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Less access but more secu- Bentley Democrats & Republicans rity for GA e-mail accounts weigh in on the 2012 Election By Kristin Tomasi Vanguard Staff
Orgs’ GA accounts allow up to three users.
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Student organizations rely greatly on their designated GA accounts to communicate relevant information and events to the student body. Recently, the number of student eboard members with access to these accounts has been limited to three by a systems change implemented this past summer. While some students expressed concern that three-member access is too limiting, the change expanded upon the original stipulation written into the constitution of the Association of Bentley Activities (ABA). “Realistically, we knew that more people were sharing those passwords,” said Nicole Chabot-Wieferich, director of Student Activities. Chabot-Wieferich indicated that student organizations which demonstrated a need for greater access to the GA account would be granted such permission upon further review. To date, about six organizations have been allowed further access. “[Some] organizations have it in the constitution that certain members of the organization need it to communicate,” she said. The new system does not permit students to logon using OWA. Instead, the GA accounts are now linked to their Outlook accounts on their personal student computers. “They wanted to move the GAs to an account and server that was more secure,” said Chabot-Wierferich. “It
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is for security, which ultimately led to why the GA system was changed this summer. We didn’t want everyone in the organization to have the password. There’s [not a good] way to direct e-mails back to an individual.” Furthermore, limited access can help reduce confusion and communication disputes within the organization. “If you have consistent people responding, then you have a consistent message coming from each organization which is better for communication in general,” said Chabot-Wieferich. The limitations on the GA account arrived during the same semester as the elimination of many student offices previously located in the Bubble. “We haven’t heard any negative feedback this year about the lack of independent student offices,” said Chabot-Wieferich. “The GA accounts and the change of the Bubble to the Leadership Lounge have been very separate issues.” Despite the inconvenience of changing the system, the transition to the new GA account introduced students to a new realm of creativity. “I think one thing, for the GA accounts being down for the amount of time that they were, it forced students to look for creative ways to market,” said Chabot-Wieferich. “It [highlighted the] reliance on email and GA accounts and how important they are to the success of our organizations.”
With the recent presidential and vice presidential debates in the news and in anticipation of the upcoming Bentley Democrats vs. Republicans Debate on Oct. 24, it is interesting to consider the perspectives of both the Bentley Democrat and Republican Clubs on campus. Their presidents provide insight into the clubs’ thoughts regarding the election and its relevance for Bentley students. “I believe the most important issues in the upcoming election are the economy and jobs creation,” said Liwei Zhou, president of the Bentley Democrats Club. “As we know, the recent recession was one of the most severe we had in the United States since the Great Depression. The unemployment rate in this country has
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decreased from 2008 due in large part to the dynamic leadership of President Obama and the Democratic Senate.” Elizabeth Bennett, president of the Bentley Republican Club, also believes that the most important issue in the upcoming election is the economy. She
expressed concerns about getting a job after graduation because of the current economic growth rate, noting that numbers do not tell the complete story. “Our college education will not be worth much and we won’t get out our ROI if there are no
The Presidential candidates debated over controversial topics on Oct. 3 and Oct. 15.
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Sigma Chi: Working to redefine “frat”
Zak Raicik, Evan Honeyman, Nick “Nash” Ashley and Tyler Winther (left to right) are four of the founding brothers of Bentley’s chapter.
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journey to where they are today did not come without obstacles. But now that they are here, they show no signs of slowing down or settling. Sigma Chi came to Bentley because of the hard work with a little bit of coincidence and luck. Two years ago, then-sophomores Tyler
Winther, Zak Raicik, Evan Honeyman and a few of their friends began the journey. “Over the course of [sophomore year] we kept running into people that had ideas of starting something new on campus – didn’t matter
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Bentley Greek Life has a new addition to the family, but before you write Sigma Chi off as “just another frat,” you might want to read this. Finally recognized on campus, Sigma Chi’s impressive
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PoliCe log all clear in the clock tower On Oct. 5 at 6:29 a.m., Security secured a room in the Library at the request of an outside contractor. All we can say is thank God, because if there is one thing the Library needs at 6:29 a.m., it’s security.
Later that night, a security officer unlocked an office in Morrison for a professor that was locked out. To the mystery professor, here is a free piece of advice: If you are locked out of your office at 10:30 p.m. on a SATurDAY NIGHT, take that as a sign to go home!
annoying on every level On Oct. 4 at 10:48 a.m., an officer responded to the Adamian South elevator for a 911 hang up. The officer sighed and muttered, “Same sh*t as always.” Before dawn on Oct. 7, an rA reported urine in the elevator of Copley North. That was one of those times where you probably should have taken the stairs.
terrestrial troublemaking Officers responded to Slade Hall for reports of a non-student causing a disturbance. Officers cleared, since sweeping the area yielded negative results. Of course it yielded negative results; non–students, AKA Non Origin Native Student, AKA ALIENS, cannot be detected by any sort of scan. Weren’t we trying to be more nimble this year? Why haven’t we caught this extraterrestrial peace disruption? Hold on, it seems “nonstudent” means someone who doesn’t go to Bentley. Not alien, which makes more sense but makes it all the more ridiculous that they got away!
a dog was let out. who did it? On Oct. 6 at noon, an officer responded to a report of a large dog tied up near the entrance of Oak. The dog was a German Shepherd, but when he first heard the report, he really, really hoped it was Clifford the Big red Dog because that would have been “a dream come true.” Colonial lockdown A few hours later, Bay Colony personnel came on duty. May God have mercy on our souls. a night out on the office
smoking garbage An officer responded to the Student Center for a report that the cigarette receptacle was smoking. The officer extinguished the cigarette without further incident. Not trying to pass too much judgment here, but if you are going to destroy your lungs, at least make
sure you don’t set the campus ablaze in the process. halftime adjustments At 10:05 p.m. on Oct. 10, a professor called in a water break. He noted fatigue and a first-half strategy that just wasn’t working. The professor appeared frustrated when it was brought to his attention that no one brought orange slices. found nemo An rA reported dead fish in the shower stall in the third floor of Maple early on Oct. 13. Look, death is understandable, it is a part of life, there is no denial of that here. But for the love of all that is good in the world, have some damn decency. Give it a ceremony and a proper funeral! Is that too much to ask, you heartless aquatic murderer?! getting the boot A sergeant responded to the soccer field to advise a group of unwanted people to leave the field at the request of an Athletics staff member. The staff member said he could “no longer stand the sight of such poor foot-eye coordination. A group of people doing handstands would have looked like a World Cup winning squad compared to this sorry display of ‘athleticism.’”
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JudiCial aCtion Summary 10.3.2012-10.17.2012
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.
total number of cases: total number of individuals involved (violators): number of individuals dismissed from responsibility: number of individuals admitting responsibility: number of individuals referred to Judicial Board: number of educational sanctions given: (includes referrals to alcohol Education) Cash total of fines given for the week: number of work sanctions assigned: number of students placed on warning: number of parental notifications: number of individuals put on residential probation: (Loss of 15 Housing Credits) number of individuals put on disciplinary probation: (Loss of 30 Housing Credits) number of individuals put on suspension (housing): number of individuals put on suspension (university): number of individuals expelled from university: Provided by the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs
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Dana Center’s Melts: Ooey gooey grilled cheese goody By Fred Fang Vanguard Staff
Already more than a month into the fall semester, word is spreading about a new dining location on campus, Melts. Located in the Dana Center right next to Currito, Melts has already warmed the tummies of many Bentley University students and staff. Specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches, Melts offers comfort food with healthier options and fresher ingredients. French fries are hand cut daily from local potatoes and bread is brought in from a local bakery. Students and staff have the option to build their own sandwiches with different cheeses, vegetables, and breads. If they do not want their sandwiches grilled with butter, they can request that it be placed in a Panini press. Jason Laprade and the Bentley Dining Team worked all summer to ensure
that Melts would stretch beyond the life of its predecessor, The Bostonian Grille. The effort is already paying dividends as Melts, in its short time in operation, has already generated three times the sale of the Bostonian Grille. The idea spurred from months of analyzing data and student feedback. Food trends were studied carefully and currently, grilled cheese sandwiches are hot. Focus groups were held as the Bentley athletes and residential life came to offer their opinion on grilled cheese and the types of food they wanted to experience on campus. Equipped with a better understanding of what the Bentley community wants, the dining team headed to the kitchen, ready to grill themselves until the menu came out the way they wanted it to: perfect. Before Melts launched this semester, all of the food was sampled and tested by the dining
Melts specializes in grilled cheese sandwiches and other comfort food dishes.
team and local students. The buffalo chicken and the allday sandwich are the most popular items on the menu thus far. While the food and the menu were set, Melts still needed to be distinguishable and identifiable around campus. Jason Laprade and his team met with graphic designers to come up with a logo that looked like it could be part of a chain of restaurants, but also one that could retain its own individual identity. “We want it to look
like a brand and have it just be exclusive to Bentley,” said Jason Laprade, the resident district manager of Sodexo. When asked about what she thought about Melts, Carolyn Logan, the director of retail said, “It is wonderful. The dining team coordinated with facilities and purchasing to switch out the old equipment and outfit Melts with sleek new counters, stoves, ovens, glass, the works. Plus the kids love it.” Do the students love it? The short answer is yes, a major-
ity of them gave Melts positive feedback and reviews. Andrew Pierce ’14, said, “I like it. It’s a different option from Seasons, Currito, Mein Bowl etc. My favorite is the buffalo chicken with some tomato soup on the side.” Tammy Vo ’15 and Dan Lander ’14 are both not as sure, saying, “It is ok. I still prefer Currito.” Regardless, the Bentley dining team urges students and staff alike to head down to the Dana Center to try out Melts and decide for themselves.
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Are internships worth the credit? Almost every single Bentley student has an internship at some point during their collegiate career. Many even have multiple internship experiences. One of the options that Bentley offers to coincide with these work experiences is the Internship for Credit option. This three-credit course (which is available to any student who has an unpaid internship) is a great way to receive academic credit for outside-of-the-classroom experiences. Each department offers some type of option to do this, but all have requirements that come along with them. Along with working anywhere from 12 to 35 hours per week at an internship, students enrolled in the course must complete a number of deliverables and other assignments. Students taking part in this have said that it is as much work, if not more than, an average class. As an example of the large amounts of requirements, the marketing internship for credit requires reading a book, a review of that book, a paper on internship-related articles, two meetings, a term paper and a final presentation. This is an exorbitant amount of work to do,
especially considering that all of this is added on to the work required for the internship itself. Why is there so much work for this course option? There are many situations in which students need to choose the internship for credit option. This includes internships with this requirement, certain scholarships or requirements for international students. It is not fair to put so much strain on these students. Isn’t the academic credit for these internships the way that the students get compensated for their internship? On top of all of this, internship for credit courses have the same tuition costs as a regular course. Again, is it fair to charge students a full course’s worth of tuition, when this credit is the compensation they receive for the work they are doing? There is another option that exists for this year’s incoming freshman as part of the new Career Services curriculum, where they can receive one credit for their internship as part of a course (CDI 102). Hopefully this course requires much less of its participants, especially because of the limited amount of credits given.
In an environment where students are encouraged to complete internships, and a job market that almost requires it, shouldn’t an internship for credit course have a heavier focus on the internship aspect? Students should be putting more effort into their time at work instead of writing a term paper or preparing a presentation about it. Let’s not forget the fact that students are adding 12-35 hours’ worth of work to their schedules, in addition to their other courses, activities and sports. The considerable requirements deter students from participating in this option, and take the focus away from the internship experience. Considering each one of our courses only meets for 2.5 hours a week, working 12 hours a week and submitting all of the required work is already much more than is required of any other course. Since the academic credit is the compensation students receive as part of their internship experience, they should not be required to do so much additional work to get that credit. Students should be able to focus on their internship, instead of worrying about writing a paper.
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“Clear eyes, full hearts and America can’t lose.” -Mitt Romney Romney’s slightly adjusted version of the pre-game chant from high school football TV show Friday Night Lights “He’s a down-to-earth guy.” -Alex “Baharu” Alebachew a friend’s description of taxi driver Adam Woldemariam who returned the $221,510 he found in his cab “I’m sure there were plenty of people at home also laughing and throwing their arms up in the air.” -Dave Stroup an Obama supporter’s expression of approval for Vice President Joe Biden’s animated attack on the Romney ticket during the Vice Presidential Debate 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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Bentley Democrats & Republicans battle it out at BSDS debate By Sindhu Palaniappan Editor-in-ChiEf
On Wednesday, Oct. 24, the Bentley Speech and Debate Society (BSDS) will be hosting a debate on the 2012 Election. Bentley Democrats and Republicans will be answering questions from those in attendance. The event will take place at 7 p.m. in LaCava 305AB. Not only will students be able to voice their opinions on important controversial issues from this upcoming election, but audience members will also get the chance to have their questions answered by members from both parties. BSDS, founded as the Debate Society in 2007, has been rapidly expanding since its inception. The group focuses on both improving students’ public speaking skills as well as serving as a forum for political and social discussion for group members and the rest of the Bentley community. Some events being planned for the rest of the semester include “How to Ace your GB 320 Presentation” for juniors, debate competitions, public speaking workshops and speaker forums to develop public speaking skills.
This upcoming political debate, however, has extreme relevance given the upcoming election and the recent series of Presidential and Vice Presidential debates. In addition to the opportunity to have your voice heard and to learn more about each party’s viewpoint, the group is planning on raffling off prizes. They will also be pairing the event with extra credit in certain courses. Meanwhile,the primary organizers of this event are working with the Adamian Law Club and Model United Nations to spread awareness among the student body. And, of course, the Bentley Republicans and Bentley Democrats have been heavily involved. This event is not only a great opportunity for students who feel passionately about either platform, but it is also a great chance for students to come and learn more about the controversial topics that the Presidential candidates and Vice Presidentials candidates have been discussing this past month. Go to LaCava 305AB on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. to see your peers debate, learn more about the Election, and let your voice be heard.
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DEBATE Continued from Page 1 jobs for us,” Bennett said. “Although I would like to say foreign policy and other social issues will be a factor in this election, at the end of the day for Americans it will come down to how they believe the economy is doing and if they want to continue on the same path.” Zhou discussed the difficulties faced by students who are
looking for jobs, as well. He is concerned about increasing interest rates on student loans, which have to be paid off upon graduation. “In the midst of the worst recession, students and young people are struggling to look for good jobs to pay off student loans,” he said. “Yet, Republicans in Congress remain adamant in blocking all progress to create jobs and pre-
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vent student loan rates from doubling unless they get their wish: Tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires. Rather than working with President Obama and the Democratic Senate in the spirit of bipartisanship, the GOP is willing to hold the economy hostage unless the wealthy are satisfied.” Zhou believes that voting Democrat is a good choice for Bentley students. “Whether it is increasing access to Pell Grants for students or holding private for-profit colleges accountable for their actions, the Democrats have demonstrated that they are the party on the side of students and teachers,” he said. Offering another perspective on the issue, Bennett believes that voting Republican is a good choice fiscally for students at Bentley. “I know many students here who have started small businesses, and the tax policies the current Administration has put in place are slowly killing entrepreneurs,” she said. “As Obama said, Washington built small business, not the entrepreneurs, and I believe that just speaks to the major differences in economic policy.” “As business students, it is expected that the majority of our campus is fiscally conservative, but socially there are a wide array of views held on this cam-
pus,” said Bennett. “Yet I project they will not be a factor in voting come election day.” Bennett believes people should consider how each candidate will impact them when placing their vote. “Regardless if they vote right or left, the next four years are a pivotal time for our country, and the voters need to be informed before casting their ballot,” said Bennett. Zhou similarly encouraged people to consider who is most qualified to steer the economy to recovery. “What direction do they want our nation to move in?” he asked. “Forward, where all have an equal playing field with the protection of individual liberties, or backward, where the wealthy and well-to-do dominate at the expense of a strong middle class and where equal rights are upheld only for some?” Regarding the Oct. 3 Presidential Debate, Bennett wished the candidates would have addressed more specifics about their policies. “Romney showed the American public that he can be and is a strong leader with the way he carried himself,” she said. “Obama, on the other hand, was not the eloquent orator he normally is. Although I dislike his policies, one cannot take away the President’s public speaking abilities, and I
thought that in the debate they were not existent.” Zhou agreed. “I thought President Obama was lacking in passion and failed to demonstrate how the Democrats’ vision for the country differed from that of the Republicans,” he said. Bennett liked that the Oct. 11 Vice Presidential Debate offered more details about policies from both sides. “Ryan was very well prepared, as was Biden,” said Bennett. “Things got pretty heated on each topic, but I would have liked to have seen more respect from Biden. His insistent smirking and laughing took away from the magnitude of the event.” “Biden appeared very energetic and passionate,” said Zhou. “He was on the offensive the entire time and pointed out Ryan’s hypocrisies. For example, Ryan strongly criticized the stimulus passed over the summer when he himself requested stimulus funds for his home district of WI – 1.” These and other issues will be discussed Wednesday, Oct. 24, during the Bentley Democrats vs. Republicans Debate on campus. The event, which Bennett said will be useful in increasing political awareness among students, will be held in LaCava 305AB from 7 to 9 p.m.
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SIGMA Continued from Page 1 whether it was another organization [or fraternity],” said Winther, Public and Campus Relations Chair. On the other side of campus a group of freshmen, including Nick “Nash” Ashley, were introduced to the sophomores with the help of their RA, and from there the two groups of friends organically grew and shared values and ideas. Sigma Chi was specifically chosen by these young men because of the purpose and core values of the fraternity. “We went to other universities and…everyone had great things to say about Sigma Chi. When we were originally searching for a fraternity we did a lot of research…and Sigma Chi had a phenomenal background with leadership and philanthropy, and it seemed like the best national fraternity that we could become a part of,” said Honeymoon, Fundraising Chair of Sigma Chi. “We didn’t align with the alreadyexisting fraternities on campus…[but] we closer aligned with the values of Sigma Chi and beliefs of Sigma Chi,” said President Raicik. The quality and character of the fraternity have driven these students to achieve recognition on campus, and
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they are the foremost concerns when making decisions on behalf of the chapter. Sigma Chi’s members must fulfill something called the Jordan Standard. Included in this are stipulations for good character, ambitious purposes, good morals, and sense of responsibility. “This…potential chapter…is grounded in really close friendship, and that is one of our individual core values that we really want to stress for our particular organization,” said Winther. It was through this strive for personal connection and the living up to the Jordan Standard that the fraternity managed to recruit over 40 students without ever advertising themselves to the campus. The adage “Actions speak louder than words” is definitely true for this group. “We all have a lot of different leadership positions on campus across a wide range of activities. We are also the kids you see doing…[for example] math club [and] service learning…For [interested students] to say, ‘They’re doing Sigma Chi but they’re also doing great things within the Bentley community’ goes hand-in-hand to show them that we are diverse, very approachable, and all around normal students,” said Nash.
Starting next semester, these Bentley Sigma Chi founders plan to begin actively recruiting for the fraternity.
But Sigma Chi is not just gearing their efforts and attention to potential recruits. The colony (hopefully soon-tobe fully initiated chapter) wants to make itself completely accessible to the entire campus and to have a positive impact on the Bentley community. “One thing we are really trying to do is bring a different experience to Bentley,” said Honeyman. “Another one of our big pushes is to involve everyone and not seclude anyone and not to say, ‘This is for Bentley Greek life only.’ We’re here for the entire Bentley community,” adds Nash. Winther elaborates, “This primarily stems from the fact we never really got involved with
Greek life [originally]…now that we are coming in, we’re coming in with a fresh attitude to take advantage of the larger chunk of the student population.” The first way the brothers of the fraternity are doing that is through Fall Fest, taking place all this weekend, which is open to the entire Bentley student body. Of course, keeping with the principle of philanthropy, all proceeds will be donated to the Huntsman Cancer Institute. For more information on the various events, look for /BentleySigs on Facebook and @BentleySigmaChi on Twitter. “As with most things that
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start out, we wouldn’t be where we are today if people hadn’t helped our group out. We put in a lot of hard work, but it had to be received and we had to have a lot of other people put in hard work as well. So a big thank you to the Bentley community [as a whole],” said Winther. The gracious group attributes a lot of the guidance and support to Lai-Monte Hunter, Assistant Director of Student Activities. Next semester, the boys are ready to actively recruit and expand the family. Get to know the brothers, see if you live up to the Jordan Standard, and maybe you can be a part of the Sigma Chi legacy.
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South Korean age hierarchy challenged by law banning age discrimination
Age and its relation to hierarchy is extremely apparent in South Korea.
By Jasper Huang BuSineSS editor
Age in the corporate world is always a sensitive topic, especially when it comes to corporate politics. What happens when a manager is younger than his subordinates? Does the power go to his head? How doe the subordinates feel, are they angry, are they indifferent? It is no question that, even in a fairly meritocratic corporate hiring environment such as the one found in the United States, age still plays a role in determining hierarchy and plays a critical role in workplace politics. In Asian countries such as South Korea, age and its relation to hierarchy is extremely apparent. Much of
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the Far East finds its culture steeped in Confucianism, and thus the theories of filial piety (respect to the eldest male) and always paying the utmost respect to your elders are ways of thinking that have not faded with time. Wall Street Journal’s Insoo Nam writes, “A product of South Korea’s roots in Confucian orthodoxy, seniority based on age – even by a single year – runs deep through Korean society and particularly so at a conservative institution like the central bank.” Which is exactly what the issue is. In 2010, newly elected BOK (Bank of Korea) Governor Kim Chong-soo threw Korean convention out the window by promoting
young officials to take charge of upper level positions – many of which oversaw their original managers. Wall Street Journal’s In-soo Nam writes, “A product of South Korea’s roots in Confucian orthodoxy, seniority based on age – even by a single year – runs deep through Korean society and particularly so at a conservative institution like the central bank.” Age discrimination is a strong force within the Central Bank, but it does not stop there, according to the Wall Street Journal and Business Week, age discrimination is a large problem that exists across all Korean employment sectors and prevents young individuals and women, no matter how talented and intelligent, from getting positions they deserve. The age discrimination in South Korean doesn’t only work against young folk, however. Older job seekers often will find it just as hard to land a job if the job they are looking to apply for has a manager that is younger than they are. The age hierarchy atmosphere in South Korea is so stifling that companies will avoid hiring subordinates older than managers to avoid awkward situations.
To give an example of just how ingrained age importance is in this culture, the Wall Street Journal states that, “when meeting strangers or new colleagues, Koreans will quickly establish each other’s age to work out how they should behave and speak to each other.” In 2009, Korea introduced a law to ban age discrimination in workplaces. After the law was passed, reports of age discrimination have spiked and some firms have been issued corrective orders and fines. Despite this, many companies are still unwilling to break tradition and enter into “new age” style thinking. Many Koreans still share the same mindset as an
unnamed ex-BOK deputy governor who left due to the groundbreaking promotions by Kim Chong-see, in a statement to the Wall Street Journal he said, “It’s a humiliating experience for those who spent the better part of their lives at the bank only to see, one day, their juniors take control and ask them to do this and that.” Despite the negative sentiment revolving around the BOK Governor’s decisions, the world is moving into a more open and meritocratic environment, and lest South Korea be written into the annals of age-discriminatory work environments, some serious change and reform must be done.
In 2009, South Korea banned age discrimination the workplace.
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Chinese telecom company poses threat to US security
Huawei dominates the telecommunications industry as the US once did.
By Alex Grotevant Vanguard Staff
It is no secret that China has been a growing economic force over the recent years. Over the past two decades, the Chinese economy has grown an estimated ten percent per year, an unprecedented rate, and become the world’s second largest economy in terms of GDP. Certainly, this has raised concern for the United States, the world’s largest economic force that has been struggling through a recession since 2008. Perhaps the best current example to illustrate this U.S. fear of the rise of China is a Chinese company named Huawei. Huawei is a private Chinese company with around 140,000
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employees. In the past twenty-five years, Huawei has grown to become the world’s largest manufacturer of telecommunications equipment in the world. Why is the company such a big deal? Quite simply, Huawei is currently dominating an industry that the United States essentially invented and used to have control of. They have become the world leader in building fourth generation (4G) communication networks, which are praised as secure and reliable services intended for data exchange. As a result of the relatively low costs at which Huawei has been able to build these networks, the company has easily earned great portions of the African, European, and Latin
American telecommunication markets. The United States, however, is not nearly as willing to let the international conglomerate enter and take control of their market. The United States has been extremely cautious in dealing with this powerful tech company. Ultimately, the concern is that the Chinese government would use Huawei’s presence in the U.S. to their advantage. Establishing a network in the U.S. would give the company access to high level communications and intelligence, which could in turn give China the upperhand in a cyber-war where they could terminate critical services for U.S. citizens. Jim Lewis, an employee for the United States State Department and Commerce Department, explains, “It’s a strategic industry in the sense that an opponent can gain serious advantage and benefit from being able to exploit the telecommunications network.” The United States is not necessarily fearful of the company itself, but rather concerned about their ties with the Chinese government. Nevertheless, the U.S. government is keeping close tabs on Huawei. For example, when Sprint was offered a five billion dollar deal by Huawei to build their 4G network, the
Obama administration stepped in and suggested that Sprint decline the offer. The Secretary of Commerce actually called the Sprint CEO and explained the U.S. concerns. Fortunately, Sprint’s CEO was responsive to the suggestion and did not end up doing business with the Chinese telecommunications giant. Regardless of whether or not this Chinese company ends up doing business within the United States, the United States needs to wake up and get themselves back in the telecommunications market. Craig Mock, the President and general manager of United Wireless, explains that the U.S. once “dominated this field,” whereas now there is not a single American company that makes this equip-
ment. Cisco is about the closest competitor America has, but they do not even have access to all the materials required for a 4G network. Mock blamed our country’s current positioning in this industry partially on the government’s lack of attention to what has been going on. Ultimately, in order for the United States to maintain its position as the world’s leading economic force, it is critical for the government to pay close attention to the international business scene. Not only does the government need to monitor foreign business activity, but they also need to encourage innovative business here in the United States as opposed to continuing to rely on the innovations of other countries.
The Obama administration stepped in and suggested that Sprint decline Huawei’s offer.
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“What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?” feRnandO gaRCia-gRanadOS CLaSS Of 2014 CiS “Monkey.”
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Matt ROSe CLaSS Of 2014 eCOnOMiCS “Seasons.”
eRin O’COnnOR CLaSS Of 2016 UndeCided “Seasons meatloaf.”
One of the most highly anticipated novel releases of the fall was The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling. It has been five years since a new Rowling novel sat on any of our nightstands, and I must say (as a loyal Potterhead) that it’s a relief to have her back. With The Casual Vacancy, she has proven that there is literary life after Harry Potter. Rowling is no one-hit (or seven-hit) wonder; she’ll be writing for years to come, and we’ll eagerly read every new novel. The Casual Vacancy is definitely very, very different from Harry Potter; you won’t find dragons, house elves or even the slightest bit of magic in it. The burning question on everyone’s minds seems to be, “What is it even about?” This is a fair question. Plot details were barely released before the book came out, and even the book jacket barely holds a plot description. After reading the book, I’ve learned why summaries
are few and far between— this is not your typical novel. It’s complex, and very hard to summarize in just a few sentences or even paragraphs. However, for you, my faithful readers, I’ll do my best. The Casual Vacancy is all about the people living in the small British town of Pagford. The story opens with the death of a prominent member of the town, Barry Fairbrother, and follows the repercussions of his death on the townspeople. Everyone knows everyone in Pagford, and Barry’s sudden death causes major waves. The story is told from the points of view of many characters, and listing them all would be pointless. This is an adult novel—there’s sex, bullying, cutting, cheating, drug addiction—basically every unwholesome practice that you can think of. To Potter fans, this was a bit of a shock at first, but I’ll admit it was really fun to read swear words and violent scenes written by the author of our childhood. For those of us who grew up with Harry, it’s like Rowling’s novels have grown up with us. I’m totally aware that the summary I just gave is a horrible summary, but you’ll understand why when you read the book. I promise that I’m really telling you as much as I can without having to write a 1,000-word review explaining all of the plot intricacies. I was tempted to read and love whatever the book turned out to be because it was written by Rowling. But I decided, as you should, to go in with an open mind, and do my best to forget who the author was. It’s true that I loved the story, but for different reasons from that of
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By Olivia LeClair Harry Potter. Even though everything is different, some things are still the same. To a welltrained eye, it’s easy to tell who the author is, since her style comes through in every sentence, especially in his descriptions of characters and places. In my opinion, there are few authors who can set a scene as well as Rowling. Now for a word of caution: You need to be awake while reading this book. Rowling had seven books to tell the story of Harry Potter, but has just one book to tell the story of Pagford. The plot and background is complex, and all of those complexities are crammed into one heavy book. To truly enjoy The Casual Vacancy, it needs to be read closely. The plot twists and nuances are subtle at times, and the seemingly endless amount of characters (and their relationships to each other) is hard to grasp at first. I found myself going back and reading sections again, just to make sure I knew exactly what was going on. That being said, I really enjoyed reading this book. If you go in expecting Harry Potter or anything like it, you’re going to be disappointed. If you go in expecting a gripping story from a favorite author, I’m guessing you’ll be much happier. The Casual Vacancy is available at the Bentley Library (my personal supplier of all popular reading), and it’s also available at bookstores or for e-readers. I’m giving it full marks for plot, imagery, characterization and the return of one of my favorite authors. Rating: 5 out of 5
ChaneL BatiSte CLaSS Of 2014 ManageRiaL eCOnOMiCS “Frog legs.”
CaROL eMeRSOn CLaSS Of 2012 CORpORate finanCe and aCCOUnting “Pistachio pudding.”
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J.K. Rowling’s first adult novel was released in late September.
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Inside the Press Box V.4: NBA Preview By Ben Klein & Mike Lovett Vanguard InsIders
We are two weeks away from the start of the NBA season, something we couldn’t say until mid-December last year. The NBA capped off a successful season last year, despite the fact that the season was only 66 games as opposed to its typical 82. The Miami Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in a great matchup of two teams that featured some of the best young stars in the game. The NBA also got a bit of a popularity boost heading into the season from the 2012 London Olympics where the U.S. team came home with the gold medal and what seemed like hundreds of free agent moves in the offseason. So now we begin the 2012-13 season that promises to pick up where it did last year. Mike: Alright Ben, the NBA season starts in 12 days, but I want you to think ahead to June and tell me who is your Eastern Conference Champion and Western Conference Champion? Ben: The Miami Heat. They have the same team they did last year with LeBron, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh, and now they have Ray Allen. They are just too good and in fact they seem to be better this year. In the West, I think it will be the Lakers because of the signings of Dwight Howard and Steve Nash. They drastically improved that team. Mike: It absolutely pains me to say that I agree with those picks, but I do. I do think that there is more competition in the two conferences this year. In the East, the Celtics lost Ray Allen but gained Jared Sullinger, who was an absolute steal in the draft, they picked up Courtney Lee and Jason Terry, and they got Jeff Green back. They became a
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The Miami Heat and the Lakers are favorites for Eastern and Western Conference Champions.
team with a lot of depth, which was by far their weakest area last year. In the West, I think Oklahoma City will be a serious contender because they have more experience and their skill level is as good as anyone’s. What about MVP? Ben: LeBron. Again, he is just too good. I think Kevin Durant will be close but LeBron is just on another level. Mike: I think it will come down to the two of them. It may just be a matter of whose team performs better. And my dark horse candidate is Derrick Rose who at the very least will win Comeback Player of the Year. Your Defensive Player of the Year? Ben: I will go with Tyson Chandler repeating. He is a terrific blocking presence and he is one of the best rebounders in the league with 12 per game I believe. Mike: KG. This is based on the hopeful thought that his new contract and the deeper roster around him will reinvigorate him. What about your Rookie of the Year? Ben: I am going with Sullinger. Everyone was afraid of his back problems in the draft and as it turns out all he needs to do is stretch a little bit and he will be fine. It was an absolute
Scott Brooks is deserving of Coach of the Year for his attitude just before OKC lost the NBA finals.
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rYAN MurpHY CLASS Of 2013 MANAgEMENT “Ocean Club because it’s classy.”
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steal for the Celtics to get him and with the veterans on that team to help him out he could have a huge year. He could be starting very soon. Mike: I agree and I would love for that to happen. I am going to go with Anthony Davis. I think he is one of the most complete #1 overall picks to come out in a while. And unlike the last couple of #1 picks, he is not a point guard who is depended on to run the offense he can just focus on what he does best which is being a presence in the paint. Who is your Sixth Man of the Year? Ben: I think it will be Jason Terry. He is the epitome of the sixth man. He won’t start because Courtney Lee will start. But he just comes off the bench and scores. He has always done that and I think he will continue doing it in Boston. Mike: Depending on how Oklahoma City orchestrates their starting lineup, my pick may be null and void but I will say James Harden. He is a sparkplug like Terry. I think he could be more consistent but when he shows up he has huge games. When he doesn’t he is almost completely silent but he certainly has the potential. Finally, who is the Coach of the Year? Ben: I will go with Mike Brown. The Lakers offseason improvements will certainly help that but I also think that Brown can manage his stars better than Eric Spoelstra does in Miami. And because I think they will win the West he will have the advantage. Mike: I am going to go with Scott Brooks from OKC. I have never been more impressed with a coach in any professional sport than I was with what Scott Brooks said to his team when they were about to lose in the NBA Finals. That was great. I think his players love playing for him and they can have a better season than they did last year. Want to weigh in? E-mail your picks to the Vanguard account at GA_Vanguard@bentley.edu. We will see you next time!
JHArid prATT CLASS Of 2013 ACCOuNTANCY “North End because of the food.”
KiMBErLY MArTiNELLi CLASS Of 2015 ACCOuNTANCY “Boston Commons because it’s very scenic and reminds me of Central Park in New York City.”
KATiE diTOMASO CLASS Of 2013 MANAgEMENT “Faneuil Hall because of the shops and the atmosphere.”
LiNdSAY VEiLLEux CLASS Of 2015 COrpOrATE fiNANCE ANd ACCOuNTiNg “The aquarium, because you can play with the penguins.”
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Historic theater in Harvard Square screens foreign and art films
Few remaining cinemas besides the Brattle Theatre have a projector behind the screen.
By Cody Inglis Vanguard staFF
Next time you get off of the Bentley Shuttle in Harvard Square, go walk towards the Red Line Station just across the street. Before you get there, though, turn around and you will probably see an out-of-place, colonial brick building next to the Eastern Mountain Sports. Upon further inspection, you will find that on the side of the building, there hangs a red awning that reads “CINEMA” and a staircase leading down to an apparent alleyway. The Brattle Theatre, locat-
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ed at 40 Brattle Street in Cambridge, was founded in 1871 as a theater by the brother of famous poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the Reverend Samuel Longfellow. Until 1953, the building was mainly used for live productions when it became a theater for foreign and art house films. From its inception, the Brattle Theatre’s mission was to provide a “multifarious cultural center” where onstage theatre productions, lectures, and various events could take place. To this day, the Brattle holds true to that mission statement. This writer had the pleas-
ure of seeing a special screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo at the Brattle, which was recently named as the best film of all time by the 2012 Sight & Sound critic’s poll. Not only was the student discount at the box office a great deal ($2 off the regular ticket price with a student ID), but the supremely friendly staff and the wide selection of concessions sealed the deal before the projector even started. Once inside, the lobby seems cramped, but there is enough to look at while you wait between the collectible fan-made posters of The Princess Bride, screen-printed tees of Dennis Hopper in Blue Velvet, and the wide selection of local periodicals, including their own schedule of events for the coming months. Upstairs, the theatre looks like a regular old movie theatre, until you realize that something is wrong in the geometry of the seating and the position of the screen: there is a balcony where the projector should be. This is due to the fact that the Brattle Theatre is one of the few remaining cinemas where the projector is behind the screen itself and what you are actually seeing is the mirror image of the movie.
Between the comfort of the seating, the extremely friendly and helpful staff, and the excellent selection of art house, cult, reissue, independent, and foreign films, there truly is something for everyone. Typically, the Brattle Theatre screens a mix of cult, foreign, independent, and reissued films. Most recently, the Brattle screened a series called Cloak & Dagger, where every film shown for the two-week period was connected by their elements of mystery,
suspense, and espionage. Some selections from the series included Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest, The Bourne Identity, and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Upcoming screenings include: Boogie Nights, There Will Be Blood, Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (in original 35mm film!), Nosferatu, and Cabin in the Woods. A full calendar of dates, show times, and nonmovie events can be found at brattlefilm.org.
The Brattle Theatre is located close to the Bentley shuttle stop in Harvard Square.
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Seven Psychopaths: graphic, sick, twisted and hilarious
Colin Ferrell plays Marty, an alcoholic screenwriter who writes a screenplay about psychopaths.
By Mike Lovett Features editor
Maybe the most important rule when writing a screenplay is to write what you know. Marty (Colin Ferrell), an alcoholic screenwriter, doesn’t know a thing about psychopaths but wants to write a movie about them that defies the psychopath movie genre. Luckily, he is pretty close with one that can help him out. His best friend Billy (Sam Rockwell), an actor by trade, is a dog kidnapper, or “dog borrower.” He takes dogs from people and then returns them for the reward.
Unorthodox yes, but a struggling acting career is not going to finance itself. Billy works with Hans (Christopher Walken) who is trying to raise money for his wife’s chemotherapy treatment. Marty has plenty of material at his fingertips when Hans and Billy accidentally borrow the dog of Mr. Charlie Costello (Woody Harrelson), who is a bit of a murder nut. At this point it seems as if Marty has won the screenwriting jackpot. Marty titles his blank script Seven Psychopaths and his primary goal is to focus on non-violent psychopaths, which is more dif-
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ficult than it sounds. Billy wants to help to write the movie so he puts on ad on Craigslist calling all psychopaths to come forward for an interview with Marty for material. They listen to the stories of psychopaths, young and old, at various stages of psychosis and learn that there are no set guidelines to a psychopath. In fact, a psychopath lives without a single guideline. Seven Psychopaths delivers pure entire entertainment from start to finish. Martin McDonagh’s script blends comedy and drama perfectly, leaving one to mar-
vel at the seamless emotional transitions. For such a lofty premise, the characters were grounded in the reality of the world, taking the audience along for the ride. The acting is impeccable. Christopher Walken adds to his legend, Woody Harrelson plays one of the most comical villains in recent memory, and Sam Rockwell should be locked up for scene theft. Colin Ferrell played the perfect straight man to the hellish chaos that engulfed him. The film was purely the brainchild of McDonagh who, in addition to writing the film, co-produced and directed it. While the story
wavered at times, the entertainment did not. It is rare for a film to blend action, comedy, and drama so well and it was very refreshing to see. Seven Psychopaths is not for the faint of heart. While the humor cuts like a knife so do actual knives. The film contains some fairly graphic scenes. Overall, Seven Psychopaths provides 110 minutes of relentless entertainment. It’s an action movie that is sick, twisted, and hilarious. It’s a psychopathic film that turns the genre on its head. Marty nailed it.
Marty’s friend Billy (Sam Rockwell) is a dog-kidnapping actor.
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NOTeS FROM ABROAD
The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa located in Grindavik, Iceland. The water is heated to a temperature of about 102°F by the natural forces of the earth more than 6,000 feet beneath the ground.
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Amelia took a day trip to Melk Abbey with her school. Located in Austria, it is a very famous monastery that towers over the city of Melk.
Lindsay went to Krabi, Thailand with Tanay Patel during their recess week.
La Nocturne, an annual event in Liege, Belgium, takes place on the first Saturday in October. More than 15,000 candles and countless lights illuminate the city while locals enjoy music, food and theater.
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Here is Jose traveling abroad in Ibiza with fellow Falcon Dan Pinchasi.
This is Lindsay in Singapore at the Marina Bay Infinity Pool, which is 57 stories above ground (“practically on top of the world”.)
Whitehaven Beach, found in the Whitsunday Island near the center of the Great Barrier Reef, is one of only two beaches in the world that in reality, does not have any sand on it. The “sand” found here is actually 98% silica, so it stays quite cool and makes a funny noise when you walk through it.
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The International Report: Soviet Union vs. Modern Russia The 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis has highlighted how close the world came to nuclear Armageddon. The United States and the Soviet Union had an incredibly tense standoff over the Soviet Union’s placing of nuclear missiles in Cuba. Fifty years later, the U.S. is arguably the last superpower standing. Russia, the legal successor of the Soviet
widespread vote manipulation reduces the meaning of elections. The President’s United Russia party disputes these claims but international observers often debunk them. The widespread protests in horrid weather in light of allegedly rigged legislative elections and less rigged presidential elections early this year were the greatest show of opposition to Putin’s rule since the for-
Russian regional election voter turnout this week was below 20 percent.
Union, still has nuclear weapons and is one of only five countries on the incredibly powerful UN Security Council, but is not nearly as influential or powerful as it was in the Soviet era. Led by Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, the country has been slowly but strongly increasing its relevance and power on the world stage through varying methods. The adoption of democracy was one of the most significant changes that the people of the Russian Federation saw. Regional elections held in Russia this week illustrate the state of the democratic process in the country. A reported voter turnout of below 20 percent coupled with the now standard complaints by the opposition of
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mer KGB agent became President in 2000. It is important to point out that despite incredibly vocal and determined opposition, which Western media usually highlight, Putin likely has majority support in the country. Aside from the personal power and wealth Putin gains from his hegemony of power in Russia, there are broader effects from his supremacy. The ease of making significant decisions for the Russian state means Russia is never bogged down because of interparty differences. Additionally, consistency of policy means that plans made are more likely to be carried out. Putting on Putin’s lenses, it is arguable that his desire for Russia to be a superpower once again,
There’s hope for Russia to regain the superpower status once held by the Soviet Union.
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so everything he does would be for the benefit of the Russian state. Russia is the world’s ninth largest economy. However, it was only admitted into the World Trade Organization (WTO) in August of this year. China’s entry into the WTO significantly helped its incredible economic growth. It is unlikely that the transformation that Russia’s economy will see would be the same but significant effects will be felt by the Russian economy due to its elevated state in the global economy. The increased accessibility of the Russian market to foreign companies could increase the standards of living of ordinary Russians. Russian companies will also now have easier access to the global economy increasing the competition they face, the markets available to them and possibly their profits. The description in the WikiLeaks cables of Russia as a virtual mafia state could be a significant barrier to economic development. However, WTO membership means some of the corruption and cronyism involved in business in Russia should naturally find itself pushed out. In the world energy market, Russia is as big a player as they come. It produces more natural gas than any country and is second in
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Despite the emphasis on his opposition in the media, Putin likely has majority support in Russia.
crude oil exports and production to only Saudi Arabia. The importance of energy to the global economy demonstrates Russia’s global economic importance. If Russia wins the intense battle for Arctic Circle oil reserves, its energy-fueled economic power could be exponentially increased. Even without the Arctic Circle oil reserves, Russia’s energy reach is admirable. Rosneft, a government-controlled oil company, recently announced plans to build a $700-million oil pipeline from Mozambique to Zimbabwe in what would be its first
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attempt to construct pipeline facilities outside Russia. The external perception of the Russian state has been affected by recent events. The case of Pussy Riot and Russia’s stance on Syria, two cases which could not be more different, have been viewed quite negatively to differing degrees across the world’s cultural divide. The modern Russia must hope that such perceptions caused by its direct or indirect actions do not damage its ability to be in the superpower position the now defunct Soviet Union was in 50 years ago.
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Alumni Experience
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(March 21-April 19)
Friends need your help with a decision they’re having a terrible time making. To you the answer is obvious. To them it’s shrouded in fog. Lend your clear perspective.
to stay busy. When I graduated, I was serving as president of the Commuter Students Association and as vice president of the Senior Class Cabinet. Off campus I was the coach of two youth swim teams and an elected town meeting member in Belmont, all the while involved in the State Representatives race.
Taurus
(April 20-May 20)
Finally, the moment you worried about is here at last. Your work’s being scrutinized by somebody you admire. Don’t panic if you’ve done a good job, which you probably have.
Gemini
(May 21-June 21)
Accept an invitation to get a change of scenery. If nobody asks you out in the next few hours, pop the question yourself. Even a new place for lunch will brighten your attitude.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
You have hopes and dreams for your home that vastly outreach your budget. Don’t give up. Imagination is required - and perhaps a couple of miracles.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
With some assistance from a good techie, you can devise a way to accomplish your objectives and stay, pretty much, within your budget. Use not only your own brains, but somebody else’s, too.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
It’s just about time to get back to work, but you shouldn’t really complain. It looks like the job’s pretty challenging, and the pay is quite generous. You’ll do fine.
Libra
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Love’s your motivation, your inspiration, your guiding light. It’s also helping you make decisions that you’ve been avoiding. This is a good thing.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Using what you already have helps you stay within budget. Besides, that’s what you’ve been saving it for, right? Don’t waste a thing.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Your curiosity has been tweaked, perhaps by a technical subject. Get into it. This could uncover another of your hidden talents.
Capricorn
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Go ahead and ask for the raise or promotion of which you’ve been dreaming. If you’ve been polite, as well as firm, for the past few days, you’ll do fine.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Move quickly to sign up for the classes or voyages you’ll be taking. If you’re interested in publishing, send off your manuscript. Conditions are changing. Don’t hesitate. Take action.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Pay off your debts, and you’ll feel tons lighter. Save enough for an excursion this weekend, however. That’s a great time to travel.
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Bobby Reardon Class of 2012 How has your career developed since graduation day? Last year during my senior spring, I announced that I would be a candidate for an open State Representative seat that covered Belmont and parts of both Cambridge and Arlington. It was a crowded race with a number of much older and politically experienced candidates vying to fill the vacant seat. After attending numerous debates, introducing myself to thousands of strangers, and earning the full support of many elected leaders in all three communities, it was Election Day. Although I lost to an attorney who had worked in the White House and was more than twice my age, it was a worthwhile experience. Everything that I have learned and the opportunities that have presented themselves since are things before graduation I could only have dreamed of.
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Did you participate in any clubs, sports teams, or other organizations? Yes–some might say I was involved with too many different things over the course of my four years, but I liked
How did Bentley prepare you for success? It is amazing the value of a Bentley degree, especially in the Boston area. Throughout my campaign, my age was an issue and people I met were always asking me how I was qualified. In addition to talking about my State House internship and government work experience, I was always sure to mention I was a Bentley graduate. I can’t tell you how many times that was the qualification people were most impressed with; it was even enough to get several very influential people to support me. What did you enjoy most about your work? A political campaign is far
from your typical 9-to-5 office job. This summer I could count the number of days off I had on one hand. Most of the time I was working 12hour days and almost always seven days a week. As hard as it was, there were a lot of positives. I learned a tremendous amount, met a lot of great people in my community and grew closer to the family and friends that worked alongside me. This experience is something that I wouldn’t trade for anything and I think I am going to still be seeing the benefits for a long time. Do you have any advice for current students? Make the most out of every day and always put your best foot forward. One of my cousins told me this before I went to Bentley and there is nothing more true. You never know what opportunities will present themselves and how they will impact your personal life or your career. Take advantage of all of these opportunities, hold your head high and see where life takes you. The best things happen when you least expect them.
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Scratching the Surface: Voter Suppression
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The United States Presidency can often be decided on a few key swing states. It doesn’t come as a surprise that since the 2008 campaign, Republican state houses and governors have sought to pass voter suppression laws in their states under the guise of fighting a non-existent battle against voter fraud. I don’t call out these Republicans because they belong to their party. In a recent
poll, 60 percent of Democrats support requiring all voters to have a government-issued photo ID to vote. What I’m calling out is the politicization of this fight; a fight that shouldn’t really be fought at all. In every single instance, proponents of voter ID laws have cited wide-scale voter fraud as the reason behind their efforts. It is also behind most of the Democratic contingent’s support for such measures. Of course, voter fraud is a legitimate concern, but the problem is that there is no significant amount of it in the U.S. The Republican National Lawyers Association (RNLA) recently released a report to document all the cases of voter fraud over 10+ years and found a total of 311 cases. This number is from 1997 to today; in 2008 alone, 131 million people voted. The same study which has been the backbone of the voter suppression movement also
found that in eight states, there were zero cases of voter fraud over the same period. That makes 311 prosecuted cases of voter fraud in 42 states. Now, I don’t want to get too deep into the math, but if 131 million people voted in 2008, we can add up all of the people who voted in all elections since the study goes back till ’97. In 2000, 205 million people voted, in 2004 215 million, and in 2008 231 million. Added together, this means that there were almost 651 million potential voter fraud cases (for each ballot). That means that the in person voter fraud in the U.S. over that time period (not including the ’96 elections) is 0.0000004777 percent. Is this really a good enough reason to start voter suppression measures in more than 10 states? Opponents might argue that no matter how little, we should never tolerate voter fraud. Fair enough, but consider it within
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By Moussa Hassoun its context: The public justification for these measures is weak at best. In private, Republican governors have been caught explicitly stating their measures were to win in November. It’s also convenient that all these measures were passed by Republican governments and that they have been put into effect right before this upcoming election. As I mentioned, a majority of Democrats see the photo ID requirement as needed, and I also strongly disagree with them, simply because the numbers don’t justify it; there is no valid apolitical reason to have these measures. Now, this school has an air of privilege to it, so surely we’re all thinking: Can’t they just get IDs? Why is it so hard? It’s hard because a single mother raising her kids and working three jobs can’t take time out of her day to spend hours at the DMV. It’s hard because inner-city, low-income
families don’t need and can’t use a car, so there is no reason to have a driver’s license. It’s hard because even free-state IDs require not-so-free forms of identification like a passport, birth certificate, travel costs, wages lost for not working and more. It’s hard because many senior citizens rely on their younger peers to help them with the process and minority communities use churches to organize early voter registration drives (where several states have directly targeted Sunday voter registration and drives). So let’s push back against the false reasons for voter suppression. Democrats must see they are just falling for a false reality put up by Republicans. The GOP should stop politicizing our elections to make their party win at the expense of voters and their rights. Hopefully, more of these measures will be struck down by the court system, for the sake of our democracy.
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Briefcase Banter: Bros (and deciphering their strange ways) One of the most perplexing phenomena of college social life is the emergence of the bro. While relatively unknown in high school circles, certain aspects of college existence seem to draw otherwise normal men together in a peculiar way, creating bonds of friendship which are tightly woven around a lifestyle of beers, Sperrys and mediocre-atbest bench press maxes. Bro culture generally seems to take its hold sometime in the middle of the first semester of freshman year, and if left untreated, can morph into full-blown brodom within the year. But what exactly are the causes this peculiar shift in mentality? It is my contention that within every man there is a repressed bro waiting to be released. The potential for Hybrolosis (otherwise known as the releasing of the bro within) is greater in some subjects than others, although under the proper conditions it is possible for any young male to experience this change. The likelihood of a broutbreak is considerably higher when several men are forced into dorm living. The small, cramped spaces within which college males are confined cause them to experience a strong yearning for superficial companionship,
which they may have never before acknowledged. While widely acknowledged as the most hopelessly confused demographic in existence, the college male finds solace in his other perplexed companions. He seeks to channel his repressed desires for the convenient social outlets functional friendships with other males can provide. He does so by banding together with other similarly inclined males, and thus a bro pack is formed. Once a bro pack has been established, the newly formed bros begin to highlight their goals as a unit, which can often be categorized rather neatly. Essentially, these aspects can be assembled into a trifecta of the bro’s life: Women, drinking and gym time. Women, while the ultimate goal of any man, are approached by bros in an especially tactical manner. It is the contention of the bro that, if one alpha male can amass a harem, several alpha males ought to be able to obtain literally every woman with ease. Bros generally work together to convince women that they are worthy of attention by performing showy acts like shotgunning beers or vomiting intricate patterns on the back of one another’s polo
shirts. Although this notion of a “group” of alpha males contradicts the fundamental truth that the alpha male title is always garnered relative to the other males around him, bros really aren’t concerned with all that logic nonsense. Instead, they just get girls. Drinking, the second facet of bro life, is about the unity, companionship and company of similarly dressed individuals. While typically reserved for weekends, bros must be prepared to pound brews at a moment’s notice, no matter what day it may be. As is stated in the brocode, the No Bro Left Behind Act clearly outlines the rules of drinking: Essentially, if a fellow bro is having a beer, so are you. Skeptics may think that this is an unsafe or unhealthy philosophy, but bros find skeptics’ opinions largely inconsequential. Bros drink like it’s their job because, for some of them, it is their job. Being a good bro is a 24/7 commitment, and one which must be taken seriously. No bronalysis would be complete without a thorough examination of gym culture. One of the most integral elements of brodom is the pursuit of “gains” in hopes of eventually becoming “brolic.” There is a small subset of bros who devote themselves
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Drinking (beer) is an integral part of bro culture.
almost entirely to lifting (known as “gym-bros”), but even the most cookie-cutter bro will devote some of his time to lifting. However, it would be grossly misleading to claim that most bros are actually athletic looking, and even more misleading to assume that all of their time spent in the gym would necessarily lead to a strong grasp on how to lift properly. The gym is more of a proverbial watering hole for bros, and is used to go through the motions of bolstering one’s machismo while simultaneously sizing
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up some of the larger fish in the brocean. Overall, being a bro is mostly about being adamantly opposed to individuality. Brodom is about the collective good, not individual gain. This belief is proudly displayed in each of the three pinnacles of the bro’s life, and in other tangential aspects of brosistence. Bros enjoy the same drinks (always beer), wear essentially the same uniforms, and often respect the same women. It’s a lifestyle based on unity, brotherhood and sameness.
Beth Maguire focusing on field hockey success before lacrosse gets underway
Senior forward Beth Maguire has scored 26 career goals in 63 games.
By Emily Ellis Vanguard Staff
Senior forward Beth Maguire is leading Falcons to what will be another winning season for the program. The Falcons are 9-6 on the season with a 6-2 record within the Northeast-10 Conference, with Maguire playing an enormous role in their successes. Not only is Maguire a strong leader of the field hockey offense, she is also a key defender on the women’s lacrosse team.
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Maguire has played in 63 career games with impressive statistics on the field hockey turf. She has scored 26 career goals, nine coming in 2012. Maguire also knows how to pass the ball and has tallied 10 career assists. She leads this year’s team in goals, assists, points, shooting percentage, shots on goal and game-winning goals. Although Maguire leads the team in nearly every statistics, she doesn’t quite feel the pressure. “There is always room for
improvement and I am confident that I can keep up the energy and focus, as can my teammates,” Maguire said. “The vibe on the team is positive and we are well prepared for the remaining games of our season.” Those remaining games will come against Saint Anselm on Oct. 18 and then the Falcons will travel to New Haven, Conn. for their regular season finale against Southern Connecticut St. “We have been working hard at practice and that level of intensity and focus needs to continue even as we reach the middle/end of our season,” Maguire said. “We need to continue to work together. Our defense has been playing well shutting down some of the league’s best players and our offense needs to continue finding the back of the net. Most of all, we are going to rely on our strong bench as we finish out the season with an action packed schedule.” Maguire admits that the team has faced some tough competitors this season, but doesn’t use that as an excuse to not making the postseason as she’s still very hopeful.
“We have high expectations for the season as a whole and strive to make the NE-10 playoffs and ultimately the NCAA tournament,” Maguire said. “This past week, we beat No. 4 UMass Lowell proving that we can compete with the best of the NCAAs. If we win out we should have no problem making it to the NE-10 tournament which would start
the following Wednesday [Oct. 24].” By winning the next two games, the third-place Falcons would be guaranteed at least the No. 3 seed going into the NE-10 playoffs as first-place Merrimack has eight wins and one game remaining and second-place UMass Lowell has two games remaining on their schedule with seven wins.
Maguire plays for both the field hockey and women’s lacrosse teams.
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Brennan DaCosta looks to push Falcons into postseason By Ian Giancursio Vanguard Staff
The Falcons have been a wonderful surprise this year, accomplishing a 7-3-2 overall record thus far and gaining momentum with its recent strong play heading toward the postseason. While the impressive play of the team can be attributed to incredible teamwork and work ethic, the leadership of senior forward/midfielder Brennan DaCosta has been one of the most important reasons for its success. DaCosta has provided an invaluable veteran presence and reliable play each game. While his preparation for the season was similar to prior
years, DaCosta sensed the need to step up and lead the team this year. “Now that I am a senior I realized that guys looked up to me, and that I have to set a good example for them,” said DaCosta. This leadership has proven vital and has helped them to fifth-place in the Northeast-10. The Falcons have experienced many highs and lows this year. DaCosta, however, is inspired by the team’s recent play. “We started our season out great, then we took a little downfall due to injuries, but now we are rolling again,” said DaCosta. “We are on a threegame winning streak and coming off a win over No. 12
A last-minute goal by DeCosta secures the overtime win against Le Moyne.
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Southern New Hampshire. We’ve had our ups and downs just like any other team, but I feel like we have come together as a group and fixed these problems.” Not surprisingly, DaCosta played a huge role in the victory, as it was his overtime corner that bounced away from their goalie and to sophomore forward Michael Kahn for the score. This year, the Falcons have had two overtime games and several last-minute victories. One such victory against Le Moyne featured DaCosta score the winning goal in the 90th minute. However, DaCosta picks another game as his most memorable. “My favorite memory of the season was flying down to Miami to play Barry College,” said DaCosta. “We were a very big underdog, they won the NCAA Division II National Championship a few years ago and we went down there and beat them 1-0. We had a phenomenal group effort and everyone contributed in a great way.” DaCosta is proud of how the team has played and is excited for the rest of the season, with four games remaining on the schedule. “The strength of this team is the fact that everyone gets
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DaCosta’s performance helped to defeat sixth-ranked Barry College.
along and if there is an issue arising between two players, they can come together and talk it out,” said DaCosta. “I expect our team to reach the NE-10 playoffs and make a strong push towards the
NCAA tournament, something that the Bentley men’s soccer team hasn’t done in 27 years.” If the Falcons are going to do that, winning their final four games would be a good start.
Lady Falcons win two Northeast-10 games and look to finish strong By Billy Fitzhenry Vanguard Staff
The Lady Falcons posted two enormous victories over UMass Lowell and Assumption College this past week, with four games remaining on their regular season schedule. Bentley earned a hard fought 1-0 victory against their rival UMass Lowell Oct. 10 to snap a six-game losing streak. The Lady Falcons jumped to the early lead when the team’s leading
scorer, senior forward Laura Muise, recorded her third goal of the season in the 26th minute to put Bentley in front, 1-0. Muise has been on a hot streak lately, seeing as this was the third consecutive game in which she tallied a goal. Following the goal by Muise, Bentley’s defensive corps locked down the UMass Lowell attackers to preserve the precarious lead. Junior defender Jenna Skagerlind and senior defender Amy Margolius
Christina Hynds was named NE-10 Goalie of the Week after her fourth shutout.
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anchored the strong defensive effort. Sophomore goaltender Christina Hynds was stellar in net for Bentley, and was later named the Northeast10 Goalie of the Week, making eight saves to pitch her fourth shutout of the season. Hynds made the play of the game in the 64th minute when she dove to her left and stopped a rocket from UMass Lowell forward Taylor Hartmann. Bentley then traveled to Assumption College to face the Greyhounds in another pivotal NE-10 match. Assumption struck first with a goal in the 34th minute to give the Greyhounds a 1-0 lead. The Falcons quickly responded in the 43rd minute when freshman forward Caroline Fitzgerald scored the first goal of her career to tie the game at 11. In the second half, neither team could get on the scoreboard so the game was sent into overtime. In the first overtime period, defense reigned supreme and the game went into another overtime period. Three minutes into the second extra period, Bentley was awarded a penalty kick. Muise stepped up to take the kick and buried the ball into the
Laura Muise’s goal helped the team win against NE-10 rival UMass Lowell.
back of the net to give Bentley the 2-1 victory. Muise’s clutch goal brought Bentley’s record up to 5-6-2 for the year and extended her scoring streak to four games. In the upcoming week
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Bentley is scheduled to play two important games at home. On Oct. 16, the Lady Falcons will host Stonehill and then on Oct. 20, Bentley faces Southern Connecticut State University in another NE-10 conference clash.
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rECEnt rESultS Results from 10/2-10/14
Field Hockey (8-6, 5-2 NE-10) at Merrimack (10/2)* UMass Lowell (10/4)* at AIC (10/6)* at Franklin Pierce (10/10)* Assumption (10/13)*
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Junior forward Brett Gensler is no ordinary hockey player. He put together one of the best seasons last year that Bentley had ever seen, and this year he’s looking to make some more history. Gensler broke the school records for goals and points in a single season last year with 23 and 50, respectively, while taking home the Walter Brown Award, awarded to the best American-born college player in New England. Several of Gensler’s teammates as well as Bentley head coach Ryan Soderquist also took home postseason awards after the Falcons won 16 games, but lost in the Atlanta Hockey Association quarterfinals in 2011-12. Although Gensler is projected to be one of the best Division I hockey players in the country this season, he is much more focused on the team’s successes rather than his own. “I would like to have around 45 points this year and help lead our team to the most wins this program has ever seen,” said Gensler. “Individual awards are always good, but the main goal is to win that championship and along with a good team comes the individual awards.” The program record for wins in one season was set back in 1980-81 when the Falcons went 20-1 overall, 19-0 in conference play and won the ECAC Division III Championship. The Falcons have 33 regular season games on their schedule and winning 21 of them is not out of reach, but they do have some tough opponents listed—the first coming in the second game of the year when Bentley travels to play the University of Michigan, who was ranked
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Junior forward Brett Gensler broke the Bentley record for goals last season.
fifth in the latest USCHO poll after splitting two games against another AHA team, Rochester Institute of Technology. The Falcons fell to the Wolverines twice last season, and will also have the opportunity to travel to the University of Harvard on Oct. 27. “It’s awesome to be able to go out to Michigan and Harvard and play teams that are more nationally recognized,” said Gensler. “But we must know that we are not there to just play, we are there to compete and beat those teams. It’s definitely an advantage to go play those teams and see where we stack up as well as help get us ready for our conference games which are most important to us.” One major factor in beating teams such as Michigan and Harvard is the play of junior goalie Branden Komm, who was outstanding last season. Komm started in 37 games for the Falcons, allowing an average of 2.43 goals per game and had a 92.3 percent save percentage. “Branden Komm is one of the best goalies I have ever played with and one of the best in college hockey,” said Gensler. “He is the backbone
Sophomore forward Alex Grieve scored two of seven goals against Sacred Heart.
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Result L 3-2 W 2-0 W 3-1 W 3-1 W 2-0
Football (5-1, 4-1 NE-10) at Saint Anselm (10/6)* New Haven (10/13)*
W 38-28 L 17-13
Golf Saint Rose Fall Shootout (10/13)
3rd of 10
Men’s Cross Country New England Championships
12th of 37
Men’s Soccer (7-3-2, 5-2-2 NE-10) at Le Moyne (10/6) Southern New Hampshire (10/9)* Saint Rose (10/14)
W 2-1 W 1-0 (ot) W 1-0
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to our success, when he comes up with a big save, it can change the whole flow of the game and get us really excited to go out and score for him.” Komm was very good in the Falcons’ season opener on Tuesday night against Sacred Heart. Komm saved 15-of-16 shots in a 7-1 routing of the Pioneers, and Sacred Heart’s lone goal come during a powerplay. The Bentley offense took advantage of every mistake that Sacred Heart made as they scored five powerplay goals; two by sophomore forward Alex Grieve. Gensler— who had three assists on the night—senior forward Brett Hartung and sophomore defenseman Steve Weinstein all scored in the second period to give the Falcons a 5-1 lead going into the third period. Bentley added two shorthanded goals by freshman forward Andrew Gladiuk and junior forward Jared Rickord in the third to ensure that Bentley took home its first win. Penalties were a major factor in the result of the matchup as both teams had 12 infractions, but Sacred Heart was penalized 16 more minutes than Bentley was. As mentioned, the Falcons capitalized on 4-of-8 powerplay opportunities while Sacred Heart was just 1-for10 with the man advantage. Getting win No. 1 out of the way is important, but the Falcons will have to play as a team and come out to play each and every night if they’re going to make a run at the AHA title, according to Gensler. Soderquist felt the same way when it comes to trying to win the AHA Championship. “The key to winning an AHA Championship this year will be consistency in our game,” said Soderquist. “We have good depth on our team this season and if all 24 members bring a consistent mentality to the rink every day, we will be successful.
Men’s Tennis (3-0, 3-0 NE-10) Quinnipiac Invitational (10/5-10/6) Saint Anselm (10/12)*
No team score W 9-0
Women’s Cross Country New England Championships
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Women’s Soccer (5-6-2, 3-6-2 NE-10) at Southern New Hampshire (10/2)* Adelphi (10/6)* UMass Lowell (10/10)* at Assumption (10/13)*
L 5-1 L 4-3 W 1-0 W 2-1 (ot)
Women’s Tennis (5-0, 5-0 NE-10) New Haven (10/8)*
W 8-1
Volleyball (7-14, 2-4 NE-10) Saint Anselm (10/2)* vs. Lincoln Memorial (PBAU Tournament) vs. Claflin (PBAU Tournament) vs. Barry (PBAU Tournament) at Palm Beach Atlantic (PBAU)(10/6) at Saint Michael’s (10/11)* Franklin Pierce (10/13)*
W 3-0 L 3-0 W 3-0 L 3-0 L 3-0 L 3-2 L 3-1
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upCOmIng SChEdulE Oct. 18 Field Hockey vs. Saint Anselm*
7:00 p.m.
Oct. 19 Volleyball vs. Saint Rose*
7:30 p.m.
Oct. 20 Men’s Soccer vs. Merrimack* Volleyball vs. Le Moyne* Women’s Soccer vs. So. Connecticut
2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Oct. 23 Volleyball vs. Merrimack*
7:30 p.m.
*Conference Game “The goal for this year’s team is to improve on the steps we made last year. We want to first secure a home playoff spot, then we will strive to win a league championship and make our first
Division I NCAA Tournament.” If the Falcons are going to achieve those goals and turn even more heads than they did last year, Michigan is the perfect place to start.
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Falcons fall to No. 5 New Haven for first loss of the season
Junior linebacker Blaine Hopwood had 13 tackles against New Haven.
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half trailing 14-0, but knew the game was far from over. “The mood of the locker room was right where it needed to be,” said junior linebacker Blaine Hopwood. “We knew we had made some mistakes and that our coaches were going to work with us to make the proper adjustments. Trailing 14-0 fueled us as a team.” Offensively, the team had failed to make an impact in the first half. However, being down 14-0 was not unfamiliar to the Falcons, who overcame the same deficit in their 21-14 win over Assumption three weeks prior. “We were confident in the locker room, knowing that it was only a matter of time before we started clicking offensively,” said junior quarterback Danny Guadagnoli. “The first half was frustrating. We felt we had missed opportunities, and that it was time to start capitalizing on those opportunities.” On Bentley’s first drive of the second half, they caught a break that changed the course of the game. After a three-and-out forced the Falcons to punt the ball away, New Haven return
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Bentley lost for the first time this season to the nationally-ranked No. 5 New Haven Chargers by the score of 17-13. With the loss, Bentley’s record dropped to 5-1 overall (4-1 NE-10). The biggest storyline coming into the game revolved around both teams’ defenses, and as expected, neither team was able to get anything going for most of the first quarter. The game started out with seven drives that ended in punts or turnovers. With 1:02 left in the first quarter, a Bentley fumble gave New Haven the ball in Falcon territory. Nine plays later, New Haven scored the game’s first points on a 27yard pass by quarterback Ronnie Nelson. After being stuck deep in their own territory, the Falcons were unable to get a first down and had to punt. A nine-yard return gave New Haven the ball on the Bentley 42. With the short field, the Chargers were able to move the ball effectively, scoring on a five-yard run by running back Victor Jones. The Falcons went into the
man Josh Smart fumbled the punt. Senior linebacker Colby Dalton dove on the ball, giving the Falcon’s the ball 22 yards away from the end zone. After a 17-yard pass from Guadagnoli to sophomore wide receiver Nick McCarthy, the Falcons faced a third and goal from the four-yard line. Guadagnoli dropped back to pass, was immediately swarmed by the New Haven defense, and was forced to scramble. The New Haven defensive line stripped the ball free and recovered it, crushing any hopes the Falcons had of scoring their first points of the game. The third quarter went on with neither team gaining more than 12 yards on a drive. With 5:34 left in the third quarter, the Falcons were able to put together their first substantial drive of the game. The Falcons took the ball 56 yards in seven plays for a touchdown. On a critical fourth and one from the two-yard line, Guadagnoli found sophomore wide receiver Jeff Hill in the middle of the end zone. The extra point kick was good, cutting the New Haven lead to 14-7. New Haven countered with a long drive of their own, setting up a short field goal that missed wide left, keeping the game within reach for the Falcons. On the ensuing possession, the Falcons moved the ball flawlessly through the air, with five different receivers catching a pass. After a 12-play, 80-yard drive, Guadagnoli found senior wide receiver Bill Kiley in the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point attempt failed, Bentley now sitting behind 14-13. Now, it was up to the Bentley defense to make a stop and give the team a chance to mount a comeback.
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Sophomore forward Alex Grieve scored two goals for Bentley in their season opener 7-1 rout of Sacred Heart Pioneers. The seven goals were the most scored by the Falcons since playing those same Pioneers just under a year ago when they won 7-3. Junior forward Brett Gensler scored a goal and tallied three assists in the victory while junior goalie Branden Komm saved 15 Sacred Heart shots. The Falcons will travel to Ann Arbor, Mich. this upcoming Friday to face the Michigan Wolverines.
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However, New Haven was able to run the ball on nine straight plays to get down to the Bentley 8-yard line. With their backs against the wall, the defense held strong, holding New Haven to only a field goal. With 1:32 left to play, the Falcons got the ball on their 25-yard line, needing to drive 75 yards on one of the best defenses in the country. The New Haven defensive line was able to bring pressure, forcing three incomplete passes. On fourth and 10, New Haven’s Brent MacLeod was able to bring Guadagnoli down in the backfield, sealing the victory for the Chargers. The loss drops the Falcons to fourth place in the Northeast-10, behind New Haven and American International, who are both 5-0. A new event this year that may land the Falcons a rematch with the Chargers is the NE-10’s Championship Weekend. In years past, the team leading the conference standings at the end of the season was declared the champion. However, this year, the teams that finish in first and second place will
play in a championship game. “We know now we have to win out if we want a shot at the NE-10 championship and that alone is fuel enough,” said Hopwood. “The focus will 100 percent be there this week and from here on out. I have nothing but the utmost confidence in my teammates and coaching staff that we will see New Haven again in the NE-10 championship and we will win where it counts the most.” Following the emotional game against New Haven, the Falcons do not have any time to relax. The Falcons will travel to Springfield on Saturday to take on American International College in another huge game that will affect the NE10 standings. “Moving forward, we have to execute more precisely,” said Guadagnoli. “Next week against AIC we can’t afford the same mistakes. It’s an even more important game now, and we are confident going into it.” Looking at the standings, the Falcons may have to win every game to earn a spot in that game. In the NE-10, that is no guarantee.
The Falcons held New Haven to just 288 yards of offense.
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Kahn and Pilitsis Named Falcons of the Week Men’s soccer players Michael Kahn and goalie Alex Pilitsis are the co-Falcons of the Week. Both helped Bentley go 2-0 last week as the Falcons continued their rise up the Northeast-10 standings. Kahn’s overtime goal last Tuesday against Southern New Hampshire gave the Falcons a 1-0 upset of the Penmen, who came into the game ranked No. 12 in Division II. It was Kahn’s second overtime winner of the season. He was named the NE-10 Player of the Week on Monday. Pilitsis was named the NE-10 Goalkeeper of the Week on Monday for his role in Bentley’s 2-0 week. He made four save in his shutout of Southern New Hampshire, and helped Bentley post a clean sheet in the team’s 1-0 victory over Saint Rose on Sunday.