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Hit & run Bentley up two spots in US News and World Report From sixth to fourth Best Regional University in the North injures freshman student

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Zachary Pollard, an 18year-old Bentley University freshman, was the victim of a hit and run as he crossed Chestnut Street at Hall Street around midnight of September 15, 2012.

The suspect was driving a black Ford Mustang and quickly fled down Hall Street after the incident.

Pollard, a student athlete on the Bentley golf team, sustained injuries to both his shoulder and head.

“It was a terrible case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. We are all just very thankful that it wasn’t worse and that he is recovering well,” said Matthew Michel, Bentley University golf captain.

“I would simply remind all members of our community, for their general safety, to be alert to their surroundings at all times, use designated crosswalks on and around campus, don’t assume a vehicle will stop when crossing the street and don’t be distracted by listening to music on headphones or talking on the phone,” said Ernest Leffler, Bntley chief of police.

The case is currently being investigated by the Waltham Police Department and Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office. ­

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Each year, prospective students invade US News and World Report, seeking the most recent rankings for their future college careers. This year, Bentley University moved from No. 6 to No. 4 overall in “Best Regional Universities - North” and establishing itself as No. 3 in average freshman retention rate in the North.

Furthermore, the University received a ranking of 6 in the North for Best Value, touting its “Prepared” reputation.

The overall ranking is based on seven specific factors: Top academics (25 percent), graduation and retention rates (25 percent), faculty resources (20 percent), student selectivity (15 percent), financial

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Bentley came in at number 3 for average freshman retention rate in the North region.

Domino effect: Faculty and staff flash mob welcomes students back to campus

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Bentley staff dance to Jessie J’s Domino on the upper quad during the first week of classes.

By Michelle Rourk VANGUARD STAFF

Last Thursday, on the Bentley University quad between the library and Smith Academic buildings, a group of approximately 30 faculty members dressed in all black staged a flash mob.

Orchestrated by assistant director of disability services,

Stephanie Brodeur, the group danced to the song Domino by Jessie J. That day, in between classes, students loitered outside enjoying the sunny, warm weather when music started playing. Suddenly dancers sprung out of the crowd from every angle to a formation in the center of the quad.

Startled students and faculty

encircled them to watch their routine. Steven Varga, a senior, said, “I stopped walking to class because there was huge group that was forming as the music started but it caught me completely off-guard when professors and staff started dancing. It was very amusing.”

The dance group originated over the summer. Brodeur emailed faculty and staff all

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over campus about the idea. Those interested contacted her and forwarded the email until the final group was formed. The emails were not sent out to everyone to keep the operation under wraps.

Brodeur’s cousin, Jesse Sinerate, choreographed the routine. She created a 30 See FLASH, Page 6

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PoliCe log p.m., a complaint was logged with university Police that someone was banging on a freshman student’s door.

An officer swiftly reported to the scene and was surprisingly unable to find the wrongdoer, who likely walked away at a leisurely pace and just went about his or her business.

The suspect in question likely

you can’t have a party without a “pee” On Saturday at 9:18 p.m., a witness reported a male party in the back of Collins urinating on a parked motor vehicle. When an officer approached, the suspect was walking away and zipping his pants.

One might think that this is just circumstantial evidence, not credible enough for a charge. But alas, the zipping in combination with the odor and wetness present on the vehicle served as sufficient proof that the perpetrator peed.

The culprit, who was a guest of a student, was given a trespass warning and told to leave immediately. The student he was visiting will be charged with a guest policy violation.

Broken sesame On Friday at 11:46 p.m., an officer was startled by a loud crashing sound on lower campus. The officer discovered that the Orchard parking gate had been snapped in two. upon review of security footage, a male party was identified and swiftly recognized near the scene of the crime.

The man admitted to breaking the gate, citing his curiosity as the true guilty party in this case. He wanted to know “how flexible it was”. He also likes to “touch stuff”.

Given such curiosities, I suppose

dent was found sleeping outside of the Center for Health and Wellness. The gentleman was awoken by an officer and claimed to be lost.

He was later safely reunited with his buddies in Collins without incident.

It is still unclear why this gentleman was sleeping outside in the first place; it’s not like peo-

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worse things could happen. The culprit apologized and left campus.

He will be judicially charged with malicious behavior and vandalism. fool me once…

On Sept. 15 at 7:29 p.m., the exterior lights were malfunctioning near Boylston. No e-mail was sent out and no one “accidentally” hit reply All. knock, knock, knockin’ on a door On Thursday, Sept. 13 at 3:45

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has two hands and is really bored.

If you have any information on who this might be, e-mail the Vanguard GA account as this case is most certainly not closed. past his bedtime On Sept. 12 at 5:03 a.m., a stu-

ple go out and stumble drunkenly back to campus on a Tuesday!

That’s a school night!

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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 George Donnelly 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 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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Beta Alpha Psi hosts 16th annual recruitment volleyball tournament

By Kristin Tomasi Vanguard staff

Bentley’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, an organization for accounting, finance, and information systems students, hosted its 16th annual recruitment volleyball tournament last Friday, Sept. 14 at the Kresge Volleyball Court.

During the event, members, pledges, and prospec-

tive Beta Alpha Psi pledges met and networked with company representatives before competing in a volleyball tournament together.

“We have eight to 10 accounting, finance and information technology companies come to talk about their company as well as promote full-time and internship opportunities that are available,”

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said Alex Rusate, President of Beta Alpha Psi. “The purpose of the event is to provide networking opportunities in a friendly, casual setting for our pledges and members so they can get to know the campus recruiters and vice-versa before the fulltime and internship application process.”

The event began with each company setting up an informational table where students are able to talk to recruiters and firm representatives in order to build relationships and learn more about job openings.

“After an hour of networking we set up teams to compete in the volleyball tournament. Each team is split up so half of the team are professionals from the company and half are students interested in that company,” said Rusate. “In the end the winning company is recognized by having their company name inscribed on the trophy.

The trophy is kept in the

ACELAB and presented in a showcase right as you enter the room.”

Students not only enjoyed the event but also able made meaningful connections. “The Beta Alpha Psi’s volleyball tournament was a unique opportunity to network with professionals in a more casual environment,” said Elisa Lam, who participated in the event. “Not only do you get to learn more about the participating firms by speaking with recruiters, full-time employees, and interns, but you also get to compete with or against these professionals on a team level, which can help build a networking connection.”

Beta Alpha Psi member Ashley King echoed this sentiment. “The event is a unique way to network with professionals in a fun and informal setting,” she said.

The companies who participated in the event found it useful as well.

“Bentley is a top source of

talent for PwC and the Beta Alpha Psi Volleyball Tournament is a fun way for us to get to know the accounting students better,” said Campus Recruiter Jennifer Marshall of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. “Every career is different at PwC and we’re committed to helping students grow their own way and design a career path that is rewarding for them.”

Beta Alpha Psi is a nonprofit international honorary and service organization focused on accounting, finance, and information systems professions. “It provides opportunities for development of technical and professional skills to complement university education; participation in community service; and interaction among students, faculty and professionals,” said Rusate. Its volleyball tournament is held during the second week of September every year.

RHA elections gear up for a new academic year

By Brenna O’Connell Campus Life editor

With fall semester comes a new class of freshman, new living arrangements for upperclassmen, and a whole new host of problems that need to be addressed. The Residence Hall Association (RHA), boasting the largest membership out of any organization on campus, is the go-to resource in all matters of the domicile. Elections are just wrapping up, but no need to worry – there are still plenty of ways to get involved.

RHA is the governing body that creates the policies that the RAs enforce. Before you blame them for putting a damper on your Saturday night festivities, RHA is made up of students seeking the input of their peers. “Last year our Policy Coordinator, Bill Warren, and Webmaster Glen Shaw had initial talks with Res[dential] Life about chang-

RHA organizes Breakfast by Moonlight each semester.

ing the registered party policy,” said treasurer Saahil Melwani. The result: A revamped and fairer policy.

“We have seen some of those changes already made and are looking to improve on that [as more concerns are raised],” said Melwani. See? They’re not the bad guys. In fact, they are fighting the bad guys.

RHA does an annual Campus Safety Walk with facilities management and campus police to identify areas that are dangerous or need improvement. For example, unlit pathways or dilapidated walkways are noted to keep us Falcons safe. So next time you are stumbling back over the footbridge from Club CoSo, think of RHA lighting the way.

But mostly, RHA is the student organization that brings some of the long-standing traditions and events to which students look forward each year. There are events that

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are hall-specific, such as BBQ and volleyball, as well as campus-wide events like the semesterly Breakfast by Moonlight and the annual Harvest Haul 5K. “Our main goal…[is] to bring students together through these events,” said Melwani.

Elections took place on Wednesday, Sept. 19 for each hall. But do not worry; you still can get involved in such a prestigious, collaborative organization. “Being in RHA gives you a way to positively affect student life on campus.

It’s also a great way to meet people…and get an opportuni-

ty to be a student leader,” said Melwani. There are still open positions available if you want a hands-on, official part in the RHA structure for your residence hall. In addition, you can be a Floor Rep, which is an information position that represents your building and assists in organizing the building’s fun events. If you are interested in joining in either capacity, email GA_RHA@bentley.edu.

Executive Board elections are held in December, and the best news is that (with the exception of President) you do not even need to be in RHA to

run. So if you want to get involved and are discouraged because your name is not “out there” in the RHA community, fret not! It is not uncommon that E-Board members are elected with no previous service in the organization but an intense amount of passion.

So if you have an opinion or want to be a vessel for student opinions, join RHA in whatever way that you can. Keep in mind that the benefits extend beyond the resume: you are in an organization for the students by the students that builds connections and makes residence life what it is.

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Is Bentley really prepared?

As many of you read in The Vanguard last week, Bentley’s rebranding effort has been met with a range of opinions. What was not discussed was whether or not the new brand is a representation of Bentley and its student body. So, are we really prepared?

Each student takes a different set of courses, takes advantage of different resources on campus, and has a different experience at Bentley. This could leave some students well-prepared while others are left behind. But the question here is whether Bentley takes the right steps to make students prepared upon graduation.

One aspect that we can all agree on is that every Bentley student is prepared to work in groups. The sheer number of these projects make it very difficult not to know how to deal with others in a working environment.

In terms of our academics, Bentley students are prepared on paper. The courses we take cover all of the major areas we will be dealing with in our future

careers, and teach the important tools necessary for our future jobs.

However, in practice this is not as true as it seems on our transcripts. There is a very large amount of overlap between courses (especially in the General Business (GB) core) which is time that could be better spent preparing us.

For example, GB 410 (Global Strategy) on paper seems like a very important course, and one that employers might be impressed with, but in essence is many of the other GB classes all put together into one course.

The same idea goes for professors (again, especially in the GB core), since some professors do not prepare their students as well as others. And, as was mentioned in last week’s editorial, some of the best professors available are being moved more towards the graduate school.

On the career placement front, it is possible that Bentley students are prepared to go into their career paths, but we are not prepared in terms of getting to

that career.

As one careers services senior associate director noted during a recent senior meeting, employers think that Bentley students are not very good at interviewing and could use some work on their resumes.

These are two of the most crucial parts of the job placement process, and the people who could hire us are the ones pointing out the problems. There are sessions to help with advances resumes and interview skills, but that doesn’t mean that students use those resources.

There are some students who might feel prepared to move on to a job, but it is difficult to tell whether or not we are prepared until we actually start our jobs.

The members of this editorial board feel that Bentley students are prepared in some areas, but not in others. There are some aspects, like group projects and the courses on our transcripts that do leave us prepared, but others such as our interview skills and the courses we actually take that do not.

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Quotes of the Week “Can we get past the idea that this is somehow the Bolshoi.”

-Associate Judge Eugene Pigott as the Court of Appeals heard arguments on whether a Latham strip club’s performances are artistic expression exempt from tax

“I like toiling in obscurity.”

-Manoj Bhargava creator of 5-Hour Energy, on his dislike for the fame resulting from his net worth of $1.3 billion

“Little piggies in a donut box!”

-surprised police officer upon receiving a $137 traffic fine paid in dollar bills folded into oragami pigs inside Dunkin’ Donuts boxes

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Career Services continues to deliver for the 2012-2013 school year

By Lacey Nemergut NEwS EDiToR

The nationally recognized Bentley University Career Service’s team continues to spice things up for the 20122013 academic year. Over the summer, the team worked extensively to develop more interactive approaches to student career development. “[We’re] responding directly to the student government and student feedback,” said Susan Brennan, Executive Director of Bentley University Career Services.

“We’re building on our already successful programs, especially our four year HIRE Education model (Explore, Experiment, Experience and Excel) but we’re…packaging our offerings more cohesively.”

The most recognizable change for those on campus is the newly designed Career Development Introduction Seminar (CDI 101). “We’re revamping our Explore programs to offer all first year students and transfer students an innovative seven week career course,” said Brennan.

The new course will help to set a foundation for incoming students to work from throughout their time at Bentley. “[It] begins with career exploration and then ends with helping students develop a plan for the next three years,” said Brennan. “[We’re providing them with] all the nuts and bolts from assessment to resumes and cover letters to long-range career planning. And, we are most excited about partnering with our corporate Board of HIRE Education so that each course section is taught in conjunction with a major employer for real world relevance.”

This addition to the curriculum is supplemented by the creation of the newly

A new course, Career Development Introduction Seminar (CDI 101), will provide new students with basic career skills.

launched Bentley student/alumni “Mentor Marketplace” available through the Bentley alumni LinkedIn group. “We reached out to all the alumni in the group and [asked] ‘would you be willing to help students with career advice and information?’ Already, we have nearly 1000 volunteers,” said Brennan. As a CDI 101 course requirement, each student will reach out to a current group member and engage in an informational interview.

“That’s a priority for our programs this year, teaching students how to use the Marketplace [and] how to write [their] first letter asking somebody for a meeting.

We’ll be doing additional education to make sure students really have the tools to use the Marketplace effectively.

Furthermore, this course was specifically designed to serve as a prerequisite for the new Career Development Internship course (CDI 102).

In cases where academic credit is required for an internship, either by Homeland Security for international students or by the employer, the new CDI 102 course is “a fantastic option for Undergraduate students not eligible for the three credit internship course. As always, we will support students in the process of securing internships, but now we have an academic credit option through Career Services,” said Brennan.

“The launch of CDI 101 and 102 is an opportunity to address a number of issues …with a two prong approach…the seminar and the credit internship.”

In addition to the curriculum additions, the Career Services team has also released technological advances to their current career development methods. Interview Stream, available quick link on BentleyLink, allows students to do mock interviews 24/7.

The feature is equipped with

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hundreds of questions, meant to be specific to the type of internship a student is pursuing. In addition, the device has an “um” meter to

Career Services organizes a Career Fair each semester for students.

censor how many times you might stumble during a trial interview.

Another adjustment to the career service approach is the gradual phase out of emails. Instead of overwhelming student inboxes, career services plans to have all information available on a soon to be launched website/blog where students can access what they want when they want it. Stay tuned.

Recently, the Chronicle of Education posted an article that detailed how employers are finding that students aren’t prepared to enter the workplace. They contacted Bentley as one of the country’s leading Career Services offices for our take. Susan told the reporter, “Our students are the epitome of prepared. They tell such a different positive story. I think we’re recognized as cutting edge because we’re trying to adapt to where students are.

And [the fact that we] partner closely with employers, faculty and students keeps everything relevant.”

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RANK Continued from Page 1 resources (10 percent), alumni giving (5 percent).

“Our overall ranking increase from No. 6 to No. 4 may be attributed to an increase in a couple of key measures,” said Helen Henrichs, senior associate director for News and Communication. “Our student selectivity rating improved due in part to the large number of incoming freshmen who graduated in the top 25percent of their high school class, and the strength of those students’ SAT scores. Bentley also saw a bump in the peer assessment score (from 3.4 to 3.5). This is a subjective survey sent to top administrators at schools around the country and can vary from year to year.”

In terms of the freshmen retention rate, Joann McKenna, vice president for Enrollment Management said, “There are two major factors contributing to Bentley’s outstanding retention rate. The first is Bentley’s holistic approach to the admission process. We work very hard to find students who demonstrate the right fit for Bentley in terms of academic preparedness. Equally as important is the exceptional job our Student Affairs staff, as well as our faculty and other staff, do to ensure students acclimate and thrive during their freshman year.”

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“Best Value” can be attributed to the efforts of financial aid.

“The significant factor that led to [this]…is our net price - the price that families pay after financial aid is awarded.

Bentley has a very strong financial aid program that assists students at many different economic levels who otherwise would not be able to enroll,” said Donna Kendall, executive director of Enrollment Management & Financial Assistance.

Despite an increase in regional rankings, Bentley’s ranking in Best Business Program, a standing determined by peer assessment surveys, decreased from No. 46 to No. 47.

“The slight fluctuation in ranking could be due to changes in the peer scores for other schools and several ties which can be seen in the list,” said Henrichs. “Bentley has been in the top 50 in this category for seven out of the past eight years.”

As for the future of Bentley University’s rankings, the administration has a team of dedicated members.

“We have a rankings team made up of members from the Institutional Research, Admissions, and Marketing & Communications departments to monitor the many rankings that come out each year,” said Henrichs. “From an institutional perspective, we participate in the major ones with established

methodologies such as US News, Bloomberg BusinessWeek and Princeton Review. We encourage everyone who uses rankings to consider a mix of resources when evaluating potential schools and their reputations. Many media and online publications publish rankings as money-making ventures without regard for objectivity or accuracy, so we need to keep them in proper perspective.”

A critical aspect of the ranking process includes student involvement. Bloomberg BusinessWeek conducts a survey, targeting senior business majors and uses results to establish certain rankings.

Similarly, the Princeton Review surveys all students every three years.

“We hope that students take the time to respond and answer thoughtfully when they receive rankings surveys,” said Henrichs. “It’s also important for students to remember that anything they post to sites such as College Prowler and Rate My Professors impacts Bentley’s reputation. Certain media outlets, such as Forbes and Huffington Post use student comments and rankings from these online sites to create their own rankings. We want students to use the power of their voice, but we urge them to convey their thoughts responsibly and in a mature manner that best represents them.”

Continued from Page 1 minute video tutorial that broke the dance down so participants could practice at their own speed. In addition, nine practices were held during lunch hours in the Dana Center dance studio throughout the month of August. Faculty attended at their convenience while practicing together in the offices, going over the routine step by step and then to the music. “The staff had a great time, laughing and getting to know each other. We really bonded over planning this group event,” said Brodeur.

Brodeur has been dancing since she was two years old. It’s great for bringing people together, bonding, boosting morale, and just having a great

time. She has always wanted to organize a flash mob, claiming that when she watches other flash mob videos, she gets goose bumps from seeing a group of people come together like that for a common purpose; to perform together. Brodeur and her fellow dancers felt like it was the last thing students would expect to see from their staff on the first week of school. The element of surprise was a huge motivation for the performance.

Brodeur and her flash mob were thrilled to do something shocking and entertaining to welcome the Bentley community back to campus for the new school year. “I wanted the students to understand we love what we do and we love having an impact on the community,” she said.

Disability Service’s Stephanie Brodeur organized the flash mob.

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Benefits and drawbacks of QE3: Round three is not so easing

By Luke Heaney Vanguard staff Is it third time is the charm or three strikes and you’re out? It is widely known that the Federal Reserve has been extraordinarily accommodative since the bleak days of 2008 to try to get credit moving in a sluggish and muddling economic picture. They have taken interest rates down to effectively zero and negative in real terms, grown the size of government holdings in fixed income securities to an outrageous $2.8 trillion, and have promised to keep rates at these extreme levels until at least 2015. Well last week they announced what some are calling the kitchen sink, more purchases of fixed income securities in their third round of quantitative easing.

Unlike the last two rounds, this one does not have an end date and does not have a spending cap. It is guaranteed to be $40 billion per month of accumulation of mortgage-backed securities with room for more purchases if the Fed feels it is neces-

sary. It should be said that the source of these funds does not come directly from the taxpayer, the money is effectively printed.

The goal is to spur lending and add liquidity to markets that would otherwise be sluggish. The effect is a basic economic law where by increasing the demand for the assets, interest rates are pushed down and it allows for more borrowers to be able to afford credit. This should then spur growth of investment and employment as firms and individuals have access to cheaper funds.

As a side effect of interest rates are being lowered, the investors in fixed return assets must look elsewhere to maintain higher rates of return. This coupled with the effects of economic expansion should then push equity markets higher. The short-term effect of this program’s announcement has been positive with the S&P advancing more than 2 percent since the announcement on last Thursday.

As positive as this program sounds, questions should be raised here about

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Last week the Federal Reserve announced that they will begin a third round of quantitative easing.

how this will help with the major problems plaguing our market today. How is this helping the fiscal cliff coming at the end of the year? How is this helping solve the European debt crisis? And where does the law of diminishing returns begin to take

effect? We already have $2.8 trillion of these assets and this will be time number 3 of accumulation and yet unemployment is still stubbornly above 8 percent.

How is this seemingly perpetual increase of $40 billion going to alleviate these con-

cerns? What is known is the goal of QE3 is to try to instill confidence in our markets and put the focus on what is controllable. However, it remains to be seen if it will be sufficient given the problems that still remain looming.

SumZero: Facebook equivalent for professional investors

By Jasper Huang Business editor Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss – the Harvardeducated twins that lost out against Mark Zuckerberg over rightful ownership of social-networking giant, Facebook, are now testing the social-networking waters again, but this time with a site designed exclusively for professional investors; Divya Narendra’s SumZero.

That name likely also sounds familiar. Divya Narendra is also a Harvard alumnus who aided the Winklevoss twins in their litigation against Mark Zuckerberg for Facebook. In 2008 he went on to found the professional business-net-

working site SumZero with another Harvard alumnus Aalap Mahadevia. Although the Winklevoss twins lost their lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg, they did manage to walk away with a large sum of money. According to the Wall Street Journal’s John Jannarone, “the settlement reportedly awarded the twins $20 million in cash and $45 million of private Facebook stock at a time when the company was valued at $15 billion.”

With their $65 million in settlement money, the Winklevoss twins founded Winklevoss Capital earlier this year in order to better invest their funds. Their first investment was $1 million poured into aforementioned

The Winklevoss twins invested $1 million into SumZero.

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business-networking site SumZero.

According to founder Divya Narendra, the site has similarities to the original Facebook in order to keep it “high-quality.” The site is extremely exclusive, and is only open to applications from “buy side” professional investors. As defined by the site, this includes individuals that belong to hedge funds, mutual funds, and other private-equity investment firms. Individuals belonging to the sell-side (firms involved in the creation and sale of financial securities) are declined membership.

According the Wall Street Journal, “the four-year-old site has about 7,500 members, and Mr. Narendra says he continues to review each application personally, rejecting about 75 percent of them.” The original Facebook followed similar policies of exclusivity, preventing anyone without .edu e-mail addresses from elite school schools from signing up.

SumZero provides a solid platform for professional buy-side investors to create, test, and exchange investment and trading ideas. The exclusivity of the site ensures that investors will know that they are in a professional community of likeminded businesspeople. To further maintain and incen-

SumZero only has about 7,500 members.

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tivize the exclusivity and quality of the site, it requires that members submit a trading idea at least once every six months to maintain access to material posted by other investors.

On the SumZero website, the application process also suggests that the applicant write a 500-word minimum thesis statement with an idea that “should be actionable and contain fundamental analysis. Value, Deep Value, Event, Risk Arb, and Special Situations ideas are especially welcome.”

Supporting documents validating applicant eligibility can also be submitted.

Mr. Narendra stated that advertisements were consid-

ered by ultimately not included in the final version of SumZero, adding that advertisements cheapen the value of the networking site.

With a hefty investment into a hardcore investment professionals’ site that has an application process equal to or more extensive than your average college application, the Winklevoss twins may have found their new “Facebook.”

Giving a statement to the Wall Street Journal, “We always saw ourselves in careers as entrepreneurs or angels, my favorite toy as a kid was Legos. I loved building things, and that’s what we’re doing with SumZero.” said Cameron Winklevoss.

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64th Primetime Emmys look to honor performers & programs

By Meghan Ryan Vanguard Staff

On Sunday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m., the Emmy awards will celebrate the achievements of the small screen this year.

Though there are a few strong newcomers to the Primetime Emmy Awards this year, the majority of the competitors are strong returning programs from years past.

In the drama genre, veteran cable shows reign supreme.

Nominated for “Outstanding Drama Series” are cable shows Boardwalk Empire, Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones and Mad Men. PBS’s Downton Abbey has also been nominated, having been reclassified as a Drama Series from a Miniseries, which it had been called last year.

HBO’s Homeland is the only newcomer to the Emmys in this category, having started its first season weeks after last year’s awards ceremony. It is up against former “Outstanding Drama” champion Mad Men and former champion of “Outstanding Miniseries” Downton Abbey.

Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad and Boardwalk Empire, have all been nominated at one time or another for the elusive “Outstanding Drama” award, but have yet to earn it. All of the programs nominated in this category have been renewed for more seasons, so it is quite likely that these award-magnets will be back at the 2013 Emmys awards.

Newcomers Veep and Girls

by HBO were both nominated for the “Outstanding Comedy Series” award along with their fellow HBO program Curb Your Enthusiasm.

These shows join the everpopular The Big Bang Theory and Modern Family, produced

by CBS and ABC, respectively.

Only one of three of NBC’s nominations from last year joins the “Outstanding Comedy Series” nominees, 30 Rock.

Modern Family is also up for a repeat “Outstanding Comedy Series” award, having clinched it last year. Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Big Bang Theory have each been nominated for this award in the past, but never achieved it.

Jim Parsons, star of The Big Bang Theory, has distinguished the show with an award for “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series” last year, and is coming back again this year for more. He is joined by Larry David, star of Curb Your Enthusiasm, 30 Rock’s Alec Baldwin, Jon Cryer of Two and a Half Men, Louis C.K. of Louie, and Don Cheadle of House of Lies.

Perhaps the most notable developments in the comedy acting genre this year has been the nomination of all the main male cast members of Modern

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VoiCeS “What do you like least about being back at Bentley?”

Breaking Bad has one six Emmys in the past.

Family for the “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series” award. Eric Stonestreet, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Ed O’Neill join New Girl’s Max Greenfield and Saturday Night Live’s Bill Hader for what’s sure to be a close competition.

There are few surprises in the female categories of “Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series” and “Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series”, though there are a number of new and old faces alike. Lena Dunham of Girls, Zooey Deschanel of New Girl and Amy Pohler of Parks and Recreation are trying for their first Emmy in the “Lead” category, whereas Melissa McCarthy (Mike and Molly), Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie), and Tina Fey (30 Rock) are back for another win, Louis-Dreyfus for her role in the new comedy Veep.

Similarly, in the “Supporting Actress” category, there are returning Emmys veterans, such as last year’s winner Julie Bowen of Modern Family, and winner of an “Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy” series Kathryn Joosten.

Joosten and Kristen Wiig are both on their last chance for a “Supporting Actress” award for their respective shows, Joosten because Desperate Housewives ended its run last spring, and Wiig because she announced that she was leaving Saturday Night Live. These women are also up against The Big Bang Theory’s Mayim Bialik, Modern Family’s Sofia Vergara, and Nurse Jackie’s Merritt Wever, each of whom want to win her first Emmy.

The competition among the performers of television drama is equally as fierce. Amongst the women of the “Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series” in particular, there is an urge to win as two of their number, Glenn Close and Kathy Bates, vie for an Emmy for the last time for their shows, Damages and Harry’s Law. On the other hand, Michelle Dockery of Downton Abbey and Claire Danes of Homeland are seeking their first “Outstanding

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Lead Actress” Emmy for their series. Elisabeth Moss and Julianna Margulies also return to the Emmys looking for “Outstanding Lead Actress” awards for their shows Mad Men and The Good Wife.

The Good Wife and Mad Men both have actresses vying for the “Outstanding Supporting Actress” award, with Archie Panjabi and Christine Baranski of The Good Wife going up against each other along with Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks.

Downton Abbey also has multiple actresses in this category in Maggie Smith and Joanne Froggatt. Anna Gunn of Breaking Bad is very much a different kind of contender in this category; this being her first Emmy nomination. She faces stiff competition from the other top supporting actresses of dramatic television.

The men of dramatic television are also facing tight competition. Actors Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire), Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Michael C. Hall (Dexter), and Jon Hamm (Mad Men) are no strangers to the Emmys, though only Cranston has won an “Outstanding Lead Actor” Emmy. They face newcomers Hugh Bonneville and Damian Lewis from acclaimed hits Downton Abbey and Mad Men. Noticeably, there are no actors from network television programs in this category, though Hugh Laurie was nominated for his role in House last year.

Dramatic actors from cable programs also line the nominations of the “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series” category. Aaron Paul and Giancarlo Esposito of Breaking Bad go up against Downton Abbey’s Brendan Coyle and Jim Carter, Jared Harris of Mad Men, and Game of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage.

Dinklage won the award in this category last year, and is the only actor from last year to be nominated in this category again. He will have to out-perform some talented newcomers in order to hang on to his title.

The 64th Primetime Emmys will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on ABC.

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Inside the Press Box V.2: The future of the Red Sox

By Ben Klein & Mike Lovett Red Sox enthuSIaStS

We are back for week two of Inside the Press Box. One of the biggest stories this past week was the NHL lockout.

We could have talked about that but we didn’t want to give Gary Bettman the satisfaction of any press beyond this sentence. Three lockouts?! Really?! An impeachment process should be underway to save this league that was on the verge of some serious momentum.

So beyond the NHL, another disappointing story in the Northeast is the rapid decline of the Boston Red Sox. We talked about what needs to be done for a return to glory for our beloved team.

Mike: I am not even going to beat around the bush on this. The Red Sox are 66-81, in last place of the AL East by a full game, sixteen games back of one of the two Wild Card spots, they are the third worst team in the AL. Ben: But they lead the league in runs. They have the best offense in baseball.

Mike: To complement the third worst ERA in the AL wonderfully. It’s just been an all-around off year. So biggest topic of the Red Sox offseason is do you keep Bobby Valentine?

Ben: I think he has finally realized how it all works here. This isn’t the 2000 New York Mets; this is the 2012 Boston Red Sox. Times have changed, social media has changed, and anything he says is going to be blown up especially in Boston.

I think the players understand how he works now and I think management is figuring it out to. I think they will

try again and see how it works next year.

Mike: I just do not see it happening. Every single pundit is talking about him being gone. And sometimes talk is enough.

One of the biggest things that stood out to me about the trade was that it was a chance for a clean slate. It was a way to get rid of the Theo signings and give the keys to Ben Cherrington. I just don’t know if you can really have a clean slate next year if Bobby Valentine is your manager.

B e n : A lm o st a l l o f t he blame can be put on management. They only let Valentine bring in a few coaches in Alex Ochoa, Jerry Royster, and Randy Niemann.

I think they have to make a decision on whether they want to sell the team or not.

They need to have a definitive idea of what they will do with Valentine. Either they try and find a better guy for the jobMike: *Cough* John Farrell*cough* Ben: If they can get him sure, he would be the ideal choice. But if they can’t find someone better they need to stick with Valentine and see what he can do.

Mike: I just can’t see that happening. Boston is one of the toughest places to be a manager and he has shown flashes of being a good manager this year but it is the little things that stand out.

Things like the stuff he said about Youkilis and the comment he made to Middlebrooks, it is stuff like that that is going to stick in the back of the minds of fans when it comes to him managing this team.

And he did not walk into a perfect situation at all, he

With contracts expiring in the near future, fans are wondering how much longer they will see Ellsbury and Ortiz in Boston

Though there was early promise, smiles have been hard to come by during this Red Sox season

got dealt a terrible hand but overall it just wasn’t a good fit.

So besides a possible managerial change, another big offseason story is what do you think the Red Sox will do this season with their newly acquired $260 million?

Ben: Well it is more like $60 million for this season.

They are not going to go after Josh Hamilton. They should not go after a huge name like that.

They shouldn’t be the Yankees because it doesn’t work and there is no proof that it has worked here.

Mike: Then there is Jacoby Ellsbury who will find himself in every trade rumor in baseball in the next eight months. Would you resign him?

Ben: Because of what he did last year, it doesn’t make sense to give him an exten-

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sion. Scott Boras is going to try and get him a ridiculous contract of $200 million. And he hasn’t played much this season but even when he has, he hasn’t been the same player that he was last year.

Of course potentially, you can certainly get something for a player of his caliber.

This offseason they should see what they can get for him.

If there isn’t anything out there that would be a good move for the team, hang on to him and maybe move him at the trade deadline.

Mike: Again I go back to the trade, but another thing it did was allow the Red Sox to make him and Pedroia the faces of the franchise.

I think you would have a mutiny on your hands of every female fan ages 6-80 in the New England area if you got rid of him.

I don’t consider him an “injury plagued” player because they were two freak, collision injuries he suffered by playing the game full speed. And when he has played full seasons he has produced.

Last year he should have been MVP and the years before that he was hitting right around .300 and stealing multiple bases at a time.

But we move on. What does your Red Sox lineup look like next year?

Ben: In the outfield, it will be Nava, Ellsbury, and you have to re-sign Ross to play right. They will have Kalish as a fourth outfielder.

Middlebrooks will be at third, maybe Iglesias at short if he can show that he can hit the ball, Pedroia at second.

First base is completely up in the air. Maybe Gomez is there? I don’t think they will re-sign Loney because

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he doesn’t have a Fenway swing as a left hander.

Saltalamacchia and Lavarnway will split the time behind the plate. Ortiz will DH if they re-sign him.

And Buchholz is the ace of the rotation.

This offseason looks to be a momentous one for the Boston Red Sox.Decisions will need to be made from the dugout to the playing field in order to set this team back on the right track.

It has been three straight years that the team has failed to make the playoffs and this year they are on pace for their worst finish in twenty years.

This season, the Red Sox were part of one of the biggest trades in baseball history. It opened up payroll flexibility, bolstered an already strong minor league system, and gave the Red Sox the best chance to succeed going forward.

The future of the Red Sox is now and with the right pieces in place it promises to be a bright one.

If you would like to send us your thoughts on the Red Sox offseason or anything we talk about in the Press Box, please send your feedback to GA_Vanguard@bentley.edu.

That is all we have for you this week folks. We’ll see you next time.

Disclaimer: In the spirit of full disclosure, Ben Klein, an intern of NESN and Mike Lovett, an employee of the Boston Red Sox, double as avid fans of the Red Sox. They are merely expressing their opinions on the future of the team.

The opinions expressed are solely theirs and do not reflect The Vanguard.

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Notes from Abroad Question: “Describe the daily routine for someone in your host country.”

By Sean Harrington SeMeSter at Sea

Ahoy, Bentley! My name is Sean Harrington, and I am one of nine Falcons sailing on the Fall 2012 Semester at Sea voyage. We, along with 400 fellow students, are traveling around the Atlantic Ocean, visiting 14 different countries in 107 days.

When you read this, our boat, the MV Explorer, will be docked in Lisbon, Portugal. So far, we have made stops in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Belgium, and we are heading to Spain on September 23.

When The Explorer is sailing between destinations, students take their regular class schedule in the ship’s classrooms. On the contrary, our “weekends” come when we are in port. So, last Sunday while you were lounging on your dorm room couch watching the NFL, we were sitting in class. Granted, our class was aboard a state-ofthe-art cruise ship in the English Channel, but it was class nonetheless!

As you would expect, the staff and faculty aboard the Explorer live among the students. Many of them brought their spouses along for the journey, and some even brought their kids! Also, there are a number of “lifelong

learners” aboard - adults who join the trip and sit in on some classes. We had a special guest join us for our Atlantic Cross as well: Scott Seamans, an SAS alum and founder of Crocs! Very cool.

When we are in port, the students are allowed to come and go as they please. We are encouraged to meet people in the communities and get accustomed with the local culture. We are even allowed to travel: during our six-day stay in Belgium, students traveled to Amsterdam, Paris, Munich, Berlin and Athens, just to name a few.

I think I speak for all nine of us when I say that we are having the time of our lives on Semester at Sea. Waking up in a new world every morning is a surreal and exceedingly gratifying experience. There’s really nothing like it!

By Patrick Curran Milan, italy

As I’ve begun to settle in to my new life here in Milano, and as I begin to get over the language barrier that continues to make a nightmare out of even the simplest tasks (almost no one in Milano speaks English

and my Italian is “non molto bene”), I’m beginning to realize that Italian culture and the American culture may not be as far apart as one may assume.

I live with an Italian student named Alessandro, who has been an absolutely indispensable resource for helping my roommates and I transition into the Italian culture.

A typical day for Alessandro and his fellow Italian peers begins much in the same way it does in America. Every morning, thousands upon thousands of students roll out of bed and rush off to school on an absolutely colossal yet surprisingly efficient subway system that stretches throughout Milano, always in a perpetual state of hurry and chaos.

Unlike in America, however, many students must commute from between 30 minutes to two hours just to reach their universities, located throughout the center of Milano.

The day progresses in much the same way as that of an American student, with the small exception of a mid-day period of rest (between 2 and 4 p.m.) when most shops shut down in what seems to be somewhat of an effort to preserve the sanctity of the typically laid-back Italian culture, despite the total commotion that takes place every day in Milano, the economic hub of Italy and much of Europe.

The major difference that I had to get used to as far as my daily routine was the fact that dinner takes place between 8 and 10 p.m.; I still like to eat earlier, but I understand when my Italian peers laugh at me for being hungry for dinner at 6 p.m.

Overall, however, Italian and American culture isn’t really that different, so much as sim-

Scratching the Surface: Innocence of Humanity

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Earlier in the summer, a small-time nobody who remains in much mystery decided to create a cheap, tasteless, prejudice movie on his own budget not only depicting the founder of Islam, the Prophet Mohammad, but showing him to be a killing child rapist and unjust leader.

In Islam, it is forbidden to depict him, let alone insult the Prophet.

For months, the movie trailer titled Innocence of Muslims was posted on YouTube and garnered little attention. Recently, it has sparked protests of varying sizes in almost a dozen nations with several attacks on

“Western” embassies, and in Libya’s case, leading to the deaths of four Americans including an American Ambassador.

Who exactly is to blame?

Well, all sides.

First, the small-time, antiIslamic creator of the movie represents a tiny but persistent contingent that is hell-bent on discriminating against Muslims.

These people burn down mosques, tried to block the development of a prayer center in Manhattan, try to ban the creation of mosques by using zone laws and use states to ban sharia law. They can also be found all over Europe passing laws to ban minarets and banning face veils for Muslim women.

They are also the stronger dose of what most “Western” people feel toward the Muslim world since 9/11. Fear of people who may be different or flat-out hatred for people of a different faith, largely unfamiliar to Americans. Muslims throughout the world have suffered from these groups, as well as gener-

alizations and misinformation by the masses – you included.

Second, the protests have largely been organized by more radical Muslims around the world. On the flip side of the extremist that created the movie, these represent the American hating contingent that seeks world domination with their religion. They have taken advantage of this opportunity to rally Muslims who may be offended by the depictions of someone they greatly admire to gain more attention. They perpetuate the violent image that Islam maintains in the 21st century.

More peaceful Muslims have organized their own rallies, like the ones in Libya and Egypt that showed their support for those attacked in U.S. embassies. Muslim leaders have come out condemning the attacks and the video as well.

Despite these efforts, the attacks, fights and angry chants of the ignorant extremists always drown out the well wishes of the moderates in the

SePteMber 20, 2012 ply surrounded by a sort of mystique when each respective culture struggles to understand the differences of the other.

Even though Alessandro puts mayonnaise on his french-fries (which is surprisingly good, by the way), we still find the time to connect through simple shared interests such as South Park, his favorite American TV show. I’m sure I still have a lot to learn about the culture, but for now I am just learning to appreciate the differences.

This picture was taken on the roof of the Duomo, the fourth largest cathedral in Europe.

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By Marc Schleif Hong Kong

As I’ve been in Hong Kong for about a week now, I cannot comment in detail on people’s daily routines. However, the culture is indeed incredibly different here. In terms of lifestyle speed, I would place it somewhere between Boston and New York.

Hong Kong is a densely populated metropolis with skyscrapers everywhere, even far from downtown. I visited a beach yesterday about an hour from the city center, but massive building complexes continued to line the high-

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way across all of Hong Kong Island.

One of the major things I’ve noticed is how efficient everything is. The MTR, Hong Kong’s T, is incredibly clean, fast, and even has cell service far underground. One line even goes all the way to Mainland China, but you’ll need a separate visa to get out!

When exiting the stations, you can follow the labeled exits to get as close to your destination as possible. For example, your friend might ask you to meet at exit D3 outside Central station. There are maps all over the stations to show you where to exit, and since the stations are so huge (and frequently are part of multi-level shopping centers), it could save you a 10-15-minute walk. Buses come in minibus, regular and double-decker varieties, and are also very quick. If you don’t wave them down, even at a bus stop, they may continue to drive right by you. Some may even be a bit too efficient when winding through Hong Kong’s large hills and tiny roads.

When I begin classes, I’ll be able to learn more about day-today life, but for now, I’m still soaking in the culture. Hong Kong is a very modern, cosmopolitan city, but it far different than anything in the U.S. *Check out Marc’s blog at hk.marcschleif.com!

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By Moussa Hassoun media.

Third, the media has concentrated an overwhelming amount of time to the violent protesters.

Less time has been dedicated to the peaceful protests and even less to those that sided with respect for embassies and diplomacy. The media also seems to be portraying the protesters (both peaceful and violent) as ungrateful for the “generosity” of American support and power.

For some odd reason, we’ve convinced ourselves that we were the liberators of Egypt and Libya.

The sad fact is we never did start it all and our government has struggled to deal with it. For decades we’ve supported the dictators, the oppressors. The Libyans and Egyptians owe us nothing. They can protest, even if they are anti-American. It is their self-proclaimed right, not U.S. dictated right.

Fourth, YouTube hasn’t taken down the video throughout its website. It has chosen to remove it from individual nations but it can still be viewed

here in the U.S. This is reckless, especially when it recently made an overnight block of almost 1,700 other YouTube videos that were anti-Semitic in nature.

Surely the company won’t tolerate an anti-Islamic video as much as it won’t tolerate an anti-Semitic video.

We live in an ever-connected world. A world where people aren’t becoming dumber, but they have a larger platform to preach their ignorant messages.

This means that films insulting the Prophet will become “famous”. I’m not saying these depictions of prejudice are moral, but they will be made.

It calls for protests, yes, but it should call for outreach programs to bridge the divide (some exist). It should call for pressure on the media for equal and proper coverage. It should be a reminder that more work needs to be done with YouTube, CNN, the White House and Muslim organizations to overcome the violent message of Muslim extremists and anti-Muslim haters.

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HoroSCopeS CollegeGolfPass: Tee time for a fraction of the cost

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Aries (March 21-April 19)

There could be a test of your patience now, so watch your tone of voice. Provide constructive criticism respectfully, or it won’t be heard.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Your travels may be interrupted by work that must be done.

Conversely, you might get a chance to take a trip.

Unfortunately, this could interfere with something important at home.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

You’ve been through a difficult phase for the last several weeks.

You’ve made it past the toughest part. Relax.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Your partner may be able to get through when you find the way blocked. Don’t focus on the barriers. Keep looking for ways around.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Finish the task by late today or certainly tomorrow. After that, you’ll have time to meet with your tech adviser and make up a new plan.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Spend as much time as you can with loved ones, not even thinking about work. You’ll have to concentrate on that tomorrow. Rest up now.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You’ve been saving tools and equipment to do at least one household task. Don’t put it off any longer. You’ll relax better once it’s done. Tomorrow is good for romance.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

As you get into the research on what others have noticed before, you may have a moment or two of confusion.

Your old assumptions are being rocked.

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Golf is a game of passion, community and networking; CGP is looking to expand that by hosting tournaments, creating new golf clubs on campus, and forming a new network of young golfers that nobody has ever done before. At Bentley University, CollegeGolfPass is actively promoting its discounts and events; the President of the Bentley Golf Association, Mike Higgins, is your contact on campus. The student organization participates in the organized events put on by CollegeGolfPass and receives valuable discounts that it passes on to its members.

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What are you involved in at Bentley?

I’m the Head Resident Assistant for the Falcones and North Campus Apartments, and I’m a Programming Assistant for the Center for International Students and Scholars.

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Begin your evaluation of the recent activities. Figure out what worked and what didn’t, and how to put in the corrections. Don’t leave your education to chance. Be involved and determined.

What are you looking forward to this year?

I’m looking forward to having a flexible schedule and being able to take a variety of classes like International Relations and Italian.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Recent successes increase your self-esteem, and that makes it easier for you to assume the leadership position you so richly deserve.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Better get your resources all lined up because you’re running out of time. Just to make matters more complicated, there will be disagreements.

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In the fall of 2011, the idea of a network of discount golf passes came to fruition. Hart recently told to the Boston Globe’s Michael Whitmer that “getting that first course to say yes was really hard.’’ Now his company, CollegeGolfPass, has been featured in NECN, Boston Globe, Boston Herald and Boston Business Journal.

Now with his company gaining traction and over 125 member courses, they want Bentley University students to hit the links more often with the discounts.

Golf and business go hand in hand. You might be asked to join your boss for a round at the country club, but the fact is you have to get your score down to really impress him.

That is one of the many reasons you should put this paper down and join them – it will save you money and give you more opportunities in the office.

So why would a nice golf course want to give discounts?

What’s the catch? Turns out

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Interview for Senior Spotlight Name: Brianna Morrissey Major: Managerial Economics, LSM in Health and Industry Hometown: Glenburn, Maine

What are your plans for the future?

I want to work in the healthcare industry, so I’m considering getting my Masters in Public Health.

Regardless of my career path, I want opportunities to give back to the community.

What is your favorite event on campus?

My favorite events are

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What are your goals for this year?

My goals are to enjoy myself both inside and outside of the classroom, as well as to be open minded to various professional opportunities.

How are you feeling about graduation?

I think it will come sooner than we all think. It will be eventful and emotional, but hopefully we can all look back on a strong four years!

What is your advice to seniors/words of wisdom?

Time will pass by quickly.

Make sure you find your personal and professional mentors on campus. You never know when you might need a sounding board, confidant or professional resource.

What can Bentley do to help you with this year?

I would like assistance in fulfilling what my degree calls for, whether that be learning from speakers on campus, or more deliberate career information.

What is the most valuable lesson you have learned at Bentley?

Don’t look for friends that meet a specific mold. Your interests, passions and beliefs can change, so the people that you surround yourself with might change as well. Be open to new people and experiences.

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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Healthy Hart: Tips for Staying Happy & Healthy This Year

Courtesy of Angela Hart

Now that my freshman year is over and my sophomore year is beginning, I’ve learned several things about college life. I am dedicating my first column of the new school year to the class of 2016. Hopefully, these tips may help you this year.

Many of you are moving into dorm and apartment buildings built years ago, so be open minded. It may take some time for the air conditioning and heat to work or the shower water to heat up;

patience is a virtue.

Please know that the most important accessory or investment you can make is a pair of flip-flops or Crocs.

Always wear them to the shower and in the shower to avoid germs.

Do not expect to instantly adjust to dorm life; it may take about three months to become acclimated.

Dorm and apartment rooms are going to be slightly bleak when you first move in. Do not spend your first three months trying to decorate. Those posters, decorations and complicated wall designs will be coming down in the spring. It is your home for the foreseeable future, so making it comfortable is understandable, but be sure to adhere to the rules to avoid violations.

Make a copy of the syllabus, post it on your wall, write down all the dates, input them into your calendar both on your desk, in your phone and online calendar. These dates and assignments will be due

without exception. Make sure you know and abide by them. By writing them down on your calendar, you know they will be due, saving you a headache later on.

Don’t hesitate to ask older students about professors.

They are more than willing to tell stories, as well as offer advice and helpful hints.

If you really enjoy a professor, enroll with them again.

Learn to use the library tools before you have a paper due.

Take 10 minutes to add all of the important school phone numbers into your cellphone. At some point you may need to call University Police, the Registrar’s Office, Library, Writing Center and more. It can save you time later on when you are very busy with work and clubs.

Your inbox will be flooded each morning; it is useful to skim the emails. Even if there are quite a few, some of them may be important and pertinent to you or even from a professor.

You need to get used to organizing your binder every day after class with all of the class notes, text summary notes and papers your professor hands out. Doing this will prevent you from losing anything. Try to date each page so that when finals come around, you know what came first. Also, taking good notes can help you write an important paper later on.

If a professor offers a review session, go, go, go!

Making the extra effort not only means you care, but you will also generally find the sessions to be extremely useful.

Cite everything. Learning or knowing MLA is extremely important. If you know this format, then you are golden. If you don’t know it, buy a book or go online and familiarize yourself with it.

Bentley’s Writing Center is also extremely useful if you have any questions. Go online and book an appointment if you are unsure of certain formats for your

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It is perfectly normal and alright to miss your parents’ cooking and your parents in general. Calling them and sending actual handwritten letters can make their day.

There is a mailbox located outside in the front of Collins.

Employers do look at your GPA. Your first semester will most likely be your hardest, due to the new environment. If your GPA isn’t a 4.0, do not panic; you have the spring semester and three more years to bring it up.

Your mind needs nutrition. Your parents will not be there to ensure that you are receiving the proper nutrition, so try to be aware of what you eat.

Get plenty of rest.

Climbing the stairs each day, several times a day, with your backpack will take patience. Think of it as a built-in fitness plan on campus.

Good luck!

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Zeiner looks cap memorable career with stellar season

By Billy Fitzhenry Vanguard Staff

A four-year starter for the men’s soccer team, senior back Weston Zeiner’s career here at Bentley has been nothing if not impressive.

Zeiner is a double-threat out on the pitch. He possesses the rare ability to score despite the fact that his main responsibility lies in protect-

ing the opposition from tallying any goals.

Zeiner finished in the Top 3 on the team in goals during his freshman, sophomore and junior years.

Zeiner has racked up numerous awards throughout his illustrious career at Bentley.

He was named to the Northeast-10 All-Rookie team as a freshman, selected as

The dual threat back is hoping to finish his Bentley career on a high note.

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first team All-Conference as a sophomore, and awarded first team All-Northeast-10, first team All-East by the NSCAA and second team Daktronics All-East Region as a junior.

Though these awards mean a lot to him, Zeiner says that another one is his favorite.

“I’m most proud of my Second Team Capital One Academic All-America honor which I received [last year],” said Zeiner. “It’s the first Academic All-America honor the soccer program has had.”

Zeiner was also recognized during his sophomore year for his academic prowess when he received the Northeast-10 All-Academic award. He was also named to the Academic All-Conference team last year.

During his four years as a Falcon, Zeiner has been involved in some big games for the Falcons.

When asked what his most memorable soccer experience was at Bentley, Zeiner pointed to his sophomore year.

“We made an incredible run my sophomore year to make it to the conference tournament championship,” said Zeiner.

This was the first trip to the NE-10 championship since 1994 for the Falcons.

Zeiner has led the team to a 3-2 record so far this season.

Zeiner scored the game-winning goal in overtime against New Haven in the quarterfinals that year to push Bentley into the semifinals.

“In our semi-final game we won in penalty kicks after we scored 2 goals in the last 15 minutes to send the game into overtime,” said Zeiner. “Our final game was extremely close but ended up with a 1-0 loss.”

For the 2012 season, the team’s record sits at 3-2 after losing two consecutive close

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games to Bridgeport and American International.

When talking to Zeiner about the recent defeats, Zeiner didn’t dwell on the negatives.

“There were many positives that came out of those games and our previous wins as well,” said Zeiner. “If we are able to correct the mistakes we have made and build upon the positive things we’ve been doing all season, we’ll continue our success throughout the season.”

Higgins, Fahey shine at UMass Dartmouth Shriner’s Invitational

By Emily Ellis Vanguard Staff

The men’s and women’s cross country team competed in the UMass Dartmouth Shriner’s Invitational this past Saturday and had good success.

Bentley had a very strong showing for the day, despite injuries on the team and wrong turns on the course.

The men’s team finished

15th out of 39 teams and the women placed 11th out of 38.

The men ended with 350 points on the 8K course with a total time of 2:13:32.84.

They averaged about one and a half minutes behind the top finishing team, MIT. Junior Conor Higgins crossed the line first for Bentley, 22nd overall, with a time of 25:50.11, just a little over a minute behind the time to beat for the day.

F re s hm a n S a m P o we l l crossed the line in 62nd place and sophomore Mac Seg ura - C ook f inished in 84th.

The depth of this year’s roster has been tested due to various injuries of many of the top runners. Even though several of the team’s top runners didn’t compete Saturday, they still made an impact.

“I give them credit for suc-

cessfully keeping the team motivated and level-headed,” said Higgins. “We have been blessed to have an extremely talented senior class.

“Over the next few months, if we can remain healthy and continue to sustain our mileage we should perform well at the New England and NE-10 championship, regionals, and ultimately nationals,“ said Higgins.

Fahey (left) finished ninth in 5K the Shriner’s Invitational while Higgins (right) finished 22nd in the men’s 8K.

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The lady falcons ran the 5K course in a total time of 1:39:33.48 for 345 points.

They averaged less than 20 minutes per runner, about one minute and 20 seconds behind the first place team’s average, again, MIT. Senior co-captain, Caitlin Fahey helped lead the women to a strong finish.

After a wrong turn, Fahey worked her way back to the lead of the pack from about 20 women back.

Even with the extra distance she ran, costing herself about 30 seconds, Fahey managed to finish ninth out of 293 other runners with a time 18:47.15.

“This past weekend was a strong showing for our team,” said Fahey. “We’re still a couple months out from championship season and that’s where our focus is.

With it being the opening meet for many of us, it was a successful rust buster and test of our fitness. It was also great to see all of the underclassmen improve on their times from last weekend.”

Both the men’s and women’s team will travel to New Britain, CT to run in t he C e nt ra l C o nne ct icut State Ted Owens Invitational this upcoming weekend.

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Former Falcon drafted by Tampa Bay Rays Finneran helps pitch Renegades to NY-Penn League title

By Benjamin Klein SpOrtS edItOr

Just a few months ago, Rob Finneran was taking the mound at DeFelice Field. A few months later, he was hoisting the New York-Penn League championship trophy as a member of the Hudson Valley Renegades, a minor league affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Finneran was one of the most decorated pitchers in Bentley baseball history. He went 7-2 with a 3.10 ERA in his sophomore season and then won another six games as a junior.

Tommy John surgery forced him to miss his senior year, but he came back as a graduate student for one last season. In 2012, Finneran went 8-3 with a 2.26 ERA and 78 strikeouts in 79.2 innings and started to draw interest from major league teams.

Finneran tied the program record for wins in a season and was not only named to the AllNortheast-10 Conference first team, but also the second-team Daktronics and American Baseball Coaches Association Division II All-East Region.

Finneran knew that getting drafted wasn’t going to be easy, but he hoped for the best. Round after round at the 2012 MLB First-Year Player Draft, players were getting their names called.

T he n, i n t he 3 7 t h ro und , Finneran heard his. The Tampa Bay Rays were drafting him.

“It was a huge relief when I finally heard my named called by the Rays,” said Finneran. “I knew the draft was winding down so when my name was called I was thrilled. It was a dream come true.”

Although not many players get drafted out of the Northeast10, or even Division II, Finneran says that the competition is what helped him become a better pitcher and really get noticed.

“Playing Division ll baseball and being from the northeast are big obstacles to overcome, but the competition in the NE-10 is on par with almost any Division ll conference in the country,” said Finneran. “Having Franklin Pierce, LeMoyne, Southern

The Hudson Valley Renegades won the 2012 NY - Penn League title.

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Results from 9/12-9/18 Field Hockey (3-3) Franklin Pierce (9/15)

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Football (3-0, 2-0 NE-10) at Assumption (9/14)*

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Men’s Cross Country UMass Dartmouth Shriner’s Invit. (9/15) 15th of 39 Men’s Soccer (3-2, 1-1 NE-10) at AIC (9/15)*

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Women’s Cross Country UMass Dartmouth Shriner’s Invit. (9/15) 11th of 38 Women’s Soccer (3-0-2, 1-0-2 NE-10) Saint Anselm (9/12)* at New Haven (9/15)* Rob Finneran won 21 games on the mound for the Falcons.

Conn, and Southern New Hampshire be nationally ranked really helped the NE-10 gain attention which was a big reason why I got drafted.”

Finneran had some tough first games but eventually got the hang of pitching professionally. He appeared in 19 games for the Renegades, compiling a 3.70 ERA over 24.1 innings with 21 strikeouts and 14 walks.

Pitching for Hudson Valley was vastly different from pitching for Bentley, though.

“I think the biggest adjustment from the NE-10 to the minor leagues is the consistency that you need to have day in and day out,” said Finneran.

“Top to bottom, every lineup has dangerous hitters and as a pitcher you have to bring your best stuff every time out. But I also made mechanical adjustments after working with our pitching coach Kyle Snyder, which was crucial in helping me become a better pitcher.”

Hudson Valley finished a successful regular season and entered the playoffs with high hopes. Finneran only pitched in two of Hudson Valley’s six playoff games, but did contribute a scoreless inning in the championship series, which the Renegades won over the Tri-City ValleyCats to win the New York-Penn League title.

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“It [winning the championship] was definitely the best baseball experience I’ve ever been a part of,” said Finneran.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better coaching staff or better teammates. We knew we had a special team because of how many come-from-behind wins we had on the year, but we all got along really well and it showed in the end.”

Aside from winning the league championship, there are other perks that Finneran pointed out from his first season.

“Well the best part is obviously the fact that you get paid to live out your dream and play baseball everyday with some of your best friends. This season especially we got to play in the Futures Game at Fenway Park which was a blast, and winning made it even more memorable.”

Playing professionally isn’t all that you might think it to be, though. Those who play in the lower levels of the minor leagues don’t get the treatment that we see major league players getting.

They aren’t taking private planes. They take buses.

“The only downside of the minor leagues would probably be the travel,” Finneran said. “It wasn't terrible in terms of how long we were on the bus for, the longest trip being seven hours, but the times that we were on the bus because we would generally leave right after our games. So you got accustomed to arriving back to your clubhouse from anywhere from midnight to 4 am and then showing back up around 3 pm for team stretch and your pre-game workouts.”

Although it’s likely that Finneran will be taking some long bus rides next season, Finneran can’t wait to get started again.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing all my teammates and the coaching staff again at spring training, and also improving on the changes I’ve made this season,” said Finneran. “The offseason will be a valuable time to work on my mechanics and become a better pitcher overall.”

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Volleyball (2-6, 0-1 NE-10) Queens (N.Y.) (Bentley Invitational) (9/14) California (Pa.) (Bentley Invitational) (9/15) Georgian Court (Bentley Invitational) (9/15)

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upCOmIng SChedule Sept. 21 Women’s Soccer vs. AIC* Volleyball vs. Dowling Sept. 22 Volleyball vs. Mercy Men’s Soccer vs. Assumption* Volley vs. LIU Post

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Sept. 25 Women’s Tennis vs. Assumption*

3:30 p.m.

Sept. 26 Women’s Soccer vs. Franklin Pierce*

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Bentley’s defense on a roll through first three games of 2012 Wesleyan. After a Bentley turnover gave Wesleyan the ball four yards away from the end zone, the defense made a goal line stand, only to be called for pass interference on 4th down.

The defense came up big again, and did not let Wesleyan get another yard, forcing them to try for a short field goal. With seconds left before halftime, Campo was able to block the kick, and give the Falcons momentum heading into the break.

“That was really a wild stretch during the game, they got the ball deep in our territory and the game was real tight,” said Campo. “Once we blocked the field goal and kept them off the scoreboard everybody was going crazy, we knew that we really had them on the ropes at that point.”

In the heart of the defense, several young linebackers have been forced to step up due to

By Matt Gustus Vanguard Staff

A major part of the Falcon’s 3-0 start to the season is the team’s defense. With a solid group of veterans and a few underclassmen stepping up, the team finds itself ranked first in the NE-10 in yards allowed per game as well as points allowed per game.

Starting up front, the Falcons have plenty of experience.

Senior defensive end Andrew Sklar, defensive tackle John Aminti, and defensive end Matt Campo, along with junior defensive lineman Mike DiLegge, have played important roles in the team’s overall success.

Campo, the team leader in sacks this season, is also tied for third on the team in total tackles.

The defense’s most impressive series so far this season came during the September 8th game against West Virginia

injuries.

“Two of our linebackers were banged up [against Assumption] and unable to play, so some younger guys on the team had to step up and make things happen,” said senior safety Don Hopkins. “I credit [freshman linebacker] Quincy Giles, [junior linebacker] Brian Benedetto and [junior linebacker] Donald Bland for stepping up and playing extremely well for us.”

Giles was given the starting job against Assumption in place of injured junior linebacker Kyle Young, while Benedetto and Bland made vital contributions in the team’s win.

A major steadying force in the linebacker core has been junior Blaine Hopwood. Hopwood is the team leader in total tackles (27), which also puts him fifth in the NE-10.

In the secondary, two senior safeties, Don and Steve Hopkins, are playing at a very

high level. The twins were both selected by the coaching staff as captains this offseason, which says as much about their contributions in the locker room as it does about their contributions on the field.

In 2009, Steve earned firstteam All-Northeast-10 honors, and is always looking at ways he can improve to get back to that level.

“We’ve only had one turnover so far this season,” said Steve Hopkins. “I’d like to see myself and the rest of the defense cause more turnovers.”

When asked which of the first three games this season was the most satisfying, Hopwood, Campo, and both Hopkins brothers all had the same answer.

“By far the Assumption game,” said Don Hopkins.

“When we talked to the offensive guys at half we told them that we wouldn’t be giving up

any more points and to just go out and play the way they have been playing. It was one of the best team wins we have had since I’ve been here.”

“This past game at Assumption, our defense was pretty banged up but we had a bunch of guys who usually don’t see much playing time come in and make big contributions,” said Campo.

“The most satisfying win from a defensive standpoint would have to be the Assumption win,” said Steve Hopkins. “I was definitely proud of the way we battled in the 2nd half.”

“The Assumption game… was one of the most exciting games I have ever been a part of,” replied Hopwood, “…an absolute total team victory.”

With a bye week this week, the defense is looking to regain their health and prepare for the bulk of their NE-10 schedule.

Falcons stay undefeated, escape Assumption with late touchdown

By Ian Giancursio

Assumption was able to score another touchdown. This time, it was on a fourteen-play drive that lasted over six minutes.

Assumption drove down the field effortlessly with almost no resistance from the Falcons’ defense.

The drive ended with a fifteen-yard laser from junior quarterback Bobby Jordan to junior tight end Scott Simonson.

Bentley headed into the half having managed only 77 yards of total offense, nearly three times less than Assumption’s total of 200 yards.

Fortunately, the dominance

by Assumption didn’t carry over into the second half. The Falcons opened the third quarter with a seven-play drive, culminating with a 35-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Danny Guadagnoli to senior tight end Jon Wilkie.

Bentley’s quick-strike nature resurfaced on its next drive, as Guadagnoli connected on a 48yarder to senior wide receiver Bill Kiley on the third play following a three-and-out by

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The Bentley football team came from behind with an exciting last-minute touchdown against Assumption to win 2114 and improve its record to 3-0 on the year.

The Falcons did not begin the game with such excitement, however. The first half saw a lopsided effort in which Assumption had the ball for more than 20 minutes and gained a 14-0 lead heading into the half.

Assumption’s first drive lasted nearly six minutes and ended with a touchdown, as junior running back Matt Pedone emphatically bulled into the end-zone to finish it off. Ironically, the Falcons had stopped Assumption earlier during the drive, but were called for an offside penalty on a punt and allowed Assumption to convert its ensuing fourth down attempt to keep its drive alive.

Bentley continued its struggles into the second quarter, as

Assumption. The Falcons had tied the game and built momentum that would soon bury Assumption.

Both defenses tightened in the fourth, unwilling to give up the game-winner. After forcing a three-and-out, Bentley regained the ball with less than two minutes left. Starting from its own seven-yard line, Bentley quickly moved the ball, with Guadagnoli completing four passes to get to the 30-yard line.

The next play provided the improbable outcome, as sophomore wide receiver Jeff Hill burst up the sideline and caught a 70-yard touchdown pass from Guadagnoli, sending the Falcons into a frenzy. Assumption had one last drive to tie it, but senior safety Don Hopkins picked off a pass to ice the game.

Guadagnoli’s game-winning touchdown pass finished off an amazing game for him, as he finished with a career-high 344 yards. The second half saw him pass for 260 yards, as Assumption had no answers for

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Last Saturday, senior Caitlin Fahey finished in ninth place overall at the UMass-Dartmouth Shriner’s Invitational with a time of 18:47.15 for 5,000 meters.

What’s even more impressive about her finish is that she strayed off the course for a while, which cost her a few spots. She found her way back, only to pass a few runners for her ninth place finish, about 22 seconds behind the race leader. Fahey will look to continue her success next weekend at the Central Connecticut State Invitational.

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Hill, however, was the hero of the game, finishing with 146 yards receiving and the gamewinning reception. He was quick to give credit to his team when asked about the victory.

“It felt great to help the team

win the game, and I was glad to be able to do my job as well, as the rest of the team did theirs,” said Hill.

The Falcons will have this week off, before returning to action at home on September 28 against Stonehill College.

Bentley’s football team has a quick-stick nature that was crucial in Friday’s game.

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Guadagnoli Named Falcon of the Week Junior quarterback Dan Guadagnoli of the football team is the Falcon of the Week. Guadagnoli led the Falcons to a come-from-behind 21-14 victory at Assumption last Friday night.

With the score tied at 14 late in the 4th quarter, Guadagnoli hit sophomore receiver Jeff Hill for a 70yard TD with 51 seconds left to give the Falcons the win and improve their record to 3-0 on the season.

The Falcons trailed 14-0 at halftime, but Guadagnoli helped them quickly erase the deficit in the third quarter with TD tosses of 35 yards to Jon Wilkie and 48 yards to Bill Kiley in the first six minutes.

Guadagnoli finished the game 22-28 for a careerhigh 344 yards and three touchdowns. After a bye week this week, the Falcons will go for 4-0 when they host Stonehill Friday, Sept. 28 at 7:00 p.m.