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Lahey’s $1.8M tops Conn.

2008 earnings spiked by home renovations, school says

By Nicole Celli News Editor President John Lahey ranked sixth on the list of top 10 highest-earning presidents of private colleges in 2008, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Lahey raked in $1,845,427 in total compensation according to the report, released on Sunday. That number includes salary, but also health benefits, personal services and deferred pay.

“President Lahey’s salary for 20082009 was $765,000,” said Lynn Bushnell, vice president for public affairs. “The higher reported total compensation number resulted from a large one-time reim-

THE MONEY GAME > President John Lahey’s total compensation for 2008 was $1.8 million, putting him in the top 6.7 percent of all college leaders.

He was the highest-paid college leader in Connecticut. >Yale University President Richard Levin was second in Connecticut, tabbing $1.5 million.

bursement for major repairs and renovations to the president’s 23-year-old house which is used extensively for university events.”

Bushnell said accounting rules require reimbursements like the renova-

WOMEN’S RUGBY

tions to be treated as personal income for the president.

One of the top earners in the country in 2008, Lahey was the highest-paid president of all Connecticut colleges and universities. Yale University President Richard Levin’s compensation was second, coming in at $1,530,008.

Lahey received $542,080 in salary and benefits in 2006, at the time making him “one of the highest-paid leaders among his peer institutions,” according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.

This most recent list is made up of 448 private-college presidents, 30 whose income totaled more than $1 million, whereas the last report listed 23. The Chronicle reported none in 2004’s list.

LOX FOR LOVE

Carlson preps for full contact

Venturelli, Gleeson get Nobel experience

By Joe Pelletier Editor in chief

By Lenny Neslin Managing Editor Quinnipiac University doesn’t have a football team, and Director of Athletics Jack McDonald has made it clear it’s very unlikely they’ll ever adopt the sport. Men’s ice hockey and lacrosse are both full contact sports, but nobody has ever registered a tackle the way a defensive lineman sacks a quarterback.

New Blue Rugby has tried relentlessly to become recognized by Carlson the university, but to no avail.

This means Quinnipiac’s first official tackle will be tallied in a women’s rugby game, the only full contact sport for women in existence. When the team plays its first official RUGBY, continued on page 2

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Senior Giana Gleeson holds hands with the Dalai Lama during her time at the 11th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.

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Lindsay Russell grasps the hair she would soon donate to Locks of Love, sponsored by QU Hillel’s first annual Lox for Love event.

VIDEO: Watch men’s basketball raise their NEC title banner

Louis Venturelli and Giana Gleeson prepared themselves for an eye-opening experience when they traveled to Japan. Even then, they got a lot more than they bargained for.

Joining David Ives, executive director of the Albert Schweitzer Institute, as representatives at the 11th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, the two seniors rubbed shoulders with the Dalai Lama and collaborated with Japanese students to present a youth declaration of peace.

The summit brought Nobel Laureates from around the globe to Hiroshima, Japan, where they created a statement of nuclear non-proliferation 65 years after the nuclear bombing of >See Venturelli Hiroshima. and Gleeson’s The highlight moment youth declaration, for Venturelli and Gleeson was, “The Legacy of Hiroshima,” at after getting close with five JapQUChronicle.com. anese students, working to create a youth statement of their own to complement the summit’s final declaration on nuclear non-proliferation.

The two then presented the statement - in front JAPAN, continued on page 2

POLL: Would you watch a women’s rugby match on campus?

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CAMPUS

JAPAN: Seniors present youth declaration at global summit

BRIEFS Your weekly dose of Quinnipiac news in brief

CAPTURE

Eastern Illinois University sophomore Kelsi Wright brings down a University of Michigan club player Oct. 10, 2010, on Lakeside Field.

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FOUR snag

debate trophy

At the Second Annual Berkeley College Justice and Legal Studies 2010 Debate Competition held in New York City, a group of QU students won a debate over the existence of an exclusionary rule that provides protection against unreasonable search and seizure.

The students were Raymond Criner, a sophomore criminal justice major; Troy Murphy, a junior criminal justice major; Jacob LeBreton, a senior criminal justice and legal studies major; and Stephanie Tuorto, a senior political science major. They took home a prize of $550 and a trophy.

SPIRIT

STARTERS The QU Spirit Group hosted its first ever meeting Thursday.

The Spirit Group discussed its agenda, aimed at boosting Bobcat spirit at sporting events. The Spirit Group is in the process of attaining school recognition, either through the SGA or the Athletics Department. SGA Vice President of Programming Vincent Bond is currently overseeing the development of this new

DINE TIME On Nov.15, the International Business Society hosted its annual International Business Dinner. The theme of the dinner was the global community and hosted Hannah Jones, an Invisible Children representative.

Proceeds from the dinner were donated to the Invisible Children organizationw.

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RUGBY: 65 students interested in emerging sport continued from cover game – expected to be next spring – it will be just the second women’s rugby team in all of Division I athletics. The only other school to have the sport is Eastern Illinois University, where Becky Carlson played and worked as an assistant coach.

McDonald announced last Wednesday that Carlson will coach Quinnipiac’s inaugural women’s rugby squad. Quinnipiac announced this past summer its plans to add women’s golf this year and women’s rugby next year to comply with Title IX. Carlson worked for a marketing firm in Colorado for the past eight months, but has three-anda-half years of experience as the emerging sports program manager for USA Rugby.

At the National Association of College Directors of Athletics 2006 Convention in New Orleans, McDonald and Carlson first spoke to each other over the phone coincidentally in the same Marriott lobby.

When the two realized they were in the same room, they looked up and found each other.

Carlson’s first client while working at USA Rugby was Quinnipiac.

Four years later when Quinnipiac announced its plans to add women’s rugby, McDonald said he had an easy time picking out the team’s first coach.

“The first name that came to my mind was Becky Carlson,” McDonald said.

After making the cross-country drive Oct. 22 and getting acclimated to Connecticut, Carlson met 65 Quinnipiac students showing interest in

her sport. That number doesn’t include the students she plans to recruit outside of the university.

And Carlson will be the first one to admit she had no experience playing rugby before starring for EIU’s rugby team. She also played varsity tennis for EIU. Danielle Slupicki, a sophomore biology major, was one of the students who showed interest in the program, but was discouraged by the major time commitment.

“I decided that if I wasn’t going to be able to put 110 percent forward then I didn’t think it would be a good idea,” Slupicki said.

Slupicki’s roommate, Danielle Leahy, remains interested in playing for Quinnipiac. Leahy, a nursing major, played varsity field hockey and lacrosse in high school.

“I miss being involved with sports,” Leahy said. “I wanted to play rugby in high school but they didn’t have it.”

Carlson said rugby appeals to a wide range of athletes, but she prefers to recruit basketball players because of their agility.

“There are so many aspects in rugby that are in other sports,” Carlson said. “It’s the grace of soccer, the speed of track and the power of hockey, all of which we have here at Quinnipiac.”

The university can allocate as many as 12 scholarships for rugby, Carlson confirmed.

“I’m already getting a massive amount of e-mails, because essentially the advantageous position of which Quinnipiac binds itself in is that Eastern [Illinois University] has had scholarship money, but it’s not

a lot,” Carlson said. “We’re pretty much it if you’re looking at scholarship money.

“There are some club level programs that were able to secure some type of endowment or some type of relationship that they have with admissions, but that’s not athletically-related aid.”

The NCAA categorizes women’s rugby as an “emerging sport,” which allows the team to play against club teams to help satisfy a varsity schedule.

“Norwich, Bowdoin, Southern [Connecticut State], Vermont, West Chester all play varsity rugby,” said McDonald, who is working with Carlson to plan a schedule for the next academic year.

McDonald said there will be some form of women’s rugby play this spring. Carlson said she is working with facilities to find a field with adequate dimensions and room for fans near the Quinnipiac Soccer Field.

“There’s going to be something this spring; practice, scrimmage, intrasquad – don’t know yet. But that’s what kids want,” McDonald said.

As for the possibility of women’s rugby being the first step toward adding men’s rugby as a club sport, McDonald said it would give them a place to play.

“I certainly hope someday that when we are ready to add club sports that men’s rugby will be one of them. That will not be this year and probably won’t be next year,” McDonald said. “Club sports is clearly in our plans, but we need some time to put some other stuff behind us.”

continued from cover of such Nobel Laureates as the Dalai Lama.

“It was the first time I’ve ever been on that large of a stage–a global stage,” Venturelli said.

The student collaboration was the first of its kind at the annual summit, and Ives said it would become a yearly occurrence.

“These guys may be on the cutting edge of working with Nobel Peace Prize Laureates,” Ives said.

“Nobody else is going to have that access other than Quinnipiac.”

Ives and company represented Schweitzer, a 1952 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. They were joined by

“I was on a panel with the Dalai Lama.

I kept looking over there, pinching myself: ‘Am I really up on a panel with the Dalai Lama?’”

David Ives, Executive Director, ASI

alumni Matt Andrew, Farrell Denby and Erin Peck, director of programs for the institute.

“I was on a panel with the Dalai Lama,” Ives said. “I kept looking over there, pinching myself: ‘Am I really up on a panel with the Dalai Lama?’”

Gleeson said that following Ives’ speech, the Dalai Lama clasped his hands and nodded.

“He didn’t do that for everyone else,” Gleeson said. “So he must have been impacted by what (Ives) said.”

The Quinnipiac delegation spent a full week in Japan, from Nov. 8-15, visiting historical sights, shrines, and even taking a brief trip to Kyoto.

“Seeing how peaceful the Japanese are towards a country that did such a devastating thing to them, it’s amazing,” said Venturelli, part of the only delegation of American students. “They were more focused on making sure it never happened again, anywhere.”

Event Calendar Today POWER, IDENTITY, RIGHTS AND PHOTOS BLACK BOX, CAS 2, 5:30 P.M. The political science department will host Ariella Azoulay to discuss photography and its relationship to human rights. Azoulay has won the Infinity Award from the International Center for Photography.

Thursday ladies night

albert schweitzer inst., 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate the arrival of Dr. Diane Ariza while supporting O.P.T.I.O.N. Nicaragua.

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Friday Thanksgiving Break Home!

Have a safe and happy holiday!

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SPB conjures Quidditch fun

By Katherine Rojas Staff Writer On a warm and sunny Sunday morning, Muggles mounted their broomsticks for some friendly competition. Two minutes into the championship game, the Shuttle Puffs’ seeker returned in victory with the “snitch” in his mouth triumphing over Harry and the Potters.

Quinnipiac’s Student Programming Board held its second

Quidditch game on the Quad for the second consecutive year. Quidditch is a fictional sport from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter book series.

Each team consisted of seven active players (three Chasers, two Beaters, a Seeker and a Keeper).

The idea of having Quidditch on the Quad originated last year.

But first, SPB had to contact the Intercollegiate Quidditch Association. SPB Chairwoman for Special Events and Traditions Catie Regan was in charge of the event.

Regan, along with co-chairs Erin Bilé and Katerina Johnson, spent a month planning the event.

Unlike last year’s Quidditch tournament of four teams, eight teams competed this year. The teams were: the Slytherin Slobcats, the Otakus, the Griffyn-cats, the Raven Bobcat Claws, the Shuttle Puffs, Bros before Hoes, Dumbledore’s Army, and Harry and the Potters.

With the increased turnout this year, SPB plans on having the Quidditch games around this time

every year.

“It’s my first time playing and it makes me so happy that they had a Quidditch game event,” said freshman Devon Pallitto, the keeper for the Griffyn-cats. “I definitely plan on playing next year.”

The event had a lot of supporters who cheered on their friends and were captivated by the games.

“Everyone’s doing a good job so far and it’s a bigger event compared to last year’s,” sophomore Andrew Lavoie said.

SPB is hoping to create a Quidditch-centric student organization .

“We’re looking into competing seriously with other schools,” Regan said. “I would love for it to be a club team sport to compete with other schools.”

The winning team got to sign “the Firebolt,” a replica of Harry Potter’s broom from the book series, and each team member received a $10 pass to a Rave Motion Picture theater.

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The Student Programming Board has yet to figure out the logistics of flying on the Quad, but Quidditch on the ground was the name of the game Sunday.

School-sponsored ‘Senior Night’ (with beer) draws 180 Alcohol event first of its kind since 2002

By Matt Ciepielowski Senior Managing Editor Senior Luke Segreto was very pleased with Friday’s Senior Trivia and Happy Hour.

“There’s pizza and beer, what more could you ask for?” he said.

This was the first time alcohol was served at a school-sponsored event since 2002.

Residence Hall Director Megan Igoe said that obtaining a liquor permit was a hassle, but it was worth it.

“It was something new and different we hadn’t done before,” she said. “I’m glad people enjoyed it, and I’d like to do it again.”

To receive a liquor permit for the event, Res Life had to send an application to the town of Hamden detailing how the beer would be served and how they would ID students.

“It was a great event to bring all the seniors together,” Class of 2011 Representative Ben Wald said. “No one got out of control and we proved we are mature enough to han-

dle alcohol.”

Quinnipiac Security was present at the event in case things did get out of hand, according to Igoe.

Roughly 180 students and guests attended the event, held in the annex of the Rocky Top Student Center. It was $2 to enter and pizza, chicken wings, wraps, and other foods were served. There were kegs of Shock Top, Bud Light, Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and Magic Hat #9.

Igoe said that Res Life decided on a two beer limit for the event because they were sticking to a one beer per hour rule.

Resident Assistants who helped plan and execute the event were not available to comment due to University policy.

The event was held at 4:30 p.m., immediately before a women’s hockey game against Harvard, which Quinnipiac went on to win 4-1.

The trivia contest included rounds on sports, songs and various other categories, with questions ranging from “what mammal can fly?” to “on what day is Bastille Day celebrated?”

Igoe said that Res Life is planning to hold a similar event in February, as well as a wine tasting with alumni in the spring.

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Delt grows those mos for Movember

By Robert Grant Staff Writer The Quinnipiac community has a challenge: to “change the face of men’s health” during Delta Tau Delta’s second annual Movember event, according to their official Facebook page.

Movember is a fundraiser in which men

grow a “mo,” or moustache in November to raise awareness for testicular and prostate cancer.

During the month, donations can be made online to each Delt brother individually through their “Mo Space.”

The money goes to the Movember Foundation, which gives it to the Livestrong Foundation and the Prostate Cancer Foun-

dation, Delt Philanthropy Chair Jason Milde said.

Last year, the organization raised $2,000 and the fraternity’s goal for this year is to double that.

“We are going to be able to do that for sure,” Milde said.

As of Nov. 10, Delt has raised $3,773.

Movember is one of two philanthropies

the fraternity is involved with, a philanthropy that is not mandated by the national Delt organization.

“It shows our ambition and dedication to going above and beyond,” Brown said. “It’s a good cause; it will benefit the campus and it will benefit prostate cancer.”

Donations can be made until Dec. 3 at the Mo Party, an end-of-the-month celebration in Burt Kahn Court from 4 to 8 p.m.

The Mo Party will have attractions like a mechanical bull, raffles and “Pelt a Delt” with balloons filled with shaving cream. Voted Most Random will perform with a full electric set at 6:30 p.m.

“It’s a celebration of a month’s hard work,” Delt President Neil Brown said. “It is going to be a great time.”

Delt Internal Vice President Ryan McAssey said the event gives the fraternity the ability to involve the entire campus.

“We like to see people get involved,” McAssey said.

Participant Mike Ferretti, a sophomore film, video and interactive media major, has cancer survivors in his family, and is thankful for the research.

“I am a strong advocate of cancer awareness,” Ferretti said. “I am gladly growing out my mo to help make a difference.”

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Hillel provides lox, cuts locks

By Marissa Himbele Staff Writer Alysse Mahood wasn’t worried too much about the haircut she received on Sunday. In fact, she was all smiles, knowing her hair would go to someone who needed it.

“It’s just hair, it grows back,” said Mahood, a junior.

Mahood took part in QU Hillel’s first annual Lox for Love, a spin-off of the foundation Locks of Love. Lox was used instead of Locks to recognize the fact that a bagel and lox brunch was provided for participants.

Donations are measured by six inches of hair or more to create wigs for cancer patients and survivors. Along with Lox for Love, Hillel also offered $10 haircuts. The money from these haircuts will go to groceries for the Jewish Family Food Pantry before Thanksgiving dinner.

“Hillel is very philanthropically cen-

tered,” Hillel President Ben Wald said.

Hillel has a jar for donations, which averages about $50 per week. The money raised goes to the Jewish Family Services Food Pantry or Hamden Food Pantry.

Rabbi Reena Judd’s face lit up with pride as donors came in to have their hair cut.

“It’s the first of many years,” Judd said, regarding the Lox for Love event.

She was also impressed that none of the girls cried as their hair was being cut off.

Wald gave credit to Judd for planning the event, along with Pete Sheppard, hair stylist from His and Hers Salon in Hartford, Conn., and Vice President of Hillel Scott Topel. Both Wald and Judd hope to hold the event again next year.

Sheppard introduced the event to Judd after talking to one of his clients about the Hillel group.

“I’ve done a lot of work with Hillel; they are particularly receptive with charity,” Sheppard said.

Sheppard has experience with this organization. He has sponsored Lox for Love events with Hillel groups from colleges including Clark University and University of Massachusetts Amherst.

“I like the energy of college campuses. They’re a lot of fun,” Sheppard said.

Sheppard enjoys the discussions he has with college student clients.

“Where can you find that anywhere else?” Sheppard said.

Professor Mira Binford donated 12 inches of her hair after growing it out for six years.

Mahood shared the experience with junior Alina Zoraian, a close friend.

Zoraian, who found out about the event through Facebook, brought Mahood back to the Hillel House after donating her own hair. The friends laughed while Sheppard prepped Mahood’s hair to be cut; Mahood even trusted Zoraian enough to cut off a piece of her hair that was being donated.

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Professor Mira Binford feels her freshly-cut hair after donating 12 inches to Locks of Love.

Torture survivor speaks for ‘voiceless’ victims

By Meghan Parmentier Associate News Editor Uganda native David Walter did not choose to come to the United States.

He came fleeing from the torture he experienced in his country because he “likes to talk a lot” and because of his vocal opposition to Africa’s “corrupt government.”

Now, he continues to talk, raising awareness of the horrors of torture. He speaks at U.N.

meetings and more recently, to 120 students at Quinnipiac for the first event held by the Global Affairs Association on Tuesday, Nov. 9.

During the two-hour event, Walter spoke of his experiences as an activist and victim in Africa. In particular, he spoke of his time in government-named “safehouses,” which he referred to as detention centers.

This is where he was held in stress positions while he was hit, kicked, lashed with live wire

and tortured. tiful outlook on life still after what they’ve “They make you feel like you’re not liv- gone through and I wanted to share it with ing tomorrow,” Walter said to the audience. everyone I knew.”

Particularly, he spoke out against the Caliendo contacted Demissie Abebe, treatment of women in society–how they are her former boss at TASSC, with GAA’s intersold and treated as property by men. He cre- est in inviting a speaker for their fall event. Beated a non-profit organization to help them. cause GAA currently does not have a budget, “I spoke for those voiceless women and Abebe waived the $1,000 fee and sent Walter children who can’t speak,” Walter said. to speak to Quinnipiac. Walter is now a huThe abuse inflicted on Walter was in- man rights activist and volunteer for TASSC. tended to stop his opposition and make him Senior political science major Adam join the government. He was only released Horgan, president of GAA, was happy with from government custhe turnout for their tody because the party first event. he belonged to created “I hope that it “These survivors of a campaign for his freegives a lot of people a torture have such a lot of perspective on dom. beautiful outlook on the world,” Horgan said.

Walter recently received asylum from offers a personal life still after what “This the United States, altouch. It’s not reading it they’ve gone through out of a textbook.” lowing him to stay in the country because of He thought the and I wanted to share threats on his life in his event would be good it with everyone I home country. He came way to promote the new to the United States for group and what they are knew.” the third time this Febtrying to accomplish on Alaina Caliendo, ruary and now resides in campus.

VP of International Relations, GAA Washington, D.C. “We’re looking to Senior history bring speakers like Daand political science major Alaina Caliendo, vid to show people the outside perspective GAA’s vice president of internal relations, and how much that affects us here at home,” was inspired to organize this event during Horgan said. her summer internship at the Torture AboliJunior English majors Amanda Lubin tion and Survivors Support Coalition in the and Deanna Maytas found the event eyedistrict. It was here that she met and worked opening. with Walter.

“It’s interesting that he stood up for TASSC is the only organization found- women,” Lubin said. “It made me appreciate ed by and for torture survivors, Caliendo our freedom a lot more.” said. It was established 13 years ago by a U.S. Caliendo hopes the event will spur accitizen who had been tortured in Guatema- tion in the Quinnipiac community. la. The organization campaigns to end tor“I hope that this will get them all interture and support survivors by sending them ested in GAA and realize they could take a around the United States to speak about their part through their representatives and senaexperiences. During the event, GAA raised tors to get U.S. conventions ratified here to $200 in donations for TASSC to continue set an example for other countries who do it,” their survivor assistance programs. she said.

“When I was in D.C. and I watched David and the others speaking, it definitely changed my outlook on life,” Caliendo said. More information on TASSC “These survivors of torture have such a beaucan be found at tassc.org.

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November 17, 2010

Four Loko is healthier than fascism Sometimes people are stupid, and

By Matt Ciepielowski they drink too much alcohol, and someSenior Managing Editor thing bad things happen to them. This has happened in a few highly publicized incidents with the caffeinated malt beverage Four Loko. And this, of course, has given government officials and college administrators a chance to do what they do best: not mind their own damn business.

After a recent incident in which students got sick after drinking Four Loko in the state of Washington (shocking, I know), the Washington State Liquor Control Board voted to ban “alcoholic energy drinks.” Democratic Gov. Christine Gregoire supported the ban.

“Quite simply, these drinks are trouble,” Gregoire said. “By taking these drinks off the shelves we are saying ‘no’ to irresponsible drinking and taking steps to prevent incidents like the one that made these college students so ill.”

Gregoire’s comments would have really pissed me off if I didn’t already have zero faith in the common sense of our elected representatives. Does she really think this is going to make a dent in irresponsible drinking?

The University of Rhode Island also banned Four Loko earlier this month. In a message to the URI community, Vice President of Student Affairs Thomas Dougan said: “Combining stimulants like caffeine and alcohol constitutes a dangerous mix, particularly for young people, because stimulants reduce a person’s sense of alcohol intoxication (i.e., ‘feeling drunk’) and alcohol impairs judgment and reaction time.”

Here’s the problem with Dougan’s reasoning: A can of Four Loko actually has less than half the caffeine of a regular-sized Dunkin’

“We’re making decisions so you don’t have to.”

Donuts coffee. What is it that makes Four Loko so much worse than a Jägerbomb or vodka Red Bull?

For the record, I think that Four Loko tastes terrible. But I also understand that neither the fact that it tastes like crap nor the fact that it makes you really drunk are good enough reasons to infringe upon anyone else’s ownership of their own body.

Don’t be ‘college thankful’

By Julia Bucchianeri Opinion Editor Canceled classes. Free food. Pushedback deadlines. Class-free Fridays. Take-home exams. Free drink passes. Cheap cab fares.

These are all things we — or most of us — as college students are thankful for, which seems a little pathetic to me.

Don’t get me wrong, I try as hard as anybody else to arrange my schedule to not have classes on Fridays, but as Thanksgiving break approaches I find myself more excited to go home for break than any of the past years away at school. I honestly don’t know why this year is so different than the past three, but I truly cannot wait to be home with my family for an extended period of time.

This makes me reevaluate the menial, partially shallow, things that I sometimes catch myself feeling so thankful for when

I’m at school. For instance, the free drink pass or waking up to an e-mail from a professor canceling class, am I really thankful for that? Considering my tuition dollars are going to waste when a professor cancels class shouldn’t I actually be asking for my money back instead of being “thankful” for sleeping an extra couple of hours? When we get down to the true meaning of “thankful,” I hope the things I’m really thankful for are far from the superficial things I mentioned above.

Family. Friends. Good health. Education. A roof over my head. My dog. Mentors.

Safety and stability.

These are the things I’m actually thankful for, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. My family is my rock and biggest support system. My friends are literally there for me no matter what and mean the world to me. Health and education are two major factors in my life; I am tremendously

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grateful for both.

I realize that attending Quinnipiac is a privilege and not a right, and it’s pretty damn expensive. My home has this comforting feeling as soon as I walk in the door that I can’t even put into words, and I’m sure many of yours have that too. “A diamond is a girl’s best friend and a dog is man’s best friend.”

Well, not here. I love my dog just as much as any guy does, and so on. I’m sure you get my point.

Thanksgiving is merely a week away.

As it gets closer and closer, take a minute to think about what you’re really thankful for in your life and why. Then, if you feel comfortable enough, tell the people in your life.

I know it may seem cheesy or obvious, but I promise you this will give you that warm, fuzzy, feeling inside and all those canceled classes and take-home exams will start to mean less and less.

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Latest cholera outbreak shows poor trend in public knowledge

By Christine Burroni Associate Opinion Editor It may be news to you, because it certainly was to me. Cholera is currently taking the lives of innocent people in Haiti.

What is cholera, you might ask. I didn’t know either. According to the Los Angeles Times, it’s a bacteria that rapidly dehydrates people through vomiting and diarrhea and can kill a victim within four hours if not treated immediately.

The same article that gave me this information also said that pits are being dug in the back of cemeteries, that Port-au-Prince hospitals are becoming emergency clinics.

There’s not even a definitive number of victims because it is constantly increasing, that’s how bad it is.

Should I feel ignorant for not knowing about this until it came up on my AOL News homepage days later and then I decided to Google it? Probably.

I’m not sure how many other people on campus know about this, and without meaning to stereotype, I assume that not a lot of people are aware or even care, considering how apathetic college students can be.

Sorry, but its true.

We all know about the relief efforts that were put forth during the earthquake in Haiti in January. The cholera outbreak seems just as bad; is it the media’s fault that we’re so uninformed? Or is it our fault for not paying attention to the media?

Regardless, we shouldn’t be pointing fingers as to why we don’t know, because to be frank, it’s our fault for not knowing about this awful disease and outbreak.

I had no idea what cholera was either, until five days after the outbreak when at least 640 people were already dead.

Is that what it takes? Hundreds of people die and then we care to know about the situation? Not only is that awful, it’s pretty pathetic.

It comes back to the same idea of college students caring more about their next party than what’s going on in the news. I guess our wake-up call is the deaths of hundreds of people.

Granted, I’m sure that there are people that know about this situation but it’s safe to assume that many of us don’t.

Even though this situation is far away from us in Hamden, and most of us have little physical connection to those in Haiti, we can still show a little compassion.

We can keep up with the news to ourselves better informed of world events.

And we cannot only be knowledgeable of what’s happening, but we can show support and interest – and at least trying not to be ignorant.

November 17, 2010

Mohegan all season, anyone?

There’s nothing wrong with getting a little casino crazy I woke up to a lovely text message from my mom late Sunday reading, “Just got home from the bank.

By Chris Leary Do you have cash on you?”

Online Sports Editor I can barely type the response, “No, how much is left?” Not five minutes pass before her next message appears: “None!” I smirk, roll over in bed, fully clothed, and mutter, “That’s about right.”

That’s what happens when your school’s basketball team, which is projected to make the NCAA Tournament, opens its season at Mohegan Sun, and I couldn’t be happier.

This wasn’t a normal Saturday of laying on the couch in pain from the night before, watching college football, followed by everyone going to Toad’s Place against their will.

Instead, Saturday had everything a weekend in college should have: college basketball, gambling, strippers, and free drinks.

Right around the time that I was crushing free drinks like it was prom night, and throwing every dollar I had onto the blackjack table, I thought to myself, “Quinnipiac should have every game here.” I figure, just like my blackjack hands, the Quinnipiac community should be going all in this year. We are preseason favorites to win the NEC for the first time in school history. Let’s make it count.

If some of us want to make it count simply by attending our home games and cheering, I’m all for that too. Like the saying goes, “to each his own.” I’ll be happy as long as we get constant fan support. I just think we should be treating this season like it’s the most important in school history, because it probably is.

I know they say at games we should be fans and not fanatics, but it’s time for that to change. Everything is in place for our team to make a serious run at winning a game in the NCAA Tournament. So let’s start acting like we are at Mohegan each game, because I think fanatics are the only thing the Bobcats are missing right now.

Last-Ditch Effort

SGA UPDATE

Group making effort to ‘solidify Bobcat pride’ on campus This past Thursday, the QU Spirit Group met to discuss the status of spirit at Quinnipiac. By talking about how to better engage the community in a spirited way, this group is making the effort to solidify Bobcat pride on our campus. The need for a more spirited community is a concern that students have voiced for years. This spirit group was discussed at the Council of Presidents meeting in late October and organizational representatives voiced that spirit is not just needed at athletic events; it is something that has to thrive on our campus.

The QU Spirit Meeting (look it up on Facebook!) met and discussed the state of traditions at QU. Students at the meeting researched and evaluated large school traditions on YouTube and made a point to try to think about how to modify those traditions and possibly use them at QU. Figuring out applicable cheers and coming up with some great ideas, this group is looking to rock out at athletic games and get the crowd to do one of their new cheers, “Teach me how to Rutty.”

New T-shirt designs were brainstormed with the ultimate goal of having student-designed T-shirts in the Quinnipiac bookstore.

Along with cheers, designing t-shirts, themed games, and general attendance at athletic events, the idea of tailgating was brought up.

This process of creating traditions and pumping up spirit at QU is not going to happen over night. The group will have more meetings soon and all are welcome to attend.

Vincent Bond, vice president of programming and chair of the meeting, said “Our first cheering event will be at Tuesday’s men’s basketball game versus the University of Hartford. We want students to meet before the game at 6 p.m. in the TD Bank Sports Center lobby.” The group hopes that students start taking action and start living the legend everyday.

This week in the SGA meeting, members discussed the information technology service’s new program, Camtasia Relay. Camtasia Relay is a recording program that allows students and teachers to download and upload presentation videos that can include their voice, keystrokes, and cursor movements on a computer screen for a chosen amount of time.

If you want to look up how to use this program, go to MyQ, continue to the IT & Libraries tab, click on Knowledge Base and search Camtasia Relay. Our members also learned how SGA is logging concerns on Google Docs. The process, although recently created, is already looking like a great way for SGA to track concerns.

If you have any concerns, make sure to e-mail SGA@quinnipiac.edu and we will do our best to solve them.

SGA wishes our student body and their families a Happy Thanksgiving and safe break!

With Bobcat Pride, Matt Hudak, vice president of public relations Follow us @QUSGA

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Johnny Johnson

November 17, 2010

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Small QU troupe presents WWI satire on New Haven stage

By Christine Little Staff Writer The Quinnipiac Theater for Community presented “Johnny Johnson” at New Haven’s Long Wharf Theatre from Nov. 11-14.

Professor Crystal Brian directed the play, a period piece set in 1917 during World War I. The play gave the audience a peek into the world of an average American facing the pressure of war and its effects.

The title character, peace-loving Johnny, played by newcomer Michael Bobenhausen, was portrayed in a similar manner to Forrest Gump – a bit slow, but lovable with common sense nonetheless.

Bobenhausen gave a strong performance, and without the right Johnny, the play would not have been able to function. He is truly the only central character of the musical.

The cast consisted of an ensemble of 12 students, all of whom played multiple parts, with the exception of freshman Emily Seibert, who appeared exclusively as Minnie Belle, Johnny’s love interest. Her performance shined as the patriotic townswoman, who served as the driving source behind Johnny’s decisions in the show.

The shortage of actors at times proved difficult in understanding which character was being portrayed in the scene.

“In preparing for each of my characters, I first just went off of instinct,” senior cast member Michael Pray said. “The names of the characters were incredible first clues that immediately brought to mind different physicalities and patterns of speech which were further reinforced by their words themselves...the trick was making each of these characters big, expressive, and different while keeping them believable and grounded in the reality of the

play.”

Pray and junior Travis Weisse stole the show with their over-the-top but accurate character portrayals. They also allowed their voices to radiate throughout the theater. Unfortunately, during the musical portion of the play, the women’s soprano voices were heavily drowned out by the music, making it difficult to understand them. Sophomore Kasey Quinlan was an exception, as she commanded at-

tention while singing “Mon Ami, My Friend.”

The costumes were very basic and appropriate for the play, insinuating the uniformity of the times.

The basic set design proved to be powerful. The ever-present American flag backdrop, painted with the words “A war to end all wars is sometimes worth fighting over so we can have true peace,” easily reflected the themes of “Johnny Johnson.”

Top: Michael Bobenhausen, as Johnny Johnson, kneels over a German casualty of the war.

Below, left: Travis Weisse, as the mayor of the middle American town. Below, right: Michael Pray portrays his “Grandpa Joe” character.

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RAVE

November 17, 2010

WRECK -Dreamworks

CULTURE

OF THE WEEK “Call of Duty: Black Ops”

Last Thursday was Veteran’s Day – a day to honor the troops who have bravely served our country to uphold democracy and the American way. How did many QU students choose to celebrate this national holiday? By engaging in “Call of Duty Mania.”

“Call of Duty: Black Ops,” the seventh installation of the best-selling game series, hit shelves at midnight last Monday, causing students to neglect class ever since.

The first-person shooter game is filled with somewhat accurate Cold War events like the Bay of Pigs invasion.

Audiences may be familiar with the commercials for the game involving everyday individuals and celebrities such as Jimmy Kimmel and Kobe Bryant taking part in realistic combat scenarios to the backing of the Rolling Stones’ “Gimme Shelter” and culminating with the phrase, “There is a soldier in all of us.”

The game’s release on Nov. 9 sold an estimated 5.6 million copies in the U.S. and U.K., beating the record set by the previous game in the series, “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2,” by 900,000 copies, according to gather.com.

Equipped with a Chuck Palahniuk-esque storyline and updated online play, “Call of Duty: Black Ops” is sure to be a favorite until the next installation in the “Call of Duty” saga. -RE

SHOCK

Tra$hy Ke$ha Lyric$

“Dirty Picture,” “Sleazy” and “Cannibal” are the perfect words to describe Ke$ha, and they just so happen to be the latest singles from the frizzy-haired bit of trailer trash who calls herself a pop star.

What happened to the good old days of pop when *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys and Jennifer Lopez ruled the airwaves?

Ke$ha may produce danceable songs that are perfect for a night in the club, but her lyrics resemble the rhymes of a perverted fifth grader.

Ke$ha’s lyrics in “Cannibal,” her latest single: “I think you’re hot/I think you’re cool/You’re the kind of guy I’d stalk in school/ But now that I’m famous, you’re up my anus/Now I’m gonna eat you fool.”

Ke$ha truly expands her musical creativity in her new songs.

In “Dirty Picture,” her duet with Taio Cruz, she describes herself as a charitable woman. She sings, “When you’re all alone boy, I got something to give ya/ Will ya play along if I take a dirty picture?”

Newsflash! Just because you can rhyme doesn’t mean you can call yourself a singer. Ke$ha fans can look forward to her second album, “Cannibal,” to be released Nov. 22.

The album title makes sense, since her lyrics make people want to gnaw their ears off.

It looks like Hannibal Lecter has some dirty competition. -NF

Lambert, Lady Antebellum top winners at CMA’s

By Shannon Hendrickson and Paige Weiners Staff Writers

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Brad Paisley took home the award for Entertainer of the Year when ABC aired the 44th annual Country Music Awards last Wednesday. Paisley co-hosted the event with female star Carrie Underwood.

Top winners included Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum. Lambert dominated the categories of Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Music Video of the Year. Along with a performance, Lambert was one of the most triumphant stars of the evening. Lady Antebellum won Vocal Group of the Year and Single of the Year.

Newlyweds Lambert and Blake Shelton won Top Female and Male Vocalist of the Year. Lambert beat out Taylor Swift for the award, which came as a shock and disappointment to millions of Swift fans.

Underwood was the first of 20 performances, along with Kenny Chesney, Keith

Urban and Sugarland, who performed its hit song “Stuck like Glue.” Junior Kevin Mahoney found the performance to be a little unusual.

“I don’t know much about Sugarland, but after this performance, I don’t want to know more,” Mahoney said.

Reba McEntire’s performance was also odd. She performed a cover of Beyonce’s hit single, “If I Were a Boy,” giving a country spin to the popular song.

Junior Tara Macula was not impressed with McEntire’s skills.

“Reba’s performance wasn’t particularly one of my favorites. I felt like it didn’t fit her usual style,” Macula said.

Although she was nominated for two awards, Swift walked away empty-handed from the CMAs. It has been a big year for Swift with her newly released album, “Speak Now.” Junior Julie Abott was disappointed that Swift didn’t win, but noted that her performance of “Back to December” was one of the most memorable of the night.

“I thought that her performance was amaz-

Dreamworks’ “Megamind” dominated the box office for a second week, grossing another $30.1 million, according to studio estimates.

Tina Fey was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for humor at the Kennedy Center. At 40, she is the youngest recipient of the prize.

Famed Italian producer Dino De Laurentiis passed away at the age of 91. He was responsible for more than 500 film projects during a 70year career.

Jane Fonda discovered she had breast cancer after a routine check-up, but doctors were able to remove the tumor before it had time to spread.

Author Sapphire released “The Kid,” the sequel to “Push.” “Push” was recently adapted into the Academy Award-winning movie “Precious.”

Teri Hatcher’s guest appearance on “Smallville” brought an 18 percent ratings increase to the show.

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ing because her voice was perfectly in tune. I thought it was the best performance I have seen her sing live on television,” Abott said.

Another memorable performance was Gwyneth Paltrow’s debut solo performance.

Paltrow sang the theme song from her new movie, “Country Song.”

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded Francis Ford Coppola, Eli Wallach, Kevin Brownlow, and Jean-Luc Godard Honorary Oscars for their contributions to film over the years.

Daniel Radcliffe on his onscreen kiss with co-star Emma Watson:

“She is a bit of an animal … But then, I’m not complaining. There are tens of thousands of men that would cut off limbs to be in that position.”

-Warner Bros.

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November 17, 2010

THE ULTIMATE SANDWICH

SHOWDOWN

Ray & Mike’s? The The Corner Deli? Debate has raged since the dawn of time about who has the better sub. Well, the Chronicle decided to stack ‘em up, pound for pound, in a no-holdsbarred sandwich showdown. We took four of our most refined sandwich eaters, gave them a blind taste test and asked them to size up the classics. You might be surprised at the results.

The Judges: The Winning

Sandwiches:

Cassie Comeau

Lenny Neslin

Matt Busekroos

Nicole Celli

BUFFALO CHICKEN:

Draw 2 votes apiece

Ray & Mike’s

Ray & Mike’s

Ray & Mike’s

Ray & Mike’s

The Corner Deli

The Corner Deli

The Corner Deli

The Corner Deli

“I’m not really a fan of buffalo chicken, or anything spicy for that matter.

If I had to choose, I say that No. 1 (The Corner Deli) was better.”

“No. 2 (Ray & Mike’s) tasted as good as it looked.

The chicken had sufficient buffalo sauce on it and I tasted the spice as soon as I bit into it.”

“For those seeking spice, go with No. 1 (The Corner Deli). For those looking for conformity and less heat, go with sub No. 2 (Ray & Mike’s).”

“No. 2 (Ray & Mike’s) had sauce on it, and felt more like what a buffalo chicken sandwich should look and taste like. Good flavor.”

STEAK AND CHEESE:

The Corner Deli

4-0

Ray & Mike’s

Ray & Mike’s

Ray & Mike’s

Ray & Mike’s

The Corner Deli

The Corner Deli

The Corner Deli

The Corner Deli

“There seemed to be too much bread and not enough steak in No. 2 (The Corner Deli). You could taste the cheese more in this one than in the (Ray & Mike’s). The bread was about the same. The steak seemed to have much more flavor than the (Ray & Mike’s) and balanced out with the cheese.”

“(The Corner Deli) blew me away; it was the exact opposite of the (Ray & Mike’s). Grilled steak and cheese filled every bite. The bread was only there to hold the sandwich together, as it should be, and it did a great job. It could’ve just been my sample, but my sample contained far more meat and less bread.”

“I wasn’t expecting this result, but it made me realize that if you want a decent steak and cheese sandwich, The Corner Deli may be the best place to go. This bread is better suited for a steak and cheese sandwich. Could use more cheese, but didn’t have as much of a “burnt” taste as (Ray & Mike’s).”

“I had a feeling the second one was from The Corner Deli. Their sandwiches are usually filled to the max and a little greasy, and of course really good. The steak tastes more charred and flavorful. It was extra cheesy and a little greasier than the other one, which I think a steak and cheese should be.”

CHICKEN PARMESAN:

The Corner Deli

4-0

Ray & Mike’s

Ray & Mike’s

Ray & Mike’s

Ray & Mike’s

The Corner Deli

The Corner Deli

The Corner Deli

The Corner Deli

“I was shocked by this reveal as well. I’ve never had chicken parm at either place, but I know my roommates love the chicken parm at Ray & Mike’s.

I thought the (The Corner Deli) one was much better than (Ray and Mike’s). It was extremely flavorful.

The chicken was extremely tender.”

“I needed a napkin, and it was worth it. The (The Corner Deli) hit on the three key ingredients of a chicken parmesan sub: chicken, marinara sauce and cheese. I’d rather have lacking bread and a surplus of the three keys, and that’s what I got. While I liked both, I felt more satisfied by the sandwich from The Corner Deli.”

“Overall, there were clear differences between the two. I felt (The Corner Deli) was more satisfying.

Nice and moist, which is good. Slides down my throat with ease. Kind of melted in my mouth.

Could’ve used a bit more spice. There was more spice to the (Ray & Mike’s), but didn’t necessarily add anything to it.”

“The Corner Deli all the way. This wasn’t a contest at all. I really expected more from Ray and Mike’s. I think The Corner Deli is often overshadowed by Ray and Mike’s, especially since Ray and Mike’s is closer to the campus and therefore more easily accessible. However, I think The Corner Deli really made a name for itself in our challenge.”

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fast food chain meals that won’t make you feel guilty

By Catherine Boudreau / Staff Writer

Fast food is cheap, which is why so many college students find themselves eating it on a weekly basis. Most can’t afford to go out for a gourmet meal whenever the Café options aren’t appealing. But getting fast food doesn’t mean you have to consume more than half of your daily calories in one sitting. Here are some healthy options that won’t leave you feeling guilty.

1 Panera Bread

Turkey Artichoke on Focaccia and Garden Vegetable Soup with Pesto This nutrient-packed ‘You Pick Two’ combo has 570 calories, and only 140 from fat. It has 26 grams of protein, more than 50 percent of your suggested daily consumption.

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McDonald’s Snack Wrap and Small Fry

Choose grilled instead of crispy chicken for protein. Grilled chicken also avoids unwanted carbs. There are only 260 to 270 calories in any grilled chicken wrap, 90 of which are from fat. The small fry is made in a healthy canola-blend oil and comes in at 230 calories.

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Olive Garden Linguine alla Marinara

The dinner portion only has 430 calories and nine grams of fiber. Most pasta dishes at Olive Garden range anywhere from 750 to 1,450 calories, so this is a great pick.

7 Taco Bell

Beef Baja Gordita Fresco Style

4 Chili’s Grill & Bar Guiltless Grill Classic Sirloin

This steak has just 370 calories, nine grams of fat, 53 grams of protein and six grams of fiber. Seasonal vegetables are served as a side, which add just 80 calories and three grams of fiber.

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Burger King

Original Whopper Jr. and Kid’s Coke

Hold the mayo and this burger has just 260 calories, as opposed to 340, and 13 grams of protein. It even does well in terms of sodium, with only 460 milligrams. Opting for a kid’s coke cuts down a medium’s 290 calories to just 110.

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Wendy’s

Large Chili and Garden Side Salad The chili has about 370 calories, only 90 of which are from fat, as well as 22 grams of protein. Make sure to choose a fat-free dressing for the salad to go from 220 calories to 150.

This flatbread, filled with seasoned ground beef, weighs in at 250 calories and nine grams of fat.

The Fresco Bean Burrito is another healthy choice with 350 calories and eight grams of fat.

LOOK AT

YOUR STYLE

-Photo illustration by Joe Pelletier

By Sarah Rosenberg Staff Writer As I perused the style notes and community lookbooks on style.com, I came across a tab that read “Fashion is Love,” created by a user of the website and an obvious fashion enthusiast. I had never really looked at the community lookbooks that were compiled by subscribers until I saw this particular tagline. It grabbed my attention because it is so undeniably true: Fashion is purely a derivative of love. It comes from love because it exemplifies elements of your style that come from you personally. The lookbook itself contained almost 200 images of handbags, runway shots and close-ups of shoes that sparked the creator’s love for fashion.

I have tried to comb over the reasons as to why I love fashion or why I love certain trends of fashion, but it is an impossible question to figure out. Just like you can’t explain why you are attracted to certain types of guys or girls, you can’t really describe the reasons as to why you prefer feather earrings over pearls or high-heeled stilettos over wedge boots. Fashion is all about taste, and in many cases, this taste turns into love.

I encourage those trying to define their fashion tastes to create their own lookbook, so they always have an idea of what they think would be preferable to wear for different occasions. Utilizing the Web to create a lookbook, whether through a website like style.com or a blogging website like Tumblr, is an accessible way to express what you love at the moment. The Web offers feedback from fellow users as well as an abundance of tools to research current fashion trends.

Of course, you could always approach the lookbook by tak-

ing a more old-fashioned route.

Resorting to different magazines and books and clipping out different images and photos allows the same satisfaction of creating a personalized fashion palette that you would obtain from the Web. Creating a scrapbook or a collage will allow such a lookbook to be at your disposal for reference and updating whenever you feel some fashion creativity coming on.

You might not realize it, but you’re always picking out trends from movies, music videos and album covers, random people on the street or in class, in magazines and on television. You could probably add five accessories, handbags or tops to your lookbook everyday without even thinking twice. At the least, we all keep a mental lookbook to a certain extent.

If I were to compile a lookbook right now it would most likely consist of dark brown Steve Madden army boots (with an adorable coat of flannel inside the boot), washed out cropped leather jackets, back crocheted tights, baggy jersey shirts that hang off the shoulder, purple or deep brown nail polish, and knit legwarmers to go under UGG Boots. In a matter of literally 30 seconds, I was able to put together a lookbook straight from memory.

Creating these lookbooks is obviously time-consuming, but it can’t hurt to take a quick look at what people have put together on the Web. Sometimes it’s nice to see what those not necessarily affiliated with the fashion industry have to say about their “love” of fashion and what items fall under such a category. Compiling a personal lookbook might equally inspire other young women and men interested in fashion; all it takes is a little time, research and creativity.

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3 Hateful; beyond contempt 5 Capital city of the Republic of Ireland 11 To approach slowly, imperceptibly, or stealthily 14 Crime family at the center of “The Godfather” 15 Having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God 16 Oldest institution of higher learning in America 17 Environmental student organization at QU 19 To agree or approve 20 Conn. city that kept its polls open late on election day due to a lack of ballots 22 Caffeinated malt beverage that was the subject of MyQ warning from QU Security 23 Having an old-fashioned attractiveness or charm

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- Becca Kohli Field Hockey

November 17, 2010

COME AND GONE

Women’s sports highlight fall season, make tourney splashes

By Matt Eisenberg

Staff Writer

WOMEN’S SOCCER

WOMEN’S XC

For the second straight season, the Quinnipiac women’s soccer team was ousted from the NEC Tournament in a heartbreaker. Last year the Bobcats lost to Monmouth on a first-half goal. This time around, Quinnipiac (7-7-4, 5-2-3 NEC) lost in penalty kicks 3-1 to St. Francis (Pa.) after a 2-2 overtime draw.

“We were disappointed in the manner of how we lost,” Quinnipiac head coach Dave Clarke said. “In comparison to last year we didn’t do ourselves justice against Monmouth; we walked off the field facing St. Francis (Pa.) having played well.”

The Bobcats started the season 0-4, but Furtuna Velaj’s hat trick over Dartmouth Sept. 17 ignited a 4-2-1 stretch for QU. “She’s more of a creator and a person who sets up chances for others,” Clarke said. “She had more assists than last year and was starting plays.”

A 3-0 regular season loss to St. Francis (Pa.) Oct. 15 forced the Bobcats into a mindset to avoid elimination, and Clarke believes that game was a turning point in the season.

“We kept the team in the locker room for two hours after the game because it was a crossroad in our season. They didn’t play well or work hard and at that point in time they were facing elimination if results didn’t go our way.”

Quinnipiac subsequently outscored its opponents 8-1 over the final five games and got the results needed to make the playoffs. Despite the result, Clarke already has set his sights on next season, as “11-11-11” is written on his board in his office, which represents the first round of next year’s NCAA Tournament.

For an unprecedented sixth consecutive season, the Quinnipiac women’s cross country team took home the NEC title. Becca White led the way for the Bobcats, setting a new league record with a time of 17:17.1.

“White certainly highlighted the day, with the individual conference champion,” Quinnipiac head coach Carolyn Martin said.

White finished first for the Bobcats on five occasions, including first overall at the Quinnipiac Invitational. White took first place by 28 seconds, and the Faust triplets (Amanda, Brianna, Christina) finished second, third, and fourth respectively in the only home meet.

The Bobcats took the conference championship and placed 20th in NCAA Regionals. White and Amanda Faust were the first two Bobcats to cross the finish line, while graduate student Kristen Stevens finished third for the Bobcats.

Quinnipiac will return a strong group of runners next fall, including White, the Faust triplets, junior Katie Beam, sophomore Andrea Szarkowicz, and freshman Jessica Soja.

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FIELD HOCKEY The team entered the season in a supposed “rebuilding year,” Quinnipiac head coach Becca Kohli said, because of the team’s youth. But the players did not play like they were going through a rebuilding year.

“I think we overachieved and I was really pleased,” Kohli said. “We had a bunch of really talented younger players step in and put us in a really nice place all season.”

The Bobcats finished the season 8-10 (4-4 NEC) and lost to topseeded Rider in the first round of the NEC Tournament, a team they battled with in overtime in a home conference game during the regular season.

Quinnipiac lost two games by one goal, but five of the team’s losses were by at least three, including losses to nationally-ranked Boston College and Michigan.

“I really liked how they responded to losses this season because they were able to constructively adjust what happened and move on to the next game,” Kohli said.

Senior Tina Watkins and graduate student Katherine Van Nostrand were both named to the All-NEC team after racking up 11 and seven points, respectively. Juniors Kimberly Cunniff and Kaitlyn Notarianni each notched seven goals and 17 points for QU. Next year, senior Megan McCreedy will return from injury.

“She’s one of the strongest players in the conference and to get her back into this group is exciting,” Kohli said.

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CROSS COUNTRY

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NEC Champs race to 20th at Regionals

Men’s Ice Hockey Cornell 4, QU 1 - Friday

Connor Jones: goal, 4 shots QU 3, Colgate 1 - Saturday

Scott Zurevinski: 2 goals, 6 shots

By Maxx McNall Associate Sports Editor

Women’s Ice Hockey

QU 4, No. 10 Harvard 1 - Friday

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Babstock: 3 goals, 7 shots

Men’s Basketball

QU 84, Yale 75 - Saturday Justin Rutty: 19 points, 10 rebounds

Women’s Basketball Fairfield 65, QU 45 - Friday

Brittany McQuain: 9 points, 7 rebounds

Volleyball

St. Francis (N.Y.) 3, QU 0 - Saturday

Kayla Lawler: 18 sets CCSU 3, QU 1 - Sunday

Lawler: 27 sets, 10 digs

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National leader in goals and points Kelly Babstock celebrates after one of her six goals this weekend.

IT’S ALL BABSTOCK

By Lenny Neslin Managing Editor

Kelly Babstock averaged a goal per period in two conference games over the weekend at the TD Bank Sports Center, giving her the national lead in goals and points.

However her stellar individual performance was only good enough for one team win.

The freshman forward’s hat trick against Harvard (2-2-2, 2-2-2 ECAC) Friday – plus junior forward Chelsea Illchuk’s first goal of the season – gave the Bobcats (8-5-1, 3-4 ECAC) a 4-1 victory. Babstock chimed in with another hat trick against Dartmouth (5-1, 5-1 ECAC) Saturday, but the Big Green’s leading goal-scorer Sasha Nanji delivered a game-winner on a power play

1:04 into overtime for a 4-3 win.

“We proved to ourselves we could win [Friday] night. We’re just doubting ourselves,” Babstock said.

Babstock surpassed Wisconsin’s Hilary Knight and Ohio State’s Natalie Spooner for the national lead in goals (13) and holds a twopoint lead over Ohio State’s Laura McIntosh, 27-25.

The Bobcats and the Big Green exchanged goals in the first and second periods, but both netminders shut out their opponents in the third.

Quinnipiac fired just nine shots in the final two periods and an abbreviated overtime compared to Dartmouth’s 17. Of Quinnipiac’s two second-period shots, one completed Babstock’s hat trick.

“She showed up,” Quinnipiac

head coach Rick Seeley said. “We need everyone showing up like she does.”

Seeley offered plenty of respect for Nanji, who had beaten Princeton in identical fashion Friday night – an overtime game-winner, on a power play, on a slap shot from the blue line.

“She’s a player,” Seeley said of Nanji. “Part of our game plan was not to give her any room – even on the power play. When you give her a clear shot on the power play, bad things happen.”

The Bobcats received votes in the latest U.S. College Hockey Online poll, but have not cracked the top 10 this season. This weekend they will face Colgate and No. 2 Cornell, two teams the Bobcats lost to at home on Halloween weekend.

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November 17, 2010

RUN DOWN

Kelly Babstock: 3 goals Dartmouth 4, QU 3 (OT)

“[Babstock] showed up. We need everyone showing up like she does.”

By Kelley Davies Staff Writer The Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey team scored three unanswered goals to defeat Colgate, 3-1, Saturday night at Starr Rink in Hamilton, N.Y. for its first ECAC Hockey victory.

As the Bobcats improved to 1-2-1 in ECAC Hockey, the Raiders (0-3-1 ECAC) are still looking for their first ECAC win.

Junior captain Scott Zurevinski proved his leadership, as he lifted the Bobcats with two secondperiod goals.

Both teams were scoreless in the first period, but rookie Chris Wagner scored the first goal of the game 58 seconds into the second period to put the Raiders up by one.

After Colgate put a tally on the board, Quinnipiac kicked it up a notch as Zurevinski netted his first goal of the game at the 12:34 mark. On a three-on-one, junior Yuri Bouharevich faked a shot and slid the puck to Zurevinski’s stick.

Zurevinski dumped the puck past the penalty box, the Bobcats scored Colgate goalie Eric Mihalik to tie the insurance goal on the powerthe game 1-1. Zurevinski registered play. Freshman defenseman Zach his second goal of the season as Tolkinen passed the puck to his defensive partner Zach DaBouharevich picked up his team-leading sixth Quinnipiac 3 vies at the point. Davies assist.

Colgate 1 slapped a shot through traffic that freshman With little more than a minute of play left in the forward Connor Jones tipped past second period, the referee lifted Mihalik to give the Bobcats a twohis arm up to whistle a delayed goal lead. Jones tallied his second penalty against Colgate. With goal of the weekend and his third control of the puck, the Bobcats of the year.

With Jones’ goal, the Bobcats pulled sophomore goalie Eric Hartzell and added an extra skat- ended the night going 1-for-8 on er. With a six-on-five advantage, the man advantage, while the Raidjunior defenseman Mike Glaicar ers failed to capitalize on the power passed the puck across the point play in their six chances. to sophomore defenseman Zack The Bobcats were outshot 31Currie. Currie sent a pass down 27, but Hartzell improved to 2-0-0 to Zurevinski below the face-off on the year as he stopped 30 of circle, who one-timed a shot over Colgate’s 31 shots on goal.

After meeting Colgate for the shoulder of Mihalik to give the 17th time since Quinnipiac the Bobcats the go-ahead goal.

As the Bobcats scored on a joined ECAC Hockey in 2005, the delayed penalty in the second peri- Bobcats improved their all-time od, they jumped on their next pow- record against the Raiders to 8-8er play advantage. As a slashing call 1 with a 3-4-1 mark at Colgate’s put senior forward Austin Mayer in Starr Rink.

Competing in the NCAA Northeast Regionals for the sixth straight season, the Bobcats and sophomore Becca White gave Quinnipiac plenty of reasons to be proud Saturday.

The women’s 6,000-meter event was held at Hammonasset State Park in Madison, Conn. After claiming the Northeast Conference Championship for the sixth straight season on Oct. 30, the women laced up their shoes and prepared for their final race of the year.

The Bobcats ended the 2010 season with a 20th place finish out of 35 teams, making them the highest placing NEC team in the competition.

“We had a great year,” Quinnipiac head coach Carolyn Martin said. “We’ve learned a lot from every meet we ran this year and I’m excited to see what the women can do in the future.”

Quinnipiac female Athlete of the Month for November Becca White finished first for the Bobcats and 35th overall with a time of 21:14.3. Freshmen Amanda and Brianna Faust finished in second and fourth respectively for Quinnipiac with times of 22:15.8 and 22:39.3. Graduate student Kristen Stevens closed out her career with 22:27.6, good for third on the team.

With 22 of 24 runners returning, the Bobcats will certainly be in position to win another championship.

Men finish 34th in NCAA Northeast Regionals The men’s cross country team’s season also came to a close Saturday, as the Bobcats competed in the NCAA Northeast Regionals meet at Hammonasset State Park.

Quinnipiac came away with a 34th place finish in the 10,000-meter race, and sophomore Mike Levene finished first for the Bobcats with a time of 33:28.1. Junior John Beckshaw came away with Quinnipiac’s second fastest time, 34:36.6.

Sophomores Jacob Cetera and Richard Stoliker finished in third and fourth place respectively for Quinnipiac.

Much like the women’s team, the men’s squad will look to build and mature with a young roster from this season. Just one of the 13 runners will be graduating from this year’s team.

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INTRAMURAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

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WEEKEND OF CHAMPS FC Blackout nabs long-awaited title For three years, FC Blackout fought for the championship title in the intramural Division I men’s soccer tournament. This year it proved that third time’s the charm. The team of juniors earned its championship win Sunday afternoon against the freshm­ an team Steez Monkeys.

In August 2008, Travis Moran, Chris Coppolecchia, Tyler Genden, Michael Callan, Taylor Hills, Jeff Ouimet, Jonathon Mendola, Greg Dwyer, Conor Murphy, Dan Raber and Kevin Hart moved

into Quinnipiac’s Dana English Hall to start their freshman year.

Jason Resha served as their coach.

“They put all of the best kids in the same dorm,” Callan said. “I don’t know if they did that on purpose.”

After living in the same hall, the 12 guys decided to form a soccer team. Making the top three in its first year and unable to take first in its second, FC Blackout snagged a 2-0 victory in 2010.

“Some things you don’t have control of,” Callan said. “Some things are called fate.”

The Steez Monkeys moved onto the championship game after

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winning the semifinals with penalty kicks. Genden scored twice in FC Blackout’s semifinal game.

Genden continued his scoring streak in the championship when he netted the game’s first goal. Callan helped the team by showing off what he called his “semi-pro” skills and scoring its second and final goal.

FC Blackout’s philosophy for this year’s intramural season has been pretty simple, according to Moran: “Eat, sleep and breathe soccer.”

“We’ve been through the worst of times and the best of times,” Callan said. This year’s championship victory has certainly been one of those “best” times.

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WOMEN Jaffa Cakes defeats Senior Citizens 2-1 COED D1 MEN D1 Sharpshooters defeats Prestige Worldwide defeats Ashley’s Juggs 4-0 Superchargers 28-26 COED D2 Naked Cowboys defeats MEN D2 SgoodwichU 5-0 MVP defeats Torts MEN D1 Illustrated 35-13 FC Blackout defeats Steez Monkeys 2-0 MEN D2 Delts defeats FC Wellness 3-2 (OT)

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INTRAMURALS RESULTS

Kelly Babstock Justin Rutty Women’s Ice Hockey Freshman, forward Mississauga, Ontario

Babstock had two hat tricks this weekend against Harvard and Dartmouth, becoming the only player in Quinnipiac’s Division I history to register two hat tricks in the same season. She became the all-time leader in freshman points with 27 and 15 regular season conference games remaining.

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Next home game: Nov. 26, 4 p.m vs. Sacred Heart

Men’s Basketball Senior, forward Newburgh, N.Y. Rutty put up his first double-double of the season and 31st of his career in the opener against Yale, going 9-14 from the floor with 19 points and 10 rebounds. He was also named to the Connecticut Six All-Preseason team.

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Next home game: Saturday, 3 p.m. vs. Vermont

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“It’s been a little difficult managing expectations at Quinnipiac this year because everyone’s anointed us to be this - Tom Moore outstanding team.”

Men’s Basketball

November 17, 2010 RUTTY: 19 pts (9-14 FG), 10 rebs, 31 mins | J. JOHNSON: 16 pts, 6 rebs, 5 asts

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TIME Rutty’s double-double propels Bobcats at Mohegan

Senior forward Justin Rutty led the Bobcats in points and rebounds. The reigning NEC Player of the Year had 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Rutty left the game with 3:25 to go after A 20-point lead with eight minutes to catching the ball and coming to a quick stop. go dwindled down to six with 1:16 to go, but He limped off the court and rode a stationthe Quinnipiac men’s basketball team held on ary bike for the rest of the game. to defeat the Yale Bulldogs, 84- Quinnipiac 84 After the game, Rutty said he “just 75, in their season opener on SatYale 75 caught a cramp” in his leg. urday night at the Mohegan Sun Junior guard James Johnson added 16 Arena. points and five assists, while senior Deontay “We were too casual with the big lead,” Twyman added 16 points of his own.

Quinnipiac head coach Tom Moore said. “I Freshman forward Mike Gabriel wish we would have managed the game a little chipped in 10 points, going 3-for-4 from the bit better than we did – a lot better than we field. did – on both ends of the court.”

“We’re not going to be too successful The Bobcats opened each half with big if we spot teams leads, especially teams that runs. They scored the are picked to win their conference,” Yale head first nine points of the coach James Jones said. game, and went on a Yale junior forward Greg Mangano led 6-0 run to start the all players in scoring with 20 points and added second half to take a See how the Bobcats fared in nine rebounds.

50-33 lead. their home opener Tuesday night against Hartford and The win marks Moore’s fourth consecThe lead reached check out the video of utive win on opening nights since his arrival at as many as 21 points Quinnipiac raising its NEC championship banner. with 12:37 remaining, Quinnipiac in 2007.

“It’s been a little difficult managing exand after trading baskets for the next four minutes, the Bobcats pectations at Quinnipiac this year, because everyone’s anointed us to be this outstanding held a 20-point advantage with 8:01 to go.

“We really played like a very immature, team,” Moore said. “We obviously have to get poorly coached team down the stretch, on a whole lot better.”

Joe Pelletier / Chronicle both ends of the court,” Moore said.

By Robin Schuppert Sports Editor

Justin Rutty didn’t disappoint in the season opener, leading the Bobcats to a win over Yale.

Softball spark can’t save spikers

By Joe Addonizio Staff Writer Freshman Jordan Paolucci was recruited by Quinnipiac to play catcher for the softball team. However, on Sunday she played her first game as a Division I athlete with the volleyball team in its last game of the season.

Paolucci didn’t anticipate the opportunity, to say the least.

“Never in a million years,” Paolucci said.

Softball players Paolucci, Kortney Kesses and Jessica Amenda all suited up to play in Quinnipiac’s game against Central Connecticut State University (11-17, 8-8 NEC), but Paolucci was the only one who entered the match. The volleyball team needed the support, as several players had gone down with injuries, including sophomore libero Logan Riker.

“Jordan played great,” Quinnipiac head coach Robin Sparks said. “She’s not someone who hasn’t played. She played in international

competition, strangely against Tay- dent, was the lone Bobcat honored lor Payne two years ago in Arizona, on Senior Day before the game. so she had the confi- CCSU 3 She contributed a teamdence to come in. It high nine kills and added Quinnipiac 1 one ace. Armstrong led wasn’t a lot, just some little rotations, but it really helped Quinnipiac in kills, kills per sets, us out.” blocks, and blocks per set this seaUnfortunately, Paolucci’s son. two spikes and one dig were not Sunday was one of Armenough for a victory, as Quinnipiac strong’s two most memorable mo(6-24, 4-12 NEC) fell 3-1. The win ments in her career at Quinnipiac, clinched the Blue Devils a spot in she said.

“We have never played at that the NEC Tournament. high of a level or that high of a volKayla Lawler started the first leyball IQ,” Armstrong said. “We set with two service aces, but CCSU quickly took control and won 25-14. were making adjustments during the The Blue Devils won by the same play, which we have never been able score in the second set to take a 2-0 to do. I’m able to do that, but to see lead. our freshmen and sophomores do it The third set included 10 ties was great.”

The Bobcats kept it close in and 10 lead changes and was capped the fourth set against the Blue Devoff by Quinnipiac middle hitter ils, however they fell 25-20 and lost Amanda Armstrong. Armstrong, the match. who played in her final match as “We competed. With all the a Bobcat, spiked the ball against a adversity we’ve gone up against I CCSU block, but it landed out of thought they played very well, esbounds to give her the kill and the pecially the way they finished off,” Bobcats a 25-22 set win.

Armstrong, a graduate stu- Sparks said.

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Jordan Paolucci is a catcher for Quinnipiac’s softball team, but helped QU’s injury-plagued volleyball team in its final match of the year.