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The QUINNIPIAC Volume 80 Issue 5

October 13, 2010

SHUTTLE ‘EM UP Kaplan

Schnabel

Two profs pass on By Joe Pelletier Editor in chief Quinnipiac faculty members Jack Kaplan, 61, and Joachim Schnabel, 65, died last week in unrelated circumstances, according to separate announcements on MyQ. Kaplan, a professor of mathematics, spent more than 28 years as part of the Quinnipiac faculty. He died at home on Thursday, according to the Weller Funeral Home in New Haven. According to Mark Thompson, senior vice president for academic and student affairs, Kaplan was an active member of the Quinnipiac community, and “beloved by students and his faculty colleagues.” Schnabel, an adjunct professor, taught classes in the School of Business and in the QU Seminar series before passing. On Oct. 4, Schnabel passed away at the Hospital of St. Raphael, according to the Iovanne Funeral Home in New Haven. Born in Germany, Schnabel became a naturalized American citizen in 1962, and served in the U.S. Navy as a gunnery officer. He was later awarded the National Defense Service Medal, an honor for serving at a time when a national emergency was declared.

University agrees to express shuttle service from York Hill to New Haven By Lenny Neslin Managing Editor

Quinnipiac University will add two express shuttles from the York Hill campus to downtown New Haven every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, Assistant Chief of Security, Parking and Transportation Harry Needham said. The express shuttles will be marked as “New Haven Express” and will make direct loops from the York Hill campus to New Haven between 8 and 11:20 p.m. After 11:20 p.m., the two 50-person shuttles will loop from South Lot on the Mount Carmel campus to York Hill and then to New Haven. These express shuttles are in addition to the six that run directly from South Lot to New Haven until the last bus returns to South Lot at 3:25 a.m.

Needham made it clear that students riding directly from York Hill to New Haven should get in line early since there are only two buses with a maximum capacity of 100 students for the entire York Hill population (1,020 students). “If students leave York Hill at 8 p.m. and both buses are full, the shuttles won’t be back much before 10 minutes to 9 p.m. because they have to go to downtown [New Haven] and back,” Needham said. Ben Wald, Student Government Association’s liaison to security and transportation, initially told the Chronicle that York Hill-New Haven express shuttles would run this weekend. Needham confirmed the report and provided the specific schedule and routes of the two new shuttles. The idea of express shuttles originated

as a student concern, Wald said, but the Student Leadership Advisory Committee made it one of its initiatives to present to the administration in one of its four meetings together each year. SLAC is chaired by SGA President Louis Venturelli and is comprised of several organization leaders on campus. SLAC accompanied the news with a safety memo advising students to take safety precautions in downtown New Haven. “It is important for all of us to bear in mind that New Haven is a city and is susceptible to crime,” reads the memo, issued to the Chronicle yesterday. “It is with utmost sincerity that we would like to ensure that your years at Quinnipiac are some of the best years of your entire life. We ask that you please take care of yourself and others while enjoying all that the city has to offer.”

Late-night service Den ups hours to 1 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays

The Bobcat By Jenn Lepore Den will remain Staff Writer open until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays for the rest of the fall semester starting Oct. 15, according to Director of Chartwells Leean Spalding. If the late-night hours are successful, the schedule change will become permanent, Spalding said. The Student Government Asso-

ciation’s sophomore class first put forth the idea for a pilot run during which the Bobcat Den, better known to Quinnipiac students as “the Rat,” would extend its operational hours on the weekend. Spalding confirmed the new weekend hours on Tuesday, but would not comment further on the announcement. The hours of the Bobcat Den, along with their menu, are available on the Quinnipiac website.

Joseph Pelletier / CHRONICLE

Starting this Friday, the Bobcat Den will give students an opportunity to grab a midnight snack.

Attorney general debate heats up

Leading candidates Jepson, Dean point fingers in Grand Courtroom

CHARLOTTE GREENE / CHRONICLE

Attorney general candidates Republican Martha Dean (above) and Democrat George Jepson (below) debate Monday night at Quinnipiac’s School of Law.

Democrat George Jepson went so far as to discuss Brad Pitt’s body in Monday’s attorney general debate with Republican Martha Dean, while Dean shot By Matt Ciepielowski back with criticism of Jepson’s Senior Managing Editor tenure as Connecticut Senate Majority Leader. In the Grand Courtroom in Quinnipiac’s School of Law, the two debated everything from the scope of the attorney general’s powers to state nullification of federal laws. “This debate demonstrated Martha’s extremism,” Jepson told the Chronicle after the debate. “She would be more at home in Idaho than Connecticut.” Dean denounced Jepson’s time served as state Senate Majority Leader. “The last I checked, Connecticut is going bankrupt ... and Mr. Jepson presided over the [state] Senate Democrats during the largest spending increase in the history of Connecticut,” she said. Dean then said Jepson had voted to increase the income

tax, which she promised to end if she had the opportunity. James Brislin, a law student at Western New England College, was very impressed with the academic tone of the debate questions, which he said were focused around issues that would be discussed in law school. He thought that Dean was the clear winner of the debate, especially agreeing with her view that the attorney general should not represent private concerns. The candidates fought over the right of states to nullify unconstitutional federal laws, which Dean has championed in her run. Dean cited several examples of New England states nullifying federal laws, including opposition to the Alien and Sedition Acts and forced conscription. “It was thought of as sort of a pyramid shape, with the federal government having a small level of authority, the states having more and the people truly having the greatest level of authority, and we’ve inverted that now,” Dean said of the Constitution. Jepson responded that nullification was an outdated conDEBATE, continued on page 2

NEWS The Chronicle

October 13, 2010

Afflicted senior stirs $60K for PKD BRIEFS CAMPUS

Your weekly dose of Quinnipiac news in brief

PEACE, LOVE & QU

Today has been dedicated as Silence Oppression Day on all Quinnipiac campuses as part of a week-long Diversity Week series of events to celebrate the community’s differences. Vows of silence will last from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will be celebrated afterward in the first floor lounge of Dana residence hall at the Celebrate Your Voice reception from 5-7 p.m.

A NEW

MAJOR? “Quinnipiac has discussed the possibility of offering an engineering major, but no formal plans are in place at this time,” said Lynn Bushnell, vice president for public affairs, in response to inquiries about an engineering program. Rumblings began when several professors spoke about such possibilities at the “Perspectives on Oil and the Gulf Oil Crisis” panel discussion on Sept. 24.

Lazarus spearheads Meriden walk for kidney disease By Glenn Taylor Staff Writer

This past Saturday was quite a day to walk in the park, with clear autumn skies and a light breeze allowing passersby the chance to enjoy the outdoors. However, at Hubbard Park in Meriden, this was no ordinary walk. This instead, was the Connecticut Walk for PKD, a fundraising event intended to support research to find treatment or a cure for polycystic kidney disease. The efforts were not only meant to raise money, but to spread education, awareness and hope to all those who may be affected by PKD. More than 250 people participated in the three-quarter mile walk coordinated by Quinnipiac senior Jaime Lazarus, who was diagnosed with PKD in August of 2009. According to preliminary numbers, the donations for the

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HAIR? Spotted: Quinnipiac students showing their support for the nation-wide Pink Hair for Hope campaign in a bright way. Throughout October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, participating hair salons are adding pink extensions to the hair of donating customers.

year, I coordinated a fundraiser for her which led me to want to do even more, not just for my own family, but also for the over 7,000 people in the state of Connecticut who have also been diagnosed.” Lazarus’ family is heavily affected by the disease, as her mother, cousin, grandfather, and greatgrandfather have all been diagnosed at one point. Since the disease is genetic, a child has a 50 percent probability of developing PKD if one parent already has it. “The PKD Foundation continues to raise money to fund essential research which can be seen in the numerous progressive clinical studies that are being done, to see if they can reduce or eliminate the growths of cysts on the kidneys,” Lazarus said. “They are also moving forward in advocacy and educational efforts in order to raise awareness of PKD and aid those suffering with the disease.” Lazarus is presently in the

process of coordinating with other foundation members in an effort to create an international PKD movement that could potentially launch as early as next year. “This year, Quinnipiac's support has been overwhelming,” Lazarus said. “Professors, faculty members and students have shown overwhelming financial and volunteer involvement. I would especially like to thank the girls of Phi Sigma Sigma who volunteered and were a tremendous help on the day of the event.” The PKD Foundation has a national goal to raise $3 million through Walk for PKD, and has thus far risen more than $1.8 million, according to their website www.pkdcure.org. Students interested in learning more about PKD, or hope to contribute to the cause can visit www.pkdcure.org or call 1-800-PKD-CURE

DEBATE: Both riff on Blumenthal

GOT A/C? The Eastview Residence Hall, currently under construction, will officially open for seniors in fall 2011. The building will consist of fully air-conditioned apartments accommodating groups of 5 and 6 people. Other options for senior housing include university owned houses in the Hamden area, apartments in Whitney Village with single bedrooms and townhouses at York Hill which provide double bedrooms, a common area and a full kitchen. Current juniors can reserve their housing for next year with a $500 deposit starting 8 a.m. this Friday, Oct. 15 on the fourth floor of the Rocky Top Student Center.

walk exceed $60,000, which would well eclipse the goal of $50,000 set by the Connecticut Chapter of the PKD Foundation. In the opening ceremony of the event, Sen. Thomas Gaffey declared Oct. 9 as “PKD Awareness Day” throughout Connecticut. After the walk, participants were treated to entertainment by DJ John Voket and Milford-based band Root 8, as well as other family activities such as a Penny Kids Dash. PKD is a genetic disorder in which multiple cysts grow on the kidneys that enlarge them due to fluid build-up, possibly resulting in kidney failure. There is presently no cure available. In the U.S. alone, 600,000 people have been diagnosed with PKD. “I was inspired to get involved after standing by mother's side since I was very young as she struggled with the effects of PKD,” Lazarus said. “After her kidneys failed during final's week of my freshman

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George Jepson faced a few jeers aftering accusing Martha Dean of questioning Attorney General Richard Blumenthal’s honesty in their debate on Monday.

continued from cover cept that “led directly and inexorably to secession” during the Civil War. In response to Dean’s criticism of how current Attorney General Richard Blumenthal handled the challenge to Connecticut’s ban on gay marriage, Jepson accused her of challenging Blumenthal’s honesty and integrity, which brought derisive laughter from the balcony. When Dean’s closing argument went well over the time limit, loud complaints filled the room. Jepson attempted to distance himself from Blumenthal. “Martha ran against Dick Blumenthal in 2002 and it seems, based on the last debate and tonight’s debate, that she has been ever since,” he said. Referring to himself in third person, he went on to say: “George Jepson is not afraid to be his own person.” Dean responded by saying that before Blumen-

thal’s poll numbers fell, Jepson had attempted to run as another Blumenthal. She called Jepson, “‘Mr. Blumenthal Lite,’ without the litigation ability.” In response to repeated assertions by Dean that she was less political than Jepson, he brought up her past run for attorney general. “Martha trying to characterize herself as not being political is like me claiming I have a body like Brad Pitt,” Jepson said. Dean snapped back, “Yes, I’ve gone around my party twice to run as an outsider candidate, and this year we’re going to win and we’re going to fix the state.” In an interview with the Chronicle after the debate, Dean laughed off Jepson’s criticism that she is too extreme. “In the primary, my opponent would say I’m some sort of liberal extremist, and now [Jepson] is saying that I’m a right-wing extremist,” she said. “I just represent mainstream, constitutional views.”

Event Calendar Today Cultural Food Day

Thursday Cultural Food Day

7 a.m.-10 p.m. At Café Q and the New Haven Café, an all day cultural food event.

RA Information Sessions

bc 129, 6 p.m.; rocky top student center, 9 p.m. For those interested in participating in the selection process to become a Resident Assistant in the spring or fall 2011. Those who attend will receive the formal invitation to apply to be an RA.

International Business society speaking series

mancheski seminar rm., 8 p.m. Students considering working abroad will have the opportunity to network with a professional who has experience in other countries.

Friday New student organization meeting

SC213, 1 p.m. Part of a series held every Friday for those interested in starting new clubs to learn all they need to know.

Copacabana night

rocky top cafÉ, 8 p.m. Rocky Top will be decorated with a nightlife theme. Come by for live music, Hispanic dancing and food. Sponsored by LCS.

Karaoke/open mic night

CafÉ Q, 10 p.m. Show off your talent! Sponsored by QUAD.

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October 13, 2010

Get theater fill with EN102 alternative By Meghan Parmentier Associate News Editor For the fourth year, a unique theater course will be offered as an alternative to the EN102 freshman requirement. The course currently has four available sections, shared by professors Anita Appelbaum and Monica Bauer. Each have extensive backgrounds in theater. Bauer is an award-winning playwright. Appelbaum began acting in childhood and fell in love with directing while attending graduate school at Cornell University. Since then, she has directed more than 20 plays. “I go about my thinking of theater and my teaching of this course from a director’s point of view,” Appelbaum said. “When I give the students the text and they start reading, I start talking to them as if they were directors and asking what kind of choices they would make. When they analyze this text on paper, I ask them what choices they’ll make so that it aligns with the story in the most powerful way possible: starting from casting all the way through stage directions.” With help from professor A. Chris Van Ness, Appelbaum formed the EN102 theater course. The class was added to the EN102 course options in the spring of 2008 semester. In spring 2009, Bauer became involved. Now, Bauer and Appelbaum teach two sections each of the class. “The whole point of our course is to allow students to stretch their imagination around the

“The whole point of our course is to allow students to stretch their imagination around the text and then argue with the director.” Anita Appelbaum, professor text and then argue with the director,” Appelbaum said. “I hope by the process of working with difficult text, they learn to become more flexible readers, writers and thinkers.” Assistant professor of English Glenda Pritchett has been the coordinator of the first year writing program for three years. This position involves coordinating all sections of EN101 and EN102– classes required for every freshman. “[This class] gives a unique choice to students who may never have experienced live performances or thought about plays as text,” Pritchett said. “It allows students in all fields, not just drama, to have a very interesting, thought-provoking experience with literature.” Over the course of the semester, the class reads three scripts and attends the corresponding performances. Every semester, these scripts change based on which plays are being shown in the area. Primarily, the professors look first at what plays will be shown at the Yale Repertory Theatre and the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven. “A big mission of the course

is to introduce Quinnipiac students to the wonderful resources right here,” Appelbaum said. “It’s really nice to introduce students to the theater in their backyard.” Most often, the class travels to New Haven and Hartford. Every spring, a trip to New York City is included. There is an extra fee of $179 for each student that covers the travel and ticket fees. “When the production is successful, students are really involved in the lives of other people, and then they come back and analyze with their heart and head what they experienced,” Appelbaum said. “To feel someone else’s pain, to be able to really feel what other people are feeling, will serve students no matter what they’re studying and in their lives.” Students keep a blog for the class and are required to respond to their classmates’ blog posts and bring that feedback to class to generate discussion. The discussion was the part of the class sophomore Dennis Mahoney liked most. Mahoney, a media studies major and theater minor, had background in theater from both

high school and Quinnipiac when he registered for the class. “As a student, I feel like I became more confident in understanding the text and any underlying subtext which the author may have placed in the script,” Mahoney said. “As an actor and theatergoer, I gained a critical mindset while watching performances and reading scripts. Each piece that I have read or seen since this class has been much more enjoyable to watch.” The course is offered every semester and is open to all majors. Appelbaum assures incoming students they do not need to know, nor will they be expected to learn, technical theater terms. “It’s enormously difficult to read plays,” Appelbaum said. “When you read a novel, it’s all there in front of you. Plays are meant to be seen. I can’t imagine the course without them being able to see the plays. It’s like the meat and potatoes, because then they have something to push against.” Sophomore Amanda Martino “completely enjoyed the class,” and now recommends it, despite a strong dislike for theater going into the class. She signed up for the class because her friends recommended the professor and because “anything was better than taking a regular EN102.” “I felt that I took away a different sense of writing,” Martino said. “I was able to strongly analyze hidden meanings that are found in everyday situations and life itself.”

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ADPi wins Times Square exposure with video By Natalie Taylor Contributing Writer Alpha Delta Pi went “all in” last week in support of research and treatment for women’s cancers. The sorority created a 15-second video for the City of Hope’s “All In” campaign, winning a feature on a billboard in Times Square. Recognized by the City of Hope as a premier women’s organization, ADPi was the only sorority asked to participate in the weeklong campaign, which ran from Sept. 23 to Oct. 1. “All In Week” focused on women having access to medical information to help them make decisions on pursuing different cancer treatments. “Going ‘all in’ is about the different techniques and opportunities that women can take advantage of to help fight or prevent cancer,” ADPi President Mary Simeoli said. ADPi’s video, which can be found at cityofhope.org, gathered more than 1,900 Facebook “likes.” But this number seems minuscule compared to the 1.5 million people who will view it in New York City’s Times Square. The video is set to run twice an hour, every hour from Oct. 11-15. The sorority’s national philanthropy is the Ronald McDonald House Charities, which provides housing for families with children undergoing treatment for various illnesses. “It was a nice complement to our philanthropy because we work so closely with families and children who are affected by cancer,” Simeoli said. “It was a different opportunity to work in the same field but with a different group.” The women of ADPi had a particularly close experience with cancer last year when alumna Sarah Phenix took a leave of absence to undergo cancer treatment. “Everybody is touched by cancer in one way or another,” Simeoli said. “But to be on campus and have a sister, someone so young that’s not just going through it but has been through it in the past; she’s just an incredible person.” ADPi plans on having the City of Hope as one of its affiliates next year to continue its involvement in cancer research.

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October 13, 2010

ADPi shores up $3K in ‘Jail ‘N Bail’ money By Andrew Timothy Staff Writer

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Quinnipiac students got some time behind bars on Saturday during Alpha Delta Pi’s “Jail ‘N Bail.” The sorority raised $3,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

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A beautiful Saturday behind bars? To most, such a scenario is a nightmare. Judging from the scene on the quad Saturday, “Jail ‘N Bail” did not appear to be a typical trip to the big house. The sisters of Alpha Delta Pi took the words “jail” and “bail” from an unfortunate process to one which meant socializing, fun, games and philanthropy in an event called “Jail ‘N Bail.” The Lion’s Share Challenge event raised $3,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities as well as the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation. RMHC provides a place for ill children and their families to stay while the child receives treatment, and the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation provides scholarships and personal assistance to struggling members. The object of this event was for each team to “bail” its members out of “jail,” a cell built in the center of the quad, by winning different carnival games, such as balloon darts and ladder ball. Each member of ADPi was “put up for sale” to be put in the jail and subsequently bailed. Game winners were rewarded with “bail bucks,” used to “bail” out incarcerated members. Small teams consisted of four and seven members, while big teams consisted of eight and ten members. “We are very thankful for the support of the Quinnipiac community and their faith in the event, for a worthy and noble cause,”

ADPi President Mary Simeoli said. The planning began in 2009, and all 130 members worked in concert with the national organization and the Quinnipiac student center to bring about “Jail ‘N Bail.” ADPi Ronald McDonald House Committee Chair Lisa Lowenthal was pleased with the success of the event, which attracted about one hundred participants. “After a year of arduous planning, the sheer compassion for sick children and their troubles is emotionally moving,” Lowenthal said. “The presence of Ronald McDonald House guests at ‘Jail ‘N Bail’ makes it all the more touching.” Sophomore Cole Goodman, who “bought” his girlfriend at the event, marveled at the scale of the event. “The raffles, the games, and the amount of people who came all helped to make today an impressive and enjoyable spectacle,” Goodman said. Raffles included numerous brands of designer sunglasses, and gift certificates to Eli’s and Ray and Mike’s Dairy and Deli. Many also came to support Greek life. “I came to support Greek life, especially after Greek Week, which opened my eyes to the importance of supporting other organizations,” TKE team member Phil Pappas said. The winners were “SigEp 1” for small teams, and “Gamma Ghost Inmates” for the large teams, a team comprised of Panhellenic Council Recruitment counselors.

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October 13, 2010

A NEW TRADITION

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Delta Tau Delta’s First Annual Flag Football Tournament raised more than $400, all of which will go to prostate cancer research.

Delts fire up annual football tourney By Amy Maciejowski Staff Writer

Footballs soared through the Quad on Sunday, signaling the onset of Delta Tau Delta’s First Annual Flag Football Tournament. “We’ve had a good turnout ... about 16 teams signed up so we want to keep doing it

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every year,” senior DTD member Christian Alvarez said. “We put it as the ‘First Annual’ because we want to have it as a tradition, and it’s for a good cause.” The event was co-ed, with one bracket for powderpuff and one for men. Throughout the day teams battled against each other, playing at least two games each. Participants

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were given a free barbecue, and for many, the opportunity for revenge. “I think the girls are really the most involved. Coming off the Greek Week tournament, they are really excited and into it,” Alvarez said. As a prequel fundraiser to their “Movember” event, the flag football tournament helped collect funds that they will eventually donate to prostate cancer research. They raised more than $400 through team registration, a barbecue and raffles. Some of the raffle prizes included New York Rangers tickets and a parking spot in North Lot. Other Greek organizations participated in the event to assist the Delts in their effort to raise money. “We are all in Theta so we are coming out to support the Delts; we are really intense and ready to win,” said junior Alyse Mahood of the team “Black and Gold Ballers.” “I think that it’s doing well so far, especially for their first event because it’s hard when you’re a new organization on campus to have people get involved.” The rules were designed to be much like intramural flag football. Contact was allowed for the men below the neck and above the waist only, while women were told there was no contact allowed because according to senior Ramon Sanchez, “the girls play way too rough.” “At first, registration was really slow but I am very happy with the outcome,” Sanchez said. “I am worried about the injuries though. I want to keep it safe.” Teams played each other in a nine-onnine style for powder-puff, and seven-onseven for men. The event was publicized on Facebook with “MAKE A TEAM... SAVE A LIFE” as its tagline. Phi Sigma Sigma won the women’s bracket, and DTD’s team “Crazy Chipmunks” won the men’s bracket. “The tournament was a great success,” “Chipmunks” member Nathan Hirsch said. “While it was a long day I wouldn’t have rather spent it with any other group of people. DTD did a great job running the event and giving both champions the recognition they deserved...It’s cool that if this event continues, we will be know as the first-ever champions.”

Opinion

The Chronicle

October 13, 2010

Poor choice to forgo alert

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Just like Kaplan, adjunct’s passing warranted campus-wide e-mail By Julia Bucchianeri Opinion Editor Adjunct professor Joachim Schnabel died on Oct. 4. This is probably news to you– but it shouldn’t be. The Quinnipiac community was notified that professor Jack Kaplan died last Friday. Each student, faculty and staff member of the university received an e-mail with this information. The e-mail offered a link to MyQ to read the full statement from Mark Thompson, senior vice president for academic affairs and student affairs. This statement expressed the university’s condolences and

Aussie fast food PSA is upside-down By Matt Busekroos Managing Editor Be careful when ordering your next Big Mac or Sonic Blast because the consequence could have the same repercussions as shooting heroin. The image of a mother planning to shoot her young son up the arm with heroin is depicted in a new Australian Public Service Announcement. The PSA shows the mother melting heroin and prepping her son’s arm for the injection. The scene cuts moments later showing the two eating hamburgers from a fast food restaurant. The PSA ends with the disclaimer to break the habit of childhood obesity. The PSA is effective in showcasing the severity of childhood obesity. However, it goes too far with its portrayal. The occasional hamburger and fries from McDonald’s or Burger King isn’t going to kill you. But those heroin injections will likely cause you to go down the road to nowhere. Now, I’ve never shot heroin (or any drug for that matter), but I do eat fast food from time to time. Someone would have to put a gun to my head before I would give up those extra-thick Frostys at Wendy’s. And even then, I still might give in to the temptation of that tasty treat. It doesn’t make sense to place all the blame for childhood obesity on fast food corporations. Causes of childhood obesity include overeating, lack of exercise, family history of obesity, medical illnesses, medications, stress, low self-esteem, and depression, according to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. While poor eating habits is another cause, it isn’t the only one. Parents should take responsibility for the dining habits of their children. The Australian PSA shows the mother about to shoot her child up with heroin just as she would supply him with fast food. However, it takes more than a few of those meals to become obese. We might as well just lock up all of our parents for buying us fast food as children because they were trying to kill us one fry at a time. The PSA serves its purpose in exposing the severe negative effects of fast food. However, the scare tactics instilled toward parents is harsh and unfair when considering several other societal factors in childhood obesity.

sadness for his family and continued to give a brief biography of Professor Kaplan. According to John Morgan, associate vice president for public relations, Kaplan was a tenured professor who had taught at Quinnipiac for nearly 30 years. He was an active member of the campus community who served on several University committees. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. I would also like to send my thoughts and prayers to Schnabel’s family, as they are currently grieving from their loss as well. I’m sure many of the members of the Quinnipiac community would send their thoughts to his family too, however, most members of this community were unaware of his passing. Why was there no campus-wide e-mail alert sent out once this news was given to the university? I was told by Morgan that “as an adjunct professor who was not widely known on campus, we didn’t think it was appropriate to notify the entire campus community about his passing.” That statement is ridiculous. I still do not understand why the university did not think it was necessary to alert the whole campus that another member of its community had died. Quinnipiac University’s website clearly states, “A Quinnipiac education embodies the University’s commitment to three important values: excellence in education, sensitivity to students, and a spirit of community.” By failing to inform the university’s students of another professor’s passing, Quinni-

piac is being far from sensitive to its students. I think I can speak on behalf of a large part of the student body that even if we have not had this professor, we would still like to be informed and updated on this kind of situation. I was told that Schnabel’s students were notified as well as the faculty and staff of the university. That is not enough, and that does not speak highly of how much the university values its adjunct professors. The least we could do is send out an e-mail notifying the community of their passing. Maybe they’re not tenured, or haven’t been an advisor to a campus club, but they are still a member of the community. If a part-time commuter student passed away, would the Quinnipiac community receive an e-mail about their death? I hope the administration would see fit to inform all of us about the loss of a fellow student. This “spirit of community,” which is said to be one of the three main components of a Quinnipiac University education, has been disregarded in relation to Schnabel. The idea of “community,” globally, nationally and local, is drilled into each student’s head from the moment they step foot into a QU Seminar course. A community should be informed of the activities occurring within it or around it, knowledgeable of the people involved with the community, and actively promote a cohesive, unified environment for all of those who consider themselves a part of the community.

Remember rules to avoid sexual assault By Christine Burroni Associate Opinion Editor This year there have been rumors milling and some supposedly true stories of sexual assaults taking place on campus. Whether or not these rumors and stories are true, every girl needs to recall those rules that your mother probably gave you before you left for school about going out. Here they are again so we can prevent these situations from becoming rumors or even worse, a reality. 1. Never be alone. I know this is an easy rule everyone knows, but no one seems to follow it anymore. It’s the prime reason girls get themselves into potentially harmful situations. Before you go out, talk with your friends, roommates, or group and establish the fact that none of you will leave each other or at least will buddy up. Make it common knowledge that no one can be alone at anytime, even if it is just to go to the bathroom. This rule strictly applies when your friend claims they’re okay with a stranger. We’ve all been in this situation before and we know it’s preventable. Don’t ever leave your friend even if she seems content. You never know what could happen. 2. Always have your phone on you. In today’s world, especially with our obsession with Blackberries and iPhones, I know this one sounds like a no-brainer. But when you’re out at Toad’s, or maybe even a house party, losing track of things is easy. If you’re getting ready to leave and you can’t find a friend or you’re lost,

call someone immediately. Before you go out, make sure you have at least one person’s number before you leave. You might be stranded or alone without it, making you more vulnerable in these kinds of situations. 3. Watch your drink. You never know what can happen to it if you take your eyes off it or put it down. If you do leave it somewhere, don’t pick it back up again. There have been stories of people slipping things in drinks, and obviously you can’t notice them, they’re most likely colorless and odorless. Don’t let anyone you don’t know bring you a drink; you never know what they did with it beforehand. 4. Don’t leave with anyone you don’t know. This is probably the most obvious rule of going out, but it is also the most important. Leaving your original location where your friends are with someone that you met that night is the worst thing you can do, even if it seems like a great idea at the time. In this kind of situation, you are putting yourself in an awful situation. And to the friends of someone that might do this, don’t let them. Whatever you do, do not let your friends leave with someone they don’t know. Too many stories of girls being victims of sexual assault flood the news; don’t be one of them. It comes down to using your head and listening to your instincts. If you have a gut feeling that something’s not right, then it’s probably true and you need to leave as soon as possible. Sometimes you can prevent the situation. Be smart.

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Don’t make fatal ‘Friend Zone’ mistake Boys, have you ever tried so hard to get close to a girl that you became her best friend? And now, despite the By Kate Krivitzky Staff Writer fact that you two are inseparable and totally compatible, she just won’t date you? I’m sorry to break the bad news, but you are irreversibly in ... The Friend Zone. My father always said “Boys just aren’t close friends with girls unless they’re interested in dating them, or at the very least attracted to them.” I always rolled my eyes and explained to him that just because it was true for him, it absolutely did not mean that it was true for everyone else. Boys and girls can definitely just be friends, right? Dad apparently does know best. In my life, I have had many platonic relationships with boys. I became especially close with two of them at different points in my life, each of whom I gave the notorious title of “best friend” - two words that can make even the most manly of men cringe. The thought of being strictly platonic with the apple of their eye is just too much to bear, which is why most guys continue to pursue, pursue, pursue until there is zero hope of romance, the ultimate outcome of my relationships. The first “best friend,” we’ll refer to him as Joe, was my other half for the better portion of my tween and teen years. We did everything together and I was more comfortable with him than anyone else. During those tumultuous years, I had boyfriends and Joe had girlfriends, each of us feeling jealous, but just brushing those feelings aside figuring our jealously stemmed from a lack of time spent together. Eventually the truth came out and Joe told me he had been in love with me since sixth grade. He told me he wanted to be with me and that was it. I was beyond confused. I loved Joe, but just not like that. I tried convincing myself otherwise so I wouldn’t lose him, but ultimately, I couldn’t be anything more than a friend to him. He explained that he was sorry, but just couldn’t be around me as much anymore because it hurt him too badly. When I entered Quinnipiac, I met my current best friend, we’ll call him Dan. I knew he was in love with me from the beginning, and I knew he was actively pursuing me, but he seemed happy to be my friend for the time being. The problem was, time ran out. At the beginning of the summer, Dan gave me an ultimatum stating that he either wanted to be dating me by the beginning of the fall semester, or our friendship would change dramatically. I can honestly say that he is the best friend I have ever had. He is a wonderful person and I was eager and determined to keep him in my life. I was so determined, in fact, that I convinced myself that I wanted to be with him. The problem was, in reality, I just wanted to be his friend. A lot happened in between, but our current friendship is in serious turmoil now. Although I never lied to him and only ever wanted to make him happy and maintain our wonderful and special friendship, we ultimately failed as a couple. He needed more from me than I was capable of giving; Dan was in The Friend Zone, bottom line. For many people, they fall in love, reciprocally, with their best friend, and of them, I am truly jealous. For most people though, there will be at least one friend in their lifetime who has feelings beyond friendship, rendering it impossible to maintain a long-term closeness. The best advice I can give is to be honest from the start. If your best friend is clearly in The Friend Zone and he or she has made it abundantly clear that dating you is the ultimate goal, tell them the truth. It may be difficult at first, but it is better than dragging out the inevitable and causing more pain. Dad, looks like you were right after all.

Security should know who’s on our shuttles As students head downtown after a long week of classes and work, they are excited and ready By Calla Lord to have a good time. Potentially danStaff Writer gerous situations are not on the forefront of the students’ minds. Hundreds of students line up at the shuttle stop to get their Q-cards checked and begin their night. By taking this precaution, Security can control who has access to the shuttle system. Unfortunately, this is not the more crucial time to check Q-cards. At this time, Security is merely controlling who exits the campus. Any person planning on causing distress at Quinnipiac would be on his or her way out. Security should be more concerned with who enters campus, rather than exits it. The real danger lies in New Haven, where Quinnipiac students board the shuttle back to the Mount Carmel campus. In my experience, there have been occasions where students were not asked for their Q-cards downtown. Instead, the students were just handed plastic cards identifying their place on the shuttle. Security seemed more concerned with getting the students onto the shuttles safely and quickly than monitoring who came and went.

This practice opens up the campus to potential threats, as well as wrongdoers. Random people can pose as Quinnipiac students and bypass Security altogether. Likewise, Quinnipiac students are not asked for their Qcards when taking the shuttle back from the Hamden Plaza or North Haven Shopping Center. “To be honest, I don’t feel that it’s very safe,” freshman Tara Fressle said. “They never check IDs, and I think that any shady person could have access to campus.” As long as a person appears to be approximately collegeaged, then he or she could very well get on campus without too much of a hassle. These blips in shuttle security put a damper on the hard work and dedication of Quinnipiac University Security. Security works tirelessly to ensure a safe campus. Their 24-hour services never cease to benefit the community. In response to the Q-card question on shuttles, Chief of Security David Barger said: “If the operators of these shuttles are not requesting the QU ID, we would like to be made aware of the particular shuttle and route so that we can address the situation so as to avert any trespassers making their way onto campus.”

SGA UPDATE

York Hill parking, shuttle systems on the docket

Dear Bobcats, The Student Government Association has been working hard to enhance the quality of student life at Quinnipiac University. We take great pride in all that our community does well, and we recognize that there are areas that need improvement – especially as the University continues to grow. Recently, the Student Leaders Advisory Committee met with President John Lahey and Dr. Manny Carreiro. The purpose of the meeting was twofold - to update them on all areas of student life and to discuss some agenda items that will benefit the student experience on the York Hill campus. The two agenda items included having direct shuttles from the York Hill campus to New Haven on weekend nights, and to permit seniors on the York Hill campus to park closer to the Westview and Townhouses. The president was receptive to both ideas and has charged University administrators to make this possible. These two matters were brought to the Student Government’s attention via student initiative and communica-

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tion. We were able to collaborate with administrators to enhance the York Hill student experience due to the increased e-mails we received from concerned students. I have said this before, and I will say it again – your voice is what powers this campus. Please know that the Student Government Association is always here to advocate on your behalf. We represent your voice with the utmost respect and we take great pride in the quality of service that we bring to students. In short, we will always do our best to make your years at Quinnipiac some of the best years of your entire life. Please feel free to voice any comments or concerns you may have to our Vice President of Student Concerns, Nicholas Rossetti, via e-mail. You are more than welcome to stop by the SGA Suite any time to come in and meet with one of your elected officials. Our doors are always open! Live the Legend, Lou Venturelli

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Think outside the ‘idiot box’ Television is becoming one big opportunity to find a career By Erica Siciliano Staff Writer So, what are you going to do with your life? It’s a question millions of teenagers struggle with every day. As college approaches, teens are forced to answer it. But unlike past generations, teenagers now have hundreds of channels of television that focus in on hundreds of occupations. Turn on the television and scan the channels. Look at all the different and interesting shows there are to help inspire kids across the world. Take TLC’s “Cake Boss.” The hit series features a small, family-run bakery in Hoboken, N.J. that has been tremendously successful by making elaborately decorated cakes. The network focuses on everything from food-oriented businesses to wedding consultants who help brides pick the perfect wedding dress. “Say Yes to the Dress” proves the possibilities are endless for women who dream of their wedding day. There’s also CBS’s “CSI” series that focuses on not only being a police officer, but also the inner-workings of a crime lab and what goes on beyond the yellow tape. ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” despite its drama, takes viewers into the lives of doctors and the hard work and determination they must have in order to become surgeons. “Grey’s” helps show viewers there are many different options than just being a “regular doctor.” One can become a plastic surgeon or even a neurosurgeon. Shows like this can help teens develop various career interests. With the ability to focus on different career choices, teens have the opportunity to gain access to what they will encounter if they choose to take on a particular profession. Sociology professor Keith Kerr agreed. “Television, like anything, is just another medium that shows individuals avenues that they can pursue as they get older,” Kerr said. “It certainly has the possibility of showing people careers which they might not have already been exposed to.” Although television shows are often criticized and constantly blamed for being too focused on sex, drugs and alcohol, it can help teens find different career paths and future interests that don’t always require college educations. Television doesn’t always have a negative impact on our generation. For some viewers, this could mean entertaining the idea of becoming a beautician or even a fashion designer. “When I started watching ‘CSI,’ I became really interested in what they were doing, and wished that I focused more on my sciences in high school so that maybe I could have gone to school to be a crime scene investigator – something completely different,” freshman Erin Crowley said. “Shows like that help kids think outside the box.”

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QU Theater puts spin on ‘Trojan Women’ By Michele Snow Design Editor Set in the devastating aftermath of the Trojan War, “The Trojan Women” played in Buckman Theater this past weekend. Presented by the Quinnipiac Theater for Community and directed by Drew Scott, an adjunct theater professor, the Greek tragedy differentiated itself from anything students may have seen before. Written by Euripides in the fifth century B.C., the play shows war through the eyes of the female survivors, who suffered just as much as the men who died on the battlefield. The plot centered around seven women who lost their families in battle and were about to be shipped off to Greece as slaves. Performances from senior Sarah Moffitt, who played Hecuba, the queen of the fallen city of Troy, and sophomore Kasey Quinlan, who played Andromanche, a woman stripped of her husband and child, stood out as authentic portrayals of grief-stricken victims. “Drew Scott was such an amazing director who knew how to work with kids and get us past our potential,” Quinlan said. “I

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had never done such an emotionally wrenching play, and even though I had never experienced anything like what my character was going through, I was able to connect with her because of Drew and because we had such a mature cast.” Wardrobe choices for the Quinnipiac production were purposely unsuited for the

time period. By dressing the male guards in costumes that more closely resembled modern-day terrorists than Greek or Trojan warriors, the production carried out its goal of translating the message of the play to modern issues. This kind of war devastation has been suffered by individuals since Euripides wrote the play almost 2,500 years ago.

Get to know rough-and-tough Black Keys By Reid Engwall Staff Writer There’s something to be said for a band that works hard, doesn’t compromise and still makes it. In the generation of overnight MySpace successes and one-hit wonders, a band that drove to its own gigs in a minivan deserves a little respect. Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys have gone through everything an American garage band has to go through. They waited nine years and put out six albums before they got on the radio. But instead of recording their music in an actual garage, they prefer warehouses and basements. The Akron, Ohio duo (who take their name from the schizophrenic ramblings of a family friend) have put together a formula which has been successful in the past: a guitarist and drummer alone and a sound rich with blues and distortion. White Stripes anyone? The White Stripes comparison to The Black Keys is extremely hard to avoid. However, when listeners pay closer attention to

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what the Keys are all about, it’s quite apparent they are doing their own thing. The Black Keys’ music is heavy and soulful, characterized by powerful riffs and a drone long admired by blues and rock-and-roll purists. They play a type of music that stays true to what Muddy Waters would call the blues, while creating melodies that Hollywood producers want to back their productions with. In fact, The Black Keys’ music is so widely used by the modern media you have probably heard them

without even knowing it. You may have heard the Keys while playing “NHL 11,” or watching “Zombieland” or any number of TV shows. The Black Keys have made a widespread mark on the media without necessarily creating widespread success for themselves. They have created hype surrounding their music by putting out critically acclaimed material like their 2008 album “Attack and Release,” which included “I Got Mine,” the No. 23 song on Rolling Stone’s list of top 100 songs of 2008. However, with the release of their newest album “Brothers” in May, they are starting to get some long-awaited public recognition. Playing blues-rock music in the 21st century can be a hard path to success. But that path seems to be getting softer for the Keys. In 2010, The Black Keys have enjoyed their first song on the radio with the single “Tighten Up,” and a sold-out tour with a stop in Chicago for this year’s Lollapalooza. Things are falling into place for the Midwest duo, who show potential for much dirtier, grittier blues-rock to come. You might as well hop on the bandwagon before it starts rolling too fast.

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Adam Russo and Katie Janeczko’s cover of Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Wagon Wheel” will stick in your head for days. Janeczko, a senior, and Russo, a junior, posted the video on YouTube recently, and harmonize beautifully throughout the song. They are currently working on more covers and writing their own music, singing together more frequently. The two began performing together at the open mic nights at the Bobcat Den. Their mutual interest in folk, blues and indie-rock genres sparked their collaborations. Russo started singing and playing guitar with his father about five years ago. His father taught him how to sing, and his steady practicing has helped him improve as well as write his own material. Russo’s favorite artists include Bob Dylan, The Tallest Man on Earth, Matt Costa, and Tom Petty. “While I don’t sing professionally, I still find it rewarding and a lot of fun,” Janeczko said. Janeczko said she admires Jenny Lewis, Melanie Safka, and The New Pornographers. Check out their cover at QUChronicle.com. --DA

The Internet has reached a new level of weird desperation. Jim Carey’s 1998 movie “The Truman Show” features a man who is unaware that his life is actually a popular TV show. In reality, his daily activities are staged and the people he thinks he knows are actors. Executive TV producers Ken Fuchs and Seth Green have put a new spin on this ‘90s movie. According to NBC Connecticut, University of Connecticut graduate Tristan Couvares has opted to broadcast his life to the world for the next six weeks. Premiering on controltv.com, website viewers can make decisions about Couvares’ life regarding his job, what he eats, and who he dates. They’ve taken the same “Truman Show” concept and applied it online. This time, though, his daily routine depends on viewers’ votes. Couvares’ life will stream online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Why is this average guy so interesting to watch? Why should we care what he does or doesn’t do? It seems like controltv.com is another lame approach to attract viewers. People who want to control other people’s actions can hop on their Xbox and call it a day. Reality TV is enough to handle, the public doesn’t need “reality Internet” too. -NF

MUSIC REVIEW

24KT KidLivin’ provides ‘tunage’ By Bridgette Fossel Contributing Writer

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Twenty-four karat gold is the highest quality of gold there is. The guys of the upand-coming Facebook page “24KT KidLivin” believe that sharing the highest quality of new music with their fans is essential to their page’s success. Seniors, music enthusiasts and roommates since their freshman year at Quinnipiac, Jason Siegel, a Colorado native and Tim McMinn of New Jersey want to guide the ears of QU students away from the mainstream songs on the radio and expose them to what else is out there. “Our friends are always asking us for music,” McMinn said. “Whenever we put on our songs at parties people really like it, and they know we are always pretty up on our game with new music.” Exchanging e-mails all summer across the country, McMinn and Siegel decided to

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SHOCK Michelle Williams will play the part of Marilyn Monroe in the upcoming film, “My Week with Marilyn.” The first promo pictures were released last week showing the star’s striking resemblance to the icon.

“Glee’s” Matthew Morrison will be recording a duet with Elton John on his upcoming album, set to be released in February 2011. Mario Lopez’s reality show, “Saved by the Baby,” will air on VH1. It portrays Lopez’s life as a new father. Since Rutgers student Tyler Clementi’s suicide, many Hollywood stars have joined forces to instill hope for those who are bullied through “The Trevor Project.” Participants so far: the stars of “Modern Family,” Anne Hathaway, Neil Patrick Harris and Jenny McCarthy, among others. Taylor Swift’s former manager, Dan Dymtrow, is suing Swift. Dymtrow believes he did not receive the proper commission for introducing the future superstar to Big Machine Records’ CEO in 2005.

make this page to get the word out about the music and artists they know and love. The Facebook page has accumulated more than 500 fans within the past few months and the boys have high hopes for this number to increase. With musical influences like “Flux Pavillion,” “Sleigh Bells” and “LightsoverLA,” McMinn and Siegel post two new songs on the page daily for their fans to check out. Also on the page, fans can post their latest favorites to share with others in the discussion section, and can download homemade “must-have playlists” in the notes section. “We mainly like to post songs that are

electronic with hip-hop influences, some indie rock and dubstep,” Siegel said. Dubstep is a UK-based electronic type of dance music that is becoming more popular amongst the college crowd. It consists of heavy baselines and several beats per minute. Siegel and McMinn plan to enter the blogosphere by Thanksgiving. But, in the mean time, quench your musical thirst by becoming a fan of “24KT KidLivin” if you are seeking a new music scene. Look out for its power hour playlist that will have a minute of 60 of their favorite songs mixed by their --MTV friend Ryan Dzierzek aka ChefboyRD.

The first installment of the last Harry Potter film, set to be released on Nov. 19, will not be shown in 3-D, as was originally announced. Director David Yates said the postproduction team was “unable to convert the film in its entirety and meet the highest standards of quality” (New York Magazine).

Betty White tells “AARP” why her first marriage didn’t work:

“I married my first husband because we wanted to sleep together. It lasted six months and we were in bed for six months.” -NBC

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Spray paint and stencils filled Complex Courtyard on Friday as the Black Student Union sponsored cARTnival, a carnival that brought together art, dance and poetry.

BSU calls for creativity at cARTnival By Marcus Harun Staff Writer

The Black Student Union sponsored cARTnival, an art-themed carnival, in Complex Courtyard this past Friday. Students created their own masterpieces and put them on display around the courtyard. The free “make your own art stations” were popular among students, allowing them to express their creativity with spray paint and stencils.

The event was composed of multiple events and performances. Kayla Green and other students took the stage, presenting famous and originally-composed poetry. Step to Perfection performed one of their original routines for the crowd. Finally, a Quinnipiac art professor taught a hands-on art tutorial free for all students. “It took a lot of planning and creativity to put this event together,” BSU President Crystal Cook said. “We decided we wanted to focus on art appreciation, and we paired

up with some of the art professors at Quinnipiac and decided to go with pop art [for the theme].” Inside the Perlroth residence hall, BSU members sold popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, cupcakes and other treats as part of a fundraiser. All the money earned will be donated to P.L.A.C.E. Multicultural Children's Museum and Creative Arts Center in Hamden. BSU had a prior relationship with P.L.A.C.E. through volunteering events, so it

was only natural they chose the art center to receive their donations, Cook said. “Donations such as these go towards operating support at the center,” P.L.A.C.E representative Nicki Chavoya said. “We have multicultural classes and workshops for kids, so the money will go towards paying our teachers and handling our studio costs.” The center is not open yet–it will open in about 18 months. It will be the first children’s museum in Connecticut dedicated to multicultural studies, Chavoya said.

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College students experience great amounts of stress on a daily basis. Whether it’s midterms on the horizon, an overloaded schedule, working a job or just figuring out what to wear to Toad’s Place on a Saturday night, stress is a part of our everyday lives. Here are seven ways to reduce stress daily right at QU. Take a deep breath and enjoy.

Go for a walk or hike Sleeping Giant: Fall has arrived and the weather is getting cooler. Sleeping Giant is beginning to show its gorgeous foliage, and exploring it is an excellent way to clear your head from your daily stresses.

2. Hit the gym:

Exercising releases endorphins in the brain, which give you energy. Who doesn’t like to feel good about themselves and take their mind off of school work?

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You might not know what leisure activities you enjoy until you try them. Scrapbooking is a great way to relieve your stress. So print some of those Facebook pictures and get creative.

Laugh: Watch a good comedy flick. Laughter has been proven to reduce stress and assist in curing serious illnesses.

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WHAT ARE YOU WEARING? White House & Black Market cardigan, lilac swoop neck sweater, black leggings, and black boots with buckle detail.

STYLE INFLUENCES: “I’m an art freak. Andy Warhol is one of my favorite artists, so I like to draw my fashion inspiration from his works.” --by Stephanie Osmanski

Have a game night with your friends: Play cards or get a bunch of board games and order a couple of pizzas. College students are always on a budget. This is a great way to meet up with friends you haven’t seen in a few days, save money and forget about all the worries college life brings.

Read a book for fun: I know that we don’t have that much time on our hands. However, diving into a good book allows you to get lost in something other than schoolwork and use your imagination.

Treat yourself: Do something that you love to do, even if that means spending a little money. If you just got paid, don’t beat yourself up for treating yourself just a little bit. We all need to indulge every once in a while.

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IT’S ALL GAGA

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Art world jumps on Gaga-mania By Sarah Rosenberg Staff Writer Andy Warhol, perhaps the most famous pop artist of the 20th century, used his artwork to idealize and represent American culture–Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, and of course, the Campbell’s soup can. They were cultural icons depicted in his colorful art portrayals. Would everyone agree with me that if Mr. Warhol were still alive, he would paint a splashy, neon-infused portrait of the one and only Lady Gaga? The answer would probably be yes, but luckily for us, the people of Paris have taken that task out of such an artist’s hands. In Paris, Lady Gaga will have her own exhibit in an art museum in Montmartre. Lady Gaga is officially taking over the world, and changing it. Her “little monsters” will take anything they can get from their musical idol, and it is no surprise that her music and fashion triumphs are resulting in the creation of artwork. For us “little monsters,” her accomplishments have become our accomplishments. Lady Gaga making waves in the art world is a huge endeavor, and watching the process has been amazing for all of her fans. One has to wonder: What does it take to be Lady Gaga? She is revolutionary. She is bold and fierce and sticks to her beliefs; she takes chances. She wore a meat dress to MTV’s Video Music Awards. She can get men to dance around in heels in her music videos. But the best part is that she can actually sing. In just a few years, Lady Gaga has altered the realm of the pop world. Emerging pop artists not only have to follow her act, but try to take it a step further. But, is it possible? She now has a Parisian art exhibit under her belt. According to Elle Magazine, the exhibit will be titled “Lady Gaga à Gogo” at Galerie Chappe in Montmartre, an already artistic enterprise and community in France. Although the exhibit

will be short-lived, from Oct. 2230, it is sure to be an exceptional tribute to the pop phenomenon. The exhibit will pay tribute Lady Gaga’s knack for creating fashion crazes. She has inevitably fueled the idea that fashion is art and vice-versa; without her fashion statements as an art form, the persona of Lady Gaga just would not be the same. As stated in the magazine, the exhibit features “works by artists asked to reflect on what the diva means to them.” These fine artists include Orlan, Aurèle and Winnie Denker. Granted, I have never heard of such artists, but to be featured in a celebrated museum and creating artwork inspired by a celebrated musician must make you an esteemed artist. As seen from the Elle website, the artworks created overseas are cartoon-like. Some portraits will recreate album covers and others will exhibit her most notable fashion statements throughout her career. Combining her real album art, the artist’s coveted fashion outfits, and the imaginative design of the artist at work creates a modern depiction of the “fame monster” and her gifts to culture. Lady Gaga not only uses her music to express her personal beliefs and sentiments. She also produces her music to create a lifestyle — she wants to let people dance, have fun and have the courage to create for themselves. The artwork will certainly reflect such ideals. I can’t say this about many pop artists, but Lady Gaga has changed the way of incorporating cultural values, stereotypes and beliefs with dance music. She has brought her own life experiences and personal opinions into a form of music that is enlightening yet fun to listen to. She can wear what she wants, when she wants, and no matter how outrageous it is, I will always appreciate the courage she has for strutting down red carpets, on stages, and on the streets in anything she sees fit to throw on. She is a rare find in this music world, and an art exhibit is just one of many of her up-and-coming international feats.

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“If we can serve tough that’s going to take teams out of their middle offense and let us attack on serves.” - Robin Sparks Volleyball

October 13, 2010

Bobcats take down St. Francis By Joe Addonizio Staff Writer After losing the first set, the Bobcats rallied in three straight sets to beat NEC opponent St. Francis (Pa.) 3-1 on Sunday and complete the weekend sweep. The Bobcats started out slow in the second set trailing 13-10, before tying the score at 17. Junior setter Quinnipiac 3 Kayla Lawler then St. Francis 1 led the Bobcats with five straight points during her serve to take a 22-17 lead. Quinnipiac won the set 25-21 when graduate student Amanda Armstrong drilled a service ace. The victory gave the Bobcats momentum heading into the third set. The Bobcats jumped out to a quick 5-1 lead and never looked back. St. Francis did not come within three points of Quinnipiac the rest of the set as the Bobcats won 25-20 to take a 2-1 set lead in the match. In the fourth and final set, the Bobcats came out strong with a 7-1 lead, but a late run by the Red Flash brought them within one point. However, St. Francis committed a service error, returning the serve to the Bobcats. Quinnipiac sealed the set win 25-20 and match 3-1. “When we came in we were thinking about the whole first game as a whole instead of breaking it down in pieces,” Lawler said. “One thing we’ve been focusing on this year is five-point games. There are five fivepoint games to 25 (in each set). We focused on those after the first set and that’s when we picked it up.” Their record may not show it, but the Bobcats are nationally ranked: in aces. Prior to the weekend’s games, Quinnipiac ranked 30th in the nation in service aces per set at 1.71. Lawler ranks 28th individually with .46 per set. She added four more in the victory over Robert Morris and two more Sunday. Eleven service aces were added for the team in the four set victory today. “We practice serving everyday,” Quinnipiac head coach Robin Sparks said. “At the beginning of the year we talked about what’s going to

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The volleyball team celebrates its 3-1 win over St. Francis (Pa.) Sunday. make this team successful and I said we have to serve tough. If we can serve tough that’s going to take teams out of their middle offense and let

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us attack on serves. Tonight we had 11 aces as a team. That’s pretty incredible.” The win improved the Bobcats to 4-14

on the year (2-3 NEC). The Red Flash fell to 4-15 (2-4 NEC). Quinnipiac plays at Holy Cross Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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Robert Morris ousts Quinnipiac, 2-1

Women’s XC places fifth at New Englands, men take 35th

Northeast Conference opponent Robert Morris defeated Quinnipiac’s men’s soccer team, 2-1, Saturday at North Atlantic Complex in Moon Township, Pa. Just one season after reaching the NEC finals, Quinnipiac fell to 1-7-1 (1-2 NEC) while Robert Morris rose to 6-4-1 (2-0-1 NEC). The Colonials caught the Bobcat defense off guard late in the first half when Tyler Solis received a through pass from Prince Samuels and banged it in off the far post. QU responded early in the second half when senior forward Pierre Soubrier ripped a free kick that rebounded off the Robert Morris goalkeeper and senior forward Dwayne Mars put it home. This tied the game

The Quinnipiac men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the 98th annual New England Championships in Boston on Saturday. The women took home fifth place while the men placed 35th out of 47 participating schools. Dartmouth captured first place for the men while Boston University won on the women’s side. Quinnipiac sophomore Becca White continued her dominance by placing eighth out of 322 women with a personal best time of 17:54 in the 5,000-meter race. Captain Kristen Stevens was the second Bobcat to cross the line and 23rd runner overall at 18:17. Both White and Stevens were named Top 25 All-New Eng-

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at 1 in the 54th minute. But Robert Morris had the last laugh when it answered eight minutes later. David Torrance sent a hard cross to Samuels. Daniel Calabretta received a pass from Samuels and then put it past goalie George Ellis to give his team a 2-1 lead. Ellis saved six of the Colonials’ eight shots, while Robert Morris goalkeeper Toba Bolaji saved five of QU’s six shots fired on goal. Robert Morris had the ball in Quinnipiac’s half for the majority of the game. The Colonials took 14 total shots, 11 coming in the first half compared to QU’s game total of seven. They also received 11 corner kicks while the Bobcats scratched out just two. QU visits Bryant Friday and hosts New Jersey Institute of Technology Sunday.

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land. Amanda Faust finished third for QU and 51st overall at 18:50. Her sister Brianna trailed her at 18:53 to get 61st in the race. “I was really pleased with the women's performance today,” Quinnipiac head coach Carolyn Martin said. “They worked great together as a team and we made solid improvements from last week. I certainly think we'll continue to run faster and improve as the season continues.” Thanks to his great performances in September, sophomore Mike Levene was named Quinnipiac Male Athlete of the Month. His success continued into October, as he was the first Bobcat to finish for the men at 25:47 in the 8,000-meter race for 59th place out of 318 male runners. Brian Cotter crossed the line at 27:01 and Jacob Cetera at 27:26 to get 193rd and 232nd, re-

spectively. John Beckshaw finished shortly after Cetera at 27:31 for fourth on QU’s squad and 235th overall. “I felt that the men all raced strong races,” Martin. “The men raced smarter, packed up together and ran as a team. We still need a little more tuning up, so we'll be ready for our conference meets coming up.” The teams also ran a subvarsity race in which John Greenlaw was the first male to finish for Quinnipiac with a time of 27:58 and 111th place. David Coppola completed the course at 28:50 for 150th while Mike White captured 170th at 29:48. QU will compete in the Central Connecticut State University Mini-Meet held at Stanley Quarter Park on Oct. 22.

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“I’m not sold on any of our doubles teams yet. We need to play together a little bit more and find teammates - Mike Quitko that mesh.” Men’s Tennis

October 13, 2010

‘Cats miss out on finals in home tourney MEN’S TENNIS

Freshman Morgenstern lone Bobcat to reach singles semifinals By Joe Pelletier Editor in chief

For the first time in the eightyear history of the Quinnipiac Invitational, men’s tennis didn’t win a singles or doubles draw on their home courts. And faced with sterling performances from UConn and Fairfield this weekend, the Bobcats didn’t even make a finals appearance. Senior captain Brian Mikkelson looked poised for a finals run

in the Flight A singles draw before falling victim to a hand cramp. Junior James Kwei was ousted in the first round of his singles match, and the three Bobcats in Flight C singles fell short of a finals bid. “Past teams have definitely been more polished than we are now,” Kwei said, referencing the team’s Northeast Conference championship last year. “This year, we still need to find our strengths.” Freshman Corey Morgenstern

was the lone Bobcat representative in a singles semifinal. After Morgenstern won consecutive matches in the C singles draw, Fairfield’s Erik Kremheller dispatched the Long Island native 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday. After losing his first two matches at the UConn Invitational (his collegiate debut) Morgenstern called the Quinnipiac Invitational his “breakthrough,” finally shaking off the nerves of collegiate tennis. “It was the first real tourney where I played like me,” he said.

“I’m finally starting to get used to this.” Morgenstern battled through UConn’s Ricardo Cardona and Villanova’s Andrew Adler in straight sets to reach the semifinals, wearing the two down with grueling baseline points. Joked teammate Andrew Weeden as Morgenstern played his semifinal match: “I’d rather face death than play Corey.” “He’ll be a solid player in this lineup,” Quitko said of the freshman. “He made a match out of

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what could have been a total runaway, and he worked hard.” Cramps do in Mikkelson Up a set and a break against UConn’s Andrew Marcus in the A Singles quarterfinal, Mikkelson encountered a familiar foe: the hand cramp that occasionally shows up at weekend invitationals. “It’s something I’ve had to deal with my whole life,” Mikkelson said. “But it’s not an excuse – (Marcus) played a good match.” With Mikkelson clearly handicapped on his serve, Marcus jumped back into the set and won the third set super-tiebreaker, 4-6, 7-5, 10-6. Kwei, the other Flight A singles representative, fell in the first round to St. Peter’s Edzo Huisman 7-6, 2-6, 11-9. Doubles stuffed by UConn

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QU 1, Monmouth 2 –Friday Meagan McLoughlin: 2 SOG, 1 goal QU 2, The Mount 1 –Sunday Kristina Del Mistro: goal, assist,

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The duos of Kwei and Alex Lazerowich and Mikkelson and Andrew Weeden each snagged two wins en route to the Flight A doubles semifinal, but neither could muster a victory for a finals berth. After defeating doubles teams from Villanova and Fairfield, Kwei and Lazerowich fell to the eventual champions, UConn’s Marcus and Scott Warden, 8-6. Villanova’s Trenton Alenik and Thomas O’Brien cruised by Mikkelson and Weeden in the other semifinal, 8-2. In the Flight B doubles draw, both Quinnipiac teams lost in the first round. Ben Shapiro and captain Dylan Kraus lost at the hands of UConn’s Adler and Nic Visinski, 8-6. Morgenstern and Brett Francis fell to UConn’s Matt Burns and Teddy Margules, 8-4.

QU 2, Ohio State 1–Friday Spencer Heichman: Game-winning goal QU 0, Ohio State 4

Sophomore Alex Lazerowich rips a forehand return in a doubles match on Saturday. He and partner James Kwei fell to eventual champs Andrew Marcus and Scott Warden of UConn.

Volleyball QU 3, Robert Morris 1 –Friday

Rusin leads ‘Cats to win MOUNT: Del Mistro assists, scores in win

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John Albert (OSU): goal, 2 assists

Kelby Carey: 16 kills, 11 digs

QU 3, St. Francis (Pa.) 1 –Sunday Kayla Lawler: 36 sets, 17 digs

Women’s Ice Hockey QU 4, Northeastern 0 –Saturday Kelly Babstock: goal, assist QU 5, Sacred Heart 0 –Sunday Erica Uden Johansson: 3 goals

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QU 2, Sacred Heart 3 –Sunday Jess Rusin: 2 goals

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Freshman forward Jess Rusin led Quinnipiac’s field hockey team to a 3-1 win over the Sacred Heart Pioneers at Campus Field on Sunday. Rusin scored two goals in the field hockey team’s first Northeast Conference matchup of the season. “They were aggressively poised,” Quinnipiac head coach Becca Kohli said of her team. “That's what you want your team to be. They handled the pressure of their first conference game as a young squad and really played beyond their years.” Tied at 1 heading into the second half, Rusin took control of the field. Less than five minutes into the last half, Rusin scored the winning goal. Junior forward Kaitlyn Notarianni passed to Rusin, who spun and sent the ball past Pioneer goalie Kim Stow, putting the Bobcats up 2-1. Thirteen minutes later,

Rusin posted an insurance goal. After a blocked shot by Kimberly Cunniff, Rusin picked up the rebound and fired it in the back of the net. “We came to win,” Rusin said. “The thrill of our first NEC game prompted the hunger that each athlete brought to the field, leading us to victory.” The Pioneers opened up the scoring in the game at 11:56 of the first half. Forward Alex Melillo received a pass from Dana Luhrs, and one-timed the ball into the net past Bobcat goalie Nicole Lewis. The Bobcats answered that goal in the 31st minute, when sophomore forward Kristin Engelke picked up the rebound on her own shot, and rocketed the ball past Stow to tie up the score. After the win, the Bobcats are 5-6 in regular season play and 1-0 in the NEC, while the Pioneers fell to 1-9 (0-1 NEC).

Continued from back cover finished it, so that was an excellent goal in terms of the team buildup. Kristina’s was excellent in terms of individual ability.” Eleven minutes into the second half, Velaj set up Del Mistro once again. Del Mistro received a pass through the Mountaineers’ defenders, and rocketed the ball into the top-right corner of the net. “I’ve been playing in the center a lot this year,” Del Mistro said, “and [Clarke] was playing me out wide, it’s more of a one-on-one out wide so I was just beating [my defender]. That’s why I was getting a lot of crosses off.” The Bobcats held the Mountaineers until the 82nd minute when their playing “left a lot to be desired,” according to Clarke. Mount St. Mary’s Sarah Malpezzi picked up the ball on a deflection and sent it

into the lower-right corner of the goal. “There’s a cliché in soccer that two-nil is the most dangerous score to have,” Clarke said. “I’d still rather it be two-nil than one-nil, but there’s a reason being that you sometimes feel too comfortable. You give up a goal and now you’re on your heels, and we were for that five minutes when we never should have been in that position.” Quinnipiac held off Mount St. Mary’s for the rest of the match, with most of the play taking place in front of the Bobcats’ net. The clock ran out with the Bobcats in the lead for a 2-1 win.

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Team Pts NEC 1. Long Island 13 4-0-1 2. Bryant 10 3-0-1 3. Quinnipiac 8 2-1-2 Three tied for fourth place

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vs. Bentley (0-0), Friday, 7 p.m.

vs. NJIT (3-7), Sunday, 1 p.m.

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vs. Monmouth (9-3, 1-0 NEC), Sunday, 1 p.m.

Goal allowed by women’s ice hockey goalie Victoria Vigilanti through the first four games of the season.

Kills by volleyball setter Kelby Carey in her last two matches combined.

1:42:39 3 Cumulative time taken by the women’s cross country team in the 5,000-meter race at New Englands.

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Goals by men’s soccer forward Dwayne Mars in his last two games combined.

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Average goals per game for the field hockey team this season, which is good for third in the NEC.

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Clockwise from top-left: QU’s Stephanie Biediger digs the ball; Russell Goodman tries to get a shot off Friday against Ohio State; Brett Francis prepares to slice a backhand return in the Quinnipiac Invitational.

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Erica Uden Johansson Spencer Heichman Women’s Ice Hockey Freshman, Forward Sundsvall, Sweden Erica Uden Johansson tallied a goal and an assist in Saturday’s 4-0 win over Northeastern. On Sunday, she netted her first career hat trick against Sacred Heart in a 5-0 win. Her eight points this season rank second on the team behind Kelly Babstock.

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Next home game: Oct. 22, 5 p.m. vs. Boston College

Men’s Ice Hockey Junior, Forward Yorba Linda, Calif. Spencer Heichman broke a 1-1 tie in the men’s ice hockey team’s opener at home against Ohio State on Friday. With 9:48 left in the third period, Heichman gave Quinnipiac the lead and they didn’t look back from there.

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Next home game: Friday, 7 p.m. vs. Bentley

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“We expect every freshman to work their way into it and she’s just stepped in. She’s head of the team right off the bat.” - Rick Seeley on Kelly Babstock Women’s Ice Hockey

October 13, 2010

Vigilanti silences Huskies

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Quinnipiac’s Yuri Bouharevich slides toward Ohio State’s goaltender trying to add a goal in Friday night’s 2-1 win.

BUCKEYE SPLIT QU nips Ohio St. Friday, falls hard Saturday By Tim O’Donnell Online Editor One year after sweeping the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus, Ohio, the Bobcats were looking to repeat the sweep in Hamden on Saturday. But it wasn’t meant to be. One night after beating the Buckeyes, the Bobcats fell 4-0. “Our compete level was mediocre,” head coach Rand Pecknold said. “We didn’t want it bad enough.” The Bobcats (1-1) gave up three first period goals and were never able to recover. The Buckeyes (1-1) got the scoring started just over nine minutes into the game as Chris Crane managed to find the puck in the middle of a scrum in front of Bobcat goalie Dan Clarke. Crane flipped it over Clarke’s shoulder and into the back of the net. Coming off the penalty kill, the Buckeyes extended their lead to two just four min-

utes later. On a 2-on-1 breakout, a streaking Sergio Somma received a pass from John Albert and ripped it past Clarke. With Zach Currie in the box for tripping, the Buckeyes took advantage to extend their lead to three. John Albert found a loose puck in the slot and fired a slap shot past Clarke. “We really struggled defensively in that first period,” Pecknold said. ‘We put our goaltender in some tough spots.” While the Buckeyes were capitalizing on the opportunities, the Bobcats could never get anything past Buckeye netminder Cal Heeter. “We had four or five excellent chances in the first period, we just didn’t bury them,” Pecknold said. “Heeter, in net, was excellent. He made saves and got a shutout.” One of those opportunities came when Loren Barron’s wrister from the point was deflected towards goal but Heeter got his stick on it to deflect it wide.

But the Bobcats’ best chance to score came with just under nine minutes left in the first. Zach Davies’ shot from the point was deflected on its way and rang off the right post. Later in the first, Kellen Jones thought he had tied the game just as a Bobcats power play was ending. The referees waved off the goal, though, as Heeter had been shoved back into his net and caused it to come loose. The Buckeyes added a fourth goal early in the third period. As Kellen Jones’ tripping penalty was about to expire Devon Krough received a pass from John Albert and ripped a wrister towards the goal. Clarke got a piece of it with the glove, but not enough as it trickled past him and over the line. The Bobcats took five penalties, including two back-to-back in the middle of the second period. “It definitely was frustration taking over,” junior captain Scott Zurevinski said. “We reacted the wrong way.”

Bobcats edge Mount fielder Kristina Del Mistro came in off the bench, received a pass from junior forward Furtuna Velaj, crossed it over to sophomore The Quinnipiac women’s soccer team Jill Strassner, who headed it into the top of fought its way to a 2-1 win over Northeast the goal. Conference rival Mount St. Mary’s Sunday “Furtuna got on the ball a lot, and afternoon on the Quinnipiac in Kristina, who we’ve The Mount 1 played Soccer Field. The Bobcats’ been working on not to turn victory over the Mountaineers Quinnipiac 2 back,” Quinnipiac head coach improved their NEC record Dave Clarke said. “She didn’t to 2-1-2, while the Mountaineers dropped to turn back on the cross, she didn’t turn back 0-4-1. on the goal, delivered a great cross in, and After 41 minutes of scoreless action, Jill, for once, kept the run down and then the Bobcats got on the board. Junior midMOUNT, continued on page 14 By Cassie Comeau Staff Writer

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Kristina Del Mistro had two points Friday.

Quinnipiac goalie Victoria Vigilanti proved that the “sophomore slump” doesn’t apply to everyone Saturday. In women’s ice hockey’s home opener, Vigi- Northeastern 0 lanti made 27 Quinnipiac 4 saves, leading the Bobcats to a 4-0 victory over the Northeastern University Huskies. “She’s just picked up where she left off last year,” Quinnipiac head coach Rick Seeley said. “She’s got an unbelievable save percentage; she’s got two shutouts in four games. You can’t ask for anything more from a goalie. That’s a good season for some goalies.” With Vigilanti dominating the net and her defense blocking shots, the Bobcats opened up the shooting on Huskies goalie Florence Schelling. Freshmen forwards Kelly Babstock and Erica Uden Johansson each tallied two points in the first two periods. Babstock scored the first goal of the game when Schelling moved away from the net to clear the puck. Coming straight at her, Babstock picked up the puck and sent it into the bottom-left corner of the net. Babstock picked up her second point on a goal by Uden Johansson, giving the Bobcats a 2-0 lead at the end of the first period. Babstock passed from the right side of the net to Uden Johansson, who one-touched the puck in from the left. “It’s really a testament to how good of a hockey player she is,” Seeley said of Babstock. “We knew coming in that she was going to be an asset to the team. We expect every freshman to work their way into it and she’s just stepped in. She’s the head of the team right off the bat.” At the 10:37 mark of the second period, the Bobcats scored their third goal on power play. From the top of the circle to the right of the net, junior captain Jordan Elkins shot the puck over Schelling’s shoulder and into the top-right corner of the net. The Bobcats’ fourth and final goal came on the power play 18:45 into the second period when junior forward Kate Wheeler picked up the puck off of a shot by sophomore Regan Boulton. Uden Johansson was also credited with the assist for her second point of the game. “We created a lot of offensive opportunities, but I thought we were just solid defensively and shut them down,” Seeley said. While the forwards and the defense continued to score goals, Vigilanti continued to protect the net. In the first and second periods, she saved 10 shots each and then added seven more in the third. “People talk about the sophomore slump,” Vigilanti said, “but, clearly it’s not coming from me this year, so I’m going to just keep it up and hopefully there’s plenty more shutouts to come this year.” The Bobcats sailed to a 4-0 win over the Huskies, bringing Quinnipiac’s record to 3-0 and dropping Northeastern’s to 1-1-1. The Bobcats travel to Maine Friday to take on the University of Maine in a twogame series.