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Academic dishonesty & cheating on the rise Falcon Academic Integrity Coordinator Ellen Snedeker weighs in on methods of preventing cheating

By Lacey Nemergut VAngUArd StAff

this semester has seen a substantial increase in cases of academic dishonesty, alarming not only the faculty, but also Ellen Snedeker, the Academic integrity coordinator.

After witnessing what she described as “a serious increase in numbers,” Snedeker sent an e-mail warning students about consequences of cheating and encouraging them to utilize the available resources on campus.

Methods of cheating on campus vary. “Everyday it seems to be something new,” See ACADEMIC, Page 3

Nominations now open for Society honoraries

By Jon McColgan Editor in chiEf

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The new Service Learning project “Character Matters” will emphasize honest work to younger children.

Colleges Against Cancer holds 3-On-3 Tournament Basketball tournament raised over 200 dollars which will go towards Relay for Life

By Robbie LaBrie SPortS Editor

colleges Against cancer (cAc) held their first ever 3on-3 Basketball tournament to support Bentley’s relay for Life on Wednesday, december 1 in the dana center. cAc is a group on campus that is dedicated to promoting the awareness of various treatments and risks of cancer. they work in conjunction with the American cancer Society and relay for Life, among others.

Sixteen teams, or 48 Bentley students, signed up for the event, and all 16 participated in what colleges Against cancer believed to be a very successful tournament. “it was a huge success and everyone enjoyed themselves,” said taylor Skelton of cAc. in the end, it was the team of connor Kird zik, nate Miller and Matt Picarello who came out victorious. for their win, they See 3-ON-3, Page 14

Sixteen teams participated in Colleges Against Cancer’s 3-On-3 basketball tournament.

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campusLiVE, a popular college website, was founded by recent UMass Amherst graduates chris Ziomek, Boris revsin and Jared renquist when they identified students’ need to access information about campus

CAMPUS LIFE: 85 Broads recognized as organization, Page 3

Being inducted into the falcon Society is no easy task.

When the day comes, however, and you stand up on that stage receiving the medal from the President herself, you know all the hard work that you have put into making this community better has paid off. the falcon Society accepts students who have exhibited excellence in academics and have contributed significantly to Bentley’s social and cultural landscape. Established in 1964, the society has stayed true to its mission to recognize and honor those students who excel in both their studies and their activities at Bentley University.

Sophomore, junior and senior students can be nominated

by Bentley faculty and staff or by their peers. falcons are elected by a majority vote of

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Students take advantage of CampusLIVE offerings

By Katie Spinello

Society seeks new members

and community resources in one convenient portal. it has grown to serve the needs of college students around the nation, and Bentley students have enjoyed their own Bentley-specific portal in the past year. this focus has resonated well with Bentley students. “it’s easier to find the infor-

mation that students are looking for,” said Kristen Mausert, a senior.

Brian Bramswig, a sophomore, echoed Kristen’s sentiments. “it’s great to be able to find information about both Bentley and Waltham in one place,” he said.

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What was once a simple site for five Amherst colleges that included academic links, local area menus and a community business directory, campusLiVE is now a nationwide resource used at over 60 colleges and universities.

See CAMPUSLIVE, Page 14

existing members of the Society. the falcon Society is currently represented by Elena Berezovsky, Alexa hassaram, Monil Kothari and Puja Shah, all from the class of 2011. in return for their dedication and contributions to Bentley, falcons are inducted into the Society through a beautiful ceremony attended See SOCIETY, Page 3

COLUMNS: ABA taking SPORTS: Women’s VIEWPOINTS: Seniors applications for 3rd and Basketball undefeated say their goodbyes, FEATURES: Must-watch 4th housing picks, Page 13 in NE-10, Page 16 Pages 4 and 5 holiday movies, Page 9

Police Log 2 JAS 2 Briefs 2 Cartoon 4 Voices 8 & 9 Horoscopes 12 Falcon of The Week 16

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Who’s Your Daddy?

On Wednesday, december 1, a little after 3 p.m., a distressed father called the Bentley Police for assistance in locating his son. a sergeant was dispatched to Miller and found the boy in good health. the officer told the boy of his father’s woes and encouraged him to make the much needed call home. Peace has been restored and the case is considered closed.

Laid Up, Laid Out at approximately 7:30 p.m. university Police were dispatched to the dana Center to address a potential instance of foul play.

Once the dispatched officer arrived on the scene, he noticed a female student on her back in a familiar position. fortunately, the girl jumped to her feet when the officer got close and it was clear that she was conscious and hadn’t sustained any serious injuries. according to spectators, the girl sustained a bloody nose while making a valiant attempt at a layup, before she was stopped rather abruptly by an opposing player.

Since the female did not hit her head and wasn’t suffering from dizziness or shortness of breath, she was cleared medically and didn’t require a hospital transport.

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Police log

It’s for the Kids On tuesday, november 30, around 2:30 p.m., a visitor to campus alerted officers that a collection of books had been stolen in the night from a room in LaCava. the visitor had been on campus the day before promoting Barefoot Books, a publishing company that focuses on inspiring children’s imagination as well as supporting charities. as the day came to a close, a number of books were left in the room that was said to be locked. upon arrival on campus in the morning, the visitor found that all of these items, valued at 160 dollars, had disappeared. the culprit who chose to rob these poor children of their education as well as their dreams has yet to be found.

Vigil Late thursday night, around 2 a.m., officers received a call that a door was malfunctioning in Copley South. residents were concerned about their safety as well as their privacy. upon arrival, concerned officers discovered that the door handle had actually been struck, and a piece of the door had been knocked out of place. nevertheless, officers staked out through the night to assure that no intruders came in.

Who Let the Dogs Out? at 7:40 p.m. on november 23, university Police were contacted by the Waltham Police department in regards to the legal status of a dining Services employee. according to the Waltham Police, the employee was the spouse of a female in the area who had been advised to turn himself in as a result of domestic misconduct.

While the campus was not put on alert for any suspicious food, university Police were put on full alert to locate the suspect and ensure that he abide by the restraining order that his spouse filed for.

was spewing oodles of bubbles all of the laundry room floor.

Ding Dong Ditch On november 24th at 1:46 a.m., a Bentley Officer rushed over to responded to a call from the emergency phone outside of Copley north 006. after doing his best Sherlock Holmes impression, the officer realized that the call was probably nothing more than pre-turkey day shenanigans and left the area.

Tummy Troubles an officer was dispatched to Orchard South to help a female student with extreme stomach problems. the student had been feeling unpleasant all day and had become nauseous to the point of vomiting. the student claimed to be a diabetic, and an ambulance was called. She was taken to the hospital for further treatment and is now doing okay.

Bubblicious On Sunday, november 21, at 12:18 p.m., the ra of Orchard South placed a call to campus police in regards to a sick washing machine in the building. apparently, the machine had one too many cups of detergent and

Dude, Where’s My Car? It was not Sunday funday for the unlucky student who did not think it was unnecessary to get upto-date registration and plates. at approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday, november 21, officers ordered the black Honda to be towed, due to outdated registration stickers. the owner was allowed to pick up the car and park on campus only after a proof of new registration was shown. the student will be charged with a vehicle violation.

By Chad Arrendell, Raymer Maguire & Katie Cavanaugh Vanguard Staff

Judicial action Summary EDITOR IN CHIEf Jon McColgan MANAgINg EDITOR gENERAL MANAgER rebecca Langweber John Karakelle COPY EDITOR NEWS EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR CAMPUS LIfE EDITOR fEATURES EDITOR BUSINESS EDITOR PHOTOgRAPHY EDITOR ONLINE EDITOR DIRECTOR Of PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Of ADVERTISINg DIRECTOR Of MARKETINg STUDENT LIfE ADVISOR JOURNALISM ADVISOR

alyson Bisceglia Brian Lofrumento robbie LaBrie Sindhu Palaniappan Ian Markowitz Phillip St. Pierre tomer gat nicholas Smits Leslie dias greg Kokino Brandon Schug Maria diLorenzo Judy rakowsky

fOr generaL & COntaCt InfOrMatIOn aBOut The VAnguARd, PLeaSe See Page 4.

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Total number of cases: Total number of individuals involved (violators): Number of individuals dismissed from responsibility: Number of individuals referred to Judicial Board: Number of educational sanctions given: (includes referrals to Alcohol Education) Cash total of fines given for the week: Number of Work Sanctions assigned: Number of students placed on warning Number of Parental Notifications: Number of individuals put on Residential Probation: (Loss of 15 Housing Credits) Number of individuals put on Disciplinary Probation: (Loss of 30 Housing Credits) Number of individuals put on Suspension (Housing): Number of individuals put on Suspension (University): Number of individuals expelled from University: Provided by the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs

34 53 2 2 32 $1,175 3 17 1 3 2 0 1 0

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85 Broads business networking group recognized on campus

By Sindhu Palaniappan CAMPUS LIFE EdITOR

Alissa Palatiello and Cherise Fiscella, co-presidents of Bentley’s brand new chapter of 85 Broads, are proud to have opened up a whole new network for Bentley students, which was recognized on November 10. 85 Broads is a global network for professional women with chapters all over the world and membership spanning 25,000 men and women.

Tufts, Stanford, UC

Berkeley, Yale, and the Universities of Shanghai and Sydney are a few schools that have wellestablished chapters.

“The point of the organization is to reach out to professional women, regardless of major, and help them choose a career and advance in their field,” said Palatiello.

85 Broads was started by Janet Hanson at Goldman Sachs, 85 Broad Street, NY, (hence the name), and has so far expanded to include college campuses and all

Two members of the newly formed chapter of 85 Broads attend one of the first events.

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other professionals.

At Bentley, the chapter is open to both men and women in order to spread awareness about female advancement in the corporate world. Men and women may seem pretty equally represented in the business field, but as one traverses up the corporate hierarchy, it becomes more and more male dominant.

The Bentley chapter focuses on networking, professionalism, social media, advertising, philanthropy and hosting events.

Both Fiscella and Palatiello attended 85 Broads’ events at Boston University, and met with speakers, students, members and regional representatives about establishing a chapter at Bentley.

Kristine Vidic, associate director of Undergraduate Career Services, and Elisa Vincent, associate director of the Women’s Leadership Institute, are the co-advisors who helped with the process of being recognized.

His process included going through ABA and submitting a budget to AIA. The board’s biggest con-

cern was how to integrate male students to what appears to be a wholly female organization, but the chapter here at Bentley stresses how much stronger it could be with both genders working together.

So far, the chapter has hosted a few events, most notably an Introduction to Networking Night. The president and vice president of the 85 Broads Boston Regional Chapter, as well as speakers from One Village at a Time and the Bentley Fashion Consultants gathered to discuss pertinent topics and to network. The speakers talked to members about how to network, how to use social media and how to stand out, and break down gender barriers.

In terms of the future, the chapter is looking forward to hosting a regional networking night with other chapters in the area, and they are looking forward to hosting a case competition for both genders involving other competitive schools.

The Bentley chapter has about 200 students signed up as members of the chap-

ter, with about 30 girls on the e-board.

“We do have a male liaison, too,” said Palatiello with a laugh. The group is hoping to branch out to a more gender-balanced membership for next semester.

Although the group may seem more focused on women, it ultimately boils down to networking and learning how to be professional, while encouraging more gender balance, and in turn, female advancement in the corporate world.

The chapter works closely with the Women’s Leadership Institute on campus, and looks forward to working with the Enchanted Closet project in order to help underprivileged women gain access to suits and other professional clothes for interviews.

“We really hope to get more people involved in the organization,” said Palatiello. “E-mail Casey Gruppioni if you are interested!”

Also, be sure to check out the 85 Broads Bentley University Chapter’s Facebook page online.

ACADEMIC Continued from Page 1 stated Snedeker when asked about the most popular method of cheating. “We’ve seen a lot more this semester of cheating in the classroom.”

This particular trend presents less of a challenge to the administration in terms of proving that a student behaved dishonestly.

“In those cases, it’s pretty easy to see that a student was intending on cheating,” said Snedeker. Cheating differs from plagiarism and questionable citations, which can easily be written off as mis-

takes. Cheating in the classroom, whether verbal or via text messaging, leaves less room for an alibi.

Since cheating has posed a problem for Bentley, as it has done for all other universities since its inception, students have capitalized on frequently used excuses to attempt to justify their dishonest behavior.

Snedeker explains that students often claim they simply didn’t know the action was considered cheating or were dealing with intense pressure, whether socially or academically.

SOCIETY Continued from Page 1 by nominators, many of the Board of directors and past Falcons with President Gloria Larson leading the event.

Puja Shah appreciates being invited into the society, saying, “The Falcon Society is special to me because I’ve been able to get to know other students who are just as passionate about our institution and who have contributed to improving the quality of life here in a number of ways – in ways different that I have. It has been exciting to learn about their accomplishments, and I look forward to recognizing more students next semes-

ter!”

Shah’s excited sentiment for the nomination period and inductions this spring are echoed by both dean of Student Affairs Andrew Shepardson and Assistant dean of Student Affairs doreen Floyd, an advisor to the Falcon Society. dean Shepardson said, “I am very proud of the current members of the Society and all they have accomplished.

I look forward to welcoming the new members into the Society in the Spring.”

Similarly, Assistant dean Floyd said, “Being selected for induction into the Falcon Society is one of Bentley’s highest honors, certainly as selected by students. There

Snedeker also explained that students often express dissatisfaction with certain faculty members.

“Unfortunately, there has also been this sense that if the faculty isn’t caring, why should I.” Solutions to this ominous problem include approaches ranging from increasing methods of basic precautions to an invasive alteration of the current education system. On a small scale, Snedeker suggested that faculty could walk around the classroom during a test in progress.

“Walking around kind of

are a number of amazing individuals at Bentley who would be terrific additions to the Falcon Society. I would encourage faculty, staff and students alike to nominate those in our community who have excelled in some capacity and truly made a difference, particularly in the eyes of students.

Remember, students cannot be selected if they are not nominated!” concluded Floyd.

The Falcon Society nominations are now open, so look around. Who are the Bentley students that you respect and admire because of their dedication to the University?

Nominate them!

New cheating methods are on the rise.

works as a clear deterrent,” Snedeker explained. She also mentioned the possibility of professors temporarily holding students’ cell phones during exams to remove both the temptation to consult outside sources and the possibility of contacting another person in the class during testing.

Though cheating has been a large-scale problem for universities around the world, there certainly seems to be an increasing trend in the frequency in which students engage in academic dishonesty at Bentley.

Snedeker said, “I think a lot of it has to do with the pressures…of feeling that there are limited resources and jobs, and I think our educational system needs to adapt to what’s going on in the real world to [account] for those pressures.”

Currently, Snedeker is working on a Service Learning project entitled “Character Matters,” which

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focuses on instilling core values in the minds of elementary students. The program includes short plays and skits performed by Bentley students which emphasize the importance of trust, respect and integrity.

Snedeker hopes that by encouraging these values at an early age, school systems can see an increase in honest students. “By the time we see a 19-year-old kid, they’re either going to be ethical or they’re not,” explained Snedeker. during the weeks before finals, Snedeker and other faculty are naturally concerned that the pressure will drive more students to cheat.

Snedeker summarized her concern, stating, “Cheating is never acceptable and excuses never make it OK. But I think we all have to get real about cheating and start having some real dialogue as a whole if we want to get to the root of cheating.”

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Everything that has a beginning, has an end To the Bentley Community, To be honest, when I decided to run for this job, I never expected it to be easy. And after receiving 1,263 emails of criticism over the last 12 months, it seems that that was one call I got right.

(To put it into context for you, I received 79 emails I would consider praise over the last year.)

Being Editor in Chief of The Vanguard for the past 12 months has been a true honor and privilege, and not only have I learned a great deal about this campus, but also gotten a greater sense of myself and my limits.

For the first time in my life, I ascended to a position of power I never aspired to have when I first joined this organization four years ago as a sports writer, and I’ve since had the time of my life.

This role was surprisingly difficult, and I had expected quite a challenge, with frustrations and issues arising just about every week I sat behind the Editor’s desk. One week we would have too much content or a lack of ads, a piece would completely miss the mark or offend someone, and occasionally I received an email about just how I personally (not the organization, writer, columnist etc.) upset someone.

Leadership, this role has taught me, is about taking

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responsibility every time.

Criticism is more than warranted of every publication, and if there is one lesson I would want to impart on Bentley students today, it would be that you are not perfect; you never will be and get ready to hear about it when you leave this campus.

The real world does not tolerate late papers or missed deadlines, slapped together projects or half-assed assignments. The company you will work for hires you for the best you have, and if you make a mistake, you’ll be called on it.

Please be willing to hear criticism, learn from it and also learn that some must be

taken to heart while other comments must be taken with a grain, if not a pound, of salt.

I thank each and every one of you for sharing your comments and concerns with The Vanguard and I, as well to all of you for reading this past year, even if you never emailed me.

We have worked hard every week to make this paper the best possible product for you, our reader, and provide you not simply with entertainment, but information relevant to your Bentley experience and beyond.

Have we always been successful? This is not The New York Times or The Wall

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

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Street Journal folks, and we don’t have a paid staff, massive funding or an ample amount of free time, but every single person who puts their name on our pages gave it 200% with every single submission and every last edition.

I can’t thank the Editorial Board of this newspaper enough or properly for all of their hard work and dedication over the last twelve months, and of course, of our wonderful staff of writers, photographers, columnists and production workers.

Rebecca, my superb Managing Editor, can’t be thanked enough for being my right hand man all year long and never failing to bring fresh perspective, John for being the General Manager who brilliantly clamed our business operations, Tomer and Alyson for showing every week why you love this organization with your superior effort, all of the section editors (Andy, Dan, Robbie, Sindhu, Chris, Brian and Phil) for providing the consistently excellent sections we’ve enjoyed, Greg for not only sustaining but expanding our national advertising to fantastic levels, and all of the hard work that Leslie and Heather put forth on Production (which was always good for some laughs), Nic for all of his passion for the website, and Brandon for bringing his many talents to the team this semester.

These people were more than colleagues or gifted companions, they have been the backbone of this organization and many of them will continue to be for years to come.

Lindsay & Ryaboy....I can’t put the weight of my thanks into words, and won’t try here.

I must thank our journalism advisor Judy, who has

guided me from a copy editing assistant to Editor in Chief, and has helped me understand both how to be a journalist and a leader through the best and hardest of times, while Maria DiLorenzo came through for me time and again, and tolerated my frequent drop-ins to her office all year long.

Thank you to my parents, my family and my friends for all of your support as well as your pointed feedback, and thank you to Bobbi-Lynn, Emily, Jen, John and the rest of the Res Life team for supporting me throughout this fantastic opportunity.

Lastly, thank you to Dave Hennessey, who left Bentley for a great opportunity my sophomore year, but who made it clear to me when I first came to Bentley that the best way to enact change is to never stop fighting for it and to use your voice until your breathe runs out. Those words have motiavted me throughout my time at Bentley, and will likely inspire me for the rest of my life. Thank you Dave.

This paper starts and ends with this community, and I know that I will greatly enjoy watching the growth of my successor, Leslie Dias, who has the drive and intelligence to push this paper to greater heights than I ever could, and has the wit and personality to bring our message to all corners of this campus. Bentley is lucky to have such a gifted individual ascending to this role, and I couldn’t be happier for her or The Vanguard.

There will always be those who try to push us down, deride us with comments for daring to question their “accomplishments” and analyzing their work; however, we are the University newspaper. We are not “shamed” for pushing Student Government or CAB to deliver for students rather than waste time and funding, we will not be “bullied” by this administration or other organizations that stand terrified of negative press, and we are not here to favor, hate or harm this community.

The Vanguard has been here since 1963 to inform you, entertain you and provide you with a voice when all else fails.

That, my friends, is a promise, no matter who sits behind this desk.

Cheers, Jon McColgan Editor in Chief The Vanguard

Disclaimer: The opinions published in The Vanguard are submitted by readers of the newspaper, and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Vanguard and its staff. We are not able to print any letters submitted anonymously.

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A farewell to Bentley, but a reminder that “it’s far from over”

By Rebecca Langweber VANGUARD STAff

As I look to say farewell to Bentley University and The Vanguard, I could tell you about my progression to the Managing Editor position, and I could tell you about all of the things I have contributed to The Vanguard throughout the last three years.

But in my last contribution ever and during my last week as a Bentley University student, I would much prefer to share with you all that The Vanguard has provided for me.

Whether it was in the form of praise, near heart attacks, mistakes or lessons, everything at The Vanguard always led me to keep an open mind.

One thing anyone on the paper can tell you: you never know what’s coming next.

Whether it be a stabbing, a Spring Day announcement or a letter to the Editor, if I ever told you I knew what was coming, I’ll be honest, I lied.

Expecting nothing has

been a challenge for me that the paper helped me to overcome. No article will ever fit as you want it to, no picture will ever be as big or small as you want it to, and writers certainly will not always be on time.

But isn’t that what the fun of the paper is? The fastpaced yet long Wednesdays are what made this experience what it is, and have made me ready for anything life can throw at me.

Making the best of every situation was imperative from day one. I learned that I had two options at any given time: to make something happen or to be upset that it didn’t happen as I would have liked.

I am forever grateful to my Editor-in-Chief, Jon McColgan. Our roles evolved together and I am confident we did a sensational job, and that The Vanguard is better because of what we achieved.

I will however not forgive you for playing United States of Pop 2009 on repeat for an entire two semesters, there are just some things I can’t

let go.

To my versatile and amazing Editorial Board, what would I have done without you? Whether you gave me ideas or told me to simply relax because you could make something happen, managing you all was a pleasure.

Coming up with editorial ideas and cartoons each week were some of the highlights of my time at Bentley as a whole, and although all of them weren’t always executed, the laughs you all provided me with are unforgettable.

To all of the writers I worked with throughout my role as Copy Editor, News Editor and now Managing Editor, you kept me working hard, and I am grateful for that. Whether you wrote columns about music I had never heard of or taught me about customs abroad, you consistently opened my eyes to new things.

And to the future, Leslie Dias and Tomer Gat. I couldn’t be more excited for the two of you moving forward.

You have each demonstrated an indescribable ability to step up and work with what you’re given, and there are no two qualities I would say are more important for the shoes you are about to fill. I am looking forward to helping you two improve upon what The Vanguard already is, to make it what it could be.

As for Bentley University, you have taught me so much and have made it possible for me to accomplish everything I have.

It has been exciting to witness the change over from a college to a university. The beauty of this school is that you never know what’s next.

Upon application to Bentley I thought of this school as strictly a business school. As an IDCC major and Media Arts & Society LSM student, it is clear Bentley has expanded to be much more than just a business school.

A special thanks to my professors, advisors and best friends. I’m who am I because of all of you.

As I move on to Law

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School everything The Vanguard has taught me will carry on. Although graduating early has been something I am looking forward to, I know many of my fellow seniors are dreading that day in May. But I urge them to think about what we have achieved, and to think about what still remains to be achieved. for anyone who knows me, you know this wouldn’t be sincere without a quote from Drake… “it’s far from over..”

Up ‘til Dawn fights childhood cancer with 6-hour event

By Sindhu Palaniappan CAMPUS LIfE EDITOR

On November 17, Bentley hosted its annual Up ‘til Dawn for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital from 6 p.m. to midnight in the Student Center Back Bay rooms. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is an internationally recognized organization dedicated to researching and finding a cure for children with pediatric cancer.

Up ‘til Dawn is a studentled, student-run, philan-

Students mailed donation requests to friends and family.

thropic program hosted by colleges and universities nationwide to raise funds for St. Jude’s.

Ali Gordon, a Management and Social Responsibility and Ethics double major here at Bentley, has been the driving force behind organizing the event this year. A student of the class of 2011, she has been on the Up ‘til Dawn e-board since her sophomore year here.

The e-board consists of nine people and a St. Jude representative. Gordon says

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that usually about 1,000 students come by in the span of six hours to write letters.

The letters are pre-written and students are asked to bring addresses of friends, family and co-workers to send out letters asking for donations.

Bentley’s Up ‘til Dawn event has been ranked #1 for fundraising for the past three years in our region for collegiate fundraising events, showing that these events really do make a significant difference. Last year, Bentley raised 55,000 dollars through donations sent out by students, and this year the planning committee expects to do just as well if not better. The total fundraising numbers come in sometime in March, so let’s cross our fingers!

This year, the theme of the event was to “fight childhood cancer,” so students were encouraged to come in ready to fight in superhero costumes. Gordon was appropriately dressed as superwoman, and talked about how some of the bigger fundraising schools such as Bentley like to make the event fun to draw in more students.

This year they raffled off a free iPod Touch to those dressed in costumes ready to

Students attending the event were treated to food and gift raffles.

“fight.” The Back Bay was alive with music and catered food. DJ Chris Champagne and the Wheaton A Capella group kept the room alive, and Dick Berardino of the Red Sox stopped by to sign autographs.

The Up ‘til Dawn e-board has been planning this year’s event since the end of last year’s fundraiser. The long planning process is required because the event requires

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corporate sponsors, prior planning for room bookings, AIA money allocation, the purchasing of gifts to raffle off, food to be ordered and so forth.

“It’s a great way to get the word out in the community, to raise money and awareness and get sponsorships,” said Gordon. Hopefully Bentley can retain its threeyear title of best fundraising college this year, as well!

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Government admits $3.3 trillion spent in financial crisis bailouts

By Phillip St. Pierre BUSINESS EDITOR

The recession may be in the past, but the economic woes in the United States are far from over. Faced with an enormous federal deficit, along with a 9.8 percent unemployment rate as of November, the United States government has dug themselves a very deep hole, affecting the welfare of citizens across the country.

There are multiple factors that can be attributed to the United States’ economic falters over the past few years, but one of the major events that has weakened the country financially is the issuance of bailouts during the economic crisis of 2008.

Although many people are aware of most of the companies that were saved by our government during that period, information is limited on the true extent of the bailouts… Until now, at least.

Last week, the Federal Reserve was required to reveal information about its economic assistance during the crisis of 2008, including the recipients of the lending programs that were established throughout the year, as well as the amount that each company borrowed from the Federal Reserve.

Over the period of the economic crisis, the Federal Reserve lent out 3.3 trillion dollars to assist the companies that made massive mistakes and were beginning to fail. The data that the Federal Reserve disclosed was interesting in that it helped draw the true picture of what happened during that year.

The Reserve’s funding was not a factor until Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac collapsed in the beginning of September 2008. AIG was bailed out by the government for 85 billion dollars during the middle of that month, and this sparked the massive borrowings that led to our government lending out over 3 trillion dollars.

It came at little surprise that Citigroup was the leading recipient of the lending programs, as the Federal Reserve went to great lengths to relieve the failing company. The rest of the larger institutions, including Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs, borrowed around what we expected, although the numbers are still astounding.

What was more surprising was to learn about the other businesses that the Federal Reserve aided. Some of the disclosures were eye-raising, espe-

cially when the Federal Reserve released their lending to companies like McDonalds, Mitsubishi and even General Electric.

The interesting thing about these disclosures is that many people didn’t realize it was not only the big financial institutions that were going bankrupt; other firms in many different industries were struggling, as well.

While it is very disturbing to find out just how many firms were lacking the funds to stay afloat during the financial crisis of 2008, it also sheds some light on why the Federal Reserve acted so swiftly, lending out trillions of dollars to bail out these institutions.

During that period, companies were very panicky about their ability to raise funding, particularly because the credit markets were at a standstill.

This caused the financial institutions to be rejected funding that they so desperately needed, and it was a domino effect from then on out.

Although the Federal Reserve was not acting in the wrong by providing lending programs for these institutions, it was the strategy they used that turned some heads. Not only did they lend out money with extremely low interest rates, but they also allowed companies to use very

Professor Profile: Jeff Stern Media and Culture, at Bentley? Yes, it exists, and it boasts some of the most underrated professors on campus. Jeff Stern, who teaches Introduction to Video Production and Producing Media, agreed to chat with The Vanguard’s Professor Profile.

AD: Favorite color?

JS: Blue. But I always wear brown so I guess that, too.

Angela Diaco: Where are you from?

Jeff Stern: I grew up in Ohio and moved around quite a bit.

I’ve lived in Pittsburg, New Jersey, Olympia, Washington and now I’m here.

AD: Top three favorite films?

JS: The Thin Red Line, Me and You and Everyone We Know and Simple Men.

AD: Where did you get your degree?

JS: I got a degree in English from Bucknell, and an MFA in Film Production from Boston University.

AD: Cats or dogs?

JS: Dogs.

AD: Coffee or tea?

JS: Coffee.

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AD: Childhood dream?

JS: I was going to be in advertising. I even had a portfolio! I also wanted to be a stand-up comedian.

AD: Favorite band or singer?

JS: Right now? Spoon, but it usually changes.

AD: What is your hope for Bentley?

JS: Ultimately for the Media & Culture Department to have its own building. It’s growing, and I really hope that we put Bentley on the map. We have a great media program that also focuses on the business side of the industry.

AD: Any projects you’re working on?

JS: I have a film coming out actually, called Party Like It’s a Verb, which I co-produced and starred in. I’m also working on spending as much time as I can with my son Leo, whose first birthday was August 29. For more information about PLIAV, check out partylikeitsaverb.com.

AD: What do you do in your spare time?

JS: Family is big for me. I love

spending time with my son and my wife.

I sometimes play basketball and guitar, and had been watching the baseball playoffs. Acting is another pursuit of mine - I was involved in theatre in high school, and I still love to do that.

I also host Open Screen, which is a monthly “open mike night” for filmmakers at the Somerville Theatre.

Those interested can go to bostonopenscreen.com. I also manage my site, called TheGoodOldFuture.com.

The Federal Reserve lent out $3.3 trillion with very low interest rates.

risky assets for collateral.

The firms that borrowed from the Federal Reserve during the year 2008 and into 2009 were given lenient interest rates from approximately 0.5 percent to 3.25 percent. If the Reserve charged a rate even just a small percentage higher, it could have made an acceptable amount back in interest.

The Federal government easily handed out money during 2008, but what happens now that foreclosures are becoming a huge issue and Americans are having trouble finding ways to borrow money? So far, the financial firms that were beneficiar-

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ies of government aid have not done much to ease the pain of citizens threatened with disclosure.

It will be interesting to see how our government will handle financial collapses in the future. With the massive budget deficit existing right now, it is unlikely that the Federal Reserve will be able to lend out a sum of money as large as it has in previous years.

This is an issue that will surely not end anytime soon, so it is important to keep track of your spending and be well informed of the risks involved with borrowing money.

By Angela Diaco

AD: Where do you see yourself in five years?

JS: Still teaching. Next semester I’m teaching a new course called Introduction to Directing which is an advanced course in film, so I want that to take off.

I also want to put out some successful films, which I’m almost always working on - I have Party Like It’s a Verb and a ton of short films.

I want to try out a few music videos, and I’d look forward to doing more film projects.

Most recently, I did the 48-

hour film project where my team was given a prop, genre and character for a movie to be made in two days.

That was a lot of fun, and I’d encourage any other up and coming filmmakers to try it out The new course is an “Advanced Production course in Directing.” I have recently made two music videos, and one was for the record label Asthmatic Kitty (the band is the Castanets).

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By Lindsay Beauregard

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What do you hope Santa will bring you for Christmas and why? ali violandi Class of 2013 UndeCided “A Northface jacket for the cold, long walks.”

Christy savery Class of 2014 UndeCided “Diamonds, because what girl doesn’t want diamonds?”

JUstin Connolly Class of 2013 Corporate finanCe and aCCoUnting “A snowboard because I need a new one.”

alana aharonov Class of 2014 UndeCided “I’m Jewish.”

Within the past week, holiday spirit has exploded on campus; the halls are being decked (with boughs of holly), wreaths are being hung, Christmas trees are appearing in windows and paper snowflakes are everywhere. As we all know, one of the best ways to really spread the spirit of the holiday season is through Christmas music. Buddy the Elf said it best - “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”

I know there are many scrooges out there who have an aversion to Christmas music because they believe the scope of holiday songs is too narrow.

Contrary to what these Grinches think, there are plenty of different holiday songs to choose from.

Whether you’re looking for a classic, newbie or remake by your favorite artist, iTunes is sure to have just what you are looking for in their extensive holiday music collection.

The hot new album this year is definitely the Glee Christmas album, which contains the music from this week’s holiday episode.

The fun loving cast put their vocals to 12 standard Christmas songs, creating a Broadwayesque Christmas CD. The new spin Rachel, Finn, Mercedes and the gang put on the classics is sure to please both Gleeks and non-Gleeks.

Other recent albums with twists to the classics are Taylor Swift’s Sound’s of the Season, Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas II You and Kristin Chenoweth’s A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas. These ladies know how to sing and they exemplify this (especially Chenoweth) in their remakes of the winter classics.

The fusion of T-Swift’s slight country twang and acoustic guitar makes her album absolutely loveable. Mariah Carey hits a high note with her R&B take on the standards. Although these new versions are great, the traditional singers always evoke the best holiday memories.

Glee’s new Christmas album features 12 songs with a Glee spin.

Each year, there are always the classics to look forward to and sing along with. Whether it’s Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer by the wonderful Burl Ives, White Christmas by the “King,” Mr. Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby’s Winter Wonderland or Nat King Cole’s The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You), the traditional, old school singers can bring back memories to grandparents, parents and kids alike.

However, among all of the wonderful wintertime tunes, there is always a handful of songs that should have never been produced. Each year I cross my fingers hoping not to hear them on the radio.

Some of the worst are Merry Christmas With Love by Clay Aiken - bad choice American Idol, Cyndi Lauper’s Christmas Conga - she sounds like a dying cat, Christmas Shoes - so depressing, anything sung by the Chipmunks, Grandma Got Run over By a Reindeer – sounds super redneck, and the worst song of all, I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas – obviously no explanation needed there.

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Some of the more obscure Christmas songs are the best and most fun to sing along to.

Although not all are caroling material, they are a great way to get in the holiday spirit.

Destiny’s Child put out a hilarious tune back in 2001 called 8 Days of Christmas, where they detail the eight days of presents their “baby” gave to them, including a diamond belly ring and a cropped jacket.

Also among the unusual list is Lady Gaga’s outrageous Christmas Tree, The Maine’s Santa Stole My Girlfriend, Winter Song by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson and this week’s holiday discovery download, Wish List by Neon Trees.

If you’re hosting a holiday party of any sorts – possibly an ugly Christmas sweater party there are some songs that are a definite must for the playlist.

Jason Mraz’s version of Winter Wonderland, any of Michael Buble’s Christmas songs, *NSYNCS’s Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Jack Johnson’s adaptation of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and Britney Spears’ My Only Wish (This Year) are all necessities.

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Another Christmas-time option is Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas II You.

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Classic holiday movies you don’t want to miss out on this season

By Brandon schug CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Elf (2003/pg) When kidnapping victim Buddy Elf comes to realize that the man he’s been living with in an isolated polar compound isn’t his real father, he does what many other victims do and escapes to the streets of New York. Buddy The Elf, as portrayed by Will Ferrell, demonstrates the severe, crippling psychological trauma of a socially undeveloped manchild. Watch as Buddy spends his days stalking families, entering women’s washrooms and discovering what put his real father on the naughty list.

A sad Christmas exploration into the human psyche, this film is a must-see for fans of psychological thrillers.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966/g)

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Voices What is your favorite childhood toy and why?

It’s that time of year again; holiday cheer is in the air, on people’s faces and over the airwaves. This season, be sure not to miss the holiday classics that added wonder to our childhood. Here is a guide to some of the best holiday movies of all time.

A Christmas Story (1983/pg) More than anything in the world, Ralphie wants a “Red Ryder carbine-action, two hundred shot Range Model air rifle with a compass in the stock and a thing which tells time,” but sadly every plea of his falls on deaf ears. A horrific tale of desperation, you won’t believe the base, reprehensible acts nine-year-old Ralphie will resort to just so he can have his own gun. Stick around for when Ralphie purposefully blinds himself with soap, beats up local schoolchildren and learns the queen mother of all dirty words. This is not a film for the kids. Also, be sure to watch this on an empty stomach.

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Chris spaziani Class of 2013 eConoMiCs finanCe “Myself.”

A Christmas Story is a must-see Christmas movie during the holidays.

Possibly the most controversial film on our list, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a propaganda piece disguised as an animated television special that aired during the united States’ conflict in Vietnam.

The anti-Communist sentiment of the film is triumphed by the “Grinch,” a sad, reclusive character whose independent lifestyle is threatened by the socialist “Who’s.” The Grinch takes it upon himself to sneak out during the night and actively protest the locals’ wealth distribution programs.

The piece unfortunately ends on a sad note when the Grinch suffers from a sudden attack of cardio-hypertrophy. This is a great film to introduce your young children to the impending threat of the Red Devil.

Home Alone (1990/pg) Kevin only has one Christmas wish: To be left alone. When he wakes up in the morning, he discovers that his wish has come true. When you’re just one kid in a big house, things can get pretty scary, especially when burglars begin eyeing your home.

Instead of calling 911, Kevin

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takes matters into his own hands in this fun, slapstick must-see Christmas classic.

Home Alone 2 (1992/pg) Kevin is back and he’s alone for Christmas once more!

Written for an older Macaulay Culkin, this film follows Kevin as he confusedly wanders the streets of New York with his father’s wallet. This much darker take on the Home Alone franchise is considered by some to be a precursor to the Saw films. This time, the death traps set to recover Kevin’s money from actors Joe Pesci and another guy are far more elaborate. But curiously, we are never told what Kevin needs the money for.

Bad Santa (2003/r) The funniest Christmas tale on our list follows a mall Santa and his elf sidekick on several harrowing adventures. After teaming up with a local child, Santa tries to find a little Christmas cheer himself, but he is prevented by the police and judicial system. Watch this movie to find out if Santa will finally have a merry Christmas of his own!

andrew niCastro Class of 2011 Marketing “Tickle Me Elmo, I never put the thing down.”

laUren Battista Class of 2014 UndeCided “I always liked Playdough because it let me use my imagination.”

Jessie Ji Class of 2014 UndeCided “Stitch, because he looks weird, but is very cute!”

kevin Maran Class of 2012 aCCoUntanCy “Nintendo 64. Fourplayer Golden Eye.”

By tomer gat Elf and Bad Santa are two more great movie options.

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Wizard rock bands to play at annual Yule Ball for Potter fans

By Rachael Fischer VAnguArD STAff

On December 19, the Middle East rock club will be hosting the annual Cambridge Yule Ball, where Harry Potter fans gather and listen to different wizard rock bands.

The story of how wizard rock came about is almost legend among Harry Potter fans these days. In 2002, brothers Paul and Joe Degeorge were holding a gig in the backyard of their norwood, MA home. When one of the bands dropped out at the last minute, Paul and Joe quickly wrote some songs about Harry Potter and played them for their audience. Thus, the band Harry and the Potters was born, which subsequently spawned a whole new genre of music: Wizard rock.

Today, there are over 1,000 bands listed on the Wizrocklopedia, a comprehensive listing of the wizard rock bands in existence. Bands from all over the world post and sell their music online, and thousands of “wrock” fans see them perform in libraries, music venues and conventions every year.

Some of the most popular wizard rock bands, such as Harry and the Potters, Draco and the Malfoys, The

Whomping Willows and the remus Lupins, have been featured in national media and on MTV. Matt Maggiacomo of the band The Whomping Willows has even begun writing songs about wizard rock itself.

Maggiacomo began the band for a house party with Harry and the Potters and Draco and the Malfoys.

Wizard rock isn’t the only area where Harry Potter fans have proved themselves to be the most energetic and innovative fans the creative world has seen. Hundreds of college teams are recognized by the International Quidditch Association and play a groundbased version of the popular Hogwarts sport.

The Harry Potter Alliance, a charity that “fights the Dark Arts in the real world,” has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for literacy and humans’ rights causes. Some may even argue that Harry Potter news websites, such as The Leaky Cauldron and Mugglenet, played a large role in fan websites gaining the respect of film studios and publishers as respectable news sources with journalistic integrity. As a result, Harry Potter and other fan websites are now regulars

on the press lists for interviews and releases.

So what makes the Harry Potter fandom unique enough to spawn such a large-scale musical movement and other accomplishments? There were a few factors that came into play.

Maggiacomo said, “I’d be willing to guess that wizard rock provides a dynamic energy that isn’t present in other fan-based communities. Bands and fans alike have formed an international network of friendship and support.”

Wizard rock has been so successful that it is now a full-time job for some of the most popular bands.

“Wizard rock is basically my entire life,” said Maggaicomo.

“It’s my full-time job and my sole source of income, and has been for over three years now. I’ve averaged 140 shows per year over the past three years. I’m also engaged to a fellow wizard rocker, for whom music is also a full-time job.”

Paul Degeorge had reached similar success. “As we started, we envisioned it as a side project, but as our popularity grew it became more demanding, and in May of 2005 I quit my job and we started touring incessantly. from 2005-2007, we played 120

Bands such as Harry and the Potters are among those playing at this year’s Yule Ball.

shows a year. It was absolutely a full-time gig,“ he said.

You can see both of these bands perform along with Draco and the Malfoys and other wizard acts at the annual Cambridge Yule Ball on December 19 at the Middle East rock club. The show is the brainchild of Paul Degeorge and similar to one of his own favorite holiday traditions.

“It’s kind of modeled after The Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ Hometown Throwdown,” he said. “I loved the idea of doing it there [at the Middle East], and decorating, getting people to dress up fancy and just having a

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Yule Ball. It stems right out of the books, where the Yule Ball is their big holiday party.”

Full transcripts of my interviews with Paul DeGeorge of Harry and the Potters and Matt Maggaicomo of The Whomping Willows can be found online at BentleyVanguard.com.

Tickets for the Yule Ball at the Middle East Downstairs on December 19 are $15, $3 of which goes to The Harry Potter Alliance.

You can buy them on the Middle East Downstairs’ website, mideastclub.com.

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood sets the scene for next game in series

By David Entin VAnguArD STAff

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood is a bit of a surprise, tossing numerals to the wind to keep the series open for an epic third title.

Dismissive gamers may be quick to label this as glorified downloadable content, but there is a vibrant, fresh title beneath the surface.

Building on the world of second title, Brotherhood picks up the instant Assassin’s Creed 2 ends. While this story offers significantly more closure and plot points than its predecessor, it withholds the big details, tantalizingly dangling the plot points that are being saved for Assassin’s Creed 3.

We return to the shoes of the modern day bartender Desmond

Miles, kidnapped into an underground war between the shady but noble assassins, and the wealthy and comically villainous Templars. using the Animus, a device that allows a person to relive the memories of their ancestors, we plunge back into the continuing life of renaissance man and ancestor of Desmond, Ezio Auditore, a truly enjoyable character who the developers seemed to have as much trouble parting with as players did.

The formula is instantly recognizable; players will encounter jumping and combat puzzles in a gorgeously rendered rome, filled with side quests, attractions and a gorgeously fleshed out population.

The most radical change comes with the redesigned com-

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood is the third installment in the Assassin’s Creed series.

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bat system. The focus has shifted from the defensive standards of the first two games to a much more offense-oriented system with a new ability to string instant kills together in an unbroken combo.

The end result awards players that work into a rhythm with a smooth dominance in fights.

The system is devastating and greatly eases up combat, but the power and fluidity makes the transition with improved enemy behavior, and the gameplay is far better for it.

Jumping puzzles return with the series’ patented parkour action. When the system bears with players, it is a truly enjoyable experience, but it’s an exercise in frustration when the auto-jump misinterprets attempts at precise movement.

The level design is as ludicrous as ever, and mission design is still Assassin’s Creed’s weakness. There’s still a distinct lacking in mission variety, and the more ambitious levels often feel unpolished. The worst offenses are still the terrible, slow-paced escort or follow tasks that rob the player of all the agility and power that the rest of the game tries so hard to give the gamer. gameplay is now largely limited to the city of rome, which is merely a massive consolidation of the different cities and landscapes of Assassin’s Creed 2. But all the locales are as gorgeous as ever, and it’s jaw dropping to

One new feature that Brotherhood offers is a new offensive-focused combat system.

walk past the ruins of the Coliseum or dash down bustling city streets with shouting merchants and townsfolk.

Money and upgrades feel far more balanced this time around, and it has become significantly more difficult to amass an unspendable fortune within the first few hours of gameplay, as in Assassin’s Creed 2.

The finicky camera is still the enemy here, and it’s a huge hindrance during jumps and combat. When the camera works, it’s great at guiding the player through jumping puzzles or granting a wide view of the action, but the frustration is instantaneous when it lags behind, pops behind a tree or miscalculates. And worse yet, the controls are camera relative, so a push left on the joystick

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might throw Ezio right if the camera angle decides to jump around.

The weapon balancing has been drastically fixed with a genuine give and take in the attributes of weapons. A nice inclusion is the ability to carry heavy weapons, which though limited in use do grant the ability to superhumanly hurl your broad sword into an enemy’s chest and then pluck it out.

In a series of side missions assigned by Leonardo Da Vinci, players set off to find, use and destroy some of his legendary war machines. During the finale, the explosive last act very nearly apologizes for the appallingly dreary fist fight that bookended the second title.

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Question: What will you miss most about being abroad?

By Helen Longvall Queensland, australia

this culture was so difficult to wrap my head around at first. during the first week of studying in the library, there were four people walking around without shoes and two without shirts.

What kind of place did i find myself in? Where can you find Mickey Mouse wandering the halls, attend a school event to watch fireworks from the arch while drinking Champagne and wake up to palm trees swaying outside your window? this dream world has been my reality for the past six months.

On the plane over, a fellow passenger told me, “australia’s great, you’ll love it. it’s very free.” i have found that to be true. to illustrate this point, there seems to be no real difference between how adults and students dress here. at the start of the semester, a friend said, “it has very fun fashion, as if people are always playing dress up.” i am going to miss this aspect the most - people just doing whatever it is that makes them happy. i have been abroad for a year now. it is nerve-wracking to think i will be home soon. i will miss so many aspects of being abroad. i feel as if i really have become more securely myself. during the past year, i have

By Kelly Galligan BarCelOna, sPain

What i will miss most about being abroad are the people that i have met here. i have made friends with a really nice girl on my floor from Brazil. We always talk about shopping, fashion and even finance! she speaks Portuguese and has helped me with my spanish and we have the most in-depth discussions about our cultures and religions. she has taught me a lot and i hope to visit her in Brazil one day! i will miss learning things from all of the people that i have met here. i love hearing all of the different languages and learning about other people’s way of living. i will especially miss flying to a new country every weekend because even though i have been on about 100 plane flights, and have almost spent all of my summer money on traveling and food, it was worth every penny and stressful moment!

dealt with so many different situations and each has made me stronger as an individual. ultimately, i will miss that sense of adventure. i will miss exploring and meeting people from so many diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. lately, there has been something so oddly familiar about waking up in a new place. it is going to be so incredibly difficult to stay put for the next year at Bentley! i can pretty much say that i was in a new location every single weekend for the past year. at the start of my adventuring last winter, i would pack my backpacker’s bag and purse with items including, but definitely not limited to, a bed bug sleeve and bike lock when staying in hostels. now, my packing skills are at an entirely new level. i throw a pair of shorts, bikini, shirt, toothbrush and soap into a drawstring bag and i am good to go. i will even miss this extreme culture of only having what you need and making due. i will miss learning. there are some things that i thought i knew, and other things that i think i know now. learning can occur anywhere, but i have never had so much fun being thrown into the most unusual circumstances and coming out just fine. i learned to make use of resources, rely wholeheartedOne thing i didn’t realize about being abroad was how difficult it would be to do some simple things. i have had to do so many things that i never had to worry about before, and i have gone through experiences that have taught me a lot. there was one interesting night in rome where my friend and i ended up walking around until 4 a.m. trying to find a hotel because u2 was playing and the entire city was booked!

But i basically ended up walking every street in rome, taking pictures at the trevi Fountain, and learning the valuable lesson of booking a hotel in advance and doing research before i travel.

But don’t worry, we ended up taking a train to a beautiful little town and found an amazing hotel that was very safe and beautiful overlooking rome! i will also miss being able to visit some family friends around europe and seeing how they are living abroad protecting america

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In Australia, people are very free with the way they dress and live in general.

ly on others, know things do not always go your way, carry on with a smile, wander, not let others determine where i am going with my life and stay true to myself. things are not always guaranteed, so whether the sun shines or not, make the best of it. i hope this go-forward attitude that i obtained through travel translates at Bentley. i will miss the atmosphere here - the clouds, birds, bugs, etc. the thrill of knowing that even a harmless frog is poisonous, and even the bimbies, which i initially thought were bee stings whenever i stepped on one. and did i mention the palm trees? i will also miss how active everyone is here. i have never had the opportunity to be so adventurous and health conscious. the Gold Coast has treated me wonderfully.

Coming home will be the most bizarre transition yet.

Once again, i will be making new friends, experiencing new things and adapting to the culture. i’ll be adapting to something familiar, yet with a new perspective. Home will be an awfully big adventure and i cannot wait! see you kids soon! and assimilating into a new society. Being abroad has given me a lot of perspective as to how i would like to live my life and what career path i would like to follow. i am very interested in traveling and returning to some of the beautiful places i have visited, such as london. i will miss being in close proximity to many different types of people and cultures and learning all of the valuable life lessons that i have learned here. i have gone through a lot of challenges here, and i am happy that i feel like a more independent and smarter world traveler. the thing i will miss most about being abroad is the whole experience, the people and the things i have discovered all over europe.

Of course, i miss my home, family, friends, food, dog and cat, so i am excited to come back to america. But i will be quite sad when i have to say goodbye to my friends from different countries.

By Christina Menchini rOMe, italY

Going abroad was one of the best experiences of my life. i have traveled all over europe and italy, and i have seen so many amazing things. i cannot believe my time here is almost over. i leave in less than two weeks. i will miss many things about living in rome. there is something amazing to see in every part of this city. i will miss walking around in the middle of all of this ancient history. My school was in walking distance from the trevi Fountain, the spanish steps and many other famous sites. another thing i will miss is weekends abroad. almost every weekend i was here, i went on a trip somewhere. it was like going on a mini vacation every single weekend. it was something to look forward to every week, and at the end of every trip. as i have mentioned in my previous entries, my school is very small and has less than 20 students. none of these students went to Bentley. it was nice to be around students who were studying different things than i was. i am not surrounded by business majors here, as i am at

Bentley. We all learned a lot from each other because we all have knowledge in different areas.

My classes here were very different from Bentley classes. i took Films of the Mafia, art therapy, italian Family and society, european law and italian language. i loved taking these classes because they were so different from what i was learning at Bentley. My class size ranged from two to four students, so in most of my classes we have open discussions. i will miss these classes; they are so different from any classes i have ever taken before. i think every college student should study abroad. this is the one of the only times in your life where you can travel and live abroad without having to worry about a career or family back home. You are able to travel and explore without a worry in mind. i will talk about my experiences here abroad for the rest of my life. i have met life-long friends here, and i have made memoires that will last a lifetime. it’s not going to be easy to pack up my bags and head back to the states, but of course i have a lot to look forward to being back. i am excited to return to Bentley next semester after all of my great experiences here.

Spain is in close proximity to numerous other countries which are fun to visit while abroad.

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Horoscopes Vanguard Staff

Aries (March 21-April 19): You can find the money to get what you really should have for your home. We’re talking infrastructure here, and it’s a good investment.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): You may find yourself fascinated by someone you don’t really like all that much. Fantasies are quite natural, but don’t learn a lesson the hard way.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): It’s possible and practical to do the extra work that brings in all the extra cash you’ll need to achieve your goals. It might even be fun.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Love takes top priority now, so shift everything else to the side. Hearing from somebody who’s far away could be your inspiration.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Something you’ve been holding onto will come in handy now. It might even keep you from having to buy something else that’s on your list. Go through those closets and the garage.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The more you study and practice, the easier it gets to do whatever it is you’re doing. Keep slogging toward mastery.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may not be sure how to accomplish the task you’ve set. This is where the prayer comes in.

You’re right, you can’t do it all by yourself.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Money-saving opportunities are opening up, and new products are available. If you’re going to order any, you’d better do it quickly. Some of that stuff has to travel a long way to get to you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Obligations weigh a ton, and avoiding them doesn’t seem to help. Pay off what you owe as quickly as possible, even if that means doing without a new toy.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometimes a stern word is required to set a wayward spirit back onto the right path. Warn somebody who’s about to make a mistake you already made.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): More work is coming in, which might feel like a mixed blessing. You’d rather have more time off, but you’d also like more money.

Make sure the lattermost comes with the foremost.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Sure, you have things on your list that need doing, but they can wait for a while. It’s important for you to make a connection with somebody you love. That’s your top priority.

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April’s Advice Your Questions Answered!

Question: The other day on AOL News, I saw that The Center for College Affordability analyzed reviews from students about professors on RateMyProfessors.com and reported that Bentley was ranked eighth in the country with the worst professors.

What do you think about this, and how seriously should I take this information?

Wow, that is quite interesting! I think that it is important to realize that RateMyProfessors.com is usually a place where students post comments about professors with whom they have had experience.

Usually, comments about professors are at one extreme or the other and definitely have an impact on whether or not we take that specific professor.

I certainly feel as though there are some very good professors at Bentley and some not-very-good professors, which can be frustrating when you’re sitting in a class trying to learn and you feel as though you’re wasting your time sitting in the class because the professor does not teach or cannot teach. I

definitely hear you on that one.

However, I do find it a little concerning to know that Bentley is ranked number eight. There are students on every campus who rate their professors, so the case is either that Bentley students complain a lot and have high standards or that there are some pretty bad professors here.

Instead of looking at RateMyProfessors.com to evaluate professors, I suggest looking at the Bentley SETs, which are available on the Bentley homepage.

All Bentley students are required to complete the SETs, so you have a better idea of the professor. This is not the case on RateMyProfessors.com, which only has a subset of students who post on the site.

I actually looked at two professors on RateMyProfessors.com who I’ve had in the past. The first professor got a very high ranking and the second professor got a very low ranking.

However, my opinion is that the first professor is not a very good professor and that the second is actually a

By April Gammal very good one. This is definitely the danger in taking the ratings seriously because you can choose a professor based on it and wind up being mislead.

However, based on my experiences I definitely believe that there is significant room for improvement in some of our faculty members. This information can be gathered from thorough SETs, and our move towards online SETs is definitely a step in the wrong direction.

Students will rush through online SETs because it takes up their own time to complete them. However, the written SETs during class allotted students at least 10 minutes in class to thoroughly complete the SETs, which provided more questions for analysis and elaboration than the online SETs do.

RateMyProfessors.com reviews should not be solely relied on when choosing which professors to take. I really think the best way to analyze our professors is through the SETs and that these new online SETs are degrading the quality of information that we, and the Bentley administration, will have on our professors in the future.

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By Emily Smith

Greek Speak

Greek Activities Council, The Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Council present this year’s Greek Holiday Party. This event will take place on Friday, December 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the EDR. The children of faculty

members and any students’ younger siblings are invited to this holiday party where Santa may be making a surprise appearance. We are also inviting children from local elementary schools to attend the event with their parents.

All Greek chapters on campus will be hosting their own table with a different holiday activity, craft or game, such as cookie decorating and Dreidel. This event will be able to accommodate 100 kids.

There will also be holiday movies and music being played throughout the event. We are looking forward to the event and hope to make it a huge success.

We would also like to congratulate all of the new members of the Greek Activities Council e-board,

and give thanks to the old eboard for all of their efforts.

We are also proud to announce the new Mini Grants, available now.

Grants are available for the following types of programs and events: Academic events which are designed to enhance the scholarly abilities of chapter members, new member education/recruitment to enhance the creativity of recruitment events and/or reduce the risks associated with new member education activities and networking and career planning events to enhance the extent to which chapters utilize their alumni to help current members to prepare for life after graduation.

We would like to wish everyone a happy holiday and good luck on finals!

Senior Experience non-Bentley students, plus family and friends from out of state. It’s such a fun, energetic and exciting event that I have looked forward to every year since I was a freshman.

It has gained respect and popularity, and it’s so great to see something improve and continue to be loved and respected from year to year.

What are your goals for this year?

My goals are to keep my GPA up, stress level down and to have lots of fun, because in a few months, it’s all over.

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Interview for Senior Spotlight Maria Raspa What are you involved in at Bentley?

I am the current president and former treasurer and vice president of the CRAZE hip hop dance team.

I am also a peer educator in the Counseling and Student Development Center, FYS facilitator, former RA, member of RHA and Orientation leader.

I have traveled abroad to Ghana, Argentina and Peru, and I am involved in Bentley Service Learning.

What is your favorite

event on campus?

My favorite event is Rhythmic Graffiti, of course!

When I was a freshman, CRAZE had its very first hip hop dance showcase, Rhythmic Graffiti.

I was part of the planning stages of the very first show and have had the chance to be part of every show since.

We just had our fourth annual Rhythmic Graffiti show last Friday, December 3.

It was so much fun to plan something so big with different school teams and professional teams who were involved.

Koumantzelis was filled to capacity with Bentley and

How are you feeling about graduation?

I’m so excited for graduation. Although it will be scary to start a new phase in my life, I’m ready. My four years at Bentley have prepared me for what’s next and have made me into a smarter, better and stronger person.

I’m so excited to move on and to take the education I’ve received and the friends I’ve made at Bentley with me.

Do you have any advice to seniors/words of wisdom?

Take one day at a time.

Bentley students are always so wrapped up in what’s next – whether that be what classes to take next semester, when to apply to study abroad, where to work or what to do next weekend.

I feel like we live for every “next” rather than for every moment and that’s because

DECEMBER 9, 2010

ABA Corner

ABA would like to announce that we are currently accepting applications for third and fourth housing picks. Every year, organizations have the chance to raffle off third and/or fourth housing picks at any event.

Before you come to the conclusion that all the bigger organizations will have pri-

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By Khaled Al-Amiri ority over your organization, we would like to clarify that the organization size is not what matters.

What will give your organization higher priority is the anticipated attendance at your event and how many more Bentley students would attend your event because of the housing picks raffle.

Although the process is simple, there are a few requirements. All of the information you need and the application itself can be found on ABA’s CollegiateLink page under General Documents.

Don’t forget that the deadline is December 31 at 11:59 p.m.! Even if you think your organization is small, what’s the worst that could happen?

Apply today and maybe you can raffle off the pick at your next event!

Presented by The Senior Year Experience Committee

Have an opinion or expertise in a particular subject?

Want to share your views and knowledge with your peers and your community?

Ever want to have your own column in a newspaper?

Now’s your chance!

E-mail GA_Vanguard today with your column idea and you may see your name and work in print next semester!! we’re conditioned to do that.

Think about it, we register for classes months before we actually take them.

In the midst of all the chaos, we tend to lose sight of who we are and what all of our sleepless nights and hard work are for.

So, next semester I plan to stop rushing, to live in the moment and to take one day at a time, and while doing

that, to remember that everything else will fall into place.

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

Take time to listen, be aware, be competitive, push yourself and most importantly take credit for those things that you’ve worked hard to achieve.

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3-ON-3 Continued from Page 1 each received a relay for Life t-shirt and a free pizza for their team at relay for Life in april. there was also a raffle held for four red Sox tickets that every participant was automatically entered into.

Chris funnell was the big winner of that prize.

In total, CaC raised over

In 2008, during the peak of the recession when the site was founded, its founders were voted the “Best Young Entrepreneurs” by BusinessWeek. the company currently staffs 11 full time employees, all recent graduates of uMass amherst. the site hasn’t always enjoyed the success it has achieved today. the founders slept in their amherst office at one point to save money.

But their hard work and dedication, combined with the input from students who use the site, led to success.

“If it wasn’t for our loyal and vocal group of core student users, our idea may

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Bentley ties Robert Morris 2-2 200 dollars, which will go to relay for Life. this was the first time this tournament has ever been held, but CaC is certainly planning to make it a regular event.

“We were extremely happy with the turnout at the event, and we are planning to make this an annual event here at Bentley,” said Skelton.

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have never left amherst,“ said Ziomek.

While growing geographically, the site’s features have also rapidly expanded. today, one of the main components of the site is social rewards, including giveaways from popular brands. “as recently graduated students, we understand that college kids love free stuff,“ said Ziomek.

Even with the additional features, the site’s purpose has remained the same.

“We still maintain the focus of a student’s online guide to their college community,” Ziomek said. “We really enjoy hearing students’ ideas and use them to tweak the site.”

By Kyle Mack Vanguard Staff

Senior goalie Joe Calvi made 32 saves, including four in overtime, as Bentley university and robert Morris tied 2-2 friday night in the first game of a weekend atlantic Hockey series. the falcons led 2-1 late in the third period, until a power play goal by robert Morris senior defenseman denny urban tied it up with 2:13 left. urban, the nation’s highest scoring defenseman, scored his fourth of the season 42 seconds into a five-minute major penalty.

Bentley then did well to hang on for the tie, as another five-minute major was called against them shortly after, putting the falcons down two men for the final 17 seconds of regulation and the first 2:05 of overtime. the Colonials only took one shot on net during the 5-on-3, and the Bentley defense blocked another.

Calvi made one more save before the second penalty expired, and two in the final 17 seconds when Bentley was back to even strength.

Senior Jeremy robert struck first for the falcons with 1:23 left in the opening period for a 1-0 lead. It was his

first tally of the year, and line mate aaron Stonacek and Jordy trottier had the assists. after intermission, freshman Brent gensler wasted little time in giving Bentley a 20 advantage, scoring just 57 seconds in.

Bentley maintained that lead for most of the period until they were victimized by robert Morris’ power play, as senior nathan Longpre scored his team-leading seventh goal

The Falcons are now 5-7-2 overall and 4-4-1 in Atlantic Hockey.

1:19 before the end of the second. robert Morris goalie Brooks Ostergard made 22 saves for the Colonials. the falcons dropped the second game of the series against robert Morris on Saturday, 5-1. the falcons go to 5-7-2 overall and 4-4-1 in atlantic Hockey, while Morris is now 84-2 on the season and 7-4-2 in the conference.

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Men’s Basketball wins six straight games Falcons gain momentum; look to win Northeast 10 title once again

By Louis Sherman Vanguard Staff

after losing the first two games of the season in the Bentley tip-Off Classic, Bentley Men’s Basketball has won six straight, including all five conference games, to move to a 6-2 overall record. Bentley has won by double digits in four of those wins, and lost the first two games by a combined five points.

On november 28, Bentley won a close contest with Southern new Hampshire university, 54-50. Bentley finished off the Penmen on a 6-0 run to secure the victory in Manchester. the falcons came back from an eight-point halftime deficit by outscoring SnHu 28-16 in the second half.

Junior guard Sam Leclerc sparked the comeback on a fast break lay-up with less than five minutes left to play. Senior forward Joe fremeau continued the rally on a put back to bring the falcons within one possession of SnHu. Senior guard tom dowling tied the game with less than two minutes in the game, and SnHu never scored again.

Sophomore guard greg Jacques shined in his first career start as a Bentley falcon, by scoring a career-high 19 points. He also had six rebounds and four assists to round out a stellar night.

Jacques gave Bentley the lead and eventual winning points with a little over one minute to play.

Bentley played this game without senior forward and top scorer Brian tracey, who was out due to an injury. dowling was the only other falcon in double digits, as this was a lowscoring, hard-fought contest.

Bentley’s next game was another close one, as the falcons took down uMassLowell, 65-61, on the first night of Chanukah and december.

With tracey’s return, Bentley

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Hockey (5-7-2, 4-4-1 AHA) at robert Morris (12/3)# at robert Morris (12/4)#

Result t 2-2 (ot) L 5-1

Men’s Basketball (6-2, 5-0 NE-10) at uMass-Lowell (12/11)* franklin Pierce (12/24)

W 65-61 W 65-46

Men’s Swimming and Diving (3-0) northeast-10 Invitational (12/4-12/5) Men’s Track and Field Jay Carisella Invitational

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Women’s Basketball (5-1, 5-0 NE-10) at uMass-Lowell (12/11)* franklin Pierce (12/24)

W 84-60 W 90-72

Women’s Swimming and Diving (3-0) northeast-10 Invitational (12/4-12/5) Sophomore G Mike Topercer has been a key player for the Falcons.

had an easier time scoring, with 39 points in the first half alone. the win put the falcons alone in first place in the nE10 Conference. Bentley got down 13 early in the first half before coming back to lead by five over the river Hawks at half time. Bentley’s largest lead was nine in the second half.

With two minutes left in the game, fremeau broke a 61-61 tie with his only two points of the game off an assist by dowling. graduate guard Mike Quinn preserved Bentley’s late lead by stealing the ball from a river Hawk with just 15 seconds remaining. tracey scored 19 points while grabbing six rebounds on the night. Leclerc set a career-high with 15 points and Jacques added 11 to round out the topthree Bentley scorers. fremeau also added four points and six boards for the falcons. this past Saturday, Bentley took their winning streak to six as they took down conference foe franklin Pierce, 65-46, in

Senior G Tom Dowling scored crucial points against Southern New Hampshire.

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front of a home crowd. Bentley took a 42-18 lead into the locker room at the half and never looked back.

Bentley went on a 34-7 run over 16 minutes to build the big lead after getting down early on in the contest. franklin Pierce shot just 27 percent from the field in the first half, and scored just four points in the paint. It took the ravens 11 minutes just to hit a shot that wasn’t worth three points, while Bentley shot 57 percent and hit six threes of their own in the first half.

Bentley cooled off in the second half, and franklin Pierce improved enough to take the second half, 28-23, but it wouldn’t be enough. tracey had game-highs of 17 points and eight rebounds, while freshman Jasper grassa added a career-best 14 points off the bench. Sophomore forward dan O’Keefe had eight points off the bench. Jacques and Leclerc added six points apiece in more limited roles.

Bentley has proven to be a strong defensive team during the streak, as uMass Lowell was the only team to score more than 55 points against the falcons in since conference play began.

Bentley plays rival Stonehill Wednesday night at home, a game that was rescheduled. the falcons then closed out their fall semester schedule at Bridgeport on december 12. after the game against Bridgeport, the falcons will take a break until January 2, when they continue conference play at St. Michael’s.

Having a healthy tracey will be important to Bentley moving forward. He provides intensity on the boards along with creating scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates.

Jacques’ improved play looks promising moving forward and will be exciting to watch next semester as Bentley looks to win the nE-10 title once again.

Women’s Track and Field Jay Carisella Invitational

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*northeast-10 game # atlantic Hockey game

Upcoming SchedUle Dec. 19 Women’s Basketball vs. C.W. Post

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Dec. 30 Hockey vs. air force#

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Dec. 31 Hockey vs. air force#

5:05 p.m.

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Lady Falcons continue to roll through NE-10 undefeated Bentley shares NE-10 lead with the only other undefeated team in the conference, Assumption

By Robbie LaBrie Vanguard Staff

Bentley Women’s Basketball has gotten off to a hot start in conference play and currently sit tied atop the northeast-10 standings with the only other undefeated team in conference play, assumption. dating back to november 17, the falcons have played five games, all of which were conference battles. they have come away with victories in each game, making their conference record 5-0, and improving their overall record to 5-1. after dropping their opening game against Holy family in a non-conference matchup, the falcons took on Merrimack at home on november 17 to kick off their conference schedule.

Senior guard Kim Brennan, one of the Lady falcons’ captains, set the pace for Bentley in this one, scoring 19 points in the 79-65 victory. the game saw six lead changes in a tightly contested opening 26 minutes, but Bentley completely took over after that, going on a 17-3 run to finish off the Warriors and earn their first regular season win.

Katherine goodwin and Meghan thomman also scored double digits alongside Brennan with 12 apiece. all 12 of thomman’s points came from behind the arc, as she went four-for-five from threepoint range. the falcons stayed home for their next game against St. anselm on november 23. this one showed the falcons’ solid mix of youth and veteran leadership, as senior forward Elise Caira and freshman forward Jacqui Brugliera paced the Bentley attack with 19 and 18 points respectively. this game was closer than the 72-48 score suggested, but not by much. the falcons again managed to pull away

Junior G Katherine Goodwin has been a key player for Bentley, scoring double digits multiple times so far this season.

with a strong second half run, outscoring St. anselm 23-4 over the last nine and a half minutes to lock down the victory. nobody else scored in the double digits, but Caira pulled down nine boards and junior Kelsey roberson and freshman Christiana Bakolas each recorded four dimes.

In the next matchup, Bentley took their talents to Manchester, new Hampshire and easily disposed of Southern new Hampshire university. this time it was goodwin leading the way for Bentley, pouring in 16 points in the 69-54 victory for the Lady falcons. the falcons took a five-point lead into halftime at the SnHu fieldhouse and continued to lead the way throughout the entire second half to earn the big win. freshman Lauren Battista complemented Brennan nicely with 14 points of her own, while Brennan added 10 and

Caira scored nine on the night.

Bentley then opened up their december schedule with a victory over a tough uMassLowell team at the Costello athletic Center in Lowell.

In just her fifth career game as a falcon, Brugliera tallied her highest point total of her young career against the river Hawks to lead Bentley to the 84-60 victory.

Brugliera’s 24 points and nine boards off the bench guided the Bentley effort on both ends and allowed Bentley to come back from a 19-13 deficit midway through the first half. the falcons went on a quick 12-2 surge to grab the lead, and they would stay in control from there.

Brennan, Caira and goodwin had nice games as well with 16, 14 and 10 points respectively, but this night was all about the rookie Brugliera, who also drained three treys in the effort. another freshman, Battista, made huge contributions in the

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Lady falcons’ next game, scoring 15 in a Bentley win over fellow nE-10 powerhouse in Waltham, 90-72.

It was an offensive game, and the falcons won with a nicely balanced attack. five players, Caira (17), Battista (15), Courtney finn (12), thomann (12) and Bakolas (11), all scored double digits, while Brugliera continued her run of nice play with nine.

Caira filled up the stat sheet, adding seven rebounds and seven assists to go along with the team lead in points. this game was essentially over at halftime as the falcons blew up for 56 in the first half to take an 18 point lead into intermission. they kept up their intense play throughout the second half and locked up the win. this win was number 798 in Coach Barbara Stevens’ career, putting her only two away from entering a highly elite class in women’s college basketball.

number 798 tied her with Stanford’s tara Vanderveer for fifth all time in career wins.

She will be only the fifth ever women’s basketball coach to earn 800 victories. the falcons will look to earn number 799 for Stevens on Wednesday against Stonehill at home. Stonehill currently sits at 2-3 in the conference, but they are 6-3 overall, so they will not be an easy out by any means. the strength of this Bentley team right now is that they can get production from anyone in their starting five and they have plenty of rotation players off the bench, including the freshmen, who are giving Coach Stevens highly productive minutes.

Coming into the season, it seemed as if Brennan was going to be the primary star on this team, but, while Brennan has had an outstanding season in her own right, Bentley has found that they have plenty of other players who can step up in crunch time and put points on the board. after Stonehill, Bentley will take an 11-day break for finals and then get right back into the season. they will play C.W. Post on december 19. then, after another 10-day break, they will take on Bridgeport and dowling in the SnHu Classic to finish off their non-conference schedule. right up through february, Bentley will play only nE-10 teams and this will be their chance to try to break away in the conference and prove that they really are the team to beat.

It will not be easy in this conference, but so far the Lady falcons have handled their business. If they continue to play solid on both ends of the floor, they should be able to separate themselves. get ready for some fireworks come spring semester.

Falcon oF the Week Jacques Named Falcon of the Week

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With the Bentley Women’s Basketball victory on Saturday, Coach Barbara Stevens now has 798 career victories. did you know the only Women’s Basketball coaches with 800+ wins are Pat Summitt, Jody Conradt, C. Vivian Stringer and Sylvia Hatchell? Stevens will look to join the elite club as the falcons still have four games left over the rest of this month.

anne Kaduboski of the Women’s Swimming team has been named the falcon of the Week. the senior led Bentley to a first-place finish at the northeast-10 Invitational last weekend at the dana Center. She won two individual races, the 200 backstroke in a pool record time of 2:06.95, and the 200 butterfly with a time of 2:08.71.

She also helped Bentley win the 400 medley relay in a pool record time of 4:02.28, and set a new school record in the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:04.04, finishing second.

Kaduboski was also a part of two relay teams that broke pool records and finished second in both races.

She was named the northeast-10 Women’s Swimmer of the Week on tuesday for the 13th time in her career.