The Quinnipiac Chronicle, Issue 1 Volume 88

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The search for the next president of Quinnipiac continues Search Committee forms Advisory Board

By VICTORIA SIMPRI News Editor

With the 2017-2018 academic year in full swing, the Presidential Search Committee continues its pursuit for Quinnipiac’s next president.

On Monday, Aug. 28, Chairman of the Search committee, William Weldon, sent out an update to the Quinnipiac community with the news of the appointed members of the Advisory Committee.

The Advisory Committee, made up of 13 Quinnipiac members, began its work last week. The committee met with consultants from Spencer Stuart, an executive search and leadership consulting firm, who gave their perspective on the presidential search profile, according to the update.

Sophomore public relations major Kaley Nesci believes that the next president should be one that is personable and fits into Quinnipiac’s dynamic.

“It should be somebody who is a people person and isn’t afraid to walk around and introduce themselves, and let the students introduce themselves to him or her,” Nesci said.

The maintenance and advancement of academic programs is one of the main challenges and opportunities for Quinnipiac in both the short and long term, according to 40 percent of members of the community who took part in the survey for the new president.

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A 13-member committee has been named as the university searches for President John Lahey’s replacement.

When it comes to changes on campus, junior finance major Candice DiCenzo would like to see President Lahey’s successor keep up with the current projects taking places on campus.

“There have been a lot of changes that have happened here, at least since I’ve been a freshman,” DiCenzo said. “I think if (the new president) is going to continue making changes for

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David Ives, the current Executive Director of the Albert Schweitzer Institute (ASI), is retiring on Dec. 31, 2017. The 68-yearold cites disease as the main cause of his retirement. Professor of political science, Sean Duffy, will take over the position.

Duffy said that Ives only began talking about retirement recently, making things official in the spring. After Dec. 31, Ives will become Director Emeritus of ASI. Even though Ives plans on helping the university for as long as he is able, Duffy said the change will be a role reversal.

“I feel fairly certain that this is a very difficult move for him because he is so dedicated to his role on campus and to his connection to the ASI,” Duffy said.

Before coming to Quinnipiac, Ives already had an established career in humanitarian work having served as a Peace Corps volunteer. He also worked for the Rotary Foundation and a has background in education, serving as an associate dean of students for Colorado College.

Ives first came to Quinnipiac in 2002, when he saw a job opening for the Executive Director position at ASI in an education trade publication.

“It fit my skills, so I sent in my application. I had to overnight it, this is before the internet… to the search committee for Quinnipiac and it got there on the day it

was due,” Ives said. “The rest of it, as they say, is history.”

The Albert Schweitzer Institute, named after Nobel Peace Prize winner Albert Schweitzer, was established with the goal to promote Schweitzer’s values, the “reverence for life” philosophy on a worldwide basis, according to Ives.

Ives’ personal assistant, Velvet Chestnut, said Ives has made ASI her home away from home.

“It is a great feeling coming into work and being surrounded by people who are passionate about their profession,” Chestnut said. “David and ASI have played a huge role in me flourishing socially, academically and professionally. There is a quote that Professor Ives provides at the end of his emails that I try to keep in mind everyday, it states, ‘Everyone must work to live, but the purpose of life is to serve and to show compassion and the will to help others. Only then have we ourselves become true human beings.’”

In terms of how the Institute has impacted the school, Ives said that, along with international recognition, ASI helps promote humanitarianism in the Quinnipiac community.

“I understand that 90 percent of the people on the trips… we’ve had a positive impact on them, whether it be on a volunteer basis or a career choice,” Ives said.

In response to Ives’ retirement email

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David Ives has met and worked with many public figures, including Bono from the band U2.

that he sent to the community on Aug. 21, Associate Professor of Spanish at Quinnipiac University Aileen Dever said Ives is an inspiration to others around the world.

“You have changed countless lives. You have been able to get things done that no one thought possible,” Dever wrote. “You transformed the Schweitzer Institute into the jewel of Quinnipiac University.”

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W. John Thomas, Professor of Law, also thanked Ives for his contributions in his time as Executive Director in an email.

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Students Speak Up

MEET THE EDITORS

As the first week of classes begins, the newest members of the Quinnipiac community are most excited about meeting new people and living away from home. They are most nervous about organization, hard classes and getting used to their new college routines. Here is what they have to say. –Ashley Nally-Nagel

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HOMETOWN Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey “Meeting new friends. It’s a perfect-sized campus because anywhere you go isn’t that far, like I’m constantly just walking all over seeing friends in Mountainview and Commons; you just meet so many people every day.”

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in MAJOR Public Relations HOMETOWN Athens, Pennsylvania “I’d say (I’m most worried about) time management – I’m a terrible time manager.

And I’m also not a morning person… I have one 8 a.m. and I’m kind of afraid of oversleeping and missing classes, but I think I should be fine.”

OPINION EDITOR Amanda Perelli

“Getting away from (my family), being on my own finally because I’m the baby. I personally love it here. I’m stuck between this and another school right now.”

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Starbucks, sushi and sandwiches

Chartwells introduces new dining options on Mount Carmel campus

By JEREMY TROETTI Associate News Editor

Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner, thousands of students make their way to Café Q every day to indulge in the various options available to them. Those options will be expanded this semester, with the addition of three new dining selections throughout the Mount Carmel campus.

Quinnipiac students will now be able to enjoy food or beverages from Starbucks, Revolution Noodle + Sushi and Au Bon Pain Express, according to an email from Chartwells.

Starbucks, the popular American coffeehouse chain, will bring its operations to the Carl Hansen Student Center. The facility will be located at the former site of SC 225, directly upstairs from the Piazza.

Senior health sciences major Victoria Pryputniewicz thinks students will appreciate the addition of a Starbucks on campus.

“I think it’s (going to be) a great addition because everybody loves Starbucks,” Pryputniewicz said. “It’s really popular, and I think the students will like having more variety, so I think it will be really nice to have those options.”

Junior biomedical science major Taylor Braschear also looks forward to having a Starbucks on campus, however he thinks Chartwells could have chosen a better location.

“I wish that (Starbucks) wasn’t in the same building as the cafeteria and the (Au Bon Pain)

we already have,” Braschear said. “I wish we had some coffee in the (Arnold Bernhard Library)…

I think that would be better (for students).”

For students who enjoy sushi, Revolution Noodle + Sushi will be the place to satisfy their craving.

Junior marketing major Jason Rodrigues sees potential in having sushi located on campus.

“Honestly, I think (Revolution Noodle + Sushi) will be a big hit, because a lot of girls here don’t like the Chartwells food, and they’re big sushi fans, so I think (female students) will be there all the time,” Rodrigues said.

Revolution Noodle + Sushi will be located at the former site of the faculty dining room, on the upper level of Café Q. Despite Au Bon Pain already operating in the Student Center, students who visit the Center for Communications and Engineering (CCE) will now be able to get their hands on the various baked items the franchise sells via the addition of Au Bon Pain Express.

Braschear believes that having Au Bon Pain Express will greatly benefit students who have classes in CCE. “I think having the (Au Bon Pain Express) in CCE will be nice because you can grab some snacks or whatever (if you are in CCE),” he said.

Junior chemistry and biology double major Sarah Marek expressed optimism about having food available in CCE.

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Au Bon Pain Express is up and running in the Center for Communications and Engineering.

“I think having food in (CCE) will be good, so students can get out of class and won’t have to come all the way (to Café Q), so it’s kind of quick and on-the-go,” Marek said.

Marek believes Chartwells did a good job in placing the new food options.

“I like how they’re in different locations, so (students) don’t have to travel all the way to (Café Q) to get food. I think that’s something (positive) to consider,” she said.

Despite just entering her freshman year at Quinnipiac, physical therapy major Nicole Whitbeck looks forward to the new changes on campus.

“It’s pretty exciting because it gives students more options to eat, and gives them more choices than just the normal (food from Café Q),” Whitbeck said.

Mark G. Contreras appointed as dean of the School of Communications

By KELLY RYAN News Editor

Mark G. Contreras became the new dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac on Aug. 23, according to Executive Vice President and Provost Mark Thompson.

Contreras replaced Lee Kamlet, who retired on June 30.

With an MBA from Harvard Business School, Contreras’ background is in corporate media leadership, serving most recently as the chief executive officer at Calkins Media Incorporated in Levittown, Pennsylvania, according to Thompson.

Calkins Media Incorporated is a local television broadcasting, newspaper publishing and

digital media company based in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida and Alabama.

Contreras has worked as the senior vice president at E.W. Scripps Company in Cincinnati and Pulitzer Inc. in St. Louis. He has also served as president and publisher of the Times Leader in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Contreras now heads the School of Commu-

nications, with approximately 950 students in six undergraduate programs and four graduate programs and 29 full-time faculty members, according to Thompson. Contreras now oversees the Ed McMahon Mass Communications Center.

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Bobcat Block Party On Thursday, Aug. 31 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Student Programming Board (SPB) will host the Bobcat Block Party on the Bobcat Way Lawn. This event will allow students to spend time with other students while enjoying food trucks and a live DJ.

Drive-In Movie SPB and QU After Dark (QUAD) will host a Drive-In Movie on Bobcat Way Lawn on Friday, Sept.

1 from 6 p.m. to midnight. The event will include a double movie feature, starting with “Baywatch” at 8 p.m., followed by “The Fate of the Furious.” Students can enjoy snacks and refreshments during the event. In case of rain, the event will be held in the Carl Hansen Student Center Piazza.

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Student helps raise money for Chartwells employee fighting cancer

By KELLY RYAN News Editor

Quinnipiac students see her every day while checking out at the caf, but some may not know the internal struggles that Chartwells employee Leyanda DaSilva is facing.

In 2014, DaSilva was diagnosed with breast cancer. After many rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, she became cancer free in 2016.

A few weeks ago, DaSilva went in for a check-up and was told the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer.

Junior nursing student Becca Denning has befriended DaSilva during her years at Quinnipiac.

Denning said she always goes to DaSilva’s line to check out at the caf, and would spend hours talking to her sometimes.

“Leyanda and I are friends on Facebook and she posts statuses to update everyone on how she’s doing. The other day she posted about being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, so I reached out to her,” Denning said. “I was asking about her plan of treatment and

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Junior nursing major Becca Denning started the GoFundMe for Leyanda at the beginning of August.

she’s still trying to figure it out but because it’s so expensive she’s still unsure. So I thought about how Quinnipiac as a community could help.”

Denning posted a GoFundMe campaign link in the Quinnipiac class Facebook groups to help spread the word on Friday, Aug. 4.

Her fundraising goal is $2,000. As of Monday evening, it had reached $1,417.

Denning said DaSilva did not

expect her support system to grow as much as it has.

“She is so humble and would never ask people for money but I know how much medical bills can be,” Denning said. “She has changed my life just by talking to me everyday so I’m trying to change hers… She has 3 kids, one she’s sending to college and 2 little boys that need their mom, so I’m helping them with that.”

On Tuesday, Aug. 8, DaSilva

commented on the GoFundMe page and said, “I really appreciate all the love and support...I am ready to fight this fight and LIVE!! Just remember I need support not sympathy and prayers not tears!! I have faith and I need everyone on the same page to defeat this demon!! And I will see my QU BABIES August 22nd…”

Donations to the fundraiser can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/6d7bwc.

Participants seek visible successor as university president Theater Information Session The Visual and Performing Department will host a Theater Information Session on Wednesday, Sept. 6 for any students interested in getting involved in the university’s theater department. This event will allow students to learn more about audition processes, as well as show productions.

Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life will be hosting recruitment for the Fall 2017 semester. Sorority recruitment will take place from Friday, Sept. 1 through Sept. 4 Fraternity recruitment will be from the week of Sept. 11-15. Students can register for sorority recruitment at https:// enroll.icsrecruiter.com/pan/QUINUN#/enroll/enrollment-disclaimer

Bobcat Community Builders Event The Office of Community Service will host a service event on Thursday August, 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Carl Hansen Student Center Patio South. The event will give students, faculty and staff the opportunity to create back to school backpacks for the Boys and Girls Club of Wallingford.

SEARCH from cover tinue to build, develop, support and retain a strong faculty, and increase the funding available for financial aid, according to responses from survey participants.

“My main thing would be to make tuition cheaper,” DiCenzo said. “Or to just allocate funds a little bit differently so that it goes more to the students. I know there has always been a problem with the fees and maybe if the president gets paid less that might help because the salary is a little bit too much.”

Those who participated in the survey expressed that the next president of Quinnipiac should be innovative, forward thinking, visible and approachable, have educational leadership experience, vision, as well as the ability to communicate with multiple groups while having

a strong business sense.

Senior international business major Sal Nesci believes that the next president should reflect Quinnipiac’s values like President Lahey by making him or herself visible and accessible to the community.

“I think they should be somebody who is not afraid to interact with the students,” Nesci said.

“Not just holding town hall meetings, but someone who is really comfortable walking around campus, sitting down and having a meal in the cafe with one of their colleagues and just let students come up and say ‘hi’ kind of like Lahey does.”

It is not uncommon for President Lahey to take selfies with students on the quad, at hockey games or during any campus event. The next president should be someone who is easily approachable and

not one who puts themselves on a “throne” and has to hide from the students, according to Nesci.

“Having somebody like we do now, somebody who can help foster that sense of community would be good.”

– SALVATORE NESCI SENIOR, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MAJOR “I think that will help to promote our value of community here because Quinnipiac has such a strong community,” Nesci said. “Having somebody like we do now, somebody who can help foster that sense

of community would be good.”

President John Lahey has held the position for the past 30 years, and will retire after serving as Quinnipiac’s president for 31 years and three months. President Lahey cemented his legacy as Quinnipiac’s president by overseeing the growth of the university from one campus to three spanning across two towns, Hamden and North Haven.

During his three decades at Quinnipiac, President Lahey has left his mark on Quinnipiac, presenting his successor with the opportunity to bring new ideas to the campus.

With all of the upcoming changes, Weldon will continue to keep the university community involved and updated via the presidential search website.

Chestnut: ‘I hope that ASI continues its growth and presence on campus’ IVES from cover enriched everyone whom you’ve touched. Sean’s got some big shoes and an impressive tie collection to fill! Thank you, sir, for your contributions to our lives,” Thomas wrote.

In his time at the institute, Duffy, who is currently on ASI’s board of advisors, said that Ives has helped to establish many programs. These include the Nicaragua trips, which is now handled by the Department of Global Education, and trips to to the World Summit of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates.

Duffy has been teaching at Quinnipiac since before Ives came to the ASI, and said that Ives’ effect on the community comes from

the groundwork he has laid for programs.

“ I’m sure the same effort will continue to be carried out by his successor Professor Sean Duffy.”

– VELVET CHESTNUT PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ALBERT SCHWEITZER INSTITUTE “All of those programs that are now administered through the Department of Global and Multicultural Education were developed by

David Ives; and they’re still running on the partnerships that he developed over the past 15 years,” Duffy said.

Ives said that Duffy was one of the first faculty members to come on an ASI trip, and took to the program “like a duck to water.” Both men have worked together many times through the years, once teaching a class about the issues of nuclear proliferation.

“I come from a [realist] political science perspective... it’s not so easy to get rid of nuclear weapons.

Of course [Ives] comes from the entirely idealist ‘If we harvest enough motivation and enough will, we can get rid of nuclear weapons,’” Duffy said, recalling the class.

Chestnut said she is looking forward to following the legacy

the ASI will continue to leave after Ives’ retirement.

“With David retiring, I hope that ASI continues its growth and presence on campus. The Albert Schweitzer Institute has impacted many more,” Chestnut said. “David’s work and efforts put into this institution surely have not gone unnoticed and I’m sure the same effort will continue to be carried out by his successor Professor Sean Duffy. I’m and excited to see what the future has in store for the Albert Schweitzer Institute.

Ives said he is thankful for Quinnipiac for giving him one of his dream jobs; working with young people and exposing them to people who have taken a risk to achieve peace.

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Charlottesville: Nation to Campus Connecticut’s ties to the protest

By THAMAR BAILEY Staff Writer

In the wake of a protest in Charlottesville stemming from a confederate statute that led to the death of a woman and the injuring of several others, there are questions circling about what it all means especially in respect to Connecticut.

The protest began late Friday night, Aug. 11, when about 250 torch-bearing White Nationalists, Neo-Nazis and other supporters held a protest on the University of Virginia Campus in Charlottesville, Virginia. They marched together in protest of the city’s planning to remove a statue of a Confederate General and the nixing of his name from the city park where the statue resides.

The following day, a “Unite the Right” rally was held and that is when various news sources reported a faceoff between White Nationalists, Neo-Nazis and counter-protesters. Fights among the different factions erupted and resulted in the death of 32-year-old Heather Heyer when an alleged white nationalist drove his car into a group of counter-protesters. James Alex Fields, 20, was arrested and charged with her death.

It’s now been argued for weeks over the back and forth of whose fault it was and who should be to blame, or even share the blame for that matter. Whether you side with the left, right or reside somewhere in the middle, one thing remains clear: protesters and counter protesters were drawn to Charlottesville that day because of the statue of a confederate general.

The Statue General Robert E. Lee’s statue, to date, lives in a Virginia state park and resided there with its lingering controversy until a year and a half ag o when a high school student in Virginia started a petition to have the statue removed. The city’s mayor took up the petition and furthered the movement. Public hearing occurred and alternate options were recommended, but ultimately the council ruled to have the statute sold and renamed the park “Emancipation Park,” according to CBS. As a result, a torch lit march ensued headed by a University of Virginia alum, Richard Spencer, who hosted a Nazi rally in Washington D.C. in November after the election of Donald Trump, according to The New York Times. Then in July police arrested more than 50 people at a Klu Klux Klan rally in Virginia protesting the statue’s removal. After the torchlit march led by Spencer the night prior, the “Unite the Right” rally marked the third march by white nationalist groups in Charlottesville since the City Council voted to remove the statue.

Philip Goduti, an American History Adjunct Professor at Quinnipiac University, explained that Robert E. Lee came into prominence after the Battle of the Seven Days in 1862 and became a symbol of the Confederacy come the end of the Civil War. “Confederate statues were put up at the end of the nineteenth century and the start of the twentieth century,” Goduti said. “ It was largely a way for the Civil War generation to memorialize their actions in the war, as many of them were dying. It contributed to the ‘Lost Cause’ movement where former Confederates depicted the efforts of the Confederacy as heroic in the face of insurmountable odds, a form of revisionist history of the Civil War.” However, as times shifted forward the views on the statues shifted as well, Charlottesville a clear indication of such.

Though some people believe the removal of the statutes is an attempt to erase history, Goduti disagrees.

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Protestors attempt to tear down the statue of Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville, Virginia on Aug. 11.

“There is a difference between history and memory,” Goduti said. “ These statues are memorials and a testament to a memory of the war. The history surrounding them is a different issue altogether. Taking them down is just as significant as putting them up… We are not erasing the past by taking them down. The act of removing them signifies the current thinking of the times and contributes the on-going historical narrative.”

Close to Home While Connecticut doesn’t house any confederate statues to date, it does have a history with the Klu Klux Klan (KKK), according to Matthew W. Hughey, a professor at the University of Connecticut’s Africana Studies Institute.

In an interview with the Hartford Courant, Hughey explained that places like Connecticut act as a “home for a variant of ‘suit and tie’ white nationalism [whose members] labor very hard to present themselves as legitimate and mainstream.”

Hughey later said, “While the form of the demonstrations here might vary, their underlying logic has been and would be similar.’’

In September 2016, there were complaints in Wallingford after several people spotted a mannequin dressed in KKK garb and put on display visible from Route 5, according to a local Fox affiliate.

The following month, police opened an investigation into a 45 second video that was taken at a party in East Windsor. According to the Hartford Courant, a party-goer can be seen dressed in KKK robe while waving a Donald Trump campaign flag.

While white nationalism may take a different form in Connecticut, events the likes of Charlottesville aren’t just contained to the South. In July, white nationalist group “Proud Boys” rallied on the New Haven Green and were met by counter protesters including Black Lives Matters and resulted in two arrests, according to a local Fox affiliate.

Connecticut has four active hate-groups, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center, a U.S. non-profit organization that monitors the activities of domestic hate groups.

Act for America, National Socialist Movement, White Lives Matter and New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense are all present in the state.

The state is also the site of more than 50 universities and colleges, which have become a focal point of groups capitalizing on the first amendment. For example, the Charlottesville protest targeted the University of Virginia. Meanwhile, a White Lives Matter group had a rally planned at Texas A&M University on Sept. 11, according to The Washington Post . The university has since canceled the event, and in its wake other universities have responded in other ways.

At Quinnipiac University, in an email to the university community, Executive Vice President and Provost Mark Thompson issued a statement addressing the events in Charlottesville pinpointing the university’s values.

“The violence, hatred, bigotry and intolerance demonstrated by white supremacist and neo-Nazi groups in Charlottesville have no place in our world and certainly have no place within our university community,” said Thompson, “Acts of violence and hatred run counter to our values as a community, and each one of us has a responsibility to ensure that these despicable types of behavior do not occur here.”

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Fit in with yourself this semester Let’s be honest: there are times when we compare our- middle school days. You had the popular kids, the quiet selves to other people. Whether those people are celebrities kids, the athletes, the mathletes and so on.

My point is that we all, at some point in our lives, have or random people we see on the street, the comparisons enprobably been put into these groups. Whatever you had in ter our minds. Trust me, I’d be lying if I told you I’ve never common with others put you into some kind of group. compared myself to anybody else.

Those groups were a safety net. Personally, I’ve always The problem is that I was doing it too often.

Don’t get me wrong; I’m not saying there’s a problem had my few close friends I’ve felt comfortable around. I with admiring other people for their looks, skills or any- always knew that I could be myself around them and not be thing else. I just used to let it get in my head too often and judged for it. That was my safety net.

However, once I went away to college, let those comparisons make me feel like I I left that safety net. Of course, I still rewas somehow less than the people I was main extremely close with these friends. In comparing myself to. fact, they’re like family to me, and always When I first came here to Quinnipiac, I JEREMY TROETTI will be. It was just a matter of me physihad absolutely no idea what I was getting Associate News Editor cally moving away from my safety net. myself into. Like many other students, I @jttroetti014 As I mentioned before, I was concerned had never lived away from home before. about finding that new safety net here at But for me, it was especially nerve wrackQuinnipiac. Luckily for me, I did. Like my ing. If you ask me to describe myself, I’d tell you I’m a little bit shy. That is, until you get to know me. friends from home, my friends here are basically family to That’s when you can’t shut me up. But being shy doesn’t me. Despite this, I still continued to critique myself. In fact, exactly make it easy to find friends, which was my primary for the better part of my first year and a half here, I simply felt like I didn’t fit in. concern when I first set foot on campus.

What comes to mind when people think of your average As a freshman, I remember sitting in the backseat of my parents’ car as we pulled up to Dana English Hall. I remem- college student? I can tell you from personal experience, it ber looking out the window at all the students filing up and sure isn’t me they’re thinking of.

Whenever I’m not here and I happen to meet another down Bobcat Way. That’s when the comparisons started.

I saw a guy who had to be about 6-foot-3. I’m 5-foot-10. college student, our discussions always lead to what we do at our respective schools. Those conversations always end I suddenly felt bad about my height.

I continued to look around. The self-bashing session up leading to the craziest stories everyone has from their college experiences. And then we get to me. continued in my head.

Nothing.

Why can’t I be tall like that? Why am I not that outgoThen come the strange looks. ing? Why don’t I have a perfect beard?

Then I feel like a foreign species.

This was nothing new to me, but the comparisons did I start to question myself. What’s wrong with me? Why begin to have a greater impact on my life. Growing up, I’d never compared myself to others as frequently as I did when am I different than everybody else?

I can’t even figure out a way to explain that I like to I got to Quinnipiac. That’s because of what I like to call spend my free time reading, writing, doing anything outside “safety net groups.”

As we grow up, we all have our groups of friends we or dancing around my suite (occasionally while being rehang out with. Often times, labels are put upon those groups. corded). I figure that isn’t what people want to hear, so why even bother explaining?

Let me explain.

Feeling out of touch is nothing unusual to me. I feel out The best way I can describe this would be to revisit my

of the loop all the time when I hear discussions between students before class.

I’ve never been to Toad’s. I know little to nothing about hockey. I’ve never watched an episode of “Game of Thrones.”

I know… I’m a little different.

I used to let this bother me. I wanted badly to feel like I fit in. It bothered me so much my freshman year that I wanted to leave Quinnipiac.

I’ve always liked to think of my life as a journey. There are different events and people that come along the way to help shape my journey and who I am as a person, and there are countless lessons I learn every day.

Now, in my junior year, I can finally look back and appreciate the greatest lesson I’ve ever learned along my journey: That the only person I ever have to fit in with is myself.

I’m not one to judge people’s personal lives. Just because you act differently than me doesn’t mean either one of us is living life the correct or incorrect way. That’s the way I see it.

Do your thing, whatever that thing may be.

I’ve never felt as internally broken as I did my freshman year. I felt anxious all day and night because I felt I didn’t belong here. Now, I couldn’t be happier. I feel extremely content and confident being the person I am. This isn’t just about me, either. We should all be happy and feel confident about who we are, and that’s exactly why I decided to write this.

I’m glad I’ve been able to discover the idea that happiness is what you enjoy, not what others want you to. There’s no certain way we have to live to be happy; it’s all about what works for you. After all, we’re all unique human beings, and I think that’s a great thing.

Written inside the cover of my notebook is my favorite quote, spoken by Apple co-founder Steve Jobs: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”

This quote means so much to me personally, and explains exactly the message I’d like to convey.

Embrace your life. Do what makes you happy. Never be embarrassed to be different. The only person you should ever have to fit in with is yourself.

Be persistent

Unexpected challenges will lead to unexpected lessons My expectations for his reaction were far exceeded, with This summer, hundreds of Quinnipiac students embarked him requesting more b-roll and several interviews with himon their first, second and even third internships.

The School of Communications alone had over 100 stu- self and other employees. The prospect of taking on a new dents across the country expanding their educations and project was the most exciting moment of my internship thus far, so I scheduled a shoot for the next day. making new connections.

The following morning, I set up my camera, tripod, auAs a film, television and media major, I considered myself lucky to have been hired as a Video Production Intern for dio and lighting equipment in an empty corner of the office and began filming. After hours of “Yes I’m a digital marketing agency in Westchester, recording,” “Please don’t move the microNY. I went into this experience with the phone,” and “Don’t worry I can edit that goal of learning the tricks and trades of out,” I finally complied enough footage to video marketing and video editing from MADISON FRAITAG create a short promotional for our company. professionals in my field. As I quickly Design Editor At this point in my internship experilearned, this would not be the case. @madisonnrosee13 ence, I was feeling motivated and glad This particular marketing agency, that I had not left when I felt unchalwhile advertising “Video Production” as a lenged. Since I had been completing this service, did not have any employees experienced or educated in videography at all. My direct super- internship through the School of Communications program visor was actually an account manager using iMovie to add QUCC, I was also submitting the required written assignments regarding my initial goals and expectations. In short, clip art to Photo Booth footage.

Over the next month, I was tasked with stuffing DVDs I expected to learn and grow as a film editor. After my first into sleeves, making lists of things I felt could be improved submission, which stated the honest truth that I was not and clicking the “Analytics” button on YouTube. Needless learning or growing, I was told to proceed with caution and to say, I felt I was not being challenged and was tempted to to know my place as an intern. This, while good advice, only made me want to learn and work more. end my time at this company.

When I finished editing the footage I had taken, I showed As a result of frustration and boredom, I finally chose to pick up a camera and start filming around the office. My my boss and he loved it. Within a week or so he had me post boss, who had always entertained my suggestions and ideas it on YouTube and share it on social media. He then tasked but never helped me move towards action, asked to see the me with creating and posting Facebook cover videos, a stylized intro and outro for our existing videos, and eventually b-roll footage I had accumulated.

reaching out to clients to offer video production as a service.

Over the next two months, I was assigned three remote productions. The first was a promotional video for a local orthodontist, the second was a home page video for an orthodontic training website and the third was for a well known restaurant in the area. These videos, while likely to reach a small audience, were my first steps into commercial productions.

By the end of my internship, I had several polished videos to display the work I completed, several new professional and social connections and an offer to continue as a freelance editor throughout the school year with an open invitation to return to the office next summer.

As I left on my last day, I couldn’t help but think about all the days I spent wanting to quit. I had spent countless hours thinking I would be better off somewhere else, but now I had truly found my place at this company. In three short months, I had established an active film department and remained in good enough standing to keep a job while I’m states away.

So why does all of this matter? How does this relate to life at Quinnipiac? Persistence. Working hard in the face of adversity. If I gave when I felt I could be doing something better, I never would have been able to seize the opportunities that I later did.

Whether it be an internship, a job or a class, be persistent and do not quit. If you persist through the difficult, boring or mundane work, rewarding things will follow. So apply yourself, get involved and don’t give up. You won’t regret it.

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Opinion|7

Letter from the editor

Give yourself a voice

By AMANDA PERELLI Opinion Editor

Writing an opinion piece is like starting a conversation. When you write for The Chronicle, students, staff and people you may never get the chance to meet will read your words.

Quinnipiac students are given the resources to write and propose solutions to issues they deem important, a power we shouldn’t take for granted.

Last semester, The Chronicle brought back the opinion editor position in hopes to bring focus to a section that was often under appreciated.

The Chronicle wants to hear from the student body as a whole, not just our staff.

We want our opinion section to reflect the entire community and to publish powerful content we know exists.

When we publish an opinion, we are giving a voice to our student body. I constantly wonder how can I show my fellow Bobcats that our voice matters. My intention for this

letter is to call out the students who believe in change. If you’re frustrated about anything in your life, write about it and propose a solution.

Our newest approach is about reaching out. Whether you want to write one solo or collectively with your organization, we are open to hearing what you have to say.

We all have opinions. Some of us have thousands of opinions, from what should be served in the Cafe, to why the drinking age should be lowered. Yet each week, I search for new topics to present to the newspaper staff and nag people until they hate me, to write one. Instead I want to hear from you.

You don’t need to be a part of The Chronicle to write an opinion or letter to the editor.

We accept submissions from any Quinnipiac student and we will work with you too if you’re stuck on what to say.

Reading through other college newspapers, I can get a sense of who the student body is in the opinion section. Quinnipiac students are capable of establishing this type

of voice, too.

I know that each of us have something we want to see change. Utilize your resources.

The New York Times has an On Campus category within their opinion section where students share stories from the horrors of Halloween on campus to why laptops shouldn’t be allowed in the classroom. This shows that an opinion can be anything you want to raise awareness about and you’ll be surprised how many people can relate to it too.

Having your work published is not only rewarding, but what you say can also make a difference.

With an undergraduate class of over 8,000 students, it’s hard to think that just one of us could shake an entire community, but I’m challenging you, the student, to be open to sharing and suggesting your opinions with Quinnipiac.

Contact me, or anyone you already know in The Chronicle to find out how you can get your voice heard.

Want to see your opinion in The Chronicle?

Contact Amanda Perelli at Opinion@quchronicle.com or come to our staff meetings every Tuesday night at 9:15 p.m. in SB 123

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Whether you're a freshman or a senior, it is never too late to live your legend in the 150+ organizations here on campus. Take a sneak peek at what QU has to offer and sign up on DoYouQU or at the Involvment Fair on Aug. 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the Quad. –Samantha Bashaw and Lindsay Pytel

Culture

REcreation Greek Life

Diversity is an integral part of the Quinnipiac experience so why not start out the year by joining the various multicultural clubs on campus?

Explore an ethnic group you wish to learn more about, or further delve into your own culture. The possibilites are truly endless.

Let’s get physical! Quinnipiac has many opportunities to get active. You don’t need to go to the gym to get a workout, you can instead join one of Quinnipiac’s clubs. So, get your water bottles, hiking shoes or yoga mats ready!

Religion

Spirit

Four major religions of the world are represented here at QU. Whether you are Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, Muslim or are just searching for spiritual guidance, there is a place for you. Attend the various services and weekly meetings to take the time to refocus.

As they said in “Grease,” “If you can’t be an athlete, be an athletic supporter!” Cheer on some of your favorite Bobcats all year long in any of the various spirit groups Quinnipiac has to offer. “Let’s Go Bobcats!”

Arts & Music service Do you find yourself constantly doodling in class or going everywhere with your headphones in? Channel your artsy habits in an arts or music organization. Whether you paint, play an instrument, sing, write, etc. there’s something for everyone!

Whether its international or local trips, Quinnipiac offers opportunities to reach out to those less fortunate and ultimately make the world a better place no matter where you are.

From building homes in North Carolina to changing lives in Nicaragua, QU always encourages you to go out and make a difference.

Find your home in the 10 fraternities and 11 sororities that Quinnipiac has to offer! Focused on philanthropy and values, Greek Life is a way to form a brotherhood or sisterhood that is unique to any other experience on campus.

Academic Quinnipiac offers over 40 academic clubs on campus. Academic clubs are a great way to learn more about your major/minor and gain hands-on skills that will be needed in your field of interest. Not only that, but it’s also a great resume booster and helps you get to know more people who are studying the same as you!

Media There are ample opportunities in student media to broadcast, write, design or take photos about anything from news and sports to music and entertainment. Just because it says “media” doesn’t mean you have to be a major in the school of communications. You are only limited by your imagination.

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Trends to end this fall

While fidget spinners and camo may have been all the rage this summer, the leaves of fashion are now changing and so should your wardrobe

By CHARLOTTE GARDNER Associate arts & life editor

This summer was filled with amazing new things that have changed this hailed seasonal experience. New ideas and trends have flowed into this summer, more than most in the past, and have seemed to continually inspire more trends as it comes to an end.

But some of these trends are fading away while others are able to withstand the heat.

One of the better trends that was set this summer is crop tops. Although crop tops and ribbed shirts and tanks have been around for awhile, modern brands such as Brandy Melville and Urban Outfitters are reconstructing the plain tops to better suit the progressive generation: the crops are getting shorter, the materials are getting weirder and the designs of these hot pieces are getting edgier.

A trend that can be left in the summer would definitely be camouflage.

Celebrities such as Jordyn Woods and Olivia O’Brien have been rocking camo gear as casual clothing and Kylie Jenner even added camo pieces to her online shop. However, just changing the color scheme of a pattern can’t change the pattern itself, and camo should just revert back to staying on cargo shorts for daily wear.

A new trend that has emerged from this summer is the

comeback of some ‘90s fashion. One in specific that should stay is the return of the small sunglasses. Sunglasses with smaller frames and smaller lenses have been appearing in many fashion campaigns and have transitioned into everyday life seamlessly.

Ray-Bans have been creating smaller lenses in oval or circular frames in a variation of colors and the frames are able to suit a bigger variety of face types. The size of the glasses land in the “just-right” phase, so hopefully these sunnies don’t shrink too much more.

Another trend that will endure this year is the infamous bodysuit. After blowing up this past fall, one can only imagine how big the trend will be this coming autumn. These going-out necessities have multiplied in design, fabrics and structure.

They’re varying to basic wardrobe staples to intricate pieces that complete any fabulous look. They’re even transitioning into actually being comfortable to wear- makers are ditching the awkward buttons and making these items easier and more fashionable to wear.

Another questionable item of summer: bikinis with any sort of sleeves. Whether they be off-the-shoulder cuffs or full on long sleeves, I wouldn’t recommend bringing sleeves to the beach. Just thinking about those tan lines should deter anyone from buying these swim tops.

Last but not least: fidget spinners. This toy created to help kids with learning disabilities focus in class has become a HUGE trend this summer to a point of spiraling out of control.

Kendall Jenner was even seen using a fidget spinner as an accessory to her outfit to match her Louis Vuitton fanny pack. This trend leaves the population begging to know if gadgets and toys will become a fashion statement or will be tossed in the trash once the hype dies down.

Leaving these trends behind leaves much more room to grow next season.

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The band's days of a chaotic, scream reliant sound are over, as they have moved into a more commercially palatable shoegazeindie rock project with their latest release, “RARE”.

The record is marked with noticeable reinvention, making it one of the most intriguing and engaging listens of the summer, perfectly encapsulating the mood of warm weather, and late nights out.

Forming in 2008, Hundredth took influence from the early 2000’s biggest names in heavy music, including As Cities Burn and Underoath, but after successfully releasing 3 full-lengths and two extended-plays to moderate commercial success over the last nine years, the band became dissatisfied with the scene, and decided the change in direction was something they needed in order to revitalize interest.

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Divulging from the norm of classic studio recording, Johnson recorded the vocals from home, and producer Sam Pura seamlessly integrated them into the studio recorded backing instrumentals, giving the record a polished, yet natural feel.

Johnson’s low-fi melodies have left listeners with a truly engaging sound, but while “RARE” takes influence from a number of other artists, it still finds a way to form a cohesive and innovative album in itself, making the South Carolina foursome’s latest album, one of the top releases of the summer. -C. Ronan

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Is the world ready for the new Taylor? Well, look what it made her do

By LINDSAY PYTEL

Associate arts & life editor

“I’m sorry, the old Taylor can’t come to the phone right.”

“Why?” “Oh, ‘cause she’s dead!”

No words have rung more true in a Taylor Swift song… and now music video.

Swift debuted her new music video for the first single, “Look What You Made Me Do,” off her upcoming album “Reputation” at the MTV Video Music Awards [VMAs] on Aug. 27. In the beginning of this video, Swift, in horror makeup, creeps around a cemetery digging a grave for the “old Taylor.” The chilling hits in the music and tone of her voice add to the eerie, demonic feel of the song. She then proceeds to “kill off” all of the past Taylor’s she’s been since starting her career.

The video truly shows the new edgy, dark side of Swift, however the last 45 seconds of the video are truly the best part.

In these last moments, 15 versions of Taylor Swift appear on the screen and begin talking to each other complaining about each other’s different personalities by making quick remarks that Swift has received in real life in the past.

The best line is a shot at the media for always labeling her a ‘victim,’ “There she goes playing the victim, again!”

The narrative is utterly savage and hints at Swift's personal motives are made clear.

Honestly, fans are kind of unsure how they feel about the song and the new style she is emulating. There are definitely pros and cons to the new Taylor Swift.

In some instances, people are finding it hard to be a fan of Swift right now. It seems as though she has been known to reinvent herself every two years, [remember when she sang country?] and some want the old Swift back.

In other cases, the highly-anticipated single disappointed a wide majority of fans at first, but now some are now classifying it as, “it’s so bad, it’s good.”

However, while some fans are coming around to the new single, the relatable lyrics the star is known for are not evident in this one, especially since it’s been made very clear that it’s Swift’s own personal vendetta. Now, she is no stranger to writing songs about those who have wronged her in the past, but this one speaks at a much louder volume than those other songs, especially by making it the first single released. Speculation has been surfacing that “Look What You Made Me Do” is mostly about Kanye West and Kim Kardashian and their ongoing feud.

While Swift does have the reputation of writing songs about her enemies, one could still relate to her lyrics. “Dear

John” was supposedly written about John Mayer back on her 2010 album “Speak Now,” but fans could still feel the same way when she said, “And I’ll look back in regret how I ignored when they said, ‘Run as fast as you can.’”

Or how about that longing feeling, wishing your prince charming would sweep you off your feet like in “Love Story” or “White Horse?” She definitely knows how to write very versatile lyrics.

The feelings toward “Look What You Made Me Do” keep going back and forth.

“Look What You Made Me Do” is definitely a catchy tune but sounds a little too familiar, don’t you think? In fact, the chorus of Swift’s new single is based on the 1991 hit “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Side Fred, according to Time Magazine.

Right Side Fred tweeted after the release thanking Swift, “What a marvelous rendition.”

Using part of “I’m Too Sexy” is definitely a new move for Swift since she’s always been praised for her originality.

Who knows what the rest of “Reputation” has to offer, but based on this first single, it may be safe to say that long gone are the days of fans thinking Swift could read their minds.

The album will be released on Nov. 10, according to Swift’s Instagram.

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The dRagon and the wolf and the finale Winter came and went, but fans of "Game of Thrones" will forever remember this season's dramatic finale

By CHARLOTTE GARDNER Associate Arts & Life Editor

This summer was filled with amazing new things. One of those being "Game of Thrones" wrapping up its second-to-last season with an episode that connected the rest of the dots for the character of Westeros.

This season has put fans on a rollercoaster with ups and downs as tall as The Wall (or what was The Wall). From epic sea battles in the Blackwater to harrowing rescues north of The Wall saving beloved characters from death at the hands of White Walkers, season 7 was by far the most stressful ride.

The events from episode 6 were almost unimaginable to match by the finale, but what lacked in action was made up for in speech. The fated meeting of all the kings and queens of Westeros contained vital and long-awaited conversations between all the main characters.

Cersei Lannister finally met Daenerys Targaryen, her “silver-haired” foe who is allies with Jon Snow, King of the North.

The enemies were brought together to form a truce in order to defeat the real enemy: The Army of the Dead.

After heroically retrieving one of the frozen zombies from the north, Daenerys and her team revealed the creature to Cersei and her allies and it was met with pure horror.

However, consistent with her character, Cersei only agreed to help if Jon pledged his allegiance with her and not with Daenerys.

But, consistent with his character, Jon Snow stayed loyal to his queen. Surprisingly enough, Cersei agreed to help fight but later

on it was revealed that she only agreed so that she could betray Daenerys and Jon while their focus was blurred by the bigger threat.

Her power-hungry mindset was enough for her twin Jaime Lannister, so he left his sister and former lover to side with her enemies. Meanwhile, in Winterfell, Sansa Stark and Littlefinger converse in secret regarding Arya Stark’s suspicious presence in Winterfell.

With his manipulative and evil words, Littlefinger seems to convince Sansa that Arya came back home in order to kill Sansa and claim the title of “Lady of Winterfell.”

Sansa then holds a trial for Arya, indicting charges of treason and murder. Instead of the trial being for Arya, the Stark sisters surprised every viewer by turning the trial on Littlefinger with the help of their brother Bran, who is able to see the past, the present and the future.

Arya then murdered Littlefinger, yet another name crossed off her list bringing an end to the chaos that Littlefinger created during his lifetime.

As the episode comes to an end, Samwell Tarly and Bran unite and come to find that Jon is the one true heir to the Iron Throne as Aegon Targaryen. But this discovery comes right on time to witness Jon and his now known aunt Daenerys having some serious intimate moments. But after all of the exciting and anxiety-ridden events of the episode, the final moments top it all.

After killing one of Daenerys’ three dragons, the Night King rides to The Wall with his army of thousands of White Walkers and White Dragon. The sight of the army of

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Game of Thrones season 7 finale aired Aug. 27 and already has fans pining for season 8 the dead sends the wildlings and men of the Night’s Watch into panic and without hope, they are ordered to run and leave their posts.

As Viserion, the resurrected dragon, flies toward the wall, he spits an icy-blue flame that instantly shatters a part of The Wall, sending many to their deaths. As the dragon continues its attack, he destroys more of the wall until it shelves off into the nearby sea.

The gaping hole in the once-indestructible Wall leaves a perfect path for the White Walkers to enter the unguarded land of the living where they have to power to conquer all of Westeros.

With this cliffhanger, the final season is set to come out in over a year and is sure to

be the most dramatic season yet.

Filming for the next season will include rigorous scenes that will be filmed in many foreign locations. The special effects needed to produce an epic showdown between the living and the dead also detail a lot of time and expenses to create.

Being one of the most riddled and complicated shows on the TV, "Game of Thrones" is a monumental and trendsetting show that has captivated many people around the world and has brought together friends and family.

The bittersweet eagerness to watch the next and final season will last until the title sequence comes back to HBO.

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Bobcat in the spotlight Recent Quinnipiac graduate Christina Comizio finds her home on the stage

By NICOLE KESSLER Contributing Writer

The lights radiate throughout the theater and the music slowly changes pace as she graciously walks center stage, gearing up to take her final bow of the night. The audience gives a thunderous roar, showering the actress with love.

For Christina Comizio, this was her final theatrical performance of her collegiate career.

“I’ll always cherish my final bow for ‘The Wild Party,’” she said. “It was such a grueling rehearsal process and Queenie was a difficult role to play, but she was very special to me. My whole career kind of just closed on that moment.”

Comizio’s career, however, is far from over.

Just one day after graduating from Quinnipiac University on May 20 with a BA in Theater, the 21-year-old actress landed a coveted role with the George Street Playhouse Educational Touring Company in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

“I hadn't been out of school for a full 24 hours before I got the part. [I was] dumbfounded.

I was speechless. I couldn’t even wrap my mind around that I was speaking to the director in the first place when I got the callback,” Comizio said. “It was my first professional audition that I went to on a whim like (with) 72 hours notice and I got out of the audition and I felt really confident.”

Out of 300 applicants, the director auditioned 75 to 80 individuals. In the end, four actors were chosen to complete the touring company.

Comizio’s raw talent and effervescent approach won over Jim Jack, the director of education and outreach at the George Street Playhouse.

“She’s a special performer,” he said. “She has a really big, beautiful voice and I think the other thing I really appreciate about her is she's fearless. She leaves it on the stage, she's a full and expressive performer so that you don't have to reach to her to get it. She very much fills the room and there's also a sweetness to her nature and a warmth to her sensibility as a person.”

For the past 30 years, The George Street Playhouse Educational Touring Company has been the heart of the educational department at the playhouse. The fully professional, nationallyrecognized Regional Theater brings issue-based work into schools, colleges and community groups within the tri-state area. Performances address topics such as conflict resolution, health and wellness, bullying and character education.

“I’m really excited,” Comizio said. “This is a totally new journey for me. It’s definitely an incredible thing that they are doing.”

The performances will start at the end of September and will finish in April. Her company will have 150 performances reaching upwards of 35 thousand audience members. On Aug. 28, Comizio is off to New Jersey to train and rehearse with her new company for their shows, “Austin the Unstoppable” and “New Kid.” “Austin the Unstoppable” is a musical comedy about a mother diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and whose son is on the road to becoming obese. “New Kid” addresses hot topics such as racism, peer pressure and issues surrounding immigration.

Comizio’s latest success, however, hasn't been without fears. She rejected her grad school

offers two days before she found the job listing on Playbill.com.

“The reason I wanted to go to grad school in the first place was so I could get my MFA and become a college professor one day,” she said.

“So the fact that this job embodied performing and then working with students afterwards was very important to me. Teaching and theater are two really big things that I want to be able to accomplish in my life.”

Comizio was originally an accounting major when she entered college in 2013.

“I was miserable.” she said. “I’ve wanted to do theater for my whole entire life... I called my dad with a mental breakdown hysterically crying and I was like I can't do this... So the next day I went to Kevin Daly’s office and I said ‘Let's change my major.’”

For anyone who meets Comizio, even if just for a moment, it’s obvious that her full of life personality did not suit crunching numbers.

She’s vivacious and unapologetically-passionate about acting, singing, and teaching. It makes sense, since she grew up singing with her mom around the house and was exposed to the arts at a young age thanks to her parents.

“I was singing around the house at 2 years old. My favorite song was Dancing Queen by ABBA. For my fifth birthday, we went and saw Beauty and the Beast on Broadway,” she said. “Pretty much every year after that my dad always made it a thing to take me to see shows.”

Although Comizio’s current acting role models are Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, back when she was a child, Britney Spears was her biggest inspiration.

“Acting and singing has been the goal since I was five years old,” she said. “In Kindergarten you had to do a ‘what I want to be when I grow up’ project and I said I wanted to act and sing.

People don’t believe [me] when I say this, but my role model is Britney Spears. I saw her music video for “Lucky” when it premiered on VH1 and I remember just being in awe of her and I was like ‘that’s what I want to do.’”

So, at 8 years old, Comizio auditioned with her sister and mother and was casted in her first community theater production, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in Vernon, New Jersey. From there, Comizio performed in a few more shows and picked up the craft again in high school.

“I enrolled in the acting classes and signed up for the audition the spring of my freshman year,” she said. “After that I pretty much was in every high school theater show and was cast as the lead.”

In total, she was in eight shows at Vernon Township High School, including being cast as Eponine in “Les Miserables” and Belle in “Beauty and the Beast.”

At Quinnipiac, she was in eight main stage shows, including “Nine” and "The Clean House." That isn’t even including her three OffBroadway credits she earned with The New Play Festival at the Abingdon Theater Company in New York City.

“Her first role in 'Dracula' was the first time we really got to know her as an actor," Kevin Daly, director of theater and assistant teaching

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Christina Comizio will be performing for the George Street Playhouse Education Touring Company after graduating from Quinnipiac in 2017 professor at Quinnipiac University, said. "After that we all knew she had talent. Christina is one of the best actors we've had come through our program; she's hard working, talented, and has an intrinsic motor for improvement.”

Jack said that working at the playhouse is not an easy job- that it’s like the “peace corps for theater.” While this sounds daunting, there’s no need to worry about Comizio’s ability to keep up. She’s used to a hectic schedule.

Along with keeping up with her studies, social life and play rehearsals, Comizio was also the President of the Fourth Wall Theater, a dean’s list student, a member of Alpha Psi Omega Honor Society, an intern at Broadway Students Live/ Passport to Broadway and she was a guest teacher for Mariah Sage’s acting class.

“She spent countless hours working with our acting professors in the classroom, at rehearsal, and in individual coaching sessions.

The coaching sessions were voluntary and they make a huge difference,” Daly said. “I see many talented students come through our program

(both as majors and non-majors). The difference between them is work ethic, and Christina's was equal to the best.”

This born performer is ready. For most her young life, this is what she has trained for.

“What keeps me doing theater is the fact that I’m keeping a story alive and communicating with people right there,” she said. “So if there is one little girl or little boy that goes, ‘That’s what I want to do with my life.’ That’s what it's really about for me, always inspiring people to follow their dreams and not be afraid to do them because they may be impractical.”

Comizio is grateful for such an opportunity and is more than happy that some of her original plans did not work out.

“For the first time I felt okay… you weren’t meant to go to grad school," she said. "This is what you are supposed to be doing, this is right.

So don’t ever regret the fact that you were a theater major or the fact you didn’t go to grad school. You're now making a career for yourself.”

August 30, 2017

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QU 2, Army 0 – Sunday

Madison Borowiec: 1 goal Al Pelletier: 1 goal Kelsey Goldring: 1 assist Olivia Myszewski: 5 saves MEN’S SOCCER BC 4, QU 0 – Friday Chrys Iakovidis: 1 save Paulo Soares: 2 SOG Rashawn Dally: 2 SOG UConn 1, QU 0 – Monday Iakovidis: 1 save Matthew Taylor: 1 SOG FIELD HOCKEY BC 6, QU 1 – Friday Lauren Belskie: 1 goal Selina Reichart: 1 assist Linda Golini: 8 saves Maine 3, QU 1 – Sunday Valerie Perkins: 1 goal Dayna Barlow: 1 assist Livy Golini: 13 saves VOLLEYBALL Fort Wayne 3, QU 2 – Friday Jen Coffey 15 kills, 1 assist Kat Miller: 13 kills Morgan Sherwin: 5 kills, 21 assists Maria Pansari: 17 assists Toledo 3, QU 2 – Saturday Natalie Alechko: 17 kills Miller: 13 kills, 1 assist Sherwin: 3 kills, 22 assists Alejandra Rodriguez: 7 assists SIUE 3, QU 0 – Saturday Alechko: 9 kills Coffey: 7 kills Pansari: 1 kill, 24 assists Sherwin: 2 kills, 3 assists

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August 30, 2017

GAME OF THE WEEK

Quinnipiac blanks Army in home opener

Bobcats improve to 2-1 in the Quinnipiac Soccer and Lacrosse Turf Complex’s innagural game

By JUSTIN CAIT Sports Editor

For any team, a new season means the turning of the tides in more ways than one. The Quinnipiac women’s soccer team kicked off 2017-18 regular season play at home, on a brand new turf complex.

The Bobcats broke-in the new field by beating Army West Point 2-0 on Sunday afternoon.

“We’ve been training here and it’s been a bit of an eerie existence,” Quinnipiac head coach Dave Clarke said.

“To get on campus, especially with school in [session] and parents being able to sit on the side and sort of christen the facility, it was good.”

Quinnipiac (2-1) wasted no time finding scoring chances against the Black Knights (1-1-2). Junior Madison Borowiec scored the first goal in Quinnipiac Soccer and Lacrosse Turf Complex history just six minutes into the match when junior Jess Gargan rushed down the sidelines and crossed the ball to an open Borowiec, who made no mistake scoring from inside of the box.

Although scoring the first goal on the new turf is an individual feat in the history books, Borowiec understands that the Bobcats still have to play cooperatively in any field condition down the stretch in order to continue the scoring trend.

“Getting that first goal definitely felt really good,” Borowiec said. “I think it’s kind of unreal that we have

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Junior forward Al Pelletier scored her first goal of the season on Sunday. this stadium now, it’s great, but, I think being on the grass or being on the turf, it doesn’t really matter. We’re going to play our game and try to bring our best energy no matter way we play.”

Just over six minutes later the Bobcats found the back of the net again.

This time, junior Al Pelletier was the beneficiary of a well-executed passing play that started from midfield. Junior Nadya Gill made a quick

touch to redshirt freshman Kelsey Goldring, who then found Pelletier on the opposite side with a great ball.

“It was important to take the lead and add to it, and we did,” Clarke said.

“It gave us something to protect, we didn’t have to chase the game...and that’s a whole different type of performance required.”

But the second half played out differently from the opening frame of play.

Army came out of the intermission flying, firing five shots in the first 15 minutes. Despite the added pressure, the Bobcats’ back line and sophomore goalkeeper Olivia Myszewski seemed unphased. “[Myszewski] has had a rough start in a couple of games, not necessarily at fault for a lot of the goals,” Clarke said. “We figured out for the rest of the season we’ll give [Myszewski] that chance because of her performance last year and how she’s trained this week.”

Myszewski faced four more shots in the remaining minutes of the second half, but kept the Black Knights off the scoresheet.

As the 90-minute mark passed, Quinnipiac held onto its 2-0 lead and finished the contest with its first clean sheet of the season. The Bobcats’ ability to capitalize early offensively and contain Army in a high-pressure situation proved the team to be worthy of such a task.

“We need to understand that you can’t just be hanging on at one-nil, or two-nil in this case,” Clarke said.

“But if a chance comes...three-nil and now it’s comfortable and now you can play a bit.”

Next up, Quinnipiac hopes to extend its winning ways when Bryant University makes its first visit to the Quinnipiac Soccer and Lacrosse Turf Complex on Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Petruzzelli: ‘It’s going to be a lot about finding my consistency every night’ PETRUZZELLI from Page 16 and the puck finding its way onto Petruzzelli’s stick, he fired a 200-foot shot from his own crease and perfectly split the uprights, becoming the first goalie to score a USHL goal in seven years.

“That was the first goal I’ve ever scored and it was crazy,” Petruzzelli said. “I can’t describe the feeling. It was incredible. It’s what every goalie dreams of. Getting the puck, going for it and hitting it. Yeah, I couldn’t put the feeling into words. It was crazy.”

Then on May 23, the young netminder earned some well-deserved recognition for a season of success, and most importantly development.

Petruzzelli was named USA Hockey’s 2017 Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year, joining an illustrious group including the New Jersey Devils’ Cory Schneider (2004) and Anaheim Ducks’ John Gibson (2011).

“It was incredible,” Petruzzelli said.

“Just flying out to Colorado, going to the awards ceremony and seeing everything that goes into USA Hockey and how many people devote their careers to elevating the game for everyone. It was a hell of an experience.”

However, the greatest accomplishment of Petruzzelli’s young career came at the NHL draft in June. Prior to the draft, Petruzzelli talked to over 15 NHL clubs, before being selected at the United Center in Chicago.

“It’s been a blast, just so much fun,” Petruzzelli said prior to the draft. “Getting to meet with teams and GM’s, it’s so exciting, it’s so fun and obviously with the draft coming

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Petruzzelli was named USA Hockey’s 2017 Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year.

up this weekend, I can’t wait to see what happens. It’s gonna be an experience, being able to be out here with my family. I can’t wait.”

Projected to go just about anywhere between picks 60-90 prior to the draft, there was no sure destination for the rangy goaltender.

But as a kid from Massachusetts, the obvious choice at heart was to end up with the Boston Bruins. Yet, Petruzzelli knows that when all said and done, getting drafted to any one of the 31 NHL clubs is an accomplishment in itself.

“To be completely honest, I couldn’t care less where I go,” Petruzzelli said in June.

His focus is currently set on making yet another transition; this time to the collegiate level at Quinnipiac.

The Bobcats’ 2016-17 season was one filled with question marks in the crease. With no true solidified No. 1 goalie, the older, more experienced Chris Truehl got the wheels rolling for

the Bobcats and eased in then-freshman Andrew Shortridge.

Quinnipiac goalie coach Jared Waimon notes that perhaps a similar series of events is poised for the upcoming season in net.

“You bring a goalie in that hasn’t completely aged out junior-wise. We think he can come in and have a chance to play and challenge for starts this season,” Waimon said.

In an NCAA league in which just 10 of the 60 teams had freshman goalies play 30 games or more, that is high praise for the incoming true freshman.

Nevertheless, Petruzzelli is well aware that despite his preexisting skill, he still has much to do before becoming a bonafide starter at the collegiate level.

“I think it’s going to be a lot about finding my consistency every night,” Petruzzelli said. “Just hitting the weight room and getting bigger and stronger is only going to help me move faster across the crease.”

But what is Petruzzelli most excit-

ed for coming into the college hockey scene? Simply, the chance to play with his older brother again.

“I’ve really missed him these past few years, so being able to be back on the ice with him is going to be incredible.” Petruzzelli said of brother D.J. “He has great vision, sees the ice really well and I think he’s gonna be a big player for us coming up this year.”

In midst of a long-awaited reunion, it’s no secret that Petruzzelli must also put in the effort off-ice to further advance his play in goal and, most importantly, his ever-growing NHL potential. “(The) buy-in in the weight room, that’s a huge thing, especially at Quinnipiac where our weight room is so elite with what [Patel] does,” Waimon added. “That will help him stay in the net longer, as far as injury prevention and overall strength, because, remember, he’s only 18 and there’s guys on the ice that are 20-23, so that takes some time.”

Quinnipiac fans won’t have to wait long to see those improvements, as Petruzzelli will surely bring the already-existing, tangible aspects of his game to the Bobcats immediately.

For his 6-foot-6 frame, Petruzzelli moves well laterally, positions himself to cut down the angles and is a premiere puck-handler.

If the development continues on its current path, putting his nose to the grindstone will separate him from the overall competition for years to come.

“Just coming in and working as hard as I possibly can,” Petruzzelli said of his 2017-18 expectations. “We’ll hope for the best and see what happens.”

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Clockwise from top left: The press box and bleachers that overlook the field hockey turf stadium. Quinnipiac’s new stylized ‘Q’ is a feature of the new stadium. Spectators overlook the first Quinnipiac women’s soccer game at the new stadium. A wider look of the field hockey bleachers, press box and field.

BY THE NUMBERS

15 30 2,000

Quinnipiac women’s volleyball begins its season with 15 consecutive games away from home. The Bobcats are set to play in the Cougar Challenge in Washington this weekend.

Quinnipiac women’s soccer enters its 30th season.

The Bobcats look to build off of last season, which saw a MAAC Championship appearance and a 9-0 record at home, The new Quinnipiac field hockey, soccer and lacrosse turf complexes combine to seat approximately 2,000 people.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

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Madison Borowiec PHOTO COURTESY OF QUINNIPIAC ATHLETICS

Quinnipiac junior midfielder Madison Borowiec scored the first women’s soccer goal at the brand new Quinnipiac Soccer and Lacrosse Turf Complex. In just the sixth minute of the match, her strike off an assist from senior Jess Gargan opened the scoring against Army. Quinnipiac went on to win 2-0 and improve to 2-1 on the young season.

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“To be under pressure and bend, not break, shows character in this team that we were looking for.”

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Quinnipiac debuts two brand new turf stadiums for field hockey, lacrosse and soccer team

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Quinnipiac’s soccer, lacrosse and field hockey programs return to campus this fall with vastly improved field conditions, as two new turf fields are ready for action.

The Quinnipiac Field Hockey Turf Complex is the field nearest main campus and stands in the location of the old rugby field. While the complex itself is not 100-percent complete, the Bobcats played against the University of New Hampshire on Aug. 20 and will welcome fans to the home opener on Thursday, when the Bobcats host Northeastern.

The Quinnipiac Soccer and Lacrosse Turf Complex was built in place of the old field hockey and lacrosse turf. While this new complex also remains without a few crucial pieces for now, the Quinnipiac women’s soccer team welcomed Army West Point on Sunday for its home opener.

The new turf stadium is a project that has been long awaited for Quinnipiac athletes and the community at large, as a result of pending approval from the town of Hamden.

Student-athletes predict that the field will bring in more fans, overall awareness and spirited hype for the three teams that was missing from them in the past.

Kylie Lance, a redshirt sophomore defender/midfielder for Quinnipiac women’s soccer, looks forward to testing the teams’ abilities on the new surface.

“Passing and speed of play are better on turf, Lance said. “Hopefully more people will come to watch our games, and maybe this stadium will

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Fans watch the first women’s soccer game at the Quinnipiac Soccer Turf Complex on Sunday

get us some better recruits.”

Although there is excitement for the new field, there is some uneasiness for women’s soccer players as well.

After a successful season at home in 2016-17, Lance notes that there could be possible downsides to playing in a unfamiliar facility, after succeeding on the previous field.

“Despite the positives of the new turf field, we did go 8-0 last year on our grass field,” Lance said.

Both Quinnipiac men’s and women’s lacrosse teams are looking for

bounce-back seasons on the new turf.

The Quinnipiac men’s lacrosse team in particular faced regression last season while playing home games at Reece Stadium at Yale, as they finished with an 0-5 record at home and 2-9 overall. This came one year after a 7-2 home record at home and NCAA Tournament berth while playing home games in Hamden.

The field, however, hopes to reshape the support around both lacrosse teams while also benefiting the athlete’s’ individual efforts, and team as a whole.

Men’s lacrosse junior midfielder Jack Hill is excited to compete and defend the new home field.

“I think the new stadium is huge for Quinnipiac University for recruiting and brings more fans in for the games,” Hill said. “But I also think the new stadium will have a dramatic, positive impact on the athletes’ ego. We finally have a home to protect, to be proud of.”

Hill also mentions that with this new field comes some pressure for the teams.

With the men’s lacrosse team winning the MAAC Championship two years

ago, that same bar is set for nothing less than another winning season.

“Quinnipiac lacrosse and soccer will be expected to produce more wins and championships moving forward,” Hill added. “[It’s] a great price to pay for having a brand-new home.”

Field hockey, along with both lacrosse teams, rejoins the Mount Carmel campus after a year of playing their home games at Yale University’s Johnson Field. The team was relegated to the New Haven stadium due to the construction of the new field last year.

In 2015, field hockey played on main campus, posting a 6-2 home record, despite finishing just 9-11 overall.

Last year, playing in New Haven, they fell to 2-5 at home and 5-13 overall.

“It does take a lot of stress off the freshmen (not having to travel to New Haven),” senior fullback Lauren Belskie said. “I think this field will help us go very far (in the Big East).”

The new stadium comes a year after the field hockey team joined the Big East Conference. The stadium will help the Bobcats blend in with fellow Big East rivals to give the program a more “big time” feel.

“There’s a huge responsibility to show the university that putting in this field was a good idea and that it’s going to help elevate our programs as well as the other programs at Quinnipiac,” field hockey head coach Becca Main said.

The new stadiums join the TD Bank Sports Center as a step in the right direction for a program that is keen on becoming a major player in college athletics.

Detroit Red Wings draft Quinnipiac freshman goalie Keith Petruzzelli

By JUSTIN CAIT Sports Editor

It’s a dream come true, but just the beginning of a long road ahead.

As both a recent NHL draft pick and a college hockey recruit, that is the reality for incoming Quinnipiac freshman goalie Keith Petruzzelli.

The Detroit Red Wings selected Petruzzelli in the third round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft with the 88th overall pick.

The Wilbraham, Massachusetts native is listed at 6-foot-6, 190-pounds and finished his 2016-17 campaign as NHL Central Scouting’s No. 2 ranked North American goalie, behind only Boston University sophomore Jake Oettinger.

And at just 18 years old, Petruzzelli already possesses a lifetime of hockey in his past.

In 2013, Petruzzelli became the first player born in 1999 to commit to a college hockey program, along with his older brother, D.J.. “[Quinnipiac was] the first team to reach out to us, so that always means a lot,” Petruzzelli said. “Just a great campus, great facilities, great coaching staff and we both thought it would be a really great fit.”

But the Petruzzelli brothers would have to wait to play with each other again, as they were separated in Keith’s junior year of high school.

The younger Petruzzelli moved to Connecticut for the 2015-16 season, joining the Selects Academy at South Kent School in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL). There he flourished, finishing the season with a league-best 1.13 goal against average and .936 save percentage amongst goalies that played 20 games or more.

The next step was joining Muskegon of the United States Hockey League (USHL), where the transition from high school hockey to juniors was evidently strenuous.

Through his first 16 games of his rookie season, Petruzzelli posted an atypical 2.95 goals against average and .901 save percentage.

“It’s crazy, it was a really big jump from U-18. ” Petruzzelli said. “In the USPHL, the first two lines can play, but then after that, there’s a pretty solid drop-off for most teams. Just having four full lines of guys that can rip the puck, coming down on you, it was an adjustment for sure.”

But that all changed at the

USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game this past December.

About halfway through the showcase, Petruzzelli stepped into the crease and stopped all 21 shots he faced. His stellar performance was met with Team East MVP honors, becoming the first goalie in the event’s history to win an MVP award.

“It was just one of those nights where everything seems to go right for you,” Petruzzelli said. “I thought I was in a little bit of a rut at that point in the season, so going into that game, and having such a huge game, was huge for my confidence.”

Since then Petruzzelli improved, and quickly became the USHL’s best rookie goaltender. Amongst firstyear goalies, he finished the season with a league-best 22 wins, .918 save percentage and 2017 USHL All-Rookie team honors.

His self-confidence even allowed him to accomplish an unsual feat.

In a game in late February against the Madison Capitols, Petruzzelli and his Lumberjacks were up 3-1, late in the contest. With the Madison goalie pulled See PETRUZZELLI Page 13

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Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey freshman Keith Petruzzelli looks to produce at the collegiate level after a successful 2016-17 season in the USHL.