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Continuing to remember Bench installed before memorial game to preserve Jackie Gray’s memory

By CAROLINE MILLIN Associate Copy Editor

PHOTO COURTESY OF TAYLOR CHELO

Jackie’s bench sits in front of the tower on Sleeping Giant State Park.

On Saturday, Oct. 8, approximately 50 members of the Quinnipiac community and about 30 members of Jacqueline Gray’s family gathered by the tower at Sleeping Giant State Park to unveil a bench commemorating Gray’s memory.

They planned the unveiling of the bench to coincide with the memorial game in Jackie’s honor, which took place Saturday night. Cameron Burbank, a sophomore entrepreneurship major, coordinated the bench project.

“It was something that I kind of wanted to do for a couple of reasons,” Burbank said.

“It’s always nice to have something material, not just for yourself, but for everybody else.

Having something like a bench really allows people to come together.”

On July 4, 2016, Gray passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, according to a statement from Vice President and Dean of Students Monique Drucker.

At first, the project was small and Burbank’s GoFundMe page aimed to raise $600 for a simple, one person bench. The project grew quickly, however, which Burbank believes is a testament to Jackie’s impact on those around her. They ended up with $2,425 in donations.

With a surplus of funding, the project was upgraded from a small bench with a small plaque to a bigger bench with a backrest and

a full engraving. However, the process to actually make this a reality was quite long.

“It started out getting some initial approvals,” Burbank said. “I initially laid out a couple of spots that I was comfortable with, and the first choice was Sleeping Giant. We wanted to put it somewhere to make it a destination, which is nice.”

Since Sleeping Giant is a state park, Burbank had some trouble securing a spot and getting approval for a full scale engraving.

Overall, he said that the organizations involved were very accommodating, especially since they wanted to have the bench ready by Oct. 8.

“The granite company was nice enough to expedite the order, Quinnipiac sent one of their trucks to go pick it up, and Lowe’s and Home Depot donated a bunch of materials to make the concrete slab base underneath, that way it never moves,” Burbank said. “The parks were also very helpful with being flexible with their hours, driving me back and forth with all my materials.”

When the time came for Gray’s loved ones to gather at the unveiling of the bench, the scene was powerful. Senior nursing major Gabrielle Swan is a member of the IceCats team who was present at the unveiling.

“It was a lot,” Swan said. “Very emotional for everyone, but honestly, [Burbank] did an amazing job and I think her family was speechSee BENCH Page 5

Clown sightings have students on edge

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Quinnipiac students were in class, in the library, in the dining hall and walking around on campus when a rumor of a clown sighting spread throughout the student body.

Clown sightings, arrests and rumors have been making appearances throughout the country since late August of this year.

The first reported clown sighting was Aug. 29 in Fleetwood, South Carolina. Residents of an apartment complex reported a person wearing a clown costume trying to lure children into the woods. The sightings quickly swept the South, moving on to North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Maryland, according to International Business Times.

From there, reports started coming in from Pennsylvania when a 12-year-old was chased by a clown in a park. There have been additional clown sightings in New Jersey, Idaho, Phoenix and most recently New Haven, Connecticut.

On Monday, Oct. 3 after 7:30 p.m., the Department of Public Safety at Quinnipiac University received several reports of a clown sighting on campus. They also started seeing false social media reports about lockdowns in the Arnold Bernhard Library and the Center for Communications and Engineering, according to Associate Vice President of Public Relations John Morgan.

It was rumored that the school was on lock-

down. The school sent out a tweet that night, denouncing these rumors.

“The University is secure and is NOT in lockdown. All campus operations are running normally,” according to the official Quinnipiac Twitter account.

These reports were investigated and no evidence of crime or clown costume was found, according to Chief of Public Safety Edgar Rodriguez.

In his six years working at Quinnipiac University as a Public Safety officer, Rodriguez has never seen anything like this.

“This is a first for me, but whether it is a prank or a threat, [Public Safety] is going to investigate it to the fullest,” he said. “I can’t recall anything like this, especially when I had to deal with a clown outfit, but I’m sure it won’t be the last.”

Sophomore psychology major Aimee Trottier was in her dorm room when she heard about the rumored clown sightings on campus.

“I first heard of the clown sighting on campus when my friend texted me to tell me about it, and I was on the phone with my mom,” she said.

“My mom freaked out and immediately ordered pepper spray to be sent to me here at school. I was a little freaked out, but I wasn’t planning on leaving my dorm room, so I felt safe.”

Rodriguez emphasized that in the state of Connecticut, wearing a costume or a mask is not

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a crime in itself. However, trespassing, harassing or assaulting someone while in a costume is.

“We understand that the events of substantiated reports have made the campus community members nervous and concerned,” Rodriguez said. “We have heard from both students and parents about this issue.”

Morgan said the safety and security of the university community is most important. He urges all students at Quinnipiac to sign up for the Rave Guardian system, which is a system that students can use to officially notify the university community of an emergency.

“They have all been pranks so far, but we take it as a threat. We take it very seriously.”

–EDGAR RODRIGUEZ CHIEF OF PUBLIC SAFETY “They have all been pranks so far, but we take it as a threat. We take it very seriously,” Rodriguez said. “Our number one priority is the security and safety of our students and faculty.”

Caroline Santolli, a junior English major, feels threatened by the recent sightings in New Haven.

“Anyone dressing up as clowns should be considered a threat because there have been re-

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ports where they have been seen carrying knives [New York City subway this past week],” she said. “However, I do believe it is somewhat of an epidemic now and that people are dressing up to get a reaction and draw more attention to this issue.”

When Santolli heard about the rumored clown on campus, she assumed it was a prank but was still cautious about walking alone at night.

“If a clown ever did come to campus, I would feel safe that our Public Safety would put the security of the students first and practice the correct protocol to handle the situation,” she said.

Public Safety has also implemented a new change in case of emergency. Students should dial 911 instead of 111 from university phones when there is an emergency, due to the increased number of active-shooter incidents on campuses and now, clown sightings.

By dialing 911 from any of the University’s three campuses, you will be directly connected to the local police department, depending on which campus you’re calling from. The 911 call also will send an “alert” to Quinnipiac’s Department of Public Safety.

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STUDENTS SPEAK UP

Last Monday night, rumors of clowns on campus spread. The clown sightings have been circulating all across the country. The abundance of clowns has bothered some members of the Quinnipiac community.

Students share their opinions on this spooky epidemic.

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WEB DIRECTOR David Friedlander

Janelle Robinson| Sophomore | Health Sciences

NEWS EDITOR Hannah Feakes

“The clown situation I think is kind of a joke blown out of proportion. People were really scared about it, so in that sense it was serious. But I think it was unnecessary. We’re not really in danger here on campus.”

ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR Thamar Bailey ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR Kelly Ryan CO-ARTS & LIFE EDITOR Madison Fraitag CO-ARTS & LIFE EDITOR Nisha Gandhi ASSOCIATE ARTS & LIFE EDITOR Amanda Perelli SPORTS EDITOR Max Molski ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR Justin Cait ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR Sam DaCosta

Mia Reich | Sophomore | Physical Therapy “I haven’t been afraid of clowns. I have always been good with clowns, until I realized they were on campus and they wanted to attack. So much so that I couldn’t walk to the library at 10 o’clock at night to print out my report and I waited until the morning just because I was afraid.”

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“The concept of clowns is really a creepy concept. The fact that they are just hiding out in woods and walking in the streets randomly. It’s just creepy. I think you just have to avoid them at all costs right now.”

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Emily Bunting | Senior| Health Sciences “I think it’s just a way to instill fear in people. I went to Bar the other day and there was a clown outside Bar and I was really surprised. But they weren’t really doing anything. They were just kind of there to instill fear. So other than that, I don’t think they have a purpose besides to scare the community.”

Beyond the Bobcats

A rundown on news outside the university.

By Jeremy Troetti

New Haven schools ban clown costumes

Soldiers charged with stealing, selling military equipment

Hurricane Matthew strikes Florida coast

The New Haven Public School District has banned clown costumes and other “symbols of terror” during Halloween celebrations at schools in the district, according to NBC Connecticut. The costume ban comes on the heels of numerous social media posts, as well as sightings, of weapon-wielding clowns throughout the country. Officials from the school district are working with New Haven Police to investigate the validity of several clown-related Instagram posts.

New Haven students are being urged to not wear any clown-related items, even as a joke, to prevent the indication of any threat to the school district.

Six U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Fort Campbell, along with two civilians, were indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday, Oct. 6 for conspiring to steal Army equipment and sell it to foreign nations, according to the Associated Press.

More than $1 million worth of equipment was stolen from the base and sold on eBay to bidders all over the United States and around the world. The items, some of which included highly classified material, were shipped to eBay bidders in Russia, China, Hong Kong, Ukraine, Lithuania, Moldova, Malaysia, Romania and Mexico.

Hurricane Matthew hit the coast of Florida on Friday evening, leading to the deaths of four people in the state, according to the Washington Post. Two residents died when emergency vehicles could not reach them in time due to floodwaters. The other two residents who died were both attempting to stay in their houses despite orders from local officials to evacuate. Officials from the office of Gov. Rick Scott have said the storm has resulted in the loss of power for over 1.1 million Florida residents. The storm, which has been labeled a Category 4 hurricane, has already caused more than 1,000 deaths in Haiti.

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Hoops for Haiti

Graduate students raise funds for Haiti Rehabilitation Foundation

By VICTORIA SIMPRI Staff Writer

After living together for seven years, thirdyear physical therapy students Marie Frey and Lauren Szmak have formed a strong friendship and created a capstone project, Hoops for Haiti, that is benefiting a developing nation.

A capstone is a personal curriculum, experiment or project that graduate students can create, which forms a unique and valuable component of their school experience, according to Quinnipiac’s medicine doctor [MD] curriculum.

Frey and Szmak have joined the Haiti Rehabilitation Foundation and its development of the physical therapy school in Haiti.

“Right now, we had one class and we just accepted our second class the day before the hurricane started,” Szmak said.

Forty-five students reported to the school and will be split between nursing, physical therapy and occupational therapy.

The purpose of the project is to raise funds for student scholarships. Education in Haiti is cheap with American money but is rather costly for Haitians, according to Szmak.

“We wanted to sponsor our own students and try to get Quinnipiac to help pave the way for those students to support themselves,” Szmak said. “Once they start going to school down there, they can either go to other countries and get sponsored there or start working in Haiti themselves and just build up the economy from there.”

Two former graduate students started the project the previous year. This year Szmak and Frey took over the curriculum, planning and fundraising for tuition, according to Frey.

“Marie’s younger sister is actually really in-

volved in basketball so we’ve been to a bunch of her games and when we were there we thought, ‘Wow, Hoops for Haiti just rolls off the tongue’ and would be a great thing to bring to Quinnipiac,” Szmak said.

It was pre-established that Haiti would be the focus of Quinnipiac’s capstone project, according to Szmak.

“When we pick our capstones, we can pick from a list of ones that are pre-established already or we can come up with a new one. We saw that on the list and thought it would be nice to get involved in a philanthropic kind of capstone rather than doing an experiment,” Frey said.

The tournament will take place on Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Burt Kahn court on the Mount Carmel campus. Students can form teams of five for the 3-on-3 tournament.

There will also be a knockout tournament for those who are not as competitive. Raffles will take place during the tournament, according to Szmak.

Frey and Szmak have been reaching out to student organizations and advertising across the three campuses to get the word out about their event.

“We’ve also reached out to Yale, University of New Haven, Southern [Connecticut State University], Sacred Heart University and [University of] Hartford,” Szmak said.

The event is open to the public, according to Szmak.

“We’ve also reached out to high schoolers and the athletic directors at the majority of high schools nearby to get them as well. We want anyone and everyone to join in,” Szmak said.

“We have a signed poster from Odell Beckham Jr.; we have players from the Jets and the

Marie Frey and Lauren Szmak run the Hoops for Haiti raffle table.

Knicks. Toad’s also offered tickets to its concerts and vintage T-shirts which are actually pretty great,” Szmak said.

Associate Director of Intramurals Michael Medina and the basketball coaches held a tournament for the freshman class that got between 15 and 20 teams, according to Szmak. With the event being open to the public, the duo is hoping to achieve the same number of teams.

“Our ideal goal is to raise about $3,000 so we’re shooting for the moon,” Frey said. “This is our first time doing a fundraiser so once it be-

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comes more of an annual event, I think we’ll be able to raise more funds.”

All funds raised will go directly toward students’ tuition, according to Frey. *** Those interested in participating in the event can email Quinnipiac.hrf@gmail.com to register a team.

Donations are being taken on the Quinnipiac PT for Haiti Rehabilitation Facebook page and on the Haiti Rehabilitation Foundation website.

‘Feminist with a capital F’

Founder and CEO of Girls Who Code speaks at Quinnipiac

By CAITLIN FISH Staff Writer

Reshma Saujani, a feminist and founder of the organization Girls Who Code, a nonprofit organization that hopes to increase the number of women in computer science, visited Quinnipiac last Wednesday and delivered a speech about closing the gender gap in the world of technology.

She believes through girl power and working as feminists, the gender gap in technology could be closed for good.

Saujani is a graduate of the University of Illinois, Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and Yale Law School.

Saujani has received many awards for her efforts in women’s rights, according to her website. She has been named one of Fortune’s 40 under 40, a Wall Street Journal Magazine Innovator of the Year and one of the 50 Most Powerful Women in New York by the New York Daily News, just to name a few.

“Saujani has been fearless in her efforts to disrupt both politics and technology to create positive change,” Dean Justin Kile of the School of Engineering said.

She began her career as an attorney and activist. In 2010, she decided to venture into politics and became the first Indian-American woman to run for Congress in the U.S., according to her website.

Throughout her campaign, she visited schools across New York City, where she observed the gender gap in computing classes firsthand.

“I’d go into their computer science classes, and I’d see hundreds of boys clamoring to be the next Steve Jobs, and I thought to myself,

‘Where are the girls?’” Saujani said.

This scene is what inspired her to start Girls Who Code, she said.

Girls Who Code offers a seven-week Summer Immersion Program, available in all 50 states, to learn coding and get exposure to tech jobs. Each week, the program covers projects related to computer science, such as art, storytelling, robotics, video games, websites and apps.

Girls also get to listen to and meet guest speakers, participate in workshops, connect with female engineers and entrepreneurs and go on field trips.

During the final week, girls present a final project that they build themselves and share them with the class, according to the Girls Who Code website.

Saujani said it was troubling for her to see women left out of an industry that is shaping the future.

“In five years, there are going to be about 1.4 million jobs open in the United States in the computing-related field, and less than 3% of those 1.4 million are going to be filled by women,” Saujani said.

She said it was her mission to teach young girls about the opportunities a major in computer science could bring them. In a world where technology is the dominating industry, more women should be encouraged to study it.

“I do not want to live in a world run by men,” Saujani said.

The gender gap in technology did not spring up out of nowhere. It has been progressing for years and is immersed in our culture.

The gender gap was learned. There is a stereotype of what an engineer or computer science

person looks like. Movies, TV shows and ads represent the stereotype as a nerdy boy with no friends who plays on his computer all day, according to Saujani.

“Girls see this image, and not only do they not want to be him, they don’t even want to be friends with him,” Saujani said.

She said the media controls the way young girls view the image of a computer scientist.

Not only is this image false, but she believes it is easy to fix.

“Saujani made great arguments about why women do not pursue technology and engineering jobs,” junior software engineering major Janine Jay said.

Girls Who Code is working to change that image and show girls that coding is cool and can work as a way for them to share their voice.

“I’d go into their computer science classes, and I’d see hundreds of boys clamoring to be the next Steve Jobs, and I thought to myself, ‘Where are the girls?’”

–RESHMA SAUJANI

FOUNDER OF GIRLS WHO CODE

“I’m not a shy person, but I’ve always been a bit doubtful in my abilities. During the Summer Immersion Program, we had to code an MP3 player. When I realized I could use code to make something I use every day, it made me

braver,” Maya Miller, a student featured on the Girls Who Code website, said.

Girls Who Code is teaching young women to use technology as a way to give back to their community and advocate for social issues, according to Saujani.

“They’re constantly looking at their world and community and saying, ‘What can I do to make it better?’” Saujani said.

She gave an example that two of her students collectively made a game called “Tampon Run” to destroy the taboo feeling about menstruation. Every girl across the world gets her period, and it should not be an uncomfortable subject.

But, “No boy was going to create “Tampon Run,” Saujani said.

She said it is necessary to give women access to technology and to teach them how to code, in order to make the world a better place.

It is important for girls to learn and create together.

“We really emphasize this idea of sisterhood,” Saujani said.

When girls come together, they are unstoppable, and they see their unlimited potential, according to Saujani.

She said 90 percent of the girls who graduate from Girls Who Code say that they are going to either major or minor in computer science. High school girls are so anxious and excited to learn something new, so it is important to expose them to coding early. The gender gap in technology can easily be fixed by teaching girls to code.

“I feel so blessed because I actually have a chance to solve this problem,” Saujani said.

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Cancer awareness T-shirts to be sold

The Residence Hall Council will be selling breast cancer awareness T-shirts on campus. The money earned from the sales will be donated to breast cancer research. It will occur during the week of Oct. 10.

Battle of the Bands to be held WQAQ invites all types of musicians to participate in its annual Battle of the Bands. Musicians can compete for prizes with their original music. At least one member of each performing act must be a Quinnipiac student. The event will be located in the Burt Kahn court on Oct. 14, 7:30-11:15 p.m.

Pi Beta Phi to hold study break session Women who are interested in joining Greek life can attend a study break with the members of Pi Beta Phi. There will be free pumpkin spice lattes for anyone who attends.

There will also be a donation jar for the sorority’s philanthropy Read >Lead>Achieve Foundation. This will be held on Oct. 16 in ABL 218 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Alpha Delta Pi to host Island Time The Alpha Delta Pi sorority will be hosting Island Time in the Carl Hansen Student Center Gallery on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m.

Island Time is a clothing vendor that will sell a variety of Lilly Pulitzer and Vineyard Vines apparel.

A portion of the proceeds will go toward the sorority’s philanthropy, the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Solo circus to occur On Oct. 15, at 8 p.m., there will be a solo circus in the Mount Carmel Campus Fitness and Recreational Center. Michael DuBois will entertain audiences with magic, juggling, circus and sideshow stunts, as seen on NBC’s “Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” The event will take place on Oct. 15 at 8 p.m.

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Putting the university to the test

Amenities at Quinnipiac compared to other universities

By MATT GRAHN Staff Writer

The question is always asked, ‘What do other schools have that Quinnipiac doesn’t?’ or, ‘What does QU do better than other schools in the area?’

College amenities differ between universities depending on how large the student population is and how diverse the community is.

There are many surrounding schools that Quinnipiac considers competition. In an email from Monique Drucker, vice president and dean of students, Quinnipiac’s competitors include schools like Fairfield University, Sacred Heart University and Ithaca College on the private side and the University of Connecticut (UConn), University of Massachusetts Amherst and University of Delaware on the public side.

In terms of serving the students’ need for food, Quinnipiac offers two options for meal plans according to their dining website, both based on credit: the Bobcat Dining Plan with $1,450 in meal plan credit per semester and the Boomer Dining Plan with $1,050 in credit.

Some of the other schools have plans that use both credit and “meal swipes.” They also have more dining plan options than Quinnipiac. When paying for a meal with a swipe, students can eat as much as they’d like while in the respective dining hall, provided they don’t leave the eating area.

Junior Anthony Cruz wishes Quinnipiac’s dining plans would work in a similar way to meal swipes.

“I think that some of the foods are way overpriced for… the portion sizes. I feel that a swipe system would better accommodate all the students,” Cruz said.

Freshman Juliette Dent is surprised by the prices for salad from the cafe. However, she does feel that using the credit system does have merits.

“It is better in the sense that you don’t lose a swipe if you’re just going in for an apple. You can just pay for that one apple, instead of paying for a potential full meal,” she said.

Dent is a bigger fan of housing and residential life at QU than at UConn.

When she visited UConn, as it was another school that she was considering, Dent wasn’t a fan of how crowded it was.

“I think the housing at Quinnipiac is better. There’s less people, so they have more control over the dorms. At UConn, I would be more cramped. It’s just a lot calmer here,” she said.

University’s amenities are rated 1-3 in each horizontal category.

For Mark DeVilbiss, director of residential life, the idea of living on campus is more than a matter of practicality.

“People want to feel that campus is home, and to the extent that we can make a residence hall experience ‘homey,’ so to speak, we try and do that,” DeVilbiss said.

One feature that DeVilbiss said is a unique part of Quinnipiac’s residential life is that they keep students of the same class year together, unlike some schools which keep students of different years in the same living area. He feels that this separation is beneficial for everyone.

“It exposes students to a variety of different living environments, gives them a chance to develop a sense of [class identity] and we can better meet their needs when they’re living in the same areas,” DeVilbiss said. “The needs of a sophomore student are different than the needs of a first-year student.”

However, some might say that there are limits to this philosophy.

Linda Koenig, assistant director of housing services and communications at Ithaca College, emphasizes the potential for students to make connections with others in the residence halls.

“[For] a first-year student, sometimes it’s nice to be around students with more experience, so there’s opportunity for mentorship,” she said.

Junior Eric Santos is happy with his dorm experience at Quinnipiac, even if there are trade-offs between each year.

“I really liked my sophomore housing in New Village a lot, maybe even better than where I am now in Westview, but I do enjoy having my own personal bedroom,” Santos said.

When students come to Quinnipiac, they are encouraged to join clubs and get involved to enhance their college experience. Quinnipaic has over 200 organizations that students can choose from.

Dent is just one student who got involved with extracurricular activities. She is part of the physician’s assistant club. Despite being new to the school, club members have made her feel welcome at QU. “They do try to get to know you, but there are a lot of people, so sometimes they don’t necessarily know you by name, but they’ll recognize you, so they’ll smile and wave. It’s nice to have that kind of community,” she said.

That sort of spirit is what Diane

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Ariza, associate vice president and chief diversity officer at Quinnipiac, would like to see more of on campus.

According to the “You Matter Here” packet from the Department of Cultural and Global Engagement, there are 15 cultural and identity groups on campus, but Ariza would like to see more.

Larger schools have more culture and identity clubs. UConn has 49 of these groups. Ariza says that it’s not always about a number. She works with the groups as a part of the Department of Cultural and Global Engagement, and she wants to make underrepresented students feel at home.

“All of us are part of a community. This department is not exclusive to [one kind of student]. It’s open to everyone who wants to learn about diversity and inclusion,” she said.

At the end of the day, DeVilbiss understands that the needs of the students come first.

“We should always use the wants of the students and the impact of the students as a barometer for deciding what to do, which course of action to take,” he said.

Clown rumors assumed to be prank

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will be notified of the location, including the building and room from which the call originated, according to Rodriguez.

Dialing 111 directs the alert to Quinnipiac’s Department of Public Safety in Hamden, where a staff member then dials 911 for assistance. Dialing 911 directly during an emergency is more efficient and saves valuable time.

Junior public relations major Ian Zeitlin said he was afraid when he

heard the rumors, but feels as though there is no real threat.

“I know Public Safety has extensive plans set in place for intruders on campus but when it comes down to it I feel like some of the Public Safety officers are older and I don’t know what kind of response time they would have in more remote parts of campus,” he said.

If students should see someone wearing a clown costume, they should call Public Safety if they are on campus and the local police if they are off

campus.

“People are getting nervous and they are afraid,” he said.

Students should provide as much detail as possible about the sighting including what the clown was doing, the exact time and the direction of travel, according to Rodriguez.

“The more information we have, the better we are,” he said.

In the last couple weeks, the towns of Naugatuck, Beacon Falls and Prospect have arrested students for sending texts messages with clown photos,

according to Rodriguez.

“If there were a clown on campus, I would feel very safe,” Trottier said.

“I think Public Safety would do their job, and the police would most likely get involved, and I think the situation would be under control. The night of the rumored clown sighting one of my roommates had to walk across campus to get to work for a night shift, and I know that if she felt uncomfortable Public Safety would have escorted her.”

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Muslim chaplain spreads peace and interfaith bonds

By KELLY RYAN

Associate News Editor

Imam Sami Abdul Aziz has filled his dream position of Muslim chaplain at Quinnipiac University. For Aziz, his position as chaplain is rooted in passion.

“I have a passion for chaplain work,” Aziz said in an email. “I have always been involved in giving back my whole life and this is an extension of that desire to give back, support the community and grow in my faith journey.”

When the position opening was posted and shared by the Association of Muslim chaplains, Aziz applied and ultimately was accepted. He has been Chaplain since 2013.

As Muslim chaplain at Quinnipiac, Aziz is responsible for guiding, helping and assisting the Muslim community on campus to grow in spirituality and fellowship.

“I guide them to be better citizens through their faith tradition,” Aziz said. “Islam encourages charity of every kind.”

Aziz is on campus five to seven hours a week. He attends the Muslim Students Association (MSA) meetings, organizes and attends events, leads prayers and counsels students.

Ayah Galal, president of the Muslim Students Association, works closely with the Muslim chaplain.

“Imam Sami is very dedicated to working closely with the Muslim students on campus,” Galal said in an email. “He is friendly, personable and willing to help students however he can. He also assists us by coming up with new ideas for MSA events and ways we can engage the Quinnipiac community.”

Aziz said all chaplains are religious facilitators. His title is Imam Sami Abdul Aziz. He said all university chaplains use religious specific titles such as rabbi, father or reverend.

Aziz is also responsible for creating interfaith bonds across campus. He plans to speak at the upcoming Black Lives Matter vigil.

The Muslim chaplain has also been able

to build relationships within the Muslim community at Quinnipiac, and even outside of it. He meets periodically with the MSA board.

Vice President of MSA Ali Munshi said previous Muslim chaplains have not been as involved with the group as Aziz has been.

“Sami is just incredible. He comes to every meeting,” Munshi said. “He’s like a counselor, which is awesome. You can talk to him about anything.”

Aziz has also attended other events on campus including Stand and Speak and A Place at the Table. According to Aziz, he was exposed to insight into campus life and social justice through these events.

Aziz does not only do work within the Muslim community. He works with the Jewish, Catholic and Protestant chaplains to create and grow interfaith understanding through conversation and different events.

Aziz said the chaplains are planning to join together to host events this year.

In addition, Aziz is planning to have talks on Islam 101, ISIS and Islamophobia.

“We ask him a lot about what we think about the different topics that we want to present to the student body because, as you know, Muslims in America is a very hot topic right now, especially with the election that’s going on,” Munshi said. “It’s great to have a secondary source to go to and say, ‘Hey, is this okay?’ It’s fun to talk to him.”

Misrepresentation of Muslims in the Media is one event of note coming up. On Monday, Oct. 24 from 7-9 p.m. in the Mount Carmel Auditorium, Yale University’s Director of Muslim Life Omer Bajwa will be giving a lecture about the misrepresentations of Muslims that are portrayed in the media, according to the event’s Facebook page. After the lecture, there will be a question and answer session and a free dinner, all presented by the Quinnipiac MSA. Omer Bajwa is a close friend and mentor of Aziz’s.

Outside of Quinnipiac, Aziz holds many different positions. He is the director and founder of the Common Ground Institute and Services, which is an institute dedicated

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(From left to right) Imam Sami, Hamna Mahboob, Taqua Naeem, Annie Ishfaq and Ayah Galal serve pizza.

to making peace through education, according to Aziz. He speaks on Islam, ISIS, Islamophobia, Jesus, Moses and anything else in relation to Islam. Aziz travels to churches, libraries and schools all over the Northeast.

Aziz is also Imam at the Bloomfield Muslim Community Center, as well as the Muslim chaplain at Wesleyan University.

Imam Sami even tries to intermingle Wesleyan Muslim students with Quinnipiac Muslim students.

“He invites Wesleyan students over and says, ‘Hey, come down and come hike with these guys or come to their ice cream social,’” Munshi said. “Sort of intermingling and university mingling. He’s helped a lot in that aspect, in terms of getting us more organized and knowing more about each and more about our faith.”

He also just began his doctorate of ministry at Hartford Seminary.

“My motivation is manifold, but basi-

cally it is rooted in the Quran and the life of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, Prophet Jesus and Prophet Moses, all of whom tell us to spread peace,” Aziz said.

“Chaplains spread peace and bring hearts together.”

Aziz said it’s important to remember the words of Prophet Muhammad.

“As we go through a highly political time where Islam is often abused by media pundits and politicians as well as a time of Black Lives Matter and more recently, some degrading remarks regarding women, I point to the words of the Prophet Muhammad pbuh in his last sermon as inspiration,” Aziz said. “‘All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over black nor a black has any superiority over white, except by piety and good action.’”

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less at how amazing it was, how many people had come to be a part of it and it was just so great.”

Taylor Chelo, a senior English major, is also a member of the IceCats who believes this was an incredible opportunity to see the community come together and remember Gray.

“The higher we go and the more we focus on the positive things she’s left us, we get higher up the mountain and we get closer to heaven in that way,” Chelo said. “So I think it was a beautiful way that it was placed on the mountain, for that reason. It was this symbolic thing, this reflection that I had as I was going up and I really loved the location it ended up being at.”

The day culminated at the memorial hockey game, where the Quinnipiac community honored Gray’s legacy.

“It just never dawned on us, especially since she was a first year member, how big of an impact she would have on our team,” Chelo said. “She taught us leadership skills, she taught us that even though you’re a first-year member of a team doesn’t mean you can’t contribute to new ideas and the growth of the team.

We wanted everyone to know that, and I think the new members are really taking that in stride with finding their place on the team.”

The ceremony began when the IceCats took their customary places on the ice before the game. The announcers said some words of tribute about Gray, accompanied by pictures

of her displayed on the jumbotron. There was also a spotlight on the ice where Gray would have been standing. Her parents brought Gray’s skates, filled with purple flowers, and placed them on the platform with the IceCats as a video of the girls each saying something about Gray played overhead. Because purple was Gray’s favorite color, the coaches of both teams wore purple ribbons, the hockey players had purple tape on their sticks and the IceCats all donned purple armbands as a another tribute.

“So, no matter what time it was during the game, it was almost like she was with us,” Chelo said. “Whether it was the spotlight where she would be or the skates on the stage, she was always constantly with us. Even though she’s physically left us, she’ll never spiritually leave us at all.”

At the end of the day, it was all about making sure that the community had a chance to remember Gray and all that she has done for those whose lives she has touched. It was also about giving back to Gray’s family and showing them how much she was appreciated at Quinnipiac.

“Just seeing the family afterward, too, you could tell that they not necessarily found closure, but you could tell that seeing all this community come together just for her really put them at ease a little bit more,” Chelo said.

“Whatever we can do as a community to do that for them is what we’re really aiming for I think.”

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TWEETS OF THE WEEK I do not have the time to search for a parking spot, then go to another campus to park my car, and then take a shuttle back. @QuinnipiacU @vinnyg5697 Vinny Guarino walk out of bio lecture and in the common room there’s a group of ppl playing w a squirrel inside #college @LeanaBein Leana Hockey jersey ready, excessive amount of face paint on my face, voice ready, it’s #QUgameday baby @bcapone13 Capone Walking down the hallway and it’s pure silence until I suddenly hear “ITS THE ALASKAN BULL WORM” college man @CarriSantolli Natasha

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Why self-love is important Hey, you’re beautiful, but I didn’t need think it should, I’m here because I think we can to tell you that because you are, whether it’s ignore society and drive our focus on self-love. acknowledged or not.

Until recently I didn’t think self-love was Now there are probably three things important, but I realized that having love for going on, either you’re a guy and the idea of yourself can change your entire outlook on life. being beautiful makes you If you know that at the uncomfortable, you’re a girl end of the day you have and saying to yourself that yourself to lean on, other isn’t true or you’re perfectly AMANDA PERELLI people won’t bother you as confident in the way you Associate Arts & Life Editor much. @arperelli look and you know you’re When you love yourself beautiful. you can look in the mirror This is for the girls (without layers of makeup that never feel beautiful. I on) and honestly think you understand why we feel this way. look your best.

Society has been screwing us up pretty good This may sound impossible now, but it’s not. since we were young. Hollywood is the biggest Each one of us is different and by embracing culprit of creating insane beauty standards, but those differences we can be our authentic there are also other places in our lives where selves. we see images of “perfection.” I’m not here to Our perception of beauty is mixed up and say that this should change, although of course I what’s beautiful is being authentic, not spending

hours in the morning getting ready when you don’t even like the way you end up looking. I know some girls can’t go a day without wearing a certain outfit, putting on makeup and fixing their hair.

This is a hard reality that many of us are living, some days myself included.

Tinybuddha.com has some good resources on how to properly change your mindset and love yourself.

Side effects of self-love include feeling powerful, letting go of competition and being at peace with who we are. Take it easy on yourself and grow positive thoughts. Start not only saying you look good, but believing that you do. This practice can also be translated in our work.

This entire process isn’t going to be easy and it’s not going to happen overnight, but if you’re interested, it’s at least worth a shot.

Life lessons from the restaurant business It is my strong belief that everyone should work in the restaurant business at some point in their life. It will teach you a thing or two about people and about life itself.

One of the first lessons you will learn as a restaurant worker is that customers are always right. Even when they clearly aren’t, you have to treat them like they are.

I learned how to pick my battles when I was hosting at a Ruby Tuesday and a customer complained for a full hour after he was done eating.

“This place has really gone to hell,” the customer kept repeating. He continued complaining about the varying amount of toppings at the salad bar, even though it was rush hour.

I offered to get him a manager, but he “didn’t want to get me in trouble.”

When I got sick of hearing him and got a manager anyway, he immediately started complaining to the manager about me.

When he got his meal, he sent back his and his significant other’s burgers because the cheese was not located in the center of his patty and because the cheese on her burger stuck to the bun when she lifted it to

if they won’t receive any personal benefit apply ketchup.

The entire staff knew this customer was from it.

At the same time, it is easy to get upset being ridiculous, and we all wanted to give when you walk into a restaurant and your him a piece of our mind.

However, we let it be. In life, sometimes food takes longer to get to the table than you have to deal with people ranting and usual. However, it is important to note just raving about you or the people you work how much work goes into preparing every with, even if you know you’re doing your meal. Treat the staff members like what they are. They are people. job perfectly. It is often They do not deserve to be best to just ignore them. degraded or treated with People are always goSAM DACOSTA hostility. ing to criticize you or disAssociate Sports Editor Even though they hapagree with you, but that @Sam_DaCosta_9 pen to be serving you, is just how things are. In their sole existence isn’t the words of author Karen based around making sure Salmansohn, “If someone your every need is fulis trying to pull you down, filled. All that can be asked of them is that that means they’re already beneath you.”

The restaurant business also teaches they try their best. Have some patience with teamwork. The goal of any restaurant is to restaurant workers. They have to deal with give customers the best experience possi- more than one would think.

However, dealing with people who treatble. Between fast and friendly service, food quality and cleanliness, everyone working in ed me as though I was below them taught the restaurant needs to do their job and be on me resilience and thickened my skin. It was humbling but taught me the importance of the same page.

However, when someone needs help, the self-confidence and not relying on the opinsenior members need to step up and assist ions of others for validation. I feel as though other workers for the good of the team, even more people should share in this experience.

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Be nice to bugs We all know that moment when you’re hanging around in your room and you hear your suitemate let out a blood-curdling scream.

You would think that she was being robbed, attacked or that something very serious had occurred. You make a mad dash down the hall and burst into her room to make sure she is okay.

She’s curled up in the fetal position on her bed.

“KILL IT!” she screams, pointing at the wall.

She is pointing to a spider. Just minding its own business.

I’ve never been the type of person to kill a spider. I’m not afraid of bugs, just

annoyed by certain types of bugs when they’re in my presence.

With an elongated sigh, I walk to the kitchen and grab a cup to put it in and let it go outside.

I understand that people have things they are afraid of, and I understand that people can’t control what they are afraid of.

But bugs won’t bother you unless you bother them. Haven’t you seen the movie “A Bug’s Life?”

I don’t kill bugs when I see them because I consider them to be just as entitled to live on this earth as we are.

While some bugs are annoying and others are ugly, most bugs can coexist with humans without causing us any bodily harm.

Another reason I don’t kill bugs is because some bugs, specifically spiders, can help us out.

I have always been fond of keeping spiders around because they eat the most annoying bugs that I despise: flies SARAH DOIRON and mosquitoes.

Editor-in-Chief Over the summer, I @SarahDoiron31 found a spider living on my window sill in my room. Instead of freaking out and killing it, I left it there to help me get rid of all the annoying bugs that find their way into my bedroom and bother me during the night. I named it Charlie, and it was my friend.

Eventually Charlie either died or left to find a new home, but it wasn’t a decision I made for him (or her?).

What I am trying to say is, when you see a bug in your room, try not to freak out. It probably doesn’t want to be there as much as you don’t want it there. It probably came flying through an open door and is stuck there because you closed it, or it’s just lost.

Either guide it to the nearest exit or leave it be because it deserves to find its way home and not be smushed inside of a napkin in your trash can.

L’Shana Tova, but you can’t have the recipe “No, I’m sorry, I can’t tell you what’s in palate) was far too much to share to another this salad dressing. It’s my husband’s great- friend, but not so much as to avoid serving it. grandmother’s recipe.”

This whole idea of This is a direct quote secret recipes is bizarre to ‒‒ almost ‒‒ of what I DAVID FRIEDLANDER me. I come from a family heard at my dining room where food has been at the table last week during Web Director @The_Schmoozer forefront of my cultural Rosh Hashanah, the and societal education Jewish new year. A friend since I can remember. of my family literally As a Jew, I have been would not divulge the ever-so sacred craft of SALAD DRESSING. taught to share since I was a little boy. It This incredibly delicate blend of tarragon even alludes to such practice in the Talmud, vinegar, orange juice and spices (I’m which is essentially the Jewish text of social assuming from my impressively sensitive law. Granted, it also alludes to the practice

that if one breaks a neighbor’s record player then he owes them an unblemished cow, but that’s not the point.

My point is that food is about bringing people together. Good food, especially. And I realize that sounds cliché, but it is absolutely true from my perspective. When people get married, we eat. When someone dies, we eat. And in the spirit of an absurd amount of Jewish holidays, “They tried to kill us, we won, let’s eat.” We should SHARE these recipes because if we are truly family, then these recipes are the work of our ancestors that should be enjoyed by more than just the people sitting around my dining room table.

We cannot allow that time together to be hindered by veiled recipes of salad dressing.

When it comes down to it, people love to be needed. And some people NEED to be needed because it gives them a sense of importance, which then hopefully translates to some mode of self-confidence. I respect the needs of people as much as I can, but if you think that your sweet concoction is the reason you were invited to dinner, you would be mistaken. And if your need to be needed is fueled by these classified condiments, I think you have some bigger problems to deal with.

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Professor Christina Engelsgaard began working at Quinnipiac six years ago when an English professor and friend of her husband reached out to her. Engelsgaard is originally from Santa Cruz, California where she went to college at University of California, Santa Cruz.

It was there that her mother instilled in her the idea of getting a job that most college students her age are reluctant about.

An affirmative action law had just passed, forcing fire departments to hire women. Being the strong feminist she was, Engelsgaard was drawn toward the idea of being one of the first woman firefighters in the United States.

“It’s kind of crazy. I was a surfer girl and during the winter I was out there in the waves, in the water and in the summer just sweating and fighting these fires,” Engelsgaard said.

Being a wildland firefighter at just 18 years old, Engelsgaard fought fires outside of Sequoia National Park. She shared stories about getting picked up by helicopters, getting dropped off in remote areas with not enough food and sleeping on a rock for several nights.

Working for the California Department of Forestry led Engelsgaard to appreciate the life she lived, as well as the lives of all living things.

“I’ve always been fascinated with nature and environmental issues,” Engelsgaard said while reflecting on her Native American heritage that considers nature equal with animals and people.

However, it wasn’t just the heat of the flames and the struggles she endured that caused Engelsgaard to have a profound life-altering moment. It was working beside convicts as an 18-year-old woman firefighter and trusting them with her life.

“It was the first time I really had any exposure to anyone in prison,” Engelsgaard said. “I fought fires side by side with these guys, and I had to really depend on these guys who were in prison for things like murder and rape and some pretty serious crimes.”

While there were moments when Engelsgaard would not want to be alone with any of the men, she had to completely trust them because of the dangerous line of work they were both in.

“I really had to go into it with the belief that we would work together as a team,” Engelsgaard said.

The more time she spent with these men, the more they opened up and shared horrible stories about how they got where they were in life. She began to think more about the value of life, especially the effect of one’s adolescent experiences on the rest of his life.

“The things that happened to you at that time during your life will really influence, profoundly, the rest of your life,” Engelsgaard said. “It will give you direction or something to think about, something to promote inquiry about anything.”

For the professor, being a wildland firefighter for three seasons has transitioned her life to where it is today, with the basis of inquiry and respect for human life at the core of everything she does.

Here at Quinnipiac, Professor Engelsgaard has taught QU 101, 201, 301 as well as Firstyear Seminar. Senior biology major Sarah Raphaelson explains the professor’s passion for her students’ success.

“Professor Engelsgaard always wants the best for her students, she was always willing to write recommendations for former and current students and always offered to help us out with our resumes in any way she could prepare us for future interviews and potential jobs,” Raphaelson said.

The spirit of Quinnipiac is alive in her mind, and she is constantly thriving off of the students’ performances both in and out the classroom.

“They really have a spirit of inquiry. They’re really creative. They’re really curious about the world, about global events, about their own community,” Engelsgaard said.

Engelsgaard’s eyes light up talking about how interesting she finds each of her students.

She makes sure to note the “spark of learning” that thrives here at Quinnipiac, extending the theme of being a firefighter to the academic world as well.

“I think every single life is so interesting, and that’s what I love about teaching because I think that my students work and their ideas and what they write and their research is honestly more amazing than what’s being published by

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Professor Engelsgaard became a wildland firefighter in California at the age of 18.

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Professor Engelsgaard uses her own experiences to shape the classroom experience she gives her students today.

professionals,” Engelsgaard said.

Engelsgaard remembers all of her students, which may sound shocking to some, but she is a professor whose ultimate goal is to see her students succeed.

“The art of teaching is to kind of help students peel away those layers to find what they want to do, what they want to be, how they want to live and how they want to influence other people.”

– CHRISTINA ENGELSGAARD Engelsgaard’s own college experience at the University of California, Santa Cruz played a vital role in the kind of professor she is today.

Even though she went to an esteemed college, the dedication she received from her professors was not stabilizing for a young mind, as she was trying everything she could to succeed and learn about the world.

She would have famous professors who would be too busy publishing works and traveling around the world giving talks to spend the proper amount of time that their educationthirsty students needed.

“I always wanted to teach,” Engelsgaard said.

“I took what I learned from my good professors, but I also learned from my professors who were not so good and did not give me that support, so I decided that I would not become one of those professors.”

Dedication to her profession has allowed Engelsgaard to teach all over the country and abroad, even being a professor at an elite private school in Mexico City where she taught the president of the country’s son.

Being half Mexican-American and Latina, Professor Engelsgaard has taught classes on global cultures, teaching to and learning from her students about her heritage. She keeps the Native American mentality that life is all symbiotic,

both physically and spiritually, in the back of her mind when she teaches. Teaching in Connecticut has allowed her to become open to another side of Latino culture that was so different from being in California.

“I learned a lot about Latino culture here in the Northeast from [the students],” Engelsgaard said. “Kind of like being an outsider in your own culture. It was really interesting for me.”

As a professor, she thinks of more than grades and nameless faces when she steps into the classroom. Engelsgaard commits the time and energy necessary to make each and every one of her students succeed, and she is perplexed by professors who wouldn’t do the same.

“I try to get them to really chase their dreams and their goals. For me it’s nothing to write them a letter if I can make a huge difference to them in the future,” Engelsgaard said.

Engelsgaard is constantly influenced by her students, praising this generation for the ability they have to make a difference in society.

“There’s going to be a huge shift in culture and the economy,” Engelsgaard said. “Your generation is really thinking differently already and you don’t even realize it.”

But maybe this difference is due to people such as Professor Engelsgaard herself, who takes the time to dedicate their lives to making the next generation even better. There is nothing this passionate professor won’t do to see this vision become reality.

“The art of teaching is to kind of help students peel away those layers to find what they want to do, what they want to be, how they want to live and how they want to influence other people,” Engelsgaard said.

Her students’ success is her number one priority.

“To see the results of your efforts and your teaching evolve and see these students achieve whatever their goals are,” Engelsgaard said.

“That is better than any kind of paycheck, any kind of award you can get.”

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‘Girl on the Train’ derails expectations on the big screen

By AMANDA PERELLI

Associate Arts & Life Editor

Fans of Paula Hawkins’ twisted thriller “The Girl on the Train” can once again breathe after the anticipated film hit theaters Friday. As with any good book, the news of a movie adaptation can never be taken lightly. The expression, “The book was better,” continues to stand, yet the film is not to be overlooked. No doubt your ticket will lead you on a one way trip to suspense.

Although I haven’t read or watched “Gone Girl,” I am aware that the two are commonly compared by their level of suspense.

Directed by Tate Taylor, the Dreamworks and Reliance Entertainment film, “The Girl on the Train,” followed the book very closely.

Commuter Rachel Watson, played by the English actress Emily Blunt, fantasizes about the people she passes by on her train to the city. These daydreams grow more intense after watching Scott and Megan. She watches the outwardly perfect couple from her window which soon becomes a daily ritual for Rachel, all until she witnesses something unexpected. Her relationship with her ex-husband Tom and his current wife Anna, along with the mysterious couple next door, Scott and Megan, intertwine as they each cross paths.

The story is narrated from the perspectives of Rachel, Megan and Anna,

as we come to learn that they are all more connected than we may think.

Rachel’s elusive memory fuels the suspense for the film and together the mystery pieces itself together. The movie leaves out several details, rushing the storyline along. But as with any book turned into a movie, it is impossible to squeeze everything into a two-hour long film.

Laura Prepon, who you may know as Alex from “Orange is the New Black,” plays Rachel’s roommate. Envisioning her roommate as a more concerned and worried character, I was disappointed that Prepon was casted as the role. Blunt’s interpretation of Rachel was done well, pulling off the drunk yet still together persona.

Since the movie is rated R it does contain a couple of explicit scenes that can be uncomfortable to watch. If blood makes you squeamish you will be shielding your eyes a couple times throughout the film. I believe it’s easier to read about murder and death than to see it unfold in front of you.

As far as a movie based off a book, the film was good, but as a movie in general, not so much. I was a huge fan of the book after I read it, but I knew from experience that adaptations are rarely done right. A lot of that has to do with the way we picture the story in our heads.

As readers I believe that we own the story and we have the power to bring it to life. I can say that I was able to perfectly

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Directed by Tate Taylor, the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins hit the big screen Oct. 7.

picture the book playing in my head as the movie went on and I wasn’t too surprised by the way each scene was recreated for film purposes.

For fans of the book, it is worth seeing if you really enjoyed the book and have anticipated seeing it on the big screen.

Although if you haven’t read it and you

are in the mood for a light film, something comedic with a happy ending, look somewhere else. “The Girl on the Train” film is on the right track but could have definitely been done better.

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Where is Java John?

Electric Ability Carnival is hosted each year by Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, and each year it exceeds expectations, according to people who have gone in the past.

I did not go last year as a freshman. I was told that this is a “freshman” event and that it would be weird if I went as a sophomore. I knew that if I did not experience it, I would regret it. This year, most of my roommates, friends and sisters had night class, meetings or prior commitments and could not attend, but I still wanted to go. I went with one other girl and we had the time of our lives.

Let me tell you, it is not a freshman event. There were Panhellenic sisters even older than me who were having so much fun. You’re never too old to support a good cause. My entire experience was flawless.

From purchasing my ticket, to the bus ride home, everything went seemingly perfect. The brothers rode on the bus with us. They made sure we were having fun on the way there, greeted us at the doors, checked us in and made us feel welcome until the very end.

The music and rave-like atmosphere were my favorite parts. Dancing is one of my favorite things to do. My friend and I made our way to the middle of the mob and danced until our legs felt like noodles.

EAC gave me the chance to dance my little heart out for hours while supporting an amazing cause. It was so worth the $20. I loved how many other members of Greek life showed up to support Pi Kappa Phi brothers. Not only did the burn in my legs feel good the next day but the fact that I was able to support fellow Greeks and children with disabilities felt even better. Would I change anything about that night? Nope. Will I be going next year? Yes. ̶ H. Feakes

As we all know, there have been many changes to the cafe this year. Some changes are good: a dedicated smoothie station, healthy options at G8 and the ability to have quesadilla every day of the week. However, one change has been upsetting me greatly. Where is everyone’s favorite cashier?

Where is Java John?

People loved to complain about Java John. He always took a little bit longer than other cashiers to ring up our orders, and that could admittedly be frustrating when you’re running late to class. He’d crack cheesy jokes. Sometimes you’d hear those same cheesy jokes multiple times a week.

However, he also always added some kind remark or ego boost. He’d remind us that we were “blessed” with whatever sandwich, water bottle or snack we’d bring past his register. I always thought that was a nice reminder of gratitude for us, since it is so easy to overlook simple things like the ability to purchase a variety of food off a meal plan, let alone having a meal plan at all. He would remember our names. His jokes were harmless and fun. Honestly, I miss the “Dr. Cibelli, you’re my favorite” that I would get every time he’d tell me to “Tap it!”

Earlier this semester, Java John looked sad. I asked him how he was doing, and he said that he wasn’t feeling well, but that it was still an “honor” to see me (since I was wearing my University Honors Program T-shirt). Even when he was down, he would boost us up. We need more of that positive energy at this school.

Java John is a Quinnipiac icon. He was always on our “10 Signs you go to Quinnipiac” Odyssey and Buzzfeed lists. He made appearances in university advertising. He was as quintessential to Quinnipiac as the clock tower or the Sleeping Giant. We took him for granted, and now he’s never around. I hope he makes a reappearance before the end of my senior year, but if he doesn’t, wherever he is in the world, I wish him the best. ̶ J. Cibelli

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SQUEAKY CLEAN! The natural way

October 12, 2016

Everyone loves how they feel after taking a nice long shower and freshening up. But what if there was a more natural way to do it with products that don’t contain any chemicals? Lush: Fresh Handmade Cosmetics produces many different types of beauty products for both men and women such as soaps, shampoos, lotions and face masks. All Lush products are 100% vegetarian and are made of all natural products, including fruits, vegetables and oils, according to the Lush website. Lush also does not buy products from companies who partake in or fund animal testing. - S. Doiron

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SARAH’S TOP FIVE LUSH PRODUCTS There are so many products at Lush I haven’t tried, and there are plenty of different types of products for every skin type. But here are five of my favorite products from Lush that I highly recommend.

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DRAGON’S EGG BATH BOMB PRICE: $6.95

Who doesn’t love bubble baths? Every time I fill up my tub, I am always brought back to my childhood.

Nothing feels better than soaking in a bath full of bubbles, especially when they smell delicious!

Unfortunately, Quinnipiac does not provide bathtubs for students living on-campus, but for those of you who live in an off-campus house, this may be a relaxing treat to try after a hard day of classes. There are plenty of different types of bath bombs that Lush offers, but my personal favorite is the Dragon’s Egg. The color this bath bomb makes the water is vibrant orange, which always brightens up my mood every time I use it. Dragon’s Egg is made with a variety of citrus oils that help wake up your senses, while also including a surprise glitter “explosion” at the end. I personally love this one because to me it smells like Fruit Loops!

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ROCKSTAR BAR SOAP Price: $7.75

I may be one of the few people whose heart was broken when Lush discontinued the cotton-candysmelling Godmother bar soap, but Rockstar is most certainly a great alternative that was suggested to me by a Lush employee. The bright pink bar of soap smells of vanilla cream and is made with real vanilla bean pods, not the extract.

I love the light smell of this soap, which always makes me feel calm and happy. You definitely need a loofah to lather up this bar of soap, but once you finally produce all those sweet smelling suds, it’s worth it.

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MINT JULIPS LIP SCRUB Price: $10.95

With winter coming, everyone is dreading having chapped lips. Along with your standard chapstick routine, how about adding in a lip scrub? My favorite lip scrub from Lush is Mint Julips. This lip scrub is made with peppermint and sugar and has a chocolate aftertaste. You simply take a small amount of the scrub and rub it over your lips to exfoliate them, leaving organic jojoba oil that helps keep your lips hydrated throughout the day. The best part? It’s edible! You get to lick off all of the sugar and enjoy the peppermint and chocolate taste that reminds you of a York Peppermint Pattie.

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LOVE LETTUCE FACE MASK

Price: $8.95 (in stores only!) *MADE WITH NUTS

This is by far my favorite product from Lush. I have an obsession with washing my face because my skin is very oily and prone to acne. Love Lettuce is made with lavender oil, seaweed, honey and ground almonds to exfoliate the skin and wash away all the dirt and buildup of dead skin on your face. Every time I’ve used this face mask, I have always felt refreshed and rejuvenated. My skin is so soft and feels much cleaner than it did prior to the mask. Definitely a great way to perfect your complexion and leave your skin soft and smooth.

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STRAWBERRY FEELS FOREVER MASSAGE BAR Price: $10.95

There are plenty of times when your muscles are simply sore and your skin gets dry from cold weather. That’s where Lush’s massage bars come in! All of Lush’s massage bars are made with natural oils and butters that melt at body temperature and absorb into your skin with massaging and rubbing. Strawberry Feels Forever is a nice creamy strawberry scent made with whole strawberries, hibiscus flowers and coconut oil. Not only is this massage bar great for use during a massage, it is also a great moisturizer for dry skin.

I use my bar of Strawberry Feels after I get out of the shower because of my eczema, and it helps moisturize and keep my skin soft.

WHERE IS LUSH? Here are the Lush locations closest to campus. The employees are extremely knowledgeable about each product and what they contain as well as what result each one will produce. I have never had a bad experience entering a Lush store!

TRUMBULL MALL - 33 MINUTES (26.4 MILES) *CLOSEST! 5065 Main Street Trumbull, Connecticut

WESTFARMS MALL - 36 MINUTES (31.4 MILES) 404 Westfarms Mall Farmington, Connecticut

DANBURY MALL - 56 MINUTES (46.2 MILES) 7 Backus Avenue Danbury Fair, Connecticut

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October 12, 2016

New mixed martial arts club packs a punch

By ANA GROSSO Contributing Writer

The Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Club at Quinnipiac, which came to campus on Sept.

18, is much more than a club that meets on Sundays.

Although the club is called ‘Mixed Martial Arts,’ it is not a traditional MMA club. Tovah Williamson, sophomore biomedical science major and Shaylah Zorn, sophomore sociology major, the president and secretary respectively, said the club is called MMA to show that they are inclusive of other styles and all levels of ability.

“Not only are we inclusive of different styles, but we are also inclusive to many different body types. We wish to reduce the stigma surrounding Mixed Martial Arts, as it is our belief that one does not need to have a specific body type to participate,” Williamson said.

Williamson took an interest in martial arts when she was six years old and earned her black belt in Tae Kwon Do at the age of 13.

“It was just something I started at a young age because I preferred martial arts to dancing and still wanted to do an activity after school. I also felt weak and small, so I wanted to learn something that helped me feel more in control and proud of who I was,” she said.

Zorn took an interest in martial arts because of Williamson, and the two workout together daily at the gym.

The club initially attracted 85 members, although on average there are five to 10 core members who meet in Studio A in The Mount Carmel Campus Fitness and Recreation Center on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Instructor and adviser Marvin Jones teaches the club Tae Kwon Do, which is Korea’s national sport, and he also teaches Tae Kwon Do and kickboxing classes on campus for credit.

Beginner members can learn Tae Kwon

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The new club seeks to promote inclusivity as well as mental and physical health.

Do, and students with experience can practice their skills in the style they are accustomed to. Jones and Williamson wish to take the club in the direction of competing in intercollegiate tournaments, although they are currently not allowed to.

Williamson said the MMA club is a great way to get involved and meet people with similar interests, and it is also a rewarding workout.

“An advantage of attending this club is that it will not only enhance your skills, but will also provide a regular workout that is more invigorating than just going to the

gym,” she said.

Williamson explained that the club promotes a healthy body as well as a healthy mindset. The beliefs of Tae Kwon Do are courtesy, integrity, perseverance, selfcontrol and indomitable spirit, so those who practice are also striving to bring balance and harmony to their lives physically and mentally.

“We ensure that people will succeed in this club as long as they have the right mindset,” Williamson said.

Williamson also said that diversity is an integral part of martial arts because

those who practice Tae Kwon Do value individuality. Just as no two bodies are physically the same, no two minds are either, so it is important to recognize and appreciate each other’s differences.

“Diversity is valued in our club because the three main people that started the club Shaylah, MJ, and myself - hope for a future where people are not judged, and I think martial arts is the perfect activity to allow for people of all ethnicities, backgrounds and body types to come together and do something fun in a safe environment,” Williamson said.

ALBUM REVIEW

Solange Knowles’ new album impresses

By CULLEN RONAN Contributing Writer

Sept. 30 marked the rebirth of Solange, as her first full-length effort since 2008 hit the shelves. Her latest release, “A Seat at the Table,” looks to shed light on the experience of a modern African-American woman.

Amidst a career renaissance, Solange has strayed from the pop-R&B, radiofriendly style she has carried in the past, in favor of a more personable, intimate musical experience.

“A Seat at the Table” is a massive, 21 song follow up to her 2008 release “SolAngel and the Hadley St. Dreams,” which pumped out a plethora of dance hits, certainly contrary to what audiences will hear in the most recent addition to her discography.

Solange’s maturity shines on “A Seat at the Table,” letting her inner neo-soul diva free, with a sound reminiscent of what the world heard during the peak of the soul and R&B movement of the 1990s.

The 30-year-old has built upon what the neo-soul goddesses like Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill have laid out before her and has perfectly crafted a vintage sound, with a modern lyrical backbone.

The most prolific innovation with this album isn’t the profound change in style Solange has undergone, but instead, her commentary on social issues faced

by African-Americans in society today.

This album is a loud and proud reminder

that Solange is an advocate for AfricanAmerican women in a racially divided world. “A Seat at the Table” documents the struggle of the black community, with certain key points in the album that feel the most sincere and prolific.

Songs such as “F.U.B.U.” and “Don’t Touch My Hair” are firm and powerful narratives that chronicle the conflicts faced by modern African-Americans.

Quinnipiac senior political science major Gizela Pauline recognizes the importance of Solange’s message.

“Having a woman of color delving into a creative realm is what’s amazing about Solange. I think it inspires more women and people of color to push to show their creative ability and story in this category,” she said.

The listener learns Solange has a knack for elevating those around her, as evidenced by fantastic features from artists such as Lil Wayne, BJ the Chicago Kid, and Kelly Rowland. “A Seat at the Table” is especially unique, making use of eight interludes, not present to break the album up, but instead to tie it together.

With light and airy drum and synthesizer sequencing quietly wrapping up the words being said, each interlude features interview samples being placed specifically where it can help foreshadow not only the lyrical content of what lies ahead, but also to excite the thought of a new chapter in the story that is “A Seat at the Table.”

“Interlude: For Us By Us” stands out as

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Solange Knowles uses her lyrical voice to advocate for the African-American community as well as makes a name for herself alongside her sister, Beyoncé.

the best of the eight, as Master P ends the track with a powerful line: “If you don’t understand my record, you don’t understand me.” This couldn’t have perfectly summed up “A Seat at the Table” any better, as these 10 words spoken have perfectly tied together the thoughts and feelings Solange has laid over these 21 tracks.

Solange has successfully channeled what made neo-soul and R&B so special in the past and introduced her own spin on it. “A Seat at the Table” marks the turning point in her career, leaving behind the teen pop star

of the past and introducing us to a conscious and powerful leader in the female black community. Her breathtaking melodies and inspiring lyrics paint the listener with the struggles of being a black woman, and have given us all the reason to believe she has finally escaped the impossibly large shadow of her older sister and created a superstar of her own.

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RUNDOWN

MEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU 2 Northeastern 2 – Friday Chris Truehl: 28 saves QU 5 Northeastern 2 – Saturday Tim Clifton : 2 goals Landon Smith: 1 goal, 1 assist WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU 3, UConn 0 – Saturday Sydney Rossman: 21 saves T.T. Cianfarano: 2 goals QU 3, New Hampshire 0 – Saturday Meghan Turner: 1 goal, 1 assist Rossman: 14 saves MEN’S SOCCER QU 4, Manhattan 0 – Wednesday Eamon Whelan: 2 goals Chrys Iakovidis: 3 saves QU 1, Canisius 0 – Saturday Rashawn Dally: 1 goal WOMEN’S SOCCER QU 1, Manhattan 0 – Wednesday Nadya Gill: 1 goal QU 3, Canisius 0 – Saturday Alex Pelletier: 1 goal, 1 assist Jess Fontaine: 2 assists FIELD HOCKEY Providence 2, QU 1 – Saturday Angie King: 1 goal Olivia Goline: 7 saves QU 2, Brown 0 – Monday Dayna Barlow: 1 goal Angie King: 1 goal VOLLEYBALL Fiarfield 3, QU 0 – Saturday Maria Pansari: 32 assists Jen Coffey: 15 kills, 2 blocks RUGBY QU 77, Brown 7 – Saturday Flora Poole: 3 tries

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GAME OF THE WEEK

Men’s soccer shuts out Manhattan Bobcats score season-high four goals in win over Jaspers

GAMES TO WATCH MEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU at Maine – Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.

WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU at Mercyhurst – Friday, 7 p.m. and Saturday, 1 p.m.

MEN’S SOCCER QU vs. Monmouth – Saturday, 2 p.m.

WOMEN’S SOCCER QU at Monmouth – Saturday, 7 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY QU vs. Old Dominion – Friday, 11:30 a.m.

QU at Holy Cross – Tuesday, 7 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL QU vs. Marist – Saturday, 1 p.m.

QU vs. Siena – Sunday, 1 p.m.

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY QU at Pre-National Invitations – Saturday, 10 a.m WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY QU at Pre-National Invitations – Saturday, 10 a.m RUGBY QU vs. Central Washington – Saturday, 3 p.m.

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Sophomore forward Rashawn Dally blows past a Manhattan defender in men’s soccer’s win on Wednesday.

By RYAN CHICHESTER Contributing Writer

The men’s soccer team eclipsed its highest single-game scoring mark for the second straight time, tallying four goals on its way to a 4-0 win over the Manhattan Jaspers on Wednesday.

The four-goal performance comes less than a week after its three-goal overtime win over Marist, which was previously the team’s highest scoring match of the season.

Two goals came from the team’s leading goal scorer, freshman Eamon Whelan, who also netted the overtime winner against Marist.

It was Whelan’s second multi-goal game of the season.

The Jaspers, seeking to snap their four-game losing streak and earn their first conference victory, came out strong to start the match and dominated possession during the opening minutes of the first half.

Momentum swung to the Bobcats after freshman defender Connor McCoy blocked a scoring chance from Jaspers freshman Ajani Phillips, immediately resulting in a golden scoring chance for the Bobcats. However, a shot by Whelan at the open net rang off the goalpost.

The field remained slanted to-

wards the Manhattan goal for the remainder of the first half. Minutes after Whelan’s shot struck the post, sophomore Rashawn Dally had a scoring chance in front, only to be turned away by a sliding save by Jaspers goalkeeper Connor Hayes.

The match remained scoreless until the Jaspers committed a foul inside their own box with 22 minutes remaining in the first half, resulting in a penalty kick for the Bobcats. Senior Ryan Scheiderman beat Hayes on the P.K. for the goal, giving the Bobcats the one-goal cushion.

The Bobcats threatened again minutes later, when senior James

Doig centered a beautiful free kick, but the header in front once again struck the post.

The second half began much like the first half ended, with the Bobcats consistently on the attack. The offense had numerous scoring chances but couldn’t finish, mostly pushing its lead passes too far and missingteammates on runs.

After another lead pass went too far, Dally collected the errant pass and sent the ball to the center of the net, where a waiting Whelan headed in his sixth goal of the season. With a 2-0 lead, the Quinnipiac offense erupted.

Five minutes later, sophomore Colton Grob fired a deep shot on goal, and Whelan was there once again to deflect it past Hayes for his second goal of the game.

With the wind seemingly taken out of the Jaspers’ sails, the Bobcats capitalized on lackadaisical defense when senior Liam O’Sullivan sent a dump-in pass to junior William Pustari, who had blown by the Manhattan defense. Pustari kneed a higharching shot over Hayes to give the Bobcats their third goal of the second half.

The three-goal outburst in the second half was welcomed by the Bobcats, who have been unable to cash in on several scoring chances this season, including the first half of this match.

“You start to sit there and think déjà vu all over again,” Bobcats head coach Eric Da Costa said. “[The goals] came a little later than we expected… but teams have to be able to overcome those early setbacks and put a team away late… in the end I think the result was fair.”

On the other side of the field, freshman goalkeeper Chrys Iakovidis had a calm day in net for the Bobcats, stopping all three shots on goal he faced, all coming in the second half.

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the scoring opportunity just as time expired on the Bobcats’ power play.

The goal technically counted as a power-play goal, but all in all, the Bobcats would convert on just two of eight man advantage opportunities.

“I think a lot of times we panic out there. We have a new group,” Tim Clifton said. “We’ll get flowing, we need time to just start feeling each other out and sensing where each other will be.”

Huskies forward Zach Aston-Reese batted a puck out of mid-air and into the net to cut the lead to 4-2 late in the game, but it would not be enough.

With just under two minutes to play, sophomore forward Scott Davidson lifted a puck to Tim Clifton, who scored the Bobcats’ fifth goal of the game on an empty net to solidify the win for Quinnipiac.

Although the Bobcats outscored their opponent, they were outshot 34-

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Sophomore defenseman Chase Priskie aligns with junior goaltender Chris Truehl in the Bobcats’ win.

28. A large part of Quinnipiac’s victory is due to its hard-nosed character, which included 24 blocked shots.

“When you have a group of guys who want to win, they’ll do anything for the greater good of the team,” Tim

Clifton added. “Tonight is a perfect example of the boys selling themselves for the win.”

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Senior Day scores

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Quinnipiac women’s hockey was selected No. 2 overall in the USCHO.com poll, its highest ranking in team

Women’s rugby extended its win streak to 11 games with a 77-7 victory over Brown on Saturday.

Junior goaltender Chris Truehl made 60 saves against Northeastern this weekend as men’s ice hockey tied 2-2 on Friday and won 5-2 on Saturday.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Clockwise from top left: Senior forward Jess Fontaine works her way through Canisius’ defense in women’s soccer’s 3-0 win on Saturday’s Senior Day, sophomore forward Nadya Gill heads towards the corner, senior captain Joanna Proctor prepares to launch a ball across the middle, freshman forward Ally Grunstein tumbles over Canisius’ goalie.

Flora Poole Senior Flora Poole scored three tries for Quinnipiac rugby in its decisive 77-7 victory over Brown on Saturday. She was a National Intercollegiate Rugby Association All-American in last year’s championship season.

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“We’re a good team. We have great leaders and great athletes and we’re really excited about the future.”

— BECCA MAIN FIELD HOCKEY

October 12, 2016

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Clean-up crew

Men’s ice hockey follows opening night tie with a 5-2 victory over Northeastern on Saturday to close out the weekend series.

By JUSTIN CAIT

Associate Sports Editor

Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey earned its first regular season win Saturday night, beating the No. 15 Northeastern Huskies by a score of 5-2 at High Point Solutions Arena.

“We’re excited to get the win tonight,” head coach Rand Pecknold said. “I thought we battled a lot harder tonight than we did last night.

I thought we cleaned some things up, still not perfect — it’s game two of the year, but we’ll get better.”

No. 2 Quinnipiac opened the scoring just halfway through the opening period when junior forward Landon Smith rifled home a wrist shot past Northeastern goaltender Ryan Ruck’s glove side.

Just two minutes later, freshman defenseman Karlis Cukste intercepted a pass in the slot and found the back of the net for his first collegiate goal, giving Quinnipiac a 2-0 lead. He showed great emotion after an unforgettable moment in his career.

“I was in front of the net, so I shot and I scored,” Cukste said. “It was awesome. I don’t think there is another word to describe it.”

The Bobcats’ offense was front and center in the first. On the defensive side of things, Quinnipiac managed to kill off all three of its first period penalties.

Just 26 seconds into the second period, Craig Martin took an interference

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Senior forward Tim Clifton scored his first two goals of the season in Quinnipiac’s 5-2 win on Saturday.

penalty. Only 31 seconds afterwards, Northeastern’s Grant Jozefek took an interference penalty of his own.

In total, the two teams took 24

penalties over the course of this game, something Pecknold expected prior to the new season.

“The phrase the referees are using

is they’re ‘reclaiming the rulebook,’” Pecknold said. “We’ve been told that, certainly saw it tonight and need to adapt… that’s why the power plays

are so high.”

In one of those power plays, senior forward Tim Clifton backhanded his first goal of the season on a frenzy out front to put the Bobcats up 3-0.

“Just kind of chaos, to be honest with you,” he said, breaking down the play. “But that’s how I score most of my goals anyway, so figure why not just throw it to the net and hope something happens?”

Quinnipiac wouldn’t celebrate for long.

Shortly after the 3-0 goal, Northeastern’s Adam Gaudette capitalized on 4-on-4 play and capped off the second period by cutting Quinnipiac’s lead to 3-1 on a goal scored off of a juicy rebound in the slot.

Like the period before, the penalties kept coming in the third. Eleven total penalties were handed out in the final frame of play, but no stranger moment would occur than what happened with just over 15 minutes left in the game.

At the tail end of a Bobcat penalty kill, sophomore defenseman Chase Priskie broke up a play in his own zone, proceeded to skate his way to a breakaway, flashed a silky move and finished it all off with a goal to extend Quinnipiac’s lead to 4-1.

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Women’s soccer beats Canisius to earn third straight shutout victory

By SAMUEL DaCOSTA Associate Sports Editor

The women’s soccer team extended its win streak to four games, defeating the Canisius Golden Griffins 3-0 on Saturday’s Senior Day match.

“Hopefully with the season that we’re capable of having, we’ll leave a strong legacy for [the seniors] going forward,” head coach Dave Clarke said.

Quinnipiac outshot Canisius 8-1 in the first half, but goalkeeper Alana Rossi kept things scoreless for the Golden Griffins. She played an aggressive game in the first, stopping three shots and coming out to intercept several Quinnipiac crosses.

In the second half, the Bobcats’ offense was more effective, scoring three unanswered goals on eight more shots.

“We put them away,” Clarke said.

“We opened them up a little bit. For all our possession in the first half, we didn’t create as many chances.”

Sophomore Alex Pelletier struck first for the Bobcats, 10:16 into the second half, as senior Jess Fontaine picked up the assist.

“Once we got the first goal, we knew it was going to be easy to get the second and third,” Fontaine said.

Twenty-five seconds later, Fontaine tallied her second assist of the night, sending sophomore Nadya Gill on a run for a chip-shot goal over a sprawling Rossi.

Fontaine said it felt amazing to make such a contribution on her Senior Day. Sophomore Madison Borowiec scored the third and final goal of the game 12:43 into the second half as Kelly Caruso and Pelletier registered assists on the play.

With Saturday’s victory, the Bobcats improve to 8-4-1 overall, replacing Canisius as the fourth seed in the MAAC standings. Quinnipiac is 4-2 in MAAC play despite an 0-2 start.

The turning point of the season was after a 3-0 loss to Niagara in MAAC play on Sept. 24, according to Clarke.

“You always have one of these games in a season where you go ask all these questions,” Clarke said.

“We trained the next day after up in Brockport and we asked some serious questions of the players and then the practice that day after the conversation was very competitive.”

The Bobcats have not allowed a goal since Sept. 28 in their 2-1 victory over Marist, marking Saturday’s shut-

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out victory as the team’s third in a row.

Quinnipiac will look to build on this streak and its perfect 6-0 home record when it hosts Iona (1-10-2, 1-3-1

MAAC) on Oct. 12 at 3 p.m.

When asked about the team’s attitude moving forward, Pelletier’s answer was straight to the point.

“Win every game we have left and make it to the playoffs,” she said.