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A Food Revolution

By Brian Lofrumento

RHA succeeds in change to Quiet Hours Policy

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By Katie Spinello

LaCava’s Lower Café & the Dana Center receive highly praised facelift

Sodexo hires a new General Manager for the Bentley operation

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Food on campus is set to take a new direction ever since Jason Laprade assumed the role of Resident District Manager for Sodexo on campus. one key component of every student’s college experience is the food, and Laprade’s influence will certainly make a key difference on campus. Whether it’s the

Night owls rejoice! Last spring, the Residence Hall Association (RHA) unanimously approved a change to

The Lower Café is a completely modern space, while A&W has been replaced.

By Andy Zhong NeWS eDItoR

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school cafeteria, cooking “home-made” meals for the first time in your life, or buy-

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“Classy, gorgeous, and modern” were the words echoed by many when Bentley University unveiled the redesigned LaCava Dining Hall on September 7. LaCava underwent a complete makeover this past summer and it’s already earning rave reviews from its customers. “When you first walk in, it

looks much nicer for a start,” said Renée Watts, a junior. “I also like the signs that tell you what is at all of the different stations.” “the environment looks neater,” says Alejandro ty, also a junior. “there’s more of a selection for food.” Faculty members are also pleased by the aesthetic changes to LaCava. “I like the feeling of openness with all the booths and the smaller tables

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in the center,” said professor Montesino, a regular customer of LaCava. “the area looks very neat and service overall is cleaner.” professor McJannet, also a frequent visitor of LaCava, has similar sentiments. “the décor is definitely nicer… I like the high–backed banquettes and the high tables,” she said. “I have had some good lunches from Fusion, the sushi bar, See FOOD, Page 14

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Bentley University’s quiet hours policy. the updated policy in the Student Handbook states that Sunday through thursday, quiet hours are in effect from 10 pm through 8 am. In previous years, weekday quiet hours began at 9 pm. “the last time the policy was changed was in 2001,” explained Marc Santilli, president of RHA. “the new hours See QUIET, Page 3

Comcast continues to deprive campus of cable options By Brian Lofrumento NeWS CoRReSpoNDeNt

While Bentley enjoyed many positive changes over the summer months, one issue that has left students unhappy is the continuing problem with Comcast cable on campus. Last school year

saw Comcast’s premium services and high-definition coverage disappear from televisions across campus, and as fall approaches students will have to prepare for lowdefinition Celtics broadcasts, a lack of premium channels, and no DVRs. “I miss my DVR, without

a doubt,” said Carley Mercier, a junior. “I don’t like commercials and it’s frustrating to have to watch a show when it’s live while we’re managing coursework and other commitments.” “I think it’s going to be

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just like the Napster issue, where they say that they’re trying to find other solutions but can’t,” she continued. An e-mail from Andrew Shepardson, Dean of Student Affairs, indicated that Bentley is continuing to work with Comcast on resolving the issue. “We are

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in contact with area colleges and universities that are facing the same situation with Comcast and working with them to encourage Comcast to resolve this situation,” the e-mail stated. He also cautioned stuSee CABLE, Page 14

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Briefs 2010 – 2011 Peer eduCatOr Staff annOunCed Please join us in congratulating the 2010-2011 Office of Counseling & Student development Peer educators: emily Benson Jake fochetta edith Kwok Jon McColgan Maria raspa dan Weidel Samantha Wong

Matthew Krawiec, a Management major at Bentley University, is this year’s winner of the SCORE/SBA Scholarship Award in Entrepreneurship. Matthew won the competition for a $1,000 scholarship on the basis of his academic performance and entrepreneurial perspective. The competition is being supported by Bentley’s Management Department, guided by Professors Shuman, Thamhain and Tuffile, and funded by the Herbert Low Scholarship and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), a subdivision of the Small Business Administration (SBA). The award was announced at the SCORE Award Luncheon in Needham on September 20, 2010.

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By Katie Cavanaugh, Raymer Maguire & Andrew Vanderploeg Vanguard Staff

Sir, You Have a Milkshake in Your Pants

Since the arrival of the ingenious milkshake machine at the Mad falcon, there have been many happy Bentley goers gleefully enjoying these delicious dairy treats. unfortunately, the allure of these milkshakes caused things to go sour between staff and a student last weekend. On September 12, officers were called into the Bentley Student Center around 1:30 a.m. after a report from the residing Building Manager about an escalating confrontation with a late-night customer. Based on the Building Manager’s observations, a particular male student had created a crafty plan to avoid the purchase segment of the milkshake experience by utilizing his pants as a holding device. the keen eyes of the Student Center staff spotted these antics and immediately confronted him about his naughty ways. feeling wrongfully accused, the student became very irate, and began producing receipts in an attempt to prove his innocence. the student’s anger escalated even further when he began threatening the safety of the BM, describing the physical harm he wished to inflict upon him in great detail. When officers arrived they were able to calm down the student. for his flagrant actions, the student was charged with endangerment of health and safety as well as disrespect to administration. no report as to what flavor may have been slowly trickling down his leg.

The Four-Month Bathroom Break

Campus Police received a puzzling call at 5:31 a.m. on September 13. at first the student went on to describe a fairly common laptop theft. He had gone to the bathroom and left his computer unattended in the Miller Hall study room. unfortunately, when he came back, it was gone. the interesting aspect of this case was that it took the student four months to report the incident, seeing how the original abandonment took place on the afternoon of May 4.

Stainless, But Not Painless

Police received a call reporting a case of trauma to the head on the morning of September 15. the culprit was a large stainless steel bowl perched precariously on the edge of a warmer in the kitchen of Seasons dining Hall. a dedicated Sodexho worker may have benefited from the use of a stool, but instead decided she could probably grab it if she just really stretched and strained, which only ended in some intense

displeasure for her skull and loud clanging noises. When officers arrived, the injured woman was found sitting down on the floor, fairly rattled from the whole incident. due to a language barrier, translators were needed to communicate just what had happened and assure that she was still aware of her surroundings. no further medical investigation was needed, and we hope the bowl has now been relocated to a reasonable shelf level.

Jonah Takalua Tags the Trees

at 2:56 a.m. on Sunday morning, Campus Police received a call from a staff member in the trees dorms reporting that a series of images had been drawn in the third floor halls. Campus Police arrived to find inappropriate and offensive drawings adorning the walls from Maple Hall to Spruce Hall. the images, able to be interpreted as “dictation,” are a known tag of the infamous character Jonah takalua, a student from the show Summer Heights High. according to the visual judgment of all observers, these graphic images certainly cannot be classified as artwork. after contacting residence hall staff, it was also confirmed that this had not been encouraged in any sort of “Make a Mural” floor program. Campus Police documented the violation and swiftly notified facilities. no guilty party has been found, and the case at this time remains open.

Two Guys, One Beer

On Sunday, September 5, while on a normal patrol of fenway, an officer observed a student with an open beer can in the hallway. the officer approached the student, asking him his age and where he got the beer. the student did not say where he got the alcohol, but he did admit to being under 21. forty minutes later, while on patrol in Copley north, the same officer observed a similar situation when he located a student on the third floor with an open container. the student also admitted to being underage but provided no information as to where he got the beverage. Both students will be judicially charged with open consumption of alcohol and an underage alcohol violation.

Green Trees

around 3:14 a.m. on September 11, a faculty member saw, and perhaps smelled, that a freshman was up to no good. the student in question was discovered to have a bag with a green, leafy substance. after minimal investigation, this substance was determined to be marijuana, and Bentley Police were notified. the substance was confiscated and promptly destroyed, and the student will be judicially charged. Case closed.

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New MyBentley to better support high student traffic Revamped home site for all students is far more user friendly, organized and responsive By Katie Spinello VAnGUARD STAFF

This past summer, students, faculty and staff members of Bentley University joined forces to unveil a completely redesigned, innovative MyBentley. The newlty revamped website, which was designed around feedback from these three groups, has been well-received by much of the Bentley community since it was launched on August 16. When one logs in to MyBentley, the new layout is very apparent, with links being grouped by category, instead of being listed on every page. “It’s much more userfriendly,” explained Daniela Carlacci, a senior. “I can find the information I need in less time.” Pictures and graphics modernize the look of the site. “It’s just more aesthetically pleasing,” continued Carlacci. But the biggest change is one that happened behind the scenes. The previous version of the site was built on outdated technology that was unable to handle high traffic. This meant that during periods of heavy usage, such as course registration, the website was slow and unresponsive. The technology behind the new MyBentley was implemented to ensure that students would not face these

The site, in addition to being more aesthetically appealing, is also much faster in processing student requests, getting students what they need when they need it.

problems. new features were also added based on requests from undergraduate, graduate, and prospective students. Professor Perry Lowe’s marketing class has worked closely with the Administrative Computing Department, conducting a directed study to come up with a high-level design for the site. Chris Dukich, a senior, was a member of the team that helped with the redesign as SGA’s Vice President of Information

ing food from different places around campus, it’s something that impacts students each and every day. LaPrade has an extensive background in the culinary field, having started at the young age of 14 as a chef. He attended Johnson and Wales before becoming the Executive Chef for Creative Gourmet, a company owned by Sodexo. He then switched to the Campus Services part of Sodexo, serving as the Regional Catering Coordinator. His college experience comes from his threeand-a-half years with Wellesley College, and most recently, a year and a half at Suffolk University. All together he has compiled 16 years of experience with Sodexo, making him a valuable addition to Bentley. LaPrade has already made many positive changes with regards to food and presentation around campus, and he

response has been positive, Jill Melanson, Administrative Computing Project Manager, admits that there is a learning curve, as there is with any new system. She recommends listening to the tutorials, which go through how to complete common tasks. Both a student and faculty/staff version can be found on the center of the homepage. She also urges students to give feedback on what they would like to see in future versions. “We have more changes

planned for the future,” added Melanson. “Ultimately, it’s your portal, and we want to design it in a way that students find useful.”

dent population has been mixed. “I think it’s fair,” said Genna Beeler, a resident of Collins Hall. “10 pm is reasonable, and it still gives students time to study.” This sentiment of fairness has been echoed by many other students who tend to see residence halls as a social environment. “I think the new quiet hours make more sense. If students want to study earlier, there are quiet places like the library,” commented David Hauck, a resident of Kresge Hall. “In the dorms, people spend more time hanging out with friends,”

he continued. However, some students feel the negative effects of having less time to study. “I think it’s both good and bad,” said Angela Diaco, a resident assistant of Copley South. “Even though most residents aren’t studying that early, some students’ study habits are disrupted.” It is important to remember that despite these changes, courtesy hours are in effect 24 hours a day. If students are bothered by their neighbors’ noise at any time, they are encouraged to discuss the matter with authorities.

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Technology last year. At every step of the process, from developing a prototype to testing, Dukich and the other students were involved. He is currently developing a section of the portal for the Senior Class Cabinet. “The new MyBentley has great potential to really bring together many of the different technologies and services we have on campus,” he explained. “In the future we can expect some great new features. Keep an eye out!” While the initial

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has promised even more improvement as he gets further settled on campus. “Like everything, we’ll continue to evolve,” LaPrade stressed. “I’m not a very patient person or somebody that will just sit back and say, ‘We’re at where we need to be.’ As far as I’m concerned every year as trends change in the culinary world, we need to change with these trends,” he continued. “We’ll look at what students like and don’t like and make changes as necessary,” he added. “We’ll continue to look at new things to add and bring to the table.”

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Continued from Page 1 reflect student lifestyle better. We made the change based on student feedback.” In addition to student responses, RHA took many other factors into account. They looked carefully at the policies at local colleges and universities, as well as schools that are comparably sized. “We want Bentley’s policies to be as fair as possible, taking both the majority and minority of students into consideration,” stated Santilli. The quiet hours for Fridays and Saturdays will remain the same, beginning at 1 am. For registered parties, quiet hours will now begin 30 minutes later, at 1:30 a.m. Students can host registered parties if every resident in the room is at least 21 years of age and has attended a Bentley workshop on the subject. Response from the stu-

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Editorial

Funny, but really?!

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

Editorial Seasons finally worth the wait Every fall, the first time we walk into Seasons, our stomachs do a half-flip in anticipation of the dread lying ahead. This year after the card swipe, one may have hardly noticed the new uniforms Bentley’s Dining Services had implemented, because they may be too focused on convincing their stomachs that it won’t be that bad. After a summer of home-cooked meals and eating out, our stomachs just aren’t ready to make the Seasons adjustment again. Once inside, there was a pleasant surprise. A glance to the right - the wrap station already has wraps out and ready to go. And a glance to the left - the pizza looks good? Breadsticks? This can’t be real. Straight ahead - that salad bar looks like a commercial for produce. This may be a bit of an exaggeration, but come on! You must have noticed some of these differences at Seasons. I know we have. Last year, Seasons tried

to have “variety” by including multicultural dishes and switching it up for dinner from time to time. To be honest, everyone really only goes for chicken nugget night. But this year, they nailed it! The prepared meals are great. They go pretty fast which is a nice change from last year. There is always a line at the omelet bar, and usually a line for the prepared meal of the night. There must have been at least a 20-minute wait the night they had Bananarama Crepes, and believe me, it was so worth it, especially with a scoop of vanilla. Side note - the ice cream! There is always a good flavor to choose, unlike last year when it was just vanilla and chocolate six days out of seven. Birthday cake, cotton candy, black raspberry frozen yogurt, there is always something new to try. If you escaped the Freshman 15, don’t let it catch up to you this year. The one downside is the

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rush, but with good food come a lot of hungry people. going to Seasons at 6:30 p.m. for dinner is a death wish; you just might get trampled by the stampede. The line was well past the steps and pretty close to the mad Falcon when we went a few nights ago, a phenomenon never before witnessed at Seasons. We had to wait for people to get up in order to sit, even with the additional seating this year. It was almost like a game, attempting to find seating and empty chairs to pull up to the table. It was definitely worse than trying to find parking in the Kresge and Forest Lot, which up until that point we had figured was the hardest thing here at Bentley (yeah, even trickier than 301). But it doesn’t matter, we’ll take it. There are very few things that could bother us about Seasons after all these positive changes have been made.

In a rare event on September 9, all of Bentley came together for a common cause: A prank of rare sorts involving Outlook and the “Reply All” button. If you’re a student or a faculty member, there is pretty much no way you could have avoided the 450 e-mails sent by students of all ages. One student abroad, who kindly requested to not receive e-mails about things happening on campus from facilities, accidentally pressed the Reply All button, replying to each and every student, professor and faculty member. Starting at about 7:00 p.m. continuing until 4:00 a.m. on Friday, students exchanged greetings, phone numbers, Thursday night plans, profanities, diary entries, and pictures that sent Blackberrys buzzing, iPhones ringing and Outlook notifications chirping like a flock of birds on a spring morning. Aside from the profanities and insults, the e-mails contained high-quality humor, including funny lines from movies, entertaining pictures and our personal favorite, the young gentleman who decided to send a picture of himself holding a shotgun and a beer while chillin’ in his Wayfarers. It is safe to say that if you had nothing to do on that Thursday night, you certainly weren’t bored. On the other hand, in all seriousness, the e-mail deba-

cle shed light on a more critical issue: REALLY BENTLEY?! We all sign Computer Licensing Agreements upon entry to Bentley saying we understand the rules and regulations, so maybe you didn’t read the entire document. And didn’t anyone think to see who their emails were going to? Blackberry, iPhone and Droids alike all make it easy to see the “To” section, whether you scroll up or use your finger to click on the field. Student leaders, Resident Assistant and athletes alike participated in the fiasco not realizing how much really is on the line. There is simply no excuse for this breach in responsibility, and it could be time for Bentley to develop a hands-on class or seminar to truly emphasize the “how-to’s” of the Internet and e-mail, and to emphasize what is really at risk when one makes this type of mistake. When all is said and done, punishments will be handed out and hopefully students will think twice from now on, but should it really come to this? As students who are all looking to graduate and move on to high-paying, realworld jobs, graduate programs and other ventures, it’s the little things that will make the difference. Dot your “I’s”, cross your “T’s” and actually look at who your e-mails are going to.

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ALANA Experience 2010 hailed as a fabulous success Four-day summer program offers fun, networking and education for over 100 ALANA students By Melissa Hector VANGUARD STAFF

Friends, new beginnings, and the first year at Bentley. This magical moment brings together over 100 ALANA students every summer for an experience to never be forgotten. The ALANA (Asian, Latino/a, African-American, Native American and Multiracial) Experience program supports the retention initiatives of the Multicultural Center (MCC) by providing incoming ALANA students with the opportunity to get connected to the Bentley campus prior to the start of the academic year. Its purpose is to establish a support network of fellow students, faculty, staff, alumni, and corporate representatives. The Multicultural Center is “home” to many ALANA students at our University. Stated on the Multicultural Center’s website, the ALANA Experience is a four-day program that consists of a series of workshops, information sessions, and social events. The program also serves as an outlet for ALANA upper-

Each year, ALANA students form close friendships as well as corporate skills.

classmen to be actively involved in the Multicultural Center’s retention efforts through planning, executing and staffing the ALANA Experience. Upperclassmen provide guidance and assistance to the incoming ALANA students, which allows them the opportunity to give back to the ALANA community. Schantelle Henry, a senior, has been involved with the ALANA Experience program

for the past three years. Working her way up from the ALANA leader position to cocoordinator of the program, Henry has seen the program grow. “It was fabulous to the see the success of the 2010 Experience as a whole,” said Henry. “Going deeper into the main focus of the program, first-year ALANA students voiced their Experiences as well. Gerard Fishchetti, a freshman, received M.V.P. for

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being a constant active participant throughout the program. “The ALANA Experience was a great way to create a network of friends before being thrust into the craziness of First Week,” said Fishchetti. “The corporate sponsors were also an invaluable asset to the program. We started thinking about future career paths even before the first day of class! A toast to the ALANA leaders!” he concluded.

New Jersey native Dawn Recio traveled to Bentley with anticipation about the ALANA Experience. She wasn’t sure if this was something that would uplift her time prior to her first year at Bentley, but she didn’t hold back. “The ALANA Experience is what set off my freshman year,” said Recio. “It was so much fun and I met a bunch of really awesome people that have become good friends to me here. I took a lot out of it, especially the fact that at this school we have to keep branching out and diversify ourselves as much as we can,” she continued. The 2010 ALANA Experience proved to be a winner. Adam Payne, the ALANA Experience Coordinator, said, “The 2010 ALANA Experience was a success on many levels. Attendance, tremendous sponsorship from our corporate partners, and support from the Bentley community are just a few of the highlights.” Payne continued, “It has truly been a pleasure overseeing this program for the past five years, and I look forward to seeing where the momentum takes us!”

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Seasons Dining experience revolutionized by new, fresh ideas By Eric Ndung’u VanGuard staff

any positive change can never go unnoticed, especially in regards to the Bentley dining experience this year. it is quite easy to note that sodexo has gone up a few notches, to say the least, as far as catering is concerned. When returning students streamed into seasons at the beginning of the school year, the looks on their faces said it all, unveiling sheer amazement at how the facility had been revamped and offered a wider array of food options. each student was greeted at the card swipe section by an employee garbed in a well-pressed Bentley dining shirt, yet another new addition. the next thing that drew one’s attention was the salad bar. for a moment, one would have thought that Bentley had acquired a farm over the summer - the salad bar had fresh produce which was a sharp contrast to what we had last year. the salad dressings had also shifted their residence from last semester’s metallic bowls to classic pouring glasses, making the salad bar appealing to all. as one strolled along to the deli, the queue was shorter than usual thanks to the already prepared wraps that are on the counter, saving one the agony of having to wait for fifteen minutes before getting a wrap. the deli also has a choice of Lays chips as a side. the chips can either be served on a plate by the student who wants to dine at seasons or can be grabbed “to go." over at the omelet bar the choice of garnishes has increased from four last semester to seven this fall. the desired garnishes are now put in a cup instead of a plate, which cuts down on food wastage. Krisel Lula, a junior, said, “the omelet bar is my best place at seasons thus far since the produce is fresh and appealing. plus, the cook makes me the best omelet, which kicks off my day on a high note.” it’s true to say that this section of the dining facility has gained favor amongst most students as, evidenced by Krisel and also by the huge number of students who are frequently found lining up to get an omelet. from the serving area to the sitting area, the tables have been reorganized to make more table room and sitting space at the same time. this feat was achieved by getting rid of the long table in the section that has the tVs and replacing them with a high table and smaller tables, thus allowing more sitting space per unit area. elliot Knight was quick to note this as he commented, “i

really like the way the sitting area has more space this year. it makes you feel more at home and makes the place less congested as everyone has a place to sit and enjoy their meal while catching up with friends,” he continued. in an effort to cut down on paper waste, sodexo has placed a napkin dispenser at every table in seasons. as unbelievable as it may sound, students are using less napkins since they do not have to travel to and from the common napkin dispensers. Hima Chilakalapudi, who is very proenvironment, said, “i feel as if Bentley has now made it clear to all of us that it is an ecofriendly institution, as evidenced by the individual napkin dispensers at every table which cut down on the amount of paper waste from seasons.” Judging from this initiative, one can see that Bentley is walking its talk of being ecofriendly through leading by example. the genesis of this dynamic and marvelous upgrade in seasons stems from a change in the sodexo management. an e-mail sent to one of the Vanguard correspondents by doreen floyd, the assistant dean in the dean of students office, is a testament to this change. floyd stated that over the past summer, a new resident district manager for sodexo, Jason Laprade, came over to Bentley. Laprade’s expertise and creativity, which is drawn from his wealth of experience in the culinary arts, in particular campus dining, has unleashed a positive butterfly effect. for instance, Laprade has done away with frozen vegetables and replaced them with fresh vegetables. He also eradicated canned beans from the sodexo entity and replaced them with fresh beans which are purchased, soaked in water, and then prepared fresh for the students. this has led to greater student satisfaction as they feel they are getting more value for their meal plans. as auon Khan said, “this semester, i have to say that the dining standards at seasons have been upped a notch and i feel like am now getting more value for my dollar.” floyd also stated that more plated meals and prepared plates, such as salad and pasta entrees, have been very well received, as has the condiment bar near the grill station. she also added that she has heard students flip over the breadsticks at the pizza station. When all is said and done, it would be in order to give credit where it is due, and in this case giving a thumbs up to sodexo for revamping seasons and making it a better dining experience for all. and for the students and staff who normally dine at seasons, bon appétit!

For your convenience, the wrap station now has “Wraps of the Day” waiting for students to pick up.

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Surf school startup: Worth the challenge By Sindhu Palaniappan Campus Life editor

What did you do last summer? started my own business, no big deal. for sophomore Benjamin fowler, a finance and Global perspectives double major here at Bentley, this was actually true. Ben started his own surf instruction school – sacred surf school – down in Cape Cod, and said that he had been in for a rude awakening when he realized how hard it was to actually undertake something so huge. the school is a standalone organization that has already turned a profit within its first summer, something Ben hopes to expand for summers to follow. after working as a surf instructor for two summers and being responsible for another school’s bookings and reservations, the school Ben worked for went under, and instead of letting it go, he used the opportunity to start a school of his own. starting last december, he looked into the paperwork, accounting, and legalities of starting your own business,

jokingly adding that he used to take business calls at parties and his friends ripped on him. after sorting through paperwork, he started advertising by distributing brochures from falmouth to provincetown, talking to local surf shops and trying to work out a deal where he would promote their gear and they would promote his lessons. two shops really pulled through, and fowler helped them as much as they turned business over to his school, sometimes offering free lessons on behalf of the shop owners in order to help them promote their good name. “professionalism and gregariousness are key,” fowler said, smiling and allowing that to segway into what it was like to be a 19 year old looking to start his own business. instead of being anxious or afraid that he would look immature in the eyes of older businessmen, fowler said, “Whether you’re 18 or 50, you’re still an adult,” and that’s how he carried himself. “the best comparison [of

having your own school] is like having a child, because you are so emotionally invested in it,” said fowler. the first two weeks of business were like a “slap in the face,” when there was little business. “i overextended, then pulled back to be realistic, and once things got running, i overextended again,” he said. His face lit up as he spoke about plans to improve next summer. after paying back a loan he took to get the business running, fowler ended up turning a profit within the first summer, expanding the business to include american apparel shirts and hats. He found that when you give some of those things out for free, you can not only win over the customer, but you can also find a way to advertise. in regards to advertising and his surf school’s website - sacredsurfschool.com fowler said, “it was all about creating a business and having a credible looking site. as long as the product is there, it’s all about how you market it.” spoken like a true Bentley student.

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NestlĂŠ announced plans to open a new research and design plant in India.

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Spain has been having money problems as well as issues with high energy costs.

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NBER announced that the recession ended in June 2009.

Japanese Yen has been continually increasing in strength against the U.S. Dollar.

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How is your living arrangement?

adriana PhilliPs information systems audit control class of 2011 “Not bad. This is the first time I’ve chosen everyone in my room.”

Brian Peterson accountancy class of 2013 “It’s awesome.”

stacey Waisnor i nformation s ystems audit control class of 2012 “My living arrangements are great this year, even though I don’t have a kitchen. My three suitemates are AWESOME!!!”

edWard Xu finance class of 2014 “My room is tiny and sad.”

Worms: Reloaded The worms have been tossing their arsenals of hand grenades, explosive cows, air strikes, super sheep, lasers, and silly hats at one another for going on 15 years. It’s a popular, even venerable series among gamers, and the latest incarnation prepares to rekindle players with their love of malicious, accented, death-dealing earth worms. Worms offers a meaty campaign, challenge missions, quick fights, and online and offline competitive multiplayer. The title’s 20-dollar asking price on Steam is hardly a consideration when set against the replayability and unlockables packed away into this hefty little gem. The combat is turn-based, with each player moving and attacking using just one worm before their opponent has a go for vicious vengeance. Meanwhile, the rising tide around the map threatens to drown players that drag on fights beyond sudden death. The worms are armed with conventional and quirky weapons, each with their own strategies and uses to assure that the finest worm warriors are skilled in sentry guns, grappling hooks, and malicious thunder clouds. Graphical shines have been tossed in with success. The fires and wind are good looking, and it is still a joy to watch the surprisingly expressive worms obliterate each other as they shout puns and threats across the fields of battle. Players undertaking the campaign might butt heads against an inconsistent AI. Sometimes, the challenge is genuine and throws the player a few survivable punches before rolling over in the retaliation. Other times, the uncompromisingly accurate AI can manage to deliver a hand-tossed grenade from across the map, over a rock face, and through a drainage tunnel into your lap. These frustrating examples of computer supremacy rarely ruin an experience, but they might make a frustrated player pause for a moment to collect themselves amidst shouts of “Bullshit!” Reloaded doesn’t offer too

Gamers can continue to enjoy thrilling action as Worms blowing each other into Oblivion.

much variation between Worms 2: Armageddon, but for players that passed on the XBOX 360 exclusive, the 20-dollar price tag is a steal for the hours of quirky mayhem they should be wreaking with bazookas, grenades, and napalm on their friends, offline and on.

rating: 4.5/5 falcons

HAWX 2 Military flight simulators are a dime a dozen, and now the sequel to Ubisoft’s HAWX, still featuring Tom Clancy-inspired seriousness, has joined the growing roster of flight combat games. HAWX 2 is an honest arcade shooter, rarely pretending to offer any significant complexity or realism, but rather a carefree and fun combat experience. It is moderately successful in creating an accessible and easy-tolearn interface with understandable and logical controls. The story is standard Clancy. Somewhere, insurgents, ultranationalists, and other terrorists have stolen a Russian nuke and armed themselves with advanced war machines. Over the course of the game, the player will jump between the faceless bodies of three pilots, one British, one Russian, and one American, as they blow up every marked target on their highspeed run to victory. Familiar faces from other Clancy titles like Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon make appearances, but their presence is nothing more

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than a small novelty. Gameplay is frustratingly simplified in this game, with take-off and landing becoming nearly automated and the touted mid-air refuel system degenerating to nothing more than following a waypoint for several minutes. HAWX decides when the player needs to take-off, land, or refuel, and it incorporates these elements into the mission objectives rather than allowing the player any autonomy to make these vital decisions. While the loss of control for these features isn’t necessarily a massive dent in the game, it certainly takes away from the frenetic feel of combat when the player always knows they’ll have enough missiles or fuel to complete the next objective. HAWX 2 is a fun-ish foray into uncomplicated flight. The story is disinteresting and feels cobbled together between assorted set pieces. Plane variety feels more like an aesthetic choice than anything usefully tactical, outside of the few sequences that place you as the gunner of an AC-130 (a substantially weaker version of the Modern Warfare sequence) or as a UAV pilot. Ultimately, the game feels like a missed opportunity. It takes all the safe routes and feels that way. It’s an easy, somewhat enjoyable ride, and if you’re looking for that air combat fix, you could do worse.

rating: 2.5/5 falcons

nora canavan undecided class of 2013 “They’re good. I like my roommates... Except our light doesn’t work.”

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Players must jump between three pilot bodies in order to retrieve stolen Russian nukes.

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A 301 experience actually worth it BTV’s new mini-series is a comedic home run just lifting off By Jon mccolgan

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Typically, when I comment about something going on in the Bentley community (or am accused of commenting on something these days), I’ve been told I tend to be too critical or negative….or most recently, “shameful.” I would argue that constructive criticism is important, as how else do we know what to improve upon? To the point, when I got wind of the new Bentley Television mini-series 301, I expected to have to churn out some more harsh mutterings about what was off the mark... And then I watched the first episode. I couldn’t have been more mistaken. In fact, I was just plain wrong. 301, the brain child of Keith dugas and Nick Aquino, who are both known around campus for their quick wits and senses of humor, is a true winner for their student network and arguably one of the finest student-made productions I’ve ever seen on this campus….and trust me, I’ve endured a lot. Every Bentley student has heard horror stories about GB 301, the class where you fight through three modules of business functions while working with a team to solve a real world company’s problem. Everything that embodies this campus is in the class: teams, expensive textbooks, mass surveys, long nights, competition, stress, and meeting after meeting after meeting…..a parody of this experience is long overdue and aptly provided by 301. In what appears to have been a collaborative effort by the entire BTV team, dugas and Aquino have assembled a squad of seasoned BTV actors that are gifted, savvy and entertaining as hell. The show stars desiree Ouellette as Laura, who is advertised as the “Bossy One,” Joe Nascembeni as Tanner, your average space case, Ryan Murphy as the everyday bro Brett, Angela diaco as the ditzy Katie, and Carter Elkin-Paris as the creepy snob Winston. Personally I loved the space

What did you think of First Week?

Brendan colford manaGerial economics class of 2014 “First Week was great to get me acclimated to Bentley before all the upperclassmen were back on campus.” Joe Nascembeni stars as Tanner, the lovable space case who always has something stupid to say.

shot Tanner, who is the one most of us wanted to strangle in team meetings. I can’t wait to hear more about his spirit animals and team building exercises. Meanwhile, Brett, who is played by the typically funny Murphy, should play out to be hilarious…who doesn’t laugh at bro jokes and mannerisms? That character has douche written all over him, and knowing dugas, Aquino and Murphy, Brett won’t be some run-of-the-mill parody either. And don’t get me started on the bossy professional who’s just so eager to show off her trophies and bitch about her good for nothing cohorts... Laura should be a realistically hilarious reminder of one team member you would have loved to shove down a flight of stairs if she wasn’t so useful. While no character is a perfect model of their caste, each has a flair that makes them interesting and all five performances were very impressive. I started laughing right after the piano-ed opening sequence and frankly couldn’t stop. Obviously this is a college student production at a business school, which means that it probably won’t be nominated for any Emmys and it wasn’t filmed on a multi-million dollar sound stage with state of the art equipment, but this production could

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easily measure up with some of the finest production at any artistic school in Boston. It’s fresh, forward and painstakingly well-done. The best part: I’ve only seen the first episode and BTV insiders tell me that it honestly only gets more hilarious from here on out. There’s witty one-liners and well-timed insults, stupid remarks and funny frustration….it’s like being in 301 all over again, but this time with the pleasure of just watching 5 incompatible half-wits go through hell. I know those of you reading this have likely either taken GB301 yourselves or heard all the awful stories about going through it that you can bear, you have packed schedules filled with crap, yada yada yada…. I don’t care who you are, watch this show. you’ll laugh, you’ll relate and you’ll walk away wanting to see more. I know I did.

lucas menison undecided class of 2014 “First Week was awesome. Great people, lots to do.”

amanda nieto undecided class of 2014 “Too overscheduled, but still had a lot of fun and got to meet a lot of people.”

4.5/5 falcons

301, a Bentley Television Mini-Series, premiered on Thursday, September 16 and can be viewed instantly on BTV’s website, bentleytelevision.com or on Cable Channel 45, the home network of Bentley Television. The next installment premieres tonight, September 23 in Harry’s Pub, hosted by Delta Sigma Pi and Bentley Television.

sydney fortin accountancy class of 2014 “I didn’t enjoy the schedule they made for me, but I liked getting to know everyone. It was more stressed than it is now.”

marcie dean undecided class of 2014 “First Week gave us time to adjust and settle in before classes started, even though it was all a little redundant.”

The cast of 301, pictured here, does an excellent job showing how dysfunctional and irritating a GB 301 team can be, and it’s a complete joy to watch.

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Wall Street sequel can’t match magic of original classic By David Entin VANGuArD STAFF

It’s hard to love Gordon Gekko - a still-fantastic Michael Douglas - and harder to forget him after his luminous performance in Wall Street. Yet, after sitting through an overzealous twoplus-hour sequel, it is even harder to care. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps is coated in a promising sheen, but readily unveils itself to be the overconfident, unwelcome brother to a classic that deserved to be left alone. The opening is immaculately delivered, with our beloved Gekko leaving prison after serving the sentence dropped on him at the end of the first movie. The sadly short sequence rekindles our love of Gekko for a flighty few moments before we’re snatched away to follow the dreadfully uninteresting Jake Moore - a boring Shia LaBeouf. For the fans that sat for years and months with the promises of a sequel, most of the prison release scene was spoiled in the trailer, and that was quite more than enough to justify skipping the rest. The film comfortably positions itself just before the housing collapse and depicts the recession with the clumsy drama of mass hysteria, suicides, and shouts of socialism. We are then introduced to Bretton James - Josh Brolin, good as usual - a hungry Wall Street giant that we’re lazily told is responsible for the death of

Jake’s mentor and Gekko’s incarceration (funny, it seemed like Bud Fox did that in the first Wall Street). For the remainder of the film, Jake is out to crush Bretton, seeking occasional advice from Gekko, while still finding time to remedy the broken relationship between his fiancé Winnie Gekko - wasted potential Carey Mulligan - and her father. The plots inevitably drift apart to feel mundanely disjointed and unfocused, stylishly and emptily jumping between points, ignoring the true potential of the very genuinely captivating relationship between the Gekko’s. Jake is a Wall Street shark, a wiz-kid with a heart filled with the same hunger that Wall Street so avidly demonized. Jake’s finances are inexplicably murky, with the young investor throwing money around and living in his snazzy apartment, blowing the potential to learn any real lessons before he suddenly starts boxing things up. The alluring seduction of power and money is strangely absent this time around; it’s not a hunger anymore, it’s gluttony. Bland, robotic gluttony. The performances are constrained and passable, always feeling chained by the heavy handed and inconsistent script. Douglas is still the charming tongue we knew and loved, but he’s relegated to the sidelines for a massive chunk of the film. He begins to feel more like a glori-

Shia LaBeouf’s character, Moore, is no comparison to Douglas’ still captivating character, Gekko.

fied cameo than a genuine character, and the film seems to forget what it’s doing when Gekko isn’t involved. Jim nailed my disappointment for LaBeouf on this one. It’s been hard to like the kid after two bumbling performances in Transformers and then butchering Indiana Jones. With his casting in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, I was really holding out to see a strong turn for the young actor, yet I also expected the entire film to live up to its pedigree. Another disappointment is Charlie Sheen, who steps in for

an insulting yet thankfully brief reprise as Bud Fox, and very nearly spoils his entire character from the first film in the process. And of course, the splintered sub plots we are subjected to float from the inconsistent background characters to Jake Moore’s mother - Susan Sarandon - whose forgettable character arc plays out inside of three scenes that have no more purpose than to insultingly demonstrate the effects of the housing collapse. Product placement is a Hollywood necessity, but the

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gratuity and care in the placement began to wear on me the second the camera lingered on that glass of Heineken or framed in LaBeouf with his uncomfortably glittery, logo-coated Ducati racing outfit. Wall Street 2 could have been a captivating study of Gekko and his attempts to repair his name and his relationship with his daughter set against the alluring backdrop of the great recession. Instead, we have a jumbled mess struggling to deliver intrigue amidst irrelevance.

Rating: 2/5 Falcons

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps disappoints at every turn By Jim Ferguson VANGuArD STAFF

Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps has a surprisingly upbeat and promising opening, showing the aged Gordon Gekko quietly walking back onto the streets a free man. But from here on out, it is all a bloated downward spiral of bland protagonists and product placement so dreadfully obvious it gave me a headache. Wall Street hit the big screen back in 1987 with raw intensity and undeniable talent that audiences could expect from director Oliver Stone. It showed the dark underbelly that remains hidden behind the glitz and glamour that is the stock trade through a captivating performance by Michael Douglas as the memorable Gordon Gekko. Now, over 20 years later, it seems like Stone has jumped on the unneeded sequel bandwagon, from the sloppy storytelling and weak character development that come to define his new film, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. The main portion of the film centers on Jake Moore - Shia LaBeouf -, an up-and-coming Wall Street trader who has all the skill and tenacity needed to be successful in the cut-throat environment he works in. Jake

Main character, Moore, proves to already have the drive of a greedy Wall Street trader before he even makes it big.

is already a big player on Wall Street. He lives in a spacious loft with his girlfriend Winnie Gekko - Carey Mulligan - and attends all of the slickest night clubs with his coworkers afterhours. Jake’s character doesn’t need to go anywhere; he’s already greedy. He is nothing like the fresh-faced Bud Fox from the original, who started off living in a small studio apartment before being seduced into morally questionable situation by Gekko. Jake wants more - he wants revenge against the conniving Bretton James - a forget-

table Josh Brolin - for his mentor - an underused Frank Langella - and seeks the guidance of Gordon to make it a reality. Winnie attempts to warn him about her estranged father Gordon, who she has not spoken to since his incarceration. But Jake ignores her pleas and begins seeing Gordon on a regular basis, not only for advice on the ever-escalating conflict with Bretton, but also in the hopes of finding a father figure. It’s at this point when the story splinters into half a dozen subplots, so muddled in their

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attempt to stay fresh through disjointed editing and a very forgettable soundtrack that I started looking at my watch 30 minutes in. Almost every theme that was central to the original Wall Street is tossed away to appeal to a more commercialized audience that enjoys seeing the fruits of wealth being spoiled instead of demonized. The Bud Fox cameo had me shaking my head, for while it was brief, it almost completely destroyed any meaning the 1987 film had left at this point. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps is as close to a cinematic disas-

ter as Shia LaBeouf’s last sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. In fact, both films share many similar traits: terrible characters, a completely uneven plot, a sickening, tacked-on ending, and even LaBeouf himself. As a lead, LaBeouf is far from captivating and lacked the screen presence to make me care about his character arc - if he ever had one - or anything he did during the two-hour film. Gordon is the character everyone wants to see. He is the sole reason this sequel exists, and time and time again his character is thrown to the sidelines for Jake’s cringe-worthy revenge plot. From the terrible character development, to the jumbled plotlines that are picked up and dropped on a dime, this sequel has absolutely nothing working in its favor. With so much talent both on screen and behind the camera, there is no reason why this sequel couldn’t have been a fantastic follow up to a film that has come to define the 80’s since its release. Yet it nose-dives in almost every way imaginable, and by the time the credits begin to roll, you won’t want to revisit Gordon Gekko anytime soon.

Rating: 1/5 Falcons

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Dexter season premiere will leave you dying for more By Ian Markowitz FEATuRES EDIToR

After winning two Emmys since the previous season ended, Dexter is back this season picking up right where it left off. WARNING: If you didn’t see the season finale of Season Four, STOP READING NOW. Rather than skipping the emotional roller coaster that Dexter must endure, viewers are treated to watching his emotionally empty responses. After he calls 911, an emotionally absent Dexter is visited by the police. When he says, “I did it” to the police, Dexter arouses the suspicions of the FBI investigating the crime. After Rita’s death, Dexter is

suddenly responsible for the lives of three young children, only one of whom is biologically his own. He’s suddenly thrust into the spotlight and has to provide an alibi for his whereabouts when Rita was murdered, which he can’t give because he himself was murdering the Trinity Killer. Suddenly, Dexter is forced to rely on others and moves back into his old apartment, which is now occupied by his sister Debra because he doesn’t want to bring Astor and Cody back to the home where their mother died. Meanwhile, he has to try and guide Astor and Cody through the aftermath of Rita’s death, while Astor still blames Dexter. Although he and Debra

Dexter Morgan is a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department.

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Dexter Morgan comforts baby Harrison after a traumatic season ending.

went through a similar experience after the death of their mother, Dexter has a difficult time identifying with Astor and Cody. Dexter, for a man who isn’t known to have a short fuse, is suddenly getting into shouting matches with Astor as they both come to grips with Rita’s death. Dexter eventually begins to reach his breaking point and begins to question whether or not he should just run away from everything and abandon his family, friends and coworkers. In what is one of my least

favorite aspects of the episode, Dexter is already back on the hunt and believes he has locked on to a new prey. However, this secondary plot line is essential to reinforce to the viewer that Dexter is less than human. It’s his lack of emotional attachment which is most frustrating, especially since he does show hints of emotion and attachment to Rita, which are instantly derailed by the hunt for his new prey. The season premiere of Dexter left me almost as speechless and confused as

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last season’s finale. It astounds me that Michael C. Hall (Dexter) has still yet to win an Emmy for his work in Dexter, although he did win a Golden Globe last year. Hall continues to be at the top of his game and delivers a performance in the season premiere, which is arguably his best of the series. For the first few minutes of the season premiere, visit: tinyurl.com/DexterVanguard. Dexter premieres on Sunday night on the Showtime Network.

Rating: 5/5 Falcons

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Horoscopes Vanguard Staff

Aries (March 21-April 19) Reach out and make a new friend today. You never know where it may lead you. Taurus (April 20-May 20) You will have incredibly good luck this week because Mars is in line with Venus. Play the Lottery, ask out your crush and have a great time! Gemini (May 21-June 21) Don’t let stress run your life. Take some time and relax this week. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Now is the right time to start ecercising again. The nice weather is a perfect opportunity to run outside. Take advantage of this time of year while it lasts. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Your enthusiasm will take you far. Be social this week and create new relationships, and learn something new about someone close to you. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You will be receiving a lot of power soon. Don’t let it get to your head, and use it for good, not evil. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Being superstitious is your best bet. Avoid cracks in the floor, black cats, and don’t walk under ladders. Make sure to throw salt over your shoulder for good luck. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Foucs on your carrer while you are still young. Now is the time to network and get the right job for you. Take advantage of the resources around you before time runs out.

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April’s Advice Your Questions Answered! Question: I just completed an internship this summer and I’m not sure how I was supposed to wrap it up with my supervisor. Is there anything I was supposed to do on my last day, and is there anything I should be doing now? First of all, it’s great that you had an internship this summer. Congrats! I’m sure you learned a lot about the company as well as how a business works in general. However, there are definitely some things that you can do in order to nicely wrap up your experience. Update your resume. If you have not already updated your resume with your internship experience, do it now! The more you put it off, the more you’ll forget about your accomplishments and the work that you did. Also, I’m sure you did many things during your internship, but there is not enough room on your resume to include them all. Only highlight the main points and focus on what you accomplished, not just on the tasks you performed. Keep in contact. One of the most important things you can do after an internship is to keep in contact with the people you worked with. Keep a spreadsheet with their names and

contact information, such as e-mail addresses and phone numbers. If you’re interested in working for the company when you graduate or interning with them next summer, you should keep in contact with them during the school year. Occasionally shoot them an e-mail letting them know how your year is going and asking how they are doing. This way, when you’re applying for internships in the spring, you can send them an e-mail asking about any opportunities they have available. Since you’ve been building a relationship with them all year, it will not seem awkward to e-mail them in the spring. Ask for recommendations. If you have not already done so, ask for recommendations from the people with whom you directly worked. If you did not work with your boss and had minimal encounters with that person, do not ask them for a recommendation. I suggest asking people with whom you worked and who know your work the best. These people will be able to speak to your strengths and accomplishments. File away these recommendations in printed form as well as electronically in case you ever need a recommendation for something in the future. If you wait until you need a

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recommendation to ask someone you worked with, they may forget exactly what you worked on and how you performed during the summer. Create a LinkedIn account. LinkedIn is essentially Facebook for the working world. It allows you to network with individuals and display your work experience. It also enables people to write recommendations for you on your profile page. I suggest creating a LinkedIn account and adding everyone with whom you worked during the summer - this is another way to keep in contact. Also, don’t simply create an account with nothing on it. Spend time creating a professional account because employers may want to check out your profile. Make sure you represent yourself properly and have an appropriate photo of yourself. You should be as particular about the contents on your LinkedIn page as you are about your resume. So, if you haven’t already done these things, I strongly suggest that you do them as soon as you have the time. I hope this helps, and again, congrats on your internship. Hopefully it will open some doors to you in the future!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Money issues are in your future. Don’t get carried away with online shopping and avoid stores. Don’t get sucked in by advertising, either. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your friends are not trustworthy. Don’t let them borrow from you, because odds are you won’t get anything back. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Luck is not on your side. Don’t take risks that you’re not sure of, and do your research before you invest. Make sure you keep track of all of your belongings as well. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Wake up early and get your work done. It will energize you and start your day off in a positive manner.

The columns found in this newspaper are written by individual authors and do not reflect the opinion of The Vanguard, its editorial Board members, or Bentley university. Comments resulting from the columns may be directed to the author and/or The Vanguard.

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Senior Experience A Welcome to Senior Year! Hey Class of 2011, (Yeah you…) Welcome to your Senior Year! (Hard to believe, isn’t it!?)

Take a deep breath, it’s really not that scary. The last thing we want to do is startle you! Of course now is a time when you’re experiencing a range of emotions, realities and deadlines. It can be overwhelming, but if you manage those experiences well you will be the driver of your own destiny. You’re probably asking, “Why are we reaching out to you?” It’s simple. We’ve walked in your shoes. We know what you’re going through and what you will be navigating in this year, and we want to help you collect and develop the necessary tools to facilitate a smoother transition from Bentley Senior to Bentley Alumnus.

Through this weekly column, you will hear from your classmates as well as young alumni who recently made the transition. Stories, testimonials, and messages you receive from them will sound eerily familiar to what you and/or your roommates are experiencing and feeling! Use that – learn from it, grow from it. We encourage you to harness your emotions, which will range from excitement to, yes, fear. Know that being ambivalent about the unknown is typical. Use it to empower, invigorate, and activate yourself to succeed in your senior year and look forward to the next step in your own personal journey. Lastly, let us know if and how we can help. All the best for a great year ahead!

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 Presented by The Senior Year Experience Committee

Senior Schantelle Henry, Class of 2011

The 2011 Senior Experience Committee Bobbi-Lynn Anderson Carla Berg Susan Brennan Jeannette Buntin Leslie Doolittle (Co-Chair) Jane Ellis Henrietta Genfi Brenda Hawks Michael Kearney ’11 Andrew Leffler ’11 Melissa Sawyer Tony Martin Helen Meldrum Michael Montalbono Elise Noel ’07 Mackenzie Nurse ’02 Christine Palumbo Scott Radimer Marty Reuman-Pieper (Co-Chair) Pap Sarr Cindy Scott Puja Shah ’11 George Thompson

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Major: IDCC What are you involved in at Bentley? Currently at Bentley I am a Peer Advisor and Core Coordinator in the ASAP mentoring program out of the Multicultural Center. I also work in the Conference Center. I am involved in DSP, PULSE Magazine, Bentley A Capella, Black United Body (BUB), and the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). What are you looking forward to this year? I am looking forward to going through the year with my friends and trying out different things, more specifically my Bucket List of Boston, which

includes a Red Sox game. What are your plans for the future? I would like to go to Graduate School and concentrate my studies around the topic of Media and Entertainment and hopefully move to New York City. What is your favorite event on campus? My favorite event was “Carnival,” the event in the Student Center a few years back that was in celebration of the President Gloria Larson’s Inauguration. It was great because it brought a bunch of people together to enjoy a night of performances and fun. How are you feeling about graduation? Graduation is bitter sweet! After studying abroad in London last semester, it is great to be back on campus. I won’t miss the tests and homework, but I will miss the connections and friends. What is the most valuable lesson you have learned at Bentley? Be yourself! I really love Bentley and I have met some of my best friends here. This place truly is remarkable.

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season in front of a home crowd on September 5. This was the first Conference battle for the Falcons, so the win was important, even though it was early. Zeiner’s first goal came in the 12th minute as he put one in the back of the net after new Haven’s goalie overcommitted on the ball. The Chargers evened the score before halftime, but Zeiner tallied another just 61 seconds into the second half

to take the lead and the eventual win for Bentley. nikiforov had 6 saves to preserve Bentley’s lead down the stretch. On September 10, Bentley took a trip down to Brookville, nY to face C.W. Post in a non-conference matchup. After a scoreless first half, C.W. Post found the net with an 18-yard snipe of the top left shelf of Bentley’s net. C.W. Post added another later to pick up the 2-0 vic-

tory over the Falcons. nikiforov’s 8 saves were not enough, as Bentley struggled to get shots on goal, just mustering 3 in the 90+ minutes. The guys have 14 games left in the season before the playoffs, so there is still plenty of time to pick up some more wins and snag a playoff spot. Zeiner and nikiforov look to continue their success in the early games, and try to out-seed their sixth-place spot in the preseason nE-10 Coaches Poll. On the women’s side, Bentley has allowed just 2 goals in their first three games, coming up with three draws and a loss in those contests, all going into extra time. Looking good in these games were senior goalie Kara Smith and sophomore Laura Muise, who provide some well-deserved hype for the Lady Falcons this season. In the season opener, Bentley lost a hard-fought battle, 1-0, to UMass Lowell in a match that was brought into extra time before UMass Lowell could salvage the win in the 94th minute off of a rebounded shot. Smith made nine terrific saves in the contest, which sadly proved not to be enough. In their second matchup, Bentley scored their first goal of the season in an effort that ended in a 1-1 draw after two overtimes against LeMoyne on September 10. Sophomore

cards,” LaPrade continued. “The old system was colorcoded while the new one is not. It’s been a curve for [cashiers] to find out where the buttons are. Every day I see improvements,” concluded LaPrade. In addition to the changes made to LaCava, Bentley has also replaced food venues Sandella’s and A&W with Mad Falcon and Bostonian Grille, respectively. The Bostonian Grille features similar fast food items that A&W offered and is already becoming a popular choice for students. In the first week, the sales were double of what A&W was during the same week last year. However, students like Chris Parmanand, a junior, are complaining that in addition to not having meal combos, the food at Bostonian Grille seems a little on the expensive side. While this may be true, LaPrade justifies the prices by stating that the burgers are “nearly twice the size of A&W burgers. The A&W burger was 3 oz., while the new one is 5 oz,” he went on. It did not come as a surprise to many students that after only one year of operations, the unpopular Sandella’s was ousted from campus. “Sandella’s was a good attempt to bring healthier food

to campus,” said Kristin Chan, a senior. She believes that a big reason why Sandella’s wasn’t well-received is because students “wanted junk food and Pub offerings.” Upon entering the Student Center, many will now notice a large chalkboard menu which resides on the wall behind the new Mad Falcon. “The reasoning behind the chalkboard instead of it being tied in as a sign is that I want to be able to change it,” said LaPrade. Just last week, Mad Falcon reintroduced the ever-popular concept of pizza bagels, an old favorite of students who are familiar with Harry’s Corner.

The Mad Falcon has replaced the unpopular Sandella’s with a much improved menu.

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In lieu of watching the World Cup in South Africa over the summer, The Vanguard has returned to scouting out the talents of Bentley University’s Men’s and Ladies’ Soccer programs. The Falcons are always excited to begin the fall season while breaking the freshmen into the team. Through three games, the men’s team has a record of 2-1, and the women’s team has a record of 0-1-2. The men started the season on a strong note, winning their first two games. In the season-opener on September 2, Bentley escaped with a win after junior Amon Mohammadi scored in the 89th minute (out of 90) to pick up the 1-0 victory against Queens. Freshman Jordan Bridge threw the ball into the box to a streaking Mohammadi, who headed the ball in for the decisive score. Bentley goalie Mike nikiforov had 2 saves, including an impressive diving stop on a first-half corner kick to header attempt. In the second game for the men, Bentley took in another victory, this time against the other UnH, University of new Haven, 2-1. Sophomore Weston Zeiner scored both of the Falcons’ goals to lead Bentley to a 2-0 start to the

FOOD Continued from Page 1 and I’m sure the freshly made salad bar is as good as ever,” she added. The new LaCava also features meeting rooms, a lounge area, and two conference rooms which can be reserved in advance. Although many people are satisfied with the new-look of the dining hall, there has also been conversation about the lack of seating during peak hours. “What I find most annoying is that sometimes I will find one person who is taking up an entire booth, leaving many people frustrated and without seats,” said Watts. Another thing that continues to frustrate customers is the long lines which customers have to endure, especially around lunchtime. Some students are already tossing up suggestions. “It would be nice to have a self check-out line. Sometimes the lines get very long,” commented Ty. Jason LaPrade, the new Resident District Manager for Sodexo, realized that this may be an issue early on. In a recent interview, he stated, “I know we’ve had some trouble with the lines. A lot of that is cashier training. We just switched over to a new system so that we can be P.C.I.-compliant with credit

Junior Amy Wagner finds her way around a UMass Lowell defender.

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Laura Muise brought Bentley back to even with an 83rdminute goal. Muise landed a cross and dangled the Dolphins’ goalie to send one home and tie the game. no goals were scored in the extra time, so the teams drew. Smith had another eight saves on the day. In the third game of the fall season, the Lady Falcons battled to another hardfought 0-0 draw to Saint Michael’s. The lady Falcons outshot St. Michael’s in extra time, but none of them found the target. Smith shined once again with seven more saves without allowing one to reach the back of the net. It was no surprise that Kara Smith was named the northeast-10 Goalkeeper of the Week with her impressive stat line of 24 saves and allowing just two goals in her team’s first three games. The game versus St. Michael’s marked her 18th shutout recorded in her years at Bentley. Smith was never replaced in the field and proved to be a force worth reckoning with. The men’s team looks to continue their season this week versus nYIT and Le Moyne before coming back home next Tuesday. The women look to gain some momentum with games against Franklin Pierce and Merrimack.

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CABLE Continued from Page 1 dents to be patient with administration as they work on a solution. “Please understand that this is a Comcast decision and not a Bentley decision. We have been and will continue to work on a solution,” Dean Shepardson’s e-mail stressed. “In addition, we are asking them to propose solutions and alternatives. We are also exploring other vendors,” he concluded.

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