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Smart. Nimble. Compassionate. Prepared. Boston Business Journal Bentley implements rebranding strategy Editor comes to lend a

By Lacey Nemergut News editor

When students arrived on campus this past week, they were welcomed by posters introducing them to Bentley University’s new brand: “preparing the next generation of smart, nimble, compassionate leaders.” To begin the ini-

tiative, Bentley hired, for the first time in its history, a Chief Marketing Officer who collaborated with two prominent marketing agencies to assess the most effective and comprehensive brand positioning .

“Step one involved an audit of Bentley’s current state,” stated David Perry, Bentley’s Chief Marketing Officer.

The new shield features multiple facets of what makes this school what it is.

During this time, the University worked closely with Boathouse Group Inc., headquartered locally in Waltham.

They then continued their study, utilizing the professional input of Simpson Scarborough marketing research firm. “It started with qualitative research among internal audiences [in the form of interviews] and then moved to quantitative research [in the form of surveys] with both internal and external audiences which included current students,” said Perry. The groups in this survey, 11 in total, included the opinion of prospective students detailing what they felt they needed from the University in order to eventually partake upon a desired career path.

“I was impressed by how transparent he {David} was in that process,” said Brianna Allard, Associate Director of Marketing Programs. After extensive research, the team narrowed it down to three

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Fresh. Functional. Bold. Professional.

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Over the summer, Bentley’s own Paul Cheek renovated The Vanguard’s website. The new site features archived posts as well as each

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week’s posts from the print publication.

The site also features an up to date calendar of school events, and a Bentley sports

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blog. Check out the new website, and be sure to follow The Vanguard on Twitter: @bentleyvanguard and @vanguard_sports.

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By Brenna O’Connell Campus Life editor

Boston Business Journal executive editor, George Donnelly, will be assisting the campus newspaper by lending the knowledge he has of the business and journalism worlds. Even with the knowledge garnered during his journalism career of over 25 years, he remains committed to keeping The Vanguard the paper of the students.

Donnelly, the product of journalist parents, had a natural predisposition for the art of reporting, rounding off his education with an English degree from Binghamton University, class of ‘81. Upon graduation, his start into journalism was a bit “indirect,” as he puts it.

“My first real job when I had to go to an office…was at an ad agency…[as] a junior account executive,” said Donnelly.

His first reporting job came in 1985 at the Somerville Journal. After two years, Donnelly rose through the ranks to editor of the publication, which proved to be a difficult transition.

“It’s one thing to be a reporter…than coordinate an entire newspaper,” said Donnelly.

But he must have learned quickly and well. After four

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years at the Somerville Journal, he moved to be the editor-in-chief of the Tab newspaper group, which at its peak included 20 publications. That is when he decided to make a change.

“I was very interested in business and finance…[I] decided to pursue financial journalism and got a job as editor at CFO magazine in 1998,” said Donnelly.

The transition to the Boston Business Journal came easily, where he has spent the past twelve years.

“It combined my great love of business with [my] background in newsroom management and, to a degree, in community newspapering,” said Donnelly.

So, why would a busy executive editor for a business journal choose to spend time in Waltham with the Vanguard staff? Apparently, our reputation precedes us.

“I have some good contacts [at Bentley]…and we write about Bentley a fair amount – We write a lot about the graduates…I feel it is an outstanding university and it’s bet evidenced by the kind of graduates it produces.

This is a great opportunity to learn about the school,” said Donnelly. “I want to be a resource…who can help answer questions and suggest some new ideas. But it’s a students’ newspaper, and that’s what makes it original See ADVISER, Page 5

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policE loG It’s the beginning of a new year and that can only mean one thing, stupid things are going to happen on campus and you are going to hear about them. To the Class of 2016, welcome and in some cases, congratulations on making your first Police Log. To everyone else, welcome back. Let’s do this.

Burn, baby, burn In the first week there were eight fire alarms raised. Seven of them were caused by terrible cooking. The culinary geniuses in North C took the title causing three.

Coming in second was Orchard South with two and bringing up the rear were North A and rhodes with one apiece. The worst statistic? Only one of them was done at a drunken hour. Are you kidding me?

Step up your game people! Gordon ramsey would have a heart attack if he came within 5 miles of this campus.

On a brighter note, the eighth alarm was raised in Fenway because of excessive steam in the shower. Mazel tov to the happy couple! no doubt about it At 2:16 a.m. in rhodes, a student was stopped by an rA for “possible intoxication.” The officer transported the student immediately to the Police Department. So for future

reference, “possible intoxication” means blackout drunk. The more you know. the intoxicated hulk Orchard South is certainly making its case for Building Felon of the Week. At 11:37 p.m. on September 7, an rA reported that there was broken glass on the second floor and spilled beer on the first floor stairwell. In Clue terms, it was the drunken idiot, in the stairwell, with the delusional idea that punching glass was a good idea. what’s that smell?

That same night a strange odor was reported outside of Copley South. upon arrival, the officers reported that the area was clear.

The individual who reported the scent was detained under Section 9 of the Bentley bylaws “Whoever smelt it, dealt it.”

Elm had a stench problem of its own on September 3 at 3:54 a.m.

Although there was hardly any mystery in this case because it was poop. Someone pooped in the shower.

In other shower news, rAs reported a television inside a shower in Miller at 2:02 a.m. Although the perpetrator can hardly be blamed, it’s been like ten years since we learned that water and

electricity are a deadly combination.

Two clogged toilets were reported within ten minutes eachother in Forest and Spruce. the university was one case away from the first ever serial toilet clogging in school history. is that it...?

Dispatch had a few interesting encounters during the first week. A student walked into the police station and requested to speak with someone on September 4. The student looked really annoying so dispatch tried to pretend like they weren’t there.

On September 3, an officer walked into the station and “requested a set of numbers.”The report was unclear as to whether It was recorded at 9:54 a.m., but it is rumored that this transpired at a bar the night before. Dispatch recorded this is as criminal activity as they believed it to be the worst pick up line attempted in human history. the importance of Composure At 1:12 a.m. on Sept. 5, officers received a gift wrapped PC when they responded outside the Police Station to an intoxicated student inside a cab. The toughest losses are at the finish line. Better luck next time, sport. In Miller, officers responded to an unresponsive stu-

dent just after midnight on Sept. 3.

The officers found the student to be completely sober and just tired. The next morning the student was nominated for Best Drunken Performance. watch your step Just as the morning began on September 8, an officer reported that a student was passed out on the footbridge. The student was sober. Just kidding. They were straight wasted. Who in their right mind would consider sloped concrete a comfortable resting place? vomitorious As always, the best is saved for last. This week’s Puke Count is 6.

Maple quickly established itself as the league leader with two pukes.

With reported vomit in the 1st floor ladies room and the 2nd floor hallway, this dorm has shown that they can get them job done on more than one level. They are going to be a tough match up throughout the year. rhodes, Birch, Collins, and Kresge each contributed one of their own leaving 17 dorms with a goose egg.

See you next week, stay nimble Bentley!

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JUDiciAl AcTioN sUMMARy Editor-in-ChiEf Sindhu Palaniappan Managing Editor gEnEral ManagEr Alyson Bisceglia Emily Silver Copy Editor Nate Marchand nEws Editor Lacey Nemergut sports Editor Ben Klein CaMpus lifE Editor Brenna O’Connell fEaturEs Editor Mike Lovett BusinEss Editor Jasper Huang photography Editor Tim Avrutik onlinE Editor Victoria Lin Editorial dirECtor Tomer Gat dirECtor of produCtion Meagan Kalpokis dirECtor of advErtising Brian Fuerst dirECtor of MarkEting Dina Durutlic JournalisM advisor George Donnelly studEnt lifE advisor Nicole Chabot-Wieferich FOr GENErAL & CONTACT INFOrMATION ABOuT The Vanguard, PLEASE SEE PAGE 4.

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total number of cases: total number of individuals involved (violators): number of individuals dismissed from responsibility: number of 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:

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Bentley to strengthen alumni network; new org on campus

By Lacey Nemergut NEws

Editor

The fall semester of 2012 marks the beginning of the Student Alumni Leadership Council, a student organization dedicated to enhancing networking opportunities with alumni and increasing awareness on campus about the importance of philanthro-

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Elisha Bender, an advisor for The Student Alumni Leadership Council, hopes to provide additional opportunities for current students to interact with alumni and to shed light on the important role that private support plays on our campus. By raising awareness about how giving back affects current students,

Bentley’s newest campus organization will help students develop longer-lasting relationships after they graduate.

the group strives to promote participation in the Bentley Annual Fund. Bentley’s undergraduate alumni participation has been roughly 10% over the past few years, which is fairly low relative to some colleges and universities in our peer group that exceed 2025%.”

“There’s kind of a bad stereotype at Bentley about

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giving back…[we want to] raise awareness of how private contributions play a role in the university,” said Bender. Currently, 75% of the operating budget is covered by tuition, 20% through auxiliary fees such as housing and meal plans and 5% through donations and grants. These donations help support student financial aid and various scholarships. The bottom line is, “[donations are] helping to keep our tuition reasonable,” said Bender.

Bender and the organization hope to create campus wide traditions in order to facilitate a long lasting and more personal relationship for students after graduation.

“Traditions are a valuable part of the college experience, and we want to create campus traditions that can really unite all Bentley students. We are about much more than just giving, we are about building campus community and a love for Bentley” said Bender.

“In the fall, we’re going to try to focus on school spirit and creating unity among the Bentley community,” said Bender. In the spring, the organization will work to edu-

cate students about how philanthropy affects our institution. During this time, the organization would recognize current donors and welcome student contributions as well.

Current ideas include sending post cards to alumni donors to build personal connections and express gratitude for continued gifts.

“My thought is…awareness. I think people don’t give back because they don’t always understand how they can make a difference,” said Bender. Bender attributed reasons for recent alumni giving as “positive experiences they’ve had here through classes, professors that have impacted them, campus activities, going to the pub, hanging out on the green space. I think there are a lot of things about Bentley that students can appreciate. We have some of the most world renowned career services.”

The organization has planned their debut event for this year’s homecoming. If students are interested in joining they can apply for the Student Alumni Leadership Council by visiting Bentley.edu/alumni.

Applications are due September 28th.

Symphony course allows students to travel to NYC

By Nathan Marchand Copy Editor

Most students are all too familiar with the general business core (yay, GB 212!) and other liberal arts requirements, but when it comes to elective courses, many students may be unaware Athat listening to Tchaikovsky could be the homework assignment for ART 222 – Going to Symphony. And, if you don’t know who Tchaikovsky is, all the more reason to keep on reading and take the course!

Going to Symphony is a three credit course, but instead of running a semester, it runs through the whole academic year. It is a night class, held on Tuesdays this semester. The class does not meet every week, but rather every other or every third week. By the end of the year, the class will have met the same amount as any other semester course. Many students have had no musical background, so beginners are more than welcome.

In the “vault”, in the unknown dungeon of Adamian, you can find Professor Mike Frank of the English and Media Studies Department burning CDs of classical music for his students. Frank has never had professional music lessons, but rather attempts to share his appreciation of classical music with his students.

Frank started the course about ten years ago in an attempt to familiarize students with an important part of our cultural tradition, that is, classical music. As Frank said, “The arts play an important part in the world of business.”

“One reason I teach the course is [that it] seems to me that if you take someone to hear a speech in a foreign language, there’s no way that person can tell if the speech was any good or even if it made sense. For many people, classical music is like a foreign language and when they hear it, they have no clue how to listen or what to listen for,” Frank said.

Over the course of the year, students will attend various performances by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and will go on a weekend trip in the spring to the world famous Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan to see an opera (don’t worry, it’s the first for the majority of Frank’s students).

Frank said, “The purpose of the course is to get people to become familiar enough with the language so that they can decide if they like it or not.”

Students familiarize themselves with the music for the upcoming concerts and discuss themes, melodies, instruments and basic theory in class. Students are quizzed on their ability to correctly

Students get to go off campus to the world-famous Symphony Hall.

identify selections from the assigned listening.

“The workload is very different from that of other courses and it can provide a welcome change of pace,” said Frank.

After the performances, students are asked to reflect on their experiences from going to the world renowned Symphony Hall in Boston to their analysis or critique of the performance.

Additionally, since the class is together for seven months as

opposed to the standard four, the class becomes much closer. Frank will often grab a bite to eat with the class before or after performances.

“I wish I could say that everybody who takes the course ends up really digging this kind of music — but obviously that’s not true. Still, lots of people really get turned on to it, and that’s very gratifying,” said Frank.

If you want to take an elective that teaches you something other than T accounts,

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Going to Symphony may be a viable option. As Frank said, “This was just astonishingly great stuff and I wanted to share the pleasure and rewards that I got from listening.”

“A couple of years ago one student said ‘this course shows that learning can be fun’,” said Frank.

Students interested in joining the course can contact Professor Frank at mfrank@bentley.edu for more details.

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editorial

A new brand name for Bentley By now, we have all heard about the new Bentley brand. Some have expressed their dislike, while others are positive about the change.

Those who attended the ABA All-Star conference or other events where Bentley’s CMO Dave Perry presented have heard the reasoning behind the change and much of that can be read in this week’s front page article on the subject.

On the positive side, Dave Perry and others have been doing a great job of explaining the new branding and getting the word out.

An e-mail was sent to the student population, booklets were made and a lot of effort has been put into it. Each aspect of the brand is explained well, and it is a good idea to have a uniform look across all logos.

In addition, a lot of effort was put into the rebranding itself, throughout the year-long process.

Students’ opinions were taken into account in surveys last academic year, as thoughts of competitor schools and potential employers.

On the other hand, there

are some down sides to the new brand. Although those are some adjectives Bentley students would like to use to describe themselves (maybe not nimble, unless they’re dancers), they are not very strong words and they do seem somewhat cheesy when put in the public eye.

“Prepared” has gotten some positive responses and does ring true, but it seems very broad to describe what a Bentley student is.

But at the core of the branding change is the idea to alter Bentley’s overall image and make our degrees worth more in the future.

Can a new logo and a few buzz words really change a university’s image? It probably takes a little more than that. In fact, changing the logo might confuse those who are not too familiar with Bentley, and detract from the purpose of the new brand.

The administration has been on a mission over the past couple of years to make our Bentley degrees worth more. It’s good for us students since it will benefit us in the future, but some of the steps taken to get there (like the new

branding) might not benefit everyone.

The other major step that has recently been is the focus on Bentley’s graduate school. Again, although this might increase the value of our degrees in the future, it is taking the focus off of the undergraduate side (the one that Bentley is currently very-well known for) and taking some of our best professors away from undergraduate courses.

Bentley’s rebranding does have a good mission, but there definitely are mixed feelings over the outcome.

We have expressed our thoughts on the subject, but now we want to hear what students, faculty, staff, and administration think. If you would like to share your view, please send us a Letter to the Editor at ga_vanguard@bentley.edu.

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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-Michael Bisping UFC fighter on his prediction for the outcome of UFC 152 “I just watched Wedding Crashers and played a bit of Scrabble.”

-Andy Murray Professional tennis player on what he did to prepare for the US Open Final

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BRAND Continued from Page 1 positioning statements: “Business is Beautiful,” “University of Doing,” and “Be Prepared.”

“Prepared, specifically Bentley’s distinctive approach to preparing students for career and life, ranked highest across the majority of audiences we surveyed,” said Perry. “I think employers will respond very favorably since the ‘Prepared’ positioning is truly a reflection of how they described Bentley and our students. It should be viewed as accurate and authentic.”

In terms of a career, Bentley’s approach to education and community serves as a differentiating factor for students and future employers they might interact with. “We really wanted to show that what we’ve done with our curriculum and our holistic approach is unique. And it’s smart. [We teach]hard skills that you wouldn’t get at liberal arts school,” said Allard.

The logo was also altered to reflect Bentley’s new, cohesive brand image. It features the clock tower, clock hands, founding year, the falcon, lightning bolts, and the word “Prepared.”

“First, we wanted to develop a brand identity system for Bentley which up till now had a few different logos or images that were not linked as strongly as they could be. This was causing dilution and confusion.

Second, we wanted to signify an evolution or visual shift so that audiences could sense that something was happening at Bentley. Finally, we wanted to connect core elements of the Bentley experience across academics, athletics, and student life,” stated Perry.

A key aspect of the rebranding process is its focus on longevity and consistency. “Ten years from now, I would expect our awareness to be higher, perceptions to be further enhanced as a thought leader, and top undergraduate and graduate students to consider Bentley in the top tier of schools they are considering,” said Perry. “It will be sustainable because the brand positioning and messaging is credible, relevant, and sets Bentley apart. We say what we do. We provide what the market wants. What we do is distinctive.”

In terms of the image change, the community has reacted with mixed responses. “We’ve never

Question: “What has been the most shocking difference you’ve experienced abroad compared to the u.S.?”

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When answering the question “What makes Australia different?” there are a great number of appropriate answers. The weather, the people, the wildlife, and the list goes on and on. But, seeing as this is written by a college student and for college students, it seems most appropriate to talk about the difference that is most noticeable thus far to us college students: The cost of living.

I came here with the mindset that I wasn’t going to hold back on spending my money. There’s not a great likelihood that I’ll have the chance to tour Australia and live in the beautiful Gold Coast for such a long time again, so I should appreciate the opportunity.

But when I sat down and began to watch the meter in my taxi home from Surfer’s Paradise, a strip of clubs, bars and other nightlife just about 15 minutes away from campus, my heart nearly stopped.

I am in no way exaggerating when I say that the meter goes up 10 cents every two seconds – regardless of if the vehicle is in motion or not. The cost of this 15minute cab ride is about $50.

Let’s do the math: 15 minutes*60 seconds = 900 seconds.

Divide this by two (I said it goes

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up every 2 seconds) and we get 450 seconds. I said it goes up 10 cents every two seconds – that’s 450*10 = 4,500 cents or $45 + a $5-8 charge the moment you sit down. That’s Aussie dollars, by the way, which are stronger than U.S. dollars. This shock factor has me facing the other way in taxis now – my body can’t tolerate the stress of watching that thing move.

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had so much investment and discussion on social media,” said Allard, referring to the twitter Q and A session as well as the Bentley Facebook page that now displays, “Smart. Nimble.

Compassionate. Prepared.” as its banner image.

“Frankly, any change of this magnitude, particularly in graphics or image, takes some getting used to. If you have been part of an institution for a period of time you are probably pretty comfortable with the existing brand—both the messaging and the graphic representation. It is also clear that members of the Bentley community have strong feelings about what Bentley is and how it should be portrayed,” said Perry in response to varying reactions to the distinct brand .

“Fortunately for Bentley, much of what the marketplace is demanding today and in the future (well-rounded/prepared graduates, business skills, critical thinkers, change agents, and future executive leaders) is exactly what Bentley has been and will continue to provide. We simply have to raise awareness and understanding about our distinctive model,” Perry concludes. the company of others. People are so open to learning new things about other people and the American culture that they’re always asking about our views on the upcoming election and other social and cultural issues in America.

While in America, few know

Continued from Page 1 and fun and different. My idea is to be a sounding board and maybe someone who can help advance …and steer some changes that the staff agrees it wants to do,” said Donnelly.

For example, The Vanguard may be looking to have a greater online presence for the student body and with the Boston Business Journal putting out daily newsletters, Donnelly is the perfect resource.

Donnelly asserts that he will be making no decisions in

The Vanguard is thrilled to welcome George Donnelly to the Bentley community.

about the current events and issues occurring in countries abroad.

Dublin has given all the Bentley students a culture shock from the typical life in America, but we are all adjusting and living in the moment as the Irish do.

The study abroad group in Dublin is adjusting to the way of life in Ireland.

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The most shocking difference I’ve experienced since arriving in Dublin is the pace of life and the friendliness of other people.

In America, everyone is always in such a rush, has so much to do and only a certain amount of time to do it. They need to be on time and keep track of a hectic schedule on a day-to-day basis while missing out on the little things.

In Ireland, people are much more laidback and living in the moment. A professor at the University said on the first day (commenting on the Irish culture), “It’s not that we’re lazy.

Things will get done, but they’ll get done at our own pace.”

Whether at a pub, waiting for the bus or just on the street, everyone is willing to take a few minutes out of there day to have a conversation and enjoy

The biggest difference between the U.S. and Austria is the way of life.

People here seem to be very independent.

When the school wants us to do something, whether it is registering for classes or with the city, they give us little direction on how to do it.

I have learned that I really need to take matters into my own hands and figure things out for myself. I feel that especially at Bentley, you are always being guided you on what you have to do.

Another change was that most places in Vienna are closed on Sundays. This means I can’t run errands like I would usually do in the States on Sundays. This makes it a little more diffi-

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order to keep the integrity of the students’ own newspaper.

“I certainly know a lot about the legalities of journalism. I spend a lot of time thinking about the first amendment and the ins and outs of making sure that journalism is fair and safe. And I’m well-positioned to play that role,” said Donnelly. That will be very valuable advice – especially for the April Fool’s edition!

So let us welcome Mr. Donnelly, his experience, expertise and passion to The Vanguard staff and Bentley family.

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cult because I have to find time to do grocery shopping etc. during the week.

Usually on Sundays people in Vienna relax by going to the park or spending the day in a café. Instead of going shopping like I usually would on Sundays, this past Sunday I spent the day in the Belvedere Gardens.

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Differences are what have made my experience abroad so unique. Being used to the culture in the U.S. and back home in Guatemala, I really felt prepared to take on the French culture.

For the first couple of days, I was confused many times by the lack of organization presented by the school’s exchange program. Being used to having an advisor of such or someone who can guide me through the process left me wondering what to do.

After the first couple of days, I started understanding everything more. There is no lack of organization per se, but a more relaxed environment where the people who benefit the most are the ones who enjoy their time and don’t worry about small things. This laidback culture has the benefit of people being nice all the time in a stress-free environment.

Yet the cost of being laidback is that you have to live at their pace or you will be lost.

For example, finding a place to eat past 7:30 p.m. will be almost impossible around here. The fact that most businesses are not open for an hour in the middle of the day seems also very strange for me, having the mentality of being efficient and hard working at business. At some point you ask yourself, is this really helping or hurting their businesses?

But overall the experience is about enjoying and discovering a beautiful culture, which I’m just starting to understand.

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Zipcar now available for student use on Bentley campus

By Kristin Tomasi Vanguard Staff This semester, students have a new alternative to bringing a car on campus with Zipcar.

Zipcar is a car-sharing service that “offers the convenience of car ownership without the hassles of having a car on campus.”

Members have 24/7 access to two cars on campus, located in the Miller parking deck, as well as Zipcar’s convenient network of vehicles around the world.

The service was announced in August in an email sent to the Bentley community from Gary Nolan, Assistant Director of Purchasing, Administrative and Campus Services.

Members of the new on-campus Zipcar program have 24/7 access to this transportation service.

In a follow up email last week, Nolan explained the

benefits of membership for students. “With Zipcar, it’s

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easy to get off campus and get downtown, do errands,

or even road trip,” he said.

“Once you’re a member, reserve a car online or on your phone for as short as an hour or as long as four days,” said Nolan.

Then, members use their Zipcard to let themselves into the car, which is equipped with a card reader. The keys and a gas card are located inside the car.

When the reservation is over, the car must be returned to the same reserved parking spot.

Zipcar’s hourly or daily rates also cover gas, insurance and 180 miles per day.

Zipcar lists a number of benefits of implementing its service on college campuses.

It hopes to decrease the amount of cars brought to campus, which will lighten parking lot congestion and reduce students’ impact on the environment.

Zipcar is already working with many colleges throughout the country, including Yale, Smith College, and Brown, to give students an environmentally friendly transportation option and reduce the need for more parking.

“Last semester, as we began to see the potential value of a Zipcar program on campus, we explored the possibility of a fall semester implementation. After months of planning and coordination, it’s great to see the program come to fruition,” said Nolan.

“As for future expansion, we will monitor the program closely and expand as needed,” he said.

Zipcar membership is $25, and students can enter the promo code “LAUNCH2012” on their application for $40 in free driving.

This price can be directly compared to the newly implemented parking charge on Bentley campus.

Students must be at least 18 years old to become a member and can join or find more information at zipcar.com/bentley.

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The Facebook flop: Share prices fail to meet high expectations

By Jasper Huang BuSineSS editor

Facebook, the most anticipated IPO of the year has yet to provide any type of return to investors that bet on its growth.

The company, which went public on May 18, 2012, opened at $38 per share. Although Facebook saw initially high and then modest growth the first couple of days following its offering, the company’s stock price was extremely volatile and profitability was far from guaranteed.

Investors who still believed in the success of Facebook insisted earnestly that this was simply a fluke and that Facebook’s stock price would soon take off. We are here almost four months later, and Facebook has failed to live up to the glimmers of hope that some still held for it. As of Friday, August 31, Facebook closed at $18.06 – at more than a fifty percent discount from its original opening price.

The share price of $18.06 was 5.40 percent lower than the company’s closing on Thursday due to analysts from BOA Merrill Lynch and Bank of Montreal, two Facebook’s IPO underwriters, cutting their estimates on Facebook’s stock price

by a whopping 34 percent and 40 percent. Furthermore, a slow summer trading season, with both investors and financial service employees looking to spend time outdoors and vacationing with their families and friends, did nothing to boost trading volumes for the already struggling stock.

With Facebook shares trading at such a low price, it may mean that bad news is on the horizon as several of the company’s stock lock-ups are set to expire. Stock lock-ups are when a newly public company “locks” portions of its shares so that they cannot be sold until a certain date. This is to prevent a giant influx of shares into the market, diluting the price.

Facebook’s recent lock-up expiration in August freed approximately 270 million shares for sale, and resulted in Facebook suffering a 6.3 percent price decline.

October will see another 249 million shares of Facebook stock unlocked, and the biggest expiry yet will come in November with 1.32 billion shares being freed up for sale.

December will also see another 149 million unlocked. With 270 million already bringing a 6.3 percent decline, these lock-up expirations definitely do not

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Despite the failure of stock prices to meet expectations, analysts are optimistic about Facebook’s future performance.

bode well for Facebook’s already low stock price, with another 1.72 billion shares being unlocked for sale by yearend.

With lock-up expirations diluting share price even more, investors are running out of options to turn to in the hopes that Facebook will right itself and begin the astronomical growth that many had projected for it. Many still trust that Facebook’s stock price will take a turn for the better as the company impresses the public with revenue growth and profitability results, but according to the

Wall Street Journal, analysts such as Daniel Salmon from the Bank of Montreal say that Facebook will be hard pressed to maintain the 4 percent growth target Facebook has set for itself for the third quarter.

Despite all the doom and gloom, the majority of analysts still have a fair outlook on Facebook’s performance.

According to the Wall Street Journal’s Kaitlyn Kiernan, the Bank of Montreal’s prediction is by far the worst, valuing the company at $15 per share. She states that this is contrasted by Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster,

which values the company at $41 per share. An average of 22 analyst estimates and predictions values the company at approximately $33.27, “more than 80 percent above Friday’s (August 31) trading level.”

With an average valuation of only $5 below its initial opening price, it seems that all hope has not yet been lost for the floundering stock price of the social-networking giant. Now, only time will tell whether Facebook will be consigned to the failed IPO archives, or make a remarkable comeback.

U.S. companies prepare for possible Greek exit from Eurozone

By Alex Grotevant Vanguard Staff

The European debt crisis has taken unpredictable turns before, yet none of them would even come close in shock-value to a complete Greek exit from the Eurozone. Ever since Greece lost control of its finances and endured an economic collapse in 2009, the business world has kept a close eye on the Eurozone.

However, now more than ever American companies are preparing for a number of possible scenarios, all of which revolve around Greece leaving the Eurozone.

Over the summer, a survey conducted by Corporate Executive Board, a private advisory firm, revealed that eighty percent of their clients believed Greece would leave the Eurozone. Further, of the eighty percent of clients polled that expect a Greek exit, nearly 20 percent anticipate other countries leaving the Eurozone.

While the survey was based on mere speculation, these possibilities are very real. Heiner Leisten, a partner with the Boston Consulting Group, raises a valid point: “Fifteen months ago when we started looking at this, we said it was unthinkable. It’s not impossible or unthinkable now.”

Leisten’s observation shows us that practically any turn of events is possible regarding the European debt crisis. While a complete dissolution of the Eurozone does not seem likely

at this point in time, the business world can clearly never be certain what the passing of time will bring.

In addition to the uncertainty of Greece leaving the Eurozone in the first place, nobody can be certain what the ramifications of a Greek exit would be. Global markets would certainly be affected, and more financial pressure would be placed on the other countries in the Eurozone such as Spain and Italy. As a result, many American companies are taking no chances and planning ahead.

Despite European politicians’ optimism and reassurance that the currency system can remain intact, American companies are preparing for the worst. For example, Bank of America Merrill Lynch fears a shortage of currency within Greece and is therefore considering sending truckloads of money over the Greek border for clients to pay their local employees.

Other large American companies are preparing with more technical approaches. Ford has programmed its computer systems in a way that they will be able to immediately deal with a new Greek currency if the euro is replaced. Visa also said they were capable of “a swift transition to a new currency with the minimum possible disruption to consumers and retailers.”

Further, JPMorgan Chase has already begun setting up accounts that are reserved for the new currency.

It is obvious that American

companies are not wasting time in their preparation for potential currency changes in the Eurozone. None of these companies are certain that the Eurozone will gradually fall apart, let alone whether or not Greece will even exit.

Nevertheless, they are bracing themselves and taking the necessary precautions.

As students at a business university, we are taught the advantages of risk management.

The way many of America’s largest companies are dealing with the situation is a fine example of risk management on a massive scale. The lesson to be learned here is that while the business world is unpredictable, it is always better to be safe than sorry.

Fifteen months ago a Greek departure from the Eurozone was considered impossible.

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“What do you think of the new Bentley brand?” stEvE NguyEN CLass Of 2013 ECONOmiiCs-fiNaNCE “Be ‘Prepared’ for what?”

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Nhi NgO CLass Of 2014 aCCOuNtaNCy “I want to know who made it.”

CarLOs spriCk CLass Of 2014 ECONOmiCs-fiNaNCE “It looks terrible, looks like a high school kid did it.”

aBDuLLa aLBaDi CLass Of 2014 ECONOmiCs-fiNaNCE “I’m sure they put in a lot of work behind this new brand, but I’m not sure if I’m going to get used to it, especially the ‘prepared’ part.”

One of the summer’s early hits, The Innocent is a melting pot of mystery, thrills, action, crime and suspense.

Its plot is specially designed to suck you in right from the start and not let you go until you finally reach the last page.

Will Robie is a government hit man who specializes in taking out the country’s worst enemies. His work is so classified that if he is ever caught, the government will deny all involvement with him and feed him to the wolves, so to speak.

All goes swimmingly until Will senses something fishy and doesn’t complete his mission at the last second (since assassinating a U.S. government official is probably not a good idea). He narrowly escapes as a far-off mystery sniper completes the job for him. Will rushes to escape Washington, DC before he is caught.

Add one exploding bus and an endangered 14-year-old girl, and Will’s got himself in a true pickle. To make matters worse, he is assigned to investigate the case as a rep-

resentative from the Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS) in conjunction with the FBI. The FBI has no idea that he was ever involved in the murder, and he needs to be sure that they never find out. Complicated, I know.

The 14-year-old girl before mentioned is Julie, whose parents were murdered right around the same time that Will failed to complete his mission. These seemingly disconnected events end up being swirled into the same plot line and cover-up that Will must figure out.

Convinced that Julie is at risk, Will hides her away and she becomes a mini detective.

This isn’t the type of novel I normally go for, but every so often one falls into my hands and I decide to read it.

By Olivia LeClair I thought The Innocent told and delivered a good story, which is not always a given when you pick up a novel. Each event and scene was relevant to the overall plot, and everything was relatively fast-paced - there’s nothing worse than being bored in the middle of a mystery.

A highlight of the novel (and a nice break from the crime drama) is Julie, the girl who becomes Will’s ward throughout most of the plot.

She is very sassy and precocious, and her scenes give the story an edge of comic relief. Note that I said an edge, since you won’t find many laughs in this one.

As we get back into the swing of things for a new semester, I’d recommend giving this book a try. It’s edgy, fast-paced, and won’t

The Innocent follows the adventures of a government hit man.

Some aspects of the plot were very predictable, but others kept me guessing until the end. I was able to figure out who the “bad guy” was, but I didn’t figure out motives or connections until they were revealed.

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exhaust your already shocked brain cells. It might even be a welcome distraction from that finance or accounting homework you find yourself saddled with.

Rating: 4 out of 5

ramaNvir saiNi CLass Of 2016 ECONOmiCs-fiNaNCE “Hogwarts! It’s a little too much.”

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Bestselling novelist David Baldacci has authored numerous books, screenplays and other publications.

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“It could have been better.”

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Christopher Nolan directed and co-wrote all three installments of the Dark Knight trilogy.

By Mike Lovett Features editor

There’s an old saying; heroes often come to memory, but legends will always be alive. Or something like that. In keeping with that saying, Christopher Nolan, the mastermind behind The Dark Knight trilogy, sought to create the former; a piece of work that has set a new standard for comic book hero films.

The term superhero has become synonymous with “possessing other worldly (or universally) abilities.” While powers can be a part of it, they are simply an accessory. Nolan sought to look at the term in a far more literal fashion, by creating Bruce Wayne, a man that took extraordinary measures to provide justice and became a hero. For the sake of literary symmetry, let’s call them “super ordinary measures.”

Instead of focusing on the masked man, Nolan decided to focus on the man behind the mask. Bruce Wayne was the protagonist of these films and that was never in doubt.

In Batman Begins, for the first time in the Batman franchise, we got to know Mr. Wayne a little bit beyond a billionaire whose parents were shot. We saw him as a human being, like a real one, with emotions and goals, just like us. The audience could identify with

him and that is probably the most successful aspect of the new franchise.

We witnessed a tormented man pick himself up from nothing with his only goal being to save the city his parents built. He was hell bent on making sure they did not die in vain.

Naturally being a billionaire was helpful in turning himself into a superhero, but a truly real side of Batman was shown for the first time, eight years after the fourth failed Batman film attempt.

ances…ever.

Sprinkle in supporting roles from Michael Cain, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, Anne Hathaway, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy and Liam Neeson, and it’s pretty easy to see how the movies were so successful.

While he was certainly helped by a nearly impeccable cast in all three films, Nolan’s visions on the page and behind the camera were without a doubt what drove the films. He introduced

BRyNNaN faRRiNgtON CLass Of 2015 MaNageMeNt “I have mixed feelings about this. Overall, I like the old one better. I really liked the gold color we had.”

WiNsON MiaO CLass Of 2016 MaNageMeNt “The lightning part is bad...I think it’s too fancy.”

The Dark Knight Rises, the last installment, had an all-star cast.

Each film featured fantastic acting as well. Christian Bale provided the greatest Batman performance to date. Heath Ledger provided one of the greatest perform-

Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker in the second installment won him an Oscar.

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Batman to a slew of problems never seen before in a darker way than we had ever imagined.

He was tested mentally, physically, and emotionally and never wavered in his ideals. His sole mission was to give Gotham everything he had. This was a refreshing look at Batman that rooted itself in the comic book lure and solidified its history with the revival of the nickname the Dark Knight.

In these films, Batman was everything we wanted him to be. He was brave, he was moral, he was justice.

What Christopher Nolan did, was bring Batman back to reality. He made him a person with emotions and motivations, flaws and principles.

After three films, we felt like we knew him, the man, the Batman.

RayMONd sHiH CLass Of 2015 MatHeMatiCs “At least if you put Latin on it, it sounds more sophisticated.

‘Prepared’ in Latin is ‘paratum’.”

MayfieLd aCCiLieN CLass Of 2014 MaNageMeNt “It could have been better without the lightning, the birds...and everything else.”

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Taking their talents from Bentley to the Vegas Boulevard

By Mike Lovett FeatureS editor

Most freshmen would consider a roommate that doesn’t burn their belongings a success. If they also happen to become your best friend and Las Vegas performing partner, well that’s just gravy. For juniors Matt Schick and Josh Seiden, that’s exactly what happened and it all started with a URoom survey.

“We matched up 80 percent on cleanliness habits,” Seiden chuckled. “Then I found out he was a magician and I was like ‘I want that guy.’” Schick has been performing magic since he was 10 years old at a professional level. He had even considered not going to college at all and just focusing on an entertainment career.

“I wanted to find someone here that had a similar passion in entertainment and lo and behold I get a message from Josh saying he was a juggler, balloon artist, unicyclist and that he wanted to possibly room with me.” And the rest they say is history.

Last year, the duo created a Service Learning program called Clown Around - a comedy, magic, and juggling show for kids at low-income facilities and service sites.

“Our message to them was, ‘if we are two college kids coming out and showcasing our talents, why can’t you follow your dream and do something that you enjoy?’”

The program received Bentley funding as well as a significant contribution from Acting Professor Stephanie Clayman. Utilizing her own entertainment experience, she directed them and helped them write a script for their show as a fourth credit.

As the show grew, new opportunities began presenting themselves. Schick was contacted by an agent who wanted to book them for a performance at an esteemed yacht club on the Jersey Shore.

“It was nice to branch out and perform our show at a venue outside of our comfort level,” explained Seiden.

After experiencing success at a higher level, the duo wanted a bigger stage. They eyed Sin City.

For the second straight year, Schick interned with renowned comedy magician and America’s Got Talent star, Nathan Burton, whose afternoon show at the Flamingo is one of the best in town. Schick worked on the business end, behind the scenes, and anything else that was required.

Seiden decided to fly out to visit his good friend and upon arrival, Burton offered them a last minute opportu-

nity to showcase their talents at an event at the Rio Hotel.

They quickly assembled their show, piecing together elements from Clown Around. “Putting together our act was a breeze because we were already so familiar with our script and characters,” explained Schick.

They each got another opportunity to perform in Vegas, showcasing their individual talents as well.

Seiden performed his standup comedy routine at the Royal House in front of, for him, a new type of audience.

“I did my first family show,” he said. This required bringing his material down to a PG rating which he adjusted on the plane ride there.

Schick performed a spot in Burton’s popular show at the famous Flamingo Showroom.

As if that wasn’t surreal enough, Oscar winners Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas happened to be sitting in the front row, and celebrity illusionist

In addition to performing together, Seiden (left) and Schick (right) did a show of their own in the Las Vegas Strip.

Criss Angel was watching from backstage.

What they realized very quickly was that in a city like Las Vegas where money is everything, a strong business sense is required for success.

“That is why we are here at Bentley as marketing

majors, because if you don’t have sound business skills or the knowledge to market yourself as an entertainer, you’ll quickly learn that there is no such thing as entertainment when you are living in a box on the side of the street.” “Well, that just depends on the size of the

The two friends shared a life-changing experience and met some familiar faces along the way.

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box,” joked Seiden.

Matt and Josh continue to work with Clown Around and look for other opportunities to expand as a performance duo and also as individual performers. “We have high aspirations and hope to make the Bentley community proud,” they added. Just

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Recently both the Republican National Convention (RNC) and the Democratic National Convention (DNC) were held to nominate their official party representative for President of the United States. They had been long expected to nominate Mitt Romney for the Republicans and Barack Obama for the Democrats, and indeed I’ve written much about the race last semester.

The two conventions served as the platform by which the parties officially presented their stances on key economic, political and social issues to the country. Make no mistake, the divide between the two parties couldn’t be greater.

The RNC built its entire

convention around the motto “We Built It” to directly counter an out-of-context statement made by the President that small business owners didn’t build their businesses.

The DNC built its convention around the motto “We Make it Possible”. This was emphasized by speech after speech detailing the successes of President Obama (regardless of whether one agrees with what was actually accomplished).

These two mottos represent the ideological divide between the two parties. On the one hand, the Republican Party believes that everyone can pull themselves up by the boot straps, get to work and build it. On the other, the Democratic Party believes that we move forward together and make things possible through collective effort and sacrifice.

These ideologies have shaped each party’s actions over the past few years.

Republicans have sought to free individuals of tax burdens and decrease the size of government (only under the Obama Administration, but under Bush they loved expanding it). Democrats have sought to bring about progressive change by using government as a tool to reach that end (sometimes for political reasons to appeal to demographics that vote for them).

Although I tend to identify

as more of a liberal, I can’t help but think that both ideologies have some truth to them. The fact is that people build businesses and organizations through a huge amount of their own effort, yet at the same time, they don’t exist in a vacuum.

Neither the initial British settlers in the 1600s, nor the Americans venturing out West in the 1800s did it on their own – they did so with government subsidies. In fact, all the entrepreneurs, the visionaries, and the leaders put in huge amounts of work yet their success is at least partly due to all those around them, all those that made it possible.

In addition, government has certainly been a problem in the past such as its massacre of the Native Americans or its violation of the basic human rights of its citizens.

However, in many instances government is needed to protect our waters from poison, our 401ks from illegal practices, and to even stimulate economic growth and market competition (something a Republican today will never admit). Yet government can’t be the solution to every societal problem.

Nor can we continue to grow our debt as the payments begin to take up a larger percentage of total government revenues.

But by that same token,

Response: DNC v. RNC

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Both the Republican National Convention (RNC) and Democratic National Convention (DNC) have been said to be irrelevant in today’s society. But with a combined viewing of over 160 million people over the span of six nights, the messages

conveyed by each party where heard across the country.

These conventions signify the end of the political primary season through the nomination of a candidate for each political party, Mitt Romney for the Republicans

and Barak Obama for the Democrats.

The RNC, held in Tampa, Florida, served as a platform to present their party’s stances themed with the motto “We Built This”. The theme and list of speakers were meant to directly contrast President Obama’s comment describing the federal government’s role in helping the private sector.

Republican ideology was seen throughout the speeches at the convention with promises of the return of American exceptionalism, small government, job creation and health care reform.

As the keynote speaker, Governor Chris Christie lit fire under the Republican Party by noting his tough battles with fiscal responsibility and taking on public employee unions.

But the standout moment at the RNC in my mind and the minds of many was the speech given by New Mexico Governor, Susana Martinez.

Speaking under the night’s theme of “We Can Change It”, the governor spoke of her life early on living “paycheck

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By Moussa Hassoun maintaining revenues is necessary for the government to provide needed services for the people. There are always going to be basic responsibilities that a government must have.

Even if the free market does it better, government must play its role because in a democratic society, it is held accountable to those it affects most: the people.

As we can see, both sides bare tokens of truth yet each is constantly trying to prove the other is crazier. Both deny facts of how our society works: we are entrepreneurial, charitable, and innovative yet can be greedy, destructive, and selfish. We uplift ourselves in inspiring ways and push down others in horrible ways.

Government has protected us and harmed us. Destroying it or providing it with over-

whelming power can be dangerous.

Don’t drink into the false social constructs each party describes.

Republicans think everyone is on a level playing field and Democrats never talk about proper budget balancing.

Republicans talk about freedom yet support the Patriot Act that throws out freedoms for false safety. Democrats talk about harm done to previous generations but don’t consider the harm of overspending on future generations.

The divide is clear, but in this election cycle, choose the candidate that understands this balance. Not the one that is blindly following the inaccurate and incomplete understanding that his party constructs.

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By Elizabeth Bennett to paycheck” to then owning a small security guard business.

Her inspiring allAmerican story continues with her and her husband’s switch from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.

The governor’s speech focused on the issues of unemployment and the debt crisis. Commenting on the political parties’ ideological difference on spending, she attacked Obama’s actions that have contributed to our outrageous national debt.

The DNC held their convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. This convention had the slogan of “We Make It Possible”, pointing at the “successes” of the President over the past four years. For the DNC, former President Bill Clinton stole the stage, overshadowing President Obama’s acceptance speech.

Clinton, rallying the crowd, hit all of the Democratic talking points a strong middle class, big government, job creation, renewable energy and attacking the former

President for our current economic woes. Clinton, highlighting the accomplishments of the Obama A d m inist ra t ion, such a s Obamacare and the Recovery Act, instilled a level of excitement back into the party that the next four years with Obama will be prosperous.

Although I consider myself a conservative, I found both conventions inspiring and full of excitement. But these conventions make it difficult to grasp a true understanding of each party’s platforms since they lend themselves as more of a ‘pep rally’ for the candidates, rather than a forum to discuss ideology.

But what I did take away was the desire to restore American greatness on both sides of the political spectrum.

Whether you believe in big government or small, Keynesian or Supply-Side economics, pro-life or prochoice, the theme of returning our nation back to greatness was seen over the span of the two three-day conventions.

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Contrary to what motorcyclists may want you to believe, cars truly are everywhere. Vehicles are so closely connected with everyday life that the mere act of gaining legal access to one of these wheeled machines is considered a fairly weighty rite of passage.

Fathers fondly recount tales of their earliest shitbox cars to their kids - cars they loved, purchased with a stack of grandma’s Christmas savings bonds and painted radical red with their own siphoned blood.

Older generations find a way to draw a meaningful, seemingly timeless connection to the mundane act of driving.

But no matter what your parents tell you, or how frighteningly exciting your first few parking lot supervised cruises with them may be, you can pretty much guarantee that, eventually, you’re going to get very used to being behind the wheel.

This is an awful, awful thing. There’s just something uncanny about a car’s ability to dehumanize the

driver the more you use it.

Perhaps it’s the obscuring anonymity of tinted windows, the intoxicating power of multiple cylinders (whatever that means) firing in perfect synchronization, or the feigned illusions of power and security that oddly come with piloting an unnaturally velocious metal box. Whatever the reason, I’ve come to notice that people in cars hardly even function like real people anymore; in the machine, they’re part of the machine.

How often do you let people go ahead of you? When was the last time you smiled at another driver who wasn’t a confirmed “babe” and let them pull out of the Shaw’s parking lot when you had a green? Really? BS. You never let anyone go, ever, for any reason. You’re driving, and this road belongs to you. You go out of your way to make sure that the little old lady in the far left lane can’t get back to her little old house to bake her little old grandson little old oatmeal cookies because it’s her fault she wasn’t paying close enough attention. So screw her; box her out. If you’re from Boston, take it several steps further: Assert your mechanized dominance for the next quarter mile and go as far out of your way as necessary to make sure that she never even thinks about changing lanes again.

Anonymity is an awful thing, and it’s to blame for the way we act behind the wheel. Play a few games on

Alumni Experience Mike Caliva, 2008 Vice President at Boston Financial Investment Management How would you describe your college experience?

It was both educational and fun. I learned a lot about business and leadership through my coursework and extracurricular activities.

At the same time, I made great friends and enjoyed spending time around Bentley and Boston.

What clubs or organizations did you participate in?

I was involved in SGA for all four years, first as a Senator and later as President. I was also part of First Year Seminar, Peer Advising and the Civic Leadership Program.

Do you have a favorite campus memory?

I really enjoyed my very

Xbox Live and you’ll know what I’m talking about. As the cult classic film Fight Club preaches, most mildmannered Americans are secretly harboring pent-up rage and are riddled with inner turmoil, and although it may not appear that way at first glance, we are in fact very, very pissed off.

But it’s impractical to just saunter around acting like an asshole to the people you’re going to have to see again tomorrow morning, so we take out that anger in the most practical way possible: On anonymous targets with the extended use of extremely dangerous automated machinery.

When there are no

How has your career developed since graduation?

Bentley’s strong education gave me a head start in the business world. I started as a financial analyst and worked my way up to Vice President at a real investment firm in Boston.

How do you stay connected to Bentley?

I’m a member of the Young Alumni Association and I volunteer with the Alumni Admissions Program. Bentley gave me a great college experience, so I always look for ways to give back.

As an alumnus, what

few times when they got more worked up on the road than they would have otherwise. Vehicles and the illusory egoism that comes standard on all makes and models can evoke some surprisingly visceral reactions from the pilots. Making a conscious effort to be a better, more patient driver is the noble aspiration of an unsung hero, as being a decent driver is something that your contemporaries will probably never thank you for.

However, that doesn’t mean that we should stop driving altogether. Drivers are bad enough, but it’s common knowledge that riding a bike in the middle of the

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first day on campus – sitting in the convocation tent and listening to upperclassmen and faculty challenge us to make the most of our college experience. It set the stage for the next four years.

enforceable repercussions, there might as well not have ever been rules to begin with. Simply put, machines make man more than we were meant for. Vehicles in particular, now commonplace, serve as a great equalizer and leveler of the proverbial playing field.

Even a quasi-emaciated Thom Yorke look-alike can go toe-to-toe with the bone bashing, scapula snapping, Tito Ortiz’s of this world.

Cars are the scaled-down, modern-tech equivalents of cyborg arms or (sooner than we expect) Japanese manufactured battle mechs.

Although not all of us are guilty of true “road rage”, I’ll bet every driver can recall a

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makes you most proud of Bentley today?

I am most proud that Bentley as an institution is never satisfied standing still.

It is always pushing itself to improve, which is the same message given to students. There is no better way to lead than by example.

Eco Reps’ Green Certification Program

By Justine Andrews RHA SuStAinAbility CooRdinAtoR

Last spring, Eco Reps worked to create Bentley’s Green Certification Program.

This program’s goal is to create a commitment to sustainability among groups and offices on campus.

The very first organization

to be certified is Residence Hall Association! RHA has shown a level of commitment to act sustainably through its many programs and meetings. After an audit by Eco Rep representatives, RHA has received the highest level of green certification: Tree. Congratulations to RHA!

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Comments resulting from the columns may be directed to the author and/or The Vanguard.

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HorosCopes Inside the press box V.1: NFL predictions

By Vanguard Staff

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You’re not finished with the job yet, but take time out for a consultation. Share lists of what works and what doesn’t.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Concentrate on your work so you’ll be free to go shopping in a couple of days.

Meanwhile, consult with your partner so you’ll know what’s wisest to buy.

Gemini

(May 21-June 21)

Love is a force with which to be reckoned. It deserves a lot of respect. It doesn’t always look the way you thought it would, however. Be watchful. It’ll put in an unexpected appearance.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Drop-in company, or even somebody you live with, could get in the way if you don’t speak up. Be nice, but firm and directive.

Leo

(July 23-Aug. 22)

Your new obsession is a great distraction from problems you can’t fix. Instead of stressing about those, practice new skills that set you apart.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Continue on your private shopping spree, and get the things you’ve had on your list for way too long. These are your special reward.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Ponder new possibilities and discoveries with someone who can help you understand.

Study is required, but you’re not on your own. Consult those who have been there before.

Scorpio

By Ben Klein & Mike Lovett Vanguard InsIders

Ben and Mike here. We will be periodically checking on the sports world when a big story arises. By the time this goes to press, Week 1 will be over, but the NFL is the hot topic this week and it is certainly not too late to look at some of the favorites for the season.

MVP Ben: I say it will be Tom Brady. He is the best quarterback in the game. He has the best weapons in Welker and now Lloyd. And he obviously has Gronk and Hernandez, two playmakers at tight end.

If Shane Vareen and Stephen Ridley can run better than Green-Ellis it will make it even easier for him to put up big numbers. He is almost guaranteed to give you 40 touchdowns and 4,500 yards.

Mike: Well I say Aaron Rodgers. He will put up the numbers, no doubt. I think he has similar weapons in terms of explosiveness. Jennings is in a contract year and should have a big year. Jordy Nelson was a nice surprise last year.

Finley is a play making tight end. And James Jones provides flashes of big play ability. I think Rodgers also has a RB improvement in Cedric Benson.

Ben: I think Brady has the edge in terms of weapons.

Mike: But Rodgers has the edge in line protection.

Offensive Player Mike: I am obviously with Rodgers on this. I am assuming you are going with Brady.

Ben: Yes I am.

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Delegate the hands-on work to your team. You need time to consult with your spiritual adviser so you can choose the route that’s best for all.

Defensive Player Ben: I am going with Jason Pierre-Paul.

Brady and Rodgers are in contention for MVP. Pierre-Paul and Willis are Defensive Player of the Year favorites.

Mike: Interesting, given your hatred for the New York Giants.

Ben: Yes but he had 16.5 sacks last year. He is so fast, so strong, and he can get passed any offensive lineman.

He is going to make Tony Romo’s season a nightmare, RG III’s season a nightmare and I think he could help carry the Giants through the playoffs again like he did last year.

Mike: I am staying in the NFC and taking Patrick Willis. He is the leader of the best defense in all of football.

He is reliable and makes huge plays. It doesn’t seem like he makes mistakes ever and he is a physical specimen.

Offensive Rookie Ben: I am sticking to the

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Accept acknowledgement for the outstanding work you’ve done so far. Everybody may not understand your brilliance, but that’s OK. The most important people do, and that’s enough for now.

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You may feel you’re not worthy to make the decision, but please reconsider. If you don’t, who will? Kinda scary, isn’t it?

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You can see for miles and miles, and a friend can help you see further. Don’t resist the details. Use them, and build a ladder to climb even higher.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Go through your pocketbook again, and see if there’s enough to take a little excursion this weekend. Tomorrow is also going to be great for making big commitments.

Vanguarders pit Pagano and Harbaugh against one another for Coach of the Year.

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NFC East and selecting RG III. I watch him and he looks like Vick because he knows how to use his legs. I don’t think he will need to run as much as Vick but the fact that he is a dual threat QB makes him very dangerous.

He could spark that offense and bring Washington out of the giant hole they have been in for years.

Mike: It’s only fitting if I pick Luck so I will. There is no doubt he has the potential to have a good, if not great, year.

I don’t think anyone is expecting him to lead Indy back to the playoffs but if he shows consistent flashes of good play, fans will be happy. Also as a Colts fan I really, really want him to win this award.

Coach of the Year Ben: Jim Harbaugh of the San Francisco 49ers. He has really done good things in San Fran. They might be the most balanced team in the NFL. If Alex Smith can come alive and the defense plays like it did last year they could easily get 12 wins and get deep into the playoffs.

Mike: Again I am being hopelessly optimistic and going with Chuck Pagano, the new coach in Indianapolis. He is a smart guy, with a good history in Baltimore. I don’t think he could do what Harbaugh did last year but I think Indianapolis could realistically get to 7-9 which is certainly a huge improvement from 2-14. Though I know you are right and it will be Harbaugh.

Defensive Rookie Ben: I revert back to the Pats and will go with Chandler Jones. I know they aren’t known for their D but I think he can get to the quarterback better than anyone else there.

I don’t know if the sacks will be there right away but he can make plays and an impact for that defense.

Mike: I think Carolina will have two great first round picks in a row because Luke Kuechly will win DROY. He is a good, fundamental player. He is a sure tackler and he will stand out on that defense.

Ben: What is interesting with him is that he did not get a ton of hype at BC. He was also kind of overshadowed by the Mark Herzlig story. You didn’t hear about him until close to the draft.

Mike: Yeah I think he is going to do very well. This was a very deep first round this year. There are a little of good offensive and defensive rookies playing this year that will be fun to watch.

Super Bowl Predictions: Ben: Patriots over 49ers.

Pats obviously have a bitter taste in their mouth from their last two super bowls. I don’t think there is anyone better than them in the AFC. They have a few tough games but they have one of the best offenses and a defense that can get the job done. They can certainly get 13 wins and go all the way.

Mike: I am going to flip that and go with 49ers over the Pats. I think there is no doubt the Pats will get there. But I just think it is amazing how balanced the 49ers are. Their defense is nearly perfect, they can run the ball very well which is often taken for granted and if Alex Smith plays well they are going to be a very difficult team to beat. Last year they were two freak fumbles away from being in the Super Bowl and I think they will win it all this year.

That’s it for us everybody.

See you next week.

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Football starts season with wins against Pace, WV Wesleyan

By Emily Ellis Vanguard Staff

The Bentley football team started their 2012 season with a blowout win against the Pace Setters in their home opener last Friday.

The Falcons proved they were prepared to defend their home turf by crushing their opponent 42-0.

Even though a majority of Bentley students were not yet on campus, fans cheering for their beloved Falcons filled the stands. There were more than 2,700 people in attendance who witnessed

the Falcon’s first victory of the year.

“It was great to see such a big turnout at the season opener,” said senior quarterback Luke Zahradka. “Our fans bring a lot of energy and intensity to the game. We appreciate the support that we get and are looking forward to it the rest of the season.”

Although Bentley only had possession for 29 minutes while the Setters possessed for 31, the Falcons were able to capitalize when they did have the ball. Bentley crossed the goal line at least

Junior linebacker Blaine Hopwood has 20 tackles through two games.

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once every quarter and tallied three touchdowns in the second. Giving up only 245 yards, Bentley gained 562; surpassing a team record held since their 2005 season.

Bentley also had more sacks than Pace, bringing down the opposing QB six times on the day.

Sophomore wide receiver Jeff Hill made four catches to gain 136 yards; two of the receptions resulting in touchdowns. Senior wideout Bill Kiley was on the receiving end of two touchdown passes as well. Bentley’s starting quarterback, junior Danny Guadagnoli, was responsible for two of the scoring passes and senior QB Luke Zahradka threw for two as well. Senior running back Bobby Tarr scored a touchdown from a two yard run in the second quarter as did Tyler Coppola with a 10 yard run.

Zahradka continued saying “our focus as a team was to come away from the game with a victory, it didn’t matter what the score read on the scoreboard. We know that there is always going to be room for improvement and our job is to get better each week.”

The Bentley falcons then traveled 13 hours to play West Virginia Wesleyan College this past Saturday.

Senior running back Bobby Tarr ran for 95 yards in Bentley’s season opener.

The game took a turn for the worst early when the Bobcats scored 10 points in the first quarter. Despite terrible field conditions and weather, it was still an impressive game for Bentley as the Falcons eventually took the lead and ended up on top 2716. Hill had another phenomenal game totaling 196 yards from five catches, three of which resulted in touchdowns.

The Falcons scored in both the second and third quarter, and allowed Wesleyan only one more touchdown in the

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third. Guadagnoli connected three passes with Hill and made a 3 yard run to score the fourth. Guadagnoli now has five touchdown passes on the young season. Bentley gained a total of 319 yards compared to Wesleyan’s 196 and also dominated time of possession with 37 minutes to 23.

Now 2-0, the Falcons travel to Assumption College next weekend looking for their third straight win. They return to their home field on September 28 when they’ll take on Stonehill College.

Guadagnoli wins starting QB job; prepared to take Falcons to new heights

By Matt Gustus Vanguard Staff

After a tight offseason battle with senior Luke Zahradka, junior Danny Guadagnoli has earned the position of starting quarterback for the 2012 Bentley Falcons season. So far this season he has been playing at a very high level, proving that he can handle being in charge of the offense.

Through the first two games Guadagnoli has completed 18 of his 33 passes (54.5 %) for 459 yards and five touchdowns. More

impressively, however, is the fact that he has yet to throw an interception.

“For any QB, a point of emphasis is always to minimize turnovers, which is definitely a main goal of mine,” said Guadagnoli. “To be a good offense, you can’t turn the ball over—simple as that.”

Guadagnoli’s journey began in nearby F r a m i n g h a m , Massachusetts.

At Framingham High School, he was a three-year varsity starter for his team. The style of offense he ran at

Guadagnoli was a three-year starter at Framingham High School.

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Framingham is a major contributor to the success he is achieving at Bentley.

“At Framingham we ran a high octane spread offense where I was given the liberty to change the play at the line and occasionally call my own plays,” said Guadagnoli.

“I was throwing or running the ball about 40 plays a game, so I learned to lead an offense to victory by playing aggressive but smart football.”

After graduating, Guadagnoli spent one year at Phillips Exeter Academy.

While there, he kept improving on his skills and learning everything that he could to prepare for the next level.

As a freshman at Bentley, Guadagnoli was red-shirted, saving a year of eligibility.

Last season, as the team’s back-up, Guadagnoli totaled 78 yards in a limited amount of appearances. However, during those first years as a Falcon, Guadagnoli was able to study under one of Bentley’s all-time great quarterbacks, Bryant Johnson.

“Bryant’s demeanor is something I really try to emulate—always poised and confident. He’ll be the first to tell you that mistakes will happen, but how you respond from a mistake is what sepa-

Guadagnoli has already thrown for five touchdowns this season.

rates quarterbacks.”

Over the last three seasons, Johnson was the only quarterback to make a start in a Bentley uniform.

Inevitably, Guadagnoli’s successes will be measured by and compared to the successes that Johnson had in those years.

When asked if he felt any pressure living up to his predecessor, Guadagnoli said it wasn’t something he thinks about.

“I’m not concerned about

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living up to Bryant. All that matters to me is getting better every day and winning one game at a time each weekend. Individual career success isn’t my focus—I’m just thinking about how I’m going to help us win our next game.”

If the offense is able to keep up the same amount of efficiency as the first two games, the team should be in for a good year. With Guadagnoli under center, the team is in good hands.

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Fall preview: Falcons looking forward to a special semester all-around

By Benjamin Klein SpOrtS EdItOr

Are you ready for some Bentley fall sports? You better be because this semester could be one of the most memorable in recent history for the Falcons.

Each sport has the potential to win its conference championship—the Northeast-10 in most cases—and possibly contend for a National Championship.

Bentley football will have the spotlight on it from the get-go as Bryant Johnson will no longer be leading the Falcon offense down the field. Instead of Johnson, it will be junior Danny Guadagnoli who will be taking majority of the snaps under center. Be sure to check out Matt Gustus’ article on Bentley’s newest QB. The Falcons play a difficult schedule, but have a good enough offense and several impact players on defense in order to make a run at the NE10 championship—which will be played in playoff form for the first time this season. Bentley has the potential to do something special, but they need to execute when given the opportunity. It will definitely be an intriguing season on the gridiron.

Men’s soccer will return many of their key players from last season, including senior captain Weston Zeiner who is the team’s x-factor. Bentley has been very successful the last handful of seasons, but has yet to raise the NE-10 crown since 1994. The Falcons were defeated in the conference championship two years ago and will look to make another appearance in the title game—hoping to come out on top this time around.

On the other side of the field are the Lady Falcons who had a tough go-around in 2011.

They will look to build off of their 2011 struggles and turn them into successes this year.

Bentley will be led by senior cocaptains Julie Pomponi and

Junior Danny Guadagnoli is the newest quarterback.

Deidre Leary. Pomponi led the team in goals last season with five and could easily surpass that total with another year of experience. If the Falcons can get off to a good start this year, they could greatly improve their chances of coming out of the NE-10 on top come season end.

The Bentley field hockey team has been arguably the team to beat since 1996, winning nineNE-10 titles during that span and appearing in 11 championship games. Bentley hasn’t been as successful since winning it all in 2009, but 2012 could be their year. The trio of Falcon captains—Nicole Dion, Kelsey Mattson and Julie Powell—are essential to the team’s potential success.

Other fall sports teams include women’s volleyball, mean’s golf and both men’s and women’s cross country. Each of these teams has a lot of leadership and skill that could turn them into champions. Bentley golf has gotten quite the reputation across New England and the United States and could be Bentley’s best chance at a

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National Championship.

Not only is this a big semester for the teams who will take the field, court, etc., but it’s also a big semester for the sports section of The Vanguard. As many of you have already seen, we have a brand new website that is much better looking than in the past and will have a lot more content. For the first time ever, the sports section will be having online-only content detailing many sports and events that couldn’t fit in the print edition. Additional game recaps, feature stories and plenty more will be available on the site.

Not only will our website be much more active, so will the sport sections’ Twitter account.

There you’ll be able to stay constantly updated with scores and stories regarding all things Bentley athletics. Be sure to follow @Vanguard_Sports to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the action.

Whether it’s action on the field or off of it, the fall semester looks to be a very exciting one.

Let’s Go Falcons!

SEptEmbEr 13, 2012

rECEnt rESultS Results from 8/31-9/11

Field Hockey (2-3) at Millersville (8/31) Limestone (9/1) at Saint Anselm (9/4) Merrimack (9/6) at UMass-Lowell (9/8)

Result L 6-0 W 1-0 W 3-1 L 4-1 L 6-0

Football (2-0, 1-0 NE-10) Pace (8/31)* at West Va. Wesleyan

W 42-0 W 27-16

Golf Franklin Pierce Invitational (9/9-9/10)

2nd of 8

Men’s Cross Country Saint Anselm Schacklette Inv. (9/8)

4th of 7

Men’s Soccer (3-1,1-0 NE-10) Molloy (9/1) at Stonehill (9/5)* at Barry (9/8) Bridgeport (9/11)

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W 3-2 W 3-2 W 1-0 L 2-1

Women’s Cross Country Saint Anselm Schacklette Inv. (9/8)

5th of 7

Women’s Soccer (3-0,1-0 NE-10) Holy Family (9/1) at Dominican (N.Y.) (9/5) Le Moyne (9/8)*

W 3-0 W 3-1 W 1-0

Volleyball (1-4,0-1 NE-10) Davis & Elkins (Wildcat Invitational) (9/7) W 3-2 Indiana (P.A.) (Wildcat Invitational) (9/7) L 3-0 at Wilmington (Del.) (Wilcat Invitational) (9/8) L 3-1 West Chester (Wilcat Invitational) (9/8) L 3-0 Southern Connecticut State (9/11)* L 3-1 *Conference Game

upCOmIng SChEdulE Sept. 14 Volleyball vs. Queens (N.Y.) Sept. 15 Volleyball vs. California (P.A.) Field Hocky vs. Franklin Pierce Volleyball vs. Georgian Court

7:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

Sept. 19 Men’s Soccer vs. Saint Michael’s*

3:30 p.m.

Sept. 20 Field Hockey vs. Stonehill*

7:00 p.m.

*Conference Game

The volleyball team looks to turn around their losing streak on September 15.

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Lady Falcons defeat LeMoyne, remain perfect through three games Molly Alfieri, Deirdre Leary and Sydney Speigel each score twice in opening matchups

By Ian Giancursio Vanguard Staff

The Bentley women’s soccer team edged Le Moyne 1-0 on Saturday to improve to 3-0 on the year, continuing its impressive start to the season.

Bentley’s first game of the year was played last Saturday against Holy Cross, a game the Falcons dominated, winning 30. Bentley scored the game’s first goal in the second half on a shot by senior midfielder Deirdre Leary in the 54th minute. The Falcons increased their lead later in the second half when senior midfielder Molly Alfieri buried a beautiful through pass from junior midfielder Patty McAllister. Leary would score her second goal of the game right before the final

whistle, sealing the deal for the Lady Falcons.

The Falcons improved to 2-0 in their next game against Dominican (N.Y.), pulling away at the end to win, 3-1.

Dominican scored the game’s first goal right before halftime, as junior Olivia Antonopoulos converted a penalty kick to gain the lead. The Falcons answered in the beginning of the second half, however, with a goal from senior forward Sydney Spiegel.

Right when the game appeared to be headed to overtime, the Falcons struck again.

A goal by Alfieri in the 83rd minute put them ahead 2-1 and gave them just a little breathing room. It was the goal a few minutes later by sophomore midfielder Michaela Stephenson, however, that delivered the

knockout blow and led the Falcons to victory.

Bentley recorded its third straight win this past Saturday in a Northeast-10 matchup against Le Moyne, winning 1-0 to improve its record to 3-0 (1-0 NE-10). It was a game characterized by defensive struggle, with neither team able to convert scoring opportunities in the first half.

Fortunately, Bentley managed to convert a second half chance, as Spiegel buried a cross to give the Falcons the gamewinning goal. The victory continued the Falcons’ impressive run, and also improved sophomore goalkeeper Christiana Hynds’ record to 3-0.

Bentley looks to extend its winning streak on Wednesday against Saint Anselm.

Junior Sydney Spiegel has already made a major impact this year.

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Bentley starts 2012 campaign with three straight victories Brennan DaCosta helps Falcons’ soccer begin their season on the right foot

By Billy Fitzhenry Vanguard Staff

The Falcons won their first game of the NE-10 Conference.

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With nail-biting victories over Molloy, Stonehill, and Barry, the Bentley men’s soccer team kicked off their 2012 season with a bang.

The Falcons 3-0 start is their best since 2008 when they also won their first three games.

The team opened their season with a tight 3-2 victory against Molloy. Junior back fielder Jordan Bridge scored the first goal of the Falcons’ 2012 season in the seventh minute to give Bentley the early 1-0 lead.

In the 33rd minute, senior forward Brennan DaCosta knocked in a rebound to put the Falcons ahead, 2-0.

Molloy rallied and scored two goals in quick succession to knot the score at two apiece.

With the game clock wind-

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On Saturday and Sunday, senior co-captain Matt Michel shot a five-over par (149) to finish in seventh place at the 2012 Franklin Pierce University Fall Invitational.

Michel shot three-over par (75) in the opening round and closed out his weekend with a two-under par (74).

Michel’s performance helped Bentley place second in the invitational, just five strokes behind American International.

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ing down, Bridge found senior midfielder Tyler Kahn in front of the net with a superb throw in and Kahn was able to head the ball past the goalie to give Bentley the 3-2 victory.

The Falcons continued their victory against Stonehill, beating the Skyhawks 3-2 in their Northeast-10 Conference opener.

Once again, Bentley got off to a fast start when junior forward Cory Osgood scored in the 11th minute to give Bentley the 1-0 lead. The Skyhawks responded quickly, though, with two goals from Tyler Brondyk which gave Stonehill a 2-1 lead.

In the 50th minute, the Falcons were awarded a penalty kick and DaCosta converted the attempt to tie the game, 2-2.

Ten minutes later, freshman midfielder Joe Avery

put the Falcons ahead for good scoring his first career goal off of a rebound in front of the net.

Bentley finished off its successful first week by eking out a 1-0 win against the Barry Buccaneers.

Senior goalie Alex Pilitsis made three saves in the game en route to pitching his first shutout of the season.

DaCosta provided the only goal of the game in the 74th minute off of a header from six yards out.

Freshman Stephen Silva was credited with the assist.

DaCosta has now tallied a goal in each of Bentley’s matchups this season.

Bentley will look to keep their winning streak alive in the upcoming week while playing at home on September 11 against the Bridgeport Purple Knights and away at American International on the 15.

Hill Named Falcon of the Week Sophomore wide receiver Jeff Hill of the football team is the Falcon of the Week. Hill was also named the Northeast-10 Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after helping Bentley to a tough 27-16 road win against West Virginia Wesleyan on Saturday.

The 6-4 Hill caught five passes for 196 yards and three touchdowns in the win. He caught TD passes of 33, 73, and 46 yards from junior quarterback Danny Guadagnoli. With Bentley leading 14-10 at halftime, Hill snared two TD passes in the third quarter to give Bentley a 27-16 advantage heading into the fourth.

On the season Hill has nine receptions for 332 yards (36.9 average per catch) and five TDs.