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VOLUME LIII

ISSUE XI

THURSDAy, ApRIL 19, 2012

Cloudy tap water concerns students

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Beta Alpha Psi volunteers at mile 17 2012 marks the hottest Boston Marathon yet By Lacey Nemergut NEWS EDITOR

Cloudy tap water just means that the water is over-aerated.

By Kristin Tomasi VANGUARD STAff

Director of Sustainability Amanda King sent an email to residential students last week to address concerns about tap water that appears to be cloudy. She assured the community that the tap water at Bentley is both clean and safe to drink. “Cloudy tap water simply means that the water is over-aerated,” read the email. The website for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), which supplies tap water in Waltham, further explained the situation. “Once water from our reservoir enters the transmission and distribution pipes, the water is pressurized. Water under pressure holds more air,” said the site. “Once the water comes out of your tap, the water is no longer under pressure and the air comes out of solution as bubbles.” If the water is left to sit for 5-10 minutes, the cloudiness will disappear. These concerns also provided an opportunity for King to discuss the benefits of tap water as opposed to bottled water. “Nestle, Coke and Pepsi, the three biggest bottled water manufacturers in the world, have launched an incredibly effective marketing campaign to make us think that our tap water is contam-

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inated so that we will buy their product,” she said. “In reality Americans have the privilege of having the cleanest tap water in the world.” “Tap water is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency through the Safe Drinking Water Act and is required to be tested for more than 300 contaminants,” said King. Public drinking water suppliers must also provide a Consumer Confidence Report to residents detailing where their tap water comes from and the results from contaminant testing for the year. If they find any of the contaminants to exceed the limits set by the EPA, they are required to notify residents immediately. Bottled water, which is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, is not held to the same standards. For example, bottled water companies are not required to conduct the same rigorous testing for contaminants. They also do not need to produce a Consumer Confidence Report. “There is one person overseeing all regulation of bottled water in the entire country, compare that to hundreds of employees at the EPA plus all of the local water supply employees (in our case the MWRA and the Waltham Water Department),” said See WATER, Page 6

April 17, Patriots Day, marked Boston’s hottest marathon since its inception in 1897. In the unseasonably blistering upper 80 degree heat, Bentley University’s Beta Alpha Psi volunteered at mile 17, helping to hydrate and motivate runners as they continued to the final 26th mile. During the course of the day, the Washington Post reported approximately 2,100 runners treated for dehydration, heat exhaustion and other ailments brought on by the elevated temperature. Due to the forecasted weather, the Boston Marathon administration and contributors chose to triple the supply of water and Gatorade, thus increasing the

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A record-high 2,100 runners had to be treated for dehydration and heat exhuastion.

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Accepted Students Day a success

Roughly 1,800 people registered for Aceepted Students Day this year; the tent was filled to capacity.

By Brenna O’Connell CAMpUS LIfE EDITOR

This past weekend Bentley rolled out the trolleys, inflated the balloons and organized student activities to present the very best version of the university at Accepted Students Day. Despite the fact there was sadly no chocolate fountain,

Bentley students emerged in the form of volunteers - at tables, around campus to give directions and in buildings to give candid advice for potential students. With roughly 1,800 people registered, the entire tent was full up on the library quad. Giving her ever-exuberant welcome speech was President Gloria Larson. In

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addition, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Joann McKenna, spoke a few words to the incoming crowd. Different panels and presentations were offered throughout the day to overwhelm students with the possibilities and opportunities that come with a Bentley See ACCEPT, Page 5

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Police log stop and stair The fear of Friday the 13th is known as “friggatriskaidekaphobia.” At 1:30 a.m. on Friday, April 13, one student staired fear in the eyes and stepped up his game. Indeed, one undergraduate student found this fearless falcon lying unresponsive on the stairs between Smith and Falcone. Although he appeared to be going up the stairs, the motionless party didn’t seem inclined to make it all the way up. Instead, he settled for a nap on some sharp, uneven concrete. The ground, however, is the least of this student’s worries. undoubtedly, you’ve noticed all the “wet paint” signs that have been floating around campus. If any part of this brave broseph’s body touched one of the railings, he could be scarred for life! On the night before Accepted Students Day, you know that Bentley definitely wanted to make the railings extra black (and you know what they say…once you go black…). Luckily, our protagonist went back to his room before officers arrived on the scene. guests gone wild university Police came across a suspicious male gallivanting about North Campus last Saturday evening. When an officer questioned the man, he reported that he was not a Bentley student and was visiting a friend on campus. It became evident during the conversation that

our visitor had been sipping on some happy potion throughout the night, so the officer decided to take the man back to his host. Here’s where the story gets interesting: the man told the officer that his friend was in his dorm…in Falcone North. So, this drunken stiff managed to waltz his keister a half-mile up the road and THEN entertain himself for a while with a bunch of 30-year-old MBA students. We’re impressed! let your light shine On the evening of April 7, a female student reported that the power went out in her dorm room in Stratton. She placed a call to university Police at 7:12 p.m. – clearly a time when most Stratton residents are hitting up the Harrington House to do a little purchasing, but not quite the time when you would expect a blackout. Now, some say that one never goes back once he or she makes the conscious decision to go black. Nonetheless, facilities wasted no time in leaping into action. Power and order were eventually restored (take that, society!), and the Beaver Street resident was free to throw her rager that night. alarmed Last Friday evening, Slade Hall was buzzin’ real hard…but not for the reason you would think. university Police fielded several

complaints about a loud noise coming from a particular dorm room. When officers arrived on the scene to investigate, they discovered that the room’s occupant had forgotten to turn his alarm off, yielding the surrounding occupants victim to an incessant BEEEEEEPing sound. After some time, officers were able to gain access to the room, and they successfully disabled the alarm. Needless to say, there was much rejoicing on the floor. Nine minutes later, university Police fielded several complaints about a loud noise… possible Cover-up You may want to sit down when reading this one, as these reporters are blowing the lid off a huge story. Well, not really. That was just a subpar pun. At 1:22 a.m. on April 15, a Falcone West RA reported that a manhole cover had been knocked off. We’re not sure that this was a major roadblock in the wee hours of the morning, but it’s probably better to be safe than sorry. Nothing really cool happened…there was no sewer rat invasion, no smelly water rebellion, no government worker rescue. Nope. It was just a manhole cover slightly misplaced. To fix this major problem, they put it back. Boom. Done. On with our lives. Citgo sign This week, university Police received a complaint from a

Waltham Resident regarding a foul scent coming from a building on campus. The caller said that he smelled a strong odor of gas outside of Fenway Hall. Stop right there, sir: these reporters feel your pain. If we had a nickel for every time our buzz was 100-percent murdered by the smell of gas in Fenway…we’d both be richer than that kid that drives his Maserati around campus. Just grinding up a storm with some dimepiece (alright, she was like a 6…in the dark…), about to go for the kill, when some rando, sweaty pig decides it’s a great time to rip cheek in the party. The girl thinks it’s me, turns around, realizes that I’m NOT actually Justin Bieber’s stepbrother like I said I was to get her to dance with me, and ditches with her other freshmen friends. Point being, get used to the smell of gas in Fenway, brother…it ain’t going anywhere. freshman puke Count Three. That’s it. Three. Are you serious, freshmen? We know that there was Easter/Passover weekend and all, but it’s part of your job description to be the punch line of the rest of our jokes! Have you grown too mature for vomit? We guess time (and Spring Day) will tell…

Sean Harrington and Brian Shea Vanguard Staff

Judicial action Summary Editor-in-ChiEf Sindhu Palaniappan Managing Editor gEnEral ManagEr Alyson Bisceglia Emily Silver Copy Editor Nate Marchand nEws Editor Lacey Nemergut sports Editor Ben Klein CaMpus lifE Editor Brenna O’Connell fEaturEs Editor Mike Lovett BusinEss Editor Jasper Huang photography Editor Tim Avrutik onlinE Editor Victoria Lin Editorial dirECtor Tomer Gat dirECtor of produCtion Meagan Kalpokis dirECtor of advErtising Brian Fuerst dirECtor of MarkEting Dina Durutlic JournalisM advisor Judy Rakowsky studEnt lifE advisor Nicole Chabot-Wieferich FOR GENERAL & CONTACT INFORMATION ABOuT The Vanguard, PLEASE SEE PAGE 4.

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

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Student electionS Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Student Leader Elections Winners!

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Student Government Association President Buddy Gormley Executive of Internal Affairs Sydney Southern Senators Johanne De Silva Jenna Longo Casey Klas Morgan Kruegler Neha Mazhar Kimberly Nasiff Stacey Raap Lindsey Roeder Maria Veronica Santos Gautam Sawant Association of Bentley Activities President Madhumita Narayan Vice President for Development and Recognition Emil Iliev Vice President for Operations Steven Varga Allocation and Internal Audit Committee President Timothy Dean Liaisons Lauren Arbeiter Michael Bellucci Kyle Dwyer Annelise Hansen Yunshen (Melody) He David Kennedy

Junior Class Cabinet Connor Deneen Thomas Diorio Jessica Hughes Alyssa Martin Abigail Mixer Trisha Pal Brian Shea Senior Class Cabinet Lindsey Albert Amber Lo Patrick McGoldrick Katie Miller Rebecca Rakoczy Patrick Rielly Kim Sok

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Letter to the editor Dear Editor,

*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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Mend Student Leader Elections First of all, The Vanguard would like to congratulate all those who won their respective student leader election race last week. That being said, this editorial is not about the candidates, but the election process itself. The process is flawed, and takes away from the main point of elections: Picking the candidate who is best for the position. This is not a new problem, but is still one that needs to be addressed. The process starts off with each candidate having to get 100 signatures from fellow students, to prove that they have the potential to receive votes. Although a good idea in theory, this process is simply an unnecessary step and additional time commitment. Candidates can get these signatures very easily, which does not mean that those who signed will vote for them. The next issue is the fact that students do not know many of the candidates that are running, and get very little exposure as to who those candidates are and what they plan on going if elected. The only information that students receive is the small blurb alongside each candidate’s picture featured in The Vanguard’s election

issue the week before elections are held. But fewer than 100 words are not nearly enough to understand a candidate’s position. Because of the lack of knowledge about the candidates, elections have become a popularity contest. Candidates campaign by putting hundreds of posters and flyers around campus, trying to get fellow students to vote for them instead of communicating what they can do for the student body. Although many other elections are also popularity contests (other student organizations, some political elections, etc.), Bentley’s student government elections should be focused on the abilities and goals of the candidates. Additionally, the lack of candidates takes even more importance out of the election process. This year, Junior and Senior Class Cabinet elections both had eight people running for seven spots. Although the seven that were selected are going to do a good job, the only way to have a fair election is to have multiple candidates for each position so that students can pick who will best represent them. Out of the other elections (Student Government Association (SGA),

Association of Bentley Activities (ABA), and Allocations and Internal Audit Committee (AIA)), which included SGA, ABA, and AIA presidents, SGA senators, ABA vice presidents, and SGA Executive of Internal Affairs, the only contested election was for SGA president. There wasn’t even a candidate running for the SGA Executive Vice President position. Again, these candidates are going to do a good job as well, but the only way to make sure that the best person for the position is elected is to have contested elections. There are ways that these problems can be fixed. Getting more candidates is difficult, but involving the student body more when it comes to elections could do the trick. An easy way to do this would be to hold some kind of forum, where candidates let students know what their goals and intentions are if elected. This would better inform students, and get them more involved with the election process. The more students participate and contribute to our student government organizations, the more effective those organizations will be.

PubLication information The Vanguard is the student newspaper of Bentley University. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the University administration; Bentley University is not responsible for statements herein. The Vanguard is published every Thursday of the academic year, excluding examination periods and holiday breaks. It is distributed free to all students, faculty, and staff of Bentley University. The Vanguard is funded in part by the Student Activity Fee, but relies on advertising revenue to cover the majority of its costs. Advertising rates are available upon request at (781) 891-3497. Circulation is 4,000 copies. We reserve the right to refuse an advertisement; only publication of an ad constitutes final acceptance of the offer to advertise. We reserve the right to edit all copy for grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, libel and length. The Vanguard Office is located on the third floor of the Student Center, inside the Bentley Bubble office complex. Mailing address: The Vanguard, Bentley University, 310M1 Student Center, 385 Beaver Street, Waltham, MA 02452. Phone: (781) 891-2912. E-mail: GA_Vanguard@bentley.edu

We are writing in response to the Vanguard article of April 5, 2012 titled “Roastmaster General Jeff Ross Roasts Bentley. “ This article raises important concerns about how we, as a community, provide a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all students. We are writing to speak for the men and women on campus who cannot speak for themselves, those who felt uncomfortable, and those who found this type of humor offensive. Although the comedians targeted many groups, the Vanguard’s review focused on the use of sexual assault and rape as a topic for laughs. As staff and faculty who work directly with students, we know firsthand how hurtful “jokes” about sexual violence are to survivors, their friends, and their families. What many don’t know is that these types of “jokes” also hurt the whole community by making it less safe for everyone, even those who have not yet been touched by sexual violence. Telling or laughing at “jokes” about rape, sexual assault, molestation, or date rape drugs trivializes sexual violence and contributes to an unsafe environment for everyone – even if unintended. It is well documented that when sexual violence is trivialized, survivors may avoid asking for help or protection, and perpetrators of violence may think their behavior is something funny rather than harmful. No one in our community should tolerate this type of trivializing “humor.” It is our hope that Bentley students will think about jokes of this kind and make a decision to speak out instead of laughing. National statistics indicate that 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men will survive a sexual assault in their lifetime (National Institute of Justice & Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 1998.). Over 2/3 of all survivors will be assaulted by a friend, acquaintance, or intimate partner. When we apply these statistics to the approximately 4000 Bentley undergraduate students, we estimate that about 256 current female and 72 current male students have been or will be survivors of

sexual assault. Your best friend, sister, mother, roommate, father or brother may be someone who has survived a sexual assault. There are many ways students can support survivors and prevent violence on our campus: Learn about why sexual violence occurs and its impact. Visit Bentley’s sexual assault information website: bentley.edu/campuslife/health-and-safety/information-sexual-assault Or The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center: barcc.org Or the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network: raain.org Participate in Prevention. Get involved with Consent Day, Take Back the Night, or the HerCampus discussion about the Ross/Jeselnik show. Prevention is for men too – check out: mencanstoprape.org Do not support trivializing of sexual violence through jokes, video games, movies, or music. Choose creative outlets that celebrate life rather than condone violence. Provide supportive and nonjudgmental listening. Believe survivors and if needed refer them to one of many campus resources, including The Center for Health and Wellness, Counseling and Student Development, and University Police. We hope each and every Bentley student will take the time to discuss this issue and engage in one of the above action steps. Together, we can make Bentley a safer, more supportive place for everyone. Thank you. Stephanie Kendall Counseling and Student Development Gerri Taylor Center for Health and Wellness Jessica Roche University Police Co-Chairs, Bentley’s Coalition on Sexual and Relationship Violence

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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ACCEPT Continued from Page 1 education. In the morning, prospective students invited to join the Honors Program were welcomed with a reception. Later in the afternoon, the Executive Dining Room hosted an academic reception with all of the majors represented by professors and students. From business majors to modern languages, every aspect of a Bentley education was represented. Prospective students were also enticed with the endless opportunities for study abroad. Bentley showed its philanthropic side with a service learning table. With tons of programs and the first collegiate partnership with the City Year Americorps program, Bentley has one of the best service learning programs in the country. Of course, no tour of Bentley would be complete without boasting the largest academic trading room in the country or the Center for Marketing Technology (CMT) and the programs both facilities offer. All of this comes with a hefty price, as current students know, so the Student Financial Services Office

was available at a table as well. The absence of the highly anticipated chocolate fountain was soon forgotten with the huge barbeque by the Dana Center. The beautiful weather had many current students on the green space, showing the prospective students how fun and carefree college can be – that is, of course, when we’re not stressing over GB 320. With so many tours by passionate students, the families got to refresh their memories of earlier tours in the year (probably in colder weather), while some families got their first look at the campus. Accepted students day is both a time for prospective students to see Bentley first hand, and allow current students to reflect on their decision to come here and their time here so far. While it’s true that the chocolate fountain is a large determining factor, the school had plenty to boast about this time around, and hopeful students definitely had the chance to see it. If you’d like to be involved with Accepted Students Day next year, contact either department heads or undergraduate admissions.

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Annual Liberal Studies Major Reception and Showcase COME CELEBRATE at the ANNUAL LSM RECEPTION and SHOWCASE Seniors will discuss their culminating projects either in presentation or poster session format. Come and see examples of the interesting and exciting work of our LSM students. JOIN US for Talk and Food Wednesday, April 25 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Executive Dining Room 3rd Floor LaCava LSM Seniors - Share your insights with the Bentley community Students - Hear about culminating projects Faculty, Staff and Administrators - Come hear from our amazing students And, of course, there will be food! Courtesy of Marilyn Durkin

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WATER Continued from Page 1 King. “So the issue here is: less regulation, fewer people overseeing regulation and no transparency at all in the source or quality of the water.” King also shed light onto the price of bottled water by using the assumption that someone was to follow the health recommendation to drink 8 glasses (64 ounces) of water per day. On campus, students pay an average of $1.50 for a 16 ounce bottle and would need to buy four bottles a day, multiplied by 365 days in a year for a total of $2,190. Alternatively, buying a 24 pack of water for $5.00 each

week would cost $260 per year. “At best, bottled water is simply tap water bottled and sold to you for a price, which is pretty unethical,” said King to sum up the debate. “At worst, the bottled water isn’t tested for as many contaminants as your tap water and could actually have contaminants in excess of the limits outlined by the EPA.” King also discussed the many negative externalities in the process of bottling water. Only about one in five plastic bottles is recycled so many of them end up in landfills, most of which are at capacity. Extra costs are then incurred to transport the waste somewhere else. In addition, 17

Only a fifth of water bottles are recycled; the rest go to landfills.

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million barrels of oil are used in the production of water bottles yearly. Drilling for and refining this oil, which could fuel one million cars for a year, also contributes to climate change. Finally, it takes three times the amount of water to produce the bottle as it does to fill it. “In summary: bottled water is useful and often necessary in emergency situations but I wouldn’t drink it under any other circumstance given the lack of regulation and the costs (real and external) associated with the product,” concluded King. A group of students on campus is currently working with the Office of Sustainability to educate students, faculty and staff on this information through its “Think Outside the Bottle” campaign. “The goal is to change demand for bottled water by educating people about the benefits of drinking tap water and using a reusable bottle,” explained King. “Students can learn more about tap water versus bottled water at the Think Outside the Bottle table at the Green Society’s Earth Fest this Sunday (Earth Day) on the Green Space from 1 to 4 p.m. (rain location: Pub),” said King. Those who are interested in joining the effort can email Amanda King at aking@bentley.edu.

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BAP Continued from Page 1 workload of volunteers. Furthermore, the race time was extended by one hour to ease the impact of the race on dedicated runners. “The BAP e-board’s mantra you might say is “Hope for the best, plan for the worst.” We knew Monday was going to be the hottest marathon ever and we prepared as best we could by getting the supplies we needed for the day, primarily sunscreen,” said Joshua Kebabian, president of Beta Alpha Psi. “Members also

had to know to dress appropriately. (shorts, t-shirts, sunglasses, hats, etc.),” Kebabian said. “Despite all our preparation, there is no doubt that there were times when we needed breaks, but members were sure to get out of the sun no longer than they needed to so that they could get right back to handing out water and hydrating those determined runners!” “I definitely saw more people utilizing the hydration stations,” said Ashley King, a junior pledge of Beta Alpha Psi. “Normally the elite runners never take water from

the volunteers, but this time they did because they couldn’t wait for the elite stations to get their water. I was thrilled to be a part of that!” “Hydration station volunteers, like the members of Beta Alpha Psi, mixed 6 gallons of Gatorade at a time, distributing it among three layers of half filled cups to distribute to runners. In preparation for those runners looking to douse themselves with fresh cold water, Poland spring tables were constantly distributing and replenishing their supplies. BAP has been volunteering

Even the elite runners took water from the volunteer stations as a result of the heat.

Members of Beta Alpha Psi served as volunteers for the 2012 Boston Marathon as they have for the past eight years.

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at the marathon since 2004. “The marathon contributes to BAP’s values in how we are giving back to the committee in a full day of service,” said Kebabian. “Well over half of our members participate and come together for teamwork and camaraderie. At each table there are opportunities for people to step up and become a leader. “The enriching experience of community service and the enjoyment of my Beta Alpha Psi friends was worth enduring the scorching heat,” said

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BAP sophomore pledge, Jillian Weiss. “I’m proud to have been a part of the 2012 marathon!” Kebabian and other BAP e-board members were incredibly pleased by the performance of the chapter. “Our chapter interacts with thousands of runners throughout the marathon,” said Kebabian. “It’s clear to all of us that the runners appreciate our service greatly. It’s also nice to hear them say “Your station has the coldest water of all of them!”

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Goldman’s earnings decrease, CEO’s compensation increases By Alex Grotevant Vanguard staff

Last Friday, Goldman Sachs, a New York investment bank, released regulatory information. Among this information was CEO Lloyd Blankfein’s compensation for the fiscal year. The records revealed that he was paid a total of $16.1 million. This amount, a fourteen percent increase from his 2010 compensation, comes as a surprise to many based on Goldman’s performance in 2011. While earnings for the bank were roughly $4.4 billion in 2011, Goldman experienced a forty-seven percent decline from 2010. Specifically, in the third quarter of their fiscal year, Goldman actually incurred a net loss. This was only the second time the company lost money since its IPO back in 1999. Further, the bank’s net income went down by a staggering fifty-eight percent in the final three months of 2011. So how did Goldman Sachs, an established, international banking corporation,

struggle to make a net income in 2011? The short answer: turbulent financial markets. However, Goldman Sachs was certainly not alone. Many of Wall Street’s largest, most profitable banks also endured a challenging year as the financial markets were hurt by the European debt crisis. It was especially difficult for Goldman because of a lack of consumer confidence in the market. The stock and bond markets were certainly not reliable and it was reported that many clients avoided mergers and new sales of stock. Undoubtedly, 2011 proved to be a struggle for many of these banks. But perhaps the more important question is why Goldman’s CEO’s compensation still went up despite the weak performance of the company. Chairman and CEO Lloyd Blankfein was given a base salary of $2 million, a bonus of $3 million and stock awards of nearly $10.7 million. The remaining amount of compensation was spent on his retirement plan, a car and personal driver and security services. Perhaps the

most questionable amount of the $16.1 million is the $258,701 that was spent on security. Why is it that JPMorgan Chase, the country’s largest bank, only spent a little over $20,000 on their CEO’s security, while Goldman spent over ten times that amount? Goldman Sachs responded to the criticism by calling the security services “businessrelated necessities” for their executives. The company also went on record saying that the security, which is primarily home security, is imperative due to the elevated threat levels in the “current environment.” It is no secret that Blankfein is a controversial figure disliked by many. Last November, during the Occupy Wall Street movement, protestors gathered in front of the headquarters, accusing the bank of numerous violations and demanding Blankfein’s imprisonment. Just last month, Goldman’s executive director Greg Smith resigned after submitting an essay to the New York Times about the

CEO Lloyd Blankfein was paid over $16 million in the previous fiscal year.

bank. In his essay, Smith discussed the integrity of the bank and said Goldman was “losing its moral fiber.” It is obvious that people are watching Goldman Sachs with dismay. While analysts expect the bank to successfully recover financially and generate a profit in the upcoming year, Goldman will

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need to alter their ways if they truly seek long term success. Quite simply, they must act more ethically and in the interest of their clients rather than solely in the interest of their profits. Who knowsmaybe the bank would not have to spend as much on Blankfein’s security if this were to happen!

Retail giant Best Buy loses sales to cheaper online products By Jasper Huang Business editor

Many may wonder, if you’ve never set foot in a Best Buy store over the past two or so decades, where you purchase your electronics. Where, indeed? The king of big box retailing of consumer electronics in the United States may finally be showing the strains of maintaining its vast empire. Together, with its subsidiary brands, Best Buy collectively operates 1,150 stores domestically and internationally. In 2009, the company became America’s largest east coast consumer electronics retail store after

beating rival Circuit City out of business. Now, though, Best Buy may be the one in trouble, with the consumer electronics business slowly moving out of ‘big box’ store territory. For those who are unclear on the term, a big box store is a retail store that put simply is, a big box. The stores usually belong to a chain and are large, free-standing, rectangular buildings that, according to the American Independent Business Alliance, are over 50,000 square feet and have a tendency to “kill-off” smaller retail stores in the area. Examples of these include Wal-Mart, Sears, Lowe’s,

Almost every product in the Best Buy store can be purchased online.

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Home Depot and Best Buy. Big box retailers are slowly becoming a thing of the past and Best Buy isn’t like Wal-Mart or Home Depot. Many of the goods sold by those two retail giants cannot be purchased online, food is perishable and twenty-foot oak boards are inconvenient to ship. Best Buy will either have to change with the times, or become a relic of the past. Physically immense stores used to be first stop shops for consumers, but now nearly all of Best Buy’s stock can be purchased online and there is no longer an incentive to drag our lazy backsides to the store. When Best Buy was founded, its big box electronics retail style gained immense popularity. At the stores, shoppers could get a firsthand look at what they were purchasing. Nowadays though, that could be contributing to the waning of the company’s revenue. Shoppers will go to the stores to take a look at what they want to purchase and then purchasing it cheaper online. The Wall Street Journal’s Justin Lahart puts it well when he said, “The commoditization of many electronics goods and shoppers’ growing comfort with buying expensive items online will only intensify the problem.” Now, in arguably its most critical point in history, Best Buy is in desperate need of a

Brian Dunn’s resignation on April 10 leaves Best Buy in need of a new CEO.

change. Companies at this critical juncture need top executives to take charge and steer the company in a positive direction. Instead on April 10, Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn resigned, as if the company’s problem wasn’t any of his business, literally. According to Best Buy’s official statement regarding the matter, “There were no disagreements between Mr. Dunn and the company on any matter relating to operations, financial controls, policies or procedures. There was mutual agreement that it was time for new leadership to address the challenges that face the company.” Despite what the official statement claims, though, the Wall Street Journal says otherwise. Citing company statements and information,

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the WSJ claims that the resignation of CEO Brian Dunn was related to “exploring whether he misused company assets in the course of an alleged relationship with a female subordinate.” Regardless of the details, though, Brian Dunn is gone and he has perhaps left the company he helmed for 28 years floundering. According to FactSet company statistics, Best Buy employs approximately 180,000 employees. With its plan to close 50 of its big box locations, how many individuals will lose their jobs? The company’s top management will have to seek out a new CEO fast and adopt a do-ordie mentality if it hopes to survive this fiscal year. Salvation for the company is still possible at this stage, but Best Buy’s future is grim.

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ClairE dEnnis Class of 2015 Cfa “Rhode Island becauase it’s just so small.”

CharliE roThMan Class of 2015 UndECidEd “New Jersey because of all the guidos.”

BMG Speaker Series: Rising from Non-Profit to For-Profit Marcel Quiroga, a former private wealth specialist and advisor at Merrill Lynch, spoke at the final speaker series event of this semester. She began her career working for Fundes, a microfinance group in Bolivia. Quiroga recalled being a very shy person during this time. She credits patience as the reason why she was able to come out of her shell and rise up in the ranks at Fundes. After she left Fundes, she went to work for Fundo de la Comunidad, which is yet another microfinance group in Bolivia. Quiroga shared her own success stories, by detailing how she always made a point of being noticed by higher-ups at each bank she worked for and by following what she described as the four Cs of success. These include confidence, creativity, capabilities, and connections. She ended the event by stating that we all have a legacy to fulfill, even if it means doing nothing. By incorporating the four Cs of success in the execution of our future plans, only then

CaMEron liBErTa Class of 2015 UndECidEd “Texas becuase Jason is from there.”

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can we truly be successful. Marcel is currently the Chief Relations Officer and Director of Marketing at Capital Formations Group. BMG Leadership Ceremony On March 31, BMG hosted its first ever Leadership Ceremony featuring current members of BMG as well as former BMG alumni and current Bentley professors and faculty. The evening started off in Backbay ABC with a cocktail reception and was followed by a meal provided by Bentley’s own Sodexho. After dinner, the ceremony included presentations from current and past BMG leaders, Loan Approval Board Members, Dean Roy Wiggins, and Betsy Meyers. Each person shared their experiences with microfinance and gave the audience a better idea of what BMG has accomplished thus far, and the direction the group is moving in. Following the presentations, awards were given to those who have been instrumental in the formation and growth of the group. The final piece of the ceremony was the official transfer of the Presidency from James Haight to John Warden. The BMG would like to thank James for his dedi-

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cation to the group and would like to welcome John to the Presidency. Congratulations to the both of you BMG Speaker Event: Center for Women & Enterprise The Center for Women & Enterprise is an organization that aims to help support women in their quests to start-up and sustain their own businesses. Co-founder , Susan Hammond alongside current Director of Programs & Services, Kristin Zecca spoke to Bentley students about the dynamics of entrepreneurship and the rigor involved with starting a business. With about 90% of the CWE’s client base being female, the non-profit organization strives to help women find their happiness in the business world by guiding them through financial literacy coaching, management skills, and other business skills through classes offered at the CWE. Recently the CWE was recognized as the Most Outstanding Partner of the Bentley Microfinance Group. Both organizations share common goals of helping the community grow through excellence in commerce. BMG is proud to recognize the CWE as a partner.

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How I Met Your Mother recap By Mike Lovett Features editor

A recent trend for most sitcoms has been moving from the old school, traditional three camera set up for a sleeker more modern look in a single camera. Apparently CBS has not gotten the memo. Either that or they just want to keep reminding people that they are the oldest network. You’re right; neither of those are probably the case. How I Met Your Mother hasn’t been the flashiest of CBS sitcoms (see The Big Bang Theory) nor its most popular for reasons still unknown (see Two and a Half Men) but it has certainly been one of its most consistent, not only in ratings but in quality, something that is sometimes compromised as shows age. Last night HIMYM channeled its roots which six seasons later is still hilarious. Stemming from “a piphany” Barney and Ted, who was enjoying his roommate-less lifestyle until he was coerced, set out to have one endless week of legendary nights. Marshall tried to crack the case of what person entered Lily’s sex dream and Robin struggled to cope with her new found fame. Though he is skeptical at first Ted finds himself enjoying Barney’s legendary week as they start a mariachi band, eat the bar menu and don’t bungee jump off of the Empire State Building. Soon he grows tired of the antics but he is roped right back in

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Ted and Barney celebrate the night they started a mariachi band.

when Barney makes the case that in the game of life he is far ahead. As it turns out, a certain well known limo driver is the dreamy culprit in Lily’s sexy inception much to Marshall’s chagrin. But as it turns out a baby not only puts stress on the mommy to be but the daddy to be as well. Their continued perseverance through real life troubles once again demonstrates why they are the best married sitcom couple on television. And then there is Robin, who has made enormous strides this season and once

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again took a step forward by getting the recognition she deserved. With a failed engagement, a couple of failed ovaries and life on her own, Robin finally showed the world what she could do. So what do we have to look forward to? For the first time in a long time we are seeing Barney struggle with feelings for someone and with an already established prelude with him as groom the dots are begging to be connected. Lily and Marshall continue to cope with the looming inevitability of a child. And Ted, well, he just has to meet the mother.

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“Survival of the fittest” season for television By Mike Lovett Features editor

In the television world it is now judgment day. Actually, it’s more days. But I guess if we wanted to be totally accurate it would be weeks. With a little more than a month left on the full year television schedules, networks have begun to test shows waiting in the wings for next year’s schedule to see if they have what it takes to compete in primetime. So let’s take a look. First, on ABC we have Scandal and Don’t Trust the B**** in Apartment 23. Scandal, which premiered on April 5, is teetering. Our good friends at TV by the Numbers say it is on the bubble but with ABC likely losing three dramas this year to cancelation (Missing, Body of Proof, and The River) it still has hope. Don’t Trust the B**** in Apartment 23, which premiered on April 11, only has a pilot under its belt so far but drew in a considerable audience and among the company of fan favorite Happy Endings and comedic

titan Modern Family, that may develop into a trend. CBS has saved all of its new television for the Fall so you’ll have to wait until then to find out who is facing the firing squad. The only recent news from FOX is the return of Glee which took a winter hiatus. As long as there are Gleeks there will be Glee. Simple supply and demand, people. Then of course there is the one, the only, and the middling when it comes to any type of ratings what so ever, NBC. In recent weeks, NBC has premiered two new sitcoms that, like their network, have failed to meet expectations. From a completely biased perspective it is sad to see two witty comedies go but with a lack of ratings it hardly comes as a surprise that they will get the axe. NBC is really dealing with a whole mess of problems (Surprise, surprise). Up All Night, which had a strong rookie season, is still on the bubble as it looks to become a Comedy Night Done Right staple. Community, which may be in danger of being canceled

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This season will tell which shows, like Don’t Trust the B**** in Apartment 23, will survive the next year.

for its entire existence (which is an absolute travesty), is again uncertain for a fourth season. It is leaning towards likely, but with the public feud between star Chevy Chase and creator Dan Harmon anything is still possible. Also unclear for next season is The Office. There’s a sentence that I thought

would never have to be written ever. With the contracts of stars John Krasinski, B.J Novak, Ed Helms, and Jenna Fischer rumored slow to be renewed and Mindy Kaling getting a pilot on Fox, the groundbreaking show may be in for a groundbreaking change come next season. The show would shift its

focus to the characters that have mainly stayed behind the spotlight. Television is a 12-month season, and as finales draw closer, the futures of some shows hang in the balance. It’s true what they say, time will tell; or actually the Internet will. Yeah, the Internet will probably tell us.

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In Latin, “Ditat Deus” translates to “God Enriches;” the phrase serves as the official state motto of Arizona. Unfortunately, God seems to have deprived this state of rational leaders. The issue at hand is a set of new laws passed by the state government concerning abortion.

I hope that even my friends against expanded abortion rights can appreciate the absurdity of Arizona’s recent abortion laws. Recently passed, it has become official state policy to: Prohibit abortions after 18 weeks of pregnancy, protect doctors who withhold pregnancy information from woman who they think might get an abortion (not telling her) and define life of an embryo as two weeks before pregnancy. The first measure of an 18 week restriction is the earliest in the nation and unconstitutional when considered against the controversial Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade. Yet this doesn’t seem so unexpected. Opponents of abortion rights have always sought to restrict the window allowed for the procedure since they can’t ban it. The second measure protects doctors from law suits who hide pregnancy informa-

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tion from women if that information could cause a woman to abort. How a doctor can determine if a woman is going to have an abortion before she discovers she is pregnant or any of the conditions of her pregnancy is beyond me. A woman’s sup p ort for abortion rights isn’t even a solid indicator of their likelihood of using that right; nor should the political and social values of any patient be any business of the doctor. It’s one thing to advocate for abortion rights and quite another to decide to do it on your own. One advocates for access, the other advocates for its use. Pro-choice does not necessarily equal pro-abortion because there are a large array of factors that tie into the decision: Finances, lifestyle, needs and wants, age, education and more. The idea that a practitioner would be protected for breaking the trust between patients and their doctors and violating their oath is a repulsive one. Doctors that hide crucial information should have their licenses banned, not protected. Doctors must inform their patients, not keep them in the dark until the female has no choice. The third measure is perhaps that most shocking. The gestational age is officially calculated by the law “from the first day of the last menstrual period of the pregnant woman.” Health professionals have interpreted this to mean that “life” can be defined by up to two weeks

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Arizona’s new laws conflict with the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision.

before pregnancy. For the “party of freedom” Republicans seem hell-bent on restricting the privacy and personal freedom of women and their doctors to make the right decision for the health of the patient. With all this passed by the government what could be the ramifications? Well first, the laws are similar to some extent to those of Nebraska. In that state, women have been forced to give birth to babies that were expected to die right after separation from the mother. How could this happen? Doctors can determine serious health risks for the mother or baby until the 20th week of pregnancy. In Arizona and Nebraska, abortions are essentially banned by the 18th week; Hence the forced birth of practically dead babies. When claims of a War on Women are made I usually brush it off, but States are making it more difficult to argue against it. I hope even

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my anti-abortion friends can support us when I say that before pregnancy, there is no life. If we can’t agree on that, then we all need to take a serious crash-course on the birds and the bees. Governments can’t and shouldn’t make health decisions for patients. This was, of course, the rallying call of conservatives during the Obama-care debate. Yet here we stand, conservatives (in Arizona and friends) embracing the comforting knowledge and the soothing power of a government hand grabbing a woman’s uterus and telling her what to do with it. The debate about what constitutes life is important but let’s save it for another time. The discussion in Arizona threw out reasonable judgment long ago. In the state, female menstruation cycles can constitute pregnancy and a live baby. If God has enriched anyplace on earth, it certainly isn’t Arizona.

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The most meaningful part of my time abroad was definitely learning to become independent. Overall, I am a pretty independent person, but I was never used to traveling alone in a place I didn’t know or couldn’t speak the language of. It’s really hard to navigate the streets of Seoul since there are no real streets.

Everything is just connected with each other with no signs or street names. Not being able to speak the language definitely deterred my exploration of the city. Even though I still don’t know much and we are forever warned of traveling alone, I finally built up the courage to do just that. No more waiting for people or staying out later than I want to. I can finally take a cab alone or ride the train alone and be okay with it.

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Aries

April’s Advice

Your Questions Answered!

(March 21-April 19)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

The Sun’s coming into your sign, which is excellent for you. This year it’s easier to achieve success and prosperity.

Reduce Your Stress If stress is causing you to emotionally eat then getting rid of the stress may help. Easier said than done, I know. Try going to the gym when you are stressed out and channel all of your stress into a good work out. Also, you can try relaxing by doing some yoga or meditation.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

In the coming four weeks, set priorities and be practical. Scratch things off your list that have lost all reason for being done. Then, do the others.

Cancer Just in time, your friends come to your rescue. Take advantage of this situation, and move quickly. Your lucky break won’t last forever.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

New opportunities are popping up, as important people take an interest. They’re willing to give you more work, and that could lead to a lot more money. It doesn’t initially, but it could.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The next four weeks are, generally, good vacation weather. All you have to do is work more free time into your schedule.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The major theme for the next four weeks is money that you share with other people. Yes, that does mean all your credit cards.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

The Sun’s going into Taurus. For you, this means partnerships, relationships and open enemies dominate the next four weeks. This ought to be interesting.

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Question: I have no idea why I do this, but I eat when I’m not hungry. I’ll do this especially around times when I’m stressed out. Can you tell me why I feel this way and how I can stop this bad habit? This sounds like emotional eating to me. Sometimes when we are stressed we will turn to food for comfort and sometimes we do this unconsciously. This is because when we are stressed out, our cortisol levels will increase. Cortisol is known as the stress hormone and creates cravings for salty and sweet foods. Also, when we are stressed out we may seek support from our friends and get together and eat junk food

Write Down What You Eat If you keep a food diary of what you eat and how you feel when you eat then you’ll be able to see the patterns and hopefully be able to eliminate eating when you’re feeling a certain way. Distract Yourself If you are feeling stressed and don’t have anything to do besides study then try to do something else to take your mind off of eating. You can take a walk around campus, read, listen to some music, or just take a nap. Get Rid of It If you know you resort to junk food when you’re stressed out, then don’t buy any junk food at all. If it is not there then you can’t eat it. Also, if you do have a

extracurricular activities (e.g. resident assistant). I can’t forget the best six months of my life - studying abroad in Australia!

Sagittarius For the next four weeks, your job will take top priority. No need to resist, you’ll find many good uses for the extra money.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

After you finish an overdue chore, you’ll have more time to spend at home. Fix up your place for the next four weeks. You’ll be in the mood..

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

An older, wiser friend is worth more than her weight in gold. Don’t be shy about asking questions. This is your education.

Try taking a walk to avoid stress eating.

moment where you emotionally eat then you’ll just have to forgive yourself. If you put your hands up in defeat then you will never get out of your habit. Lastly, if you feel as

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and bond over what is making us stressed out. While it is helpful to talk about our stress and externalize it, it is certainly not helpful to overeat in the process. Alright, so how can we fix this problem?

For the coming four weeks, focus your attention on making money. Everyone won’t understand, but that’s OK. Explain it to them later.

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Name: Steve Delano Graduation Year: 2007 Major: Managerial Econ Current Employer and Job Title: Maine Pointe (a niche Boston-based consultancy), Supply Chain Consultant How would you describe your college experience? I would give it a near perfect 10. I kept a good balance of academics, social life and

Who was your favorite professor at Bentley? Why? It could be any of a halfdozen professors, however Dr. Susan Adams (Management) did a terrific job of prepping students for expectations of the “real world.” For example, in her Consulting course, presenting your best solution was not enough - it needed to be accompanied by a riskaverse and an aggressive plan as well. What do you miss most about your college days? I miss having friends so close and having so many events being put on for you. It makes you appreciate all that Bentley does for its students. How did Bentley prepare you for success?

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though you need something in your mouth then instead of eating, chew on a piece of gum. I hope that some of these will help you. Good luck.

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It’s something many students cringe at the sound of, but GB 301 was the single most helpful course. It pushed most to their limits - working tirelessly within a team, across multiple business disciplines, and presenting to an actual company who needed our help. Can you describe the transition from college student to young professional? Just when you think you’ve learned all that you need to conquer the world, you find yourself learning an incredible amount from your employer and truly being on your own. It’s an exciting time of your life with enormous amounts of opportunity. If you could experience college again, what would you do differently? Never be shy and never waste a minute. Bentley is the ideal place and the time

of your life to meet others, learn new things and try something you’ve never tried. The high cost of higher education can be justified if you do these things. Tell us something about yourself that we don’t know. I’m part of a team that has been contracted to optimize a transportation network of Canada’s largest oil company in the oil sands of Northern Alberta. It is an unbelievably eye-opening experience.

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E-Board Entertainment Update dangerous and ordered to be put down after she attacked several other dogs. Thousands of people came to the dog’s rescue signing a petition to keep her alive. After the consideration the judge spared Prada from doggy death row. However the judge claimed that if it was Louis Vuitton he would have put that sucker down. Ted Nugent was allowed to speak at the National Rifle Association covention.

The Kardishian Kingdom to takeover Glendale, Cali! A totally determined Kim Kardashian told her sister Khloe, on a special clip of “Khloe and Lamar”, that she’s going to run for mayor of Glendale. Luckily it won’t be for another 5 years so the unfortunate residences have time to move. Forget Online Dating, Sniff and Shag is the way to go! Judith Prays the mastermind behind “Pheromone Parties” explains the simple steps. Singles are invited to the party. Before attending they must sleep in the same t

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shirt for three nights and then store it in a plastic bag in the freezer to maintain the scent. Then the person brings their shirt to the “get together” where the bags are marked with numbers and labeled with either pink or blue tape, depending on gender. Participants browse the shirts, take a few sniffs and then choose the one they find most appealing. And that’s how they are paired. To think my dog had this down for years! All Dogs go to Heaven…except pit bulls In Nashville, a 4 year old pit bull, Prada, was declared

American’s de-citizenize themselves! Last year, almost 1,800 people renounced their U.S. citizenship, all claiming that it was for tax reasons. At least we have a solution to the immigration problem. The Nuge, an angry Coyote ready to chop off heads Ted Nugent, musician, spoke at a National Rifle Association convention and said that “if Obama becomes the president in November again, I will either be dead or in jail by this time next year. We need to ride into that battle field and chop their heads off next year. Any questions?” Yea, who the hell gave you the microphone? He then went on to say “if

Tech Talk: Project Glass Every time we look outside, walk around or sit down, we see the world as it really is. In its raw state, there is inherent beauty about nature, from the way the earth is shaped to the way our cities are built. What we see is what we get; these things are just there. Until now. The god of all things information, Google, recently launched their newest Research and development initiative, Project Glass. A part of the Google Goggles concept, Glass is the next step in humanity’s desire for knowledge. Goggles enables mobile phone users to use a camera to search the web. They can take photos of a building and the app will load the Wikipedia page,

snap a part of a menu in a foreign language and have it instantly translated. Similar to how Shazam made it possible to find music based on a short recording, Goggles allows one to find anything by simply seeing it. When it was first released in October 2010, the reception was overwhelming. Tourists no longer needed a book, campers could identify toxic plants, and shoppers could scan a barcode and then have a list of shops that sold that identical item for less. The Metropolitan Museum of Art embraced the app to help visitors get the most out of their trips. In collaboration with Google, the Met adapted it to give self guided tours of exhibits.

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Patrons could now interact with the art, and learn far more than they otherwise could with a group guide. Project Glass takes this convenience though to another level. In video games, users have what is known as a HUD, Heads Up Display, which gives the player information about their surroundings, objectives and their current situation. Google took this idea and made a set of futuristic looking prescription glasses. But instead of enhancing one’s ability to see, it gives the wearer information about everything around them. As demoed in their video, which has been viewed over 13.5 million times, the glasses resemble the operating system of a phone, but one that is operated by your eyes and voice. When you look at the weather, the temperature and chance of rain pops up. If you receive a message, the text appears, and by simply speaking your response, your reply is sent. The innovation doesn’t stop there. On his way to the subway station, Glass alerts the user of a delay and prompts him with walking directions that guide him step by step until he reaches his destination. Another scene shows the user taking a photo simply by touching the frame of the glasses. The video ends with him Skyping

the coyote’s in the living room pissing on your couch, it’s not his fault, it’s your fault for not shooting it.” After his speech, Nugent was shot while peeing behind the stage when he was mistaken for a coyote. Live from New York, It Might Be Mitt We’re Not Really Sure Yet! Mitt Romney is mulling over the invitation extended to him by Lorne Michaels to appear on Saturday Night Live this season. Romney says it will depend on whether or not the skit is funny. If he does not accept the invitation, SNL will have to settle for the next best thing: a cardboard cutout

of Mitt Romney. These places were only cool when they were founded The top hipster cities were just released by Travel and Leisure. However, they are already looking for the next best places because these are now too mainstream. Nipped Newt Finally, Newt Gingrich was bitten on the finger by a penguin when visiting the Saint Louis Zoo last Friday. But he said afterwards that not even this will stop him from competing for second place in the Republican candidate race.

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Gingrich is unlikely to ever get the penguin vote after last Friday.

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Google Goggles brings up info about the subject of a photo.

a friend and showing her the sunset that he is actually seeing. The Internet, being the Internet, had parody videos of Project Glass within a day of its release, some with legitimate worries. One had the user running into everything that was in his path as he viewed his Facebook; another portrayed the awkward situation of being in a conversation and sending a reply that wasn’t intended for a recipient. While the videos are comedic, they take away from the true potential behind Project Glass. The idea isn’t completely original; three years ago an MIT student demonstrated his Sixth Sense technology at a TED conference. Using a pendant like device, one could project

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a computer screen on a wall, display messages on white paper and even check the timing of airplane flights using a boarding pass. But Glass’ genius is in its simplicity. It isn’t attempting to take a phone and make it into a high-tech piece of eyewear. Instead, it takes the things that we use for convenience -texting, emails, reminders, directions and to an extent photos- and literally changes the way we look at them. There are obvious problems with it, namely why do we need yet another piece of technology? But think about how much time you are on your phone. With Project Glass, you can stop looking down to find your way and start actually seeing what is going on around you.

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Men’s tennis claims No. 2 in upcoming NE-10 championship By Emily Ellis Vanguard Staff

The Falcons faced the Franklin Pierce Ravens at home last Wednesday hoping to claim another victory. Bentley won the doubles matches 2-to-1 and all six of the singles matches to defeat Franklin Pierce and add a sixth match to their winning streak. The streak would end after the men’s team fell short to Merrimack the next day. Both teams came in to the match without any previous losses; the Warriors would be

the ones to remain undefeated. Bentley won one of the three doubles matches and split the single matches 3-to3. Merrimack walked away with a 5-to-4 win and the No. 1 seed in the upcoming NE10 conference tournament for the second straight season. On Saturday the Falcons traveled to Southern New Hampshire University to face their last competitor of their regular season, the Penmen. Bentley took two of the three doubles matches and five of the six singles. A mishap in the first singles match of the day awarded junior Lucas

Wever of Bentley the win when Penmen Mitch Dobek accidently hit himself in the head with his own racquet. His opponent retired from the match to seek medical attention for possible stitches. Wever was later named the NE-10 Player of the Week after recording two wins in singles play and one in doubles. This was the fifth time this season Wever has been recognized with the award. Senior captain Alec Spycher collected his 97 th win o f his co lle g e ca re e r defeating his Penmen oppo-

Lucas Wever won the first singles match of the day against SNHU.

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nent 6-to-1 in the first set and then 6-to-0 in the second. The Falcons wrapped up their regular season campaign with a nearly perfect record of 10-1 in in the Northeast-10 conference, finishing with 14 wins and five losses overall. That recorded has landed Bentley the No. 2 seed in the NE-10 Championship. This top finish grants them a bye to the semifinals which will be played with home court advantage Thursday at 2

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p.m. The Falcons will face the winner of the first-round match between No. 6 Le Moyne and No. 3 SNHU; both of whom are teams Bentley has crushed in the regular season. Bentley defeated Le Moyne 8-1 in early October and then recently beat SHNU 7-2. The NE-10 Championship match will take place on this upcoming Saturday at 1 p.m. should Bentley advance.

Varsell and Vatti lead Bentley track at Stonehill Invitational By Benjamin Klein SpOrtS EdItOr

Junior Amy Varsell and senior Mike Vatti have been the two track stars this season for Bentley and their success continued this past weekend at the Stonehill Invitational. The men’s team finished sixth of 11 teams while the women finished

seventh of 10 teams. Varsell was the only Falcon in the women’s meet to finish first in any event, winning the 800 meter by more than three seconds. She was later named the NE-10 women’s track athlete of the week, the fifth time this year she’s been recognized with the honor. Sophomore Delia Equitz

Mike Vatti won both the 200 and 400 meter dashes at the Stonehill Invitational.

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also scored points for the Falcons during over the weekend, finishing fourth in the 400 meter hurdles. Her time of 1:10.32 was a new personal record and gave Bentley five points in the meet standings. Freshmen Brynnan Farrington and Jackie Carlson both placed third in their respective events over the weekend. Bentley finished with 33 overall points, placing them seventh amongst the 10 schools competing. For the men’s team, Vatti did his best to run Bentley to victory, winning both the 200

and 400 meter dashes. Vatti won the 200 meter event by eight-hundredths of a second and the 400 meter by more than one second. He was later named to the NE-10 honor roll for his performances at the invitational. Junior Bryan Carton competed in the same events as Vatti, finishing both in fourth place and setting a new personal record in the 200 meter. Freshman Anthony Charter placed third in the long jump and fifth in the triple jump. Senior Tom Witherell and junior Sean Maguire placed

third and fourth, respectively, in the 5,000 meter run. On the weekend, Bentley finished with 62.5 points that put them in sixth place of the 11 teams at the event. The men’s and women’s teams will participate in two events this upcoming weekend, the Larry Ellis Invitational held at Princeton University and the MIT Invitational. Last year at the Larry Ellis Invitational, Varsell finished eighth in her coveted 800 meter event and will look to take home first place at this year’s race.

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