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Coach Barbara Stevens reaches 800th win Bentley Lady Falcons and their coach soar to greatness while sitting atop the NE-10 By Robbie LaBrie s Po r t s e d it o r
w hile Bentley Basketball has always enjoyed success in both their men’s and women’s programs, it has been the men’s team earning the spotlight most of the time. But times are changing in w altham. s ure, the men are doing their usual thing, winning games and controlling first in the Northeast-10, but the women are doing something special on the court, bringing the national spotlight to Coach Barbara s tevens and her Lady Falcons. t he early women’s games finally have the same amount See STEVENS, Page 18
Founding chair of Finance Department dies suddenly By Lacey Nemergut Ne w s e d it o r
After spending 25 years of her career at Bentley, Stevens is the only Division II coach to reach the 800 win mark.
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Mad Falcon serves food worth screaming about Along with a new brand addition, Sodexo makes other changes to their retail options By Leslie Dias e d it o r
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is it really a surprise that the Mad Falcon has taken on a new look after coming back from winter break? Most students would say of course not, because after all, it has gone from Harry’s to s andella’s to Mad Falcon in the past three years. But what most students don’t realize about Mad Falcon’s new look is that it in fact does not come with a new name. Yella’s, a brand out of North Bergen, New Jersey, has become the corporate sponsor of the deli portion of the Mad Falcon. t he
Yella’s brand uses t humann deli meat, which is high-quality meat with no additives or preservatives and is comparable to the meat brand Boar’s Head. Jason LaPrade, the resident district manager for s odexo on campus, says he’s not afraid to change things around to meet students’ needs. “Mad Falcon is still run by s odexo, but with premium meats and cheeses. Yella’s is a northern-Jersey style deli, and it’s something different for the campus,” said LaPrade. See YELLA’S, Page 8
LaPrade brings in new corporate sponsor Yella’s to advertise high quality deli meat.
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As if much of New e ngland didn’t get enough snow this winter, the s mith t echnology Center decided to add to the precipitation on Monday, January 24. A sprinkler-head burst which caused a large amount of water to rain on the first floor of the 11-year-old build-
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ing. t he sub-freezing weather that day was much to blame. “[Facilities Management] had elevated the heating setpoints in the building just to try to combat the cold weather,” sa id B ernie Fa rrell, assistant director of Facilities o perations, “Because there is a lot of glass [windows], you have a lot of cold air coming in from
different areas that if the building isn’t completely tight, over a period of time, the pipe actually froze and we had a discharge of the sprinkler-head,” said Farrell. “t he good thing was that as soon as the alarm came in, someone was able to get there in a short amount of time to shut the main water valve off. i t was fast acting on university police.”
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Junior Christopher Leon was heading to class when he noticed a leak from the pipes. “i just thought it was a small leak, but suddenly it just started to pour out. i nitially, people tried to run through it, but then it started spraying all over,” said Leon. i t wasn’t until 3:35 p.m. that the fire alarm sounded, See SMITH, Page 9
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Professor t imothy s ullivan, a member of the Bentley Finance d epartment, passed away suddenly on January 26, 2011. Professor s ullivan, 65, began teaching at Bentley in 1979 and became the founding chair of the d epartment of Finance at the university. He then created Bentley’s Master of Finance Program, the first in the New e ngland region. His contributions to the program greatly shaped the current core curriculum that Bentley Finance majors must now complete. “He was a great storyteller and a valued colleague. His presence, sage advice and diverse contributions to the department will be sorely missed,” said Atul Gupta, chair of the Bentley Finance d epartment.
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“Members of the department often sought his counsel when difficult situations arose,” said close colleague Leonard r osenthal, also a member of the Finance d epartment. “His passing is a big loss to all who knew him.” t he memorial service for Professor s ullivan was held t uesday night at First Parish Church in Bedford. t he student body, though still largely uninformed about this untimely death, will certainly pay See SULLIVAN, Page 3
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Wait, this isn’t the Bran Van? Sunday at 3:42 p.m., officers received a call from urgent care reporting that they had a student who had come in to use their services and was now ready to return to campus. a vehicle was sent out to retrieve student but quickly halted after learning through friendly conversation that this student was not in fact a proud falcon. The student was discovered to actually be a student of Brandeis u niversity, and the route was quickly altered back to the proper campus. Seizein’ the Trees a t 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, the station received a call from a staff member in Trees reporting visual confirmation of illegal substances, specifically those of the marijuana variety. Officers were dispatched to seize the substances and restore peace amongst Cedar Hall. A Brown Frown On Saturday
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the officers that the loop would be about 20 minutes late. Looking at the set shuttle schedule, officers discovered that the entire loop in fact takes exactly 20 minutes. Coincidence or not, there was only one set of cold unhappy riders that day, and the schedule continued as usual after the mentioned delay.
Self Sufficient Late on Saturday, at 12:22 a.m., a student passing the emergency call box near the Bentley bridge felt compelled to make a call. In the mere seconds it took for officers to pick up the call, the student apparently found safety from the danger and decided assistance was no longer needed. n o further trouble was reported.
Got a Coat Hanger? u niversity Police do many things around campus to keep us safe and law abiding. However, unfortunately, for one 911 caller, they are not locksmiths. The discouraged caller had locked his keys in his car, but the combined forces of Bentley officers could not retrieve them for him. The officers on duty suggested the student call a a a . n o further information was reported.
Old Faithful On Thursday at 7:55 a.m., a driver of the Bentley loop shuttle called in to report a heavy load of traffic. Based on this situation, he warned
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were the cleaners. Case closed. My Kia! Last Friday at 2:20 p.m., officers received a call from a faculty member who reported that snow had fallen and made a dent in her vehicle. She was pissed. The Manager Who Yella’d Wolf This past Saturday night got a little too crazy for one staff member on duty in the Student Center. There was a frenzy of sub making, and things got pretty intense. The manager watching over the scene called in at 1:13 a.m. to report that things were getting out of hand at the newly opened Yella’s. u pon arrival, officers were not able to see any signs of disturbance going on, so they left.
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Changing SETs; narrowing questions & withholding grades By Lacey Nermergut NEWS EdITOR
The Faculty Evaluation Procedures Committee (FEPC) recently implemented a policy requiring students to complete the Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) forms in order to view their final grades upon completion of the semester. This policy, enforced strictly by the Registrar’s Office, increased the student response rate at the undergraduate level to
93 percent. SETs results are imperative to professors’ careers and futures at Bentley University. Professor John Minor, an influential member of the FEPC since its founding in 2004 and having a background in marketing and strategy, has conducted extensive research on faculty evaluation techniques, studying and reviewing policies of other universities as well as utilizing student focus groups.
The new policy regarding SETs increased the undergraduate response rate to 93 percent.
SULLIVAN Continued from Page 1 their last respects and offer condolences. In contrast to past practice, the University did not inform the student body of Sullivan’s death. His students did not know about his passing until they went to his class and were told by a University representative that he had passed away. Plans for a campus memorial are currently incomplete. Rosenthal said, “We hope to hold a memorial service at Bentley, but it is too soon after his death to have more details.” Shannon Finneran, a work study in the Finance department, recently worked with Professor Sullivan. “He was one of the nicest professors I have ever met who really cared about his
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Sullivan co-authored What Every Business Owner Should Know About Valuing Their Business in 2002.
students,” said Finneran. “I’ll miss the stories he would tell about growing up and his family. He will be greatly missed by everyone in the department.” Sullivan completed his undergraduate work at Fordham University and continued to receive his Phd from Michigan State University. His research interests included corporate finance, valuation, capital structure and financial modeling. Such interests were reflected in his many article contributions to the finance community. Sullivan wrote articles featured in The Journal of Research in Finance, The DRI Review, Financial and Accounting Systems, Financial Analysts Journal, Journal of Accountancy, Journal of Accounting and EDP, Journal of Business, Finance, and Accounting, Review of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Finance and Management International Review. In addition to journal articles, Sullivan was also a coauthor with Stanley J. Feldman and Roger Winsby for a book published by McGraw-Hill: What Every Business Owner Should Know About Valuing Their Business. He also released a book on his own titled How to Prepare A Financial Forecast published by American Management Association.
“If you’re using [SETs] to evaluate somebody’s life…then the data better be statistically significant,” said Minor. SETs results are a significant factor in determining a professor’s salary, eligibility for tenure and even the continuation of their employment. “We administer the SETs. It’s a faculty project and our office administers [them]. We basically set them up and turn them on [and] off. We have reports that are written to pull the data for the facul-
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ty…but we have nothing to do with the rules,” said Patricia Rogers, the Registrar. The FEPC delegated the enforcement responsibility, which is the obligation of denying grades to students who fail to complete the SETs. “We get yelled at a lot. Our office is the enforcer of policy that other people make,” said Rogers. Previously, the SETs had been distributed without incentive to complete them. Such a technique generated a low response rate and a select opinion. “The] people only really interested in evaluating [are the] people who have a problem. [To] help the deans and the chairs improve the teaching…we need good data,” said Minor. Other universities implemented incentive techniques that included fines for every SET a student failed to complete. The committee found withholding grades for 30 days to be more practical. The FEPC has changed the SETs significantly since the senate took interest in their review in 2004.
Originally, SETs were distributed in paper copy during the last 20 minutes of class. They consisted of 30 to 40 in-depth questions, analyzing both the professor’s capabilities as well as the effectiveness of the class in general. Concerning the lack of effectiveness of the mixed questions, Minor said, “[It] didn’t make distinction between what you think on the course and instructor.” In response to this issue, the SETs were then narrowed down to eight questions, each of which focused solely on the teaching so as not to confuse the students. “[We] eliminated biasing questions…[and didn’t] ask overall,” said Minor, explaining that “overall” questions lend themselves to unclear or ambiguous answers. After dealing with technical setbacks, the SETs were then successfully setup online. Pleased with the response rate and the effectiveness of the newly formulated questions, the committee plans to continue with this policy next semester with minor adjustments as necessary.
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ditorial e Career Fair changes needed Enough with the delays,
to improve student value One of the main reasons many of us came to Bentley was for the strength of Bentley’s Career Services office. All of us want to have a strong, well-paying job after we graduate, and due to the strength of Career Services, virtually all of us, regardless of major and the overall economy, will have a job either when we graduate or shortly thereafter. This likely has influenced the latest Princeton Review rankings, which bolstered Bentley’s nationwide Career Services ranking from number 12 last year up to number 6 this year. However, the actual career services Bentley offers to its students may not be as readily available as they are made out to be. One of the biggest events that the Career Services runs is the bi-annual Career Fair, which draws hundreds of students every semester. Over 100 companies attend to recruit and meet Bentley’s best and brightest. While some students would argue that the Career Fairs weren’t beneficial to them, many stu-
dents utilize the ocassion to network with companies, learn more about career opportunities and even work to get a foot in the door at companies both region-wide and nationwide. While this opportunity is invaluable to Bentley students, there are several changes which should be made to ensure the further success of Bentley students at the Career Fair. The first major change would be adjusting the timing of the Career Fair, or even cancelling classes so that all interested students are able to attend. Although the Career Fair currently takes place during the activity period, for the students that have classes scheduled around the Fair, attending is much more of a hassle than a benefit. By allowing the duration of the Career Fair to be held at a time when no classes are scheduled, more students would be able to attend and meet with more companies, especially the smaller local firms, as well as the large multinational ones.
Before more students can attend the Career Fair, another major issue must be addressed: Space. With the exception of the freshmen, everyone has endured at least one scorching Spring Day concert in the Dana Center, and the Career Fair is not much different. Packing thousands of people into the Dana Center is a painful proposition on a good day, and with everyone in business professional attire for the Fair, it might as well be hosted in a sauna instead. Furthermore, with so many people in such a confined area, moving around becomes difficult to do with mostly everyone shoulderto-shoulder especially at the most crowded companies’ stations. Ultimately, the Career Fair provides great value to both Bentley students and the Bentley community as a whole. With some small changes that will make the Fair more accessible to students, the entire Bentley community stands to benefit as a result.
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bring on the snow days This year has been a great year for snow if you like skiing, snowboarding, sledding or really any other outdoor winter activity. This year, upwards of 60 inches of snow has fallen in Boston already, according to WCVB-TV, with over another foot anticipated to fall on Wednesday and Thursday at press time. This winter is certainly one for the record books, but University Police and Facilities seem to be struggling to manage the snow. Chief Leffler emailed campus last Wednesday afternoon outlining snow removal procedures and parking regulations for the entire campus, informing everyone where to move their cars to assist with snow removal. While we all went to sleep praying for a snow day, all we were graced with was a 2 1/2 hour delay. Typically, when there is a snow day or a school delay, it is because the conditions aren’t safe for people to travel to campus. Although a significant percentage of students live on campus, we certainly can’t forget that both commuter students and professors still must make the drive from their homes to campus in whatever conditions Mother Nature presents. Last week’s snowstorm ended up closing Gann Academy and Waltham Public Schools for the entire day, both less than a mile from Bentley’s campus, and both
decided to cancel school before Bentley, according to thebostonchannel.com. When school is held and it is or has been snowing, we as students have a reasonable expectation that it is safe for us to go to school and that the roadways, parking lots and pathways at school are clear. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case after last week’s storm, and we doubt it will be the case after this week’s storm. At 11 a.m. last week when classes were supposed to return to normal, North Campus students were unable to get their cars out of the parking lot they were told to park in because it was never plowed. The Miller parking deck was still covered in a layer of snow, which a week later turned into ice and with another foot of snow on the way, was still there. This winter is certainly going to be one for the record books, which is why it is one which the entire Bentley community can learn from. It is imperative that Chief Leffler and Facilities work in better cooperation to ensure that Bentley students are easily able to make it to and around campus. If they aren’t able to do so in a timely manner, Chief Leffler should err on the side of caution and close the school before a member of the Bentley community is involved in an avoidable and preventable accident.
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Formal sorority recruitment to be held this weekend By Sindhu Palaniappan CAMPuS LIFE EDITOr
Sorority Formal recruitment is this upcoming weekend, February 4 to 6, and all of those interested in receiving a bid must attend. “At Formal, each girl is given the opportunity to meet members of all four sororities on the first day to help them decide which is the best fit,” said Erika Glidden of the Panhellenic Council. She went on to explain that each girl must narrow their search down to three sororities by the end of the first day, then to two sororities, and finally she will be given the chance to rank the two organizations. Bid night will be held on February 7 this year. On February 3, there is a recruitment orientation hosted in Backbay at 9 p.m. to explain the structure of the weekend to those girls who are interested. Panhellenic Council governs the four chapters at Bentley - Alpha Phi, Delta Phi Epsilon, Gamma Phi Beta and Phi Sigma Sigma. The entire process is based on mutual selection, each girl finds the best organization for her, and each organ-
ization finds the best potential new members. Currently there are over 70 girls signed up, and counting. The advantages of joining a Greek organization include membership in the Greek community and networking with active and alumni members. There are community service and leadership opportunities among Greek organizations and councils. Panhellenic specifically encourages involvement in many philanthropic events around and off campus, and provides girls with constant support. “I participated in Formal recruitment in 2009 during the spring of my freshman year. I had absolutely no idea what to expect, but it ended up being the best experience of my college career,” said Courtney Smigiel, a junior. “Had I not gone through Formal recruitment and joined Alpha Phi, I definitely would have transferred.” Another junior in Alpha Phi, Monica Mohan, commented on how much she loved both meeting sisters and meeting the other girls interested in receiving a bid. Olivia Jemsten, a sophomore in Delta Phi Epsilon, believed that “choosing ‘the
Formal Recruitment provides important insight to Greek Life.
right’ sorority was a very stressful process, and took a lot of time and consideration because [she] wanted to find the one that fit [her] the best. Formal recruitment made it all easier!” She went on to talk about how she felt close connections with all four chapters, and ultimately found lifelong friendship and sisterhood with the girls of Delta Phi Epsilon. “Three full days gave me the chance to make a better judgment and decision on which sorority I felt was the
best fit for me,” said Samantha Wong, a sophomore in Gamma Phi Beta. Formal recruitment is a great way to figure out whether Greek Life is a good fit or not, not all of the girls who attend know for sure. Kelsey Martin, a sophomore in Gamma Phi Beta, hadn’t given much thought to being in a sorority. She hadn’t planned on joining one, but she found Gamma Phi Beta to be a great fit during her Formal recruitment. As Jen Stefancik, a sister
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of Alpha Phi, said “I recommend it for everyone, even if they are on the fence about joining. If anything, it gives you the chance to meet a lot of people, and you get to know a lot more about Greek Life.” registration for Formal recruitment can be found at student-organizations.bentley.edu/bcphc/ or through the Panhellenic Facebook page. rikkiLee Larson, the president of the Panhellenic Council, is also available via e-mail for any questions!
Activities Fair kicks off the semester for student organizations
Students gathered in the Student Center to learn more about the different organizations on campus.
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The beginning of each semester here at Bentley brings a fresh start and makes room for change, like the ever-changing Mad Falcon dining area.. Another change that takes place each semester is students’ involvement with Greek Life and other student organizations, thanks to the semi-annual Activities Fair. The Winter
Activities Fair, located throughout the Student Center this past Friday, always takes place on the first Friday after fulltime classes start. “The purpose of the Student Activities Fair is to give all students a chance to explore the cocurricular opportunities we have on our campus,” said Maria DiLorenzo, director of student activities and family programs. “Statistics have
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shown that the most successful students are those who excel academically and participate in leadership experiences.” When asked what this event means to Bentley students, DiLorenzo said, “In my mind, organizational involvement enhances our students to be better leaders and challenges them to start to put into action some of the business skills they are learning in the classroom.”
This Friday’s Activities Fair featured 103 organizations. Each organization was provided with at least one table, and most organizations filled the table with sign-up sheets, flyers, candy and other novelties. It was jam packed, not only with the many student organizations, but also with hundreds of Bentley students interested in joining clubs and finding out more information. For example, freshman Lindsay Beauregard commented, “There is so much I didn’t know about, and coming to the Activities Fair opened up a lot of opportunities.” It was also a chance for students to meet others and see what has been happening on campus that they could start being a part of it. “The Activities Fair is a huge success and definitely gets people excited to get more involved,” said Lauren Zinn, a junior. “Its high energy shows how many students on campus participate in Bentley’s organizations.” It was a lively event with music and food from various organizations, including CAB, who also announced the headliner for their semester Comedian show, Bo Burnham. Pat Maguire, CAB Comedy committee chair, said, “We were really excited to announce Bo and Shane (Mauss) at the CAB
booth on Friday, and even more excited about the tremendously positive student response. I’d advise people to get there early, as seats will most probably go fast.” The event ended around 6 p.m. on Friday, as one by one, the organizations packed up and left with lists of names for potential members or possible recruits. Students left with new adjustments to their schedules with club meetings and events. “Every semester it’s so nice to see all the organizations come out and show Bentley what they’re all about,” said Grace Seme, the president of ABA. “I think Bentley needs more group events. ABA is really trying hard this year to improve the environment for student organizations on campus and one thing we’re trying to push is more co-sponsorships between organizations… It means more people get involved in the event, and the better the event turns out to be.” The Winter Activities Fair was a success for both students and organizations, and for students who might have missed the Fair or were unable to attend, visit bentley.collegiatelink.net and hit “Organizations” in order to see all of the 100+ student organizations here at Bentley. Here’s to a successful and ever-changing semester!
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Give ‘N Go supports green efforts through donations By Sindhu Palaniappan Campus Life editor
students elaine Carroll and Hima Chilakalapudi, both resident assistants here at Bentley, teamed up with Charles tiu, dominique miles (both resident assistants as well), apoorva Goel and a group of volunteers in order to start Give ‘N Go, a recurrent program to reduce waste on campus. Give ’N Go was designed as a three-week sustainable moveout program to encourage students to donate their unwanted belongings, rather than throwing them into the dumpster. Goals of the program include increased sustainability, fostering student community via exchange and support for local charities. Chilakalapudi talks about her experience as a resident assistant, seeing perfectly good microwaves and fridges abandoned in residence halls after students moved out. students no longer wanted the items, or simply lacked sufficient space to pack them. “it was a shame to see so much going to waste,” said Chilakalapudi. Carroll conceived the idea for
Give ‘N Go during a graduate course at Bentley. finding that such a program was well-suited for the Bentley community, Chilakalapudi sought to turn it into a reality. thus, sharing a common interest in such a program, the two teamed up and organized the sustainable move out project Committee (sWop, Changing the Me to We). With incredible support from committee members and amanda King Navarroli, Bentley’s manager of sustainability, Give ‘N Go was able to become a reality. the program received immense support from faculty and staff, whose involvement and feedback is greatly valued for further success. students may have noticed Give ‘N Go boxes located within residence halls where students could also donate non perishables and other unwanted items. Building placement made it incredibly convenient and almost effortless for students to donate. furthermore, a large storage pod was placed outside of the student Center to house items too large for the in-dorm boxes. incorporated into the Give ‘N Go program, the one-day sWop & sHop, which took place in the student Center
Give ‘N Go collected 20 bags of clothing to be donated to Bristol Lodge Shelters.
right before winter break, allowed students to trade in, or donate their unwanted belongings. this allowed the student body to trade amongst itself and to donate to those in need, rather than throwing things out at the end of the semester. the student Center living
room was filled with clothing, jewelry, Cds, dVds, shoes, bags and other great finds while students participated with much enthusiasm. a special shout out to those who volunteered to help execute the program and to students who donated items. the collec-
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tion results far exceeded expectations, and the sWop committee looks forward to the spring semester Give ‘N Go, which will be bigger, better and greener! If you are interested in volunteering for Give ‘N Go, please e-mail bentleygivengo@gmail.com.
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Patrick Gnazzo lecture set for Mon. February 7 The Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer: A Test of Endurance A Public Lecture by Patrick J. Gnazzo Monday, February 7, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. Wilder Pavilion, AAC Bentley University. Free food and reception to follow! Pat Gnazzo is a master among ethics officers. Come and learn from him, grab some free food and meet others at the reception to follow. Gnazzo worked in the private sector as a leader in corporate ethics and compliance officer movement. He served
as the chief ethics and compliance officer at CA Technologies, and previous to that he held the same position at United Technologies Corporation. The position of chief ethics and compliance officer gained prominence late in the 1980s as a result of fraud in the defense industry. While a position of importance in any company, it is relatively new and therefore unknown and sometimes slow to be implemented by large companies. There are many unanswered questions about the role of chief ethics and compliance officer, questions which Gnazzo plans on addressing during this public lecture.
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Last Tuesday, LaPrade helped Yella’s organize a sample session outside of the Mad Falcon so students could test out the new sandwiches. This semester, some students walk past the Mad Falcon curiously wondering what changes have been made, while others have given in to their curiosities and tried the new items. Max Donahue, a junior, was spotted ordering a sandwich, and said, “The Uncle Charlie was a delicious, latenight snack option. It is everything a student could want!” Students can now enjoy the option of creating their own deli items, which they weren’t allowed to do with the old Mad Falcon or Sandella’s.
Heather Sprinkle, a junior, said, “I made my own AllAmerican, which I liked a lot because I’m a picky eater. But they don’t have pickles!” Along with a revamped deli section, the Mad Falcon has also transformed its flat bread pizza style into a thicker crusted round pizza. LaPrade said that the flat bread pizzas from last semester too closely resembled Sandella’s pizzas. He decided to revert back to a Harry’s style of pizza, which experienced more popularity in the past. Though closed during lunch time hours, the Mad Falcon will be opening at 6:00 p.m. daily. However, Harry’s Pub is now offering a lunch time menu, including sandwiches, grill items, soup and unique, deep-fried potato
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chips, Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Although many students may not have realized that the Monogolian Grill has been open for retail on the pub side, LaPrade says it has been used since the opening of the Monogolian Grill and does retail sales for mostly faculty around the Student Center. LaPrade wants to see how this dining option pans out.“In the future, it’ll be tweaked. It is my next dining option project,” he said. By bringing a new style of dining like Yella’s to campus, LaPrade sees an opportunity to be flexible. While the new style brings a different brand, it also maintains traditional dining options, such as bagel pizzas and the late-night food options that students enjoy.
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Obama appoints CEO as new head economic advisor By Phillip St. Pierre BuSINESS EDITOR
Last week, President Barack Obama appointed a corporate chief executive officer to be his chief economic advisor. Although this is not uncommon, the move shows how the President is taking pro-business actions to the White House in hop es of increasing job creation in the aftermath of the recession. Who is the new economic advisor to the President, you ask? It is none other than Jeffery R. Immelt, the CEO of General Electric. The previous advisor Paul A. Volcker, Federal Reserve chairman, stepped down to make room for Immelt, who has already joined President Obama on his trips to India and China this past year. The idea seems to be that Imment, leader of such a long-standing and successful company as General Electric, will bring the business knowledge he gained from his firm and expand it to meet the goals and expectations of a much broader economy. Obama also appointed
William Daley, past executive of J.P. Morgan Chase, to be his chief of staff. What these actions mean going forward is that the economic strategy is now changing to put more stress on tackling unemployment in our country, specifically by creating more jobs for Americans. In a quote expressed in the The New York Times, President Obama said, “The past two years were about pulling our economy back from the brink. The next two years, our job now, is putting our economy into overdrive.” This is a very aggressive strategy that is geared towards corporate America. President Obama has been criticized in the past for his lackluster efforts to the business world, and he seems to be responding to these critics in a strong way. One of the reasons for such a business-oriented economic strategy may be the increase in global competition around the world. A business-friendly strategy will likely encourage more firms to hire American workers and not be so quick to pull the trigger in sending jobs overseas.
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Jeffery R. Immelt will serve as the new economic advisor to President Obama.
Although our country is now in the stages of a recovery in which businesses have seen an increase in profits compared to previous years, the average citizen in the united States is still struggling to find a job or to make a decent living. An increasing problem in today’s business world is that more and more firms have been holding on to their
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cash due to the economic uncertainty of the recession. Businesses are also taking advantage of bailouts, directly affecting the taxpayers of this country. The economic council will be sure to discourage these actions and make a strong push for businesses to invest more in u.S. plants and equipment. This could lead to the hiring of more work-
Job applications are stressful, but sometimes it’s unnecessary to panic so much over them. At Bentley, students are taught that if we have an Accountancy major we’re supposed to work for the Big Four, or if we have a Finance major we’re supposed to work for a company like Morgan Stanley or J.P. Morgan. However, an open secret everyone knows but no one really talks about is that companies are composed of many pieces. Each department needs people to complement the whole and to make it run smoothly. It must have all types of people in order to accomplish company goals. So, whether you are an Accountancy or Finance major, or a Management or Marketing major, every large corporation could use you. The truth is that at Bentley, it’s just not that well adver-
tised. One of the few exceptions is Liberty Mutual, which openly asks for all types of majors and posts several types of jobs. However, just because you have a specific major doesn’t mean that you have to work in a specific field; almost any field is open to you when it comes to working for a big company in your same area of expertise. Every large business needs managers, people to promote it, financial advisors, economic and market analysts and of course, accountants. This is one of the reasons everyone has to take accounting and finance courses, as well as marketing, communication and managerial courses. So go ahead, apply at KPMG or Deloitte; you can work with your friends, just in a different department. Big conglomerates, especially those like Proctor and
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Gamble and S.C. Johnson, need people from all majors working for them. Even better, they have placement in several areas across the country as well as internationally. If you hate the snow, apply for Proctor and Gamble in San Jose, California. If you want to work in the Midwest, apply for S.C. Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin. Bentley prepares us to work for many types of companies, so take advantage of the open secret. Check out some companies’ web sites and see what they are offering in all departments. Don’t panic if you’re not working for the supporters of our school - you will still find a job. There is a reason why Bentley places over 90 percent of grads within six months of graduation and this is it. Be open to options and you’ll be amazed by what you can find.
ers and increase the amount of u.S. exports, which would be an integral part to a better economy. If the strategy works out the way it is planned to, the u.S. could greatly improve what has been a lacking effort in increasing job availability. This would surely give some reassurance to students that are soon to enter the workforce.
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Smaller companies have great internship opportunities.
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disrupting many students and professors from class. Many students took pictures and videos on their smartphones and watched in awe as the water streamed from the ceiling. “Me and a bunch of people just stopped and couldn’t take our eyes off it,” said Kelley Leen, a junior. “No one moved and we all just watched. It was literally a rainstorm in Smith!” “As I left the classroom, I saw everyone else look over the railing from the third floor down to the first where the water was pouring down,” said Chris Parmanand, also a junior. “I feel bad for anyone who was caught on the first floor during the leak, since they must have been freezing when they were told to go outside.” Professor Montesino had just started introducing himself to his new class when the fire
Facilities cleans up the leak.
alarm sounded. “In my years at Bentley, I don’t recall anything similar,” said Montesino. “It was no problem for me, just inconvenient,” said Professor Noyes, a first-time professor this semester. “I was surprised by the lack of administrative staff rushing over to the Smith building to provide some direction as to what to do and the possible outcomes, while all the students stood out in sub-freezing cold.” Leon disagreed. “I think [the administrative staff] did a good job handling the situation,” he said. “Once the fire alarm sounded, people were told to leave immediately. Not everyone listened, but they tried.” Farrell assured that he and his team have found a solution to the issue that “should eliminate problems in the future.” “It’s a constant vigil and just making sure that if there’s a situation that arises, that there’s quick response on it,” concluded Farrell.
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What is your favorite TV show and why?
To M Mc n a l l y c l a s s o f 2013 f in a n c e “Family Guy because it’s hilarious!”
Tyl e r Qu a r Tu c c io c l a s s o f 2012 f in a n c e “NESN off-season Red Sox show because it gives me up to date baseball free-agent contract negotiations, in December, for my favorite team in my favorite city. GO SOX!”
a a r o n s To n a c e k c l a s s o f 2012 a c Tu a r ia l Ma Th e Ma Tic s “The NBA shoot around because I love watching the pregame show before the C’s game. LETS GO C’S!”
e v e l yn Ma r r e r o c l a s s o f 2012 a c c o u n Ta n c y “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit because it’s interesting and the characters are awesome.”
When you think of 1962, you most likely think of The Beatles, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Civil Rights Movement. However, you probably don’t think of Kathryn Stockett’s first novel The Help, which remained on best-seller lists for over a year. This fantastic novel chronicles the lives of three women living in heavily segregated Jackson, Mississippi. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and was gripped from beginning to end. Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan is a young, white woman who returns home after college only to find that Constantine, the African American maid who raised her, has mysteriously disappeared and no one will tell her what happened. Unmarried Skeeter is a disappointment to her traditional mother, but she wants more than the lives of her friends. Her great ambition is to become a writer, and after giving a closer look to the treatment of maids, she decides to write about them. Aibileen Clark is a middleaged, African American maid who is working in the Leefolt home and is “raising” her 17th child, Mae Mobley Leefolt. Minny Jackson, Aibileen’s closest friend, is a sassy, outspoken maid whose mouth often gets her into trouble with her employers, but her new boss Celia Foote doesn’t seem to mind. Together, Skeeter, Aibileen and Minny join together for the creation of a secret expose describing life as a maid in the South. To be discovered would mean unemployment, torture and possibly death for any maids involved. The novel explores realities ranging from the treatment of maids by their employers, to the mother fig-
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The Help gives valuable insight into the Civil Rights era.
ure role of a maid with her white children, to the heavy consequences of speaking out. Having heard so many excellent reviews of The Help, I picked it up off the local library shelf having no idea what the novel entailed. Even though it was published in 2009, it was still considered a best-seller and was only available to me for a week. I was hooked by the end of the first chapter, and remained gripped by the plot until the end. The sections corresponding to Aibileen and Minny are written in their dialect, while Skeeter’s is in proper English, which I thought was a nice touch to the text - it made their viewpoints seem more realistic. It was unbelievable for me to grasp the time period of the book; sometimes while reading I found myself imagining households of the early
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1900s - certainly not the 1960s. The ongoing Civil Rights Movement of the time made little positive difference in the South, and legislation sometimes made matters worse. The message of the novel rings true in every word there are some bonds that simply cannot be broken by societal or traditional boundaries. Though it is told from the varying viewpoints of three very different women, their stories blend and mesh with each other in a perfect flow of sorrow, laughter and love. For those who are intimidated by its 450-page length, The Help will be released as a movie later this year. However, as a purist when it comes to novels and movies, I give The Help my highest recommendation to anyone searching for a meaningful book to read - they don’t get much better than this.
Ja Me s k e r n a n c l a s s o f 2014 c is “Gossip Girl because it’s amazing!”
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The movie The Help will be released later on this year.
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The Roommate: An interview with actress Leighton Meester By l indsay Beauregard FEATURES EDITOR
“It’s sexy, exciting, scary, jarring and disturbing;” this is how actress Leighton Meester illustrates her upcoming movie, The Roommate, which hits theaters Friday, February 4. The thriller depicts the life of two college freshman girls, Sara (Minka Kelly) and Rebecca (Leighton Meester) who have been assigned as roommates. Although the two girls start the year off as friends, things go horribly wrong as Rebecca begins to obsess and fixate on Sara. The movie touches on the intriguing concept of living with a complete and total stranger for the first year of college. Most of the time these situations are completely safe with very little conflict, but there are always those cases and stories about “that one roommate”. How do you know if you are being put in a dangerous situation? Meester even said, “It’s an interesting subject the movie touches on. y ou go to college and you’re paired up with someone, a stranger who is literally going to be in your space 24 hours a day.” This movie obviously touches on an extreme situation, but it’s enough to make you wonder. The movie has even coined the phrase: “2,000 colleges. Eight million roommates. Which one will you get?” In a conference call with Meester last week, the actress described her intense, twisted roll, how she prepared herself to play Rebecca and how the final product frightened even her. a . v yas: After watching yourself in this movie, what kind of an impact did playing Rebecca have on you? l eighton Meester: Watching it years after you made it is really interesting because you do remember certain days you filmed different scenes, but this movie is strange for me because I feel I have a bit of amnesia about it. I can’t say it wasn’t fun - it was, but it was also intense for everyone. It was a really hard time for me because I tried to share something in common with my character and understand her motives. I wanted to relate to her in some way. It was extremely difficult for me to do that with her because of the way she unravels. From the outside, she seems like a really good friend and person; she’s understanding, artistic, trustworthy, but eventually she completely loses all that. Some of the things I had to do were really disturbing, particularly a scene involving a kitchen, so
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Vo ic e s Where would you most like to travel and why? f e r n a n d o Ga r c ia Gr a n a d o s c l a s s o f 2014 c is “I’d love to visit Czech Republic because Prague is currently one of the most highclass cities in the world.”
Leighton Meester stars as the obsessed roommate of Minka Kelly.
it was an intense experience. l . Beauregard: This was your first thriller. What was it like playing the villain? l M: It’s funny, a couple of my friends were asking me how I like it and I told them it was scary. I was genuinely scared at points, but it’s sort of funny that I’m the scary person in the movie. I’m really proud of how it turned out. It was definitely a ride filming it, so I can’t say that I wasn’t at all affected by it. I think it stays with you a bit if you’re terrorizing people all day. Overall, it was exciting. c . Gecker: How did you prepare for your role as Rebecca? It’s so psychological; did you talk to psychiatrists about the condition of your character? l M: I was really lucky because I had the opportunity to prepare for this. I got a lot of great psychology books and information on delusion and mental disorders, and I had the chance to speak with different psychiatrists about the disorder. The psychiatrists I spoke to were the most helpful because
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a v a n Ti Bh a T c l a s s o f 2013 u n d e c id e d “To Bolivia to visit my friend Catalina.”
they described in gross detail different cases they’d worked on. I’ll spare you the details, but it’s definitely dark in the mind of someone who’s living like this. It was interesting for me because I have what I believe is a firm grip on reality. I’m weird and crazy like anybody else, but Rebecca doesn’t have control of her mind whatsoever and the decisions she makes are not based on rational thinking. So it was interesting and somewhat uncomfortable at the same time. As the conversation came to an end, Meester delved into her feelings about watching the final product. “I’m such a wimp, and trust me when I saw the final product I was scared,” she said. So if you’re looking for a hair-raising experience, grab a friend (preferably not your roommate) this Friday and hit the theaters to experience this “ride” of a movie. It would also be advisable to find a room other than your own to sleep in - you never know what your roommate might try to do.
h a r r is o n c h a n c l a s s o f 2014 c o r po r a Te f in a n c e a n d a c c o u n Tin G “Australia. I want to see a kangaroo.”
Br ia n k r o n e n we TTe r c l a s s o f 2014 f in a n c e “Great Barrier Reef. It seems like a cool place to go.”
Mo n ic a Ts h a n a k a s c l a s s o f 2013 Ma r k e Tin G “To the past because it’s freakin’ awesome!”
By Tim a vrutik & e mily s ilver The Roommate opens in theaters this Friday.
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@BostonTweet: Bringing local news to Bostonians
By Rachael Fischer VANGu Ar d s TAFF
Twitter can be used as a platform for you to tell the world almost anything, whether you’re commenting on your breakfast cereal or spreading the word about your business’s latest promotion. However, few have used Twitter as creatively or effectively as Tom O’Keefe, or as he’s better known, @BostonTweet. Tom created the @BostonTweet account in November of 2008, when he was unemployed in the midst of the nation’s financial crisis. But his personal unemployment was not his only economy-related motivator; he also wanted to remind Bostonians to visit the local bars and restaurants struggling in the downturn. “i wanted people to know their local bars and pizza shops were still around because they needed our help,” said O’Keefe. “And i was unemployed at the time, so i had a lot of time to focus on it.” The premise of the account has remained the same since its inception two years ago: Tom tweets about the sights and events in the greater Boston area, which he defines as “anywhere that’s on the subway lines,” as he walks, eats and drinks his way through the city. He compliments the account
with tips from his neighboring followers, historical facts, local news and other content. Today, @BostonTweet boats about 24,000 Boston area followers, mainly “20-somethings living in the city who want to be social and go out,” as O’Keefe explained. They rely on @BostonTweet to help them prepare for everything, such as their weekend plans or their morning commute. The @BostonTweet account is now O’Keefe’s official job. When @BostonTweet began gaining popularity, O’Keefe received a few offers from Pr firms, but he turned them down. “i would have been forced to talk only about their clients, and not talk about r estaurant A because it competes with r estaurant B, so i think it would have been the death of @BostonTweet,” said O’Keefe. But by summer of 2009, @BostonTweet found a partner in Groupon, the daily deal website, which O’Keefe calls “a great relationship.” The website hired @BostonTweet to make introductions for Groupon when he visits Boston businesses, as well as provide giveaways on the Groupon account. O’Keefe considers the relationship a lucky one for both himself and the company. “One tweet from me creates as much exposure for [Groupon] as a
bunch of sales guys hitting the ground,” he said. “There are a lot of results without having to put the hours in.” in today’s marketing world, Twitter is considered an important communication tool; companies are even hiring employees to manage their social media. However, in the sea of company Twitter accounts generated by paid marketers, O’Keefe remains an interesting case. As someone who is paid to maintain an account based on his own idea and creation, he is a true Twitter entrepreneur, arguably one of the few beyond the actual creators of the Twitter website. Through his innovative use of Twitter, O’Keefe has proved that when one is creative, Twitter is a platform that can be used for truly effective communication. it is not just a plea for an audience for your thoughts or a means to push your company’s image and promotions. s o what is O’Keefe’s advice for using Twitter effectively? “Post creative content. There’s no other way.” He notes that since most people are reluctant to follow businesses that are simply going to promote themselves, creativity is essential. He cites Joanne Chang, owner of the bakery Flour and Asian-inspired restaurant Myers + Chang, as an excellent exam-
In order to use Twitter effectively, the content must be positive and creative.
ple. “i think she uses Twitter the best out of any local business here… s he posts pictures a lot and really engages her audience,” O’Keefe said. Technology moves quickly, but O’Keefe is prepared if Twitter goes the way of Mys pace and other abandoned social media sites. “Luckily, people think of @BostonTweet as me, and i chose to make the account a person and not a logo,” he said. “[Therefore], i’ve been able to move it to other platforms.” He has included Foursquare in his @BostonTweet network, has begun working with television and magazines and is work-
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ing on creating a new tech startup. He said, “i’d definitely love to step it up and make connections on more of a city-wide scale, for companies thinking about coming to Boston, students coming to school in Boston or tourists just coming to see Faneuil Hall.” O’Keefe can often be spotted at his favorite eateries in Boston, such as Anna’s Taqueria or e astern s tandard in Brookline. “i definitely do [get recognized] quite frequently, especially at restaurants i go to a lot. i love when followers introduce themselves to me,” he said. You can follow O’Keefe at twitter.com/bostontweet or find him at bostontweet.com.
Forget unlucky Ophiuchus; once an Aries, always an Aries By Lindsay Beauregard Fe ATu r e s e d iTOr
What the Ophiuchus is up with the horoscopes changing? When the news of the changed horoscopes went viral a few weeks ago, many people were distraught. s ome felt that their identity had been taken away, while others couldn’t figure out what to do with their inaccurate zodiac tattoos. This change came after the rediscovery of the long lost Ophiuchus – the “s erpent Holder”. Why the sudden appearance of this so-called “new” zodiac symbol? Come to find out, Ophiuchus is not new at all, it was simply neglected 3,000
years ago. Apparently, the Babylonians thought 13 was an unlucky number because they only wanted 12 astrology signs. in order to have the 12 signs, they dropped Ophiuchus and left it in the dust. The media frenzy caused by this rediscovery led YouTubers to post videos galore in order to express their rage, while others attempted to soothe the crazed men and women who were suffering identity crises. Blogs burst with questions and confusion, and Twitters blew up with angry tweets. Many of the Twitter reactions were hilarious. One read, “Aaaaand how the faaak are Astronomers GONNA
The Ophiuchus constellation has been resurrected as the 13th astrological sign.
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SWITCH s OMe ZODIAC s i GNs ... aint that about a bitch, NOW i”M A TAu r u s WTF i s THAT “A F***ing COW”. Others were fairly confused at the switch: “Just checked out the new zodiac signs.... i guess this sagittarius tattoo is kinda irrelevant since i’m supposed 2 b a scorpio now...” The channel MillerMu CKe r s on YouTube posted a video which exhibited many of the concerns the public had with the changed zodiac signs. Justin from MillerMu CKe r s babbled on for five minutes about his thoughts and feelings on the “stupid” change of zodiac signs. He asked multiple times why things couldn’t stay the way they were. Like most other people, he was comfortable with his sign and felt that the new information was just plain silly. Justin believes the signs are a part of who we are, and for that reason the symbols should not be changed because making the switch after this many years is “idiotic”. At the end of his tirade, he said, “i am a s corpio full on, all the way, and i’m proud of it and i’m staying a s corpio as long as i can. Not that i have anything against Libras. No, i was born a s corpio and i will stay a s corpio because that’s who i am.”
A new sign has caused confusion and outrage among some zodiac followers.
Like Justin, many other people were also fretting about the change in zodiac signs. Many thought their personalities were going to change because of their new symbols, while others thought their personality traits would be better reflected in their new symbols. But don’t fret zodiac believers; no one will be suffering a personality crisis relating to his or her zodiac sign anytime in the near future. This is because everything is exactly the same as it was only a mere few weeks ago nothing has changed! No need to get tattoos removed or to reevaluate your whole life Once an Aries, always an Aries. According to CNN, if you
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abide by the tropical zodiac – a.k.a. you are a Westerner – your zodiac sign has not changed. The tropical zodiac is fixed to the seasons and not the constellations, so the addition of Ophiuchus has no affect on the tropical zodiac calendar whatsoever. Ophiuchus was forgotten 3,000 years ago, and it looks like it will soon be forgotten by the public eye again as 2011 progresses. Although some astrologers will take a deeper look at the 13th sign, most people will just go on living their lives and reading the horoscope they were given at birth. And for those who still feel cheated by this recent zodiac scandal, remember, it’s all written in the stars.
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Idol: Has the King of Reality finally reached its end? By Lindsay Beauregard FEATurES EDITOr
It has been the same thing year after year: Simon’s rude remarks make countless contestants cry, the zany and unpredictable Paula tries to make everyone feel good, randy keeps it cool and ryan Seacrest consoles family members and makes corny jokes while the wackiest and weirdest people audition for American Idol. But wait! This season there’s something completely different about the judges’ table: Where’s Simon? And why are Steven Tyler and J Lo sitting there? It was enough of a shocker when Paula left the show after the eighth season, but now no Simon? American Idol can’t seriously function properly without the rude British judge. Although it’s very odd not to see the same judges America has known for years, it was time for the producers to shake up the contest. Nine years of the same exact thing gets incredibly redundant, and declining ratings proved just that. After a mess of a ninth season, the producers were hoping to get the show’s ratings back to the caliber they were at a few years ago. In an effort to amp up the rat-
After ratings declined during the ninth season of American Idol, producers hope to reclaim the show’s popularity.
ings, changes were made for the 10th season of American Idol, which premiered on January 19. The most signifcant changes have obviously occurred at the judges’ panel. Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi (Paula’s replacements), as well as the snarky Simon Cowell, have all been replaced by Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler. The duo seems like an odd replacement for Cowell, DeGeneres and DioGuardi, and it will be very interesting to see how their personalities play out at the judges’
table as the season progresses. According to americanidolnet.com, there will be many other changes to the 2011 season. Although it is all skepticism of “maybe-they’re-true-maybethey’re-not changes,” most of the rumors have been endorsed by producers of the reality show. These changes include a new band director - ray Chew due to rickey Minor’s departure after last season. Another major change is the length of the season. The producers have decided to eliminate contestants faster by eliminat-
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ing the Top 24 live shows. This season, the live shows will be limited to the Top 12 contestants. Other rumors have to do with the contestants’ song selections. It has been heard that theme weeks will be changed this season, so contestants who aren’t country singers don’t have to sing country songs. They want to limit the “fish-out-of-water situations.” Other musical changes are the incorporation of contestants’ original songs. Producers would like to see the singers have a
broader range of song choice, instead of being limited to singing cover songs. Once the ratings came in from the premiere week, it wasn’t shocking to see that the number of viewers had decreased significantly. This wasn’t surprising for multiple reasons. For one, the reality show just hit its 10th season Secondly, after the disastrous ninth season, the show lost a huge fan base. Finally, many people have not been happy with the changes at the judges’ panel. Many viewers simply can’t picture American Idol without the original three judges. One Twitter user even said, “I'm still not watching. Idol is dead to me. No Paula, no Simon, no good talent in four years = DEAD!!!!! Let it go, Nigel.” Although the ratings were extremely disappointing, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe was incredibly happy with the turn out. Lythgoe has been bragging on his Twitter account dizzyfeet about the greatness of the show, and does not seem at all fazed by the low ratings. The producer’s ego has obviously not been affected as he has been re-tweeting that the show is still the “biggest show on television,” despite the low ratings.
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Students learn from small businesses’ sustainable efforts By Jill Weiss Vanguard Staff
Bentley students Victoria adams, greg Bucci, dan green and Will Markow recently participated in an initiative to raise awareness about environmental practices within the small business community. as a new addition to Bentley’s esteemed Service Learning program, the fourthcredit option allowed for the students to interview 20 small business owners in order to research their environmental knowledge. the small businesses were primarily located in new Hampshire, Massachusetts and rhode Island. “We didn’t actually know what we’d be doing,” said Markow, expressing the sentiments of the group. the new project, created as a fourth-credit option to david Szymanski’s federal Environmental and natural resource Policy course, developed into a significant contribution to the environmental efforts of the small business community. the four students interviewed 20 small business owners across a variety of fields,
testing the owners’ knowledge of environmental topics as well as existing sustainability efforts within the companies. as explained by the students, large corporations are often pressured to integrate green technology, while family-run companies remain mostly unchanged and uninformed. “[Small businesses] take up half of non-farm gdP, so they do matter. Larger businesses can pay to lobby and small businesses can’t afford to pay someone to find research,” said adams. during their interviews, the group worked to uncover which energy choices small businesses make and which factors influence these choices. “[the businesses] made it clear that making a profit and making money were primary motivators,” said Markow. With that in mind, “[it was] exceptionally difficult to find information on how to become more energy efficient.” “I think it’s beneficial for the future to be well rounded…for business. [It’s an] aspect that most business people don’t have,” said adams. using their results, the stu-
The new Service Learning program allowed students to learn more about environmental initiatives. Here, they meet with Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT).
dents, supported by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EEIS), made a formal recommendation asking the Small Business Committee to display ecofriendly tips on the commit-
tee’s website as a more effective way of informing small businesses nationwide. With both the national and international trend of the green movement quickly taking root, this Bentley-spon-
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sored project serves as a necessary aid for local businesses frequently in competition with larger corporations, who lose sight of environmentally conscious practices and their potential.
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Notes from Abroad Question: “What was your first impression of your host country? Did anything take you by surprise? Were your expectations met?” By Alek Mikels COPENHAgEN, DENMArK
My first impression of Denmark was that it would be freezing cold, not so expensive and filled with tons of friendly Danes. The weather is somewhat the same as Boston, just with less sunlight, everything is much more expensive here and the locals are very personal, yet friendly. The biggest factor that took me by surprise was the lack of an open container law. One can drink on the train and in the streets. It’s very normal to see people drinking at any time of the day, anywhere in the city. What also shocked me was the difficult language. I was prepared for it to be difficult, but I didn’t know that it would be impossible to understand. My expectations were exceeded. Though it is very
cold and costly here, it does have a very friendly and pretty atmosphere, in regards to both the architecture and the people.
By Ryan Miamis BrUSSElS, BElgIUM
I didn’t have many expectations before I arrived to Belgium. The only image I had was from a short clip in an Austin Powers movie. I didn’t know much of anything about Brussels or Belgium besides that it has the best chocolate, waffles and of course, beer. I can tell you from my experiences that this is all very true. Additionally, Belgians are extremely fond of their French fries, or frites as they are known here, for which they claim to have invented. Ketchup is boring to them, so there are on average about twenty different
sauces to choose from, not to mention the portions they give you enough for a meal alone. So, my first impression was great. The food is delicious and more American than you would think. My host home is big and I have my own room that’s larger than any singles on campus. There are no Nor’easters here, although it’s still rather cold. It was sunny when we landed on the first day, and I think I’ve seen the sun once more in the three weeks I’ve been here. But that’s okay because there is no snow to trek through. I knew that Brussels was a very international city because the European Union is located downtown (Brussels is the cap-
Brussels, the capital of Europe, features diversity and acceptance of other cultures.
A Fireside Chat: Campus Life and Firearms I feel a bit like I’m pulling a Brett Favre… Writing a retirement letter and then coming back for more… I must admit, though, that going full circle with my Vanguard experience does seem poetic to me, as I started with this paper as a sports writer and occasional columnist, and have three years later returned to write yet another column. My focus? I thought a column of social commentary, similar to your average Metro column, filling a void the paper has had for years. Will I be biased? Yes. Will I be at times arrogant in my views or exacting in my criticism, sometimes to a fault? Absolutely. However, I will also strive to discuss topics you actually care about, dive into issues we rarely want to bring up at the dinner table and work tirelessly to keep the topic around college life today. Winter break was snowfilled for many, and while everyone looks forward to some r&r, the enjoyment of holidays, family and old friends, our nation was rocked by a series of political
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events. The list: The lgBTQ community may now serve openly in the U.S. military, 9/11 first responders received an overdue healthcare fund, a nuclear arms reduction treaty was signed with russia (is this 1972?) and most notably as well as tragically, a lone gunman took a semi-automatic pistol to a local supermarket and shot his congresswoman in the head while slaying a federal judge, a nine-year-old girl and four others. rep. gabrielle giffords of Tucson, Arizona became a victim of one young man’s apparent insanity if you listen to the right, or the right’s vitriolic violent speech according to the left, and though the Democratic congresswoman has recovered almost miraculously given her injuries, a much-needed conversation must now be held: Are loose gun laws challenging the safety of Americans, and are some restrictions reasonable? However, why is this discussion warranted now, but not in April 2007, when one student with a gun slaugh-
tered 32 and wounded many more on the campus of Virginia Tech? In fact, I must admit revulsion to recent revelations that much of the dialogue after that massacre was about how college students would be safer if there were more guns on campus. This is pure insanity, and it is not just because of some fantasy that the righteous gunman always gets the bad guy first, Clint Eastwood style, but the idea of young adults having firearms in places that tend to experience high levels of alcohol consumption and stupid behavior is simply outrageous. You are entitled to your Second Amendment right to bear arms, I will not deny that fact, but I believe in reasonable limits and the concept that college bans on firearms are now targets of state legislators is rather alarming. Tell me, would you feel safer if the random kid sitting next to you in class had a gun in his bag, or if the professor whipped out his favorite shotgun every now and then? Would you want to
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ital of Europe). I think that only half of the city’s population is Belgian, and the rest is from other countries in Europe and the rest of the world. I was under the impression that the people would be separated by nationality and culture, but I have come to find that this is not true. Whereas in our small Bentley community the international students tend to the stick together and there is not much mixing of cultures, in Brussels this is not the case. The people here gather by common interests such as sports, politics or beer, as opposed to where they are from. And the thing with Europeans is that they love their leisure time much more than Americans do, so everyone, even non-students, are as lively on nights out as the study abroad students that are here. I think Brussels is as much of a global community as it gets. Everyone here speaks English. I thought that it would be difficult to communicate with the Europeans, but everywhere I have gone so far the people speak adequate English. I also thought that people would be mad at the “stereotypical American” for being ignorant of the native languages. However, people are really friendly when you walk into stores and restaurants. Overall, it has been a huge relief to feel so easily integrated into the Brussels community. Everyone has different nationalities here, so I guess it makes sense that this wouldn’t be an issue.
By Jon McColgan deal with a drunken friend wielding a gun? How about an emotional hallmate with an assault rifle, finishing his third Four loko? Probably not. I assume that while a gun provides a level of security similar to the doors you lock, firearms are designed to kill, and the Campus Police force charged to combat campus violence should be the only force on campus with potentially lethal capability, especially when you consider how
Guns should not become a school supply.
many students undergo enormous stress and emotional instability in their everyday lives. Keep in mind that Jared lee loughner was collegeage at 22 years old, and this tragedy could have happened right here on campus. We need to ensure in a season of activism on the right, and with perhaps the most conservative student body in the Northeast, Bentley does not waver in protecting its students from gun fire.
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Ho r o s c o pe s
By Franziska & Johanna Griecci
Aries
(March 21-April 19)
Don’t be afraid to show the world your quirky side. It has worked out for Lady Gaga, and a dress made of meat will last longer in the winter.
Taurus
(April 20-May 20)
You are a creature of comfort. Be sure to tell your professors that when you show up to class in a Snuggie and sipping hot chocolate.
Gemini
(May 21-June 21)
Today you may be tempted to leave your mark on the world. Don’t. University Police has cameras to prove it was you who wrote your name in the snow.
Cancer
(June 22-July 22)
Resolve to call your parents more often. They love you and are more likely to give you money if that is not the ONLY reason you ever decide to call them.
Leo
(July 23-Aug. 22)
You have a strong personality, but that doesn’t mean you need to marinate in your perfume or cologne to get an equally strong scent. The surrounding buildings will thank you for your consideration.
Virgo
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a good day to be bold! Wear bold colors, cook with bold flavors and pepper your Facebook profile with bold typeface!
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April’s Advice
Your Questions Answered!
Absolutely nothing. Valentine’s Day is a great way for card companies to make a lot of money. It is also a great way for chocolate companies to make a lot of money, along with flower stores, teddy bear companies and jewelry stores. These companies will especially mark up their prices around Valentine’s Day because they know that you will succumb to this holiday and pay extra money for a bouquet of flowers that will wilt and die within a week. There is certainly nothing better than adding a few extra pounds to your loved one with a nice box of chocolates - which they will most likely be cursing at you for a few days later while they are working hard at the gym to burn it all off. Oh, and don’t forget about the teddy bear that will be appreciated for that one day and then find its way into the pile of other lonely teddy bears. But enough with the cyn-
Valentine’s Day might not be the only time to express your feelings.
ical remarks. Let’s break this reasoning down a little. Think about it. Why would you dedicate one day to tell someone you love, that you love them? You should be telling them that every day. If you want to buy flowers for someone you care about, then do it on random days of the year and this will certainly surprise the person and make them feel more special. You can leave them little
Scorpio
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Please stop prancing about singing I’m Too Sexy by Right Said Fred. You’re seriously freaking out your roommate.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
If you are still keeping up with your New Year’s resolutions, congratulations! You are officially the last person standing.
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Capricorn
Aquarius
A new year means a totally new you! Be sure to send the appropriate software updates to your friends and family so they recognize you.
Pisces
(Feb. 19-March 20)
Even if cleaning out your refrigerator wasn’t on your New Year’s Resolution List, do it anyway. It smells.
Elba Valerio ’05 Major: Management Minor: International Studies Where has your Bentley degree landed you today? My Bentley degree has led me through numerous circumstances. When I graduated, I dedicated two years of full-time community service to the city of Boston through a nonprofit organization known as City Year Boston. Later, I found my passion in higher education administration when I accepted a position as the Operations
and Student Coordinator at Bentley University Conference Center. I am currently a graduate student at Northeastern University pursuing a Master’s of Science in College Student Development and Counseling. Once I complete my master’s program, I plan to pursue a career in college student development. I aspire to become a dean of students and hopefully retire as a Bentley University employee. What did you needlessly worry about in your final
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This does not need to be a significant other, but it can be family and friends as well; individuals who care about you and make your life enjoyable. I hope this makes you think a little differently about Valentine’s Day. I also hope this makes you realize that it is important to cherish those in your lives every day of the year, and not just focus on one day in particular.
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undergraduate year? I needlessly worried about graduating with honors, CUM LAUDE and having a job lined up after graduation.
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notes in the morning or make them a nice dinner one night. These small acts of appreciation and kindness will go further than making them feel special on one day of the year. It’s the little things in life that matter. The little things are the big things. Take every day as an opportunity to be sure that you tell the person you love, that you love them.
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You know that kid in class you think is kind of geeky/weird? You better be nice - you’re probably staring down your future boss.
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
By April Gammal
Question: Valentine’s Day is coming up. What would be a good gift to get for my girlfriend or boyfriend?
Libra
If you are feeling tense, you can now breathe easy. Your dream about the world coming to an end was not a premonition of things to come.
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What was the most valuable lesson learned during your senior year? After working extra hard throughout my three and a half years of college, I decided to enjoy my last semester with a lighter workload, had fun with my friends and was very active in student activities. All in all, I learned to enjoy my life and complement my academic experience with a social experience. What is your favorite senior year memory? I have two: My group of friends and I planned a cruise trip for our last spring break as our senior trip, and I also took a Community Service course my last semester. I enjoyed this course so much that it led me to want to do community service for a year, which then led me to City Year. How do you stay connected to Bentley today? I stay connected through the Alumni Office, especial-
ly because Gary Kelly is the senior director and is an amazing person. I also keep in touch with my mentors via e-mail, Facebook and lunch meetings at least once a year. Finally, most of my close friends are also from Bentley, and we keep in touch via e-mail, Facebook and make plans to hang out often. Any “words of wisdom” for the Class of 2011? Remember to balance your academics and social life. Life after college may seem a little scary at first, but take it one day at a time, and cherish every moment. Finally, work hard at whatever you end up doing, but remember to take care of your mental and physical health first because if you don’t take care of yourself, no one else will.
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By Dan Binder-Brantley
Internet Celebrities
Kennan Cahill in one of his videos.
YouTube. We all have wasted more hours than we’d like to admit watching absolutely pointless videos for the sake of a good laugh. There are even millions of videos out there that are not only pointless, but they don’t even make us laugh. However, every now and then, videos, come along that leave viewers nationwide laughing hysterically. I’ll be writing about these gems biweekly, so make sure to check out the next column if you like my writing. Starting at the top of the charts, we have the infamous
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Keenan Cahill (Youtube Channel: BeenerKeeKee19952). For those of you who don’t recognize the name, he is the man-child with the large forehead that you have inevitably seen lip syncing all across your Facebook News Feed. Keenan claims to be 15 years old, but rumors have surfaced that he might be in his 30’s or older. The fact that it is impossible to tell how old this kid/man is kind of says it all. Most notably, Beener scored a lip syncing gig with 50 Cent. Beener absolutely
kills it pretending to sing Jeremih’s part, and 50 does what he does and no one really cares because frankly Beener is front and center and it’s hard to concentrate on anything other than that forehead of his. All mysteries aside, BeenerKeeKee has over 250,000 subscribers to his channel, and his videos have reached the modest 150,000,000 views mark. These staggering numbers bring me to my next point. When I initially saw these numbers, I was just disappointed. I mean, is it really possible that BeenerKeeKee could reel in 30 times as many views as Obama’s Inaugural speech? What is wrong with this country? But then it hit me: This guy, Keenan, is a genius. Not only this, but he’s also clearly planning a career in politics. We’ve seen it with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and more recently with Sarah Palin. The way to America’s heart is through action movies, reality shows and now YouTube videos. The day Beener hits 35 (if he hasn’t already), expect his name on the ballot.
Elephant in the Room
The drug war goes on.
A conservative and a libral, who happen to be roommates, weigh in on current affairs. Question: What is your stance on legalizing drugs in the U.S.? Sean Harrington: The legalization of marijuana is certainly a hot-button issue for more than a few college students around the country. Year after year, we listen to the clamors of hazy-eyed “experts” in the field proclaiming the wonders of weed. You’ve heard it all: It helps you sleep, it improves your mental health, it helps
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your heart beat. Heck, there is even a growing faction that truly believes they are better drivers when they are high. If you spent one day at a hemp rally, you would swear that marijuana was this century’s penicillin, a true miracle drug. While I do not necessarily agree with all of the ideas of these Jamaican-flag-wearing hippies, we do concur on one basic principle: Weed should be legalized in this country. The argument that grasps my attention, aside from the claim that marijuana is the cure for cancer and AIDS (or something like that), is the one that questions our gov-
ernment’s right to say that we are not allowed to perform a personal, harmless act at home. What gives politicians the right to say what we do to our own bodies in the confines of our own homes is illegal? If I want to sit in my room during winter break, smoke a joint, eat an entire can of Pringles and laugh hysterically at re-runs of Fresh Prince, who’s to say I can’t? Is our government going to outlaw cutting paper with scissors next because it is “potentially dangerous to our health” if misused? Please. Get out of my life, Big Brother. But of course, with privilege comes responsibility. If Johnny Coolguy goes out and drives his car into a telephone pole because he insisted on driving high, it’s his own responsibility to pay the price. Bottom line, let the responsible hippies in the U.S. do what they please, just as long as they don’t mess with the rest of us. If they do interfere with others’ lives, they will pay. And for those who make the argument that using marijuana is “too dangerous” for Americans: Are you calling us stupid? I’ll make that decision for myself, thanks. LEGALIZATION: JUST
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I know America will remember his name, and most of Americans won’t know anything about the other candidates because they believe politics are boring. This will leave the people with no choice but to vote for Beener. After all, an uneducated decision is worse than no decision at all, right? Now, since I’m apparently in the business of writing about future politicians, why not give Beener a competitor? Perhaps another media mogul who could give the forehead a run for his money. In comes CopperCab, better known as the leader of the civil rights movement for gingers. CopperCab entered the spotlight with his first video, Gingers Do Have Souls, and is tirelessly working towards equality for redheads across the globe. Being a ginger myself, it’s nice to know there’s someone out there battling to rid the world of hatred towards my people. The last time I tried to order a pizza, they refused to make my food because of my hair. Sure, the restaurant was
closed, but I guarantee any brunette or blonde could have just waltzed on in and ordered up a pepperoni with a side of “we hate gingers”. While it’s tough to take him seriously at times, his passion is undeniable, and his speech is eloquent. Perhaps the best indication of his brilliance with words can be found is his “Aabout Me”, which reads, “My name is Michael, my faith is Christian, my friends are awesome, my family is nuts, & my imagination is limitless… I also play RuneScape.” Spelling errors aside, his dialect is captivating and this quality could easily land him in a great political position. CopperCab has nearly 140,000 subscribers, and his videos have racked up 33,000,000 views. These numbers don’t compare to the aforementioned man-child, but all bets are off if these two go toe-to-toe in a political battle royale. After all, everybody loves an underdog. If I had to make a selection, I’d pick BeenerKeeKee. I just don’t think this country is ready for a ginger president.
By Sean Harrington & Brian Shea DOOB IT, AMERICA. Brian Shea: By reading Harrington’s and my differing viewpoints on this issue, you might think that I’m the conservative one. (Insert your favorite laughing acronym here). I personally disagree with the honorable Mr. Harrington, and I support the keep-it-illegalization movement. Some people argue that there are really no side effects of marijuana, besides radiating awesomeness and a deeper love for Robot Unicorn. Well, no, that’s actually not true. Weed can tamper with your immune system, and habitual smokers have a higher risk for heart attacks, strokes and lung cancer, and a noticeably lighter wallet. I bet you’re thinking, “Brian, I wish you could talk about another flawed argument.” Well, you’re in luck! One of my personal favorites is “legalizing marijuana would reduce the crime rate.” That makes perfect sense! Do you know what else would reduce the crime rate? Legalizing theft, murder, arson and drunk driving. In fact, I’m puzzled as to why anything is illegal anymore. If everything were legal, we could eliminate the crime
rate! Now, let’s be real here – we need to support small business to keep our economy growing. Who is more volatile in our fragile financial fix than your friendly neighborhood drug dealer? If weed is legalized for recreational use, these noble souls will have to start peddling those “As Seen On TV” trinkets instead of drugs. Nobody wants to see the Magic Bullet on a street corner, do they? I didn’t think so. Finally, I don’t know about you, but I like dealing with sober people. With alcohol, usually there’s a certain stigma associated with drinking at, say, 11 a.m. (USUALLY!). With marijuana, however, people don’t really care what time of day it is, they just want to smoke. Personally, I think I have a right to know if I’m driving in front of a person who can’t tell the difference between my car and an Anna’s Taqueria steak burrito. I know some people may be like Peter Parker (in love with Mary Jane), but this doesn’t necessarily mean that weed should be legalized. Legalization might make dollars, but it wouldn’t make sense.
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STEVENS Continued from Page 1 of excitement, if not more, than the late men’s games, when opposing teams enter the Dana Center. The big news just before winter break came when Coach Stevens won her 800th career game, joining highly elite company in collegiate basketball history. She has become the only Division II coach to ever reach the mark, and she joins only Pat Summit of Tennessee, C. Vivian Stringer of Rutgers, Jody Conradt of Texas and Sylvia Hatchell of North Carolina as the only women’s college basketball coaches with over 800 wins. It is a huge accomplishment, and it means so much more considering that Coach Stevens has spent 25 of her 34 years as a coach at Bentley. She is a Falcon for life. The 800th win came in dominating fashion as the Falcons steamrolled C.W. Post, 93-60, at the Dana Center. Senior Elise Caira fittingly led the onslaught, scoring 20 points in the winning effort. This wasn’t the only milestone on the day, however, as senior guard Kim Brennan also became the 10th player in Bentley history to reach the 1,400-point mark. Not only have the Falcons been making history, but they’ve also been winning games in bunches. They currently sit atop
the Northeast-10 standings with a 13-2 conference record and a 16-3 record overall. From November 17 to January 8, Bentley ripped off 12 straight wins to set the pace for the season they are having so far. They finally went on to lose one to American International before winning three more in a row. The Falcons then lost another one to Saint Rose before picking up another win in their most recent game against Pace. The story of the season has really been the onslaught of injuries that the Lady Falcons have been able to overcome with their depth and strong bench. Caira has been put on the shelf with a knee injury and will miss the rest of her senior season, while sophomore guard Courtney Finn has missed significant time. Junior Lauren Masie is out indefinitely, while sophomore transfer Caleigh Crowell is unlikely to play at all this season due to a foot injury. But despite all of this, it has been the efforts of players like freshmen Lauren Battista and Jacqui Brugliera, along with the consistent play of their veterans that have kept the Falcons rolling despite the injury troubles. This past week, Bentley had Wednesday and Saturday games. The Wednesday game was in Albany, NY in a show-
Spo r t S down with Saint Rose. The Falcons came out on the losing end of a 70-60 game as the efforts of Kim Brennan and Brugliera weren’t enough to lead the team to victory. They turned things around in their next game, though, taking down Pace, 73-61, led by Brugliera’s fifth double-double of the season. She recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds. Bentley got off to a quick start, scoring 11 unanswered points to take an early 13-2 lead. The Falcons managed to get as much as a 16-point lead in the first half on multiple occasions and went into halftime with a 37-26 lead. Pace battled throughout the second half, making it a game, but Bentley did not let them catch up all the way. Midway through the second half, the Falcons were faced with defending only a four-point lead. Pace missed four free throws during a 9-2 run, which was a much-needed break for Bentley. The Setters would not get any closer than this. Bentley eventually found themselves controlling the game with about a 6-to-9-point lead for the rest of the game. They would finally close it down by making easy baskets and converting from the charity stripe. Katherine Goodwin and Brennan each finished in double figures as well, scoring 14 and
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Senior G Kim Brennan looks for a pass.
13 respectively. Shatasia Kearse and Christiana Bakiolas each contributed eight, while Battista contributed seven points to the winning cause. Brugliera earned NE-10 Rookie of the Week honors for her efforts. It was the fourth time she has received the award, which is more than any other freshman in the conference. The Lady Falcons also found out this week that they were ranked number 13 in the Division II Coaches Poll. The Falcons will now look to take on Merrimack on Thursday, St. Michael’s on Saturday and St. Anselm next Tuesday. Bentley currently sits atop the NE-10 standings, but Franklin Pierce and Assumption are not far behind. Franklin Pierce is only half a game back at 13-3, while the Greyhounds are only one game back at 12-3. Bentley defeated Assumption
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earlier this year during their most recent three-game winning streak, 67-61, and they will play Franklin Pierce on February 19. That game will likely go a long way in determining who will take home the NE-10 regular season crown. Last year, Bentley earned the four seed in the NE-10 playoffs while Franklin Pierce was widely regarded as one of the best teams in the country. They won both the NE-10 regular season title and the NE-10 playoffs. This year, the Lady Falcons are hoping to accomplish that same feat. The key for Bentley will be to continue getting positive contributions from everybody on the team. It is not an easy task to win games when you don’t have a healthy roster, but they have found a way and will look to continue adding more wins to Coach Stevens’ already impressive resume.
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Recent ReSUltS Results from 12/8-1/30
Hockey (7-13-5, 6-9-4 AHA) at aIC (1/11)# at rIt (1/14)# at rIt (1/15)# Mercyhurst (1/21)# Mercyhurst (1/22)# at uMass-Lowell (1/25) army (1/28)# army (1/29)#
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Bentley Hockey has been quite active over the past few weeks, playing 5 games in the past 10 days, going 2-21 in that stretch. Bentley scored 13 goals in those games while giving up 20. the goals against stat is a bit skewed because Bentley gave up 16 of those 20 goals in their two losses, to uMass Lowell and Mercyhurst. Bentley faced Mercyhurst on January 21, and came out on the wrong end of a lopsided game, losing 8-2. the falcons bounced back the next night, however, defeating Mercyhurst 3-2. In the first period of the second game, Bentley outshot Mecyhurst 20-6, but was unable to come up with a goal. Bentley was able to find the net in the second, scoring twice in 14 seconds to take a 2-1 lead. Sophomore Joe Campanelli scored his fifth goal of the season with 5:29 left in the second to break the ice in scoring. Just 14 seconds later, fellow sophomore Brett Hartung lit the lamp once again for Bentley to add some insurance for Bentley. the insurance proved to be necessary, as Mercyhurst scored before the end of the second, and once again in the third to even the score at 2. 23 seconds after Mercyhurst knotted the score at 2, sophomore dan Koudys found the back of the net for the sixth time of the season to add the go-ahead score. freshmen Justin Breton and Zach Ledford were credited for the assists on what proved to be the game winning goal. Bentley hosted army last weekend for a two-game set, and each game proved to be worth watching. On friday
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Junior F Aaron Stonacek assisted the first goal against Army on Friday.
night, Bentley defeated army, 2-1 and on Saturday, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. friday’s game proved to be a game defined by the second period of action. Hartung and senior Erik Peterson each scored goals in the second period as freshman goalie Branden Komm picked up his first career victory in only his third start. Just 2:11 into the second period, Hartung started the scoring off a pass from junior aaron Stonacek. the goal went off of army’s goalie’s glove and in to secure the score. after army tied the game, Peterson scored his goal at 9:35. Junior defenseman trent Bonnett fired a slap shot from the point in which Peterson redirected into the net. Komm added 26 saves to secure the victory for Bentley. Saturday’s game was more of a defensive stalemate, as the goalies combined to save a total of 65 shots over regulation and overtime. Bentley had a couple of chances to score in overtime, but were
Freshman F Brett Gensler scored two goals against UMass Lowell.
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unable to capitalize on the opportunities, but were still able to come out with a point for the tie. Hartung was at it again as he scored at 8:11 in the first period. this proved to be an important goal for the falcons, as they were unable to put their other 36 shots past army’s net minder. Stonacek was on the assisting end of this goal again, as he directed his faceoff pass towards Hartung, who wristed it past the goalie for the score. army tied the game less than halfway through the third period, but were unable to capitalize on Komm further, and settled for the tie, and one point for the weekend in Waltham. Komm was named the atlantic Hockey Cogoaltender and rookie of the Week for this past week of play. Komm returned from injury by starting in the two games against army this past weekend, gaining a win and a tie. Komm had 26 saves in friday’s win and 28 saves in Saturday’s tie. In those games, he posted a 0.96 goals against average and a 0.964 save percentage to help the falcons. Bentley’s Ice falcons have brought their record to 7-135 overall for the season, 6-94 in the atlantic Hockey Conference. they have been hot as of late in the conference, earning 5 points in three games, so look for them to continue to move up the ranks in the conference as they try to earn a much deserved playoff spot come the end of the season. the falcons have another month left in the season, with all of the remaining games within the conference. next up for Bentley is Sacred Heart this weekend, with a home-and-home set. friday night at 7 is the home game for Bentley, so come out and cheer the team on their quest for a coveted playoff spot.
Men’s Basketball (15-4, 13-2 NE-10) at Saint Michael’s (1/2)* new Haven (1/5)* at Southern Conn (1/8)* aIC (1/11)* at assumption (1/15)* at adelphi (1/19)* Le Moyne (1/22)* at Saint rose (1/26)* Pace (1/29)*
Result t 1-1 (ot) L 4-1 t 3-3 (ot) L 8-2 W 3-2 L 8-5 W 2-1 t 1-1 (ot)
W 77-71 W 61-56 W 79-63 W 87-81 (2ot) L 77-64 W 64-54 L 58-54 W 83-60 W 84-68
Men’s Swimming and Diving (8-2) at Saint Michael’s (1/13) at Saint rose (1/16) Babson (1/19) at Keene State (1/22) Bridgewater State (1/25)
W 209-71 L 122-115 W 130-99 L 164-117 W 141-100
Men’s Track and Field gBtC Invitational (1/23) no team score reebok Boston Indoor games (1/28) 16th of 17 Boston university terrier Classic (1/29) no team score Women’s Basketball (16-3, 13-2 NE-10) at Saint Michael’s (1/2)* W 82-79 (ot) new Haven (1/5)* W 59-39 at Southern Conn (1/8)* W 77-61 aIC (1/11)* L 60-53 at assumption (1/15)* W 67-61 at adelphi (1/19)* W 72-47 Le Moyne (1/22)* W 80-46 at Saint rose (1/26)* L 70-60 Pace (1/29)* W 73-61 Women’s Swimming and Diving (11-0) Plymouth State (1/6) at Saint Michael’s (1/13) at Saint rose (1/16) Babson (1/19) at Keene State (1/22) Bridgewater State (1/25) Women’s Track and Field gBtC Invitational (1/23) reebok Boston Indoor games (1/28)
W 151-116 W 196-101 W 130-107 W 143-82 W 156-144 W 138-109
no team score 15th of 17
*northeast-10 game # atlantic Hockey game
Upcoming SchedUle
Feb. 4 Hockey vs. Sacred Heart#
7:05
Feb. 5 Women’s Basketball vs. Saint Michael’s* Men’s Basketball vs. Saint Michael’s*
1:30 3:30
Feb. 12 Women’s Basketball vs. So. new Hampshire* Men’s Basketball vs. So. new Hampshire* Hockey vs. aIC#
1:30 3:30 7:05
*northeast-10 game # atlantic Hockey game
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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
THE VANGUARD
Men’s Basketball in familiar territory with a month to go
With only eight games left in the regular season, Falcons look for important wins By Robbie LaBrie SPo RTS EDITo R
Take a look at the Northeast-10 standings and you’ll see nothing out of the ordinary. Just another season at the office for the firstplace Falcons. Ho hum, nothing to see here. When Bentley students left for winter break, Coach Jay Lawson’s squad was sitting atop the NE-10 standings at 8-2 overall and 6-0 in conference play. The Falcons now sit in a similar spot as the team to beat in the conference. After finishing their fall semester games with an overtime win over Bridgeport, Bentley ripped off four straight conference wins to start January over St. Michael’s, New Haven, Southern Connecticut and American International in double overtime. The Falcons finally picked up their first conference loss of the season in Worcester, where Assumption handed them a 77-64 loss. Bentley defeated Adelphi
in their next contest, 64-54, but went on to lose their second NE-10 game of the year, 58-54, to Le Moyne. However, Bentley quickly righted the ship by picking up a pair of dominant wins over St. Rose and Pace this past week. Brian Tracey filled up the stat sheet on Wednesday when Bentley travelled to Albany, NY to take on Saint Rose. Tracey led the team with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists in the 83-60 victory. Bentley, who was the number-one team in the NE-10 coming into the game, got off to a quick start and never looked back. The Falcons got off to a 279 start in the first 14 minutes, and they continued to dominate for the entire game. Sophomores Dan o ’Keefe and Greg Jacques each recorded 13 points, while freshman Jasper Grassa and junior Sam Leclerc each got into double figures, scoring 12 and 11 respectively. Grassa scored 12 points in the final 4:20 of the first half
The Falcons will look for victories to gain home court advantage for the NE-10 Championship.
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4:09 Sophomore Curtis Trueb set the school record in the mile on January 29th, running a 4:09 mile and finishing sixth in the field of 125. Did you know that this was better than the previous record by 1.33 seconds? The old record was set in 2006 by Stephan Ramirez. Bentley’s next meet will be Saturday at Yale.
Sophomore F Dan O’Keefe contributed 13 points toward the Falcons’ win against Saint Rose.
to set the pace for the Falcons into the second half, where they continued their dominance of the Golden Knights and took home the victory. Bentley finished with a 49.1 percent field goal percentage and a 35-28 rebounding advantage to seal the win. The Falcons took on Pace
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in their next matchup at home, where they ended up taking home an 84-68 win. Pace came into the game at 6-8, so it was a game the Falcons were expected to win and they came away with a nice win. Tracey again set the pace for Bentley, scoring 26, including his final 10 shots to finish with 11 of 12 shooting on an exceptional night. Both teams put up points with ease in the first half, which included eight lead changes. At the half, Bentley had managed a 42-36 lead, but they would continue to expand on that advantage in the second half. The Falcons went on a 145 surge at the beginning of the half to get their lead up to 56-41. They would never look back from there. In addition to Tracey’s nice game, Leclerc scored 16 points and Tom Dowling scored 12 as the trio combined for 54 points on 22 of 25 shooting. o ’Keefe and Jacques each added 10 of their own to contribute to the big win for the Falcons.
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Even more so than last year, it has been the depth of the Falcons earning them wins, as Bentley has not had to rely on just one star like Jason Westrol to earn them victories. Brian Tracey has certainly proven himself over the course of this season, but he has never been in a situation where he has had to carry the load by himself, and this is a distinct advantage for Tracey and the Falcons. Bentley has only eight regular season games remaining, and they will all come against conference opponents. If the Falcons can pull out victories in the majority of these games, they will be looking at home court in the NE-10 Championship, which would be a huge advantage. They will have to continue their solid team play and their commitment to defense and depth across the entire roster to defeat eight more teams in the solid NE-10, and hold onto their status as the team to beat in the conference that is known for its insane parity.
Sophomore Runner Curtis Trueb & Senior Basketball Player Brian Tracey
Curtis Trueb of the Men’s Track and Field team and Brian Tracey of the Men’s Basketball team have been named the co-Falcons of the Week. Last Saturday at the BU Terrier Classic, Trueb set a school record in the mile with a time of 4:09.06. The time provisionally qualified him for the NCAA Division II Championships in March, and was the fourth best time recorded in Division II this season, a Northeast-10 season best and a personal best by five seconds. He broke the school record by 1.31 seconds and finished sixth in the race out of a field of 125. Tracey was named the NE-10 Player of the Week on Monday for the week ending Jan. 30. He helped the Falcons continue to roll with a 2-0 week, with victories over Saint Rose and Pace. He recorded a double-double with a teamhigh 15 points and a game-high 11 rebounds against Saint Rose, and went for 26 points on 11-12 shooting against Pace. For the week, the Bow Mar, Colo., native averaged 20.5 points and 9.5 rebounds and shot a staggering 80 percent from the floor, 67 percent from three-point range.