The Quinnipiac Chronicle Issue 15, Volume 82

QUChronicle.com January 22, 2014 Volume 83 Issue 15 Proud recipient of the New England Society of Newspaper Editors' award for 2012 & 2013 College Newspaper of the Year

ARTS & LIFE New year, new you, page 10

OPINION Jump on board, page 5

SPORTS Men’s basketball enters pivotal stretch, page 13

Textbook troubles Hamden works to tax QU

By JULIA PERKINS News Editor

Quinnipiac University does not pay property taxes, but the town of Hamden wishes it did, according to Hamden Legislative Council President James Pascarella.

President of the Hamden Legislative Council James Pascarella wrote a letter to Connecticut Speaker of the House Brendan Sharkey asking Hartford to help make this happen. “[Quinnipiac is] essentially one of the very few entities, certainly the largest entity in town by far, that gets police, fire, public works services for absolutely nothing,” Pascarella said. “The bottom line is Quinnipiac has more than doubled or tripled their enrollment in the last 20 years and they are the only university of this size that does not provide their host community with any financial support to speak of.”

Under the federal law Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c)(3), “charitable organizations” do not pay taxes. Quinnipiac, and other educational institutions, is considered one of these “charitable organizations.”

“We’re asking [Sharkey] to change the laws in Connecticut that he can change that will enable us to access taxes and if necessary to challenge the tax exempt status of the university as a whole,” Pascarella said.

Since it is a federal law, Connecticut State cannot change the law, according to Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs Donald Weinbach.

“It would have to be changed by the United States Congress,” Weinbach said. “That would mean that Yale would pay taxes, Fairfield would pay taxes, Duke University would pay taxes, Baylor University in Texas would pay taxes, Stanford would pay taxes in California. Every nonprofit, every hospital in this country would pay taxes.”

Princeton, N.J. took Princeton University to court to challenge the university’s tax-exempt status. The case is currently pending in New Jersey tax court, according to Bloomberg. com.

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Each semester, students compare the bookstore’s textbook prices with various online rental sites. Though Margaret Samul, store manager of Quinnipiac’s bookstore, said she recognizes that students use other sites to find the best price, the campus bookstore has a set way of determining textbook prices.

Once professors determine the textbooks they want for their courses, the university works with the publishers to set a price, according to Samul.

“The price is set according to how the university wants it to be set,” Samul said. “They have to determine the percentage of the profit they want to make.”

Senior Bonnie Conklin said she would purchase textbooks from Quinnipiac if prices were lowered.

“Even renting books is expensive here,” Conklin said. “If they lowered their prices, they would definitely be a better competitor with other rental sites.

Sophomore Jhordane McNab said she would not mind buying textbooks from the campus bookstore if more books were available.

“If the bookstore offered a larger quantity of rental and used

textbooks, I would go there more,” McNab said. “They always run out of used books and books you can rent, and no one wants to buy a brand new book.”

Samul said the bookstore tries to make as many books as possible rentable or available in used versions, but there are complications.

“When professors want custom packages, there’s generally nothing we can really do [to buy them back],” Samul said.

“Sometimes there are new editions being used in a course next year, so then we can’t take those back either.”

Websites like Chegg and Amazon are two of the most popular sites for buying and renting textbooks, according to nbcnews.com. McNab said she orders the majority of her books through these online rental sites.

“Unless our bookstore’s website doesn’t give me enough information to order my books through a cheaper site, I order most of my books on Amazon or Chegg,” McNab said.

Conklin said she only buys her books through Amazon.

“I use Amazon because I have an Amazon Prime account, and their books are definitely cheaper than our bookstore,”

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By Amanda Hoskins A rundown on news outside the Quinnipiac campus

A recap about what you may have missed over winter break: December 2013

1. Chris Christie

SENIOR MANAGING EDITOR Katie O’Brien

Dec. 5, 2013

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The recently re-elected Republican from New Jersey won the election in a state that has been leaning democrat by a 60 percent to 38 percent victory. Many rumors exist that with this win, he will run for president in the coming 2016 election.

2. Immigration reform With President Barack Obama winning much of the Latino vote this past year, immigration reform has been the top priority in the presidents’ term. Many are anxious to see which type of action will take place in the House concerning immigration reform in the coming year.

3. Pope Francis

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Although Pope Francis assumed his position in March 2013, he has emphasized the world’s economic issues more than social issues, and brought a new direction to the papacy.

His actions will remain prominent in the news in the coming months as many Americans question whether this will have an impact on the Catholic Church within the U.S.

Dec. 13, 2013 Harvard postponed final exams and closed buildings after the police department received an email shortly before 9 a.m. claiming explosives may be in three academic buildings.

Afterward authorities found the threat was a hoax initiated by a student who did not want to take his final exam.

January 2014 Jan. 1, 2014 A large snowstorm swept through the northeast, leaving states such as New York and New Jersey in states of emergency.

Thousands of flights were canceled, leaving travelers stuck following the holidays. Blizzard warnings were seen in many parts of the coast, while states such as the Carolinas reached record-breaking lows.

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Student Karl Pierson, 18, brought a shotgun to Arapahoe High School in Denver, Colo., where he shot and injured a 17-yearold girl and later killed himself. The victim he shot was pronounced dead on Dec. 21.

Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratically elected president, passed away at 95 years old.

Mandela was a leader in the struggle of racial oppression throughout South Africa.

The Associated Press released a document showing Pope Benedict took away the rights of nearly 400 priests between 2011 and 2012 in order to exercise the powers of the ministry because they had been molesting children.

Jan. 17, 2014

The Affordable Care Act went into effect. More than 2 million people were signed up, according to NBC, and by the conclusion of March, every American is required to have health insurance.

Jan. 3, 2014

A 12-year-old boy open fired in his school gymnasium in Roswell, N.M., critically injuring two students. The boy had his gun hidden in his instrument case, which he revealed after entering the gymnasium. After being taken into custody, it is believed that he acted alone.

Jan. 17, 2014

Kabul faced what NBC news calls the deadliest attack on foreign civilians since the war with Afghanistan began. Of the 21 people killed by the Taliban, three were American citizens. The White House has condemned the attack.

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Conklin said.

Although some students, like Conklin, strictly use online rental sites, Samul said the number of students purchasing and renting textbooks through the campus bookstore has increased.

Despite the increase in sales, McNab said there is a tactic that could raise profit even more.

“If they used a chart to compare frequently used book prices with Chegg and Amazon to show their price is better, more students would buy books from Quinnipiac,” McNab said. “A lot of sites out there are cheaper, but not for every single book.”

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St. Baldrick’s approaches Students can volunteer to shave their heads to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer research at Student Programming Board’s St. Baldrick’s event on Feb. 10. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Burt Kahn. To donate money or sign up to shave their heads, students can visit stbaldricks. org/events/quinnipiac. – J. Perkins

Online graduate business program praised The university ranked No. 9 in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 Best Online Graduate Business Programs in the United States.

The U.S. News & World Report determines the rankings by looking at student engagement, admissions selectivity, peer reputation, faculty credentials and training, and student services and technology. Quinnipiac tied with Temple University for the No. 9 spot, while Indiana University ranked No. 1. – J. Perkins

Remembering Nelson Mandela The university will celebrate the legacy of Nelson Mandela on Monday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. in room SC 225. Mandela was South Africa’s first democratically elected president and passed away in the beginning of December 2013. The departments of philosophy and political science and the Albert Schweitzer Institute sponsor the event.

– J. Perkins

QU hires assistant controllers The university appointed two new assistant controllers during the winter break. Stephen Allegretto of Seymour, Conn., will oversee the university’s treasury. Allegretto is working to complete his MBA at Quinnipiac. Christine Festa of Wallingford will be responsible for overseeing the university’s external funding and will be the liaison between the controller’s office and development office. – J. Perkins

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Hamden challenges QU’s tax-exempt status TAXES from cover challenging their tax-exempt status, the state of Connecticut would actually take that on, not the town of Hamden,” Pascarella said.

Hamden questions the not-forprofit status of the Polling Institute and the TD Bank Sports Center.

“We absolutely believe that the residents that are housing students is no different than a landlord-tenant relationship, which is no different than any other private enterprise,” Pascarella said.

Connecticut has the PILOT program, or payment in lieu of taxes, where the state pays towns a percentage of the taxes they would get from tax-exempt properties.

Hamden receives about $2 million per year from the state to compensate for Quinnipiac’s tax exemption, according to Pascarella.

If Quinnipiac were to pay taxes,

the university would pay about $8 million a year, according to Pascarella. Hamden wants the other $6 million from Quinnipiac, either through taxes or a stipend, he said.

Weinbach would not comment on if the university would consider giving more money to the town.

For at least three years, Quinnipiac has paid Hamden a $100,000 stipend, according to Weinbach.

Hamden used to send property tax bills to out-of-state students who brought their cars to campus. To prevent Hamden from taxing students, the university now pays the town $100,000 a year to make up for the revenue they earned from students’ cars’ property tax.

“We were getting hundreds of complaints from parents because they were getting these tax bills,” Weinbach said. “Legally [Hamden] can do that, but no other municipality with a college or university in their

town was doing it. That’s why we really asked them not do that anymore.

It just didn’t make a lot of sense.”

Pascarella’s decision to send a letter to Sharkey was based off his reaction to the interviews The Chronicle and Q30 had with President John Lahey in November where Lahey said he wanted to buy more property for the university.

Pascarella said the university purchasing private residences is “absolutely against what the town is looking for.” This would take more properties off the tax rolls and put more students in residential neighborhoods, he said. “[Lahey’s interview] wasn’t just my catalyst, it pretty much was a catalyst for just about anybody in elected office in town that just reached the conclusion that this has gone on long enough,” Pascarella said. “I think the president’s interview this past late fall was

ill-timed, ill-conceived and it has caused a great deal of stress in the relationship [between the town and the university].”

Weinbach said Pascarella’s description of the Hamden and the university’s relationship is inaccurate.

“We have ongoing meetings with the mayor and his staff on a wide range of issues and our relationship with the town of Hamden is excellent,” he said. “We have an outstanding relationship with Mayor Jackson and his administration.”

Pascarella wants the university and the town to have more discussions.

“At this stage of the game what we would like [the university] to do is to be moral and ethical and sit down and have a realistic negotiation which isn’t all about what the town can do for Quinnipiac but rather what Quinnipiac is going to do for the town,” Pascarella said.

Serving those who served QU helps veterans regain control

By MELISSA SIROIS Contributing Writer

Jason B. Burke has a wide, welcoming smile, a confident handshake and a little corner office in the north wing of the Arnold Bernhard Library.

He drinks from a white ceramic coffee mug with a cartoonish bald eagle printed on the side. Underneath the soaring symbol of freedom, in all caps, is his nickname: “Jake.”

A small banner is pinned to a corkboard to the left of his desktop computer. Its edges are decorated in red, white and blue stripes. In the center, in bold font, it reads: “Serving Our Country.” Overshadowed by the set of shelves on the wall above it, the sign is easy to miss, however it sends a message about Burke and what he represents at the university.

As a 26-year Navy veteran and member of Veterans of Foreign Wars USA, Burke knows what it means to serve. But now that he has retired from the armed forces, he wants to help other veterans — namely, those looking to go back to school.

Veterans are more likely to be enrolled in college than their civilian counterparts, according to “Unemployment, Earning and Enrollment among post-9/11 Veterans,” a study conducted by Meredith Kleykamp at the University of Maryland. The numbers from this study show that veterans understand the vitality of a college education and are looking to take advantage of their benefits to earn degrees of their own.

Earlier this year, Burke was appointed director of veteran and military affairs, a position that is new to Quinnipiac as of summer 2013. He works with both undergraduate and graduate student veterans at the university to help them make the most of

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Director of Veteran and Military Affairs Jason Burke (center) served in the Navy for 26 years. He now helps student veterans make the most of their veteran benefits. their veterans’ benefits.

Based on what he has seen from his position at Quinnipiac, Burke believes the influx of troops at universities is increasing rapidly. He says because of the downsizing of Army, Marine Corps and Navy troops in Iraq and Afghanistan in recent years, more and more troops are returning home, and returning to school.

“It is up to the universities to establish a system that can help veterans through the process of enrolling as full-time students,” Burke said. “It’s going to be an increasing population, and it trickles down to the universities to support that.”

Up until this academic year, student veterans at Quinnipiac were expected to bounce around from the Bursar’s Office to the Office of Financial Aid to the Office of Admissions while they tried to sort out their financial benefits, class registration and housing situations.

“I am fortunate to be an advocate for our student veterans and hopefully reduce their strain of ping-ponging between campus offices,” Burke said.

Universities can support the growing number of student veterans by making them aware of the educational benefits they are eligible for.

An estimated 2 million veterans are not receiving pensions from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

because they do not know about them, according to a brochure by the Office of Advocacy and Assistance at the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs.

Some veterans’ benefits are delayed simply because the paperwork is too confusing to fill out without assistance, said Dr. Linda S. Schwartz, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs.

At Connecticut’s Office of Advocacy and Assistance, however, certified veterans’ service officers are working to combat that exact problem. They assist veterans and their dependents in uncovering exactly what benefits they can receive from the state.

These veterans’ service officers (VSOs) help veterans fill out the confusing paperwork that is required to receive compensation from the federal VA. The office of advocacy and assistance said the VSOs help veterans receive three times the benefits they normally would without assistance.

A Pew Research Center study of 1,853 veterans shows 27 percent of veterans reported having a difficult time re-adjusting to their civilian lives post-deployment. However, this number rises to 44 percent among post9/11 veterans.

The bill provides financial assis-

tance to veterans who served active duty for at least 90 days after Sept. 11, 2001. Student veterans at Quinnipiac who meet these requirements and also take at least 12 credits per semester are eligible for veteran benefits from the G.I. Bill.

Matthew Bolton, president of the Student Veterans Organization at Quinnipiac, is taking full advantage of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill and the tuition payment, monthly housing allowance and book stipend it provides him.

As a five-year Navy veteran, Bolton was deployed three times. He served two tours in the Middle East supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He also served one tour in Central America while on a humanitarian mission.

“The Post-9/11 G.I. Bill itself pays for the highest in-state tuition in full,” he said.

Essentially, this means the bill covers half of Bolton’s tuition. The federal VA picks up the tab for the other quarter, and the university itself pays for the remaining quarter.

Bolton is currently in his third year of the occupational therapy program. Without the financial assistance he receives through the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, Bolton said he would have never had the opportunity to study at Quinnipiac.

“I love it,” he said. “I’m blessed.”

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Opinion Jump on board

More professors should utilize Blackboard Before college, for many of us, the only important in terms of grade point average, way to see our grades was to get them back which will take the longest time to learn, etc. in person, or ask a teacher for them By putting all grades on Blackboard, after class. it can also be rewarding to students But at Quinnipiac and various other who put in time during the week to universities around the country, we are complete homework assignments and provided with an online gradebook that other projects. It can be frustrating allows us to not only review our grades, but for students to put in time and effort also to view class announcements, during the week to complete communicate with professors their assignments, only to and create a calendar. never see such results.

Though it may seem Students and professors like a useful tool, some can also benefit from professors opt not to utilize using Blackboard by BRYAN LIPINER Sports Editor it. In fall of 2013, only one electronically submitting @Bryan_Lipiner of my professors posted grades assignments instead of printing on Blackboard, which also happened to be a them out. This process calls for much less one-credit course. paper usage, which can reach high amounts if This may not have seemed like an issue an entire class was to write a four or five-page at first. After all, the semester does fly by in essay. In addition, it allows students to save a quick 3 1/2 months. Yet, come finals time, money they would have spent on ink, as well it’s often necessary for students to prioritize as eliminating the possibility for professors their studying. Which subject is the most to misplace hard-copy assignments.

Outside of the actual gradebook, Blackboard features message boards, email options and additional course information, as well as areas for professors to post class assignments and readings. Professors can also make class announcements via Blackboard.

Adding student grades to Blackboard can potentially make it easier for professors to keep track as well. By putting grades on Blackboard, professors have an online, backup gradebook that can be stored without any fear of it being misplaced. It would also be more convenient, as it could be accessed at anywhere with an internet connection.

How can this be accomplished?

Only if supervisors and students enforce it, by reaching out to professors and voicing their concern. The use of such a program appears optional as of right now. If those in higher power, and students, would make its use mandatory, it would benefit everyone involved. Blackboard is too useful of a program to ignore.

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s t r C g e onc p rin Take a break this semester with live music in the area. Here’s a list of different venues, genres and bands that are the perfect way to escape the business of a semester. -S. Harris

Jan. 29 Panic! At The Disco @ OakdaleTheatre

Feb. 19 Cults @ TheSpaceCT

American rock band from Las Vegas formed in 2004.

The band is currently touring around the United States promoting their fourth studio album, “To Weird To Live, To Rare To Die!” They are touring with two other bands, The Colourist and X Ambassadors.

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This American indie pop duo formed in New York in 2010. The duo, Brian Oblivion and Madeline Follin, will be performing their break up album “Static.” The album was released in October and is based off of the couples own breakup.

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March 8 Demi Lovato @ Oakdale Theatre

March 4 Young The Giant @ OakdaleTheatre

The American recording actress will be performing with Fifth Harmony and Little Mix. She is on her Neon Lights tour and will be in the Connecticut Area.

American indie rock band that formed in California in 2004. This band will be performing their new album “Mind Over Matter”, the band’s second studio album that was released yesterday, January 21st. They will be performing with The Cayucas and Vance Joy. KARINEJACQUES/FLICKR COMMONS

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April 30 All Time Low @ ToadsPlace The American pop punk band from Baltimore will be on their A Love Like Tour with Handguns and Man Overboard. They will be performing their album “Don’t Panic” that they rereleased as “Don’t Panic: It’s Longer Now!” in September, with four new songs.

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DIY:

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Winter Tea Wreath in 20 Minutes Winter is the season to stay warm, and what better way to stay warm than with tea? Here is a quick Do-It-Yourself tea wreath that doubles as storage for tea and room decor. Follow these simple steps to find out how to make this cute wreath in 20 minutes or less! - S. Harris

Supplies: Cardboard (I used a cereal box) Decorated paper

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Clothes pins Glue stick Scissors

Step 1: Cut a donut shape out of the cardboard and then trace the cardboard onto a piece of paper. Glue the paper to the cardboard.

Step 2: Cut strips of paper and glue the pieces onto the clothes pins.

Step 3: Glue the clothespins on to the cardboard with the nose of the clothespin pointed outwards.

What Makes You Beautiful, Kendall Jenner

One Direction heart-throb Harry Styles has taken over the Hollywood dating scene. In a recent date in London, at an Eagles concert, Styles and Kendall Jenner were seen flirting and he had his arms around her. Other dates include being out in Hollywood together and going on a ski trip.

When Chelsea Handler recently asked Jenner about Styles on “Chelsea Lately,” and Jenner did not comment on a label of the two, but giggled whenever Handler asked about the two. Kendall’s younger sister, Kylie, is rumored to be dating Jaden Smith.

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QU named No. 20

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After more than 10,000 responses from high school seniors that Universityprimetime.com collected, Quinnipiac University was ranked No. 20 on the “Top 100 colleges students wish they could attend.”

Since Quinnipiac is a medium-sized private university with 6,430 undergraduates, making No. 20 out of 100 is a tremendous accomplishment. No. 20 only proves Quinnipiac is becoming a more popular choice for prospective students.

On Universityprimetime.com’s “Top 100” list, Quinnipiac is a choice before many well-known universities. Some include Rutgers University, Temple University, Boston College, Michigan State University and Penn State University.

Coming before big-named colleges says a great deal for Quinnipiac. Students are excited to know their university has even more potential of becoming one of those schools more teenagers are striving to be accepted to.

“When I first committed to Quinnipiac last year, I remember most of my friends and family had never even heard of the school,” said Jordyn Platz, a freshman biology major from Toms River, N.J. “Now, many seniors from my old high school are interested in Quinnipiac...I think this is great publicity for Quinnipiac and it can add greatly to the expansion of our school.”

Quinnipiac has also been named No. 1 on the U.S. News’ list of “Up-and-Coming” Regional universities in the north of 2013.

If Quinnipiac’s gorgeous campus, state of the art facilities and outstanding education system was not enough to win someone over, this may just be the push that does.

Quinnipiac may not have been No. 1 on Universityprimetime.com’s list of “Top 100 Colleges Students Wish they could Attend”, but Quinnipiac’s Bobcats are excited for the popularity our school is receiving. – C. Davis

Nearly every college student worries about the financial burdens of a higher education. Though there are some scholarships and grants available, many students are forced to take out loans to fund their tuition.

Years later, when these students graduate and enter the working world, they are faced with the problem of paying off those loans. The current national total for student debt is around $1.2 trillion, according to USA Today. Coupled with rent, groceries, car payments and other bills, this staggering expense can send recent graduates spiraling into debt.

Is there anything that can be done about this? One student, Alex Benda, a senior studying international business at University of Michigan-Flint, has come up with a unique solution.

In order to pay off his loans before he graduates, Benda has decided that he will sell ad space on his graduation cap to local vendors and businesses. His cap measures 10 inches by 10 inches, which he has divided into 100 1 inch by 1 inch squares, each of which he will attempt to sell for $300. If he is successful, he will earn the $30,000 he owes in college loans. Graduation caps are typically decorated as a nod to a student’s interests, career goals or school mascot, but Benda believes this is a better utilization of that space.

The problem with this situation is not Benda’s business savvy plan. In fact, it is rather resourceful and creative. What is upsetting about Benda’s decision is the worry he feels about his future.

Students like Benda are turning to extremes as last-ditch efforts to avoid their debt.

As the price of college tuition continually increases, what other ideas will students think of to combat this issue? – J. Cibelli

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Amanda Bynes began classes at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising last week.

Bynes was released from inpatient treatment in early December and going to college was the next item on her to-do list of good health. Bynes went on a tour of the college right after getting out of treatment. She is pursuing merchandise product development as a part-time student.

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Justin Bieber has been getting in trouble with the law recently. First, he was found guilty of egging his neighbors home, causing extensive damage. Police then raided Bieber’s home to find the eggs used in the felony, but found drugs instead. Though the drugs have not been tested, police think that they will be confirmed as Molly and Xanax, according to an E! insider. During the police raid, Bieber’s phone was taken. He is now afraid that naked photos and texts with drug references will be leaked to the public.

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It’s 6 a.m. when Glen Gerrity starts his typical day shift. The TD Bank Sports Center is empty. He walks into the hockey rink and down to the corner by the Zamboni doors. He first checks the depth levels and temperature of the ice.

There are 23 sensors in the ice: three at center ice, three on each blue line, two in each faceoff circle and three on each goal line (including one in the crease).

In the ceiling, there are infrared sensors that point down at the ice and transmit data into a computer. There are two sensors underneath the ice to provide the temperature of the thick concrete slab.

Gerrity takes a depth meter, puts it in each point in the ice and then logs the information. Ideally, the ice needs to be between an inch and an inch and a quarter for hockey. If the ice isn’t thick enough, he will use the Zamboni to build more ice by flooding the rink with hot water, which helps the bonding process with the rink. The Zamboni will dispense water that is between 140 degrees or 160 degrees onto the ice to make the ice surface smoother and create a stronger bond. The ice is kept at 21 degrees on practice days and 19 degrees on game days because of the added body heat the crowd provides inside the arena.

Gerrity and the other groundskeepers work around the schedules of both the men’s and women’s ice hockey teams. Jon Terry, assistant director of facilities at Quinnipiac, asks for the practice schedules at the beginning of the year and works around game schedules as well. There is one master calendar inside the arena so the workers know what’s going on at any given time.

Zambonis have three main functions: floods, dry shaves (taking ice off the surface) and z-cuts, (removing some ice and putting down water at the same time). There have been times when coaches ask the groundskeepers to perform a z-cut in the middle of practice to help resurface the ice. The ice can get as low as ¾ of an inch deep, but at the end of the day, the groundskeepers will spend the majority of their time flooding the rink to allow it to build back up.

It is impossible to see the ice headon from the Zamboni seat. Alternatively, Gerrity looks down at the ice from the seat and uses visuals on the boards or the ice to navigate. The first go-around on Hours it takes to hand-paint the the Zamboni is along the boards. When logo at center ice he drives it along the inner parts of the ice, it becomes easier to tell which parts of the sheet have been cleaned (they look shinier) and which parts are dirty. At that point, Gerrity uses those lines to align the tires and clean the other parts of the ice.

Temperature of the water the “It’s definitely a skill,” Gerrity said.

Zamboni puts on the ice “It’s not a matter of difficulty. It’s a matter of getting the knack to do it. …

We make it look easy, I believe.”

On a typical Monday in November, the groundskeepers perform 11 floods, four z-cuts and two dry shaves. In addiMiles of pipes lay beneath the tion, the mechanics that work at the arena concrete slab check the glass, netting by the nets and the boards to make sure everything is secure.

“That’s really the behind-the-scenes part that nobody ever sees,” Terry said.

“That’s really making everything out there happen on the ice. It’s a combination Gallons of water that make up of temperatures, the person driving, the one coat of ice machinery in the back, how everything works together so you get that balance.”

Maintaining and operating the ice is a meticulous process that requires a lot of effort, more so if it can be considered some of the best ice in the country.

“They wanted this to be the best ice in the area, best facility in the area,” Executive Director of TD Bank Sports Center Eric Grgurich said. “They wanted this to be top notch.”

The TD Bank Sports Center, which opened Jan. 27, 2007, is still relatively new. It isn’t the biggest facility in the Northeast, by far. At 185,000 square feet, it is four times smaller than the TD Garden in Boston. It features two separate arenas: one basketball court and one hockey rink, home to two mid-major basketball teams and two hockey teams. Each side can seat approximately 3,500 people, or about half the Quinnipiac undergraduate population. However, it is a good fit for all sports and people can see the action from any point in each arena.

“It’s the best facility in college athletics,” said Jack McDonald, director of athletics and recreation.

Quinnipiac hockey started in the 1975-76 season and had not found a consistent home until 2007. Before the TD Bank Sports Center, Quinnipiac ice hockey teams played at Northford Ice Pavilion, which is a 15-minute drive away in Northford, Conn. The Bobcats also played “home” games in East Haven and Cheshire.

“We played at a town rink, similar to Northford, but you’re not talking apples,” said retired referee Pete Torgerson, a former Quinnipiac ice hockey player who graduated in 1981. “The Bank is a first-class facility. Just when you walk in, you know you’re at a big-time facility … it’s different than when I played there.”

Hockey rinks have their own distinctions that can create a home-ice advantage. At Quinnipiac, the benches are on opposite sides of the rink compared to being on the same side. The penalty boxes are located on the side of Quinnipiac’s bench. The Zamboni comes out of one corner instead of a side of the rink.

Oddly enough, Quinnipiac shoots toward the side with the Zamboni doors in the

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first and third periods each game.

“You’ll get funny bounces off the Zamboni doors,” said Reid Cashman, an assistant men’s ice hockey coach who played for Quinnipiac from 2003 to 2007.

“I think it makes a difference that the visiting team has to defend that zone two out of the three periods, so I think that’s a benefit for us.”

When the university planned the TD Bank Sports Center, there were discussions about creating one facility where all four sports can be played. Boston College, McDonald’s alma mater, built the Conte Forum, home to the school’s basketball and ice hockey teams, in 1988. It is considered one of the premier facilities in New England, as it also hosts concerts and graduations.

“It’s a busy facility. It’s almost like a small Boston Garden,” said Norm Reid, supervisor of athletic maintenance at Boston College.

“That’s really the behind-the-scenes part that nobody ever sees. That’s really making everything out there happen on the ice.”

– JON TERRY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES

It seats 8,606 for basketball and 7,884 for hockey, but because it is only one arena, the basketball and hockey teams need to split the time to practice and play, even resorting to other arenas to practice. Both the men’s and women’s hockey teams at Boston College have to practice off campus between 10 and 26 times a year based on the scheduling and use of the arena, Reid said.

“I don’t know how they do it,” Grgurich said. “I don’t know how because they wouldn’t have a chance to practice and turn it over each day, so they’d need to have a separate practice facility.”

Women’s basketball and women’s ice hockey weren’t the premier sports they are today, McDonald says, due to the changing times and the advancement of Title IX. On Nov. 15 and 16, Quinnipiac hosted two women’s ice hockey games, two men’s ice hockey games and one men’s basketball game.

“BC’s building in 1987 was the right building, but the world changed,” McDonald said. “Thank God we built our building in 2007.”

At Boston College, Reid said it takes approximately two to three hours to complete a changeover between a basketball court to a hockey rink and vice-versa. There are about 30-35 people who assist in the changeover at Boston College, including several union workers and 20-25 students. To change it from hockey to basketball, they remove the Plexiglas around the rink, raise the temperature in the building and put a subfloor down over the ice to help set up the basketball court.

Reid said going from basketball to hockey takes a shorter period of time.

At Quinnipiac, because ice hockey a nas, there is no need for that changeover from a hockey rink to a basketball court “Basically any outside elements that Malis, superintendent of building & gro For more than 30 years, Dave Wesc focusing on ice management and operat cian for PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., h As someone who evaluates hockey rinks an organization that helps with facility o ice painting, Wescott is qualified to eval “It’s definitely some of the best,” W Wescott, who has worked at Olymp American Rinks (STAR), a national mem management and operational education, comes in to audit the venue to look at th place and make sure they are properly su “Five years ago when Dave came, w said. “Every year, Dave’s feedback has when I was talking to him, he says, ‘Jeez and closer to the point when I may not may never be a point when I don’t want Terry, mechanics and groundskeepers hockey rinks. The STAR program offers maintenance and equipment operations, w boni, other equipment and how to be safe nologies, which teach people how to prop refrigeration, which helps in making a qua “The ice is a living, breathing thing, Two layers of piping lay beneath the ing system that prevents the ground fr heaves. The second set of pipes is the c the slab with glycol, a refrigerant. The su piping, prevents the ice from getting to to crack. The cooling system contains r 3-inch pipes spread all over the arena.

“You’re keeping a constant tempera into the ground surface, so it’s not get maintaining and stabilizing that tempera Generally, the ice is taken off some ti cilities staff clean the surface, tighten th sure their equipment is up to date.

“They even take the puck marks off really good care of this place.”

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and basketball play on two separate arer. Having to constantly change the arena or hockey venue is taxing on the ice. t you bring in make it harder,” said Keith ounds at York Hill. cott has worked with ice hockey rinks, tions. He currently works as ice technihome to the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. s across the country for All-Star Arenas, operations, management, ice making and luate Quinnipiac’s arena.

Wescott said. pic games, also represents Serving The mbership organization that focuses on rink as director of facility programs. Wescott he systems, procedures and processes in upervising the ice, according to Terry. we were a little all over the place,” Terry s gotten better and better. This morning z, every year you guys are getting closer t be needed anymore.’ Not to say there t him to come.” s take classes to learn how to take care of several weeklong classes, including: ice which teach people how to use the Zame on the ice; ice making and painting techperly install the ice on the rink; and basic ality ice surface and utilizing the ice plant. ,” Terry said. e slab. Closer to the ice is a subsoil piprom getting too cold and creating frost cooling system, as the pipes refrigerate ubsoil piping, which is known as “heat” oo cold, which could cause the cement roughly seven miles worth of thin 1- to

ature well below the ice surface down tting hot, but not letting it freeze, just ature,” Terry said. ime in April. When the ice is off, the Fahe boards from wear and tear and make

f the boards,” Grgurich said. “They take

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ice that needs to be repaired. It’s an uncommon problem, but happened because the ice levels were down to roughly half an inch because of the heavy day of skating.

Two groundskeepers put on their personal protective equipment, consisting of helmets and ice cleats (to prevent them from slipping on the open ice) and bring a bucket of slush, a fire extinguisher and a hockey puck with them. Working hand-in-hand with the referees, they fill in the area with slush, pat it down with the hockey puck to smooth it over and use the extinguisher to create an instant freeze of the ice. Three to five minutes later, play resumes.

“If something’s not right, they take care of it,” Wescott said. “I wish all arenas would spend time and effort to take care of the equipment.”

Two weeks earlier, the referees stop play in the third period after a piece that holds the glass together falls off. Two groundskeepers come out wearing navy blue Quinnipiac hockey jerseys, helmets and ice cleats. They drag a ladder from the corner onto the opposite side of the rink. After about a minute, they walk off to cheers from the crowd of 3,542. Senior forward Connor Jones skates by and says a few words to them.

“I joked that they were celebrities out there cause everyone was clapping for them,” Jones said.

LAYER BY LAYER 1” Ice flooded evenly end to end 1/32” Painted logos and lines 1/16” Ice to seal the bottom layers 1/32” White paint Another way to maintain the arena is by replacing the ice and paint every summer. The ice is usually replaced by July, when the university hosts ice hockey summer camps. It typically takes three or four days to paint the ice from scratch and allow people to skate on it. The first day consists of preparing the concrete slab and cooling it to 14 degrees. On the second day, the workers apply four coats of water to the surface and then three coats of white paint, which is a white powder mixed with water to make the ice clearer and whiter, to the surface.

To seal the paint, five more coats of water are applied to the ice. Each coat is approximately 180 gallons. Then, the groundskeepers lay out the blue lines, red lines, face-off circles and goalie creases. They use yarn to outline the red and blue lines and then paint inside it. The yarn stays beneath the ice all season long. They use templates to create the face-off circle. After that, the groundskeepers hand-paint the logo at center ice. Four to six groundskeepers work 11 hours starting at 6 a.m.

The following day is when the ice needs to build to allow people to skate on it while retaining the format of the rink itself. The groundskeepers will mist roughly a quarter to half an inch worth of water on the ice. At that point, the Zamboni can be used to flood the rink and build the inch to inch and a quarter worth of ice so people can skate on it with minimal harm.

Quinnipiac will host the women’s Frozen Four in March and portions of the ice will need to be repainted.

For instance, Grgurich said there cannot be any in-ice logos and the boards need to be wiped clean.

“It will be a process for us to go through,” Grgurich said calmly.

If something goes awry, the team of groundskeepers works efficiently to correct any problem. On Nov. 30, the rink hosted two women’s ice hockey games for the Nutmeg Classic and a men’s ice hockey game vs. Massachusetts. Midway through the third period of the final game, referees peer through the glass and tell groundskeepers there was a hole down to the concrete on the

1/32” Base layer of ice

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Januar y 22, 2014

New Year, New You

Avoiding the spring semester slump

By KELLIE MASON Staff Writer

Second semester you may find yourself sliding into a routine slump.

Your study routine seemed to work last semester but it’s starting to feel boring. Your exercise routines are so dull you feel like you’re turning into a fitness zombie.

2014 has just begun and now is not the time to settle. The new year is a time to reflect on past experiences and figure out ways to better your life.

Here are some ways to recharge your semester.

The best way to get out of the “spring slide” is to simply find new things to do. Most of the time you forget the little things, like smiling more or joining a new club, will crush the slump you were in last semester. Even if you find yourself thinking there really is nothing that needs improvement, you can always add on to your daily routine.

This is the second half to the academic year but it’s also a brand new semester entirely. You will have new professors who don’t know you, so push yourself a little more than you did last semester with your studies.

Attend office hours, form study groups and read the required books.

Sometimes the last thing you want

to focus on is school work because that’s causing you to get into a slump.

Realize that each semester counts, grades can determine scholarship or getting into an honors society.

Maybe you’re tired of going to the library everyday to study. Look into studying in the Carl Hansen Student Center instead.

Make a list of goals you want to accomplish this semester. Once you have all of your classes it will be easy to gauge how much time you have to put into your studies and how often you will need to see the professor during office hours. Put the list in a place where you will be reminded daily like your iPhone background or in your planner.

Spring semester activities and classes are about to begin, so now is the best time to look into new activities that you can get involved in.

Maybe you’re not entirely enthusiastic about eating food from the cafeteria again. Stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables and try new recipes that can be made in your room. Try to print out 10-minute recipes and put them in the kitchen, rather than searching for a recipe when you’re in a rush.

Yoga is also a different form of exercise that can easily be added

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into your life. There are plenty of YouTube videos for beginners and the Fitness Center offers a myriad of classes. If you’re getting sick of the same cardio routine, try a Zumba

class that incorporates cardio and dance into one exercise.

Another great way to keep yourself motivated this semester is to display positive affirmations on

posters in your room or on your laptop background. A positive outlook on life is important and a simple quote can really help you see your life in a bigger picture.

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hese awards reflect the University’s highest recognition of excellence both in and outside the classroom. With your help, the center can honor those faculty and staff members who are truly deserving of this recognition.

Please nominate a member of the University community who has made an extraordinary impact on you—a faculty or staff member who has extended him or herself beyond the scope of regular responsibilities to enhance the student experience.

Nominees may be any member of the Quinnipiac community who serves students, and nominations are welcome from students, alumni and colleagues.

Award winners: • receive a cash prize • are listed on the sculptural plaque in the Arnold Bernhard Library • are introduced at the University Convocation • attend a board of trustees reception • enjoy a luncheon with President John L. Lahey • are honored at a gala dinner in the fall (If your nominee is selected, you will receive an invitation to the dinner.)

The 2013 receipients, back row from left: Andri Smith, Leonard Engel and Heidi Erickson with President John L. Lahey. Front row: Angela Mattie, Marion Sparago and Camille Bracale.

YOU DECIDE who will be the new recipients of the teaching or service awards. Nominate someone today!

Nomination forms are available online at www.quinnipiac.edu/centerforexcellence and are due by April 15, 2014.

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Januar y 22, 2014

Clawing back up the standings

Four players record double figures in third straight win

By IAN MCCRACKEN Associate Sports Editor

The Quinnipiac women’s basketball team earned another conference victory at home Saturday afternoon at TD Bank Sports Center, defeating Siena 70-49 on the shoulders of junior forward Samantha Guastella.

She recorded a career-high 22 points and added 13 rebounds to notch a double double.

“Sammy gave us a huge lift and we got a comfortable lead with her knocking down shots,” Quinnipiac head coach Tricia Fabbri said.

Guastella’s play was stagnant in the first half, but picked up in the second. She shot 3 for 7 for eight points in the first half with two of those makes being 3-pointers. In the second half she went 5-of-8 and scored 14 points.

“I was fighting in the first half and the beginning of the second half,” Guastella said. “As a shooter you just have to have short-term memory and forget about it and just keep stroking. It feels good because I haven’t been as confident as I should be and this will help the momentum of my shooting and the team.”

Her teammate Brittany McQuain also came away with 13 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks. Her scoring output moved her to 17th place on the all-time scoring list, passing Queenie Edwards. She now has 1,212 points for her career.

At halftime, the Bobcats had a 28-24

lead, playing solid defense and forcing fouls, but not seeing many shots fall. They shot 11 for 29 and their opponent shot 9 for 26.

The second half showcased a completely different Bobcats team offensively. They put up 42 points and shot nearly 43 percent from the field. They also shot 37 percent from downtown and went 12-of-15 from the free throw line.

The defense stayed consistent, holding Siena to 31 percent from the field for the entire game, a number that Fabbri was proud of.

“We’ve been able to hold these past two opponents to 31 percent field goal percent shooting, which is just phenomenal,” Fabbri said.

Quinnipiac was prepared for the Saints, despite this being their first ever meeting. It frequently had a jump on inbound plays and contained the amount of scoring opportunities.

“I thought our whole team did a good job,” Fabbri said of the defensive effort.

“We talked about hands high, a lot of talk, and communication. We were really aggressive. We knew what was coming. We knew personnel. We knew the scout. We took plays away.”

“They’re a tough team and they’ve been in some really close games,” Guastella said.

“They’re fighting for wins and they really want it. When you’re down there you just have to play smart and not use your hands and let them get in your head.”

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Maria Napolitano controls the ball in the first half of Saturday’s game vs. Siena.

Women’s ice hockey ties Robert Morris

By IAN MCCRACKEN Associate Sports Editor

The Quinnipiac women’s hockey team could not stop its opponents’ 11-game unbeaten streak Friday. The Bobcats did, however, snap Robert Morris’ seven-game win streak in a 1-1 tie at TD Bank Sports Center.

The No. 10 Bobcats (16-3-6) got their scoring from sophomore Cydney Roesler, earning her second goal on the season. For the No. 8 Colonials, Anneline Lauziere scored on the power play with less than five minutes left in the third period.

Before Friday, Quinnipiac had its opponent’s number having never lost a match in

eight meetings. Last year, the Bobcats took the doubleheader, winning 2-1 the first game and 3-2 the next. In all the games played between the two teams, only two have been decided by more than one goal.

Bobcats goalkeeper Chelsea Laden played efficiently, recording 21 saves on the night.

She has only let up one goal to her opponents’ 17 out of her 23 starts. The singular mistake kept her from another shutout, as she ranks second in the country with seven.

After two tightly contested periods of play, Quinnipiac junior Shiann Darkangelo won the faceoff and eventually fired a wrist shot at the net that was deflected by Robert

Morris goalkeeper Jessica Dodds to Roesler.

She squared herself up, wound up, and propelled her slap shot past Dodds low and to the right 18 seconds into the final regulation period.

The defense could ultimately not hold up and a penalty did the home team in. Quinnipiac junior Morgan Fritz-Ward was called for interference 15:04 into the final frame and soon after Lauziere scored the equalizer. Her teammate Kristen Richards received the puck at the point. Her shot deflected off several defenders and ended up in the stick of Rebecca Vint. Laden deflected her shot but the rebound was put in by Lauziere.

Chances for the Bobcats were plentiful, especially in the second period when the Colonials committed four penalties. Dodds played up to par with Laden, as neither let the other team capitalize on their attempts. Quinnipiac was 0 for 6 on power plays while the Colonials went 1 for 3.

With a minute and a half left in regulation Vint was penalized for holding the opponent’s stick. The Bobcats took that power play into overtime, but to no avail. After the five-minute overtime period ended. Quinnipiac had stopped the win streak, but the Colonials improved their unbeaten streak to 12 games.

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Men’s basketball enters stretch run

By ALEC TURNER Staff Writer

The Quinnipiac men’s basketball team has had its fair share of critics entering its inaugural season in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. In the pre-season coaches poll, the Bobcats were projected to finish seventh in the MAAC, behind teams like Rider, Marist and Fairfield.

Since then, the Bobcats have ignored the critics and proved them wrong. Halfway through their conference schedule, Quinnipiac sits in a four-team tie for first place, ahead of the teams that were polled higher before the season began.

“The coaches have the seventh place thing all over the locker room as a reminder,” forward Ike Azotam said.

The 11-6 Bobcats have gotten red hot in MAAC play, winning five of their last six games, including wins over Manhattan and Iona, which are both tied with Quinnipiac for first place.

One of the main reasons the Bobcats have been so successful is because of the dominant rebounding game. With the help of Azotam and forward Ousmane Drame, Quinnipiac sits at the top of the nation in rebounding margin with a 14.1 differential. The Bobcats are also third in the nation in total rebounds, trailing only Brigham Young University and Morehead State with 47.5 rebounds per game.

“It’s our calling point at this time

of the season,” Azotam said about the Bobcats’ success rebounding following a win over Niagara.

Azotam and Drame have been a big factor down low for the Bobcats and have been a force to be reckoned with in the MAAC. Azotam is averaging 17.4 points and 12.9 rebounds per game in conference play, while Drame is averaging 12.4 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. Azotam is also the most recent member to enter the 1,000-point club in Quinnipiac men’s basketball history.

Another player that has been a huge help for the Bobcats’ success is Zaid Hearst. Hearst is averaging 14.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game in conference play. The junior guard believes the Bobcats have to keep their pace if they are to remain successful.

“If we keep boxing out, rebounding and hustling we’ll be fine,” Hearst said.

Saint Francis (Pa.) transfer Umar Shannon has stepped into the program and helped out the squad immensely. The guard is averaging 13.2 points per game, and has been a surge of energy for the Bobcats throughout the season.

Players such as Kasim Chandler, Evan Conti and James Ford have been able to come off the bench and give the team support throughout the entire season.

Quinnipiac head coach Tom Moore is very pleased with the great start that the team has had, and is enjoying the way his squad

Quinnipiac PPG: Ike Azotam (16.3) RPG: Ike Azotam (11.4) APG: Kasim Chandler (2.8)

Iona

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Guard Umar Shannon controls the ball up court in Saturday’s win vs. Niagara. Shannon was one of five Bobcats who scored in double figures, recording 16 points on 3-of-11 shooting. has been playing all year.

“The kids have a great work ethic and character to work with,” Moore said.

The Bobcats have a big week ahead of them. This weekend, they will be traveling to both Manhattan and Iona to face two of the top teams in the MAAC. Manhattan was upset by Fairfield on Saturday to drop to 6-2

in the conference. Guards George Beamen and Michael Alvarado are two of the top scorers in the MAAC, averaging 20.1 and 14.2 points per game.

Reigning MAAC champions Iona are coming off a home victory against Siena to get in the mix at the top of the standings. Despite their 9-8 record, the Gaels have faced a tough schedule, with games against

TEAM LEADERS

Manhattan

PPG: Sean Armand (18.6) RPG: David Laury (7.6) APG: A.J. English (4.1)

teams like Kansas, St. Bonaventure and Dayton. Senior guard A.J. English III is leading the high-scoring Gaels with 19.6 points per game.

Iona has the highest scoring offense in the conference averaging 83.1 points per game.

“We’re excited for next weekend, going to two new places and facing two great teams,” Moore said.

Canisius

PPG: George Beamon (20.1) PPG: Billy Baron (23.1) RPG: George Beamon (6.6) RPG: Chris Manhertz (5.9) APG: Michael Alvarado (3.8) APG: Billy Baron (5.1)

Drame’s big night propels ‘Cats

By NICK SOLARI

Associate Sports Editor

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Ousmane Drame dunks the ball in the second half of Thursday’s game vs. Monmouth.

College basketball is often a game of runs. Thursday night’s Monmouth/Quinnipiac matchup at the TD Bank Sports Center was no different.

In the first half, that is.

The second half was the Ousmane Drame show, as the junior led the Bobcats to a 70-61 victory and helped Quinnipiac improve to 10-6 on the year.

Quinnipiac outrebounded its conference foe 48-34. They have now out-rebounded their opponent in 48 straight games, an NCAA Division I record. The Bobcats benefited from 23 second-chance points, while Monmouth only had seven.

Drame had 15 points, a careerhigh 21 rebounds, and a career-high seven blocks on the night. He had nine points, 17 rebounds and three blocks in the second half.

“Really happy with the play of Ousmane Drame tonight,” Quinnipiac head coach Tom Moore said. ”I

thought he was absolutely terrific.

He was such a relentless leader in a game where we desperately needed a relentless leader.”

“I had two great practices leading into today,” Drame said. “I was able to stay healthy in practice. I was very energetic and ready for this game.”

Drame’s seven blocks were not only a personal best, but a Quinnipiac program record.

The 6-foot-9 forward played all 40 minutes, in large part due to fellow forward Ike Azotam’s foul trouble.

“When Ike got into foul trouble I knew I had to pick it up a little on defense. I felt responsible for that, being the only big man out there,” Drame said.

Azotam finished with four fouls, but did manage to score 10 points and collect five rebounds. He picked up two fouls early, and was forced to play only 24 minutes on the night.

Monmouth used a 17-0 run in

the middle of the first half to take a commanding 27-16 lead. Quinnipiac, however, would respond nicely, and end the half on an 11-2 run. The Bobcats trailed 31-29 at halftime.

“That run was huge,” Moore said. “I thought continuing to do what Quinnipiac does, at that point, when not a lot was going for us, that’s a sign of a veteran team.”

Quinnipiac shot 54.2 percent from the floor in the second half, while knocking down four secondhalf three’s to help seal the deal.

“I think the turning point was that we started to get stops. We got stops, and stayed together,” Drame said.

The Bobcats had four players in total that reached double-figure points, including Drame, Azotam, Umar Shannon and Zaid Hearst.

Both Hearst and Shannon sunk 3-pointer in the game’s final five minutes to help Quinnipiac get back on track.

Deon Jones had 16 points and 11 rebounds for Monmouth.

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RUNDOWN

MEN’S BASKETBALL QU 70, Monmouth 61 – Thursday Ousmane Drame: 21 rebounds QU 85, Niagara 71 – Saturday Ike Azotam: 14 points WOMEN’S BASKETBALL QU 71, St. Peter’s 40 – Thursday Jasmine Martin: 20 points QU 70, Siena 49 – Saturday Samantha Guastella: 22 points MEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU 6, Merrimack 1 – Friday Bryce Van Brabant: 2 goals Merrimack 6, QU 3 – Saturday Sam Anas: 2 goals WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU 1, Robert Morris 1 – Friday Cydney Roesler: 1 goal Robert Morris 5, QU 1 – Saturday

GAMES TO WATCH MEN’S BASKETBALL QU at Iona – Friday, 7 p.m.

QU at Manhattan – Sunday, 2 p.m.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL QU vs. Fairfield – Sunday, 7 p.m.

Follow @QUChronSports for live updates during games.

Watch Q30 Sports for Quinnipiac athletics video highlights.

Januar y 22, 2014

GAME OF THE WEEK

Men’s ice hockey routs Merrimack

By NICK SOLARI

Associate Sports Editor

Through the first 20 minutes of play on Friday night against Merrimack, the Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey team had only recorded four shots on net. The Bobcats allowed Merrimack to benefit from sloppy play in their own defensive zone and consequently trailed 1-0.

Then the second period began, and the Bobcats flipped a figurative switch.

Quinnipiac went on a four-goal frenzy in the period’s first five minutes and was able to overcome its early woes to go on an and beat Merrimack 6-1 at the High Point Solutions Arena.

“We just didn’t play well in the first,” Quinnipiac head coach Rand Pecknold said. “Our emotion level wasn’t high, our passion level wasn’t there. We sat a couple kids, and the kids that played responded.”

The win marks Quinnipiac’s fifth-straight at home. It is now 111-2 at the TD Bank Sports Center this season.

“For us it’s just been getting traffic to the net, you’ve got to shoot the puck,” Bryce Van Brabant said. “From there we’ve just gotten some nice bounces.”

Merrimack’s Mike Collins started the scoring, as he found the back of the net 4:45 into the first period. The senior found the puck in a scrum out in front of the net

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Forward Bryce Van Brabant celebrates with Zach Tolkinen after a goal in Friday’s 6-1 win vs. Merrimack. and put it under the pads of Quinnipiac goalie Michael Garteig to give the Warriors a 1-0 lead.

Jordan Samuels Thomas tied the game exactly one minute into the second period, blasting a wrist shot past the left leg of Merrimack

goalie Rasmus Tirronen.

Bryce Van Brabant then lit the lamp 55 seconds later on a onetimer from Matthew Peca. The Bobcats had erased the deficit and taken the lead in less than two minutes.

“We put that makeshift line of Peca with Bryce and Jordan, and it was great,” Pecknold said. “They had two goals, and it gave us a lot of energy and we got rolling.”

Kellen Jones was next, as he netted his 14th goal of the year.

Jones benefited from a Merrimack giveaway out in front of the net, as he stole the puck then skated to the left side of the net and put it past Tirronen.

Connor Jones rounded out the scoring spurt, finding the back of the net at 4:56 to extend Quinnipiac’s lead to 4-1.

“Last year we were good in the first period, this year not so much,” Pecknold said. “I don’t know exactly what it is, but there’s no question we have been good in the second.”

The four second-period goals for the Bobcats is the most they have scored in any single frame this season.

Bryce Van Brabant then added a goal in the third period at 13:27.

Van Brabant deflected a Travis St. Denis shot into the net for his second goal of the night.

“It’s nice to have some personal success, but I’m just happy with the win today,” Van Brabant said.

“We kind of started off slow, but it was nice to get going in the second period.”

Brayden Sherbinin was the last to get in on the action, as he scored with 2:15 left in the third to extend the lead to 6-1.

The Quinnipiac Chronicle

Januar y 22, 2014

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Laying it up

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22

Points Sam Guastella scored in the women’s basketball team’s 70-49 win vs. Siena, a career high.

7

Blocks Ousmane Drame had in the men’s basketball team’s 70-61 victory over Monmouth, a Division I program record.

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Goals the men’s ice hockey team scored in the first five minutes of the second period in Friday’s 6-1 win vs. Merrimack.

ATHLETES WEEK of the

by the numbers

Clockwise from left: Guard Umar Shannon shoots an acrobatic layup in Thursday’s game vs. Monmouth; forward Ike Azotam takes a shot in Saturday’s game vs. Niagara; forward Ousmane Drame drives past a defender and lays the ball up in Saturday’s game.

JASMINE MARTIN Women’s basketball Junior Martin scored 20 points to help lift her team over Saint Peter’s 71-40 Thursday evening, its largest victory this season. She shot 7 for 11 from the floor, including three field goals from beyond the arc. She also contributed 10 points and five rebounds Quinnipiac’s win over Siena Saturday.

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OUSMANE DRAME Men’s basketball Junior Drame totaled 15 points, 21 rebounds and seven blocks in the team’s 70-61 win against Monmouth Thursday. The seven blocks were a Division I program record, while the 21 rebounds tied a record set seven years ago. He also notched 14 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in a victory over Niagara Saturday.

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Rebounds the men’s basketball team recorded in Saturday’s 85-71 defeat over Niagara.

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COACH’S CORNER

Sports

“It was back and forth.

We just hung in there.

Shooters shoot. We knew the ball was going to go in the bucket for us.”

Januar y 22, 2014

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— TRICIA FABBRI WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

The Hobey twins

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Kellen Jones celebrates with twin-brother Connor Jones following his goal in the second period of Friday’s 6-1 win over Merrimack.

Connor Jones Votes: 1,485

By IAN MCCRACKEN Associate Sports Editor

Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey forwards Connor and Kellen Jones have been nominated for the 2014 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, the player of the year in NCAA men’s ice hockey.

There are 68 players currently up for the award, with 78 days left of voting. One vote per individual can be placed daily at www. h o b e y b a k e r. com, with fan

Kellen Jones

*Votes as of 3 p.m. Tuesday* voting account for 1 percent of the total vote. The field will later be narrowed to 10, and eventually dwindled to three Hobey Hat Trick finalists.

This season, Connor Jones has racked up 25 total points, scoring eight goals and recording 17 assists. Kellen, meanwhile, is second on the team in goals with 14, also adding 17 assists, giving him 31 points on the season, good for ninth in the country.

A notable snub from Quinnipiac is freshman Sam Anas, who leads the team with 16 goals. Six-

Votes: 950

teen assists gives him a total of 32 points on the year, which is a team best and tied for seventh in the NCAA. Last season, standout Bobcats goaltender Eric Hartzell was a Hobey Hat Trick Finalist along with Johnny Gaudreau of Boston College and eventual winner Drew LeBlanc of St. Cloud State University.

The award is named after former Princeton ice hockey player Hobey Baker, who died in a plane crash serving in World War I after his collegiate career.

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Goals (2013-14): 8 Goals (Career): 42

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Assists (2013-14): 17 Assists (Career): 74

Points (2013-14): 25 Points (Career): 116

Points (2013-14): 31 Points (Career): 116

Assists (2013-14): 17 Assists (Career): 67

Goals (2013-14): 14 Goals (Career): 49