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york hill shuttle schedule announced

By KATHERINE ROJAS News Editor

A concrete York Hill shuttle schedule will begin on Nov. 26 after the Student Government Association worked with the Department of Public Safety and transportation company DATTCO to make a shuttle system accommodating to students.

After a year-long process, York Hill residents will soon no longer have to wait for a shuttle to the Mount Carmel campus. Vice President of Student Concerns Evangelos Milas met with Chief of Public Safety David Barger over the summer and on a weekly basis this semester to come up with a solution.

“The shuttles have always been a problem since we started having York Hill shuttles to

campus,” Milas said. “There’s never been a real schedule; they run from a certain time and they have an end time and that schedule has been up, but they’ve never had a systematic stop time to York and Mount Carmel.”

With three York Hill shuttles running on a loop, and without a concrete schedule, shuttle drivers were open to take breaks in unofficial times, Barger said. The shuttle drivers would also alternate, resulting in more break times adding to the issue of inconsistent shuttles.

There once was a concrete shuttle schedule when York Hill’s residence hall, Crescent, first opened in 2009; however, it wasn’t effective which led to its current continuous loop system, according to Barger.

“So what we thought to do now was to just

keep operating the buses on a continuous loop, thinking that you would catch everyone on that continuous loop,” Barger said. “Unfortunately, that did not work as efficiently as we wanted to.”

The effort of fixing the sporadic shuttle system began last spring semester, with former Vice President of Student Concerns Vincent Bond. Milas then took on the task and didn’t stop working until it was complete for this semester.

“We put together a schedule that would be compatible with class start and end times so students will be able to take the shuttle and not be late to class,” Milas said. “We wanted to make it more accessible.”

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Crescent resident Joseph Ugalde walked into his living room early one morning to find that a strange, comfy chair had appeared in his suite overnight. He quickly learned that his suitemates had taken this chair from the lounge area in the building.

This is one of various incidents involving missing lounge furniture and wet floor signs in the Crescent and Westview residence halls. However, most of the facilities property was given back after Residence Hall Director Michael Guthrie warned students through email on Nov. 5 that they may be subject to random room checks if the property was not returned. According to Guthrie, Residential Life will no longer need to search students’ rooms since the items have been returned.

Ugalde said his suitemates decided to return the chair after learning through the email that they would go through the conduct process and be fined if missing items were found in their room.

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Quinnipiac students know all about New Haven’s nightlife, however the university is working to make Hamden more appealing to students. Quinnipiac has purchased numerous plots of land along Whitney Avenue in order to make the town more “college friendly.”

“We sort of think of [Whitney Ave.] as our Main Street,” Quinnipiac University President John Lahey said in a September interview.

“We’ve been working with private developers and we’ve been acquiring property along that strip in the hopes of really upgrading it.”

President Lahey said Whitney Ave. lacks the consistency of most college towns, as not all the businesses are conducive to students. Lahey hopes to see more businesses like bookstores, Starbucks and bistros along Whitney Ave.

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One forcible sex offense, three aggravated assaults and three burglaries. That is the number of times those crimes occurred on Quinnipiac University’s campus in 2011. It is also the kind of information that can be found in the the Quinnipiac University Clery Report.

Federal law requires all federally-funded universities and colleges to have a Clery Report. This log documents all crimes that occur on campus over a three-year period.

Information in Quinnipiac’s three-year Clery Report may present any continuing problems. Chief of Public Safety David Barger believes that the major problem on Quinnipiac’s campuses has to do with drug and alcohol-related is-

sues. He does not think that it is a problem unique to Quinnipiac, but one that is common at many other universities.

Information in the Clery Report shows a steady increase in disciplinary referrals for drug-related violations at Quinnipiac. There were 32 cases in 2009, 66 in 2010 and 147 in 2011.

It also shows disciplinary referrals for liquor law violations. In the past three years, Quinnipiac has had 1,802 violations of the liquor law.

Quinnipiac’s Department of Public Safety keeps brochures documenting this information, as well as other crimes that have occurred on campus over the past three years.

A large binder in the Public Safety office shows what crimes have occurred in the previous 60 days. This

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binder also shows all crimes since the beginning of the fall semester.

“You look and say,‘wow this is 75 pages’ but you would go to another campus and it might be double that,” Barger said.

The Clery Report is beneficial because it allows for Public Safety officials to see what trends are developing throughout the student body on a yearly basis, Barger said.

“It’s only in number so we have to look into that number and try to extrapolate from that number what the problem is or what the trend is,” Barger said. “But at least it gives us something to start out with.”

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meet The Staff York Hill puts out fire safety event Editor-in-chief Michele Snow SENIOR MANAGING EDITOR Anna Brundage Senior Managing Editor Samantha Epstein MANAGING EDITOR Matt Eisenberg NEWS EDITOR Katherine Rojas ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR Daniel Grosso CO-ARTS & LIFE EDITOR Catherine Boudreau Co-Arts & Life Editor Christine Burroni ASSOCIATE ARTS & LIFE EDITOR Shannon Corcoran SPORTS EDITOR Joe Addonizio ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR Kerry Healy PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Katie O’Brien COPY DESK CHIEF Cassie Comeau WEB DEVELOPER Marcus Harun SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Bryan Lipiner CARTOONIST Dakota Wiegand

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Student Government Association and the Hamden Fire Department co-hosted York Hill Puts Out on Sunday to promote fire safety.

By CAROLINE MOSES Staff Writer

Quinnipiac’s York Hill campus felt the heat on Sunday, Nov. 11, from the Student Government Association’s joint effort with the Hamden Fire Department for their second annual York Hill Puts Out event.

Students and other attendees watched as Facilities put together a mock residence hall – the size of an Eastview bedroom -- equipped with an actual bed, chair, desk and computer to be burned and showcased to all attendees at the event.

“The event is meant to inform the residents of York Hill of the dangers of fire and provide them with safety tips, especially because of all the cooking incidents that have happened,” SGA Senior Class President Andrea Rogers said. “It’s a cool way to see in real time how quickly fires can happen.”

The senior class cabinet worked alongside the Department of Public Safety and local facilities, like the Hamden Fire Department and engine companies, to provide the fire extinguishers for the event.

“I think it’s a real eye opener when the kids can see firsthand the destructive power of fire, how fast a small fire can rage out of control and how little time you have to react and get out safely,” said Brian Dolan, the deputy fire marshal for Hamden.

Apart from the fire display, the event had different stations where members from the local engine companies taught students how to use a fire extinguisher and put out an actual fire. SGA also put together a firefighter’s maze for people to find their way through the obstacle course in darkness and save Boomer.

“It’s down low and pitch black

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so it simulates what a firefighter has to do when he goes inside a burning house,” Rogers said.

Onlookers watched with anticipation at 3 p.m., when local firefighters from the Hamden station carefully set a garbage can located in the mock residence hall on fire. After 10 seconds, the smoke detector went off and fire officers narrated what would be happening at each point if it was a real fire.

The entire room was completely burnt in approximately three minutes. Dolan explained that heat can reach up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

“It shows you how quickly a fire will ignite and take off,” said Richard Hally, training officer for the Department of Public Safety.

“The whole room will become fully involved in the fire without sprinkler systems.”

SGA also teamed up with local businesses such as Ray and Mike’s Deli, Aunt Chilada’s and Chartwells for a raffle. Guests were encouraged to throw their names in any of the fireman hats for a chance to win prizes, which included a pair of Toms, a QU spirit package, tickets to the Quinnipiac vs. Yale men’s ice hockey game, a lifetime free entry pass to Aunt Chilada’s and gift cards to both Chartwells and Ray and Mike’s Deli.

Although there were fun and games, the main message of fire safety was constantly stressed.

“Make sure you have working smoke detectors – early notification is your best chance for survival in a fire,” Dolan said.

“Practice good fire safety everyday – don’t overload your extension cords, get rid of frayed cords, don’t smoke in bed or when drowsy and avoid using candles.”

SGA, Public Safety, DATTCO install new shuttle system

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In last week’s issue of the Chronicle, we stated that “former senior managing editor for the independent, student-run newspaper The Quad News and 2010 alumna Hillary Federico committed acts of plagiarism, forcing her to resign from The Hartford Courant as a reporter on Nov. 1, according to The Hartford Courant.”

To clarify: The recent editorial in The Hartford Courant, “Setting the Record Straight,” did not specify if Federico’s resignation had been forced. The Hartford Courant would not comment any further on Federico’s resignation, nor would Federico herself. Additionally, Federico served as managing editor for the independent newspaper The Quad News from 2009 to 2010, according to The Quad News.

Rich Hanley, associate professor of journalism, graduate journalism program director and former Time magazine reporter, had Federico as a student her senior year at Quinnipiac.

“She was rising up the ranks, she got a fulltime job before she graduated with the Middletown Press, then recruited by The Courant to be a breaking news reporter,” Hanley said.

Although Hanley has not spoken to the alumna and does not know any further information beyond The Courant’s editorial, he says the editorial implies that her actions are defined as plagiarism because it “is a broadly conceived notion.”

“The fact that The Courant released a statement and acknowledged that this breach happened...they thought it best that she leave the organization and they gave her the choice, ordinarily that’s the case,” Hanley said.

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Student Government Association, the Department of Public Safety and DATTCO combined to establish a new shuttle schedule that will start Nov. 26.

SHUTTLES from cover system was its inconsistency and lack of reliability, Milas said. The many variables to the issue include the shuttle drivers’ break times, traffic on Whitney Avenue, the amount and the time for students to load and unload the bus, according to Barger.

Another variable added on to the shuttle system issue was the lack of communication with the shuttle drivers and Public Safety, Milas said. The shuttle drivers all communicated with Nextel, a one-way walkie talkie from the shuttles to Public Safety. Now there is a new way for Public Safety to communicate with all shuttles at the same time.

“So if they need a shuttle to pick up at a certain spot, they tell everyone so they’re on the same page. That should help the communication process, too,” Milas said.

The new shuttle system was a long process because of SGA’s and Public Safety’s communication with DATTCO, according to Milas.

To create this change in the shuttle system, DATTCO needed to alert its drivers of the new stop times.

There won’t be any additional changes to the shuttle system other than a concrete schedule, Milas and Barger said.

“If we see an increase in use, we can get another shuttle on the rotation,” Milas said.

“There are three York Hill shuttles at a time.

The more that students use it, the more efficient they’ll be.

This new shuttle system was a two-part initiative. SGA first changed the parking policy for juniors to park at Hogan Lot in the beginning of the semester, leaving seniors and commuters to park in North Lot. “That’s helped us this year, but that’s not enough,” Milas said. “There’s still a lot of people taking their cars to campus and it starts [to] pack up on Mount Carmel. We’re really hoping that the shuttle system now will alleviate some of that congestion on campus.”

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Res Life threatens residents with random room checks res lifE from cover going to bring us through the conduct process,” he said. “It was a little intimidating, I’ll admit.”

According to Chief of Public Safety David Barger, this is not the first time students have taken facilities’ property.

“We know that, at times, furniture is misappropriated within a residential hall and eventually when [Residential Life] does health and safety checks, that furniture usually turns up,” Barger said. “I don’t want to say this is a common occurrence, but it does occur.”

In this case, and in other instances where facilities’ property had been taken from residence halls, Public Safety often does not get involved, Barger explained.

“Is it larceny? Is it theft? By the letter of the law, technically it is because it is misappropriation of property, but here we handle it a little differently and let the Office of Residential Life handle it,” Barger said.

However, junior Lisa Copland disagreed with how Residential Life handled the situation, especially with the warning that residence halls could be searched.

“I feel like it is extreme,” Copland said.

“They should trust people to not have [the property] or trust people to actually come forward with it. They should say how much they are going to search, rather than saying, ‘Oh, we are going to do random room searches and kind of search wherever.’”

Ugalde agreed and thought Residential Life took the issue a little too seriously.

Clery Log: 245 drugrelated violations since 2009 clery log from cover mon themes are happening. These themes may be either good or bad.

With this information, Public Safety officials are then able to investigate why the numbers are how they are.

“Are the high schools preparing you for the SATs but not substance abuse? It allows us to look beyond the university and sort of take

in the picture as a whole,” Barger said.

The report is not just for Public Safety though, it has other uses, Barger said. It is useful to the entire Quinnipiac community as a whole. Students, as well as parents, are entitled to view the Clery Report log book and brochures with statistics about the previous three years.

“It’s not just a report on crime,” Barger said. “It’s a consumer tool.”

“I thought they completely overreacted.

I wish they had dedicated less time to this whole situation,” Ugalde said. “In all honesty, I feel like we pay enough money, the least I can get out of it is a reclining chair.”

Although both Ugalde and Copland said that people do not use the chairs in the common areas often, Barger felt that when students bring the furniture into their own

suites, they are hurting everyone else.

“I would hope that the students, being made aware of the situation [and] having an appreciation for the community, would return that furniture and those signs,” Barger said. “It is for the greater good of the community and we hope those students appreciate that because how would they want to be treated?”

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PRSSA to host networking event on Dec. 5 The Quinnipiac University Public Relations Student Society of America will host its annual Networking Event in the Rocky Top Student Center on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. The top public relations firms in the Northeast will be at the event, representing clients in crisis communications, nonprofits, sports, travel and real estate.

Representatives from the firms will discuss internship and job opportunities, and will be available to answer students’ questions. Admission is $5 through pre-registration and $7 at the door. To register for the event contact Ashley Kopacki at ankopacki@quinnipiac.edu. – D. Grosso

T.A.K.E. defense training coming to QU Pi Beta Phi, Alpha Delta Pi and Sigma Phi Epsilon have brought The Ali Kemp Educational Foundation Self Defense Program to Quinnipiac. The T.A.K.E. Foundation was created in memory of Ali Kemp, a 19-year-old girl who was killed after being beaten by a stranger. The organization travels to colleges and universities to teach women selfdefense strategies. The two-hour class will teach Quinnipiac’s women how to avoid potentially dangerous situations and how to defend themselves if an attack occurs. The class will be on Thursday, Nov. 29 ,at 9:15 p.m. in Burt Kahn Court. – D. Grosso

South Lot to close Thursday and Friday Quinnipiac’s Department of Public Safety announced South Lot will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 15, and Friday, Nov. 16. The department said South Lot needs to be clear for students moving out for Thanksgiving break. – D. Grosso

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WARRIORS among us

By REBECCA CASTAGNA Staff Writer

You cross paths with countless people every day. Behind each face you see, there is a story.

At first glance, you might notice that Eric Eisenreich, Matthew Bolton and Danny Devlin seem older than the average college student. You might then take note of Eisenreich’s observant eyes and cautious demeanor and the American flag on Bolton’s backpack.

But it takes a conversation to find out what truly sets them apart from the majority of the student population.

You would discover that these men are veterans.

Eisenreich, a 27-year-old from Pittsburgh, joined the U.S. Marine Corps straight out of high school, aiming to change the direction his life was taking.

“I think I might have been headed down a path that I didn’t want to lead myself to and I’d lost faith, so I went out to prove to my parents that I could make it,” Eisenreich said.

He served on active duty from 2005 to 2009.

As an artillery cannoneer, Eisenreich was stationed in Iraq for two deployments, both seven months a piece, and was part of a security convoy support unit that coordinated with the Iraqi army and police to build up their forces.

“I served as a gunner crew and weapon operator both deployments,” Eisenreich said. “I was the guy on top of the Humvee with a 240 gulf.”

A year after he got out of the military, Eisenreich decided to attend college while on inactive duty because he found he did not have any transferrable skills when looking for employment. He is now a junior marketing major and international business minor.

Bolton, 24, is a Hamden, Conn. native who joined the U.S. Navy after high school and served from 2006-2011 as an aviation warfare specialist.

He said nothing about college appealed to him in high school, leading to his decision to enlist after graduation.

“I had always felt a sense of wanting to serve,” Bolton said. “I wanted to be in the military ever since I was a little kid.”

Bolton was deployed to the Middle Eastern region, Central American region and Africa. He worked with Marines to build ordnances, bombs and small explosives for aircraft. In March 2010, he built the ordnances used for strikes in Libya during the Gaddafi genocide.

He chose to pursue a higher education after being honorably discharged, mainly because of the competitive nature he gained from his time in the military. He is now a sophomore occupational therapy major on inactive duty.

“When I got out, I wanted to prove to myself that I could not only go to school but I could be on the dean’s list and be one of the best students here,” Bolton said.

Devlin, a 26-year-old from Stratford, Conn., joined the U.S. Army two years out of high school, after spending time working for manage-

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Eric Eisenreich (pictured), Matthew Bolton and Danny Devlin are just three of the veterans who are Quinnipiac students. ment of local restaurants and nightclubs.

Being in the military runs in his family. Devlin’s father, uncle, brother and a few of his grandparents served.

“When I was younger I wanted to be on a SWAT team,” Devlin said. “I kind of went above and beyond that, but it’s just something I always wanted to do.”

He is now a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Special Forces and a U.S. Army Ranger. He received a Purple Heart after his head was grazed by shrapnel from a rocket-propelled grenade.

Devlin’s first two years in the army were spent training for special forces and the next four were spent on the U.S. Army Special Forces troop Operation Detachment Alpha, or A-Team. He was deployed twice to Afghanistan and was also deployed to other areas of operation in Europe and Africa.

After six years, Devlin decided he wanted to get a degree and is now a freshman business and entrepreneurship major, still on active duty.

“I love learning,” Devlin said. “I love having a knowledge of things and I figured the best way to do it would be to get out and go to school full time.”

Devlin is a demolition specialist for the Rhode Island National Guard. He goes once a month for three days of training, spends two weeks out of the year training again and once a year is deployed to a foreign country to do training with a foreign army.

“Once a month doesn’t really sound that frequent but it starts to add up,” Devlin said. “If you have something that you’re supposed to do over the weekend it’s really kind of one or the other: the National Guard or my schoolwork.”

He says transitioning from a fast-paced military lifestyle to sitting behind a desk for several hours a day in class has been a challenge. However, his experiences in the military have given him a different approach to college.

“I feel like I’m a little more well-versed than I would have been if I went to college straight out of high school,” Devlin said. “I’ve lived a little, I’ve been around formulating my own opinions on things, so I don’t think my mentality is as malleable as it would have been.”

For Bolton and Eisenreich, life in the military has also helped them with developing their work ethic and college careers.

“We just don’t understand not going to class because you don’t feel good,” Bolton said. “We don’t understand not doing an assignment because you want to go out and party. It doesn’t happen.

We get our job done. Without the military, I never would have made it this far in college.”

These veterans can all agree that going to college, surrounded by students so much younger than them, takes some adjusting. Bolton compares the experience to feeling like Adam Sandler’s character in the movie “Billy Madison.”

“That’s how I felt my first semester,” Bolton said. “Since then, I’ve acclimated myself and I feel like I fit in better and I see eye-to-eye with them a little better.”

Eisenreich also says he did not immediately connect with some of the younger students.

“I just feel like I was really lost in the beginning,” Eisenreich said. “I didn’t want to be closed off but I also didn’t want to jump right in and try to fit in.”

The transition from their uniforms to school clothes became easier last year when Eisenreich and Bolton met on the first day of QU101. They said finding each other and having someone to relate to was helpful.

When they both got involved in the Student Veterans Organization (SVO) this year, Bolton as president and Eisenreich as vice president, they hoped to support returning veterans and raise money for wounded warrior projects and organizations.

To further develop the SVO, they are holding their first event, a screening of “The Invisible War,” a documentary showing sexual assault in the military, in Burt Kahn Court on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. With the partnership of Alpha Chi Omega and the Wish Club, they will host the screening, guest speakers and a bake sale.

“We want to be there for each other as a support group,” Bolton said. “We’re veterans first and students second. That’s why we took this club on. We wanted to be able to connect everybody.”

Their goal was met when Devlin was able to connect with Bolton and Eisenreich through the organization.

“It’s helped a little bit because I’ve identified people within the Quinnipiac community that I can relate to a little bit more,” Devlin said. “We share similar experiences.”

Already with more than 20 members, they are at work recruiting new veterans. Bolton has contacted future veterans who are currently stationed in Afghanistan and are planning on coming to Quinnipiac next year.

They are not just looking for veterans, however.

“There are a lot of people in this school that, in one way or another, are somewhat connected to the military,” Eisenreich said. “It’s just as important to them as it is to us. They should feel more than free to come out and join the club.”

Hamden PD warns against jaywalking

By JOSH BREWER Staff Writer

In a response to student-related incidents over the past decade while crossing Whitney Avenue, the Hamden Police Department and Quinnipiac’s Department of Public Safety have been working to increase awareness when crossing the busy intersection.

Jaywalking is one of the key reasons for accidents in the past several years, according to Smith. Connecticut has many laws in place regarding jaywalking, including failure to yield, right-of-way, suddenly leaving place of safety, walking on the

roadway where a sidewalk is provided and the use of highway as a pedestrian.

Capt. Ronald Smith of the Hamden Police Department has worked on several incidents involving Quinnipiac students being injured or killed by motor vehicles when crossing the busy street.

In 2007, Smith responded to an incident on Whitney and Sherman avenues, where freshman Jennifer Herschkowitz had been hit and killed by a motor vehicle. Herschkowitz was under the influence of alcohol and was jaywalking at the moment she was hit.

“It’s a real tragedy. It’s something that’s bothered me every day,” Smith said.

Some of the heaviest pedestrian traffic along Whitney Avenue occurs during bar closing time, approximately around 11 p.m. to 2 a.m., according to Smith.

In response to incidents along Whitney Avenue and other areas in Hamden, Hamden Police Department has increased enforcement on jaywalking laws, according to Smith. He has also contacted Associate Vice President for Public Relations John Morgan asking him to get the message across to the student

body. In addition, a speed trailer is now in place, which monitors and displays how fast motor vehicles go in an effort to keep them within the set speed limit.

This is not the first time Hamden Police has increased enforcement regarding jaywalking. During last year’s May Weekend, the Hamden Police Department contacted Quinnipiac University stating that students who did not use designated crosswalks would be ticketed. “[It is] very important to use the sidewalks if there is a sidewalk. Use crosswalks all the time,” Smith said.

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Not cancelling classes put students at risk TWEETs OF THE WEEK Well thanks quinnipiac for finally turning my heat on. It only took a hurricane and a blizzard for them to realize @devonelizabeth4 Devon Elizabeth A room full of Quinnipiac apparel and Dunkin Donuts #OpenHouse @chrisaldo Chris Aldarelli hey quinnipiac can you at least acknowledge there is 4 to 5 inches of snow on the ground and yet we are expected to go down a dangerous hill @leahmark91 Leah Mark Just registered for my last semester of classes at Quinnipiac #bittersweet @khayes313 Katelyn Hayes wait why does Quinnipiac only score when I’m not looking... now I can’t watch because I’m superstitious about hockey rituals @AlyssaAltman143 Alyssa Altman

On Nov. 7, the northeast and, in par- even half the amount of total snow on the road.

As the snow continued to pile up and ticular for us, Hamden was hit with a heavy the temperature got colder with nightnor’easter storm just a few days after fall, the roads became even worse Hurricane Sandy left its damage. With and the amount of traffic on the heavy snow falling throughout the enusually busy New Road became tire day into the early hours of Thursextinct with the exception of a plow day morning, Quinnipiac decided not truck every 30-45 minutes. While I to cancel classes. myself did not have any classes The school also released a stateWednesday night, I would ment saying that there was no have walked to class rather plans to cancel any classes on than risk my life by driving Wednesday or Thursday mornthe mile to North Lot. ing. joe addonizio Sport Editor While I understand and am Driving home from work off @ TenaciousJoe thankful for Quinnipiac to have of Dixwell Avenue back to New Road Wednesday afternoon was a scary expe- canceled a week of classes due to Hurricane rience. Several car accidents were witnessed Sandy and the power outages and damage she and my car slid across the road several times, created, this storm was too dangerous of one, even when keeping it less than 15 miles per which resulted in several car accidents and hour the whole ride back. This was with not even more power outages.

Canceling classes on Wednesday or even classes that began after 1 p.m. would have allowed a safer environment for students and faculty especially to the commuters whose trip to Quinnipiac must have been a nightmare.

Thankfully, Quinnipiac did cancel 8 a.m. classes on Thursday, but for some students, this still may have not been enough time. Students living in off-campus housing not owned

by Quinnipiac still had a hard time whether it be their driveways not plowed/shoveled or icy roads.

I do commend Quinnipiac on the assistance it provided for off-campus properties which it owns. I woke up Thursday morning with my driveway beautifully plowed so that I could even see the pavement. It also completely wiped all of the snow off my car, making my morning commute an easy, painless one.

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There is nothing quite like mom’s homemade pumpkin pie, stuffed turkey and sweet potato casserole on Thanksgiving Day. The aroma immediately fills your nose and gives you the “I have to eat everything” mentality. But for those of you watching your waistline, how can you resist all this delicious, yet high calorie, food? Although it might be hard, there are many ways to eat healthy while enjoying the holiday.

The first thing to do on Thanksgiving is make substitutions. Not only will choosing healthy alternatives benefit your diet, it will also stop you from overeating. Instead

of going for the mashed potatoes, packed with butter and milk, choose green vegetables. Sautéed spinach or broccoli will keep you feeling full longer. Moreover, instead of digging into the stuffing, choose a light salad. In doing so, you will save yourself from overloading on carbs. Crescent rolls are another carb-filled, calorie-dense option on the dinner table. If you really can’t go without the soft, flakey crust, try toasting a slice of wheat bread topped with fresh cranberries. It’s also important to ditch the corn. While it may seem healthy, corn is hard to digest and is often accompanied by loads of salt and butter.

Just because you are making these healthy substitutions at the dinner table

doesn’t mean you can eat as much as you want. It is essential to know your limit.

Often times, eating becomes so automatic that we disregard the signs telling us we are full. To prevent this, plan out your meal ahead of time and fill your plate with measured servings. As a rule of thumb, have 4 ounces of protein, a cup of greens and a slice of carbs. Then, after dinner, don’t do the usual lounging on the sofa watching TV. Get outside and get active!

A game of football with the family is not only fun, but beneficial for your health.

Finally, go for that piece of pumpkin pie for dessert. After all, it is Thanksgiving; it’s okay to indulge a little – as long as it’s in moderation!

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There’s a running joke on er snow wasn’t on the ground campus that if you get hit by directly into our eyes.

We were walking back one of the golf carts, you get free tuition. Well, I wonder from the garage when it hapwhat you would get if you pened. I was thinking about the were hit by a flying piece of hurricane and how surprised I was that the university hadn’t wind turbine.

The day was Nov. 7. The tied down the wind turbines time was late afternoon. I was like it did during Hurricane Irene. Hurricane Sandy had let out of my three-hour turned into a blizzard, class early because of the and I was convinced the white, fluffy precipitaworld was ending. tion that was quickly All of a sudden, blanketing our once there was a loud green Quad. I got an bang. This was email about movit. The world ing my car from was coming the Eastview lot to an end. My to the parking gaSamantha Epstein roommate and I rage, but I wasn’t Senior Managing Editor @samepstein19 ducked and startabout to pass up ed sprinting down an opportunity to have a snowball fight (and by the side of the hill. We didn’t snowball fight, I mean throw- know what was happening, but ing snowballs at unsuspecting we were damn sure we didn’t people—if you got hit, I apolo- want to find out what it was.

We made it to the safety gize). I thought moving my car of Eastview when the girl becould wait. I was wrong.

By the time my roommate hind us said, “You know, if you and I went to move my car, it hadn’t ducked, you would have was getting dark out. The snow just been hit with the piece of was halfway to our knees and wind turbine that just broke the wind was blowing whatev- off, right?”

I always joked about the wind turbines flying away one day, and on that day, my joke had become reality.

My roommate said it best. She said, “Next time, I should just let it hit me. I’d be dead, but at least I wouldn’t have to pay my student debt.”

Maybe this was karma’s way of getting back at me for throwing snow at people or not moving my car as soon as I could have. If I had done as the email said and just moved my car, my life wouldn’t have flashed before my eyes. But then again, I also wouldn’t have this story to tell.

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An inside look at election night The election has come and second to last to call in the results gone. Viewers watched as each after 1 a.m..

Before my first experience state was called, discussing the results, whether they were in fa- with phoning in election results, vor or not. I sat, not watching the I only bothered with hearing the news, not debating the results with results the following morning and friends, but in an empty meeting moving on with the rest of my room across the hall from the Reg- day. This was the first presidential istrar of Voters Office in the town election that I was able to vote in, 2010 was also my first gubernatoof Shelton, Conn..

The 2012 presidential election rial election.

There is more than just responwas my second time collecting the sibility to vote. The commitment election results for the Conand dedication of time from necticut Post; my first was the individuals who comthe Connecticut gubernaplete the final tallies of retorial election in 2010. sults are incredible. While The details of my I patiently read articles and specific position reskimmed tweets, the regquired that I check in istrars of voters and at the Registrar of the administrative Voters Office before staffs counted and 8 p.m. on election recounted the renight, wait quietly Anna Brundage Senior Managing Editor sults. while the results from @annalilybee Election results each district are tallied and call in the results of the town as do not appear magically in news a whole to a reporter in the news- broadcasts and in the morning paper. A team works diligently into room.

It is not a glamorous freelance the latest hours of the night to enposition. Mostly it requires ex- sure each vote is heard, and there I treme patience and the ability to was, sitting quietly waiting to call keep myself entertained for sev- in the results of their hard work.

I would do it again in a hearteral hours. I followed the election through social media, checking beat. I forget how long and lonely Twitter, texting friends, Instagram- the waiting can be but to be given the responsibility, after the hard ming, playing Words with Friends.

President Obama was called as work of the registrar, to make sure the winner at 11 p.m., but I sat, still the votes of the people of Shelton were heard, made the long night waiting for the results in Shelton.

Of the towns in which the worth the wait. Everyone has a Connecticut Post had stationed vote, and I had the responsibility individuals like myself, I was the of letting it be heard.

FVI equipment ridiculed by professionals FVI 494 is entitled “Senior Colloquy,” and is a one-credit course that, using lectures, workshops and guest speakers, introduces FVI seniors to their senior project. So imagine my chagrin when guest speaker Bobby Webster, an Academy Award winning director of photography, came to speak to us and, after looking at our lighting kits, called our equipment “shit.”

Granted, he also went on to say that bad lighting kits were good to learn on because then you can appreciate good lighting kits when you get to use them, but for a school that constantly promotes its “stateof-the-art communications center” during tours, it’s just depressing to then have an actual person from the industry come in and say that we are working with and learning from subpar equipment. Worst still, to then have the students nod in agreement or say “I know, right?”

Now, I understand that film equipment, especially good film equipment, is expensive.

I even understand that our equipment, unlike some other fields’ equipment, gets outdated very quickly. But the fact of the matter is that we are here to learn how to succeed once we graduate and potentially go into this industry, and we cannot be prepared for an industry already years ahead of us the moment we get our diploma.

You wouldn’t expect a finance major, paying to be here so they can get the best education

they can, to use Windows 95 or dial-up internet. As a film major, I think it’s reasonable, not necessarily to have the best equipment, but at least to be able to expect outside lecturers not to come in and say our “state-ofthe-art” program is using “shit” to teach its students.

And while Bobby Webster is the most obvious example, and the reason that I am writing this, it’s not the first time field experts, brought in for the express purpose of teaching us, have informed us that we are “not prepared” for certain aspects of the film industry, be it lighting, script production or post.

For a major often ridiculed on campus as being a “trade,” we can’t be prepared to enter a workforce when our preparation is already out-of-date by the time we graduate, and a “Senior Colloquy” course, which is taken after three years of education, is not the place where we should be introduced to concepts deemed “basic” by professionals.

It is not my intention to ridicule the program I am already paying an obscene amount to be enlisted in. It is, however, my intention to bring to light concerns, felt by myself and my peers, that, in a world of high general unemployment and even higher unemployment for film majors, we will graduate without the necessary knowledge and tools to even stand a chance.

Sincerely, Frustrated Film Student

sga update Hey Bobcats, SGA has very exciting news for you all to hear.

Ever since the York Hill campus was built, the student body’s main concern was having an organized shuttle schedule between the Mount Carmel and York Hill campuses. Vice president of Student Concerns Evan Milas has been working weekly with Public Safety on this initiative.

We are finally proud to announce

that a systematic schedule between the two campuses starts Monday, Nov. 26. SGA would like to thank you, the students, for letting us know your concerns. If it wasn’t for you, SGA would not be where it is today. We would also like to thank Public Safety for working so diligently on achieving this goal.

This past weekend, members of SGA spent Saturday evening doing community service with Best Buddies, where they attended a dinner and a movie. Best Buddies

is a nonprofit organization that creates an opportunity for oneon-one friendships and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Getting to know the buddies by doing fun activities, eating dinner, and watching a movie was such a great time. SGA will be attending the Best Buddies karaoke event on Dec. 1,in Buckman Theatre from 1-3 p.m. if anyone would like to attend.

Lastly, we hope that everyone

has safe travels and a great Thanksgiving break!

If you have a concern or comment about anything on campus, please let us know.

You can check out our new website at QUSGA.com and post your concern there.

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wo weeks ago, Hurricane Sandy blew past the Atlantic coast killing more than 100 people, as well as leaving many powerless and homeless. Less than one week later, a nor’easter swept through, dumping several inches of snow in areas of distress.

It is times like these that should make you think about what’s important. My immediate family was not directly impacted by Hurricane Sandy, but I have several friends without power and whose families have been devastated. They have lost their homes and prized possessions with sentimental value to them. Years of memories and traditions were lost after one storm.

Thanksgiving is next week, and for many, the holiday will most likely not occur. If it does, it will not be in their home.

It doesn’t have to be Thanksgiving for us to be thankful for the things we have in life. I’m thankful I have a roof over my head, hot meals and a warm sweater.

I probably don’t tell them this enough, but I appreciate my parents and everything they have done for me. They supported me through four years of college and I would not be anywhere without them.

As you sit around the dinner table with your loved ones this holiday season, cherish the time you have with one another and remember the small things that make your family so great.

It’s a running joke in my family when we go around the table to say what we are thankful for because they expect me to say something so incredibly dim. I mean, someone has to make the dinner lively, right?

Don’t be in such a rush to go out and shop on Black Friday. You never know what the next year has in store. It’s best to appreciate the time you have with one another while you still can.

Lastly, I may not tell them enough, but I am incredibly thankful for my friends and everything they do for me. They put up with me when I’m at my best and when I’m at my worst. (And that says a lot because even I wouldn’t put up with me at my worst.) I’m not perfect and I make mistakes, but I appreciate all of them for staying in my life.

I wish everyone a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving.

Matt Busekroos is a graduate student studying interactive media.

While he loves eating turkey dinner, his favorite part of the holiday is marathoning every “Friends” Thanksgiving episode.

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‘BUYING UP’ WH LAHEY’S VISION Quinnipiac students know all about New Haven’s nightlife, however the university is working to make Hamden more appealing to students. Quinnipiac has purchased numerous plots of land along Whitney Avenue in order to make the town more “college friendly.”

“We sort of think of [Whitney Ave.] as our Main Street,” Quinnipiac University President John Lahey said in a Septem-

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ber interview. “We’ve been working with private developers and we’ve been acquiring property along that strip in the hopes of really upgrading it.”

Assistant Hamden Town Planner Dan Kops said the town is aware of Quinnipiac’s potential plans for Whitney Ave., and the university first mentioned its intentions in 2007. Kops said the town would be involved should Quinnipiac wish to move forward with plans to build up Whitney Ave.

President Lahey said Whitney Ave. lacks the consistency of most college towns, as not all the businesses are conducive to students. Lahey hopes to see more businesses like bookstores, Starbucks and bistros along Whitney Ave.

“The university has expressed interest in the past in developing a college-town

area along Whitney,” Kops said. “Every time the university decides it wants to build [a building] we get involved.”

The Hamden Planning and Zoning Department reviews any proposed building plans, according to Kops. The department examines proposals and determines if they are in the best interest of Hamden residents. If the proposal meets all zoning requirements the department approves it, and the project can move forward.

Town Involvement The Hamden Planning and Zoning Department does not influence who purchases each plot of land across Whitney, they are only involved when a construction project is proposed.

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President Lahey is also confident the rest of the Hamden community will support future projects, and said he believes Quinnipiac has a positive relationship with its neighbors.

“If we’ve had issues with the town, it’s mostly been in residential areas where students have been living amongst them, but the business community recognizes the economic development value of Quinnipiac and our growth.”

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Quinnipiac does not have to pay property taxes in Hamden, according to Kops. The state of Connecticut reimburses Hamden for Quinnipiac’s property taxes, and the university also makes a contribution to the town. The taxes paid on Quinnipiac’s Whitney Ave. properties are $223 thousand.

Connecticut currently has a $60.1 million deficit.

President Lahey said Quinnipiac may soon look to expand its projects past Whitney Ave. “The same I think is going to happen in North Haven,” Lahey said. “We were talking to developers there five or six years ago about doing something across the street on Washington Avenue, and they’re keen on developing garden-style apartments for graduate students.”

Lahey is confident North Haven is open to new projects, and will reap the same economic benefits he has projected in Hamden.

‘a very nice collegiate inn’ Quinnipiac began discussing these projects on Whitney Ave. in 2007, but the economic crisis caused the university to delay any plans.

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“He’s very interested in working with us to develop that whole Whitney Avenue corridor there,” Lahey said. “He thinks it’s a great idea, it’s good for Hamden, it’s good for Quinnipiac and the business community has always been very supportive of us.”

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3159 Whitney Ave: 10.41 acres purchased for $639,460 in 1998 The town of Hamden asked Quinnipiac to build this parking lot in order to meet the university’s parking demand. Construction of the York Hill campus and parking garage made this lot obsolete. However, the lot is still available for special events. In the past, Quinnipiac has opened the lot as overflow parking for the annual men’s ice hockey game against Yale.

It had been rumored to be used during Senior Week, but Public Safety said this is not the case. Seniors are asked to carpool and park at Hilltop Lot during Senior Week.

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3043 Whitney Ave: .58 acres valued at $263,200 Quinnipiac recently demolished houses on this lot. The university has proposed to Hamden’s Planning and Zoning Department to use the back of the lot for overflow parking for Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum. According to Attorney Bernard Pellegrino the lot will have 38 spaces, including eight spots designated for residents of adjacent lots.

Quinnipiac ensured the Planning and Zoning Commission at a recent meeting that its security staff will patrol the lot to ensure it will only be used by museum patrons.

“We had some very productive discussions five years ago and we were very close with the developers to putting a very nice collegiate inn, much nicer than the Days Inn, but the economic downturn and the collapse dried up money there,” Lahey said.

Lahey is confident talks will reopen as the economy continues to recover.

“People, in general, in the town are going to appreciate and support the improvement of Whitney Ave.,” Lahey said. “I think [Ireland’s Great Hunger] museum will be a big part of that. There’ll be a lot of traffic coming up from New York and Boston, and a lot of economic activity here.”

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KEEP CALM AND ‘STACHE ON ‘No Shave November’ decsends upon Quinnipiac By anna wagner Staff Writer

There’s only three weeks left of the semester. Time to freak out.

Finals are coming up, Hurricane Sandy prevented a week of valuable lessons, and the hell that’s registration and housing lotteries are happening simultaneously. On top of all of these stress inducers, men still have to shave.

But, not this month; during November, men can forget the razor and scratch shaving off their to-do list. It’s “No Shave November,” a time when men can display their inner grizzly Adams and embrace meat-eatin’, beer-drinkin’, football watchin’ manliness by sporting a furry face for the entire month.

“No Shave November,” also know as “NoShember” or “Movember” (‘Mo’ meaning mustache), is a movement to raise awareness and money for organizations that benefit multiple sclerosis, prostate and testicular cancer research. Participants and supporters can donate money by logging on to the official Movember website, us.movember.com.

Sometimes, it isn’t just the cause that encourages men to avoid a razor, but simply the look and feel of growing facial hair.

“I like growing a beard, and it seems like a fun event to do” Andrew Wells, a junior advertising major from Plain View, N.Y., said. “It makes me feel manly.”

Others, like Travis Robinson, feel that facial hair isn’t just a movement, but a lifestyle.

“No Shave November is really just another month for me because I live a no-shave lifestyle,” Robinson, a junior occupational therapy major from Coventry, R.I., said. “I just

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From top: Doug Cassiano, Shayna Rothschild, Travis Robinson and Brittany O’Connell get in the spirit of ‘No Shave November’ by sporting facial hair (and drawn on mustaches). consider November to be the month where I am obligated to keep any sharp objects away from my face.

I find that the positives of wearing a beard outweigh the negatives, so why would I shave such a beautiful thing?”

Some men aren’t as enthusiastic about growing out their whiskers, however. Doug Cassiano, a senior from Chatham Conn., was forced to grow out the stubble.

“My roommates do it every year and they finally talked me into doing it,” Cassiano said. “I’m not really

excited about it. My girlfriend is not happy about it, but I feel like it needs to be done. We need to get that burly beard in order to feel warm.”

For Cassiano, growing a beard was a very trying time.

“It is very difficult because it comes in and it looks very dirty and patchy, I also have a weird beard where parts of it are red and other parts are black,” Cassiano said. “I get more of neck-beard than anything, so it’s rough. It hurts me to look in the mirror.”

For women unlike Cassiano’s

girlfriend, “No Shave November” is prime pickings season for burly male suitors.

Brittany O’Connell, a junior from Hebron, Conn., likes beards because of the message behind it, and because it reminds her of puppies.

“I’m okay with it because I like furry things, like dogs and men with furry faces,” O’Connell said. “I think it adds character, and if they do it for a cause, it’s even more attractive because it means that they are willing to change their body to contribute to something bigger than

themselves.”

Despite the message behind the mo’, some women just enjoy the individuality that reflects facial hair.

“It’s a nice change from the norm” sophomore Shayna Rothschild from Wayland, Mass., said.

“It’s also really cool to see what kind of choices people make with their hair. Are they gonna grow a moustache? A chin strap? A full beard? It’s very brave.” Rothschild said.

So, for the month of Noshember, keep calm and stay furry.

QU Barnacle: parody news source takes campus by storm By shannon corcoran Associate Arts & Life

Random white stuff falling from the sky, a talking snowman, Chief of Public Safety David Barger saying he’d do outrageous things in the name of the law, and a senior’s streaking attempt at the Nov. 9 hockey game all seem to be legitimate news stories for the creators of the latest internet sensation, The Quinnipiac Barnacle. Launched on Nov. 5, the parody website has started a buzz across campus.

The founders and co-editors, William Vessio and Shane Collins, said The Barnacle is the real news source on campus during an interview last week.

“The Chronicle is a great parody news source,” Vessio said. “The content is very funny, we don’t

know where you come up with it.

We love how The Chronicle is based on The Barnacle.”

However, a disclaimer appeared at the bottom of the home page a few days after the interview and states, “The Quinnipiac Barnacle is a parody newspaper. No articles or media posted on this website are factual, nor should they be taken as such.

Actual names and likenesses used in The Barnacle are used in a parodic context, and are not a reflection of any actual person, alive or dead.”

With outlandish headlines like, “Life As a BobKitten Author Turns out to be Timothy Dansdill,” and a variety of misquotes from President John Lahey, Barger and students, it’s evident that Vessio and Collins intend to add some humor to Quinnipiac-related topics and provide an

escape from academic pressure.

“I think the articles are funny, especially because they're so relatable to Quinnipiac students,” sophomore Emily Maggio said. “The topics are things that a lot of us share opinions on, like the parking situation and QU101, so being able to read and laugh at something that is unique to the school is awesome.”

However, some students have a different perspective on the site’s content.

“The site as a whole is funny but there's a line that has to be recognized, and they crossed it a couple times,” junior Nick Sczerbinski, president of the QU Spirit Group, said. “I think the broader articles about things around campus are funny. But when you talk negatively about the achievements of our

peers and you have a derogatory quote from the head of public safety, you've gone a step too far. ” In the story titled, “Women’s Cross Country: Nobody Cares,” writer Robert Durfee makes fun the team’s eighth New England Collegiate Championship and failure to receive much recognition from the school. The story didn’t resonate well with athletes on the team.

“Reading the story that the QU Barnacle wrote on the team was a stab in the back,” runner and sophomore transfer student Tatianna Michalak said. “If it was the hockey or the basketball team that accomplished this, it would have been the biggest deal ever, but since our team is so under-recognized, no one really cared. I haven’t read any of the other stories besides that one and don’t want to because of

how rash they were.”

Though there has been some negative reaction to the Barnacle’s content, it isn’t preventing the site from gaining popularity. Over the course of a week, The Barnacle has been publicized by students through Facebook and Twitter.

According to John Morgan, associate vice president for public affairs, the university isn’t commenting on the Barnacle’s presence on campus. And as of now, The Barnacle hasn’t faced any disciplinary actions for misquoting Lahey or Barger. Reactions continue to be mixed, but that won’t stop Collins and Vessio from improving the site.

“Our goal is to become a media conglomerate,” Collins said. “We want to combine many aspects of news organizations into one.”

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Eat this, not that: comfort food edition By sara kozlowski Staff Writer

With final exams on the horizon, students are beginning to feel the pressure of pulling all-nighters in the library. This may cause them to drown their “I’m going to fail everything” sorrows by indulging in comfort foods like Domino’s cheesy bread.

According to a 2008 poll by the American Psychological Association, 48 percent of Americans manage stress by overeating or consuming unhealthy foods, and one in four skipped a meal because of stress.

“Stress eating is a quick fix,” professor of psychology, Rose Spielman, Ph.D. said. “It’s easy and comforting. It helps students cope with stress. With food, you can’t stay away from it. There is always going to be food surrounding you.”

Spielman mentioned that people tend to gravitate toward sugary foods or foods that remind them of home that are deemed comforting.

But this tends to include unhealthy, fattening snacks.

While it’s easy to indulge in unhealthy comfort food, particularly during finals week, there are ways to avoid it. Instead of turning to Easy Mac or potato chips, eat foods that cater to comfort food cravings but have a healthy twist. These alternatives can also improve energy levels for more productive studying, as well.

Easy Mac (230 calories): Many college students have Easy Mac somewhere in their dorm, but many fail to recognize the high levels of sodium listed on the packaging. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines recommended adults limit their sodium intake to 2,300 mg per day. One pouch of Easy Mac contains 550 mg, which is about 24 percent of your daily needs. Instead, eat items that are high in fiber, such as whole grain pasta, with shredded cheddar and a small dash of salt and pepper. This will have you feeling fuller longer, and it only takes 15 minutes to cook.

Chocolate/Brownies (243 calories): Chocolate contains caffeine, which is a stimulant, and therefore temporarily raises blood pressure and increases heart rates according to the Mayo Clinic. These reactions to caffeine are similar to our reactions to stress. This isn’t ideal, especially if students are frazzled already. Instead of indulging in baked goods or whole chocolate bars, try soothing your sweet tooth with Dove dark chocolate squares or chocolatecovered almonds from Au Bon Pain.

You’ll get a chocolate fix while consuming fiber, vitamin E and antioxidants from the almonds.

Nacho Cheese Doritos (250 calories): Try to avoid chips, especially since it’s easy to overindulge in one sitting.

Chips contain empty calories, or calories from solid fats and added sugars, and one bag of Doritos contains 13 grams of fat. These largely consist of saturated fat and can raise cholesterol levels according to the U.S. Depart-

ment of Agriculture. Also, chips have few nutrients the body can use for energy. Instead, try baked tortilla chips (which aren’t cooked in fatty oils) and dip them in fresh salsa.

Chicken Tenders (100 calories each): Deep-fried favorites like french fries and chicken tenders are a goto comfort food. But, they’re never a healthy choice since like chips, they’re high in trans and saturated fats. Trans fat is made by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil, which is the most harmful to cholesterol levels, according to the Mayo Clinic. Instead, opt for grilled chicken breast from BYOB, which is lean and high in protein, and get hot sauce on the side for an extra kick. And if you feel like cooking, try adding cajun spices to seared chicken.

Domino’s Cheesy Bread (1,120 calories) This is a classic, anti-stress, “I’m bored and feel like eating” food. Its website states that cheesy bread is

140 calories, which doesn’t sound that terrible—except that’s only one piece. Each order of cheesy bread contains eight pieces, which totals 1,120 calories, more than half the recommended daily calorie intake by the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Instead, buy a loaf of whole grain bread, melt mozzarella and cheddar on top and add garlic powder.

If heading to the grocery store isn’t an option, or students want to eliminate the temptation of comfort food altogether, experiment with stress-coping mechanisms such as taking a walk or a shower to relax.

Spielman, however, recommends eliminating temptations all together.

“Do not have unhealthy foods accessible,” Spielman said. “Sugar gives an instantaneous, feel-good high. You need to plan out your healthy and unhealthy habits and realize what kinds of foods you should keep out of your room during finals week. Pursue the healthy habits instead.”

QU INK: tattoos across campus

From song lyrics to religion, inspirational words to loved ones, tattoos are a way for people to express themselves symbolically. We compiled a few of our favorite tattoos found at Quinnipiac. emily riddlesworth senior diagnostic imaging

Zef krasnigi freshman accounting

“I got the original heart when I was 18 and the words when I turned 21.

I got the tattoo because when I was in middle school, my closest friend and I were having a real tough time and music helped us get through it. I knew that I wanted to get a commemorative tattoo when I was older and so I did.”

The tattoo is an ambigram. If you read it one way, it says “family,” and if you read it the other way, it says “forever.” “I got this tattoo because my family is the most important thing in my life and nothing could ever change that.” photo courtesy of zef krasnigi

photo courtesy of emily riddlesworth

Diane Ferrer Senior Advertising

amanda schaffrick sophomore media studies

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“It’s hard to explain, but I’ve always liked inspirational words and I like the way they look.

‘Believe’ has a lot of meaning to me and it just lifts my spirits whenever I look down at it. It keeps me grounded.”

photo courtesy of diane ferrer

alex kriz sophomore legal studies, psychology

BRIEN SLATE Senior FILM, VIDEO & INTERACTIVE MEDIA

“The San Damiano crucifix, it has hung above my bed ever since I was a child and will continue to hang there until I die. It represents my childhood and the years to come. The courage is written in rainbow to show my pride for who I am and the courage it takes to live every day in its fullest.”

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“I got my tattoo when I studied abroad in Rome junior year. I had been thinking about getting it for a while. Being in Rome was the perfect opportunity to do so (and made for a good story). It reminds me on bad days that with a little bit of prayer and help from God, I’m strong enough to get through anything.”

“Well because I’m a wizard, also because the proceeds went toward saving a library,” Slate said on why he chose to get a dark mark tattoo, the symbol of evil wizards from the Harry Potter series.

photo courtesy of brien slate

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November 14, 2012

THIS IS ME

THE UNCONVENTIONAL FAMILY It’s been 10 years since monica spiegel spoke to her parents NAME: Monica Spiegel HOMETOWN: Medford Lake, N.J. Major: Social Services Minor: Psychology Year: Senior

By Hannah Alegbeleye Staff Writer

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Monica Spiegal, a senior social services major, grew up in an abusive household before custody was transferred to her maternal grandparents.

onica Spiegel and her three siblings were doing what most children do during their summer vacation: nothing, and having a great time. But suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Spiegel answered hesitantly, opening the door to a police officer, who asked if her parents were home. When Spiegel said no, the policeman barged in, followed by a dozen more officers.

“I was more scared than anything. I had opened the door for strangers [before] and I was too scared to comprehend what was even going on,” Spiegel said.

The police walked into a horrific scene.

Spiegel and her siblings wore tattered clothing, and were left unattended in a house that a police report vividly described as “reeking of urine and excrement.” Mounds of dirty laundry, decaying food, two dogs running wild, two ferrets barely alive in the basement, and prescription drugs within reach of the children were everywhere that day in Langhorne, Penn. in 2000.

Police took Spiegel and her siblings away in an ambulance. After bathing and changing them into clean clothes at the hospital, a doctor gave the children check-ups. His biggest concern being Spiegel’s youngest sister Marissa, who weighed seventeen-pounds and couldn’t speak at two years old. After being cleared and released from the hospital, the children spent the night in Pennsylvania-state foster care.

“I don’t remember much about that first and last night in foster care,” Spiegel said.

“I remember my sister, [Marissa], crying the whole time and the staff complaining about how noisy she was being. It was horrible and I didn’t want to stay.”

Help came just in time as Monica’s maternal grandparents, Mary Lou and Robert Horrocks, returned urgently from their vacation to

Maine after authorities contacted them.

Spiegel and her siblings were taken to court the next day where they were issued a social worker, Deidra. “Deidra was a super nice woman,” Monica said. “She was very helpful. She set us up with family therapy and remained in contact with us until she knew everything would be alright.”

Spiegel’s half-brother, David, was granted the right to live with his biological father.

The remaining children went to live with their grandparents. The Horrocks were given

“I don’t remember much about that first and last night in foster care,” Spiegel said. “I remember my sister, [Marissa], crying the whole time and the staff complaining about how noisy she was being. It was horrible and I didn’t want to stay.”

-Monica Spiegal

the title of legal guardians over the children.

“Those are my grandchildren,” Mary Lou said.

“There was no choice. In my mind it was the only thing to do.”

Spiegel’s story isn’t uncommon. The 2010 Census Bureau data estimates that seven million children in the United States are living with at least one grandparent. Reasons for

this include the biological parent(s) being unable to tend for children financially, substance abuse, incarceration, and in extreme cases, the loss of one or both parents.

Monica’s father plead guilty to four counts of endangering the welfare of children. Her mother, a former teacher, pleaded guilty to recklessly endangering other persons. The couple was ordered to undergo counseling, with psychiatric reports of their progress to be submitted every three months. The judge also requested officials of Bucks County Children and Youth Services to notify him if they were considering transferring custody of the children back to the Spiegels. But that day never came.

“I remember sleeping on the pullout couch in the family room the first week at my grandparents’ house because they hadn’t set up our rooms yet,” Spiegel said. “I remember wondering if we were ever going to go live back with our parents.”

Spiegel’s family received calls every weekend from their parents for about a year.

“They would call every Sunday to see how we were doing. Eventually those calls became less and less and eventually [my brother] Zack and I stopped asking why those calls stopped,” Spiegel said.

Spiegel, her siblings, and her grandparents haven’t spoken to her biological parents in more than 10 years.

Recalling the events of those few days during the summer of 2000, Mary Lou said there was certain amount of disbelief.

“I was worried about the children. [There wasn’t] a lot of understanding of what actually happened,” Mary Lou said. “I didn’t have all the facts. And eventually there was anger. This shouldn’t happen to any child, never mind my own grandchildren.”

Through the years, some questioned why or how the Horrocks’s didn’t know about the situation at Spiegel’s house.

“They lived in Pennsylvania,” Mary Lou said. “They would always come here [New Jersey] to our home for holidays and outings so we never got to see them in their habitat.”

The Horrocks, in their late fifties, were faced with a new set of challenges as they raised young children once again.

“I had never heard of Spongebob,” Mary Lou said with a laugh. “It kept me young.

Raising the children exposed us to more current things and involved us in a whole other generation.”

Along with becoming more current, Mary

Lou bragged about how blessed she is because of them.

“Everyone says they’re so lucky to have us, but in reality we’re lucky to have them,”

“Neglect is a form of abuse.

Growing up we had no idea that we were being abused.

We didn’t know the difference between right and wrong. It was the only life we had ever known.”

-Monica Spiegal

she said. “They have brought so much joy into our lives.”

Mary Lou, a retired schoolteacher, still marvels over the series of events.

“I had taught kindergarten for 28 years.

You always hear stories of children being abused and your heart always goes out to them,” Mary Lou said. “Never in a million years did I consider that could happen to my own grandkids.”

Looking back on the years with her parents, Monica said she doesn’t recall bad times.

“We were young and we didn’t know any better,” Spiegel said. “Neglect is a form of abuse. Growing up we had no idea that we were being abused. We didn’t know the difference between right and wrong. It was the only life we had ever known.”

Growing up without her biological parents didn’t bother Spiegel, she said. However, there is something that still nags at her emotions.

“I miss the fact that I couldn’t actually say the words ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad’ to someone,” Spiegel said.

Spiegel, a senior studying social services, wants to become a social worker and give back to the system she went through as a child.

She said she thinks everything happens for a reason, and because of these events, it allowed her to be and love where she currently is in life. Spiegel also has no reservations about sharing her story.

“I am not ashamed to speak about what happened to me,” Spiegel said. “I am proud to say I made it through and I am living my life.”

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November 14, 2012

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Inside the mind of.... A Quinnipiac Alumnus By: Christina Sullivan

Kerstein Perez

Why did you choose to attend Quinnipiac?

QU was exactly what I pictured college to be.

To me it was perfect -- far enough, but not too far, and big enough, but not too big. By the time I visited I was so over college visits, but this one felt right. It’s silly but I also fell in love with the clock tower, the quad and sleeping giant.

Did you take part in any clubs during your time at QU?

Freshman year I signed up for a bunch of things to figure out what I wanted to invest myself and time in. Sophomore year I joined Greek life, and I know this sounds like a shameless plug, but Alpha Chi Omega was the best decision I ever made. On the flip side, I respect the decision not to go Greek. Whatever you do, find what you’re passionate about, what you believe in and who you want to invest your time in.

Where Are You Now?

After graduation I moved back to New York City and I live with three roommates. Most of the time I refer to them as mom, dad and my sister who’s a freshman in college. As much as it was weird adjusting back to life at home, I don’t mind it. It was rough for me at first but be hopeful. I got a job in October managing social media campaigns and online presence for a restaurant.

Given the chance to do it again I would be more patient. I felt like everyone around me was doing the grown-up thing and I was rushing to just do anything.

While a buzz still surrounds Gomez’s split from Justin Bieber, she didn’t lose track of her new business endeavor. Her “Dream Out Loud” clothing collection made its debut in K-Mart, and Gomez presented it at a store in White Plains, N.Y. The junior collection “Dream Out Loud” is filled with sequins, metallics and lace.

Kudos to Selena for keeping her life going despite her very public split.

With a degree in journalism people expect me to be anchoring news, hosting a web show or writing for a Condé Nast publication. I’d enjoy any of those things, but right now I’m working as a project manager for an environmental company.

I’m confident I’ll make it back to my learned lessons and utilize my knack for public speaking one day. I’m not saying it’s impossible right after graduation because I know a bunch of kids from my major who are reporting the news and making me really proud to know them. It’s just not it for me right now.

Married to Jonas...Again

E! formally announced that its reality show starring newlyweds Kevin Jonas and Danielle Deleasas will be airing for its second season. In the first season, we met Danielle’s quirky, hilarious in-laws but now it’s Jonas time.

Round two dives into the world of the JoBros and Kevin’s first time touring with his brothers in three years.

What do you wish you had known during college?

To have a plan but leave room for adjustments.

I struggled a lot after graduation mainly because I’m a type A personality but also because I had these hard set plans I’d always believed were the end all, be all of my future. When Plan A, B and C didn’t end up happening, I was really lost. But now I’m learning the beauty of straying away from the path and enjoying the scenic route. Again everyone is different. I know people from school who had their careers set by junior year and now they get to travel the world doing what they love. I love hearing stories like that but I also appreciate stories where people go an entirely different route. Ever hear the one about the former sorority president with dreams of being a Carrie Bradshaw / Katie Couric hybrid and works in construction for now? Jokes aside, have goals but don’t let the world crumble down around you if they don’t happen immediately. I promise everything will be okay.

Do you have any regrets?

Mary-Kate Olsen shows off her older man

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About Quinnipiac? Never. There’s been some re- Kerstein Perez graduated in May grettable nights at Aunchie’s but maybe I’ll save 2012 and currently works as a those for my book. project manager.

Rave

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Ombre Hair

Social Media Reactions to Election

PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA

Ombre, a French term that translates “shaded,” refers to any gradation of color. It’s applied to clothing, pieces of fabric, or the latest trend, hair. Countless A-list celebs have the hairstyle and add a unique twist to it.

Between pop-princess, Nicki Minaj, the always spunky Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake’s new wife, Jessica Biel, the trend has taken on a wide variety of looks. Not only is it low-maintenance, it’s easy to do at home and looks great on all skin complexions.

Although it’s most frequently seen fading from dark brown to blonde, the look can be achieved with any shades. Also, it won’t be necessary to make frequent visits to the salon for a root touch up.

“I have seen this style hair technique all over campus,” freshman Fiona Chadwick said. “I think it’s a really cool and creative hairstyle.”

It’s possible to give yourself the ombre look at home, as well, according to BeautyEditor.com, which has instructions from Luis Pacheco, a Clairol consulting colorist. But, if you’re not daring enough to D.I.Y., Creative Haircuts and Tanning in the Hamden Plaza offers the ombre technique for $50.00. This fall trend is only a shuttle stop away. –J. Colarossi

By Christine Burroni

Selena’s Clothing Line

How do you feel working a job not oriented towards your major/career hopes?

Class of 2012 Major: Journalism Minor: Fine Arts Hometown: Queens, New York

Culture shock

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As the results of the presidential election were announced Nov. 6, many ran to social media sites to express their opinions, and some were very vocal.

“Well that’s it. I’m moving to Canada!” said one Facebook post.

Are you, are you really? You’re just going to drop everything, pack your bags, and move to a country that has more socialist undertones than America, which Romney supporters seem to be against? For instance, Canada has universal health care. Wouldn’t the point of moving be to get away from policies and values you oppose? These drama queens definitely didn’t do their research.

It seems unpatriotic to give up on your country so easily. If these complainers knew anything about the American government, they might realize that the president isn’t the sole decision maker. He can’t enact any laws without the help of the House of Representatives and the Senate, also known as Congress. Nothing drastic will happen overnight, so take a deep breath and step away from Twitter. We all know you’re not actually going anywhere. Besides, haven’t you ever heard the expression that quitters never win? – J. Esposito

Mary-Kate Olsen, in the eyes of many, will always be Michelle Tanner from “Full House.” Well, flash forward two decades, and our cute little Michelle is in the arms of Oliver Sarkozy, her 42-year-old boyfriend. The two were seen being affectionate at a Knicks game. Even though this 16-year age difference has been the talk of the tabloids, MaryKate told WSJ Magazine that she isn’t phased by it.

Gabby Douglas, Still on Fire

America’s favorite gymnast from the 2012 London Olympics, Gabby Douglas, was named Essence Magazine’s Women of the Year. She‘s donning the cover of the November/December issue in a black strapless dress, with a medal around her neck. Michelle Obama and ABC’s Robin Roberts also share the title of Women of the Year 2012.

Some Pre-Royal Fun

A new picture surfaced of Kate Middleton in her college days, providing a different definition to the phrase, “dressed up,” according to US Weekly. In the picture Kate is dressed as a baby in celebration of a St. Andrews University tradition where older students “adopt” younger students and typical college activities ensue; drinking games and a foam fight. Kate is dressed fully in a makeshift diaper, bib and rosey cheeks.

Anne Hathaway Sheds Unnecessary Pounds for Les Mis

The movie airs next month and is already the buzz in Oscar world, but there might be more talk about how Anne Hathaway lost 25 pounds for the role--on purpose. “The idea was to look near death” for her role of Fantine, she told Vogue in its December issue.

After the movie she looks forward to putting the weight back on, but says she’ll keep the pixie haircut.

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The Rundown MEN’S SOCCER Saint Francis (Pa.) 2, QU 1 (PKs) – Friday Philip Suprise: 1 goal William Daniels: 4 shots MEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU 3, Colgate 2 (OT) – Friday Russell Goodman: 2 goal Loren Barron: 1 goal QU 4, No. 4 Cornell 1 – Saturday Kellen Jones: 1 goal Jeremy Langlois: 1 goal Ben Arnt: 1 goal Cory Hibbeler: 1 goal WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Central Conn. St. 3, QU 0 – Sunday Logan Riker: 7 digs Chandler Thorton: 6 kills Women’s Ice Hockey QU 2, Union 2 (OT) – Friday Kelly Babstock: 1 goal Nicole Brown: 1 goal QU 3, Rensselear 2 – Saturday Victoria Vigilanti: 30 saves Nicole Kosta: 1 goal Men’s basketball QU 65, Hartford 61 – Saturday Ike Azotam: 17 points Garvey Young: 15 points woMen’s basketball QU 65, JMU 61 – Saturday Felicia Barron: 23 points Samantha Guastella: 10 rebounds

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November 14, 2012

Game of the Week

Men’s ice hockey rolls over No. 4 Cornell

By Bryan lipiner Social Media Manager

When playing the No. 4 team in the nation, anything but a group effort will not suffice. Quinnipiac head coach Rand Pecknold knew the importance of such a conference game, especially before entering a six game long road trip through the end of November.

“I thought we needed to compete, crash the net, and just outwork them,” Pecknold said. “I thought our first period was awful; we lost battles, we lost races, and I gave it to them pretty good after the first. We came out in the second and third period and completely took over the game.”

The Bobcats defeated the Big Red Saturday, Nov. 10, by a final score of 4-1, earning their sixth win of 21 contests all time against Cornell. Four

different players scored for Quinnipiac, including team leader in goals, Jeremy Langlois.

“You definitely want to put points on the board in November,” Pecknold said. “They mean just as much as points in February. It was a good game for us.”

Quinnipiac broke the scoreless tie at 8:03 in the second period. Kellen Jones received a pass at the left circle and fired a shot through the five hole of Andy Iles, good for the 1-0 advantage and Jones’ first goal of the year. The goal was also the Bobcats’ second power-play goal in as many games, following a previous 0-for-30 streak.

Just 6:53 later, Quinnipiac added insurance to its lead. Ben Arnt skated up through the right side of the slot, before flicking the puck off the left shoulder of Iles and in for the 2-0 Bobcat lead.

Quinnipiac proceeded to break the game open early in the third, with goals coming off the sticks of Langlois and Cory Hibbeler. In the fourth minute of play, Langlois skated through two defenders after receiving a pass from Clay Harvey. Langlois deked, and wristed a shot through the five hole for his fourth goal of the year.

Later, Hibbeler hit the twine on a shot from the hash marks to nail the victory for the Bobcats. Cornell got its lone goal of the contest off the stick of Greg Miller at 4:05.

“Each guy goes out there and outworks the next guy,” Jones said. “ I think kind of rolling and shutting teams down that way.”

Quinnipiac takes the week off before squaring off at Clarkson and St. Lawrence on Nov. 16 and 17.

Men’s soccer falls in NEC semis

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which Quinnipiac head coach Eric Da Costa said was a test of “psychological warfare,” but saw it as “a little bit of a letdown” and “an inconvenience” that “took a little bit of a toll” on his team’s play.

The wind was the other intangible that affected the game, according to Da Costa and Suprise. Both goals were scored when the wind was in favor of each team.

“We knew it was going to be windy here… ” Da Costa said. “But there’s no other real way to prepare for it.”

Senior captain Suprise said, “The wind was a huge factor…it really changed up the tactics. It really leveled out the game.”

Both head coach and captain summed up the season as “historic.”

Da Costa noted the program had “never been in this position” before in the program’s “relatively young” history.

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Brandon Strain-Goode, Tim Quigley, Philip Suprise and other members of the men’s soccer team sit in disbelief after falling to Saint Francis (Pa.) in penalty kicks (4-3) to be eliminated from the NEC tournament and have their season ended.

Suprise, while noting this season has created a legacy, felt the more important legacy is “the memories you make out of soccer with the team.”

As for penalty kicks being the decision, Da Costa noted “It’s unfortunate that penalty kicks is what decides it.” Suprise added he was mad that it came to that and he could not

connect on his late game chances.

Prior to NEC tournament, Da Costa was named the NEC Coach of the Year after bringing his team, which was picked No. 8 in the NEC Preseason Coaches’ Poll, to its firstever regular season title.

Suprise was named to the NEC First Team while William Daniels

and McLarney were named to the NEC second team. Suprise finished his career as a Bobcat with 26 goals which ranks sixth all-time in Quinnipiac history. He is also ninth all-time in career points with 61. This season he finished with 20 points and nine goals which were both career highs to go along with two assists.

Women’s rugby looks for championship in second year

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Quinnipiac’s Nancy Dunn runs past a wall of Marist players to score a try in Sunday’s game. The Bobcats will play Albany on Sunday in the Tri-State Tournament Championship game Sunday at Vassar College.

By gene demaio Staff Writer

The Quinnipiac women’s rugby team has been dominant all season. In just the second year of the program, it’s outscored its opponents by 474 points, including a 130-0 win

over Hofstra en route to a trip to the Tri-State Tournament Championship game on Sunday against Albany at Vassar College.

“Once the season started rolling, we realized that this was a real possibility, but we knew that we would have to keep our heads,

not get ahead of ourselves and take each game one a time and not look too far ahead,” senior captain Colleen Doherty said. “Now that it is here, it is a phenomenal experience and we can't wait to be apart of it and make history.”

Over the course of this spectacular season, no team has played the Bobcats closer than Albany. In the last game of the regular season, the Bobcats battled to a 27-10 win in Albany, which was the fewest points the Bobcats have been held to all season and the only time the opposing team finished within 20 points.

“Albany is a tough team competitively, both offensively and defensively, and won't be taken lightly,” Doherty said. “We plan to go into this game like all the rest with a tough week of practice with conditioning and constantly working on the little things that make us better.”

With the way Albany played the Bobcats, it is only fitting that it receives a second chance to end the Bobcats’ perfect season.

Like Doherty said, to remain unbeaten, they will need to be well conditioned. Prior to their game against Marist, the Bobcats were out of action for two weeks; their game against Rutgers was canceled thanks to Hurricane Sandy. In the second half against Marist, the Bobcats showed some signs of rust, scoring only five points in the half compared to 25 in the first.

“We had to maintain our fitness,” head coach Becky Carlson said after the game.

“This is a game where if you are not in the absolute top shape, it’s miserable. And you could see a little bit of that in the second half.” Coach Carlson will do everything to ensure her team is in excellent shape to avoid slowing down against Albany like it did against Marist.

The key focus for the Bobcats is going to be defense. Although the offense has been overshadowed, the Bobcats’ defense has been stifling. Albany is just one of three teams to score a try against Quinnipiac, with the other six games resulting in shutouts for the Bobcats. The team will look to tighten up its defense to make sure the Great Danes do not build upon their minor success.

On offense, Natalie Kosko will be instrumental. Kosko has had a phenomenal freshman season, scoring eight trys over the last three games, including two against Albany.

Over those three games, she has accounted for almost 50 percent of her team’s offense.

Kosko will need to continue her impressive season against Albany for the Bobcats to win.

Finding scoring outside of Kosko will be another factor to pay attention to. All of Quinnipiac’s biggest wins have been complete team efforts. The Bobcats will need to continue to play the same way if they wish to be crowned champions.

“I think both teams will come in with a lot of energy for the game but I believe our heart and belief to win will bring us home that championship,” Doherty said.

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games to watch Women’s Basketball dec. 29 @ Georgia Tech

men’s Basketball fEB. 2 @ Wagner

The Yellow Jackets come into this season nationally ranked, 20 by coaches and 22 by Associated Press, for the second time in team history. It’s going to be one of the Quinnipiac’s toughest games all year, and the team will most likely have to rely plenty on senior guard Felicia Barron, who was voted this year’s preseason NEC Player of the Year and junior Brittany McQuain.

Wagner, projected to finish third in the NEC, has given Quinnipiac a challenge in the past. Last season, the Bobcats lost 51-50 at home.

Wagner junior Kenneth Ortiz is the reigning NEC Defensive Player of the Year and is top 30 in Division I play, while the Seahawks also bring in National Top100 recruit Dwaun Anderson.

feb. 11 VS. MONMOUTH

feb. 14 vs. robert morris

In her second season as head coach, the Hawks’ Jenny Palmateer has brought her team to third in the NEC preseason polls, getting one first place vote. Monmouth played spoiler last year, ending the Bobcats’ season in the conference semifinals by a score of 69-66. The Hawks also bring back senior preseason All-NEC team and threetime All-NEC Second Team selection Alysha Womack, who led her team with 15.9 points per game last year.

With James Johnson gone and Velton Jones still at Robert Morris, this could be a mismatch the Colonials can pursue. The senior guard has been on two straight NEC Conference Tournament Teams and was named to the 2012 NEC First Team. The Colonials were projected to finish second behind LIU Brooklyn in the coaches’ poll, but were swept in both regular season meetings with Quinnipiac last season. While the Bobcats lost Johnson due to graduation, Robert Morris lost senior center Lijah Thompson for the year due to injury.

feb. 23 @ sacred heart

march 2 @ LIU BROOKLYN

After winning the NEC championship last season, the Pioneers placed second under Quinnipiac in the preseason polls. Sacred Heart lost three seniors, but has a potential star in the making in reigning NEC Rookie of the Year Gabrielle Washington, who averaged 12.5 points per game and had five games where she surpassed 20 points. Last season, the Pioneers defeated Quinnipiac on its home court 74-65, while the Bobcats won and returned the favor away, winning 71-34.

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National ranking of Cornell before a 4-1 drubbing at the hand of the bobcats

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It might be obvious, but when you’re the two-time defending NEC champions and you knock out the Bobcats in the conference semifinals, this is must-watch basketball. With reigning NEC Player of the Year Julian Boyd and teammate Jamal Olasewere missing the first meeting with the Bobcats due to suspension from an on-campus incident, they will likely be in the lineup in the last game of the regular season. Quinnipiac fell to the Blackbirds in both regular season meeting, as well as in the conference semifinals last year. points scored by both men’s and women’s basketball in collecting their first victories of the season

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Russell Goodman scored twice against Colgate on Friday night. The second of which came 1:22 into overtime, giving the Bobcats the win and some momentum going into the next day’s tilt with No. 4 Cornell.

Women’s ice Hockey | forward junioR | Mississauga, Ontario Kelly Babstock came through in the clutch for the Bobcats in their two games this weekend. On Friday against Union, she tied the game at 2, forcing overtime. In the next day’s matchup against Rensselaer, she scored the team’s third goal in a 3-2 victory.

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minutes played by freshman guard kendrick ray in his first ncaa game on saturday

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“She’s got that attitude she’ll do whatever you want...She’ll run through a wall for you, that’s the type of kid she is.”

— Kristopher Czaplinski WOMen’s volleyball head coach

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Counting down the payne By jOE ADDONIZIO Sports Editor

Two pads of paper are taped next to each other below the cubbie marked No. 4 in the women’s volleyball locker room. Each day a sheet is ripped off as the numbers on the pads decrease by one each day starting at 29 on Oct. 13.

“This is the first time in any athletic career that I have had that I had to miss games,” the senior right setter who wears the No. 4 on her back said. “ And the first time I have ever been told I might not be able to finish a season. I was devastated. There are no other words.”

On Oct. 13, in a game against St. Francis (N.Y.), Taylor Payne fell to the court with what was later diagnosed as a high ankle sprain.

“The second I went down I knew how bad it was and I had so many emotions I couldn’t even contain it,” Payne said.

The injury takes an average of five to six weeks to recover from. But on the schedule, 29 days away was senior day and what would be the last collegiate game of Payne’s career.

“At that point I didn’t care about any other game,” the physical therapy major said. “I will be playing in my senior game. I will be jumping and I will be playing fully and I know I will. The doctor looked at me like I was crazy.

My coaches, my athletic trainers, my parents and my team they all supported me 100 percent even though they thought I was crazy.”

Payne came into her senior year having played in all 88 games Quinnipiac has had over the past three years. That streak would end and she would be forced to watch from the sidelines, something she has never done in her athletic career.

“Oh my god,” Payne exclaimed as her face sank into her hands. “It was super frustrating.

Especially because I am a senior. I can help my team. I can do this, I can do that, but I couldn't.”

Though it was frustrating, it was also an

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Taylor Payne hugs her father after a volleyball game. Her father attended every game over her career and led the crowd in cheering. interesting experience for Payne being able to see what her coaches would say over and over and actually be able to see it from their view.

With more than 500 kills to her name, not being able to help her team on the court took its toll especially when she started walking without the assistance of crutches. On top of that, she began thinking like a coach and with that came the aggravations that every coach goes through. On Oct. 28, at Robert Morris, Payne’s emotions boiled over.

“At one point I was so fed up with the refs and how the game was going, I exploded,” Payne said. “I took my clipboard and threw it on the bench, got up and screamed ‘This is crap!’ I walked away and went crazy.”

Anyone who has watched Payne play knows she is the catalyst of the team waiting for a chance to burst out and pump up her teammates.

“Because she is so loud and so energetic that is how she leads on the court,” firstyear head coach Kristopher Czaplinski said.

“Whether it’s a big play or she gets a big block or big hit she’s yelling, she’s screaming, she’s

trying to get the rest of the team into it. That’s how she leads and exactly what we need and what we are going to miss for next year.”

While the team will miss the excitement she brings next year, they witnessed first hand what they will miss this season as she sat out five matches with the ankle injury.

“It was different with her not on the court because she brings so much intensity and is so loud,” redshirt junior Logan Riker said. “She definitely helps with our team energy. Our girls filled in for her but Taylor was on the sideline helping us out with the same verbal communications that she always had. It was tough to get used to not having that presence on the right side.”

Payne got back on her feet ahead of schedule and returned to the court on Nov. 1 against Bryant. Still cringing with pain, she played just two points and when she returned to the bench her whole body was shaking with adrenaline.

“It reminded me of how much I love playing and how emotional I am,” Payne said. “In that moment, you are nothing but your sport.

My injury let me realize that. I was so overcome

with emotion, it was so great to play again and it made me realize how much I love volleyball.”

Emotion runs in Payne’s family. Her father attended every one of her games over her collegiate career and became a Bobcat legend leading the cheering section with his antics, crazy hats and Hawaiian shirt that concealed his “Who’s House is This?,” T-shirt.

“He’s that X-factor,” Czaplinski said. “We are a very quiet team, a very reserved team and we need him to bring the energy out of us.”

Payne says that volleyball is different from other sports because of how much effect emotion has and how much of a mental game it is. She also said that you can tell on ‘any given day’ who will win by the way a team walks into the gym.

During her four years as a Bobcat, Payne became the heart and soul of the team. Czaplinski says that Payne is the type of player you want on every team.

“She’ll do whatever you want,” Czaplinski said. “She’ll run through a wall for you, that’s the type of kid she is. She wants to make the people around her better and wants to win.”

With only two games until senior day, Payne received minimal playing time in the team's first home win of the year on Nov. 4 against St. Francis (N.Y.). On Nov. 10, she finally got more playing time which got her ready to make her full comeback for senior day on Nov. 11 against Central Conn. St. When the countdown reached zero, Payne walked out for her senior day celebration fully healed and played in all three sets, recording two kills in the match.

“I think it meant the world to her,” said Riker, who has played alongside her since 2009. “She had weekly goals with her ankle rehab but the end goal was definitely to play in her senior game. At first they were saying all she was going to be able to do was serve. But the fact that she was able to swing and jump and do everything was amazing, she worked hard to rehab that fast.”

Payne finishes her career at Quinnipiac with 507 kills, 239 digs and 208 blocks. But the Warwick, N.Y., native will not be remembered for her stats, but rather her electrifying persona which poured out of her on the court.

Czaplinski and Riker agree that Riker will have to be the vocal presence on the court next year, and other players like Brittanie Robinson, Chandler Thorton and Bonnie Conklin will have to fill more of a leadership role. But no matter what, Payne’s voice will still echo through Burt Kahn Court.

“I get a block and I get psyched up and I want everyone to know,” Payne said. “Ya, I’m kind of putting on a show, most people would think that but I don’t have any control over that, that’s just who I am as a player.”

PKs end historic men’s soccer season

By IAN McCRACKEN Staff Writer

Students at West Haven High School on Friday witnessed two teams’ entire seasons come down to penalty kicks. In the end, No. 4 Saint Francis (Pa.), who lost to No. 1 Quinnipiac 2-0 on Oct. 26, pulled off the upset winning 4-3 in penalty kicks, ending the Bobcats’ historic season.

It took little time for the Red Flash to find the net as a minute and a half in, freshman defender Erik Panzer played a soft pass which

was intercepted by Ryan Byers of Saint Francis.

Byers settled it, took a touch, and blasted a shot to the top left corner putting his team up 1-0.

The top ranked team found the equalizer in the second half when junior Simon Hinde played a lead pass to senior Philip Suprise, who split the defense and placed a shot past the keeper, Daniel Valcicak, to the bottom left making it 1-1.

Quinnipiac outshot its opponent 17-6, putting nine on net. Valcicak made eight saves in the game, but most of them came in the second

half and overtime periods which provided the momentum he needed for penalty kicks.

During the shootout, Suprise missed the first penalty kick for the Bobcats, while the Red Flash made their first three. Stevenson Hawkey made the second shot, giving the Bobcats their first point in the shootout.

Ryan Malki then went for the Bobcats and was denied by the crossbar. Robbie McLarney and Brandon Strain-Goode made their final shots for Quinnipiac, but the Red Flash sealed the win when Nick Kolarac capitalized on his

shot.

The Bobcats also took more than three times as many corner kicks, 10-3, as Saint Francis.

There were a couple uncontrollable themes for this game, the first being the location change affecting play. Quinnipiac earned the privilege of hosting the tournament for its first place finish in the NEC, but with the snowstorm, the team moved to a narrower turf field, See men’s soccer Page 14