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THE VANGUARD VOLUME LVII ISSUE XVI
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014
Bentley team places 3rd in Fed Challenge News Editor
On December 2, 2014, the team from Bentley University competed at the 11th annual College Fed Challenge. The team received an honorable mention distinction by finishing in third place behind Princeton and Pace. The challenge was held at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C. The event is sponsored by the Federal Reserve System, the central banking system of the United States. The team from Bentley made it to this prestigious national competition after winning the regional competition on November 7 in Boston. Each regional competition corresponds to the different Federal Reserve districts. In the First Federal District challenge, Bentley competed with teams from Boston College, Boston University, Bryant, Colby Sawyer, Dartmouth, Harvard, Roger Williams and Trinity. The team ultimately
moved onto the national competition after defeating Boston College, Bryant, Dartmouth and Harvard in the final round. The College Fed Challenge is a team competition for undergraduate students inspired by the work of the Federal Open Market Committee. The event was established to encourage students to learn more about
the United States macro economy and the implementation of monetary policy. Each team is responsible for analyzing economic and financial conditions to formulate a monetary policy recommendation and present to a panel of Federal Reserve economists. After the presentation, there is a question and answer session between the
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presenting team and a panel of judges. “Students’ participation in the Fed Challenge adds to their understanding of the economy and the Federal Reserve’s role, and, I hope, spurs some students to pursue further study of economics and finance. In addition, the research, analytical, and communication skills that participants gain through their preparations will help them in whatever careers they choose,” said Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet L. Yellen. Teams are judged on economic analysis, responses to questions, presentation and overall teamwork. The judging panel for the final round this year consisted of Ellen Meade, senior adviser in the Division of Monetary Affairs at the Federal Reserve Board, Jamie McAndrews, executive vice president and director of research, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and William Strauss, senior economist and economic
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Michaela Stephenson Last month, Bentley students in a media-and-society class taught by Professor Jeffrey Sterns participated in a “digital fast,” as described by Sterns. This digital fast challenged students to cut all interaction with any digital device for 48 hours. Being a part of a generation usually defined by technology, Sterns knew the assignment would be a challenge. The “fast” meant students could not text or call anyone, watch television or movies, or access a computer, which meant no checking e-mail or typing papers. “We talked about it on the first day of class two months ago, and they totally freaked out about it,” said Stern in an interview with Eugenia Williamson from the Boston Globe. “They think it’s so funny that I didn’t have the Internet when I was in college. They got their first cellphones when they
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See Breakfast, page 6
The “digital fast” showed how impacted we are by technology. to find out when the shuttle is?” The purpose of the assignment wasn’t to give students anxiety, but to show them just how much life is impacted by technology. More specifically, the task challenged students to look at how technology affects relationships. This is a common theme in one of the course books, Present Shock by Douglas Rushkoff. The book looks at how technological devices can distract
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people from actual life experiences. “Moments get shattered by technology over and over again,” said Stern. “Too many of us let our devices dictate the terms.” The students faced difficulties throughout the two days, but tried to follow the guidelines even if it meant changing plans. For Jassi Gonzalez, this meant forgoing a weekend at home to stay with her family.
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The Bentley team poses for a picture with Janet Yellen.
were in middle school.” Once students got past giving up social media, many started to have anxieties concerning communication to those near and far. “For me, the scariest part is going to Seasons. I don’t sit by myself or eat dinner by myself, and scheduling dinnertime or lunchtime in advance is weird. I never do that. I just text whoever I’m going to eat with,” said Joey Milici the class before the fast. “I discovered that while face-to-face communication is important, it can only include the people I run into or plan to meet up with in advance on a particular day. I found myself missing my family and friends back home,” said Niki Aldieri. While others worried that they wouldn’t be able finish homework assignments, the major concern amongst students was the inability to tell time. The majority of the class relies on their phone for telling time and setting alarms. “On Saturday, I’m going to Harvard Book Store,” said Tricia Reinken. “How am I going
RHA prepares for Breakfast by Moonlight Finals season is officially upon us, which means it’s time for one of Bentley’s most long-lasting traditions: Breakfast by Moonlight, now in its 47th event. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Breakfast by Moonlight, it is an event co-hosted by Bentley organizations on campus as a way to kick off finals week. It occurs every semester on the night before Reading Day, which this year is next Monday, the 8th of December, from 11—1 am. The event is co-hosted by RHA and APO, which are our Resident Hall Association and Alpha Psi Omega theater fraternity. The two organizations have decided that the theme for the event will be the Academy Awards. One of the purposes of Breakfast by Moonlight is to raise money for a local charity. This semester, all funds raised will go to the Watertown Children’s Theater, which holds musical and other programs for children in the local area. Students can gain entrance to the event by donating $2 to the theater, but anyone who dresses up according to the theme can come for only $1, so wear your best red carpet outfit and head down to Seasons! But what actually is Breakfast by Moonlight? Well, it’s exactly as the name would suggest. Many of our professors and res life members will be there to serve you a delicious breakfast. From little pancakes to French toast, to tater tots (arguably the best part), you can spend the last few hours before buckling down for finals by spending a yummy meal with your friends. Breakfast by Moonlight is arguably one of the only times that Seasons is packed with students from all class levels, the others, of course, being Thanksgiving and Spring Day. Despite everyone getting ready for a week of grueling exams, there is a decidedly festive feeling to the air, especially be-
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THE VANGUARD 2014 EDITORIAL BOARD Bentley University, Waltham, MA 02452
Editor-In-Chief Managing Editor General Manager
MELISA KOCARSLAN ‘16 BRENDAN GERETY ‘17 VICKY LIN ‘15
Copy Editor
Robert Porzio ‘15
News Editor
MICHAELA STEPHENSON ‘15
Campus Life Editor Features Editor Sports Editor
Kelsey Miller ‘15 SAI HE ‘16 Ian Giancursio ‘15
Business Editor
jasper huang ‘15
Photography Editor
VIRGINIA DUFFY ‘17
Director of Production and Layout
STEPHANIE SEPUTRA ‘17
Director of Advertising
USAMA SALIM ‘17
Director of Online Services advisor
vacant Nicole Chabot-Wieferich Director, Student Activities
Staff Writers Emily ellis ‘15, jd towers ‘17, ethan hall ‘17, nick toselli ‘17, stephanie seputra ‘17, megan lieu ‘17, Chris Mella ‘18, Austin Miller ‘15, Cam Estelle ‘17, Russell Cloon ‘18, Kunaal Murthy ‘17, Thomas Day ‘18, Joseph Greely ‘17 Columnists julie delongchamp ‘15, KEVIN LARYEA ‘15, al-mahdi ebsim ‘17, norma tumennasan ‘17, STEPHANIE SEPUTRA ‘17, USAMA SALIM ‘17 Production AssistantS casey moy ‘17, nghiem phuong hong ngoc ‘17, USAMA SALIM’17, meagan kalpokis ‘15, angela ly ‘17, michelle chiu ‘17 Photographers Alex yuan ‘17, Shiyu Xu ‘17, Mark Tsyporkin ‘17, Hongyi Jin ‘17, Garrett meccariello ‘17, angela su’17, amanda rose ‘17, michelle ghozali ‘17
Editorial CAMPUS EVENTS
Three events you don’t want to miss
1 2 3 Finance Seminar
Exchange Farewell
Day: Friday Time: 11:15 a.m. Location: aac 141 Host: Finance Department
Finance Seminar by Anahit (Anya) Mkrtchyan, Assistant Professor of Finance at Northeastern University.
Holiday Dinner Show
Day: Tuesday Time: 2:00 p.m. Location: AAC 161 Host: Office of International Education
Recap your time at Bentley together with friends. We’re sad to see you go!
Day: Wednesday Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Lacava edr Host: Campus life/ arts departments
The Legend of St. Nicholas Holiday Dinner Show, Actor Terry Lynch brings his one man presentation on the beloved bishop of Myra, St. Nicholas.
Editor’s pick Winter Pool Party Day: Monday Time: 9:00 p.m. LocAtion: Dana Center pool Host: CAB
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Library etiquette for finals week
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It’s that time of year again, finals. It’s the time where Bentley students rethink all of their actions from the past semester, where they calculate their grades time and time again trying to figure out what they really need on their final exam to get the grade they want. It is a time where the library fills up with unfamiliar faces that make you question where these people have been the entire semester. One of the worst parts about finals week is the library running out of space. It is impossible to get a study room much rather your own table to work at. Given many students scamper off to empty classrooms, it is important to consider your actions in a time that is stressful for many. Please try to follow these tips, as library etiquette is important during this time. 1. Do not blast music through your headphones. Yes, music is great when studying and helps many people concentrate but your headphones are there for
a reason. If everyone around you can hear the music coming out of your headphones, you will become one of the most hated people in the library. Besides, if they wanted a DJ they would have hired one. Do everyone around you a favor and make sure to keep the music at a reasonable level where only you can hear it. 2. Are you feeling tired and thinking of snoozing off in the library? Don’t do it. Students are looking to find a quiet place to study and if you are one of those people who is asleep at the table, you better believe that the students looking to find a spot to work are going to be furious. The library is for studying, not sleeping. Head over to your dorm room or car if you feel that you need a nap and keep the seats open for the people who are actually going to use them. 3. For the group members who couldn’t find a study room, do not practice your pre-
sentations at a table. Talking amongst yourselves disturbs everybody around you. If you feel the need to talk please do no do it in the library unless you are in a confined space. That being said, make sure you are in a study room if and only if you need it, and make sure to leave when your reservation is up because people are likely waiting for you outside. 4. When saving a spot with your stuff consider how long you will be gone. Going to the bathroom? Fine. Grabbing a coffee? Fine. What isn’t ok is leaving to get food for an hour while your stuff just sits there. Just because you were sitting in a seat does not entitle you to it the rest of the day. 5. Lastly, please make sure to clean up after yourself. Yes everyone will probably be downing cups of coffee by the minute but make sure to throw that stuff away when you’re finished. Nobody wants to work in a pigsty. That being said, make sure you leave your table the way you wanted. Students shouldn’t need to clean up after each other. We are all adults here. Now these are just a few tips to make sure that everybody gets the best finals experience. Though some of these might seem like common sense, the staff of the Vanguard has been witnessing it for years. Always remember to be respectful of those around you. Good luck on your finals, Falcons!
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
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What is your favorite event on campus? I am split between the Comedy Shows and the Hockey Games. I love laughing and anything comedy, so the comedy shows have always been attractive to me. I’m also a huge sports guy, and even though I was never really into hockey before Bentley, the hockey games have been very fun to watch.
honestly have just days left as a Bentley student. The fact that I have enjoyed being at Bentley so much makes it bittersweet, but college has been such a learning experience I’m happy to celebrate that. I do plan on walking in May with the rest of my class and of course visiting a bunch of times next semester.
What are your plans for the future? I just accepted a job as an actuarial associate in New York City, but who knows if I will be an actuary ten years from now. I’ll learn a lot in the next few years and I’ll see where this position takes me.
Advice to seniors/ words of wisdom. Remember what’s important in the long run, and if you can focus on that you can’t go wrong. That will help you determine what you want to be remembered for and just work toward that.
What are your goals for this year? I really want to take advantage of my last few weeks at Bentley to enjoy the friendships I’ve created and continue to learn. I remember the struggle of choosing between colleges, and I get scared when I think I could have gone to another school.
What can Bentley do to help you with this year? Keep throwing things at me, it helps me grow!
How are you feeling about graduation? For me it’s even crazier since I am a December graduate, so I
What is the most valuable lesson you have learned at Bentley? A lot of people have probably said this one, but don’t be afraid of doing something new, and embrace the struggle that comes with that. I remember being terrified about applying to be an RA, but I gave it a try and I’m so glad I did.
STUDENT CONDUCT SUMMARY November 19- December 2 21 Total Number of Cases 48 Total Number of Individuals Involved 16 Individuals Dismissed from Responsibility 24 Individuals Admitting Responsibility 1 Number of individuals found responsible by Conduct Board 11 Number of educational sanctions given 0 Number of Work Sanctions 3 Number of Parental Notifications $200 Cash total of fines given 10 Number of students given a Verbal Warning 12 Number of students put on Written Warning 1 Number of individuals put on Probation 2 Number of individuals put on Disciplinary Probation 0 Number of individuals who lost 15 housing credits 0 Number of individuals who lost 30 housing credits 0 Number of individuals put on Suspension (Housing) 1 Number of individuals put on Suspension (University) 0 Number of individuals expelled Provided by the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs
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Swiper No Swiping Sleeping Beauty A student reached out An office found an indito campus police because vidual sleeping in their car someone had been using at 3am Tuesday morning. the funds on his Falcon When the officer quesCard without his tioned the individual, knowledge. he identified Now the himself as LEY UNIVERSITY question a comBENT you are muter stuall asking dent who is how? was waitDid some ing for masked the library bandito to open s n e a k up. You VE AND INFO SER into his had better r o o m , have your swipe his family hosTHE D ID, buy some tage with the VAN GU AR dried out chickonly thing keepen nuggets and ing them alive being then return the ID? If your 4.0 to sleep in your you lose an ID, the card of- car from 2am to 8am in orfice shuts the old one off. der to be the first in the liThe only possible solution brary. The car sleeper was is this person has a black worried that doing poorly out persona that loves in 112 would ruin him for to drunk eat. The person life. Hate to see it. Freshblacks out, orders enough men will be freshmen. Crab Rangoon to feed New York’s homeless and Campus Crash then doesn’t remember it Officers responded to a the next day. Another case crash in the Fenway Circlosed for Vanguard PI. cle, no one was injured. This is embarrassing, how About a Month Ago could you get into a crash An RA reported in late in the Fenway circle when November that a student you can only drive 5 miles had smashed a pumpkin per hour there anyway. I inside Fenway. Why do you wonder what could have people still have pumpkins? honestly happened or how Halloween was a month bad of a driver you have ago and that is the only to be in order to get into acceptable time for pump- a crash in the Fenway lot. kin ownership. I sure hope I heard the individuals inwhoever had this pumpkin volved transferred schools had been in a coma for a because they were so emmonth, woke up, and real- barrassed for getting into a ized they still had a pump- crash in a lot with no cars. kin left un-smashed. This When officers arrived, they person must take fashion- just looked at the individuably late to mean 3 weeks als and laughed for their later. The bottom line is lack of motor skills and that the student did take recommended they go the time to smash the re- back to driver’s education maining pumpkin. If you’re and learn the rules of the going to commit to a long road. prank, you had better at least follow through. Injured Raccoons Facilities staff called to 3rd Floor Damage report an injured raccoon Facilities notified dis- on the roadway by Lot patch that there is a large 1. The wildlife at Bentley amount of damage on the University lately has been 3rd floor of Forest. The 3rd pretty diverse. I have seen floor bandits struck again. I possums, bunnies, racheard that two rooms were coons, hawks and the octrying to combine to make casional squirrel. Bentley one room so they blew out University should just set all the walls. After breaking up a petting zoo so these down the wall they dumped animals do not get injured. all the drywall into hallway. The raccoon was making The police did not know its way to the dumpsters the room that had done the on lower to eat the left over damage but heard “There college food, when he realis so much room for activi- ized he didn’t even want to ties!” shouted in the room. eat that crap. He was then When the police gained struck by an out of control entrance there was a mas- golf cart from student acsive pillow fort, 8 sets of tivities. The raccoon has bunk beds in one room filed a class action lawsuit and Frozen on the TV. The to pay for the damages. In cops let the boys be boys the immortal words of Proand joined in the pillow fort fessor Hayward “Who has with blankets of their own. the liability?!” RM
What are you involved in at Bentley? My primary commitment has been my involvement as an RA in Trees, which I have been since sophomore year. I am also the Senior Advisor for ALPFA and Bentley Leadership Society, both of which I have been involved with since freshman year.
What are you looking forward to this year? After graduating, I will be going to London for about two weeks, which will be exciting because I didn’t get the opportunity to study abroad and I’ve heard it’s a wonderful place to visit. I’m also excited to move back to New York where I grew up.
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LETTER FROM THE COPY EDITOR BY rob porzio copy editor
I was a late starter at the Vanguard; I joined as the Copy Editor in my second semester of my junior year. I’m sad to say that this was all the time that I was able to give to the Vanguard. Although my time here has been short, It’s been extremely fruitful. When I first joined the Vanguard, I was skeptical, thinking that being a part of the school newspaper was something that wouldn’t be of much value to me as an Economics-Finance student at Bentley. I have never been more wrong. Being part of the Vanguard has been a liberating experience; getting away from the spreadsheets, financial reports and models has helped to show me that there is so much more to an education than applying everything to business, which is particularly difficult at Bentley University. Taking the Copy Editor role at the Vanguard has encouraged me to diverge from the typical path of a Bentley Student, joining the finance and investments
LETTER FROM THE BUSINESS EDITOR BY jasper huang business editor
Six semesters—three out of my four years at Bentley— have been devoted to the Vanguard, and it’s finally time to say goodbye. Time to, instead, relax and live it up (more than usual) before college comes to an end (and for anyone that’s not a senior, the end really comes far too soon). I joined the Vanguard as its business editor my second semester freshman year, taking the reigns from my predecessor, who was in the same ‘ s e c o n d - s e m e s t e r- s e n i o r ’ situation much like my own. I joined not out of a love of writing, but out of a passion for business. Though nobody reads the Vanguard ‘business section’ for the hottest financial news or market updates, writing about these topics, keeping up with the markets and getting to know the local and regional businesses and start-ups of the Boston area proved a fruitful journey. The Vanguard gave me the obligation to keep up with business and the markets, whether local, domestic or international, that I may not have investigated otherwise, despite my passion. The Vanguard also gave me the ability to think about and structure writing on a weekly basis. This unconsciously turned writing into one of my
stronger suits, something that came easily and painlessly, courtesy of three years of practice. It taught me to manage a small team, perform quality control, work on people to people interactions and manage deadlines. But skills for my toolbox were not all I have gained from the Vanguard, however. For all you resume builders, this is a great resume point. I am proud to say I have accepted an offer from Morgan Stanley in their Structured Investments sales and trading group, and through all my interviews with MS, and other BB banks for similar roles, the Vanguard was always a major point of interest for interviewers, and was a great talking point for me. So on a final note—I am grateful and lucky to have met all the incredible individuals that have worked tirelessly during my tenure with this publication. The teamwork, camaraderie, and warmth shared between a group like this, I believe, is unique to the Vanguard. Working week after week to turn out something fun, interesting and informative… for no profit, for no personal gain and for all we knew, might not even be read, is an interesting combination indeed, and it is an irreplaceable experience that I am happy to have been a part of.
societies to build a resume. Instead, I’ve learned to pursue what I truly want in life and to not choose a cookie-cutter path from Bentley or outside of Bentley. My key takeaway from choosing to join The Vanguard: Think about the kind of person that you want to be when you choose how you spend your time at Bentley. This is the only time in your life where you can experiment and find who you really want to be; use this time wisely. I want to thank all of the staff at The Vanguard for giving me the opportunity to join you, even so late into my time at Bentley and for bearing with me as I first started as the Copy Editor and was still learning about the operations of The Vanguard. I’d like to thank Melisa in particular for introducing me to The Vanguard, convincing me to take the Copy Editor role and to getting me up to speed in my role, your help was boundless. To all of our members who I will be leaving as I graduate, good-luck to you all and I hope that the Vanguard becomes even more successful under your watch.
VANGUARD LETTER FROM THE CAMPUS LIFE EDITOR BY kelsey miller campus life editor
It’s hard to believe that this is my last paper! I’ve been involved with The Vanguard since freshman year, and I can’t imagine how different my time here at Bentley would have been without my involvement with the paper. I became involved in my first year by writing for the Features section. I’ve always loved film, and being able to attend film screenings as a reporter for our paper was great! By the second semester of sophomore year, I had moved up to the Features editor, serving for half of a term before going abroad to France my junior year. During my two semesters abroad, I wrote for the Notes from Abroad section, sharing my experiences in France and other countries. Coming back to Bentley for this year has been difficult. Adapting to American life again has been challenging and life at Bentley has been interesting in particular. I was delighted when I was informed that there was an opening for the Campus Life editor this semester; it gave me the opportunity to work with the editorial board again. I had missed working on the paper! But as this semester winds down, so does my final weeks working on The
Vanguard. I can’t believe I’m writing that. I urge anyone who is interested in working on the paper to get involved next semester. If you are interested in writing or publishing in any capacity— whether as a writer or on the business side of the industry—working on the paper will give you valuable experience you can use to further your career. There are many people I would like to thank, some of whom have already graduated. I thank my editors and editorial board members I served with in freshman and sophomore years, who have already graduated but may still receive this paper, as well as the current e-board, who I’ve appreciated working with this semester. I would also like to thank the many professors and administrators who have not only guided me and given me information for my various articles, but who have also contributed to my education and co-curricular experiences at Bentley. While I may be graduating in a few short months, I will not forget and will always appreciate the lessons and experiences I have gained at Bentley, including the many from my time at The Vanguard. Thank you to all, again, and good luck on your finals!
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LETTER FROM THE NEWS EDITOR BY michaela stephenson news editor
For me, leaving the News Editor position at the Vanguard is the first of many goodbyes here at Bentley. With most of my “last goodbye” anxieties reserved for the spring, my numbered days at the Vanguard went by fast. Relatively speaking, I had a late start on the newspaper. Writing has always been a hobby of mine, but I had never considered getting involved. At the beginning of my junior year, I met the former News Editor, Lacey Nemergut through the Office of Academic Services Tutoring Program. I was a new tutor and she was assigned as my mentor. I mentioned that I was interested in writing and she asked if I would be willing to contribute weekly articles as a staff writer. From there, I began writing an article a week. Lacey had told me that students sometimes think of the News section as the “boring section” so it was hard for her to find staff writers. Because Lacey was a senior, her days as editor ended in December and I was elected the new editor. My time on the executive board has proved fun, challenging and beneficial. I met an entirely new group of people that I had never met before and I genuinely looked forward to
our weekly staff meetings every Wednesday night. I finally understood what Lacey had said before, as I found it difficult to maintain consistent staff writers. As editor, I improved both my writing and communication skills, as well as my time management abilities. For me, the best part of the role was the chance to meet and connect with different
people across campus. These contacts ranged from students, to faculty, to administration. It was also enlightening to learn about the different organizations and events on campus. While sometimes finding topics and getting in touch with contacts was difficult, the final product always made all the efforts worth it.
LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER BY vickY lin
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I am the General Manager and stand-in for the vacant position of Director of Online Services (Someone please fill it!). Wow, I have veteran status now. A good three and a half years ago, during the activities fair, I had been wandering up and down the green space like the stereotypical lost freshman when Lacey Nemergut, the news editor, got all up in my face with that bright, charming smile of hers and straight-up accosted me over to their booth to sign up. I could not be more grateful for her flagrant disregard for personal space. My time at the Vanguard has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had at Bentley. Special Thanks: To Melisa, thanks for placing so much trust in me allowing me so much freedom. To Stephanie, good luck! Please don’t cook the books. To Usama, good luck and keep an eye on Stephanie – make sure that girl isn’t siphoning funds. To Meagan, I really wish we could have retired together since we joined at the same time. You deserve to write a senior farewell too. Not to be creepy, but I made you the desktop wallpaper for all our monitors in memory of your absence. To Catie, thanks for picking up my slack; you’re pretty much an honorary staff
member. To Brian, thank you for teaching me the tricks of the trade – I have so much respect for you as my mentor and OL. I really miss your questions of the day and those late nights in the office working with an uncooperative Quarkxpress. To Lacey, thank you for
making me join. You’re amazing. To current and past editorial boards I’ve been a part of, thank you all. Working with such a fun and dedicated group of individuals is what kept me around all these years. It’s been a pleasure.
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Breakfast by Moonlight is the official beginning of finals week, especially since it occurs on the evening of the last day of class. No matter how stressed out you are by your impending exams, check out the event for at least a small diversion from your worry. Your stomach will thank you!
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cause of the holiday season. And with 24 hour quiet hours beginning an hour before the event, you can be sure that Seasons will be the only place with any level of festivity!
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The Bentley team in Washington D.C.
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The theme for BBM this year is the Academy Awards.
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Her dad had planned to pick her up, but wouldn’t be able to call her upon his arrival so they forwent the weekend trip. For others, it had more of an effect on family members. Title Nongsuwan’s mother back in Thailand couldn’t watch her dance performance because it was played through a live stream. “My family freaked out about it way more than I did,” said Nongsuwan. She wasn’t able to contact her family twice on the weekends like she nor-
mally does. Niki Aldieri saw the difficulties in social settings, with friends constantly referencing topics found on the internet or showing one another phone screens. “They were looking at Tinder and showing each other pictures and I had to look away,” said Aldieri. Of the 17 students who participated, four went the full 48 hours without any digital interaction, 11 used only computers for homework and two failed to stay away from digital interaction. “I’m very impressed with them,’’ said Stern “I was expecting a much higher failure rate.”
The fast made students look at how technology affects relationships.
advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The Bentley team is
under the direction of David Gulley and Aaron Jackson. Both Gulley and Jackson are economics professors at Bentley University. The 2014 team consisted of
Aizhan Uzakova, Sal Visali, Michael Liotti, Brian Levine, Dan Reeves, Santiago Rada, Alexis de Bruin, Mirtha Dominguez and Matt Paniati.
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF My journey with the Vanguard started fall of freshman year when I was exploring organizations to join at the activities fair. When I stumbled across the Vanguard table, I signed up as a photographer in hopes that I could continue my passion in college. That same year, I became Photography Editor and got to experience an executive position within the paper. As my term was coming to an end, I was considering taking on the same role for another year. My initial interest for Editor In Chief sparked when I had a conversation with a Bentley Alumnus who had served as Editor In Chief and was now working at CNN. We were discussing the roles we had in the paper and had stumbled upon the topic of who was becoming the next Editor In Chief when he had asked me “why not you?” After that conversation, I did some thinking about whether or not I would be ready to take on this role. When I was feeling a bit more certain, I spoke to the then Editor In Chief, Jeff Breault, to consider my options. After a few discussions I decided that it would be a good fit for me. This past year has been such a great experience. Starting off with little experience with newspapers and writing, the learning curve was very steep. Even after figuring out the procedures of publishing the paper, the learning never stopped. I always had to expect the unexpected. Through the ups and downs, this newspaper taught be how to work through any situation. The entire staff put in a tremendous amount of effort to make ends meet and I am so grateful to all of you for making this a great experience. My first thank you goes to the Editor In Chief before me—Jeff Breault. Thank you for convincing me to take this position; my experience at Bentley would not have been what it was if I hadn’t decided to become Editor In Chief. You were always there to answer any of my questions, even if I called you at midnight pan-
icking about something small. Thank you for all of the support you have provided. To our advisor, Nicole Chabot-Wieferich, thank you for your constant support, guidance and encouragement. Even though we only started working together this semester, you have been so helpful in this transition period for the Vanguard. With the move of our office, our printer going out of business and any other speed bumps along the way, you have been there to help alleviate every situation. A special thank you to Paul Stanish as well, in ensuring that our move to Collins from the Student Center went smoothly—you have been so attentive to our organization so thank you on behalf of the staff. To Michaela, Ian, Sai, Jas-
per and Kelsey, thank you for your commitment to this organization and all of the hard work you put in. As section editors, you all have done an outstanding job of delivering content and meeting deadlines, even with the stress of everything else. The paper would not be successful without you. Rob, the Vanguard was so fortunate to have you take on the role of Copy Editor. Even though you came on a little later, you immediately picked up all of the responsibilities as if you had been doing it your entire life. You have been so patient with all of us and you somehow managed to look over everything, even when the deadlines were missed. Thank you for stepping up and being such a team player. Vicky, as our General Man-
ager you have done such a great job of handling all of this organization’s finances. You are extremely self-guided and know exactly what needs to get done. On top of that, you are so responsive when it comes to any problems that need fixing. It has been a pleasure having you on my staff and I could not have asked for a better General Manager. Brendan, thank you for serving this term with me as Managing Editor. I know that our positions have been a big transition for both of us as we have taken on these difficult roles. I appreciate all of the hard work you put in and your willingness to always try and help out. Usama, you have gone above and beyond your role as Director of Advertising. You
are always there to help with anything that needs to be done and have contributed immensely. You are a great role model and leader in this organization and I appreciate everything you have done to help out. I know you are going to make a great Editor In Chief for the upcoming term. To my Director of Production, Stephanie, you have put in so much time into this organization and for that I am thankful. I have enjoyed spending every Wednesday with you in production, from ordering food to blasting music in the office; you have found so many ways to make the process more fun. Your creativity, input and dedication to this organization have really shown in the publication each week. I have really enjoyed our time together as an Eboard. From ranting on about current events to figuring out our editorial topics, the meetings have been something I look forward to every week. I was lucky to have such a great group of passionate and committed students serve with me this year. Many thanks to Campus Police, Student Affairs, Student Activities, the Center for Health and Wellness, Marketing and Communications and the Bentley Library for your services and contributions to the Vanguard. Lastly, thank you to all of our readers, there would be no Vanguard without you. We work hard to publish this newspaper and keep the entire Bentley community informed. This position will always remain a big part of my Bentley experience and I know that these skills will carry through with me to other positions. I really hope to see the Vanguard continue to grow and wish the incoming staff nothing but success. Sincerely, Melisa Kocarslan Editor In Chief The Vanguard
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ENTERTAINMENT
CAMPUS VOICES
Purchasing indecisiveness? Here’s 10 holiday gifts on Amazon
Falcons share their thoughts.
What has been the highlight of your semester? Brandon Forde ‘16 MaJOR: CIS MINOR: Finance
Working on the CS150 project with Rishi Patel and Derek.
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Barley grass juice can be purchased in bulk. BY Sai he
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Patricia carliang ‘16 MaJOR: cfa MINOR: idcc
This is my first semester here.. so when someone told me I belong here.
James Brophy ‘15 MaJOR: Managerial Economics MINOR: History
I did karaoke one night- that was pretty memorable. I also went to Lake Winnipesauke for a retreat.
Stephanie Berard ‘17 MaJOR: IDCC MINOR: Law
Getting together with 65 of my classmates to play bingo.
Pablo Ruiz ‘15 MaJOR: Management LSM: Global Perspectives
Got to see the world. Experience opportunities to excel and succeed.
BY Angela Su the vanguard stAFF
Did you miss out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals? Worried about what to buy the in-laws for Christmas? Fret not - there are hundreds of publications with lists featuring thoughtful, exciting, innovative, desirable and practical gift ideas; this isn’t one of them. Below are 10 actual products you can purchase on Amazon.com that range from head scratching to positively ludicrous. Happy holidays! 10. Barley Grass Juice Powder (Organic) 44 LBS $1,420.00 Eating clean is costly, but you can save money purchasing in bulk! 44 pounds of barley grass comes out to $32.27 a pound, a bona-fide STEAL when comparing to how much Whole Foods charges by the pound. No idea what barley grass juice is? From the company description: “Barley grass is rich in protein and contains 20 amino acids, 12 vitamins and 13 minerals. The nutrition of barley grass is similar to that of wheatgrass.” Mix it with vodka to create a healthful drink. Oh and it’s organic so you know it tastes snobbish. As of writing, there are only 5 left in stock. Order soon! 9. Samsung Curved 105Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV - $119,999.99 Now this may seem a little pricey, but shipping is included. Additional freebies you get with your 353.8-pound purchase: 2 AA batteries ($45.99 at the school store), Smart Touch Control, Universal Remote and 2 pairs of 3D glasses. Unfortunately, even though the “smart” moniter is in the product name, the accessories required to make this 105inch behemoth “smart” are not included. Hopefully, that’s not a deal breaker, because this setup pays for itself within a year, as user Dominic Broda mentions in his review: “Stop wasting your money and bring the theater to your home! I mean, you’re talking at least $10 a ticket just to get in. And
you go to the movies... what... 12,000 times a year? After one year, that is money in your pocket!” 8. 1,500 Live Adult Ladybugs - $12.53 The perfect stocking stuffer. 7. Two Dollar Bills (5) $14.99 Factor in the $4.99 shipping and the math just doesn’t add up. Or does it? Maybe there’s a shady money laundering opportunity here. Let’s get our Bentley Business Minds™ to work. 6. Hunter’s Specialties Pure Coyote Urine 4-Ounce $9.99 Product description: “Pure natural coyote urine.” For when your 80% coyote urine aerosol spray doesn’t cut it. 5. Giant Gummy Bear 5 LBS - $26.98 The equivalent of 1,400 regular-size gummy bears or 12,197 calories. In order to burn off those calories, you’d have to walk 56 hours or jog 23 hours. If you are hesitant to purchase because of guilt, here is a workaround: consume the entire gummy bear by December 31st, then have your New Year’s Resolution be to work off the calories! Problem solved. 4. Uranium Ore - $39.95 2015’s hottest party trend
will be BYOU – Bring Your Own Uranium. Thankfully, Amazon has the hookup. Be #prepared for the most epic glow-in-thedark paint party in the history of the world. Slather it all over your body and make sure to get handsy with everyone else – the more the merrier! Just don’t get it in your mouth or eyes. Then this stuff gets dangerous. 3. The 2009-2014 Outlook For Wood Toilet Seats in Greater China (PDF eBook) - $495.00 We have the 2005-2008 paperback in our office and have to say, it is an enthralling, titillating read. If you can hold off on purchasing this for a few more months, the updated 2015 edition will be published with the most up-to-date “latent demand estimates.” We have it on good authority that the new edition will be part of Oprah’s Book Club. 2. Yodelling Pickle - $14.99 Instead of paying Kellie Pickler $60,000 to perform last Spring Day, CAB could’ve gotten 4,000 Yodelling Pickles, one for each of us. Get it? Kelly Pickler is a singer and a Yodelling (singing) Pickle (Pickler) is the same thing. Ugh. You guys are a tough crowd. (Is that what Kellie Pickler thought as well?) 1. Passion Natural WaterBased Lubricant 55 GALLONS - $1,721.45 The mother of all Amazon items. Say it out loud: “Fiftyfive gallons of lube.” What might you do with said quantity of lube? Below are a few (PG) ideas. The possibilities are limitless! •Slide a dirty Boeing 747 through a Golden Nozzle Car Wash •Put an iPhone 6 Plus into your jean pocket •Fit 28 adults into a VW Beetle A minor caveat: it’s a tad pricey. We recommend buying in bulk to save money and on repeat shipping costs.
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Giant gummy bears, a shopper’s favorite!
ENTERTAINMENT
Music Review: Wu-Tang Clan BY evan leake
Vanguard Staff Writer
September 19, 2013
CAMPUS VOICES
Falcons share their thoughts. What is your dream car?
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A Better Tomorrow, Wu-Tang Clan’s newest release, was just released on December 2. With Enter the Wu-Tang, the group’s first release, coming out over 20 years ago, the Clan’s relevance today is because of each member’s continued solo success. RZA, the group’s declared leader and main producer, crafted the grand Five Year Plan of the Clan in 1992 to provide domination in the rap game. His plan was to create a classic group album to jumpstart awareness for the Clan, before saturating the charts with incredible solo records. This plan of attack was enormously successful; Ghostface Killah, GZA, Raekwon the Chef, Method Man and O.D.B. each had seminal records that defined the greater hip-hop culture and revitalized the relevance of New York’s scene. One member of the group never saw the success that his fellow Staten Island rappers had received. Inspectah Deck may be the best overall emcee in the Clan, and yet never took the spotlight in the same way that other parts of Wu did. Inspectah Deck, or the Rebel INS, had one of the brightest potentials as a result of Enter the Wu-Tang. As the second most featured member of the group on the record, his verses on C.R.E.A.M. and Protect Ya Neck are often considered to be the best on the entire CD. His style was not as distinctive as other members; however, his wordplay, flow and internal rhyme schemes are unparalleled. By combining egocentric battle raps with cynical realism, Deck could have filled a void in the gritty world of New York hip-hop. His first solo CD was slated as part of the Five Year Plan and could have become as equally classic as Supreme Clientele, Liquid Swords, OB4CL or Tical. However, RZA’s Staten Island studio flooded during this time, and all of the beats that were to be used were destroyed. Undeterred, the Rebel INS approached Wu-Tang Forever with even more aggression and
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Wu-Tang Clan released a new album, titled ‘A Better Tomorrow’. lyricism than he had on their debut. Often the lead-off man in the Clan, Deck’s opening first verse in the lead single Triumph is often regarded as one of the best of all time in rap. Spitting “I bomb atomically/ Socrates’ philosophies and hypotheses/ Can’t define how I be dropping these mockeries”, even GZA, the group’s most dense lyricist, admitted feeling inadequate to follow such a prolific verse. Even with this new recognition from Triumph, INS’ debut was delayed until 1999, past the Five Year Plan, and past the time where the Wu ruled the rap game. Although Uncontrolled Substance was able to go gold and received very positive critical acclaim, it was unable to influence in the same way that other’s debuts had. Solidified in the lower strata in the Wu’s members, INS had failed to make himself into a successful solo emcee. This was only further proven as his follow-up releases were met with mixed reviews and never were able to garner enough attention for his solo career. While Inspectah Deck had essentially been written-off as solely a team player for the Wu, 2013 provided the rapper a new chance to shine. Linking up with Boston’s team of producer 7L and rapper Esoteric, the three formed the group Czarface and released a selftitled record. Forgoing the Wu’s formula of kung-fu mysticism, the three instead crafted a superhero-themed album with
samples from many classical figures in comic books like Batman and Ironman. Even without any real hype or promotion, the record made waves in underground rap, and featured a variety of rappers, from modern Action Bronson to fellow Wu-Tang member Ghostface Killah. With such a disregard for commercial success, the album was able to focus on the supreme heights of lyricism that only Inspectah Deck and Esoteric, who INS describes as equally as talented as Eminem, are capable of. The three plan to create a follow-up album, and will only further bring Inspectah Deck back into the limelight. The story of Inspectah Deck has a lot of “what ifs”. Would he still be an obscure emcee that only the most devote disciples of the Wu appreciate if things had gone differently? Protect Ya Neck, the lead single that the group recorded in order to get funding, was originally intended to be a Deck solo track. His debut was also supposed to be released in the Five Year Plan with RZA’s destroyed production. While unable to gain independent success, the Rebel INS’ style was integral to the initial and continued relevance of the Clan. There is something to be said for the team player.
jeremy garcia ‘16 MaJOR: marketing MINOR: sports business management
Aston Martin - all black.
muneera almarzouq ‘16 MaJOR: cfa MINOR: management
Ferrari.
STephanie berard ‘17 MaJOR: undeclared
Red Yaris.
Recommended Listening: Protect Ya Neck- Wu-Tang Clan Triumph- Wu-Tang Clan Air ‘Em Out- Czarface
dominic richards ‘17 MaJOR: cfa
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Wu-Tang Clan is an American hip hop group from New York City comprised of 9 rappers.
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The economics behind the tradition of Black Friday
US consumers spent an estimated 11 percent less than last year over the four days through November 30. BY JASPER HUANG BUSINESS EDITOR
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the United States – it is known as the beginning of the ‘holiday shopping season. Many and most retailers will open extra early and with larger than usual promotions and sales. You, the reader, are likely no stranger to this holiday and have likely snapped up great deals on items you have wanted during this ‘fire sale’ holiday. But what are the economics behind these huge sales and the extra costs of utilities and paying employees for the extended overtime they must work? Surely retailers are not making huge amounts of mon-
ey during Black Friday. Two economic concepts that apply here that lend credence to the huge profits retailers often reap during Black Friday are retailers being loss leaders, or engaging in price discrimination. These concepts may not hold the traditional meanings that you believe them to – as loss leadership in this sense, means that retailers are going ahead and losing money on what they sell you, whether it be below cost or lower relative to MSRP. In return, however, they increase the probability of you purchasing other items, whether to fill a promotional quota, or through brand affinity in the future. And all while retailers may be engaging in loss leadership to gain current or future sales,
they are also engaging in price discrimination. Price discrimination in this sense means that retailers are discriminating between individuals of different income levels. In this way, retailers can sell substantially more products by targeting different income audiences at different times, with different levels of promotions. At the end of the day, as long as the retailer is still selling above margin, their price discrimination has ensured that their item sells, both during standard undiscounted time periods and during sale periods, the biggest of which is often Black Friday. But this year’s Black Friday sales, as well as these sales from the past few years may paint a darker image of the
overall US economy. The “National Retail Federation showed US consumers spent an estimated 11 percent less than last year over the four days through November 30. It’s the second year in a row that Thanksgiving sales fell during a period famous for long lines and frenzied crowds.” Many families and individuals rushing into stores during Black Friday are finding these sales a necessity, not a luxury as many middle to low income families swarm Wal-Mart and other lower cost retailers to purchase a plethora of goods to help support that family that would otherwise be unavailable to them at standard prices. The recovery since the recession that began in the mid-
2000s has been driven largely by job growth in low-wage positions, not necessarily well paying jobs that provide the excess wealth to enable families to treat themselves to Black Friday as a luxury. Rents have increased 38 percent since 2000 and now takes up over 30 percent of income for every 1 of 2 rented homes domestically. So, although Black Friday is often the center of media attention this time of the year, with news channels broadcasting live stampedes of consumers rushing into stores and online videos of shoppers physically duking it out for sale items, the desperation of Black Friday shoppers, as well as the drop-off of sales during this period may signify a larger problem in the economy.
Japan’s current economy: Will it get better or worse? BY DANICA CHUGANI Vanguard Staff Writer
tax is supposed to increase government revenues, but if we fall back into deflation it will all be for nothing,” Mr. Abe said at a meeting of Group of 20 leaders in Brisbane, Australia. However, instead of helping Japan’s government debt – which is the largest in the developed world – the tax plan simply pushed it down further. With all of this in hand, fairly positive news for Japan’s economy has been announced recently. According to reports, new capital expenditure figures
have indicated growth and possible economic recovery. Reports show a 3.0 percent annual increased set to begin in April, which could help bring Japan’s economy almost back on track. “The revised data will show a smaller contraction in GDP that could be close to zero,” said Hiroaki Muto, senior economist at Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management Co. However, experts are not fully convinced about Japan’s economy shooting upward and having an overall change due to the lack of strength in
consumer spending. Economists expect Japan to resume growth in the current quarter. Let’s just hope these predictions are true, considering the fact that the falling numbers already confirmed Japan’s third recession since 2008. Not to mention, this issue plays an enormous role in the country’s political scene at the moment. Whether Japan’s economy will be able to rise in the hands of Prime Minister Abe is expected to be the main debate in general elections, held on December 14.
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A few weeks ago, media and news channels were going crazy about Japan’s unexpected economic downfall into recession. Japan’s GDP shrank by approximately 1.6 percent in its most recent quarter, defying the annual growth forecasts of more than 2 percent for the Asian market and resulting in an unexpected fall into recession in the third quarter. This fall is the result of an
attempt to try and repress the country’s national debt by increasing sales tax, which is a policy that is being reconsidered by authorities. Assumptions lead to the conclusion that these taxes have extremely deterred consumer spending and business investment in the country and hence affected the entire market. Moreover, this entire issue has called into question the attempts by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to increase government income with sales tax. “Raising the consumption
Economists expect Japan to resume growth in the current quarter.
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It’s difficult to describe how this experience has impacted me without rambling off in eighty directions. My time in France has been a rollercoaster ride in terms of perspective. I came in with my upper-middleclass-suburban-democraticMassachusetts-yuppie point of views and will leave with everything backwards, spun around, orbited 180 degrees, upside-down and inverted. This is my final semester at—or not at—Bentley. I hadn’t originally planned to graduate early, but due to the program requirements here in France, I’m done. As several parts of my life come to a close this December, the question “What impact has this had on you?”
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“The World is a book and those who do not travel read only a page.” – St. Augustine Studying abroad in Rome has been an adventure of a lifetime to say the least. I have been blessed with the opportunity to live and breathe the Italian lifestyle, to stuff my face with Carbonara pasta at Checco e Carrettiere, to immerse myself in musings while enjoying gelato by the Pantheon, to test my newly acquired Italian skills at the produce stand and to get utterly and completely lost in the wonders of ancient and modern Rome. No amount of planning could have prepared me for what I’ve experienced through my travels. You don’t realize what you’re up against until you’ve almost missed dozens of trains, planes, trams, ferries and buses, all while trying to navigate the city through the local language and currency. But if there’s one piece of advice I hope you take to heart— it’s to stay calm and trust yourself. There will always be another train, another route, another way of getting where you need to be. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I can hardly believe the amount of fascinating people I
have met along the way and the beautifully simple moments spent watching the rain fall in Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, Prague and London. My spirit has been challenged greatly, but it has also been fed wonderfully. I have learned so much about myself as well as the world around me and will forever carry this experience close to my heart. Taking six of the most fascinating and inspiring courses I could find, I was constantly engrossed in my schoolwork due to the sheer love of learning (yes, how shocking). From Creative Writing to the History of Ancient Rome and its Monuments, I considered going to class a treat. And if I could do this study abroad experience all over again, I wouldn’t change a thing. Perhaps I would remind myself to not get hung up on little worries… because they really are insignificant in the grand scheme of things. Take the long way home, try a new dish, visit museums, introduce yourself to new people, but most importantly, do everything with love and an open mind. Thank you for joining me on my whirlwind of a journey and good luck to those beginning their own story. Viva bella Italia and Buon Viaggio!
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manifests itself into a million thoughts about where this semester has taken me, and where it will send me off to. I think the best way to organize all these bits and pieces is to start general and work inwards towards individual details deserving of their own assessment. I’ll start with the obvious: the world is huge. Bigger than huge. It’s so giant that the more I see of it, the less I feel I’ve seen. This was a strange realization, because it is so obvious and yet it never occurred to me before. By seeing more of the world, I’ve realized how little I’ve actually seen of it. I always see pictures online or in the media of these beautiful and fantastic places and although you’ve never been there, you
feel close because information and images and virtual tours are ready to take you there at the click of a button. But then you’re there and it’s huge, places that were close are now far away and for every one city visited there are a hundred towns and villages to see. The impact? I’m terrified of starting real life for fear of missing out on the world. Impact number two? I’ve come to the conclusion it doesn’t have to be that way. It seems as though so many of us think that we need to have a lot of money to live comfortably (whatever that means to you) and travel (and pay off those fantastic loans) and that’s why we go to business school, right? That’s why I went to business school. To get a
slightly satisfying but high paying job somewhere down the line. However, living here in a crappy little studio with only the necessities has made life seem a lot less bleak. People should live, at least once, in a place that is not home. Scratch that. Not live, but try to assimilate to a place that is not home. It changes the way you understand others. I know many in the Bentley community have done this, but for those who haven’t, I absolutely recommend it. I was unknowingly lucky enough to have chosen a very international program, which made my own assimilation both easier and more difficult. It was easy to do it with other people, but difficult to gain an understanding of the local culture. On its
own, this difficulty was cool because allowed me a better perspective of how different cultures manifest themselves within the individual and how judging someone by their first words or appearance is possibly one of the worst things you can do. This trip has been beautiful, frustrating, eyeopening and wild. The last four months of my life have been spent learning about myself and the world around me, with liberating disregard for any responsibilities or consequences. It’s made me appreciate home and crave grander adventures. Most importantly, it has made me feel small and insignificant. With the coming pressures of graduation, this has been the most freeing part of all.
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has taught me more about myself than school ever could. The minute I stepped off the plane in August, I knew I was going to have a life changing experience and I certainly did. From that moment, I had to learn how to handle situations by myself and I had nobody else to depend on. While it was hard to try to communicate with people who speak a different language and get directions to where I am going, I learned that it is ok to feel a little lost. The times when I felt the most lost in a foreign city were the times when I actually stopped and looked around to appreciate where I was. I have become more confident in myself and my abilities to get out of
a sticky situation. Studying abroad has taught me to be more accepting of other cultures. When I first arrived in Spain, I was amazed at how different I was compared to the people around me. I felt I could not compare to the people living with me besides my roommate from Bentley. I would get frustrated when people did not do things that were common back in America. After living here for a few months, I have learned that I might not ever be like the Spaniards, but I can respect the traditions and routines they follow. In each country I visited, I would be put in a situation where I did not know or understand their routines and tradi-
tions. My friends and I would scramble to figure out how much we tip at dinner or how to find the nearest place that had Wi-Fi. I now feel comfortable travelling to other countries and simply accepting that it will be different; that is all part of this great experience. It seemed like it was just yesterday when I stepped on a plane to come to Madrid. In my four short months here, I learned life lessons that I will take with me way beyond this adventure. I can’t wait to get back home, but I will never be able to have this experience again. To anyone who is thinking about going aboard, take the adventure and don’t look back.
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Studying abroad has had a huge impact on my life. It has taught me so many things about myself that I never thought possible. I am so thankful that I was given this opportunity to explore the world. My biggest advice is if you can study abroad, do it. Do not hesitate and worry about being homesick or worry about what you will miss on campus; this experience is truly once in a lifetime. Studying abroad has taught me how to handle so many situations. While I did study in school, living in a foreign country and travelling through Europe
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VC & PE
Trend: The Sharing Economy Apple and Digital ID Vc & PE Staff Writer
Today entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and consumers together have assisted in the development of an innovative segment of the technology industry—the sharing economy. This trend has allowed businesses to develop apps that connect consumers with those that provide services. Recent start-up companies such as Airbnb, Uber, Handy and hundreds more have created unique business models that have been able to generate significant profits given the costs associated of sharing apartments, taxi rides, cleaning services and everything in between. Even though these revolutionary companies have created new and growing markets, several questions and problems exist with their emergence. One of the substantial benefits that companies of the sharing economy have brought to society is the creation of relatively high paying jobs to a workforce with a limited skill-set. An attractive aspect that has caught individual’s eyes are that several companies allow employees to “work on their own time” which provides these employees to work hard as an incentive for maximizing their income (The American Way!). Convenience is another significant advantage that these companies have created for individuals. The sharing econ-
omy has provided a peerto-peer network that allows consumers that are seeking a service to be connected with someone providing the service within seconds. Uber can find you that ride when it is down pouring rain in NYC, Airbnb can provide you with a place to stay when all hotels are booked for the weekend, and Handy can come clean up your messy house last minute to prepare for that party— companies like these have all found a service that can provide you a solution to a problem you might have had 5 years ago. Efficiency is an additional benefit that these virtual platforms have enhanced by the power of sharing. Through the sharing economy consumer goods can now be utilized as assets that can provide value to others while increasing the provider’s income. The rise of the sharing economy has helped create some of the most popular disruptive technology that is in high demand; however several problems are attached with this. The largest of these problems can be attributed to regulations with laws and government. The major problem that these firms face is that they create an innovative service growing at extremely high levels where law-makers are unable to keep up with regulations in the new market. For example, even though Uber has provided a service to millions and millions of consumers,
Taxi drivers believe that they are at an unfair advantage to Uber drivers that never paid their right to drive (medallions). In the short-term the lack of regulation in the companies of the sharing economy could bring problems to society, however, the longterm should smooth things out in the legal system. The biggest question is why are these companies valued so high? Uber currently has a valuation near the $17 billion range and Airbnb is close to $13b. These valuations are very interesting as well as concerning because some companies in the sharing economy haven’t even made a single dollar of revenue yet. The real driver in these extraordinary valuations is the individual company’s prospect to grow and expand. Uber began in the ridesharing industry yet since its inception the company provides flu-shots and a delivering service in NYC. Venture capitalists mouths-water when they discover a service that is revolutionary where growth is immeasurable. Some experts in the VC industry remain wary about these high valuations in start-up companies and feel that we are in a technology bubble; however companies such as Uber and Airbnb have proven the power of the sharing economy. From the looks of it, the sharing economy is only in its infancy and greater businesses are still to come.
Airbnb, Uber and Handy use a business model that works because of the sharing economy.
BY jacob zimmer Vc & PE Staff Writer
In October 2014, Apple released the IPhone 6 and IPhone 6 Plus. These new phones propelled the company’s share of the smartphone market from 41.4% in 2013 to 42.4% as if today .A distinctive attribute of the most recent IPhones is Apple Pay, which is a product of the company’s data collection and crunching. Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple Inc., described Apple Pay as “ the credit card killer”. Users of this service can store both their credit and debit cards information on their IPhones, and save themselves the trouble of swiping a card every time they make a purchase in a store. The payment system does not need an application to work. It uses a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip installed in the IPhone 6/6+. The swiftness of Apple Pay gives it a huge advantage over competitive products like Google wallet. The company’s advanced identification technology accounts for this speed. Apple has installed Touch ID technology on the new IPhones, which leaves customers only a finger swipe away from their payment. The finger print scanner uses massive information to identify phone owners. The information is provided from new customer data owned by the firm. This data was collected from FaceTime, Airdrop, and iMessage. In consistency with this success, Apple desires to become an identity provider for every website on the Internet. Owners of Apple IDs will be able to login into different applications and websites with just their Apple ID, which will save a tremendous amount of time people spend on creating multiple accounts and filling in information to complete online purchases. All the information demanded on these websites will be already found in the Apple account. Once customers enter their Apple ID, the information will be pulled from
their apple account; thus, automating the sign up process. In order to make this happen, Apple will need more information about its customers. By partnering with Facebook and Google, the company will be able to collect more data. These two companies own very important information pertinent to customer identification. Partnering with them will give Apple access to massive information. Apple’s project to facilitate digital identity will be life changing for the company itself, its customers, and other relying parties. Existing Apple customers will become dependent of their IPhone’s while non- customers will be attracted. Such trends will permit the company to secure a larger percentage of the smartphone market and drag users into “the Apple ecosystem”. The huge amount of information released by customers will also allow Apple to get a better understanding of their market ad their preferences. Businesses will get more online registration, as the process will become less time consuming. They will be able to identify more customers across devices. Likewise, stores will make more profit, as they would avoid the credit card fee and increase sales thanks to shorter queues. So, it is a win-win situation. Users of apple products focus on attributes such as screen size, weight, variety in colors and pixel camera resolution to judge the attractiveness of their iPhones. While these features are essential, customers should give more concern to the protection of their digital identity. Advancement in technology has permitted Apple to gain access to enormous personal information leaving the customer with little privacy. The slight data breach might put digital identity at risk. Therefore, it will be beneficial for customers to stay vigilant about the confidential information they release and stay informed on ways to keep their digital identity secured.
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Wars: Losing Faith in Humanity Syria. Iraq. Russia. Ukraine. Palestine. Israel. Sudan. Libya. Mali. Whereas to the world they are simply signs of conflicts and wars, to me they are so much more. To me they are signs of desecration. They are a violent disrespect against humanity, against the concept of simply being a human being. And I sincerely wish it was just the simple reason of people killing each other that got to me, but there is so much more running through my mind every time I see a war going on. There is no doubt really in my belief that being educated about international situations should be compulsory, but where I draw the line is partial education. People talk about things with so much conviction and so much passion, that you take one picture and run with it. And with the speed of social media’s retaliation to international situations, you form a view almost instantly, and preach it like it was a life or death situation for you. But then you deviate from the path. You start reading up on the subject. You take in both views. And you start realizing that the other side, although still not angels, might not be as bad as you thought, because all you had in your knowledge basket was a one sided story. One the main things that
irks me (and there are a lot of main things that do irk me about wars), is aftermath. By the aftermath I don’t mean the results of what occurs after the war is over, rather what happens three to four weeks into the war. See, the brain is a complex system. When we are faced with bad memories, one of two things happens. Either the brain suppresses the memory, in which case the memory never really forms, or, and the more common in these situations, the brain substitutes the memory. So the memory does form, but the brain then replaces the memory with something happier, something better. Circling back to my point, what happens is that we forget about the war. I bet 90% of the world that was once debating Syria doesn’t even know what the current death toll is, or what is happening there. Occasionally a young boy is killed, and everyone is all over social media again, but in five days to a week, he is forgotten again. Everything is forgotten again. Now I know that this is an evolutionary advancement and the brains way of combating bad memories, but are we really THAT cynical? Do we seriously treat the deaths of thousands of people as “just another bad memory”? I’m not saying we should halt our lives for the conflicts, but when did
we ever anyway? I’m just as guilty as the next person, but shouldn’t our concerns extend past a few weeks? The even more alarming thing that I found out is that the politicians, the same people we blame for everything wrong with this world, are actually still talking about conflicts that started months ago. They are still holding sessions, still trying to figure things out. So that begs a question, are we worse than politicians? This politician talk is perfect for my next point. We say that talking and diplomatic resolutions are the solution to the world’s problem. We say that being civil is the way to go. We actually take pride in the fact that so many situations have been averted and so many lives saved, but do we know that nothing much has changed? In the early 20th century, wars around the world between 1900-1914 claimed 690,000 lives (minus the Chinese revolution of course). In the same time period of the 21st century, some 680,000+ (and counting) people have been killed. The difference between the two isn’t much, and most probably we have gone over the 690K count. So if we’re still killing each other, what has being “civil” helped us achieve? Being a ‘civil’ person is also sign of being part of the ‘great
21st century’. A century in the beginning of which mankind made an alarming number of breakthroughs in technology. Social media was invented, conveniences such as online shopping became more and more accessible, and prices of necessities fell. But have we noticed the turmoil technology has caused? Whereas before soldiers were put through extensive years of training, endurance and strength, war today requires basic knowledge of computers. People can kill other peoples by the flicker of a switch, just as if they were turning on a machine. Whereas propaganda was flyers and hiding information, it’s now a Facebook post or a Twitter tweet, with zero effort on hiding information. If the fish is taking the bait anyway, why care to season the worm? The new world has also created another phenomenon I like to call “the power of a whisper and the weakness of a shout”. It seems more and more that we have an increasing number of Archduke Ferdinand’s. Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Syria were all the power of one man who set fire to himself. The national and international protests, new articles and debates that followed on the topic were meaningless in comparison to what this one man achieved. The three Israeli children that were killed set the
USAMA SALIM A sophomore with an Eco-Fi major. scene for around 700 deaths and thousands of injuries, meanwhile protests and international views on both sides have shown no mercy on this war. The whisper was small, but it’s outcome big. The shout was big, but it’s outcome small. A month ago, I would’ve posted about the war too. I would’ve condemned people too. And soon enough, I would’ve forgotten too. But I came to a conclusion. It wasn’t sides killing people. It wasn’t a war between Israelis and Palestinians. It wasn’t a war between Syrians and their government. It wasn’t the formation of a so called caliphate. It was a war of humans against humans. My beliefs direct me to choose a side, but when I’m not busy dwelling over my beliefs, I always favor humanity. It makes me wonder sometimes. Is it too much to ask from people to be human? What if nationalities didn’t exist, would we be better off? If we would, strip me of my nationality now, because before anything, I am a human being. I struggle, I enjoy success and I have emotions. I am like everyone else. I am just like you.
Delta Sigma Pi - Lambda Tau Congratulates the
Beta Epsilon pledge class The Lambda Tau chapter of Delta Sigma Pi initiated 19 members of the Beta Epsilon pledge class on November 20, 2014. Patrick Dunn Erphan Al-Delgir Juan Duran Michael Augello Ali Fortier Journey Chen Trevor Hiltz Veronica Chung Kelly Colleran Rizky Indraprasto
Nippun Khosla Megan Lieu Jeremy Lopez Rupak Mehta Steph Mejias
Jeff Molgano Andrea Moral Agustina Panzoni Vickie Wu
The fraternity also welcomes two faculty initiates: Henrietta Genfi, Assistant Director, Academic Services
Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce, and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community.
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BY Joseph Greeley Vanguard Staff Writer
The Thanksgiving break was a busy one for the women’s basketball team as they played Stonehill at home and Southern New Hampshire and Dowling on the road. The game against Stonehill was particularly meaningful, as it was the team’s first home game of the year. A special ceremony was held to unveil the 2014 National Championship banner and to honor last year’s team. Senior captain Carlene Kluge said of the game: “It’s always special to host a rival, especially Stonehill, with the long history that the two teams have. This one was even more special with the lowering of the national championship banner”. Kluge was also inspired by the number of alumni in the stands for the game, which she believes “shows both the strong tradition and family that Coach Stevens has created
over her thirty plus years of coaching”. The inspiration of the ceremony translated to the Falcons’ play as they opened strong in the first ten minutes behind the play of freshman guard Macchi Smith. Smith scored seven points off the bench and shot 57% from the field during that span to lead the Falcons to a 24-18 lead. The lead was short-lived, however, as Stonehill was able to tie the game at 26 before Bentley hit a dry spell, missing seven shots from the field to give Stonehill the lead, 38-30, at halftime. Behind impressive shooting, Stonehill was able to go on runs of 8-0 and 12-2 during the game and never looked back, coasting to a dominating 81-67 win. It was a disappointing way to finish what had begun as such a celebratory night for the Falcons. All was not lost, however, as sophomore forward Jen Gemma led Bentley with 16 points and had her fourth double-double
in as many games. The team did not have time to sulk, as it was back in action on Tuesday looking for its first conference win of the season against Southern New Hampshire. Bentley entered the game ranked number 19 in the most recent USA Today Sports/WBCA Division II coaches’ poll and proved the legitimacy of their placement by pulling out a hard-fought 62-58 victory. The Falcons got a huge surge from freshman guard Lauren Green as well as Smith off the bench again, with both combining for 37 points and nine threepointers. Bentley rode the momentum of the win into their next game as they beat Dowling 65-54. Jen Gemma scored 18 and came one rebound shy of her sixth double-double in a row. Bentley’s (4-2 1-2 NE-10) next game is Wednesday at home against Merrimack (3-3 1-2 NE-10), followed by a matchup at Saint Michael’s on Saturday at 1:30.
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Two wins improve No.19 women’s basketball to 4-2
Macchi Smith ends game with a career high of 17 points.
Falcons snap losing streak with win over Bridgeport BY Russell Cloon
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The Bentley Falcons (24) ended their frustrating four-game losing streak in extraordinary fashion, beating non-conference opponent Bridgeport (2-3) 104-57 at the Dana Center on Sunday. The Falcons started on top 5-0 with a three-pointer from senior Andrew Shaw and free throws by junior Tyler McFarland in just the first 35 seconds, a lead they would never relinquish. “The team performed well,” McFarland said. “Everyone practiced hard all week while preparing and we sustained good focus throughout the game.” McFarland lead the Falcons with a well-rounded performance, scoring 25 points, and notching seven rebounds, four steals, three blocks and three assists. McFarland also scored his 1,000th career point earlier in the week. Points off turnovers were also key to the Falcons’ victory, as they outscored the Knights 23-4 from transition. The Falcons boasted a 51.6 field goal percentage, while also dishing out 23 assists as a team. Bentley’s bench was also able to contribute as they earned 45 of Bentley’s total points. McFarland said that the team’s ball possession was a key to the success. “The team had more assists, few turnovers, and we shot well. Three things we haven’t been able to put together often enough up until then.” Rebounding was also a large component of the
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Tyler McFarland helps Falcons to win with 25 points. Falcons’ success. The Falcons outrebounded the Knights 4335. “The rebounding battle was something we were particularly proud to have won against a physically tough team,” McFarland said. Also joining McFarland with double-digit points was junior Shaq Phelps with 16, freshman Brandon Wheeler with 13 and Shaw with 12. Although the Falcons have had a rough campaign since topping nationally ranked Philadelphia, the results are not representative of their efforts, as the Falcons have lost all four games by no more than seven points. Senior Keegan Hyland is second only to McFarland in points this season and is tied with fellow senior J.P. Koury with 17
assists on the season. The Falcons will travel to St. Michaels this Saturday in another Northeast-10 Conference game. The Purple Knights are 3-1 this season with a recent 59-55 overtime victory at Assumption College. St. Michael’s only loss came to Molloy in the Saint Thomas Aquinas Classic. The Falcons look to take their difficult schedule one game at a time, and fully intend to thoroughly prepare for each opponent. “At this point it’s important that we keep ourselves focused and ready to compete against each upcoming opponent,” McFarland said. The Falcons will tip-off in Colchester, VT at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6th at the Ross Sports Center. General admission is $5 per person.
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NE-10 STANDINGS
School NE-10 Overall American Int’l 8 1 0 8 3 0 Stonehill 4 5 0 5 6 0 New Haven 6 3 0 6 5 0 Assumption 6 3 0 7 4 0 Merrimack 4 5 0 4 7 0 Bentley 3 6 0 5 6 0 LIU Post 7 2 0 8 4 0 Southern Conn. 2 7 0 2 9 0 Saint Anselm 5 4 0 6 5 0 Pace 0 9 0 1 10 0
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The Bentley Volleyball team is excited for the NCAA. east-10 Championships. Although Bentley celebrated this victory, they had to quickly turn their focus to a tough matchup against the #1 seeded Purple Knights of Bridgeport University. Even though the Falcons were the underdogs in this matchup, they did not go down without a fight. In the first set the Falcons were defeated 25-16 - not the start that the Falcons were hoping for. However, like they have done all year long, Bentley was able to use their resiliency to their advantage. The Falcons responded with a 25-16 victory of their own to tie up the matchup at one apiece and let Bridgeport know that they were going to be in for a tough contest. Bentley led 13-10 in the third set before the Purple Knights steamrolled to a 15-5 unanswered run, capturing the third set by a margin of 25-18. In the final set, Bridgeport opened up to a 13-6 advantage and finished the Falcons off by a final score of 25-17. This defeat ended the postseason hopes for the Lady Falcons, but Bentley went out on a positive note as they had a lot to be proud of during this incredible run. Senior Alex Tator comment-
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The Bentley volleyball team had a much-anticipated matchup in the opening round of the NCAA Division II East Regionals with Adelphi University. The Falcons were seeking sweet revenge against an Adelphi squad that had robbed Bentley of a chance at a Northeast-10 Conference Championship. Less than a week ago, the Panthers of Adelphi University defeated the Falcons to capture the Northeast-10 Conference Championship. As soon as Bentley received the news that they would get another shot at their conference foe in the opening round of the NCAA tournament, they knew that they were not going to let go of this opportunity. This game was the first postseason contest for all of the members of the Lady Falcon’s team, but there were no nerves on the Bentley side. In the first set, Bentley defeated the Panthers by a score of 25-21. Then, the Falcons continued with their momentum as they bested the Panthers again in the second set, 25-17. Bentley could sense that their opponent was on the ropes and they were quick to act. The Lady Falcons dominated in the final set of the match for the sweep, by a final of 25-15. Senior Tatiana Froehlich was pivotal in the Falcon’s victory over Adelphi throughout the entire contest and tied for the team lead in kills with junior Jaci Buscher. Reflecting on the huge victory, Junior Jaci Buscher said: “Our win against Adelphi last Thursday was huge because we were able to redeem ourselves from our loss to them in the NE-10 Conference Championship the week before. The entire team was set on winning and we basically refused to lose.” This victory was one that not only propelled Bentley into the East Regional Semifinals, but was also a nice way of getting back at Adelphi for the North-
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Bentley captains receving the finalist trophy from Kerry Fagan.
ed on the Falcon’s remarkable season: “It was an incredible experience to travel to Bridgeport with this awesome team and coaching staff and make it to the top 32 in the country. I am so proud of how successful our season was and how much we grew as a team. I am especially proud of this senior class that entered the program in a rebuilding stage and was able to garner a Northeast-10 Conference regular season championship title. I’m so looking forward to following the team next year and in the future.” Bentley Volleyball seems to be in a great place right now with a lot of young talent that are poised to continue this trend of success. Returning starter Jaci Buscher also echoed this sentiment in spite of the bittersweet ending to the Lady Falcon’s season: “This weekend was an incredible experience for our entire team. None of us have ever made an NCAA tournament trip so we were very excited and were honored to just be there. Between that Adelphi game and our game against New Haven when we gave them their first ever conference loss, I’d say those were the best games we have played as a team all season. The loss on Friday was tough for all of us, but we were all still so grateful to have even been at the NCAA tournament and we were proud of how far our team has come since two years ago when we didn’t even make it into post-season play.” Buscher also shared her optimism for the future of the program: “We are losing 6 seniors, all who are starters and it is no secret that we will miss them, both on and off the court. However, with our coaches leading us and with all of our returners, we are confident that we can have just as successful of a season next year!” The Bentley volleyball team truly surpassed expectations this season and will look to improve upon their recent success in the upcoming season.
School NE-10 Overall LIU Post 10 1 0 17 3 0 Merrimack 5 6 0 9 8 0 Stonehill 9 2 0 17 3 0 Bentley 6 5 0 10 9 0 Adelphi 8 3 0 14 7 0 Saint Anselm 3 8 0 8 9 0 Southern Conn. 1 10 0 3 15 0 American Int’l 7 4 0 12 8 0 Assumption 7 4 0 12 7 0 St. Michael’s 5 6 0 9 9 0 Franklin Pierce 5 6 0 8 10 0
MEN’S BASKETBALL NE-10 STANDINGS - NORTHEAST DIVISION School NE-10 Overall Franklin Pierce 2 0 0 5 2 0 Saint Anselm 2 1 0 4 1 0 St. Michels 2 0 0 3 1 0 Bentley 0 3 0 2 4 0 Southern N.H. 2 1 0 3 2 0 Merrimack 0 3 0 2 3 0 Assumption 1 2 0 2 3 0 Stonehill 2 1 0 4 2 0
NE-10 STANDINGS - SOUTHWEST DIVISION School NE-10 Overall Southern Conn. 2 0 0 6 0 0 New Haven 1 2 0 2 2 0 Le Moyne 2 0 0 6 1 0 St. Rose 2 1 0 4 3 0 American Int’l 2 0 0 4 1 0 Adelphi 0 3 0 2 4 0 Pace 0 3 0 2 5 0
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL NE-10 STANDINGS - NORTHEAST DIVISION School NE-10 Overall Bentley 1 2 0 4 2 0 Stonehill 3 0 0 5 0 0 Assumption 3 0 0 6 0 0 Franklin Pierce 2 1 0 4 2 0 Merrimack 1 2 0 3 3 0 Saint Anselm 1 2 0 3 2 0 Southern N.H. 0 3 0 3 4 0 St. Michael’s 1 2 0 4 2 0
NE-10 STANDINGS - SOUTHWEST DIVISION School NE-10 Overall New Haven 2 1 0 5 1 0 Adelphi 3 0 0 6 0 0 Le Moyne 1 1 0 5 1 0 Southern Conn. 1 1 0 1 4 0 St. Rose 1 2 0 3 3 0 American Int’l 0 2 0 2 4 0 Pace 1 2 0 2 4 0
VOLLEYBALL NE-10 STANDINGS
School NE-10 Overall New Haven 11 3 0 24 8 0 St. Rose 10 4 0 18 9 0 Bentley 11 3 0 19 12 0 Adelphi 10 4 0 16 15 0 Franklin Pierce 8 6 0 15 13 0 Stonehill 11 3 0 21 8 0 Merrimack 9 5 0 17 8 0 American Int’l 2 12 0 6 24 0 Southern N.H. 9 5 0 17 11 0 Southern Conn. 3 11 0 7 22 0 St. Michael’s 2 12 0 7 14 0 Le Moyne 7 7 0 10 13 0 Assumption 5 9 0 8 14 0 Saint Anselm 6 8 0 14 12 0 Pace 1 13 0 4 23 0
HOCKEY NE-10 STANDINGS School NE-10 Overall Mercyhurst 3 2 2 5 4 2 Bentley 4 4 1 6 8 1 Airforce 4 3 1 5 8 2 Robert Morris 6 1 3 8 1 3 Canisius 4 4 3 5 6 4 Niagara 3 5 0 3 9 0 Rochester Inst. 3 5 2 4 8 2 Holy Cross 4 1 4 5 5 4 American Int’l 2 4 2 2 9 2 Sacred Heart 4 4 2 5 6 2 Army 4 8 2 4 10 2
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Senior Alex Kubiak scored Bentley’s only goal in the 2-1 defeat. BY cameron estelle Vanguard Staff Writer
The Bentley University Men’s Ice Hockey team traveled to Cambridge on Friday, November 21 to take on the Harvard Crimson in a non-conference game. In a disappointing fashion, the game did not swing in the Falcon’s favor. Take away the first 10 minutes of the game and the teams finished in a 1-1 tie. Unfortunately, those first 10 minutes cannot be removed and they were rough for Bentley. Only 1:47 into the game the Crimson struck, with freshman Jake Horton scoring his first collegiate goal. Just over a minute later, junior Kyle Criscuolo scored off a rebound to make it 2-0. Bentley held on for the next four minutes and generated some chances, but Jimmy Vesey scored on the power play at 7:08 to bring the game to 3-0. At 10:51, the first period onslaught ended with defenseman Patrick McNally taking a power move to the front of the net and flipping a slick backhander over Bent-
ley goalie Blake Dougherty’s shoulder. Harvard sophomore Tyler Moy added a 5th goal at 12:27. Bentley played much better down the stretch and outshot Harvard 29-28 in the game. A positive from the game came at 17:01 of the second period, when Bentley sophomore Max French tipped a point shot in front of the net past the Harvard goaltender. The goal came with 8 seconds left on a five-on-three power play and broke Harvard’s perfect penalty kill streak for the season. Another notable aspect of the Harvard game was the fan presence. Bentley “Blue” heavily outnumbered Harvard Crimson in the stands, to the point where it felt more as a home game than one on the road. Falcon fans were rowdy and excited and even with the team down by a handful of goals, the fans were very supportive. No cheer was louder than the roar that went up after Bentley’s goal and a particularly enthusiastic group down by the glass managed to pop a pane of glass loose from the stanchion.
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This pride and enthusiasm was a welcome sight and one that we hope will be prevalent at all the home games for the rest of the season. On Tuesday, November 25 the Bentley men again fell victim to another rapid outburst from their opponent. Holy Cross used a 4-minute span to score 3 goals in the second period to beat the Falcons 4-2. Bentley took the lead just 1:36 into the first period when a Matt Sieckhaus pass found junior Michael Reardon, who beat the Holy Cross net minder top shelf for his second of the season. Bentley goalie Gabe Antoni made six saves in the first period to keep the lead. Holy Cross junior Cason Sommer began the three goal onslaught at 6:33 of the second period when he tipped in a point shot in for a goal. At 8:38, the Crusaders tallied another score on the power play. Not two minutes later they took a 3-1 lead when freshman Scott Pooley was sprung for a breakaway. Bentley struck back with 32 seconds left in the period, with Derek Bacon scoring his second of the season. Reardon picked up his second point of the game with the primary assist. Unfortunately, that would be as close as the Falcons would come, as Crusaders forward Matt Batter scored at 2:25 of the third period to give Holy Cross another two goal lead that they would not relinquish. Both Bentley goalie Antoni and Holy Cross goalie finished the game with 29 saves. Just two days later Bentley was back on the ice as they took on the Army Black Knights in the first half of a weekend Atlantic Hockey series. Junior Andrew Gladiuk and freshman goalie Jayson Argue were the stories of the
Junior Andrew Gladiuk scored twice as Bentley win 3-2.
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game was 2-1. At 2:08 of the third period Army tied it up with a point shot through traffic. But Bentley was not about to curl up and give up the game. At 7:40 of the period Gladiuk scored on a backhander to re-take the lead for Bentley, a lead that Argue would hold for the rest of the game. Gladiuk’s game winner was his 11th of the season, good for a shared lead in the goals category in Division I hockey. Bentley was back in action Saturday for its third game in five nights as they finished the weekend series against Army. Army goaltender Parker Gahagen stood tall in the third period and withstood the Bentley onslaught to make 15 saves and preserve his team’s lead. Army took the lead at 8:55 of the first, but Bentley senior Alex Kubiak tied the game at 1 with a goal at 14:13. Luke Jenkins scored the eventual game winner at 4:32 of the second period and Gahagen took over from there. Argue finished the game with 27 saves and Gahagen stopped 34 en route to victory.
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game, with Gladiuk scoring two goals, including the game winner and Argue making 23 saves in his first collegiate start for the win. Brett Switzer and Steve Weinstein both had two point nights as well, with Switzer tallying a goal and an assist and Weinstein, the team’s leader in assists, adding two helpers. Argue opened strong for the Falcons, stopping all 14 shots he faced in the first period. At 3:47 of the first, Switzer took a pass from Weinstein and scored on what was the team’s first shot of the night. Army made the mistake of taking a penalty at 17:11, as that allowed Bentley’s top-ranked power play to step on the ice. They only needed 30 seconds, as right winger Michael Reardon took a shot that created a rebound and found Gladiuk’s stick, who buried the puck in the back of the net. Argue’s shutout bid was broken at 8:24 of the second period, when a collision in front of the net led to a rebound being slid over the line. The video review confirmed and the
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Thanksgiving Week for Bentley’s Ice Hockey Team
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Colton Bridge (Tolland, Conn.), a junior on the Bentley University swimming and diving team, has been named the Falcon of the Week for his outstanding performance in meets against UMass-Dartmouth, Brandeis University and Norwich University recently. Bridge was at his best against Brandeis when he broke the Bentley one-meter records for both six dives and 11 dives, and also met the standards for the NCAA Division II pre-qualification meet. His 303.00 six-dive score broke the Falcon record, formerly owned by Mike Walsh, by 7.35 points and his combined 520.05 bettered Walsh’s threeyear-old mark by 66.46 points. Bridge was undefeated in the three meets and was named the Northeast-10 Men’s Diver of the Week for the first time this fall. Bentley completes its fall schedule this weekend with the WPI Gompei Invitational.