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Local farmstand come to campus
Rankings released
Nagog Hill Farm hosts first annual farmer’s market By Brenna O’Connell VANGUARD STAFF
With only two hours’ notice, Bentley’s first Farmstand, featuring Nagog Hill Farm, took off with promising success. Last week was just a pilot, but based on overwhelming response, it will definitely continue for at least two more weeks and maybe into late October/early November. “I really have wanted to bring a Farmer’s Market to campus, but never could do it alone,” said Amanda King, manager of Sustainability. “So, when Doreen Floyd [associate dean of Student Affairs] approached me with the proposal, I was 100-percent on board.” Student Affairs, Sustainability and Health and Wellness combined forces to deliver this opportunity to students on campus.
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Bentley ranked sixth best regional university in North
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Bentley ranked within points of its top five competitors.
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Students congregated outside of the Student Center to buy fresh food.
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Moving Planet rally in Boston
Bentley University was recently ranked as sixth in the U.S. News & World R e p o r t ’s “ B e s t R e g i o n a l Universities – North,” a part of its 2012 America’s Best Colleges rankings. “The measures used by US News include peer surveys completed by top academics at various schools (25 percent), graduation and retention rates (25 percent), faculty resources (20 percent), student selectivity (15 percent), financial resources (10 percent) and alumni giv-
ing (5 percent),” said Michele Walsh, director of Public and Media Relations. Despite placing fourth in last year ’s rankings, the administration notes that this does not reflect a decline in Bentley’s performance. “This change appears to have come from the peer assessment surveys,” said Walsh. “While our peer score remained the same as last year, several key competitors improved their scores in the survey.” All of the schools in the top six spots had close scores. Bentley (80) fell only See RANK, Page 6
Andrews oversees grant
China Medical Board awards Bentley funds for medicine research order to organize a conference on the history of medicine in China
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The Bentley Green Society and eco-reps represented the University at the rally at Christopher Columbus Park in Boston. See Page 3.
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The history of medicine in China and access to health care will be the focus of a conference that a Bentley professor will convene with a $149,000 grant from the Rockerfeller Foundation. Professor Bridie Andrews, who studied in China for two years at Xiamen University and the Nanjing College of Pharmacy as well as co-edited Medicine and Colonial Identity and Western Medicine as Contested Knowledge, was appointed use of the funding in
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scheduled for December 10-12 at the Endicott House in Dedham, Massachusetts. As a research partner for the See ANDREWS, Page 6
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Bentley’s Women Center hosted the I Love the Female Orgasm program.
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Check out what’s going on in the tech world from Facebook to Apple.
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Police log sliced and diced WA R N I N G : N o T F o R T H E FAINT oF HEART! The world stopped for a few moments this past Tuesday at 7:33 p.m. when university Police received a grave phone call from a female student who, *GASP*, cut her finger. officers, the National Guard, the CIA and the united Nations all rushed frantically to the scene, with only a prayer that the ouchie did not huwt too badwy. university Police arrived first, and heroically swooped in with a Scooby Doo band aid, just in the nick of time. There is no report as to whether or not they kissed the booboo, as well. Crisis averted. hardcore parkour on September 18 at 12:04 a.m., university Police responded to Slade Hall, where a male had fallen and injured his knee. Apparently, the student had been attempting to slide down a ramp pole adjacent to Slade, and he slipped and fell to the ground. Pretty sure if this bro was in Rocket Power, he’d be Squid. As the Ancient Hawaiians used to say…no woogadies for you. racin’ racoon on September 22 sometime in the
afternoon, an officer reported a raccoon that was behaving strangely. This raccoon, evidently a big fan of NASCAR, was running around in counterclockwise circles for a comical amount of time. Authorities checked out the raccoon, and determined that it was not ill. Hey, at least we know there’s one NASCAR fan that isn’t! Quiet hours only in Effect outdoors A popular saying tells us “It’s five o’clock somewhere.” To be honest, we don’t believe that this obliviously utopian statement seeks to evoke the feeling of being annoyed at 5 a.m. on September 17, a caller reported multiple rabble-rousers causing a loud disturbance on the upper Green Space. The students were instructed to take their party inside. Here, they would be in clear violation of quiet hours and would be keeping everyone in their building awake, but at least they wouldn’t be stirring the crazy raccoons outside. millerhallics on September 18 at 2:43 a.m., a RA reported an inebriated student vomiting in the basement bathroom of Miller Hall. upon arrival, university Police
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Facilities was notified about a pile of feces located in a Miller shower. Come deemed that the student was safe on, Miller. We know people love doing and sober. However, after admitting business at this school, but the shower to drinking alcoholic beverages, this isn’t the right place for this crap. student will be judicially charged. Whoever did this, manure just nasty. Rumor has it that the student was Nobody came forth and took responsiin bad shape after some Labatt Blue bility for PoopGate, as they wanted to or some Molsen. Either way, at least make sure that feces were the only he now realizes that “Drink Canada things that were expelled. Well, at least Dry” is a marketing pitch, not a perit’s something to write about in the sonal challenge. good old diary, yeah? sprucing it up a Bit dude, where’s my Car? on September 18 at 11 p.m., on September 15 at 8:27 p.m., a university Police received a tip from very confused student called into a RA that there was a rather suspiuniversity Police, informing the discious odor emanating from Spruce patcher that he believed his car may Hall at the very end of Trees. As it have been stolen. A search was turns out, officers could find no launched immediately. After a short direct source for the smell. The lestime, the car was located. This must son learned here is this: Trees smells have been a smart car, because it beat weird and not even the police underits owner in a game of hide-and-gostand why. It’s just a fact of life. seek. upon returning to his building, Accept it, people - you will never the owner realized his dorm room ran smell anything normal anywhere off on him, as well. Hate when that near those dorms. It’s an olfactory happens. factory. doCumENtEd frEshmaN the damage was dung Miller Hall was down in the Sean Harrington dumps last week, as they’re making and Brian Shea appearance number-two in these Vanguard Staff logs. on September 18 at 8:54 p.m.,
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Dean Shepardson becomes leader of Division of Student Affairs By Lissie Martin VANGUArd stAff
After Kathleen Yorkis, vice president of Student Affairs, retired and ended her 25 years at Bentley last year, President Larson asked Dean Andrew Shepardson to lead the Division of Student Affairs. Shepardson said he was thrilled by this offer. “I am excited to continue to make the Bentley experience as positive and educational as it can be for students,” said Shepardson. “As dean of students, I believe my role is to be an advocate for students individually and an advocate for the student experience as a whole.” Shepardson said he looks forward to continuing to expand that advocacy. He believes the student life component here at Bentley is very important. He wants to work every day to make sure Bentley
provides students with a satisfying experience, whether it is with the services available, the educational opportunities or the events and programs that celebrate and bring together the Bentley community. Shepardson’s responsibilities now include overseeing Student Affairs, Student Activities, Orientation, Judicial Affairs, the Center for International Students and Scholars, the Multicultural Center, the Residential Center and the Center for Health and Wellness. He will also be in charge of overseeing Counseling and Student Development and the Athletic program, which are both new to him. In addition, Shepardson joined President Larson’s cabinet and will be working with her leadership team in developing a strategic direction for the University. Having been a fan of Bentley athletics since he
first started working here in 1993, Shepardson said he is ecstatic to work with the Athletic Department and Robert DeFelice, the varsity baseball coach. “We have terrific scholar athletes at Bentley who live the division-two model of athletics everyday - learning, balance, resourcefulness, sportsmanship, passion and service,” said Shepardson. Overseeing the athletic program includes not only intercollegiate athletics, but also recreational activities, such as the Fitness Center and intramurals. When asked about this opportunity, he said, “Having been at Bentley for 18 years, I know how terrific the staff is in the division. They are dedicated to students, they are leaders in their professions and they are committed to Bentley. This is truly a wonderful opportunity.”
As part of his new role, Shepardson will now oversee the athletic program.
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Moving Planet rally supports eco-friendly energy alternatives By Lacey Nemergut News editor
On September 24, in Christopher Columbus Park, Bentley students participated in “Moving Planet,” a worldwide climate solutions rally held in support of reducing global use of fossil fuels. The event, sponsored by 350.org, encouraged countries, corporations and businesses around the world to work toward reducing their carbon dioxide emissions to 350 parts per million. “I thought it would be a great opportunity for students with an interest in sustainability to get involved in a worldwide event,” said Amanda King, Bentley manager of Sustainability. Bentley students, including members of the Bentley Green Society and residence hall eco-reps, joined King in representing Bentley. The principal message throughout the movement was to affect change no matter how trivial one’s global impact may be.
“The Bentley Green Society is very proud to be getting involved in the Boston area’s efforts to increase awareness about fossil fuels and the global CO2 levels,” said Tom Fuller, president of the Bentley Green Society. “We are trying to do our part, one member at a time, to conserve fossil fuels across the United States, and we hope that our efforts today make an impact on the rest of the Boston community.” Led proudly by King, students carried a sign painted on a used cardboard box and chanted, “No fossil fuels!” while beating on orange buckets to draw the crowd’s attention. Representatives from Moving Planet joined Bentley students, chanting “Hey hey, ho ho, fossil fuels have got to go,” and, “Show us what democracy looks like!” through megaphones. “I think it’s very important because a lot of people think that the idea of sustainability and green emissions is a trend that’s happening in
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business right now, but it’s permanent…it’s affecting our future forever,” said Maddie Bulkley, a junior and eco-rep e-board member. Bentley students joined other members of the New England community near the harbor to actively support change in current American
environmental policy. A DJ powered by a bicycle performed raps with lyrics, encouraging individuals to take action and affect change around them. “People always argue that China and India are huge greenhouse gas submitters, but we are still up there.
We’re the biggest emitter of greenhouse gasses per person,” said King. “We are also a model for the world in many different ways, and if we’re not going to make a commitment to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, then we can’t really expect other countries to follow.”
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editorial Gloria: Thank you, thank you, thank you Dear Gloria, The last four years we’ve spent together have been quite enjoyable. I know you’re technically “President Larson,” but I feel at this point in our relationship that we’re now on a first-name basis. We’ve both come a long way over the last several years, and without each other, we likely wouldn’t be the people we are today. As Bentley quickly rises through the rankings year after year, the impact you’ve had on this school has us rising to the occasion. We know you have a very difficult job, and it’s always difficult ensuring that everyone is happy. With a job like yours, you’ll always have your critics, but overall we’re all blown away with the work you’ve done as head of the school. While we’d love to have a nice, new skating rink on campus where we can slide right past the competition, we understand that we have to wait patiently to get what we want. It would be nice though to take a page from Tufts’ playbook and have each of us over for dinner for some one-on-one time. While there are a lot of us, we’d all love the opportunity to sit down with you for din-
ner, and in return we promise to stop swimming in your pond. Maybe it’s time to put in a “President’s Pool?” We’re sure you’d throw some awesome pool parties. Or you could always turn the AstroTurf in your basement into a full putting green. As budding business professionals, it’s imperative that we have an impeccable golf game, and a putting green in your basement would help ensure that we always sink the ball into the cup without fail. Thank you, thank you, thank you for always making sure to welcome, welcome, welcome all of us to see you, and boy are we glad that we can. If it isn’t too much to ask, can we get some more time with you? We loved seeing you strut your stuff at the Activities Fair with Dean Shepherdson, and now we’re
sure you have enough pens, sunglasses and cups to last you the year. But maybe we still want more. Maybe for this year’s senior trip you can tag along to the Bahamas and show us a great time at the Atlantis. It could be your going away present to us and you could tag along with Flex. (How bad could it be?) As incoming freshmen visit campus this weekend for Open House, I’m sure you’ll show them and their families the good times that you have shown all of us. As we grow up at Bentley and ultimately graduate, you’ve been there from the beginning to the end, we would just like more face time with you but hope you keep the fun rolling year after year. Sincerely, The Vanguard
CorreCtions & ClarifiCations In the September 22 issue of The Vanguard, the story “Her Campus for college women is up and running” on page 3 incorrectly stated that the online magazine Her Campus Bentley is a sub project of the newly established Women’s Center, when in fact it is a sub project of the newly established Center for Women in Business. The Vanguard regrets this error.
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“The only reason we have been held hostage is because we are American.” -Joshua Fattal, one of two Americans held for two years in an Iranian prison for illegally crossing the Iran-Iraq border. “It is extremely inappropriate to give a person sentenced to death such a privilege.” -John Whitmire, of the Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee, on not offering death-row inmates a last meal of their choice; Texas officials ended the ritual on September 22, after a condemed inmate ordered an elaborate meal he didn’t eat. “Would you please raise my taxes?” -Doug Edwards, speaking to President Obama; Edwards, a former Google executive, supports Obama’s increased taxes for the wealthy. 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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Female Orgasm pleasures crowd last Monday night By Kelsey Miller VANGUARD STAff
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Rachel Dart and Marshall Miller discussed, among other aspects of the female orgasm, phases of arousal and statistical norms.
The average woman requires about 20 minutes of stimulation before she orgasms. The average time for guys? Two to five minutes. Only about 30 percent of women can orgasm from intercourse alone. So, yes, foreplay is a must… And ladies, if the Big O is still elusive, that’s ok! Only half of women have had their
first orgasm by the age of 15. It’s actually pretty common for a woman in college to have not had her first orgasm yet. Dart and Miller have some advice for anyone who couldn’t make the program. “Sex is a healthy, good thing,” Dart said. “Everything that is happening to you is probably normal.”
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Marshall agreed. “It’s a good thing to want to learn more information about sex,” she said. So, if you do want to learn more information, you can visit their websites: sexualityeducation.com and ilovefemaleorgasm.com. They also have a Facebook page in addition to a book - I Heart Female Orgasm: An Extraordinary Orgasm
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It’s Monday night: The Wilder Pavilion is packed, and everyone in attendance is waiting for Rachel Dart and Marshall Miller to begin their I Love the Female Orgasm program, hosted by Bentley’s Women’s Center. So, how do they do it? By showing a scene from the movie When Harry Met Sally. Yes, that scene. So what did you miss if you were with a real, live female on Monday night? The different phases of arousal. Apparently there are four: The Excitement Phase (I think you’ll be able to figure that one out), the Plateau Phase (where, you guessed it, everything drops off), Orgasm (if you can make it past the plateau phase, that is), and the Resolution Phase (I’m pretty sure you can figure that one out, as well). Guys, take note: If you want to help your girlfriend along, try communicating with her! A lot of girls keep from doing this because they feel awkward or shy. And by the way, the clitoris is located at the top of the vulva. You might want to find that. Here are some fun facts:
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ANDREWS Continued from Page 1 Chinese Medical Board, Bentley was given the grant by the Rockefeller Foundation in an effort to be a resource for scholarships in this field of study and research the advancement of medicine in China over the last 100 years. “Health care is more expensive today,” Professor Andrews said. “Most of the poorer Chinese can’t afford the health care or the better hospitals that the rich peo-
ple go to.” Professor Andrews will look to address how a person’s wealth affects the medical treatment they receive. With this aid, Andrews is looking to help find new medical discoveries in the future for China. Andrews’ hope is for medical equity, where both the rich and the poor will be able to receive medical treatment. Professor Andrews says that the conference will attempt to look at the history of medicine in
China, as well as medicine in general, over the 20th century. Professor Andrews says that historians normally split up 20thcentury China into three separate time frames: Imperial China, Republican China and Communist China. She hopes to look at each time period and explain how medicine in China has changed from each period. Professor Andrews says that the field of Chinese medicine is composed of a small number of people, and she knows almost all
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RANK of them around the world on a personal level. Scholars from many countries, including Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, England, Canada and France, will be attending the conference. While doing lab work in Germany, Professor Andrews became interested in Chinese calligraphy. Andrews then went to China for a year to study Chinese herbal plants, as well as to learn the Chinese language. She also holds a PhD in Chinese Medicine.
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Continued from Page 1 one point behind the fourthplace tie between Providence (81) and College of New Jersey (81); a paltry four points separated if from second place, which went to Fairfield (84). “Our reaction to rankings overall is to keep it all in pers p e c t i v e , ” s a i d Wa l s h . “Bentley does enjoy a strong position in many popular rankings, but we advise caution in placing too much emphasis on any one figure in general, since it is only one measure of an institution’s overall quality and reputation.” The administration does not make it a goal to improve specific rankings. “But if the area being measured is one that aligns with our core mission - to create new knowledge within and across business and the arts and sciences and educate creative, ethical and socially responsible organizational leaders - then it would make sense to grow or reinforce any area that may appear to be underserved,” said Walsh. Bentley’s other notable achievements include being ranked 46th in the Best Business Program category, placing Bentley in the top 50 again, where it has been for the past 6 years. Bentley also placed third in Highest Freshman Retention Rate and fourth in Best Value.
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Supply-side vs. Keynesian: What you think you believe By James Pini Vanguard staff
Without getting very technical (and I couldn’t get technical on this subject even if I wanted to), I’d like to spend a couple of paragraphs fleshing out a long-running economic debate business students should have a good feel for what’s preventing “economic growth?” And then I’d like to make a point that relates to a great scene from the movie Good Will Hunting. Wi t h r e c e n t e c o n o m i c events, the old economic argument has continually come up - is the problem with the economy because of demand or supply? Those who answer the former are often Democrats and those who answer with the latter are often Republicans. In layman’s terms, the problem boils down to the following: “What’s the best way to get all of the unemployed employed?” Supply-siders say we should remove governmentrelated barriers that prevent production (hence the name “supply-siders”). They argue for things like tax cuts and deregulation; once businesses have enough reason to make
investments, they hire people, those new employees have more income, the “money-multiplier” “kicks in,” and poof, the economy is going again, and everyone is employed. Demand-siders, aka Keynesians, say the best way to encourage businesses to invest and set the previouslyexplained sequence of events in motion is for government to increase the demand for their products. When government spends freshly made money into the economy, it spurs consumer demand, which causes businesses to invest because they profit from that demand. These arguments are all well and good, and I don’t necessarily want to start criticizing either one here. Instead, I’d like to make a point about the way in which some people “decide” which argument they support. Specifically, many people I know are entirely committed to one side or the other, yet it seems to me that they don’t have good reason to believe their position is right (besides that it is conveniently aligned with their particular political sympathies, of course). It’s not that they don’t understand their argument,
and it’s not that they couldn’t have good reason to believe their view over all others. But since economics has become such a political and polarizing issue, I think they subconsciously forgot to think for themselves. It reminds me a bit of that scene from Good Will Hunting at the Harvard University bar when actor Scott William Winters, the guy with the pony tail, tries to embarrass Ben Affleck in front of two women by bringing up Affleck’s lack of education. The guy basically just plagiarizes a bunch of historians, so Matt Damon steps in and challenges him by exposing everything he said, referencing authors and page numbers. To the jerk with the pony tail, learning what all the “experts” thought was never about trying to answer the questions the experts were; it was about something else entirely. I might as well finish this article quoting the end of the scene. Damon: See, the sad thing about a guy like you is, in 50 years you’re gonna start doin’ some thinkin’ on your own and you’re going to come up with the fact that there are
According to Keynesians, government must increase its demand for their products.
two certainties in life: One, don’t do that, and two, you dropped 150 grand on a f&*%‘n education you could have got for a dollar fifty in late charges at the public library! Winters: Yeah, but I will have a degree. And you’ll be servin’ my kids fries at a drive-
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through on our way to a skiing trip. Damon: [laughs] That may be, but at least I won’t be unoriginal. But I mean, if you have a problem with that, I mean, we could just step outside - we could figure it out. Winters: No, man, there’s no problem. It’s cool.
Collegiate Entrepreneurs teaches how to run own business By Phil St. Pierre Business editor
Some of the biggest players in the business world today are entrepreneurs, and although it requires some risk, effort and a little luck, becoming successful as an entrepreneur can be a satisfying and rewarding career path. One area that Bentley doesn’t seem to put as much emphasis on is entrepreneurship, and this is where a company like Collegiate Entrepreneurs could be of assistance. Collegiate Entrepreneurs is a student development program run by college students, and its goal is to teach students how to run their own business. For those of you who are not familiar with Collegiate Entrepreneurs, it is a fully licensed painting company that provides service at lower prices than most of its competitors. Because the company performs such a high volume of paint jobs, it is able to receive discounts from its suppliers. Collegiate Entrepreneurs is based out of Braintree, but provides service throughout New England, as well as New York and California. All of its painters need to go through a great deal of training and get certified in order to provide professional services to people’s homes. This is a perfect summer job since not only will workers make above average pay (last year’s average summer earn-
ings were $9,450), but students will also run the day-to-day operations of the company, acquiring management skills that will be essential for future jobs. On top of all that, running your own business would be a great addition to a resume. By becoming branch managers, students can be assigned to a specific area near their home, where they must market their company and obtain potential clients. The work process begins with training sessions to learn how to properly manage and market the company. Next, the branch manager will hire and train a crew of painters before the selling and performing of paint jobs begins. This job is consistent with the effort you put into it. Firstyear branch managers could have a chance to apply for a regional management position in the following year if they perform well enough, and being on the executive team is just another perk to add to your credentials. “There are so many different ways to do this job successfully; it’s hard to pinpoint just one,” said Robbie Labrie, regional manager of Collegiate Entrepreneurs. “For me, I put in a lot of hard work and really worked to improve my timemanagement skills. If you’re willing to put in the effort, you can be successful with many different skill sets, whether you’re a natural salesman, a good manager or someone with
neither of those skills who is willing to work hard to improve, which was basically me.” If you are struggling to find an internship you will enjoy, or just want to gain a hands-on business experience that will prepare you for the future, entrepreneurship programs could be an alternate, but equally as important, route. “Being a branch manager is not an easy job, but the rewards are so much greater than just having a normal internship where you look up stock quotes and get someone’s coffee,” said Labrie. “You are building your own business, and there’s no other feeling like it. It’s an experience you’ll have and a story you’ll be able to tell for the rest of your life that very
few people can.” If you are interested in and want to learn more about
Collegiate Entrepreneurs, you can contact Labrie at labrie_robe@bentley.edu.
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BrAndon CoLLey CLAss of 2013 MBA in HuMAn fACTors in inforMATion design “R. Kelly - 12 Play.”
sisi sun CLAss of 2012 finAnCe “Kite - Stephanie Sun.”
LiAM MorLATH CLAss of 2014 MArKeTing “The Green Album Weezer.”
Do you remember how we used to have art classes at Bentley? Did you know that there’s a class entirely dedicated to orchestra performances? Still hard to believe? Bit of a shock? No worries – this won’t be a talk about relevant art courses at Bentley. What is more important are the performances going on after classes are over. Most people overlook the fact that we have concerts and music shows at Bentley beyond the Spring Day festivities. Luckily, Adam Payne is taking a stand. The current director of the Art and Lecture Programs on campus and an active musician to boot, Payne kicks off the year with a large number of performances showing the love for music. If you know Payne, then you know he won’t disappoint with his current lineup. With his personal contacts in music circles and recruiting performers from a yearly music conference in New York, it pretty much proves these shows are well worth a listen. At a school known mainly for its Big Four connections, getting an audience for this may seem pretty difficult. Yet, there is an audience for this stuff, myself included. Since Payne took on this new role, he made a couple of changes to get the Bentley community buzzing about music. Once I received a colorful PDF file in the mail from “The Arts at Bentley University,” I knew Payne was doing something right. In previous years, you would probably only get notified about Harry’s Pub performances the day of the show – or maybe even after the fact. It’s nice to see the lineup all in one place. With the busy life that is Bentley, I am sure we can all appreciate the gesture. Payne also did something new this year –
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Payne has arranged for a number of performances this semester.
separating the Bowles and Art and Lecture Programs. The schedule of the Art and Lecture Programs for this fall has quite a lot going on, from concert performances to The Business of Music Series. According to Payne, the concert series is “a great opportunity for students and staff to relax in the Pub” and just enjoy the music on a Friday night after a difficult week of classes. And I know I said I wouldn’t talk about Bentley classes, but I didn’t say anything about workshops. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, there are free guitar workshops this fall. Myself, along with all of my fellow guitar players and aspiring guitar enthusiasts on campus, will definitely appreciate this. Let’s talk about the other side – The Bowles Performing Arts Series. Now, to be honest, I do not remember this being themed in previous years, let alone getting informed by the series through e-mail. Of course, all students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend any, if not all, of these events. This
AMALissA BeAuBrun CLAss of 2012 ACCounTAnCy “Destiny’s Child.”
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The Pete Kilpatrick band was the most recent performance in the Arts and Lectures Program.
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is also geared towards the greater Waltham community to welcome them to the music movement playing throughout Bentley. There is a bonus: Most of the performances are free with Bentley ID. What’s a better way to connect with the community? And with Bentley all about the tech, it’s no wonder this y e a r ’s c u r r e n t t h e m e i s “Natural, Amazing” – focusing on different types of music unplugged. It is about time, too – I offer my full support going back to the roots of “The Beat,” pun completely intended, before the autotune mainstream we have now. We all need a break from that T-Pain microphone (apparently that’s being sold to children now). What a difference a year makes. I was talking to Payne in his office, where I could see printed posters beyond posters of The Bowles Series and The Art and Lecture Program Fall Schedule ready to be hung. Seeing all of this and hearing his passion behind his job gives me the confidence to say that Bentley made the right choice in hiring this man to spread the music vibe throughout the Bentley community. Things to look forward to: Everyone should see everything, but for The Bowles Series, Payne suggests checking out the music legend Jonathan Edwards next month. Edwards will be performing Wednesday, October 5, in Wilder Pavilion. Reserve your spot at http://bentley.edu/bowles or see the fall schedule at h t t p : / / c a m p u s life.bentley.edu/living-bentley/student-activities/arts. If you haven’t been getting the e-mails and want them, or if you want to sign up for an event, give a shout out to Payne at GA_ASAP@bentley.edu.
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Moneyball: Review & sit-down with Jonah Hill
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By Casey Zmudzinski
Why did you come to Bentley?
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Moneyball is a film about an underdog who tries to change the way we look at baseball players. Based on a true story, Brad Pitt, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Jonah Hill bring to life the characters and ideas which inspired the film. Written by Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network), the storyline is interesting, fast-paced and never boring. Pitt is great in his role as Billie Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A’s who is attempting to change the world of baseball. Beane tries to transform the system of baseball scouting while seeking a cheaper path to victory. Hoffman, whose role isn’t critical, does a good job acting as Pitt’s antagonist. He plays Art Howe, the manager of the A’s who disagrees with everything Pitt’s character is trying to accomplish. But at the end of the day, the standout performance is from Jonah Hill. Yes, the crude kid from Superbad. Hill plays Billie Beane’s assistant Peter Brand, a fictional character, who is the mastermind behind the new scouting system they are trying to incorporate. I was lucky enough to interview Hill at the Four Seasons Hotel along with a few other college students. While waiting in the conference room, we chatted about our favorite moments in the film. The scene which most vividly came to our minds was the one in which Hill’s character acts out his emotions in hand gestures while talking on the telephone. Out of context, this does not sounds very funny, but go watch the movie and you’ll be dying of laughter. When Hill entered the room, I was pretty shocked to see him in person. (Not star
gAuTAM sAWAnT CLAss of 2014 CfA “Bentley is an excellent college and they gave me a great financial aid package.”
Hill plays Peter Brand, the assistant to Pitt’s character Billie Beane.
struck, just shocked). He was incredibly skinny; he had lost a lot of weight and looked like an entirely different person. But don’t worry, you still get chubby goofy Hill in Moneyball. When Hill arrived, he took the time to shake everyone’s hand and loosened up the tension with a simple, “So, what’s good?” Hill was very open with answering all of our questions. Before discussing the movie, he described the atmosphere of the set and how Pitt was dubbed the “prank master,” as he was behind most of the practical jokes. For the most outrageous prank, Pitt painted Hill’s golf cart pink, attached a photo-shopped picture of Hill with singer George Michael to the hood and hotwired the cart to play the song Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go at full blast whenever it was turned on.
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After we all shared a laugh, Hill went into depth about Moneyball. He told us how the movie is very exciting for him because of how he identifies so well with the underdog aspect of the plot. He feels like an underdog himself after stepping outside his traditional box of comedy. Moneyball is Hill’s first mainstream drama, and he wants to be known as more than the “the funny guy.” Someday, he would like to expand his acting abilities even more and work with the greats like Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis. At the end of the day, Hill says he just wants to make cool movies. To him, it’s not about the fame or money, and he really respects Sony Pictures for sharing the same point of view and taking a chance on him for Moneyball.
CArissA deviTo CLAss of 2014 ACCounTAnCy “They’re known for their accounting program and it’s a beautiful school.”
Jennifer nHAn CLAss of 2014 MArKeTing “Good-looking men.”
Annie sCionTi CLAss of 2015 ACCounTAnCy “Student-faculty relationships and technology.”
dAvid guiLLeTTe CLAss of 2014 fiAnAnCe “It’s a good business school.”
By nathan Marchand Pitt and Hill star in Moneyball, in theaters now.
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The Life is Good Festival provides good vibes for all By Lindsay Beauregard featureS editor
The Life is Good Festival in Canton, Massachusetts held good vibes for all, with activities geared at young kids, food and alcohol stands galore and constant music filling the air. The beautiful Prowse Farm provided a friendly, low-key environment for the festival. Unlike most music events, the concert goers were cool, calm and collected. Very few were pushy or rude, and it appeared as though most people were there to relax and have a good time. In between performances, there was a lot to keep one occupied. My favorite was the Q&A Session with singer/song writer Tristan Prettyman. For those of you who have yet to hear of Prettyman, she is a musician in the same community as Jack Johnson. The two have the same surfer-chillaxed vibe and style of music, and they played at many of the same bars during their rise to musical fame. Prettyman spoke candidly
about her relationship with singer Jason Mraz and detailed her favorite songs, artists and tattoos. At the end, she signed autographs and took pictures with each fan and was happy to chat with her Canadian fans that drove all the way from Halifax and St. John’s to see her performance. It was apparent that many festival goers came to see Michael Franti, as the area surrounding his stage was packed with happy fans. As Franti and Spearhead danced onto the stage, the crowd literally went wild. The love from the audience was insane. Franti and Spearhead gave one of the most energetic performances I have ever seen. The shoeless Franti danced around stage clapping, smiling and obviously having the time of his life. His goofy guitar player and captivating back-up singer provided even more energy to the performance. A few dozen beach balls bounced around the audience, adding to the ambiance and connecting the crowd together even more. Franti’s music was so loud and
upbeat that I could feel the music coursing through every part of my body. The two highlights of the set occurred when Franti hopped down in front of the stage into the press pit and over the fence to the crowd, and when their hit Say Hey (I Love You) wrapped up the performance with 99 percent of the festival goers singing along. For me, the best part of the day was Ingrid Michaelson’s performance. She sang many of her popular songs, such as Be Ok, Far Away, Parachute and You and I, which she sang acapella with her band “cutely” standing behind her because the song is “like a Care Bear pooping out skittles.” After an hour-long set, Michaelson finished off with her “hit” The Way I Am at the request of her mother. During the song, she took the time to introduce her band and tell some jokes. At the end of the song, she surprised us all by bursting into a hard rocking version of the usually acoustic The Way I Am and she requested us to “jump, jump, jump
Singers such as Tristan Prettyman and Michael Franti created a relaxed atmosphere.
around” as she rocked out on stage, hair flips and all. For this year ’s event, I have to give kudos to the festival coordinators for creati n g s u c h a s p e c t a c u l a r, music-and-love-filled event. Life Is Good really did a fantastic job in all aspects of the festival, especially their aim to give back to the community. Although I missed the second day of the concert, I
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heard they reached their goal of one-million dollars to donate to children in lifethreatening situations. Although the festival tickets are on the pricier side, it is definitely an event worth the money - and don’t forget that the proceeds go to a good cause! Don’t hesitate in going next year, and spread the word to all of your friends so they can experience the good vibes, as well.
Review: Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark fails to impress By Eric Sibiga Vanguard Staff
After watching Guillermo del Toro’s Don’t be Afraid of the Dark, I walked out of the theater wishing that I had just sat in the dark, in silence, at home. The film isn’t smart, original or thrilling enough to be taken seriously, and it is not ridiculous enough to be entertaining, anyway. This film centers around Sally, an emo pre-teen who is sent to live with her father and his girlfriend in their very creepy house. Sally has many issues, including pentup feelings of abandonment caused by her mother, who sent her away.
Sally’s father, an architect, is trying to remodel the house so that it can be featured in a magazine. He is often distracted by his work and is never in the mood to listen to his daughter. The father ’s girlfriend is the young, attractive type, and wants to win Sally’s affection. As Sally’s frustration with her father grows, she begins claiming that she has been seeing monsters. The house the family lives in becomes infested with a mythical clan of creatures who look like six-inch-tall, scraggly gray monkeys. The creatures are intelligent, speak English, attack in packs and can move through
the vents in the house with ease. The creatures’ only concerns are staying out of the light and finding teeth preferably children’s teeth - to eat with. These creatures look somewhat creepy, but certainly not enough to be called scary. Thus, the attacks by the creatures are ridiculous and dull. Overall, these monsters are easily forgettable and entirely unimpressive. Perhaps the worst part of this film is the fact that the characters never develop into more than shallow stereotypes. The characters only have basic, consistent emotions throughout the film, and they never become realistic
Sally, played by Bailee Madison, is a young girl sent to her father alex’s new house previously owned by someone who mysteriously disappeared.
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Sally is sent to live with her father alex and her father’s girlfriend, Kim.
enough to allow the audience to form a connection with them. A major reason for this is that the dialogue is unnatural and forced. There are some intelligent aspects to this film. For instance, the film uses the haunted house to symbolize the way the family is torn apart, and how each member has his or her own demons. However, director Guillermo del Toro does a terrible job at bringing these features to the surface. Although there are lingering traces of thoughtfulness that, had they been developed, would have made this film decent, they are not substantial enough to make it
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anything more than a simple, bland horror film. Shallow characters, cheap thrills, basic dialogue and an unoriginal plot plague this film. Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark is in no way entertaining. It’s not a good film to see if you want to watch an intriguing horror film, it’s not a good film to watch if you want a cheesy scary movie and it’s not even a good film to see if your alternative is sitting alone in the dark. Basically, what I’m trying to tell you is this: Don’t waste your time or money seeing this film.
Rating: 1/5 Falcons
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Notes from Abroad
Question: “What new perspectives about the United States have you gained during your semester abroad? What aspects have been extremely different? What has been similar to the U.S. that you expected to be different?” By Julia Jenko GolD CoAST, AUSTRAlIA
To be completely honest, my knowledge of what to expect when I came to Australia was a little more than the average fifth grader…and that’s being generous. The best way to describe what I thought I would be stepping into is a zoo with a bunch of kangaroos, crocodiles, spiders and koala bears scattered all over the place. Obviously, as most educated people know, this is not the case. When we first arrived in Australia, it was difficult to believe that we were so far from home. Besides the fact that Australians drive on the left side of the road, it felt as though we could have landed in Miami. Our first true taste of Australia didn’t come until about 40 minutes into our shuttle ride to Bond
University when our fast and furious driver smashed the shuttle straight into a flying bird. Naturally, we all had a moment of shock, and when we asked the bus driver if we had hit a bird he laughed and said, “Well, it was a bird.” Despite our lack of understanding as to how this driver could be so unfazed by the incident, we soon discovered the reasoning for ourselves. Australia is similar to the U.S. in many ways. Australians speak English, live in houses that resemble those in the southern U.S. and eat a diet similar to most Americans. Australia’s differences, however, are not to be taken lightly. The sun is stronger in Australia than it is in any other place on the earth, which is why Australians are required to get yearly skin cancer screenings, and just about every animal here can and will attack you.
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Studying abroad has been one of the most interesting experiences I’ve ever had. Being immersed in another culture, one which has noticeable differences from the U.S., gives me a new appreciation for how I live my everyday life at home. The Italian government has a lot more control over what people can and cannot do here, such as making recycling mandatory and permitting overnight guests only if they have registered with the police. Having seen these differences, I can definitely appreciate the freedoms that we have as American citizens. Overall, I expected many aspects of life here to be different from home. I didn’t necessarily have any specific expectations for differences, so I feel that I adapted well to the lifestyle and
luckily did not experience any sort of “culture shock.” I knew that language was going to be a barrier, but that was the extent of what I had expected. My approach was to keep an open mind and to easily adapt to a different way of life. At the onset of this adventure, it was easy to feel like a tourist in a new city. Having been in Rome for a month now, I have adapted to the transportation and know the various areas of Rome. On a daily basis, I am asked by Italians for directions or help with the bus system. I see tourists with their maps out and water bottles holstered in large backpacks and I feel a certain confidence, knowing that I no longer fit into the category of “tourist.” Though I’ve adapted fairly well, there are still clear differences between our cultures. Food and drinks are a major contributor to the Italian lifestyle and play a
Enter magpies. At a preliminary glance, a magpie is a beautiful black-and-white bird with gold-brown eyes, but get on a bicycle or walk near its nesting ground and this beautiful bird will wage war. Like the typical uninformed Americans we were at the time, we chose to bike straight through a magpie nesting ground, which in our defense was a sidewalk, but none the less we got attacked.
One person in our group was bleeding after this dramatic little encounter, and not one of us can casually walk past birds anymore without preparing to sprint in the opposite direction. Despite the interactive wildlife, Australia is truly a paradise. Our short time here so far has been a true learning experience filled with numerous embarrassing stories we continue to learn from.
By Domenique Hogan RomE, ITAly
Scratching the Surface: Rejecting the Oncoming River At 12 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20, the Don’t ask, don’t tell (DADT) policy of the United States military officially expired following a repeal after Congressional, Executive and military approval last December. Since the Obama administration was elected, there have been significant victories for the gay equality movement: Government extension of benefits to gay couples, U.S. Census 2020 introduction of counting same-sex marriages and a probe into housing discrimination toward gay couples. In addition, passport parental gender neutrality was introduced to the State Department, and now gay soldiers can serve openly and proudly in the military. Finally, the Justice Department will no longer support the Defense of Marriage Act that defines marriage between a man and woman. On the state level, over the past four years, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire and New York have all passed legislation or courts have decided that marriage discrimination is immoral and should be illegal (although these victories are not attributable to the Obama administration).
These changes represent the momentum that the movement is gaining, especially as the majority of Americans supports gay marriage. The most recent state to pass marriage equality was New York, which did so rather halfhandedly. Today, the law that was passed is being hailed as a possible framework for a national law on the issue. This, one must solidly reject. The main concession by progay rights politicians was to allow an exemption for religious institutions and organizations whereby they could discriminate against gays in job placement in order to protect their religious beliefs. This brings to light the religious nature of the largest aggressors against gay equality. Since no respectable scientist would denounce homosexuality (the evidence is overwhelmingly in the favor of gay rights advocates), religious protection is the only stance left to take. It is also important to realize that the fight isn’t just related to marriage. We live in a country where it is still legal to discriminate against someone in an interview based on their sexual orientation, and the list goes on.
With this stance, deniers argue that you can’t force a church to accept a gay couple, or a religious organization to hire a gay person because their religious beliefs teach them that homosexuality is immoral. It bears the question that always fosters circumlocution by opponents of gay equality: Is religious hatred more justified than secular hatred? To this, the answer is undeniably no. A fundamental aspect of our constitution, moral system and judicial precedent holds that everyone is entitled to their own freedoms, so long as they don’t infringe on the freedoms of others; that is where the line is drawn. In this case, this is where it must be drawn. If a religious book teaches someone to hate or discriminate, it is immoral to apply it beyond the breadth of your mind and unconstitutional to institutionalize it through personal discrimination. You are allowed your religious convictions so long as they don’t restrict the rights of others. The EEOC should be suing an employer or even a priest if he won’t hire a gay person into his religious organization because of the applicant’s sexual orientation. Religious homo-
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much different role in their social structure than in the U.S. For Italians, it is common to sit down at a café or restaurant in the afternoon and order an alcoholic beverage with a small appetizer for lunch. They will spend a good deal of time simply talking and enjoying each other’s company. Simply talking without acknowledging the presence of time is something that I can appreciate about Italian culture. Americans are very time-conscious and often adhere to a scheduled day, whereas Italians feel that a natural closing of a conversation is more important than getting to the next place “on time.” Although I think it is important to American culture to be monochronistic, perhaps taking time out of the day to simply relax would be an important aspect to adopt for our stress-filled society.
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phobia should be as quickly denounced as secular antiSemitism. Marriages today only have a 50-percent chance of lasting, and yet we find millions of people across this country fighting for just that - equity in marriage, what straight people have as an option and throw away half of the time. This fight for marriage and job equality, as well as suicide prevention and couple benefits, is cemented in the foundations of this country. In a world of innumerable one-night stands and Jersey Shore, gays and
allies are fighting for nothing less than love - love for themselves to prevent suicide, love to each other to be recognized by the government and love for expressing their passion through a job. If that sounds corny, then so be it. Gay equality is inevitable, and opponents are rejecting what is bound to come. The poetic lyrics of Bob Dylan come to mind: “Then you better start swimmin’, or you’ll sink like a stone, for the times they are achangin’.” This time around, the river is colored with streaks of the rainbow.
The recent repeal of Don’t ask, don’t tell is a huge step in the gay-rights movement.
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HOrOsCOpes By Franziska & Johanna Griecci
Aries (March 21-April 19)
If you want your classes to be more fun, be more active…not the zombie caused by last night’s party.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Slow and steady wins the race, but internships and job opportunities go like jackrabbits on caffeine, so hurry up!
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
You may have a silver tongue that can get you out of anything, but no sweet-talk will get you out of trouble if you plagiarize.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
A new semester brings new partners…time to start working on that Mr. or Mrs. degree.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Lead the way this semester and show them why you deserve the title of “king.”
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Relax, take it slow and realize your goals in a soothing, methodical manner…unless you’re taking an honor’s course, that is.
April’s Advice
Your Questions Answered! Question: I cannot believe I am a senior and graduating this spring. I know I need to apply for a job soon, but I’m not sure where I would like to work. I’m not sure if I want to work for a big company or a small company. I’m not sure if I want to work crazy hours every week or have a more balanced work-life schedule. I feel like I could go in any direction and do well no matter where I go. The problem is figuring out what I want to do. Help? First of all, you may be worrying for nothing because in this economy there is a pretty good chance you will not get a job anyways. On a serious note… We’re all in that boat, or will be and can relate to what you are going through. The good news is that most people feel the same way as you do. The bad news is that you still need to make a decision. Let me try and break it down for you. Where do you want to be in 10 years? Isn’t that a scary question? If you try to have a general picture of where you see yourself in the future and how you want your life to be, it may help you in making a
decision now. Say, for example, that you see yourself eventually as the CEO or CFO of a major company. You may have to choose a job now that has a great name, that will be very intense, work you long hours, give you a variety of experiences and prepare you for the next job that will lead you to be in a position to eventually be CEO or CFO. However, what if you see yourself with a family and spending a lot of time at home with your children? What if you need a flexible work schedule and do not want to be in a high management position? If that is the case, then you may not want to choose the job that will work you long, stressful hours and be very intense. I know it’s hard to figure out what you want to do tomorrow, never mind years down the road, but if you try to think generally of where you want to be, it may help. The next factor to consider is the lifestyle you want for yourself. Do you see yourself living a very luxurious life or living modestly? If you have expensive taste and enjoy the high-end cars
Don’t tip your scales this semester or you’ll lose a key balance you’ll need to get through this difficult time.
Scorpio Please be responsible this semester… You know what I mean.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Take aim at your goals, but don’t forget to gallop through the fields of personal development, as well.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Even at the cusp of the new semester, victory is within sight… Just be wary of those sneaky fall colds.
Just because the weather is changing does not mean your major should go along with the whim of the season.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Using your prophetic abilities will only get you so far. It’s unfortunately time to crack down and study again.
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Name: Caitlin Oakes Year graduated: 2008 Major: Marketing Minor: Finance & English
sulting (and countless flights around the country), I realized I didn’t love what I was doing and made the transition to HR.
Where has your Bentley degree landed you today? Today I am a recruiter with KPMG in NYC. I specifically focus on hiring individuals into KPMG’s Financial Management branch of their Advisory practice. Initially, I started my career as an advisory consultant with Grant Thornton, but after a couple of years of Finance & IT con-
What did you needlessly worry about in your final undergraduate year? I worried about my GPA and wanting to graduate with honors. Although it was good to continue to push myself, I look back and realize that summa cum laude vs. magna cum laude vs. cum laude doesn’t really make a difference after graduation,
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to get a job now that will help you get the next job you want, which in turn will help you get the next job you want. Spend some time thinking about what you like, what you don’t like and what kind of life you may want, and these long-range ideas may help you make a decision today. Keep in mind the old saying: “If you don’t know where you want to go, you probably won’t get there.”
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What was the most valuable lesson you learned during your senior year? I learned that you need to take your own time to figure out what you want to do next in life. Don’t rush into your first job offer just because it is the easy solution. You honestly have to sit down and consider what you would like to do, what you are going to have fun doing and where you want to do that. For me, I knew I wanted to move to NYC and I wasn’t going to settle for my first job offer in Boston.
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Aquarius
and name-brand items, then you will need a job that will compensate you well. If that is the answer, then you can begin to research jobs based on compensation and how to get there. However, if you only care about being able to support yourself and your family and living modestly, then you can look into jobs that will compensate you based on how you want to live. Ultimately, you want to try
and I could have just relaxed about it.
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
By April Gammal
Attending career fairs is an excellent way to find out your job options.
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What is your favorite senior year memory? Hands down, the entire week in the Bahamas! A close second would be walking into the graduation tent to see all of my professors dressed in their regalia clapping for the class. It seems cheesy, but honestly it is a moment of realization that college is over and you are moving on. How do you stay connected to Bentley today? I am currently a member of the NYC Executive Alumni Board. This has proven to be the best way to stay in touch with both new campus initiatives going on back in Boston, as well as with other alumni in the NYC
area. Since joining the board, I have helped to plan social events, such as wine tastings, as well as business-focused events, such as the recent BBN that my company sponsored. I also help out the Bentley office of Undergraduate Admission by attending college fairs and speaking to potential students about Bentley life. You will be shocked to see how many people you meet who went to Bentley, or know someone at Bentley after you graduate; just wear a Bentley hoodie around and you will stay connected! Do you have any “words of wisdom” for the Class of 2012? Don’t turn down any opportunity to spend time with your friends, stay up late, take afternoon naps and just stay as relaxed and positive as possible regarding graduation and the coming year.
The columns found in this newspaper are written by individual authors and do not reflect the opinion of The Vanguard, its Editorial Board members, or Bentley University. Comments resulting from the columns may be directed to the author and/or The Vanguard.
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Tech Talk
Mark Zuckerberg unveils Facebook’s new timeline feature.
The stories and headlines of the tech world this past year seemed to have been s c r i p t e d b y H o l l y w o o d ’s finest. You have Sony suing LG, suing Kodak, suing Apple, who is suing Nokia, Microsoft and Samsung. LulzSec and Anonymous, two of the world’s top hacker organizations, released hundreds of top-secret CIA documents and attacked Sony’s Plasystation Network, causing much angst among online Call of Duty players. Steve Jobs retired, leaving behind him a legacy and questions of doubt. A fourth generation of wireless data emerged, touch tablets were forged and the “Cloud” was
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introduced as the way of the future. Then, to cap it all off, Facebook sent the world into confusion with their newest changes and the allure of “Timeline.” In short, there was as much drama and as many shockers as last season’s Gossip Girl. But that is in the past, and fall is upon us, bringing with it all the fourth-quarter releases and updates from our favorite tech companies. With so much going on, here is a consolidated highlight list of the ones that have been generating a lot buzz. Microsoft, the long-time dominator of computer operating systems, made news
with their update to Wi n d o w s m o b i l e - c o d e named Mango. Their mantra of “glance and go” is again present with an emphasis to “make everyday tasks faster by getting more done in fewer steps.” Although it is an OS revamp, Mango really is bringing Windows mobile up to par with Android and Apple IOS. That being said, Mango has much promise and, with a few updates, could sway many devoted smartphone users. Alongside Mango, Microsoft also recently released their new Windows 8 software to developers. Still several months until its release, it seems as though they are attempting to take their successful Windows Mobile OS and synthesize it with Windows 7. You are greeted by a modernized dashboard, full of all your favorite apps and social networking sites (much like t h e o n e o n t h e Wi n d o w s phone), and it acts as your gateway to the world. At the same time, there is also the classic Windows 7 interface that we all know and love, so it would appear that Microsoft created the perfect harmony between work and play.
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Bentley stairs are an unavoidable source of exercise.
Many people want to be healthy or lose weight, but they don’t know how to go about making the small changes that would really make a difference. From taking a short walk to making healthier choices when choosing what to eat, people can always learn more and try different things. At Bentley, we have a lot of opportunities to work out and eat right. Most notably, we have the infamous stairs that some people try to avoid. Instead of trying to find other ways to get
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around them, utilize the stairs. Take them as often as you can. Not only can this help you burn calories, but it can also work your leg muscles. Instead of spending 15 30 minutes on the S t a i r m a s t e r, t a k e t h e Bentley stairs three or four times a day. The Dana Center has a wide range of hours available for students, so take advantage of the gym, because it’s included in our tuition! Go to class in your sweatpants and a comfy tshirt one day and then go to
the gym from there. For freshmen and sophomores w h o d o n ’t l i v e o n L o w e r Campus, you get a pre-workout just walking to the gym and then a post-workout walking back to the dorm from the gym. It may be a little out of the way, but it’s worth going there to get some exercise. Another place you can go to is the Wellness Studio at Slade Hall. Each student needs to register online in advance for classes, and you can pay $50 for a package of 10 classes. There is a range of classes, too: Zumba, spin, yoga, muscle conditioning and kickboxing. The classes for the first semester have already begun, but remember this gym when it comes time for the second-semester sign-ups. Some people are more likely to work out if they have paid money and have a workout regimen. Personally, I need to have my workouts planned ahead of time. This allows me to treat working out like another class or daily activity that needs to be done. If I know when I’m working out and where I’m working out, then there’s no excuse not to follow through. Most freshmen have heard
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The similarities to Apple’s Lion OS are uncanny, but the ease and convenience offered by Windows 8 is incredible, and with touchscreen computers becoming more relevant, Microsoft may have an edge. However, as one blogger said, “Windows 8 - I don’t care if you want to be Vista or Mango, just please make up your mind.” It is still early, though, and this confused child will stay on our radar. Switching to actual hardware, the rumor mill is flooded with news about Apple’s next iPhone. Right now, a few things are confirmed there is an Apple event hosted by Tim Cook, the new CEO, on October 4, probably to announce IOS 5 and the new iPhone(s). Also, Apple is blocking out vacation dates of their employees for October 9-14, most likely to account for the heavy traffic of customers that will be parked outside of the stores for the release of the iPhone. The crux of the debate centers on what is actually going to be released. A J.P. Morgan analyst said that there would be two models - an iPhone 4s and an iPhone 5. Even Al Gore said, “The
new iPhones are coming out next month.” Others say that only the 4s model will be released or that an iPad 3 will be making its debut. As a fanboy, I would love Apple to showcase the next great thing, but deep down a small update seems more appropriate. There is one change that will affect every person who has a computer and an ounce of social prowess - the Facebook update. Already the biggest time consumer of over 750 million people, Mark Zuckerburg’s idea will have every user investing an enormous amount of time to perfect their new profiles. Gone with your personal page, “The Timeline” will be just that - a timeline of your life, showing the world your life tale, from when you were born to where you are today. It will be a universal scrapbook, cataloguing every person’s life with each picture upload, status comment and relationship update. Many people are against the change, but in reality it benefits the user. Facebook is becoming more than a social media website cluttered with random news stories. It is becoming the story of you.
By Angela Hart about the “freshmen 15”, but the local cafeterias and eateries make it difficult to avoid. Instead of going to get a slice of pizza, which has far too many calories, go to LaCava and get a fresh salad, made-to-order with your own personal toppings mixed in. There are healthy food choices within each eatery; you just need to know where they are, such as the yogurts and pre-made fruit cups at Einstein’s and LaCava, and the fresh fruit
that is available at Seasons and LaCava. LaCava and Curritos also have healthy smoothies. The Strawberry Oasis at LaCava, for example, is only 70 calories and made without artificial preservatives. This may be the perfect treat for someone on the go. Try to remember to make healthy choices, because even though you’re at college, there really are no excuses as long as you make an effort!
Smoothies are great sources of nutrition and are available at LaCava and Currito.
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Head coach: $5 million, stadium: $150 million, student athlete: Priceless? By Robbie LaBrie SportS Editor
“You have some mighty strong-looking workers here, sir… Now, when we sell their likeness for video games, how do we get around paying for our slav-, uh, student athletes then?” – Eric Cartman College football and basketball are billion-dollar industries, providing at least six-figure salaries for its athletic directors, million-dollar salaries for its best coaches, millions more in revenue for companies like EA making NCAA video games and Nike and Reebok for producing jerseys, as well as providing the student athletes who go out every day and earn the billions of dollars with an income of… $0? Ye s , j u s t l i k e M r. Blutarsky’s grade point average, student athletes get zeropoint-zero. And if Eric Cartman, a fat cartoon eightyear-old, can see what the col-
leges are doing, you can tell we have a bit of a problem. The story of A.J. Green is probably my favorite. He sold one of his own game jerseys to a dealer for $1,000 and received a three-game suspension, while the University of Georgia was selling Green jerseys on their website for $50 apiece and probably making a nice little 50-percent profit margin. Green clearly must have been selling on their turf. The argument of the college football and basketball executives will always be that big-time student athletes receive a free education, and that if you paid college athletes, they would be no different than professional athletes and would simply sell their services to the highest bidder straight out of high school. These are certainly valid points. An education is going to cost a typical student upwards of $50,000 per year for four years and a $50,000
College receiver A.J. Green was suspended for three games after selling his own jersey for $1,000.
salary for an 18-22-year-old kid isn’t too bad. Also, if you started just cutting these athletes checks, it would certainly damage the integrity of college sports, right? Oh yeah, about that integrity… Ask Miami, Ohio State, USC, Mississippi and pretty much every big-time football program in the nation how that whole integrity thing is working out for them. Clearly, setting up some sort of system where the players reap the benefits of a profitable program would be much better than some greasy looking 30-year-old buying strippers and vodka for Vince Wilfork and his Miami teammates. The problem is that it’s just not enough to give players nothing and when there is inefficiency in a market based on regulations, black markets will show up. Yeah, Cam Newton’s dad is going to sell his son’s talent to the booster
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with the largest checkbook. That kind of thing is probably going to happen everywhere. All that said, it would still destroy any remaining integrity college sports had if they were able to just pay their student athletes a salary. If you offer up players to the highest-bidding school, not only are you going to turn into the NFL/NBA development league rather than a separate product, but you’re also going to be taking money away from students at the universities. This seems like a problem with absolutely no solution, right? Simply giving the students an education is clearly not enough in the context of a multi-billion-dollar industry, and simply cutting them a check basically destroys the value of your product, so is there anything you can do? This is where the idea of trust funds comes in. If you set aside some of the profits that the teams are bringing in for the players, rather than for 10,000 extra seats at the stadium, or an extra zero on the end of the AD’s paycheck, you can allow the students to maintain their integrity of not playing professionally while they are in school, and you can compensate them properly when they are out of school. There should be a standard amount set aside for each player depending on how long he was with the team and how much profit the schools are turning off that team. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem as if Bentley is raking in the dough off of Bryant Johnson jersey sales, no matter how good he is, so only big-time programs at Division I
schools should be forced to do this (and that also means pretty much only football and basketball programs). After all, not all of these players are going to go on to sign multi-million-dollar contracts in the NFL. It’s easy to look at the NFL and think of how many of them were collegiate athletes (all of them), but you can easily forget about the players who helped make their schools a ton of money and didn’t get drafted. These are the players who are essentially the unpaid labor in all of this. Guys like Kevin Durant, Cam Newton, J o h n Wa l l a n d A d r i a n Peterson are probably just fine with the fact that all they received for making their schools millions was an education. How about Gerry McNamara who helped lead Syracuse to a National Title and three successful seasons after that? He’s an assistant coach now, probably making less than $50,000 per year. I think Syracuse could afford to toss him a couple hundred thousand in a trust fund, redeemable after school, for his four years of effort. Jamarcus Russell was beloved at LSU and made that school a fortune, but now that he’s probably somewhere flipping burgers, a trust fund set up for him probably wouldn’t be too bad. There are certainly other ways to solve the problem, but with a new scandal popping up seemingly every week, what we have now is clearly a broken system. It’s time to step up and make changes because the NCAA won’t have any athletes to put on the field if they’re all suspended.
chemicals as possible. Nagog first starts the season with organic seeds, and reserves the use of pesticides, fungicides and other chemicals as a last resort. If there is a problem, they spray only when and where it is necessary. If only one plant is affected, they simply treat that
one plant, not that whole block or the whole farm. Not only is this initiative bringing fresh produce and supporting local farmers, it is saving the environment, as well. “[We] want to make a connection to food on your plate and where it comes from,” said King.
FARMSTAND Continued from Page 1 Andy Zhong, a senior and an integral part of the planning process, acknowledged the plight of the college student. “We realized that it is difficult for some students who have limited time and transportation to get access to fresh produce,” said Zhong. Before plans were set in motion, the team needed to assess demand. You probably recall receiving a survey back in July gauging interest in bringing local farms to campus. The results were overwhelming, and administration heeded your opinions. The statistics speak for themselves, and on average, students rated the likelihood of attending a farmers’ market a 4.18 out of 5 (4 signifying “likely” and 5 being “very likely”). Administration knew they had something big. It was down to the wire with logistics – Nagog did not even know for certain whether they were coming until Tuesday morning, hence the short notice
to the student body. That did not seem to hinder much, as there was constant traffic flow for the two hours. Bentley left a good impression on Debbie Auger of Nagog Farms. “The line was very long at times, but everyone was so nice and patient; they kept thanking us for being here,” said Auger. The late head start on the planning in summer proved to be an obstacle, for many farmers were already committed to other venues, despite genuine interest in coming here. Fortunately, Nagog pulled through for us. The future seems bright for this project. In addition to coming back for a few more weeks, Nagog was on campus this past Tuesday from 2:30 to 6 p.m. to capture the faculty and students in class who did not get a chance to come to the two-hour window. Next season, the plan is to contact farms earlier in the game and to make this a full-fledged farmer’s market, including local bakers.
From there, we will start to see the bigger picture. This is just a stepping stone for higher sustainability awareness. Nagog Hill Farms is located in Littleton, Massachusetts. They use Integrated Pest Management to cultivate their fruits and vegetables with as few
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Men’s soccer gains momentum Ulmer and Solomon score key goals during recent road games
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By Matt Gustus
Field Hockey (4-4, 2-0 NE-10) Adelphi (9/24)*
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The Bentley men’s soccer team recorded two road wins last week, bringing their record to 4-1-1 (3-0 NE-10). On Wednesday, September 21, Bentley traveled to Colchester, Vermont to take on St. Michael’s. Bentley was on the board early and often, scoring 3 goals in the 14th, 19th and 24th minutes. Senior Eric Ulmer scored first off a pass from freshman Michael Dias. Less than 5 minutes later, fellow senior Matt Solomon scored to put Bentley up 2-0. The third goal of the first half came from Ulmer once again, who knocked in a loose ball off of a saved header. The Falcons went into the half with a 3-0 lead. The second half was fairly quiet, until Matt Solomon scored his second goal of the game in the 73rd minute. Two minutes later, St. Michael’s scored its lone goal of the game, and the Falcons went on to win the game by the score of 4-1. Bentley’s second game of the week was a real nail-biter. Saturday, Bentley took the quick trip out west to Worcester, Massachusetts for a NE-10 battle against Assumption College. The entire game was back and forth, with Assumption having a slight advantage in shots 9-8. However, it was Solomon who scored the game’s only goal on a one-on-one with Assumption goalie Matt Wrenn. The goal, Solomon’s fourth of the season and third in two games, didn’t come until the 86th minute of the contest. Bentley held on in the final minutes to get the win. With the two wins, Bentley improved to 3-0 in the Northeast 10 conference. Sitting atop the conference standings are Franklin Pierce (7-0 overall), Bentley (4-1-1 overall) and Southern Connecticut (4-2 overall). Each team is 3-0 in the conference thus far in the season.
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Senior F/M Eric Ulmer scored the first goal of the game against St. Michael’s.
Franklin Pierce is undefeated in all their games this season, picking up right where they left off last season. Currently listed first in the standings, the Ravens, ranked seventh in the nation, are the defending NE-10 champions. Southern Connecticut is the only team in the conference to not concede a goal in conference play, followed close behind by Bentley with 1 goal allowed. Bentley will play Franklin Pierce and Southern Connecticut in the final two games of the season in late October. Leading the way in goals for Bentley is Solomon with four goals. Although he has only started in three games this season, he has made an appearance in all six and has made an impact in each game. The team leader in assists this season is sophomore Jordan Bridge with 3 helpers, which places him in a tie for second in the NE-10. Bentley’s starting keeper, Matt Reynolds, is having a solid season between the pipes. His goals-against total of 4 and goals-against average of 0.65 are third and second in the NE10, respectively. The next few games on
Bentley heads to New Haven on Sunday to take on The Chargers.
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Football (3-1, 2-0 NE-10) St. Anselm (9/23)*
W 43-16
Golf Dowling September Shootout (9/24-25)
5th of 18
Men’s Cross Country Codfish Bowl (9/24)
8th of 26
Men’s Soccer (4-1-1, 3-0 NE-10) At St. Michael’s (9/21)* At Assumption (9/24)*
W 4-1 W 1-0
Men’s Tennis (2-0, 2-0 NE-10) Assumption (9/21)* At St. Anselm (9/24)*
W 9-0 W 9-0
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Bentley’s schedule are packed with NE-10 action. On Tuesday, September 27, the Falcons have a home meeting with UMass-Lowell (3-4 overall, 3-2 NE-10). U-Lowell goalie Chris Maierle has been a stone wall for the Riverhawks, only allowing 4 goals this season through 7 games. Bentley will have a tough time finding the back of the net. In a busy week for the Falcons, they have a reschedu l e d g a m e o n T h u r s d a y, September 29, against Stonehill (3-4 overall, 3-3 NE10). This game was originally scheduled to be the NE-10 season opener for the Falcons on September 7, but Mother Nature had other plans. Stonehill comes into this game on a 3-game losing streak, including a double overtime loss to Southern New Hampshire a week ago. On Sunday, Bentley heads back on the road to New Haven University (0-5-2 overall, 0-4 NE-10). The Chargers are winless in 2011, but their record is somewhat misleading. Four of their five losses this season have come by only 1 goal. They are tied for last in the NE-10, and have given up 8 in conference goals this season (third worst). If all goes well, Bentley will be able to take care of the scrappy squad and keep their season rolling. Recently in the news, Bentley Assistant Coach Bobby Shuttleworth has been featured in a Sports article on a popular soccer website, kckrs.com. As well as coaching for the Falcons, Shuttleworth is the back-up keeper for New England’s professional soccer team, the New England Revolution. The article mainly talks about his approach as a goalie. His direct approach between the pipes translates well to his coaching approach here. The article can be found through the Bentley athletic website, Bentleyfalcons.com, in the soccer section.
Women’s Cross Country Codfish Bowl (9/24)
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Women’s Soccer (4-4, 3-3 NE-10) At Franklin Pierce (9/21)* Merrimack (9/24)* At Dowling (9/27)
W 1-0 L 3-1 L 2-0
Volleyball (6-5, 1-2 NE-10) At Southern Conn (9/21)* At Saint Anselm (9/27)*
L 3-0
*Northeast-10 Game
UpcomiNG ScHEDUlE September 29 Men’s Soccer vs. Stonehill*
3:30 p.m.
September 30 Football vs. AIC*
7:00 p.m.
October 1 Volleyball vs. St. Michael’s* Volleyball vs. NYIT
1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
October 2 Women’s Tennis vs. Franklin Pierce* Men’s Tennis vs. Franklin Pierce*
12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
October 4 Field Hockey vs. Merrimack*
7:00 p.m.
October 6 Field Hockey vs. UMass-Lowell*
7:00 p.m.
October 8 Men’s Soccer vs. Le Moyne* Field Hockey vs. AIC*
Sophomore B Jordan Bridge fights for the ball.
12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
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Bryant Johnson throws 5 touchdowns to rout St. Anselm Falcons to host American International College on Friday in third NE-10 game of the season By Ben Klein Vanguard StaFF
After a 31-12 win over rival Stonehill, the Bentley Falcons (2-1) welcomed St. Anselm (0-2) for their second NE-10 game of the season. St. Anselm had a tough time keeping Graduate QB Bryant Johnson under control and lost their third straight game 43-16. The game started off very slow with neither team doing much on offense. With the first quarter winding down and the game still scoreless, Johnson again put the team on his back. He started the drive with a run for 16 yards. Back-to-back completions to Wade Critides and Bill Kiley gave the Falcons great field position going into the second quarter. On the same drive, the Falcons found themselves on the St. Anselm 30-yard line and facing a fourth and 14. Coach Boerman decided the time was right to go for it.
Johnson threw a strike to Kiley for 14 yards and the Bentley first down. A Bobby Tarr 12-yard run setup a touchdown pass to Kiley, giving Bentley a 7-0 lead. QB Mike Pierce then led the St. Anselm Hawks 70 yards downfield for a touchdown of their own, capping a 10-play drive. The Hawks 2point conversion was fumbled and returned for a d e f e n s i v e PAT b y A a r o n McFadden, the score now at 9-6. Bentley ended the first half with two more passing touchdowns from Johnson. The first was a 27-yard pass to Mike Sumrell and then Kiley caught his second of the day from 14 yards out. A 23-point eruption in the second gave the Falcons a commanding lead at halftime. St. Anselm couldn’t do much opening the second half, but a roughing the kicker penalty gave the Hawks a free first down. An 11-yard pass by Pierce and then an
Senior RB Bobby Tarr has been a strong force out of the backfield this season.
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18-yard run by Keith Charles gave St. A’s a first and goal. A sack by Matt We l c h o n t h i r d a n d g o a l forced the Hawks to kick a field goal. A Bentley fumble later in the quarter that was recove r e d b y S t . A’s g a v e t h e Hawks a great opportunity to cut Bentley’s lead. On fourth down, Pierce completed a 36-yard pass to Marc Wilson, which was followed by a 2-yard touchdown run by Charles. Johnson again led the Bentley offense down the field with the help of two major penalties committed by the Hawks’ defense. Lorenzo Warren ran the ball to the 1-yard line at the end o f t h e t h i r d q u a r t e r, t h e score at 23-16. On the next p l a y, J o h n s o n t h r e w h i s fourth touchdown of the game to Jon Wilkie, giving Bentley a two-possession lead. Incomplete passes by Pierce ruined the Hawks’ next drive, and Johnson took advantage of the situation. Tarr ran for 13 yards to open the drive and then a pass to Critides gave Bentley another first down. Another pass interference penalty put the ball at the St. Anselm 30yard line. After a run for no gain, Johnson threw a ball downfield to Critides for another touchdown, his fifth of the game and a new career high. When asked about his achievement, Johnson said, “To be honest, I didn’t even think about it. I didn’t realize I had thrown 5 touchdowns until after the game when one of my teammates asked me.” Luke Zahradka then entered the game for the Falcons and led a touchdown drive of his own. Passes to Jeff Hill for 22 yards, Bart Stires for 30 yards and a 16-
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After a rough start, the Bentley field hockey team is finding their groove with three straight wins, two of which have come in conference battles. Did you know that the 4-4 Lady Falcons are currently ranked #10 in the latest Division II poll, matching their preseason ranking? All four of their losses have come against other teams in the top 10, but the Falcons will take on two top-ten opponents next week in Merrimack and UMass-Lowell, giving them a chance to climb even higher in the polls.
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Graduate QB Bryant Johnson let the Falcons in their win against the Hawks.
yard touchdown pass to Justin Young capped the 94yard drive. St. Anselm’s chance at a comeback was ended when S Don Hopkins intercepted a Pierce pass late in the fourth quarter, the game ending at 43-16 in favor of the Falcons. The two impact receivers for Bentley were Critides and Kiley, Critides catching 9 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown, while Kiley caught 8 passes of his own for 102 yards and 2 touchdowns. “They both are great receivers, and we have a great group of receivers as a whole,” said Johnson. “They both are really tall receivers with great speed and hands, so they make my life a lot easier. I can pretty much toss the ball up and they will go and get it.” L B K y l e Yo u n g l e d t h e team in tackles with 12, a new career high. Johnson finished the game going 25-
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34 with 286 yards, 5 touchdowns and 1 interception. He continues to lead the conference with his 13 touchdown passes. “I think the biggest key to my success this season has just been taking what the defense gives me,” said Bryant. “I have really been focusing on letting my receivers make the plays. I really wanted to limit the a m o u n t o f m i s t a k e s . We have so many weapons on offense that if we can get the ball in all of their hands we will be successful.” Mike Pierce came into the game leading the conference in passing yards per game (289.5), but the Bentley defense held him to just 184 yards through the air. The Hawks’ offense only had the ball for 20 minutes, while Bentley had the ball for 40. Bentley (3-1) will host American International C o l l e g e ( 3 - 1 ) o n F r i d a y, September 30 at 7 p.m.
Graduate Quarterback Bryant Johnson Graduate student quarterback Bryant Johnson has been named the Falcon of the Week. Johnson led Bentley to a 43-16 win over Saint Anselm last Friday with a careerhigh five touchdown passes and 333 yards of total offense. Johnson went 25-34 for 286 yards and also ran for 47 yards. He completed passes to seven different receivers, including nine completions to Wade Critides and eight to Bill Kiley. He hit four different players for touchdown passes, two to Kiley and one each to Critides, Mike Sumrell and Jon Wilkie. Johnson was recognized by being named the Northeast10 Offensive Player of the Week on Monday, and was awarded the Gold Helmet by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston on Wednesday as the top Division II-III player in New England for the week.