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The vomit verdict

Former TKE member awaits decision in lawsuit over wrongful suspension

By TARA O’NEILL

Associate News Editor

The injunction hearing for sophomore and former Tau Kappa Epsilon member John Demoulas has been completed. But the judge’s decision is still pending at the time of publication, according to Demoulas’ lawyer.

If the judge rules in Demoulas’ favor, he will be allowed to return to campus this semester, despite originally being suspended until Aug. 16.

The hearing began on Thursday, Feb. 19 and was completed on Monday, Feb. 23.

Demoulas was suspended for the spring 2015 semester for allegedly sending out a group text message to new members of Tau Kappa Epsilon to clean vomit in his on-campus suite, according to Director of Student Conduct Megan Buda’s testimony in court on Thursday, Feb. 19. This type of behavior is classified as hazing in the student handbook, according to Buda.

But Demoulas testified that he and his roommates never had alcohol or parties in their room and that they did not ask new members to clean vomit from their room. University officials also never saw a copy or any other proof of the alleged group text message, according to Buda.

According to Demoulas, new members were invited to his room from time-to-time to play videogames or watch movies, but they were never asked to take commands from upperclassmen. He said Tau Kappa Epsilon members living off campus would have members–including new members–over their houses to watch football games.

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Sophomore and former Tau Kappa Epsilon member John Demoulas leaves Meriden Superior Courthouse for recess on Thursday, Feb. 19.

fairs Seann Kalagher testified that five members of Tau Kappa Epsilon came forward, specifically blaming Demoulas in the hazing allegations.

During the hearing on Thursday, Buda testified she received witness statements from Assistant Dean and Director of Campus Life Daniel Brown, who was also the advisor for Tau Kappa Epsilon. However, Buda said she was uncertain whether or not this was a document, email or in some

other form.

The lawyers representing Demoulas subpoenaed the documents relating to Demoulas’ suspension, but Buda said she was uncertain where the information from Brown was, since it was not included with the other documents.

Buda admitted she could have talked to Demoulas to obtain his side of the story before formally suspending him; however, she said she

chose not to because she believed the evidence against him was significant enough to suspend him.

Demoulas said he asked Kalagher when the alleged incident had occurred during his conduct meeting and Kalagher told him, “You know better than I would. The first couple of weeks of October.” However, Kalagher testified that he did not say this, but did encourage Demoulas to make better decisions.

Buda testified to not truly knowing whether or not Demoulas was even on campus or in his room during the alleged vomit-cleaning incident because witnesses were unable to give an exact date of the event, but said it occurred in mid-October.

Michael Carroccia, former Tau Kappa Epsilon member and direct roommate of Demoulas, testified that Demoulas spent a majority of his time with his girlfriend. Demoulas’ attorneys used this as a supporting factor and said Demoulas may not have even been in his room when the alleged incident was said to have occurred since there was no exact date.

After Kalagher informed Demoulas of the suspension for the spring 2015 semester, Demoulas said he informed Kalagher he wanted to appeal the suspension.

Before his appeal meeting, Demoulas gathered witness statements from his suitemate Justin Zimnoch and fellow Tau Kappa Epsilon members AJ Sanfratello, Kyle Braun and Bill McNett.

Though Kalagher said he gave Demoulas the option of an extension for the appeal process, Demoulas did not take the extension. “[I] wanted to get this over with as soon as possible,” Demoulas said. “I wanted to get back in school.”

As the associate dean of student affairs, Kalagher oversees the conduct process. He addressed the hazing policy on page 72 of the student handbook and said he believed the university had grounds to suspend See COURT CASE Page 4

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and a gasp from a few girls as we hit the car,” Murray said. “The shuttle driver jumped out of his seat to make sure the girl was okay and got on the radio to Public Safety.”

Murray said Public Safety arrived on the scene immediately to ensure no one was injured in the accident. She and junior Michelle D’Agostino said the students had to stay on the shuttle to give Public Safety and the Hamden police their names.

D’Agostino said she was on the right side of the shuttle and could only hear people screaming before the collision.

“I was shocked, everyone always jokes about the shuttles getting into an accident but it was scary because you felt the shuttle get pushed,” she said.

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A York Hill shuttle filled with students collided with a car at the university’s New Road entrance on Feb. 24 at 9:05 a.m., according to Associate Vice President for Public Relations John Morgan.

A Honda Civic was exiting the Mount Carmel campus when the shuttle cut the corner and hit the front bumper of the car. Both the Civic and the shuttle sustained damages.

No injuries were reported from the accident. It is currently unclear if the person driving the Civic was a faculty member or a student.

Junior Maddie Eldredge was on the shuttle when it hit the Civic.

“Everyone sitting on the side that the accident happened on

screamed and then I felt the bus hit the car,” she said via Facebook messenger.

Eldredge said everyone on the shuttle was told to stay there until the Hamden Police allowed them to get off because the accident did not happen on university property.

“We were probably on the shuttle for like 10 or 15 minutes until we were told we could get off,” she said. “I think everyone who was on the shuttle’s main concern was if the person in the car was okay.”

Senior Kerrigan Murray was on the shuttle that collided with the Civic, but said she wasn’t paying too much attention before the accident happened.

“We were turning into the New Road entrance [and] all of the sudden there was a really loud noise

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The 87th Academy Awards ceremony took place on Feb. 22 in Hollywood. The ceremony was hosted by Neil Patrick Harris this year. Though not many students said they watched the entire awards ceremony, many students did have reactions to the parts of the show they saw.

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“I watched the end of Lady Gaga’s performance and it was really good. It was pretty surprising to hear her vocal talents.”

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Austin Mayhew| Sophomore “Patricia Arquette said something good about women’s rights and equal pay, stuff like that. It was good. That’s all I actually saw.”

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“I’m biased; I love Neil Patrick Harris–I like him better than Ellen, but Ellen probably did a better job [hosting].”

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Andrew Stone| Junior “It was kind of boring. The entire Oscars was just not a great show this year. It was just generally boring. But award shows this year have been pretty boring, in my opinion.”

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Beyond the Bobcats

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CT Legislature considers allowing use of unapproved drugs

Superbugs infect patients in North Carolina

U.S. Defense Secretary forms “Team America” against ISIS

The Connecticut Legislature is considering allowing terminally ill patients the use of experimental drugs. Debra Gove, a resident of Durham who suffers from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), testified in front of lawmakers Monday about the pending legislation, according to the New Haven Register. If passed, the bill would allow terminally ill patients to use drugs and devices not yet approved by the Federal Drug Administration. Patients will qualify for these experimental medications if they have exhausted all other FDA-approved options and do not live within 100 miles of where clinical studies have been conducted.

The superbug carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, or CRE, which recently killed two people in Los Angeles has killed one patient and infected others in Charlotte, N.C. Kevin McCarthy, a spokesman for the Carolinas Healthcare System, said 18 people have contracted CRE in North Carolina this year. The majority of those who contracted CRE were admitted to the hospital, but three patients were infected while being treated in the hospital for other conditions, according to CNN. McCarthy said it is not clear how any of the patients have become infected, and he did not release details about any of their conditions.

Less than a week after he took office, U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter traveled to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait to assemble a war council to discuss the Obama administration’s efforts against ISIS. Around 25 officials gathered for the meeting Monday, including people from the military’s Central Command, commanders of U.S. forces in Africa and Europe and U.S. ambassadors from various Arab nations. Carter titled the group “Team America,” according to CBS News. “Team America” has discussed the best tactics to defeat ISIS and the “politico-military problems” the extremist group has caused around the world.

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How much is too much?

University ranks sixth on U.S. News list of schools with most student loan debt

By SARAH DOIRON C0-News Editor

The thought of student loan debt can be overwhelming to some college students, especially as getting a degree becomes less of an option for people across America.

On a list of colleges that leave graduates with the most student loan debt, Quinnipiac was ranked No. 6, according to U.S. News.

Junior Colton Hoffman said he is not surprised of Quinnipiac’s ranking.

“I love it here but the tuition is so high,” he said. “[It’s] even worse [that] the financial help provided by the school is very limited.”

Students graduating from Quinnipiac on average pay back $44,552 in student loans, according to the data from U.S. News.

But some students such as sophomore Donovan Sepulveda were shocked to hear Quinnipiac was No. 6 on the list.

“It’s scary because it is something we are going to have to start focusing on as soon as we get out of college,” he said. “It’s not a problem that is far far away it comes very quickly and I am in that scenario. I am going to need to get a job to pay for it right away.”

Director of Financial Aid Dominic Yoia believes this statistic is unfortunate.

“We aren’t proud of that number and we are trying to lower that number,” he said. “But it’s important to know that a lot of these types of surveys are voluntary. We have always provided that information and we try to be as transparent as possible, which not all schools do.”

The list goes on to explain that 71 percent of Quinnipiac students borrow money in order to continue their education. Yoia said this is because Quinnipiac is a private university that costs

more than state universities or community colleges.

Sepulveda believes college debt is a huge problem for students.

“I have seen a lot of people who have had to leave school because of financial reasons,” he said. “It’s a clear problem that a lot of people who go to college have to deal with.”

Yoia said this year, Quinnipiac has modified its financial aid formula to increase the amount of scholarships given to students from the incoming freshman class upon admittance.

“We try to educate students as much as we can through the process but for some they abruptly find out at the end when it is too late when there is nothing we can do about it.”

– DOMINIC YOIA

DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID “Right now, we are probably awarding more students more [financial] aid than we ever have in our history for this incoming freshman class,” he said. “It is an unfortunate statistic that college is getting expensive and we try to help students where we can and when we can.”

Yoia advises students to manage their debt by signing up for the SALT program, a free educational website with resources for students to manage their student loan debt. Few students currently use SALT and Yoia said he hopes the

site becomes more popular.

“We try to educate students as much as we can through the process but for some they abruptly find out at the end when it is too late when there is nothing we can do about it,” he said.

Yoia said he begins to become concerned for students when they start to borrow private loans instead of just borrowing federal loans.

“If the student borrows the amount of federal loans being offered, they will end up with around $31,000 [in debt] after a four year period,” he said. “For most students this is very manageable because it turns out to be a $300 month payment over a 10 year period.”

Hoffman said he is nervous about his student loan debt.

“I feel nervous of the years following my graduation,” he said. “If you don’t get a job out of college it will be really hard to pay the debts off.”

Yoia said the decreasing federal and state resources have not made it easy for the financial aid office to help students. Governor Dannel Malloy is trying to remove programs for students who are attending private colleges in Connecticut. This means students will receive less financial aid if they go to a private university.

Yoia believes this is going to be devastating to Quinnipiac students.

“The governor for whatever reason doesn’t like students going to private colleges,” he said.

“When we get cuts like that from our state and our federal government, the burden that the government puts on schools drives up the costs over time.”

Yoia said this makes it hard for universities to keep their tuition fees lower and hopes Malloy

will not remove this program.

Many students always find themselves asking the question, “How much debt is too much debt?” Yoia believes this depends on a student’s major.

“If you are graduating from a program that comes with a larger paycheck, such as PT or OT or if you’re going to med school or law school, the salaries are incrementally higher than somebody graduating in another major,” he said.

“When we see students [in these science or law majors] borrowing more money to go to school, it isn’t necessarily a bad thing because it is an investment in their future and eventually they will be able to pay for it.”

Yoia said the national average of college debt per student is around $30,000 to $40,000.

He said anything that is above these amounts is concerning. While the financial aid office can offer advice to students, they cannot tell students to not borrow loans.

Sepulveda believes having college debt is inevitable for students attending universities.

“There are so many people who have the same problem and there is no easy way to get out of it,” he said. “Unless you don’t go with the traditional college education, there is no way around debt.”

Yoia has advice he gives to all college students who want to leave college without an excessive amount of debt.

“Live like a college student now while you’re in college, so you don’t have to live like one for the rest of your life,” he said. “There’s a lot of choices that students have to make when they go to college and when you minimize your expenses over a four year period you will be amazed at how much you can save.”

QU holds Ash Wednesday ceremony

By MICHAEL BRENNAN Staff Writer

The university held its Ash Wednesday ceremonies on Feb. 18 to commemorate the start of the Catholic and Protestant season of Lent, which lasts for 40 days.

Father Jordan Lenaghan, a Catholic priest who works at the Quinnipiac Catholic Chaplaincy, said the Lent season is about keeping your character in check and actually doing what you say you believe in.

“Lent is when you choose congruence between what you believe and how you act,” Lenaghan said.

Lenaghan said the most important part of Lent, however, is to challenge those participating to be more grateful for what they have and to appreciate the luxury of their place in life.

“We give things up in Lent because not because they are simple for themselves or because God will say ‘Oh good job for doing that,’” he said. “We give things up because it gives something in our lives. It challenges something on us.”

Freshman Zelia Pantani agreed, saying Lent helps people appreciate what they have more, and that even something like a cookie may be considered a luxury in some places.

Lenaghan said that more than 650 students attended the Ash Wednesday sermons on campus, an increase of his estimation of more than 600 students from last year.

Pantani said the Ash Wednesday mass was the first she went to on campus.

She said that she would attend more masses, but the times conflict with her sorority chapter meetings and she does not want to walk in late.

When asked what she gave up, Pantani said she would give up all desserts and Twitter.

Lenaghan would not say what he was giving up for Lent, as he believes that it’s traditionally kept to one’s self. He does note that despite him saying that he believes keeping the commitment is easy, he admits that sometimes temptation is placed in front of him.

“Occasionally the Burger King ads look good, but there’s not really anything hard about it,” Lenaghan said.

Not everyone celebrates though, such as freshman Kenyu Hoshina, who is not religious. Despite not believing in God, he does not judge others for participating.

Pantani says she would recommend Lent to people who do not believe in God, say-

“Lent is when you choose congruence between what you believe and how you act.”

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ing that it would lead to people being more grateful for what they have.

Hoshina said he may do it if a friend asked him to do it, since he has participated in other religious traditions out of curiosity.

“I’ve done fasting because like one of my friends is Muslim so I’ve done that with him too just to see what it’s like,” said Hoshia.

Lent started last Wednesday in the Catholic and certain Protestant churches, but for the Orthodox Christians such as Russian Orthodox and Greek Orthodox, Lent actually started the Monday after. The Lent season ends on Easter Sunday, which is on April 5.

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WFSB’s Scot Haney to speak at QU The Media Studies Department has invited WFSB meteorologist Scot Haney for a Q & A session. During the session, he will speak about his career in meteorology and television. A question and answer session will follow. Haney is a graduate of St John’s University and Syracuse University.

He also completed the mandatory coursework for the American Meteorological Society. Haney has been on “Channel 3 Eyewitness News This Morning” for almost 17 years. He is also the co-host of the afternoon program “Better Connecticut”. For his TV work, he has received the award for “Best News Personality in Connecticut” by The Hartford Advocate for the past 12 years. Haney is also known for his community service for various organizations , including the Channel 3 Kids Camp and Foodshare.

Haney will give two talks on March 4 at 10 a.m and 11 a.m. in the Buckman Theater.

Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students nominations open The nominations process for the 2015 Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students awards have begun. Students, alumni and employees of the university can nominate any individual that has made a positive impact on the Quinnipiac community for the award. Those who can be nominated include staff, faculty and foodservice workers. Winners of this award receive a cash prize, are introduced at the University Convocation, have a luncheon with university President John L. Lahey and have their name added to the winner’s plaque in the Arnold Bernhard Library. Also, there will be a gala dinner honoring the winners. Anyone who nominated one of the winners is also welcome to attend this dinner. There will be a total of six awards given, three for Excellence in Teaching and three for Service to Students. Nominations will be open until April 15.

Language Learning seminar to be held There will be an info panel talking about the importance of taking a second language, hosted by the Hola Cafe. It will be in the Mancheski Seminar Room on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. Speakers at the seminar include the former president of the Connecticut Council of Language Teachers and a Quinnipiac student who went to Honduras. Both will reflect on their experiences speaking another language.

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Online ticket portal leaves students frustrated

By DAVID FRIEDLANDER Staff Writer

Ten o’clock strikes on the evening of Feb. 17, and the student ticket portal is open on nearly every computer connected to BobcatNet. Within minutes, each student ticket for the Yale vs. Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey game was reserved, leaving thousands, of ticketless Bobcats flustered and frustrated.

One student who was originally left without a ticket is freshman Lauren Birdsall, who was too late in her attempt on the student ticket portal.

“I tried to get my ticket off of the portal, and before I knew it, they were all sold out,” Birdsall said.

However, her efforts did not end there. Birdsall was determined to be one of the 3,696 people to witness the rivalry in Friday night’s game.

“A few days later, I started getting in contact with people on Facebook whom were selling tickets,” Birdsall said. “I got in contact with many people and finally found someone I was able to buy a ticket from. It felt unreal to know I was going to such a huge game for our school.”

Another student, freshman Paul Caracciolo had some trouble with the ticket server as well.

“I was clicking refresh so fast,” Caracciolo said, “but I didn’t realize the system crashed so I gave up too early”.

Tickets being sold by students on Facebook ranged in price from free to more than $100. On the day of the game, prices on StubHub, which is an online ticket marketplace, ranged from $49 for standing-room-only to $587 for just one seat in section 107. Although students can purchase standing-roomonly tickets from Quinnipiac for a discounted rate of $5. The reason for these prices is likely due to the popularity of the game, but also because tickets were actually sold out before they would have become available to the public, according to Group Sales and Promotions Manager David Caprio.

“The game this year is different because we had so many season ticket holders that we had so many seats already spoken for,” Caprio said. “The way it works now, our season ticket holders take about 1,900 seats in the arena, we had to hold 300 for Yale, and there is the student section.”

Caprio explained how season ticket holders were allowed to reserve up to four tickets each for this game as they have access to Preview Week, which is a week before tickets go on sale to the public. This gives season ticket holders the ability to purchase additional tickets prior to public access.

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Tickets for the Quinnipiac vs. Yale men’s ice hockey game sold out within a matter of minutes, leaving many without their free tickets to sit in the 700-seat student section. access to the event had to arrive close to 4 p.m. if they wanted to sit in one of the approximately 700 seats in the student section, according to Birdsall.

“I sat in the student section behind the net and I got to the rink at about 3:30 p.m. and waited until we were allowed in,” Birdsall said.

However, Birdsall said it was well worth the wait.

“It was an incredible experience,” Birdsall said. “Best time of my life.”

Caprio acknowledged that the system used for student tickets is not flawless, but they are trying to make everyone happy.

“We are growing and we have almost [6,500] undergraduates and only 1,000 student tickets,” Caprio said. “It’s hard to make everyone happy. It is not a perfect system, but right now I think it is the best one we have.”

Caprio stressed their openness to new ideas regarding the improvement of the current ticketing system.

“If any students have a better way to do it, a serious proposal, to say hey look we really think this could work better, we are really happy to hear it and consider it and go over it,” Caprio said. “We want [the students] here as much as possible.”

Admissions aide Lauren Mohr dies at 34

By JULIA PERKINS Managing Editor

Lauren Mohr, a temporary aide in the undergraduate admissions office and the stepdaughter of Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid Joan Mohr, died Thursday, according to a MyQ announcement. She was 34.

Mohr had just gotten out of work at Barcelona Restaurant and Wine Bar in New Haven, where she served as a waitress. She was driving on Interstate 91, heading north, when she saw a hit-

and-run accident near exit 7, according to MyQ. She pulled over to help the victims and dialed 911. She stood by a bridge as she waited for help to arrive, but then something—police say maybe another car driving too close to her— made her step back. She slipped on the snow and ice, fell over a concrete wall and off of a bridge, about 40 feet down, according to police.

Mohr was brought to the Yale-New Haven Hospital and passed away from her injuries.

“Lauren was courageous and optimistic, and had faced a lot of challenges in her life, which made her a caring and wise person. Friends and family would seek her advice. She will be remembered as our hero,” her father Lawrence and Joan Mohr said in a statement.

Mohr served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and was a trained medical technician, according to MyQ. She recently graduated from Middlesex Community College with an associate’s degree in social work and planned

to continue studying social work at Southern Connecticut State University this fall.

The university said in a statement that it was saddened to hear of Mohr’s passing.

“The university would like to extend its sincerest condolences to the Mohr family and ask that you continue to keep Lauren’s family and her many friends in your thoughts and prayers,” Vice President for Public Affairs Lynn Bushnell said in a statement.

Kalagher: ‘university had grounds to suspend Demoulas’ Demoulas was removed from campus until conduct meeting

Demoulas put on probation by TKE Oct. 15

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The timeline of events leading up to Demoulas’ injunction hearing over his claim of wrongful suspension.

COURT CASE from cover Demoulas.

“We don’t go into a conduct meeting hoping to suspend students,” Kalagher said. “[I want] John to return and be a successful member of the Quinnipiac community.”

Kalagher said Demoulas denied the allegations during the conduct meeting. But, at the end of the meeting, Kalagher testified that Demoulas said the blame for hazing allegations should not fall upon the younger members of the fraternity like himself, but rather the leaders of the fraternity.

Drucker, who conducted the appeal for Demoulas’ suspension, said she did not grant him the appeal because he did not have any new or additional information about the incident that would change the outcome of the decision.

However, Drucker testified that she did not fully review the 30-page incident report from the Department of Public Safety, which Demoulas’ lawyers questioned as not being a “fundamentally fair” appeal because she did not have all the information at her disposal.

Still, Drucker maintained her belief that Demoulas did not present

what she believed to be sufficient enough evidence for her to grant the appeal.

During his closing arguments, Demoulas’ attorney Michael Lynch said this case was not one he took lightly.

He said the fundamental fairness students are guaranteed by the student handbook is intended to protect the students.

“I think fundamental fairness has failed in this case,” Lynch said.

Fischer questioned whether the injunction would be beneficial to Demoulas since federal law states that a student must attend a minimum of 15 weeks of a semester in order to get

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credit for the semester.

Lynch said he was certain Quinnipiac would find a way to accommodate Demoulas–should he be granted permission to return for the remainder of the spring 2015 semester–since the university put him in the difficult situation to begin with.

When Fischer questioned Matthew Conway, one the attorneys representing Quinnipiac, the judge said he believed Demoulas was fully entitled to know a specific date in correlation with the alleged hazing incident he was accused of.

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Last semester, without any notice, my ered you, you would merely confront that suitemate began taking all of her kitchenware person and make that issue better. Instead, we out of the kitchen. Thinking it had something all live in a world of passive aggression and to do with my affinity for not washing my emotions being swept under the rug.

It makes living with people or being dishes immediately, I thought she didn’t want friends with them imposme using her stuff. So, I sible. Instead of talking went up to her and asked about your feelings with why there was a mass KELLY NOVAK the person that’s bothermove of all her utensils. ing you, you keep it to She then decided to in- Associate Arts & Life Editor yourself. If you can’t keep form me she was moving @Kellelaxo it to yourself, you turn out. Three days later. to someone else and talk This semester, my badly about the person other suitemate indicated that is giving you probnothing was wrong between us. Sure, there was a small amount lems. No one has the guts or the manners to of tension there, but nothing major that she discuss their emotions, which destroys these needed to confront me about. I woke up this friendships and relationships.

Major life conversations have been transpast weekend at 1 p.m. on Saturday, to find all of her belongings on the common room ferred to texting and Facebook messaging. floor. Her parents had come up to help her These applications that were meant for immediate contact about where to meet a friend completely move out.

No indication. No warning. She had for lunch or a question about a homework brought the microwave, the toaster, the ma- problem have now been used as the primary jority of the pots and pans, and the furniture. tool for some people to date or make friends.

A friend of mine had been consistently A heads-up in advance would be have been courteous so my other suitemates and I could “seeing” a guy on the weekends for months, replace these vital things, but we got nothing. and therefore she became curious about Unfortunately, this is becoming more where they were going. She asked him in percommonplace everyday. No one talks to each son, but he quickly brushed it off. However, other anymore. In the past, if something both- an hour later he sent a long, complicated text

about how a relationship was just not for him.

A TEXT MESSAGE, where it is impossible to detect a person’s tone, body language or even a sense of respect.

As a communications major, this lack of knowing when to do just that is appalling to me. Sure, journalism is a concentration based in writing, but I still know how to speak to people when it is warranted.

Our future generations won’t know how to excel in a job interview or ask out the boy or girl they like without using their cell phones, and that is a sad, sad thing.

Who knows? If each of my suitemates had confronted me and told me what was bothering them, maybe we could have fixed our problems. Maybe we could have avoided them feeling alone or alienated or whatever was bothering them (still don’t know to this day). However, they lived up to today’s stereotype that is not knowing how to put feelings into words, or just plain old choosing not to.

Though some people wish face-to-face contact would just go away, I hate to break it to you: It’s not. It’s the core of humanity. So I suggest you learn to speak to people and have those hard conversations.

It’ll make you a better, stronger person for it and probably a lot less rude.

Cancelling express shuttles puts students at risk On Saturday night, Quinnipiac cancelled express shuttles to New Haven for the third time this semester.

The university sent out the same email it had during the first two occasions, saying the shuttles had been suspended due to the latest weather forecast. The hope, presumably, was that by cancelling the university-provided transportation system, students would stay off of the roads.

The problem was that some students didn’t— and that’s extremely dangerous.

Students who wanted to go to Toad’s Place, or anywhere else in New Haven, sought out other ways to commute into the city. Some wouldn’t let their Saturday, often highlighted by going to New Haven, be ruined by a little snow.

So what did they do? Most called an Uber or another taxi service to get them both to the city and back to campus. This is the same thing they did the first two times the express shuttles were cancelled, too.

The taxi services daring enough to take on the winter conditions came to both the Mount Carmel and York Hill campus and brought students to New Haven. And some students who didn’t want to pay for a taxi even drove themselves.

Of course, we can’t forget that alcohol is often directly correlated with Toad’s Place and New Haven in general, making the fend-for-yourselves attitude the university chooses when cancelling

shuttles an even higher risk for its students.

Isn’t taking a taxi or driving more hazardous than taking the university’s shuttles? Shouldn’t Quinnipiac rather have its students be in the hands of paid, trained employees who can drive slow on the highways in wintery conditions?

Well they don’t. They let students fend for themselves.

Last night I left campus NICK SOLARI around 11 p.m. with my Sports Editor roommate to get food. I’ll be @Solari_Nick the first to acknowledge the fact that the roads weren’t in good condition, forcing me to drive my truck with extra caution.

As I was driving, my roommate and I were talking about how dangerous it would be to drive a smaller vehicle in this weather. And on the way back, our observations were confirmed.

When making the trek up York Hill, a taxi kept slipping around turns. Finally, it slowed down so much that we wondered if it would start rolling backward on the hill.

Bottom line: it clearly wasn’t safe for the taxi driver and the students inside the vehicle.

Senior finance major Jared Haite says he feels at risk when taking a taxi, especially in wintery conditions.

“Half of the taxis can’t even get up the hill by

Dunkin Donuts let alone York Hill, plus they’re mostly two-wheel drive,” Haite said. “Even though it’s the students choice, the school is indirectly putting us in danger.”

Allie Bona, a junior physical therapy major, agrees with Haite, saying she feels students are not safe when taking taxis.

“It’s dangerous for students to take taxis or drive themselves,” Bona said. “It could also be dangerous for the shuttles to drive, but with Uber, most of the cars are little so it’s not safe.”

Haite also added that taking the shuttle is more safe because of the role alcohol plays in a night out in New Haven.

“People are going to be drinking, but you’re safer on the shuttle,” Haite said. “If you drive or even take a taxi, I feel like people are more tempted to bring alcohol with them, which can lead to many forms of trouble.”

It’s time for the university to acknowledge the fact that students are going to go out regardless of whether or not the shuttles are cancelled.

Having students drive or take a taxi might let the university off the hook in the off chance a student gets into an accident, but it doesn’t keep the students safe—which should be the first priority.

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Don’t forget about the little guys You’d think after studying abroad in France been resolved a lot easier at the beginning of adding French as another minor would be pretty the semester, this situation could have been preeasy. I had already taken two courses here at vented.

This just made me realize that the smaller Quinnipiac and fulfilled many of the other remajors and minors probably don’t have as much quirements while taking classes in France.

Once I returned all I needed was one more leeway in what classes they can or cannot take.

300-level class to complete the minor. Since I was told I might not be able to complete the minor if I had officially there is only one 300-level declared it because there French class and it is only in MEGAN MAHER weren’t enough students or the fall, I knew I would need Photo Editor classes in the program. to take an independent study @MeganMaher4 Now I know that it isn’t if I wanted to complete evthe university’s fault that not erything this semester. a lot of students sign up for I was actually told I certain programs. But they couldn’t take an independent should be ready in case there study until another French student asked for the class as well. I was also are students who make it far enough into their told I couldn’t take the 300 level class in the fall program that they need certain classes in order to if enough people didn’t sign up. So apparently it graduate. The university should want students to wasn’t so easy to add a French minor after study- add minors, not make it difficult for them.

Based on my experience, the best thing for ing abroad.

I had my schedule all mapped out, without students to do is keep pushing, emailing or callany French classes, but as soon as I did I got an ing in order to get what you need. Since smaller email that there would in fact be a French inde- programs may not have as many faculty as other pendent study. The events that happened after programs, it may be hard to create a class or inthat email changed my outlook on how things dependent study.

It might seem a little scary at first because worked here at QU. As I emailed back and forth between the the “no” or angry response may be hard to take language department to find out if I could fit the in. So take it from me, do not be afraid of those newly instated independent study into my sched- emails or calls, do not be afraid to ask for help ule, the add/drop period for classes had come from professors, and do not be afraid to ask for and gone. So when I finally realized the French something that might not seem possible at the independent study couldn’t fit into my schedule, time.

Students have the power to choose their it was too late for me to take it out on my own.

While I could have taken the initiative to classes here and that shouldn’t change just beemail the language department sooner, the asso- cause not enough people signed up for a certain ciate dean of fine arts emailed me back in what class. In the end, it’s your education and you was not only an offensive tone, but made it seem should do what you want with it. like it was all my fault. Although this could have

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ADVICE FROM ANDY

Diversifying the food counter The American dinner table: it has long been ate students) 315 Quinnipiac students to identia symbol of togetherness, relaxation after the fy as vegetarian. Going a step further, one could day’s work and a respite from the outer world. also claim that approximately 630 students eat As conversation swirls around the table, the a vegetarian-inclined diet.

But what’s my point? Let me explain: familiar clank of silverware colliding with As an individual who eats a diet conceramic rings out—it is the taining mostly animal products, eating in interaction between indithe Quinnipiac cafeteria is relatively efvidual and the standard fortless; my diet offers me access to all American diet: meat, meals, snacks and beverages sold. Esvegetable and starch. sentially, my diet allows me to have But that was the choice: my eating preferences go unpast. Today, an increasing punished and, instead, are rewarded. amount of Americans have For the vegetarian and vegetarchosen—for a variety of understandian-inclined, eating in the Quinnipiac able and praiseworthy reasons—to cafeteria results in increased mental anomit meat from their diets; the hisguish rather than relief to individual toric “meat and potatoes” meal has physiological need. The vegetariantransformed into something more ANDY LANDOLFI Staff Writer minded must choose from a relatively environmentally friendly. Ameri@AndyLandolfi miniscule amount of options and then cans still consume meat and podecide which meal to consume out of tatoes—some just ask to hold the the inherently limited offerings. Rather than meat.

In a Vegetarian Times Study, approximately being rewarded—or at least properly acknowl7.3 million Americans identify as being veg- edged—for their dietary choices, these students etarian. Of this 7.3 million, 1 million identify as receive the proverbial bad end of the dietary vegan. Additionally, the study notes nearly 23 stick; the majority of students get to choose million Americans follow a vegetarian-inclined their meals—vegetarians must accept theirs.

I understand increased dining options will diet.

The studies findings—which suggest ap- add additional costs to Chartwells in both labor proximately 3.2 percent of the U.S. population and food, I acknowledge that vegetarians make lives vegetarian lifestyles and approximately 10 up a minority of the Quinnipiac population, and percent lives vegetarian-inclined lifestyles— I admit there is a presence of some vegetarian appear to be a more conservative estimate of meals, but more can and should be done; a university’s dining facilities should plan to propvegetarianism in America.

A 2012 Gallup Poll found approximately 5 erly feed the diverse palate and unique dietary percent of Americans self-identified as being needs of a university population.

If the university can offer students a burgvegetarians.

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Quinnipiac and Yale are becoming accustomed to finishing in a tie when they meet in the War for Whitney Avenue.

On Friday, the Bobcats and Bulldogs skated to a 2-2 draw in front of a sold-out crowd at High Point Solutions Arena in Hamden. It’s the third tie between the two teams in the last two seasons, as well as the second consecutive tie in the Heroes Hat Game.

Quinnipiac head coach Rand Pecknold was upset with his team’s performance.

“I’m really disappointed with how we played tonight, I thought it was a poor effort,” Quinnipiac head coach Rand Pecknold said. “We definitely showed our immaturity.”

Both goalies, Quinnipiac’s Michael Garteig and Yale’s Alex Lyon, ended up with 23 saves on the night.

Garteig was busy at the end of the night, finishing with 13 saves in the third period and overtime combined.

“We got outplayed in the third period and overtime, and [Garteig is] the reason we got the point.”

The Bobcats struck first early with a Danny Federico goal. Tim Clifton passed the puck from behind the net to Federico at the left point, and the captain sent a wrist shot on the net that slipped past Lyons for the goal.

“The puck squirted out, and I just tried getting towards the net and Tim Clifton got the point for me by screening the goalie,” Federico said.

Yale’s Frank DiChiara evened up the score midway through the first period with a goal that snuck past Garteig into the open net after receiving a pass from defenseman Rob O’Gara.

Less than two minutes later, Tanner MacMaster took advantage of a Yale miscue. Matt Killian lost control of the puck, and MacMaster netted a breakaway goal, assisted by Andrew Taverner.

Quinnipiac couldn’t hold its 2-1 lead, however, ending the game in a 2-2 tie.

“We came out poorly in the second and third, and just lost our poise and composure,” Federico said.

The Bulldogs tied the game up midway through the period with a two-on-one goal by the hands of Rob O’Gara. O’Gara snuck the puck past Garteig on a Matt Killian pass to tie things 2-2.

Quinnipiac had four power play opportunities in the game, three coming in the last two. Still, the Bobcats came up empty in all man-up situations.

With the tie, Quinnipiac stays on top of the ECAC standings with 32 points. Yale, meanwhile, sits at third with 23.

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Breaking tradition

As a wife, mother and grandmother, Debora Timms is considered a nontraditional student. The Granby native hopes to balance her hectic life while attending classes in order to earn her bachelor’s degree in print journalism.

By KELLIE MASON Staff Writer

It’s 6 a.m on a Wednesday on a cold February morning in Granby. Debora Timms, 47, checks her phone for emails and messages before she faces the day. Timms tells her two children living with her it’s time to get ready for school.

Timms is known as a “nontraditional student.” Age, especially any age over 24, is often the defining characteristic of a nontraditional student, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES).

Adult students often have family and work responsibilities as well as other life circumstances that can interfere with completion of higher education, according to NIES. Timms is classified as a senior, expected to graduate in December 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in print journalism.

“I always knew I wanted to write,” Timms said. “But I never did anything with it. When I was younger I never went to college, I had children, I actually worked in accounting and finance for a long time and then probably about maybe about 15 years ago I got more interested in politics and social issues.”

She would rant to her husband about current events and he simply said, “well, do something about it.” She didn’t know what he meant at first, but he pointed out that she loved to write so she should write about things that matter to her.

“So that was kind of what sort of started it,” Timms said. “But my kids and other things – I just didn’t have the money to do it.”

Before Timms considered sitting in the classroom again, she spent 20 years living in Australia. She first moved there with her first husband who she met in Connecticut.

“Finally, after we moved [to the United States] which was about a little over seven years ago now, I just decided to give it a go and just try to go to school.”

For more than 20 years, nontraditional

“I always knew I wanted to write [...] But my kids and other things – I just didn’t have the money to do it.”

– DEBORA TIMMS students have made up close to 40 percent of the college population, according to American Council on Education (ACE).

Timms started her educational career in North Carolina. She first received her associate degree from Randolph Community College in Asheboro, then attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, and will finish her undergraduate education at Quinnipiac on the Mount Carmel campus.

Deciding to get her degree from Quinnipiac wasn’t an easy decision to make.

Timms grew up in Connecticut. she had friends and family here. She wanted to be close to them and still get a good education.

“I wanted to move back up into this area so I just had a look at the schools that had print journalism majors, obviously, because that’s what I was interested in,” Timms said.

Quinnipiac isn’t the only school that offered print journalism as a major, Timms said. They offered it at several schools in the

NAME: Debora Timms HOMETOWN: Granby, Connecticut MAJOR: Print Journalism area, including a couple of state schools.

After receiving an acceptance letter from both Quinnipiac and Central Connecticut State University, Timms decided to try a private institution. She had already attended a state school and community college online.

Plus, Quinnipiac offered a master’s degree if she wanted to proceed and do that program as well.

“Quinnipiac seemed to have a really good program, a good reputation and I got a really good financial aid package, so at the end of the day I wanted to try a more private school since I was going to pay the same amount of money [as a state-run school] anyway,” she said.

Starting at age 24, students filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) are evaluated based on their own earnings and may be eligible for additional funding, some of which doesn’t have to be paid back, as opposed to traditional college students, reported U.S. News and World Report in 2013.

FAFSA awards are based on an applicant’s income from the previous year, but certain life events can alter a student’s financial circumstances, according to U.S. News and World Report.

The Federal Student Aid website also helps nontraditional students who are seeking financial assistance by providing a checklist of things to do before applying for aid.

The FASFA form is not the way it used to be when nontraditional students were applying to colleges and universities, said U.S. News and World Report.

Because most nontraditional students have been out of the classroom for years, they may lack mathematics, writing and technology skills a typical student would have coming right from high school, according to University North Carolina Wilmington’s Non-Traditional Student Organization (NTSO).

Nowadays, internship and job postings are found on the Internet, especially on professional networking sites such as LinkedIn, and on other social media sites, like Twitter.

“I probably don’t use [LinkedIn] as effectively as I should,” Timms said. “Generally, I tend to not do very much on it for the most part.”

Transitioning and using new forms of communication can sometimes be difficult, according to University North Carolina Wilmington’s NTSO. It’s like you look at something and think, “well, I’m not really sure how to use this,” Timms said.

Timms doesn’t see her being older than her peers in the classroom as a drawback. She instead hopes the fact that she has a lot of life experience will put her ahead of her classmates when she tries to find an internship and eventually a full-time job.

“I have a better idea of who I am and what skills I can bring to the table, so I’m

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Timms has classes three days a week. On Wednesdays, she is on campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. kind of hoping that will work in my favor,” Timms said.

Timms may have the experience that most traditional students lack, but one thing those students have is time.

It can be hard for students to juggle homework, readings and extracurriculars. Timms has to consider all of that plus her family responsibilities and work.

“There are never enough hours in the day,” Timms said.

“I have a better idea of who I am and what skills I can bring to the table, so I’m kind of hoping that will work in my favor.”

– DEBORA TIMMS Timms isn’t stressed out by her schedule. She may be on campus three days a week, and on Wednesdays in particular she is here from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., but she has learned to deal with balancing school, family and coursework.

The ability to learn things, be back in a classroom and participating in class discus-

sion are a few of her favorite things about being a student again.

“The ability to do that and focus on it is a lot of fun–well, it’s a lot of work–but it’s a lot of fun,” Timms said.

It is mid-afternoon on a dull and dreary Wednesday in February. Timms has two journalism classes before she takes the hour-long commute home to her children.

Traditional students don’t have to take that drive home. Traditional students don’t have to manage a career, home and classes to the same degree.

Last semester, Timms’ children had some issues, but the professors were accommodating.

“Sometimes [the children] want attention, they need to have things done, they need help with their homework or we’re trying to discuss things at the moment,” Timms said.

“We’ve been settling in and my husband is still working in North Carolina trying to transition so he’s not here, it’s just me.”

Timms offers some advice: take advantage of the opportunities when you can. All of those experiences to travel and get out, get involved and do things are perfect when you don’t have a lot of commitments.

“I would hope that young people really become active and find passions,” Timms said. “Get out there and learn about things beyond just themselves.”

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LOVE THAT LASTS Relationships can be hard and long-distance relationships can be even harder. Two Quinnipiac students explain what has worked for them in keeping their relationships afloat, even in rough waters.

By ALYSSA BROWNE Contributing Writer

It is still “cuffing season” – the time of year that people start and want to be in new relationships because of the cold weather; benefits of relationships such as these include cuddling, being close to someone and extra warmth. However, some people in relationships may miss out on these benefits because of the distance.

According to Huffington Post, a study done by Cornell University found that between 20 and 50 percent of college students are currently in a long-distance relationship.

Now, you may frown upon the idea of being in a relationship where you can’t see the other person every day and think to yourself, “What’s the point?” However, being in a long distance relationship does have its perks.

Even though you can’t be with your significant other every day, studies by Cornell University also show that those in longdistance versus normal relationships tend to have more meaningful and longer conver-

sations. Couples away from each other also tend to treasure the time they have to talk to each other, rather than take it for granted, and really listen as well. This makes the intimacy between them even stronger than couples who saw and talked to each other on a daily basis.

Stephanie Miller, a freshman at Quinnipiac, is a strong believer in long-distance relationships. She and her boyfriend, Chris, who goes to school in Philadelphia, have been together for four years now. Despite the distance, they have made it work.

“We visit each other every other weekend, and alternate on who goes to see who,” Miller said. “And time flies in between for when we get to see each other. It’s like you’re so hopeful about when you will see them next so it goes by very quick.”

Miller says she can’t begin to imagine being with anyone else and is close with her boyfriend dispite the distance.

The Cornell study found that long distance relationships with a significant other

RAVE Starbucks at the Ratt

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Through the darkness in the far back of the Ratt, past the scrumptious cheesy pizza, over toward the ice cream-filled freezer box and behind the smoothie bar, a light shines from the ceiling onto something new, something delicious. Is it Chipotle? No. Dunkin’ Donuts? No. It is…wait for it…drumroll, please…STARBUCKS. That’s right, the Ratt now sells Starbucks coffee.

Students on the Mount Carmel campus now have the privilege of walking the few steps it takes to get to the Ratt to purchase their very own Starbucks coffee. Although a heated debate exists between Starbucks lovers and Dunkin’ Donuts fans, this accessible machine will make all coffee-lovers happy. No longer do you have to drive or take the dreaded walk to buy Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. And forget about ordering in.

In addition to its convenience, the new coffee machine also comes with variety. It serves both hot and cold drinks with choices of regular and decaf coffee, espresso, lattes and cappuccinos. Currently, the two most popular drinks are the vanilla latte and the caramel macchiato. Whether you need a fast shot of caffeine or are pulling an all-nighter, you are able to do so with the 12 ounce and 16 ounce cup sizes of deliciousness. These drinks, priced around $4, may be a bit more expensive than the bottled ones offered in Café Q, but it’s worth it. Quinnipiac students can finally say we have Starbucks on campus. Now all we need is a Dunkin’. ̶ I. Dalena

allows the relationship to become more than just physical. In other words, an emotional attachment is key.

According to Long Distance Relationship Statistics website, 75 percent of couples in long-distance relationships eventually become engaged to be married.

Senior Alex Mazzone is a prime example of someone who has managed to make it work throughout college. He and his girlfriend, Lauren Bleau, are separated by more than 130 miles. However, Mazzone says distance doesn’t stop them.

Mazzone says he knew his girlfriend was “the one” even before they left for college.

“There’s lots of things I love about Lauren, and I really can’t pick one thing,” Mazzone said, smiling. “She’s so easy to talk to.”

Mazzone has done everything in his power throughout his college career to make sure their relationship works, and to do this, he visits her mostly every weekend at Northeastern University, where she attends school.

He travels to her by Megabus.

“Megabus” is a transportation system by bus that, according to the Megabus website, offers “safe, convenient, low cost, daily express bus service in the US and Canada.”

“Megabus is great – it’s only a dollar each way, so it’s really cheap, and the fact that it is has helped us stay together because I can easily visit her almost every weekend,” Mazzone said.

Mazzone also reveals his trick to making their relationship last throughout college.

“Communication is key,” Mazzone said.

“Certain aspects of our relationship are hard to describe, but there’s a lot of honesty and trust between us.”

The happy couple plan to get married soon after Mazzone’s graduation in August, and he owes all of this to being able to visit her often through the bus company’s budgetfriendly rates.

Miller and Mazzone are living proof that long-distance relationships can work, but only if you’re patient and ready to put some work in to make it last.

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Yale tickets vanish in the blink of an eye

One of the worst moments of a Bobcat’s semester is when he or she can’t get a ticket to the Yale game. And since only 1,000 student section tickets were made available, many students felt bitter disappointment when the tickets sold out.

Last Tuesday night, students huddled around their laptops as they waited for the 10 p.m. ticket release time. The student portal is often jammed by the high amount of online traffic, so some tried to improve their chances by using different WiFi networks or finding computers hardwired to the Internet. The anticipation and anxiety of those few minutes leading up to 10 p.m. was intense, and right as the clock switched from 9:59 p.m. to 10 p.m, everyone began clicking on the ticket portal link.

There were rumors that student tickets sold out in 10 seconds, but the New Haven Register reported that it actually took five minutes. Regardless of that report, it certainly felt like only 10 seconds. “Sold Out!!” was listed next to the game nearly instantaneously, and that was a very frustrating sight.

To add to the frustration, there were many Yale fans at the game. Of course, they have every right to purchase tickets as well and the university has a ticket lottery similar to Quinnipiac’s, but it would have been nice to see a little bit more gold in the arena – as if there wasn’t enough already.

Hopefully some of the unlucky majority who had to watch the game on their TVs will get tickets next year. And maybe next year Quinnipiac will win. ̶ J. Cibelli

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Home is where the food is

It’s that awkward time of year where nothing is really going on. Everyone is getting stressed out by approaching midterms and the neverending Arctic weather so we’ve complied a list of some of the most mouth-watering comfort food recipes to break students out of their mid-semester rut. The best part is, most of the recipes are easy enough to make and have few ingredients. –A. Kasam

Oreo Bars Quick & Easy Chicken Noodle Soup INGREDIENTS: ► A package of Oreos ► A package of large marshmallows ► 4 tablespoons of butter

DIRECTIONS: ► Put Oreos into the Ziploc bag. ► Crush the Oreos into small pieces. ► In a microwaveable bowl, melt the butter and marshmallows (until they fluff up) for about 2 minutes. ► Add the Oreo pieces quickly and mix. ► In an 8x8 in. pan, flatten the mixture. ► Leave the bars to cool for 10 minutes. ► Cut into 9 bars.

Nutella Croissants

INGREDIENTS:

► A package of croissants from the store ► Nutella

DIRECTIONS:

INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

► 1 tablespoon butter ► 1/2 cup chopped onion ► 1/2 cup chopped celery ► 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth ► 1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth ► 1/2 pound chopped cooked chicken breast ► 1 1/2 cups egg noodles ► 1 cup sliced carrots ► 1/2 teaspoon dried basil ► 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano ► Salt and pepper to taste

► Melt butter over medium heat in a large pot. Cook onion and celery in butter until just tender, 5 minutes.

Pour in chicken and vegetable broths. Stir in chicken, noodles, carrots, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes before serving.

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Beer & Bacon Mac & Cheese

► 1 pound macaroni noodles ► 12 ounce bottle beer

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► 8 ounces cream cheese

DIRECTIONS:

► 1 pound shredded cheddar

► Boil a large pot of salted water. Once boiled, cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

► 1 cup crumbled bacon

► Pour the beer in a second large pot. Put the pot over high heat, add cream cheese. As the beer starts to simmer, break the cream cheese into crumbles with a whisk and whisk it into the beer. Add the shredded cheddar. Keep warm and whisk until completely smooth. ► Pour the cooked and drained macaroni into the cheese sauce. Reduce heat to low, then stir and cook another 3 minutes to thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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► Microwave a few croissants on a microwave safe plate for about a minute.

INGREDIENTS:

► Cut the croissants open and spread the Nutella inside.

► 1 bag tortilla chips

► For serving, scoop the beer mac and cheese into bowls and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

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► 1 pound group beef ► 1 packet taco seasoning ► 1 diced tomato ► 1/2 cup lettuce

DIRECTIONS:

Caramel Apple Monkey Bread

► 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

► Brown ground beef in sautee pan and drain.

► 1/4 cup black olives

► Add taco seasoning packet to beef.

► 1 chopped jalapeño

► Pour beef mixture over chips.

► 1 jar of salsa

► Top with cheese and put in microwave or oven to melt cheese.

► 1 container sour cream

► 1 can of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls

► 1 container guacamole

► Add lettuce, tomato, olives, jalapeño, then more cheese. Add sour cream, salsa and guacamole if desired.

INGREDIENTS: ► 1 apple

► 1 container of caramel ► Pan Spray ► Coffee mugs

DIRECTIONS: ► Preheat the oven to 350°F. ► Spray 3 coffee mugs with pan spray. ► Cut the cinnamon rolls into quarters and roll them into balls. ► Cut the apple into small pieces. ► In a mug, put one layer of cinnamon roll balls, then add the apples and drizzle the caramel.

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► Place chips on large plate.

g u m a n i e i n b ro w INGREDIENTS: ► 1/4 cup (50g) of flour ► 1-2 drops of vanilla extract ► 1/4 cup (70g) sugar ► 2 tablespoons (13g) of natural and unsweetened cocoa ► Pinch of salt ► Small pinch of cinnamon ► 1/4 cup (60ml) water

► Repeat until the coffee mug is nearly full.

► 2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil

► Bake this creation for 25-30 minutes and if needed, add more caramel on top.

► A scoop of ice cream or 1-2 teaspoons of heavy whipping cream to serve

DIRECTIONS:

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► In a microwave-safe mug, pour the flour, sugar, cinnamon, cocoa and salt. Stir with a spoon to mix well.

-In the mug, add the water, oil and vanilla extract and stir until there are no clumps. ► Put the mug in the microwave and heat on high. If one does not know the power level of his or her microwave, he or she should start with 60 seconds and increase accordingly. For a 1,000-watt microwave, heat the mixture for a minute and 40 seconds. The brownie should be moist when cooked through, not dry. ► Allow the brownie to cool for a minute and serve it with some ice cream or whipping cream.

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THE THINGS WE CANNOT SEE There are many different types of infectious bacteria that thrive on our college campus and its in places you wouldn’t necessarily expect.

By CHRIS CARUSO Contributing Writer

College campuses are a great place for making friends, learning new things, and having fun. Many people can see the benefits of living in such an enjoyable and beautiful environment like Quinnipiac. Yet under the microscope, colleges campuses are a great place for harmful bacteria to colonize and thrive.

A bustling environment of young adults with different hygienic habits can scatter dangerous, unwanted, and unseen microorganisms all over campus. This article is only a short list of the different types of infectious bacteria and their favorite places to dorm on campus.

» KEYBOARDS «

The American Journal of Infection Control assessed the contamination of keyboards within a university setting. The results show an average of 20.1 colonies of microorganisms per square centimeter (about the size of one button on a keyboard) on computers with multipleusers, such as those in the library. Pathogens, which are disease-causing agents, were among the microbes found on these computers.

For example, 47 percent of multiple-user keyboards contained staphylococcus aureus, a pathogen that can cause mild skin infections when in contact with open wounds. Other pathogens found on multiple-user keyboards include e. coli, a bacteria indicative of fecal contamination, which can cause diarrhea, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

These microbes can be transmitted from keyboards to students giving a potential for infection. Students should understand this

danger and clean their hands before and/or after use of library computers. The library hands out free sanitizer at the front desk and students could take advantage of this to reduce their risk of contamination.

» BATHROOM «

The bathroom is another location where microorganisms can colonize and survive for long periods of time. A study on the biogeography of public restrooms researched where specific microorganisms flourish in public restrooms. It was found that the typical breeding grounds for microbes in the bathroom involve the toilet, the floor and surfaces typically touched by hands.

Firmicutes and bacteroidetes, which are different bacterias commonly found in the human gut, were found on the seat and handle of toilets. This may be caused by contact with contaminated hands or by splashing that occurs after flushing the toilet. While these bacteria are actually helpful within our gut, they can cause problems if they come in contact with other parts of our body, according to a study published by the Public Library of Science.

To avoid contamination these areas should be disinfected often. Since flushing the toilet exposes these potential infectious agents to the air toothbrushes and other exposed hygienic devices should be covered to avoid potential contamination.

Even after washing their hands students can be exposed to bacteria. A study posted on the National Center for Biotechnology Information’s website found that electric air dryers found in bathrooms disperse bacteria about 3 feet around the machine.

Center for Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students Now accepting nominations for its prestigious 2015 Excellence in Service to Students Award and Excellence in Teaching Award.

On the other hand, paper towels demonstrated no dispersal of bacteria. When given a choice between paper towels and warm air dryers, students should use paper towels every time. Even if there aren’t any papertowel dispensers available, students are better off letting their hands dry on their own.

They can also dry them on their pants if they really dislike wet hands.

disease causing fever, diarrhea, and cramps that last 4 to 7 days, according to the CDC. To prevent contamination, gym-goers can disinfect and wipe down their machines before and after their workout. Students who do not utilize the disinfecting spray during their time at the gym are increasing the chances of these pathogens infecting other students.

» FITNESS CENTER «

Mini-fridges are popular on most college campuses, including Quinnipiac, but many students may not know the health concerns around them. While the refrigerator is used to preserve food by keeping bacteria at bay, there are still precautions that students should take to ensure they remain healthy. First, be on the lookout for expired food. Within the highpaced environment of a college campus, it can be easy to forget to check expiration dates or simply forget about food that is buried deep within the fridge. These foods may still go bad, even inside the refrigerator and release bacteria that can colonize on other foods.

Another important tip would be to get a thermometer to place in the fridge. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) states that the temperature of a refrigerator should be at or below 40 degrees fahrenheit. This temperature ensures that bacteria cannot thrive within the fridge. It is possible that students keep their refrigerators at a temperature that allows bacteria to grow. Rotting food can cause food poisoning and other unpleasant side effects.

Avoiding the things we cannot see is essential if the Quinnipiac community wants to remain happy and healthy for the remainder of the semester.

A study published in 2014 to the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health researched the diversity of bacteria on the surfaces of fitness centers within a Metropolitan area.

Although Quinnipiac is not even somewhat considered a metropolitan area, as described in the study, the gyms on all three of our campuses still gain a lot of traffic from students, faculty and alumni. Results from the study could possibly be applied to many gyms that attract wider populations like here at Quinnipiac.

The experimenters extracted DNA from swabs of various surfaces commonly found at the gym. Once again, firmicutes, were some of the most abundant microbes found and were notably inhabiting treadmills, ellipticals and leg presses. A total of 63 species of bacteria were found across all surfaces that were swabbed.

In addition, a low abundance of potentially pathogenic bacteria were found. Bacillus, an infectious agent responsible for food poisoning, was found on 7.1 percent of stationary bikes and salmonella was found on 17 percent of handrails within the gym. Salmonella is an infectious agent that causes salmonellosis, a

» REFRIGERATORS «

T

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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RUNDOWN MEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU 2, Yale 2 - Friday Dan Federico: 1 goal Tanner MacMaster: 1 goal QU 2, Brown 2 - Saturday Sam Anas: 1 goal Federico: 1 goal WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY Yale 3, QU 0 – Friday Chelsea Laden: 17 saves QU 1, Brown 0 - Saturday Taylar Cianfarano: 1 goal Nicole Connery: 1 assist Emma Woods: 1 assist MEN’S BASKETBALL Rider 94, QU 83 – Thursday Ousmane Drame: 20 points, 9 rebounds James Ford: 18 points Zaid Hearst: 15 points, 6 rebounds Canisius 65, QU 63 - Saturday Drame: 20 points, 7 rebounds Evan Conti: 16 points Ford: 11 points, 8 rebounds WOMEN’S BASKETBALL QU 82, Saint Peter’s 52 Thursday Val Driscoll: 14 points, 10 rebounds Samantha Guastella: 13 points, 6 rebounds Nikoline Ostergaard: 12 points, 8 rebounds QU 79, Iona 72 - Sunday Driscoll: 22 points,10 rebounds Guastella: 17 points, 8 rebounds Ostergaard: 11 points, 8 rebounds

GAMES TO WATCH MEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU at Harvard - Friday, 7:30 p.m.

QU at Dartmouth - Saturday, 7 p.m.

WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU vs. Princeton (ECAC Quaterfinals) - Friday, 3:30 p.m.

QU vs. Princeton (ECAC Quartefinals - Saturday, 3:30 p.m.

QU vs. Princeton (if necessary) Sunday, 1 p.m.

MEN’S BASKETBALL QU vs. Siena - Friday, 6 p.m.

QU at Manhattan - Saturday, 2 p.m.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL QU at Rider - Thursday, 7 p.m.

QU at Monmouth - Sunday, 2 p.m.

MEN’S LACROSSE QU at MJIT - Saturday, noon WOMEN’S LACROSSE QU at Yale - Wednesday, 4 p.m.

QU vs. Binghamton - Saturday, 1 p.m.

ACROBATICS & TUMBLING QU vs. Oregon - Sunday, noon

Follow @QUChronSports for live updates during games.

Watch Q30 Sports for Quinnipiac athletics video highlights.

Quinnipiac Bobcats Sports Network is your source for live broadcasts.

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GAME OF THE WEEK

Men’s ice hockey plays to draw with Brown Bobcats clinch second Cleary Cup in three years

By MAX MOLSKI Staff Writer

The Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey team clinched its second Cleary Cup in three years after a come-from-behind 2-2 tie against the Brown Bears on Senior Night.

“I am real proud of our guys for winning the Cleary Cup,” Quinnipiac head coach Rand Pecknold said.

“It’s not easy to do in this league. It’s a tough league and night in, night out you have to grind it out.”

The Bobcats scored two third-period goals to come-from-behind and tie the game, and the team’s played to a scoreless overtime period.

Tanner Macmaster nearly put the puck past Brown goalie Tim Ernst from the red line with six minutes left in the opening period, but Ernst made a pad save. With one minute remaining in the period, a Landon Smith shot ricocheted off the left post to keep the game scoreless through 20 minutes.

Joe Prescott netted his third goal of the season to put Brown up five minutes into the second period. Prescott took the shot from point-blank range and blasted it over the left shoulder of goalie Michael Garteig.

Brown pulled ahead again midway through the period. Nick Lappin scored a backhand goal on a breakaway to score his tenth goal of the season and give Brown the 2-0 lead.

The Bears finished the second period on the power play following Soren Jonzzon’s second boarding penalty of the period. A number of body saves by Quinnipiac defenders kept the score 2-0 going into the final period.

“We were really flat the first two periods,” Pecknold said.

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The men’s ice hockey team poses for photos with the Cleary Cup following Saturday night’s game.

The tables turned in the final period.

“There was no doubt in our locker room,” co-captain Danny Federico said. “We knew if we stuck to our game plan, we would be successful in the third.”

Danny Federico scored his second goal in as many days on a power play to shrink the Brown lead to a single goal midway through the period. Tanner MacMaster and Justin Agosta assisted Federico for his third career goal in his last regular season game at the High Point Solutions Arena.

“I’ll tell you what, the kid can shoot a puck,” said Pecknold.

Sam Anas tied the game less than two minutes later. Bo Pieper and Tra-

vis St. Denis assisted Anas on his 17th goal of the season as he slid the puck beneath Ernst.

MacMaster earned a game misconduct for a boarding penalty that sent Prescott head-first into the board in front of Quinnipiac’s bench. The Bobcats held off the penalty in the last three minutes of regulation to send the game into overtime at 2-2.

“I think if we do not have to kill that five minute major, we come back and get another one,” Pecknold said.

Quinnipiac held down the remaining 98 seconds of the Brown power play. Justin Agosta sent a shot past Ernst that nearly gave Quinnipiac the win but deflected off the cross bar with two minutes remaining.

Each team played the final minute of the extra period a man down after Brown’s Mark Neclerio earned a hooking penalty and Jonzzon earned one for embellishment.

Ernst saved a shot by Federico as the final horn sounded to solidify the 2-2 tie.

“It is a tough way to tie, but it was good battling back,” Federico said.

The Bobcats rest atop the ECAC standings with 33 points and a 15-23 record after two ties this weekend.

Quinnipiac’s remaining games are at Harvard and Dartmouth.

“I am proud of our effort, how we competed, and how we battled this year. We are happy to have it back,” Pecknold said.

Espinosa: ‘sky is the limit’ for Daniels DANIELS from page 16 I had to put the ball in the basket,” Daniels said. “They would feed me in the post and develop my game even more.”

Just before the season at PSA began, Daniels decided to commit to Quinnipiac. He committed to the university because of the relationship that he developed with Moore and the rest of the coaching staff. Moore and the rest of the coaching staff. He also wanted to play close to home so that friends and family could come watch him play.

After Daniels signed his letter of intent to become a Bobcat, he had a full year to get ready for the next level. He had a great year at PSA, helping the team to a 29-5 record and a berth in the National Prep Championship Tournament. For Daniels, his newly acquired skills brought out his aggressive demeanor.

“I think he got the aggression from Hillhouse, he came in with that,” Espinosa said. “He is a fiery guy. He brought that fire with him everyday to practice. He wasn’t a vocal leader but he led by example.”

Daniels claims that people doubting his abilities on the court brings out his aggression and bully-in-thepaint mentality. It’s helped him become a better player on offense.

And his energy hadn’t even scratched the surface until he had reached Quinnipiac. Moore realized how impactful Daniels was in practice, and how it could impact the

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Chaise Daniels is averaging 3.5 points and 2.9 rebounds this season. team going forward. a strong player for us in the MAAC “He came in with the aggression was during our intersquad scrimmage and we foster it,” Moore said. “The behind closed doors,” Moore said. upperclassmen have helped bring “He scored 25 points and that was the it out of him, especially in practice first time I thought he would be ready situations. Our practice atmosphere to contribute for us this year.” brings it out of him but he has a natuDaniels earned a starting spot at ral desire that he brought to Quinni- Quinnipiac on Jan. 9, and has propiac to play hard.” duced in big games against rival Daniels’ determination in practice schools since then. would eventually help him earn minIn the win against Manhattan durutes in real game situations. Moore ing his first start, Daniels recorded 11 claims that a string of great practices points and three blocks to help guide and scrimmages in the beginning of the Bobcats to a 73-59 win at the TD the season, where Daniels battled Bank Sports Center. against seniors Justin Harris and “It was a big game for us,” DanOusmane Drame, gave the freshman iels said. “It was a revenge game enough confidence to trust the fresh- because they beat Quinnipiac in the man in games. playoffs last year and I wanted to get “First time I thought he could be payback even though I wasn’t here

yet. Every game I try to give my best effort.”

Daniels followed up that performance with another strong showing against Iona about a week later. He posted career-highs with 12 points and 9 rebounds, while also blocking two shots in the loss.What impressed Moore was how solid Daniels played against two elite MAAC teams with great big men.

“From Manhattan through Iona, he has taken it to another level at a time where most freshmen would hit some kind of wall,” Moore said. “He has been ratcheting up his intensity and the production has come with it.

The fearlessness and the energy that he displayed knowing that he was going to face some of the best big men in the league was great to see. As a coach, that gets you excited to see.”

Though he’s only a freshman, Daniels’ aggression and energy on the floor helps influence his teammates, as well.

“He is one of the most energetic guys that we have on our team today,” Drame said. “We rely on him for that because he gets us amped up and it helps us make those extra plays on the court. His energy is very important.”

And some believe Daniels is only getting better.

“He’s getting better and better everyday because he felt that he had something to prove. The sky is the limit,” Espinosa said. “I think he can definitely play for a living. He can have a 10-year career somewhere playing the game of basketball.”

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Shoot to thrill

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Clockwise from top right: Alex Barron takes a shot in Friday night’s 2-2 tie vs. Yale at the TD Bank Sports Center, Tanner MacMaster celebrates after scoring a goal, Sam Anas looks to the crowd after socring in Saturday night’s 2-2 tie vs. Brown.

BY THE NUMBERS

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Samantha Guastella has registered doubledigit points in six of the women’s basketball team’s last seven games.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Justin Agosta has a +11 plus/minus for the men’s ice hockey team this season, which ranks first on the team.

The men’s basketball team is first in the nation with a +12.5 rebound advantage.

The Bobcats led the nation last year in rebounding margin.

Danny Federico

Taylar Cianfarano

The senior captain scored a goal in each of the two games the men’s ice hockey team played last weekend.

Coming into the weekend, Federico had one career goal in his four seasons at Quinnipiac. Federico now has eight points on the season by way of two goals and six assists.

The freshman scored the gamewinning goal in the third period of Saturday night’s 1-0 win against Brown. The win helped the Bobcats clinch home ice for the ECAC Hockey Quarterfinals. Cianfarano has a teambest 27 points this season on 15 goals and 12 assists.

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COACH’S CORNER

“This group [of seniors], their impact was immedediate. They’ve elevated this program to unprecedented new heights.

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— TRICIA FABBRI WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Hard in the paint

Chaise Daniels embodies toughness through his work ethic and aggressive approach to the game

By TYRELL WALDEN-MARTIN Staff Writer

Growing up, Chaise Daniels remembers being one of the worst basketball players his age. So bad, in fact, that he vividly remembers never being picked during games with his friends.

That was before Daniels started to grow and develop his skills as a basketball player.

Even more importantly, it was before he started to develop a passion for the game.

“I embraced being the underdog and it made me want to go hard,” Daniels said. “I love the game, so why not go hard?”

Daniels found that aggression at James Hillhouse High School, a local basketball powerhouse in New Haven, Conn.

Daniels transferred into Hillhouse, which owns a state-record 22 championships, after his freshman year at Maloney High School in Meriden.

“From the moment I stepped in the door, it was all about work and the road to win a state championship,” Daniels said. “Extra workouts before practice, running miles before and after practice, just trying to learn how to play basketball and win championships.”

In his three years at Hillhouse, Daniels helped bring a championship back to the school and made a name for himself. Yet, he was hardly recognized as the best player on the team.

Joe Morelli, high school sports editor for the New Haven Register, recalls covering Daniels during the forward’s time at Hillhouse.

“From that championship team, he is the only player playing Division I,” Morelli said. “He did a lot of the dirty work.

They don’t win a state championship without Chaise Daniels. He was the piece of the

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Chaise Daniels had a season-high 12 points and nine rebounds against Iona on Feb. 15. puzzle that they needed.”

Daniels started to get recognized on the AAU circuit while playing for Connecticut Select, a team coached by Wayne Simone.

Daniels recalls having a great summer heading into his senior year with the team.

“I had a lot of schools calling about me to see who I was, asking what my grades were and coming to games,” Daniels said.

“I told myself ‘I got their attention, now it’s time to work.’ I had to make them start offering.”

During his senior year in high school, Daniels received offers from UMass, Fairfield University, Drexel University, Tulane, St. Bonaventure University, UNC Greensboro, Marshall University, LIU Brooklyn and Hofstra.

Quinnipiac men’s basketball head coach Tom Moore also offered Daniels a scholarship. Moore remembers watching Daniels play, and was impressed with his size and willingness to play basketball tailored to the Bobcats’ system.

“Some bigs his size want to be forwards and shoot threes. He was an inside player who liked doing inside player things,” Moore said. “Blocking shots, traffic rebounding and scoring in the low post. We don’t get a lot of kids his size, with his tools and his willingness to play inside in this league. We thought he could be very special.”

Daniels didn’t make a decision on where to continue his basketball career until after he had completed his senior season at Hillhouse. During the summer, he opted to do a post-grad year at Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut rather than commit to a college program. His hope was that, with the help of PSA Athletic Director and basketball head coach Thomas Espinosa, he could eventually become an effective two-way player for any Division I basketball program.

“He was raw when we got him, his footwork was awful because he never received much work in the post,” Espinosa said. “He got better and better everyday because he felt that he had something to prove.”

Daniels listened to what the coaching staff had to say.

“They told me from the beginning that See DANIELS Page 14

Canisius uses late comeback to trump men’s basketball

By MICHAEL HEWITT Staff Writer

The Quinnipiac men’s basketball team’s losing streak reached three games after Kassius Robertson of Canisius buried a jumper to give the Golden Griffens a 65-63 win Saturday at the TD Bank Sports Center.

Quinnipiac was coming off a pair of tough losses against Iona and on the road against Rider.

Despite the Bobcats’ failure to nab one of the two closely contested games, Quinnipiac still had an opportunity to grab the fifth seed in the MAAC conference.

But with less than 10 seconds on the clock, and the score even at 63, Canisius’ Robertson came off a high screen beyond the arc, used the crossover dribble to make separation between himself and James Ford Jr. and sunk the game-winning jumper.

Robertson said the designed play gave him confidence. “[The play] gave me some time to set up

my dribble,” he said. “I got an open shot. To be honest, I knew I was going to make it because we were doing a very good job on that play the whole game.”

Robertson finished with 17 points in the game, shooting 7-11 from the floor.

Canisius’ head coach Jim Baron thought Robertson and his team’s performance was outstanding. “[Robertson] knew what to do. We executed. [The game] was a chess-match,” Baron said. “I thought we did a good job boxing out and holding them to one shot. It was a big win; the kids believe.”

While Robertson will steal headlines with the big bucket, Canisius mounted a major comeback with a little over four minutes to play.

Quinnipiac’s Evan Conti, who finished with 16 points, sunk a layup to give the Bobcats a 59-52 lead with 4:20 on the clock.

Then, Jeremiah Williams of Canisius went on a run of his own, outscoring Quinnipiac

10-2 to draw even with the Bobcats.

The 13-4 run climaxed with Robertson’s jumper, but the Canisius comeback was a team effort. Josiah Heath finished with a doubledouble, posting 19 points, while corralling 13 rebounds.

“Today’s a big step backwards. No one will feel bad for us. We didn’t put the ball in the basket down the stretch. ”

– TOM MOORE MEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH

Quinnipiac head coach Tom Moore thought his team’s inability to execute in the final minutes cost the Bobcats.

“Today’s a big step backwards,” Moore said. “No one will feel bad for us. Canisius played outstanding down the stretch. We didn’t put the ball in the basket down the

stretch.”

Ousmane Drame led the Bobcats with 20 points and finished with three old-fashioned 3-pointers. Conti nailed four 3-pointers and James Ford Jr. nailed three, but the team finished shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc.

Moore said Drame’s presence sets up makeable shots, but Quinnipiac still struggled shooting the ball from 3-point range.

“Teams dare us to shoot from the outside.

We’re one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the league,” Moore said. “When we make shots, we’re a complete basketball team.”

Moore believes his team’s offensive game is more of the problem, and that the defense has been solid.

“We’re a great defensive team,” Moore said. “We’ve come up short offensively.”

The Bobcats are now 14-13 on the season, and 8-10 in the MAAC. Up next for Quinnipiac is Siena (10-16, 7-10 in MAAC) on Friday at the TD Bank Sports Center.