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A final breakdown of candidates’ stances Bentley campus hunkered for undecided Bentley student voters down for Hurricane Sandy By Lacey Nemergut newS editor
The upcoming Presidential Election, an international spectacle, highly analyzed and meticulously followed, presents Bentley students with options for both change and consistency. Based on the typical age range of the student population, certain issues prove more salient than others in the unique culture that dominates the campus. Bailouts for Financial Corporations Given the nature of the Bentley business curriculum, many students find themselves caught up in conversation on economic proposals to guide the country. The two primary candidates, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, each took a similar stance in terms of bailouts for financial corporations. “The TARP program was designed to keep the financial system going, to keep money circulating in the economy,
without which the entire economy stops and you would really have an economic collapse,” said Romney. Meanwhile, independent candidates Gary Johnson, Jill Stein and Virgil Goode stand in firm opposition to bailouts. Debt Limit In terms of debt, a primary
concern for many college students facing significant increases in education costs, the topic of the nation’s debt limit proves particularly important. Obama stands in favor of raising the debt ceiling, while Romney has positioned himself firmly against See ELECTION, Page 5
Bentley fared well during the storm, with the exception of a few downed trees.
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Four percent of voters are undecided as to which candidate they are going to vote for.
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Bentley Speech & Debate Society host a mock debate
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Every seat at the debate filled quickly for the event.
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Last Wednesday night, the Bentley Speech & Debate Society held the Democrats v. Republicans debate in the spirit of the upcoming Presidential elections. The event was a major success as
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the seats were quickly filled leaving many students to “standing room only”. The Democrats were represented by Timothy Dillon, Alison Abrams, and Maggie Collins; their opponents representing the Republicans were Elizabeth Nally, Amy Lopatin, and Valerie Labrecque. The
event was moderated by Ryan Hebert with a raffle for the attending crowd for a generous $100 and two $25 gift cards. Every four years Americans head to the polls to cast their ballots in hopes that their candidate will tackle the issues See DEBATE, Page 6
This past weekend, Hurricane Sandy made its way toward the East Coast, prompting the Bentley community to prepare for the storm’s potential consequences. John Piga, Director of the Residential Center, who sent an email to the community on Friday afternoon regarding storm safety and preparation, provides insight into Bentley’s emergency storm procedures. “I play a small part of a big plan,” said Piga. “A large group gets together to talk about storm preparedness procedures and each situation is different.” This group includes upper level administration, staff at the director level and other affected departments. “Every year, there is the possibility of a storm or snow day,” said Piga. “At each juncture, a pre-storm meeting occurs to sketch out plans.” “The safety of staff and students comes first,” said Piga. “Leadership gets together to determine the safest, most appropriate course of action. In this case, we were concerned about faculty and students who had to travel to get to campus, so transportation was an issue.” Aside from ensuring that staff and students are safe and secure, other priorities and considerations include heat,
electricity and food. “Classes are important, but they cannot trump the safety of our staff and students,” said Piga. “We also wanted to communicate to students to be careful if they were planning on going off campus. We want them to be safe and alert.” Predictable events, such as this, allow those involved in decision making to engage in forward planning. The team watches weather forecasts and uses recommendations from the Governor’s office as guidance when considering university closures. It also talks about what is happening on campus. “We use what we have observed on campus to inform our decisions,” said Piga. “Staff on campus become aware of things right away and provide useful local knowledge.” For example, staff were able to respond quickly when a tree fell down outside of Boylston during this storm. “It is atypical for a scenario like this to last more than a couple days,” said Piga. If this occurred, however, university leadership would engage in further discussions to consider the next steps. Piga also acknowledged the important help provided by a variety of on-campus resources during these types of situations. These people include Resident Assistants, live-in professional staff, See SANDY, Page 5
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PoliCe log a Minor inconvenience A fake ID was discovered during an inventory search of a wallet that was turned into the Police Department. How bittersweet. A found possession leads to lost opportunities. Stay strong. Doobie Disaster An officer assisted a Resident Life staff member in removing drug paraphernalia from a room in Collins. Our biggest question here is that if an officer needed to assist in this process was there an abundance of paraphernalia or was the paraphernalia so big it could not possibly be removed by one person? Either way, touché. Manhole Menace North B Sargeant reported the storm drain located between North Campus A and B is protruding and causing a safety hazard. Of course it is a safety hazard. Some biological warfare creature probably climbed out and will wreak havoc all across Waltham and beyond. Facilities was notified and will handle it. Best of luck, guys. a Probable Party On Oct. 27 at 12:57 a.m., an officer responded to Rhodes Hall for a report of a disturbance. The officer cleared, reporting the call was unfounded. A disturbance at 1 a.m. on a Saturday? Good one, University
Police. Next thing you’re going to tell us is that people drink alcohol almost every weekend. We see right through you. graffiti goons On Oct. 26 at 8:05 a.m., an officer responded to Forest Hall for vandalism. On Oct. 26 at 8:19 a.m., Facilities was notified of graffiti at Forest Hall. On Oct. 28 at 4:08 p.m., Forest Hall Facilities was notified of graffiti written on the door of room 401. Are these instances connected? Likely. Am I happy that after two and a half days this still isn’t taken care of? Yes. They’re too busy taking care of things that are broken and/or smell terrible. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser that stuff. Boom. Done. an integer investigation On Oct. 26 at 12:29 p.m., an officer requested a set of numbers for Fraudulent Identity. 12:29 p.m.? I just hope the perpetrator in question wasn’t at a bar. I don’t know where else someone would be using fraudulent identification. Jinkees. Oh wait, it might have been Identity Theft. That could be a more pressing issue. a Case for the ages Alright, stay with us here. On Oct. 26 at 1:55 p.m., Client Services requested entry into an office in Jennison Hall to retrieve a faculty member’s laptop. Here is where it gets interesting. University Police
was not able to confirm permission was given to Client Services. The officer cleared without providing access UNTIL permission was given at 14:12 hours. The officer provided entry and then cleared. Yup, that’s it, and no, you can’t get back the time it took you to read that. Sorry. Post Traumatic slade Disorder On Oct. 28 at 1:54 a.m., an officer and Facilities responded to Slade Hall to assist students whose door handle fell off, leaving them locked in their room. Facilities was able to get the door open to release the students, but the victims still have not been able to get to the “we’ll laugh about this later” stage. Parking Bay Bay Colony observed a student maliciously damaging the parking gate on Alumni Drive. Officers made contact with the student who admitted to the damage. We would also like to make contact with that student by saying that if you are going to damage a parking gate, you don’t do it under the tenaciously vigilant eye of Bay Colony. You have a better chance of egging the President in front of the Secret Service. oh look at Us, we’re harvard! Harvard Maintenance reports an issue regarding a window in the Adamian Center. Bentley Maintenance reported an issue with
Harvard Maintenance, thinking they are a bunch of snoody smartypants. an Eventful Evening On Sunday, in Orchard, an RA called in to report broken glass, vomit on the door and a cap from a water pipe not in view. In other words,probably someone’s idea of a damn good night. sackless sandy There was a water leak in Adamian, North D, Stratton House, two in Collins, flooding by the Beaver Street entrance, a fallen tree on the access road to Linden St, a fallen portable commode on the football field and a downed tree near Boylston. Wait, was that a hurricane or a six-year-old blowing out his birthday candles? In the Battle of Bentley v. Sandy, Sandy never stood a chance. Also, where did the commode come from?
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Provided by the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs Presented by the Up Til’ Dawn Committee When I first came to college, I had only vaguely heard of Up Til’ Dawn, but as the year progressed, I got more and more involved. I even ended up visiting St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee this summer. It was an amazing experience to see exactly where the donations from charity events like Up Til’ Dawn go. In 1962, the survival rate for leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer, was four percent. Today, the survival rate for this disease is 94 percent, thanks to the research and
treatments from St. Jude’s. Bentley is hosting its annual Up Til’ Dawn event from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. on November 7. We encourage participants to bring 50 addresses of friends, family or acquaintances, so that we can send letters asking for donations
to benefit St. Jude’s research. Nothing gives more satisfaction then knowing you helped save a child who might otherwise not have survived. So come support the children and enjoy free food, games, prizes and so much more!
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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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Bentley Students’ Political Filter Election Day is in less than a week and we’re all anxious to find out who will win. There has been much discussion about the elections, especially over the past month as the debates occurred. There are many topics and issues at hand, but one can’t help but think that Bentley students pay attention to some more than others. Being students at a business school, we all have at least a basic understanding of national economic and financial policies and their effects. Much of what we do as students is done and seen through a business filter and the same idea applies towards the upcoming election. We, in general, tend to care more about the economic and financial policies that have been discussed by both candidates than other topics. We understand what is being discussed and can see the effects that each set of policies will have on the country and potentially on our future careers as well. This filter is not neces-
sarily a bad thing. It allows us to really understand the aspects of this election that relate to us and that have an impact on us. This is a much better way of looking at and deciding on a candidate to vote for than the color of his skin, religious beliefs, or simply what party he aligns himself with. On the other hand, this filter also puts us at a knowledge disadvantage compared to students at less focused schools. Students who are at institutions with a wider range of studies get a more holistic view of each candidate. This could mean that they don’t focus on just one area of presidential policies, but could also mean that they are not concentrating on the issues that directly relate to them. Social media is a great example of this. Our fellow classmates were much more active and vocal about their opinions of the first debate (which happened to be focused on the economy) than the last debate (a discussion on for-
eign policy). It is possible that the timing of the debates had a factor in this as well. This leads to a larger issue within the Bentley community regarding politics. Our campus is not politically active in the least bit and this is a piece that is definitely missing. We do have our Republicans and Democrats clubs. Aside from their infrequent debates (hosted and organized by the speech and debate society), they don’t seem to engage our student body in any way. One would expect that in a field of study that has so much to do with politics, students would be more involved with politics and political activism on campus. Unfortunately, this hasn’t been the case and is something that will hopefully happen in the near future. This election would have been a great time to bring our political organizations to the forefront of discussion, but the opportunity has passed.
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I was deeply offended when I opened the latest edition of The Vanguard to find a full page advertisement for Elizabeth Warren and Barack Obama. I understand that The Vanguard is provided to the student body for free partially as a result of the advertisements contained within, although I believe that your organization has a duty to exercise discretion in determining what ads to publish. Over my four years at Bentley, I have enjoyed reading your paper and found the content to be both thought provoking and entertaining. Upon viewing this ad, I was shocked that something like this slipped through the cracks. According to page four of the October 25 edition of your paper, The Vanguard is partially funded by the Student Activity Fee. Given that all resident students are required to pay this fee, I find it atrocious that an entire page would be devoted to a partisan and controversial advertisement. The advertisement makes reference to social issues, some of which many Bentley students fundamentally dis-
agree with. I quote the Bentley Beliefs in saying, “We seek to further the growth and learning of each member of our community and ourselves.” If we all agree as students at this university to follow this belief, then I find it not only unfair, but also completely detestable that you present one-sided information in your newspaper that is funded by the students. As we move forward into an era where we can agree to disagree and can embrace and learn from diversity of thought, it is a shame that The Vanguard would publish an advertisement tearing students apart instead of bringing them together. On Wednesday there was a campus debate where students expressed both sides of issues and grew and learned as individuals from these discussions. This was a great event for the university and it is a shame that your partially studentfunded organization would accept partisan political advertisements that are for no one’s gain. Steven Spittler Class of 2013
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Letter from the editor Dear Readers, I feel the need to clarify a few things. Firstly – I apologize to any reader we have offended with these advertisements. The Vanguard does not endorse either candidate running for Senate in MA. I do believe that we, as an organization, should exercise discretion in choosing which ads to place in the paper each week to the extent that no ad is harmful, but we found nothing offensive about the Elizabeth Warren ad. If Scott Brown’s council were to seek us out as a place to advertise, the same way Warren’s council had, we would be more than happy to run his ad. The paper is partially funded by the student activity fee so that printing and distribution of the paper can be
handled each week with no extra cost to students. No part of the SAF pays for advertisements. Ads are paid for solely by the advertisers. It is important to note the severe distinction between an advertisement and an endorsement. The Vanguard has not run any content or any opinion piece supporting Warren or Brown. We’re a newspaper and we aim to be as unbiased as possible. As an e-board, with varying social, economic and political positions, we found it would have been more harmful to discriminate against a single advertiser, rather than furthering the scope of the university by accepting varying advertisements. Sindhu Palaniappan Editor-in-Chief
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SANDY Continued from Page 1 Resident Directors, University Police, Seasons staff and Facilities staff. “University Police is here 24/7 and there are emergency phones both inside and outside of residential buildings,” said Piga. “Sodexo makes sure its staff is here to provide food for students and makes sure that they are safe. Facilities is also here 24/7 and is important to maintaining campus safety and clearing roads.” Piga said it is important for students to consider their plans in case an emergency evacuation is required. “This is a conversation that needs to happen between students and their families,” he said. “They
should consider where they can go and how they will get there.” As a result of Hurricane Sandy, Andrew Shepardson, Dean of Student Affairs, sent an email to the Bentley community announcing the University’s closure on Monday. Seasons and Mad Falcon were open to provide food and the fitness center was open in the afternoon. The Harvard shuttle service was suspended after 6 p.m. Monday evening. Throughout the storm, both Dean Shepardson and Chief of Police Ernest Leffler updated the community and urged them to remain safe and cautious. The University reopened at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
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“Understand – raising the debt ceiling does not allow Congress to spend more money. It simply gives our country the ability to pay the bills that Congress has already racked up,” said Obama. “Since the 1950s, Congress has always passed it, and every President has signed it. President Reagan did it 18 times. George W. Bush did it seven times.” “As President, my plan would have produced a budget that was cut, capped and balanced – not one that opens the door to higher taxes and puts defense cuts on the table,” said Romney. Taxes With the potential to earn a high average starting salary, Bentley students pay particular attention to what is taken from their paycheck. Obama said, “If we want a strong middle class, then our tax code must reflect our values. We have to make choices.” Obama has indicated that there will be inevitable tax increases on the wealthier population while Romney offers a different platform. “I don’t believe in raising taxes. And as governor, I cut taxes 19 times and didn’t raise taxes,” said Romney. Oil Company Subsidies With a student base from all over the country and world, many Bentley students have cars on campus and monitor gas prices. The primary candidates present opposite opinions on the topic of subsidies for major oil companies. Romney said, “I do not want to raise taxes on oil companies.” “When oil companies are making huge profits and
you’re struggling at the pump and we’re scouring the federal budget for spending we can afford to do without, these tax giveaways aren’t right,” said Obama. Health Care Given the recent passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, many students have been presented with the option of remaining on their parents plan until they’re 26. Obama, a primary advocate for the PPACA continues to stand behind his legislation while Romney opposes. “[In Massachusetts] 40 percent of the uninsured were earning enough to buy insurance but had chosen not to do so,” said Romney. “Why? Because it is expensive and because they know that if they become seriously ill, they will get free or subsidized treatment at the
hospital.” As Governor of Massachusetts, Romney supported a health insurance mandate at the state-level. Marriage On the topic of gay marriage, the two candidates stand in absolute opposition. While Obama has demonstrated his support for gay marriage to the nation during his presidency, Romney falls back on his conservative values and opposes gay marriage. “I believe we should have a federal amendment in the constitution that defines marriage as a relationship between a man and woman, because I believe the ideal place to raise a child is in a home with a mom and a dad,” said Romney. Alcohol On this popular topic for
college age students 18-20, the Independent candidate Gary Johnson is the only advocate for lowering the age. “I’m always the guy to advocate for lower ages. I just believe that the lower
the age the better you come to grips with what these substances are,” said Johnson. Obama declared himself in favor of the current regulations and Romney has restated many times his conservative values.
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DEBATE Continued from Page 1 facing the nation. The purpose of this debate was to explore the most pressing issues during this election cycle and the views of the Republican and Democrat Clubs. It was a fierce and heated exchange that was fought out until the night came to a close. It is no surprise that the most memorable moments of the debate came on the topics of abortion, illicit drugs and terrorism. The Republicans, led by Elizabeth Nally, dominated the topic of terrorism on the matter of the bombing of the embassy in Benghazi but were effectively countered by the Democrats on the Iranian Nuclear program issue, where the night fell at a tie. On the issue of abortion, a big twist presented itself when all three Democrats disagreed on the issue. They explained their party’s stance on the subject but disagreed individually. It was clear from the beginning that arguing on complex policies and vague plans from either presidential candidate proved a
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tall order. As the night progressed, it became apparent that both the Republican and Democratic Clubs understand the difficulties and confusion the general voting public face due to the inaccurate claims and attacks made by both camps. The evening’s main takeaway was that regardless of your view of either party, make sure you cast your ballot this November 6. The night’s most memorable quotes: Republicans: “We must look to Israel; an attack on them is an attack on us.” Democrats: “We should legalize [illicit drugs] and tax [them].” Republicans: “Life starts at conception.” The entire debate has been made available online; scan the QR code with your smartphone to watch.
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Bentley welcomes DPhiE back to campus after suspension By Lacey Nemergut News editor
Delta Phi Epsilon has recently been welcomed back to Bentley campus after about a year of suspension. The sisters of the organization spent the time dedicated to working towards reinstatement. “We are all so excited to once again be active on [the] Bentley campus!” said DPhiE President, Kelsey Hannon. “It was a long and hard road and I couldn’t be prouder of anyone than I am of this group of girls.” The suspension occurred following an off-campus event on November 18, 2011. “Although the event was approved, the members of the chapter failed to adhere to the risk management standards set forth by Bentley University and the Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority,” said Lai-Monte Hunter, Assistant Director of Student Activities. “As a result of this infraction to the community, members of Delta Phi Epsilon participated in the formal judicial hearing process through the Bentley University judicial system,” said Hunter. “The chapter was found responsible for failing to adhere to the prescribed risk management policies and was placed on suspension.” The suspension prevented the sorority from sponsoring on or off campus events and formally recruiting new members. Furthermore, the chapter was “required to conduct an internal assessment of chapter operations,” said
Hunter. “During this past semester, we have grown so much as a chapter and I truly believe that we are stronger than ever,” said Hannon. “We really can’t wait to get going and get back into the swing of things, start hosting our semiannual campus-wide charity events and giving back to the Bentley community through various volunteer and community service projects.” From this time of suspension, the sisters worked to regain their status on campus, analyzing their practices closely and working to strengthen policies. “I feel that DPhiE really proved itself to the faculty, administration and student body,” said Juliet Dilillo, Bentley University Junior and sister of DPhiE. “We are an amazing organization and we know that we have so much to offer to the Bentley campus and surrounding community. We showed the school our dedication to each other and to the campus as a whole. The school was really able to see how we plan on becoming an even better chapter than before.” “Members of Delta Phi Epsilon have worked closely with the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority to formally assess leadership development, chapter risk management and internal judicial procedures,” said Hunter. “The chapter has completed numerous required hours of training with local advisors and received support through
on campus visits by members of the Delta Phi Epsilon International Headquarters Staff.” “We really want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported us while we are on suspension, especially Lai-Monte Hunter
and the rest of the Greek community,” said Hannon. “All of the support we received was amazing and meant the world to all of us. It feels unbelievable to be back in action and we can’t wait for the many semesters to come.”
“Delta Phi Epsilon can continue to improve relations with the Bentley University community through remaining committed to their mission which is “to cultivate a sisterhood dedicated to the personal development of women,” said Hunter.
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Hurricane Sandy cancels 12,000 flights at East Coast airports By Jasper Huang BuiSneSS editor
As this article is being written, Hurricane Sandy is readying itself to make landfall in the Greater Boston area. The Governor has issued warnings, families are preparing for the worst, and supermarkets have been cleared of items such as water, flashlights, matches, and other emergency goods. Not everybody in the east coast is hunkered down at home, however – many are stranded at the airport, missing connecting flights, flights back home, or an important business flight. The business relevance is here; as Sandy is forecasted to last well into Tuesday and even Wednesday, these flight delays, cancellations, and suspensions will cost airline companies and airports no small amount of money. “Carriers canceled more than 12,200 flights as of midday Monday, according to airlines and flight-tracking website FlightAware.com. Virtually all scheduled flights for Monday have been canceled in and out of airports stretching from Washington,
D.C., to Boston, and airlines continue to cancel flights scheduled for Tuesday,” said Jake Nicas of the Wall St. Journal. It is difficult at this current juncture to assess how much financial damage Sandy will do to these key travel businesses, but the Global Business Travel Association has an idea. Last year, largely due to Hurricane Irene and the necessity to be able to forecast and implement preventative measures for highpowered storms, the GBTA estimated that “a large hurricane interrupts roughly 580,000 business trips, costing airlines, Amtrak, rental car companies and hotels nearly $700 million in lost or deferred business-travel spending.” These losses may be slightly overstated as savings from fuel and labor not used can mitigate the loss, but anywhere near $700 million is no small amount. International airlines canceled all flights to the east coast for Monday and many airports in the east coast have canceled all of their flights in and out. They will remain closed until the storm abates, though airports such
Hurricane Sandy crippled East Coast airports, causing about 12,000 flights to be cancelled this weekend.
has LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy International, and Newark Liberty International remain open for emergencies. Damage doesn’t stop there, however. The huge number of cancellations, flight reroutes, and enormous travel network disruptions may not only affect the east coast. A US Airways statement reminded travelers that
because of the disruptions in the east coast, the entire network of flights run by airlines might have been unsettled, effectively causing a ripple effect of delays throughout the flight network. Even if the storm does not affect the Bentley community drastically, and even if we weather the storm with little to no damage, keep in mind that Hurricane Sandy is
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more than double the size of Hurricane Irene, which caused more than $15 billion in total damages. As the sentiment towards US economic strength is still mixed, and with the elections just around the corner, Sandy may be the worst East Coast storm on record, not only in terms of magnitude, but in financial losses and infrastructural damage as well.
Increasing consumer confidence points to US economic recovery By Alex Grotevant Vanguard Staff
Since 2008, the United States has been enduring the worst economic crisis in America since the Great Depression. For four years, concerned citizens and investors have been skeptical of the state of the economy. The crisis has been severe enough to not only change consumer spending habits domestically, but it has also had countless repercussions in the global economy. So, when will the crisis end? This is a question that has sparked great debates over the past few years, and while no single person can possibly know
the answer, recent economic events have given reason to believe the end may be relatively soon. Today, the U.S. economy is revealing strong signs of recovery. For the first time since the beginning of the current economic crisis, which is often referred to as the Great Recession, American households are, on average, incurring more debt than they are paying off. So why is this a positive sign for the economy? In simple terms, Americans are beginning to trust the state of the economy again. Consumer confidence is at a five-year high and the United States is experienc-
ing higher levels of consumer spending, which accounts for nearly sixty-five to seventy percent of the country’s GDP. All of these recent trends are evidence of a positive shift in the economy. The United States Federal Reserve has certainly helped increase consumer confidence, especially in the housing market. With the help of lower interest rates and better credit conditions, the Fed has been working hard at preventing home prices from dropping any lower. Ultimately, a successful bounce-back of the housing market is vital for the recovery of the economy as a whole. In two of the last three finan-
The increase in the housing market is one effect of the recovering economy.
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cial quarters, the aggregate American household borrowing on credit cards and mortgages has increased. This is significant because of the fact that this figure had been negative for fourteen consecutive quarters before then. A number of economists believe this statistic alone shows that the end of deleveraging, which is the cutting of one’s debt in relation to their income, could be near. Overall, Americans have also improved their financial situations, decreasing credit card debt from over one trillion dollars in 2008 to less than 855 billion dollars today. Unfortunately, some major nationwide financial problems
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will still remain even when the economy seems to be in a stage of recovery. The ongoing student debt problem is continuing to grow and will certainly play a role on students’ spending habits in the future. Students who have piled up enormous debts will not be as able to spend money on new households and other goods and services that would ultimately benefit the economy. The Great Recession may be entering the “beginning of the end” phase, but the increasingly prevalent and worrisome student debt issue should be at the back of everyone’s mind, especially for students here at Bentley University.
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How did I not hear about Chad Harbach’s The Art of Fielding when it first came out last year? It was an instant New York Times success, yet it completely floated past my radar. This was possibly because I normally don’t read books about sports, or athletes for that matter. The novel is centered on a baseball player at a small, imaginary liberal arts college Henry Skrimshander is a nameless senior at his high school in South Dakota. He happens to be obsessed with baseball, and worships the book The Art of Fielding (isn’t it great when the reasoning for the title of a book is made obvious by the plot?), written by his shortstop hero and record holder Aparicio Rodriguez. At a game, Henry’s uncanny shortstop skills are spotted by Mike Schwartz, a student at Westish College. He is determined to get Henry onto Westish’s ailing baseball team, and miraculously arranges a spot for Henry in Westish’s freshman class. Mike is the team captain of the Westish Harpooners, and is desperate to improve the team he loves. He takes on the role of mentor and
coach to Henry, and helps him rise through the Westish baseball ranks. In the meantime, Mike is pursuing his dream of attending an Ivy League law school. He finds it difficult to remember his own ambitions, however, when he has Henry to guide, and a mysterious woman to pursue. Pella Affenlight, daughter of Westish president Guert Affenlight, abruptly returns to Westish after her shortlived marriage fails. She’s not really sure what she’s doing there, but ends up taking classes, working in the dining hall and catching the eye of many a Westish boy. Though she considers her marriage to be over, her husband isn’t quite ready to call it quits. Let the drama
By Olivia LeClair collegiate state of mind. He takes a special interest in Henry with his mysterious talent for baseball, and Owen Dunne, a freshman with exceptional academic prowess. Owen is Henry’s roommate, and rocks the boat as soon as Henry’s conservative parents find out that Owen is gay. Owen joins the baseball team with Henry, but spends most of his time in the dugout reading. Owen finds himself caught in a risky affair, and must face the boundary between love and public acceptance. The storylines and development of Henry, Mike, Pella, Guert and Owen are closely intertwined, as they are each forced to face their biggest fears, dreams and
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VOiCeS “What’s your favorite thing about Halloween?” steven COsta CLass Of 2013 aCCOuntanCy “The classy female costumes.”
JaCkie aseLta CLass Of 2016 aCCOuntanCy “The excessive amount of parties.”
Jess HugHes CLass Of 2014 ManageMent “The candy.”
While the presence of baseball is very prevalent in the novel, it doesn’t read as your typical sports story.
ensue… Guert Affenlight is the president of Westish College and a once famous professor and author. He’s an expert on Moby Dick and Herman Melville, and an eternal bachelor. He lives on campus above his office, and has never really grown out of the
The Art of Fielding was a New York Times bestseller soon after its release late last year.
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anxieties. The story which unfolds is both heartbreaking and uplifting. I surprised myself by really enjoying this novel. It didn’t read at all as a typical sports-inspiration-sappy story, which was delightfully refreshing. The detailed descriptions of baseball games, practices and theory got old for me very quickly, but I could see how others would enjoy it. What struck me most about The Art of Fielding was how well-written it is. Though it’s completely readable and understandable, I found the phrasings and plot elements to be beautifully written. Each point flows into the next, and no words are wasted or missing. I wholeheartedly recommend The Art of Fielding to everyone reading this (and also everyone not reading this). It paints a small portion of the human experience, coming of age, in an impeccable way from start to finish.
aManda diCristOfOrO CLass Of 2015 Marketing “Candy apples and carving pumpkins.”
MOussa HassOun CLass Of 2014 ManageMent “Painting my chest.”
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Rating: 5 out of 5
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May the funniest candidate win By Meghan Ryan Vanguard Staff
The next president may be chosen in the coming days not by the candidates’ political ads, speeches, or debates, but by how funny voters find the candidates. A Comedy Central, TRU Insights, and Insights Research study showed that 40 percent of Millennial voters are less likely to vote for a candidate without a sense of humor. The importance of humor is becoming increasingly more apparent as the election reaches its end. For voters not up on the issues contested in the election, collegehumor.com gives a guide that easily fulfills the humor needs of Millennial voters. The CollegeHumor Electoral Cheat Sheet gives the backgrounds of the candidates and parties involved, as well as a brief description of the issues. The comedy web site goes on to give a few suggestions to improve some of the issues at hand. For example, CollegeHumor offers suggestions for improving government awareness about the state of public education by forcing “congressmen to become Facebook friends with every teenager in their district. A mere glance at that news feed should light a fire under the education reform movement.” Looking at profiles of the candidates like current President Obama, who according to CollegeHumor “was born in Hawaii, which according to some is apparently not part of this country” and former governor Mitt Romney the “current guy with great hair”, voters can get a quick look at the backgrounds of the candidates before trying to make their decision. The candidates are apparent throughout comedy television as well. Both Obama and Romney have appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno in an attempt to make them appear likeable. Even without the presence of the actual candidates on their shows though, comedians have found ways to weave the election into their airtime. NBC has found doppelgangers for both on Saturday Night Live, with Jay Pharoh playing the role of President Obama and Jason Sudeikis playing the role of former governor Romney. Many other primetime comedy television programs have been featuring presidential themes, including The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, 30 Rock, and The New Normal. The individuals who produce these shows have all humorously presented the election to voters on a large scale through traditional media. However, new web-based media seems to be playing a larger role than ever in swaying individuals. YouTube testimonials have been utilized by both celebrities and individuals to promote certain candidates, or more often, tear opposing candidates apart. Acclaimed filmmaker Joss Whedon’s YouTube posting, for
example, is a supposed endorsement of Mitt Romney who Whedon says “has the vision and determination to cut through business-as-usual politics and finally put this country back on the path to the zombie apocalypse”. Whedon goes on to claim that Romney’s cuts to education and healthcare, coupled with the candidate’s desire to deregulate business will create the instability necessary for the zombie apocalypse to begin. This video has over a million views and counting. Across the aisle, a number of pro-Romney comedy videos have also cropped up, mostly made by individuals disillusioned by the Obama presidency. Many feature country-style songs such as “Mr. Scam Man”, “Hey Barack!”, and “A Song To Obama-Don’t Be President”. These short clips show the grass-roots side to campaigns with individuals doing their parts to make people laugh and support their favored campaigns. The grassroots side of funny online campaigns is perhaps even more apparent in the form of Internet memes. Memebase.cheezburger.com has an entire section of their site dedicated to political memes. Popular political memes so far include “Scumbag Obama”, a picture of President Obama wearing the hat characteristic of another popular online meme character known as Scumbag Steve. These pictures are generally coupled with words noting some inconsistencies with policy in President Obama’s tenure in the White House, for example “Promised Change and Changed That Promise.” Other popular memes have focused on statements made by candidate Romney, including plays on his now infamous “binders full of women” statement and pledges to defund PBS, and by extension, Sesame Street. For example, one meme features a picture of Big Bird in front of the Great Wall of China with a caption below it stating “Mitt Romney sent my job to China”. These online jokes have helped people express themselves and their political beliefs in a public arena, while deflating the atmosphere of doomand-gloom that so often accompanies political campaigns and ads. It’s possible that the political candidate with the most jokes to his name could win the presidency. According to the Comedy Central/TRU Insights/Insights Research study, 54 percent of respondents said that the funnier the candidate is, the more likely they will be perceived as being likeable. Moreover, humor in an election lessens the feeling of pessimism and partisanship that is so pervasively felt throughout the country. Comedy has the power to lift spirits and renew a sense of elation. The candidate who harnesses this power the best may very well see himself sitting in the Oval Office in 2013.
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Vote! Please...pretty, pretty please By Mike Lovett featureS editor
Every four years America is sent into a patriotic frenzy. We unite as a nation to watch our athletes in the Summer Olympics, for everyone at least 18 years old we exercise our right to vote, and after February 29 we push the calendar back a day. Alright, that last one is a stretch. And since the Summer Olympics are over, let’s just focus on the voting thing which is sort of a big deal. Americans have a decision to make, and that decision will trigger tens of thousands of subsequent decisions for the next four years. There are two men vying to make those decisions on the behalf of 300 million people. You know who they are, you’ve heard them speak enough, and you certainly do not need me to tell you more about them. What you do need is to choose which one of those men you want to be your President for the next 48 months; that’s a lot of months and that’s one of the thousands of reasons why you should vote. You decide which of those men will make executive orders regarding our wellbeing, which one prepares the
national budget, which one manages national affairs in an effort to promote a peaceful planet, and if that fails, which one has access to our nuclear codes. Like I said, it’s a big deal. Now maybe you’re thinking something along the lines of “my vote doesn’t matter.” If so, stop it. Stop it right now. If it didn’t matter we wouldn’t have round the clock election coverage. If it didn’t matter these two men wouldn’t have spent millions of dollars trying to convince you to vote for them. If it didn’t matter voting would not exist. It matters, believe it. Another thing you should believe is that this is the most important election in our country’s history. Now that phrase may be used in every election but that doesn’t make it less true. As years pass, the stakes get higher and in this election the stakes are skyscraping. Our economy hasn’t looked worse in 60 years, we face an impending energy crisis, and the largest generation in history is about to retire while the next great one is set to take their place swimming in financial debt. Also, nuclear codes. It is our right to vote for whom will steer the ship and set course for social, econom-
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ic, and national prosperity. Problems will arise that need remedying. Issues that shape our country will need defining. One person is responsible for doing those things and we choose who it is. Perhaps “right” isn’t the p rop er word . I t seems to undersell the magnitude of the occasion. For such an opportunity, “honor” or “privilege” seem more fitting. After all, days set aside are meant to be celebratory and that is exactly how Election Day should be treated. For most of us, this is our first election celebration. So put on your respective party hat and pull the lever. Five days from now you get to decide the next Commander in Chief. I’m not sure if you know, but it’s a big deal.
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Notes from Abroad Question: “Describe a friendship you have made with a local student from your host country.” By Jose Cofino rouen, FranCe
One of the most important relationships that I have developed abroad has been with a French student named Deborah Cohen. One evening during my negotiation class, we had the opportunity to work together. At first, she was just a fellow classmate, but now we have become good friends. Sometimes I feel that there’s a language barrier between us, but since she is trying to learn Spanish and English and I am trying to learn French, we help each other. Even though in some circumstances using English might be easier, we always try to avoid the temptation and keep practicing the languages that we are eager to learn. I was also surprised by the
similarities that we share in terms of customs, regardless of our different backgrounds.
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By Lindsay Beauregard Singapore
I came to NTU under the impression that I would be living with an exchange student from the Netherlands. When the Dutch girl withdrew from NTU, the hall office assigned me a new roommate. Much to my disappointment, she was a local. I was very unhappy with the prospect of living with a local student because I wanted to be with someone who was going through the same transitions as me. Because I was so caught up in complaining about the switch, I never had a chance to think about the positive aspects of living with a local girl. Right away, Rachel was able to help me settle into the academic life at NTU and give me some tips to get around campus. She introduced me to some of the best foods here in Singapore and told me about the best restaurants. Even now, over halfway through the semester she brings me new food, mostly desserts to try. Unfortunately, we do have a fairly big language barrier which can be very difficult to get around. Although Rachel speaks fluent English, she has a heavy Malaysian accent which can be hard for me to understand.
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Often Rachel doesn’t understand some of the phrases and words I use. For example, I have to use the word toilet instead of bathroom. Unlike my roommate at Bentley, Rachel and I are not very good friends outside our room. This lack of friendship is mostly due to our language barrier, but we also have very different interests and senses of humor. We enjoy each other’s company in our hall but rarely do anything together outside our room. Rachel and I have talked a lot about the differences
Scratching the Surface: Bentley’s Redesign of the Redesign
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Bentley’s original redesign of its logos and trademarks as part of a new marketing strategy went well, except for the main logo. Adjusting Bentley Athletics brought no serious complaints. Even our “Smart. Nimble. Compassionate. Prepared.” associational words weren’t the most upsetting. What got everyone (from students to alumni) seriously riled up was Bentley’s primary logo–the one that is most prominently displayed and associated with all things Bentley. I’ve written about the logo
redesign and won’t repeat the complaints, but I think the Bentley Administration deserves a hand for listening to all stakeholders. Despite investing in research, several designs, jerseys, clothes, archs and a large-scale launch of the redesigned logo, Administration decided to avoid a stubborn showdown and endless complaints to change its main logo again. The new logo maintains our clock tower, the most prominent symbol of our campus, alongside a Falcon in the distance that has been edited to look more like the bird it is supposed to emulate and less like a dove. The inclusion of leaves alongside the top of the image may seem like a space filler since the lightning bolts and falcon are now gone, but it’s based off an image used to represent the campus in its marketing. Although the leaves look more like ivy, the tree branch and leaves elude to the campus that Bentley prides itself over. The inclusion of leaves also gives the logo a softer touch that the hard and mean lightning. It can also balance the newly
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redesigned falcon for Bentley Athletics which is meaner in looks. Our founding date is proudly displayed near the tower and, for some reason, the school has changed the time on the clock from the original redesign. I’m not sure why they would, but it’s a minor and ultimately irrelevant detail. Finally, Bentley proudly displays the school’s official motto “Paratus” atop the shield. Latin for “Prepared” many may find that this isn’t so significant a change if they had a problem with the English word to begin with, but putting it in Latin follows a longer tradition of higher education. Paratus is classier, more appropriate for a university, and less technical. Long gone are the days when we were simply a technical accounting school. The entire logo design is less flashy and builds its overall image on a growing history, higher education respectability and high-soaring, vision rather than the sexy technology industry we don’t belong in. It may never be perfect and there will always be some who are uncomfortable
with the change, but our logo’s final transition is far better than the original redesign and is more attractive than the original one we saw as freshmen three years ago. There are some that question why we had to change to begin with. Although the school has made a case for change, let’s consider it at a much more basic level. We are a growing university. The conditions in which the old logo was designed are not the conditions in which we operate today. Our old logo was colorless, boring and plain. This new one is vibrant in school colors, points to our history and is more suitable for a grow-
between Singapore, America and her home country of Malaysia. She was mostly surprised to hear how our education system works and how expensive university is. Everyday Rachel and I learn something from each other either about our respective cultures or home countries. I am very thankful to have her as a roommate and now thank the Study Abroad gods for having the Dutch girl stay in the Netherlands. Without Rachel, there would be many Singaporean and Malaysian things I would have never experienced.
By Moussa Hassoun ing university that seeks to be a stronger influencer in the world of education and beyond. Since arriving at Bentley, we’ve noticed that there are many things that need improvement. The activist inside of me is usually the first one to call Administration out if things aren’t be done right, but here, Bentley’s Marketing Department, Board of Trustees, President and all others involved in this final redesign deserve a standing ovation for their open-minded to changing what seemed like an original finalredesign. Brava Gloria Larson, David Perry and company.
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Briefcase Banter: What Brands Say About You
By Nick Vasiliadis
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Don’t spend all of your newfound wealth entertaining your friends. That would be fun but rather foolish. Pay off old debts instead.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You love color, and you’re good at it. You have a natural talent. You’ll be even better at mixing and matching over the next few weeks. You’ll do excellent work.
Gemini
(May 21-June 21)
There’s too much to do in too little time. But perhaps you’re not doomed to miss the deadline you’ve set. Edit something out.
Cancer
(June 22-July 22)
Fixing up your home moves up on your list of priorities. For the next few weeks, it’ll be easier to see what matches and what doesn’t. This should be fun, if sometimes frustrating.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Invest in your own education so you can be qualified to answer the questions an important person might ask. Do the homework and the extra credit so you’ll be well prepared.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You’ll find it easier to make a profit for the next couple of weeks. You’ll be up for more responsibilities, too. Meanwhile, take a wide look at your options.
Libra
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You’ll be getting softer for the next few weeks, but you’ll still be quite assertive. They say Libra has a fist of steel inside a velvet glove. You’re qualified to play that part.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
The clothes we wear project an image of who we are and what we like.
If there’s one thing you don’t have to tell students at Bentley, it’s that image is an important part of success. Brands are everywhere, and in order to be effective, they need to be more than just intelligent, agile, benevolent, and poised. We’re living in an age when goods have been commoditized to such an extent that footsteps and oxygen will soon be regulated with a price tag. This doesn’t bode well for most of us, as it’s getting increasingly harder to tell which things are of genuine “quality” and which things are “the other stuff.” We may not be able to fight this branding trend, and some of us may not even want to. As far as I’m concerned, I’ll be damned if I can’t tell the difference between two of the exact same thing. I mean, imagine if your Polo shirt didn’t have that little Polo guy on it. Without that seemingly superficial detail, your pre-
the skills I have had at Bentley to a job that will always get me noticed.
Sagittarius
(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You’re pretty independent, but when someone’s in need, you’ll do what you can to help. A friend needs your assistance now. Pitch in. Courtesy of Desirée Ouellette
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Tomorrow could be a busy day. Others may have already called you, requesting help with one kind of chore or anoth-
Aquarius
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
It’s getting easier to see your goals for the next several weeks. You may even fall in love with somebody who shares them or who’s already there.
Pisces
(Feb. 19-March 20)
It’s another good day for devising plans to become fabulously wealthy. You should be a rich person; you’d do so much good with the money.
cious cotton might as well be riding the back of the Indonesian sweat shop worker who made it. Although it might seem inconsequential, these brand images are the minor details which help define class, personal interest and ultimately serve to separate us into convenient little niches. Much of our experience as humans is based on being able to easily identify and categorize things we’re familiar with. We’re powerless to draw arbitrary distinctions between stuff we can’t identify, and so we brand things. The ultimate goal is to make otherwise similar things both culturally and economically unique. Easily one of the most crucial forms of branding is related directly to the individual. The clothes we wear are some of the most important indicators of who we are and what we like, and people use attire as visual tools to position themselves with respect to others. These items can represent a spectrum of
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Don’t turn away in frustration; a compromise is possible. Get all the objections out in the open. You might even write them down. Work’s required, but that’s OK. This is the first step.
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identification as wide as your old Nike gym shorts and as acute as the nipple piercing you got while studying abroad in Tahiti. Sometimes people will “get” what you’re wearing, and sometimes they won’t—it all depends on their experience. Even if you think nobody will notice, or if you’re not sure yourself, it’s a good idea to know about what you’re wearing and what it means to wear it. If you walk around with a graphic tee depicting Charles Manson’s face, you’re drawing a certain kind of attention to yourself. Even if you’re totally oblivious to what’s on your chest, that cute girl who sits next to you in class might not be so ignorant, and she’ll stutter step around you like you’re dog poop on a soccer field. Whether you know it or not, you are what you wear. For example, I knew this kid in my high school who wore a severely ripped Velvet Underground and Nico t-shirt several days a week. Before I got to know him, I assumed he was greasy and smelled like gym socks and dust, and it was all based on how he looked. I was definitely guilty of passing judgment on him, but it wasn’t entirely my fault. He projected that image because he had branded himself as a gross guy, even though he wasn’t. Most importantly, he was the exception to the rule—there was another kid who wore a Master of Puppets Tee shirt literally every day for four years straight, and he really did smell. If a girl in class wears lots of Hello Kitty attire, you’re going
Desirée Ouellette Class of 2011 What is your current job title and who is your employer? I currently work for Shaker Auto Group. My boss is a 1991 alumnus and wanted a Bentley grad to work for him, so I was pretty much hired on the spot. He was looking for someone with an analytical and marketing background to buy and sell cars wholesale. Despite having no car knowledge when I started, I’ve learned a lot and have been able to apply
Who positively influenced you while you were at Bentley (a professor, staff person, friend, etc.)? I would have never been as successful at Bentley if it wasn’t for my “grown-up” coworkers at my student jobs. My first two years, I worked for catering and the people there, Voula Xintaropoulos and Maria Tzigizis specifically, taught me a lot about the importance of hard work and always kept me in check. In my last two years, I worked in the Alumni Office and worked for Gary Kelly, who is one of the most emphatic and genuine people I’ve ever met. College can be a really stressful time, but I was really lucky to have such great bosses who not only helped me built my self-confidence but also kept me sane. Did you have a favorite spot to study on campus?
to make an immediate analysis of her character. While the conclusion you first draw isn’t necessarily true, the things she wears are a direct projection of herself are probably indicative of her ideals. Similarly, if the same girl opted to wear those tight sweatpants with words written on her butt, you’re probably going to ass-ess her character based on that attire, and these two analyses are going to be vastly different. Skate shoes, torn jeans, varsity letter jackets, camo, heels— everything you wear means something different. But listen, it’s perfectly alright to draw a distinction between yourself and your brand. A brand just represents a simplified image and projects that image outwardly to other people who aren’t familiar with you. So just because your brand might be representative of something doesn’t necessarily mean you are; it just means everybody who doesn’t know you personally is going to think it. Ask yourself if that really matters. Yes, yes it does.
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The Dandes Room on the third floor of Adamian is one of Bentley’s best kept secrets. It’s a super quiet and comfortable room to study in. In my experience, people usually go there alone so there’s less side conversation. Plus, you’re less likely to take breaks because it’s an actual walk to go to Einstein’s. What do you miss most about your college days? Seasons… Just kidding! My favorite thing about college was having everything so close. I miss the days where my boyfriend lived across the Greenspace, my best friend was living in my bedroom, and the world’s best burritos were just across the bridge. I’m lucky because most of my friends stayed in Mass. and that I live right outside Davis Square but few things can compare to only having to walk five minutes to dinner, class, work, parties and most importantly, friends. Do you have any advice
for Bentley’s current students? Have an open mind and make good connections. I got my job by talking to the right people and am doing something I never thought I’d do in a thousand years. Bentley has a massive network and there are a lot of different opportunities outside of traditional business roles. Also, study abroad, even if it’s just for a short-term program. I didn’t look into the short-term program during Undergrad, but went to Japan in my fifth year. I had the experience of a lifetime and I wished I could have done more!
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Bentley splits weekend; defeats Alabama-Huntsville, falls to Harvard Gensler-led Falcons among top-scoring teams in Division I, averaging 4.75 goals per game
Bentley has one of the top offensive teams in the country.
By Matt Gustus Vanguard Staff
Bentley hockey had an up and down weekend, crushing Alabama-Huntsville, 9-1, and then losing to Harvard, 5-0. The two games brought the Falcons’ record to 2-2. On Friday night, the Falcons played in their second home
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game of the season against Alabama-Huntsville. About halfway through the opening period, Bentley got on the board. Freshman defenseman Kyle O’Brien scored his first career goal to give Bentley the 1-0 lead. Later in the period, with less than seven seconds to go, another freshman got on the board. Freshman forward Andrew
Matt Michel wins coveted Guy Tedesco Award Bentley finishes 11th at New England By Ian Giancursio Vanguard Staff
Bentley finished eleventh at last weekend’s New England Golf Championship, signaling the end of the Falcons’ fall schedule. The effects of Hurricane Sandy were felt in this tournament, with the second round being cancelled because of the storm. UMass Lowell and Saint Anselm College finished tied for first-place with an overall score of 311. Five different golfers finished tied for the lead with a score of 75, including UMass Lowell’s Sylvaine DeBiais and Harry Hulme. In their storm-shortened effort, the Falcons managed an 11th place finish out of 35 teams, and ended with an overall score of 321. Senior co-captains Dan McQueen and Matt Michel carried the Falcons, finishing in a tie for sixth and 12th place overall, respectively. McQueen’s score of four-over (76) was just one stroke off of the lead and also helped him place fourth among all Division II golfers, earning him Division II All-New England honors. Michel ended the tournament with a score of 77, giving Bentley two finishers in the Top 25. Bentley finished third out of eight Division II teams, a strong team effort that also included freshman Malcolm Oliver, junior Harry Kirkpatrick and sophomore Quincy Coulter. Although the Falcons did not finish atop the leaderboard last weekend, one of their own delivered a victory in another area. Michel was named the 2012 recipient of the Guy
Tedesco Award by the New England Intercollegiate Golf Association following the NEIGA tournament. Michel was given this prestigious award in recognition of his leadership, love of golf and promotion of the sport. He also received the award as a result of his exceptional track record at Bentley, as he has been the Falcons’ top golfer for the last two seasons and earned the 2012 NE-10 Sport Excellence Award as the conference’s premier scholar-athlete in golf. Falcons head coach, Mickey Herron, had nothing but exuberant praise for Michel after he received the Tedesco award, seemingly expectant that he would win. “What can I say about Matt Michel which hasn’t already been said?” said Herron via Bentley’s Sports Information Office. “His total dedication to his academics and his golf game has been nothing short of phenomenal. He is a born leader who has captained both his high school team and the Bentley golf team.” Herron also acknowledged Michel’s heart of service, saying that Michel is continually willing to aid the team in any area possible. “Matt always volunteers to help in any way we ask of him, whether it is SAAC, hosting recruits, counseling the younger players with class selection or just plain assisting the entire program,” said Herron. Michel is the first golfer in Bentley’s history to earn Academic All-America honors, and was one of just eight Division II golfers to earn this recognition.
Gladiuk scored his first of the night and second of the season. In the second period, the scoring continued for the Falcons. For the first goal, junior forward Justin Breton carried the puck up the left side of the ice and passed it to senior forward Joe Campanelli, who snuck it inside the right post for Bentley’s third goal of the game. Alabama-Huntsville’s only goal of the night came shortly after. 11 minutes into the second period, O’Brien was called for tripping and was sent to the penalty box for two minutes. The Chargers were able to capitalize on the advantage, scoring on a goal by Jeff Vanderlugt. From that point on, it was all Bentley. In the second period, goals were scored by senior forward Dan Koudys and junior forward Brett Gensler. In the third period, the Falcons kept pouring it on, scoring four times. Gladiuk scored his second of the night, along with two from Breton and one from freshman
forward Derek Bacon. When the final buzzer sounded, Bentley was victorious, 9-1. The next night, the Falcons traveled to nearby Cambridge to take on Harvard for the first time ever. While the game was Harvard’s first of the season, they seemed to be in mid-season form. Harvard started their scoring early, with a goal coming in the first five minutes. Harvard’s Luke Greiner ripped a shot from the edge of the faceoff circle that was able to sneak past junior goalie Branden Komm. Ten minutes later, a similar looking shot by Harvard’s Alex Fallstrom was able to get by Komm, giving the Crimson a 20 lead heading into the first intermission. Early in the second period, the Falcons brought the heat, getting many scoring chances. However, Harvard’s goalie Raphael Girard was solid all night, stopping every shot he faced. Harvard was able to
weather the storm, and scored a goal with under three minutes left in the second period. The third period saw more Falcon chances go awry. Most notably, the Falcons had a twoman advantage less than a minute into the third period, but were unable to capitalize. Two more Harvard goals finished off the game, ending in a 5-0 Falcon loss. Although Bentley has two losses in their first four games, they’ve already established themselves as one of the top offensive teams in the country. The Falcons currently rank fourth in goals per game with 4.75, sitting behind Denver, Harvard and Michigan. Gensler has been responsible for plenty of the team’s scoring this season, tallying eight points that puts him in a tie for seventh place in Division I hockey. Bentley stays on the road this upcoming weekend, traveling to Robert Morris for a two-game series.
Falcons strong in first swim meet of season By Emily Ellis Vanguard Staff
The Falcons swim teams had their first meet this past Saturday at MIT, who also hosted Roger Williams University, Wheaton College in the Charlie Batterman Relays. The women’s team had a strong first showing. Senior AllAmerican swimmer Jessica Hodson had five Top 4 finishes. Her 400 yard individual medley relay with juniors Amanda Le and Caroline Lewis and senior captain Taryn Dooley came in second place with a time of 4:23.92. Hodson was pleased with most of her times for the day especially considering her events were scheduled back to back. “I think the entire team did a really good job with handling back to back races as well,” Hodson said. “Everybody swam really good times for this early in the season.” Another women’s relay team that included senior Monika Drogosz as well as sophomores Nadine Edwards, Danielle Hellstern and Kaitlyn Simoneau finished in second for the 400 yard freestyle with a time of 3:49.51. “We’ve been training a lot harder since our season is shorter this year so a lot of people were concerned that they wouldn’t put up as good of times as they ended up doing,” said Hodson. “We lost a lot of swimmers who graduated in May so it will be interesting to see how our new freshmen and everyone else step up to make up for the loss,” Hodson said. “Based on how hard everyone’s been working at practice, I’m hoping for another undefeated dual meet season on the women’s side to
finish up my senior year with.” The men’s relay team made up of sophomore Josh Witty, junior Chris Woods and freshmen Tim Connolly and Sebastian Barry came in third for the 200 yard backstroke. With a time of 1:42.80, seniors Mike Culkin, Ben Demeule and Mike Simoneau, and sophomore Andrew Langin came in fourth place for the 200 butterfly. Freshmen Kevin Diefenbach, Owen Karl and Alex Liulakis came in fourth for the 1,500 yard freestyle relay with a time of 15:55.58. Senior captain Tyler Champagne said that the first meet of the season is a great showcase for the team to prove themselves. “We swam great and looked good in the water, so I’m really excited for the meet against Le Moyne on Saturday,” said Champagne. “Personally, my times are ahead of where I was last year at this point so it gives me hope for my final competitive season of collegiate swim-
Both swim team home openers will be on Nov. 11 against Le Moyne.
ming.” “Overall, I think we’re a lot better prepared this year as a team and it shows at practice,” said Champagne. “Our team is dedicated and willing to do whatever coach [Mary Kay] Samko throws at us. Given the losses from graduation of the seniors from last year, it was looking like a tough task to rebuild. Fortunately, we had a good year for recruiting and got some promising talent.” Champagne continued to talk about their ultimate goal: the NE-10 championship. “Looking forward, with the team we have, I think we have a great chance of beating some top competitors this year,” said Champagne. “We’ve been training a lot harder and swimming a lot more yardage during practice to prepare us for the Northeast-10 championships at the end of January,” said Hodson. Both the men’s and women’s team will have their home opener on Saturday, November 11 against Le Moyne.
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Bentley looks for successful spring after unsatisfying fall By Benjamin Klein SpORTS EDITOR
Bentley’s rugby team is better than their record shows, but there is room for improvement. The Falcons will not be heading to the Division II Rugby National Championships—after competing for the title the past two seasons—posting a 4-3 record with one game remaining on their fall schedule. In order to qualify for the national championship, a program has to finish either first or second in their respective conference.
The Falcons will play their last fall match against Saint Anselm.
With three losses on Bentley’s resume, they have been mathematically eliminated from finishing in either of those positions within the Rugby Northeast conference. “Our goal this season was to get back to nationals for a third straight year, but unfortunately that isn’t going to happen,” said senior scrum half Jon Renz. “Our conference definitely improved, but we definitely didn’t live up to the goals that we set for ourselves. We will need to get better in the spring and prepare the underclassmen for next
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year.” The Falcons’ fall season didn’t go as planned, especially after winning their first three games of the season and being ranked as high as the No. 9 team in the country. Bentley fell to Saint Michael’s and Holy Cross in their next two matchups, but regained strength after defeating Merrimack for their fourth victory of the year. Their most recent game, a 41-13 loss at the hands of the Providence Friars, really told the story of the season. The Falcons had trouble keeping possession of the ball and couldn’t score when given the opportunity. Bentley may only have one game remaining on their schedule—a match against St. Anselm—and even though there is not much left to play for, they aren’t going to just give up. “Going forward with our next games against St. Anselm and the spring season, we need to work on taking care of the ball and staying within our system of play,” said senior co-captain eight-man Doug Goodhile. “We will grind until the end, like we always do.” Since Bentley shares the football field with several other teams, they don’t get the opportunity to practice as much as they’d like to.
Bentley was ranked as high as No. 9 in the country this year.
They’re forced to train off the field which may have accidently been put on the back burner. “I think that going forward, we need to rededicate ourselves to fitness,” said Renz. “We only practice two days a week so on the other days we need to get on the track or in the gym to get into shape. Even though we are a club team, we need to train like we are more than that.” The Falcons may just be a club team, but they certainly have been just as successful in recent memory com-
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pared to some of the NCAA teams at Bentley. They have made it to the National Championships the past two seasons, something that not every other Bentley team can say. Sure, they haven’t had much success when playing for a national championship—winning just one game in four chances—but the fact that they are there is something to be proud of. They are on the radar of the other major programs in the country and will be back in the playoff picture before you can spell rugby.
Falcons clinch berth in NE-10 playoffs; will face Franklin Piece in first round By Billy Fitzhenry VANGUARD STAff
The Falcons soccer team finished off their regular season on a high note, winning their last two games and securing a spot in the Northeast-10 playoffs. Bentley clinched its fifth straight trip to the NE-10 playoffs with a 2-0 victory against Franklin Pierce. It was Bentley’s first victory against Franklin Pierce in program history. The first half was a defensive struggle as neither team could get on the board. The scoreless tie was broken in the 60th minute as senior forward Brennan DaCosta scored on a penalty kick to give Bentley a 1-0 lead. Junior forward Justin Cirasola put the game away in the 74th minute by collecting a loose ball at the top of the 18 and blasting a shot past Ravens goaltender Jake Wright for his second goal of the season to give the Falcons a 2-0 lead. Senior defender Weston Zeiner and junior defender Jordan Bridge played exceptional defense throughout the entire game, limiting the Ravens to only five shots on net. Senior goaltender Alex Pilitsis stopped all five shots to preserve the shutout and send Bentley to the playoffs.
In the Falcon’s regular season finale against Southern Connecticut, the team was playing to secure home field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Bentley was not able to get many shots off during the game as the Owls played some stifling defense. In fact, the Falcons were only able to put two shots on net during the entire game but they made those two shots count. In the 59th minute, sophomore forward Mike Kahn and DaCosta got free on a two on none breakaway. Kahn pushed a gentle touch pass to DaCosta in front of the net and DaCosta banged home the goal to put Bentley ahead 1-0. This was DaCosta’s teamleading eighth goal of the season. Pilitsis made sure that the one goal was all the Falcons would need as he saved a season-high nine shots to give Bentley the 1-0 victory. Pilitsis’ fifth shutout of the season helped Bentley finish 10-4-2 on the season and 8-3-2 in the NE-10. With the victory against Southern Connecticut, Bentley now holds the No. 4 seed in the NE-10 playoffs and will be hosting a home playoff match for the first time in two years. The Falcons enter the playoffs with a lot of momentum as
they have won six of their last seven matches. Considering the fact that the NE-10 playoffs consist of single elimination games, heading into the playoffs on a hot streak could potentially give Bentley an edge in their upcoming games. Bentley will be facing number five Franklin Pierce in a rematch of the game played last week. Franklin Pierce is a soccer powerhouse having reached the NE-10 playoffs every year since 2003. The Ravens won the Division II Soccer National Championship in 2007 and hold a 15-1-2 all-time record against Bentley. Franklin Pierce finished the season with an identical 10-4-2 regular season record and an 8-3-2 mark in NE-10 conference play. Even though the Falcons just recently defeated the Ravens, the Bentley players are not taking their opponent lightly. “It’s not going to be an easy game; they will want revenge on us for beating them last week at their home field,” said DaCosta. “It is very difficult to beat the same team twice in the same season,” said Zeiner. “[We need] to remain calm and stay focused on the task at hand,” said DaCosta, acknowledging that those
Senior forward Brennan DaCosta scored a team-high eight goals this season.
would be some of the keys to the matchup. DaCosta also noted the importance of being prepared for the playoff atmosphere. “Beating Franklin Pierce last week gives us confidence that we can go out and do well if we do the right things,” said DaCosta. “[However] we need to go out there and match their intensity on game day.” “We have had a successful run heading into the postseason and we are hoping to continue our success against Franklin Pierce,” said Zeiner. If Bentley does defeat
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Franklin Pierce, they will face the winner of the Merrimack and American International game in the NE-10 semifinals. Merrimack is the number one overall seed in the playoffs while American International is number eight. During the regular season, Bentley dropped close games to both of these teams. In September, Bentley lost 3-2 to American International and just two weeks ago, Bentley lost 1-0 against Merrimack. Bentley’s focus for now, however, is all on Franklin Pierce.
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Falcons back on track with Homecoming win Defense on alert going against top rusher in regular season finale By Matt Gustus
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REcENT RESUlTS Results from 10/20-10/28
Field Hockey (11-7, 8-2 NE-10) Result at Southern Connecticut (10/20)* W 2-1 vs. UMass-Lowell (NE-10 Semifinals)(10/27) L 1-0
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Bentley ended their twogame losing streak with a dominant win over Northeast-10 opponent Merrimack by the score of 38-21, improving the Falcons’ record to 6-2 overall (5-2 NE-10). Junior quarterback Danny Guadagnoli had a phenomenal day, passing for 341 yards and two scores while running for 76 yards and two more touchdowns. Sophomore wide receiver Jeff Hill and senior wide receiver Sean Cross both eclipsed 100 yards, accumulating 196 and 107 yards respectively. Hill was able to use his height and strength to go up over the defenders and catch the ball all day. Anytime the team needed a big play, Guadagnoli threw it up for Hill to make a play and that is just what he did. ”We knew going in that the corners were small and that we could use me and [senior wide receiver] Bill Kiley’s height to take advantage of this mismatch,” said Hill. “Danny made some great throws and put the ball in the perfect place for me to come down with it.” Early in the game, Guadagnoli noticed that there was no chance for the Merrimack corners to cover Bentley’s big receivers. “When a 5’9’’ cornerback is pressed on a 6’4’’ wide receiver it’s always a good bet to take a shot,” said Guadagnoli. “We saw some success early going to Jeff, so I figured I would keep testing that matchup all game, which turned out to pay off.” Another aspect of the game that went in Bentley’s favor was the turnover battle. The team had been struggling in recent games with turnovers, as they had given the ball away six times in the last two games. Saturday, the team protect-
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Sophomore wide receiver Jeff Hill used his height and strength successfully against Merrimack.
ed the ball much better and did not turn the ball over at all. “We always stress that we have to win the turnover battle,” said Guadagnoli. “I personally tried to focus on ball security all week, making sure to keep the ball tucked at all times and being as decisive as possible when throwing.” Coming into the game, a major part of the Bentley game plan was to stop the duo of Merrimack quarterback Joe Clancy and wide receiver Isaiah Voegeli, the NE-10 leaders in yards and touchdowns at their respective positions. Clancy, averaging 381 yards per game this season, threw for 321 yards and a touchdown Saturday. He was intercepted three times by the Bentley secondary. Interceptions were made by senior cornerback Stephen Stewart, senior safety Steve Hopkins and junior linebacker AC Carter. Voegeli, averaging 153 yards per game, caught nine passes for 141 yards and a score. Many of his yards came in the fourth quarter, with the game well out of hand. The Falcons were the first
Bentley beat NE-10 opponent Merrimack 38-21, improving their record to 6-2 overall.
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to score in the game, coming after a failed fourth down attempt by Merrimack and with the Falcons getting the ball on their own 32-yard line. On a fourth and five from the Merrimack 36-yard line, Guadagnoli found senior wide receiver Mike Sumrell on a six-yard pass, keeping the drive alive. Five plays later, Guadagnoli ran the ball into the end zone for a 14-yard score. A field goal by senior kicker Will Lockwood gave the Falcons a 10-0 lead early in the second quarter. Later in the half, Merrimack closed the gap. With short field position, Clancy took his team 37 yards for a touchdown, hooking up with Voegeli for an 11-yard score. Merrimack decided to go for the twopoint conversion, which was unsuccessful. On their next two positions, Bentley answered with back-to-back touchdowns. The first was another Guadagnoli run, this one from nine yards out. Previously, on a third and eight from the Bentley 29, Guadagnoli connected with Cross on a 43-yard play, setting them up for a score. Forty seconds before the half, Hopkins intercepted Clancy and returned the ball back to the Merrimack 40. After a 39-yard pass to Hill came up inches shy of the goal line, junior running back Lorenzo Warren punched the ball in for his third touchdown in the last two games. At the half, the Falcons led, 24-6. Coming out of halftime, Merrimack executed a very efficient drive, scoring a touchdown on a two-yard run. Once again, they went for the two point conversion, this time coming up successful. The score brought the Bentley lead to only 10. However, the offense was once again able to respond with a score. On a third and eleven from the Merrimack
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Hockey (2-2, 1-0 AHA) Alabama-Huntsville (10/26) at Harvard (10/27)
W 9-1 L 5-0
Men’s Soccer (10-4-2, 8-3-2 NE-10) at Southern Connecticut (10/26)*
W 1-0
Men’s Swimming Batterman Relays
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Women’s Soccer (5-9-3, 3-9-3 NE-10) at Merrimack (10/24)* at Saint Rose (10/27)*
L 1-0 L 1-0
Volleyball (9-17, 4-7 NE-10) at Adelphi (10/26)*
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UPcomiNG ScHEDUlE Nov. 2 Volleyball vs. American International
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Nov. 9 Men’s Basketball vs. Caldwell
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Nov. 10 Football vs. TBA (NE-10 Weekend) 12:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Dominican (N.Y.) 8:00 p.m. Nov. 11 Women’s Basketball vs. Holy Family
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*Conference Game 40-yard line, Guadagnoli found Hill on a 40-yard bomb for Hill’s first score of the game. From there, the defense took over and shut down Merrimack. On the next five possessions, the Falcons forced two turnovers, a turnover on downs and two punts. Merrimack’s only other score came with 17 seconds left to play, as backup quarterback Luke Bakanowsky led Merrimack down the field in garbage time. The final score showed the Falcons victorious, 38-21. With the win, the Falcons clinched third place in the NE-10 standings. Due to the NE-10’s new Championship Weekend, each team participates in one extra game at the end of the year. The setup has the third place team matched up against the sixth place team. As of now, it appears that the Falcons will be matched up with the
loser of the MerrimackAssumption game this weekend. Whatever the outcome may be, the game will be held at home for the Falcons in two weeks. Before then, the Falcons will play their last regular season game at Southern Connecticut State (2-7 overall, 2-5 NE-10) this Saturday at 1:00 p.m. The biggest strength of Southern Connecticut has been their running game. Running back Vaughn Magee has had an extraordinary year, averaging 139 yards per game and scoring seven touchdowns. Back in September, McGee ran an astonishing 297 yards and four touchdowns against St. Anselm. Last week, against one of the best defenses in the country in New Haven, McGee was able to run for 139 yards. The Falcons will have to stop him if they hope to be victorious in the regular season finale.
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Bentley selected to play Merrimack in first round of NCAA Championship Lady Falcons fall to UMass Lowell in Northeast-10 semifinals; Maguire named to first team By Benjamin Klein SpOrtS edItOr
Bentley women’s field hockey has been given one more shot at keeping their season alive. The Falcons rode a sevengame win streak into the Northeast-10 Championship this past weekend, holding the No. 2 seed in the tournament and awaiting the winner of No. 3 UMass Lowell and No. 6 Stonehill. UMass Lowell would come out victorious, setting up a third meeting between the Falcons and the River Hawks. UMass Lowell took the first matchup of the season, shutting Bentley out 6-0 in early September. About a month later, the Falcons got their revenge, winning 2-0. Saturday’s semifinal game would result in a third shutout, but unfortunately it was the Falcons who were held scoreless in a 1-0 loss. The defenses of both teams stepped up in the first half Saturday, denying the offenses any shot at scoring. Neither team was able to find the back of the net after the opening 35 minutes. Bentley’s senior co-captain goalie Julia Powell was definitely facing a ton of pressure, though.
Powell, who has had to stand on her head at times this season, faced nine first half shots. Fortunately for Bentley, she didn’t let any of them get by her. The second half looked a lot like the first: with no scoring. It wasn’t until there were 17 minutes remaining in regulation when UMass Lowell’s Rachel McCarthy managed to sneak one of the team’s 15 second half shots past Powell to give the River Hawks a late lead. Bentley had five shots in the second half, but Melanie Hopkins stood strong in net to clinch a championship game berth for UMass Lowell, defeating the Lady Falcons 1-0. The River Hawks would go on to win the NE-10 Championship on Sunday with another 1-0 victory, this time over No. 1 Merrimack. Senior forward Beth Maguire was kept silent against UMass Lowell, something that a number of teams have had a hard time doing this season. Maguire leads Bentley in goals (9) and points (23), and is tied for the team lead in assists (5). When a player has such an impressive season, they tend to get recognized at the conclusion of the year. As it
Senior goalie Julia Powell credits the Falcons’ success, in part, to the corners.
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turned out, Maguire was named to the NE-10 First Team. “I was honored when I found out that I was selected to the NE-10 First Team,” said Maguire. “I could not have had the season that I am having, however, without the support of my teammates.” Two of Maguire’s teammates, junior defender Melissa Martorelli and freshman midfielder Meghan Talerman, were named to the NE-10 Second Team. “The offense has been doing well; we just need to keep scoring,” said Powell. “Our corners have been working [hard] lately and we just need to keep generating shots on net. The defense is the backbone of this team. The backs don’t get as much recognition as other positions on the field and I know we wouldn’t be where we are without them.” Well, the strong play of the team as a whole has now been recognized, as the Lady Falcons have been given a shot at winning the NCAA Division II National Championship. On Monday afternoon, Bentley was notified that it had been selected to play NE-10 foe Merrimack in the first round of the NCAA Championship. “Beginning in August, one of our main goals was to make it to the NCAA tournament, so we are really excited about the bid,” said Maguire. “However, we are all so competitive, so it is hard to settle for just making the tournament. We are just going to focus on winning one game at a time.” Full focus is going to be needed to reach the Final Four, as Bentley has lost to Merrimack in both of their matchups this year. The Lady Falcons fell 4-1 in September and then lost in overtime in October, 3-2.
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The Bentley women’s basketball team has been ranked the No. 2 team in nation the USA TODAY Sports/ESPN Division II Top 25 preseason poll. The Lady Falcons (31-4) lost in the NCAA Division II National Championship Final Four last season to Ashland University (33-2), who is ranked No. 1. Shaw University (29-6), who won the National Championship, is ranked No. 9. Bentley hosts Holy Family in its season opener on Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m.
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Bentley will play Merrimack on Saturday in the first round.
“Last time we played Merrimack we went to overtime,” said Maguire. “They have some very talented goal scorers so it will be important for our defense to shut them down. They are a great passing team so as long as each of us does our job, we will be able to take their passing options away and control most of the game.” Playing well defensively will definitely be a big factor in Saturday’s result, but so will be if Bentley can score. Merrimack’s Kerri Bergquist was recently named the NE10 Goalkeeper of the Year and she’s played very well against Bentley this year. She made 10 saves in the first matchup this season, but only blocked 1-of-3 shots she faced in the later meeting. “Merrimack has the NE-10 Goalie of the Year on their team, so the offense will need to focus on moving her to create scoring opportunities,” said Maguire. The winner of Bentley and Merrimack will advance to the Final Four against the Lady Falcons’ most recent opponent and NE-10 champion, UMass Lowell. The River Hawks earned the No. 1 seed in the North Region behind an 18-3 record. Having to win against both
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Merrimack and UMass Lowell will not be an easy task, and Maguire acknowledges that. “Overall, we will have to leave everything we have on the field,” said Maguire. “Merrimack and UMass Lowell are good teams that will require 110 percent effort to beat, but we have already beaten [UMass] Lowell and came close to beating Merrimack, so we just need to believe that we can do it again.” Powell also recognized the necessity to put plenty of effort into the upcoming battle against Merrimack. “A big takeaway from this season is that is that a field hockey game takes 70 full minutes of high level play,” said Powell. “We cannot afford to start slow or let up in the second half. The winner will play 70 minutes. We lost in overtime [last time]. I expect a different outcome this time.” Saturday’s matchup will be hosted by Merrimack and is set to start at 6:30 p.m. UMass Lowell will host the semifinal, which will be played on Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. The National Championship is scheduled for Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. at UMass Lowell.
DaCosta Named Falcon of the Week Senior Brennan DaCosta of the men’s soccer team is the Falcon of the Week. DaCosta scored two goals last week as the Falcons closed out the regular season with victories over Franklin Pierce and Southern Connecticut. He converted a penalty kick in the team’s 2-0 win at Franklin Pierce, and scored the match’s only goal in Bentley’s 1-0 victory at Southern Connecticut. Those two results helped the Falcons secure the No. 4 seed and a quarterfinal match at home against Franklin Pierce in the Northeast-10 Men’s Soccer Championship. DaCosta was named the NE-10 Player of the Week on Monday for his efforts. He finished the regular season leading the team in both goals (8) and points (19).