The Quinnipiac Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 6

OCTOBER 3, 2018 | VOLUME 89, ISSUE 6

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Fliers and shoes, symbolizing people who have struggled similarly to Hines, were displayed on the Quad.

would reach 75 mph before he hit the water, breaking three of his vertebrae and an ankle. Regarding the instant regret of the jump, Hines said in a 2018 interview with Psycom, “I realized I made the greatest mistake of my life.”

Approximately 2,000 people have jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge, making it one of the most common places to take ones life, according to The American Journal of Psychology.

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The inspiring story of Kevin Hines, who attempted and survived suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge, was spread among Quinnipiac students at a screening of Hines’s recent documentary Suicide: The Ripple Effect, Monday, Oct. 1.

Since his suicide attempt at age 19, the California native has made it his mission to combat societal stigmas and the occurrence of suicide by “fostering a critical bridge of hope between life and death for people caught in the pain of living with serious mental illness, difficult life circumstances and more.” His documentary is an extension of much of the groundbreaking motivational work he has done and encapsulates how he has utilized his experiences to teach others the tools necessary to help those in need.

The screening was sponsored by the Quinnipiac Department of Psychology. Psychology Professor Clorinda Velez was optimistic about the potential impact Hines’s unique voice would have on students.

“I hope students learn more about what suicide is, who is at risk and how to help those around them,” Velez said. “I think Kevin would like us all to walk away with a sense of hope for our futures.”

The auditorium was buzzing with discussion as students flowed in and quickly filled most of the seats in the room.

Pamphlets detailing counseling resources were made available to attendees at the entrance, emphasizing the supportive atmosphere that was present throughout the night.

The film began with a description of Hines’s tumultuous past. On the day of his attempt 18 years ago, Hines was certain that death was the only way to end his two year long battle with bipolar disorder, mania, paranoia and hallucinations. As soon as his hands left the opposite side of the rail of the Golden Gate Bridge, he began a 220-foot free fall that

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Hines is in the one percent that have survived the fall.

Although he still lives with mental health problems today, Hines has learned to use his support network to keep him alive. Through his national and international speeches and collaboration with mental health awareness groups, he has enabled others to do the same. Hines has touched and saved countless lives and has helped to ensure the construction of a suicide net on the Golden Gate Bridge.

The importance of the documentary was not lost on those who know Hines’ story.

“Kevin’s message is so important most simply because it’s about life and death,” Velez said. “Death by suicide is not uncommon, and is in fact one of the leading causes of death for college students, yet we are reluctant to discuss it. Kevin works hard to show that even when you feel most lonely, you are not alone.”

Suicide is the second most common cause of death among people between the ages of 10 and 34, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. As for the bigger picture in the United States, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention sites that 44,965 Americans die by suicide each year.

“I think the documentary was a very effective way to raise suicide awareness,” sophomore film major Julianna Coscia said. “You never get to see stories from survivors like that, and hearing about his experience and memory of the day he tried to take his life gave me chills. His whole story was so powerful.”

If you or somebody you know is dealing with a mental illness or are contemplating suicide, do not hesitate to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or email care@quinnipiac.edu for support.

Hines put it best when he said to Buzzfeed in 2015, “life is the greatest gift we’ve ever been given. And if you’re suffering mentally, don’t wait like I did, sitting in denial for so long.

Because recovery happens. I’m living proof.”

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October 3, 2018

What happened to Relay?

Relay for Life proceeds are almost $100,000 less than in 2011

By AMANDA PERELLI Managing Editor

In recent years, Quinnipiac University’s annual Relay for Life event has seen a drop in participants and overall money raised.

The walk was held on the Quad, Saturday Sept. 29.

The eight-hour-long walk-a-thon sponsored by the American Cancer Society, brought together students and members of the surrounding community raising over $30,000 for cancer research.

Teams were formed from students in groups like the Honors Program and Greek Life.

Liana DiMitri, freshman film, television and media major heard about the event through the Honors Program. She signed up the day of and attended because it was a required activity for the program.

“This was my first relay event,” DiMitri said. “I don’t know anyone affected by cancer, but I enjoyed walking with others who had been survivors of cancer and supporters of people with cancer.”

ATTENDANCE Event attendance has dropped from over 1,000 participants 2008 to 2012, to just over 250 this year, according to past Chronicle coverage.

“I do believe years ago the attendance was much higher; however, I do see improvement in the attendance each year since I have started my years at Quinnipiac,” head co-chair junior nursing major Morgan Mattil said.

In an informal survey conducted by The Chronicle with 36 participants: •19 said they did not attended Relay.

•7 said they didn’t know it was happening.

•9 said they attended.

•11 said they’ve attended Relay in the past at Quinnipiac.

•12 said they’ve attended outside of Quinnipiac.

•13 said they’ve never attended a Relay in the past.

In the survey, students responded to the question: “Why do you think the attendance of Relay has decreased from past years?” Participants had the choice of answering anonymously or leaving a name. Those who left a name responded: “The university doesn’t promote [Relay] as much or as well as they promote other service events like Big Event or QTHON,” junior political science major Ashlee Baldwin said.

“If the university did more to help promote it, and if the committee partnered with Greek Life and other orgs., they would probably get

QTHON vs. Relay for Life annual money raised Year 2008 $114,000 2009 $100,000 2010 $80,000 2011 $126,000 $14,000

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$31,000

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$70,000 $55,000 $36,000

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$115,000

2016 $30,000

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2017 $27,000

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Relay for Life amounts are based on previous reporting by The Chronicle. QTHON amounts have been provided by the Student Government Association (SGA).

NOTE: For Relay for Life, missing bars represent no reports of money raised in 2013 and 2018. For QTHON, missing bars represent no reports of money raised from 2008-2011 as the event began on campus in 2012.

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better attendance.”

In the spring, QTHON was sponsored by all but two Greek Organizations on campus.

“At other places Relay happens at night going along with how “cancer never sleeps.”

There also needs to be more advertising for the event, like when and where it is,” sophomore biomedical science major Olivia Powers said.

“If more outside people came I think it would attracted more students, because students would see the whirl of emotions from the survivors and caregivers and it would touch more people.”

Anonymous responses included comments such as: •Too early in the year.

•Not advertised enough.

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•QTHON shouldn’t be allowed to start fundraising until after Relay.

•Interferes with Quinnipiac’s Saturday night nightlife.

•Sunday afternoons could increase attendance.

•Not emphasized in Greek Life.

•Wasn’t an engaging environment.

MONEY RAISED The amount of money raised through Relay over past years has decreased from the initial $100,000 raised after the first year of the event in 2008.

“Honestly, I wish there had been more tabling and involvement from other student organizations, but a lot of plans fell through the week before the event date,” Mattil said. “It happens. Overall, I think the event went really well and we had a great turn out.”

The organization will continue fundraising until the end of the 2018 year. Mattil said they do receive more money after the event date.

ABOUT QTHON In a 2017 Chronicle article on Relay for Life, Liz Monroe, co-chair of Relay for Life at the time, said they aimed to be as huge as QTHON is. QTHON is an event on campus that raises money for the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Like Relay, QTHON, is a community wide event hosted by schools across the United States.

The Chronicle reported in a 2014 article that Quinnipiac’s first QTHON was February 2012. QTHON started as a Delta Tau Delta philanthropy event, according to the article and as of 2015, became its own Student Government Association (SGA) chartered organization on campus.

In 2016, QTHON had a 110.3 percent growth of funds raised from the previous year, according to data provided by QTHON.

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Kavanaugh: to confirm or deny

A ‘referendum’ on sexual assault divides America

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July 9 Trump announces Kavanaugh as his nomination for SCOTUS to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy at a White House Ceremony.

July 30

The consequences will extend long past my nomination, the consequences will be with us for decades.”

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Judge Kavanaugh testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee Friday regarding allegations.

By EMILY DISALVO Contributing Writer

President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and the woman accusing him of sexual assault faced the Senate Judiciary Committee for questioning on Sept. 28.

People across the country, including students at Quinnipiac, gathered around TVs and phones to witness the testimonies of Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her at a high school party in 1982.

Ford, who originally planned to keep her identity secret, reached out to The Washington Post tip line to express her allegations against Kavanaugh in July after he was put on the short list for judges to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy, according to CNN Politics. She then followed up with a letter to Senator Dianne Feinstein asking to keep the matter confidential.

After Kavanaugh’s hearings began in early September, The Intercept reported that Feinstein had possession of a letter detailing an accusation against Kavanaugh.

On Sept. 14, The Washington Post interviewed Ford and released a story that identified her by name. Three days later she said she would be interested in testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, according to CNN Politics. The testimony included questioning from both Republican and Democratic members of the committee.

Republicans on the judiciary committee hired Rachel Mitchell, a prosecutor specializing in sex crimes, to question Ford, rather than having the 11 white males on the committee complete the questioning, according to CNN Politics.

This testimonial, along with a firm denial from Kavanaugh, is what captivated audiences across the country this week.

“This is basically a referendum of whether or not sexual assault is okay in our society,” senior political science major Andrew Guistwite said who watched the testimonies.

Ford, who is certain the man who cornered her in a bedroom 36 years ago was Kavanaugh, claims he was highly intoxicated and attacked her with the intent to rape her. Kavanaugh agrees that Ford could have been assaulted at a party, but attests that he was not the attacker.

Kavanaugh provided calendars that he kept as a teenager as evidence that he did not attend the party in which he allegedly assaulted Ford. Kavanaugh’s high school yearbook was also part of a greater discussion that hoped gauge his character in high school.

Throughout the testimony, Kavanaugh tried to portray himself as a church-going, Yale graduate who enjoyed playing football and spending time with his friends in high school. But the testimony kept returning to one theme, beer.

Several lines of questioning directed at Kavanaugh throughout the hearing were related to his drinking habits.

Business Insider reported he mentioned beer 30 times during the testimony.

Kavanaugh was also subject to multiple questions about his friend Mark Judge who was reported by Ford to have been present in the room during the alleged attack. Ford says Judge was also drunk. Judge is being investigated as a key witness.

Now, America is engaged in a nation-wide debate about who to believe.

The Chronicle conducted an informal poll to gather data

on Quinnipiac’s students’ opinions on the Kavanaugh testimonies. Out of 102 students that responded to the survey, 46 students identified as Democrats, 21 Republicans, 29 Independent, two Libertarian and five who preferred not to answer.

After hearing testimonies from both Ford and Kavanaugh, 87 of the respondents believed Ford, the victim.

In agreement with the Senate’s decision to push the vote a week, 81 students said they did not think the decision should proceed without an FBI investigation.

“I feel that especially in cases of sexual assault that women don’t really have an excuse to lie,” senior political science major Marc Regis said. “So I’m willing to believe the woman in more cases than not.”

According to a poll by the Quinnipiac Polling Institute released on Oct. 1, 48 percent of Americans also believe Ford. Guistwite believes Ford’s testimony is legitimate, despite 36 years having passed since the incident.

“The criticism that’s been circulating right now is that it’s been so many years and that’s validating her situation somehow but that’s not the case at all,” Guistwite said. “If you’re doing this in your lifetime you’re doing something wrong no matter when it is.”

Conversely, 49 percent of Americans believe that Kavanaugh “is the target of a politically motivated smear campaign” in order to prevent his confirmation, according to the Quinnipiac Poll. Twenty-five percent of Americans do not believe Ford is being honest.

Junior health science major Matthew Williams is sympathetic to Ford’s testimony, but is also sympathetic to the impact this allegation will have on Kavanaugh’s reputation.

Williams believes many people are drawing conclusions about Kavanaugh’s guilt prematurely.

“It is upsetting to see people basically found guilty before even given a fair trial,” Williams said. “This man’s image has been ruined, it has probably affected his family, and is even going to affect his ability to obtain a job.”

The stakes are high because the job Kavanaugh seeks is one of the most prestigious in the United States. Supreme Court Justices serve for life, according to the Supreme Court official site. If Kavanaugh were to be confirmed, conservatives would have control of all three branches of government. Liberals fear what this would mean for reproductive rights and the future of Roe v. Wade, according to a podcast

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The day after the testimonies, Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) led talks that delayed the vote on Kavanaugh’s confirmation scheduled for that day. Flake is regarded as a senator that could cast a deciding vote on Kavanaugh’s confirmation. He believes there should be an FBI investigation into the allegations knowing the significance of the position at stake.

Guistwite agrees that an FBI investigation is the necessary next step.

“I think there should be an investigation because if anyone can get to the bottom of this its the FBI,” Guistwite said.

Counseling services are available to those who have been affected by the sensitive topics discussed within these events at 203-582-8680 or counseling@qu.edu.

The decision to confirm or deny Kavanaugh will be made

by Friday, Oct. 5. Stay with The Chronicle for updates.

Palo Alto University professor Christine Blasey Ford sends a letter to the top Democrat of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) alleging Kavanaugh of physically and sexually assaulting her in high school.

Sept. 4-7 Kavanaugh testifies at confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sept. 12 Feinstein sends Ford’s letter to the FBI after its existence is leaked by Democratic Senators. Bureau puts letter in background check file but does not launch an investigation because of the expired statute of limitations.

Sept. 14 The New Yorker magazine is first to publish Ford’s allegations, omitting her name. Kavanaugh releases a statement denying the claim.

Sept. 16 The Washington Post publishes the first interview with Ford using her name publicly. Kavanaugh denies the incident ever took place.

Sept. 17 Grassley announces that a hearing will be held Sept. 24 to hear from both parties on the sexual assault allegations.

Sept. 23 The New Yorker releases a report by Deborah Ramirez of Yale University who also alleged sexual allegations against Kavanaugh. Stormy Daniels attorney Michael Avenatti tweets that he represents a third woman with ‘information’ on Kavanaugh.

Sept. 26 A third woman, Julie Swetnick comes forward and accuses Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. Kavanaugh again denies the allegations.

Sept. 27 Kavanaugh and Ford testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on live television.

Sept. 28 The Senate Judiciary Committee moves forward with a hearing and plans to make a decision at 1:30 p.m.

The committee motioned for an FBI investigation and pushed the decision a week until more evidence is clear.

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Wednesday, Oct. 3 Pie a Pi The brothers of Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) encourage students to pie them in the face at their event Pie a Pi on Wednesday, Oct. 3. The event will take place on the Bobcat Way lawn between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. and will be raising money for the Gift of Life foundation. Students can pay $2 for a pie, $5 for three pies and $10 for ten pies.

SPB hosts Mean Girls viewing party The Student Programming Board (SPB) will be showing the cult classic, Mean Girls, in the Rocky Top Student Center on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. There will be a raffle that will only be available to people who attend the event in pink clothing.

The grand prize for the raffle will be a DVD of Mean Girls signed by actor, Daniel Franzese, and second and third place prizes include gift cards.

Thursday, Oct. 4 Engineers speak to students Anthony Puntin and Danielle Spicer, an engineer and governor of the American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter (ASCE) for New England will be speaking to School of Engineering students in Tator Hall 107 on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. The speakers intend to help prepare students for life after college and staying a part of organizations to help achieve academic success.

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October 3, 2018

A life changing ‘11 Seconds’

Travis Roy talks about staying positive after spinal cord injury

By JENNIE TORRES Staff Writer

The brothers of Pi Kappa Phi invited Travis Roy, a former college ice hockey player to share his story about his perseverance despite an athletic injury in Burt Khan Court on Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Andrew Ray, senior nursing major, is a member of Pi Kappa Phi and said that this is the second time he’s heard Roy’s story in person.

“I saw him in high school as well, there was an event there and it’s better every time you see it,” Ray said. “I think that being older and more mature now I gained more from it.”

The auditorium was packed with students and faculty eager to listen to Roy’s story. Even Judy Olian, the university’s newly inducted president conversed with Roy before he took the stage.

Roy explained that years ago, he wrote down a list of all of his goals that he wanted to accomplish in life. One of them involved playing for a college ice hockey team.

“Hockey wasn’t just my goal, it was my passion, and I was willing to do everything and anything I could to cross off my goals,” Roy said. Roy reached this goal in his freshman year of college when he was accepted to play for Boston University’s Division I ice hockey team.

However, it was within a span of 11 seconds into his first game on Oct. 20, 1995 when then 20-yearold Roy was driven into the boards of the hockey rink and suffered a cracked fourth vertebra that left him paralyzed from the neck down.

Roy knew almost immediately that something was wrong as he laid motionless on the ice.

“I knew when I saw my warm breath starting to melt into a puddle in the ice,” Roy said. “I knew when I saw a hockey glove moving towards me and I realized that it was mine, it was still on my hand but I couldn’t feel it and I couldn’t move it. The doctor was moving it.”

Roy was hospitalized for almost six months to recover from his accident. After he was released, Roy decided to return to his university in Fall 1996 where he realized just how much his lifestyle had changed.

“I found myself sitting in front of the exact same dorm that I walked into ten months earlier. This time there were no cute girls trying to catch my eye, no hockey bag or stick. Just me and my wheelchair, my medical supplies and my caretaker,” Roy said.

Visiting the cafeteria that day made things

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The brothers of Pi Kappa Phi gifted Roy with a QU ice hockey jersey signed by all team members. even more noticeable for Roy, as he recognized that the entire time he was there nobody said hello to him. Roy passed along a word of advice to the audience if they are ever in a similar situation as those other students.

“If I could encourage you to do one thing to make a difference in someone’s life, look that person in the eye, put a smile on your face and say hello,” Roy said. “That’s all I wanted, I just wanted someone to come up to me to see that I was still the same Travis Roy.” Despite his life taking a turn so suddenly, Roy said that it wasn’t too difficult to stay positive because of the support he had from his family, friends and strangers who supported him by pitching in money to fund research into curing his spinal cord injury.

Pi Kappa Phi contributed as well by donating money to the Travis Roy Foundation through the $7 entry fee and any further proceeds given by attendees.

Before ending his speech, Roy told the audience to close their eyes and think about their own goals.

As the audience had their eyes closed, Roy asked them how far would they go to reach those goals.

“I understand kind of a speech like this, the whole idea of setting goals. It’s a bit cliché, I get that. But I got to tell you, setting goals is the easy part. What does it take, five to ten minutes?,” Roy

said. “I think the bigger challenge is what’s going to keep you motivated, especially when things don’t go your way?”

The audience gave Roy a standing ovation when he completed his speech, and Pi Kappa Phi gifted him with a framed Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey shirt signed by all of the members of the team.

Roy continues his life as a philanthropist and motivational speaker. He also published a biography in 1998 called, “11 Seconds,” which chronicles his story in even greater detail.

Jessica Filardi, sophomore athletic training and physical therapy major said she was assigned to read Roy’s book, but wanted to get a first hand experience to hear him talk about his story.

“I like how he takes on challenges positively.

I know myself if I am faced with something that I don’t want to deal with I don’t want to do it. I have no motivation,” Filardi said. “But he was so positive, so I thought that was cool.”

Filardi attended the event along with Camryn Alkes who is also a sophomore athletic training and physical therapy major. Alkes admired Roy’s positivity as well.

“I say you always look at the glass half full,” Alkes said. “Obviously you should to begin with, but this shows that challenges are going to come and you’re going to overcome them if you want to.”

Fresh Check Day celebrates fourth year on campus

By JESSICA RUDERMAN & MADISON FRAITAG

Sunday, Oct. 7 Alpha Delta Pi hosts Diamond Heist Students can participate in a game called Diamond Heist on the Echlin and Tator Hall lawn on Sunday, Oct. 7 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. This is a capture the flag tournament where students compete in teams of eight to catch their opponent’s flag. This event will be raising money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

It is free for spectators, but $5 for each participant.

Tuesday, Oct. 9 Trip advisor in piazza The International Student Association (ISA) will be hosting an event informing students about traveling abroad in the piazza and SC116 on Tuesday, Oct. 9 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. This event plans to help students acquire the resources and knowledge about several international destinations by listening to students’ experiences abroad and a chance to share advice to those interested in traveling.

Fresh Check Day brought activities and discussions surrounding mental health awareness as well as suicide prevention Tuesday Oct. 2.

The concept of Fresh Check Day was created by the Jordan Porco Foundation, an organization founded by the parents of Jordan Porco, a college freshmen that died by suicide in 2011. Through awareness, education and innovative programming, the foundation challenges the stigma around mental health and help-seeking, creating open conversations about the prevalence of suicide and mental health issues in the young adult population, according to the official site.

Quinnipiac developed their relationship with the foundation in 2014 when counselor Mary Pelliteri discovered Fresh Check Day from counselors at other universities.

Now, Quinnipiac is amongst 30 universities in Connecticut alone that put on this event yearly. Hundreds of other schools throughout the nation at both the collegiate and high school level have since adopted Fresh Check as their own as well.

“I feel like it’s very open and a positive environment and the message I’m seeing is ‘talk about it’,” freshman physical therapy major Katie Bradley said of the program.

The event kicked off Monday, Oct. 1 with a screening of suicide survivor, Kevin Hine’s documentary, “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” and with Students Honoring Others’ Everyday Struggles (S.H.O.E.S.) calling students attention to singular shoes across the Quad labeled with true stories from real peoples’ struggles.

From those events, students were introduced to the topics that were highlighted more in depth on the actual day of the event.

Some of the stations present were 9/10, Check in and chill out, Mood matters, Elephant in the room and Hundred reasons.

9/10 is a suicide prevention program that informs students that one out of every ten students

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Students participated in activities such as ‘throwing away’ their insecurities on post-its . commit suicide and nine out of every ten have an opportunity to help. Students at this station pledged to be that nine out of ten.

Elephant in the room, has participants write insecurity or stigmas not typically verbally mentioned on a printout of an elephant. Senior psychology major and sociology minor Emily O’Brien spent a majority of her time at the event working the station.

For her fourth and final Fresh Check Day, O’Brien reflected on how the event has made an impact on her life.

“I think it’s really helped me to understand myself and my own mental problems,” O’Brien said. “I think it’s important for freshmen to look into this because college is hard within itself and being a part of this can help with coping mechanisms and everything.”

All of the various programs are part of the Porco

Foundation recommended stations of which ten are recommended at each event. Quinnipiac has extended beyond this limit in this year’s event.

For students that have attended Fresh Check at QU since it’s first appearance on campus four years ago, the events and their message represent more to them than just one day.

“I love coming to this event because everything around is very motivational, very inspirational, very uplifting,” senior marketing major Janelle Herber said. “It’s always just a great way to put away negative thoughts and insecurities and sort of remember why we’re here on this earth and why it’s a great day to live.”

If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.

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Appreciating an ending era of rap I grew up on Lil Wayne, Eminem and Kanye West and want to cherish every last song they release

Music has a strange way of shaping our lives and memories.

Personally, I grew up listening to Lil Wayne, Kanye, Eminem, Drake, Kendrick and J. Cole. So many of their songs create nostalgic feelings about my childhood.

This past weekend, myself and other rap fanatics got to relive some of that nostalgia.

Opinion Editor First, five-time Grammy-award winning rapper Lil Wayne released his newest album, “Tha Carter V” at midnight on Friday, Sept. 28, which also happened to be his 36th birthday. It was his first album since he dropped “I Am Not A Human Being II” in 2013.

In addition to that, Kanye West is expected to release his latest album, “Yandhi,” in the coming months.

“We’re releasing ‘Yandhi’ Saturday night,” West tweeted last Thursday. “We know it will come in number 2 to my brother Lil Wayne and that’s lovely. The universe needs Ye and Wayne music at the same time.”

While Kanye’s album has not released yet, I have to say I agree. It may be a lot of music to digest, but I’m all for it.

Wayne’s album, which contains 23 songs, features rappers Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Travis Scott, the late XXXTENTACION and more.

While it contains a few more slower songs than we are used to on a Lil Wayne album, “Tha Carter V” marks the return of one of rap’s greatest and most influential artists. “‘Tha Carter V’ seeks to mythologize this era,” the Rolling Stone’s Charles Holmes writes.

While Holmes believes that Wayne and Kanye West’s latest album drops are the signaling of an end of an era, I’d like to put a different spin on it.

In a time where, as J.Cole put it, “trap drums” are the new wave, I feel that music from some of the most revered artists of our generation was necessary.

Instead of the senseless songs by the likes of Lil Pump,

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Lil Xan and Tekashi 69 to name a few, I would rather go back and listen to well-crafted lyrically savvy music of the artists who brought hip-hop along in my lifetime.

Eminem’s release of “Kamikaze” earlier this month, coupled with these latest release by Lil Wayne and eventually Kanye’s bring me back to those days one more time.

Those three specifically defined an era in rap, that for me, feels as if it is on its last leg and needs to be appreciated.

From my entire high school weight room blasting Wayne’s “Steady Mobbin’” during basketball lifting sessions, to running out to songs from Kanye and Jay Z’s “Watch The Throne” in middle school, to listening to Wayne and Drake’s “Right Above It” and Eminem’s “Not Afraid” on a daily basis, so many of my memories encompass the work of these artists.

I wrote in my album review of “Kamikaze” that, “If you’re at all a rap fan, “Kamikaze” deserves a listen,” because we really don’t know how much longer we will be able to appreciate new music from Eminem.

The same goes for “Tha Carter V” and “Yandhi.”

We’ve seen both Wayne and Kanye change over their careers in terms of their personalities and music. But regardless, the people loved it all.

Kanye’s “Graduation” sold 957,000 copies in its first week in 2007.

Wayne’s “Tha Carter III” sold over a million its first week about a year later in 2008.

Now, in 2018, the hype is still there.

As of Friday morning, nine of the 23 songs on “Tha Carter V” were in iTunes Daily Top 100 songs.

Athletes such as LeBron James posted videos on their social media listening to “Tha Carter V.” LeBron posted a video on his Instagram story with

the caption, “WOWZERS!!!!!! ‘Mona Lisa’ @liltunechi and @ kendricklamar absolutely murdered this track! #ThaCarterV.” In addition, Chance the Rapper offered his thoughts on “Tha Carter V” via video posted by XXL Magazine on Twitter.

“I’m about to have my own private, little listening session to C5,” Chance said. “I just got to say, man, thank you Lil Wayne because beyond the fact that you got me my first number one record, my first ever Grammy, you taught me so much from far away. So I just want to say thank you for dropping this.”

Lil Wayne, Kanye and Eminem’s influence on the rap game will never go unnoticed. They brought us so many artists, including Drake, and gave us an era of rap that I will never forget.

“Tha Carter V”, “Kamikaze” and eventually “Yandhi” may not be the best work that these artists have ever produced, but there is still so much to love about each of them.

For now, rather than wondering if they’ve fallen off or are out of their prime, I suggest that we all appreciate the work of these amazing artists while they are still producing new songs.

And while it may be the end of an era in rap, it is an era that I will always cherish for the amazing memories that it helped bring me.

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Donut worry about Dunkin’

Why the name change shouldn’t matter to customers I am someone that has literally run on Dunkin’ for years.

When traveling around, whether it’s to work or visiting family, my go-to stop has always been Dunkin’ whenever I need something to eat. I grab a bacon, egg and cheese on a plain bagel, sometimes an everything bagel if I’m feeling adventurous. I’ll even add on a hot chocoAssociate Sports Editor late to my order in the winter when the cold weather hits.

Sorry readers, but I’m just not a fan of coffee so I’ll leave you guys to get your medium iced regular with extra cream and sugar.

But for me, it doesn’t matter if it’s 9 a.m. or 9 p.m., Dunkin’ Donuts has always been the way to go – until now.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m still going to get my delicious breakfast sandwich. But it won’t be from Dunkin’ Donuts anymore. It’s now going to be from just Dunkin’.

The popular breakfast chain announced on Tuesday, Sept. 26 that the company’s name would be dropping the “donuts,” leaving it just as Dunkin’.

The main idea around the name drop is to show that the company is expanding to things other than just donuts.

Dunkin’ Brands CEO David Hoffman explained the change in a press release by Dunkin’.

“From our next generation restaurants, to our menu in-

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novation, on-the-go ordering and value offerings, all delivered at the speed of Dunkin’, we are working to provide our guests with great beverages, delicious food and unparalleled convenience,” Hoffman said. “We believe our efforts to transform Dunkin’, while still embracing our incredible heritage, will keep our brand relevant for generations to come.”

The difference in menu items is true. Dunkin’ has become a place that’s beverage-heavy, with breakfast sandwiches and baked goods as well. In fact, in a study done

by Dunkin’ Donuts at the end of 2017, donuts were just the fourth highest item that customers ordered.

While this change may come as a shock to most, this has been a process that began last year, when Dunkin’ Donuts first began experimenting with just the Dunkin’ name, as stores in Massachusetts were renamed. But what started as just a handful is now going to be happening to all 12,000– plus stores located worldwide.

It’s a similar change to what Starbucks made in 2011. Formerly known as “Starbucks Coffee,” the coffee chain decided to drop “coffee” out of its name. This was to show that the shop doesn’t just limit itself to coffee beverages. In an article for NBC News, Harvard Business School marketing professor, John Quelch, explained the reasoning for the change.

“The brand is now evolving to a point where the coffee association is too confining and restrictive,” Quelch said.

“Starbucks is fundamentally selling an experience, but by no means is coffee the only part of the experience. It is important that they not have a logo that is too confining.”

Starbucks has expanded its menu to not only just include beverages, but also baked goods and sandwiches. It’s been the primary competitor for Dunkin’ for years. That change in

2011 brought about mixed opinions for Starbucks and we’re seeing the same now with Dunkin’.

As per usual when breaking news comes out, people took to Twitter to express their opinions.

One user, JJ Lair (@jjmonmouth), quote-tweeted Dunkin’s tweet announcing the change, expressing his displeasure with it. “If not donuts, what is being dunked? #Dunkin what? #stupidideas #ihob.”

However, some users, don’t seem to mind the change.

Twitter user STRAYA (@strayabishhh) didn’t seem fazed by the name change. “I’ve always called you Dunkin’ anyway.”

She brings up a good point. How many of us actually call it Dunkin’ Donuts? Personally, being a New Englander, I’ve always referred to it as Dunks, occasionally I’ll add on to make it Dunkin’s. But rarely ever do I say Dunkin’ Donuts.

So while the backlash may be there at first, ultimately I just don’t see the name making much of a difference. It’s not like Starbucks suffered from the name change. In fact, from 2011 to 2017, their revenue increased from $11.7 billion to $22.39 billion, according to www.statista.com.

With that in mind, I just don’t see how Dunkin’ will take any sort of a financial hit.

The fact of that matter is, it really doesn’t matter what the name is. Call it Dunks, Dunkin’, Dunkin’ Donuts, whatever.

The company is still going to thrive as everyone still wants their wake-up wraps, their iced coffees or their Munchkins.

So you do you Dunkin’. I’m still getting my bacon, egg and cheese morning, afternoon or night, and I guarantee everyone else is still getting their Dunkin’s too.

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USL is changing North American soccer

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The United Soccer League (USL) has announced a new structure that will debut for its 2019 season in a press conference on Tuesday, Sept. 25 and hopefully, it will change America’s view on soccer.

The new structure consists of, “one central brand, three leagues: USL Championship–the pinnacle of competition; USL League One– the foundation of professional soccer; and USL League Two–the Path to Pro, according to USL’s CEO Alec Papadikas.

Each league represents different levels of play in addition to the overall purpose of the brand. The newly improved USL’s plan is to bring young players up through the levels of competition, and eventually move on to more difficult leagues such as Major League Soccer (MLS) and European Leagues.

Currently, the USL is the ‘minor league’ to the more prominently known MLS. In fact, many teams in the USL are the affiliates of major teams in North America.

USL has its own minor league teams as well, known as the Premier Development League, that will take over the USL League Two. It will have the same purpose as be-

fore, just a different title.

The addition of the leagues will give the MLS the opportunity to branch out and discover new talent. They will have the ability to call up affiliate team’s best like how the Philadelphia Union called up Bethlehem Steel star Cory Burke. Burke has changed the first team in recent games, showing that young talent is to be discovered in the developmental leagues.

The three new versions of the USL each have a color assigned to its logo to portray a desired meaning. USL Championship’s banner is gold to “represent the ultimate goal for players, coaches, fans and communities, all of whom aspire for excellence both on and off the field.”

USL League One is a vibrant blue to represent its “leadership and ownership that will forge a unique identity–driving by determination, unity and inspiration,” in order for them to want to move up to the Championship League.

Lastly, USL League Two is a powerful red meant to “forge the game’s future, delivering the first taste of premier competition in an authentic national soccer environment with a hyper-local focus.”

The color coding is a unique opportunity to give meaning to the leagues. Each of the leagues will have a ball that matches their respective colors.

In the 2018 season, there were 33 teams split into two divisions, East and West. With this upgrade, the brand will have over 100 teams spread out across the three leagues.

The number of teams that will remain in the most competitive league have not been confirmed, but each of the current USL teams have taken to social media to announce their position for the upcoming season.

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The United Soccer League will now consist of three leagues, USL Champions, One and Two

Bethlehem Steel FC, affiliate of the Philadelphia Union and sitting in a playoff position for this season, has announced on Twitter that they will be competing in the USL Championship. Toronto FC II, affiliate of reigning MLS champions, have tweeted that they will move down to the USL League One after a depressing season of staying in last place.

More announcements about the expansion of the brand and new teams will most likely come during the off season. The regular season will be ending in a few weeks, and the playoffs will finish after the USL Champion is crowned in mid-November.

In my opinion, as an avid soccer fan, I am excited to see where this new expansion leads. The setup is similar to what a lot of

well known clubs have all across the world.

They have a developmental program that brings a young player up through the ranks of their system, giving them the opportunity to play at the top level of competition for their age.

The USL is changing the way North America will be watching soccer. Younger players now have more opportunities to go farther in the sport after college than originally thought. People may be more inclined to think about a professional career with the more likely chance of being successful.

The new format will officially start in the spring of 2019 with the start of the new season. Hopefully, it will be a success to influence the way Americans enjoy soccer.

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October 3, 2018

Getting political

#MeToo shouldn’t meet political expediency

If the Sept. 27 Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, tell us anything, it’s that we are in trouble.

From the beginning, the process has been an absolute circus. A classic case of “he said, she said,” Staff Writer that quickly escalated into an utter media frenzy and now a street fight.

Virtually zero opinions were changed following the hearings.

Those who believed Ford still believe her. Those who believed Kavanaugh still believe him. And for good reason. Both Ford and Kavanaugh appeared credible and passionate in sharing their truth.

Ford described a traumatic event in which a drunken Kavanaugh, along with his friend, Mark Judge, locked her in a bedroom at a high school party some 35 years prior. She alleges he forced himself on top of her, grinded on her and attempted to remove her clothes.

Kavanaugh vehemently denied the accusations, calling them a smear campaign to stop President Trump from filling a Supreme Court seat before November’s midterm elections.

Whether you believe Ford or Kavanaugh is now almost irrelevant. It’s the politicizing of sexual assault by our elected officials that has tainted our American institutions and completely undermined the magnitude of the #MeToo movement.

When Ronan Farrow’s bombshell reporting last fall revealed Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein to be a longtime undercover rapist and sexual predator, the movement truly began. Since then, the righteous mission to hold predators accountable has run parallel to a tiki torch mob aimed at anyone accused of assault. #MeToo represents a watershed moment in history where women stood side by side to say enough is enough. Powerful men who used their status and wealth to intimidate and take advantage of women would no longer be able to get away with it.

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However, with the rise of #MeToo came the fall of due process. Existing no longer is the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. A right we have been guaranteed in our Constitution has been nullified by the court of public opinion.

What remains most upsetting about the Kavanaugh case is the way Sen. Dianne Feinstein used Ford as a political weapon. Ford wrote a letter to Feinstein, the ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Committee on July 30, alleging physical and sexual assault at the hands of Kavanaugh at a party in the early 1980s.

If Feinstein believed the allegation to be credible, she should’ve acted on it immediately.

Instead, on Sept. 12, after she and 64 other senators held private meetings with Kavanaugh, after more the 1,000 questions had been submitted and answered by Kavanaugh, after Kavanaugh testified for more than 30 hours under oath, she finally sent Ford’s letter to the FBI. Feinstein claims to have waited because Ford wanted to remain anonymous – a problem that could have been avoided simply with the redaction of her name.

If she had shared the allegation with the committee at the jump, it could have been investigated discreetly. If Ford’s account was supported, Kavanaugh would have been forced to withdraw his name from President Trump’s shortlist of candidates without Ford’s name ever being released.

But Feinstein did not want transparency. She wanted the upper hand. She waited until it was politically convenient to make her move.

In waiting almost two months to take action, Feinstein failed survivors of the #MeToo movement. She has further perpetuated the optics of a political stunt in appropriating the severity of sexual assault.

On the contrary, Republicans should’ve seen this move coming in the chess game. Character assassination is hardly a new tactic in politics. The refusal to consider President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland, in March of 2016 was the beginning of the end. Feinstein brought the battle to the next level.

Although Ford appeared genuine in her testimony, her account remains largely uncorroborated. There are holes in her story that may be impossible to fill over 35 years later. She still doesn’t recall

the location of the party or how she got there.

If the Senate Judiciary Committee wanted to get to the bottom of things, they would have subpoenaed Mark Judge, the only potential eyewitness to the alleged assault. Instead, senators used their allotted time for political grandstanding and soliloquies of moral condescension.

By using the majority of their time to ask about Kavanaugh’s drinking history, preparatory school party culture and yearbook entries from over three decades prior, rather than directing their attention to the incident in question, Democratic senators can look no further than their mirrors when they wonder why many struggle to believe Ford’s account.

The hearings came after denied requests for Ford to testify AFTER Kavanaugh, a violation of a judicial norm that would’ve placed the burden of proof on the defendant to deny allegations before hearing the final version of Ford’s story.

Ford’s testimony was indeed emotionally compelling and calm. Kavanaugh, however, spoke with anger and defiance, an appropriate demeanor if we grant him the presumption of innocence we are constitutionally required to.

For a man fighting for not only a Supreme Court seat, but for his honor, this reaction was still disqualifying in the eyes of many Democrats on Twitter who claimed his anger correlates with guilt.

It would be nonsensical to expect a wronged man to be anything less than angry. His reputation is on the line.

The last two weeks could not have been easy for either Ford, Kavanaugh or their families, but we can’t allow the customs of our American institutions to be destroyed in this war.

We must remember that the #MeToo movement is real and women are still living through trauma on a daily basis.

We must continue to support women and encourage them to speak out when they are victimized, but we cannot abandon the rights of the accused.

Sexual assault has undoubted lasting effects on an individual, but the aftermath of false accusations can also be devastating on the accused and their family.

We may never know for sure what, if anything, happened between Ford and Kavanaugh, but we do know we must certainly hold our elected officials to a much higher standard.

Senate Democrats’ supreme disgrace I wrote one month ago that I thought Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court, should be confirmed by the Senate. I said this in light of his judicial philosophy and record. None of that has changed or been seriously questioned since then in my view. What has Staff Writer been seriously questioned since then for me is Kavanaugh’s character. Specifically, Kavanaugh is alleged to have committed a variety of sex related crimes, including sexual assault and gang rape.

While I don’t believe that general crimes committed as a minor should follow you into adulthood, there are some that are so heinous that they must be. Gang rape should be among those, if there are going to be any at all.

What Kavanaugh has been accused of is disqualifying if true, and doubly so if it were found that he were lying.

The key word there, however, is “if.” Finding out if Kavanaugh did the things he is accused of, and what standard we use to evaluate the evidence, is what is at issue. The accusations range from troubling to ludicrous.

The first and most well known was from a Palo Alto University professor Christine Blasey Ford. Ford alleges that in highschool Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her while intoxicated at a party.

Ford sent a letter about the incident which stressed her desire for confidentiality to the ranking Democratic member on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Dianne Feinstein. Feinstein recommended lawyers to Ford, all while not showing the letter to the head of the committee, Chuck Grassley.

She had the opportunity to ask Kavanaugh about the allegations during one of the Senate’s confidential hearings.

She did not.

She had the opportunity to ask Kavanaugh about it during one of their one-on-one meetings.

She did not.

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Kavanaugh was to be voted on, the letter mysteriously leaked.

The press got hold of it, tracked down Ford, and quickly turned her into a household name. This is the only accusation to gain traction. In my view, rightfully so.

I’m very confident that Ford isn’t lying when she says that she is “100 percent certain” that Kavanaugh is the perpetrator.

However, this doesn’t change my support for his nomination.

One of the few areas where I agree with progressives on is criminal justice reform. They rightly point out that in the current system, defendants are often railroaded into draconian sentences for petty crimes.

From Kirk Bloodsworth to William Barnhouse, people have spent years and years jailed, or in Bloodsworth’s case on death row, because of convictions based on eyewitness testimony that were later found to be false with the help of DNA evidence.

It wasn’t as though the people who identified them had any ill will toward them or meant to falsely accuse them, it is simply that our minds are flawed and we can often misremember things, including, and especially, details of traumatic events.

Given that the Judiciary Committee has interviewed two men who say that they, not Kavanaugh, assaulted Ford, according to Time Magazine. This seems to be worth considering.

But in this case, progressives throw all of that away.

They sound remarkably like the right-wing authoritarians they would usually oppose, mocking the idea that people are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

I think something awful happened to Dr. Ford.

I don’t think that it was Kavanaugh that did it, in light of his own emotional testimony.

Some have described it as “entitled” or “angry.”

I think that rather callously ignores that fact that Kavanaugh’s name, as he puts it, has been “permanently destroyed” by an allegation that does not have a single witness corroborating any aspect of the story, or any evidence at all beyond Ford’s testimony.

If you were wrongly accused of being a sexual predator in front of the nation, how exactly would you react?

How would you react if members of the political party that swore to oppose you no matter what leaked those allegations when it would be most damaging for you?

Many of these same progressives can describe for hours on

end about the scourge of “toxic masculinity”, and about how it prevents men from sharing their feelings. But when a man gets emotional when defending himself from objectively egregious allegations, they react with mockery and derision.

I think neither Ford nor Kavanaugh are the villains here. I don’t think either have done anything wrong, and I think both are telling the truth as they see it.

If there is a bad actor here, it is Senate Democrats. They had this information in July. They refused to do anything to investigate its veracity. They did not bring it to the attention of Chairman Grassley. They did not ask Kavanaugh about it in public or private.

They did, however, offer to fly people out to interview her in private at her home, instead of making her come to Washington D.C. and creating a delay, according to the Des Moines Register.

Also obscured by these lawyers was Ford’s supposed fear of flying, when in fact she has flown to both Hawaii and French Polynesia in the recent past, according to her testimony.

In other words, her lawyers seem to have coordinated with Senate Democrats to delay the vote, which is all I think this has ever really been about.

Senate Democrats do not seem to care about Dr. Ford and if her allegations are true. If they had, they could have asked for an FBI investigation back in July.

It wouldn’t be fair to say they’ve poisoned the well. They’ve filled it with radioactive sludge.

In my opinion, all Senate Democrats were interested in doing is delaying the process until after the midterm election. If given the chance, they would have done the exact same to any vaguely conservative jurist nominated by President Trump.

In my view, Sen. Feinstein should be censured, if not expelled, for her role in this.

It was the Republicans who wanted Ford to testify, and repeatedly delayed the vote on Kavanaugh to do so.

It was the Republicans who attempted to investigate all of these accusations from reports in the media because their own Democratic colleagues refused to share the information with them.

This whole process has been, as Kavanaugh himself put it, a national disgrace.

It’s ripping the country apart. And the reason for that can be laid squarely at the feet of Senate Democrats.

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A 'brief scare' in Central Park

By JESSICA RUDERMAN News Editor

Sixty-thousand audience members fled the Global Citizen Festival after hearing ‘phantom gunshots’ in Central Park Saturday, Sept. 29.

What was originally identified as a fallen barricade that caused the chaos at the annual festival, the distressing sound has since been confirmed to be drink bottles ‘popping,’ resembling the sound of gunshots.

“To those who were injured or frightened by this experience, we sincerely apologize,” CEO of Global Citizen Hugh Evans said in a statement after the event. “We recognize how traumatic this was for many of you.”

Concertgoers closest to the stage immediately began to flee after the sound was heard, causing a stampede of confused people to follow.

Although many were unsure as to why they were frantically fleeing the venue, rumors of a gunman and mass shooting spread like wildfire through the crowd, causing an aggressive mass to push forward without mercy, yelling things such as ‘get down’ and ‘run.’

“Everyone was scared from the moment that they started running to the moment they were crying on the stairs of the museums,” concert attendee, Stephanie Levy said.“I knew what to do and my friend knew to yell ‘get down’ because it’s happened before. It seemed familiar, that’s just what happens.”

Stephanie attended the eight hour concert with her twin, Skylar, their mom and their friend.

Their entire party was seated on the grass in the back area of the park when the commotion began. The group immediately had to jump to their feet and grab their belongings to evade the oncoming crowd.

“When everyone else is running for their lives, you are enveloped in the chaos,” Skylar said. “Walking toward the exit was not an option.

It was either run or be trampled.”

Amidst the sudden disorder, police attempted to bring the park to a calm state by taking the stage. Although it may have been the intention to restore peace, assistant chief with the New York Police Department (NYPD), Kathleen O’Reilly did anything but clarify the situation in the moment.

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John Legend performed for the massive crowd before the false 'gunshot.'

“Please everybody stop. Everybody remain calm,” O’Reilly screamed over the crowd according to various video coverage. “Try and open up that fence in the back and we’re going to get people out. Please everybody try and remain calm and move backwards. Don’t push forward, try and exit back.”

It wasn’t until later when NYPD News tweeted out the believed source of the sound at the time, the falling barrier, were people informed of what happened.

“There was an officer on stage while I was approaching the exit and by the time I made it out an officer was just on stage saying ‘calm down’ but they never specified why,” Stephanie Levy said. “We made it all the way out of Central Park and blocks away towards Port Authority when we started to hear things.”

Global Citizen is a movement of engaged citizens that use their collective voice in efforts to end extreme poverty by 2030, according to the official site. Political figures, celebrities and the average citizen alike take part in learning about the systemic causes of extreme poverty, take action on those issues and earn rewards for those actions. Every member is a part of a global

community committed to lasting change.

Some of the highlighted people that spoke or performed at the New York version of the festival were Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senator Jeff Flake, Michelle Obama, Robert Di Nero, Chris Martin, Cardi B, Shawn Mendes, John Legend, Janet Jackson and The Weeknd.

After some of these people were escorted off of the stage after the initial hearing of ‘gunshots,’ Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay and nominated curator of the festival until 2030, assisted O’Reilly and NYPD officers in calming the crowd by ensuring that everyone was safe.

He then pronounced that when everyone was ready, the show could go on again.

For many, the way both the organization and the media chose to react to what could have been a very tragic event did not foot the bill.

Fordham University junior finance major, Taylor Willwerth, another attendee of the festival, felt that the choice in wording detracted from the severity of the situation.

“I think out of respect for those affected, Global Citizen should have taken greater action in ensuring everyone's safety instead of resuming the concert,” Willwerth said. “Continuing the

concert sent the message that the performances were more important than helping all the confused, battered, and scared people who had run for their lives to escape. I cannot imagine going back into the park after the chaos of the stampede of people evacuating.”

In an informal poll conducted by The Chronicle, Quinnipiac students reflected on the current mentality of society to associate large gatherings of people with the potential for harm.

Out of 42 participants, 71.4 percent of people identified that the prospect of an active shooter does cross their mind when attending large events. In addition, 54.8 percent agreed that incidents such as mass shootings have affected their decisions to partake in these kinds of events.

In regard to Quinnipiac, an almost unanimous 95.2 percent voted that they felt safe at Quinnipiac events while also recommending ways for the school to be more precautionary. Some of these suggestions included random car and backpack checks, and having public safety officers present at more areas on campus, especially at high threat events such as controversial speakers.

As shootings become more prevalent throughout the country, instances such as these have begun to alter the mindset of Americans to become prepared for when things go wrong.

“I think the reason people were so scared from the popping water bottle noise is because we know how common shootings are in public places,” Skylar said. “Even though it was just a scare it forces you to consider how real that situation could have become. In the future I will definitely be aware of the exits at concerts and mentally prepare an escape route.”

Although a shooter was not present at the Global Citizen Festival in New York, it does not deter from the possibility that situations such as this could occur and have been continuously.

“If someone was planning on doing something, even in the moment of hecticness when no one knew what had happened or hadn’t done anything, that would be the moment for something like that to happen,” Stephanie said.

“It shouldn’t take people dying to make the headlines. It should take something like this to promote keeping people safe.”

IV years for album V

Lil Wayne's personal journey is on display in new album, “Tha Carter V”

By PETER DEWEY Opinion Editor

“And it all worked out.”

Sampha softly sings these words at the end of “Let It All Work Out” on Lil Wayne’s newest album, “Tha Carter V,” which just about encompasses the entire project.

While “Tha Carter V” was originally planned to release 2014, Wayne dropped his latest project on Sept. 28 at midnight, which also happened to be the five-time

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Grammy-award winners 36th birthday.

In December 2014, Wayne tweeted, “I am a prisoner and so is my creativity. Again,I am truly sorry and I don't blame ya if ya fed up with waiting 4 me & this album. But thk u.”

Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., has suffered multiple health scares over the past few years, being hospitalized on multiple occasions due to severe seizures.

In addition to that, it took almost four years for “Tha Carter V” to finally release due to legal battles with his label, Cash Money.

Regardless, “C5” gives a glimpse into his younger life, family and career.

The album features some big names, including Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Travis Scott, his daughter, Reginae Carter and the late XXXTENTACION. As of Monday morning, “Tha Carter V” had four of the top 20 spots in iTunes “real-time” Top 100 songs.

The list included “Mona Lisa” featuring Kendrick Lamar at No. 6, “Don’t Cry” at 11, “Let It Fly” featuring Travis Scott at 16 and “Uproar” at 19.

The album begins with a message from his mother in “I Love You Dwayne” and is followed with “Don’t Cry,” featuring XXXTENTACION. The album highlights many of Wayne’s insecurities on songs such as “Open Letter” and “Can’t Be Broken.”

The 23-song album truly takes you through

a journey of Wayne’s life, with beautifully used features throughout, especially the one of his daughter.

In “Famous” Reginae sings the chorus, “Welcome to your name in lights. All the lighters in the sky (yeah). You must be famous. This is how you live your life, different city every night (yeah). You must be famous, famous.”

Meanwhile, her father opens up on his own view of his career, singing, “All I ever wanted was everybody's attention. 'Cause most people are nobody 'til somebody kill 'em. Probably thought that my career, be short and sweet. Wishin' I was in your shoes, I'd take them off and find a beach.”

In “Took His Time,” the family theme continues as Wayne sings the chorus, “Momma said God took his time when he made me. God took his time when he made me. Pride to the side, off safety. Look alive, look alive.”

Wayne takes us deeper into his life with, “Mess,” featuring a sad yet vibey beat, where he switches from a slow-singing chorus to showing his flow throughout each verse.

In “Dope New Gospel,” Wayne offers a more positive outlook on himself in the chorus, “Man in the mirror, my hero. He helped me center my evil. I see the fire in his eyes. But he keep my blood temperature zero.”

At the end of “Used 2,” there is a skit, featuring Jacida Carter, Wayne’s mother.

I still don't know today was he playing with the gun or was it an accident,” she says. “I still...

I just don't.... I.... I be wanting to ask him but I

never asked him after all these years. Was that a accident or did he... or was he playing with the gun. So I never really found out about what...

You know what happ-... what really happened with him and that shooting.”

This sets up “Let It All Work Out” the final song, in which Wayne finally gives his mother the answer.

“I found my momma's pistol where she always hide it,” Wayne sings. “I cry, put it to my head and thought about it. Nobody was home to stop me, so I called my auntie.

Hung up, then put the gun up to my heart and pondered. Too much was on my conscience to be smart about it. Too torn apart about it, I aim where my heart was pounding. I shot it, and I woke up with blood all around me. It's mine, I didn't die, but as I was dying. God came to my side and we talked about it. He sold me another life and he made a prophet.”

Wayne tells a extremely deep and gripping story in “Let It All Work Out,” as Sampha’s sample hauntingly plays as the chorus.

Still, the “Tha Carter V” ends positively.

While it is hard to hit on all 23 songs, Wayne did well in his long-awaited project.

He gets back to his roots, telling his own story through beautifully written lyrics and singing.

The release “Tha Carter V” kept rap fans waiting a long time.

But in the end, “it all worked out.”

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October 3, 2018

Flavors of fall

With fall having officially begun, the changing colors outside hint at a change of flavors on the Starbucks menu. To help those looking to get into the season, we headed out to Starbucks to see if the new “Fall Beauties” truly capture the feeling of autumn - A. Gustafsson, M. Buck and A. Guerra Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

Iced Caramel Mocha Frappuccino

Iced Maple Pecan Latte

Annika: Overall, this isn’t the worst drink on the list. I usually prefer my coffee on the sweeter side, and this latte has a bit of a bitterness to it that lingers afterwards. However, the flavor really captures the spirit of fall, which helps balance out the sharp espresso taste. Anyone who adores the taste of pumpkin will definitely enjoy this drink, but for those who are more “traditional” coffee fans, this may not be the drink for you. 3/5

Annika: Salted caramel is always a win in my book, and this drink is no different. Putting the caramel flavor in a frappuccino made the drink taste like ice cream. Also, the flavor isn’t overwhelming, allowing me to savor each sip without feeling drowned in sweetness. Anyone looking for a unique, smooth drink this fall season should lean toward this frappuccino. 5/5

Annika: This drink was too mild for me. The flavor was okay, but with a name including “latte,” I was expecting a lot more of an espresso “kick” when I took a sip. I do appreciate the concept, as maple and pecan are two flavors present a lot during this time of year. Mild coffee drinkers, enjoy, but I’ll stick to something with a bit more coffee to it. 2/5

Melissa: Personally, I think that pumpkin only belongs in pie.

However, if you’re a lover of the pumpkin spice trend, then I believe you would also enjoy this treat. The pumpkin spice flavor overwhelmed the cup, leaving me wishing for a taste of coffee. For me, the aftertaste of cold pumpkin was gross and the flavor was bitter. 1/5

Melissa: If you’re looking to cool off in this not so fall, fall weather, this would be my recommendation. This frappuccino had the perfect balance of caramel and mocha; it was sweet without being overbearing. I can envision myself purchasing this drink to fuel my studying throughout this fall season. For me, this was more of a dessert than a refreshing fall drink, but is that really a bad thing? 5/5

Melissa: If a true latte is what you’re looking for, don’t purchase this drink. When I took the first sip, I was overwhelmed by the amount of artificial flavoring which tasted more like caramel than maple pecan to me. I was expecting to enjoy a nice coffee flavor, however it seemed like I was drinking flavored milk.

This drink reminded me of a caramel swirl iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts except at Dunkin’ you can actually taste the coffee. If caramel is what you’re into, this is your drink. 2/5

Alexis: In my opinion, this drink was Starbucks’ attempt to replicate Dunkin’ pumpkin spice latte. The Starbucks menu promotes this drink iced, but I think it would taste much better warm. The flavor seemed to get lost with the ice so I didn’t taste the pumpkin until after finishing my sip. I do think the drink is worth a try though. 3/5

Alexis: This drink was by far the best out of all of them. It was the perfect blend of the caramel and mocha frappuccinos that Starbucks typically offers. The sweetness didn’t overpower the more bitter taste of the mocha which is a big plus. If you’re looking for a drink that’s packed with flavor, this should be your go-to. I would be careful though, you can easily overload on sugar drinking this frappuccino. 5/5

Alexis: I thought this drink could’ve been stronger. It didn’t have any hint of coffee and instead I only tasted the sweetener. If you didn’t tell me it was “maple pecan” flavored, I would’ve thought it was caramel or vanilla instead. Maybe this drink would be good for people who are fans of a lighter brew.1/5

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'MANIAC' MANIA Latest Netflix series gives a dose of reality about mental illness

By CHARLOTTE GARDNER Arts & Life Editor

Netflix has been popping out new original content more than ever before, but the newest release of their limited series “Maniac” has stood out among the rest of the bunch.

Released on Sept. 21, the 10-episode show tells a bizarre tale of two characters, Owen Milgrim (Jonah Hill) and Annie Landsberg (Emma Stone,) as they participate in a revolutionary drug trial for the pharmaceutical company Neberdine Phartecutimal and Biotech (NPB). The show takes place in a futuristic depiction of Brooklyn, New York.

NPB has recruited a group of people to test out a new pill system that plans to reverse any mental disorder or trauma, essentially replacing the need for therapy. The procedure consists of pills 'A,' 'B' and 'C.' Milgrim was drawn to the trial after NPB informed him that he would be a perfect candidate for the trial. Milgrim is introduced to the show while in an interrogation room, discussing a case pertaining to his brother, although not specified.

The audience begins to realize that Milgrim sees things that differ from how they appear in reality and it is revealed that Milgrim talks to an imaginary entity, inspired by his brother who informs him of his “mission” and the changes within the “pattern” of the universe.

Landsberg, however, sneaked into the trial after becoming addicted to the “A” pill after consuming a rogue bottle.

This show was definitely confusing at first viewing, partially because of Milgrim’s appeared insanity and in part to Landsberg’s mysterious past.

The show follows along Landsberg and Milgrim as they go through each pill in the trial.

When Landsberg and Milgrim take the “A” pill, short for Agonia, they relive their most traumatic memory. For Milgrim, it was his

Stone and Hill star in this 10-episode series that focuses on mental health. brief psychotic episode after finding out that his girlfriend and future wife was paid to date him by his parents. Landsberg’s trauma was caused by a horrific car accident that killed her sister Ellie.

The trial resumes when they take the pills 'B' (behavioral), and 'C' (confrontation.)

This show was thoughtful, intriguing and layered beyond any new release that has recently come from Netflix.

Directed by Cary Fukunaga, this show puzzles and captivates the audience in addition to raising alarmingly relatable conversations about mental health.

Milgrim is thought to be diagnosed with schizophrenia, which causes his family to take advantage of his presumed hallucinations.

Milgrim’s brother even threatens to use his mental illness as blackmail if his brother doesn’t lie for him at his trial.

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Landsberg was an example of narcotic abuse, in particular, as a coping mechanism after a traumatic event. The “A” pills that Landsberg was using caused her to relive the fatal car accident in full detail each time she took it, making her feel like she is with her sister each time despite the tragic ending that Landsberg can’t forgive herself for.

“But what really made me love this show— what propelled me through all ten episodes in the span of several days and left me weeping on the couch next to my roommate’s cat—is the way it tackled mental illness,” Kara Weisenstein of VICE wrote.

“There’s still stigma around seeking treatment, therapy, and medication, when at the end of the day those are just a few of the tools at our disposal to help us live happier, healthier, more balanced and productive lives,” Weisenstein wrote. “Not having access to those

tools—or not feeling empowered to use them— is one of the reasons people self-medicate, both with drugs and alcohol, but also in myriad other nuanced, sometimes toxic ways.”

The brutally-honest approach to these characters' struggles with their demons doesn’t attempt to sugar coat any aspect of mental illness.

Family struggles and addiction associated with living with mental disorders are factors that are barely touched upon in media, and are referenced in very exaggerated or false ways if attempted (take “Split” for example.)

Another aspect of the show that was extremely enthralling was the amount of characters Stone and Hill had to become during the show.

As they take the remaining pills, Milgrim and Landsberg are thrown into dream sequences that are constructed out of their trauma. By mistake, the computer system containing all of the trial data fuses Landsberg and Milgrim’s sequences together, meaning that the characters share these sequences with one another.

These sequences vary from Landsberg and Milgrim being a married couple from Long Island who have to save a lemur that Landsberg’s simulated persona, Linda, needed to give to a daughter of her nursing home patient, to Landsberg and Milgrim becoming con artists in the 1920’s.

In total, Stone and Hill played five different characters during the dream sequences. These ever-changing scenes added rich depth to the series because it felt like a completely new show during each one.

Within every episode, there is so much symbolism and references to Stone and Hill’s characters that paying attention is vital.

With an average 7.69 rating out of 10 on Rotten Tomatoes, this show begs the audience for understanding and patience as it takes you on the journeys to healing.

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DUNKIN'...NOTHING?

Dunkin' hops on the bandwagon of changing names

By KRISTEN ALTMEYER

DUNKIN’ DONUTS

Staff Writer

Dunkin’ Donuts announced officially on Sept. 26 that the company will be changing its beloved name to just ‘Dunkin’’ this January.

"After 68 years of America running on Dunkin', we're moving to a first-name basis. Excited to be #BFFstatus with you all," the company tweeted on Sept. 25.

“This is an effort to make the company more beverageled, and relevant for years to come.” David Hoffman, CEO and President, said.

No need to fear, doughnuts will still be on the menu. But, Dunkin’s started migrating away from them back in 2013, according to The New York Times. Beverage sales have increased to 60 percent over the last year.

In 2014, Dunkin’ released a commercial where numerous people of different jobs, ages, genders and backgrounds all said what they were drinking. All of the actors responded, “I’m drinking Dunkin’.”

This name change was not a spur-of the moment decision.

Dunkin’ has been running this investigation for over a year, according to Business Insider . The first store to drop “Donuts” from the name was in Quincy, Massachusetts. Soon after, 30 other Boston area stores and 20 other nationwide also dropped the ‘Donuts’ title as well too.

Unlike IHOP temporarily changing its name to IHOB, Dunkin’s name change is not as drastic. After all, the slogan is “America Runs on Dunkin.”

For junior marketing major Jessie O’Keefe, her mind immediately went to the business side of thinking when she heard of the news.

“I wonder if it will give the customers a different idea of the identity of the brand,” O’Keefe said. “Will they be

AMERICA RUNS ON DUNKIN’ NOT DUNKIN’ DONUTS

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limiting their menu?”

O’Keefe is decidedly not a fan of the name change.

“Everyone calls Dunkin’ Donuts “Dunkin’” anyway, so why change the name?” O’Keefe said. “It's been around for so long, there was no need to change it.”

Molly Doherty, a sophomore occupational therapy major, is a fan of the change.

“The company is more universal now,” Doherty said.

“Some people call it just Dunkin’ while others used to call it by the full name.”

It would not be surprising if the next social media challenge was people dunking ‘Dunkin’s’ other products in their coffees, just to prove a point. bacon egg and cheeses, croissants, muffins, etc.

Anything but a doughnut to prove a point.

It will be interesting to see what other beloved companies will also hop on the bandwagon to recreate themselves with a name change. Who will be next?

Toxic Toffee

New dating app is exclusive to the privately educated, draws criticism

By MATTHEW FORTIN

Junior economics major Ben Veglas says that dating apps in general simply aren’t a good idea when looking for that special someone.

Move over Tinder, Christian Mingle and eHarmony; “You’re hiding behind a screen,” Veglas said. “If you there’s a new dating app in town, and it’s causing a stir. Thing really want to get to know someone, meet up with them is, signing up requires more than just a bio and profile picture– face to face. I generally don’t think it’s great to meet people you’ll also need to break out your prep school diploma. behind a screen.

Toffee is one of the latest dating apps to hit the App In response to the widely held elitism critique, app execs Store– and by far one of the most controversial. Developed in maintain that their service is not unlike England and launched there in the spring, it other dating sites that base their users on has been adopted by thousand of users and certain niche interests. Toffee bosses point is expanding to Australia come November. to JSwipe– an exclusively Jewish dating And since arriving on smartphone screens app, or Hater for singles who love sarcasm. earlier this year, people have been buzzing.

As for that argument, Dinein offers a What makes Toffee so different is the quick rebuttal. strict criteria behind gaining access to “You don’t necessarily have to be its pool of suitors. All users must be an privileged to be Christian,” Dinein rebuked. alumnus of a private school, creating a You liked each other “It’s different than a religion.” user base of only the privately educated.

Toffee founder Lydia Davis said in As to how the app knows how an interview earlier this year with “The users actually went to a private school, Telegraph” that the goal of the app is not Toffee employees perform a manual “to promote snobbery or social division, vetting process– essentially scanning it’s to help people meet and fall in love. the applicant’s social media presence for That’s been my mission for the past five evidence they went to a private institution. years.”

Applicants are typically approved Davis continued by explaining that her or denied within a 30 hour period after app was designed to “connect like-minded Start courting initially signing up. Once getting the green people” and “break down barriers” when it light (and signing up for a $4.99 monthly comes to finding lasting love. subscription) users can go ahead and swipe Discover A quick scan of Toffee’s latest numbers left or right on their next potential date. show a promising outlook for the company.

That requirement is drawing a lot of The app has already garnered an impressive criticism, with many asserting that Toffee 12,000 users in its native United Kingdom. is encouraging an elitist dating scene, one In the age of the smartphone, Toffee is where only those in similar social classes certainly not the only dating app catering are able to mingle and pair off.

GRAPHIC BY JANNA MARNELL & DEV SONI to a particular niche. In fact, there are Quinnipiac students sounded off on dozens of options when it comes to digital the new app’s potential complications, matchmaking– many of them equally eccentric. many citing Toffee’s exclusionary tendencies as unacceptable.

There’s Do I Date, which generates Yelp-looking review “I mean it’s kind of discriminatory,” junior nursing major pages for users where past dates rate their experience, either Kyle Dinein said. “Some people don’t have access to private recommending or sabotaging their next night out. school... allowing people who had the privilege of going to There’s also Tin Dog, which only features photos of dogs– private school to do this kind of shows that it’s selective in a basing the love of your life on their preferred breed. Unlikely, wrong way.” but not impossible.

Meanwhile, senior communications major Nick Cotharin And one cannot overlook Badoo, which finds potential pointed to other platforms’ established popularity as a major matches using the celebrities you find most attractive. obstacle for Toffee to overcome.

With a seemingly endless amount of options to find a new “I think a lot of people already use Tinder and stuff like flame, there is no excuse not to get out there. And Cotharin that,” Cotharin said. “So I feel like nobody would really be may have summed it all up best– “Hey, whatever floats interested in it because Tinder is probably something they everybody's boat.” know already. Think about how many people use Tinder. I probably wouldn’t use it. I had no idea what it is.”

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CURRENT CRAZE A rundown on this week’s top entertainment news By: Jessica Simms 25 YEARS OF 'HOCUS POCUS' The classic Halloween movie “Hocus Pocus” is celebrating 25 years on Oct. 20. Freeform is going to honor this accomplishment with a TV special during its 31 Nights of Halloween. Two out of the three Sanderson sisters, played by Sarah Jessica Parker (Sarah) and Kathy Najimy (Mary) have been confirmed. Other cast members such as Thora Birch (Dani Dennison), Omri Katz (Max Dennison) and Doug Jones (Billy Butcherson) will appear on the show alongside the director Kenny Ortega with choreography by Peggy Holmes and John Debney, who is the composer.

Not only will there be interviews, there is going to be performances by Dove Cameron and boy band PrettyMuch. Viewers can also watch a costume contest and a “Pop’n Knowledge” edition of the movie, where there is trivia and commentary.

DJ and Drag Queen Lady Bunny will be hosting and possibly other special guests coming too.

FIRST GLIMPSE OF MISTER ROGERS Tom Hanks is going to be playing Mister Rogers in the new film “You Are my Friend” and the first ever glimpse into what the movie will look like was a picture of Hanks dressed up as Rogers that was tweeted by Sony Pictures. Director Marielle Heller visioned the movie as a film based off of the friendship between Rogers and a journalist, Tom Junod. In the film, Heller is attempting to illustrate how Junod accepts to write a profile about Rogers and then realizes that Rogers’ kindness goes beyond what he does for the kids. The film will be in theaters in Oct. 2019.

'ONE TREE HILL' TO REUNITE Paul Johansson, who played Dan Scott in “One Tree Hill,” is going to host a reunion special on Lifetime on Nov. 22 after the movie “The Christmas Contract. Former “One Tree Hill” stars are a part of including Antwon Tanner (Antwon “Skills” Taylor), Danneel Ackles (Rachel Gatina), Robert Buckley (Clay Evans) and Tyler Hilton (Chris Keller). The reunion will be titled “Tis the Season: A One Tree Hill Cast Reunion,” which will allow the cast to reminisce about the holiday film that most of them were in and also the The CW show that was on television for nine years.

Outside of the cast that were a part of the movie, Stephen Colletti will join them alongside some surprises.

ELLEN POMPEO HINTS AT 'GREY'S' DEPARTURE The hit surgeon drama, “Grey’s Anatomy,” just premiered its 15th season on Thursday Sept. 27, but its star, Ellen Pompeo (Meredith Grey), just hinted that she might move on from the show after the 16th season that will air in 2020. In a recent interview with “Entertainment Weekly,” Pompeo stated that she loves the show, but she is ready to move on because there is not a lot more stories that she can tell on behalf of her character. Although Pompeo is not ready to announce formally her desires to leave the show, she has already thought about the next project she would like to do, which will be in the form of her working behind the scenes.

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October 3, 2018

Cosby pays the bill

Bill Cosby sentenced following brutal court battle

By TIM POWERS Contributing Writer

Bill Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison on Sept. 25 for the drugging and raping of Andrea Constand.

Cosby, known for his turn as Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” was found guilty on three felony counts of aggravated indecent assault in April 2018, as reported by ABC News. In addition, as part of the sentence, Judge Steven O’Neill has declared him a “violent sexual predator.”

Cosby was charged in December 2015 after drugging and raping Constand in 2004. The first attempt at a trial ended in a mistrial due to the jury not being able to reach a verdict. The case has been a long uphill battle for prosecutors and those seeking justice for the victims.

The response to the actor's downfall has been mixed. Some, including victims themselves, wonder why it took so long for people to believe the women coming out.

In 2014, Barbara Bowman wrote a piece for The Washington Post, which headlined “Bill Cosby raped me. Why did it take 30 years for people to believe my story?”

Many on social media were ecstatic to see Cosby pay for his actions.

Ex-ESPN host, Jemele Hill, said on Twitter: “Sure, I mourn the idea of Cosby – as in the TV show that made me want to attend a black college and heightened the importance of a black family. But my mom is a rape survivor and I survived a rape attempt as a preteen. I have negative fucks about what happens to Cosby.”

Actress, Amber Tamblyn, had a different view of the sentencing. Tamblyn was critical of the length Cosby was sentenced to, saying on Twitter, “Bill Cosby has been sentenced to three to 10 years for drugging and sexually assaulting many women over the course of many years.

His survivors have been sentenced to a lifetime

of brutal memories and trauma for daring to exist in the first place. Super fair I guess” According to Constand and other victims, the criminal trial that began in 2015 was not the first time allegations were brought up against Cosby.

In 2005, Constand filed a criminal complaint with police and Cosby was promptly investigated. However, the case was dropped by police. Despite this, Constand filed a civil suit against the actor. Cosby would end up settling out of court for an undisclosed amount.

Cosby was well regarded by the public previously, winning multiple Emmy’s for his shows. Since then, many organizations have severed ties with Cosby; multiple networks, including TV Land, refuse to air reruns of his various shows. In addition, Cosby’s various honorary degrees from universities have since been revoked, as reported by Vulture.

In October 2014, comedian Hannibal Buress alluded to the sexual assault accusations in a comedy show. Following the stand-up show, the set went viral leading to multiple women coming forward. Those women coming forward said Cosby sexually assaulted them.

In total, 60 women came out against Cosby.

The accusations ranged from the earliest in the 1960’s up to 2008. Many women claimed that Cosby drugged them. There were also alleged incidents of child sexual abuse. Two girls that came forward were 15 years old when the circumstance occurred. In terms of criminal charges, only the case of Andrea Constand went forward in court because most of the alleged cases occurred after the statute of limitations had expired. This was reported in a timeline of the events by ABC News.

Despite many of the women having a similar story, as well as evidence of their violent encounters with Cosby told to police, the actor strongly denies the accounts of all the women.

Cosby’s team made the following statement

on his website: “Over the past several weeks, decade-old, discredited allegations against Bill Cosby have resurfaced.

The fact that they are being repeated does not make them true. Mr. Cosby does not intend to dignify these allegations with any comment. He would like to thank all his fans for the outpouring of support and assure them that, at age 77, he is doing his best work. There will be no further statement from Mr. Cosby or any of his representatives.”

Cosby has, however, admitted to sexual relationships with some of the women, but stressed that all sexual encounters were consensual.

In Constand’s case, she contends that the actor invited her to his house where he gave her pills to relax because of her anxiety.

Afterwards, PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Cosby touched and Cosby was sentenced three to 10 years in prison. penetrated her, according as Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Louis to Constand herself who C.K., Dr. Luke and many more. testified as to this in court, according to CNN. In the time leading up to the sentencing The downfall of the man who was once revered as “America’s Dad,” comes at a time in of Cosby, it has been a tough road for many society where it is harder for men to get away women who want to see a sexual predator with sexual violence. In recent months, with the pay for the crimes he has committed. It has rise of the #MeToo movement, many men have been a long time coming for many women seen the end of their careers when people came who haven’t seen justice against their rapist. out alleging sexual misconduct. This includes a Cosby will serve his sentence at SCI Phoenix in list of once highly respected entertainers such Pennsylvania, a maximum security prison.

KORS 'Versus Versace'

Multi-million dollar acquisition rocks the fashion world

By TAYLOR GARRITANO Contributing Writer

It’s official, Michael Kors has bought the Italian luxury fashion company from Donatella, Versace. This deal results in America having its first global luxury brand. Michael Kors bought Versace for $2.1 billion and is renaming the company to Capri Holdings.

The name Capri Holdings took inspiration from an iconic, glamorous and luxury destination island, the company said.

“It will retain the Michael Kors name.”

Now that Michael Kors has closed the deal, it is expecting to compete with other fashion rival groups like Louis Vuitton. Not only did the company buy Versace last week, but last year they bought Jimmy Choo, the London based shoe making company, for $1.2 billion.

“I think it’s interesting that [Michael] Kors bought Versace because they are two separate brands,” freshman history major Heather Hartline said. “I think Kors’ will combine his ideas into Versace.”

Michael Kors has always had an eye on luxury fashion and it sparked an interest in 1997, when Louis Vuitton invested in the company. Kors himself was hired to work for them, but left in 2004 to focus on his own brand.

“In 2004, he launched his brand that included perfume, handbags and watches.

By 2014, Kors became a billionaire,” according to Harper's Bazaar.

“The acquisition of Versace is an important milestone for our group,” chairman and CEO of Michael Kors, John Idol said in a statement.

The company plans to open over 100 new Versace stores. “Kors wants to improve and expand its accessories and footwear along with increasing European business while reducing business in America.” CBS News stated.

“I haven't thought much about it, I don't know if it will make it more accessible to everyday people but that would be a good idea,” junior marketing major Victoria Sweet said.

Donatella isn’t going anywhere, as she still holds 20 percent stake in the business.

She will be on board in the company as creative director and will continue to give new ideas.

After her brother Gianni Versace was murdered outside of his home in Miami in 1997, she has taken over the company and has been the face of Versace for the past 20 years. With the help from her other brother Santo Versace and daughter Allegra, she presented her latest fashion for spring and summer during Milan Fashion week.

“You all know how I love the interaction that I have with all you here. First of all, I

wanted to let you know that I am not going anywhere, so for those who wanted to get rid of me it ain't happening!” Donatella Versace said on Instagram. “I also wanted to reassure you that Versace will remain Italian, made in Italy and that it will keep its glamour, daring and inclusive attitude.”

Selling the label opens up new ways for it to reach its full potential. The passion for fashion and luxury will still always be in Donatella's heart, but for now she will have more time to focus on something other than fashion. She had pushed her family away since she made the choice to represent her brother’s label in the best way she could, but after a while of running it all, the responsibility was becoming much harder.

“I think it's an awful idea for Versace, personally I view Michael Kors as mid-tier luxury brand and Versace is super high end and luxurious,” senior biomedical marketing major Claire Mercado said. “I feel Donatella has some type of relationship with Michael Kors and they both have enough respect for each other where they can work on things together.”

Kors and Versace are both known for their attraction and charisma at different spectrums and aspects in the fashion world.

But this could benefit both their companies for the better or worse.

“This is just the beginning of an exciting,

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Kors is known for his extensive line of fashion accessories.

new adventure,” Versace said on Instagram.

“I hope you will live it together with me!”

The news has caused waves in the fashion world. The deal had been a big controversy and eye opener for many finding out about this but we can only wait to see what Kors has in store for us with the new ideas and thoughts he will give.

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Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey 2018-19 preview The Bobcats are looking to bounce back from an underwhelming 2017-18 campaign

By BRYAN MURPHY Associate Sports Editor

The Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey team’s 2017-18 season did not go as planned.

It’s not much of a debate. The stats are there to prove it. The frustration was visible all season. And frankly, the turnover of the team from last year to this year shows it.

It was the first losing season for the team since head coach Rand Pecknold’s second season at Quinnipiac in 1995-96. It was an upand-down year that saw small flashes of promise, but more stretches of disappointment. Two players were removed from the team during the winter. A lot of players that had high expectations really just underperformed.

To sum up the season, look at the postseason for the Bobcats. Those four games they played spoke to how their whole year went.

Two well-played games against rival Yale got them into the quarterfinals, but an embarrassing 9-1 loss in game one against Cornell immediately took all of that momentum away.

Just as it seemed the Bobcats had it figured out, they went out and, well...looked like an entirely different team. And that’s how the season went.

The thing is, this team is not the same team from last year.

The freshman class consists of 12 new players, meaning just under half of the team will be putting on the Quinnipiac jersey for the first time.

Not only that, but they are bringing back seven out of their top 10 point scorers from last year, including top point scorer and ECAC Rookie of the Year candidate in sophomore Odeen Tufto. Junior Alex Whelan, who finished last year with a team-leading 16 goals, will be back as well.

But most importantly, in the ECAC men’s hockey teleconference, Pecknold said something is back this year that lacked last season.

“The culture is back and the buy-in is there,” Pecknold said.

With that, I’ll dive into each position and see how this 2018-19 team is shaped.

FORWARDS The forwards will be a big question mark to start off the season. The reasoning is because out of all the forwards they have, only five have played significant time at the collegiate level. Yes, five.

For those non-hockey folks out there, a team mostly dresses 12 forwards per game.

That means over half of the forwards the team will be putting out haven’t registered a single collegiate minute of ice time.

But, as mentioned, their top forwards from last season are the ones that are coming back. Whelan and Tufto will look to build off solid 2017-18 campaigns. Pecknold stated that Tufto will actually be making a

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Senior captain Chase Priskie enters his final campaign for the Bobcats having experienced both the ups (2016 Frozen Four appearance) and the downs (losing record last season).

switch from wing to center to start the year.

Pecknold also expects seniors Craig Martin and Scott Davidson to play bigger roles than last year. Junior Nick Jermain will be a player to look out for, especially if he is linemates again with Tufto.

As far as the freshmen go, there are certainly plenty of spots for the season opening roster. I expect Pecknold will work a number of different lines and personnel throughout the first few games in October before ECAC Hockey play starts in November. Despite not having played a game, Pecknold has an idea of who he expects to see making an impact.

“It’s a little early. Ethan de Jong and Wyatt [Bongiovanni] all look really good,” Pecknold said. “It’s early but they look like they’ll have some major impact as freshmen.”

One of the big things that I’ll be interested in seeing is how Pecknold will replace the loss of Tanner MacMaster. He was a shifty forward with excellent hands and speed, and the line of MacMaster, Tufto and Jermain became a force at the end of last year. It’s one of many question marks surrounding an offense that was just average last year (2.76 goals per game, seventh in ECAC).

DEFENSEMEN At the defense position, the Bobcats are looking pretty good. While the loss of John Furgele and Kevin McKernan hurt, the team does bring back most of their other defensemen.

According to Pecknold, the top four defensemen will be Karlis Cukste, Chase Priskie, Brogan Rafferty and Brandon For-

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Sophomore forward Odeen Tufto led the Bobcats in points (41) and assists (32) in his freshman season and was named to the 2017-18 ECAC Hockey Third Team and All-Rookie Team.

tunato. That leaves two open spots for the last defensive pair.

“We’re excited about the top four we have,” Pecknold said. “And it’ll be interesting to see what [Diliberatore] can do.”

Peter Diliberatore, who was taken in the seventh round of the NHL Draft by the Vegas Golden Knights, is arguably the biggest highlight of this freshmen class. The defenseman from Salisbury School (Salisbury, Connecticut) has an opportunity to immediately make his presence felt, with top spots open.

Quinnipiac has a history of successful offense from defensemen. Before last year, the team had at least two defensemen in the top ten in terms of points the last three years in the ECAC, with two of those years have three of the top four scoring defensemen.

As much success as the defense has offensively, with weapons like Priskie’s onetime option on the power play, the question will be how well in the defensive zone will they play.

GOALTENDERS All three of the goaltenders from last year will return, with junior Andrew Shortridge and sophomore Keith Petruzzelli both looking to bounce back from underwhelming years and compete for the starting job.

If you look at the stats as a whole team, in almost every category, Quinnipiac was average. Goals per game (2.76), power play (18.2 percent), goals against (2.60), it sat around the middle of the pack in the ECAC. All except for one category and that was

save percentage.

The tandem of Shortridge and Petruzzelli combined for a .893 save percentage, finishing dead last in the ECAC. Shortridge had a .906 while Petruzzelli posted a .892. While the team’s goals against average (2.75) put them in the middle of the ECAC, the statistics of save percentage is concerning. This means that while they don’t give up a lot of goals, they are allowing goals on fewer shots.

Shortridge certainly had a setback after posting solid numbers his freshman year (13-7, 2.09 GAA, .920 save percentage). Petruzzelli had a lot of hype coming into last year, being drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the third round of the 2017 NHL Draft and being a participant of the U.S. U-18 National team in 2016. Even an average performance felt like a disappointment. Pecknold expects both of his goalies to “make a big jump,” and will be looking for “one or both to get hot.”

So going off of my last point about Petruzzelli, what could be said of the true freshman goaltender can also be said of the team. They came in with so much hype and high expectations last year, that an average year was not acceptable because it wasn’t what this program was about.

“Our culture was so good...from that five to six year span,” Pecknold said. “The buyin was off the charts, we set the bar so high.

It wasn’t bad last year, but it wasn’t where we wanted to be.”

The team this year was picked to finish eighth and seventh in the ECAC hockey preseason media and coaches’ polls respectively, so while their current ranking isn’t the highest, the preseason polls mean nothing.

Harvard and Quinnipiac were picked to go No. 1 and 2 last year and they ended up at No. 4 and 9.

It had been 22 years since their last losing season. Quinnipiac isn’t known for an average hockey program. The program has been more than good for the last couple of decades, but as the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end.”

But I think that Pecknold predicted this year perfectly at the conclusion of last year.

“It’s a pretty good streak that came to an end,” Pecknold said. “But we’ll be aggressive in getting back to where we need to be and we’ll get another streak going next year.”

I believe the Bobcats are on the up, with everyone brushing them by as a team in the middle of a slump. But with new faces I think will come a new identity compared to what they’ve had in the past couple of years and the old Quinnipiac culture will be back.

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Junior forward Alex Whelan recorded a career-high and team-leading 16 goals last season despite the Bobcats’ struggles.

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RUNDOWN WOMEN’S HOCKEY Ohio State 3, QU 2 - Friday Taylor House: 1 goal Randi Marcon: 1 goal Ohio State 3, QU 2 - Saturday Melissa Samoskevich: 2 goals VOLLEYBALL Fairfield 3, QU 2 - Saturday Kat Miller: 16 kills, 20 digs Morgan Sherwin: 15 kills, 12 digs Maria Pansari: 60 assists FIELD HOCKEY Liberty 8, QU 1 - Friday Brooke Whipkey: 1 goal MEN’S SOCCER QU 4, Canisius 1 - Wednesday Eamon Whelan: 1 goal, 1 assist Paulo Soares: 1 goal, 1 assist Matthew Taylor: 1 goal, 1 assist Rashawn Dally: 1 goal, 1 assist WOMEN’S SOCCER QU 2, Iona 1 - Wednesday Al Pelletier: 1 goal Kelsey Goldring: 1 goal QU 3, Niagara 0 - Saturday Madison Borowiec: 1 goal, 1 assist Ally Grunstein: 1 goal, 1 assist RUGBY QU 33, Notre Dame College 10 - Saturday Emily Roskopf: 1 try Margot Vella: 1 try Allison Koenig: 1 try Mikah Maples: 1 try

GAMES TO WATCH WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU vs. Maine - Friday, 6 p.m.

QU vs. Maine - Saturday, 3 p.m.

VOLLEYBALL QU at Niagara - Saturday, 1 p.m.

QU at Canisius - Sunday, 1 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY QU at Villanova - Friday, 4 p.m.

MEN’S SOCCER QU at Saint Peter’s - Wednesday, 4 p.m.

QU vs. Manhattan - Saturday, 2 p.m.

WOMEN’S SOCCER QU vs. Saint Peter’s - Wednesday, 3 p.m.

QU at Monmouth - Saturday, 1 p.m.

RUGBY QU at Harvard - Saturday, 12 p.m.

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY QU at New England Championships - Saturday, TBA WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY QU at New England Championships - Saturday, TBA MEN’S TENNIS QU vs. Rider - Saturday, 1 p.m.

WOMEN’S TENNIS QU vs. Rider - Saturday, 1 p.m.

QU vs. Sacred Heart - Saturday, 6 p.m.

GAME OF THE WEEK

Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey falls to No. 7 Ohio State The Bobcats lost to the Buckeyes by the same final score on Friday and Saturday

By JORDAN WOLFF Staff Writer

The Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey team (0-2) was defeated

by No. 7 Ohio State University (2-0), 3-2, on Saturday in Hamden in the second and final game of a weekend series.

Despite getting swept (3-2 loss on both days), head coach Cassandra Turner was impressed by her team’s fight and sees this team making the necessary adjustments to win.

“I think we showed a lot of really good things and we need to keep getting better,” Turner said.

“I’m happy with some individual efforts and I’m happy with spaces on the ice that were probably as good as we’ve ever been. We just have to grow with the puck and find ways to get it into the back of the net.”

The game started off with a first period that ended up scoreless, but finished with 20 combined shots and nine combined penalties.

Although Ohio State would take the lead to start the second period, Quinnipiac captain and senior forward Melissa Samoskevich got herself a breakaway opportunity and put the puck past Ohio State sophomore goaltender Amanda Zeglen’s left shoulder to tie the game at one.

Ohio State started to regain the momentum in the third period as sophomore forward Tatum Skaggs scored twice to give the Buckeyes a 3-1 lead. But Samoskevich’s second goal was one that even she feels was lucky as she was able to sneak the

puck to the opposite side of the net while being behind the net.

“I was getting down low and tried to slide the puck towards her feet,” Samoskevich said. “It was a bad angle so I just threw it towards the front of the net and I’m fortunate that it went in.”

The luck would only take the Bobcats so far as they got a power play within the final minute, but could not capitalize and finished the day being 0-for-4 on power plays.

How does Turner feel that her team has yet to score on a power play? She believes that with the new system implemented, the power play will improve with more games played.

“It’s early and both of our units are brand new,” Turner said. “I think we have a lot of work to do, but I also think that the conversations they are having as a unit, the performance isn’t in as bad of a spot as the stats show.”

Quinnipiac sophomore goaltender Allison Small made her first start of the season on Saturday after junior Abbie Ives started on Friday.

With facing the No. 7 ranked team in the country, and it being her first start, Small faced 35 shots and was able to save 32 of them.

Turner feels she has a good problem at the goaltender spot, and believes both of her goaltenders have yet to play their best.

“Small had a really good offseason and worked very hard,” Turner said. “We have great goaltending, but we just need to find ways to keep the goal total under three.”

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Junior forward Sarah-Eve Coutu-Godbout, who had 16 points last season, finished with two assists in Friday’s loss, but was held pointless on Saturday.

The Bobcats will have to turn the page to next Friday and Saturday, as they play back-to-back games against Maine at home, and even though it’s an out of conference matchup, Turner expects her team to be a tough opponent.

“I think this team is going to grow differently then teams we’ve had,” Turner said. “They’re so attentive and willing to put in the

work to get better so I look forward to next weekend and to see what they accomplish this week.”

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The Quinnipiac women’s tennis program are looking to continue their five-year streak of undefeated MAAC play this season.

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“I’ve been in the tennis industry ever since I left Quinnipiac,” Bean said. “One of the things that I really enjoy doing within the industry is coaching and working at this level – especially with Quinnipiac students in general. There’s no other experience like it. I’ve coached high-level juniors, adult high-level, beginners, all that stuff, but I really just enjoy my time [at this level].”

In coming back to Quinnipiac, Bean returns to some familiar faces – faces that haven’t really changed since his playing days.

“I knew Paula in 1998 [when Bean was a freshman],” Bean said. “She was the assistant for Mike Quitko, who was my coach here and Paula’s coach. [He’s] the reason that we are as successful as we are now… I met her as a freshman coming in. We’ve just always been together, on and off the court. Our families are very close

as well, which just makes coming back here another bonus.”

Bean and Miller had that relationship when he was a player and she was a coach, but they also worked together during Bean’s second stint in Hamden when he coached with the men’s program.

“We worked closely when he was the men’s assistant,” Miller said. “His enthusiasm is great. Ryan’s been great coming and having a different aspect of practice. We both learned through coach Quitko.

I know where Ryan’s been doing it for 20 years now and he brings a different aspect, which I like to change things up and get things moving in the direction of development.”

Part of the different aspect Bean brings is to practice. In the past, Miller’s assistant coaches have worked separate full-time jobs and Miller has been forced to run every practice while still overseeing the entire tennis program. Bean gives her some much-needed support when things get busy in the office.

“I’ve been having him take control and just run practice for me,” Miller said. “It’s great having someone here every day at practice whereas before I was doing everything in the office [in addition to practice]. We talk about what we’re going to work on each day but I have him run with it and put things together for us.”

Looking at the recent record

of the women’s tennis team, it’s tough to say they really needed a change like this. The Bobcats haven’t lost a conference match since joining the MAAC in 2014, going a perfect 29-0.

Winning your conference means an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, and that’s where the trouble lies for this team – and where Bean feels he can help. In each of their five trips to the tourney, the Bobcats have been swept out of their first match.

“One of the big things we’d like to do is make some ripples in the NCAA Tournament,” Bean said.

“Obviously, we’re not taking for granted the fact that we’re successful in the MAAC. We [face] tough teams and there’s always going to be tough competition, but collectively we want to have more success once we get in the NCAAs.” For now, the Bobcats are gearing up for a long season. They’ve played in four invitational tournaments thus far, and their first MAAC match is on Oct. 6 at home against Rider.

The bulk of their matches come in the spring, but this fall season is about getting ready to play your best when the warmer weather rolls around.

With Miller and Bean now leading the charge, Quinnipiac is confident it can continue to dominate the courts.

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Clockwise from top left: Quinnipiac women’s soccer freshman forward Emily Loney kicks the ball in the open field; freshman midfield Selena Salas tries to move the ball around an Iona defender; sophomore midfield Lauren Triglione looks for an opening in the Iona defense; junior goalkeeper Olivia Myszewski points out instructions for her team.

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Three women’s ice hockey team players registered multi-point games in the weekend series against No. 7 Ohio State.

Quinnipiac men’s soccer junior forward Eamon Whelan potted his MAACleading fifth goal last Wednesday against Canisius.

Quinnipiac field hockey freshman Alicia Galasso came off the bench and notched a season-high nine saves in the loss at Liberty.

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By JORDAN WOLFF Staff Writer

Leaving a town that you’ve been familiar with for 18 years, transitioning into living on your own for the first time and managing your time is something all college freshmen have to adjust to.

For Quinnipiac field hockey’s freshman forward Makayla Adams, she’s had no problems making her contributions be noticed right away.

Adams grew up in Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania, where she knew early on in her life that field hockey was going to be her future.

“My mom was a huge influence in my decision to play field hockey,” Adams said.

“She played field hockey at the University of Rhode Island and she was my coach and drove me to clinics and visits.”

During her high school career, Adams helped her team win the district champions in 2016 and led her team in scoring that year. But, it’s not always the stats that makes a coach want to recruit you. Quinnipiac head coach Becca Main, who’s been at the helm for 25 years in Hamden, saw other factors that made her want to recruit Adams as a part of the program.

“We noticed her the first five minutes that she arrived at a clinic,” Main said. “We didn’t know who she actually was, but we walked over to her, made her the offer and within 10 days she was committed to play here. It’s just her strength around the ball

that makes her game special.”

Adams isn’t alone in her transition into the Quinnipiac program. She has 10 other freshman joining her, which can make things easier for a player as she has other people who are experiencing the same pressure. The team also has to have a strong atmosphere between upperclassmen and underclassmen, and that’s something that Adams has been used to during her high school career.

“In high school, we had a really close hockey team,” Adams said. “We were very close with the upperclassmen as they were able to push us to win and go to states every year.”

With all the youth Main has added to the team, she followed up by expressing how pleased she was with the relationship between the seniors and freshmen and how that can drive her team success in the future.

“When you have leadership and guide the underclassmen to do their best that’s true leadership,” Main said. “Our model is different than other sports as if you’re a senior you do more work than the freshmen, such as carrying cages, and I think that atmosphere allows the freshmen to thrive and to focus more on field hockey.”

As for how Adams feels about the team atmosphere? It’s not just developed her game as an athlete, but she’s also picked up things on how to carry herself off the field.

“The girls on the team have really helped me,” Adams said. “They have all been re-

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ally supportive as they expect me to act as a senior and it’s helped a lot in boosting my confidence and self-esteem.”

On the field, Adams currently leads the team in points with 10 and is tied for the team lead in assists with two and goals with four. Putting up those numbers only 10 games into the season could be considered impressive for a freshman, but Main realizes that the atmosphere Adams played in before Quinnipiac helped her gain that sense of urgency for Division I play.

“She played high-level hockey in high school, I would call it one of the best areas to play hockey in central Pennsylvania,” Main said. “She’s very coachable and is able to pick things up so that’s the biggest reason she plays as much as she does and she is able to get those opportunities to put the ball in the back of the net.”

As for how the team looks, they are 4-6 overall, 1-2 in Big East play, 2-3 at home and 2-2 on the road. Come November, Main expects this team to have enough development time where they can be a tough opponent for anyone in the Big East.

“We have really extreme highs and really extreme lows,” Main said. “We spent three years being vanilla through the middle, so I see this team being in Virginia competing for a Big East championship. That’s our number one goal and what were focused on.”

Adams followed up by discussing how the

increase in exposure the team has received could impact their spot come November.

“We just moved up to the 29th spot in the nation which is a huge deal for us, and we’re just working hard in practice everyday just to get to the Big East tournament.”

A coach wants that player who is not afraid of the big moment and can score or make an impact in the game when it matters the most.

Despite it just being 10 games, Main sees Adams as that person and knows that the traits she brings on and off the field makes her even more dangerous down the stretch.

“Adams is the most humble and modest person ever,” Main said. “She’s really comfortable working off of others, with that skill set and being able to make other people shine it’s a wonder that she’s turned into such a scorer for us. She’s such a joy and she’s put herself in a position with hard work that she could help us win games that we are not used to winning.

Although this team might not have the most attention on campus, Adams’ play is just an example of how hard this team is willing to work to become one of the most prominent sports at Quinnipiac.

With the full support of the Quinnipiac community, Adams could score her way into getting the Bobcats their first Big East championship.

Ryan Bean takes over as Quinnipiac women’s tennis assistant coach

By LOGAN REARDON Sports Editor

Paula Miller has been at the forefront of the Quinnipiac tennis program for 21 years – both men’s and women’s. This year, she’s getting some extra help.

Miller, the women’s tennis head coach since 2014 and an assistant on the men’s and women’s side for the 17 years prior to that, currently serves as director of tennis in addition to her coaching duties. That’s a load to handle. This season, after employing a parttime women’s assistant coach, Miller has brought in her first full-timer – Ryan Bean.

Bean is no stranger to tennis, or Hamden. A graduate of Quinnipiac in 2002, Bean played for former men’s tennis head coach Mike Quitko from 1998 through 2002. In 2010, Bean returned to Quinnipiac as an assistant coach and head recruiter of the men’s program, where he served those roles until 2013.

“One of the things I like about working here in particular is that I went here,” Bean said. “I know what it’s like to be a student athlete here. I love Quinnipiac – I met my wife here. The tennis program here – we were a family when I attended – and that’s

something that’s just special to my heart.”

Even when Bean left Quinnipiac, he never left tennis. He has served as director of tennis at the Lake Naomi Club in Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania, as director of development at Milford Indoor Tennis and as a tennis professional at the Trumbull Racquet Club and Tennis Club of Trumbull, among other positions.

With all that tennis experience, something still drew Bean back to coaching at the Division I level.

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