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Greek Week

Delts dominate, pages 8-9

Opinion

Sports

Sex on Fire: How to deal with a clinger, page 5

Lucky number 7 for women, page 16

Powerless in the snow Storm kills Halloween, power

Hamdenites lash out at QU partiers

By Kim Green

By Phil Nobile

An unexpected nor’easter swept the East Coast on Saturday, leaving Quinnipiac students with no electricity and limited transportation for their Halloween festivities. The unseasonable storm has left more than three million people from Maine to Maryland without power including more than 800,000 Connecticut residents, according to Fox News. Although many communities only received a couple of inches of wet snow, the weight on the trees, still covered with fall leaves, proved disastrous as power lines were toppled. Connecticut Light & Power said that it may take up to a week to restore power to all customers. “I lost power at 7 on Sunday morning,” said Kristy Suppe, a senior living in Cheshire. “Connecticut Light & Power called us on

Hamden citizens have long disapproved of parties thrown by Quinnipiac students, but now some residents are taking steps to prevent and disrupt any chances of off-campus partying. “I am going to organize and at the least take care of the problem on my block,” Hamden resident Eliad Laskin said. “We can take back the town in numbers and block by block. I am going to go door-to-door in my neighborhood and mobilize.” When Hamdenites want to file a complaint about QU students, they are advised to contact the Hamden Police Department, a Quinnipiac Hotline, or Chief of Security & Safety David Barger and Associate Vice President for Facilities Administration Joseph Rubertone, according to Hamden Zoning enforcement guidelines. Some feel these methods have proved to be ineffective. “Citizens may start taking matters into their own hands if this continues, because Hamden and QU have done nothing,” Laskin said. Hamden officials declined comment. Assistant Town Planner Daniel Kops said in earlier interactions with Hamden residents who have issues with Quinnipiac student behavior that the police department would be the most effective means of enforcement. Hamden’s Planning Office cannot go after tenants for bad behavior. The zoning guidelines provide a list of legitimate reasons for complaint under the title of “Student Housing Complaints to Police Department and Quinnipiac Security.” Those reasons include loud parties, underage drinking, noise, lewd behavior (i.e. public urination or vomiting), and obstruction in parking. Some townsfolk have suggested other ways to handle rebellious students. “I say use pepper spray,” Hamden resident Alicia Panayotakis said in a Facebook post on the Town of Hamden’s page. “Spray the intruders, say you thought they were taking something out of their pants and wasn’t sure what is was. It’s your property for God’s sake. Also, put

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Snow covers the Bobcat statue on Bobcat Way Saturday on Mount Carmel campus. Many students had New Haven on their minds to celebrate Halloween, but the nor’easter forced shuttles to stop at 4 p.m.

Senior Week to exclude underage seniors Liquor permits, contracts for venues to blame By Catherine Boudreau Staff Writer

Seniors who will be under the legal drinking age by May of next year will not be allowed to participate in Senior Week, confirmed Stephen Pagios, the assistant director of student center & campus life and adviser of Senior Week. According to Pagios, the presence of alcohol at every event is the main reason why seniors who are under the legal drinking age can’t participate. Obtaining liquor permits and signing contracts with each venue are both “big processes” and pose obstacles. “We have to sign agreements with all the places that we go to saying that everyone going is 21,” Pagios said. “When we are going to Oakdale or Holiday Hill or Terminal 110 as we did last year, we reserve the whole place. It’s not really feasible for these places to allow some people to drink alcohol and not others.” Makeda Sutherland is one senior who isn’t permitted to attend. She won’t turn 21 until July 2012, two

months after Senior Week. “I want to be the one that makes the decision whether to go or not,” Sutherland said. “I’m sure they’re doing activities besides drinking for the whole weekend. I don’t need to drink to be a part of a lot of the events. It’s Senior Week and it’s an experience we should all have together,” Sutherland said. Approximately 800 seniors participate in Senior Week. During the three days leading up to graduation, they stay in the freshman dorms and attend various events organized by the Senior Week committee. Events include a party at the Oakdale Theatre and afternoon activities at the Holiday Hill resort. All are exclusively for Quinnipiac seniors. Alcohol is supplied, which is included in the $295 cost students must pay in order to attend. Senior Andrew McDermott, one of the Senior Week coordinators, added in an email that if more of the events were on campus, there would be more flexibility regarding who could attend. However, most are off campus. There is one way to get into Senior Week without being 21: working it. There are 22 juniors on the Senior Week committee who work at the events. They are not allowed to drink and must wear a T-shirt that

“We all spent four years here. We’ve all put in the time. You can’t discriminate just because of age. It isn’t Senior Drinking Week. It’s Senior Week, so it should be available to every senior here.”

— Nicole Peloso 21-year-old senior

designates them as staff. “They are two different kind of parties,” Pagios said. “The juniors are not there for the Senior Week experience. They are there to make sure it happens. The only beverage they are getting is water and they are making sure things are running smoothly.” McDermott compared them to security in uniform. Pagios added that everyone has the opportunity to attend Senior Week once. Those who couldn’t participate the year of their graduation could come back the following year as alumni. “I don’t think I would come back,” Sutherland said. “It’s not my 2012 classmates. We have our own special bond, so it just wouldn’t be the same.” Senior Nicole Peloso, 21, said she thinks it is completely unfair. If

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venues are going to be strict about drinking, they should be able to check IDs or have underage students wear something that symbolizes that, Peloso said. “We all spent four years here. We’ve all put in the time. You can’t discriminate just because of age. It isn’t Senior Drinking Week, it’s Senior Week so it should be available to every senior here,” she said. McDermott agreed that it “stinks” for those who will not be able to participate, however the committee has “to look on behalf of the majority.” According to Pagios, it all comes down to the legal side of things. “I think one of the stipulations to this is that we need to tell [the venues] that we’ve checked that everyone is 21. Once we start getting into that ‘well 799 are 21 but five aren’t,’ it starts getting a bit hazy.”

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November 2, 2011

A night of Sin

Sinning the night away

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SGA gets initiative passed, more in works

SGA has been putting a lot of initiatives into motion recently. Hand sanitizer stations have been added to the walls of Café Q. Currently, they are working on adding rental ice skates to the TD Bank Sports Center facilities and moving students’ cars currently parked in the Westwoods parking lot to vacant spots in Hilltop. – M.P.

Occupy Hartford movement doesn’t stir QU The Occupy Hartford movement attempted to mobilize more support from college and university students last week by organizing a walkout. On Thursday, students across Connecticut walked out of their classes at 2 p.m. and met in Hartford at 3 p.m. to rally and protest at the state capitol. No noticeable involvement was seen on Quinnipiac’s campus. – M.P.

ResLife sponsors Boozin’ Halloween The CA staff of Eastview hosted their first senior exclusive event Friday night. The night consisted of trivia, wings from the Side Street Grille, beer and prizes for trivia winners and best costume. The event was held at Rocky Top Student Center and was one of the senior exclusive events with alcohol, started only last academic year. – M.P. Charlotte Greene/Chronicle

CAS gets assistant dean of career services Dr. Lara Dotson-Renta is the newest addition to the College of Arts of Sciences as the assistant dean of career services and assistant professor. Dotson-Renta has previous experience as a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania. She has her doctorate in romantic languages from the University of Pennsylvania, her master’s degree in French from the New York University of Paris, and her bachelor’s degree in Spanish and French from Dartmouth College. Her responsibilities at Quinnipiac will consist of providing personal assistance in finding careers, skill development, and preparing for the job market. Next semester she will teach a QU301 course. – M.P.

QUOTE hosted a fashion show called “A Night of Sin” last Thursday on the second floor of the Cafe. Top row from left: Jazmi Zanders, Darriah Woodard, Nailah Abdul-Rahman; middle row: Nalicia Williams, Jessica Payne, Alima Sesay, Katryn Flynn; bottom row: D.J. Doug, Payne, Jessica Abreu.

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29th Annual Leadership Conference – 9 a.m., Burt Kahn Court Walk for Thought – Raise awareness for brain injuries and athletic training as a profession. – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Near basketball courts by the Rec Center

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November 2, 2011

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Snowstorm twists seniors’ last Halloween Snow from cover

Photo courtesy of Michelle Frank

Michelle Frank’s sedan spent two days stuck in the mud in a friend’s yard after a party Saturday night.

Hamdenites unhappy with QU students Hamden from cover up a ‘No Trepassing’ sign and they can be arrested, this comes from the police.” According to Laskin, the issue goes as far

as safety for the students themselves. “I also worry about the safety of the students, of which many walk to the parties on unlit roads without sidewalks,” Laskin said.

Monday and said we should be be prepared to not have power for seven days. I am going from place to place living on friend’s couches because the lack of heat is making for an uncomfortable living situation to say the least.” Suppe’s roommate Anna Raso said they received a phone call from their landlord Monday morning on behalf of the town requesting a clean sidewalk for trick-or-treaters. “We have a big sidewalk and we had to hack the ice with a hammer for the kids,” Raso said. “Our whole neighborhood has no power. Once its nighttime, there’s no street lights and it’s really dark.” The United Illuminating Company, which covers some of Hamden’s power, said most homes will have power restored by tonight. Twenty-five Hamden roads were impassable as of Sunday due to utility lines entangled in trees, with the largest concentration of power outages on Shepard Avenue, where many Quinnipiac seniors reside. “We live off of Shepard, and at about 11:30 on Saturday night in the middle of our Halloween party with about 40 people who managed to make it there through the snow, the electricity went out,” senior Chris DeFranco said. “We were supposed to have over 150 people at our house, so we were left with untapped kegs and 20 people staying the night. One of our guests even had their car stuck in our yard for two days.” DeFranco, a UI customer, said power and heat were restored to his house by Tuesday morning. The storm also affected students residing on the York Hill and Mount Carmel campuses causing them to rethink their weekend plans. On Saturday, residents received an email from Ed Rodriguez, assistant chief of security, informing residents that the shuttle service to Hamden and New Haven would be shut down

SGA creating a legend $3,000 going toward best idea By Marissa Himbele & Taylor Trahan

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as of 4 p.m. The decision came after security received word from the governor’s office and the National Weather Service that the roads were no longer safe for travel, Chief of Security & Safety David Barger said. The cancellation prevented many students from going to New Haven for Halloween as planned. “My roommates and I were planning on going to Toad’s on Saturday night but then shuttles were canceled,” senior Danielle Cascersari said. “We would have gone to a local house party or a bar but driving was so bad that a friend of mine got into an accident going down York Hill so we were all scared.” But Cascersari made the best of the inclement weather. “We had a party in our room and had a great time,” Cascersari said. “We ended up getting in some trouble with residential life but it was so worth it because it’s my last Halloween at Quinnipiac.” Although Quinnipiac’s town shuttles were stopped, shuttles still ran between the York Hill and Mount Carmel campuses. The service ended an hour and a half early at about 1:30 Sunday morning. “The road leading up to the [York Hill] campus became hazardous and we wanted to keep the students and staff safe,” Barger said. “A storm like this was an anomaly and we are just hoping this doesn’t happen again so early in the season.” The snowstorm’s lingering effects on the Quinnipiac community outlasted the snow that quickly began to melt on Sunday. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Monday, York Hill residents were left without power until 2:30 a.m. “The power went out fairly late Sunday night, so it didn’t really affect me, I just went to sleep,” said Francesco Compagnino, a Townhouse resident. “Luckily the heat was still working.”

Louis Venturelli left his position of SGA president with a legend to give away. Last year, Venturelli and a committee within SGA made up of presidents and vice presidents of each class, created the Legends Project. Continued this year, the objective is to get students involved and improve QU. “The goal is to get [the students’] ideas to happen on campus and to get it working by the end of next semester,” said junior Catherine Tobin, SGA vice president of the class of 2013. “So we will provide them with an SGA mentor to kind of make sure their idea can work and we’ll also give them $3,000 towards their idea.” SGA is supplying the financial expenses to one student, or a group of students, who have the best idea. The due date for applications is Nov. 16. Interviews for selected applicants will be held from Nov. 18 to Dec. 2 and the winner will be announced between Dec. 12 and Dec. 16. “I think the Legends Project is a great idea because it is a way of strengthening our community,” freshman Tyler Appleby said. “The students of Quinnipiac will be able to improve the campus and making it reflect themselves, thus showing what type of environment we want to live and learn in.”

“We really want to reach out to the students who have good ideas but don’t necessarily know how to go about them,” Tobin said. SGA members have been speaking in freshman QU 101 classes in order to reach as many students as possible. There will be info sessions for the sophomores, juniors and seniors who SGA will not recruit from their classes to speak, Tobin said. Rather, SGA will focus on finding freshmen to introduce the Legends Project. Info sessions took place yesterday at the North Haven and York Hill campuses. The last session is on the Mount Carmel campus on Nov. 6. “The Legends Project will be extremely beneficial because a lot of people’s feedback and new ideas will allow the best changes to be made to the school,” freshman Nicole Kujan said. Tobin and SGA members said they hope the Legends Project will become an annual event.

“The students of Quinnipiac will be able to improve the campus and making it reflect themselves, thus showing what type of environment we want to live and learn in.”

— Tyler Appleby Freshman

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November 2, 2011

Opinion An unwinnable fight We had a few inches of snow in October rific example of how news media is supposed in the Northeast. According to Fox News, this to work. Without fail on any major political or social issue, Fox shows no regard for jourmeans the conversation on global warmnalistic objectivity, which makes their ing is a scam and carbon dioxide can slogans of “Fair and Balanced” and “We continue to be pumped into the atmoreport, you decide” so much more of a sphere with no regard for future genlaughing matter. erations. But back to the latest transgression, cliI have encountered opposition from mate change. the right wing that usually conBolling, host of “Follow the sists of them saying that climate Money,” has had a supposed changes, so get over it. My retort global warming expert on his is that the conversation must foshow. In June, Bolling brought cus on what effect an industriJeremy Stull Opinion Editor in David Kreutzer. Kreutzer was alized world has on this climate @jpstull identified as an unspecified rechange. To me, it makes sense that human actions affect the natural world in ways search fellow for the Heritage Foundation. that were unthought-of prior to said human ac- For those of you who do not cringe at the thought of the Heritage Foundation acting as tions. The conversation once again fits that clas- any sort of authority on climate, know that the Heritage Foundation is one of the oldest and sic mold. Fox News’s Eric Bolling of tweeted as the most-recognized conservative think tanks in snow was falling on Friday “Hey A Gore... the nation. Conservative policy centers are not an acearliest snow in NYC since the Civil War... where’s your global warming now, see?” To curate resource for an unbiased scientific case borrow some mockery from Jon Stewart, that for anything, let alone an issue as supported is like saying it was sunny at noon, but now by the left and contested by the right as global at 8 p.m. it’s dark so we must be in a global warming. If Kreutzer is in fact a scientist, he repredarkening stage. I am not trying to rally the left into hating sents the vast minority who think it is okay to on Fox News, they do an adequate job of that give carte blanche to capitalists’ environmenon their own. Anybody with any idea of how tal ventures. I hope we can all be in agreement, regardthe world works, even my contingent conservative friends, knows that Fox News is a hor- less of our respective acknowledgement or

denial of global warming, that human actions have an some impact on our environment. That impact seems to be overwhelmingly negative to me, but that is the portion that needs to be debated. It should be studied by scientists who then present their findings to policy makers. Think tank representatives should not debate these conclusions with media outlets with an agenda. If Fox really wanted to bring on a scientist who would provide information and entertainment, they need look no further than Richard Muller. Formerly a climate change skeptic, Muller has recently announced his conversion, prompted by findings from his own study. One-quarter of this study, $600,000, was bankrolled by the Charles Koch Foundation. Billionaire brothers David and Charles Koch, themselves global warming skeptics, run an American oil company and also financially back the Tea Party. Muller, who recently completed his scientific study said, “[Global warming] skeptics raised valid points and everybody should have been a skeptic two years ago … now we have confidence that the temperature rise that had previously been reported had been done without bias.” Instead, they went with the Heritage Foundation. Alas, the fight is already lost if we try to fight with Fox News.

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We will not settle for adequacy By Jeremy Stull Opinion Editor

Last week Dr. Phil Brewer of Student Health Services at Quinnipiac wrote a letter expressing his displeasure with our verbiage in our story on the new hours of the health center at York Hill. While not explicitly wording it as such, Dr. Brewer was essentially telling QU students to just be grateful for what we have. It is more than a little disheartening that a university official would convey such a message in such a public forum. The Student Government Association had urged the university to better staff the Rocky Top health center and I know the organization is disappointed with this cutback. SGA is essentially a student advocacy group rather than a legislative body like the name suggests. SGA’s mission is to continually push for improvements on campus, even if it means that Dr. Brewer needs to figure out a way to staff the new health center. Dr. Brewer wrote that “rather than showing appreciation for the improved services, the reporter chose to emphasize her view that opening a satellite service with limited hours is somehow a disservice to students.” This satellite service provides a safety net for the thousands of residents at York Hill. To give statistics that the center is underutilized during its first few weeks of operation is misleading. We are not yet in flu season. People do not plan for catastrophic events that the health center could be of great assistance in. We will not simply be happy with the services offered by the university. We are grateful for the improvements that Quinnipiac is making, that much is without question. We are fortunate to be at a private university that is willing to work with its student leaders to make the campus a better place to live. By the same token, as students who pay $36,130 in tuition and $11,790 for room and board to live at York Hill, we have a right, if not a duty to continually press the university for constant improvements to student life. It is unfortunate Dr. Brewer wants to perpetuate status-quo thinking.

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November 2, 2011

SEX ON FIRE

Stage 5 clingers

Your burning love and sex questions answered by Lovely Rita. Send in your questions to rita@quchronicle.com. We won’t give up your name. DEAR LOVELY RITA: I’ve been dating this girl for about four months and she’s cool but also really, really clingy. We see each other every day, and even when we’re not together in person she is texting me or posting on my Facebook wall. The problem is she’s kind of touchy, and I’ve told her before that I need space but she freaked out. How do I get the space I need without hurting her feelings? – Suffocated DEAR SUFFOCATED: Sounds like you’ve got a stage five clinger on your hands, pal. By four months (which in college, is really like dog years), you should have already established a more or less regular routine of how often you see each other. It could be on a daily, weekly or biannual basis, whatever works for your relationship. As usual, it sounds like there has been a serious lack of communication, with a little dose of insecurity on your girlfriend’s part. Let’s address your girlfriend first. She’s clearly looking for attention that you aren’t giving, so she’s pushing you to spend more time with her until she gets the validation she wants. And it looks like even though you attempted to stand up for yourself, you kind of, well, failed. You told her you needed space, she threw a temper tantrum and you gave in. Having been someone’s girlfriend once or twice myself, I know what she’s learned. She’s learned that if she throws a fit, you’ll give in and she’ll get her way. It doesn’t sound like you enjoy being stomped on or suffocated by her clingy behavior either. Have the “I need space” conversation again, only this time arm yourself with an arsenal of knowledge. Know that she needs a self-esteem boost, so do that in whatever way you ... do that (think dirty thoughts). Next try to figure out why she’s so clingy in the first place – maybe she wants more affection, or wants to know you’re thinking of her. Tell her that if you don’t see each other every day the world will not come crashing down, and it doesn’t mean you don’t miss her but that you have to get shit done so you can see her the next day. Maybe throw in the cliche “absence makes the heart grow fonder” as a joke, but only, and I mean only, if the conversation is already going well. I forgot to mention: Try as hard as you can to have this conversation in person. That goes for all serious relationship conversations, ever. As a rule. But seriously, talk your clinger down. – Lovely Rita ♦♦♦

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Wait until December, snow As I sat in my overpriced Ninja Turtle cos- example, in high school, I was on a school trip tume watching ABC Family on my last Hal- to San Francisco and – to make a long story loween Saturday of my college career, I came short – the city had its first snow day in history yet all I had packed is what I perceived to to one conclusion: Mother Nature really is be appropriate California wear. a bitch. But, I was particularly pissed off Don’t get me wrong, the first snowby the untimely snow this past Saturflakes of the season are always cute day night after I got ready in my overas they lightly cover Sleeping Giant, priced Donatello costume to find out making it look quite grander than it that there was no possible way to really is. But this year those loveget to the party I was looking ly little flakes decided to make forward to all week. It was my an unwelcomed early appearlast big Halloween hurrah, as ance, thus ruining my, and I’m they say, as far as college parties sure many others’, Halloween Kim Green Staff Writer go. But, with an hour delay from party plans. @_kimgreen the normally trustworthy Metro I know Halloween was on Monday, but in college, Halloween technical- Taxi, and my landlord advising us to “wait ly is a weeklong drinking binge with its Sat- until the snow melts off the driveway,” I was urday night peak when girls don their sluttiest stuck. The party was up through the back roads bests and boys just dress up as bananas or hot of Hamden that were most certainly not dogs (why do they do that?). But to my utter surprise, this past weekend plowed, but a select few didn’t let the snow I found myself completely coherent, sitting get in between them and the two kegs and junin my bed with my four roommates geared in gle juice that awaited them at the end of the our booty-shorted, crime-fighting Ninja Turtle lengthy voyage. I, on the other hand, played it outfits, watching a “Hocus Pocus” marathon safe by waiting to see if other friends successon ABC Family with no one to blame but good fully made the journey after waiting an hour for a taxi. After a swervy 2 mph car ride, and old Mother Nature. Many may have been surprised by this a $20 fare later, my friend finally made it, givunwelcomed snow, but my relationship with ing me motivation to trek through the inclemthe fluffy powder often resembles a not-so- ent weather. Call it what you will, but I am going to funny National Lampoon sequel minus Chevy Chase, so I was not surprised in the least. For refer to the next chain of events as a miracle.

After the party began and people made their way over to kick off one last good college Halloween party, I hesitated to leave my house because I became completely captivated with watching Sarah Jessica Parker play a horny witch circa 1993 in “Hocus Pocus.” I was interrupted from this fine piece of film work when I got the text that the power went out in the middle of the party. As people scrambled through the freezing snow in their daisy dukes and squeezing every last person into a car or taxi to get home, I was cozy as could be still decked out in my costume surrounded by Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael, having my last big Halloween party right here in my bed. Thanks SJP. Call me crazy, but that is a Halloween miracle if I’ve ever heard one. But of course, with my horrific relationship with the snow, you know this story is not over. We woke up Sunday morning bright and early to get our coveted Whitney Donut in my Jeep (obviously I would have a Jeep to help me battle the snow), and when we returned, our overachieving roommate decided she would try to venture to the library in her Jetta but failed miserably since we were still waiting for that snow to melt. Being the wonderful roommates that we are, we helped push her out leaving us covered in that charming muddy snow that I so love. No surprise there.

DEAR LOVELY RITA: My new boyfriend wants to know how many guys I’ve slept with, but I feel like that would be weird to tell him. Honestly, I don’t really feel comfortable talking about it with anyone, I feel like that’s a super private thing. I don’t really want to talk about it with him. What should I tell him? – Been Around the Block DEAR BEEN AROUND THE BLOCK: Tell him exactly what you just told me, that you don’t really feel comfortable talking about it with anyone and feel it’s a super private thing. If he still bugs you about it, he’s probably just insecure about how he measures up, so give him some reassurance. – Lovely Rita ♦♦♦ Disclaimer: The Sex on Fire advice column is kept anonymous to avoid violating the privacy of the author.

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ASAP Rocky defies critics’ labels By Mike Turzilli Staff Writer

Shortly after an artist surfaces into the mainstream, he/she is compared to other artists from the same city. Furthermore, artists from a given city often become judged more by their hometown than their music. This trend is especially prevalent in hip-hop, where rappers boast their city’s culture until they become the city’s mascot. However, Harlem native ASAP Rocky is more focused on resisting the New York rapper label than acquiring it. “I would not consider myself to be a quote unquote real New York rapper … I don’t even like New York rappers,” ASAP Rocky said in a New York Times interview this month. According to Rocky, he wants nothing to do with the “New York rapper” label that critics haphazardly slap onto artists from New York. Rocky’s defiance of this label is primarily the result of rejection from his peers. In a recent interview with Fader TV, Rocky explained that he and his crew, all of whom place

ASAP before their names, were labeled as outcasts. Their eccentric fashion sense and strong interest in drugs forced their peers to ignore them. This separation from New York City’s culture is the driving force behind Rocky’s motivation to avoid becoming known as a New York rapper. Musically, Rocky maintains the same sense of locational defiance. His tracks possess traits gathered from numerous hip-hop hot spots across the country, most notably Houston. Rocky’s most popular track, “Purple Swag,” is essentially a tribute to the chopped and screwed rap style that originated in Houston. Although “Purple Swag” is Rocky’s most well-known track, it is far from his best. Formulating an opinion of the hip-hop artist from simply listening to “Purple Swag” would be a great disservice to both Rocky and the listener. Digging deeper into Rocky’s work reveals numerous tracks that are comparable to works of the most notable artists. Songs such as “Trilla” and “Grown Up” boast Rocky’s finest lyrical work.

Along with possessing what he calls an “all purpose flow,” Rocky has a great ear for beats. The production on his tracks truly possess the most innovative sound available; specifically the song “Peso.” “Peso” is more than anything Rocky’s best representation as an artist. The beat is both dreamy and heavy, combining elements of various hip-hop roots. This sound mixture is one that suits the artist quite nicely, and he proves this by laying down two solid verses. As of last Friday, Rocky signed a $3 million dollar deal with Polo Grounds Music, a subdivision of Sony/ RCA. Rocky is the first artist since 50 Cent to receive this substantial monetary amount for a first signing. Clearly the record company sees the massive potential in his work. Be sure to keep an eye on ASAP Rocky and check out his first full mix tape “LiveLoveASAP,” which dropped yesterday.

Tracks to check out:

“Been around the world”

“Peso”

“Trilla”

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As the Halloween craze quickly passes, the Christmas season is already fast approaching. The Christmas spirit has arrived at full speed, as several holiday singles and albums have already been released. Michael Bublé has one of the most magical voices on the radio right now. As the singer of countless hits such as “Haven’t Met You Yet” and “Everything,” he’s vocally capable of delving into the holiday album world. His seasonal album, “Christmas,” is sure to be a force to be reckoned with on the charts as Dec. 25 approaches. There’s something about his voice that is perfectly

suited for covering classics such as “Silent Night” and “Jingle Bells.” With his old school, jazz-like charm and smooth melodies, listeners may think the album was produced in the ‘50s rather than 2011. Every song is catchy and sentimental, but it’s his duet with Shania Twain for “White Christmas” that truly makes an impact on listeners. Offering a new take on the classic song, the track is fun yet still manages to keep the song’s original magic alive. Overall, this album has the potential to appeal to everyone, whether they are devout Bublé fans or grandparents looking to relive the songs they’ve grown up with. While some singers butcher classic Christmas carols with synthesizers

Michael Bublé’s “Christmas” is a festive album for this upcoming holiday season. and over-the-top vocals, Bublé successfully transforms music of the past into present-day holiday gold. Bublé is no stranger to producing Grammy Award-winning albums, yet he recently told the National Post he wants this holiday album to be one of his most influential musical works. “If I passed away and 20 years

later a kid was still listening to this, that would be really cool,” Bublé said in the interview. Every track makes it clear that “Christmas” is a song collection that combines Bublé’s musical genius with nostalgic and sentimental values of the holiday season. With these factors at play, Bublé has earned himself a spot on the Christmas classics

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chart alongside singers like Bing Crosby. “Christmas” is a well-crafted work of art that offers a fresh take on traditional holiday tunes. Those already planning their annual Christmas parties need look no further for the perfect soundtrack. Although it’s only early November, the season of holiday album releases is off to a festive start.

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Age: 21 Class: Senior Major: Accounting Hometown: Northport, N.Y. “I never know how to react because I don’t see too much resemblance between him and myself. My red hair throws the look off. I usually just laugh it off and am thankful they aren’t comparing me to Johnny Drama.”

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It seems Beyoncé’s baby bump is on a tweeting frenzy. “You can call me Embry-once from now on,” @BeyonceJayFetus recently tweeted. While the unborn baby doesn’t yet have a name or a known sex, it didn’t stop the hip-hop-legend-to-be from creating a Twitter account. Some may find it creepy that Jay and Beyoncé’s unborn child is already utilizing the crazy world of social networking, but it’s great publicity. Not only do these tweets keep the public’s focus on the two celebrities, but they are also cute and clever. Witty tweets such as, “Can we get some fro-yo” and “I’m calling my space Womb of Dereon,” offer pregnancy humor. It was a smart move on Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s part to start the account. It allows their fans to feel closer, and be a part of this special time in the couple’s lives. While rumors have circulated that the couple is faking the pregnancy for publicity, the Twitter account keeps fans in the loop. On Halloween the fetus tweeted, “No more candy. I need to make it to February. And mom doesn’t need anymore either. kk thx.” Whether this already worshipped baby is a boy or girl, the world will be waiting patiently. Surely @BeyonceJayFetus will be the first to report the news. – E.W.

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Lindsay Lohan can’t seem to strip away her bad habits, but she has no problem shedding her clothes. According to TMZ reports, the train wreck celebrity will earn nearly $1 million for posing completely nude, full pictorial style, in an upcoming Playboy Magazine issue. To clarify the extent of the nudity, TMZ reported that a classy Playboy source described Lohan’s racy spread as showing, “boobs, ass, and vag.” There won’t be anything left to the imagination. It’s no secret that Lohan’s career is deteriorating as fast as her good looks. After all, rehab, probation and jail stints don’t look great on an acting resume. Luckily for Lohan, Playboy’s employment standards are slightly lower and more superficial. Lohan differs from popular celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Jessica Alba, who posed for Playboy to enhance their sex symbol status. Lohan lost her sex appeal two arrests ago. At 25-years-old, it’s clear that Lohan is posing for Playboy in a desperate attempt to salvage what’s left of her career. For Lohan’s sake, hopefully the big paycheck is a worthy exchange for her dignity. Sorry Lohan, but this pathetic Playboy stint is skanky, not sexy. – N.F.

By SARAH ROSENBERG Associate Arts & Life Editor

This Halloween weekend was too reminiscent of Hurricane Irene’s reign of terror. Mostly everyone boarded up their windows, stayed off the icy roads and missed extremely important birthday festivities (or was that just me?) to survive the storm. Now I find myself trying to withstand a freak snowstorm when I am supposed to be wearing a costume into New Haven. I am complaining mostly because it’s my senior year, and I wanted my last Halloween weekend as an undergraduate student to be completely epic. Why is it that the higher expectations you have, the more likely you are to be disappointed? I should wear the devil costume I had saved for Saturday around York Hill right now because I am mad, and Mother Nature and everyone else should know it. If you braved the snow, I give you a lot of credit. I am jealous of your bravery and boldness because nothing turns me off faster than a Toad’s skirt mixed with wind-blown snowflakes. Even though I am still bitter about the recent weather, I am also confused. The sun is already back out and melting the snow away. So, the Halloween festivities must continue. When braving extreme weather conditions, you have to make a choice: go all out with your costume or stay inside. Bobcats tend to go all the way without forgiveness, and the snow can’t ruin a truly epic costume. Thus far, my favorite costume has been the “Black Swan” tribute. Who knew people could make psychotic ballerina Natalie Portman look so good? The ladies who wore black tutus and mimicked Portman’s eye makeup from the film looked eerily like her. Also, the girls who dressed up like cupcakes this weekend caught my attention. After seeing silver skirts made of tin foil, cherry headbands and shirts with “hand-crafted” written on them, I started to feel a little embarrassed by the $6 I spent to look like a devil. Baked goods are more than just delicious treats – they are perfect holiday attire. But, when it comes to costly costumes, I can’t decide where and when to draw the line. Deciding how much money to spend on outfits is one thing, but the pressure to wear something totally original is always lingering. I thought wearing a giant red hash tag to trend partygoers was ingenious, until Facebook photos proved to me that other girls beat me to the punch. If anything, there are a few lessons I’ve learned this past “Halloweekend.” Originality is vital, the weather should come second to the best holiday of your college career, and next year I should dress up as Kim Kardashian post-divorce. Too soon?

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The brothers of Delta Tau Delta won Greek Week 2011, a series of competitive events for fraternities and sororities held last week, after they took first place in competitions such as the Penny War Challenge and Lip Sync. The winners were Delta Tau Delta in first place, Kappa Alpha Theta in second, and Pi Beta Phi in third. Greek Week also consisted of individual winners. Most Outstanding Greek Member was Ryan JeanJoseph of Tau Kappa Epsilon. Most Valuable Greek Week Player was

Chris Meade of Delta Tau Delta. The Most Spirited Chapter went to Tau Kappa Epsilon. Lip Sync was the favored event for most Greek life members. The chapters presented ‘90s themed performances with music from the Spice Girls and *NSYNC, and made references to their favorite childhood movies. It was a night of nostalgia for chapters and their supporters in Burt Kahn Court Friday night. “I’m feeling so excited, my balls are tingling,” junior Josh Goldberg of Delta Tau Delta said after their Lip Sync victory. Delta Tau Delta stole the night

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GREEKS C with a “Toy Story” storyline featuring Andy’s dream of what happened to his toys after he gave them away. The fraternity practiced for about three weeks, according to Delt member Josiah Feigleson. “It’s awesome [to win]; it feels so good,” Goldberg said. “We’ve worked so hard for this. Everyone put on a great event, but in the end, our hard work got achieved, it got achieved! Yea!” Goldberg shouted to his brothers. “I’m excited, I can’t even talk right now,” George Buahin of Delta Tau Delta said. “A lot of good momentum for our fraternity and our

chapter. We came a long way for this.” Faith Goumas of Alpha Chi Omega, the fourth place winner, was shaking with excitement. “Greek Week is the best week of the year for everyone in Greek life at Quinnipiac,” Goumas said. “I thought it was amazing; everyone did an amazing job and I was absolutely impressed with every one’s routine and it was great.” Greek God/Goddess 2011 took place on Thursday night. Pressure was high, because for the first time there would only be one winner, rather than both a winning ‘God’ and

‘Goddess’. Ariel Mandell of Pi Beta Phi took home the title, with Libby Martin of Alpha Chi Omega getting second and Adam Chamish of Tau Kappa Epsilon getting third place. “I thought it was insane and I didn’t even expect to be up on stage in the first place,” Mandell said. “I was pretty nervous the whole time and I get really jittery in front of crowds, but I wanted to go out there and have fun and I did the best I could. The talent [was my favorite part] because I got to be myself and basically I got to have a great time with it.”

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COMPETE Mandell had a standing ovation for her talent portion performance, a comical interpretive dance to Adele’s “Someone Like You” with four other ballerinas in colored tutus. “Ariel killed it,” Associate Director of Student Center and Campus Life for Student Organizations Erin Twomey said. “You don’t get any better than interpretive dance.” Martin earned her second place win for her gymnastic talents of jumps and flips and moving splits across the stage. Chamish sang and danced like Frank Sinatra in a cover of Sinatra’s classic “Come Fly with

Me,” wearing a feathered top hat and a white coat in an intense atmosphere of stomping fraternities and screaming sororities. “I’ve been anticipating [Greek God/Goddess 2011] for a while and I didn’t really want to do it but when I was out there it was a lot of fun,” Chamish said. “Everyone in my fraternity told me I was the one doing it and wanted me to do it. It was something different and it was a lot of fun.” “It was great with a lot of support for every organization,” SGA President and Sigma Phi Epsilon brother Ben Cloutier said. “It’s great

to see everyone up there, they did a great job. There’s been a lot of participation by the organizations [this Greek Week]. It’s been fantastic.” Greek Week 2011 was proven successful in its mission to unite Greek life members from each organization. “It really brings the community together instead of being separate chapters,” Tamar Aroyan of Alpha Chi Omega said. “We’re competing against each other and you want your chapter to win, but you come together and cheer for each other and become friends with the other chapters,”

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Most Spirited Chapter TKE Teresa Santos of Alpha Chi Omega said. The banner contest first place winner with 433 votes was Alpha Delta Pi, in second place with 427 votes was Kappa Alpha Theta, and in third place with 309 votes was Phi Sigma Sigma. Lip Sync winners were Delta Tau Delta with their creative storyline of “Toy Story” characters in first place, Sigma Phi Epsilon and their presentation of “Behind the Music” in second place, and Pi Beta Phi with a typical high school crowd performance in third place. The longest competition in

Greek Week was the Penny War Challenge, which raised $1,000.97 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Chapters get one point for each penny they donate, but when silver coins or paper money are donated, points are subtracted according to the money’s value. Delta Tau Delta came in first place, Tau Kappa Epsilon came in second, and Pi Kappa Phi came in third. Greek Week host Jaime Mor said it was “the most flawless Greek Week and the closest run of all time at Quinnipiac.” DESIGN BY SAMANTHA EPSTEIN/CHRONICLE

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Senior Jaime Kantor, 21, was diagnosed with with Type 1 diabetes in 1995. She depends on her friends and family for support.

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Jaime Kantor walks to the refrigerator in her bedroom and grabs one of several cold vials sitting on the top shelf. She handles it with care and gently places it on her desk. From the desk drawer Kantor pulls out a series of tools to assist her. After unscrewing the cap off the vial, she dips a syringe in the clear liquid. She then traps the fluid measuring the perfect amount. There is no second guessing. Kantor’s measurement is precise, as if she’s done this hundreds of times before. In fact, she must do it at least three times per week. Seconds later, Kantor pierces her upper left thigh with a needle and injects insulin in her body. This is her only way to survive. Kantor, 21, has Type 1 diabetes. These routine shots of insulin help her maintain the stable blood sugars necessary for her to live. Ultimately, Kantor depends on friends and family to survive. They are instrumental in helping her cope

with diabetes. She sits comfortably crosslegged in her desk chair wearing a blue-gray T-shirt and black yoga pants. Kantor’s long, curly black hair is pulled back and rests on her left shoulder. She is at her most relaxed in the Perlroth suite she calls home. Her bedroom walls are lined with pictures of friends smiling. Kantor stares at the wall above her desk and offers a grin every time she glances back at them. “Friendships just kind of happen. Those close friends that I have, I consider the family I choose for myself because they’re such special people in my life,” Kantor says with an infectious smile. “If it weren’t for them … then I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Every person I met has shaped me, and I’m grateful for that.” One summer morning in 1995, Kantor’s mother Sue promised to take her to the mall after a visit to the doctor. Following the doctor’s visit, Kantor’s mother immediately

picked up Kantor’s grandmother. They passed the mall. “Mom, the mall’s over there. What are you doing?” Kantor asked. “Well, Jaime, we have to take you to the hospital. The doctor found some stuff,” Kantor’s mother told her. “I freaked out,” Kantor recalls. “I was 5 years old. Hospitals are scary. “And I was mad we didn’t go shopping,” Kantor said without missing a beat. Kantor’s family was at the hospital with her, including both her parents and grandparents. Kantor remembers people laying on her and poking her with needles. She recounts hospital personnel wheeling in another child in “some metal cage” into her room. “Well, you’re getting a roommate!” Kantor’s grandfather said jokingly. “Not the time, Grandpa!” Kantor said with exasperation, wishing for it all to end. Kantor said her parents explained the diagnosis as best they could to a child her age. Her parents told her she would need to take needles three times a day for the rest of her life. “What 5-year-old wants to hear that?” Kantor asked, waiting for a response. November is American Diabetes

Month. Traditionally, Kantor participates in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. “Whether it be here at Quinnipiac or back at home, not only do I go for myself, but for the many other people I know who are affected with this disease,” Kantor said. “If they could find a cure I think it would save a lot of people's lives. I know it would make my life easier and my parents would be so happy to see me not having to deal with this on a daily basis.” There are 25.8 million people in the United States with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Approximately 1 in every 400 adolescents has diabetes. Only 5 percent of all cases have type 1. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and adults, according to the ADA. The condition is defined by the body’s failure to produce insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugars, starches and other food into energy. Kristina Wickman, a registered nurse at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston and an adjunct faculty member at the Dotson Learning and Simulation Lab at Simmons College, said Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease that requires daily injections of insulin, glucose monitoring, doctor visits, and exercise and diet modifications.

“If they could find a cure I think it would save a lot of people’s lives. I know it would make my life easier and my parents would be so happy to see me not having to deal with this on a daily basis.” – Jaime Kantor

She said a family’s medical history plays a key role in Type 1 diabetes. “You have to have a genetic predisposition to Type 1 diabetes, and then something in the environment can trigger the disease, like a virus,” Wickman said. “Many different genes can influence a person's risk. Because of this array of genes, Type 1 diabetes is not inherited in a clearly dominant or recessive manner. Instead, a person may have one gene that increases their risk.” Kantor said her doctor believes chronic ear infections between the ages of 2 and 5 triggered her diagnosis.

November 2, 2011 Wickman, who does not treat Kantor, said the chronic ear infections, particularly if they were viral germs, could have triggered her diabetes if she had a genetic predisposition. Type 1 diabetes must be treated with insulin, according to Wickman. This involves injecting insulin into a fatty piece of skin. It cannot be taken as a pill because the juices in the stomach would destroy the insulin before it could work. “The point of insulin is to take the sugars from the food that you eat and carry them into your cells,” Wickman said. “If the insulin is not there, the sugars will just accumulate in your blood stream.” Wickman said it is important for diabetics to have a strong support system because the diagnosis can be devastating, in some cases. Kantor’s support system includes her family and friends. She recalls going to birthday parties as a child and being unable to eat cake. However, her mother brought

The Quinnipiac Chronicle discussed that her levels should never exceed 160 mg/dl. Kantor’s number was more than three times the suggested level. “She seemed more tired than she usually is. She kind of had no energy,” Koehler said. “I was nervous. I had never seen her like that. She was always really stable with her diabetes with the pump and everything. I had never seen any side effects from it. But that night was the first time we saw negative effects from it.” It was the first time Koehler had ever lived with someone with diabetes, and she did not know what to do. Luckily, Koehler had seen Kantor prepare the insulin a few times in the past. Koehler replicated the process with Kantor instructing her every step of the way. “I definitely feel [Addie] feels like she was able to take care of me for once instead of me taking care of her,” Kantor said. In her senior year at Quinnipiac, Kantor keeps busy in the athletic

“She’s really open about her own life. You can ask her questions about anything in her life whether it’s her diabetes or anything, and she’ll answer it truthfully.” – ALEXA Rizzardi her other goodies, so she would not feel left out. To Kantor, this only emphasized the special treatment she received as an only child. “My parents always gave me whatever I wanted. I never had to ask for anything. And they still do, and I’m so grateful for that,” she said. “Sometimes I think it’s too much.” Last April, Kantor needed her friends more than ever before. Lying prone in her bed, Kantor didn’t feel well. She asked her roommates for help. “Jaime, where is your machine? Let me test your blood sugar,” Kantor’s roommate Addie Koehler suggested. Koehler found the materials and started testing Kantor. “Jaime, it’s 451 mg/dl. What are you gonna do?” Koehler asked nervously. “It’s OK,” Kantor responded calmly. Kantor said for anyone without diabetes, blood sugar levels should remain between 60 and 120 mg/dl. Kantor and her doctor previously

training program. Quinnipiac alumna Melissa Gramuglia mentored Kantor in her program last semester. She made sure Kantor completed her proficiencies and answered any questions for her. Most importantly, Gramuglia became another member of the support system for Kantor inside and outside of the program. “She totally puts herself before others. I know for a fact she's been there for me when I’ve needed her,” Gramuglia said. “She has to be one of the sweetest people I know.” Kantor may have adopted that sweetness and selflessness from her nurse when she was young, Susan Bernstein. Bernstein ran a diabetic camp, and she too suffered from diabetes. Kantor vividly recalls the “beautiful” pond and “gorgeous” flowers next to her house and the butterflies who made the nurse’s garden their home. Kantor is visibly moved when she mentions Bernstein, and it’s clear she hasn’t thought of her in awhile. But on this day, Kantor remembers the one woman who did

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Kantor pricks her finger with a lancet to draw blood. The testing strip is inserted into the glucometer (above). Kantor’s blood sugars should never exceed 160 mg/dl. everything for everyone. “It’s just a simple, peaceful time in my life despite everything else that was going on,” Kantor said. Kantor mentions how much Bernstein helped her mother, especially in the beginning of her diagnosis. They kept in contact until she passed away a few years ago. “It kind of broke my heart. She was so selfless,” Kantor said. “She wanted things to be better for us than they were for her. She was just a fabulous woman and I feel lucky to have been able to meet her.” In the same way Bernstein changed Kantor’s life, Kantor has left an indelible impression on Alexa Rizzardi. Rizzardi and Kantor just became friends last year, but their friendship is already quite strong. Rizzardi met Kantor as a sophomore and felt she was a missing piece in her life. “She is one of my best friends at Quinnipiac. My whole Quinnipiac experience really started when I met her,” Rizzardi said. “My whole life kind of changed.” Kantor’s candid dialogue about her own life is comforting to Rizzardi. “She’s really open about her own life,” Rizzardi said. “You can ask her questions about anything in her life whether it’s her diabetes or anything, and she’ll answer it truthfully.” It is Kantor’s honesty and giving personality that stays with those who befriend her. “Out of everyone, me and

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Jaime had a different relationship,” Koehler said. “We would always have our talks. I think that brought us closer together as friends. She is always there for you when you need her.” Kantor completes the injection, looks up and smiles. She picks up the vial from her desk, screws the cap back on and walks to the refrigerator. The remaining insulin is placed in its proper location. Kantor glides back to her chair, sits down and rests her head on her hand. The room is silent for a few moments until she unleashes her trademark giggle. Her phone then begins to ring.

She excuses herself. It’s Koehler on the other end of the line asking when it might be a good time for her to visit Kantor later in the day. Kantor’s effervescent and bubbly smile shines throughout their brief conversation. It’s clear how much Kantor relies on her friends just as much as they count on her. “If I can make somebody else happy or make their life a little bit better through my own experiences – that makes me happy,” Kantor said. “I don’t really tend to do things for myself; I like to do more for others. That truly gives me some happiness.”

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McCreedy etches name into record books McCREEDY from Page 16 The 5-foot forward from White River, South Africa has come a long way to Quinnipiac and has always had field hockey in her blood. “Coming from South Africa, field hockey is much bigger there than it is here,” McCreedy said. “My parents both played field hockey and my three sisters also played field hockey. It’s more of a casual sport. I started when I was maybe about 6 years old. I have been playing forever, it feels like.” McCreedy credits the training regime of the American game in helping her ease her transition into Quinnipiac. “It’s more intensive here,” McCreedy said. “When I played back home it was more casual, you’re on the team because we all played sports. It was different, but it did help me a little bit, but not more than the next girl.” Coming to the United States has been a development for McCreedy,

but an overall good experience, she says. McCreedy credits Quinnipiac women’s field hockey’s head coach Becca Main Kohli, for her smooth transition to Hamden. “I love my coach. Becca has been amazing to me,” McCreedy said. “Coming from another country, I have no family here and I had never been to the country before. She made it easier than I could ever hope for.” McCreedy’s 14 assists for the single-season record as a graduate student could have possibly happened sooner had she not gotten hurt during the preseason last year. McCreedy, who sat out the whole season due to a broken hand, had mixed feelings about the injury she experienced. “It’s tough sitting out for a whole season, especially because I have been playing for the last three years,” McCreedy said. “But with an injury like that, you need your hands to play, and because I broke a hand you have to kind of suck it up. It was good to

watch my teammates. It’s actually good to have a season out because you get caught up in the moment.” McCreedy describes how Main Kohli tells stories about past players. Some are remembered, while some do not get mentioned. “A record helps you with that,” McCreedy said. “It is nice to have your names in the books. You always think of how people will remember you. It is not about the record for me, just playing and helping out my teammates.” While McCreedy will treasure the record, she is more focused on the team’s NEC playoff game Friday against Monmouth at top-seeded Rider University. “I don’t really think about the record,” McCreedy said. “I just want to end the season off well going into the NEC playoffs on Friday.” McCreedy, hopes she can add to the team’s NEC title run this weekend. While the record will stay with her, it is the championship she wants above all.

Women’s ice hockey opens ECAC play with 2 wins By Ben Dias Staff Writer

After blanking Rensselaer 2-0 Friday, the Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey offense continued to perform well as they defeated Union 5-1, Saturday afternoon at Messa Rink in Schenectady, N.Y, extending its all-time record against Union to 17-0-3. The Bobcats (3-5, 2-0 ECAC) continued their balanced offensive attack by scoring a goal in each period against Union (2-7, 0-2 ECAC). Quinnipiac scored two goals in the first period. Breann Frykas blasted a slap-shot from the point for her first goal of the season off a pass from Olivia Brackett and Kate Wheeler at the 4:20 mark. Quinnipiac’s offense kept pushing the puck into the offensive zone, eventually extending the lead to 2-0 on the stick of Amanda Colin. Colin and Nicole Kosta had a great scoring chance as they had a two-on-one into the Dutchwomen’s zone. Kosta skated down the left wing

before saucering a cross-ice pass to a streaking Colin, who tapped in her first goal of the season past Union (27, 0-2) goaltender Alana Marcinko. Junior forward Brittany Lyons earned her fourth assist of the season. The Bobcats added a goal in the second period to increase their lead to 3-0 when Kelly Babstock scored her team-leading fourth goal of the season seven minutes into the period. Shelby Wignall received a pass from Felicia Vieweg in the defensive zone. Wignall found an open Babstock, cutting across the ice. Babstock corralled the bouncing puck and wristed a shot over Marcinko’s blocker and into the back of the net. The Bobcats added two goals in the third period, just 30 seconds apart, to put the game out of reach. Kristen Eklund scored the first goal of the period just following a poke check in which she stole the puck from a Union defender in the offensive zone. Eklund controlled the puck and blasted a shot over Marcinko’s shoulder for her first goal of the season.

Senior Jordan Elkins scored her second goal in consecutive days as she deposited a shot that found the back of the net at the 1:36 mark of the third period to ice the game with a five goal lead. Emma Rambo scored her first goal of the season for the Dutchwomen at the 6:03 mark of the third period to bring the score to 5-1. Bobcats’ goaltender Victoria Vigilanti followed up her first shutout of the season against Rensselaer with another solid performance between the pipes, stopping 19 shots on the afternoon. Union goaltender Marcinko made 21 saves before being pulled after the Bobcats’ fifth goal for Kate Gallagher, who turned away three shots. The Bobcats outshot the Dutchwomen, 29-20, including 24-11 through the first two periods. Quinnipiac returns to the ice on Friday for its conference home opener against ECAC rival Yale at High Point Solutions Arena at TD Bank Sports Center at 7 p.m.

The seventh Quinnipiac runner, senior Kaitie Kelly, crossed the finish line at 19:51.60 to place 24th overall. “They all ran great,” Martin said. “It’s a really tough course. They’ve had faster times on that course, but because of the weather the times were slower. I thought it was impressive. There wasn’t any one runner that had a bad race; everyone had a great race.” Given the historic results of the race, it is easy to forget that the Bobcats managed their seventh straight championship in a wintry state of mind. “We could have let that bring us down and could have let it be a reason why we were not going to run as hard. Everyone really stayed positive,” Roche said. “I remember saying to the girls before the race ‘do not at any point in this race let the weather be a reason you slow down.’ Everyone really bought into it and believed it. The gun went off, and you could just tell we had a burst of energy inside us.” Clearly, the energy lasted the entirety of the race, despite the start

“I remember crossing the finish line and immediately going back to see where my team was. To see just a pack of yellow flying at you, words couldn’t describe the joy you felt of the moment.” — Morgan roche women’s cross country CAPTAIN

being delayed after the team had already warmed up. “I think a lot of teams lost their focus,” Martin said. Regardless of the snow, the Bobcats kept their composure and didn’t change their approach of the race, according to Martin. This persistent nature will be key as the Bobcats look forward to their next challenge, the NCAA Regionals Nov. 12. “This year it’s going to be tough to break through the top 10 in the region,” Martin said. “That’s certainly a goal. If we can beat where we were in the region last year, it would be great.” In spite of the upcoming challenges with their next race, the Bobcats have proved themselves to be more than capable to tackle whatever comes their way. Before they could reach the magic number of seven, the Bobcats’ top runner, Roche, had a “setback” early on in the season, according to Martin. “She had to take about four weeks off of running. It took her a while to get back,” Martin said. “Her fitness level wasn’t where we thought it was going to be at the beginning of the season. At the beginning of the season, her goal was to take the conference championship.” Although Roche was 20 seconds behind the first-place runner, Central Connecticut State’s Alasia Griebel, she still “really impressed us,” Martin said. With that, Roche has something to take with her after she graduates that few runners can claim. “Seven years,” Roche said in awe. “As a senior, I haven’t lost an NEC championship. It’s something that will stay with me for the rest of my life.”

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The Rundown

FIELD HOCKEY QU 5, Sacred Heart 2 – Friday Danielle Allan: 3 goals Kimberly Cunniff: 1 goal VOLLEYBALL CCSU 3, QU 2 – Sunday Tracy Wright: 30 digs Kayla Lawler: 40 assists WOMEN’S SOCCER CCSU 4, QU 2 – Friday Furtuna Velaj: 1 goal Crystal Burns: 1 goal

games to watch WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL QU (4-21) vs. Sacred Heart (19-7) – Friday, 7 p.m. WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU (3-5) vs. Yale (0-4) – Friday, 7 p.m. QU (3-5) vs. Canisius 1-2-1) Saturday, 3 p.m. WOMEN’S SOCCER QU (4-10-1) vs. Bryant (8-7-3) – Thursday, 3 p.m. MEN’S SOCCER QU (6-7) vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) (94-3) – Saturday, 1 p.m.

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in eight games, including a natural hat trick Oct. 15 against Canisius College. But Langlois isn’t doing it alone. He currently plays on a line with Zurevinski and talented freshman Matthew Peca. Since the three were put together, they have recorded 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists) in five games. “It’s three very good players. They all have different skills and different strengths,” Pecknold said. “They hunt pucks well. They play well together. Even more than the offense they’re providing right now, all three of them are very good defensively. They’re cleaning up the ‘D’ zone pretty quickly and then we can go and play offense.” Peca has made a splash in his first season as a Bobcat. The seventh round pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning got off to a slow start but has impressed since he started playing with Zurevinski and Langlois. He has recorded at least one point in seven straight games, including three straight games with a goal. “He was a highly touted, impact type player coming in,” Pecknold said. “We knew he was going to be good but the nice thing is we’ve surrounded him with good players. “There’s pressure on him, but there’s not a ton of pressure. He realizes that he has two really good linemates that are going to take some pressure off him and help him succeed.” While the Zurevinksi-Peca-Langlois line has been firing on all cylinders since they were put together, they aren’t the only ones playing well. Sophomore twins Kellen and Connor Jones have also impressed this season, improving upon their freshman campaigns. Connor Jones leads the team with seven assists (10 points total), while Kellen Jones is right behind his brother with eight points. While the Bobcats have those big offensive weapons, they are getting more production from the rest of their lineup. Senior Spencer Heichman has already tied his career high with four goals, which he did his freshman and junior season.

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Scott Zurevinski and and Mike Glaicar celebrate after the Bobcats score a goal in a 7-1 victory against Canisius on Oct. 15. Heichman leads a group of less heralded players who are playing a big role for the Bobcats. “It’s great that the Langlois line is scoring and Connor’s line is scoring, but we’ve gotten excellent production from our bottom six forwards,” Pecknold said. “If you’re going to get goals from your third and fourth lines, you’re going to win a lot of hockey games.” With the Bobcats having more offensive depth this year, they have been able to erase one of their infamous stigmas. In past years the Bobcats were known to play down to their opponents. Instead of beating the teams they are expected to, the Bob-

cats would just squeak out a victory, tie or loss. But this year things are different. They haven’t just beaten the teams they should beat, the Bobcats have beaten them handily. The Bobcats have scored less than four goals per game just once this season and have wins of 7-0, 6-1 and 4-0. “Our guys are really committed right now,” Pecknold said “Out of the eight games, we’ve played hard and committed in seven of the eight. “We’ve been consistent in our work ethic and our competition level and it obviously shows in our record,” Pecknold said.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Spencer Mannion

Mannion led the Bobcats to a sixth-place finish at Saturday’s NEC Championship at Holmdel Park in Holmdel, N.J. He placed 27th overall, running a time of 27:54.50 in the 8,000-meter race.

Consecutive NEC championships the women’s cross country team has won. Goals scored by Danielle allAn in friday’s 5-2 win over sacred heart, and field hockey’s seed for nec playoffs.

Men’s cross country

Freshman Brookfield, Conn.

Morgan Roche

Women’s cross country

Senior Clifton Park, N.Y.

Roche was the Bobcats’ top finisher in Saturday’s NEC Championship. She finished the 5,000-meter race fifth overall with a time of 19:02.70, leading the Bobcats to their seventh straight NEC Championship. As a Bobcat, Roche has yet to lose a NEC Championhsip.

career shutouts for women’s ice hockey goalie victoria vigilanti.

goals scored by women’s soccer forward furtuna velaj which lead the team.

points scored by the women’s cross country team in saturday’s nec championship, 31 points more than second place sacred heart.

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impressive. There wasn’t any one runner that had a bad race; everyone had a great race. ” — Carolyn Martin Women’s cross country

November 2, 2011

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Seventh Heaven Women’s XC wins seventh straight NEC title

Men’s hockey shows flashes of 2009-10 By Tim o’donnell

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While the snow may have stopped Saturday shuttles to New Haven, there was one thing the weather could not freeze: the women’s cross country team. The Bobcats placed first in the Northeast Conference Championship Saturday at Holden Park, N.J. for an unprecedented seventh consecutive title. “Last year we hit a historical number of six, and this year seven,” Quinnipiac head coach Carolyn Martin said. “We definitely thought we could do it, but there are always some doubts.” Those doubts were quickly put to rest as Quinnipiac’s top seven runners crossed the finish line in under 20 minutes and took first place in the 5,000-meter race with 44 points. The 31-point gap between Quinnipiac and the second place team, Sacred Heart, only exemplified Quinnipiac’s dominance. “I remember crossing the finish line and immediately going back to see where my team was. To see just a pack of yellow flying at you, words couldn’t describe the joy you felt of the moment,” said senior Morgan Roche, who finished first for Quinnipiac and fifth overall with a time of 19:02.70. The flood of yellow Roche saw was a pack of Bobcats tight enough to have the top seven all finish within the top 25.

Eighteen. That’s the number of freshmen and sophomores that Quinnipiac men’s hockey’s head coach Rand Pecknold and the Quinnipiac Bobcats played with last season. The team struggled at times last season en route to a 16-15-8 season. But the Bobcats have matured in the early part of this season, starting 6-2 and outscoring their opponents 35 to 16. “Our work ethic has been very consistent,” Pecknold said. “I wouldn’t say we’re perfect, but for the most part I think we’ve played a pretty good 60 minutes every night.” It helps that the players and coaches are on the same page, as captain Scott Zurevinski sees the same thing. “We’ve been pretty consistent, which is a good thing,” Zurevinski said. “We’ve struggled with that in the past.” The start has given the team confidence as conference play approaches, something that Pecknold feels the team lacked last year. “They’re making plays, they’re finishing their scoring chances,” Pecknold said. “That was an issue last year. We didn’t have a lot of confidence when it came to finishing our plays. This year we’re a little bit older, little bit more mature and the confidence is there.” But this isn’t the first time the Bobcats have gotten off to hot start. Two years ago the Bobcats started 12-1 and rose to the No. 4 ranking in the country in a USCHO.com poll. But then they crashed, winning only eight more games and finishing the season 20-18-2. This season’s start has brought back the hype and excitement about the team that was seen two seasons ago. While this year’s team may draw comparisons to the 2009-10 team, “it’s a different team, a different focus,” Pecknold said. “That year we had some seniors who got hot. [Dan Clarke] was real hot during that streak. “This is a better overall team and probably better suited to handle the length of a season.” The team, especially the younger players, gained experience last year that is paying off in a huge way offensively. The Bobcats rank fourth in the nation in goals per game, behind powerhouses Minnesota, Michigan, and Boston College. Unlike the 2009-10 season, underclassmen are leading these Bobcats. The team is getting production from everyone on the ice. The offensive firepower starts with junior Jeremy Langlois. Langlois has started the season on fire, scoring eight goals

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Members of Quinnipiac’s women’s cross country team pose for a picture after winning their seventh consecutive Northeast Conference Championship. After Roche came junior Andrea Amanda Faust was only separated senior Julie Lanning were next in Szarkowicz and sophomore Brianna from this pack by three runners, 15th and 16th places with times of Faust, claiming sixth and seventh placing 11th overall with a time of 19:33.70 and 19:35.00 respectively. place with times of 19:10.80 and 19:23.90. Sophomore Jessica Soja and 19:16.50, respectively. Sophomore See cross country Page 13

McCreedy earns program assist record Cunniff. Cunniff fired a shot past Bulldog goaltender Jennifer Gullotti Not many student-athletes are to give Quinnipiac a two-goal lead. With Cunniff’s goal, McCreedy fortunate enough to get a chance to cement their name into a Division I passed Jamie Cassesse for the proprogram’s record books. When they gram’s single-season assist record do, it is sure to be something worth (12) and Julie Smith for the career remembering. That is what captain assist record (24). She added an asMegan McCreedy of the Quinnipiac sist in Friday’s final home game women’s field hockey team accom- against Sacred Heart. McCreedy credits her teammates plished Oct. 23 in a 2-0 win against Northeast Conference opponent for helping her achieve her record. “Honestly I don’t go for assists, Bryant. McCreedy has left her mark on you can’t really go for assists,” Mcthis season by accomplishing a feat Creedy said. “I have to give my that nobody else has. McCreedy be- teammates credit for putting it in the cage. They came the program “I have to give my have been very leader in assists supportive.” for a career (26) teammates credit for McCreedy and set the single- putting it in the cage. surprisingly season assist re- They have been very did not realize cord (14) as well. supportive.” she was close The recordbreaking moment — Megan McCREEDY to breaking the fIELD HOCKEY CAPTAIN record. came on a pen“I actually alty corner in the 31st minute. McCreedy received a had no idea that it was going to happass from Maria Malonoski on the pen or that I was close,” McCreedy left side of the circle in the attack- said. “I didn’t expect it, but counting ing zone and fired a pass across the down to it was kind of exciting, you top of the circle to senior Kimberly just hope for the best.” By Ben Dias Staff Writer

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Megan McCreedy dribbles the ball past a Maine defender in Quinnipiac’s game Sept. 25. Her 14 assists as a graduate stu- of my career assists this season,” dent account for more than half of McCreedy said. “It has been this the total number of assists she had in season that has really put me ahead.” her past three seasons. “If you look at it, I have had half See McCreedy Page 13

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