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Volume 79 Issue 15

February 11, 2010

‘Growing pains’ on the way

Alumni Hall to go following Student Center face-lift

Robinson sees new America

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By Amy Maciejowski Staff Writer

America is a much different place than it was when he was growing up, according to Eugene Robinson.

Alumni Hall was filled to capacity with students, faculty and alumni as he took the stage on Feb. 3 to deliver his speech, entitled, “We’re Someplace We’ve Never Been: Race, Diversity and the New America.”

Robinson, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his 2008 coverage of the presidential campaign, writes a column twice-weekly for The Washington Post. He is known to “pick American society apart and then put it back together again in unexpected, and revelatory, new ways,” as described in his bio on PostWritersGroup.com.

Robinson has had experience during his 25 years at The Washington Post as a foreign correspondent, a city hall reporter, city editor, foreign editor and assistant managing editor for the award-winning Style section.

“Mr. Robinson has firsthand experience and will be able to share with the audience an understanding of race relations and diversity as they stand today,” said Karla Natale, director of special events, prior to the speech. “He will be able to provide fresh perspective on our current political climate and the impact thus far of the Obama administration.”

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Alumni Hall

By Joe Pelletier will be no more and Meghan Parmentier after renovations in the Carl Hansen Student Center will replace the northernmost corner of the building with a student lounge, Associate Vice President for Facilities Administration Joe Rubertone told students at the SGA forum in the Mancheski Executive Seminar Room last Tuesday.

Without Alumni Hall, a space used nearly every weekend for student events, Burt Kahn Court in the Recreation Center will become the new home for events on the Mount Carmel campus. According to Rubertone, some of the bleachers will likely be removed to give the court less of a “gym feel.”

Construction in the Student Center is expected to begin this summer and continue throughout the 2010-11 academic year.

During construction, meetings spaces SC 207, SC 117B and the study lounge will be

out of commission.

“There will be some significant growing pains,” said Daniel Brown, director of the Student Center and Student Leadership Development. “But when it’s all said and done, the Mount Carmel Student Center will accomodate students much better.”

According to Brown, a more suitable suite for Greek life and additional space for student organizations will highlight the new Student Center. Louis Venturelli, Student Government Association president, was

“We went in thinking functionality over aesthetics. We want every inch of the new Student Center to be functional.”

--Louis Venturelli, SGA President

equally pleased with the final blueprints.

“We went in thinking functionality over aesthetics,” said Venturelli, who was involved with the new plans since initial meetings with architects. “We want every inch of the new Student Center to be functional.”

Taking place of Alumni Hall will be a two-story student lounge, complete with fireplace. During the SGA forum, Rubertone gave students a 3-D Quicktime tour of the planned lounge, which would have space to showcase performers and student events.

The lounge will be a welcome addition, Brown said, to a building where the largest amount of students are often found in the first-floor study lounge.

“There’s nowhere to hang out right now,” he said. “The Student Center should be the living room of the campus, but there’s no way to do that right now.”

According to Rubertone, the scheduled completion date in September 2011 is “ambitious, but doable.”

Alcohol Commission hops on Toad’s Place

Saturday night raid gives students wake-up call

What say you?

By Nicole Celli Co-News Editor Partygoers at Toad’s Place in New Haven were disrupted when the nightclub was raided by police on Saturday night.

Officers from both the Connecticut Liquor Control Commission and the New Haven Police Department raided the club for approximately half an hour, after finding underage drinking and possible use of fake identification.

“All of a sudden, the lights came on and the music stopped,” junior Tisha Parris said.

“We didn’t know what was going on until we saw men with coats that had 'Liquor Control' on the back.”

Penalties for the incident are currently unknown. However, the famous nightclub could face fines and possibly get shut down.

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minors. A raid in November 2005 resulted in a $90,000 fine and a 90-day suspension. Prior to that, a raid in September 2001 resulted in a $25,000 fine and a one-week suspension.

Toad’s Place owner Brian Phelps said in a recent Yale Daily News article that the club may be safe from penalties if underage drinkers had used false identification.

The article also said that under Connecticut State law, businesses that sell alcohol and use “transaction scan devices” to screen identification cards — as Toad’s does — may be exempt from state penalties as long as the

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The New Haven club scene has been a major topic of discussion since a proposal out of City Hall last week suggested that anyone under the drinking age be banned from clubs that serve alcohol.

“I’m sure Toad’s got a lot more business after becoming 19-plus,” Parris said. “If underage people were banned from nightclubs, I don’t think any of them would be in business for too long after.”

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February 11, 2010

QU fires up clean electricity initiative Quinnipiac goes 100 percent green in the electricity department

By Jessica Sollup Staff Writer Quinnipiac University is making every effort to become more environmentally-conscious with their electrical power - in fact, a 100 percent effort.

Since Jan. 1, 100 percent of Quinnipiac’s electricity requirements have come from renewable energy credits.

The University has decided to “go green” to advance its environmental position in the community and in the realm of higher education, according to Associate Director of Facilities Keith Woodward, leader of Quinnipiac’s Sustainability Interest Group.

“We have been talking for three to four months about wanting to make all of the electricity green,” Woodward said.

Through Quinnipiac's electric supplier, Trans Canada, the University obtained Connecticut Class II Renewable Energy Credits, converting garbage, certain hydropower and bio mass supplies to energy.

“We needed to work through the renewable energy credits with our supplier and in the end we could provide Quinnipiac with 100 percent green electricity as defined by the state of Connecticut,” Woodward said.

Laboratory Instructor Kristen Richardson, organizer for Quinnipiac’s Sustainability Interest Group, is also aware that more can be done for the environment.

According to the American Coal Foundation, nine out of every 10 tons of coal mined in the United States today is used to generate electricity, and more than half of the electricity used in the U.S. is coal-generated.

“I feel electricity can be the dirtiest form of energy,” Richardson said.

Most electricity is generated by coal because it is the cheapest fossil fuel. When coal is burned, it creates steam that pollutes the air.

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The University has also made other environmentally-friendly changes to improve the school.

Approximately 40 percent of its chemicals are Green Seal certified.

“All of our paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels meet or exceed EPA standards for recycled paper content,” Woodward said.

Quinnipiac has replaced 383 toilets this past summer. This will decrease the water usage by about 2 million gallons on the Mount Carmel campus.

A hydration station was also installed on campus to decrease the use of water and to try to persuade the community to reuse their water bottle. The first location is in Tator Hall next to a water fountain by the Computer Help Desk.

More than half of America’s electricity is coal-generated

Meeink speaks on skinhead past

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“I feel like electricity can be the dirtiest form of energy.”

--Kristen Richardson, Organizer, Sustainability Interest Group

“It’s important for everyone to try being more environmental-conscious,” Woodward said. “I think anything we can do to help our environment is a step in the right direction.”

Quinnipiac recently received a $11,130 check for installing environmentally-friendly lights in the Facilities building.

By Amy Maciejowski Staff Writer

As Frank Meeink took the stage on Monday night, a Dunkin’ Donuts cup held in tattoo-covered hands, his first remark let everyone in Alumni Hall know that he wouldn't be softening the truth.

“Some might get offended with my story because (a) I believe in a higher power and (b) I curse a lot,” Meeink said.

A former skinhead leader and neo-Nazi recruiter, Meeink spoke to the Quinnipiac community about growing up in southern Philadelphia, and his radically unique life story. He talked about his years in prison, out of prison, and how he came to be an entirely different person through his religion.

“It was something different that our campus has never seen before,” said Lindsey Burroughs, chair of the Student Programming Board’s Talks and Topics Committee.

“We always hear about people who live destructive lives, but we never hear the stories of those who turn their destructive lives into lives of purpose.”

Meeink certainly stirred some uneasiness in the crowd, as muffled chatter was present throughout the speech.

“Maybe slavery was a necessary issue in our country in order to become more diverse,” Meeink said. “We are all here for a reason and we should accept that.”

Meeink said that one of the many reasons for his transformation from his skinhead past was because of the friends he made while he was in jail. At times, he was able to relate to some of the black cellmates, rather than the skinheads.

“I definitely could see how people would find (Meeink’s) speech offensive or derogatory,” sophomore John Acampora said.

“However, what is good about this is that he

Ex-skinhead Frank Meeink spoke about his past Monday evening in Alumni Hall.

-Amazon.com has made his experience positive and turned it around.”

“Our school is trying to gain more diversity and this is definitely a good event for Quinnipiac,” senior James Feldeine said.

“This event will really provide a strong influence for students.”

Burroughs, who organized the SPB event, dedicated herself to bringing individuals and stories that would impact students.

“It is my hope that this program will open the hearts of our community,” Burroughs said. “It was my goal this year to bring speakers that would impact the students and educate them. Frank’s message was the ultimate message I wanted to bring.”

Meeink is now a speaker against hate groups and has worked with the FBI in order to stop the violence of hate groups that still survive today. He is also the founder of the Hockey for Harmony Foundation, a program developed in order to create a youth urban hockey team, and have kids live in harmony with each other.

“It isn’t because of who I was, it’s about what I’m doing now,” Meeink said.

Frank Meeink has an autobiography coming out in April called “Autobiography of a Recovering Skinhead: The Frank Meeink Story.”

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February 11, 2010

Stimulus bill adds work-study jobs

By Andrew Fletcher Editor-in-Chief Quinnipiac University reported creating or saving 23 jobs after receiving $270,052 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, also known as the stimulus bill.

The University had to report the 23 jobs to the government after dividing the amount of money received by the hourly salary of an average work-study job, according to Dominic Yoia, senior director of financial aid at Quinnipiac University.

“You just do the math to figure out how many new jobs that equates to,” he said.

“Whether you’ve created new jobs or not is irrelevant. You just do the math. You got more money, so how does that come out in terms of new jobs?”

Nine hundred ten students received work-study from Quinnipiac last year. This year’s number will not be known until the end of the academic year, Yoia said.

“Did we create 23 exact new jobs? No,” Yoia said. “Did we spread it among more than 23 students? Probably. I don’t know how many more awards we were able to do as a result of that, but it certainly would’ve exceeded that. But our students don’t work full-time, and if they weren’t working in work-study, they’d be working on the Quinnipiac payroll.”

The $787 billion stimulus package, signed into law on Feb. 17, 2009, gave the state of Connecticut more than $1.6 billion and created more than 7,533 jobs, according to Recovery.gov, the official Web site that provides informatin about the legislation. A large portion of the overall $787 billion - $90.9 billion – was appropriated to U.S. schools.

Yoia said most of the schools across the state received stimulus money, so this case isn’t unique to Quinnipiac.

“The $270,000 is a work-study number,” Yoia said. “Historically we get the roughly same amount of work-study money every year. This year we got about a $270,000 increase, so that allows us basically to offer students opportunities to work and earn money while they go to college with the Federal Work-Study program.”

Freshmen generally receive a $2,000 work-study award and returning students earn $2,200, according to Yoia, allowing students that qualify for the program to work eight to 10 hours per week each semester.

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Corey Hersch thought his work-study job was in jeopardy at the end of the 2008-09 school year. The University announced plans to close the game room in the Carl Hansen Student Center, where Hersch worked, to expand the University bookstore in time for the beginning of the new academic year. Hersch said he was worried he wouldn’t have a job when school resumed at the end of August.

“I spent all summer looking for another work-study job,” he said. “I came to school this year without anything lined up. I assumed I wouldn’t have a job for the semester.”

Hersch now works on the Student Programming Board’s technology team. He helps set up audio equipment for Student Programming Board events and holds office hours during the week.

“About two weeks into the semester, I got a call from [Associate Director of the Student Center and Leadership Development] Nicolette Yevich asking if I wanted another job in the Student Center,” Hersch said. “She said that she knew she wanted to give former game room employees a first crack at new Student Center jobs.”

Yevich said there were eight students, including a game room manager, who worked in the game room last year. She said that the qualified students who did not graduate were all able to get placed elsewhere.

Though Quinnipiac reported receiving $270,052 from the stimulus bill, the Department of Education reported Quinnipiac has received or will receive $861,496. Yoia did not know for sure what this amount was and Recovery.gov did not go into much detail.

One explanation, he speculated, was that the increase in the Pell Grant was included in that total. The Pell Grant is a federal grant for college students and it is awarded based on financial aid needs.

This grant was increased to $5,350 from last year’s total of $4,731 – a difference of $619 – as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Six hundred sixty-eight students are receiving Pell Grants this year, Yoia said, and if that number is multiplied by $619, the result is $413,492.

“That’s genuine money,” Yoia said.

“Pell Grants went up across the country for everybody, so students actually benefitted from that. And generally with our work-study program, we’ve had more students than we’ve had jobs, and we’ve always had more jobs than we’ve had money.”

Yoia said he wasn’t sure if the stimulus package is accomplishing what it was sup-

posed to do.

“When you look at the tens of thousands of agencies that had to report, did we in fact save the world by adding all of this stimulus money? I’m not convinced,” he said.

“There are just so many creative ways that I think these figures were calculated. Certainly, more money is good, but whether or not it was designed to accomplish what the government thought, I think the jury is still out on

that. We’ll have to wait and see.”

But on a more personal and local level, Yoia didn’t complain that Quinnipiac received more money for the students.

“We can spread it among more eligible students, which is wonderful,” he said. “We’ve been waiting for years for this to happen. We request more money every year and we never get it. This is the first year we got it, so we’re thrilled.”

ROBINSON: No magic bullet for diversity continued from cover

layed his experiences of the advancements that America has made in race relations since he was young. He said that America has come a long way from the way he grew up. There are no central squares in the South that have a Confederate soldier statue with its back to the North, as there were during his childhood.

“Robinson claims we must clearly view the situation before us and take initiative,” freshman Kathryn Paterek said. “We must continue as the rising generation of youth, to focus on a person’s values, rather than the race he or she may represent.”

Robinson recalled his reactions to the announcement that Barack Obama was elected president. He remembered being able to call his parents and tell them they lived to see the first African-American president.

“When I was writing my column later that night, it was written through tears,” Robinson recalled. “When we see [Obama] at a

gathering, we should think that it’s truly an amazing thing.”

But while Robinson has seen a great deal of progress, he knew that diversity was far from a closed case.

“We don’t seem to be smart enough or have enough resources in order to reach everyone,” Robinson said. “There’s no magic bullet for diversity, no one technique or program. One secret of diversity is that it is a process, not a destination, and we need to keep working at it.”

Despite no guideline of how to enhance diversity among communities, students said they benefitted from Robinson’s speech.

“I gained a sense of insight into how the African-American community has evolved and gained support,” Paterek said.

“I hope that students understand that we should keep in mind what an enormous step we have achieved,” Robinson said. “Before we look past race, we have to look at it.”

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February 11, 2010

Book club brings staff, students together

By Meghan Parmentier Co-News Editor The University Book Club is bringing the Quinnipiac community together in a new way. The group, consisting of more than 30 people, includes faculty, staff and students combining to participate in intellectual discussion.

Deborah Clark, professor of biology and director of faculty collaborative for excellence in learning and teaching, organized the club.

“It’s filling a space that people are really enjoying that we didn’t have before,” Clark said.

The club is broken up into five subgroups that meet at different points during the week. All five groups are reading “Unquenchable: America’s Water Crisis and What To Do About It” by Robert Glennon.

Glennon’s book describes the water crisis threatening America and ex-

plores possible solutions.

In the group of more than 30 participants, only three are students.

Fifth-year student Caitlin Capistran is one of the three.

“I joined because, as a physical therapy student, I don't get the

“It’s filling a space that people are really enjoying that we didn’t have before.”

--Deborah Clark Organizer, Book Club

chance to discuss books often and this club seemed like the perfect opportunity to balance out my usual heavy dose of science classes with a little literature,” she said. “I was also really excited about the prospect of having the opportunity to meet the author; it adds a whole new dimen-

sion/purpose to reading.”

Glennon will be giving his keynote address to the Quinnipiac community on March 2 at 11 a.m.

He was chosen by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students. The program is set up to award strong teaching and service to students and funds one major speaker each year who can relate to both professors and students.

Glennon will be meeting with the University Book Club separately to sign members’ books and to answer any questions. He may also meet with other student groups.

The club came about for two major reasons - the new University synthesis initiative and the idea for the University to gear toward theme discussion.

Phase 1 of the new synthesis initiative was to have students and faculty think about what makes an intellectual community. The Faculty

Author Robert Glennon’s “Unquenchable: America’s Water Crisis and What To Do About It” is currently being read by the University Book Club. He is speaking at Quinnipiac on March 2 at 11 a.m.

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Collaborative, in charge of Phase 2, went to student organization meetings in the evenings, conducted online surveys and categorized data on what types of experiences students were talking about. Additionally, they asked faculty, staff and the

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300-plus alumni on campus similar questions and looked for common themes.

The Student Government Association has taken a leadership role in the New Synthesis Project through the creation of a new committee, the College Group at QU, according to SGA president Louis Venturelli. The mission of this group connects with the principles of the New Synthesis Project with the intentions of advancing the intellectual environment of the undergraduate community.

“The University Book Club complements the synthesis initiative through its ability to bring students, faculty and staff together in a casual setting, in which thoughts and ideas are shared for the advancement of human thought,” Venturelli said.

Mark Thompson, senior vice president for academic and student affairs, is also a member of the book club.

“The book club is one part of the new initiative,” Thompson said. “We’re trying to have various components of student experience mesh together efficiently.”

“This was a humongous project on intellectual community,” Clark said. “Whatever we got, people were excited to share it. So we thought, how do we get more of that? The book club is our answer.”

The second incentive, University theme discussion, is currently in its pilot year. In the theme discussion proposal, there are four themes for students to “explore the human condition” under. These themes include sustenance, well-being, security and meaning.

The plan is for each student to go through each theme during their four years at Quinnipiac. Once the program gets going, the University will explore a different theme each year. For this semester and the next academic year, the theme is water and water resources.

Glennon was chosen to speak on America and its water crisis because of this developing program.

“This is a step toward the full implementation of University theme discussion,” Thompson said.

“We know people of the student generation have the desire to support sustainability. That’s the big umbrella.”

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The not-so-secret diary of the bid-less I must have misunderstood when it was stated the evening before that those who came out for the fraternity would be phoned regardless of receiving a bid or not.

By Matt Busekroos A&E Editor It is after midnight on Saturday and the phone didn’t ring. I am nonplussed. No call. No e-mail.

Nothing?

This semester, I decided to rush a fraternity. Yes, it seems absolutely insane. I am the most cynical person in the world. Admittedly, cynicism is one of the uglier traits I possess. I have been all too vocal on the very subject. But for one week, I tried to turn over a new leaf. I tried to do something different. I tried to be someone I was not.

Rushing was everything I expected and more. It felt forced and awkward. I made every attempt at meeting new people, and I did meet a lot of nice members of the fraternity. Most were pleasant to be around and I would have liked to spend more time with them. I put myself out there every night. Perhaps I could have done more, but in general, I don’t feel the need to sell myself. I am who I am. The entire process never felt quite right for me, which I couldn’t see until now.

Initially, I was apprehensive

about joining Greek life, due to fear that I would be judged. I have spent the better part of my teenage years being judged and teased by my peers. I was told I was not good enough. I never did get on that soccer team or get cast in the play or become the editor of my high school newspaper. I guess rejection comes in all shapes and sizes, and follows me wherever I go.

I see the numerous benefits of Greek life for the work sororities and fraternities accomplish through their various philanthropies. I know first-hand from friends how much it has improved their college experience. I wanted to get involved and see for myself how great it was.

Unfortunately, I was not given that chance.

I must have misunderstood when it was stated the evening before that those who came out for the fraternity would be phoned regardless of receiving a bid or not.

And I know others who were left with the same impression as well.

Three evenings with the fraternity and one interview later, I thought the least I deserved was a phone call informing me I didn’t make the cut.

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An e-mail would have been fine, as well.

So, what can I suggest for this fraternity as they approach this in the future? At the very least, an e-mail thanking prospective members for seeking interest would have sufficed. That would have been the gentlemanly thing to do. It bothers me that I spent so much time with one group only to be tossed aside so nonchalantly. I am human, if anyone forgot. I found it cowardly that not one person had the common courtesy to let me know in some manner, which has become the impetus for sharing my experience with everyone.

Throughout the last week, I had come to appreciate the brotherhood and its mostly welcoming environment. My opinion has not changed in that regard; however, I felt the final outcome was hardly brotherly and not fraternal in any way.

And had I received a bid, I would probably still relay this same message, but with a different approach. If it wasn’t me, then it would have been someone else who hadn’t heard directly and that isn’t right.

This experience could turn me off from ever trying something new again or putting myself out there in search of new opportunities; however, as one friend told

me, that would make for quite a sad life. And I completely agree. I will continue to explore new avenues of involvement where I don’t need an invite to sit at the “cool” kids’ table or need to be best friends forever with members of an organization to get in.

My experience may read like a laundry list of complaints, but I’m content not associating myself with any exclusive organization whether that pertains to Greek life or something entirely separate. I could have predicted this scenario, and did as much before I stepped out of my comfort zone when I decided to rush. I have been excluded my entire life, so I’m not sure what possessed me to try to join an organization that judges my qualifications without really knowing what I have to offer. I was naive to think this would be different.

Fortunately, I did not spend that Friday night alone. Three friends hung out with me as I waited for the phone to ring. I was surprised how supportive they were when I revealed I was rushing this fraternity. They told me it was the right one (if there even is a “right” one). However, as time passed that night, they appeared far more agitated than me. It seemed their impression of the fraternity changed drastically for the worse.

I know there will be those who

Join the Student Government in a meeting with President John Lahey about the planned medical school on Feb. 10 at 4:15 p.m. in SC207.

Hey Bobcats, Have you ever wondered how the recently announced medical school will affect the current and future undergraduate student body? Is it true that a medical school can be beneficial to the advancement of the undergraduate degree? These are just a few of the questions that are circulating the campus community after the University announced plans to begin the development of a medical school – with intentions of enrolling the first class as early as 2013.

You are invited to join the Student Government Association on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 4:15 p.m. in SC207 for an SGA meeting in which President Lahey will talk about the recently announced medical school. The members of the Student Government Association will be meeting with Lahey in an effort to answer questions that undergraduate students might have.

This may also serve as an opportunity for you to ask the president a question yourself!

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and objectives will be showcased. The commercials are directed by our very own Matt Galo, who dually serves as a Senior Class Representative and the President of the Quinnipiac Film Society (QFS). You can find the commercials featured on The Chronicle Web site, and circulating throughout the Quinnipiac Facebook network.

Lastly, YOUR Student Government Association welcomes any feedback as the semester progresses. We want to hear from you and we encourage you to voice your thoughts, comments, and concerns about the community. We take pride in those we represent, and we look forward to hearing from you.

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will defend the system and share how much they love Greek life.

And that’s great. I am glad there are those who have reaped the benefits of becoming a cog in the greater Greek machine. If I am ever asked about my opinion toward Greek life on campus, I can at least be honest now. Any and all preconceived notions I left at the door when I went to a Greek event came true.

I would not discourage any student from going out for Greek life in the future. However, I would tell that student to not let anyone make you think you are inadequate or that you are not good enough.

I would never want that person to question their sense of self-worth and importance to the Quinnipiac community. I personally did not feel this way, but there are several men and women who did not receive bids, who may feel discouraged. I want them all to know they have a lot to offer and there are numerous other organizations actively seeking members. This piece is intended for you, the bid-less.

Through the period of waiting, I realized that I don’t need to be part of a larger group of people to feel like I belong. I was in the current company of friends who genuinely care for my well-being. And the best part about the three who stayed with me? They come free.

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February 11, 2010

Diversity is ‘a process’

By Phil Nobile Staff Writer During the opening words of Eugene Robinson’s lecture to a crowded Alumni Hall last Wednesday, the Pulitzer Prize winner said, “Anyone who doesn’t believe we have progressed ought to be here now.”

And if you look around at our world today, you can’t help but

Eugene Robinson’s tremendous story has shown us that changes are happening right now.

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agree with that statement.

For the better half of the last century, our country has gone through rapid change in all aspects.

Advancement in various social divisions of American society has allowed us to reach a golden age of acceptance and equality. One of the best examples to prove our progression can be racial differences in modern America.

Robinson emphasized this point throughout his speech to a mixed crowd of Quinnipiac students and Greater New Haven residents. Talking about his childhood in the South, he appealed to those who lived with him during the rough times and younger members of the crowd who could never understand what he and many other people went through.

Standing over the podium, gripping its side with one hand and motioning with his other, Robinson told multiple stories of racial tension in his life. He thought back to an incident at a bowling alley in his town, where African-American teenagers and college students held a civil protest against a white-only bowling alley, despite segregation laws already being set in motion.

When police officers arrived, shots were fired, and once the smoke cleared, three African-Americans

were dead.

A few gasps were heard after Robinson concluded his story. I too was initially shocked, but then I began to look around the room. Next to me was an elderly African-American couple, holding each other’s hands and listening intently. Behind me was a group of black students, also moved by Robinson’s words.

Everywhere I looked, progression was apparent. In a room of more than 100 people, there were different faces, sizes and backgrounds – all listening to an African-American’s life and ideas. It was a shocking realization.

And realizing it is only half the battle.

“In order for us to look past race, we have to see it clearly: see it from all sides, see when it’s truly effecting,” Robinson said in closing.

I do believe we are better with race relations than we have ever been. But that doesn’t mean we’re in the clear just yet. Time is what allowed for the last 50 years to occur, and only more time will tell if we can progress as much as we have to this day.

As Robinson said, “There is no magic bullet for diversity. But there is one secret: It’s a process, not a destination.”

From the Web

Unedited comments from “The secret diary of a bid girl”

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Posted by Steff Annunziata on Feb. 4 I can fully appreciate what it is you’re trying to do here – documenting an experience that not everyone at Quinnipiac gets to participate in is definitely a worthwhile and newsworthy endeavor. However, the cynicism with which you approached this topic is highly concerning.

Although joining a fraternity or a sorority is similar to joining a sports team – it requires commitment and a level of dedication not necessary for participation in other organizations – there is also a different kind of commitment that I fear you’re not prepared to uphold. Inherent in Greek life are secrets and rituals that have been passed down for generations. These honored traditions are at the core of what each chapter stands for and I feel as though this aspect of sorority life has not yet earned your consideration. Sure the recruitment process is highly structured and can be easily described as inefficient – but I believe that in this situation the end justifies the means. Your frustration with the lengthy process is definitely something I can sympathize with – but I fear that submitting an article anonymously is not on par with the level of discretion certain aspects of sorority life require.

Before you continue on with your sorority experience, I implore you to reevaluate the reasons you decided to join a Greek organization. Truly consider if you’re up to the challenge of upholding ideals, maintaining traditions and keeping secret the rituals that are so valuable to the ladies you now call your sisters. I would be extremely disheartened to find that your desire to continue as a member of Greek life was driven by a penchant for investigative journalism rather than a genuine desire to participate in all that comes with a membership in a sorority.

Please think about what your next moves will be – as of Monday you are no longer making decisions just for yourself but for the betterment of your entire chapter. Do the right thing.

Posted by QU Non-Greek on Feb. 4 First of all, you judged the sororities just as they were judging you. You had your list of what sororities you wanted by your judging of them. Also, I doubt that they judge you on just what you say in your convos with the few girls of the sorority. They probably watch you and your interactions with others and such.

Granted the bid night may not be the best. But when you are going for an organization that is selective you have to expect rejection. Just as if you were trying out for a sports team and got cut.

As for the one sorority not accepting juniors/seniors. If you are a senior and you’re just trying to rush now. They want sisters who will be around for a while not just in for a short period and leave. That’s they’re choice. That’s one of the things they are looking for in candidates is freshmen and sophomores.

Also, didn’t this way for the sororities work out better for you? After all, you in essence got rejected from your top choice but were accepted to your second. You’re increasing your chances of getting accepted to a sorority. Where as guys are putting it all on one.

Most of all, if you don’t like the way it’s done then do it. It’s that simple. Nobody is forcing you to, it’s your choice. And as to wondering “what if ”. You have to look on your past with no regrets. What’s meant to be is meant to be.

gym people Five folks you’ll always find at the gym The gym is a place I retreat to when I

By Lindsay Roberts need to clear my mind, listen to music and Staff Writer just be left alone for an hour. However, I have found I cannot entirely cut myself off from reality in an atmosphere that is so ideal for people-watching. After extensive observation and research, and numerous trips around the track, I have come up with some of my favorite characters at the gym.

“Psycho on the Elliptical”- Usually when running toward a corner of machines, the ellipticals tend to move in synchronized motions. However, if you are lucky enough to witness, there will be one exerciser pedaling away at turbo speed, standing out among the other average-paced climbers. I assume these crazies are determined to burn as many calories as their neighbors in a fraction of the time. Sometimes I see satisfaction on their faces when they get to leave the corner a new record breaker, even after factoring in the few minutes it took to let the footholds slow to a manageable speed so they could dismount.

However, I like to focus my attention on the faces of the pinwheels for legs, which are always decorated with sweat and determination.

“High-Speed Chase Boys”- There is no better place to show off your agility than the tiny track in the gym. Some guys like to exhibit how well they can NASCAR themselves around the corners, and what better way than to partake in a race. As I jog in the “loser lane,” two stallions go hurdling past me, determined to prove to the other they can make it to the water fountain first. The racers feel exhilarated; the bystanders feel slightly in danger of being clipped by a flying shoulder.

My favorite part of the race is the end, when I can sigh a breath of relief and watch the defeated boy shake his head.

“Track Hogs”- The group of friends that walk side-by-side around the track, prohibiting anyone from actually getting a workout.

“Machine Terminator”- Machine-taking is a serious offense at the QU gym. If your initials were not assigned to that particular machine, prepare to be confronted. The best way to handle having your elliptical occupied is to ask the perpetrator how much longer they expect to waste your time on your machine. If instead you are the sneaky machine stealer, it is best simply to say something like, “Oh wow, I lost track of time,” even if you had the machine for five minutes.

“Multitasker”- I give the people who can study and burn calories at the same time a lot of credit. After seeing a trend in people reading while on the elliptical, I decided to try it out for myself and brought my textbook to the gym. After strategically placing the giant text onto the small ledge, I tried to read while I stepped. I’m prone to motion sickness, so that alone should have told me I would not be able to master this technique. About half of a sentence into my reading, my textbook teetered from its perch, came crashing into my foot pedal and was propelled onto the track in the way of a runner. I guess I have to stick to watching TV, or better yet, the people around me.

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February 11, 2010

Romance is not always a comedy Five rules for avoiding the clichés of romantic comedies

By Nicole Fano Staff Writer Valentine’s Day is this weekend and it’s the holiday when many couples think they should celebrate their love with red roses, Godiva chocolates and a romantic dinner.

Regardless of personal feelings toward this commercialized holiday, many women still feel the pang of jealousy as they watch Kate Hudson, Amy Adams, Rachel McAdams and Kate Beckinsale win the man of their dreams.

So is this “love” we see in the movies something we should all hope for? Nonetheless, every romantic comedy teaches us rules that we should and shouldn’t follow.

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Rule #1: Find your leading man. It would be so much easier if Matthew McConaughey, Patrick Dempsey and Brad Pitt were walking around campus every day. Maybe we should take a lesson from Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack in “Serendipity.” Instead of reaching for the same pair of gloves, perhaps

in the bookstore you and a cutie will reach for the same exact book, and the rest will be history. It’s too bad that when it comes to dating, nothing is that easy or serendipitous.

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Rule #2: Don’t fall for someone offlimits. In typical romantic comedies, the main character usually falls for the person they’re not supposed to. Falling in love with your best friend’s girlfriend or boyfriend will most likely never work out in your favor. Mary (Jennifer Lopez) fell in love with her client’s fiancée in “The Wedding Planner.” Steve (Matthew McConaughey) felt the same way and dumped his fiancée just before their wedding. Although the saying “you can’t help who you fall in love with” is true, it would be much easier if you could help it.

Rule #3: Don’t bet on love. Many romantic comedies feature a plotline where the main character accepts a bet in order to see if he or she can make someone fall in love

Pete Lee cracks up QU

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By Nicole Fano Staff Writer Sounds of laughter echoed in Alumni Hall on Saturday, Feb. 6 when comedian Pete Lee entertained nearly 50 students with his “wimpy but mean” humor.

The show opened with a comedic performance from sophomore Brad DePrima. Topics of discussion throughout the night consisted of Lee’s lack of experience in the bedroom, his lack of strength, and his inability to pronounce Quinnipiac.

“Quinnipiac sounds like something you catch on spring break,” Lee joked.

Lee was a semi-finalist on “Last Comic Standing” and has since earned himself a Comedy Central special. The show was organized by the Student Programming

with him or her. In “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” Andie (Kate Hudson) bets that she can date Ben (Matthew McConaughey) and then provoke him to break up with her by making classic dating mistakes. Likewise, Ben accepts a bet that he can make any woman fall in love with him. Of course that woman just happens to be Andie. Eventually their secret intentions are exposed, but their love after just 10 days is strong enough to overcome the lies. Trust is a major factor when it comes to real relationships. Entering a relationship with ulterior motives will surely lead to splitsville.

Board (SPB), and they did their best to re-create the setting of an actual comedy club.

Lee remained quick on his feet throughout the show as he focused on various audience members, especially a girl who was knitting during his performance. Another highlight from the show occurred when a paper backdrop resembling a brick wall fell down behind Lee. “I now know how they must have felt in Haiti,” Lee cracked, who is known for making light-hearted jokes based on tragedies.

In an interview last week with The Chronicle, Lee mentioned the time he told a joke referencing Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans following the catastrophe. Lee has a well-known history of using this type of humor to boost spirits.

“I encourage kids to get in touch with their inner mean side,” Lee said.

While Lee’s performance got off to a rocky start, he quickly won over the Quinnipiac crowd with his underdog persona and enjoyable meanness.

“I thought [Lee] was hilarious,” sophomore Iggy Armenia said. “I thought he had shock value humor, and I really liked that about him.”

Pete Lee is one comedian worth watching out for the future.

Check out QUChronicle.com for an exclusive interview with comedian Pete Lee.

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Rule #4: Don’t become desperate.

When you first become interested in someone it’s normal to be giddy and excited. The key is knowing the difference between excited and crazy. In “He’s Just Not That Into You,” Gigi (Ginnifer Goodwin) scares away a countless number of men because she is desperate to find love. After Gigi throws herself at Alex (Justin Long) and gets denied, Alex realizes he

is really in love with her. In the real world of dating, once permanent damage is done, the possibility of a relationship becomes nearly impossible.

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Rule #5: Don’t be afraid to be yourself. Other classic romantic comedy plotlines feature characters who change themselves in order to win their love interests. In “Hitch,” Alex Hitchens (Will Smith) coaches Albert Brennaman (Kevin James) on how to be more desirous to women. In the end, Albert ends up with the girl of his dreams (Allegra Cole) because he was himself. This is one rule of dating that always stands true, even in the movies.

It is no secret that Valentine’s Day is that time of year when either you gush at the thought of love, or you become nauseous at the very sight of a couple. Whether you spend this holiday with a boyfriend, girlfriend, family, or friends, make sure you cuddle up and enjoy a romantic comedy without taking it too seriously.

‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ a shameful symbol of times COMMENTARY

Spray-tanned girls with By Christine Burroni fake eyelashes and glamorous Staff Writer gowns impatiently wait to hear their name called to see if they’ve won that prestigious title. You may think I’m talking about the Miss America Pageant that took place this past weekend, but no, these contestants are quite different. They’re 4 years old.

Every Wednesday on TLC, “Toddlers & Tiaras” airs at 10 p.m. It’s a reality show of little girls between the ages of 3 to 6 who compete in beauty pageants, particularly in the South. The preparation for these pageants requires endless hours of practicing routines, hired professionals, and most importantly, the cooperation of the contestants, the 4-year-olds who just want to play.

Unfortunately, these little girls are treated as if they are indeed Miss America pageant contestants. With essentially the depravation of their youth at stake, these girls are practicing their entrances, dance routines and pageant etiquette. The thing that makes this situation even more unfortunate is that with every practice, spraytan and ounce of makeup their pushy mothers lay on, they become more and more superficial. “I like looking at myself,” one girl says after her makeup is layered on, completely transforming her innocent 4-year-old face into a mature pageant queen in a matter of minutes.

Watching this show, I can’t help but wonder if this applies to real life. Do little girls obsess over the way they look as early as age 4? Is it even considered humane to spray-tan little girls? If girls this young are obsessed with their image, it can only get worse from here.

I know that this show is documenting a specific type of people and that not every 4-year-old subjects themselves to the blatant judgment of others, but to bring this instance to a bigger picture, is life a beauty pageant? Is fake the new beautiful?

Every day we’re subjected to advertisements of

new beauty products that will cover flaws and hide imperfections. It’s as if the media is telling every woman that they’re ugly and needs their product. I understand and am fully aware of media and persuasion tactics, but if these so-called tactics are reaching out to 4-year-olds and young girls in general, then it’s clearly out of control.

We have a whole generation of image-obsessed girls on the rise and this will only make our society, and even our world, more superficial than it already is.

It’s most definitely a shame that our society judges so much on appearance and essentially teaches our youth that appearance is everything. Whether it’s the Miss America Pageant or just a normal day at school, it has become a necessity to look good.

What is even more of a shame is that these children will grow up thinking that they have to be “beautiful,” or at least what they’re taught beautiful is. We have a whole generation of image-obsessed girls on the rise and this will only make our society, and even our world, more superficial than it already is.

True beauty comes from within, and as cliché as that sounds, it’s most definitely true. Considering that the fake tans and pounds of makeup that girls put on, their true beauty will be always hidden or at least hard to reveal. Clearly, they are under the false impression that fake is indeed the new beautiful.

Time and time again I know we’ve heard this, but being yourself is the best way to be. There is no amount of makeup or expensive clothes that compares to the beauty of true personality, a lesson that should be learned by all, particularly ages 4 and up, please.

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RAVE of the week

Kelly Clarkson defends ‘Idol’

February 11, 2010

Culture Shock

COMMENTARY

Tech-Talk:

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Romantic drama “Dear John” halted the eight-week reign of “Avatar” at the box office grossing over $30 million, according to Variety.

This bodes well for another Nicholas Sparks adaptation “The Last Song,” starring Miley Cyrus, which will be released next month.

Kelly Clarkson defended “American Idol” on Feb. 4 when Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta slammed the talent competition reality series in order to prop up his label’s biggest star, Taylor Swift. Following Swift’s horrendous performance at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, Borchetta quickly argued on Swift’s behalf, inadvertently slamming “Idol” and its contestants. “This is not a competition of getting up and seeing who can sing the highest note,” Borchetta said. “This is about a true artist and writer and communicator. It’s not about that technically perfect performance.”

As the inaugural winner of “Idol,” Clarkson especially took offense to Borchetta’s words. She mentioned that every artist tends to have a bad performance, but there is no reason to throw blame on others. “[W]e not only hit the high notes…we generally hit the ‘right’ notes as well,” Clarkson fought back in response. She signed her blog as “One of those contestants from ‘American Idol’ who only made it because of her high notes.” Since winning “Idol,” Clarkson has been accused of distancing herself from the reality competition that made her famous. However, this blog response only further proves that Clarkson is proud of how she got her start in the business. It was not only Clarkson who took a stand for herself, but also other previous contestants who have gone on to great success, including country darling Carrie Underwood. --MB

WRECK

of the week Dr. Conrad Murray

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Michael Jackson’s cardiologist Dr. Conrad Murray was charged Monday, Feb. 8 with involuntary manslaughter for the June 25 death of the King of Pop. Specifically, Murray is charged with proceeding “unlawfully and without malice,” according to a complaint filed by prosecutors. Murray surrendered to police on Monday. Conrad’s attorney Ed Chernoff announced before charges were filed that “[w]e’ll make bail, we’ll plead not guilty and we'll fight like hell.” Jackson died after Murray allegedly administered a dominant anesthetic with propofol and two other sedatives to force Jackson, a known insomniac, to sleep. Jackson had been preparing for a series of London comeback concerts when he hired Dr. Murray for assistance.

Jackson’s death was ruled a homicide by the coroner due to acute intoxication. Dr. Conrad’s week could not get any worse. After years of practicing medicine, Murray now finds himself on trial for his alleged part in the death of one of the greatest pop stars of all time. --MB

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Two hundred twenty-two days after the debut of the iPhone 3GS, Apple announced

By Danielle Chambers the release of their latest creation, the iPad, on Contributing Writer Jan. 27. The iPad is essentially a touch screen laptop. It has all the functions of Apple products, like iTunes, Safari, the App Store, and others. But like all other Apple products, it is not finished. You’re probably wondering, “What the hell does she mean by ‘not finished’?”

For example, if you are an iPhone 3G user like myself, you are probably frustrated that you paid approximately $200 for a phone that could not copy, paste, or forward texts, record videos, audio, receive picture messaging and a plethora of other things that the simplest picture phone on the market can do.

When Apple realized that they would eventually lose out to phones like the G1 or the Palm Pre because these phones could actually do these things, they released the iPhone 3GS. The iPhone 3GS fixed these issues, but was still missing certain features that once again, other simple phones could do.

For example, there is still no Adobe Flash, no customized text alerts, no wallpaper, etc. Thank God for Jailbreak. (Google it.) So now that the iPad is on the market, I was not surprised when the list of features did not include a camera, Adobe Flash, a multitasking option or the fact that the iPad is running on the iPhone operating system rather than OS X. Really?

“It would be good for my mom because she’s big on organization and this would be big enough for her to physically see what she has to do,” sophomore Grace Lepis said.

Conversely, others are not as convinced about the viability of the iPad. “It’s a large version of the iPod Touch without a camera,” freshman Kenisha Beaupierre said. “My iPod Touch has a camera, so I guess I have a mini iPad then?”

Sophomore Konadu Gyamfi agreed.

“Well, I think it is a nice idea, but it’s not worth the hype Apple made about their ‘latest creation,’” Gyamfi said. “I feel like Apple is capable of so much greater.”

It is a very nice gadget if you want to be very professional when presenting your work or if you are looking for a touch screen organizer that can do it all like the iPad can. I wish that Apple would take their time in thinking their products through. Two hundred twenty-two days should have been enough time to produce something that can do it all with no strings attached.

Super Bowl XLIV is now the single highest rated television program of all time earning an average 106.5 million viewers defeating the series finale of “MASH” in 1983, which itself caught the attention of 106 million viewers, according to Variety.

“Two and a Half Men” star Charlie Sheen was charged in a Colorado court on Monday, Feb. 8 with felony menacing, third degree assault, and criminal mischief following an alleged argument he had with his wife Brooke Mueller on Christmas Day.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie filed suit against U.K. paper, “News of the World” for falsely reporting the couple had met with a divorce lawyer.

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February 11, 2010

Sparks defines modern love

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more romantic and passionate feeling. Noah and Allie witness a miracle due to their strong love; Allie’s Alzheimer’s is reversed, portraying the message that love can indeed overcome any obstacle it faces.

Although highly unlikely, Sparks promotes the message that one of the greatest powers on earth is finding true love and that when one finds love, they will do everything in their power to keep it. Even though the ending was changed, director Nick Cassavetes tried to portray a happy ending in a different way to viewers.

In Sparks’ “A Walk to Remember,” good girl Jamie Sullivan falls for bad boy Landon Carter and their relationship grows slowly, but is soon plagued by Jamie’s rare form of leukemia. Even though Jamie is dying, the two have experienced true love, which helps get them through their time of hardship.

In the film as well as the novel, Landon and Jamie decide to get married and experience true love in marital bliss until Jamie passes away.

Sparks shows how her walk down the aisle, while painful, is a walk that one will make for true love and affection. The book and the movie both show that even though true love cannot grant a miracle of her Leukemia going into remission, she does experience the miracle of love

ed for film in 2004. A classic story of love and loss, Sparks portrayed that love is worth the fight. Allie and Noah come from two different social classes and learn their love can overcome any obstacle. When you learn that Noah is reading Allie the story of their love in a nursing home since Allie has developed Alzheimer’s, it shows how far one will go to keep their love alive.

Contrary to the film, the novel has a different ending. Although it was romantic and tear-jerking to watch the couple die together on a hospital bed, it almost seems like the director is trying to make a statement that no matter how hard one tries, love cannot overcome all obstacles. The book, however, has a

By Erica Siciliano Contributing Writer One of the great romance novelists of our time is Nicholas Sparks, best known for his novels “The Notebook” and “A Walk to Remember.” These novels portray a romance between two people with the theme that love will conquer all. Over the past decade, several of Sparks’ novels have been transformed into major motion pictures.

While the films still capture the essence of his novels, same directors changes leaves many devoted bookworms unsatisfied.

One of the most epic love stories of the ‘90s is Sparks’ novel, “The Notebook,” which was adapt-

and the opportunity to find her soul mate.

One of Sparks’ most recent novels that have been adapted into a motion picture is the moving story of Savannah and John in the romance novel, “Dear John.”

Based in North Carolina, John and Savannah face a whirlwind romance. Their love is put to the ultimate test and Savannah and John wonder if their love can survive through war and evolving as people away from each other. Throughout the novel, their love faces multiple challenges and illustrates how love changes.

The film depicted numerous aspects of the novel. The chemistry between John and Savannah was clearly stated and shown; however

it just seemed that something was missing.

Sparks’ message was that love means more than just being together. Love is taking risks and doing things that may benefit the person you love even though it means you may not be together.

Although directors may change the ending to the book that Sparks has written, Sparks portrays that true love conquers all and that it is an essential part of life. Those who experience love for the first time or find their soul mate have the opportunity to have life experiences that others do not. Contrary to the directors, through Sparks’ novels, one is able to see love conquer and overtake any disease or issue that a couple may face.

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February 11, 2010

ways to share Valentine’s Day weekend with your boo

Dine in New Haven- Take this weekend to spend a night out on the town in New Haven. If you’re in the mood for Italian, try L’Orcio’s romantic setting. Le Petit Café is perfect for French cuisine – check their Web site to view the Valentine’s Day weekend menu.

By Jenny Connell Staff Writer

Give Candy- Everyone loves candy, so give your honey something sweet. You can go online and have the M&M’s candy have a special message written on it. Also, check out Hamden’s local candy shop, More Than Nuts.

Go to the Movies- There are two romantic movies out in theaters this weekend: Nicholas Spark’s wartime tearjerker “Dear John” or the ensemble romantic comedy “Valentine’s Day,” which stars over 10 major actors and actresses.

Dine in Hamden- Try Luce or Taste, both located on Whitney Avenue, for a guaranteed fun, romantic night. Remember that everyone is making plans this weekend, so make reservations as soon as possible to make sure you get a seating.

Go Bowling- Nobody said that you have to take the cliché route of going to dinner and a movie. Trying something fun together will create a lasting memory.

Stay In- If staying in is more your thing, then rent a movie and order in. Chinese food or pizza can be as cozy and romantic as you want. Some popular chick-flick rentals are “Titanic,” “The Notebook,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Tristan & Isolde.”

Cook – It’s been proven that the way into someone’s heart is usually through good food. Anything from cooking a threecourse meal to baking tasty treats and sweets will show your valentine how much you care.

Campus Couture NAME: Sara Aniano AGE: 19 YEAR: Sophomore HOMETOWN: East Brunswick, N.J.

WHAT ARE YOU WEARING?

A black V-neck from Express, khaki chords from H&M, necklace from H&M, black boots from Chinese laundry and a cheetah print Betsey Johnson bag.

STYLE INFLUENCES? “I like Bohemian things. I am really influenced by European-style. I lived in New York City for a while and the different people on the street and their style has inspired mine.”

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Sarah’s Style Corner New trends springing up

By Sarah Rosenberg Staff Writer I’m not sure what’s more exciting: flowers springing up from the ground or flowers springing up on dresses. At least we know that they go hand in hand, with delicate fashion pieces echoing the upcoming season. Spring signifies renewal and rebirth, so why shouldn’t it apply to fashion? Breaking free of winter’s restraints, spring runway shows signify the conception of new trends, patterns, looks, and reasons why your closet should be renewed as well.

The renewal mindset of spring fashion is reflected in the pure white palettes in the collections of Calvin Klein, Donna Karen and Yves Saint Laurent. Sleek and iridescent shirts and blouses flocked the runway.

Every piece was simple without being plain; shift dresses, offthe-shoulder cuts, silk shorts and classic white ankle pants graced the runway shows of designers ranging from Michael Kors to Cacharel. White has the ability to say everything and nothing all at the same time; it’s gorgeous by itself yet can be complemented by everything from bright colors to kaleidoscopic patterns. It’s fresh and clean—just as spring should be.

Spring makes you feel good, and similarly, the new prints of the masterminds and veteran designers Betsey Johnson, Alexander McQueen, and Carolina Herrera will make you feel the same way. When these new patterns arise, I always get a sense of sincere artistry at work. The prints are abstract, as if the dresses and blouses were splattered with paint. Naturally, floral and animal prints appeared as well.

Never ceasing to surprise his audiences, Marc Jacobs has

Fashion Insider utilized color block schemes to enhance his patterned look. A model donning a billowy, canary yellow jumpsuit with blue and black shapes mimicking a piano showed off Jacobs’ unique tastes.

He topped off this particular look with a bow resembling pop art.

I truly believe art reigns free in this category and it has inspired a number of trends for the season.

New trends for the season also include peek-a-boo undergarments.

Bringing out the inner coquette is an easy task when you have the right pieces in your wardrobe to show off. Sweetheart-shaped and sequined corsets, sheer blouses, and sexy tights have become key. Designer Christian Dior sent a thin red blouse down the runway revealing a black brassiere underneath, reminiscent of a 1940s bombshell. Fendi revealed a similar look, with one model wearing a sheer, powder blue cardigan unsuccessful in masking the cream lace bra peeking through. Jean Paul Gaultier, Isaac Mizrahi and Lanvin also joined in on what seemed to be a sexier pajama party, with a few revealing cocktail dresses and pantsuits thrown in here and there.

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Oh My GaGa Lady GaGa turn heads at Grammy Awards

By Stephanie Osmanski Staff Writer The year 2010 marked the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards – a night of highly talked about fashion, hit-or-miss musical performances and some embarrassing celebrity mishaps.

From Taylor Swift’s four wins, Lady GaGa’s shockingly gorgeous yellow locks and unusual use of fashion prop, to Celine Dion and company’s tribute to the late Michael Jackson, the 2010 Grammys definitely did not disappoint its estimated 25.8 million viewers.

The red carpet was lush with an array of interesting fashions, some timeless, some timely and some at an all-time low. Some stylish A-Listers worth mentioning include Miley Cyrus dressed in Herve Leger, Carrie Underwood, Adam Lambert and Pink.

Among the worst-dressed was repeat fashion offender Britney Spears, “Snooki” from MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” and a barely-dressed Nadeea. The talk of the carpet, however, was Lady GaGa, outfitted in a rather spacey-looking Giorgio Armani Prive original with Swarovski crystal beading, blondeto-yellow tresses and a star-like

prop that represents the uniqueness that is GaGa. Performance wise, the 2010 Grammys fell relatively short with a variety of altogether bland, off-key and some downright boring acts.

Green Day delivered an overall interesting performance of “21 Guns” with the cast of the new Broadway musical, “American Idiot,” an adaption of its previous album. However, the band received much negative feedback from disappointed fans. Accusations of Green Day “selling out” immediately made their way to the Internet via Twitter and Facebook posts just seconds after the band took the stage.

Pink, flying high above her audience in a half-see-through, halfwhite leotard while dipped in water, delivered the most original performance of the night as she sang, “Glitter in the Air” while upside down. After the Grammys, Pink herself rather selfishly proclaimed she single-handedly set the vocal standard, revoking any other artist’s “excuse to lip synch.” She may have a point there.

The Black Eyed Peas took the stage excitedly with an odd lot of dancing stereos and futuristiclooking back up dancers. It seemed that the group could not live up to

its own hype, and though it sounded vocally capable during their latest single, “I’mma Be,” Fergie proved herself to be an inconsistent vocalist in “I Gotta Feeling.” Perhaps the foursome should focus more on its vocal talent rather than the mainstream, hip-hop image they so desperately attempt to keep up.

The real performance disappointment of the night was a hardto-listen-to, off-key duet tragically delivered by multi-Grammy winner Swift and her proclaimed idol Stevie Nicks. It did not, however, hinder the 20-year-old from garnering the four awards she rightfully deserved.

Her luck did fall short after the Grammys, despite her wins, as she posed for the paparazzi, holding all four of her awards, and accidentally sent one crashing to the ground, helplessly watching it shatter.

The Michael Jackson tribute sung by Dion, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson and Carrie Underwood, all well-established vocalists with untarnished reputations, may have been more enjoyable if there weren’t a need for 3-D glasses.

I sat mesmerized by the combination of the talented voices while fighting off a headache due to my lack of not having a pair of glasses.

Performance highlights in-

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Lady GaGa certainly stood out at the Grammy Awards in her Giorgio Armani Prive original with a futuristic feel.

cluded Beyoncé, masterfully belting out “If I Were a Boy” and Alanis Morisette’s “You Oughta Know” like the vocal champ we all know her to be. The combined performance of “Drop the World” by music industry all-stars Travis Barker,

Lil Wayne, Eminem and Drake was notable as well.

The 2010 Grammy celebration was a mix of good and bad.

However, the bad does not make the show any less entertaining - it only gives us more to talk about.

Fashion Corner, continued continued from page 11 spectrum, the spring runways have gotten gritty in fashion warfare with army appeal. Perhaps one of my favorite looks constituting this trend hails from the fashion house Balmain—tight, shiny leather pants complemented by an embellished army jacket and accented with killer strappy heels. A look like this is fierce and unequivocally bold.

The jacket can be worn anywhere, but the leather pant is the piece that seals the deal. If you have the courage to pull on a pair of pants that defiant, no other piece of clothing could scare you away.

Cap-sleeved dresses, highcollared button-downs, studded cinch belts, and army green blazers with silver buttons were only a few of the pieces resembling army structure displayed by designers such as Marc Jacobs and Celine and Charlotte Ronson.

Spring fashion lends a hand to artistic freedom when the new season rolls around, just as everyone equally begins to break free from the cold and the winter chill keeping them locked inside.

Intense patterns, silky fabrics, pure white dresses, and billowy tops

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February 11, 2010

Gettin’ Vigi with it

Freshman phenom Victoria Vigilanti

By Jamie Palatini Staff Writer The first time Victoria Vigilanti ever played goalie, her team lost 9-1.

“I don’t think I made one save the whole game,” Vigilanti said.

Over 13 years have passed since that game, and needless to say, Vigilanti’s play has improved. The Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey team is in the midst of their best season in program history (15-87 overall, 8-4-6 ECAC), thanks in large part to the play of their freshman netminder.

Vigilanti’s .944 save percentage is best in ECAC Hockey and third in the nation.

Her 1.39 goals against average ranks only behind the goaltending tandem of Claudia Kessler and Laura Bellamy from Harvard in ECAC Hockey. She has seen the bulk of the minutes in net for

Bobcats, and is fourth in the nation in minutes played.

Vigilanti may just be the cure for what has ailed this program over the years. The Bobcats only average 2.1 goals scored per game, which ranks in the bottom half of ECAC Hockey. But Vigilanti’s play between the pipes has saved the Bobcats time and time again. She has held the last seven teams QU has faced to one goal or less, leading the Bobcats to a 5-1-1 record over that span. Senior captain Kallie Flor has endured some of the lean years this program has gone through, and realized early on that Vigilanti was the real deal.

“I could see it the first week of practice,” said Flor, who has already notched a career-high 10 goals this season. “We would just be messing around playing the rebound game, which is a game of the shooter against the goalie, and she stopped everything. She’s a hard goalie to beat.”

She even protects the net when play is stopped.

Vigilanti, who just won her fourth ECAC weekly award, often stays in her crease when timeouts are called by head coach Rick Seeley, but simply feels it’s just one part of her intense focus during her 60 minutes on the ice.

“It’s a total mental game; a lot of the girls make fun of me because I talk to myself,” Vigilanti said. “I tell myself not to think about anything, and I constantly knock on wood. But you have to do it, because you’re standing there by yourself, and you don’t want to think about anything else besides stopping the puck. Once you lose focus they’re going to score.”

“She has really been the backbone of our team,” Flor said.

“She has kept us in so many crucial games and allowed us to gain and keep the momentum throughout a game. A good goalie can change the game with one huge save, and Vigi

makes them all the time.”

Perhaps her most impressive effort came this past weekend in a scoreless tie at Cornell. Vigilanti stopped all 37 shots she faced, including 18 in the third period where Quinnipiac was outshot 181, putting on a display that Flor termed as “the best I’ve ever seen a goalie play at this level.”

Vigilanti says she thrives on the situations where it’s all on her shoulders.

“It’s all confidence. If you don’t have the confidence, you can’t play,” Vigilanti said. “I like that pressure. I like knowing that if I screw up, we could probably lose the game.”

If there’s any perceived weak spot that opposing teams think they find, it’s her height.

Vigilanti is listed at 5-foot-2, and her head barely creeps above the crossbar of the goal. That means teams will often take their chances high and try to beat her in

either top corner.

“Everyone’s like, ‘shoot high on her, she’s short,’ ” Vigilanti said.

“Of course I’m going to play as big as possible, and Coach always says I have to play on my feet. If I go down, a taller goalie would cover more net than I would so I have to challenge the puck more.”

Even though she’s been playing hockey since she was four years old, it wasn’t the only sport in which she’s had to protect the net. Vigilanti played soccer for many years leading up to high school before finally making the decision to focus on hockey.

“I played soccer for awhile too and I was a goalie as well, but I didn’t really like it,” Vigilanti said. “I usually just did it to stay in shape for hockey. People would ask me if I was going to choose hockey or soccer, and it wasn’t even a question for me.”

Looks like she made the right choice.

Women snag win

comeback came in the third period.

At the 40 second mark, Raiders’ forward Jenna Klynstra scored The Quinnipiac women’s on the power play off the faceoff. ice hockey team upset the Colgate Despite the 13 attempted shots in Raiders in a 2-1 win at Starr Rink in the period, the Raiders were unable Hamilton, N.Y., on Saturday. to tie the game.

Quinnipiac’s first Quinnipiac Quinnipiac 2 goal came within the goaltender Victoria 1 Vigilanti stopped 28 first four minutes of Colgate the first period. Freshman forward Colgate shots, while Sass and Heather Hughes scored her team- backup goaltender Lisa Plenderleith leading 12th goal on a power play combined to block 32. with a shot between Sass’s pad and Quinnipiac received one vote the post. in last week’s USCHO poll, and Senior forward Evelina Husar with a three-point weekend, the padded Quinnipiac’s 1-0 lead with team could receive more votes. a goal early in the second period.

The Bobcats (15-8-7, 8-4After a rebounded shot by freshman 6 ECAC) are tied for sixth place Brittany Lyons, Husar shot the puck in ECAC Hockey and will return past Raider goaltender Kimberly home this weekend to take on St. Sass. Freshman Cate Colucci also Lawrence (fourth) on Friday and assisted the winning goal.

No. 3 Clarkson (first in ECAC) on The Raiders’ attempt at a Saturday.

By Cassie Comeau Staff Writer

Freshman Victoria Vigilanti has shone in net for Quinnipiac and is making a case for best goaltender in the ECAC as a freshman.

Caiti Kaminski / Chronicle

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“I think getting that first goal was probably the biggest key.”

- Rand Pecknold Men’s Ice Hockey

February 11, 2010

Bobcat D breaks in second half WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

By Nick Cannatella Contributing Writer

The conference-leading Sacred Heart Pioneers led early and never looked back in their 66-51 win over the Quinnipiac women’s basketball team on Saturday at the TD Bank Sports Center. Senior center Courtney Kaminski posted her third Sacred Heart 66 20-point game in Quinnipiac 51 the last five games for the Bobcats, but, once again, it wasn’t enough to lift them out of their losing skid.

Quinnipiac (9-15, 4-7 NEC) kept the deficit to within 10 points in the first half, but Sacred Heart (17-5, 10-1 NEC) broke loose and led by as many as 17 late in the second half.

“We did not get stops to put ourselves in the position to stop them, come down and chip away at that eight- to 10-point lead,” Quinnipiac head coach Tricia Fabbri said. “We demonstrated some competitiveness and toughness, but not enough down the stretch. We were never able to close the gap.”

The Rundown Men’s Ice Hockey

Cornell 2, QU 0 -Friday Attendance: 3,227 QU 2, Colgate 0 - Saturday Dan Clarke: 26 saves

Women’s Ice Hockey QU 0, Cornell 0 - Friday Victoria Vigilanti: 37 saves QU 2, Colgate 1 - Saturday Evelina Husar: 1 goal

Men’s Basketball

QU 86, Sacred Heart 71 Thursday

James Feldeine: 27 points QU 90, Sacred Heart 87 -

Quinnipiac’s Kathleen Neyens dribbles toward the hole in Saturday’s loss to Sacred Heart.

Charlotte Greene / Chronicle Fabbri said she tried to slow the game down by using up a lot of

the clock, as shown by Quinnipiac’s first four possessions. The game

plan was not as effective as she hoped, since each possession ended with a misssed shot as time expired.

“We’re not healthy enough at this point in the season to play our style of play,” Fabbri said. “We had to limit their possessions and we are not healthy enough to go up and down the floor with them for 40 minutes.”

Sophomore forward Jacinda Dunbar provided a spark off the bench for the Bobcats to help keep the game close in the first half. She tallied seven straight points in fewer than two minutes, converting three layups, including a low-post finish while being fouled.

“We’ll take them any way we can get them,” Fabbri said when speaking of Dunbar. “When we needed some points she came through and gathered and gave us some nice looks at the basket.”

The Bobcats came into the second half playing like Sacred Heart did in the first, grabbing offensive rebounds and forcing turnovers on defense. After a brief run, however, Sacred Heart turned its defense up a notch, switching to a

- Senior center Courtney Kaminski tougher full-court press and forcing the Bobcats into several turnovers.

Midway through the second half, the Pioneers had jumped ahead to a 41-27 lead.

Kaminski scored 16 of her team-high 22 points in the second half, but she felt an improved defense could have altered the result.

“We had a little trouble on defense tonight,” Kaminski said.

“Maybe if we had done a little better on defense it would have been a better outcome.”

NEC Standings Team NEC Overall 1. Sacred Heart 11-1 18-5 1. Robert Morris 11-1 16-7 3. Long Island 8-4 14-9 4. Monmouth 7-5 12-11 9. Quinnipiac 4-8 9-14

DROUGHT: Clarke punctuates win continued from back cover Glaicar and found himself at the blue line in a one-on-one with Colgate goaltender Alex Evin. Holt skated inside the zone, faked to the backhand, switched back to the forehand and flicked the puck over the goalie’s glove side and into the back of the net for the score.

“Just getting the lead was really important,” Pecknold said.

“Early in the year we could play in front, or from behind, we were just so confident. But right now I think getting that first goal was probably the biggest key.”

Holt’s seventh goal of the season came at an opportune time.

“In practice I’ve just been practicing on getting in the middle

and getting open,” Holt said.

“Glaicar made a great pass, and I was just wide open and just went down and made a move and scored.”

Clarke picked up his first shutout of the season, saving 26 shots in his first win since December.

“I thought Clarke was excellent,” Pecknold said. “I thought it was one of his best games of the year. His puck-handling was amazing tonight. He made a lot of big saves and he looked confident – he looked like he did in November.”

With 1:12 left in the game and on a five-on-three power play, Hansen ripped a shot from the point into the top-right shelf for an insurance goal. It was his second

goal of the season and he was assisted by senior assistant captain Brandon Wong.

“We were moving the puck well, which is what Coach has been stressing all week during our powerplay practices,” Hansen said. “A lane opened up, and Wong gave me a great pass, and with Zurevinski

Saturday

Jeremy Baker: 18 points

Women’s Basketball Sacred Heart 51, QU 34 Thursday

Jacinda Dunbar: 10 points Sacred Heart 66, QU 51 Saturday

Courtney Kaminski: 22 points

Competitive Cheer

out front screening, the net just opened up. I just shot it and hoped it went in, and it did. I hope this will jumpstart the rest of our season and carry us into the playoffs.

“This felt like a playoff win,” Hansen said. “There were a lot of emotions, and coach told us to take a game-seven mentality into the game.”

QU has four road games coming up before they finish up the season with two games at home before they head to the playoffs.

“We couldn’t have had a better win at a better time,” Holt said. “We have the playoffs coming up, and it’s a good time to get that win, and get rolling..”

The Bobcats are off to the road this weekend for two ECAC Hockey matchups. They face St. Lawrence on Friday, and one night later they will take on Clarkson both at 7 p.m.

ECAC Hockey Standings

Cheersport Nationals Friday, Saturday

Sixth place (804.7/900) out of 12 teams Pyramid: 19.5/20

“Maybe if we had done a little better on defense it would have been a better outcome.”

Quinnipiac’s wretched 1-11-2 skid, culminating with a 2-0 loss to Cornell on Friday (above), finally ended with a win over Colgate on Saturday.

Charlotte Greene / Chronicle

Team Pts 1. Cornell 22 1. Yale 22 1. Union 22 2. St. Lawrence 19 7. Quinnipiac 16

ECAC 10-3-2 10-4-2 9-3-4 8-5-3 8-8-0

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GTW GAMESTOWATCH Quinnipiac Bobcats

WANTED: A packed student section

By Robin Schuppert Staff Writer

Women’s Ice Hockey

vs. St. Lawrence (14-97, 10-5-3 ECAC), Friday, 7 p.m.

vs. Clarkson (20-7-3, 14-3-1 ECAC), Saturday, 4 p.m.

Men’s & Women’s Basketball

Women vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) (1-22, 0-12 NEC), Men vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) (10-13, 7-5 NEC) Thursday, 5 & 7:30 p.m.

Women vs. Long Island (14-9, 8-4 NEC), Men vs. Long Island (9-14, 7-5 NEC) Saturday, 12 & 2 p.m.

The TD Bank Sports Center’s basketball arena experienced something Saturday afternoon it hasn’t experienced since it opened its doors three years ago. For the first time, the arena looked - and sounded like - it was hosting a Division I college basketball game. The arena finally had a college atmosphere.

“It was awesome,” head coach Tom Moore said. “That’s the first game in my two and a half years that I could feel it. Our students were awesome. Just awesome. There were more of them and when we needed to get some stops – at the 10-minute mark, the eight-minute mark, the seven-minute mark – a couple times, Jeremy Baker and Feldeine encouraged them and they were right on top of it.

They were fantastic.”

This team wants fans to be there; they want to have a loud student section, they know and understand the importance of having fans there, and they appreciate everyone who cheers them on.

“That’s the first time since I’ve been a coach here that I felt we had a home-court advantage that you could feel: a real home-court advantage,” Moore said. “They were fantastic.

I hope and pray they keep coming back because it really means a lot to our kids. They helped us get over the hump on a lot of defensive trips in the second half.”

But most importantly, this team deserves better. While most students at QU had been sitting in their dorm rooms, or taking part in other activities on Thursday nights or Saturday afternoons, this team has been having an amazing season.

“We had the best start in 30 years after 20 games (at the Division I level) and all these quirky things you

see in the notes, so we are doing some things that haven’t been done before,” Moore said.

After Saturday’s thrilling victory over in-state rival Sacred Heart, the team is now 9-0 at home on the season.

As the team is currently in second place in the Northeast Conference, there’s been a lot of chatter of the team hosting a few playoff games at home this season.

“I want to see our students get there, get excited and enjoy home wins that mean something.”

- Tom Moore Men’s basketball head coach

“I would love to let the student population and the community at Quinnipiac experience what it’s like, at this level of a league, to host a conference semifinal game or a conference championship game some day,” Moore said.

That day could be this year, and the students need to wake up and realize that something special could be in the making. Hosting a conference playoff game is something none of the current classes have been able to experience since arriving at Quinnipiac. But being able to play at home for the playoffs is only a treat when the fans actually show up and make some noise.

“I want it for our kids because I want them to have the comfort of playing at TD Bank in the biggest games of the year,” Moore said. “I also want it for Quinnipiac because I want to see our students get there, get excited and enjoy home wins that mean something.”

Senior forward James Feldeine also knows how important the crowd is. At Saturday’s game against Sacred Heart, he was finally able to wave his arms and get the crowd going

at a basketball game. He knows how crucial it would be to host the conference tournament games, and play in front of a packed student section.

“It’s real important, that’s all we’re talking about right now,” Feldeine said. “We’re trying to prepare to play at least two games at home (during the playoffs). If we play at home we’re finally going to get students to come to the game. We’re undefeated at home and we play real tough at home.”

The Bobcats have only three home games left before the playoffs begin. Hopefully, the students can come out again and show some support just as they did on Saturday.

Saturday’s crowd of more than 2,700 was the largest crowd of the season.

“I sense more spirit,” Moore said. “Our athletic director Jack McDonald does a great job of trying to increase attendance. I think if we win and stay at the top of the standings, and when the games become more important, I’m sensing more spirit and more people there.”

From now on, every game will be important. Whether it’s one of the three regular season home games, or a playoff game, the team can certainly use our help.

The past two home games, Moore and his players have come over to the student section after the game and thanked the fans for cheering them on. They really do appreciate the support.

“I just hope [the fans] enjoy themselves, and have some pride in watching us win, and hopefully come back,” Moore said.

It’s time for everyone to support this team. The players been winning games and have shown their appreciation – now it’s time for us to show ours.

“That’s the first time since I’ve been a coach here that I felt we had a home-court advantage that you could feel.”

- Tom Moore Men’s Basketball

February 11, 2010

BTN BYTHENUMBERS

9,304 Fans who attended the four QU home games over the weekend.

1.7

Goals per game for men’s ice hockey during their past 11 games.

3.1

Goals against average for men’s ice hockey during their past 11 games.

0

Losses at home by the men’s basketball squad this year.

.944

Save percentage of freshman goalie Victoria Vigilanti - tops in ECAC Hockey.

3

Twenty-point performaces for Courtney Kaminski in her last five games.

Athletes of the Week Dan Clarke

Heather Hughes

The Bobcats got back on track this week, winning their first game since Dec. 12 behind an impressive performance from sophomore goalie Dan Clarke. The Quinnipiac netminder recorded 26 saves in a 2-0 victory over Colgate on Saturday. The shutout was the second of his career. On Friday, he also kept the Bobcats in the game against No. 5 Cornell, posting 14 saves in a 2-0 loss.

The Bobcats continued their winning ways over the weekend with a 2-1 victory over Colgate on Saturday and a scoreless tie against Cornell Friday night. In the Colgate victory, Heather Hughes scored her team-leading 12th goal of the season. Her nine assists are tied for second on the team. Hughes’ play, along with the entire Bobcats squad has resulted in the most successful season ever for the program.

Men’s Ice Hockey Sophomore Goaltender #35 Belleville, Ontario

Andrew Vazzano / Chronicle

Next home game: Friday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. vs. Brown

Women’s Ice Hockey Freshman Forward #21 Stouffville, Ontario

Charlotte Greene / Chronicle

Next home game: Friday, 7 p.m. vs. St. Lawrence

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MADNESS

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Senior forward James Feldeine lets out a yell after getting fouled in Saturday’s 90-87 win over Sacred Heart in front of the largest crowd of the season at the TD Bank Sports Center.

Charlotte Greene / Chronicle MEN’s ICE HOCKEY

All-around play ends drought Bobcats snap 56-day winless streak on Saturday Pecknold said.

“They’re pretty pumped (in the locker room). We’re excited At least for one night the every time we win a hockey game.

Quinnipiac Bobcats looked like There was a little bit of frustration the team of old. Good defense, a in the locker room because of this solid penalty kill, and outstanding losing streak, and now there’s a little goaltending got the job done for the bit of relief and excitement.” team’s first win since December 12.

Quinnipiac, doing a lot of the The Bobcats breathed a things they did early on in the season visible sigh of relief as the final that had them off to a blazing horn sounded on Saturday night at 12-1 start, got timely goals from the TD Bank Sports Colgate 0 senior forward Greg Center. When the Holt and defensive clock showed triple Quinnipiac 2 leader Zach Hansen, zeroes, the crowd erupted and the as well as stellar goaltending from players jumped over the boards to sophomore Dan Clarke. go celebrate the 2-0 victory over the With 4:44 left in the first Colgate Raiders. period, the Bobcats scored the “We’re extremely relieved only goal needed for the win. Holt to get back into the win column,” received a crisp pass from Mike DROUGHT continued on page 14 Quinnipiac head coach Rand

By Robin Schuppert Staff Writer

Quinnipiac’s Jeremy Langlois takes a faceoff against Colgate in the team’s first win in 56 days.

Amanda Shulman / Chronicle

“We’re extremely relieved to get back into the win column.”

- Rand Pecknold Men’s Ice Hockey

February 11, 2010 MEN’S BASKETBALL

Feldeine leads Bobcat sweep of Pioneers

By Andrew Spero Staff Writer

In front of a raucous student section and the largest crowd all Sacred Heart 87 season at the Bank Quinnipiac 90 TD Sports Center, the Quinnipiac Bobcats men’s basketball team defeated their in-state rival, the Sacred Heart Pioneers, for the second time in three days by a tally of 90-87.

With today’s win Quinnipiac remained undefeated on their home court, a perfect 9-0. The atmosphere in the building was electric and head coach Tom Moore noticed.

“It was awesome,” Moore said. “That’s the first time since I’ve been a coach here that I felt we had a home-court advantage that you could feel.”

The 2,778 in attendance received a thumbs up from Moore and clapping from the rest of the team after the win.

Senior James Feldeine carried the Bobcats (16-7, 10-2 NEC) offensively in the second half. After going 0-for-5 from the field and only scoring four points in the first half, Feldeine exploded for 12 in the first 10 minutes of the second frame. He finished with 22 points for the game while also contributing eight rebounds.

The Bobcats attacked the rim throughout the game which helped send them to the charity stripe an astounding 52 times. Quinnipiac converted on a Division I program record 45 of them (86.5 percent).

Midway through the second half the Bobcats turned a six-point deficit into a six-point lead. This 12-0 run gave Quinnipiac a lead they never relinquished and really sent the crowd into a frenzy.

“They helped us get over the hump on a lot of defensive trips in the second half,” Moore said of the crowd. “A couple times, Jeremy Baker and Feldeine encouraged them and they were right on top of it. They were fantastic.”

Early in the first half the Bobcats were in danger of being blown out on their home court.

The Pioneers came out scoring 17 of the game’s first 23 points, but the Bobcats tied the game at 21 by the 10-minute mark.

With a sweep of Sacred Heart this week, the Bobcats did their best to keep pace with the firstplace Robert Morris Colonials.

Quinnipiac returns to the TD Bank Sports Center this Thursday at 7 p.m. against NEC foe St. Francis (N.Y.).

NEC Standings Team NEC 1. Robert Morris 11-1 2. Quinnipiac 10-2 3. St. Francis (N.Y.) 7-5 3. Long Island 7-5 3. Fairleigh Dickinson 7-5

Overall

16-8 16-7 10-13 9-14 8-16