The Quinnipiac Chronicle Issue 18, Volume 84

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Michael Sam to speak at QU

First openly gay drafted football player to visit in March

By NICK SOLARI Sports Editor

By JULIA PERKINS Managing Editor

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Michael Sam celebrates after a win over Texas A&M.

masculine sport prior to establishing himself.”

Sam is currently continuing his quest to try and become the first openly gay player to make an NFL roster in McKinney, Texas. He is working out at the Michael Johnson Performance training center, according to the Dallas Morning News, trying to stay in football shape in the event that a team calls his representation.

“What his future football career looks like is something a lot of people question since his announcement. It became a part of his package,” Fasulo said. “It was no longer just Sam as a player with a particular skillset. That’s a big piece of this event that we will hold. We want him to speak on the hardships he’s dealt with.”

Fasulo said Sam doesn’t have a prepared

package, and that the event will likely allow for some time at the end for questions from Quinnipiac students and faculty.

“We get to sort of build it and frame it in a way that’s applicable and relatable to the QU community,” Fasulo said. “It’s all about how students can extract some experience, some life lesson or perspective to apply to themselves or others to help in our world.”

Most recently, Sam spoke candidly in a documentary with Oprah Winfrey on Dec. 27.

In the sit-down interview, which aired on Winfrey’s OWN Network, Sam said that coming

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Students were excited on Monday when Student Programming Board announced Jason Derulo would be headlining the Wake the Giant Spring concert.

The concert will take place on May 1 in the TD Bank Sports Center. Tickets will be on sale soon according to the president of SPB Danielle Imbriano.

“There was a lot of excitement,” Imbriano said. “The second the name was announced everyone was screaming and was super excited.”

Imbriano said the price of the tickets is still being worked on and there will be a variety of promotional events leading up to the concert.

Sophomore Ali Sicbaldi was thrilled to hear Jason Derulo was headlining the concert.

“I was surprised we got a better known artist than last year,” she said. “He is one of my favorite artists and I feel like he is going to put on a good show.”

SPB Mainstage Chair Jessica Loeser said it was gratifying to see everyone delighted about the concert reveal.

“It was a very awesome thing to witness,” she said. “I didn’t know what to expect but

everyone was really excited, so I would like to hope everyone is satisfied with the choice.”

Imbriano said the choice was made based off of a survey sent to students about popular performers they wanted to see.

Loeser said the spring concert is going to become an all day experience and SPB is in the process of planning different events to take place during the day leading up to the concert.

“I am trying to put down the groundwork so that this becomes a tradition, we wanted to try something new,” she said.

Sicbaldi thinks it is a great idea that SPB is trying something new.

“I think getting the student body pumped for the concert will make an overall better experience than last year,” she said. “The students will want to go if SPB makes the time leading up to the concert enjoyable.”

Last year some students were upset over SPB’s decision to have Capital Cities headline the spring concert.

Sophomore Michael Little said having Jason Derulo is an improvement.

“Last year [for Capital Cities] the tickets were free and this year they probably aren’t going to be free because people want to see Jason Derulo,” he said.

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Jason Derulo will headline the Wake the Giant concert on May 1 at the TD Bank Sports Center. Some of his hits include ‘Talk Dirty,’ ‘In my Head,’ and ‘Trumpets.’

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The university guarantees housing for all students who wish to live on campus. But what if all the commuter students walked into Residential Life tomorrow and said they wanted to live on campus? How could the university accommodate these students?

This is the question the Hamden Planning and Zoning Commission posed to the university last Tuesday at its meeting. The commission said the university cannot guarantee housing for students if there is not a bed for every undergraduate student. There are 6,335 students at QU, and 5,020 beds.

This means, according to the commission, Quinnipiac is violating a condition it agreed to when the university built the York Hill campus.

When Hamden Planning and Zoning approved construction on York Hill, the university said it would “guarantee its full-time undergraduate students four years of on-campus housing by providing sufficient dormitories to accommodate the full-time undergraduate population on-campus.”

Zoning Enforcement Officer Holly Masi sent a citation to the university on Feb. 13, saying the university had to pay a $150 fine within 10 business days. If the university does not provide more beds or receive approval for a plan to build more housing, the town will fine the university $150 each day. The university can appeal the citation within 10 business days of receiving it, but if it does not, QU does not have a right to a hearing to oppose this.

But Quinnipiac’s attorney Bernard Pellegrino said the university does not need to provide beds for students who do not want to live on campus.

“We were not mandated to require every student to live on campus, so why would we have to have a bed for students who choose to live off campus?” he said.

About 20 percent of students choose to live off campus. This means of the 5,020 beds on campus, 271 are empty, so Pellegrino said there is sufficient housing for students.

Many of the commissioners said this does not matter; the university still has to provide beds for every full-time undergraduate student, even if the beds are vacant.

“Maybe it’s not a good business decision to have empty beds, but that’s what the condition states,” commissioner Myron Hul said. “Guaranteed and there will be space, whether that space is occupied or not…And if you really want to get out of this discussion, have your students be good neighbors.”

This, Hul said, was the root of the problem. Some Hamden residents are frustrated with the behavior of off-campus students. Last academic year, for example, police charged 22 students for throwing off-campus parties.

Hul and Town Planner Leslie Creane said the university needs to discipline these students better.

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Michael Sam, the first openly gay football player to be drafted into the National Football League, will speak in an event at Quinnipiac on March 3 at 7 p.m., according to Associate Director of Campus Life Stefano Fasulo.

Sam, who is currently an NFL free agent, will have 60 minutes to speak at Burt Kahn Court with two moderators, though Fasulo said students will have input in what Sam talks about.

It will be the first time Sam speaks at a college event.

“What I’ve expressed to the moderators, and to Michael and his agent, is that it needs to be organic, it needs to be very natural,” Fasulo said. “I think what we’re trying to go for is the truth and the honesty of his particular journey. He has life experiences that many of us don’t have.”

Sam was a consensus All-American in his senior season at Missouri, winning the Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

The defensive end was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft in May of 2014. The Rams kept Sam on the roster until the end of training camp, before releasing him in the final round of roster cuts on Aug. 30.

The Dallas Cowboys then added Sam to its practice squad on Sept. 3, before waiving him on Oct. 21 after he was unable to earn a promotion to the active roster.

“Depending on the industry, especially in athletics, somebody like Michael Sam might wait until after he has established himself before coming forth this way,” Fasulo said. “Here we have a young man who is identifying his sexual orientation in a same-sex relationship, in a hyper-

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STUDENTS SPEAK UP

On Feb. 10, 2015, Deah Shaddy Barakat, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha and Razan Mohammad AbuSalha were killed by their next-door neighbor Craig Stephen Hicks in their condo in Chapel Hill, N.C. Hicks has been indicted, but the courts have not yet decided if this case is officially classified as a hate crime. Students shared their opinion on the case.

By TARA O’NEILL Photography by MEGAN MAHER Design by HANNAH SCHINDLER AND KRISTEN RIELLO *The Chronicle acknowledges that Islam is a religion, not a race.

The students who participated, however, referred to it as a race.

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MANAGING EDITOR Julia Perkins

“It’s crazy that anyone can do something like that for no reason, or what appeared to be no reason. I heard that a lot of people automatically go to it being a shooting over race. And then I heard that, apparently, it was over a parking dispute. It’s sad to see things like this.”

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Cody Brissette| Sophomore “People don’t take the time to figure out what actually happened, they immediately jump to it being a race issue. It divides a lot of the students here, especially when you see stuff on Yik Yak and things like that. It’s not right.

It needs to be addressed, big time.”

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Victoria Ramsawak| Senior “This goes back to all the stuff that’s happening in Ferguson. It goes to race as soon as they say, ‘Oh, they were Muslim.’

When, in reality, it could really have just been a parking dispute. They’re just going to make it race no matter what.”

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Ryan Duffy| Sophomore “Has the world really come to killing someone over a parking spot? That’s a little ridiculous.

But [hate crimes] are definitely a big issue, but I feel like that’s just an excuse that people are giving. If a person is a different race, they’re going to blame it on a hate crime when it might just be that the guy is [mentally] sick.”

Beyond the Bobcats

A rundown on news outside the university.

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Lance Armstrong’s Tour de Downfall continues

CT Uber strikes deal with Mohegan Sun

Lance Armstrong was involved in a court filing on Monday, where a Texas state judge ordered him to pay $10 million to SCA Promotions, a Dallas-based insurance company.

The company had given Armstrong millions of dollars in bonuses for his victories in the Tour de France, according to the New York Times. SCA has also claimed that Armstrong lied under oath concerning his use of steroids in a previous arbitration. Earlier this month, Armstrong was also charged with two traffic tickets in Aspen, Colo., after allegedly hitting two parked cars and leaving the scene of the accident. The former champion was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping back in 2012.

Uber–the mobile taxi app that provides Connecticut services in Fairfield, New Haven and Hartford counties–is offering rides to and from the Mohegan Sun casino and hotel in Uncasville, according to the New Haven Register. The service will be available to guests 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Uber has recently come under fire in several states and cities, including Connecticut, where the taxi industry feels insurance, licensing and other regulations in place on them should apply to the ride-sharing app as well.

Liberian schools opened after Ebola outbreak After stopping to have their temperatures taken on Monday, children in Liberia were allowed to attend their classes for the first time in six months–after the Ebola epidemic forced the government to close the nation’s schools, according to Vice News. Schools that were retrofitted into treatment centers had been disinfected and returned to learning institutions. Although the Ebola virus remains problematic in Guinea and Sierra Leone, the number of infected in Liberia has remained in the single digits since January, according to the World Health Organization.

Since the first Liberian was diagnosed last March, the disease infected more than 9,000 people and has caused 3,900 deaths.

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OMGE celebrates Black History Month

By ADELIA COUSER Staff Writer

When you think of the month of February, what holidays come to mind?

Some students think Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day or even the Super Bowl and forget that February is the official month to celebrate African-American history.

At Quinnipiac, the Office of Multicultural and Global Education (OMGE) works to organize programs to commemorate multiculturalism in the United States.

This year OMGE held five programs for Black History Month, including “Black History: True Beginnings,” a workshop which focused on aspects of black history that often aren’t discussed in the traditional classroom.

Another event, “Liberty and Justice for All: An Examination of Racial Profiling,” dealt with the causes and consequences of racial profiling. At “Macklemore, Iggy Azalea and Cultural Appropriation,” students discussed diversity and social inequalities in the media.

In addition, in March the university’s Black Student Union will hold their annual Apollo Night talent show inspired by Harlem’s Apollo Theater, a noted venue for African-American performers.

“These events are very much led by students; it’s a safe place for them to have a conversation [about racial issues],” Diane Ariza, associate vice president for academic affairs said. “It’s like a home for students, especially underrepresented students, to say what’s on their mind, whereas in the classroom they might not feel like they can talk about it.”

Senior Aliya Clark, president of the Black Student Union, said she is happy that OMGE organizes these programs because

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(From left) Nya Thompson, Asia Skyers, Aliya Clark, Amber May, Unique Whitworth and Jaiana Singleton pose for a photo after a bonding trip for the Black Student Union. they provide a type of education that typically isn’t addressed in classes.

“As an African-American I celebrate my history every day, not only during the month of February, because it’s a part of me,” Clark said. “But American education is almost becoming repetitive; it’s always about the same African-Americans throughout history when there’s so much more that has to be talked about. [People] know about some of our struggles, but they only learn part of the story.”

Her opinion is shared by Sade JeanJacques, OMGE’s assistant director for multicultural education.

“It baffles my mind sometimes when people act like black history is separate from

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American history,” Jean-Jacques said. “A lot of times black history is condensed and narrowed, so I think Black History Month can shed light on a lot of information that folks weren’t aware of.”

She saw evidence of QU students’ lack of education in racial matters during the Ferguson protest last semester, when a group of students and professors re-enacted a die-in on the Arnold Bernhard library steps.

“Afterwards I looked on Yik Yak to see what the response was, and unfortunately a lot of it was overwhelmingly negative,” Jean-Jacques said. “[I saw] stereotypical things, things that were very offensive, things that–to me–reflected that a lot of folks are ill-informed and failing to see the

bigger picture.”

This misinformed thinking affects African-American students such as Clark in negative ways, since she and other students face prejudice and stereotypes as a result.

“There have been times where I’ve felt discouraged being a part of BSU because everybody’s like ‘oh, that’s the Black Student Union, they’re all about black power,’” she said. “But it’s not; it’s about celebrating African-American culture and giving minority students a safe place to be themselves among people who they can relate to.

I feel like if more people were comfortable to learn about us or to see what it really is like to be the minority in a situation, they would understand better.”

Sophomore Jessica Simpson has also been affected by this type of bias.

“People treat you like you’re the Rosetta Stone for black people, people treat you like you don’t have an individual identity,” she said. “I used the word ‘nigga’ in a poem [for class]...a white student got offended, and the professor wrote on my paper that it was too ‘street’. It’s like minorities can’t express their experiences and it’s not fair.”

Such experiences only accentuate the importance of Black History Month, according to Ariza, since OMGE’s programs allow people to learn from each other and get exposed to a different cultural environment.

“They prepare you to work in a diverse environment when you graduate,” she said.

“And it’s guaranteed that it’ll be diverse, so if you’re going to help, heal or even sell products to a community different from your own, you have to be understanding of what that community is.”

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hese awards reflect the University’s highest recognition of excellence both in and outside the classroom. With your help, the center can honor those faculty and staff members who are truly deserving of this recognition.

Please nominate a member of the University community who has made an extraordinary impact on you—a faculty or staff member who has extended him or herself beyond the scope of regular responsibilities to enhance the student experience.

Nominees may be any member of the Quinnipiac community who serves students, and nominations are welcome from students, alumni and colleagues.

Award winners: • receive a cash prize • are listed on the sculptural plaque in the Arnold Bernhard Library • are introduced at the University Convocation • attend a board of trustees reception • enjoy a luncheon with President John L. Lahey • are honored at a gala dinner in the fall (If your nominee is selected, you will receive an invitation to the dinner.)

YOU DECIDE who will be the new recipients of the teaching or service awards. Nominate someone today!

Nomination forms are available online at www.quinnipiac.edu/centerforexcellence and are due by April 15, 2015.

At the 2014 Center for Excellence Awards Ceremony, back row from left: Anne Eisbach, Toni Robinson, President John L. Lahey and Douglas McHugh. These professors received Excellence in Teaching awards. The Service to Students award recipients, seated front row from left: Fabiano Iacusso, Brittany Vogel and Gina Frank.

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Rutgers professor to read poetry Assistant Professor of English Patrick Rosal of Rutgers University is coming to Quinnipiac for a poetry recital and discussion. This is a part of the Yawp! series, which promotes creativity and the arts. Rosal is the author of books including “My American Kundiman” and “Uprock Headspin Scramble and Dive.” Rosal has also had many poems and essays published in a variety of publications, including “The New York Times,” “The Harvard Review,” and “The Best American Poetry.” The reading will be on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Kresge Lecture Hall in Echlin Center. For more information on the Yawp! Series, call 203-582-8652.–M. Grahn

Irish folk singers to perform at Hunger Museum The Celtic music performers Dan Ringrose and Jeanne Freeman are coming to the Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum on March 5 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. The performers, Ringrose and Freeman, mix stories, history, poetry and comedy into the Celtic music they play. Ringrose, a singer and guitarist, began singing the songs of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem at age 3. He is a baritone who has played with many greats in the genre. Freeman, who is fiddler, has played with P.V. O’Donnell and with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Both are involved with the Connecticut Academy of Irish Music and have released albums.–M. Grahn

‘Vampires After Dark’ to be presented Associate professor of anthropology at State University of New York at Oneonta Tracy Betsinger, will present the lecture “Vampires After Dark.” The lecture focuses on the skeletons of six people from Poland.

These skeletons were buried to prevent possible reanimation because they were thought to be vampires.

Various means were used to make sure the dead stayed dead. This included placing sickles at the neck or abdomen to cause the ‘vampire’ to cut itself, and also forcing rocks underneath the chin to prevent biting or feeding. This event will be on Feb. 26 in SC225 at 6:30 p.m. -M. Grahn

QU 301 info sessions begin There will be a couple of QU 301 info sessions on Feb. 18 in EC101 and Feb. 19 at Buckman Theater. The sessions will take place at 6:30 p.m. and will explain the content of the classes and how to sign up. The international trip portion of the classes will take place during the summer, fall or January break.–M. Grahn

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The road to the White House Quinnipiac dreamer meets President Obama

By TARA O’NEILL

Associate News Editor

On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, most students were in class, hanging out with friends or doing work. But Maria Praeli was at the White House, meeting President Obama.

Praeli is a junior political science major at Quinnipiac from New Milford. But, originally, she is from Ica, Peru. Just a short time before her sixth birthday, Praeli immigrated to the United States with her mother and her older sister.

“Growing up undocumented in New Milford, there weren’t a lot of people like me,” Praeli said. “I felt really ashamed and I was really scared and I didn’t really want people to know.”

Praeli said being undocumented meant she was living in the United States illegally.

As an undocumented immigrant, Praeli did not qualify to apply for a driver’s license or a job because she did not have a social security card.

In 2011, Obama announced a policy called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

After filling out paperwork and paying a $465 fee, Praeli said this policy gave her many comforts she was waiting for.

“I got approved so, therefore, I can work, I have my license and I’m safe from deportation,” Praeli said.

In the summer of 2014, Praeli interned with an organization called the National Education Association (NEA) in Washington, D.C. During her time at this organization, she worked in the department of civil rights in the center for advocacy and outreach.

Her supervisor at NEA oversaw immigration as part of his job. Praeli said this is an important part of the NEA organization because of the lack of educational funding available. “[Undocumented students] are not available for financial aid, student loans or government grants,” Praeli said. “In most states, every-

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Junior Maria Praeli (third from left) had the opportunity to meet President Barack Obama. thing comes out of scholarships and out of pocket.”

Praeli said she quickly became interested in the immigration aspect of NEA and she learned she was among millions of “dreamers” in this country. Praeli said the term “dreamer” is the political word to describe an undocumented student.

At NEA, Praeli said she acted as an immigration liaison to her supervisor. Then, about halfway through the summer, she said she got involved with United We Dream [UWD]. “[United We Dream is] based in D.C. and [is] less than a ten-minute walk from the NEA,” Praeli said. “I met a lot of people who were undocumented from all over the country and I realized that I had grown up very blessed as an undocumented person.”

Little did she know then, but getting involved with UWD would open so many potential doors for her–one of those being the door to the Oval Office.

To Praeli’s surprise, she was one

of the “dreamers” a campaign organizer from United We Dream chose to meet Obama.

Soon after, Praeli was in the Eisenhower building–located next to the White House–for a final prep session for the Dreamers to run through their stories one more time before meeting with the president.

Finally, Praeli said the Dreamers were brought into the West Wing of the White House and waited in the lobby for a few minutes before being lined up outside the door of the Oval Office. “[Obama] opened the door and, I swear, the office was perfectly lit and the light was shining perfectly on him,” Praeli said. “None of us moved for a good five seconds.”

Once they all shook hands with the president and entered the Oval Office, Praeli said the Dreamers sat on the couch and President Obama sat on a chair.

“He talked a little bit about what was going on [in terms of

immigration reform] and then he asked us to share our stories,” Praeli said. “I told him a little bit about myself, about how it was always a struggle growing up.”

Obama discussed the immigration reform progress during the time he spent with the “Dreamers,” according to Praeli. She said they spent about 35 to 40 minutes with him.

Praeli said they then spoke to the president alone for about 25 minutes.

Then the press pool that was waiting for a formal statement from Obama joined them for about 10 minutes.

And after they left, the president told the Dreamers about the historical artifacts in the Oval Office.

If she could relive the day she met Obama, Praeli said she would like to have brought up education in regards to immigrants. Praeli said since undocumented students struggle immensely with financial aid, she wants to bring that to the president’s attention.

Plans for more York Hill housing delayed

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sity has not listened to her suggestion to have a “vehicle with yellow flashing lights” labeled with the QU insignia patrol the neighborhoods.

“Unfortunately words like or terms like ‘we don’t have jurisdiction’ or ‘we’re not going to do that’ were what came to me,” she said.

“That is a problem. When there’s a constructive, very inexpensive suggestion.”

Chief of Public Safety David Barger said in November that the university does not have the power to patrol non-university owned off-campus houses.

Farlex legal dictionary describes having jurisdiction as “having any authority over a certain area or certain persons.”

Since these students who live off campus are not on Quinnipiac property, they are under the jurisdiction of the Hamden Police Department and cannot be punished by the university.

But it is not just poor student be-

havior Creane is worried about. When different students are moving in and out of communities every year, this changes the character of that neighborhood, she said. Hamden residents cannot form close connections with their student neighbors because they will leave after several months, she said.

“You can go round and round and all point to other things, master plans and everything else, but the real issue is you have a transient population in an area that is meant for a relatively permanent population,” Creane said.

“And that transience is guaranteed. It changes every year. We know that. It’s a problem. So even if the behavior is exemplary, it’s still taking away from the character of the neighborhood.”

At most colleges where about 20 percent of students live off campus, these students live in secluded areas, away from the rest of the town.

“I went to Cornell University,” Creane said. “I lived off campus for three years. You couldn’t hit a family with a nuclear missile.”

The increase in students living off-campus is a result of what Creane called the “frightening” way the university grew so quickly over the past several years.

Commissioner Joseph McDonagh said he wanted the university to build more housing on York Hill.

Back in 2006, the commission had said the university could have built about 2,400 beds on York Hill. The university only built about 1,500 beds for cost reasons, but Vice President of Facilities and Capital Planning Sal Filardi said in November 2014 that the university was developing designs for new residence halls on York.

Pellegrino said these plans have been delayed due a “number of factors,” but that they are still part of the five-year master plan. He would not say what those factors were.

On and off-campus housing were not the only issues the commission was concerned about.

Assistant Town Planner Dan Kops said he is disappointed that the university continues to submit its housing

data late. The commission also cited this violation in a Feb. 5 letter to the university.

The university was supposed to provide its housing data to the commission in September, but did not until the day after receiving the letter.

“Then we receive complaints about the fact that there is a hurried analysis and you don’t have time to respond to it,” Kops said. “It’s kind of a joke. Give us the data when you’re supposed to and you’ll get timely comments and we can have a discussion about it.”

Creane said this has to change and the university needs to submit its data on time.

“If you all have suggestions that you would like me to consider presenting to the commission and the town I recommend getting them to me sooner rather than later because right now this is my reign,” she said.

The university would not comment on this story.

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Students run the show Second-annual New Play Festival held at Abingdon Theatre

By PAUL BROSNAN Staff Writer

The curtains have closed on the second annual New Play Festival.

On Feb. 14, students performed their own productions in New York City. The festival was held in the June Havoc Theater located off Broadway.

The New Play Festival is an evening of seven one-act plays written, directed, and performed by Quinnipiac students with the support of the Abingdon Theater Company.

Each year the students work together developing a theme to focus on. The theme of this year’s festival was “The Cost of Living,” which explored the human condition and the values of everyday life.

“All seven [writers] had a different interpretation of what the cost of living meant,” said Kevin Daly, an assistant theater professor who oversees the Quinnipiac’s Theater for Community. “One play was a comedy about two slender guys who recently just finished probably what would’ve been their college years.”

Junior vice president of the Fourth Wall Theater Group Gerard Lisella wrote the play “Underscore” for the festival. He said he loved working with the theme this year.

“The wonderful thing about the theme was that it left a lot of interpretation up to the playwrights and we were able to enjoy an extremely

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Freshman Ryan Devaney and junior Yara Farahmand perform in the play “Rent’s Due” written by senior Steve Bielefield during the New Play Festival in New York City. diverse collection of plays,” he said.

“Some dealt with everyday life, some with death.”

Lisella explained the amount of thought that goes behind each play.

When writing his script, he thought hard about the theme.

“Life is a very dynamic thing, and we must constantly make sacrifices. Some are minor and some are drastic,” he said. “But sometimes in

life we have to sacrifice the things that mean the most to us, the things that we as individuals live for. And I wanted to explore at what point that cost is too high–if there is a point when choosing to live is not worth the cost we’re asked to pay.”

Abingdon Theater Company has partnered with Quinnipiac’s own Theater for Community to ensure that budding collegiate actors can

find their spot in the limelight.

Abingdon helps the students – whether they be writers, actors, or even directors – better understand the creative process behind theater.

The company worked with students on the main stage production and also provided guidance before students started rehearsing. The fall semester involved writers turning ideas into scripts, and eventually

into stage plays.

Junior film, video and interactive media major Alan Johnson wrote “Bored in the USA.” He mentioned the helpful dialogue between Abingdon and the students of Quinnipiac.

Johnson said he was able to work with two professional playwrights and two professional directors as mentors during the process.

“We talked about how to improve our current plays, the creative process, and possible theater careers for after college” Johnson said.

Johnson said the payoff of seeing his script transform into a production is rewarding.

“As a playwright, my favorite part has to be seeing people laugh at jokes that I had written alone in my bedroom,” Johnson continued. “It’s completely surreal to see something that I wrote in my dorm room at 3 a.m., fueled by nothing more than Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and Dr. Pepper, be brought to life by fantastic actors, directors and stage managers in New York City in an Off-Broadway theater” After reminiscing about the memorable performance, Johnson reached a conclusion.

“The New Play Festival is truly one of the best opportunities at Quinnipiac,” he said.

See page 10 for more photos from the New Play Festival.

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Opinion TWEETS OF THE WEEK Just met a family on a tour from home. Told them I love Quinnipiac. Definitely making QU bank. Java John thinks I should get free tuition. @macktbrad Mack Quinnipiac is more tours than students today @jayypell Jenna Pellegrino Honestly, communion at church is more appetizing than the greasy cardboard quinnipiac likes to call pizza @kristencuneo32 Kristen Cuneo So happy Quinnipiac has off tomorrow...oh wait ‫@‏‬LaynieBar Laynie Bar

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Time for Hamden to embrace Quinnipiac In 1929 a college was founded by Samuel L. Tator in New Haven. This college was called Connecticut College of Commerce. In 1951, the name was changed to Quinnipiac College in SARAH HARRIS honor of the Native AmeriManaging Editor can tribe that lived in New Haven. In 1966, the college @Sarah_Harris7 grew so large that it moved to the neighboring town of Hamden. In 2000, the college officially became a university and made Hamden its home.

You’re probably wondering why I am writing about Quinnipiac’s history. Well, I can tell you. On the cover, there is an article about the latest Hamden Planning and Zoning meeting.

The article, in short, discusses Hamden’s most recent concerns with Quinnipiac.

To start, Hamden asked the university to provide a bed for every single full-time student, whether they live on-campus or if they commute. You know, just in the case rent goes up and it is too expensive to live off campus or there’s a zombie apocalypse in Hamden and every student needs a place to stay.

Quinnipiac has 271 empty beds right now.

I am an Resident Assistant for sophomores and there are five empty beds in my building. We

definitely do not need to provide beds just in case every commuter decides to live on campus. It’s a waste of supplies and money that we do not have right now. We have to pay to build more athletic fields on Mount Carmel because of the 2013 Title IX settlement. We had to lay off professors last May and because of limited budgets some classes were cut for this semester. Would we rather want to be able to provide jobs or provide beds that no one is using?

But the real reason the commission wants there to be enough beds on campus is because some residents do not like Quinnipiac students.

Throughout the meeting, commission members said they like students; they just don’t like when students cause problems. But their actions make me feel like this is all just talk.

As it states in the article, 22 students were charged by police last academic year after throwing off-campus parties. Can you believe that? A whole 22 students! Crazy. That’s less than 1 percent of the Quinnipiac’s student population that is causing trouble off campus. And Hamden residents are complaining?

A resident asked the school to have the stu-

dents be good neighbors, because that’s what we’re at college for, right? To learn how to be a good neighbor. Actually no, I’m paying tuition to get an education at college, which I think Quinnipiac is doing a pretty good job of so far.

Hamden’s town planner was disappointed that the school hasn’t listened to her idea of having QU patrol off-campus housing with a “vehicle with yellow flashing lights”. Quinnipiac responded by saying it’s not under our jurisdiction. It’s under Hamden Police department’s jurisdiction, so maybe Hamden should talk to its own police department.

Students don’t move off campus because there isn’t enough space for them. They move off so they don’t have to deal with Residential Life, getting random roommates, visitor passes, etc. Part of the college experience is growing up and gaining independence. Moving off campus and having to take care of your own home is something that should be encouraged if anything.

Hamden residents, stop treating commuters like they’re college kids, they’re residents just like you and you need to treat them like adults.

It’s time to accept that Hamden is becoming a college town, and you should have realized that in 1966 when Quinnipiac moved in. You’ve had enough time to realize it. Now embrace it.

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As the spring semester marches forward, students—at least most students—find they have been transported from the comforts of their typical physical reality and thrust into one of Daunte’s tiers of hell; the tier one resides in directly reflects the amount of continuous procrastination an individual has hitherto undertaken.

While the fifth week of the spring 2015 semester thunders into existence, I find myself teetering on the edge of Daunte’s sixth level of hell—inches from falling into the inescapable abyss of the seventh level of hell, but also in a position to climb out of the academic wasteland my procrastination led me to.

Mid-semester marks the moment when some students have finally mastered—and maybe even understand—the anatomical functioning of different systems throughout the body. These same students, however, also find they no longer remember their middle name, their father’s birthday and how to read—I believe I actually even witnessed one health science student relearning how to tie their own shoes, but hey, if you can tell me how the liver works it doesn’t

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“Good lord, I don’t know where the tensor matter, right?

Mid-semester is realizing daylong Netflix faciae latae is and I don’t imagine I ever will. purges throughout the first half of the semester— The word latae reminds me of latte. I could go despite the unequivocal pleasure—probably a for a latte.”

OR poor choice; maybe planting myself in front “Okay, I can live with a C. It’s third of the television for daysplace in the alphabet so I’m at least taking on-end (or at least until my home a bronze. Look, Mom, I made it on eyes started to bleed) with the podium.” a planner full of tasks was, Although things may seem most likely, a poor choice. bleak and the situation may seem Mid-semester means unchangeable and the future breaking up with Netflix to academic forecast may seem spend late nights with Arnold hazy, please know we are all B., early mornings with Maxwell simultaneously burning in our own House, and middays with Pearson: what unique academic infernos—a science else could a student ask for? majors hell may be different than a Aside from daily meetings with the business majors hell, but regardless of aforementioned three, the fifth week also the difference, we all burn together. celebrates—or curses—a student’s ANDY LANDOLFI I do not write to bring anyone personally imagined trajectory for Staff Writer @AndyLandolfi down, but, rather, I write to remind every class they’re enrolled in. The those who feel buried in academic internal dialogue most students work that they are not alone. I write because I undertake goes something like this: understand misery not only loves company: it “This class is cake, we got this buddy.” loves a party.

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Let’s talk about Valentine’s Day Don’t forget to celebrate everyone you love Yes, I do think it’s somewhat cute to see Valentine’s Day seems to be the one day of the year that people absolutely love or hate pictures of the dozen roses your boyfriend with a burning passion. This is all because surprised you with this weekend. And yes, I remember when I thought people only think of one I would be forever alone thing when they think of NICOLE HANSON because I didn’t have a the holiday–spending it Co-news Editor Valentine. I have been at with your significant other. @nicole_hanson11 both ends of the spectrum, Sure, I used to hate on but this has helped me Valentine’s Day myself realize that Valentine’s when I didn’t have Day means celebrating someone special to swoon over. But even though I did have someone to everyone you love...not just a cute boy who celebrate with this year, I realize the holiday buys you chocolate.

This year, I found that Valentine’s Day is so much more than being spoiled with flowers and jewelry by your boyfriend or was a great way to get in touch with those I love that I may not have talked to in a while. girlfriend.

My sister and I sent my grandmother As I scrolled through social media this past Saturday, I saw two kinds of posts–people flowers and I was so excited to be able to see posting statuses about how amazing their how she was doing and wish her a Happy significant others are and people tweeting Valentine’s Day. I hadn’t talked to my parents about how they’re alone on Valentine’s Day in a couple weeks either, so I felt Saturday was the perfect opportunity to pick up the and no one will ever love them.

Am I the only one that sees something phone and remind them that I love them.

Though most people see it as a romantic wrong with both of these extreme ends of the holiday, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time spectrum?

People who have someone to celebrate to appreciate all of your loved ones, not just the “most romantic day of the year” with your boyfriend or girlfriend or cat.

After seeing Valentine’s Day in a whole should be actually celebrating rather than flaunting it all over social media. Take the new light this year, I thought ‘why can’t time to appreciate what your significant other everyone treat the holiday this way?’ planned for you two. This day only comes Valentine’s Day is a day of love, so that means you should celebrate everyone you once a year.

And to those who think you’ll never find love, right?

So, next year, whether you’re single or love: like I said, Valentine’s Day only comes once a year. Tweeting about being single very much in love, I hope everyone takes won’t make anything change. If you truly the time to take a step back and appreciate believe having a significant other is the only your loved ones–even if it’s just for a quick way to survive the holiday then put yourself second. out there. You’ll never know unless you try.

‘Ovaries before broveries’ Feb. 13 was just as important as Valentine’s them in gifts such as a hand-crocheted bouquet Day this year due to NBC’s show “Parks and Rec- of flower pens, a 5,000 word essay for each girl reation.” On the show, Amy Peohler’s character about why they are so awesome and a mosaic portrait of themselves made Leslie Knope creates the from the crushed bottles of holiday “Galentine’s Day.” their favorite diet soda. We Celebrated the day before KRISTEN RIELLO all can’t have as good friends Valentine’s Day, it’s a new as Leslie, but for Galentine’s kind of holiday that gathers Associate Design Editor Day this year a really popuyour girl friends and loved @KristenRiello lar activity was going to see ones–but no boys allowed.

“50 Shades of Grey.” A lot According to Nielsen of girls on campus just hung Media Research, 4.98 milout with their roommates lion households saw the season two episode that aired back in 2010. Since and had a special dinner and watched some movthen, women have been celebrating this holiday, ies. Combining “Parks and Rec” philosophies, making February something that people look for- the saying “Treat yo self” was also highly used ward to again. With the popularity of the show in- this Galentine’s Day. What’s so special about this is that women ficreasing, more people are recognizing the holiday.

This year Galentine’s Day was a trending topic on nally have a (unofficial) holiday where they can Twitter for the entire weekend. Some people feel just appreciate each other and get one another gifts that the older you get, the less and less you enjoy as a simple thank you for all the times they’ve Valentine’s Day, especially when you’re single. been there for each other. It’s a way of saying Even if you’re in a relationship, it can tend to everyone is loved, and you don’t just have to ancause a bit of tension over plans and gifts. Gal- ticipate flowers from a guy, but you know you can entine’s Day is a really special way to bring back expect them from your friends and family. It’s all what Valentine’s Day is really about–spending about “ladies celebrating ladies,” which is defithe day showing extra appreciation for the people nitely not done enough. I think Galentine’s Day you love. It’s not just a holiday for people not in this year was a real success after seeing how many relationships; it’s a holiday for all the women in girls around the country celebrated it.

Friendships are forever, and as Leslie Knope your life.

On the show, Leslie takes her best girl friends says, “Hoes before bros. Uteruses before duderusand mother out to a nice restaurant and showers es, ovaries before broveries.”

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Celebrities at the 57th Grammy Awards took the show by storm. Some celebrities chose to step outside of their comfort zone as a way to be different did so too much and failed. Others looked amazing and conquered the red carpet.–Marcquan Parris

For those who missed this amazing red carpet, here are the best and worst-dressed celebrities of the 57th Grammy’s.

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Questionable choice Kim Kardashian-West wore a metallic Jean Paul Gaultier robe.

Gaultier gave Kardashian-West’s dress an extra touch with sparkles, ornate beading and the shoulder design. This dress was designed very well, if it were to be hung up as a curtain, not to be worn on the red carpet of the Grammy’s.

Kardashian-West went with a very deep V-cut, which showed off her neckline. The thigh-high slit showed off much more than expected.

Memes of Kardashian-West also surfaced comparing her outfit to characters of Shrek and WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair. A small belt was worn around the robe to help hold it together and the outfit was completed with a pair of gold strappy sandals.

Taylor Swift’s teal Elie Saab dress was a head-turner. She did not accessorize much, but the dress surely spoke for itself.

The teal ombre coloring complimented her skin and her short hair sat perfectly on top of the dress.

She paired her dress with a pair of eye-popping fuchsia shoes.

Her shoe choice was daring, but T-Swift’s risk was well worth it.

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This was Kanye’s first time being at the Grammy Awards in six years. Was Kanye going to give the man cleavage another go after the Balenciaga fashion show? Yes he did, and he accessorized his all black outfit with a gold chain.

He wore an outfit by Balmain and Greg Lauren. His jacket was velour with a deep V-cut showing off his man cleavage. Daring to be different and still looking what some may call “fashionable” is what celebrities should do. A lot of people did not like Kanye’s boots and felt that it threw the outfit off. But, the boots gave Kanye’s outfit a different look from the typical style of dress shoe most men wear when they are seen on the red carpet.

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Giambattista Valli designed Rihanna’s dress. She came down the red carpet in her puffy Valli dress ready for a Quinceañera.

Sorry RiRi, you might have come to the wrong event. Within minutes, memes surfaced all over social media. Rihanna’s pink princess dress was instantly likened to pink loofa sponges, Nicki Minaj’s pink wigs and Patrick Star from Spongebob.

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Beyoncé held on to her title as Queen B as she walked down the red carpet in her all black Proenza Schouler lace gown with a plunging V-neck that perfectly hugged all her curves. She wore Balenciaga shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.She turned a lot of heads as her train draped elegantly behind her. Her show-stopping dress also featured sheer sleeves, which brought out the designs Schouler put into her dress. Later that night, Beyoncé also performed the gospel song, ‘Take My Hand, Precious Lord’ in an all white sheer glittered gown

by Balmain. This scene brought me back to her little sister Solange’s wedding when she was featured in all white in her wedding photos.

Beyoncé really showed America her curves as she sang this song prior to John Legend and Common’s performance of “Glory”.

Sam Smith, one of the most recognized artists, took home not only a part of four Grammy awards but part of the red carpet as a well dressed male. Smith showed his sense of style with three outfit changes during the award show. He slowly went from simple to bolder outfits throughout the night. Smith arrived in a black Armani suit, which he complimented with a white tie. He changed into a cherry red suit to accept his first award and finished with a blue plaid suit. Smith not only showed his amazing voice at the Grammys, but his sense of style, too.

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Bill Kelliher takes the prize for this years strangest outfit choice for the 57th Grammys.

Kelliher wore a balloon suit with an old school green tuxedo shirt underneath shiny green boat shoes.

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Life’s a stage

Students perform in New York City for 2015 New Play Festival. See page five for the full article.

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Quinnipiac students took to the stage last weekend in plays written by their peers. Clockwise from top left: Ryan Sheehan and Joe Khole. Middle: Carleigh Peterson. Top right: Carleigh Peterson and Tenneh Sillah. Bottom left: Alexandra Lorca and Kristen Valera.

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QU gets its own filter on Snapchat

“Oh my gosh! Quinnipiac has a geofilter now!” Those are the exact words that I screamed when I got my most recent update for Snapchat. I am not kidding. Snapchat is notoriously famous for molding artsy and representative images into words that spell out famous places.

Destinations such as Los Angeles, Disneyworld and the boroughs of New York City are prime examples. There is the obvious catch that an individual has to be in the featured location in order for the geotag to display as an option on Snapchat, but that is perfectly understandable.

However, Snapchat adding the QU emblem, complete with our school colors of blue and gold, was pretty darn exciting. The promotion of Quinnipiac takes many young people’s social media obsession to the next level. Most of us (commuters included) are stuck at Quinnipiac for a fair amount of time, so it is a good feeling to showcase our pride and truly represent Bobcat Nation in our everyday lives.

This new feature not only cuts down on the limited word count for captions (one does not have to explicitly say that he or she is at Quinnipiac, the geotag does it for him or her,) but also makes Quinnipiac as official of a location as New York City or Los Angeles. The QU geotag invokes a subtle sense of community within the student body. Maybe not as profoundly as the Yik Yak app does, but that unity is definitely still there. Our campus is always photo-ready and many of us have entertaining Quinnipiac-themed snapchat stories.

The geotag is a smart and easy way to display things that are just “so QU.” ̶ A. Kasam

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North Lot shuttle is a waste

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I’m standing by the shuttle stop in South Lot on Mount Carmel, shivering despite my winter coat, hat, gloves and scarf. All I want is to be on the warmth of the shuttle, when I see one of the small busses pulling onto campus. Hope spurts through me. Could this shuttle be my savior from the cold and take me up to York Hill?

But as the bus draws nearer, I notice the piece of paper on the bottom of the door reads “North Lot.” I scowl as this empty shuttle pulls up and the driver opens the door. Everyone at the stop stares numbly at it. No one gets on the North Lot shuttle because, after all, why would one walk to South Lot just to wait in the cold for a shuttle to take them to the other side of campus? After a couple minutes the shuttle drives away, still empty.

It is extremely frustrating to watch an empty shuttle make rounds back and forth from North to South Lot. This is a waste of money and gas. There is no reason to pay someone to drive an unnecessary shuttle. Nor is there a reason to emit extra greenhouse gasses into the environment because students cannot walk across campus.

I understand it isn’t fun to walk to and from the outskirts of North Lot or Hogan Lot. But in my more than two and a half years at Quinnipiac, I have probably seen less than five students use the North Lot shuttle. Instead, the university should eliminate this shuttle and have it run from main campus to York Hill. Then at least the shuttle could come to some use. ̶ J. Perkins

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‘Fifty Shades’ promotes BDSM misconceptions

By ALYSSA BROWNE Contributing Writer

The movie “Fifty Shades of Grey” came out last week and made $81.7 million at the box office in three days, according to Business Insider. But one human sexuality expert says the books aren’t a complete depiction of BDSM. In the trilogy, the characters Ana and Christian engage in BDSM, but according to Alice Holland, director of student health services, it leaves readers with some misconceptions about what it actually is.

BDSM is a six character acronym that stands for Bondage and Discipline, Domination and Submission, Sadism and Masochism, Holland said. “[BDSM is] a relationship in which people take on a role of Dominant or a Submissive and may involve some type of restriction (Bondage) and the setting of rules by the Dom which if not followed properly by the Submissive he/she will be punished through some sort of discipline,” according to Psychology Today.

According to Holland, sexual acts involving BDSM include at least one aspect included in the acronym. Engaging in BDSM is a negotiated, contracted activity.

Both participants express consent and want to engage in it, Holland says.

The mantra for BDSM is “safe, sane and consensual,” the symbol of it similar to a yin-yang with three parts instead of two, according to Holland. Another acronym related to BDSM is RACK, or Risk, Aware,

Consensual and Kink.

BDSM is purely for pleasure and can be mild or extreme. It depends on personal preference. The goal is not to force or inflict pain; enjoyment is key, not abuse.

Participants can also use different outfits to set the mood, which makes it more exciting, according to SubmissiveGuide.com.

However, can you tell if someone is kinky? Holland says no, and that it is a private lifestyle unless someone outwardly expresses it.

“It’s a taboo topic,” Holland said.

“People are afraid they’ll be judged.”

Holland plans to see the movie and

“It’s a taboo topic.

People are afraid they’ll be judged.”

– ALICE HOLLAND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES AND SEX EXPERT has read all the books, but she notes key differences of BDSM in real life from the books. In reality, the books give an inaccurate representation of the BDSM lifestyle.

For one thing, she says she doesn’t like how the book gives the impression that in order for someone to practice BDSM, there

must be something mentally wrong with you. In the case of the book, Christian does have a dark reason for practicing it, based on his childhood years. Holland was clear to say that if someone does practice BDSM in real life, it is simply their choice and nothing is wrong with them for choosing to do so.

Another thing she finds to not be true to the reality of BDSM is how Ana and Christian live the kinky lifestyle 24/7. In real life, this could not be possible.

“People have responsibilities and jobs and things they need to do for their lives,” she said. “It’s impossible for someone to be tied to a bed all the time.”

A last thing she doesn’t like is how the Submissive (in this case, Ana) is treated like a “doormat,” meaning she is constantly instructed on what or what not to do by the Dominant, Christian. In real life, Holland says, the Submissive actually sets the scene and can be more powerful than the Dominant.

From a feminist perspective, she says the books also tend to objectify women and focus on the patriarchal hierarchy, something she is not too happy about.

But the books help to spark a conversation of BDSM, and this serves as a learning opportunity for other people and for those that are curious, Holland says.

In-depth view of female pleasure is also explored in the books. The main characters, Christian and Ana, communicate and talk, which are key things for maintaining a

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relationship, according to Holland.

Holland also likes how the books emphasize protection during sex. Christian Grey always has a condom on hand and makes sure Ana is on the best birth control available.

Even though there are aspects of the book that are not true to the BDSM lifestyle, Holland said she still likes the book.

“It’s still a good read; it’s a fun fiction and fantasy,” she said. “It’s just not, however, a manual or complete guide on how to experience the lifestyle.”

‘Vagina Monologues’ shocks, teaches

By KELLY NOVAK

Associate Arts and Life Editor

The organization W.I.S.H., Women in Support of Humanity, staged a reading of “The Vagina Monologues” in Buckman Theater this past weekend on the Mount Carmel Campus.

The sixteen monologues performed were written by Eve Ensler in 1996, stemming from hundreds of interviews with women of all ages from all over the world. The monologues address topics such as sex, love, rape, masturbation, birth and orgasm, and have been translated into over 48 different languages for performance in over 140 countries.

The production on Friday and Saturday included 11 women seated in a semi-circle on stage around a podium. They wore black with pops of red, appropriate for the Valentine’s Day performance.

Choosing this weekend to perform was no coincidence, according to co-president of W.I.S.H., Brenna Sheehan. “The Vagina Monologues” is always scheduled as close

as possible to February 14 to promote V-Day, which is a “global activism movement to help stop violence against women and girls,” according to the V-Day organization’s website.

To perform her monologue, each woman would step up to the podium, her words written or pasted on festive colored paper. At first, it was uncomfortable to hear the word “vagina” uttered so casually so many times and to hear the stories that followed. This female organ is often never spoken about, so it took some time getting used to the idea of it being the topic of conversation for over an hour in so many different ways.

The women were well prepared and delivered their prose with purpose. Soon, the discomfort faded away and empowerment took its place. Each piece was relatable and commanding in its own right, but there were some that stuck with me for their messages and how they were performed.

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The women shared duties in explaining what it was like for a transgender woman to finally find herself. Born a boy, she was beat up and taunted, joining the military only to drop out and travel around the country to find other people like her. In the end, her gender transformation became complete, and therefore she did, too. The piece was poignant and heartbreaking as they explained how her boyfriend was beaten to death for “falling in love with ambiguity.”

Another stand-out, “My Short Skirt,” performed by Caren Collins, was the definition of female liberation. Originally performed by Calista Flockhart in 2001, the monologue is the story of a woman’s short skirt formerly being known as a reason for rape, judgment and mistreatment. Now, it is a symbol of power, individuality and choice.

“My short skirt, believe it or not has nothing to do with you,” Collins proudly proclaimed.

Though she only performed one, short

monologue, Alyssa Dunn was given the task of “Reclaiming Cunt,” a speech designed to take back the derogatory meaning of the controversial word. She was clear and fearless while performing, her intensity growing as she spoke each sentence. Her voice made you want to listen.

One of the most difficult monologues, performed by Nora Li, was called “The Woman Who Loved to Make Vaginas Happy.” It was the story of a former lawyer who found her calling as a sex worker in her late-30’s. Li was required to explain (and show) all the different types of moans the woman encountered in her work. Not only did Li give a committed performance, but the bravery required for that piece needs to be recognized.

“The Vagina Monologues” received a total of roughly 100 attendees, and all the proceeds towards the performance went to New Reach New Haven, an organization that helps homeless women and girls.

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Women’s basketball downs Canisius in OT

By MICHAEL HEWITT Staff Writer

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Jennifer Fay posts up a Canisius defender in Sunday afternoon’s victory.

The Quinnipiac women’s basketball team’s 13-game winning streak and undefeated record in the MAAC will live to see another day, as the Bobcats bested Canisius 88-85 in overtime on Sunday afternoon at the TD Bank Sports Center.

With conference play in full swing, Quinnipiac entered this past week with games against Iona (10-5 in MAAC), at Marist (124 in MAAC) and home against Canisius (6-9 in MAAC).

The Bobcats won the first two matchups handily, but Canisius gave Quinnipiac everything it had.

Down 77-74 with less than ten seconds on the clock, Quinnipiac senior Jasmine Martin buried a 3-pointer, her third of the game, to send things into the overtime.

Quinnipiac went on to win by the final score of 88-85 in the extra period.

In the overtime, Nikoline Ostergaard sank four critical free throws to finish her day with 18 points, shooting 10-12 from the

foul line.

“It wasn’t our best effort,” Quinnipiac head coach Tricia Fabbri said. “I thought we were a half step slow defensively. We turned them over right out of the gate but weren’t able to capitalize.”

Coming into play Canisius was shooting 37.5 percent from 3-point range. In Sunday’s battle, they shot just over 61 percent from the 3-point line (11-18). In the second half, the Golden Griffins nailed seven out of eight attempts from downtown.

Behind Val Driscoll’s 10 early points, Quinnipiac took a 33-20 lead over Canisius with 4:11 left in the first half. Canisius’ Crystal Porter sparked a 10-3 run, however, trimming the lead to just six entering halftime.

“We gave [Canisius] a belief,” Fabbri said. “When you give a team confidence, they were able to do everything.”

Canisius eventually pulled in front of the Bobcats by four points with 1:27 remaining in regulation.

“Canisius plays so hard all the time,”

Fabbri said. “[Tiahana] Mills is dangerous with the ball, [Kalya] Hoohuli is a great offensive player, whether it’s off the drive or off the 3-pointer. Her shot was on today.

Porter is crafty with the ball. We had our hands full.”

Coming off a Canisius layup, Gillian Abshire moved the ball down the floor, dumping the ball to Martin, then setting a screen to give her an open look. Martin connected, tying the game at 75 and sending it into overtime.

Ostergaard’s foul shooting eventually trumped Canisius’ try for an upset.

“We do a lot of situations at practice, pretending we’re losing with three or less minutes on the clock. From being in those [types] of situations at practice, it really prepared us for today,” Driscoll said.

Driscoll finished with 18 points and eight rebounds.

With the victory, Quinnipiac needs only one more victory to win to claim the top spot in the MAAC. The Bobcats are now 15-0 in MAAC play.

Fasulo: Sam has ‘so much to offer’ MICHAEL SAM from cover out as gay was the right thing to do.

“I did everything I was supposed to do.

I did everything right,” Sam said in the interview with Winfrey. “I am proud of how I handled things.”

The documentary also discusses what Sam called “the infamous kiss,” where tele-

vision cameras captured a moment between Sam and his boyfriend, Vito Cammisano, after Sam was notified he was being drafted.

Since that time Sam and Cammisano have gotten engaged, which was confirmed by a tweet from Sam in late December.

“Everyone made a big deal out of it,” Sam said to Winfrey, talking about the kiss. “It’s just a kiss. Did you forget that I was gay?

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Fasulo added that the event wouldn’t be possible without the collaboration from Campus Life, Quinnipiac Athletics, G.L.A.S.S., the Department of Global and Multicultural Education and the Interfraternity Council.

More details on Sam’s appearance at Quinnipiac will be coming in the next few weeks. For now though, Fasulo said he is

focused on finding ways to make the event successful.

“When I approached this project back in June of 2014 I had a vision, and now it’s actually happening,” Fasulo said. “My job now, and everyone else helping with this project, is to create an environment where Michael Sam can teach people through his experiences. He has so much to offer.”

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GAME OF THE WEEK

RUNDOWN MEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU 2, St. Lawrence 1 - Friday Soren Jonzzon: 1 goal, 1 assist Landon Smith: 1 goal Matthew Peca: 2 assists Michael Garteig: 23 saves QU 4, Clarkson 1 - Saturday Smith: 1 goal, 1 assist Travis St. Denis: 1 goal, 1 assist Kevin McKernan: 1 goal Andrew Taverner: 1 goal WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY St. Lawrence 3, QU 0 – Friday Chelsea Laden: 12 saves QU 1, Clarkson 0 - Saturday Cydney Roesler: 1 goal Morgan Fritz-Ward: 1 assist Erica Uden Johansson: 1 assist Sydney Rossman: 14 saves MEN’S BASKETBALL QU 60, Fairfield 59 – Friday Justin Harris: 23 points, 7 rebounds Ousmane Drame: 14 points, 12 rebounds Zaid Hearst: 13 points, 7 rebounds Iona 60, QU 57 - Sunday Drame: 16 points, 18 rebounds Chaise Daniels: 12 points, 9 rebounds WOMEN’S BASKETBALL QU 80, Marist 62 - Thursday Nikoline Ostergaard: 21 points, 8 rebounds Samantha Guastella: 13 points, 6 rebounds Val Driscoll: 12 points, 8 rebounds QU 88, Canisius 85 OT - Sunday Driscoll: 18 points, 8 rebounds Ostergaard: 18 points, 8 assists

GAMES TO WATCH MEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU vs Yale - Friday, 7 p.m.

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Men’s ice hockey tops Clarkson Bobcats clinch first round ECAC Hockey Tournament bye

Travis St. Denis fights for a puck in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Clarkson.

By MAX MOLSKI Staff Writer

Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey clinched a first-round bye in the ECAC Hockey Tournament with its 4-1 victory over the Clarkson Golden Knights on Saturday night at the TD Bank Sports Center in Hamden.

“It was kind of a unique game in the way we played all three periods,” Quinnipiac head coach Rand Pecknold said. “But in the end, we will take our two points and run.”

Clarkson got on the board first in the middle of the opening peri-

od. Janick Asselin snuck the puck past Michael Garteig with an extra attacker on a looming tripping penalty to give Clarkson a 1-0 advantage. Both Jordan Boucher and Jeff DiNallo assisted Asselin on the goal.

Like last night’s win over St. Lawrence, Garteig was perfect after surrendering a first-period score. The junior went on to make the next 20 saves that he faced. “[Garteig] kept us in there and made some saves,” Pecknold said.

Travis St. Denis scored for Quinnipiac with just over five minutes left in the period. Quin-

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nipiac won the faceoff following a cross-checking penalty on Clarkson’s Paul Geiger. The puck went from Landon Smith to Sam Anas, who found St. Denis for the equalizer.

Despite going into the first intermission knotted at 1, Pecknold admitted that he was frustrated with the team’s first period play.

“I don’t get mad often at my guys, but I am not going to lie, I was furious with our first period effort,” Pecknold said.

Quinnipiac took the lead seven minutes into the second period.

Alex Barron and Matthew Peca

assisted Landon Smith for his second goal in as many days to give the Bobcats a 2-1 lead. The goal came in 4-on-4 play following a holding penalty on Dinallo and slashing penalty on Justin Agosto.

“It was a tough first period for us,” St. Denis said,” but we kind of hit the reset button and in the last 40 [minutes] I thought we played a great game.”

Kevin McKernan then scored his first goal of the season to give Quinnipiac a 3-1 advantage. K.J. Tiefenwerth and Joe Fiala assisted McKernan in the crowded offensive zone to make it the secondstraight game where Quinnipiac outscored its opponents 2-0 in the second period.

St. Denis and Derek Smith assisted Andrew Taverner on the final Quinnipiac goal with just over three minutes left in the game.

“As a team, we try to buy into being a consistent team. That is what you have to do heading into the playoffs,” St. Denis said.

Quinnipiac now leads the ECAC with 31 points and a 15-21 conference record. The Bobcats take the ice next against rival Yale at the High Point Solutions Arena on Friday night.

However, Pecknold isn’t looking ahead to that game just yet.

“At this point, I am not even worried about that. We got through the weekend, we are beat up, we are banged up, and we have to get healthy. We will deal with Yale on Tuesday.”

Ochwat, Kuhn selected to Preseason All-MAAC Team WOMEN’S LACROSSE from page 16 “I would much rather say I am a MAAC champion than say I was Preseason All-Conference,” Ochwat said. “It’s a great honor to be recognized, but at the end of the day I’d rather have the team honor.”

Ochwat’s 62-point junior season led Quinnipiac by a substantial margin, and her point total ranked fourth in the MAAC despite playing in fewer games than the three conference players.

Ochwat, who is a three-time All-Conference player, is in her senior season and is ranked fourth all-time at Quinnipiac in goals with 117. She’s sixth in points at 160, and is currently on pace to break both records.

Joining Ochwat on the AllMAAC team is Kuhn, a senior that is considered one of the best defenders in the entire conference.

She was named one of the team’s captains for the upcoming season.

Kuhn has played in all 47 possible games for Quinnipiac which dates back to her 2012 freshman season.

Both Kuhn and Ochwat look to be the vocal leaders in the locker room this year.

“It’s about educating the younger players so that when we leave, we will have a legacy so they can perform and achieve

more than we ever did,” Ochwat said.

In addition to Kuhn and Ochwat, Quinnipiac’s supporting cast is strong. Five of the Bobcats’ eight double digit scorers will return from last year.

Ochwat will have help on the offensive end, thanks to the emergence of graduate student Kelly Babstock.

“It’s much easier to see commitment this year.

They are not only saying the right things, but are backing it up with their actions.”

– DANIE CARO WOMEN’S LACROSSE ATTACK

Babstock, the all-time points leader for Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey, joined the team in midMarch following the end of her time on the ice.

Babstock played in 10 games for the women’s lacrosse team last season, starting four of them.

She was named to the MAAC AllRookie Team and finished last season with 21 points (14 goals, seven assists) which was secondbest on the team.

In addition to Ochwat, Kuhn and Babstock, Quinnipiac returns juniors Aileen Carey and Kathleen DeVito, who each recorded 16 points during their sophomore season.

Carey had 12 goals and four assists, while DeVito had 11 goals and five assists in 2014.

In addition to Kuhn, Quinnipiac will rely heavily on senior Briana Fountain and junior Leah Walter to carry the defensive load.

Samantha Tilts anchors the net once again, as she is entering her senior season with the Bobcats.

Tilts started all 15 games for Quinnipiac last season, finishing with the highest saves per game average of any goalie in the MAAC last season (10.53).

The Bobcats have eight freshmen on this year’s squad. Caro, however, believes this year’s group is focused and ready to make moves in the MAAC, one year removed from its inaugural season in the conference.

“It is much easier to see a commitment this year,” Caro said.

“They are not only saying the right things, but are backing it up with their actions. They worked hard in the weight room and have been watching film. By doing these things, it puts us in the position to compete for a championship.”

Quinnipiac’s journey begins on Saturday, Feb. 21 with its sea-

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Kyra Ochwat recording a teambest 62 points last year.

son-opener against Albany. The game will begin at 1 p.m. at the Quinnipiac Lacrosse Turf Field in Hamden.

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Chirping coaches

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Clockwise from top right: Quinnipiac men’s basketball head coach Tom Moore points toward a spot on the court in Sunday’s loss to Iona, men’s ice hockey head coach Rand Pecknold speaks to an official in Saturday’s win over Clarkson, women’s basketball head coach Tricia Fabbri motions to a player in Sunday’s victory over Canisius.

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The women’s ice hockey team has been shut out just once all season, the first time being in Friday’s 3-0 loss to St. Lawrence.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Men’s basketball senior Justin Harris dropped a career-high 23 points in Sunday’s win over Fairfield. His previous career-high was set two days prior vs. Niagara.

Men’s ice hockey forward Sam Anas is tied for second in the nation with eight powerplay goals this season.

Nikoline Ostergaard

Landon Smith

Senior forward Nikoline Ostergaard averaged 18.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in two wins this past weekend. Ostergaard scored 21 and 18 points respectively in wins over Marist and Canisius. She is averaging 9.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game this season.

Landon Smith scored two goals and added an assist this past weekend for the men’s ice hockey team. Smith scored the eventual deciding goal in the 2-1 win over St. Lawrence. The next night, the freshman assisted on a Travis St. Denis goal and then scored in the 4-1 win over Clarkson.

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COACH’S CORNER

“It’s a real funny message that we’ve got to give to the guys now. I feel a lot better about our ability to compete with them [the top teams].

— TOM MOORE MEN’S BASKETBALL

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An uphill battle

A new workout regimen has helped Soren Jonzzon earn more playing time in his junior year with the men’s ice hockey team

By ALEC TURNER

Associate Sports Editor

Most college hockey players see their biggest growth in skill and talent in between their freshman and sophomore years, according to Quinnipiac head coach Rand Pecknold.

There are always players that can be late bloomers, however. One of them is forward Soren Jonzzon.

“It just took him a little longer than some players to figure it out. He’s figured it out and it’s a huge reason for our success,” Pecknold said.

Jonzzon, the junior forward from Mountain View, Calif. has come from playing in just four games his freshman season to being a consistent offensive threat this year.

“He brought the team an edge this season which he didn’t bring in years past, and that has brought him success,” Pecknold said.

In Jonzzon’s eyes, that competitiveness came during the offseason in the weight room.

“The coaches said I needed to work on my grittiness, and that indirectly came through the weight room,” Jonzzon said. “That competitiveness carried over to the ice and the consistency came with it because I was doing it everyday.”

Jonzzon trained with strength and conditioning coach Brijesh Patel last summer. His workouts consisted of training resilience to injury, increasing athleticism, and an emphasis on becoming better. “[Patel and I] talked about attacking each workout and not going through the motions. I wanted to get stronger everyday and not waste a day,” Jonzzon said. “If I saw a guy doing a 10-pound workout, I was going to be doing 15. No matter what the situation is I am trying to be better than the guy next to me.”

Patel noticed improvement throughout the offseason. He saw Jonzzon go from just work-

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Soren Jonzzon (L.) has recorded give goals and seven assists this season for 12 points, after recording just give points in his first two seasons at Quinnipiac combined. ing out and going through the motions to starting to learn and understand how to train and to “win each session.” According to Patel, to win a training session means to bring intensity, passion, energy, urgency and a high level of attention to detail into every training session.

“He has really invested a great amount of time and focus into developing into a staple in our lineup,” Patel said about Jonzzon.

Captain Matthew Peca also noticed Jonzzon’s progress last summer.

“He was just on a mission to help our team, and he had a personal thing going for him that he really wanted to make a difference,” Peca said.

After appearing in Quinnipiac’s exhibition against Acadia on Oct. 4, Jonzzon was selected to start in the team’s first home game of the year against Bentley. He assisted on the Bobcats first goal of the regular season, eventually leading them to a 5-3 win.

The last time Jonzzon didn’t see ice time

in a game for Quinnipiac was on Oct. 18 vs. UMass Lowell, when he was a healthy scratch.

“I talked to coach and told him that I didn’t think I deserved to sit out, and he just told me to make him have no choice but for me to play,” Jonzzon said. “How things are going right now I feel I haven’t given him that choice yet. It’s just another way to make me strive.”

Since the UMass-Lowell game, Jonzzon has played in every game for the Bobcats and has tallied up 12 points, including five goals.

One of them was a game-winner to complete a weekend sweep against Northeastern.

“Obviously getting a game-winning goal is awesome, but for me to bounce back and have a solid game, and get that goal back was an amazing feeling,” Jonzzon said.

This season, Jonzzon has been seeing time in important situations, whether it be late in regulation or on special teams.

Patel feels that the hard work from Jonzzon this past offseason has prepared him for important times in games when he is on the ice.

“I believe that the more you push your limits, boundaries and comfort zone the more comfortable you will be in different situations,” Patel said. “I think this is where Soren became more competitive.”

To Pecknold, Jonzzon’s competitiveness gets him minutes in such important situations.

“It is important to be competitive as a hockey player. When his compete level is high, he is a very effective player,” Pecknold said. “We need to have players like Soren to make us a good team with an edge. He’s reliable, he makes simple plays and he makes the right plays. He won’t wow you with his skill but he everything he does is for a purpose.”

Women’s lacrosse aims for rebound season

By GABE BOTTAZZI Contributing Writer

After finishing 2-13 last season, the Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse team is looking to have a bounce-back season, feeling revitalized and ready for the task at hand.

“Our slogan for this year is ‘We Battle,’” co-captain Vicki Kuhn said. “We want to be able to face adversity and to overcome it in everything we do.”

Quinnipiac has been ranked fifth in the MAAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll, which was announced by the league’s office Jan. 29.

“Fifth place is where we should be picked,” Quinnipiac head coach Danie Caro said. “Last year we underachieved in terms of our win-loss record, but despite not winning a lot of games, we were really competitive in almost every game. There were a lot of positives that came from last year.”

The Bobcats have 20 returning players

from last year’s team, including a variety of talent. Each of them have the same motive on their mind: winning a conference championship.

“It helps to have good returning leadership, and to have juniors and seniors that buy into what we are trying to do,” Caro said. “They are hungry and they have not had the success that the program has had prior to their arrival here. They want to be like the classes before them and compete for championships.”

The Preseason All-Conference Team was also released, which features Kuhn and co-captain Kyra Ochwat. Both were AllMAAC First Team selections last year.

Despite being honored for their individual performances, though, both said that they would rather have team success.

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Senior Vicki Kuhn was one of two women’s lacrosse players selected to the Preseason AllMAAC team.