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opinion Video game mania, page 6
Arts & life Coffee Crawl, page 10
Game room coming to Commons
fall fest
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Students and guests enjoyed country music last Saturday during the Student Programming Board’s Fall Fest. Sara Haze, Canaan Smith, Eric Paslay and Love and Theft performed in South Lot.
Hall Wars turnout lower than expected
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Commons residence hall won Sigma Phi Epsilon’s Hall Wars. By adelia couser Staff Writer
Although 32 teams pre-registered for Sigma Phi Epsilon’s Hall Wars on Sunday, Sept. 29, only 17 teams went to compete in the battle between freshmen and sophomore residence halls.
Commons won and also competed with Irma/Dana and the Village residence halls. The event raised money for AIDS Project New Haven, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals infected with and affected
by AIDS. The organization provides transportation and educational services for the individuals, works to increase public awareness of AIDS and promotes prevention. Chris Cole, the director of AIDS Project New Haven, came to the event to raise awareness and speak to participants about the organization’s mission. In order to participate in Hall Wars, freshmen and sophomores were required to register teams of at least 10 students on the event’s website. The teams participated in competitions of soccer, volleyball, hot shots, kickball and an obstacle course. The final four participated in a dodgeball tournament, and the final three competed in a relay race. Sigma Phi Epsilon Philanthropy Chair Connor Croteau was primarily in charge of setting up Hall Wars and keeping in touch with the event’s six sponsors. He says that while he was somewhat disappointed by the turn-
out, he believes that this year’s Hall Wars went better than he expected. “We generally stuck with what we’ve done in past years,” Croteau said. “We did add sophomore teams so we could have more involvement.” In the past, Sigma Phi Epsilon has worked with Residential Life to put together Hall Wars, but this year Residential Life refused to co-sponsor the event. According to Croteau, this was because they did not want to show support for only one Greek life organization. “Their absence in cosponsorship put a damper on the event without RA participation,” Croteau said. “Before, Hall Wars was required for freshmen and RAs would make teams; this year it was optional for them to do so. It was unfortunate that not many freshmen got to apSee WARS Page 3
A new recreational room will soon be in operation in the Commons residence hall, one of the most populated freshmen dorms, according Residential Life. The converted common room will feature a Pac Man machine, Dance Revolution machine, air hockey, foosball and a large screen television. Funds for the project came from an anonymous donor who wanted the funds to be used to improve campus life, Associate Director of Residential Life Melissa Karipidis said. Only students who live in Commons will have access to the room by swiping their QCard. Residential Life can lock the room if any of the property is damaged or if the room is reserved. Residential Life chose Commons because it had multiple lounges that would leave nine other study spaces available, according to Karipidis. “We want to give students a place in the residence hall where they can gather, enjoy themselves and be a part of the community,” Karipidis said. Commons resident Sarah Jess believes the game room will benefit students. “It’s really exciting [be]cause we always do a lot of studying and we finally have the chance for a break,” she said. Complex resident Marc Capparelli said he wished that Sahlin Hall had a game room. “It’s not fair that only Commons can get one,” he said. While Residential Life does not currently have any plans for adding additional recreation rooms to other residence halls, that may change based on funding and the success of game room.
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The Honey Farms Wine & Liquor on Whitney Avenue is temporarily closed due to an alleged incident of selling alcohol to a minor. Honey Farms was fined $5,000 and suspended from Oct. 1 through Oct. 15 by Connecticut’s Liquor Control Commission for allegedly selling alcohol to a minor and refusing to cooperate with the case, according to the Penalty Notices provided on the Department of Consumer Protection’s website.
On May 30, 2013, the Liquor Control Commission conducted a surveillance operation at Honey Farms, Director of the Office of Communication and Education for the Department of Consumer Protection Claudette Carveth said. In the surveillance operation, agents from the Liquor Control Division, which is the investigative branch of the Liquor Control Commission, observed young-looking people enter Honey Farms and leave with suspected alcohol, Carveth said. The Hamden Police then stopped the
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cars of the suspected minors. In the subsequent investigation, the Liquor Control Commission found that Honey Farms violated Connecticut liquor control statutes §30-86(b) Sale to minor and §30-6A10 Refusal of cooperation. “It was alleged that the store owner hampered the investigation by providing misleading information as to the identity of the female store clerk on duty the day that the sales occurred,” Carveth said. See FINE Page 4
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Honey Farms was suspended from Oct. 1 through Oct. 15 and fined $500 for allegedly selling alcohol to a minor.
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New saints to be named
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The Vatican announced on Monday Popes John XIII and John Paul II will become saints on April 27, 2014. According to CNN News, this will be the first time two popes are canonized at the same time. In order to become a saint, a person must lead a holy life, as well as perform two miracles. Although Pope John XIII was only thought to have performed one miracle prior to his death, CNN reports that Pope Francis decided there are sufficient grounds to canonize him.
With an end to the fiscal year at midnight Tuesday, the government shut down due to the disagreement between House and Senate on a spending bill. While the House wants anti-Obamacare amendments in the bill, the Senate voted against this, according to a CNN report. This is the first time the federal government has shut down in 17 years. This shutdown means that only “essential” federal workers will still be receiving a paycheck, but more than 800,000 people will be sent on a temporary unpaid leave. In addition, national parks, zoos and federal museums are closed, and many federal offices and programs as well. Until the federal courts run out of money, which could be less than 10 days, the federal courts remain open as well as air traffic, border protection and the department of defense and power grid maintenance.
Students who are traveling to New York City on the Metro-North railroad line should expect delays until Oct. 8. Monday was the first time any electric trains traveled through Harrison and Mount Vernon, according to NBC Connecticut. This eight-mile section under electric control will halt the amount of traffic able to pass from New Haven to New York City. New York City is trying to help with the delays by creating 72 shuttle busses. MTA officials said they are working on trying to reimburse New Haven Line Customers.
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Sixth-year PT students hike for a cause By AMANDA HOSKINS Staff Writer
Oct. 2 marks the 30th day that third-year graduate student Daniel Munkley and 22 others consecutively hiked the Sleeping Giant. What began as a competition between Munkley and his roommate during their senior year, turned into an event for sixth-year physical therapy students to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. As seniors, Munkley and his roommate were simply bored one day, so they decided to challenge each other to hike the mountain every day for 30 days. “It just turned out to be a lot of fun,” Munkley said. One day after class a professor heard him talking about his adventure and asked if he was doing it to raise money for something. Two years ago when his professor said this, Munkley laughed at the idea. He was just doing this to keep himself entertained; why would he go further than that? This past summer, however, the joke became his dream. He didn’t care how many people would participate and thought even if he got five or six other classmates involved, he would be able to send some money to a good cause. “People could make what they wanted out of it; run it, walk it, crawl it, go backward, whatever,” Munkley said. Each person paid $1 for each day. He got four of his closest physical therapy students on board to help him start. Justin Doerner, Katherine Slattery, Marianna DiMaggio and Lauren Gastall all worked together to even-
tually get a group of 22 students to commit to the challenge. They make up one fourth of the sixth year physical therapy students. They would all hike the mountain every day and take pictures to document their experience. Tough schedules made it impossible for them to all go together, so they hiked in small groups. Munkley says it was fun because they sometimes saw each other during their hike. Munkley lit up as he recalled seeing some of his friends at a different peak. Once they noticed each other, they started a chant and let their voices be heard throughout the State Park. Using the Internet program GoFundMe. com, Munkley created a place for friends, family and anyone else interested to donate money. On this website, Munkley posted pictures archiving how people were doing each day so people could see their progress as they donated. Currently, Munkley and his team have raised more than $1,600 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Munkley says he will continue to keep the site open for donations for a short period of time. “It’s pretty awesome the support we have got from friends, family, faculty,” Munkley said. Munkley became interested in the organization through videos that he saw on ESPN. Some days the videos became a motivation for himself and Doerner to go and hike. Despite the tough challenge all 22 students completed the 30 days. “We made a 30 day commitment and
Commons wins Hall Wars WARS from cover preciate Hall Wars this year and experience the legacy that prior classes had the opportunity to experience.” Last year 48 freshmen teams registered for Hall Wars and all were present at the event. The lower turnout was noted by this year’s participants. “It wasn’t as big as I thought it would be,” said Maddie Harder, a Commons freshman whose team experienced a lot of free time during the event due to a lack of competitors. Since 15 teams failed to attend Hall Wars, the teams in attendance sometimes found themselves without an opponent during various competitions. In these situations, the team won by default and was not required to compete. Many teams divided up and played against their own teammates so they had something to do during the 20-minute stretch of time. Sophomore Connor Stevenson from
Village said that his team won two of the five games by default. “I wish there was more competition,” said Stevenson, who participated in last year’s Hall Wars. “This year there were a lot less teams.” Harder believes the low attendance rate was due to the fact that the event began at 8 a.m. “I think the event should have started later so that people would actually get up and come,” said Harder, who had walked around knocking on her teammates’ doors at 7:30 that morning to wake them up. Croteau said next year the fraternity will try to start Hall Wars later. Despite the lower attendance and lack of competition, a majority of the students at the event said they would be willing to attend next year’s Hall Wars. “I thought it was fun,” Harder said. “My favorite part was bonding and meeting new people.”
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Graduate student Daniel Munkley and 22 other physical therapy students hiked Sleeping Giant for 30 days to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation. we hiked the mountain every single day. It’s tough,” Doerner said. Munkley hopes that this can be an annual event at the start of the year for the rest of the physical therapy classes. Plans are already underway with current fifth year students who hope to make this a reality. The Make A Wish Foundation is an organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. The foun-
dation believes that “a wish experience can be a game changer” for these children. On average, the foundation grants a wish to a child in the United States and its territories every 38 seconds. “These kids get their dreams just brought to them in a second and you see them just light up,” Munkley said. “I really think the human spirit is very strong and I think that in terms of healing it can be limitless.”
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Memorial for late professor The Psychology Department will hold a memorial for Professor of Psychology Joan Bombace, who passed away in early September. The memorial is scheduled to be in the Mancheski Seminar Room on Monday, Oct. 7, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. A Quinnipiac alumna and a member of the faculty since 1982, Bombace founded the psychology honors society Psi Chi and the Quinnipiac University Interdisciplinary Research Program. – J. Perkins
Learn Korean Students now have the opportunity to learn Korean. Associate Professor of Communications Sang Nam will teach the Korean language and culture to students, faculty and staff each Tuesday at noon. Students cannot earn credits from these lessons. The lessons are held in the second floor of the Athletic Center in the Conference Room of the Global Education Office. – J. Perkins
Guest radio producer The Senior Producer of WNPR’s “Where We Live” Catie Talarski will speak to students tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in SC 119. Talarski will discuss creativity and the arts as part of the Creative Writing Program’s Morning Yawp Series, sponsored by the English department and the College of Arts and Sciences. – J. Perkins
Classical music lecture Nicolas Bell, the curator of music at the British library, will discuss the 1940s film “Instruments of the Orchestra” on Oct. 6 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. “Instruments of the Orchestra” is a 20 minute educational film with a critically acclaimed musical score. As curator, Bell researches music manuscripts and he will discuss the composition of this score. The film will also be screened at the lecture. The talk takes place in the Kresge Lecture Hall in Echlin 101. – J. Perkins
New Director of Student Health Services Alice Holland of Fairfield was named director of student health services on Monday. Holland will manage the health services budget, train health service professionals and work study staff and supervise student health services personnel. Previously, Holland was director of health services at Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus, where she taught human sexuality courses. – J. Perkins
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Gregory Fink, assistant director for student center and campus life for Greek life, prepares to leave Quinnipiac on Oct. 10. By nicole hanson Staff Writer
As Greek life on campus is in full-bloom, Gregory Fink, assistant director for student center and campus life for Greek life, prepares to move on from his Quinnipiac
career. On Oct. 10, Fink will say goodbye to Quinnipiac’s fraternities and sororities, and hello to Class Councils at Texas A&M University. In his new position at Texas A&M, his alma mater, Fink said he will be an advisor of Class Councils, an organization he was actually a member of. “Class Councils is like an SGA group that focuses on the traditions of the university, since Texas A&M is very rich in tradition,” Fink said. “It’s one of those moments where it is tough to go, but it’s hard to not see an experience etched in stone.” Going on his third year of employment at Quinnipiac, Fink said it will not be easy to leave. “It’s been what dreams are made of,” Fink said. “We have incredible students here and incredible colleagues that I’ve been able to learn from.” After working so closely with Greek life, Fink said that joining a fraternity or a sorority is the perfect compliment to the academic community. “I think the leadership opportunities, both in their development and in the actual roles they take, are experiences that can be unmatched,” Fink said. “It’s almost
like they’re running a small business.” With their values and leadership positions available, Fink said Greek organizations ensure that their students are becoming a person of the world. “Some of those experiences are some of the most paralleled to the world of work,” Fink said. “It’s always about how someone can be a better version of themselves.” During his time at Quinnipiac, Fink has made multiple changes to Greek life, including moving formal Greek recruitment from the spring to the fall. “We changed to fall recruitment [this year], which was a huge, huge, huge endeavor,” Fink said. “It worked out beautifully.” Among the changes he has made, Fink said he helped to strengthen the effectiveness and the abilities of the Panhellenic council. “We have a large percentage of this population at Quinnipiac that are part of this Panhellenic community, so we knew that their governing council can move mountains here, if effective,” Fink said. One of the greatest developments he helped create, Fink said, was having the voices of the women of
the Panhellenic council be heard. “A lot of it was instilling the skills in those students leaders,” Fink said. “We needed to develop those, and they also needed to have the confidence that they could become that voice.” Junior Liz Falcigno, member of Alpha Delta Pi, said she will remember Fink for his positive attitude during recruitment. “He gave off a super positive energy during recruitment last year,” Falcigno said. “He was just positive about everything he was doing.” Senior Theo Siggelakis, member of the Interfraternity Council, said `Fink was always there to give advice and guidance in a time of need. “He helped the women make great strides in their Greek community,” Siggelakis said. “His presence in the community will be missed.” Although he was highly involved and implemented various changes in Greek life, Fink said it is not about the impact he has made, but what the students can do with their skills. “The best I could do is give them the tools to allow them to change the world,” Fink said. “If there’s ever an impact, I’m proud to be in the shadows.”
Biking for a cause By julia perkins News Editor
The brothers of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity spent the past three days riding stationary bikes on Bobcat Way Lawn to raise awareness and money for their philanthropy Push America. Beginning Monday, Sept. 30 until today, the fraternity held its annual Push America Festival from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The fraternity has one bike for the brothers, who take turns riding for an hour. The second bike is for all students who can donate $3 to ride for 15 minutes and $10 to ride for one hour. “Last year we did something very similar,” Pi Kappa Phi Philanthropy Chair Joe Almeida said. “We had the bikes out on the Bobcat lawn and we just rode them for two days straight and we really just looked for dona-
tions and that was it, so we kind of wanted to build off of that and create something bigger and actually give back to people who donate.” The fraternity is holding a raffle as part of the event. Also, if students donate a dollar, a brother will do five push-ups. Pi Kappa Phi also involved other Greek life organizations by creating a Google doc for Greek life members to sign up to ride the bike. Almeida hopes the fraternity will raise $4,000 for Push America, an organization dedicated to helping people with mental and physical disabilities. “The idea of being on the bikes for this long is to really ride for people who can’t ride themselves,” Almeida said. “It’s very symbolic of helping [people with disabilities] out and
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Brothers of Pi Kappa Phi rode stationary bikes to raise money for their philanthropy Push America. showing that really the only disability out there is a bad attitude. That’s kind of our motto.” The festival was inspired by the national Pi Kappa Phi’s Journey of
Hope cross-country bike race and Gear Up Florida race around Florida. “This is really in that spirit, so a lot of chapters across the country do this for that reason,” Almeida said.
Liquor sales to minors ‘common problem’ fine from cover This is the second time in the last six months that Honey Farms was fined and suspended for allegedly selling alcohol to a minor. Honey Farms was fined $750 and suspended on April 1, 2013, through April 3, 2013, for alleged sales to a minor. Since January, five other establishments in Hamden have also been fined and suspended by the Liquor Control Commission for alleged sales to a minor, according to the Penalty Notices provided on the Department of Consumer Protection’s website. These liquor stores include Cork & Barrell on 1648 Whitney Ave., Amity Wine & Spirits of 3300 Whitney Ave., State Street Spirits of 2644 State St., Snack Plus II of 75 Putnam Ave., and Cherry Hill Wine & Spirits of 1890 Dixwell Ave. According to Lieutenant Gabriel Lupo of the Hamden Police Depart-
ment, it is difficult to determine why stores sell alcohol to minors. “More often than not, there’s fake identification involved, and so, if somebody has the proper identification and the store sells to them, it’s not really the store’s fault,” he said. If the police catch a minor with a fake identification, police confiscate the identification and fine the minor $150, Lugo said. However, the sale of alcohol to minors is a common problem, not specific to Hamden as a college town, according to Lupo. To prevent the sale of alcohol to minors, the Hamden police occasionally performs checks with the Liquor Control Commission and investigates situations when they get a tip. Surveillance operations are not the only way that the Liquor Control Commission catches stores that sell alcohol to minors. The Liquor Control Division also conducts compli-
ance checks with local police and the Governor’s Prevention Program. In the compliance check, a youth volunteer who has been trained by the Governor’s Prevention Program tries to buy alcohol from a store or restaurant that sells liquor. If the clerk does not ask for the volunteer’s identification or does not pay attention to the date on the identification, the Division of Liquor Control agents speak to the manager and cite the establishment for alleged sales to a minor, according to Carveth. The Liquor Control Commission then holds a hearing to determine the penalty for the establishment, Carveth said. Generally, first time offenders are given a one-to-three-day suspension and a fine of about $250, Carveth said. However, if an establishment is charged with selling liquor to a minor multiple times, the fine and the duration of the suspension go up.
“For an enforcement case whereby let’s say it wasn’t necessarily a compliance check, but agents were called to an establishment because of noise or nuisance or suspected minors in the bar or something like that, depending on the number of allegations of sales to minors, the fine could be in the thousands,” Carveth said This happened to Toad’s Place in New Haven, Carveth said. The establishment was shut down for a month one summer. The commission can take away an establishment’s liquor license, but it does not have a set number for how many times a store can be suspended before its permit is revoked. “It varies from case to case,” Carveth said. “The commission just considers all of the evidence and makes a determination based on that.” The Chronicle reached out to Honey Farms, but no one was available to comment.
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Dare to ditch your demon roommate When I arrived at Quinnipiac my children, will always be there. While you might not be thrilled to end up living with freshman year, I was blissfully optimistic one of them, complaining about them about what the year could hold. There behind their backs is not a solution, were endless opportunities for and neither is suffering in silence. clubs I could join, classes I could If your living situation is making take and people I could meet. Add you unhappy or uncomfortable, you in the fact that, for the first time need to address it. Communication in my life, I was living with is the key to coexisting, a complete stranger who especially in such close may become my friend, quarters. If your roommate is and it seemed as if it was inexplicably mean to you, ask bound to be a wonderful them why, they might not even experience. realize that they are acting that Unfortunately, after one way, and will hopefully try to too many cold shoulders change it going forward. If and nasty looks, I began caroline tufts your roommate is partying too to realize that having a Arts & Life Editor hard, tell them that their antics are roommate wasn’t going to be all @CallieTufts impacting your academic or social sunshine and buttercups. In fact, this should be considered college experience. If, God forbid, your roommate lesson No. 1: when it comes to friendship, isn’t bathing, have a discussion with them school and your career, you will not like, about hygienic standards. Obviously these conversations aren’t fun, or be compatible, with everyone you meet. Accept it, embrace it and go forward knowing and starting them may seem impossible, but that, however patient you may be, there will it really has to happen. If you need advice always be people who rub you the wrong or moral support in the situation, speak to way. On the flip side, however fabulous your resident assistant; they are prepped you may be, you need to be prepared to not with management techniques to deal with always be adored. This is life, especially in these issues. Chances are, you’re not the first person to go through it. the adult world. If you have attempted to work through These people, the ones who are clearly not your soulmate or godparent to your future your problems, and your roommate or
roommates are still an issue, you have a decision to make. It is time to evaluate the situation, and ask yourself if the people around you are impacting your quality of life. If having a bad roommate is making you miserable, or making it difficult for you to form new friendships, then it is time to move on. It is easy to tell yourself that moving is a hassle and that you don’t want to offend your roommate, but in the end these excuses are only hurting you. It is ok to make your own happiness a priority, because no one else is going to do it for you. If you have handled it correctly, then you are not giving up, and you are not taking the easy way out because you have already tried to face the problem. At the end of the day, some problems don’t have a solution. Furthermore, some problems aren’t worth the time, effort and emotional stress required to fix them. If you are unhappy, do something about it. Coming from experience: do not let a bad living situation ruin your semester and certainly don’t stretch it out through the whole year. Do not be a martyr, and stop making excuses that allow you to stand around wallowing in despair. If you find yourself in a bad housing situation you need to be proactive, advocate for yourself and get out while you still can.
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Grand Theft Auto V promotes real-world danger Many people in our country constantly college lacrosse player took the video game wonder how we can prevent public into his own hands. New Orleans Police shootings and thefts that result in death say Zachary Burgess, a student-athlete at Auburn, stole a truck, crashed into nine and threaten people’s lives. Part of the parked cars and fled the scene. A answer is examining games that witness chased down Burgess and promote violence. The video game restrained him until police came to Grand Theft Auto, for example, arrest Burgess around 2:30 a.m. continues to come out with updated that Saturday. After his arrest, versions. This is a game that Burgess reportedly told police generated $800 million in profit the he wanted to live out what day after released, according players of that violent to ABC News. Parents video game experience often buy these violent while playing on their games for their kids, gaming console. who may not even The crime rate in be teenagers. Many New Haven has risen college students sit since late August. Just around for hours at a within a few blocks time, running around Adam Cazaz of Empire Nightclub, in an imaginary world Contributing Writer a place frequently visited killing people, stealing cars @Shazam7986 by Quinnipiac students, two and partaking in imaginary shootings occurred. The missions that do not exist in our world. This is not a part of my daily downtown area has had one murder, three activities as I avoid violent video games assaults with firearms, two aggravated that encourage corrupt crimes like Grand assaults and 45 robberies. The damage can only get worse if our society encourages Theft Auto V. Eventually, this catches up to society. this type of violence through video games The people who play the game act violently like Grand Theft Auto. It’s time to consider where some of these online, and that makes some of them want to go out and do it in the real world. Is this shooters and cowards get their motives. any different than when a 12-year-old boy Video games are undoubtedly part of the plays the newest version of Madden – a problem. As a society, we lose track of our football video game – and then he wants to values because we are too focused on the go out and become a professional football commercial end of it. Perhaps we should be as focused on exercising and staying player? I don’t think it is. On Saturday, Sept. 21, less than a week healthy as we are on making money by after Grand Theft Auto V was released, a entertaining ourselves with violence.
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wise words from an almost adult
Bodyism, consumerism and workin on your fitness when you have a bust size that is between I go to the gym everyday. Once a B or a large C, you do not have to look or twice, I have made the mistake too hard. All of the bras are displayed in of wearing a sleeveless top to veg an array of colors, patterns and styles out on the elliptical. When I that are cute and feminine. sign up for a machine, I But when you are over a am asked politely to get D, you are forced to look a new shirt. Now, I am in those annoying dresser not bashing the gym policy. drawers and can choose from I get it. I don’t want other nude (caucasian), black or white. A people’s armpit sweat all up cups have the same situation as D cups on the equipment. However, (minus the ugly colors) because the I do not find it fair when I size is TOO small. Victoria’s Secret am forced to sweat my face only displays what they believe is off in a baggy T-shirt, when good for their image. Abercrombie and a size two Suzie is working it Fitch even admitted to Bodyism when out in a tank top. How did that the CEO of the company said that the happen? I thought that was a stores do not carry certain sizes because mandated rule for ALL recreation they do not want people bigger than centers to enforce the full sleeve those sizes shopping there. This type rule. What about the diseases that of manipulation is not uncommon pit-sweat contains? Oh, wait, Anna Wagner Staff Writer in the consumer world, yet people do only people above a certain @AnnaKatWagner still buy these products. weight have this disgusting No, this is not about skinny-shaming or bacteria that makes people sick? No. I didn’t think so either. I believe this is just fat-shaming; this is about body positivity. plain and genuine bodyism, something that This is not an article about how I hate girls is happening outside of the gym and in the who are small or how I am jealous of them. real world. Size may not matter, but it does I am proud of my body and everything it can not stop some for isolating people for being accomplish. We cannot give any exceptions to people just because of how they look “too big” or “too small.” It is no surprise that the media wants on the outside. There is already enough society to look a certain way. For example, bodyism in the world, I would rather not get searching for a bra at Victoria’s Secret, it from my school gym.
Anna Wagner is a senior public relations major who strives not to be a hot mess. Her columns discuss the trials and tribulations of college life with tips and tricks to get you through.
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Disconnected on North Haven a Wednesday and we have a two-hour Thirty-one percent of our student break, sometimes, the only thing we body population is pursuing a want is a power nap to push us through major in the health science field, the rest of the day. according to The College Board. Then there’s the disconnect to main Come junior year, most of these campus and most of my friends students have the majority of their that don’t have classes on North classes on the North Haven Haven. As one of the associate campus, and as the facilities arts & life editors for this paper, continue to improve that it’s my responsibility to keep number will only continue in contact with the rest of the to rise. editorial staff. When I held this As a junior occupational shannon corcoran position last year, I was always therapy student, I have Associate Arts & Life Editor @whimsicalshann in the Media Suite (our office finally become one of many that doesn’t have classes on Mount on campus). No matter how chaotic my day Carmel anymore. Though I’m really grateful was, I would find a 15-minute gap and stop by to have access to the wonderful resources to talk to other editors and staff members. If on North Haven, I feel so removed with there was a problem, I’d be able to run in and what’s happening throughout the university work it out with the other editors face to face community, and if it wasn’t for The Chronicle instead of struggling to fix it over text. Now, or my addiction to Facebook, I’m afraid to spending time in the Media Suite is a rarity for say that I would be completely oblivious to me and unlike last year requires a conscious most of the events, important news and typical effort. Despite the fact that I really miss the campus gossip. North Haven is its own secluded world. short walk to my classes and being around Unlike those that live on Mount Carmel or the writers for the paper on a daily basis, the even York Hill, the majority of us get to opportunities that the North Haven campus North Haven and then stay for hours on end. has provided me are imperative to furthering The two-hour breaks between classes that we my education. Having access to the state of once used for napping in our rooms or going the art labs and clinical stimulation rooms has to the gym are now typically spent studying only made me a better student and hopefully in or procrastinating. Not being a short walk the years to come, a better OT. Though I really or quick shuttle ride away from our classes miss the feeling of always being in the loop has eliminated the opportunities for us to with what’s going on around campus, I am accomplish tasks that I’m sure we all took confident that when I’m working with children advantage of at one point. By now, most that have cancer at a hospital, all of the missed of us have adjusted, but when it’s noon on experiences will be worth it.
Overcharged by Chartwells There’s no doubt that college food is overpriced and disappointing when compared to the home cooking most students are used to. We constantly complain about Chartwells’ overpriced food and drinks, but their most recent increases have students reassessing their meal plan money. Simple items like a Chewy granola bar have more than a dollar difference between cafeteria prices and local grocery stores, but Chartwells has one advantage that appeals to college students: convenience. Due to the recent increases, Chartwells increased their allotted meal plan to $1,200, rather than the previous $1,150. The $50 increase does nothing to cover the inflation in their prices, and leaves many students finding themselves adding more money to their meal plan, or forcing them into an unhealthier lifestyle. The cost-friendly fried foods like crispy chicken and grilled cheese sandwiches are more appealing when you only have a certain amount of money to spend. According to Quinnipiac University and
Chartwells’ Meal Plan Budget Guideline, out hundreds for books, supplies, necessities and food to go along with our complete each student is allotted $80 weekly if they meal plan? It’s completely unfair to want to maintain and stay on budget be paying $1,200 a semester on food throughout the semester which allows and get barely half of its worth. students to spend approximately $11 At least students living in daily on food. The daily amount Ledges and Commons residence can barely buy a student one full halls have the option of making meal at our cafeteria, yet alone their own food from time expect to buy us three meals. to time. The quads have The cost of a sandwich several mini-kitchens spread at the Mount Carmel throughout the residence Campus cafeteria is just halls, and residents have more than $7 on average, access to an oven and add a small soda and your stove to make themselves bill increases to more than CAROLINE MOSES the occasional meal. However, $9, then add a bag of chips and Social Media Coordinator @caromarie217 students who were assigned you’ve exceeded your daily limit. Although many would argue that we housing in any of the suites have an obvious can rely on ourselves for at least one meal disadvantage and no access to any sort of a day, that’s another unexpected cost that kitchen, yet get the same meal plan and the accompanies us while attending Quinnipiac. chance of running out of their meal plan After paying more than $50,000 for tuition money faster. Then there is sophomore housing. and room and board, we still have to shell
Unless you’re living in The Hill or Complex residence halls, you’re not blessed with a fully functioning kitchen, and if you lived in any of the quads the year before, you’ve actually downgraded in terms of kitchen accesibility in Village and Suites. Sophomores now find themselves budgeting their meal plan in the same way that we had to as freshmen. Those who are lucky enough to have kitchens in their suites have an $850 meal plan, and though they can cook food at any time, the money spent on groceries throughout the semester far exceeds the $350 they’re saving from the reduced meal plan. Quinnipiac’s choice in Chartwells as a dining hall option has been criticized by students for years. Sure, Quinnipiac may save money by using the pay-per-item system, and the costs may go to paying cafeteria staff and paying for the convenience, but Chartwells’ pricing is overcharging and ripping us off, one granola bar at a time.
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By CAROLINE TUFTS Arts & Life Editor
South Lot was filled with more cowboy hats and boots than it had ever seen before, and the crowd that formed almost blurred together from the prevalence of plaid shirts. Combined with the warm, sunny day and the American flags blaring from the hands and clothing of students, Saturday couldn’t have been a better day to premiere the Student Programming Board’s first Fall Fest. Fall Fest was headlined by country band Love and Theft and featured artists Canaan Smith, Sara Haze and Eric Paslay. Approximately 2,000 students attended the event throughout the day, according to SPB’s main stage chair Kristin Foley. “I love that it was in South Lot, and country is such a good genre that it really brought people together,” senior Julie Ressler said. The acts were introduced by radio personality Broadway from Connecticut Country 92.5, and began with Sara Haze, who is known for performing shows with Jack’s Mannequin and Hunter Hayes, as well as having music in numerous shows and movies. Haze’s husky voice paid testament to the country genre that inspired the show’s lineup, and after the show she spent time taking pictures with excited students. Next came Canaan Smith, and with his performance, the energy in the crowd began to creep sky-high. Girls were fanning themselves and vying to catch the attention of the gorgeous singer. Smith spoke and sang with a heavy twang, and a flirtatious glint in his eyes that charmed even audience members who hadn’t known of him before. In an interview before the show, Smith spoke about his close friendship with Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line, a country duo who have become wildly popular in recent months. Hubbard and Smith met in college at Belmont University, and have remained close ever since. “We were both passionate about music, but in the process of writing songs together we had so much fun just goofing off, and we decided to just keep doing it,” Smith said. “We got better and better, and just got lucky that Jason Aldean thought one of our songs was good enough to put on his album.” Smith spent the days before Fall Fest on the road with Florida Georgia Lane, writing and recording new music, and says that we may be hearing his voice chime in on their next album.
Most attendees were unfamiliar with Eric Paslay but aren’t likely to forget the 6-foot-4 redhead with a loveable presence and soulful voice. Paslay, who has opened tours for country giants Little Big Town, The Eli Young Band and Jake Owen, earned screams from the crowd as he performed “Country Side of Heaven.” Another of Paslay’s songs, “Friday Night,” is moving up the country charts and also got more girls swooning during the performance. The adorable singer smiled widely and spent more time than anyone meeting fans when he came off stage. One lucky fan even got him to record a video of himself singing on her phone. “The crowd was awesome,” Paslay said. “For the first year it was amazing. I don’t think any artist would not want to come back.” Finally Love and Theft took the stage, and the barrier holding back the crowd was strained with girls — and guys — trying to get closer to the performers. Love and Theft played many of their popular songs, mixed in with covers including a mash-up of Tom Petty’s “Won’t Back Down” and Springsteen’s “Born in the USA.” “Love and Theft is definitely the best band that Quinnipiac has gotten in my four-years here,” said senior Jayme Petronchak. They joked with the crowd, and even sang “Happy Birthday” to dozens of crowd-members who claimed the day as theirs. The audience was laughing, singing along and cheering throughout the entire performance. “Country music is the biggest it’s ever been, right now, and it’s because of all the different sides of it,” Love and Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles said. “That’s one of the reasons we love being a part of it.” After welcoming a gaggle of Quinnipiac girls on stage to dance, the band finished up the show with its smash hit “Angel Eyes” before being pulled into a gaggle of fans who demanded photos and signatures. Though the crowd began to thin, many people were hanging around for the next hour after the show ended, just hoping for a chance to meet the musicians. “I couldn’t have asked for a better day,” Foley said. “The artists were amazing and put on a great show. They were all easy to work with and loved interacting with fans. I couldn’t have asked for a better turnout and positive reception from students. I want to thank everyone for coming out and thank everyone who helped out.”
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Coffee Crawl
Whether it be a much-needed caffeine fix after a late night of studying, or a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday campus life, coffee is a staple of the collegiate lifestyle. Hot or cold, coffee acts as the fuel needed to kickstart the day for your 8 a.m. class or the energy shot to pull an all-nighter in a library cubicle. There are plenty of hole-in-the-wall, privately owned coffee shops in the greater Hamden area, just minutes away from campus. Next time you need your daily dose of caffeine, venture off the beaten path and head to a local shop instead of a franchise. Be prepared to kick back and relax for a little, while experiencing some of the Written by KATIE O’BRIEN & ANNA WAGNER best coffee and specialty beverages around. Design & Photography by KATIE O’BRIEN
Blue State Coffee
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Blue State Coffee latte (top left), glass bins for donation chips (top right), view from outside Blue State Coffee (bottom left), chaider (bottom right).
Blue State Coffee is a business with a philanthropic mission. Two percent of its sales are returned to local, non-profit organizations in the New Haven community picked by the customers. When customers purchase a beverage or snack, they take a small wooden chip from the counter and place it into one of three glass jars, each representing a local organization that will receive donations from Blue State. With three locations in New Haven currently, Blue State offers a wide variety of
fair-trade organic coffee, teas and specialty beverages. Barista Andrew Masiouris explains that at Blue State, the employees pay special attention to each beverage, ensuring the product is exactly what the customer wants. “I think we take almost a microscopic approach to our coffee,” Masiouris said. “We are looking closely at where we get it and what it tastes like.” Blue State also uses completely recyclable materials such as cups, lids and coffee cup sleeves.
Best Seller: Chaider
Staff Pick: Latte
Spicy and crisp like a cinnamon apple, the chaider is just what it sounds like: half chai, half apple cider. The specialty beverage is subtly sweet with frothy undertones of cinnamon spice.
This is not your average latte. A strong delicious organic coffee with frothy milk and a pretty design to match.
Funky Monkey Cafe & Gallery The Funky Monkey Cafe & Gallery, located in Cheshire, is reminiscent of a modern, colorful off-beat art gallery. The coffee shop is filled with bright green, orange and purple furniture. It also has eccentric art hung on the walls that can also be purchased. Every month, a different local artist’s work is featured, from watercolor to photography. The coffee served at The Funky Monkey Cafe is fair trade organic, fresh and strong. Musicians and comedians
often perform at this unique local spot to accompany guests while they sip beverages and relax in the laid-back atmosphere. Barista Nancy Bobrysh describes the cafe as a place for customers to feel welcomed and for their drinks to be personalized. “I think the laid back atmosphere and the ability to just hangout and relax,” Bobrysh said. “The personal feeling people get when they come here, as opposed to just a customer, they feel welcome.”
Best Seller: Acai Berry Iced Tea
Staff Pick: Chai Latte
Ice cold and not too sweet, the acai berry ice tea is the perfect drink to quench thirst and refresh the palate.
A super sweet, refreshing chai tea with a kick of espresso. It is just the pick-me-up for those long nights of studying (or not studying).
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Inside of The Funky Monkey Cafe & Gallery (top left), chai latte (top right), acai berry iced tea (bottom left), coffee bar (bottom right).
Koffee?
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Koffee? nutella latte (top left), inside of Koffee? (top right), outside patio of Koffee? (bottom left), gingersnap (bottom right).
Upon entering Koffee?, located on Audubon Street in New Haven, customers feel as though they have entered a thrifty living room with low lighting and bright red couches. The local coffee shop is a cozy local hangout spot that provides coffeelovers with a plethora of coffees, teas and specialty drinks from cappuccinos and lattes to iced chais and mochaccinos. Every night after 5, Koffee? turns into a late night atmosphere called Koffee Afterdark, where customers can enjoy wine and craft
beers. Heather Metcalfe, a Koffee? barista, explains that Koffee Afterdark is quite popular. “It’s a good place to come and chat if you don’t necessarily want to go to a bar you can come and just hangout at Koffee?” Metcalfe said. “It’s really just a cozy place to be that’s not home but not out at a busy, obnoxious, crowded place.” Whether it’s studying, catching up with a friend to chat or simply to grab a hot beverage on a brisk fall day, Koffee? is a comfortable environment to quench your caffeine fix.
Best Seller: Nutella Latte
Staff Pick: Gingersnap
Koffee’s Nutella latte ironically does not contain any delicious nutella at all! Instead, the hot beverage is more mocha-based, alluding to the creamy hazelnut flavor of the chocolate-y spread.
A light, sweet and spicy chai with a touch of cinnamon and ginger. It is perfect for dessert or just a sweet treat. It is autumn in a cup that will keep you warm and cozy on the brisk nights.
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Quinnipiac article goes viral WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
By SHANNON CORCORAN Associate Arts & Life Editor
The excitement of the beginning of the new school year is quickly dwindling. Classes are becoming repetitive and the idea of sitting down and doing homework without spending time procrastinating on the Internet has gone out the window for most students. Instead of checking Blackboard, we’re logging onto Facebook and then when that’s gotten boring, the next stop for many is BuzzFeed: the one-stop website for all things cute, weird and, most importantly, entertaining. For once though, us Quinnipiac students actually have a good reason other than not wanting to start doing work to check out BuzzFeed, thanks to senior Angela Romano and her now viral post “25 Signs You Go To Quinnipiac University.” Filled with a slew of Quinnipiac exclusive quirks, the list touches on everything from the antics of Java John to the failures of the shuttle system and BobcatNet, but manages to be relatable for the newest members of the university community. “I’ve been a big fan of BuzzFeed and the dry sense of humor that its articles have for a while,” Romano said. “That combined with my love for Quinnipiac made writing this a blast.”
The concept of creating the post came when Romano and senior Joe Rodriguez saw a similar list on the site for another university. After bouncing potential ideas off one another, the two edited out the kinks and posted the final version online last Tuesday afternoon. Instantly students began taking notice and started tweeting and sharing it all over the Internet. Less than 24 hours after Romano unleashed it to the BuzzFeed community, it hit 10,000 pageviews, officially making it viral. “I posted the article at 2 p.m. right before I went to one of my classes,” Romano said. “When the class was over and I checked my phone, I had a bunch of notifications from Twitter saying that some people shared it and by the end of the day Aunchies tweeted about it and it was all over Facebook. I never expected it to become so popular this fast.” So far, the reaction has been nothing but positive, especially from the students. “Everything in the post is so spot on about Quinnipiac,” junior Sarah Nelson said. “I really love how it encompasses every aspect of our lives on campus and not just academics or partying. You really get the whole picture of Quinnipiac.” Freshman Hailey Verneris was surprised
by how much she could understand the article. Even as freshmen students are able to view this article, understand the inside jokes, and feel like a part of the community.
“I really love how it encompasses every aspect of our lives and not just academics or partying. You really get the whole picture of Quinnipiac.” - SARAH NELSON “Before I even read it, I thought that I would only be able to relate to a few of the things on the list since I’m a freshman,” Verneris said. “However, I understood most of them, which was really cool for me. I really like how it pokes fun at the things students typically complain about.” Not only have the students been comment-
ing on how relatable the list is, but also alumni. Romano has even heard kind words about it from the Admissions Office. “At first I was nervous as to how the administration would react to it because of its honesty, but the response has been great,” Romano said. “A friend of mine works in the admissions office and told me that those that work there love it. Hearing that was pretty cool.” As of Sunday night, the post has 23,338 views. Despite its surprising amount of success, Romano and Rodriguez don’t have plans to write a follow up to it in the near future. Instead, they want to tackle topics that appeal to a broader range of students outside of the Quinnipiac bubble. “I have no idea how I’m going to top this one,” Romano said. ”I feel like this article set really high standards for whatever else I write next.” As for this article, Romano reflected on it as a comical piece that holds potential as a social media promotion of our ever-growing university. “But, I’m really interested to see what happens to the post in the future,” she said. “Who knows, maybe this list will encourage potential students to come to Quinnipiac.”
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Thoughts from a study abroad student By BRIANNA QUINN Contributing Writer
So how much studying actually goes on abroad? Stereotypically, co-eds who study abroad are perceived as having done so to skip a semester of “real” classes, opting to instead rack up stamps in their passports on a term-long spring break. But is it really an “easy” semester? In my opinion if you are doing it correctly, then absolutely not. Academically, Quinnipiac University holds students to an exceptionally high standard while studying abroad. I learned this well when I chose to attend University College Cork (UCC) in Cork, Ireland the spring of my sophomore year. At other colleges and universities, students taking classes abroad are graded on a pass/fail basis. But at Quinnipiac, every student learns from the necessary and extensive planning process that grades transfer back as they are; an “A” in Ireland, for example, will get me an “A” at home. Knowing that each course would have an impact on my cumulative GPA was enough to keep me focused on my studies when I needed to be. While at UCC, I took challenging upperlevel “modules” in politics and sociology that would count toward my political science minor. But along with these more difficult courses, I did have the opportunity to take courses that I would not have the time to at Quinnipiac. Learning about Irish history, literature and folklore ultimately contributed to a deeper understanding about otherwise unseen aspects of the culture in my new home. What some might not realize is most edu-
cation systems in foreign countries are actually quite rigorous, Ireland being no exception. What was lacking in homework assignments was replaced with self-instructed learning, drafting term papers and studying for final exams which could count for up to 80 percent of our total grade. Classes met in different rooms on different times and days, and handing in assignments became difficult when we realized that administrative offices would close for morning and afternoon tea time. Whether a student ends up going to school in Italy, Australia, South Korea or Spain, he/she will encounter difficulties such as these when acclimating to a new way of doing things. Admittedly, and still in defense of the academic demands, I would still have to say the greatest lessons I learned while studying abroad were outside of the lecture hall. Taking this short period in one’s life to go live and study in a different country is one of the most beneficial things to do as a young person. Studying abroad is purposefully abandoning normality to immerse oneself in a new culture. It means being without family or friends for months at a time, thousands of miles away from home. It requires having the courage to step outside one’s comfort zone to take up a new locale, make new friends, try new things and sometimes even use a new language. And all of these aspects of studying abroad are by no means “easy.” I particularly like a quote by Lillian Smith that says, “I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.” As I mentioned earlier, studying abroad is an amazing, life-changing experience when
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Brianna Quinn, a senior public relations major, studied abroad at University College Cork.
done properly. Choosing to challenge oneself academically is, of course, a part of this. But I believe that it is an equally beneficial challenge to simply live abroad in the first place. To actively engage in a new culture, learn
more about the surrounding world and as a result learn a great deal more about oneself. So if you ask me, those who study abroad may end up actually learning more in those few short months than they ever have before.
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Campus Couture Sophomore psychology major, Lizzie Thompson keeps it edgy and chic for class. Thompson wears her converse with every outfit because they go with everything and are super comfortable. Thompson always has her silver jewelry on and is rarely seen without rings. Cardigans are her go-to clothing item during the fall. -S. Harris
I would say that my style is a mix between edgy and classy. I get my fashion inspiration from Lauren Conrad and I love to go on Tumblr to find more fashion ideas. My go to clothing store is definitely Urban Outfitters. SARAH HARRIS/CHRONICLE
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‘Breaking Bad’ finale: the perfect ending
CULTURE SHOCK By SAMANTHA MOORE
“The Giver” cast announced and has a swift twist
Lois Lowry’s popular YoungAdult novel, “The Giver,” is being turned into a movie and the cast list has been released. Acting next to stars such as Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges, is pop-country sensation Taylor Swift. Though Swift’s exact role has not been released, it is rumored that Swift has been cast to draw in more members of the young adult audience. “The Giver” is scheduled to hit theaters Aug. 15, 2014.
“What a Girl Wants” is a new rehab
Amanda Bynes has transferred from the UCLA Medical Center to The Canyon in Malibu. The Canyon is a popular rehabilitation center among celebrities that specializes in treating addiction and mental disorders. Bynes is under close watch at The Canyon and has many restrictions -- she is unable to leave the area, doesn’t have much interaction with the other residents and was unable to bring her infamous wigs. Bynes has been in rehabilitation since July and it is unsure when she will be released.
Running for Haiti, instead of for “Baywatch”
Put the Uggs back in the box
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WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS: There were 10.3 million people who tuned into the “Breaking Bad” series finale on Sunday, and there should not have been a single person disappointed in it. The finale was perfect in every sense of the word. It had surprises. It had moments of awe. It had ups and downs. But what made it so brilliant was the fact that it left no unanswered questions. Spoiler alert: We find out why Walter White, aka Heisenberg, changed his goal from making $737,000 (Season 2, Episode 1) to building a methamphetamine empire that gave him $80 million. He has a foolproof way to give Walt Jr. the money he has left. He tells Skyler where Hank’s body is buried and suggests she use that information for a plea deal. The ricin Heisenberg had is meant for Lydia in one of the most clever methods of murder written throughout the show’s five seasons. Walt’s plan with the machine gun and how he was able to attack Todd and his uncles was incredibly strategic, but the beauty in that scene was how he saved his protege, Jesse, from the bullets, before seeing Jesse exact his revenge on Todd by strangling him. In the end, Walt dies by saving Jesse right before the barrage of bullets. Jesse opts not to kill his mentor, and drives off in the night free. Every door was shut. Creator Vince Gilligan was masterful in the entire series, but especially the finale. He titled it “Felina.” Based on the periodic table of elements, “Fe” represents iron, “Li” lithium and “Na” sodium. The anagram has been said to represent “Blood, meth, and tears.” From the character development to the writing to the camera shots, Gilligan created his own empire. – M. Eisenberg
Fall is almost here and the leaves are about to change from their summery greens to their beautiful autumn oranges and reds. Much like the changes seen in the scenic landscape, the walk down Bobcat Way to Tator Hall becomes more and more interesting to those who like fashion. For those who are looking, it is hard to not notice how trendy QU students have been looking. Cardigans and moccasins begin to inch their way towards the front of closets, and light scarves are hanging cheerfully on their hooks. Unfortunately, one clothing item that seems to be making its way not only to the front of the closet but completely out of the closet is…Uggs. This past week was a beautiful one, weather wise. We had chilly mornings, yes, but the afternoons reached to the 70s almost everyday. For some unknown reason, students have already begun wearing Uggs. It is unadvised to wear Uggs when it is 70 degrees out. Not only is it way too soon, but you are basically asking to suffer from heat stroke. Putting on combat boots and riding boots is acceptable, but Uggs? Uggs are slippers unless they are being worn with sweatpants and you’re on your way to the library at 9:00 p.m. It is fine to disagree with me on Uggs in general, but wearing them already? It should be a crime to wear Uggs in September, and even early October. People wear sandals in this weather. They can put on converse, combat boots, Toms and sandals, just do not put on those Uggs. How can we fix the Ugg problem on campus? Place those things neatly back into their box and shove them into the back of your closet until the thermometer hits at least the low 60s. – S. Harris
Pamela Anderson, most known for her stardom on “Baywatch,” is participating in the New York City Marathon to raise money for the J/P Haitian Relief Organization. Anderson hopes to raise $500,000 for the organization. The star informed fans on Twitter to keep checking her Twitter page and Facebook page to learn about contests that will help raise the money. Anderson also plans on posting her training progress via social media.
Miley: pregnant or not pregnant?
Rumors have been buzzing around Hollywood and the Twittersphere that Disney Channel starlet, Miley Cyrus, is pregnant with rapper Juicy J’s baby. The satirical site, Cream Bmp Daily, stated that Juicy J said Miley has “been doing a lot more than twerking.” The Disney Channel star then announced at the BET Hip Hop Awards that she was actually pregnant. However, the rumor, started by the star, is false. Both Cyrus, and her mother, Tish, have taken to Twitter to mock the rumor and claim that it is false.
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Game of the Week
MEN’S SOCCER QU 1, Yale 0 – Saturday Simon Hinde: 1 goal WOMEN’S SOCCER QU 2, Rider 0 – Saturday Caitlyn Shaw: 1 goal VOLLEYBALL Manhattan 3, QU 2 – Sunday Logan Riker: 20 digs WOMEN’S RUGBY QU 34, Virginia 12 – Saturday Devon Vieira: 4 trys FIELD HOCKEY Old Dominion 7, QU 0 – Sunday Megan Conaboy: 7 saves WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU 3, Guelph 1 – Sunday Nicole Connery: 1 goal
Women’s ice hockey downs Guelph By Gene Demaio Staff Writer
It’s that time of the year again. The Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey team ushered in the winter sports season with an exhibition against the Guelph Gryphons. The Bobcats handled the Gryphons with a 3-1 victory, in which they outshot Guelph 45-8. The Bobcats played exceptionally well to start the game, outshooting Guelph 18-4 in the first period. However, Guelph goaltender Stephanie Nehring kept the Bobcats in check with 18 saves. Neither side would yield and the game was locked in a scoreless tie. Quinnipiac goalie Chelsea Laden made a diving save at the end of the first to keep the Gryphons off the board. The deadlock would continue deep into the second period. With 2:25 remaining in the second, the Bobcats scored the first goal of the game when Nicole Connery scored a goal assisted by Olivia Brackett and Lindsey West. Quinnipiac enjoyed a lead for all of eight seconds. Guelph would win the ensuing face-off and score on a Jenna Pinkerton shot with 2:17 remaining. After two periods the Bobcats took 29 shots, compared to eight by the Gryphons, yet only one goal to show for it. The scoring would continue for Quinnipiac as penalties became an issue for Guelph. Morgan FritzWard scored on a power play to give the Bobcats a 2-1 lead over Guelph 4:23 into the third period.
games to watch MEN’S SOCCER QU vs. Iona – Saturday, 3 p.m. VOLLEYBALL QU vs. Rider – Saturday, 1 p.m. WOMEN’S RUGBY QU vs. Army – Saturday, noon FIELD HOCKEY QU vs. Yale – Sunday, noon WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU at St. Cloud St. – Friday, 8:07 p.m. MEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU vs. St. Mary’s – Sunday, 2 p.m.
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Nicole Connery skates in before scoring late in the second period Saturday, Quinnipiac’s first of three goals on the afternoon. Minutes later, Shiann Darkangelo would score on a 5-on-3 power play to increase the Quinnipiac lead to two. Cydney Roesler had the assist on both of goals. The Bobcats’ defense and goaltenders continued their strong play, not allowing a single Guelph shot in the third period, and Quinnipiac held on for a 3-1 win. It was a day of firsts for the Bobcats. The exhibition not only marked the first time the team took the ice during the 2013-14 season, but also the first time in school history the Bobcats faced the Guelph Gryphons.
It was also the first time on the ice at High Point Solutions Arena at TD Bank Sports Center for the team’s freshmen. The defense, in particular, features several freshmen, including starter Taryn Baumgardt. Despite their inexperience they held Guelph to eight shots, and Quinnipiac head coach Rick Seeley was pleased. “I think for our first exhibition game we looked great.” Seeley said. “I think this was Guelph’s fourth or fifth game, so they’re battle tested. I think we held them to no shots in the third, and that’s no shots on two power plays. I thought the fore-
check was good, I thought our second effort was great, the back pressure was good. So overall I thought it was a really good effort.” Darkangelo was another Bobcat making her first appearance at High Point Solutions Arena. In her first exhibition with Quinnipiac, the former Syracuse Orange had two points. The women’s ice hockey team will open its season on the road with a two-game series against St. Cloud State on Oct. 4 and 5. On Oct. 11, the Bobcats will return to TD Bank Sports Center for their home opener against Penn State.
Fontaine: ‘I want to be the leading scorer’
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on a consistent basis. She has that potential,” Clarke said. “A lot of freshmen, when they start, don’t have to try and carry the team. When she adjusts to the physicality of the college game, the mental demands that it places upon you, and the attention that comes with it she will be fine.”
Clarke made his expectations clear for his new talented forward. Fontaine, along with wanting her team to be atop the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and making it to the conference tournament, shares similar aspirations to her coach. “I want to be the leading scorer on the team,” Fontaine said. Though Fontaine opted for
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Quinnipiac due to the athletic experience, academics played the main role in her decision. “Quinnipiac had the program I wanted to get into,” said Fontaine, a physical therapy major. “The Division I athletics was a bonus. It also wasn’t too far from home.” This season, Fontaine has a team-leading three assists, while her two goals are tied for first with
Aine McKeever and Beck Kiting. Fontaine’s eight shots on goal lead the rest of the team as well. Still, Fontaine was not expecting to have this kind of a start to her college career. “It was kind of shocking,” Fontaine said about her early success. “I wasn’t really expecting to make an impact this early. I’m happy with it so far.”
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Natalia Grodzki Women’s soccer Sophomore Grodzki made 11 saves on 12 shots over the course of two games this past week. She turned in a sevensave effort in Wednesday’s 1-1 tie with Sienna, then a four-save shutout in the 2-0 victory over Rider. It was her first shutout of the season. RONALD APUZZO/CHRONICLE
Simon Hinde Men’s soccer Senior Hinde netted the lone goal and game-winner on Saturday at Yale, rounding up the Bobcats non-conference schedule. It was the second game-winner of the season for Hinde, who now has five of the team’s seven goals on the season. Bryan Lipiner/chronicle
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Fontaine of youth
Women’s soccer freshman making precense known
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In her freshman season, Jessica Fontaine has drilled two goals while adding three assists through eight games played. She was named Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Player of the Week once this year and leads the Bobcats with seven points. By Ian McCracken Staff Writer
Meet Jessica Fontaine for the first time, and encounter her shy, reserved and humble persona. When she puts on her warm-ups, discover she is a Division I soccer player. Find her in the classroom, attempting to blend in like any other college student. Fontaine is hiding a wealth of success, rivaled by few, impressive to all. The newest starting forward and freshman for the Quinnipiac women’s soccer team has accepted the responsibilities that came with such success early on. In high school, Fontaine was a threetime Connecticut State Champion (2009, 2011, 2012), 2012 CJSA Female & NSCAA Connecticut High School Player of the Year, 2009 and 2012 Connecticut State Championship Most Valuable Player, 2011 and 2012 Gatorade Player of the Year Candidate. “It was an honor,” Fontaine said in regards to receiving all the accolades. “But it definitely put a lot of pressure on me.” The list goes on. Fontaine’s high school career at Northwest Catholic High School was nothing short of a spectacle. She helped lead her team to a 38-0-2 record and a No. 1 ranking in the state of Connecticut in her last two seasons, and an overall career record
of 73-4-3. Her club team, CFC United, won the Connecticut State Cup Championship in 2010, 2012 and 2013. As if her accomplishments on the field weren’t enough, she was a star in the classroom as well. Fontaine was a four-time AllAcademic, member of the National Honors Society, graduated with highest honors, and received the President’s Academic Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Humble in speech and action, Fontaine would never let anyone believe the high school accomplishments on the field were because of her talents. Teamwork is what she believes was the key to success. “It had to do with the chemistry of the team,” Fontaine said. “Everyone was a friend on and off the field. No one ever got into arguments or anything like that. It just came together on the field.” Clearly, it all gelled together as three state championships and multiple AllAmericans, which Fontaine sees as the most memorable aspects of her high school career, came out of it. Quinnipiac head coach Dave Clarke knew he found a gem when he scouted Fontaine. Talent, however, was not the first thing on his mind when he discovered her. “The first thing for us was the academic fit,” Clarke said. “A player like Jessica, in
reality, should be at a school like UConn or some of the bigger national programs.” Predictably, academics are not what get you on a Division I athletic team. Noting that he had seen Fontaine play for her club team over the span of a few years, Clarke
“She’s a goal scorer, predator, smart player and a strong player. It was a good fit all-around athletically, personality-wise and academically.”
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was able to see steady improvement and someone he thought would be a perfect fit at Quinnipiac. “She’s a goal scorer, predator, smart player and a strong player,” Clarke said. “It was a good fit all-around athletically, personality-wise and academically.” Clarke’s expectation for the new starting forward is quite simple: score. “Hopefully she is going to score goals See fontaine Page 14
Whitney War takes to pitch Quinnipiac and Yale. Two rivals located on Whitney Avenue. Fans from both universities were standing on their feet and stomping on the metal bleachers. A contest with Bryan Lipiner an intensity level Sports Editor @Bryan_Lipiner so high, one would immediately assume the scene was TD Bank Sports Center or Ingalls Rink. Only it wasn’t an ice hockey game. It was a soccer match held at Reese Stadium Saturday evening in New Haven, with Yale’s trademark ivy budding the outer brick walls in the shadow of the famed Yale Bowl. Ice hockey isn’t the only sport where the Bobcats and Bulldogs have battled. Since September 2011, Quinnipiac, now a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, and Yale, a long-time Ivy League school, have squared off in basketball, field hockey and basketball, among others. Saturday was the Quinnipiac men’s soccer team’s turn, representing a chance to reverse its early-season struggles. Coming into the night, Quinnipiac was just 1-3-3 overall, and the contest was also an opportunity to enter MAAC play on a high note, Yale being the final non-conference game of 2013. “It’s pumped up as a rivalry,” Quinnipiac head coach Eric Da Costa said. “These games always have high emotions, players get up for it.” In 2012, Quinnipiac and Yale met at QU Soccer Field, the match ending in a 1-1 tie, leaving much to be desired in the 2013 edition. Da Costa noticed a different jump in both squad’s steps Saturday night, playing with a better-than-average level of energy out of the locker room. “From that first whistle, it looked like a horse race,” Da Costa said, chuckling. “One hundred miles an hour from both teams. The emotions were high. Guys coming out of the gate and just flying.” The Bobcats jumped out to an early lead in the sixth minute on Simon Hinde’s fifth goal of the season. Representing roughly half of the 612 in attendance, Quinnipiac fans roared as the senior sprinted toward the stands in celebration. “Our fan support tonight was tremendous,” Da Costa said. “We joked about it in the locker room before the game, having a home game on the road.” Bobcat fans continued to combat Yale supporters as the game continued, drowning them out as Quinnipiac held to the one-goal lead, especially following the plethora of Bulldog chances in the final minutes. “Our crowd tonight was bigger than most of our home games,” Da Costa said. “They were vocal. The players feed off that, and it gave us the extra energy we needed.” Hinde, co-captain and team-leading scorer, celebrated with his teammates following the conclusion of the match, also reflecting on the hard-fought, 1-0 win over the rival on Whitney Ave. “We like to be the kings of Connecticut,” Hinde joked after the game. “I feel like we’ve done that tonight.”