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Albom will give keynote address

By Joe Pelletier and Michele Snow

makings of a

FACELIFT

By Nicole Celli News Editor Carl’s not dying, the student center staff joked during spring break’s move-out period. He’s just getting a facelift.

The Carl Hansen Student Center’s second floor hallway is scheduled for completion in August, according to Director of the Student Center and Campus Life Daniel Brown.

He also said that contractors haven’t given a date of completion for the first floor of Alumni Hall, which “won’t be a multipurpose space like before, but open area where programming can occur but with different types of seating.”

The Alumni Hall side of the second

floor will house office suites for Greek life and student media, an additional four meeting rooms, the graphic arts room, organization mailboxes, and a suite with 60 storage bins for student organizations without offices.

“Basically what we’re going to be able to provide which we’ve never been able to provide is for 60 student organizations the exact same amount of space,” Brown said.

“And I say space because we will never have a student group that has an office again, with the exception of [the Chronicle, Q30, FACELIFT, continued on page 4 Ilya Spektor / Chronicle

Above, Alumni Hall’s new look graces Tator Lawn. Right, the student center’s second floor undergoes ventilation renovation.

Class of 2011 President Dan Dempsey confirmed that esteemed author and journalist Mitch Albom will provide the keynote address at the 2011 commencement ceremony on May 22.

Albom’s agency for speaking engagements, Royce Clayton Incorporated, also confirmed the appearance, according to the Quad News.

SGA’s Class of 2011 cabinet planned to release Albom’s name on Saturday at the Annex in the Rocky Top Student Center.

Dempsey reached out to the Chronicle shortly after the Quad News report, confirming Albom as the commencement speaker.

“The rumors are true, Mitch Albom will be delivering the undergraduate speech,” Dempsey said. “I am very happy about the selection, I am very happy with how the selection process went about, and how Public Affairs included the senior class cabinet’s ideas. So far, I have already received a lot of great feedback and students have been very receptive.”

Quinnipiac’s Board of Trustees met today to formally approve Albom as the speaker. Quinnipiac has not yet confirmed that approval, but according to Dempsey, it’s only a COMMENCEMENT, continued on page 4

After sentencing, Law School registrar will stay on board

By Joe Pelletier Editor in chief Mary Ellen Durso will stay on board as Quinnipiac’s Law School registrar after being sentenced to three years probation for bank fraud and conspiracy, according to Law School Dean Brad Saxton.

An email from Saxton said that she will remain employed by the university.

“I have conducted a careful review of the situation and continue to have complete confidence in Dean Durso’s ability to per-

form her duties here responsibly,” Saxton said in the email, sent out to law students, faculty and administration.

Durso, the Law School’s registrar and assistant dean of academic affairs, was sentenced to three years of probation on March 9. She pled guilty in December 2010 to one count of conspiracy and five counts of filing false returns.

As part of the sentence, issued by U.S. District Court Judge Mark R. Kravitz, Durso will spend the first six months in home confinement.

University spokesman John Morgan would not comment on Durso’s ability to work as registrar during her time in home confinement: “The university does not comment on personnel matters,” he said in an email.

Law school graduate Rob Shepherd called Durso one of the best administrators at Quinnipiac, but wasn’t fully satisfied with the university’s handling of the situation.

“If anything criminal happened to a lawyer, it would bring into question whether they should practice,” said Shepherd, who

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graduated in December. “Even though she isn’t a lawyer, it brings in a serious question of whether she should work in this setting.”

Then an explanation didn’t come, which Shepherd said makes it appear the university is “hiding something.”

“But I know they’re not hiding something, that’s the thing,” he said. “A basic statement or explanation would have fixed that.”

Shepherd recalled one time when Durso helped him fix up his car, and another when she helped him through computer troubles REGISTRAR, continued on page 4

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CAMPUS

SENIOR WEEK

BRIEFS Kegs, BBQ and gambling, anyone?

Your weekly dose of Quinnipiac news in brief

Events

By Marissa Himbele Staff Writer

Thursday: BBQ and club night at Terminal 110 Friday: Taste of Hamden and Mohegan Sun Saturday: Holiday Hill Resort and formal banquet at Oakdale Theater

Er, not everyone. Seniors only.

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WEEKEND The second half of the spring semester is upon us, and with it came an onslaught of May Weekend merchandise available for purchase, including T-shirts (see above), pinnies, cups, and sunglasses. Check Facebook events for vsrious sizes and prices.

BURT KAHN

GETS COOLER Air conditioning will be installed in Burt Kahn Court. The cooling system should be installed by May. Officials say the upgrade will allow the space to be used for various university functions.

The fitness center and secondfloor athletic offices are already air-conditioned.

CASH IN YOUR A’S Quality classwork could win you money. The College of Arts and Sciences is holding its third annual Undergraduate Prize Competition. All works that involve significant original research or a substantial creative effort submitted for credit during the 2010-2011 academic year are eligible for the $200 prize. Submissions may be in any genre or media within the College of Arts and Sciences and include but are not limited to: research and term papers, research projects and reports, works of creative art or drama, web pages, computer programs, and visual designs, or works of fiction or poetry. Applications are due by April 14 and are available on MyQ.

KING CORN Filmmaker Ian Cheney, an activist spearheading today’s sustainability movement will be the guest speaker at QU’s Earth Day 2011 celebration on Thursday, April 14. Cheney will share his landmark documentary “King Corn.” He will also feature his “Truck Farm,” a mobile, organic garden in the bed of a pickup truck. After his speech at 10 a.m., the event will showcase student poster presentations and products from environmentallythemed vendors.

This year’s Senior Week festivities will run from May 19-21, and yes, there will be kegs, barbecue and gambling.

The Senior Week Committee planned two events for each of the three days, co-coordinator Lindsay Kazin said.

Events this year are basically the same as last year, with only one exception.

“We believe we made the necessary changes to some of the

events to ensure that the seniors enjoyed them better, but also kept some of the staples that people look forward to every year,” Kazin said.

The biggest difference in this year’s Senior Week was changing the club night from Toad’s Place to Terminal 110, which, according to Kazin, will provide ample parking

space, a bar and a club, and food, and can also fit more people than Toad’s. “[Terminal 110] gave us a lot for the money we’re paying,” Munroe said.

Everything is included in the price of the ticket, except for drinks at the clubs. Munroe noted that they “bargained down the prices” as best as they could and got some better drink specials, while some prices remained the same.

On Thursday, there will be a barbecue on the Mt. Carmel campus, followed by a night in New Haven for a private party at Terminal 110.

Friday’s first event is “A Taste of Hamden,” which includes food

from local eateries like Ray & Mike’s Dairy & Deli. The nighttime festivity is a trip to Mohegan Sun with a private nightclub rented out.

Students will be able to reenergize at Holiday Hill Resort on Saturday, where they can rest and lounge poolside, or partake in sports, kayaking or canoeing. This is followed by a formal banquet at the Oakdale Theater.

All students attending already have fully paid or are on a payment plan. Students on a payment plan must pay their final installment by tomorrow. Students must also attend one informational session in April to attend.

Quinnipiac Athletics revamps iPhone app

By Jenn Lepore Staff Writer Quinnipiac Athletics has revamped the mobile application that allows iPhone users to receive up-to-the-minute Bobcat sports news.

“The best feature is probably the WQUN radio for all the basketball and hockey games and it has Quinnipiac Bobcats Sports Network for all the other sports, all the student broadcasts,” Director of Athletics and Recreation Jack McDonald said.

The first version of the application was released on Nov. 12, 2010. It facilitated the user to receive news, scores, and highlights regarding athletic events for iPhone users.

“We wanted to allow all the great student broadcasting by our students to be heard by the families outside the campus,” McDonald said.

The updated version now provides the user with the same features as the old application as

Yeah, there’s an app for ‘Cats Quinnipiac Athletics’ new-and-improved iPhone app includes YouTube and Twitter features. The app has a five-star rating on iTunes after seven ratings.

well as a few new ones, like Quinnipiac’s YouTube channel, and a live Twitter feed.

The application includes new designs and graphics not seen in the original version, accord-

ing to Apple’s preview.

The new version of the mobile application has already been downloaded 734 times since it was unveiled on Jan. 24, according to McDonald.

This app is even bringing in some money through the usage of I-ads. In the last week, it has brought in a total of nine dollars.

“Every time somebody clicks on that ad we get money, not much, pennies,” McDonald said.

McDonald has big plans for the future of this application including expanding to other types of mobile phones and more.

“You’ll be able to watch a live-game video on the iPhone, you’ll be able to probably have your ticket with the barcode would be right on your screen and scanned as you come into the game,” McDonald said.

Event Calendar Today Taste of hamden

Irma/dana courtyard, 5 p.m.

SPB’s Spirit Week continues with free food from Hamden restaurants like TGI Friday’s, Panera Bread, Ray & Mike’s Dairy & Deli, Sidestreet Grille, and Primo’s Pizza. Rain location will be in the Suites.

Thursday vance penn lecture echlin 101, 7 p.m.

Penn is the civilian wellness, health information, and injury prevention coordinator for the U.S. Army Installation Management Command at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. He will speak about developing athletic training programs in various branches of the U.S. military.

sigma workout rocky top annex, 7:22 p.m.

Members of the Sigma Beta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. wants the campus community to join them in working it out. They will share the message of healthy choices and healthy living.

flashback to orientation night

Café q, 8 p.m.

Relive your orientation days with John Akers’ music performance, candy, snacks, and novelties. Make your own photo key chains or spin art drawstring backpacks.

Friday block party

bobcat way & hill/vill circle, 1 - 5 p.m.

Free food including cotton candy, popcorn, and other snacks. SPB’s Spirit Week continues with airbrush tattoos, make your own street signs, and wax hand molds. Rain location will be in the Carl Hansen Student Center Rotunda.

student writer’s series faculty lounge, 6 p.m.

last day to pay for senior week student center tables, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Students who haven’t paid in full for Senior Week must do so by today...or else no booze, barbecue, and gambling.

Open mic starts at 6, sign-ups at 5:30. Slam poet Zachary Connolly and fiction writer Reid Engwall will perform at 6:30. Free refreshments will be provided.

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For student veterans, a new outlet

March 30, 2011

SPIRIT WEEK SCHEDULE WED “A Taste of Hamden” Today from 5-7 p.m. in the Irma/Dana Courtyard.

By Katherine Rojas Staff Writer

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“Flashback to Orientation” John Akers, photo keychains, spin art and more, located in Café Q from 8-11 p.m.

“Block Party” Cotton candy, make your own street sign, airbrush tattoos and more on Bobcat Way.

“Wake the Giant” SPB’s annual Wake the Giant concert featuring Ke$ha at 8 p.m. at the Bank.

Many veterans find the adjustment to civilian life more difficult than the hardships they have to endure overseas. A new club on campus hopes to make the transition a little easier.

Veteran Ian McAfee, a junior, is heading the effort to turn this idea into a student organization recognized by the university, because “there really isn’t a group like this on campus,” he said.

That void makes college life difficult for veterans like junior David Bernardo.

“I definitely felt out of place in my classes,” Bernardo said. “Not only because I am older, but because I had a little more life experience. Being in a group of people who are my own age and went through the same thing would be really helpful.”

As of now, there are five members, mostly veterans.

It’s especially hard for veterans to adjust to school because they’re not your typical students, Associate Professor of Finance Sean Reid said. Reid, currently serving in the

“I definitely felt out of place in my classes. Not only because I am older, but because I had a little more life experience.”

Navy Reserves, served on active duty for eight years. Reid is the unofficial faculty adviser for the organization.

“Typical students can come to club meetings at night, but the typical veteran might be running home to get a quick meal before their third-shift job,” Reid said.

Reid said the school could do “a lot better” serving veterans on campus.

The club’s main goal is to support veterans on campus, McAfee said. That mission drew the support of senior Kristen Swartz, whose boyfriend is currently serving in Iraq.

“One of the hardest things I think for them is re-acclimating to the ‘civilian lifestyle,” Swartz said. “A lot of times our men and women go over there and they come back and they don’t get as much support as they really should or as much as they really deserve.”

Because this club is just in the idea stage, Associate Director of the Student Center and Campus Life for Student Organizations Erin Twomey is guiding them through the recognition process.

“I think it’s a great idea,” Twomey said.

“I think it’s a great avenue for us to explore and for the students to explore.”

The next step is to vote on officers and touch up their documents before they can enter the chartering process, according to McAfee.

Interested students can contact Ian McAfee at 203-631-3356

THAT’S THE

SPIRIT

Spirit Week kicks off with involvement fair

By Nicole Celli News Editor Spirit Week kicked off in a different way this year, as student organization tables lined the path from the Café Q to Bobcat Way on Monday.

After the involvement fair originally scheduled for Feb. 2 was canceled due to inclement weather, Student Programming Board’s Major Weeks Chair Alysse Zaffos decided to combine the two events.

“It was more of a way to get an involvement fair since we didn’t have one this year,” Zaffos said. “I felt like a lot of people missed out from joining other organizations by not having the involvement fair because of the snow day, so I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to see what is out there for them to get involved in.”

Originally 19 organizations were

signed up, including SPB and Student Government Association, but some dropped out at the last minute, leaving 11 organizations including Panhellenic Council, Accounting Society, Young Americans for Liberty, and Anime Club.

Zaffos worked with SGA Programming Committee’s Outdoor Chair Melissa Harper to organize the event.

“I think it’s a great way for new organizations to get their names out there and promote themselves,” Harper said.

One of those organizations was the QU Spirit Group, which formed during the fall semester.

Chair Nick Sczerbinski felt that the involvement fair was a good way to get their name out there and publicize the organization’s initiatives.

The group, which promotes “any athletics at the school, and school spirit in gen-

eral, to get more excitement at the games,” has been given the opportunity to pen Quinnipiac’s fight song.

“No one has ever done it, so it’s basically our chance to put ourselves on the map,” Sczerbinski said.

A well-established student organization on campus, Panhellenic Council manned a table to recruit members and inform people about Greek life.

“I think it gets the students to see a little bit about who we are and how energetic we are about our organizations,” Executive Vice President Ivy Laplante said.

“I just really want to get everyone’s name out there, and that there’s a lot to get involved in,” Zaffos said. “I want them to realize spirit week is something that’s going to be around for awhile, start a tradition, have it come every year leading up to the big concert.”

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Toad’s shooting doesn’t faze QU crowd Quinnipiac students were largely unconcerned with a Wednesday shooting at Toad’s Place in New Haven, taking to the popular nightclub on Saturday in familiar droves.

The consensus acknowledged that Toad’s draws its share of sketchy individuals, but felt safe enough with a Saturday crowd–

continued from cover SGA, SPB, Greek life].”

Brown said the reason why certain groups get an office over others is because “the functionality of those groups requires that.”

In the meanwhile, student media groups (outside of WQAQ, who remain in their studio) found refuge in the former

Chartwell’s trailer near the South Lot shuttle stop. One half of that trailer is dedicated to student media, while the other houses a student center worker, a graphic arts space and a satellite office for the student center’s profesional staff.

Q30 General Manager Kristen Swartz was initially concerned with how it would

function after the move, but the TV station was up and running as of Monday.

“The biggest thing that I’m worried about now is that we’ll have a disconnect with not only the Quinnipiac community, but our own members,” Swartz said. “People need to come take out equipment and they don’t even know where this trailer is.”

COMMENCEMENT: Address will be ‘very inspirational’

PRODUCER AND COHOST, PETER HART WILL BE COMING TO QUINNIPIAC

WEDNESDAY , MARCH 30TH 6-8PM BUCKMAN THEATER TO LEAD A DISCUSSION ON CONTROL OF THE MEDIA HART IS THE ACTIVISM DIRECTOR OF FAIR – FAIRNESS IN ACCURACY AND REPORTING—A MEDIA WATCH GROUP THAT OFFERS WELL-DOCUMENTED CRITICISM OF MEDIA BIAS AND CENSORSHIP AS WELL AS ADVOCATES FOR MARGINALIZED PUBLIC INTEREST, MINORITY AND DISSENTING VIEWPOINTS.

YouTube. The video, released on March 21, points out the years 1997 and 2003–the years that Albom released “Tuesdays with Morrie,” and “The Five People You Meet in Heaven.”

The 1997 frame in the video shows a picture of Eddie Murphy’s “Nutty Professor,” which matches up with “Tuesdays with Morrie,” a story of Albom and his professor. The 2003 frame features a Ferris wheel–“The Five People You Meet in Heaven” is a story of a maintenance man at an amusement park.

The 1970s frame is filled with music notes–Albom was an aspiring musician be-

fore beginning his writing career in 1981, a year that the committee’s video paired with an image of a notebook and pen.

Prior to today’s reveal, the Chronicle met Monday with Dempsey and Class of 2011 Vice President Marissa Kameno to discuss the speaker.

“It’s not a name that people are going to catch right away,” Dempsey said. “But at the end of the day people will be more satisfied with this than they were with Bill Nye. “I think the commencement address will be very inspirational.”

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Albom was on the initial list that the Class of 2011 cabinet issued to Lynn Bushnell, vice president for public affairs, and Karla Natale, public affair’s director of special events.

Albom earned national acclaim for his books “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “The Five People You Meet in Heaven,” and continues to be a correspondent for ESPN. Albom proves to be a logical fit for the second set of clues the committee posted to

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it happened before it could happen again.

“But tonight’s different. I’m OK.” One student, who attended the Friday concert featuring Lotus, said that security was tighter than usual.

Toad’s Place attorney James Segaloff described Wednesday night’s shooting as an “isolated incident,” according to the New Haven Register.

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“She was always on top of her game,” he said.

U.S. District Attorney David Fein said that Durso served as the straw owner of a Florida condominium, and filed a materially false loan to benefit her co-conspirators.

Fein said Durso filed false tax returns from 2004-2008, resulting in tax loss of about $46,000 to the government.

According to Saxton’s email, “a number of ” people asked about whether Durso’s sentencing will affect her position at Quinnipiac.

Kravitz ordered Durso to pay restitution to federal mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, as well as back taxes, penalties and interest to the government.

“It’s a much different night on Saturday than it is Wednesday,” sophomore Dave Nash said confidently while waiting for a shuttle.

“We’ll be fine.”

The females in line weren’t quite as confident (for the most part), but felt safe enough to attend.

“I’m a little worried because it happened inside Toad’s,” freshman Michelle Winters said. “Not outside, but within the building. If

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one different from the Wednesday crowd present during the shooting.

“Saturday night is almost all Quinnipiac kids,” sophomore Russell Goodman said, waiting in line on Saturday evening. “We’re a much better crowd–a safer crowd.”

The shooting that left two people with injuries (not life-threatening, according to police) occurred during a hip-hop showcase that featured local acts.

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We’re a much better crowd–a safer crowd.”

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OUR HOUSE Spring-breakers join Habitat for Humanity cause

By Robert Grant Staff Writer

March 30, 2011

“Last year I had an amazing time, but I have noticed that with each year, the new trip is a clean slate,” said Chloe St. Rose, a junior who attended the Alabama trip. “Nothing we did this year in Alabama was anything like what we did in Pittsburgh.”

While the students were there, they had a chance to meet some of those who would occupy the homes under construction. Some were even working beside them, putting in their “sweat equity hours” - a way the program allows for the homeowners to compensate for the work being done.

“For students, it is a wonderful reward to see who is going to be kept warm under the roof that they are building,” said Lila Carney, assistant director for student media and chaperone for the Alabama trip.

For Jenmifer Walts, graduate assistant for the Office of Community Service and chaperone for the Alabama trip, it was the most realistic part of the week.

In Michigan, students had a chance to meet a family with three children living in the same bedroom.

They will now each have a separate bedroom.

“I learned that providing service to others is not about the impact you can make on other people, but about the impact the people you’re serving for, or with, can leave on you,” said Ryan Lamb, a junior who at-

Some students basked in the Florida sun for their spring break, others relaxed at home, and some students built houses for those in need.

A group of 18 students went to Russell County, Ala., and another group of 11 students went to Battle Creek, Mich., with a mission to build homes with Habitat for Humanity.

Quinnipiac students joined a group of 100 volunteers from Mount Ida College, Endicott College, Syracuse University, and a Canadian church group in Alabama roofing, shingling and insulating homes.

Habitat for Humanity is an international group that helps individuals reach the “Yes, I spent my spring break getting American dream, according to Vince Concovered in drywall dust and soot from trucci, director of community service and a burnt-out garage cleanup instead chaperone for the Michigan trip. of relaxing in the sun all week, but I “Houses provide pride and ownership,” he said. “It releases individuals from wouldn’t trade it for anything.” the prisons of rent.”

Emily Zwart, Tory Saba, a junior who who attended Freshman the Alabama trip, reflected on the things that Americans often forget to be thankful for. tended the Michigan trip.

“Sometimes people in our country take for Despite the 23-hour drive to Alabama, students granted that they have a roof over their heads,” she maintained nonstop, full energy and excitement, Carsaid. “I feel that I have been blessed in so many ways ney said. in my life and my way of saying thanks is by helping “There were no complaints throughout the enothers who cannot necessarily help themselves.” tire course of the trip,” Contrucci said of the Michigan From 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., students built homes as delegation. “It was an extremely positive atmosphere.” a part of the Alternate Break, a division of the ColStudents got out of their comfort zones and exlegiate Challenge which seeks to get college students perienced new places and people. involved with Habitat for Humanity.

“The trip was an opportunity for me to try someIn the past, students have gone to Pennsylvania, thing new,” said Emily Zwart, a freshman who attendNew Jersey and North Carolina. This year, Quinnip- ed the Michigan trip. “Yes, I spent my spring break getiac’s Habitat for Humanity group wanted to provide ting covered in drywall dust and soot from a burnt-out more opportunities for students to work with the af- garage cleanup instead of relaxing in the sun all week, filiates by splitting up into two locations. but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”

Jennifer Walts / Office of community service Above, Tory Saba, left, and Chelsea Gibson mark some measurements during their spring break trip with Habitat for Humanity. Below junior Adham Ibrahim hammers in plywood.

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No comment makes no sense

Students, faculty deserve explanation with Durso’s home confinement

University officials will not respond to questions about Mary Ellen Durso’s suitability to remain Quinnipiac’s School of Law registrar.

Which is weird. Because, like Lucy, Quinnipiac has some ‘splainin to do.

Durso will serve the next six months in home confinement, per her sentence from U.S. District Court after charges of tax fraud.

How she will do so and remain an active member of the School of Law’s community is a mystery.

“The university does not comment on personnel matters,”

What say you?

spokesman John Morgan said in an email. He revealed nothing more in a secondary phone call.

The Chronicle suspects the university will sort out Durso’s situation rationally. Because of her lengthy career at Quinnipiac and respect from Law School Dean Brad Saxton, we suspect the university considers Durso a valuable asset despite her run-in with the judicial system.

Which is rational. But such suspicions are just that: suspicions.

And they do not explain how Quinnipiac will make it through the next six months without a registrar on campus.

The university’s no-comment approach did a service to law students, one graduate student noted. The no comment means no publicity, which means no bad publicity for the school.

But serious questions internally, from students and faculty within the School of Law community, deserve to be answered.

These law students deserve a no-nonsense approach, not a no-comment approach.

23% Don’t care

Does Quinnipiac need an honor code?

36% Yes

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Get in with LinkedIn

Don’t be afraid to ‘connect’ with professors

By Lenny Neslin Managing Editor Find an internship. Get a job. Make enough money to live on your own.

At least one of these goals will nag you throughout your collegiate career – if not already, certainly by your senior year. Achieving all of these goals is actually quite simple.

The key is making connections. The people you know could determine what you wind up doing with your life.

But many of you are like me and don’t have valuable connections that quickly lead to well-paying jobs. You only envy those who do.

Good news: College is your best shot to meet people who can make a difference in your life. So don’t blow it.

It’s time you make the most of your annual $50,000 investment in Quinnipiac, or at least make a valid attempt. Take advantage of the small class sizes and get personal attention from your professors. These people at Quinnipiac have already found success in their fields. Furthermore, they are possibly the easiest connections you’ll ever make because you have “Q” in common.

Too shy to speak up after class or visit during office hours? Clueless as to what to say because you really just want them to hand you a job?

That’s all right. Allow me to introduce you to your new best friend: LinkedIn. It won’t bite.

LinkedIn is a social network similar to Facebook but designed to help you find work and help employers find you–not to share deprecating photos of you and your friends from your latest New Haven nighttime adventure. In other words, it’s an easy way to sell yourself to companies and make a good first impression. It’s essential for college students looking to join the workforce.

Check out your profs on LinkedIn, especially those who teach in a field that interests you. Use LinkedIn as an alternative to professor review websites when course registration time comes along. Whom would you rather have as a professor: an easy grader who worked at places you will never even consider or a hard grader who worked at your dream job? I hope you’d select the latter.

But don’t just click “Add them to your network” without including a personal message and expect them to accept. Be proactive, not reactive. Tell them why you want to connect – professionally, of course – and thank them in advance for connecting. One more person in your network doesn’t mean squat if you neglect to connect with them. Ten close connections will take you farther in life than 100 weak ties, and a go-getter will beat a lethargic job candidate every time.

Read their profiles. Find out where they

used to work – and sometimes where they still work. I love that some of my professors balance teaching with personal ventures.

One of my journalism professors cofounded the first community-controlled sports franchise. Another is a self-employed Web developer who teaches Web design.

This will give you a better sense of specific job titles that exist in your field of interest, which may help you determine exactly what you want to do and where to apply.

Understandably, not all fields of study are as practical as communications, business or design. For example, most history majors don’t become historians and just because you are majoring in Spanish doesn’t mean you are destined to be a translator.

Still, connecting with your professors definitely can’t hurt. Maybe they obtained a non-practical degree – as you’re on track to receive – but found work in a completely unrelated field. Ask them.

After you really connect with your professors on LinkedIn, you will have something to say to them after class. Then maybe you’ll visit them during their office hours and they will be the ones who bring up the idea of internships and jobs. Trust me. They’re here to help you in the real world, too.

Who knows, maybe they’ll be the ones reaping the benefits of knowing you down the line.

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Stop turning teen pregnancy into ratings, MTV

By Christine Burroni Associate Opinion Editor Get your baby bottles warmed and ready everyone, season three of MTV’s hit “16 and Pregnant” airs April 16.

The commercials for the upcoming premiere aired recently, and not only is teen pregnancy glamorized more than ever, but I think they’re even trying to make me feel bad for these girls.

Sorry, but when I was 16, I was worried about the SATs, not if my boyfriend would support my unborn child.

Teen pregnancy isn’t cool, and is “100 percent preventable,” according to the 10-second warning at the end of every show that I’m sure we all pay attention to.

More importantly, and specifically, this commercial is making the audience sympathize with these girls. You’re 16 and got pregnant. No, I don’t feel bad for you and no, I’m not sorry.

Talking about the struggles and obstacles that these girls face and seeing clips of their crying faces and yelling family members just seems like MTV is pulling out all the stops to grab the emotions of their viewers here. Unfortunately, their tactics work. I’m positive that the first episode will have great ratings, probably turning into a roommate night complete with ice cream or chips.

I respect all of the young women that endure teen pregnancy and I understand it happens and is an issue that needs to be addressed. But most of these women go through the necessary process when it comes to pregnancy, with their heads held high owning up to what’s in store for them, minus the camera crew and the inevitable infamy.

I don’t know what these girls are looking for when they’re on the show, besides humiliation. I really don’t get it. Why would you want to publicize that you’re having a baby before you graduate high school? Or even before you get a driver’s license? These “reality” shows are really messing with the sequence of life, and it’s not okay.

I started watching MTV in middle school, and of course picked up some “knowledge” about music videos and scandalous acts by celebrities, but nowhere in there was how to change a diaper, how to deal with someone not paying child support, or how to give a baby up for adoption like there is now. Young adults don’t need to be gaining this sort of knowledge, considering how impressionable girls are at this age. It’s the last thing they need to be watching, and especially sympathizing with.

The girls that do become pregnant and go about things in a respectable manner (without the drama with their boyfriends or the police) are the girls I sympathize for, not the ones that curse at their parents, throw back beers with a baby-bump, or continue to act like their life hasn’t changed.

Unfortunately this show makes it hard for people to differentiate between the two: the girls that we should feel sorry for and the ones that don’t deserve any sympathy at all.

March 30, 2011

Reduce housing stress with some changes Work GPA into lottery picks, change midterm timing Housing registration for the 2011By Michelle Gearrity 2012 school year is over, but that doesn’t Staff Writer mean the stress is. The question remains: “Did you end up where you wanted or with whom you wanted?”

For students, who you live with greatly affects your overall experience at school. This year the housing process seemed especially difficult. As a sophomore entering my junior year, there were only two residence hall options for living next year–Crescent and Westview. I planned to live with three other girls, so we needed to find an additional roommate to sign up for a five-person suite.

All this activity for housing takes place the week before spring break, also known as midterm week. During an already stressful week of papers, exams and studying, getting the housing requirements in place added a great deal of additional stress and required much time and effort. There were multiple trips to Residential Life, canvassing the campus, and asking everyone we knew in the search for our needed fifth roommate.

After completing that task, we were set to sign up with what we thought was a low lottery number. We expected to get the five-person room we wanted, but when it came time for us to register there were no longer any five-person rooms available.

Once again, the search was on and with it, more stress. I spent the day in class worrying if we were going to find a sixth person within the time frame. At the last minute, we found a student willing to room with our group and we matched ourselves under MyHousing and reg-

istered.

There are multiple problems with Quinnipiac’s housing system.

The first issue is the time frame chosen for registration. It’s inconvenient for students and distracting during midterms. The housing issue added unnecessary stress during an already demanding week. Spring break should’ve been relaxing and carefree. This was impossible due to dorm concerns that needed to be addressed immediately upon returning to school.

Secondly, I don’t understand why every room needs to be completely filled when Quinnipiac states that students who paid the housing deposit and didn’t sign up for a room get “placed” anywhere to fill up the rooms. How is that possible when there is no availability and the rooms are filled during registration?

And finally, the lottery numbers are distributed to students at random when it should be based on the GPA of each student. Students who work hard should be rewarded accordingly, which would give students an added incentive to excel.

There was also a great deal of confusion for students planning to study abroad in the upcoming fall semester.

Many students didn’t know whether they were supposed to submit a housing deposit and sign up for a room or not. Two of my current roommates who plan to study abroad next semester expressed how both Residential Life and the study abroad office were very unclear on what they were supposed to do.

The stress that students felt the past few weeks can be avoided with some changes to Quinnipiac’s housing process. The university needs to devise a system that can handle different-sized groups, allow well-deserving students to get first pick of rooms, and change the registration times to avoid midterm week.

Last-Ditch Effort

SGA UPDATE

Steering committee, No. Haven shuttle, and elections on tap

Hey Bobcats, Another busy week is behind us with more busy weeks to come in April. Ed Kavanagh, associate vice president for academic affairs, kicked off last week’s meeting with SGA by discussing the university steering committee. The main focus was on making sure that Quinnipiac students are well-rounded in terms of current events and issues going on in the world. This committee would not only plan intellectual lecture series and debates, they would also aim to work with each academic school to integrate these current issues into the curriculum. SGA provided positive feedback for the program and supported part of the planned composition of the committee members.

A main goal for this committee and movement is to create a culture that fosters a healthy environment for sometimes difficult discussions about current events.

During open forum I presented about adding a secretary position to SGA to handle most internal and administrative tasks. If you want to find out more about this position and participate in other discussions regarding pertinent issues at Quinnipiac, SGA holds general board meetings at 4:15 p.m. in Mancheski Seminar Room every Wednesday.

Research and discussion has lead SGA to believe that the implementation of a shuttle system to the North Haven campus is more pressing than the campus’ cafeteria hours. SGA plans to move forward with this initiative.

Along with many initiatives, SGA is moving forward in a huge way. Elections for your SGA executive board, class presidents, vice presidents, and representatives will be in on April 6. This week candidates can start campaigning. Please make an effort to get to know each of the candidates and their platforms. We have a lot of great candidates on the ballot and I wish them luck.

With Bobcat Pride, Matt Hudak, vice president of public relations Want to follow the elections? Follow us @QUSGA on Twitter!

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CONCERT REVIEW

Jonas backup takes center stage as Ocean Grove

By Stephanie Osmanski Staff Writer New York City’s Gramercy Theatre hosted a varied guest list of celebrities and super-fans last Friday, March 11. As my modest group of friends and I arrived at the venue, a line that bends around the corner and down the block comes into view.

We take our places at the end of the line, where we’re informed that some overeager fans have been in place since midnight. We rolled our eyes; we didn’t think it was that kind of concert.

Ocean Grove is comprised of John Taylor, Greg Garbowsky, Jack Lawless, and Ryan Leistman, so it’s no wonder that the line boasted teenage girls holding signs proclaiming declarations like “Marry Me, Jack!”

Taylor, Garbowsky, Lawless and Leistman formed their own pop-rock project during a year-long hiatus from playing backup for the Jonas Brothers.

But it’s clear–maybe not from the crowd they appeal to–but from the opening act, that the cheesy pop lyrics and guitar riffs that may make up the Jonas trio’s mainstream sound is not a theme here.

First, The Prigs come onstage dressed outlandishly, wearing everything from a superhero cape to cuffedup trousers and high socks, to a fullfacial mask. Armed with two trumpets, several confetti guns, and Four Lokos, The Prigs killed it–I even wondered if they were merely the opening act or the headliner.

But my doubts were put at ease once Ocean Grove took the stage.

Taylor stumbled through several technical difficulties and looked as though he forgot the words at one point. But for their second show ever, the material was fantastic. And while the presentation lacked the energy and precision previously delivered by The Prigs, it was forgivable.

The highlight of the show was when Ocean Grove invited The Prigs

to join them on stage for an epic dualband finale, which again resulted in the firing of confetti guns.

The concert was devoid of straightforward Jo-Bro references and covers, but it wasn’t entirely Jonasfree. From our balcony seats, I spied three Jonai: Joe, Kevin, and his wife Danielle backstage, who all looked on proudly and snapped photos on their cell phones (later uploaded to Twitter).

Not only did Ocean Grove retain the strong Jonas fan-base, but it’s encouraging to know they also received the support of the brothers.

Perhaps it was the already established fan-base that helped the Ocean Grove men completely sell out their first two shows. But it’s safe to say it will be the quality of their music that keeps and gains the band such dedicated fans.

Their first EP, “Little Record,” was released Feb. 15 and is currently available on iTunes.

-OceanGroveBand.com

John Taylor, former guitarist and musical director for the Jonas Brothers, now plays frontman for Ocean Grove, a band he formed with three more of the brothers’ backup musicians.

Upper Left Photo: Stephanie Osmanski / Chronicle

MOVIE REVIEW

‘Limitless’ won’t win any Oscars, but you’ll still want to see it

By Dylan Cohen Staff Writer

CREDITS Directed By: Neil Burger Starring: Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro

SYNOPSIS

SHOWTIMES NORTH HAVEN Rave Cinemas: 11:10 a.m. 1:45 4:40 7:20 9:55 NEW HAVEN Criterion Cinemas: 12:30 2:50 5:10 7:30 10:00

“Limitless” is an action-thriller about a writer named Eddie Morra who discovers an experimental drug that allows him to use 100 percent of his brain power at any given time. Before Morra finds this drug, his life is falling apart and he spirals into a depression. When Morra runs into his ex-brother-in-law who introduces him to this drug, MDT, everything changes. On MDT, Morra can recall anything he’s ever read, heard or seen. However, as he begins to rise to the top of the financial world, the drug’s major side effects and hit men going after Morra make for some interesting sub-plots.

RATING 7 out of 10

REVIEW “Limitless” is an enjoyable film that will intrigue you until the end. The plot is filled with action, suspense and even a few laughs to keep you glued to the screen. It’s not going to win the next Oscar, but it will definitely leave you satisfied.

It’s easy to enjoy a movie where audiences witness various super powers they wish they could have. These movies are usually superhero films such as “Spider-Man” or “The Incredible Hulk.”

But “Limitless” is unique because it’s not a super hero movie at all–it focuses on the changed life of one ordinary man who has accomplished so much in so little time. This might be something all college students wish they could do–access years and years of information from their brains to succeed in every facet of life.

Wouldn’t that be nice?

Overall, the script was very well written. When Eddie Morra (Bradley Cooper) is on MDT, he talks like a true genius. He shows a clever intelligence and gives the viewer an idea of the drug’s power, and how far Cooper’s character has come.

Cooper’s performance was impressive. As his first lead role, Cooper did a great job portraying Morra, the depressed writer who manages to turn his life around. With this role, Cooper proves that he can carry a film and be taken seriously, as more than just that guy from “The Hangover.”

This suspenseful, action-packed thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final scene. It’s not going to be the next classic, but it’s a film you won’t want to miss.

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Oh My, Oh Land

Epic Records’ Nanna Øland Fabricius, better known by her stage name Oh Land, is blowing up the electro-pop music scene since the release of her self-titled album earlier this month. With recent performances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and at Austin’s SXSW music festival, this Danish singer, songwriter and producer is surely making a name for herself.

Her music is energetic and fun. Listeners and audiences can dance to the beat but also admire the careful lyrics she injects into every song, focusing on every aspect to make each song truly unique.

On the artist’s website, ohlandmusic.com, she is quoted in her biography saying “I strive to make the possibilities endless and to have all the senses collide in to a language on their own.”

Watching Oh Land perform is even more exciting. She is animated and passionate when she sings, telling her stories through music.

It’s clear the ex-ballerina is more than just another pop star one-hit wonder. With an opera singer for a mother and a theatre organist for a father, Oh Land’s creative performance quality and talent must be in her blood. Her sound is ahead of her time, but will most likely catch on quickly.

“Sun of a Gun,” one of the tracks off her album, with its infectious beat, can put anyone in a bubbly mood. “White Nights” and “We Turn it Up,” are also songs to definitely have on repeat.

With her soothing, distinctive voice and tone, she’s definitely an artist to keep a close watch on in 2011. –DA

SHOCK

DEAR GOD, MAKE IT STOP!

At this rate, Charlie Sheen may have some competition in terms of social media attention.

Just in case you didn’t know how much fun Friday nights are, pre-teen Rebecca Black tells you over and over again in her brainless single, “Friday.”

The 13-year-old “pop star” produced and recorded the single with the ARK Music Factory. To date, “Friday” ranks at No. 36 on iTunes, and has acquired more than 62 million views via YouTube.

Just days after the song’s February release, the wannabe Disney Channel star began attracting an absurd amount of attention. Needless to say, that attention turned out to be mostly negative, and social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook have become popular outlets for harshly hilarious criticisms.

“Roses are red, violets are blue, if Rebecca Black wins ANY awards, Kanye you know what to do,” @StewieGriffy tweeted.

Black’s monotone voice makes Miley Cyrus sound like Celine Dion. As if her voice isn’t irritating enough, the word “Friday” is repeated 26 times too many throughout the song’s painful three minutes and 48 seconds run-time.

The good news is that Rebecca Black has finally stopped trending on Twitter. The bad news is that Rebecca Black doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon.

The only second chance Black should get is a Web redemption from Daniel Tosh.--NF

ALBUM REVIEW

Britney revives pop roots in ‘Femme Fatale’

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Dropping her seventh album, “Femme Fatale,” Britney Spears proves that she’s back and ready for action. The “princess of pop” brings a new sound to her latest album with a mixture of techno and pop music.

By Erica Siciliano With pre-album release hits such Staff Writer as “Hold it Against Me” and “Till The World Ends,” “Femme Fatale” is jam-packed with songs that fit Spears’ usual sound. Although she mixes it up with songs like “Big Fat Bass” featuring Will.i.am, Britney delivers a pop CD filled with appealing dance songs for all ages.

Aside from “Hold It Against Me” and “Till The World Ends,” Spears brings a majority of upbeat club songs on the album where most songs contain a dance break in the middle. Releasing both a regular album along with a deluxe edition, the deluxe edition features a much more raw sound for Spears with “He About To Lose Me.” The song features catchy background beats, but shows off her voice with her lower register and an unusually slower pace.

Spears also delivers with tracks like “Inside Out” and “Criminal,” and reminds everyone of her traditional pop sound with “How I

Debbie Reynolds,

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Roll,” which brings out the uptempo club sound most would expect.

All the tracks contain the techno/dance beats that line the album up with a fun-paced feel similar to her album “In the Zone,” which featured uptempo songs mixed with slow songs that focused on her voice.

“Femme Fatale” continues Spears’ artistic progression from 2007’s hypnotic dance record “Blackout.” With assistance from hitmaking producer Lukasz Gottwald, whom Spears has collaborated with since her first album, and Swedish production and songwriting team, Bloodshy & Avant, Spears leads the charge in developing fun pop music into the next decade of her career.

The lineup for 2011’s Vans Warped Tour accidentally leaked early after a YouTube video went viral last week.

Some featured performers set to play at the event are: Gym Class Heroes, August Burns Red, 3Oh!3 and The Devil Wears Prada.

Tom Hooper, director of “The King’s Speech,” is now in negotiations to direct the film version of Victor Hugo’s novel and musical “Les Misérables.” If this version of the musical is anything like “The King’s Speech,” it could be up for an Oscar nomination soon.

Lindsay Lohan’s mother, Dina Lohan, recently announced that her legally troubled daughter will be dropping her last name. From now on the actress will only be known by her first name, according to Pop Eater reports.

After Chris Brown’s recent outburst on “Good Morning America,” the singer’s publicist Tammy Brook resigned.

Brown reportedly left the show’s set after smashing a window, provoked by questions about assaulting Rihanna in 2009. However, Brook did not cite a connection between the incident and quitting her position.

Natalie Portman is receiving backlash for not acknowledging the work of her dance double in “Black Swan.” The Oscar winner talked about the task of training for more than a year for the movie. However, her double Sarah Lane of the American Ballet Theatre claims she was told to keep quiet to allow Portman to take the credit for her dancing.

to “Access Hollywood” on her friendship with the late Elizabeth Taylor

“[I] even gave her my husband for goodness sakes! What a good friend can you be!”

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Local Natives break out of ‘indie’ box

By Reid Engwall Staff Writer

The “indie” music genre isn’t characterized by any specific type of music, like rap, rock, or pop. Instead, it’s more indicative of how a group chooses to make its music, using smaller record labels rather than the larger labels chosen by most of what is considered mainstream music.

For this reason, much of indie music never gets heard by mass culture.

Bands like Arcade Fire, My Morning Jacket, The Black Keys, Fleet Foxes, and Deerhunter have been around for years but haven’t received artistic recognition until now.

Arcade Fire and The Black Keys triumphed at this year’s Grammy Awards.

Arcade Fire received the award for Album of the Year and The Black Keys picked up awards for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Alternative Music Album. It seems the indie genre is earning recognition.

As the indie music movement begins to popularize, it’s important to take a look at the other bands present. Local Natives is one of those bands.

The indie rock group hailing from the greater Los Angeles area is comprised of five members: Taylor Rice, Kelcey Ayer, Ryan Hahn, Andy Hamm and Matt Frazier. The guys have just started to break onto the scene, but with an appearance on the “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and a spot on Spin Magazine’s Top 25 albums of 2010, they

won’t be stuck in the shadows for too much longer.

The band’s sound relies heavily on unique percussion, pinpoint accurate harmonies, and a creative writing style causing critics to draw comparisons to other prominent indie bands such as Arcade Fire and Vampire Weekend. However, with occasional dueling guitar riffs and screaming breakdowns, it’s evident the band is forging its own path.

Local Native’s first and only album “Gorilla Manor” is filled with a psychedelic folk style. It’s paired with the band’s beautifully chaotic stage performance and is creating huge buzz. It’s clear that with the current popularization of the indie music genre, the Local Natives and others bands like them will soon receive the same kind of attention.

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Local Natives’ first album earned them a spot on Spin Magazine’s Top 25 albums of 2010.

Haven’t heard of Ke$ha opener Beardo? You’re not alone

By Daniella Appolonia A&E Editor Things are about to get hairy at Quinnipiac’s “Wake the Giant” concert as Beardo joins “The Get $leazy Tour,” SPB’s Mainstage Chair Jamie Kloss confirmed on Wed. March 25.

Haven’t heard of him? He’s a character; an Americana punk rocker who isn’t afraid to

rap.

“His musical compositions are generally about low-life's, destroying the government, or making life a party,” Urban Dictionary adds.

And his online profile probably won’t be much help either. On his Facebook page, it says the Americana punk rapper “was named by a drunk.”

So, it may be a mystery what students

can expect when Shoot to Kill Music’s Beardo opens for Ke$ha on April 2.

The Harlem-born rap/punk artist is a one-man band, singing his own vocals and playing guitar, bass and the drums.

One of Beardo’s well-known songs is “John Lennon.” In a music video with guns and images of the former Beatle, Beardo sings, “John Lennon got shot / That’s what

happens when you talk / Bob Marley is dead / They put a tumor in his head.”

But his song “24 Hour Party” has an entirely different feel, and a much less grave message than the former.

With controversial lyrics, a unique persona, and a tour with pop star Ke$ha, the eclectic Beardo will soon become a household name to the Quinnipiac community.

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THIS IS ME “This is Me” is a bi-monthly feature celebrating individuality at QU.

This is Connor’s story.

SOUTH AFRICAN SUMMER

While you waited tables last summer, he was doing volunteer research in South Africa get in to more development work, this was a good avenue.”

There is a 69 percent unemployment t the end of a two month rate in the Manyeleti region and 3.9 percent stay in Manyeleti, South Af- of all households have no income source, acrica, Connor Gillivan had a cording to ThinkImpact. difficult time saying goodGillivan’s responsibilities consisted of bye to Eureka and Prospa, two young boys he compiling research to determine whether or befriended during his trip. not ThinkImpact had improved the village’s The boys’ mother, Mnisi Siphiwe, began conditions in the past five years. Gillivan’s to cry as she hugged Gillivan. She thanked daily tasks included interviewing locals and him and said, “You did more for these boys learning about the villagers’ skills and assets. than you can ever imagGillivan was ine.” also required to use “If you’re not there to help “It was over“social return on inwhelming,” Gillivan the people and learn about vestment,” a pilot said. their culture, then you’re program designed to While most stucalculate a number to dents spend their three- not going to embrace the determine whether or month-long summer full experience.” not the company had vacation enjoying the helped the village. creature comforts of “You should home, Gillivan spent his summer in Utah, a be able to go on it and have the mindset that small South African village. you want to help these people,” Gillivan said.

From June through August 2010, Gilli- “If you’re not there to help the people and van completed a 10-week internship program learn about their culture, then you’re not gowith ThinkImpact, a nonprofit social enter- ing to have a good time, you’re not going to prise dedicated to assessing and alleviating embrace the full experience.” poverty in Africa.

Junior Matt Pankey, Gillivan’s roomGillivan wasn’t paid for his work efforts mate, is confident that humanitarian efforts - instead, he had to cover all travel and hous- are in his future. ing expenses himself. As an economics major “Not only just being successful in finanand math minor, Gillivan took advantage of cially and happiness, he’s going to be doing this career-advancing opportunity. something with economics and helping the “I’ve always been looking for some- lives of others either whether it be in inner thing to kind of get out of the country and cities in America or abroad,” Pankey said. experience different culture,” Gillivan said.

In terms of living conditions, Gillivan “So when I saw this opportunity, I figured stayed with a host family. He lived in a conit would be perfect, and given that I want to crete shelter without running water.

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Most Manyeleti residents live NAME: Connor Gillivan without everyday luxuries such as YEAR: Junior running water, elec- HOMETOWN: Albany, N.Y. tricity and health care. As a result, MAJOR: Economics many people suffer from HIV and mal- STORY: Spent last summer doing volunteer research in South Africa nutrition, according to the ThinkImpact. toms.

To protect himself from sickness or dis“Everyone in the village holds hands, ease, Gillivan visited a travel doctor before his so whether you’re a boy or a girl you’re always trip. In addition to receiving necessary vacci- holding hands,” Gillivan said. “As I started to nations to prevent typhoid and swine flu, he live there you just got used to it and it was actualso consumed daily malaria prevention pills. ally something that you just had a connection Well aware of the dangers overseas, Gil- with the person at all times, because you were livan’s parents were cautious about their son’s just holding their hand. It wasn’t anything out of pending travel. love or lust it was just friendship.”

“At first they were extremely hesitant and Gillivan and 30 other Quinnipiac stuprobably wondering why I wanted to go,” Gilli- dents recently returned from an alternative van said. “After I came spring break trip back and they learned “In South Africa you can kind in Nicaragua. everything I did there, of enjoy life more and feel In addition to they loved it.” building a wall Two months yourself more as a person.” to stop flooding into the program, at a local eleGillivan began helping a 22-year-old high mentary school, students also helped improve school graduate run a tutoring business. He the farming conditions at a local high school. attended the local high school every day and In the near future Gillivan plans to save offered nighttime tutoring sessions. Gillivan money, return to South Africa and partake in tutored students on every subject from math ThinkImpact’s team leaders program. to science to English.

“When I’m in America I feel like there During his three-month stay, Gillivan is always something to do, there is a time limit adapted to South African culture by attend- for everything,” Gillivan said. “In South Afing weekly language lessons to learn Xitsonga, rica you can kind of enjoy life more and feel the native tongue. yourself more as a person.”

He was also exposed to unfamiliar cus-

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Ain’t no drag

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Popular drag queen Sherry Vine took center stage in Buckman Theater on Friday. Sponsored by Quinnipiac’s Gay, Lesbian and Straight Supporters (GLASS) organization, the drag show was the second straight year that Vine came to Quinnipiac.

Name: Nicole Bianco Age: 19 Year: Sophomore Hometown: Montclair, N.J. Major: Sociology What are you wearing: Gap jeans, Gap belt, striped long sleeve Ralph Lauren T-shirt, and Sperry topsiders. I also have on my Gucci watch and my David Yurman bracelet, which are two things I always wear.

Style influences: I like to dress very casual and comfortable with a little preppy style added in. Most of my outfits are simple with a few accessories.

- photo by Ilya Spektor

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Sarah’s Style Corner

italy: dress up or go home

-Tommy Ton, Style.com

By Sarah Rosenberg Staff Writer In Italy, a cultural epicenter of European life, fashion is not a choice, but a lifestyle. After spending a week in this beautiful country with classmates for a QU301 Study Abroad program, this realization was easy to see. The country itself is a work of art: the landscapes, the terracotta-roofed apartment buildings, the stone monuments and the ancient ruins that envelop the cities are physical tributes to the country’s beauty as a whole.

The first rule in Italian fashion is that you can never successfully wear sweatpants, beat-up sneakers or anything baggy. Personally, I was fine with tucking my Nikes into my suitcase and wearing my black leather boots for day and night.

Speaking of leather boots, even after spending just one week there, I learned that leather is a fashion staple. Besides the fact that stores and vendors sell leather goods as if it were needed for sustenance, many people wear a leather product with their outfit on a daily basis. Leather boots, sandals, and oxfords shoes, leather purses, clutches, messenger bags, totes, and satchels, leather bracelets, and leather belts (must I go on?) are key pieces to any Italian outfit. Once you see, smell and feel this authentic leather, you’ll understand exactly why it’s such a must-have.

Sleek leather boots (wedge boots, riding boots, army boots, etc.) were paired with equally sleek denim jeans, sheer tights and shorts, or knee-length skirts. These boots and their leather accessories were mostly black or a beautiful amber color.

It’s important to note that the colors utilized in Italy are very subdued and neutral: different shades of brown, grey, black, navy, and plenty of white are more popular. The way the colors are styled through layering makes their outfits pop even without bright colors.

Tights under shorts, chunky sweaters or cardigans over T-shirts or tank tops, blazers, thick scarves and layers of gold jewelry are popular trends, but they never appear too cluttered or over the top.

You can purchase scarves on almost every street and store in Rome or Florence, and they come in every color, design and pattern you could possibly think of. They are a treasured accessory for Italians because they are so versatile.

Gold jewelry is another fashion necessity for locals and an authentic byproduct of the country itself. If you hit the right vendor you could find bracelets made from both Italian leather and gold, a heavenly combination in itself.

When roaming the streets of Italy, and I hope you have an opportunity such as this in your lifetime, it’s hard not to watch both the men and women treating the streets as if they were runways. From firsthand experience, I see exactly why Italy, specifically Milan, is a fashion capital of the world. I loved seeing men wearing fashionable outfits instead of baggy, washed-out jeans and baseball caps. I adored seeing women pull outfits straight from a Vogue magazine to wear for grabbing a cappuccino. So, Quinnipiac, take a few hints from Italy, and stow away your sweatpants in favor of your bubble skirt and leather jacket.

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March 30, 2011 QU TAKES EUROPE

My Week Under the Tuscan Sun

By Matt Busekroos

Managing Editor

It seems a bit disingenuous to call my week in Italy over spring break one spent under the sun, when in reality it rained for most of the week. But rain or shine, my week in Italia went down as one of the best weeks of my life.

I traveled to Italy with my QU301 class, which focuses on the Italian perspective in the global community. We learned Italian and researched Italian business prior to our trip. We also studied the country’s culture and lifestyles.

Our professor Janet Bahgat previously led another class to Egypt, and took ours to Italy for the first time.

Day 1

My class arrived in Florence after a day of travel. Before leaving New York, I accidentally left my camera in my suitcase, thinking I would take it out at JFK airport. I immediately opened my suitcase in Florence and noticed my camera was gone. That wasn’t the way I wanted to begin my week in Italy. Note: When traveling, especially to another country, it’s important to have everything valuable on your person at all times.

We were picked up at the airport by our tour guide Martin, who stayed with us for the whole week. Allora. That evening, we had our first dinner as a group. To say the class enjoyed the occasional glass of Prosecco is an understatement.

Day 2 We traveled to Pisa for the morning where we visited the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. High school students flooded the piazza that day, celebrating 100 days left until the end of school. It looked like a scene from May Weekend at QU. Guys were running around pinching girls’ behinds for good luck, and girls were wearing obnoxious bright red lipstick in order to leave lip marks on the guys’ cheeks.

That night, my class went into the countryside of Tuscany where we ate all of the courses in a traditional Tuscan meal. We were served bread and antipasto to eat before the meal. The meal consisted of multiple pastas and meats.

Interestingly, pasta and meats are eaten separately and not together in Italy.

Dessert consisted of cake and Tiramisu, as well as tiny cups of cappuccino.

Real Italian cuisine is delicious and has forever spoiled the fake Italian chain restaurants for me.

Later, a portion of us went to a nightclub called Yab. It’s different from the clubs in North America, but it’s interesting to point out how influential American music is around the world.

Day 3 This was our last full day in Florence. We walked around the city and had the opportunity to observe the beauty of it. We saw the Duomo, which is the cathedral church. We also saw Michelangelo’s famed “David” sculpture. Florence is famous for its gold and leather, so we stopped in several shops. We traveled to the famous leather market, which is a long strip of vendors selling various goods, including jewelry and leather.

Day 4

We spent the day on our bus going from Florence to Rome. We stopped in Assisi for a few hours where we visited St. Francis’s Basilica. our first full day in Rome, we visited the Vatican museums Day 5 During and observed the gorgeous beauty of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.

We walked through St. Peter’s Square, to visit St. Peter’s Basilica where we saw Michelangelo’s “Pieta.” The marble structure features a just-crucified Jesus Christ lying in the arms of the Virgin Mary. That evening, my class celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at an Irish pub, Scholar’s Lounge, where we reunited with several Quinnipiac students abroad in Rome for the semester. explored the grand piazzas of Rome. We stood at the Spanish Day 6 We Steps, made several wishes at the famed Trevi Fountain and walked around the Pantheon. last full day in Rome brought us to the Roman Forum (the political Day 7 Our center during the Roman Republic) the Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus and the Coliseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire. Luckily, after a week without a camera, I was presented with a disposable one to record the remaining 28 hours of our trip. Several of us went on an underground tour of Rome led by our fearless guide Guarina and her large yellow ribbon hoisted above the crowd to keep the group together. The last night in Rome, half of us went to Campo de’ Fiori, a popular nighttime hangout for young people in Rome. final day in Italy was the saddest. I got breakfast one final time, Day 8 Our which consists of croissants and cappuccino there. We traveled nineand-a-half hours from Rome to New York.

I miss Italy and all of its intrinsic beauty. I regret not studying abroad in Florence because I fell in love with the city, the food and the people. My class became another family to me. I already miss certain classmates who hogged several seats on the bus, and others who found everything we did “super duper.” I know my experiences wouldn’t have been the same without them.

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Carnival in Sevilla, St. Paddy’s Day in Cork !

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Time is really starting to move quickly here. Two weeks ago I traveled to Sevilla, Spain, about five hours south of Madrid. That trip kicked off a

By Catherine Boudreau two-month stretch of going to a different Staff Writer place every weekend.

Sevilla is absolutely beautiful. With lots of palm trees and old architecture, it’s very different from Madrid. We climbed the Giralda Tower, which is connected to Catedral de Sevilla, and were able to see the entire city from up top. What a view! Going out at night was also a blast because drinks were so cheap! In Madrid, a shot can put you back five euro.

In Sevilla it cost just one little euro coin.

One and two euro coming in coin form is very dangerous, because it makes me feel as if I’m spending virtually nothing.

“Five euro for some tacky souvenir I don’t need? Sure why not? I mean, it’s only a few coins.” This is my thought process most of the time. These Europeans are very clever.

Saturday night we took a bus to Cadiz, Spain where a huge carnival brought out what must have been half a million people, all dressed up in outrageous costumes and “boteoning,” which is what Spaniards call drinking in the streets. Basically I celebrated Halloween in March. My favorite costume was from guys who all A rainy night in Sevilla.

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dressed as the pope. They were hysterical. The whole night was just wild!

Unfortunately upon returning from Sevilla I had to start preparing for midterms. I am still not in school mode. Studying is like a foreign concept at this point. I had three exams on Wednesday and a presentation for my Diverse Spain class. I had to talk for 45 minutes in Spanish about Cantabria, a region of northern Spain. I am really happy it is over with, because for the next two and a half months all I have to do is listen to other group’s presentations.

Right now I am actually writing post-St. Patrick’s Day from Cork, Ireland, where two of my friends are studying. It was a long trek, but worth it. My flight left Madrid at 6:30 a.m. and once in Dublin I had to take a fourhour bus ride to Cork. I flew with Ryan Air. With this airline you truly get what you pay for. The seats don’t recline, they try and sell you crap and keep the lights on for the entire flight, so it is hard to sleep. Plus, once going through the boarding gate you don’t even get on the plane right away. You go outside and walk to the plane in the middle the tarmac. I am so thrilled to be here, though! I really couldn’t ask for a better time to be in Ireland!

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March 30, 2011 WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK

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By John Healy Associate Sports Editor The Quinnipiac women’s outdoor track team opened its season at the Fred Hardy Invite in Richmond, Va., on Friday and Saturday.

Sophomore Becca White led the Bobcats in the 3,000-meter race, finishing in seventh place with a time of 10:06.88 while junior Martha Santandreu ran a personal-best of 10:43.19.

White was also Quinnipiac’s top runner in the 1,500-meter race, finishing in fifth place at 4:43.38.

Junior Morgan Roche ran her first track race since coming back from an injury, placing third in the 5,000-meter race with a time of 17:47.54. Senior Kristen Stevens finished behind Roche in fourth place in 17:49.38

while sophomore Paige Pallotto finished sixth overall with a personal-best time of 18:19.86.

Junior Julie Lanning and freshman Kelly Malloy finished in seventh and 10th, respectively, putting five Bobcat runners in the top 10 for the 5K. Faust sisters Amanda and Christina placed 16th and 22nd, respectively, in the 1,500-meter race. Amanda ran 4:56.57 while Christina ran 5:02.13.

“Overall, the ladies left Richmond with a very positive outlook for the season," Quinnipiac head coach Carolyn Martin said.

"Several Bobcats ran great times, especially coming back from injuries or sickness from the indoor season, so it was great to have the entire team running well together again."

The Bobcats continue their season next week when they run at the Bryant University Invitational on April 2 in Smithfield, R.I.

PITCHING: New pitch, more confidence continued from back cover any earned runs in his victory against conference foe Fairleigh Dickinson on March 20.

“He’s developed a slider, which is more of his out-pitch now,” Nisson said. “He gets on the mound and he knows he’s going to get you out. He doesn’t care how it’s done, whether it’s a pop up, strikeout, ground ball, anything, he doesn’t care. He just knows it’s going to happen.”

Extra Bases

Sophomore pitchers Derek Lamacchia and George Dummar join Cinelli with 2-0 records, and have combined to allow just three runs in 28 innings. … Seniors Mike Bartlett and Joe Poletsky and junior Gabe Guerino are hitting at least .300. … Senior pitcher Andrew Rinaldi took the lone NEC loss against Fairleigh Dickinson on March 18. Rinaldi has saved three of the team’s seven wins.

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“He’s carried a big load, he’s scored some big goals for us and I think his best lacrosse is still yet to come.”

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- Eric Fekete Men’s Lacrosse

March 30, 2011

DYLAN WEBSTER IS A

FRESHMAN PHENOM Three-time NEC Rookie of the Week recipient making his transition look easy

By Matt Eisenberg Staff Writer Making the transition from high school lacrosse to college lacrosse is tough enough.

Adjusting from high school indoor box lacrosse to Division I field lacrosse? That’s a whole different story.

Quinnipiac’s Dylan Webster is in the midst of that transition his freshman season.

“For most of my guys, they’ve played the same game and it’s just adjusting from the speed of a high school game to the college game,” Quinnipiac head coach Eric Fekete said. “For Dylan it’s a whole different ballgame because it’s a lot bigger field with a lot different spacing, so he’s trying to learn to take his game and infuse it into the field game.”

Six games into his college career, Webster is already making a name for himself. He scored seven goals and recorded 10 points so far, earning the Northeast Conference Rookie of the Week three consecutive times early in the season.

“I give him all the credit in the world,” Fekete said. “His performance in those three weeks has been worthy of getting that. He’s getting better and better in finding those wrinkles and creases so he can be successful.

That’s why you’re seeing him be rookie of the week three times in a row.”

Webster, a Brampton, Ontario native, has played box lacrosse since he was 3 years old and credits his father for getting him involved.

“He taught me all the fundamentals and the little hints like how to score and the best way to get around a defender,” Webster said. “He played throughout his life and he’s been my coach my whole life.”

Webster played for the Brampton Excelsiors before he played for St. Edmund Campion, his high school. His high school didn’t have a lacrosse team until his sopho-

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more year.

“Basketball and soccer were the big two sports at my high school,” Webster said. “My brother and I tried to get lacrosse going at our school. After I’m done here I’m going to help out at my high school a bit.”

One of the biggest challenges has been the ability to play in a zone defense. Since box lacrosse fields are the size of a hockey rink, Webster has had to adjust to playing on a 60-by-110-yard field.

“Dylan has never seen a zone defense because they don’t play that in box. In box lacrosse nobody plays a zone because it’s too close,” Fekete said. “He’s had to assimilate a little bit to the field game this year.”

Senior captain Jack Oppenheimer is another left-handed attack player who has taken Webster under his wing.

“He hasn’t really played a whole lot of field lacrosse before, so he was definitely a raw player coming in,” Oppenheimer said. “I’ve taken it upon myself to show him everything he needs to do. He’s a very talented player.

I had to get it into his mindset that playing outdoors is a completely different game and that he needs to develop his game so he can

ter utilize them.

“We took some guys that are proven scorers and moved them to the midfield to get a little bit more of a thrust in our offense,” Fekete said. “We felt like with moving Kevin Kelly or Jack Oppenheimer to midfield sometimes would open up the doors to put Dylan and Jake in.”

Webster and Emms each started the past two games and combined for five goals in that Webster span.

Fekete remembers when the Bobcats recruited Webster.

“We thought he was a great fit for us because he’s a great scorer and finisher, and he’s a great faceoff guy,” Fekete said.

It’s only six games, but Webster has a bright future ahead of him, according to his peers.

“I think Dylan’s got a great personality,” Fekete said. “He’s carried a big load, he’s scored some big goals for us and I think his best lacrosse is still yet to come.”

Basketball and soccer were the two big sports at my high school. My brother and I tried to get lacrosse going.”

-Dylan adapt to that.”

Oppenheimer has seen Webster progress over the course of the season, especially with his versatility.

“He came in being mostly an inside player, playing the pick-and-roll game,” Oppenheimer said. “He’s now starting to shoot from the outside and even starting to shoot with his right hand, as opposed to just his left hand, so he’s come a long way.”

With Webster and Jake Emms, a sophomore from British Columbia, on the field, Fekete has changed his approach a bit to bet-

MEN’S LACROSSE

UMBC stages late rally, tops Bobcats on home turf

By Cassie Comeau Staff Writer Despite holding a one-goal lead for most of the game, the Quinnipiac men’s lacrosse team couldn’t keep it until the end. The University of Maryland, Baltimore County defeated the Bobcats 9-7 in a come-from-behind victory.

The Bobcats outshot UMBC

34-25, but even that couldn’t help UMBC 14-9 in the last quarter, the Quinnipiac defeat its non-confer- Bobcats couldn’t maintain the lead. ence opponent.

Dylan Webster notched the UMBC’s Dave Brown tied it Bobcats’ seventh goal, putting at 7, Scott Hopmann them ahead until Brown Quinnipiac 7 evened it up at 7:19. scored the winning goal 9 off a pass from Scott UMBC The Bobcats went Jones at 6:23 of the fourth quarter, on a five-goal run in the first half, and Jones went on to score the in- before UMBC went on its own surance goal three minutes later. four-goal streak heading into the Even though they outshot third and fourth quarters. Hop-

mann’s first goal, coming with 1:05 remaining, was the only one to be scored in the third quarter.

Jack Oppenheimer tallied two goals in the game, both starting and ending the Bobcats’ streak in the first half. He also added an assist on Webster’s goal.

Jake Emms also recorded two goals for Quinnipiac, while Jones and Hopmann led UMBC with

two goals each. Jones assisted Hopmann’s second goal.

Bobcat goalkeeper Kevin Benzing made two saves compared to UMBC’s Brian McCullough’s 13.

Quinnipiac travels to Rhode Island on Friday to take on Bryant in its first Northeast Conference matchup.

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“Devon had a great offensive performance, especially when you consider that they face-guarded her for the last 40 minutes.”

- Danie Caro Women’s Lacrosse

March 30, 2011

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Baseball

QU 7, Mount 4 (9 innings) -Friday Ben Farina: 3-for-5, 3 RBI QU 4, Mount 1 (7 innings) -Friday Derek Lamacchia: 7 IP (complete game), 1 ER, 4 H, 4 SO QU 3, Mount 2 (7 innings)-Saturday Kyle Nisson: 2-for-2, run, RBI QU 7, Mount 2 (9 innings) -Saturday Chris Migani: 3-for-5, 2 runs, RBI

Softball

Harvard 8, QU 0 -Saturday Jacqueline Ristow: 1-for-3 Harvard 7, QU 4 -Saturday Bridget Figmic: 2-for-3, run, 2 RBI QU 5, Manhattan 2 -Saturday

Heather Schwartzburg: 7 IP (complete game), 2 ER, 11 SO QU 10, Manhattan 9 (8 innings) -Saturday Jordan Paolucci: 2-for-3, 2 runs, 3 RBI, 1 BB

Men’s Lacrosse

UMBC 9, QU 7-Saturday Jack Oppenheimer: 2 goals, assist

Women’s Lacrosse

QU 17, St. Francis (Pa.) 10-Friday Devon Gibney: 3 goals, 2 assists QU 14, Robert Morris 11 -Sunday Gibney: 6 goals

Men’s Tennis

Bryant 6, QU 1 -Saturday

Corey Morgenstern def.

Daniel Cournoyer 7-6 (7-3), 6-1 Villanova 6, QU 1 -Monday

Andrew Weeden def.

Thomas O’Brien, 6-4, 6-4

Women’s Tennis

QU 4, Bryant 3-Saturday Juliet Labarthe def.

Stephanie Smyers 6-3, 6-1 Yale 7, QU 0-Sunday Elizabeth Epstein (Yale) def. Rachel Cantor 6-2, 6-2

Acrobatics and Tumbling

Maryland 285.980, QU 29.786 -Saturday

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Quinnipiac’s Devon Gibney finds a clear path toward the goal in a 14-11 home victory over Robert Morris on Sunday. She finished with six goals.

DOUBLE HAT TRICK

Gibney nets 6 in home victory, Bobcats win fourth straight

By Matt Eisenberg Staff Writer Devon Gibney always had the offensive firepower for the Bobcats.

It wasn’t until this past weekend when her team saw it in full effect.

Gibney scored six goals and scored on two of three free positions and Quinnipiac defeated Robert Morris 14-11 at Quinnipiac University Field Hockey and Lacrosse Turf Field Sunday.

“Devon had a great offensive performance, especially when you consider that they face-guarded her for the last 40 minutes,” Quinnipiac head coach Danie Caro said. “We’ve sort of been waiting for Devon to

come along. She’s been playing well been our goal all along. If we can all year, she’s been a work horse for play like that the rest of the way I us in the midfield and done a good like our chances.”

With a hat trick and two asjob defensively, but today she had the offensive game Robert Morris 11 sists in Friday’s 1710 win against Saint that we knew she’s caQuinnipiac 14 Francis (Pa.), Gibney pable of.” has upped her totals to 21 points After starting off the season and 15 goals, both rank third on the 0-3, Quinnipiac is now riding a team. four-game winning streak, three of Lauren Matuszczak, Sarah Alwhich were against Northeast Conlen and Lianne Toomey all recorded ference opponents. three points, while goalkeeper No“I think we gained a lot of elle Martello made 12 saves for the experience in those early games,” Caro said. “Even though we didn’t Bobcats (4-3, 3-0 NEC).

“Noelle Martello played a nice win, we did some nice things and game for us,” Caro said. “She had we continued to build on that.

“For the first time all season, a couple of nice saves, followed by we played for 60 minutes and that's good, quick clears and generated

some transition offense for us. She’s been solid back there.”

Rachel Engel scored four times and had an assist for Robert Morris (2-7, 1-1 NEC).

Laura Iannotti started a 4-1 run midway through the second when her shot from inside the arc hit the inside of the post and went behind the net. Matuszczak gave the Bobcats more breathing room when she one-timed a pass from Toomey from behind the net for an 11-9 lead with 17:21 to go.

Toomey and Matuszczak responded again when Toomey sent a shot over a defender and past RMU goalkeeper Kaitlin Pentz after Matuszczak passed the ball to her.

SOFTBALL

‘Cats need extras en route to Sunday sweep

By Cassie Comeau Staff Writer After two losses to Harvard on Saturday, the Quinnipiac softball team looked to turn around the weekend and it did. The Bobcats swept Manhattan College on Sunday in a doubleheader.

In the second game of the day, the Bobcats lost a seven-run lead in the fifth when the Jaspers batted in five runs, leaving a tworun difference between them.

Then in the top of the seventh inning with two outs and the bases loaded, Manhattan’s Kate Bowen drove in two runs to tie the game at 9, forcing the Bobcats into an eighth inning.

Quinnipiac head coach Germaine Fairchild said she believed her players would be able to hold off the Jaspers and get the winning run.

“[In] a game like this, you’ve been out here for however many hours, you’ve been playing softball for several hours in a row, your hitters are ready,” Fairchild said.

An inning-and-a-half later, the Bobcats came out victorious when Christy Cabrera singled, knocking in Alex Murray for the winning run, to defeat the Jaspers 10-9.

“I just think we hung in there tough and weren’t going to give that game up,” Fairchild said. “Alex Murray came up big with two hits on her last two at bats of the day, and that’s the kind of offensive confidence we need heading into conference play next weekend.”

The Bobcats went on a streak of their own in the bottom of the third with six runs, scoring three off errors made by Manhattan first baseman Jaci Rahey.

“You got to be on base to take advantage of the other team’s mis-

takes,” Fairchild said. “And we were.

We had our people on base.”

In Quinnipiac’s first game of the afternoon, Jordan Paolucci’s home run in the third inning, along with Heather Schwartzburg’s pitching, were the deciding factors in a 5-2 win.

With Alex Alba on second and Mina Duffy on first, Paolucci’s swing sent the ball over the right field fence for a three-run homer.

Schwartzburg pitched all seven innings, allowing only two runs and seven hits while striking out 11.

“We can depend on her to put us in a position to win, and she did that,” Fairchild said. “Our offense came out big and put some runs on the board early and helped give her some breathing room.”

The Bobcats face Connecticut Thursday in a doubleheader at Burrill Family Field at 3 p.m.

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Quinnipiac freshman Katie Alfiere delivers a pitch in the second game of Sunday’s doubleheader with Manhattan College, a 10-9 win.

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Quinnipiac’s acrobatics and tumbling team lost to Maryland 285.980-279.786 in Saturday’s competition at TD Bank Sports Center. It marked the second time this season that Maryland defeated the Bobcats.

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Saves made by women’s lacrosse goalie Noelle Martello in two games over the weekend.

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Earned run average by softball’s Heather Schwartzburg, second best in the NEC.

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by Anthony Cinelli and Derek Lamacchia, who rank first and third respectively in the NEC.

7.75

Goals against average for the men’s lacrosse team, second in the NEC.

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Devon Kyle Gibney Nisson

Women’s Lacrosse Junior, midfielder Hopkinton, Mass.

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Devon Gibney scored nine goals and collected two assists over the weekend, including a six-goal performance in Quinnipiac’s 14-11 win over Robert Morris Sunday. Gibney was named the Northeast Conference rookie of the week Monday. She ranks third on the team in scoring with 21 points, 15 goals, and six assists.

Next home game: Saturday, noon vs. Mount St. Mary’s

Baseball Junior, catcher Wallingford, Conn.

Junior catcher Kyle Nisson recorded a hit in all four games in the Quinnipiac versus Mount St. Mary’s series over the weekend.

Nisson was 7-for-14, had two RBI and scored once. Nisson is hitting .353 on the season and has a .460 on-base percentage.

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

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SPRING 2011’s

“As long as we stay healthy and we go out and perform like we’re supposed to do we gotta shot to do some really good things.”

- Dan Gooley Baseball

March 30, 2011

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TEAM The skinny on spring’s stars

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Heather Schwartzburg softball

2011 stats: 1.72 era, 8-6, 137 K’s 101.2 IP The unquestioned number one fantasy player, Heather set the Quinnipiac Division I record in strikeouts last year with 255. I could have mistaken Heather for Jennie Finch last season when I would cover games, that’s how good she is. My guess is that she’ll break her own strikeout record, and just about every other school pitching record with it.

Juliet Labarthe women’s tennis

2011 stats: 2-0 NEC, 25 games won, 6 games lost

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By Chris Leary

Spring sports are off and running at Quinnipiac so it’s time for the Chronicle to break out our final installment of fantasy sports. Since we were unable to publish our rankings before the season started, the spring rankings are going to be a little different. Instead of projected stats and fantasy points, I’m going to rank athletes based on what they have accomplished so far in the season.

Marissa Caroleo women’s lacrosse 2011 stats: 19 goals, 3 assists, 22 ground balls To be honest I’ve never seen Marissa play a game, so putting her at the two spot is a bit of a risk, but when you net 19 goals and gather 22 ground balls in seven games, it’s impossible not to be high in the fantasy rankings. The former NEC Rookie of the Year is shining as a junior, and is going to put up monster numbers this season.

It’s bold, but Labarthe might be the best freshman athlete at Quinnipiac.

Former fantasy standout Kelly Babstock may take offense to that, but Juliet has already won five NEC Rookie of the Week Awards, and twice has received player of the week honors, the first freshman to ever do so. We haven’t even approached the day-drinking part of spring and Juliet is absolutely killing it.

Keep a close eye on Labarthe because she is going to continue to dominate.

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Mickey Amanti baseball

2011 stats: .370 BA, .410 OBP, 5 doubles, 9 RBIs, 14 runs

2011 stats: 5 goals, 5 assists, 10 points 12 ground balls Oppenheimer’s street credit lands him in the three spot in the rankings.

Jack scored 32 goals last year as a junior, so don’t let his low goal total this season scare you. It’s early in the season, and Oppenheimer is a scorer.

As UConn’s Roscoe Smith said after throwing a full court shot into the stands against Texas, shooter’s keep shooting.

Amanti is just raking right now at the plate, a .370 average right now is just silly. He was also named conference player of the week this season, the first Quinnipiac player since 2008 to receive the award.

BASEBALL

Pitching propels ‘Cats to 1st place, uncharted territory

By Lenny Neslin Managing Editor Quinnipiac’s baseball team is doing everything it can to show it’s for real. Three upperclassmen are hitting at least .350 and one pitcher hasn’t allowed a run in two conference starts. The Bobcats haven’t captured an NEC crown since 2005, but they’re on the right track for a second title in 2011.

“It’s very exciting, it really is,” Quinnipiac’s longtime skipper Dan

Gooley said. “It’s really a lot of fun to watch. It’s way early. As long as we stay healthy and we go out and perform like we’re supposed to do we got a shot to do some really good things.”

It’s early, but the Bobcats are off to their best start since 2004.

Quinnipiac (11-6, 7-1 NEC) heads into its first home series this weekend against Sacred Heart (8-12, 2-6) after taking on cross-town rival Yale in New Haven on Wednesday.

With seven hits in a four-game

sweep of Mount St. Mary’s and a team-leading .370 batting average in the NEC, junior catcher Kyle Nisson credited assistant coach Tim Binkoski and his teammates for protecting him in the lineup.

“It’s easier to hit when you have guys behind you and in front of you that are also hitting,” Nisson said.

The Wallingford native led the Bobcats in batting average at a .347 clip last season.

Senior shortstop Mickey

Amanti is hitting .364 while junior second baseman Chris Migani is hitting .357. The Bobcats are hitting, just as they did last year, but the difference this year is they are pitching, too.

Lowering last year’s 7.00 team ERA to 2.71 this year shows the Bobcats can prevent runs. Gooley acknowledged the ERA improvement, but was more impressed with two less popular stats.

“For me the key stats that I always look at with pitchers: how

many first-pitch strikes did they throw, and in a nine-inning game how many leadoff hitters of every inning did you get out,” Gooley said.

“If you look at those two numbers and all of a sudden you’ll see that the pitching gets very solid.”

Junior pitcher Anthony Cinelli has been a big contributor to the improved team ERA, as he scattered seven hits in seven shutout innings to earn a win over Mount St. Mary’s on Saturday. He didn’t allow PITCHING, continued on page 16