangents in his desperate attempt to catch Red John.

Because of the main plot centered on “Red John,” The Mentalist has many allusions to the color red. The clearest example of this is in the episode titles, which always feature the color or something relating to it, such as “Scarlet Fever” and “Bloodshot.” Furthermore, a red-headed female is shown in almost every episode.

The Mentalist is set in Sacramento, Cali. (where the CBI headquarters are located), although it occasionally is filmed in fictional places.

The majority of the show is actually filmed in the studio zone in LA, with the Pico House standing in as a set for the CBI building.

Which is probably what our Bentley group stumbled upon.

In its first season, The Mentalist gained much popularity, with a staggering 15.6 million viewers for the pilot. A December episode, “Flame Red,” had so many viewers it was the highest rated show of the week, a feat a first-season show had not managed since Desperate Housewives a few years before.

Robin Tunney plays Teresa Lisbon, a Senior Agent who keeps Jane in check.

The show and its crew have both received many awards and nominations.

The show was crowned “Favorite New TV Drama” at the 35 th People’s Choice Awards and achieved a nomination for The International TV Dagger at the 2009 Crime Thriller Awards.

Simon Baker has also been nominated multiple times for his considerable role as Patrick Jane. During its first season, he was nominated for “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series” at the Emmys. He has also been nominated for Best Actor in both the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Real individuality.

Unreal togetherness.

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CBS just recently gave the green light for a sixth season, much to fans’ delight, and especially since the current season is not due to end until May 5th. Many have worried that the show’s new time slot on Sunday nights at 10 p.m. will cause the dreaded “quick death” for the show, but it appears the show is as strong as ever, especially with the current renewal.

With filming already underway for the sixth season, fans can look forward to another great season of The Mentalist this fall.

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Notes from Abroad Question: “What has been the most meaningful part of your time abroad?”

By Ann Situ Milan, italy

The most meaningful part of my time abroad was stepping out of my comfort zone and making Italian friends. My Italian roommate Mia has been the absolute best! She introduced me to all of her friends and always invited me to go out with them. Even with my limited knowledge of the Italian lan-

guage, they still took me under their wings and showed me the Italian way of life.

Mia always tells me how proud she is that I keep trying to speak Italian with her friends. Thanks to Mia, I have had the chance to experience an Italian graduation, pasquetta (the day after Easter), and traditional birthday celebrations. I’m so glad I got the chance to meet her and all of her friends!

BruSSElS, BElGiuM

Every person at some point is trying to figure out who he or she is and trying to plan the future, but as poet Richard Hoffman says “There is no shortest way to yourself than around the world.”

Everyone wishes to travel and live the great life and the more I travel the more I realize that across the globe we are all incredibly alike; at least where it matters most. As different as every culture is, we desire the same things and share very similar values as well; we all search for love, security, power, acceptance, and hopes for a better future.

I have been able to relate to everyone I have met abroad.

But the differences arrive on how we work to achieve these goals and soon you will realize that just like you nobody has it all figured out. Furthermore,

london, EnGland

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By Gerard Fischetti

Situ with her roommate Mia.

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After being abroad almost seven months I can’t help but notice the ways in which I’ve changed and grown as a person. I’ve learned how to deal better with stress and manage my emotions. It hasn’t been an easy year and I’ve had my share of low moments. But l am now more self-aware of my default reactions to sucky situations and have developed ways of lifting myself up - mainly through writing. Keeping a semi-private, semi-confessional blog has been my way

Ceballos in front of the Eiffel Tower.

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I’ve learned to enjoy every second and take in my surroundings and to limit the use of the internet. Although it is a wonderful invention the use of it should be limited. I don’t want to waste my time doing something I could be doing on my

couch in the US when I can be experiencing this new place and have new experiences.

People argue that money cannot buy happiness, but if there is one thing you can buy and make yourself richer is that plane ticket to travel!

of wrestling with and making sense of all the ups and downs of life abroad. Writing for Notes from Abroad and the Columnas Honors newsletter have also been extremely therapeutic.

What the study abroad office won’t tell you is that you’re really on your own when you live in a foreign country. Neither the calls home nor the frantic iMessages to friends at Bentley are going to change your situation. That’s up to you. Having that kind of power is terrifying. But learning independence and self-reliance are important

aspects of collegiate life and studying abroad definitely pushes these issues to the front.

To leave the safety of the Bentley bubble for any extended period of time is risky business! And while perspective is hard to gain in the midst of a difficult experience, it will come eventually. Though not always positive, my study abroad experience has been transformative and to me that’s a better outcome. I am looking forward to returning to Bentley as a more authentic version of myself than the one who left in September.

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By Vanguard Staff

Aries

Alumni Experience

(March 21-April 19)

ate about stepping, which is a synchronized rhythmic dance both fun and competitive. I started out as a regular member of the Bentley Step Team and later became team captain. I led the team in two consecutive competition wins. I also discovered my passion for music and the art of deejaying.

I took on a small role as one of the school’s deejays at the campus radio station. It was this experience that expanded my music interests and later led me to a side career in the practice.

Raving lunatics will get in your way during your projects this week. Try your best to ignore their actions or else you might turn into one of them.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Old fashioned objects will strike your fancy this week.

Now you’re on the trolley!

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

Orange is for Oompa Loompas, not people. Get your tan the natural way and more people will respect your dedication.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

New beginnings happen every day, and a very big change is coming your way, this week. Be ready for it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Emotional energy bubbling up from the depths of your mind will influence you in a sub-conscious way this week.

No one can blame you if you follow your gut.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You will find that you change your mind several times as new facts come your way.

You may overwhelm friends and coworkers with your mental wizardry.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Ironing your clothes will be disastrous this week. If you like your wardrobe the way it is, wait until the half moon before trying again.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Slow down today and get a little more grounded with friends and family members.

Your newfound knowledge will come in handy at a later date.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Any papers that you turned in last week will return great results. If they don’t, try having a talk with your professor and maybe your fortunes will turn.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Great new ideas are on the horizon for you this week. If you don’t have time to reflect, write them down and revisit them in a month. Your diligence will be rewarded.

Aquarius

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Oddly, you find that socializing is much easier than usual, because most of the people you interact with are eager for a deeper connection - which suits your mood perfectly.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Don’t feel too bad if not everyone gets the credit they deserve today - unless you’re the one getting the short end of the stick!

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Sidney Diaz-McCree Class of 2011 What made yo u dec ide to attend Bentley?

Bentley was the perfect size for me in terms of the campus and student population. I wanted to attend college close to home and Bentley was a 15 minute commute by car. My primary interest was making sure I had full-time employment in my field of study in addition to a competitive salary after graduation.

How would you describe your college experience?

The college experience was everything I dreamed of. I gained a wealth of knowledge both in and out of the class room and I made several lifelong friendships. Lastly, I was able to discover the true direction of my professional and extracurricular career growth.

Did you participate in any clubs, sports teams or other organizations?

I had always been passion-

Who positively influenced you while you were at Bentley (a professor, a staff person, a friend)?

My close friends and family influenced me greatly while I was at Bentley. There were just as many rough times as great times. My close friends and family remained 100 percent supportive through it all, even when balancing school, work and extracurricular became difficult to manage. This level of support was truly instrumental in my success at Bentley.

Who was your favorite professor at Bentley? Why? My favorite professor at Bentley was GB 401 Professor Montalbano. He was fun, engaging, approachable and showed a genuine interest in making sure all students were learning.

Do you have a favorite campus memory?

The impromptu late night event celebrating the death of Osama Bin Laden in May 2011.

How did your Bentley experience influence your career

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path?

It was the perfect blueprint for success.

How did Bentley prepare you for success?

Combination of great programs/course design and highvalue, dedicated faculty; and promoting the campus culture of giving back to the community.

How has your career developed since graduation day?

Less than two months following graduation, I was hired as a Tech Support Analyst at Bullhorn, located in downtown Boston. Fifteen months later, I have successfully secured a promotion to Senior Technical Analyst along with appropriate compensation. Lots of hard work, dedication and persistence paid off.

What is your current job title and who is your employer?

Senior Technical Analyst at Bullhorn, Boston, MA. What do you enjoy most about your work?

Young group of colleagues; providing high quality customer service to our client base, national and international.

Can you describe the transition from college student to young professional?

It was challenging on many levels; time management, being punctual and personal growth.

If you could experience college again, what would you do differently?

Better management of my course work, extra-curricular events and off-campus job(s) to insure a more favorable grade outcome; utilize the course sup-

port network-labs; connect more with Multicultural Center in the way of class support sessions and meeting my peers.

Can you describe the transition from student to alumna?

It happened in a nanosecond after receiving my degree. I didn’t really think about it, it just happened.

How do you stay connected to the university?

I continue to offer my deejay services to various campus and student sponsored events/activities.

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

Find your balance between coursework, internships, extracurricular events, meeting and connecting with fellow students, campus employment, partying, getting enough sleep and eating healthy. It can be done.

Tell us something about yourself that we don’t know: During my junior year in high school, I was invited to perform a duet at Symphony Hall, Boston, on Valentine’s Day, as a selected member of regional high school choir competition where I sang a South African duet.

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

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

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Scratching the Surface: Clinton Global Initiative University 2013

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What will you commit to?

That question is the foundation of Clinton GSlobal Initiative University 2013. This was the second time I have attended the annual conference, which brings together students from all around the world who are working to improve their communities.

In order to attend, students submit Commitments to explain, in detail, what their idea is and the necessary steps to accomplish the goal of their initiative, program or company.

As I wrote last year when I attended CGIU 2012, the Clinton Global Initiative sector of the foundation created by Bill Clinton, accepts approximately 1,000 proposals of the tens of thousands submitted.

The proposals the foundation selects are the ones they feel most closely align with the foundation’s concentrations:

Peace & Human Rights, S u s t a i n a b i l i t y, P o v e r t y Alleviation, Education and Public Health.

My Commitment concentrated on creating an online network for Arab LGBTQ people in the Arab World. I had started the Commitment as part of my CGIU 2012 proposal and was making progress as this time I sought to address some barriers to my progress.

During my time at the convention I met an array of students who were truly inspiring and had many of the same goals as myself. For example, I met a student seeking to create the United States’ first gay friendly mosque.

In addition, I met many other people with a wide variety of Commitments. While the commitment types were endless, I was exposed to plans that touched on education in Nairobi, water sanitation Dharavi, U.S. debt reduction, U.S. sustainability on campuses, and city-slum farming in South Africa.

Specifically, I met someone who sought to help medical clinics convert their paperwork to an SMS system in order to reduce mistakes in processing information in countries around the world.

One student from Dubai had started his initiative in Ghana which sought to provide female girls with sanitary pads. Many girls don’t attend school during their period because of embar-

rassment which puts them behind in their studies and drastically reduced their ability to graduate and advance on the social and economic ladder.

The conference also exposed students to many inspirational people and helpful workshops.

Bill and Chelsea Clinton addressed the entire conference several times and moderated discussions about the potential of investing in women as well as the challenges of startup commitments.

Inspirational people like Zainab Salbi, founder of Wo m e n for Wo m e n International; Dr. Mohammad Yunus, Nobel Laurette for his work in Microfinance; Jack Dorsey co-founder of Twitter and Square; Stephen Felice, president of Dell; William Kamkwamba, inventor and author; Sara Minkara, blind president and founder of the initiative to support the disabled community in Lebanon were all in attendance. Stephen Colbert was also invited for the closing session with the President to provide some entertainment and insight to a weekend full of hard work.

Workshops and “office hours” with global activists and experts also exposed students to strategies in marketing, logistics, team development and scalability among other areas.

The access to strategists and inspirational stories was truly moving, but perhaps the most

impressive aspect of the conference was the success of former and current CGIU Commitment makers. Previous Commitment makers had discussed their successes: one developed a soccer ball that also acted as a battery charger, another developed water sanitation programs around the world and another worked to help undocumented people in the United States.

At a time when our generation is constantly accused of laziness, slacktivism and a lack of awareness, the CGIU goers work challenges those accusa-

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If you have been watching the news lately, you are undoubtedly aware there is an imminent danger facing the United States, and looming nearby our South Korean and Japanese allies in the Pacific. Forthcoming in a country that calls itself the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), there lies a rampant dictator who has been spewing antagonistically rhetorical animosity at the United States over the past few weeks.

While North Korea claims that South Korean-U.S. joint military exercises beneath its border are to blame for these escalated tensions, many on the other side believe that NK’s new leader, Kim Jungun, is simply striving to vali-

the same unconventional force. One false move and Russia could become involved, or even China.

The fact of the matter is that thousands of nuclear bombs are in the hands of very few, and the only thing standing in the way of using many of them is a horrific incident such as this. Therefore, it is in our best interests as well as that of the rest of the international community that this issue gets resolved immediately. A United States vs.

North Korean showdown would not have a clear winner but rather many losers— regardless of the United States’ overwhelming military strength.

Knowing that the United States has been the world’s major superpower throughout the past sixty-plus years, it is easy to discount North Korea as a small, weak country that poses no danger to us. In fact, it would not be surprising to hear from the media and many people around you that the United States would absolutely obliterate these communist antagonists.

However, such ideas do not necessarily measure up to the truth.

By Moussa Hassoun tions and actively challenges the cross-generational criticism.

Whenever the topic of the CGIU has arisen with friends or in class, I always think back to the conference as a sign that our generation isn’t sitting idle as the world changes, rather, we are initiating change one commitment at a time even if we don’t or won’t ever attend CGIU. What will you commit to? It need not be change on the global level, but we can all start by walking alongside those our age to make the world better than the one we were born into.

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Why it Matters: North Korea —A Formidable Foe date his strength as a hardline leader to his people.

While it is certainly not uncommon for North Korea to publically express hatred towards the United States, we have witnessed far more aggressive remarks in recent days than ever before.

North Korea’s Kim Jungun has gone so far as to say that a state of war now exists between the two sides and even worse, he has promised that his country’s nuclear weapons will be used to level American cities. Remember North Korea is one of very few countries with nuclear weapons, albeit not likely having intercontinental missiles that could reach the U.S. mainland. However, the United States has tens of thousands of troops stationed in Japan and South Korea, as well as massive numbers of naval and air units in the region that could be under attacked at any moment.

It only takes one nuclear weapon to be launched for a possible nuclear war to ensue.

If North Korea were to launch a nuclear warhead at Los Angeles tomorrow, it would be nearly certain that the United States would retaliate with

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Just shy of having 25 million people within its borders, North Korea has a standing army of over a million troops, as well as over 8,000,000 reserves and 120,000 active Special Forces. The United States on the other hand, has only a fifth the number of reserves relative to NK and a comparable standing army.

On top of having one of the world’s strongest infantries, North Korea also has the conventional firepower to decimate South Korea and perhaps inflict heavy harm on Japan and some U.S islands in the Pacific.

Despite North Korea’s inca-

By Jon Miksis pability of striking the mainland United States with its missiles, or the United States having the best military technology the world has ever seen, this is not a war we want to fight. America may be the greatest country on Earth, but we are not going to enjoy a clear-cut victory against this opponent that has been churning out anti-American propaganda for the past 70 years.

Unless there are absolutely no other options, war should be prevented at all costs—we cannot afford to engage in a conflict of this magnitude with this unpredictable, fanatical enemy.

North Korean missles could not hit the U.S., but could reach the tens of thousands of troops in and around Japan and South Korea.

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Falcons take down Saint Rose and Le Moyne

By Matt Gustus SpOrtS EdItOr

Playing in the comfort of DeFelice Field, the Bentley baseball team hosted both Saint Rose and Le Moyne in double headers this weekend. Thanks to solid pitching and timely hitting, the Falcons were able to sweep both teams.

On Saturday, the Falcon bats were hot early. By the end of the third inning, the Falcons held a 6-0 lead thanks to eight hits by six

different players. With senior Jeff Croteau on the mound, the Bentley lead was safe the entire way as he allowed only one run on five hits in the game. The win was Croteau’s fifth of the season, pushing his record to 5-2.

Two Bentley runs in both in the sixth and seventh innings added to their lead as the team went on to win, 10-1.

In the afternoon game, the Falcon bats took a while to get hot. Through the first six

Junior third baseman Nate Witkowski doubled to deep left against Saint Rose.

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innings, the Falcons had failed to score a run and only mustered three hits. Luckily, however, senior starter John Yohe was able to keep the team in the game by only giving up two runs through six. In the seventh, the bats came alive for both teams. In the top of the inning, Saint Rose was able to get three runners across the plate, bringing their lead to five runs.

In the bottom half of the inning, the Falcons’ first three batters all reached base, forcing Saint Rose to make its first pitching change of the game.

However, the Falcons’ momentum could not be stopped as the team went on to score eight runs in the inning. With the three-run lead, the Bentley bullpen was able to hold Saint Rose scoreless in the game’s final two innings, giving the Falcons the win.

On Sunday, the story of the first game was the dominant pitching by senior J.P. Ashline. The righty pitched nine solid innings, allowing one run on seven hits.

In the final game of the weekend, extra innings were need as neither team could muster up many runs. In the fourth inning, junior third baseman Nate Witkowski

Junior shortstop Will Brennan scored a game-winning run last weekend.

came to the plate with the bases loaded. With his team down 3-0, Witkowski doubled to deep left, clearing the bases and tying the game.

During the next eight innings, neither team was able to cross the plate. The teams headed into the 13th knotted at three. In the bottom of the inning, sophomore reliever Connor Root found himself with runners on second and third with one out.

However, Root was able to get out of the jam by striking out the next two batters. In the bottom of the inning, junior shortstop Will Brennan reached first on a fielder’s choice and represented the

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game-winning run. During the next at-bat, Brennan used his speed to steal second and third to get himself one base away from winning the game.

With Brennan on third, all the Falcons had to do was get the ball to the outfield, which is exactly what freshman designated hitter Bryan Rocha did. Rocha flied out to left field, which allowed Brennan to score the gamewinning run.

The Falcons will look to continue their hot streak when they travel to Stonehill on Wednesday before hosting Franklin Pierce in a threegame series this weekend.

Senior track star Fahey closes out incredible Bentley career

By Ian Giancursio Vanguard Staff

Senior Caitlin Fahey has experienced an incredible track career in her four years at Bentley and is currently in the midst of yet another great season that will serve as a picture-perfect ending to her Bentley career. In honor of her final season, I interviewed Fahey to get her thoughts on this year’s team as well as her feelings about her amazing senior season as it winds to a close.

IG: How did you approach this season differently from years’ past?

CF: In preparation for this year, I focused on getting stronger to improve my running. With cross country, indoor track and outdoor track I am competing all three seasons, so my body needs to be able to handle racing year-round. I ran a lot of miles over the summer and incorporated more weight training and core to my routine to help prepare myself. I’ve also put a bigger

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emphasis on my nutrition and making sure I get enough rest to recover from my workouts.

IG: Did you prepare for the indoor and outdoor seasons in similar ways?

CF: The only major difference in my preparation for the outdoor season is that I know some areas I want to improve on from my indoor season. I have been practicing running in a pack and closing my races faster.

These are two areas I need to improve on to be more successful in championship races.

IG: What are your most memorable personal highlights and accomplishments from this year?

CF: My personal highlights from the indoor season have been winning the 1000meter race at the NE-10 Championships with a meetrecord time, breaking my school record in the mile, being part of the 4x400m relay that broke the school record and also qualifying for the NCAA Championships in the mile. In outdoor track so far, I have provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 1500 meters and 800 meters.

IG: How do you think this year’s team is performing

Senior Caitlin Fahey focused on nutrition and getting stronger this season.

and what do you see as its future potential?

CF: Our team is competing well this year and it has been exciting to see the performances each meet. We have had school records broken in several individual races, relays and field events on both the men’s and women’s teams. It is tough for us to compete against the bigger schools in the NE-10 because of our smaller size.

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There are so many events in track and field and it is difficult for us to have individuals compete in all of them for us to place high as a team. With that being said, we will continue to rewrite the record book as the season progresses. We should come out of the championship season with several individuals earning places on the all-conference and regional teams.

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Falcon team has successful start to spring Captain Matt Michel’s play, leadership are major contributing factors

By Billy Fitzhenry

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Recent ReSUltS Results from 4/2-4/8

Baseball (13-14, 2-2 NE-10) Result at Merrimack (4/2) L 6-1 Saint Rose (DH) (4/6) W 10-1, W 8-5 W 2-1, W 4-3 (13 inn.)

Le Moyne (DH) (4/7)

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The Bentley golf team has been having an incredible season thus far. Led by senior captain Matt Michel, the Falcons have finished second in two tournaments this season in addition to recently winning the Peter King Memorial Tournament.

Michel is a native of Danvers, Mass. and while attending Danvers High School, Michel starred on the golf team, setting a school record for most match play wins with 49. Along with this record, he was a captain, team MVP and named a Northeastern Conference All-Star four times. Michel’s high school success carried over to his time at Bentley, where he has been a starter for three out of the four years on the team.

Michel has been a force on the greens this year, averaging a career-best 76.8 strokes per round, which leads his team. During last year’s season, Michel averaged a little over 79 strokes per round.

He credits his improvement to the hard work and time he put in during the offseason to further develop his game.

According to Michel, improving his overall level of fitness has helped him to become a better golfer as a whole.

“I have always enjoyed working out just as much as playing golf,” said Michel. “I have been doing CrossFit [workouts] for four of five years now. That really helps with staying flexible for golf.”

In addition to his physical fitness, Michel made sure he was at the greens working on his game.

“I try to play golf every day. Bentley has great facilities and this year we had an indoor practice facility about 15 minutes from campus, which really kept me sharp,” said Michel.

Michel has been a part of many exciting golf tournament during his four-year career at Bentley. However,

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Golf Peter King Memorial (4/5-4/6)

1st of 13

Men’s Lacrosse (2-5, 2-4 NE-10) Saint Michael’s (4/3) Saint Rose (4/6)

L 6-3 W 8-7 (2ot)

Men’s Tennis (6-9, 6-1 NE-10) Saint Michael’s (4/6) at Brandeis (4/8)

W 8-1 L 6-3

Men’s Track & Field George Davis Invitational (4/6) Senior captain Matt Michel led the team to courtesy of Sports information office two second-place and one first-place wins.

the one memory that really sticks out for the senior captain was when his team won the New England Intercollegiate Golf Association (NEIGA) tournament last year.

“We beat a lot of Division I teams [in the tournament] and we were the first Division II program to win that tournament since 1986,” said Michel. Additionally, he noted it was the “first time in Bentley’s golf program history that we won the tournament.”

One of golf’s most interesting aspects is the way it blends the individual’s contributions to form a team score. Each individual is an important contributor to the team’s overall score. So when asked to name the accomplishment with which he is most proud of, Michel couldn’t help but name two. As a team, Michel stated that he was most proud of the team’s recent win at the Peter King Memorial Tournament.

“Winning this past weekend was sweet. Our team is really young this year and we have had our growing pains but it’s awesome to see the underclassmen maturing and getting into a rhythm.

This was a huge win that could propel us into the

Michel credits Bentley’s great season this year to team chemistry.

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NCAA super-regional, which is a major goal every year,” said Michel.

As an individual, Michel remarked that his victory at the Riverhawk Spring Shootout at Meadow Creek last year was his all-time favorite. “I got hot with the putter on the first day and turned in my best round in college of 67,” said Michel.

To put into perspective how impressive this score of 67 is, through the nine tournaments that the Falcons have participated in this year and not one golfer has turned in a scorecard with a stroke count lower than 70.

Michel’s accomplishments both in and outside of the classroom have been recognized by college golf observers. Michel was named to the Capital One Academic All American team and the Ping All-East Region team last year. Both of these awards hold great importance to Michel. “These two awards are special because they were season long awards,” said Michel.

The Falcons have only two tournaments remaining before NCAA super-regionals, scheduled for the beginning of May. When asked what have been the driving factors behind Bentley’s great season this year, Michel pointed to the team chemistry.

“We have great chemistry.

Playing for your teammates is key and not every team has that. Especially in golf, there are a lot of teams that are made up of five individuals. I truly believe a reason that we have had such success the last two years is the camaraderie we share” said Michel.

On top of the team chemistry, Michel credits head coach Mickey Herron for his role in helping the team become a force in the Northeast-10 conference.

“Our coach is the best. He is a huge reason for anything

Softball (8-16, 1-4 NE-10) Stonehill (DH) (4/4) AIC (DH) (4/6) Assumption (4/7)

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L 3-2, L 5-1 W 4-1, W 4-1 L 5-4, W 5-4 (8 inn.)

Women’s Lacrosse (6-3, 4-1 NE-10) at AIC (4/3) Southern Connecticut (4/6)

W 16-2 W 17-3

Women’s Tennis (8-6, 7-2 NE-10) Simmons (4/3) Merrimack (4/4) at Saint Michael’s (4/6) Women’s Track & Field George Davis Invitational (4/6)

W 6-3 W 7-2 L 8-1

No team score

Upcoming SchedUle Apr. 11 Women’s Lacrosse vs. Saint Anselm Apr. 13 Men’s Tennis vs. So. New Hampshire Softball vs. Franklin Pierce (DH) Baseball vs. Franklin Pierce (DH) Women’s Lacrosse vs. Assumption Women’s Tennis vs. So. NH

7:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

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2:00 p.m.

Apr. 14 Baseball vs. Franklin Pierce

1:00 p.m.

Apr. 17 Men’s Lacrosse vs. So. NH

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we accomplish. He makes it easy for us to just go play and always gives us information on the course (pin locations, wind direction, etc.) that we need to hit solid shots,” said Michel.

With the great team chemistry and coaching, the Falcons seem poised to make a run in the NCAA superregionals. In order for this to happen, the Falcons need to continue their success on the golf course. Michel says that the key to maintaining their success is to limit their mistakes on the course.

“When we stay away from making big mistakes, like double or triple bogies, we play well,” said Michel. “In the 10 rounds we played this

past weekend [at the Peter King Memorial Tournament], we only had three double bogies on a tough course.”

Over the weekend the Falcons will be traveling to the Mike Bello Invitational in Baldwinsville, New York, which is a two-day tournament. In the following week, the Falcons will head to their final tournament of the year in Sutton, Massachusetts to compete at the Worcester State Korzec Invitational.

With the season winding down, Michel and the rest of the Falcons will look to finish strong at these two tournaments and make a mark at the NCAA super-regionals in May.

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Solid pitching and hot hitting help Falcons win three of four

By Emily Ellis Vanguard StaFF

The Bentley softball team, which won three-of-four games over the weekend, is a close-knit bunch on and off the field. As with any team, having such positive team chemistry has been beneficial for the team this season.

“I can count on any of my teammates at any given time,” sophomore left fielder Shannon Connor explained.

“They are always there for support.

“Softball is such a mental sport, where having one another to…motivate you really helps,” Connor said.

“We all have the same goals and will and desire to win and have a great work ethic.”

After the trio of wins this past weekend, the team is hoping to keep the winning ways going.

“Our goal is to make the NE-10 Championships and that’s been on our mind since we entered this school year,” said Connor. “We have been working out [during the] offseason, hitting a lot more

and always looking to improve.”

In addition, the Lady Falcons are looking to use their previous season as motivation to do even better this year.

Saturday, Bentley played American International for their “Coaches Against Cancer” game, during which the team raised money to donate to cancer research.

On the field, the Lady Falcons had a clean sweep against the Yellow Jackets.

The scoreboard read 4-1 after both games. Freshman pitcher Halley McDevitt and sophomore pitcher Caitlin Betz each allowed only three hits in the double header verse American International.

In the first game, the Lady Falcons were able to break a 1-1 tie in the fourth inning with three runs on hits by several Bentley batters.

Interestingly, not only did the nightcap result in the same ending score and the same number of hits allowed from the two pitchers, but the Lady Falcons, again,

Sophomore pitcher Caitlin Betz only allowed only three hits against American Int’l.

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Bentley raised money to donate to cancer research in their “Coaches Against Cancer” game.

broke away from a 1-1 tie in the fourth inning with another three runs. In the second game, Betz shined with six strikeouts and only four walks. In the fourth, junior first baseman Chelsea Tamuk was able to bring in both senior second basemen Laura McDonough and McDevitt with a triple to right-center.

Connor credits the wins this weekend to a solid team effort.

“We have not hit well as a team in the beginning, but we are showing some improvement and our bats are starting to come alive,” Connor said. “We are starting to get our timing down and make better contact with the ball which can lead to good things. We have been able to score this weekend and these wins are just what we need to kick start our divisional play.”

This past Sunday, Bentley played Assumption and split the double header. More irony appeared, as both

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Women’s basketball coach Barbara Stevens was named the Russell Athletic/WBCA Division II National Coach of the Year for the fourth time in her career (1992, 1999 and 2001). This honor makes her the first Division II coach to win the award four times.

This season, Stevens coached her team to a 30-2 record, a third-straight NE-10 championship, a number one ranking and a trip to the East Regional final.

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scores were 5-4, with Bentley coming out on top in the nightcap.

In the win for the Falcons, the score was 4-4 going into the bottom of the eighth inning when senior catcher Erica Thibodeau got on first base. Her classmate, pinch runner Natalie Tarentino, tagged in for her on first base and was immediately hit home by McDevitt on a walk-off triple, giving the Lady Falcons the 5-4 win.

On the season, Connor has the best batting average (.304) on the team. However, on-base percentage is the statistic she focuses on most. “[A good OBP] means I am doing my job as a leadoff batter,” said Connor. “I am just looking to get on base any way I can.

“I sprained my ankle in Florida which was a minor setback but I’ve been able to play the rest of the season,” explained Connor. “I started the season with a little trouble at the plate but now, like our team, I am getting my

timing down and just fundamentally seeing the ball.”

Connor also says that she embraces her job of starting the tempo of the game as a leadoff batter.

“I’m just looking to put the ball in play solidly and contribute any way I can,” said Connor. “I love starting a game off on a positive note and really want to do anything to contribute.”

The entire team, not just Connor, is working hard to get better every day.

“It is common for us to take a lot of extra reps and swings after practice because we want to do well,” said Connor.

This season, the team’s main goal is to make it to the NE-10 playoffs and Connor believes that the team will definitely be ready based on the way they’ve been playing. They will face St. Anselm in a double header on Tuesday and hope to close out their 10-game home stand with another pair of wins.

Fahey Named Falcon of the Week Senior Caitlin Fahey of the women’s track and field team is the Falcon of the Week. Fahey finished first in the 800 meters at the George Davis Invitational on Saturday, setting a new personal record with a time of 2:12.61. That time won her the race by nearly four seconds and provisionally qualified her for the NCAA Division II championships in the 800.

She was named the Northeast-10 Women’s Track Athlete of the Week on Monday for the second week in a row and fourth time this season. Her time was the best by an East Region runner this season and was the second fastest in Bentley history.