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have an option for that,” Spalding said. Bolock said that while she does not have strong feelings toward the lack of hard-boiled eggs, she would be disappointed if more egg products are eliminated from the menu. “Hard-boiled eggs kind of smelled nasty so I don’t like them lying around. And egg whites, not really a problem for me… I would miss omelettes though… I like those,” Bolock said. In the meantime, Spalding said the cafe might be introducing a new product called “Waffle Waffle” that is partially due to the egg
As Hamden’s new town mayor, Curt Leng prides himself on being a lifelong resident. From someone who has spent so much time in the area, Leng has watched how Quinnipiac’s expansion has impacted the town. “The town’s relationship with Quinnipiac certainly is strained,” Leng said. “But I don’t think that it’s in irreparable harm.” Leng said the off-campus housing and the parties cause a majority of the problems between Hamden and Quinnipiac. The off-campus houses are located in the quiet residential areas of Hamden, leading families to feel overwhelmed when there are loud, large parties in their neighborhood, according to Leng. “The residents have gotten frustrated and things have gotten to a breaking point,” Leng said. But Leng does not believe all Quinnipiac students can be linked with this bad behavior that some Hamden residents have experienced. “Quinnipiac students–for the majority–are good kids, good students, a benefit to the town,” Leng said. But the main problem is the students who don’t have the compassion to treat their neighbors properly, according to Leng. The students who live off campus and don’t respect that they’re living in a residential area cause problems for all the other students at the university as well. Though Leng said public forums have their benefits and allow residents to voice their opinion, he does not think they are necessarily essential to improve the relationship. Instead, Leng plans to put together a Quinnipiac University relations task force. The task force will be made up of people who have experience working with town-gown relations and have an interest in working to improve it. “They could meet every so often and come up with a clear set of reasonable expectations that are expected of the university and the town and both together,” Leng said. The university did not have a comment on the formation of a task force. Once this task force develops a set of expectations, they will be presented to the university and Leng said they will see what they can get accomplished and move forward from there. The Student Government Association’s (SGA) Vice President for Public Relations Joseph Mullaney said SGA fully supports Leng’s idea for a task force. “SGA is fully on-board to help out with Mayor Leng’s task force,” Mullaney said. “SGA has done our best to improve the relationship by cosponsoring and participating in the Big Event. We also started the Good Neighbor Campaign to improve the relationship between Hamden residents and [Quinnipiac] students.” Senior Katherine Chirillo thinks the task force needs to be very meticulous in their planning if they hope to work things out between Quinnipiac and Hamden. “I think it’s a good idea but, at the same time,
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Due to the nature of how avian flu affects birds and food production, more than 47 million chickens have been euthanized. Since it takes 12 to 16 months to raise a chicken, who lay one egg per day, the shortage will happen for a while, according to Spalding. It’s important to note that other egg products such as egg sandwiches and eggs on the grill are still being served regularly, according to Spalding. “Right now we have whole eggs, we have cracked eggs… as of now we can’t get egg whites or hard-boiled eggs. So we’re just eliminating those from the menu because we don’t
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Students may not be able to enjoy their usual breakfast at Quinnipiac if that meal includes hard-boiled eggs or egg whites. The university is experiencing an egg shortage due to avian influenza, or bird flu, afflicting millions of chickens across the country. Certain dishes such as the hard-boiled egg and egg whites will not be available for the entire year because of the outbreak. Associate Director of Dining Services Leean Spalding said the bird flu epidemic of December has caused the food industry to cut down on its use of eggs in general. “I just wanted students to be aware of what’s happening and why there’s no egg whites and why there’s no hard-boiled eggs at this point,” Spalding said. “And maybe in the future it may impact more items. Right now we’re okay but the school year has just started.” Sophomore Sarah Bolock said she was not aware of the shortage, but was more concerned about the long lines for the egg products available. “My big problem is the lines to get eggs. That’s the only thing that bothers me,” Bolock said. Since Quinnipiac receives its eggs from the Texas-based company Cisco, the school could potentially lose even more egg-based products if the vendor cannot supply them. Texas’s H-E-B supermarkets have limited the cartons of eggs one can purchase to keep prices the same and fast food chain Whataburger has limited its breakfast menu to certain hours among others, according to ABC News.
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STUDENTS SPEAK UP
The Department of Public Safety patrols the campus and responds to emergencies. Students discussed whether they feel the department does a good job protecting them. By DAVID FRIEDLANDER Photography by MEGAN MAHER Design by HANNAH SCHINDLER AND KRISTEN RIELLO
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Brian Carducci|Sophomore “[I feel safe with Public Safety] because they do their job well and they have guns. I have not [had to call Public Safety], but I think that is a good sign.”
WEB DIRECTOR Nick Solari CO-NEWS EDITOR Tara O’Neill CO-NEWS EDITOR Sarah Doiron ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR David Friedlander ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR Adelia Couser ARTS & LIFE EDITOR Jeanette Cibelli ASSOCIATE ARTS & LIFE EDITOR Kellie Mason ASSOCIATE ARTS & LIFE EDITOR Kelly Novak SPORTS EDITOR Alec Turner
Stephanie Hurd|Senior “I think I feel pretty safe just because they definitely have a big presence on campus. At night if you’re walking around, you feel pretty safe. In regards to their aggression toward students or anything like that, I haven’t witnessed anything abnormal or abnormally aggressive...They can get a little tense, but they have to deal with drunk college kids all the time.”
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“I feel safe with Public Safety around. I always see them walking around campus and driving on Bobcat Way so I think they are always there when you need them. I haven’t had a situation so far where I needed Public Safety since I’ve only been on campus for two weeks.”
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Hannah Casey|Junior “I do [feel safe with Public Safety] and I feel like they have a big impact and they’re pretty much everywhere on campus. They are also easy to find so that’s good if you need anything.”
Beyond the Bobcats
A rundown on news outside the university. By Adelia Couser
Freddie Gray’s family settles for $6.4 million
Kim Davis to be released from jail
Hamden man dies after crashing into pole
The family of Freddie Gray, a black man who died while in police custody, reached a $6.4 million wrongful death settlement with the city of Baltimore earlier this week. Gray was arrested on April 12 for alleged possession of an illegal switchblade and received a critical spine injury while being transported in a police van. He went into a coma and died a week later, sparking protests in Baltimore.
A federal judge ordered Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk, to be released from jail on Tuesday Sept. 8. Davis was jailed on Sept. 3 after refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, saying it would violate her religious beliefs. However, Davis’s lawyers say that Davis plans to continue refusing marriage licenses to gay couples when she returns to work.
On Friday around 12:30 a.m., Hamden police found Lawrence Gensicki unresponsive after he crashed into a pole on Shepard Avenue. The 51-year-old man sustained head and chest injuries and was taken to YaleNew Haven Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly afterward.
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Your shuttle navigation guide
The Department of Public Safety made changes to the shuttle schedule for the 2015-2016 school year. Here’s a guide to when you can catch the shuttles and where they go. WRITTEN BY SARAH DOIRON DESIGN BY KRISTEN RIELLO PHOTOS BY JULIA GALLOP
TYPES OF SHUTTLES New Haven Town & Train
North Haven
Shopping & Entertainment
First pick up time from South Lot: Noon
First pick up time from South Lot: Noon
Last pick up time from South Lot: 11 p.m.
Last pick up time from South Lot: 11:25 p.m.
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South Lot Walgreens Stop and Shop Best Buy Buffalo Wild Wings Panera Target Subway Barnes and Noble College of Arts & Science
Whitney/Dixwell Broadway/York Temple/Chapel Union Station Whitney/Dixwell South Lot
Bobcat Standard
Red, Orange, Green, Purple Orange runs 7 a.m.-1 a.m. Purple runs 7:10 a.m.-11:10 p.m. Green runs 7:20 a.m.-8 p.m. Red runs 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Purple (Thursdays and Fridays only) offers 11:10 p.m.-3:05 a.m.
Bobcat Express
Blue and Yellow Blue & yellow only makes trips to York Hill and South Lot. Blue runs 6:35 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Yellow runs 6:35 a.m.-10:15 p.m
On campus shuttle SaturdayPurple and orange bobcat Sunday. shuttles run on the weekends to Whitney Village, York Hill, CAS, South. The idea behind the colors
On Saturdays Only: Purple runs 11:30-3 a.m. Orange runs 1:15-2:45 a.m.
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Orange runs 8:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. from South Lot Purple runs 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m. from South Lot
is to create a common thread between the Transloc mapping, the printed schedules and the shuttles themselves which will have signage indicating which color the shuttle represents.
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Center for Excellence recipients announced President Lahey introduced the 2015 recipients of the Center for Excellence awards on Sept. 3. The recipients of the Center for Excellence Service to Students Award are Senior Superintendent of Grounds John Copela, Associate Director of Admissions Joanne Robertson and Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Total Rewards Anna Spragg. The recipients for the Center for Excellence in Teaching are Associate Professor of Nursing Cory Ann Boyd, Clinical Assistant Professor of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Kenneth Kosior and Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication Antoaneta Vanc. Each recipient will be honored at the annual Center for Excellence Awards Ceremony on Oct. 22 in the Athletic Center. They will receive a $3,000 cash award, a Center for Excellence sculpture and will have their names carved into the stone plaque in the Arnold Bernhard Library. - S. Doiron
Zeta Beta Tau hosts philathropy fundraiser The members of Zeta Beta Tau will have its annual fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network in which they roll around a giant inflatable ball and have faculty and students sign it. The brothers will be on the Quad in front of the Carl Hansen Student Center on Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.-Sept. 11 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - S. Doiron
Hall Brawl to be held on the Quad The Residence Hall Council and Department of Residential Life are hosting the second annual Hall Brawl event on Sept. 12 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The competition between residence halls will be held on the Quad and there will be a variety of athletic and non-athletic games and activities for teams to play against one another. Students can create a team and sign up by talking to your Resident Assistant. Anyone who has questions about the event or how to sign up can email Shannon Rex at Shannon.Rex@quinnipiac.edu - S. Doiron
New app to launch for the college network RydeHopper to provide job opportunities for students By TARA O’NEILL Co News Editor
After commuting from Montreal to New York City every weekend while in graduate school, Nelson Azoulay realized he wanted to create an app to pair riders and drivers with nearby people within a college network. During his commute, Azoulay— a Wesleyan University alumni who grew up in Old Lyme—was using Craigslist to find people in his area going to the same place. He said he created the app RydeHopper to make a safer environment for those who need to get rides or for those looking to make some extra cash. The app will launch in a few weeks. In order to keep the app within the college network, those who sign up must have a working .edu email account. Therefore all drivers and riders must be students, alumni, faculty, staff or administration at a college. The peer-to-peer app allows users to sign up a car to become a driver and make some extra cash. It also allows users to put in a date and time of departure and return to see drivers in the area and other riders nearby going to the same place. Vanessa Costa, a senior who has used taxis and Ubers at Quinnipiac, said she thinks this app will be a safer alternative for students.
The Student Veterans Organization will raise the American flag in front of the Carl Hansen Student Center on Sept. 11 at 8:46 a.m. and have a moment of silence to remember the victims who died in the terrorist attacks in 2001. Students are welcome to show their support to the country by attending. - S. Doiron
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RydeHopper is not currently available for iOS or Android, but it will launch within the next few weeks. “It sounds like a really good idea because it seems like it would be safer, but I have to wonder how many students would be available to meet the demand for rides,” Costa said. “If there were people available though, I would probably prefer it over Uber.” Users can see other riders and drivers within the college network at their university or at a nearby university. “The default [setting] is within a 20-mile radius,” Azoulay said. “So users from Quinnipiac will see all the students leaving Quinnipiac within a 20-mile radius.” Azoulay said users can only pay with a debit or credit cards because
payments are made directly through the app. Rides could range from a trip to the closest train station or across a few states so pricing rides based on mileage was out of the question. “There was no way for us to dictate the price so the driver chooses the price,” Azoulay said. Azoulay decided to launch the app in Connecticut first because he was raised in Old Lyme and attended school in the area. Throughout the years he said he noticed how difficult it is to get a taxi or ride-sharing service in a small town and wanted to change that. “I was trying to find a market that
I knew,” Azoulay said. “And because I lived [in Connecticut] for eight years and have connections within the college network, it just made sense.” Even after developing the app, Azoulay’s work is still not done. Before expanding to other states with the app—which he hopes to do within the next six months—he has to recruit college ambassadors to spread the word about the app. These college ambassadors will be compensated for their work. “Maybe they get like 50 cents per download to get their friends to actually know about the app,” Azoulay said.
Leng: ‘The town and university can repair relationship’ LENG from cover if you create a group like this, how effective will it be? You have to have not only the people interested in doing this but a good plan and you have to be very intentional with something like that,” Chirillo said. In June 2015, the state legislature proposed a bill that would tax all of Quinnipiac residential homes that students live in, according to Leng. The university owns more than 100 houses but not all of those are rented to students, Leng said. As long as the houses are used for educational purposes, they are exempt from taxes. “If you have students in them and you’re calling it a dormitory, those properties are now taxable,” Leng said. According to Leng, the taxing on those properties will begin in the next fiscal year. But he doesn’t think those tax payments are going to smooth
PHOTO COURTESY OF ARNOLD GOLD FROM THE NEW HAVEN REGISTER
Curt Leng was sworn in as the new Hamden mayor on May 29. things over between Quinnipiac and Hamden. “I don’t think taxing the houses that Quinnipiac owns is going to make the residents that live next to a house that’s having large and loud and late parties every weekend feel any better,” Leng said.
Leng hopes the Hamden Police Department will be able to hold Quinnipiac students accountable in ways that any normal resident would be, Leng said. If a Hamden resident was in the middle of the street and intoxicated, he or she would be arrested. But when Quinnipiac students do that,
they are not arrested. “I know our police have been very engaged with the university on a oneon-one basis,” Leng said. He hopes the university and the students can find socially acceptable times to have gatherings and can begin to behave more reasonably. “If the university is willing to help us address some of the off-campus housing issues then I think that the town and the university could repair its relationship in a quick manner,” Leng said. Other than working to improve Quinnipiac-Hamden relations, Leng hopes to strengthen the town’s financial status, stabilize taxes, work closely with the Hamden Police Department to develop bike patrols and beats—which haven’t been done in 40 years—and expand on the community events that occur in the parks and the programs that are offered to those in the area.
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shortage in addition to its new vegetarian station “Terrarave,” which replaced “Innovation Kitchen.” Spalding said Waffle Waffle will not replace the waffle station in the cafe. Senior and Waffle Waffle representative Joshua Hudson came to her with the idea. “The waffles will be available in the following flavors: original, cinnamon, chocolate chip, chocolate cocoa, red velvet and many more,” she said. “If the waffles are popular we will offer them as a special at the
kitchen station.” Spalding said there will be a sampling of these waffles sometime next week in the cafe. The new vegetarian station was the response to students asking for more vegetarian options in the cafe, according to Spalding. “We thought it was important to dedicate a station to strictly vegetarian menu items to address this need,” she said. “This menu rotates daily and provide a wholesome vegetarian option.” Sophomore Rob Bernardara is already enjoying the “Terrarave.”
“I would absolutely be willing to try [some of the new options],” Bernaradara said. I’m actually eating from the vegetarian station right now, so I’m already benefitting from that... and it’s really good.” Bernaradara also noted that the United States is one of the world’s largest egg exporters. “I know that for a lot of people, the egg shortage is an issue. Eggs are one of the most important trades for the US since we are one of the biggest exporters of eggs.” Chad Gregory, president and CEO of United Egg Producers, said
to ABC News in June 2015 that while the avian flu has been a nightmare for the U.S. egg farming economy, the farmers are still “working to provide customers with a steady supply of safe, affordable eggs.” Spalding said while the school has been able to handle the egg shortage so far, she hopes the Quinnipiac community will get their menu back to normal by the 2016-2017 school year. “As soon as we can get them, we’ll serve them. It’s not our choice,” Spalding said.
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I’ve never been a morning person. I think between 2-5 a.m. This is all good and fun for that’s something most college students can at- freshman and sophomore years, but now that test to. In fact, I’m that kind of person who I’m an upperclassman, my work is starting to hasn’t had a class before 11 a.m. since fresh- get a lot more challenging. This isn’t the kind of man year. Waking up in time for my 12:30 p.m. stuff that I can throw together in the wee hours of the morning and cross my fingers for an A. classes has always been a struggle. This completely thrownBut living on York Hill, I off schedule just doesn’t find myself taking the shuttle work. I found myself not down an hour before my acKRISTEN RIELLO having a lot of time to do tual class starts because I’m Design Editor any work because all of paranoid the shuttle will be @kristenriello my classes were in the afexcessively late. Therefore ternoon, which is when I I have to wake up an extra preferred to do my homehour early. work. Looking back, I This year I have a few classes that are before my usual 12:30 p.m. time can’t remember when I actually did any work. Getting up early can be rough, but at some of choice. It took me three years to realize it, but having earlier classes is actually the key to point you have to realize that once you get a job success. I start my day with the rest of the world in the real world, most people arrive to work between 7-9 a.m. No more fooling around watchand get myself going at a reasonable hour. The later you schedule your classes, the ing “Criminal Minds” with your roommates unlater you go to sleep. If I woke up at noon ev- til 3 a.m. every night living by the phrase, “one ery day, I wouldn’t fall asleep until somewhere more episode.”
When you’re up early you have the whole day to fill with things to do, like go to meetings, work, study, class-and you actually have time for all of it. Your day is much more full when the sun is out for the entire time you’re awake. There are so many more possibilities, which gives you a more optimistic view on the day. When I get back to my room I can unwind and relax, instead of look for things to do because I’m wide awake. Old habits die hard, of course, so I still sleep in for my class-less Fridays and on weekends, but that’s the compromise. My advice for any and all is to not avoid morning classes like the plague as I so carefully did. An 8 a.m. flat out sucks, but taking a 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. really isn’t that bad. Even if you’re a night owl, for one week try to get your days started earlier, and you’ll see a drastic change in your energy level, your attitude and the quality of your work and life. The rest of the world does it, so clearly, it’s working for them.
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Bus to North Haven instead of Hamden is a mistake The date was Aug. 31 and I was standing at the South Lot shuttle stop. I was waiting for a Hamden shuttle to take me to the plaza so that I could run some last-minute errands, such as getting groceries and other things for my room. I waited a full hour at the stop, wondering why the shuttle was running so late, so I decided to call Public Safety to get a location on the shuttle. After she picked up, I asked where the Hamden shuttle was, and her answer surprised me. She said that it wasn’t coming and that the Hamden shuttle had been discontinued. Instead there would be a shuttle to North Haven replacing it. Now, when she first told me this, I was a bit excited. When she said North Haven shuttle, I immediately thought there would be a shuttle traveling to the North Haven campus to accommodate the health science students taking classes in the area. I have many friends who have complained for years that a shuttle to the North Haven campus was needed. They were upset because it forced them to have to pay a taxi to bring them to class, to carpool or even to buy a car to get around. I regret to inform the public that nothing has changed—there still isn’t a shuttle to the North Haven campus. This new shuttle just goes to the shopping areas. Now there are many issues with these
But there are bigger issues, such as connew changes. If the Hamden shuttle had to be cut to make room in the budget for a shut- venience. Quinnipiac is located within the town tle to the North Haven campus, then I am sure many people, including myself, would of Hamden. The drive from the university to the Hamden plaza takes no more than 10 not have a problem with it. I mean, North Haven has its own shop- to 15 minutes. The entire shuttle route from ping places, grocery stores and even a movie leaving campus and returning was only 50 theater, so if a shuttle can take the students minutes. The North Haven shuttle is a longer ride, shopping there and still bring others to the campus for class then sacrifices have to be since it is in a different town. The total time for a full ride is 70 minutes. made. The university will But that’s not the case. end up regretting this deIn a recent interview cision sooner than later. with The Chronicle about TYRELL WALDEN-MARTIN Over the years. Quinthe changes in shuttle Associate Sports Editor nipiac has wanted to service, Vice President @Tyrell_Walden make Hamden a college for Public Affairs Lynn town. The university has Bushnell said, “As part of even built relationships the upgrade, service was with various businesses extended to North Haven, where we believe there is a wider variety of located in the town so that students can use retail, restaurant and entertainment options their QCash at places like Chili’s and ShopRite. for our students.” If students do not have transportation to I have been a resident in Hamden for the past 10 years, so I am very familiar with the these locations via the Hamden shuttle, the Greater New Haven area. I can agree that university will surely lose many business reNorth Haven has more entertainment options, lationships within the town. It will be hard to make Hamden a college but I cannot agree that the change is a better upgrade for more retail and restaurant op- town if the local businesses that they have tions. Hamden has Old Navy, the Gap, Mar- partnered with refuse to support them in the shalls and TJ Maxx for your shopping needs. future. The town also has Chili’s, Friday’s, Panera Bread and IHOP for your eating needs.
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Put your cell phones away The other day as I walked through Tator Hall, I couldn’t help but notice all of the heads around me. And when I say heads, I mean the tops of people’s heads. Why? Because everyone was looking down at his or her cell phone. I have forgotten what it is like to walk down a hall and make awkward eye contact or any eye contact for that matter because everyone--EVERYONE--is looking at his or her cell phone. I don’t want to hear the excuse, “Well, it’s part of our generation.” Yes, I get it, we’re all millennials and we use our cell phones. But that’s no excuse to use it even when you don’t need to. I see this most often during lunch and dinner hours when people wait for their friends in SARAH HARRIS the lobby near Managing Editor the cafe. Let’s be honest, we know @sarah_harris7 you checked your Instagram feed 10 times already, and the real reason you’re looking at your phone is because you feel uncomfortable just standing there waiting for your friend to show up. I also think people are just so used to looking down at their phones that they literally forget to look up sometimes. Try going on a walk and looking up the entire time, you’d be surprised at how difficult it is. And then while you look up, count the amount of people looking down. Because God forbid you make eye contact with someone as you wait for your friend. Or you’re sitting alone at your usual lunch table and none of your friends are there yet so you pull out your phone. Or maybe you just don’t have anyone to eat with. Because, oh no, what if...“What if people think I’m eating alone?” Hate to tell you, but eating with your phone doesn’t make you magically have more friends. In fact, it makes you less social. Back in the day, when there was no such
thing as the Internet, there were plays. Theatrical plays. There was the performer and the audience, and the audience was able to engage in this entertainment. Or they could read books and they didn’t need to be part of the physical audience to experience the play. They didn’t have to be social with the rest of the audience, they could stay at home. But when they needed to contact someone, they would have to go see them. And if they were waiting for someone, somewhere, maybe they would take a book with them while they wait. But I know for a fact most of us aren’t reading books on our cell phones while we wait. And if you do, contact me; you’re my hero. So why do we do this? Well, it goes back to the idea of being judged and the anxiety that judgment brings upon us. Our generation thinks that if we have a little piece of aluminum and glass in our hand it somehow protects us from the world. Why would people care if I ate alone? They probably don’t. For all we know, you could have chosen to eat alone. And if someone says in his or her head, “Aw, I feel bad she’s eating alone,” that thought usually only lasts 30 seconds. Then that person is back to thinking about him or herself again. Everyone needs to take a step back and realize that less than 25 years ago, people didn’t have cell phones. They sat at their tables alone and ate their lunch. Alone time is a good thing. Eat your lunch and unplug. I’m on my phone 90 percent of the day, I should be able to take 30 minutes to myself and appreciate the time I have alone, and the time I could have without my cell phone. So here’s some advice: put your phones away, people. You have these things on the sides of your pants, they’re called pockets; yeah, right there near your hips. USE THEM! Put your phone in your pocket, and make eye contact with people.
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You’re not funny
Stop the crude jokes and pickup lines Last Friday night, I was celebrating the start women in different ways. Obviously I am senof senior year at Aunt Chilada’s. It was great sitive to the subject myself, but I am not the to see old friends and meet new people, until a only one. Sexual assault is degrading, and the man I don’t even know tried to set me up with fact that some men find it funny makes me anhis friend. Sure, people had been drinking, so gry enough to write an entire article about it. the setup wasn’t too shocking to me. However, Making jokes about sexual assault is not what he said to try and hook funny. You are not funny. us up was disgusting: But cracking inappro“This guy’s like Bill priate “jokes” doesn’t even NICOLE HANSON Cosby,” he said. “He’ll put cover half of the ridiculous Copy Editor something in your drink!” things that happen in bars Are you kidding me? and clubs around here. A @nicole_hanson11 Why would anyone think man grabbed my hand askthat’s okay to say to someing for my number as I was one, sober or drunk? leaving New Haven the I continued to enjoy the other night. Maybe if we rest of my night at the bar, but I still couldn’t had met or danced earlier that night, I wouldn’t help but be repulsed by this comment. And the have been so caught off-guard. But I never met funniest part (if there is a funny part) is that he this guy in my life and didn’t even notice him said “she totally wants you” to his friend as I as I walked to my friend’s car. What makes you walked away. think I want to give you my number? Let’s get one thing straight - just because a Of course, a stranger grabbing my hand irwoman gives you the time of day does not mean ritated me, but that’s probably the most chivalshe is interested. Most people in this world try rous thing I’ve seen men do at Bar or Aunchie’s. to be decent and friendly human beings. Being As I danced with my roommates during our last nice does not equate to “wanting you.” visit to Aunchie’s, a guy next to me just reached The fact that these two guys were ignorant over and put his arm around my waist. Naturalenough to think this joke is funny is bad enough ly, his hand continued to move down as I glared in itself. But the fact that people think it’s okay at him in disbelief. to make jokes surrounding sexual assault is deI’m definitely one of many women who this spicable. happens to on a weekly basis, as I saw this man According to the Washington Examiner, and other men do the same thing to my friends about 13 percent of female college students throughout the rest of our time at the bar. have been sexually assaulted on campus. HowAs if making jokes about sexual assault isn’t ever, this statistic doesn’t even include the bad enough, acting on these jokes or thoughts is numbers of unreported sexual assaults and sex- even worse. Wearing skinny jeans doesn’t mean ual assaults that may have happened at another a woman is trying to look good for strangers point in a woman’s lifetime. trying to grope her. If I wanted you to grab my Although most people don’t constantly butt, I’d let you know (but don’t get your hopes have statistics and facts like the above running up). through their minds, try to think for at least a The next time you want to pick up a girl at few seconds before making misogynistic com- Aunchie’s or Bar, don’t be a pig. Start a norments. Sexual violence is a crime, not a joke. mal conversation without feeling someone up. Even though 13 percent of college women Women make up 62 percent of this campus being sexually assaulted may seem like a small you should probably start respecting them. number, sexual assault may affect even more
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drink smarter DESIGN BY KRISTEN RIELLO WRITTEN BY SARAH HARRIS
Stats you need to know about the college alcohol culture, and life saving information.
What type of drinker are you? Below are the numbers for the class of 2019. This data is from 2015 AlcoholEDU survey 1 administered to all first year students.
19.8%
Abstainer
6.32%
Nondrinker
Problematic drinker
32.24%
17.1% Heavy episodic drinker
24.51% Moderate drinker
Abstainer: consumed no alcohol this past year Heavy episodic drinker: on the day of highest alcohol use in the past two weeks, the student had 5-9 Nondrinker: consumed no alcohol in the past two drinks (males) or 4-7 drinks (female). weeks, but may have consumed in the past year Problematic drinker: on the day of highest alcohol use in the past two weeks, the student had 10+ Moderate drinker: on the day of highest
alcohol in the past two weeks, the student had 1-4 drinks drinks (male) or 8+ drinks (female). (male) or 1-3 drinks (female).
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BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) Drinking games play a significant role 48% of students & what it means
.02
Buzzed
Begin to feel relaxed. Reaction time slows.
.05 Euphoria, “the buzz.” Sociability. Decrease in judgment and reasoning.
.08
Drunk
Legally intoxicated. Balance and coordination impaired. Less self-control.
.10
Clear deterioration of cognitive judgment and motor coordination. Speech may be slurred.
.15 - .24 Danger
At risk for blackout. Nausea. Risk of stumbling/falling.
.25-.35
Medical emergency
May be unable to walk; may pass out/lose consciousness. Seek medical attention.
who were referred for an alcohol violation on campus reported
playing drinking games on the night of their referral incident. Approximately
31% of the 8 million college students in the U.S. meet the diagnostic criteria for
alcohol abuse.
How this is affecting women: About 1 in 3 females engage in binge drinking (consuming 4 or more drinks in a row, often in quick succession).
.40-.45 High risk for coma or death.
Women make up more than half of alcohol abusers among college students.
Alcohol plays a role in as many as 3 of every 4 rapes. Source: Screening for Mental Health
Of the students who engaged in three or more episodes of high risk drinking in a twoweek period, 41 percent admitted other people were worried about their behaviors.
Critical signs & symptoms of alcohol poisoning Mental confusion, stupor, coma, or person cannot be roused Slow breathing Irregular breaths
(10 seconds or more between breaths)
Vomiting Seizures Hypothermia
(low body temperature)
Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
What should you do if you suspect someone has alcohol poisoning? Know the danger signals Do not wait for all symptoms to be present If their is any suspicion of alcohol overdose, bring the person to the health center or call public safety at 111
Public safety 111 Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
On average, students who drink the most alcohol receive the lowest grades:
a Average 4.21 drinks per week b Average 6.03 drinks per week c Average 7.76 drinks per week d/f Average 9.97 drinks per week
Source: BACCHUS Network
To avoid consuming too much alcohol on any one occasion,
try the following tips: Source: US Department of Health and Human Services
Know how much is considered one standard drink.
1 Drink:
Track how much you’ve been drinking. Pace your alcohol intake over a single time frame.
Beer: 12 oz
Wine: 5 oz Shot: 1.5 oz
See if alcohol is negatively affecting your life by taking an anonymous self-assessment at www.collegeresponse.org
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FRESHMAN ADVICE COLUMN
DESIGN BY KRISTEN RIELLO PHOTOS BY MEGAN MAHER
Upperclassmen give their best advice to freshmen
As another school year begins, a new group of freshmen flock to their dorms, newly inundated with advice from their parents, orientation leaders and older siblings. However, as the weeks go by, new questions come up as they find answers to old ones. We asked some of Quinnipiac’s upperclassmen to give freshmen their advice on how to make the most of their time at QU. –J. Mandozzi
JORDAN FITZPATRICK ANTHONY KWALWASSER Senior | Criminal Justice “Be outgoing. Meet as many people as you can. You get out of the experience what you put in. I joined New Blue rugby as a freshman and made so many of my friends. Go to clubs and meetings and get out there and try things.”
EMILY HARTNETT Junior | Occupational Therapy “Study abroad. It was a great cultural and bonding experience with classmates, and you really appreciate what you loved about Quinnipiac when you come back.”
Junior | Occupational Therapy “Balancing school and social life is key. Schoolwork is important but don’t invest all your time on just academics. It is important to have a good time, too.”
NICOLE FORMATO Junior | Marketing “Spend time with your roommates but find individual interests, too. Make sure you branch out and find other people and friend groups as well.”
MADDIE HARDER
ERIC ZORN
Junior | Public Relations
Junior | Interactive Digital Design
“Studying abroad in Germany made me realize what I wanted to do for a career. I know now that I want to get involved with politics in the European Union because of that experience.”
“Pay attention in class, and make sure you get involved. If not in Greek life, get involved in some organization.”
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Shakespeare in the Park
Comedy “Twelfth Night” comes alive under the stars By CAROLINE MILLIN Contributing Writer
You don’t have to be an English or theater major to enjoy the experience of watching a lively performance under the stars. Every year, the Elm Shakespeare Company puts on a timeless play in Edgerton Park, located near the border of Hamden and New Haven. This summer, the group delivered its performance of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” to local audiences. The company is celebrating 20 years of free outdoor performances, thanks to the popularity of their shows and the generosity of donations. Being one of Shakespeare’s comedies, the play was humorous and a lot of fun to watch. “Twelfth Night” is the story of twin siblings, Sebastian and Viola, who are separated after a shipwreck. Not knowing that Sebastian survived the disaster, Viola makes it to shore and masquerades as her brother to find work, inciting a tangled web of misconception, jealousy and romance. Viola is tasked with representing her new master, Duke Orsino, as he tries to win the heart of Lady Olivia. This is complicated by the fact that Viola is in love with Orsino, and Olivia falls for Viola in her disguise as Sebastian. There is also an amusing subplot, in which several supporting characters and servants vie for the affections of each other and Lady Olivia. Eventually, however,
the real Sebastian appears, causing hilarious havoc among the main characters. In case you didn’t know, the 2006 Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum movie “She’s The Man” was based on this play. The set in Edgerton Park was beautifully crafted to resemble an elegant palace, complete with sculptures, balconies, fountains and a grand staircase. The lighting and sound effects, often tricky in an outdoor setting, were impressive and executed effectively throughout the play. A cool summer night, a clear sky and the picnic-like setup of the audience created a pleasant atmosphere for the performance, which featured many enthusiastic and dedicated actors. They brought this old tale to the modern stage and invited laughter from audience members of all ages. In particular, the character of Lady Olivia’s main servant does a fantastic job bringing a complex character to life. Originally quite serious and proper, the servant is tricked into thinking that Lady Olivia loves him and wants him to act ridiculously, which he does. As this information was falsified, the servant ends up being branded as insane instead of winning his lady’s love. The actor playing this character does an excellent job transitioning from a serious man to a ridiculous one, illustrating how love can sometimes drive you to do crazy things. “Shakespeare in the Park” is not unique
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Taylor Swift is amazing
Miley’s ‘Dead Petz’ and bad lyrics
It’s no secret that Taylor Swift is at the top of her game with a world tour studded with top-notch guest artists and awesome outfits, millions of views on Vevo, millions of purchases on iTunes, a constant crew of friends and two adorable cats. An alleged Twitter feud with Nicki Minaj, sure, but haven’t we all done that? Taylor Swift is amazing. But that’s only my opinion. She is criticized for many different reasons – Miley Cyrus thinks the “Bad Blood” video glorifies violence and “Blank Space” is an obvious nod to those who accuse Taylor of dating too much – but she does her best to rise above all the hate, which is the best anyone can do. Even better, Taylor uses her fame to help others. She frequently reaches out to fans in distress through social media, and last year she brought several presents to a little boy from North Haven, whose mother had turned to Taylor when she was having trouble becoming pregnant. Last week, Taylor released her newest video for her song “Wildest Dreams,” featuring some CGI lions and further proof that she can rock any hair color. The video was romantic and wistful, which was to be expected, but a few lines at the end of the video revealed that all proceeds would be donated to the African Parks Foundation of America for wildlife conservation. So you can hate on her if you want, but maybe you should direct all that negative energy elsewhere. Taylor Swift will just shake it off anyway. –J. Cibelli
*Warning: Strong language* “I feel like I’m part of the universe, and it’s part of me…” Miley really gave me the feels when I heard this line during the song “Dooo It!” from her new album, “Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz.” She really has gone outside her comfort zone and is pushing boundaries especially with the ‘z’ at the end of ‘petz.’ This album will go down in history for being so awesome… said no one ever. Let’s just say there’s an obvious reason as to why this album is free on SoundCloud, and in case it’s not obvious, here’s why: no one in their right mind should pay for this album and if you do, you need help. I think Miley was tripping on acid in a room covered in glitter when she wrote this album. This album really reminds me of the time I wanted to be a DJ in the eighth grade and used GarageBand to autotune my voice. This album is basically a teenage girl who fell in love with that guy she hooked up with once, and now she’s sitting in her dorm room listening to sad music when she realizes the guy only hooked up with her because he was drunk. Ah, I feel bad, there’s actually some good stuff on this album. Her song “Fuckin Fucked Up” has some really good lyrics in it. Oh wait, she just repeats the same beat and the same lyric–‘Fucked up’–for the entire song. Sorry Miley, “Dead Petz” is a load of crap. My favorite line in the entire track is, “You put me in these fucking situations where I look like a dumbass bitch, and I’m not a fucking dumbass bitch…” Miley, think again. –S. Harris
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‘No Escape’ scares, but lacks logic By JULIA PERKINS Editor-in-Chief
Director John Erick Dowdle’s latest action film “No Escape” certainly brought the suspense, but when it comes to complexity and probability, the thriller fell short. Owen Wilson stars as Jack, an American father who moves his wife Annie (Lake Bell) and kids to a fictional Asian country for work, just hours before rebels take over the country and murder foreigners. The family must try to escape slaughter with the help of a tough, but comedic and kindly, British man named Hammond, played by Pierce Brosnan of “James Bond” fame. The movie’s premise is irking from the start. It makes no sense that Jack would move his family to a foreign country without checking the place out first, especially if the nation could be dangerous. Since Jack and Annie do not mention that the country could be unsafe, the film gives viewers the impression that the rebellion happens literally overnight. This of course could not be the case. Hammond explains later on that the rebels are frustrated with the foreign companies (like the one Wilson goes to work for) who are taking advantage of their country. This point is only briefly touched upon, however, leaving viewers with a simplistic view of revolutions. The Asian characters are also treated poorly throughout the movie. Among the Asian characters, only Hammond’s friend, known as Kenny Rogers, has a personality, but he has little screen time. There is not enough emphasis on the motivations behind the rebels. While Hammond does say the revolutionaries are just trying to protect
their families, just like Jack, viewers cannot understand them because they are portrayed as both foreign and evil. Still, the film succeeds in creating an emotional and tense tone. Even though viewers know Jack and his family are going to survive the coup, one cannot help being terrified for the characters. The use of slow motion and close-up shots allowed viewers to sense the stress the characters feel. I am not exaggerating when I say I do not think I have ever been that anxious watching a movie. In fact, I cannot remember the last time I was that anxious doing anything. From the moment the rebels attack until the credits rolled, my body was tensed up and I had my hand against my face in nervous shock. This anxiety was at its highest when Jack has to throw his two young daughters from one building to the other, where Annie is waiting to catch them. The screams of the girls and the emotion on Wilson and Bell’s faces all strike fear into the hearts of the viewers. Usually in Hollywood when characters jump from building to building, they land gracefully. But Annie falls back onto the roof, scraping her shoulder and legs, each time she catches the girls. This sense of realism made it the strongest scene in the movie. The film also thankfully did not give Jack superior fighting skills. While it’s true Jack probably fairs better in the middle of a coup than most American men would in real life, he does not suddenly obtain amazing moves that only a highly trained military person could have, as is the case in most action movies. His ability to survive comes
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Owen Wilson stars in “No Escape” as Jack, an American father who must protect his family when they are stuck in a foreign country during a coup. from his quick thinking and his desire to save his family. However, the filmmakers should have left out one scene that comes a little more than halfway through the movie. Here the rebels corner Jack’s family and attempt to rape Annie. This near rape scene (Hammond and Kenny Rogers come in to save the day) added nothing to the plot and was out of character for the revolutionaries. Throughout most of the movie, the rebels quickly and indiscriminately kill the foreigners, so why now would they stop to rape Annie? Thus, the scene becomes another example
of unnecessary sexual assault and violence toward women in Hollywood films. Yet, if you can get past these problematic aspects, it is possible to enjoy the movie. If you are looking for a nice, relaxing time, this is not the movie for you. But if you like movies that make your heart race or cause you to genuinely fear for the characters, take a shuttle into North Haven to see “No Escape.” Personal Rating:
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Gym gender norms
A female’s perspective of the weight-lifting room By SARAH HARRIS Managing Editor
As a senior, I have seen many changes to the university during my three years here. Classes get bigger, rooms get smaller and the technology gets better. However, there are also some things that haven’t changed. One of those unchangeable things is the Mount Carmel gym atmosphere. This is how I describe the gym atmosphere: dudes. This article shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, no matter which gender you identify with. Let me give you a visual here: you walk into the rec center to work out and you have two options: go straight toward the weight-lifting equipment, or head upstairs to the track and cardio machines. Sounds simple enough; just choose whatever you feel like doing that day. Well, it’s not that simple. The lower part of the gym where you can lift weights is usually just men. It’s rare that you see more than three women in there at one time. Most women use the cardio machines upstairs. I can confidently say I have never been downstairs to use the weight-lifting machines. I go to the gym often, but never wandered into the “testosterone room.” But, the other day, I decided to check it out for the first time. I’m a Resident Assistant and my residents and friends who are females are always discussing how they want to use the weight-lifting machines but don’t feel comfortable because of all the men in the gym. I usually just say something along the lines of, “Listen, just do what you want and don’t worry about what other people think.” Well, it’s not as easy at it sounds. I walk in and go straight to the safe zone (the coat rack and cubbies), not knowing what’s to come. I immediately go into defense mode, try to stand a little taller (hard to accomplish at 5-foot-2) and seem a little bit more confident. I put my bags down and turn to go towards the weights in the back. There are about 15 guys in the gym. My confidence drains a little as I put my head down, trying not to make too much eye contact because I don’t want to know how many guys are looking at me.
When I talked to people who have done this before, they would say everyone stares when you go to the weight-lifting part, and I always thought they were exaggerating...they weren’t. I grab a bench and begin to do squats near it. I try to look directly at myself in the mirror, but as I begin to glance around at each person in the mirror, I make eye contact with 80 percent of them. I’m not blaming guys for looking. If I was in a room of all women and a guy walked in, I’m sure we would all stare, too. I lie down on the bench and begin an ab workout, I get up and about 10 more guys have come into the gym. But to my left is another girl, thank God. Why was I so nervous? Is nervous even the right word? Intimidated. Yes, that’s it. I was intimidated. I don’t know what level of fitness any of these people are at, but society has created a culture that makes me believe that just because they are male, they’re better than me. Now, everyone in that room may have been at higher fitness levels than me. But for me to assume that means our society has constructed false images in our minds that reinforce the idea that all men are stronger or more physically fit than women. As I worked out, I constantly questioned myself. Is my back straight, is my squat low enough, am I sweating too much, too little, am I in their way? So how do I get over this fear? Keep going. I don’t want to go back, but I worked too hard this summer getting in shape to give up now. I think routine will help me create a more comfortable atmosphere for myself in the gym. Now that the gyms are smaller, there’s less space for everyone to go. And with a larger freshman class, the problem will get worse. But overall, there’s going to be more bodies in smaller spaces. As a community, we all need to create a welcoming environment for everyone, everywhere. We all need to deconstruct the gender norms at Quinnipiac. No one should feel uncomfortable or feel as if certain parts of the gym are for certain genders only. Let’s break gender boundaries together.
Only 29 percent of adults lift weights for at least the minimum recommended time, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Only 20 percent of women do strength training each week, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
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RUNDOWN FIELD HOCKEY UConn 7, QU 0 – Friday Megan Conaboy: 8 saves QU 2, Yale 1 – Sunday Savanna Reilly: 1 goal Angie King: 1 goal MEN’S SOCCER Brown 2, QU 0 – Friday Triston Henry: 12 saves WOMEN’S SOCCER New Hampshire 2, QU 1 (TD Bank Classic) – Friday Jess Fontaine: 1 goal QU 2, Vermont 1 (TD Bank Classic) – Sunday Alex Pelletier: 1 goal Nadya Gill: 1 goal Jess Cascio: 1 assist Amanda Barroca: 1 assist WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL UMES 3, QU 0 (UMES Invitational) – Friday Katie Urycki: 8 kills, 9 digs Sierra Dawson: 15 assists N.C. A&T 3, QU 2 (UMES Invitational) –Saturday Kat Miller: 14 digs, 8 kills Dawson: 31 assists Urycki: 17 kills, 14 digs Delaware State 3, QU 1 (UMES Invitational) –Saturday Urycki: 17 kills, 13 digs Dawson 18 assists MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY QU: 4th Place (Stony Brook Invitational)- Saturday WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY QU: 4th Place (Stony Brook Invitational)- Saturday
Field hockey gets first win
Reilly, King score in 2-1 win over Yale
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Dayna Barlow, left, looks at the ball next to a Yale player in field hockey’s 2-1 win on Sunday. By MAX MOLSKI Staff Writer
GAMES TO WATCH FIELD HOCKEY QU at Michigan St. (@ New York) –Friday, 2 p.m. QU at Lafayette - Sunday, 1 p.m. MEN’S SOCCER QU at Rhode Island - Saturday, 7 p.m. QU vs. Holy Cross - Wednesday, 4 p.m. WOMEN’S SOCCER QU vs. Maine –Sunday, 1 p.m. QU vs. Albany - Tuesday, 4 p.m. WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL QU vs. Holy Cross (@ UMass Lowell) - Friday, 4:30 p.m. QU vs. San Jose State (@ UMass Lowell) - Saturday, 4:30 p.m. QU at UMass Lowell - Saturday, 7 p.m. WOMEN’S RUGBY QU at Army - Saturday, 12 p.m.
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Heading into its first home game of the 2015 season, Quinnipiac field hockey desperately need a win. The Bobcats had begun the season with three-straight losses on
the road and were outscored 13-1 in that span. But Quinnipiac responded with exactly what it needed: a hardfought 2-1 win over Yale. “There are monkeys running around,” Quinnipiac head coach Becca Main said. “They’re all off
my back.” Senior Savanna Reilly put Quinnipiac on the board nearly 13 minutes into the game to give the Bobcats a 1-0 advantage. Senior Haley Swartz assisted Reilly, who netted her first goal of the season. Quinnipiac doubled its lead with just over 11:00 left in the first half off the stick of junior Angie King. Senior Meghan McCullough and sophomore Michelle Federico were credited with assists, as King scored off the penalty corner for her first goal of the season. Bobcats’ goalie Megan Conaboy kept Yale scoreless in the first half, as Quinnipiac took a two-goal advantage into the break. “We really played as a unit,” Conaboy said. “That’s why we were able to push it up the sidelines and score.” Yale immediately responded at the start of the second half, though. It took the Bulldogs only 52 seconds to make it a one-goal game, after sophomore Carol Middough scored her third goal of the season off an assist from senior Nicole Wells. In spite of the early goal from Yale, Main and Conaboy credit the team’s upperclassmen for holding
Yale at bay. “It’s really tough to recover after something like that, but the experienced players really stepped up and were able to push everybody to get their feet back under them and get the ball back,” Conaboy said. “I think they are all vital on the field for us. They know how to watch the clock,” Main said. With ten minutes left in the game, Yale strung together five consecutive penalty corners. Conaboy and the Bobcats defense did not concede under Yale’s offensive pressure, managing to hold on to the 2-1 lead. “It’s just trust in the people around you,” Conaboy said. “With our penalty corner unit, I have full faith in them that they’re going to get the job done and do their part.” Conaboy finished the game with 11 saves. Quinnipiac plays its next two games on the road before returning to Hamden to play Maine on Sept. 17. Main says she is pleased to finally get the first win under the team’s belt. “It’s really nice to win at home. It’s nice to get the win. We earned it today,” Main said.
Men’s soccer falls to Brown
By MICHAEL HEWITT Staff Writer
The Brown Bears (1-0-0) spoiled the home opener Friday afternoon for the men’s soccer team, blanking the Bobcats (0-2-1) 2-0 at the QU Soccer Field. Much like the first two games of the season, Quinnipiac’s matchup with Brown featured more of the same product. Good goaltending, good defense, and no offense. The Bobcats and Bears were knotted 0-0 at the half, but Brown’s Matthew Chow answered, sending one past the outstretched hands of Quinnipiac’s goalkeeper Triston Henry on a three-on-two with 22:55 left in the game. With the deficit still within reach, Brown’s Tariq Akeel crushed the chances of a Quinnipiac comeback away just 27 seconds after Brown captured the lead. Quinnipiac Head Coach Eric Da Costa saw communication errors on the second goal. “It’s guys not being on the same page,” he said. “We should have played the ball back to the [Henry], rather than having [Henry] come out and challenge the ball, then I saw a lot of poor coverage.” While Henry allowed both goals in the loss, Da Costa described his goalkeeper’s play as ‘fantastic’ thus far. “[Henry] was great against Boston
College, UConn, and today. Neither of those goals were his fault,” he said. However, Da Costa does not believe his team’s lack of offense, an offense that has yet to score a goal in 270 minutes of play, is affecting his goalkeeper. “I don’t think it’s difficult at all,” he said. “It’s frustrating for the entire team, when you don’t have offensive production. We’re just not creating enough offensive chances, but that will come. We have a freshman forward and one on the wing. It’s going
to take time, but it has no bearing on how Triston is playing or how he is approaching the games.” Coming into the game, Quinnipiac was 8-22 in shot discrepancy, also ending up on the short end of shots 18-7 in the loss to Brown. “Everything we’ve been focusing on has been defensive,” Da Costa said. “We play for the MAAC championship. Every game we play now until then is an opportunity to grow and get better. Everything for us is building the backline. With the exception
of two goals today, we’ve been very good defensively. The offensive part of that has to come later. It’s the next step in our evolution as a team.” Quinnipiac is off for one week, until they resume their season at URI on Sept. 12, but Da Costa said the seven day break could not come at a better time. “I think it’s a great thing,” he said. “We’re going to give them some days off to get their legs back and it comes at a perfect time. The break is welcomed.”
Correction from Sept. 2: In last week’s issue of The Chronicle, we put a picture up of
Natalie Kosko in our women’s rugby preview “Focused on First.” In the article we also mentioned that Kos-
ko would be a major factor of the Bobcats’ team this season. Kosko is no longer on the Quinnipiac team,
and we apologize for the error in the piece.
Midfielder Max Rothenbucher makes a play on the ball in Friday 2-0 loss against Brown.
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On the ball
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Clockwise from top left: Savanna Reilly looks to get a shot off in Sunday’s win over Yale, Colton Grob chases after the ball beside a Yale player, Stevenson Hawkey gets ready to kick the ball in Friday’s loss to Brown, and a Quinnipiac field hockey player runs out of the pack of players to get the ball.
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Women’s soccer freshman Nadya Gill has scored three game-winning goals in her first four career games. Field hockey goalie Megan Conaboy recorded five consecutive saves in the second half to preserve the Bobcats 2-1 win over Yale.
The men’s soccer team has 270 scoreless minutes to open up the season.
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Matt Mensher
Mensher finished in 6th place out of 57 competitors at the Stony Brook Invitational on Saturday. The senior finished with a time of 18:58.35 which helped lead the Bobcats to a 4th place finish at the invitational.
Katie Urycki The junior outside hitter totaled 42 kills and 33 digs in three matches this past weekend at the Maryland Eastern Shore Invitational. Urycki has 81 kills on the season, which is enough to lead the team.
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In his first three games at Quinnipiac, goalkeeper Triston Henry has made 22 saves and has only allowed three goals.
Filling the gloves
After transfering to Quinnipiac, goalkeeper Triston Henry is tasked with filling big shoes for the men’s soccer program. By JORDAN NOVAK Staff Writer
There are few challenges more daunting than following in the shoes of a legend. After losing Borja Angoitia, who graduated last year, many people are wondering how men’s soccer will replace the reigning Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Goalie of the Year. Through his first three games of 2015 transfer Triston Henry looks well on his way to creating his own name as Quinnipiac netminder. “I don’t feel any pressure taking over for Borja [Angoitia], I’m here to make my own legacy,” Henry said. “While [Angoitia] was great and made major contributions to this team, I am the one wearing the No. 1 jersey and the gloves now, so whatever happens now is up to me.” Henry looks well prepared to start a great career of his own in Hamden. At 6-foot-1, Henry possesses blink-of-an-eye quickness and the vocal ability to control the Bobcats’ defense. His playing style, as he puts it, is inspired by his favorite player: Juventus F.C. goalie and captain Gianluigi Buffon. And looking past his skills on the field, Henry also has shown the ability to be a central part of a winning team. In his two seasons at Herkimer County Community College, he led
the Generals to back-to-back National Championship victories. Henry’s true prowess in net was evident during the 2013 season, in which he allowed a mere four goals all season and was named an All-American. “I take great pride in my time at Herkimer,” Henry said. “I was able to refine my game, and I learned what it takes to maintain a winning mentality. I want to bring this mentality with me, and hopefully win a couple more championships.” Following his time in junior college, Henry transferred to the University of Connecticut. Unfortunately, Henry didn’t fit into UConn head coach Ray Reid’s plans, as he puts it. He didn’t play during the 2014 season. Still, Henry feels his time in Storrs was a growing experience “I had a good experience at UConn, even if it unfortunately didn’t work out the way I may have hoped,” Henry said. “While I was there I did learn a lot about myself as a person and as a player, and I hope to bring some of the professionalism of a program like UConn to Quinnipiac in my time here. We have to take every moment seriously and we will take our game to the next level.” After last season, head coach Eric Da Costa saw an opportunity to bring Henry to Quinnipiac. Da Costa tracked Henry while back in his hometown of Toronto and followed his prog-
ress at Herkimer. Da Costa also got help from former Quinnipiac forward Raphael Carvalho, who also played at Herkimer. “We are very happy to have landed a player who has been on our radar for such a long time,” Da Costa said. Henry also credits Carvalho as the reason he is currently at Quinnipiac. “While I was playing at Herkimer, [Carvalho] was one of my teammates,” Henry said. “After I decided I was going to leave UConn, he told me that Borja was graduating and the team needed a new goalkeeper, and everything just worked out perfectly from there.” Henry has done plenty to justify Da Costa’s
“... I am the one wearing the No. 1 jersey and the gloves now, so whatever happens now is up to me.”
– TRISTON HENRY
MEN’S SOCCER GOALIE confidence in his short time here. In his first three games for the Bobcats, he has recorded a clean sheet and has stopped 22 of the 25 shots he has faced thus far.
“He has had an almost seamless transition,” Da Costa said. “By coming in during spring semester last year, he has had more time to adjust to his teammates, as well as get some game time in spring. Now that the season has started, the extra time Triston spent with his teammates is really paying off, as he looks super comfortable out there.” So far this season, Henry’s play has been crucial to the Bobcats, who have had trouble scoring. In fact, Quinnipiac hasn’t scored yet in its first three games. Perhaps his best performance to date came on Aug. 31, when he recorded a six-save shutout against UConn, his former team. “[UConn] was a huge game on the schedule for me, and I am happy we got to get it out of the way early,” Henry explained. “While I obviously would have liked to win, I was happy with how we played and shutting them out felt great.” There are huge expectations for the Bobcats this year. After a disappointing showing in the MAAC tournament last year, many expect them to not only contend in the tournament, but to finish with the regular season title as well. If this scenario is to play out, it will be essential that Henry helps carry Quinnipiac to that point. And if Triston Henry’s first few games are
any clue, things are looking up.