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THE MED SCHOOL DIAGNOSIS After President John Lahey anBy Nicole Celli nounced on Jan. 28 that Quinnipiac Co-News Editor will open a medical school, students weighed the pros and cons of attending, and its benefits to the University.

“In the long run, I think the pros outweigh any cons,” said junior bio/pre-med major T.J. Gallant. "Having it would separate us from many other schools in its category. With it, QU would be a place for undergraduates, law students and medical students to receive at least a master’s and I think that's huge.”

Junior Melissa DiBacco agreed.

“Being a junior and wanting to go to medical school

right after graduation, in 2011, the Quinnipiac medical school would not be an option for me," DiBacco, a bio/pre-med major, said. "However, I think Quinnipiac opening a medical school is great. It will open up more interest to the school at the undergraduate level and really put this school on the map."

Currently, the University of Connecticut and Yale University are the only two universities in the state that have medical schools.

“I would not consider going because the school would not have a name for itself yet," said junior Carli Phillips, a bio/pre-med major. "Yes, Quinnipiac has established itself when it comes to health sciences and its [physical therapy] and

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FAST FACTS The Medical School will cost an estimated $75M. The University hopes to have its first class in 2013.

The search for a dean and Clinical partner are underway.

See more, including where the money is coming from, at QUChronicle.com. [physician's assistant] programs, along with some of the other programs here, but it has yet to make a name for itself when it comes to medicine.

“It is going to be difficult for QU to make a name for itself in the beginning because we have Yale just down the road and the University of Connecticut not too far away either.”

QU students embrace MMA

On a Wednesday night in the Recreation Center beyond the basketball courts, you’ll find a dozen or more

By Glenn Taylor students grappling on blue mats. It may be a strange sight to those shooting hoops or running on the track, but Staff Writer to these self-proclaimed artists, it’s just another day in the life of QU’s Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Club.

The club was started by senior Anthony Grina and sophomores Joey LoRusso and Kirk Medrzychowski last year when Grina created the Facebook group "QU MMA." The creation of the club was brought on by the lack of sparring opportunities in Quinnipiac's aerobics classes. These classes feature conditioning and mostly non-contact drills that may only be sufficient in training a beginner.

“Kids don’t really have a chance to utilize what they’re learning in those classes,” Grina said.

“They just learn the techniques but they really don’t get to apply them, and that’s the biggest part of learning. A very famous expression is, ‘The bag doesn’t hit back.’”

During a meeting, which can stretch anywhere from one to three hours, students spar in different styles of combat, including kickboxing, boxing, wrestling and jujitsu. Around 10 to 20 students show up depending on which night meetings are held.

Although Grina was the initial creator of the group, he believes the knowledge that has come from different students’ fighting backgrounds is the true reason why the club has flourished.

“We don’t have a teacher or an instructor,” he said. “This group was formed so we could help each other out… no one is really trying to go on an ego trip and punch everyone in the face or prove dominance. Everyone is just trying to learn from each other.”

Fighters are strongly encouraged to bring mouthguards, gloves, and protective cups for safety reasons.

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NEWS The Chronicle

February 3, 2010

Information security battles phishing attack

By Meghan Parmentier Co-News Editor Members of the Quinnipiac community were attacked via e-mail on Jan. 26 when a spear-phishing attack targeted the Quinnipiac network. The e-mail fraud scam went out to more than 100 inboxes.

Brian Kelly, director of information security and network operations, has the job of keeping the Quinnipiac network information

Black History Month Calendar of Events (for full details on the events, check out QUChronicle.com) Monday, February 1 – Afrikan Drum and Dance Troupe & Lunch, Café, 12:00 p.m.

Sounds of Afrika will be performing at 12:00 p.m. They are an Afrikan Drum and Dance troupe that promotes Afrikan and AfrikanAmerican culture in the communities and schools. Chartwells will also be offering cultural food in the Café for Black History Month.

Wednesday, February 3 – Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Eugene Robinson, Alumni Hall, 7:00 p.m.

Eugene Robinson, who earned the industry’s most prestigious award for his Washington Post commentary on the 2008 presidential race, will deliver the address, “We’re Someplace We’ve Never Been: Race, Diversity and the New America,” to the University community.

Monday, February 8 – Frank Meeink, Alumni Hall, 7:00 p.m.

Frank Meeink became a skinhead leader and neo-Nazi recruiter, with gangs that would beat people indiscriminately, and video tape their torture. He was arrested and sent to prison for three years.

In prison he befriended men he used to think he hated, men of different races. He has been featured on various news and TV programs including: MTV, BET, Court-TV, “Good Morning America,” VH1, “The Today Show,” “Frontline,” and CNN. He will be seen in the film “The Experiment” with Forest Whitaker and Adrien Brody. In April 2010 his autobiography will hit bookshelves. Now Mr. Meeink works for the American Hockey League.

Friday, February 12 – Movie: “Precious,” Buckman Theater, 8:00 p.m.

Set in Harlem in 1987, it is the story of Claireece “Precious” Jones, a 16-year-old African-American girl born into a life no one would want.

safe from scams and hacking.

“This one and the more recent ones are getting more specific,” Kelly said. “They’re doing their homework.”

Phishing, according to SearchSecurity.com, is an e-mail scam conducted for the purposes of information or identity theft.

The incident on Jan. 26 was a spearphishing attack that also could have effected colleges in the surrounding area such as Yale University or Wesleyan University.

“While the full number is not known, my rationale is that I would rather stop it and fix it,” Kelly said.

“The time spent figuring out how widespread it is, is wasting time to retaliate.”

Kelly has filters set up to catch phishing attacks, but this time it was a Computer Help Desk Student Technology Academic Resource

(STAR) employee who received the e-mail and forwarded it to Kelly.

Example of such fraudulent e-mails can be found at MyQ in the “Phishing Aquarium,” which was set up as an awareness vehicle.

So far this academic year, Quinnipiac has received a half-dozen phishing attacks targetted specifically for .edu e-mail addresses. In addition, there were several dozen attacks that were not targeted. Attacks in October dealt with Facebook, PayPal and banking accounts.

“Phishing is an attack mechanism that’s everywhere, even Twitter,” Kelly said.

According to Kelly, the “bad guys” have gotten lazy, but the phishing statistics have increased.

Previously, complicated scripts would have to be written, but now they are simply asking for one’s information.

Kelly maintains in his e-mail signature that “QU IT will never ask for your password via e-mail.

Don’t share your password with anyone!”

“We try to put it everywhere,” Kelly said. “Specifically for QU, no one will ever ask you for your password. Passwords are like toothbrushes, they shouldn’t be shared.

It’s hard to educate people.”

If one does respond with his or her credentials, “the bad guys” log in with those credentials and start sending more spam from that address. The account will start sending about 5,000 e-mails a second instead of the usual couple messages an hour.

“I’d rather get 1,000 messages

a day than to have one student fall for it,” Kelly said.

If the response does go through, Kelly advises to change the compromised password immediately. There is a password reset link available on MyQ. If that same password is used for other sites, those should be considered compromised and changed as well.

According to Kelly, phishing scams are likely to surface right after breaks. Quinnipiac got hit badly in September and seems to get hit right after spring/holiday breaks.

They also often come at the beginning of a semester because it is a moment that is hectic for everyone and students get a lot of e-mails from professors at that time.

Contact Kelly at brian.kelly@quinnipiac.edu or 203-582-3625 if an e-mail looks suspicious.

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February 3, 2010

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less and barbaric sport,” Grina said. “However, that’s far from the case. In fact, mixed martial arts has been proven to be statistically safer than figure skating.”

The Facebook group grew though word of mouth, according to Grina, and now has 68 members. This semester alone the club has expanded by 30 members, and is currently home to students of all skill levels, ages and weight classes. Presently, the club is not officially sponsored by Quinnipiac, mainly due to the time constraints of the students involved.

“We already practice when we want so we don’t really find the need to actually be official unless we got some kind of benefit from it,” Grina said. “We really don’t see any reward for the paperwork.”

Mixed martial arts is one of the fastest growing sports in America, evidenced by the increase of pay-per-view buy rates for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events over the past five years. The rise in popularity of cable television programs like “The Ultimate Fighter,” a reality TV show where the winning contestant gets a multi-fight contract in the UFC, has given the sport more mainstream appeal.

The MMA Club is currently encouraging any students, both male and female, interested in fighting to join the “QU MMA” Facebook group to get weekly updates of the meeting times and location.

The club is also available to coach any interested female member one-on-one.

Four on the floor

Students go inside Washington While most QU students spend By Andrew Timothy Staff Writer their winter breaks at home with family and friends, several QU students were selected to represent the University at The Washington Center’s (TWC) political seminars “Inside Washington 2010” and “Camp David III.” The Quinnipiac students in attendance at either seminar were Chronicle Managing Editor Tara McMahon, Janelle Armentano, Brian Donnellan, Valerie Lynn Francisco, Amanda Gogh, Corey Glynn, Chelsey Hood, Kaiden Pieszak, Jeremy Schilling and Furtuna Velaj.

TWC’s “Inside Washington 2010” seminar was separated into two topics during the two-week program. The first week focused on Obama’s relationship with Congress, and the second week focused on politics and the media. Standout speakers included CNN correspondents John King and Dana Bash, NPR and Fox News contributor Juan Williams, former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel, for Clinton press secretary Mike McCurry, and former Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie. However, the most notable speakers included Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Michael Mullen and perennial presidential candidate Ralph Nader. Representatives from organizations such as The Heritage Foundation, The Libertarian National Committee, the European Union and U.S. Institute for Peace spoke to the students over the course of the two weeks.

“The Washington Center seminar was one of the best programs I have ever expe-

rienced," Gogh said. "I applied on a whim, and I am so happy I went through with my decision. The politicans and reporters I met in D.C. provided all the students with insight that we will all carry on with us as we go forth with our careers. The highlight of my trip was when Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mullen came to speak to us. I highly recommend this program to anyone. It allows you to look at politics and the media in a completely different way.”

Schilling, who asked a question to Mullen, considered that to be the highlight of his trip. As a political science minor, he also found the entire experience to be beneficial.

“The trip served as an interesting snapshot of the inner workings of our government and the power players that make it up,” he said.

The “Camp David III” seminar involved a simulation of the Israel/Palestinian peace process. Students visited the embassies of Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Saudi Arabia, as well as the Palestinian Mission to the United States. Students also heard from representatives of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), and the American Task Force on Palestine.

“The best part of the trip was our trip to a Moroccan restaurant called Marrakesh," Velaj said. "The first week we mostly went over the history of the conflict from both Israeli and Palestinian perspectives. During the settlement negotiations I represented Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad.

This was an exciting and stimulating learning experience.”

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SPB hosted the first annual Four Sports Tournament in the Rec Center on Jan. 30, pitting teams against each other in basketball, soccer, broom ball and volleyball.

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As the three blue dividers came By Amy Maciejowski Staff Writer down, the Recreation Center was quickly transformed into a playing field for students participating in the inaugural Four Sports Tournament sponsored by the Student Programming Board (SPB). On Jan. 30, participants got together and enjoyed an event that included friends, funs, sports, competition and laughter.

In the tournament, teams of four played four sports each that ran a total of eight minutes. These sports included basketball, volleyball, soccer and broom ball (similar to hockey but without the skates.) “(SPB member) Vinny Bond and I were thinking of a way to attract the guys at our school to our events,” said Ramon Sanchez,

who was in charge of the SPB event. “The one thing we knew guys like - from experience, of course - are sports-related events.”

The rules were simple: Each team of four would play each sport for a total of eight minutes each. Winners would be rewarded a point and ties were resolved by either a shootout or more playing time. After each team got a chance to play all four sports, the top four teams would then play a round robin. This would be repeated, when they are finished, by the top two teams, and this would produce the winners.

“It’s fun because we get to play a lot of sports we normally play, and we are competing for a prize,” junior Jon Liauw said.

At the end of the night, the top three teams received prizes including $20 gift cards to the restaurant of their choice.

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Opinion The Chronicle

February 3, 2010

The secret diary of a bid girl

This semester I decided to rush a sorority.

I had previously never been interested whatsoever in Greek life, but I was looking for something different this semester, and I figured you can never have too many friends, plus community service always looks good on a résumé.

Going to the Greek kickoff, I didn’t really know what to expect.

I had never thought of myself as what can arguably be described as the stereotypical “sorority girl” that is portrayed in television and movies, although here at QU, I never got the impression they were really like that.

All the cheering and singing was a bit overwhelming.

The presidents of each fraternity and sorority made a speech to the crowd of existing members and interested newcomers, and I was surprised to hear how much being a part of something “bigger than themselves” really changed their lives. I was perfectly content with my college experience thus far, but I began to wonder if I too should become a member of this

life-changing program.

Two nights later the first round began, and I can honestly say I have never talked so much in my entire life. I was very confused about the way a group of nearly 100 girls from four different sororities could make a decision about what type of person I am based on three different girls talking to me for five minutes. How could they possibly know my character or my values from such a short interaction? This completely baffled me.

Although everyone says to “go in with an open mind,” I already knew which sorority I wanted to be in if I got a bid. Talking with women in the other three sororities, it made me take a step back and rethink what I wanted. But in the end, I stuck with my gut instinct. This raises an intriguing question: Why is it that women interested in a sorority must rush all four, whereas men interested in a fraternity can choose which one they want to rush and only go to that fraternity’s events?

I’m sure there is a perfectly logical explanation for this, however, going

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through the process and coming out on the other side still wanting to rush my original choice is frankly a waste of time. Perhaps the answer is that the higher-ups want to offer the women a variety of choices in order to make an informed decision, which is fair. In that regard, it works well for those who don’t have a clue what they want. I would’ve just liked the opportunity to choose only one sorority, the one I had originally wanted all along.

Another minor issue I had with the recruitment process was the fact that one of the sororities doesn’t accept juniors or seniors due to their program and how they want to develop their members (or something to that effect). I suppose that is fair, but then why bother making the juniors and seniors meet with women from that sorority?

They shouldn’t have to get their hopes up for a sorority that was never going to consider them in the first place.

Going along with this point, the entire time I had the distinct feeling that being judged like this

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(and possibly rejected) reminded me of being a contestant in a popularity contest. The fact that we all get judged by people, more specifically hundreds of people, who don’t even know us is rather unsettling.

Of course, once you know that you have received a bid, you feel like one of the cool kids. Don’t take this the wrong way: I say this as someone who luckily did receive a bid and genuinely feel badly for those who really wanted it and didn’t get it. I just wasn’t a fan of the process.

The line of women waiting to accept or reject their bid might be the worst part of this weekend.

Not only are you full of anticipation waiting to see if your first choice

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There’s no place like...college

By Phil Nobile Contributing Writer Everyone loves a vacation.

And after about three weeks of nonstop work, stress and tests, I would say a vacation was needed.

Then why, when I was finally home with old friends, family and house did I want nothing more than but to come right back to my fourman Commons room?

Don’t get me wrong: The first couple weeks of being home was a major relief. Holidays with the family and seeing friends from high school days reminded me of how comforting my original home could be. But after the holiday spirit disappeared, my longing for home disappeared as well.

Days went by. December turned into January, and the initial thrill of being with old buddies and reminiscing on our past lives faded.

For the first time in my life, I wasn’t sure where my home was.

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wanted you too, but the waiting was positively endless. I have never been in a line so long. There has to be a more efficient way to go about the process that would make it easier for those giving the bids, and those waiting to receive.

I ended up getting the bid from my second choice, and was very disappointed as a result. But after taking some time to really think about it, I decided that for me the pros outweigh the cons and I am going to go through with it. I’m glad I went through this experience, and I really hope that I am making the right decision. At the very least I won’t have to look back and wonder “what if.”

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Even after weeks spent at summer sleep-away camps as a child, I immediately became adjusted back into my life at home. But something about spending four months, day in and day out with the people in my dorm and classes made me miss something. I missed the freedom. I missed doing things for myself. And I may even have missed the Café food.

But overall I missed the people. A special bond was formed as a result of living and interacting with fellow Quinnipiac students - a bond that was different than any other.

When you live with a person, you truly begin to see who they are.

Initially, I was torn between homes - the place where I resided for 18 years, and my new residence in Hamden. But now I know there is room for more than one place I can feel and live to my full potential.

And I can tell you, there is no place like it.

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February 3, 2010 An empty TD Bank Sports Center is not particularly inspiring for women’s ice hockey.

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Our sports teams deserve better

By Tim O’Donnell Staff Writer The Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey team went down 2-0 to Niagara on Jan. 22 in the first five minutes of the game. After the second goal at least half of the student section got up and left. Five minutes into the game and you’re already leaving? It’s outrageous and shouldn’t happen, but it does and it needs to stop.

If you’ve ever been to a hockey game you know the scene.

It goes something like this: The student section is packed when the game starts sometimes. By the end of the second period, the student section starts to empty. And then in the third, the most important period of the game, the student section decreases to maybe half the size it was at the beginning.

The biggest rush of students departures comes with one minute left in the game, no matter the score.

I’ve seen students leave with the game tied because they don’t want to wait in the cold for the shuttle.

Hockey season is in winter. It’s sup-

posed to be cold outside.

Now, I understand if you have homework that has to get done, but these games are almost always on Friday and Saturday nights, so there’s no need to go running back to your room to do homework.

Instead most of the students who leave early just want to go party or head to the clubs in New Haven.

There’s plenty of time for those activities when the game is over. The games are over by 10 p.m. which is still early on Friday and Saturday nights for most students.

The hockey team might be struggling, but that doesn’t give you an excuse to leave early. Now is the time to get there early, make noise and show the team that the students are behind them 100 percent.

Then we have the men’s basketball team. The team is currently fighting for the Northeast Conference lead, yet very few students go to the games. Even with giveaways like gold jerseys, a meager number of students actually stay for the game.

On Jan. 24 the Bobcats played rival Central Connecticut State

University in a nationally-televised game on NESN. There were maybe 100 students there. It doesn’t look good to see a sea of blue seats in the student section, especially when the game is televised. So let’s fill those seats on Feb. 6 when the Bobcats host Sacred Heart University.

But what might be worse than people leaving during the game or not even coming is the students who show up just for the giveaways.

When the gold basketball and hockey jerseys were given away, I was working at the arena and I can’t even tell you the number of students I saw come in looking to get a jersey, not even concerned about the game. The very first thing many people asked me was, “Where are the jerseys?” It’s not right. If you go to a game just for the giveaway, don’t go. Leave the giveaways for the fans that will stay for the game and are there even if there is no giveaway.

All I ask is that you go to these games and stay for the entire time, no matter how well or poorly the Bobcats play. Show some school spirit and support our teams.

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(Posted by “how could u embarrass these boys like this” on Jan. 27)

i know both of the freshman that were involved in the incident and they are both really good kids who were in the wrong place at the wrong time. i know them well enough to say that i know for a fact that neither of them are drug dealers nor are they a harm to quinnipiac university. it would be a shame to see these boys get leave the quinnipiac community because i know thats not the type of people they are and i know they learned their lesson.. i feel terrible for the fact that these boys are now “infamous” and are going to be looked at differently because this article officially made everyone know who they are. and by the way “SHUT UP” .07 grams of cocaine is nothing compared to the person selling that **** to our students . those are the real people hamden police and quinnipiac security should be worried about. if they think that these boys are the ones putting drugs into the school they are terribly mistaken and they should realize that this made absolutly no progress in taking drugs and drug dealers off of campus. its terrible to see that becuase of this minor incident their future could be in jeopordy.

(Posted by “a different QU student” on Jan. 30)

I’ve read countless posts where people stick up for these boys, but one stuck out in my mind, where they were referred to as “good kids”. While no, I have never met them, do “good kids” usually have 52 grams of marijuana, and .7 grams of cocaine, along with baggies, paraphernalia, and large quantities of cash? Even if the numbers are wrong, we know they were arrested, and are in a good amount of trouble because of a large quantity of weed, some coke, and paraphernalia.

I think you are all looking to blame someone, whether it be these boys, the chronicle, or even andrew vazzano, who should be left out of this. All he is doing is his job, which is to publish news stories that students will read, hence the 35+ comments left so far.

Good job andrew, good job chronicle, and to all those who defended the boys by calling them “good kids”, I’m not saying don’t defend them, just find a better approach to doing it, because that one just doesn’t make sense.

fun facts Everyone has pride for their homestate, but how many students who are not from Connecticut know anything about it? Here are some fun facts about the state you spend a good

By Lindsay Roberts portion of your year in.

Staff Writer -Connecticut’s state animal is the sperm whale. It is not bad enough I have never seen a bobcat here, let alone a whale. Thanks, Connecticut.

-The oldest newspaper in America that continues to print is the Hartford Courant, established in 1764. Connecticut also publishes about 144 different newspapers.

-New Haven is responsible for the machine that makes lollipops.

And you thought the city had no innocence.

-America’s first cigars and friction matches were made in Connecticut. I guess that makes the boys who smoke cigars outside their dorm rooms that much cooler.

-The New Haven Telephone Company issued the very first telephone book ever. It had 50 names total.

-Connecticut never ratified the 18th Amendment, which prohibited alcohol. Party state?

-Pez candy comes in many colors, but it is manufactured in Orange.

-Cow-loving vegetarian? Hate to break it to you, but cattle branding in the United States is thanks to Connecticut farmers.

- Regrettably, that annoying tune “Yankee Doodle” is not only considered a song, but Connecticut’s state song.

-Not happy with the selection at Quinnipiac? If you go to Hamden News through Topix, you will find a Hamden Dating search. Just plug in your name and what age range you are seeking and find some cute singles in Hamden!

- Connecticut was the pioneer of all that makes America fun, the first hamburger and the first colored television. It also claims the first helicopter and Polaroid camera, which are pretty awesome too.

- In Hartford, it is illegal to cross the street walking on your hands.

I’m sure there is a person to blame for this law, and I wonder if that individual made it to the sidewalk.

-Quinnipiac is correctly pronounced KWIN-uh-pe-ack, so next time you hear someone butcher it, kindly break it down for them. The Native American translation means either “people from the long water land” or “a turning point.”

- It is a myth that killing a praying mantis will put you in handcuffs, but have some respect for Connecticut’s state insect.

-Colonial New Englanders who got their hair cut in New Haven were called “pumpkin heads” because beauticians used to cut pumpkins as guides for haircuts. Maybe next time the Toad’s line is too long, kill some time getting a squash bob.

-Wallingford makes the world’s best silverware, but I don’t think they sell to the Café.

-Born and raised in Connecticut? Well then maybe you can explain to me what Connecticut’s motto means: “He who transplanted still sustains.”

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Arts & Entertainment Jordan brings big laughs The Chronicle

February 3, 2010

Larger-than-life comedian riffs on Maine, college security and gay flight attendants

By Rhiannon Adams Staff Writer Comedian Ronnie Jordan is a man big in stature (this fact is a main topic of his act) and even bigger in talent. But applaud him ladies and gentlemen; he has lost eight pounds so far and is well on his way to gaining eight degrees of fame. Jordan is going to be big.

Jordan blew the lid off Café Q on Jan. 29 when he performed his stand-up act for students, faculty and guests. Jordan has shared performances with a number of wellknown comics, including Dave Chappelle and Mo’Nique and headlined the RJE Comedy Cabaret Tour. He has been featured multiple times on BET and broke the college touring record last year, performing at 102 colleges in 112 days.

Two aspiring stand-up comedians opened for Jordan. Pat Reynolds, a junior economics major, received a warm response from the student audience for his hilarious impression of students at the Quinnipiac gym and complaints on the new, complicated (root) beer pong rules.

Sophomore Brad DePrima, a media production major, also took a stab at standup. His musings on his experience as an American Eagle employee and his impression of the customers left the audience in stitches (especially those who have worked in retail).

The audience was also left laughing as he covered the experience of going to court with his mom for a speeding ticket.

Ronnie Jordan had the audience of roughly 75 Quinnipiac students continuously laughing as he covered overdosing on Big N’ Tastys from McDonald’s after a bad day, being the fat guy on a plane and his surreal experience as the “only black guy in Maine.”

“Maine is damn cold…if it’s under 50 degrees, Atlanta [Georgia] is closed,” Jordan joked. “I walked around a Wal-Mart in Maine trying to stay warm and white people fol-

lowed me around like they were the crocodile hunter.”

Delivering to the Quinnipiac population, Jordan also covered a variety of collegerelated topics. In an interview earlier this week, Jordan mentioned that he has a lot of college material from his time as a student.

The Quinnipiac students could certainly relate to his material on book buy-back season, being placed in remedial classes, campus security thinking they are the FBI, roommates, and the personal “snack stash.”

Jordan explained that the snack stash is sacred and should not be touched by roommates. It contains all the best snacks from childhood like Capri Sun. “College students love Capri Sun. Don’t like Capri Sun? You’re racist and I hate you a lot,” Jordan jabbed.

There was one portion of his act that left the audience in complete hysterics. Jordan proved that he was a gifted comedian with his uncanny impersonation of Ruben Studdard.

But it was his imitation of “Peaches,” the fictional “super-gay” flight attendant that left tears in the audience’s eyes.

Jordan covered some controversial material, as most professional comedians do, but did so in a way that was so over-the-top, it would have taken an extreme radical to be offended. Just like the big names in comedy, Jordan knew how to effectively poke fun at himself and his culture. He fed off of his audience and improvised with skill. Unlike many comics today, Jordan did not rely on sound effects and wild gestures to get a laugh. Jordan is witty, charismatic, and skilled in his art and is well on his way to being one of the biggest names in comedy.

To learn more about the comedic stylings of Ronnie Jordan and watch clips from his performances, visit www.ronniejordan. net or QUChronicle.com. Jordan can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

Ronnie Jordan brought some collegiate flair to his performance in Café Q on Friday night, talking about remedial classes, book buy-back time and the every-stealthy presence of campus security.

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RAVE of the week Hope for Haiti Now

Dozens of celebrities donated their money and their voices to the worldwide “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon. In addition to raising more than $66 million, MTV Networks over 60 television networks broadcasted “The Hope for Haiti Now” benefit and nearly 83 million viewers tuned in to watch their favorite stars aid in the cause. The international production was spearheaded by perpetual bachelor George Clooney and Haitian rapper-singer Wyclef Jean. In addition to organizing the benefit, Clooney donated $1 million to the Haiti relief efforts. Clooney oversaw the production in Los Angeles, Wyclef Jean in New York, and CNN’s Anderson Cooper in Haiti. The benefit featured live performances from musical stars Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Coldplay, U2, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, and Madonna. The collection of live performances has become the first digital-only album to reach the top of album charts. In two days, the collection was downloaded 171,000 times. The star-studded event also featured A-list actors such as Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Robert Pattinson, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Aniston, Ellen DeGeneres, and many more. “Hope for Haiti Now” will continue accepting donations for the next six weeks. Instead of spending money on a lavish vacation to the Caribbean or yet another teacup dog, many celebrities have finally put their millions to good use. --NF

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Due to a noticeable decline in ratings, ABC executives have made the difficult decision to cancel “Ugly Betty” after four seasons. The news was announced early so the show’s producers would have enough time to prepare a proper ending. Many noticed the show began to struggle after it was kicked out of the Thursday night lineup and moved to the Friday night “death slot.” The show received rave reviews when it first premiered, and has since won three Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.

The main question for die-hard “Betty” fans still remains: Who will Betty (America Ferrera) end up with? The future of Betty’s love life is unpredictable since she has had several potential love interests over the show’s history, including Henry (Christopher Gorham), Gio (Freddy Rodriguez), Daniel (Eric Mabius), and Matt (Daniel Eric Gold). Immediately after the show’s fate was announced, a number of “Ugly Betty” stars began fielding other job offers. Eric Mabius, Vanessa Williams (Wilhelmina Slater), and Becki Newton (Amanda Tanen) have all been inundated with phone calls, according to a report from the Hollywood Reporter. America Ferrera appearing in another television series is unlikely since she has considered focusing on film. Although the show’s luck has run out, it has made a significant impact on media culture and has remained a positive influence for all viewers. --NF

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Matty’s Musings

‘Here’s coming a better version of me’ It is the beginning of February, which means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. You know, the day where people who are in actual relationships have the opportunity to be more obvious and flaunt their ooey-gooey selves in front of the single and hopeless.

Maybe the single person reading this is not hopeless, but after winning the “Hopeless” card in the last several games of Apples to Apples I’ve played, I am at peace with that fate. (Though having admitted to playing several games of Apples to Apples may explain said hopelessness. Also, here is a tip: the “Helen Keller” card always wins.)

A few weeks ago, I was driving with my friend Hannah when an advertisement for a radio show aired and declared that “love sucks.” The program encouraged listeners to submit their old love letters to be burned and anti-love songs would be played in celebration. I mumbled that love does kind of suck. Good ‘ole Hannah was quick to come to its defense.

She said that love does not suck, but has the possibility to be something great and worthwhile. Darn.

I hate it when she is right (which is all the time). My cynicism has recently escalated to new heights, partially due to that four-letter word of pure evil. Oh, here comes the cynicism again.

Sometimes I do not understand why I continue to put all this out there for the tens or even hundreds of people who may read this. I should probably change the name from “Matty’s Musings” to “Boozy’s Blunder” after this one.

Every day, it feels like I’ve gotten a new bruise and my heart has gone through further wear and tear. I am not sure there is much left to give. But from my experiences, I hope someone or anyone gets something out of this. Even if it is only one person, I just want that person to know it is OK. You are not alone.

In my time writing this, I have come to terms with the cards I’ve been dealt and have decided to reluctantly move on from this all-consuming distraction. I am expecting to struggle. I realize no person is worth the sleepless nights or the constant ache that sometimes makes even eating not an option. I am not someone who

My Mixed-Up Soundtrack Throughout this mind game of confusion, I have formulated a playlist of songs that have kept me sane, and dare I say, hopeful? Thematically, there is something here for everyone from feeling the joyous ectasy of love to the painful reality of letting go. Here’s to the sweet serenity of music.

1. The Zombies – “This Will Be Our Year” Move on from the past and breeze toward new possibilities.

2. Lady Antebellum – “Need You Now” This country stunner has swiftly risen to the top of the charts and gorgeously relays the sweet dramatic yearning of someone who’s not around.

3. Duffy – “Hanging On Too Long” Sampling “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” this Duffy tune is the perfect anecdote for those of us who hang on too long (in or out of a relationship).

4. Iyaz – “Replay” This one is for Kyle Runfola and Kathy Tofil. You two run through my mind all day.

5. Eva Cassidy – “Fields of Gold” Relish the joy of love now because it may not last for too much longer.

6. Neko Case – “That Teenage Feeling” You are unwilling to settle for any love that is not perfect. You are essentially holding out for that teenage feeling.

7. The Swell Season – “In These Arms” “Maybe I was born to hold you in these arms.”

8. Fiona Apple – “Paper Bag” “I got to fold 'cause these hands are too shaky to hold / Hunger hurts, but starving works, when it costs too much to love.”

9. Ray LaMontagne – “Hold You in My Arms” LaMontagne’s voice can bring you up and down in the same song.

10. The Beatles – “All You Need is Love” Peace of mind is found in times of trouble and not everything is left up to chance. Nothing is a coincidence. likes to give up on anything, but it seems like the right time to fold.

To You, who has unconsciously held onto my heart, I have decided that I want it back. No longer will I allow myself to get caught up in the rapture of your smile or presence. You have opened me up to new possibilities. I thank you for temporarily diverting me into a fantasy world where I envisioned the two of us together. But I’m moving on and you don’t hold my dreams like you did before. I hope you realize what you want and go for it. And please stay true to yourself. Now it’s time for me to let you go.

I never actually found the closure I was looking for, but hopefully this is all I need to move on. I will no longer lose sight of reality or put every last wish into something that was never there. For the first time in a long while, I feel like I can breathe.

In the last several months, I have learned that love is pretty pow-

erful. It is downright scary, actually.

I am astonished at how it made me feel and I still think about what never was and what could have been. Maybe there was a reason for all of this. Not just for me, but others out there as well. Perhaps this person who holds our hearts in the form of unrequited love is supposed to guide us to the person we are meant to be with.

Rather than continue to be cynical, I dedicate this week’s column to those who have found love and others who have hope for today, tomorrow, next week and the distant future. This is also for Hannah, who has made me re-evaluate the not-so-evil four-letter word and who repeatedly shows me what it is like to maintain hope every day.

As the great Conan O’Brien said, “Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get.” That is a mantra we can apply to any and all facets of life.

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Yoga class harnesses ‘power of intention’

By Jenny Connell Staff Writer Students at Quinnipiac University received e-mails last week inviting them to attend yoga classes on Jan. 27 at the Recreation Center to support Haiti. “Yogis for Haiti” was based off of the Web site “Off the Mat, Into the World” that Assistant Athletic Director for Wellness and Fitness Tami Reilly reads.

“This was their dream, and we jumped on it,” Reilly said. “Although we did promote ‘Yoga for Haiti’ – we announced that we would collect money [in] all [fitness] classes if anyone wanted to donate.”

Proceeds from the event will go to the relief efforts of Partners in Health, whose Web site says they are “a health care provider working to support immediate and longterm need in Haiti.”

During one of the flow yoga

classes offered in the fitness center, instructor Jen Weber purposely played music that was a tribute to Haiti that she found on Amazon.

“Everyone could come together and practice yoga... We chose it because it has a lot of spirit,” Weber said.

“I wanted to come out to get some exercise, and heard about the donations so I contributed,” said sophomore Catherine Liu. “It’s great that QU is taking an initiative to donate.”

“Personally, I had no goals for [how much] we raise … it was more about having some way to help,” Reilly said. “When tragedy strikes, we look to send something to fix it – and the something is most often physical objects and/or money.”

Reilly said the event was held because of the positive energy that is created by doing yoga.

“With yoga, there is always

Students gathered on Jan. 27 to raise money and promote awareness about the long-term needs in Haiti through Jen Weber’s yoga class in the Athletic Center.

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intention,” she said. “The power of intention and well-wishes was what the aim was here. Give what you can, and keep sending healing thoughts to the people of Haiti. A little energy goes a long way.”

“Give what you can, and keep sending healing thoughts to the people of Haiti.”

Tami Reilly, Assistant Athletic Director for Wellness and Fitness

Students work to shine light on Invisible Children

The students at Quinnipiac University have never been ones to shy away from uniting to support a good cause, and their By Catherine Boudreau Staff Writer most recent venture is no exception.

A kickoff meeting and documentary screening was held on Jan. 26 in Buckman Theater to spread the word about a new organization coming to Quinnipiac. Invisible Children is a non-profit organization devoted to raising funds and spreading awareness about the war in Uganda and focuses primarily on the children and families affected by the war.

Quinnipiac students Melinda DeLucia, Karun Karri, Jamie Hill, Megan De Vizio and Sam Crocker have come together to support this charity-based international organization and bring it to Quinnipiac.

Currently the Invisible Children club is a branch off of the Albert Schweitzer Institute.

David Ives, a professor at Quinnipiac and executive director of the Institute, is the group’s

faculty advisor. The club is still in the process of becoming recognized by the University and should be in full swing by next semester. In the meantime, there is a lot of work to be done.

For the past 23 years, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a violent rebel-based militia led

by Joseph Kony, and the Government of Uganda have been fighting a war that has displaced and affected millions of people. LRA practices include abducting children that have been separated from their families and training them into soldiers. These brainwashed children are forced to become soldiers for the rebel army and grow up killing other children because they know nothing else. Sadly, more than 90 percent of the LRA’s troops consist of soldiers who were captured as children.

“After Professor Ives showed us the Invisible Children documentary in class last semester I knew this was an organization I truly believed in,” DeLucia said. “The organization makes you want to get involved, not feel obligated to.”

The provisional QU Invisible Children’s goal is to recruit members and spread awareness about the atrocities being committed in Uganda, especially to the innocent children. The club’s plans include signing up for the “Schools for Schools” program, which aids in the building and rebuilding of Ugandan schools.

The club is also launching a campus-wide book drive that benefits literacy programs and schools in affected war-torn areas through book donations.

This is the second time this book drive has been done on this campus.

Invisible Children, Inc. has lifted the copyright off of its merchandise which will enable the group here at Quinnipiac to sell T-shirts and bracelets to raise money for this cause as well.

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For more information, search for the Invisible Children club and find Quinnipiac’s club on Facebook.

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With the social networking Web site Twitter.com on the rampant rise, more and more people are turning to it to hash out their daily feelings, diaBy Mary-Catherine Dolan tribes and complaints. Twitter currently has tens of millions Scene Editor of users, and out of that number, many celebrities have gained large followings by tweeting about their daily lives. In true celebrity form of being over-the-top, most offer too much information or absurdly questionable thoughts. Here are seven recent celebrity tweets that were comically thought-provoking or were just better left unsaid.

“Note to anyone who gets a nose job, take off you tape in the shower after it is wet!”

- Heidi Montag on discussing her 10 new plastic surgeries. Updated Jan. 20, 2010

- Jeremy Piven commenting on the Tiger Woods scandal.

Updated Dec. 2, 2009

“Just read my Rolling Stone cover article. I’m still not sure if I would want to hang out with me.”

- John Mayer on his colorful January Rolling Stone interview.

Updated Jan. 19, 2010

“Something about 2010 makes me feel like a child again..enchanted places with brighter colors turning my dreams into a vivid picture book :)” - Jessica Simpson reflecting on the New Year.

“lil man just had an atomic poop. lol. how can something so small let out so much poop lol. k have good day everyone!”

Updated Jan. 8, 2010

“If Betty White had given the State of the Union address last night, I may have enjoyed it more. Betty White DELIVERS on her promises!”

- Kendra Wilkinson on her new son Hank Baskett IV. Updated Jan. 7, 2010

- Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton commenting on President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address.

Updated Jan. 28, 2010

“He’s been so good to me though. Cuz he’s been there for me ever since My Wife passed away & Takes care of me when I’m sick...”

- Tila Tequila on how her new boyfriend is taking care of her after the death of wife Casey Johnson.

Updated Jan. 29, 2010

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- Tricia Fabbri Women’s Basketball

February 3, 2010

MEN’S ICE HOCKEY

QU’s slide continues at Dartmouth Bobcats remain winless in last 8 switch goalies for the third period.

Big Green goaltender James Mello stopped 20 shots in the first two The last time the Quinnipiac periods, but head coach Bob Gaudet men’s ice hockey team faced off brought in Jody O’Neill to hold on against the Dartmouth Big Green, to the lead and it paid off. the Bobcats won their fourth game Dartmouth and Quinnipiac of what would become alternated goals an eight-game winning Quinnipiac 3 all night long, as streak. On Friday Dartmouth 4 Dartmouth was night, Dartmouth was either leading by one involved in another Quinnipiac or the game was tied. streak.

Three minutes into the first But this time Dartmouth got period, Dartmouth took advantage of revenge in the form of a 4-3 win a Bobcat turnover deep in their own over Quinnipiac, extending the zone, and Dustin Walsh easily slipped Bobcats’ nine-game winless streak. a rebound into Quinnipiac’s net.

“We need to play better Forty seconds later QU defensively,” Quinnipiac head coach answered when Scott Zurevinski Rand Pecknold said. “Dartmouth brought the puck behind was doing the same thing and giving Dartmouth’s net and centered us opportunities and we’re not the puck to Jean-Marc Beaudoin, finishing. whose shot was blocked. But the “We just have some kids puck conveniently directed to not playing well right now. There’s senior forward Eric Lampe, who nothing we can do.” effortlessly tied the game.

Pecknold also said Dartmouth Walsh scored his second goal made an “aggressive move” to of the period at the 13:05 mark

By Heidi Nichols Staff Writer

The Rundown Men’s Ice Hockey

Dartmouth 4, QU 3 - Friday Greg Holt: 2 assists

Women’s Ice Hockey RPI 1, QU 0 - Friday Victoria Vigilanti: 24 saves QU 3, Union 1 - Saturday Kate Wheeler: go-ahead goal

Men’s Basketball

QU 66, Wagner 57 - Thursday James Feldeine: 21 points Mount St. Mary’s 61, QU 56 - Saturday Justin Rutty: 18 points, 15 rebounds

Women’s Basketball

Wagner 72, QU 58 - Thursday Courtney Kaminski: 18 points, 10 rebounds Mount St. Mary’s 86, QU 57 - Saturday Courtney Kaminski: Career-high 28 points, 11 rebounds

Women’s Indoor Track

Boston University’s Terrier Invitational - Friday 3,000 meter: Morgan Roche (20th, 9:55.31) 5,000 meter: Becca White (10th, 17:25.54)

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when he fired a shot past Quinnipiac goaltender Dan Clarke. QU’s Spencer Heichman tied the game a little more than five minutes into the second period.

Heichman tipped the puck into the net after Loren Barron’s shot.

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Dartmouth’s Evan Stephens placed a one-timer from the point during a power play past Clarke. But QU’s Russell Goodman tied it up later in the period.

With 4:27 remaining in regulation, Dartmouth’s Adam Estoclet fired a shot past Clarke and gave Dartmouth a 4-3 lead, which would end up as the final score.

The Bobcats play their next two games at home at 8 p.m. – Cornell on Friday and Colgate on Saturday.

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Team 1. Cornell 2. Yale 2. Union 2. St. Lawrence 7. Quinnipiac

Pts ECAC 20 9-2-2 18 8-4-2 18 7-3-4 18 8-4-2 14 7-7-0

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Tough weekend for women WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Kaminski’s scoring effort not enough

RPI stops QU’s win streak at 6

By Robin Schuppert Staff Writer

By Cassie Comeau Staff Writer

The women’s basketball team has suffered a rash of injuries and bad luck this season, and things didn’t get any better on Saturday afternoon.

The Bobcats fell 86-57 to the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers to lose their fifth straight conference game. The Bobcats are now 4-6 in the NEC after starting conference play 4-1.

Quinnipiac red-shirt junior Courtney Kaminski led all players with a career high 28 points and 11 rebounds. She scored 24 points in the first half on 8 of 17 shooting and went eight for eight from the free throw line.

“Courtney put her team in a good position in the first half, but we don’t have the scoring capabilities as a team right now,” head coach Tricia Fabbri said. “This is a challenging time for us and we have no room for error. We are going to remain upbeat and stay positive the rest of the way.”

Kaminski’s scoring kept her team close in the first half as the Bobcats went into halftime down only 40-33.

In the second half the Mountaineers got plenty of support

The Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey team suffered defeat at the hands of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers with a 1-0 loss, ending the Bobcats’ six-game winning streak.

The Engineers’ game-winning goal came early in the third period.

RPI forward Kendra Dunlop scored off a pass from Laura Gersten at the 4:24 mark with a shot between the pads of Bobcat goalie Victoria Vigilanti.

The Bobcats’ chance to tie up the game came six minutes later when senior forward Kallie Flor picked up a rebound off a shot by freshman forward Kristen Eklund. Flor’s shot was stopped by goaltender Sonja van der Bliek, leaving the Bobcats scoreless.

Despite keeping pace with the Engineers throughout all three periods, the Bobcats were outshot 25-17. Vigilanti made 24 saves for the Bobcats, while van der Bliek stopped 17 shots.

After beating Union on Saturday, 3-1, Quinnipiac took sole possession of sixth place in ECAC Hockey.

QU will play Colgate and Cornell on the road this weekend.

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Jacinda Dunbar finished the weekend with 10 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists.

Caiti Kaminski / Chronicle from their bench and outscored the Bobcats 46-24. Mount St. Mary’s bench out-scored the wounded Bobcats 53-17 for the game.

The Mount was led by junior forward Mary Dunn, who scored a team high 19 points and was six for six from the field. Dunn’s classmate Lauren Howell and freshman Jamie Halloran also contributed on the offensive side, scoring 15 and 13 respectively. Senior guard Hassanah Oliver added a career high 12 assists.

Kaminski was the only player to reach double-digit points and rebounds for the Bobcats.

Freshman guard Lisa Lebak added six points and a team high five assists, and sophomore Brittany Capozziello and junior Ashley Adams each added a career high five points.

The loss drops the Bobcats to eighth in the NEC and puts them on the bubble in terms of NEC playoff hopes. The top eight teams advance to the tournament.

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Graciano Brito 2005-08 Forward

Reid Cashman 2003-07 Defenseman

DeMario Anderson Bryan Sabatella 2003-05 2006-08 1st Baseman Guard

The twotime NEC Player of the Year certainly left his mark on Quinnipiac’s soccer program. He set program Division I records in goals (40) and points (92). During his time as a Bobcat, he was named an All-American in his junior and senior year. In his senior year, he also led the nation in points per game (2.05) and goals per game (1.0). Just recently, Brito became the first Bobcat during head coach Eric Da Costa’s tenure to play major professional soccer.

The former Bobcat signed a professional contract with Clube Operario Desportivo of the Portuguese League.

He will go down not only as one of the greatest defenders in program history, but one of the greatest college hockey players. He was a threetime All-American and finished as Quinnipiac’s alltime leader in games played (151) and assists (125). He ranks seventh all-time in points and registered 40 or more points in each of his final three seasons. As a sophomore he led the Atlantic Hockey league in scoring with 45 points and was named a Hobey Baker Memorial Award finalist. In 2005, he also became the first defenseman to lead a Division I conference in scoring since 1987.

Perhaps the most highlight-worthy play of the decade occurred during his senior season. On Feb. 28, 2008, he earned the top play on ESPN’s “SportsCenter” with a half-court buzzer beater to defeat Central Connecticut State in overtime. The guard finished an illustrious Quinnipiac career by earning the NEC Player of the Year in 2008, averaging 21.7 points per game, 6.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.5 steals. After transferring from CCSU as a junior, he amassed 1,063 points in his two seasons at QU and 1,654 for his career.

Women’s Soccer

Women’s Women’s Ice Hockey Basketball Softball

Elisa Goncalves 2000-03 Forward

Janine Duffy 2006-10 Forward

Erin Kerner 2005-09 Guard

She was a three-time AllNEC first-team member for her first three collegiate seasons before registering a second-team honor in her senior season. In her sophomore season, she earned NEC Player of the Year honors and scored a team-best 35 points (16 goals, three assists). She also led the Bobcats to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in her sophomore season.

The senior forward has been the most dynamic player for the 2009-10 Bobcats. She currently leads the team in points with 23 (11 goals, 12 assists) and has helped Quinnipiac to its most successful season in program history. In her junior season, she finished second on the team with 18 points (nine goals, nine assists), and was named the team’s MVP.

In the 2008-2009 season, the senior guard netted an 18-foot jump shot against Sacred Heart to give her sole possession of the Quinnipiac Division I career points mark. Kerner finished her career as the all-time leading scorer in Bobcats’ Division I history with 1,700 points. She also claims program records in 3-pointers made (186) and second in steals (207).

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Career doubledoubles by Justin Rutty, a program record. Twenty-one is also the number of consecutive games QU has out-rebounded its opponents.

His junior year at Quinnipiac will always be considered one of the best in the history of the Northeast Conference. In 2005, he became just the second player in NEC history to win the Triple Crown. He led the league with a .405 batting average, 11 home runs, and 40 runs batted in. Thanks in large part to his efforts, the Bobcats went on to win the NEC and advance to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history.

Drafted in the ninth round by the Seattle Mariners after his junior year, he was the leader of the most successful baseball season in Bobcat history.

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Points by senior center Courtney Kaminski in the first half against Mount St. Mary’s on Saturday.

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Three-pointers made by men’s basketball on Saturday until 15 seconds left in the game.

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Sarah Collins 2002-06 Infielder She began her Bobcat career playing shortstop and made the NEC second-team as a freshman posting teamhighs in home runs (4) and RBIs (30). Back at shortstop for her sophomore season, Collins broke through with a record-setting year.

In what was the Bobcats first NEC Tournament appearance, she posted a Quinnipiac record .432 batting average. She also finished that season with 13 home runs and 39 RBIs.

Saves by women’s ice hockey goaltender Victoria Vigilanti over the weekend.

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More goals scored than allowed for men’s ice hockey this year.

Athletes of the Week Justin Rutty Men’s Basketball Junior Forward #12 Newburgh, N.Y.

Andrew Vazzano / Chronicle

Justin Rutty earned his second consecutive Athlete of the Week honor after compiling two double-doubles last week. On Thursday Rutty scored 15 points and had 10 rebounds in a 66-57 victory over Wagner. On Saturday, Rutty became the Quinnipiac Division I record holder with his 21st career double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds in a loss to Mount St. Mary’s.

Next home game: Saturday, 3 p.m. vs. Sacred Heart

Courtney Kaminski Women’s Basketball Senior Center #31 Dudley, Mass.

Courtney Kaminski posted back-to-back doubledoubles. On Thursday, the senior center had 18 points and 10 rebounds in a loss to Wagner.

Kaminski reached a career-high in points on Saturday, scoring a team-leading 28 points in a loss to Mount St. Mary’s. Kaminski also had 11 rebounds during the game, making it her seventh double-double of the season.

Caiti Kaminski / Chronicle

Next home game: Saturday, 12 p.m. vs. Sacred Heart

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Coach’s Corner

The Chronicle

“I’d definitely like to be a head coach one day, but I enjoy right now being an assistant at the college level.”

- Scott Burrell Men’s Basketball

February 3, 2010

The Mount knocks Bobcats out of first MEN’s BASKETBALL

By Andrew Spero Staff Writer

The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers ended Quinnipiac’s eight-game winning streak and ousted the Bobcats from first place in the Northeast Conference on Saturday night with a 61-56 win at Knott Arena in Emmitsburg, Md. The Bobcats (14-7, 8-2 NEC) had kept pace with the Robert Morris Colonials (14-8, 9-1) for

the top spot in the NEC all season 1 record — with 18 points and 14 until Saturday when the Colonials rebounds. dispatched St. Francis (N.Y.).

Junior guard Deontay Twyman Quinnipiac could not provided a late spark off the bench overcome an extremely poor with 13 points in 26 minutes of shooting night as they Quinnipiac 56 action. Twyman hit went 19-for-58 from Quinnipiac’s only the field as a team (32.8 The Mount 61 3-pointer with 15 percent), including just 1-for-6 from seconds remaining, but still trailed beyond the arc (16.7 percent). by five and only got one point closer Junior forward Justin Rutty after Twyman’s two free throws. collected his 21st career doubleThe Mount shot out of the double — a Quinnipiac Division gates to a 9-4 start and never looked

back. In fact, the Mountaineers never trailed during the game. and went up by as many as 11 at the 7:55 mark in the second half.

After trailing by 11 midway through the second half, the Bobcats quickly responded with an 8-0 run to cut the Mountaineer lead to two with 4:52 left in the ball game. But that’s as close as they got, as they only converted on two field goals the rest of the game.

The Bobcats will head down

to Fairfield, Conn., this Thursday when they face Sacred Heart.

Tip-off is set for 7:45 p.m. at the William H. Pitt Center. The Bobcats and Pioneers will go at it again on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. at the TD Bank Sports Center.

NEC Standings Team NEC Overall 1. Robert Morris 9-1 14-8 2. Quinnipiac 8-2 14-7 3. Monmouth 6-4 10-12 3. St. Francis (N.Y.) 6-4 9-12 3. Long Island 6-4 8-13

BULLS to BOBCATS Hamden-bred Scott Burrell was a member of the Chicago Bulls’ 1998 championship team. Now, he assists Tom Moore in coaching Quinnipiac’s men’s basketball team.

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s the Quinnipiac men’s basketball practice comes to a close, you may see one coach off to the By John Healy side shooting Staff Writer free throws with the ball boys and fooling around with some of the guys on the team. Other days he will be entertaining the team by standing on the concourse behind the seats in the gym and making one-handed shots from 50 feet out.

This man is assistant coach Scott Burrell, a basketball legend in Connecticut. University of Connecticut fans remember him as part of the team that returned UConn to the national stage in college basketball in the early ‘90s.

Others know him as a member of the 1998 Chicago Bulls championship team.

“I was a little skeptical at first to bring him in because a lot of former players don’t realize how much work there is that goes into being a college assistant (coach),” head coach Tom Moore said.

“But his qualities, his personality, his charisma and his basketball knowledge is off the charts. I wanted to try and educate him about how much work there is and if he was up to that, and my hunch was that he was ready.”

Coming to Quinnipiac, Burrell was back where his career began. Burrell grew up in Hamden and used to work out on-campus when he was a teenager.

A two-

sport athlete at Hamden High School, he was drafted in the first round by the Seattle Mariners to play baseball. Instead he went to UConn, where he was once again drafted, this time by the Toronto Blue Jays, and was still playing two sports. Burrell felt that playing two sports held him back in excelling in either one and decided he had to choose between the two.

“I chose basketball over baseball because I think it is more fun, more competitive,” Burrell said. “I was playing against the best competition everyday and to me [basketball] was just more fun.”

Burrell established himself as an NCAA legend during his career at UConn, where he helped his team to its first No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

“The main accomplishment I remember was when we beat Clemson at the buzzer in the NCAA Tournament,” Burrell said.

With one second left in the game, Burrell inbounded the ball to Tate George, who scored at the buzzer to send UConn to the Elite Eight.

At the end of his collegiate career, Burrell compiled quite the résumé. He became the first player in NCAA Division I history to have 1,500 points, 750 rebounds, 300 steals and 275 assists.

Burrell was drafted in the first round by the Charlotte Hornets in 1993. He joined stars such as Alonzo Mourning, Larry Johnson, Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues and Dell Curry. He spent four years with the Hornets and half a year with the Golden State Warriors.

Before the 1998 season, Burrell was traded to the Chicago Bulls. This gave him the chance to play for one of the greatest NBA teams of all time, and complete a dynasty that won six championships in eight years.

“It was absolutely the best thing to happen in my career,”

Assistant coach Scott Burrell points from the bench in last Thursday’s game against Bryant at the TD Bank Sports Center.

Andrew Vazzano / Chronicle Burrell said. “It was great to play for a team that worried about nothing but winning a championship.”

The Bulls went 62-20 and defeated the Utah Jazz in six games in the 1998 NBA Finals. Burrell was on the court for every game during the Finals that year, including a 10-point performance in a Game 3

winning was amazing.”

After eight seasons in the NBA, Burrell wanted to become a coach. He started out coaching in the NBA Developmental League for the Colorado 14ers.

When Quinnipiac hired UConn assistant coach Tom Moore, Burrell saw his chance to return to

“His qualities, his personality, his charisma, and his basketball knowledge is off the charts.”

Men’s basketball head coach Tom Moore on assistant coach Scott Burrell

victory.

Playing with teammates such as Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, Burrell learned a lot and began to truly appreciate how great those players were.

“It was an honor to play with Michael, Scottie and Dennis [Rodman], and under Phil Jackson,” Burrell said. “They worked hard every day - they never took a day off, and to watch Michael and Scottie work hard on the court, in the weight room every day, it was just incredible. Their dedication to

his hometown and coach.

“I’ve always wanted to come back here to coach,” Burrell said.

“I never knew if I could or if it would happen, but when Coach Moore got the job I thought he’d be fun to work with, so I just came in here and it was just perfect timing.”

Senior forward James Feldeine also said that having Burrell on the staff has been beneficial to him and the team.

“He just teaches us all the little things, like how to get open,

get by people…just things that have helped people get by in the NBA,” he said.

“I think the guys respect him a great deal,” Moore said. “They will watch some of his old games on ESPN Classic when he was on the Hornets and Bulls. They like the stories he shares about Jordan and Pippen, so he brings a lot to the table in terms of that.”

Burrell wishes to continue coaching in the future, and he has even higher aspirations.

“I’d definitely like to be a head coach one day,” Burrell said. “But I enjoy right now being an assistant at the college level.”

“I think he has a great future and can become a terrific coach down the road,” Moore said.

Right now Burrell will continue to enjoy himself in his hometown and work with the Bobcats, who are in position to win a Northeast Conference title.

“His NBA championship ring brings us good luck,” Feldeine QUChronicle.com said.

“He For more on Burrell’s hasn’t taken it off since illustrious career, we’ve been check out the full story on the Web. winning.”