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Freshman decries drug charges
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Suspension came without evidence, he says By Phil Nobile and Joe Pelletier University officials will not comment following the suspension of freshman Ryan Conde on drug possession and distribution charges that, according to Conde, lack any physical evidence. Conde told The Chronicle that prior to his suspension on April 16, the University never found him in possession of illegal or harmful drugs, and Quinnipiac security never searched his Ledges dorm room. Associate Vice President for Public Relations John Morgan told The Chronicle in an e-mail that “student privacy laws prohibit the university from commenting on this matter.” Conde was officially suspended on April
SGA battles unreported harassment, assault By Nicole Celli News Editor “A lot more” sexual assaults occur in the Quinnipiac community than reported, 2011 Class Representative Ben Wald told The Chronicle. Wald is spearheading an ad hoc committee called the Community Resource Group, whose mission is to raise student awareness of the resources the Quinnipiac community has set up for students on issues including sexual harassment, sexual abuse, alcohol abuse and drug abuse. “We feel it could be further publicized, and we’re going to utilize the Programming Committee, Public Relations Committee, and the Student Awareness Committee to help get that mission out that we have those things in place for students,” Wald said. The committee will be comprised of both Student Government Association members and students from the general population
16, and faces suspension for the remainder of this semester and the fall semester. Conde said he had never sold drugs on the Quinnipiac campus, so the University charges were a complete surprise. “I was shocked,” he said. “Completely shocked.” Four of Conde’s hallmates on the first
floor of Ledges told The Chronicle on Sunday that they never saw Conde dealing drugs. “He wasn’t a drug dealer,” freshman Matt Creegan said. “I never saw him deal marijuana.” Conde’s roommate, Michael Strashun, described the suspension as “complete bullshit.” Questions first arose on March 15, when Quinnipiac security entered a third floor “I wish there was police Ledges dorm room and discovinvolved, because this wouldn’t ered a vaporizer. Conde was in the room at the time, but alhave been able to stick.” lowed to leave after explaining Ryan Conde, himself. He said he was in the Freshman room visiting a friend.
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A YEAR IN PICTURES
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are stealing our jobs. Or are they? The Chronicle takes a closer look. Story on page 8.
116 teams walk tall at Relay By Andrew Timothy Staff Writer
ASSAULT, continued on page 5
of Quinnipiac’s student body doesn’t know what the Schweitzer Institute does. Do you? Story on page 3.
Jennifer Scarlett, Relay for Life co-chair, holds high the $80,000 check from Quinnipiac University to the American Cancer Society. Amanda Shulman / Chronicle
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Against a backdrop of beautiful weather to complement the unofficial “May Weekend,” scores of Quinnipiac students forwent drinking to walk firmly against a leading cause of death in humans worldwide. On Friday, Quinnipiac held its third annual Relay for Life event to raise money for the American Cancer Society (ACS). The event was held in the Recreation Center, with 116 teams totaling 965 participants. Throughout the night, at least one person from each team walked around an artificial track for up to 14 hours to symbolize what cancer patients endure during their treatment. Students could purchase and decorate bags with names of those who have or had cancer for the luminaria ceremony, where the lights were turned off and the bags lining the track were lit up with glowsticks. Aside from team donations, there were many other creative ways to raise money including mocktails, limbo, cookie decorating, and other events, including a surRELAY, continued on page 3
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CAMPUS
BRIEFS How was your weekend?
HAMMERED:
There was drinking on campus this past weekend, Chronicle reports indicate. Quad News confirmed.
TRASHED:
The grassy area by Alumni Field and the sand volleyball courts was trashed. With trash. Plus there was a girl in a bikini and cowboy hat. You know you saw her.
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Loads of May Weekend T-shirts, pinnies, and Pepsi cups filled with...Pepsi? Popular slogans: “Alcoholics live here,” “Slobcats,” “YEAAA BUDDY...May Weekend 2010.”
RELAY:
Cancer Society worker Kristin Alldedge on Relay: “Quinnipiac’s Relay for Life was mind-blowing, not simply because of how many students showed up, but because of how many stayed, coupled with their enthusiasm and involvement.”
TODAY:
Today in history: The first night game in organized baseball history took place in Independence, Kan.
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For $5, Relay for Life participants could paint a square on a cloth canvas during the Friday night event that lasted until Saturday morning. The final product can be seen on display in Tator Hall. Donations went to the American Cancer Society. In total, third annualQuinnipiac’s Relay for Life raised more than $88,000. Joe Pelletier / Chronicle
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Black-Jew Dialogues A two-actor play that addresses the history and absurdity of prejudice and racism. It will take place in Alumni Hall at 8 p.m.
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“GaGa over Dance Co” Buckman Theater, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
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Stop by for free food and giveaways.
Dance Company’s spring performance, admission is free. Performances will also be held on Friday and Saturday--same time, same place.
Come celebrate the release of the 2010 Montage student literary magazine. Snag a copy of the new Montage, listen to music, and enjoy a reading of James Joyce’s “Ulysess” and other readings from Quixotic members. Free food will be provided.
SGA’s Weekly Meeting SC207, 4:15 pm. SGA will hold its last general board meeting of the semester.
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Schweitzer Institute to build campus presence More than half of Quinnipiac students don’t know of the Institute, surveys say By Meghan Parmentier Associate News Editor Since 2002, the Albert Schweitzer Institute has existed at Quinnipiac University to encourage students to expand their perspectives to encompass global prospects when considering humanitarian values, healthcare and peace. The Institute has been successful in helping poverty-stricken areas around the world such as Nicaragua and Guatemala, yet recent results of public relations class surveys show that more than half of Quinnipiac’s students still do not know the Institute exists on camThe Certificate for Ethics and Responsibility Program will push students to:
- Complete courses with a service learning designation - Lead or participate in an alternative spring break - Participate in a semester-long service project or relationship outside of class - Participate in a semester-long internship with a related organization - Participate in a Model UN conference, for which significant advanced preparation is required - Plan or lead a service project, an alternative spring break, or an oncampus event with a full semester of preparation
pus. As an initiative to increase recognition across campus, the Institute will be implementing two new programs this upcoming fall semester: a Fellowship Program and a Certificate for Ethics and Responsibility Program. According to David T. Ives, executive director of the Albert Schweitzer Institute, the purpose of the Fellowship Program is to develop students into leaders who will direct events and insightful opportunities that promote Dr. Schweitzer’s morals and views on human dignity. “For many years, the students have been saying there are not enough opportunities for volunteer services,” Ives said. “I think it will help Quinnipiac, the students’ lives here, their future lives, and their aspirations. And it might make the world a better place while we’re at it.” The two programs will provide interested Quinnipiac students of any major with the opportunity for an ethics-centered context to link their college experience, courses and otherwise, to the ideals advocated by Albert Schweitzer. The Certificate for Ethics and Responsibility Program will operate on a series of points, advising students to complete service learning courses, leading service opportunities like alternative spring breaks, and participat-
Two new programs will push David Ives’ hope to give ASI better campus transparency.
ing in a Model UN conference. The Fellowship Program will be a smaller group of students engaged in the certificate program. Students can be nominated by faculty and administrators, and of those, 20 will be chosen for the Fellowship Program each year. The programs are additionally
intended to aid students with their applications to graduate programs. For medical graduate schools, community service is a significant part of the application. “It is helpful for them when they apply for grad schools to be able to show that they’ve done something substantial and been recognized for it,” Ives said. Ives expects health cience majors to take advantage of the programs first because of the service component on their applications. However, David T. Ives, he emphasizes that stuExecutive Director, ASI dents of every year and major are encouraged to
“We want people to think before something is destroyed and before violence occurs.”
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participate. Participants will join on a volunteer basis. The final intent of the programs’ development is to promote the values of Albert Schweitzer on a worldwide basis. The students participating in these programs will grasp a firm understanding of Schweitzer’s values, especially the respect for all life forms he relayed in his “reverence for life” philosophy. “Having people know more about him and his values through these programs would be a good thing,” Ives said. “We want people to think before something is destroyed and before violence occurs.”
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vivors’ banquet. This year’s theme was dedicated to birthdays. This year, Quinnipiac raised over $80,000 for the fight against cancer. A large novelty check was presented by Relay for Life CoChair Jennifer Scarlett to the ACS during the opening ceremonies. Vice President and Dean of Students Manuel Carreiro was thrilled by the success of the Quinnipiac effort. “This exemplifies what Quinnipiac University is about, but more than anything else, our students ‘commitment to community,” he said. During the opening ceremonies, Quinnipiac student survivors spoke of their battles against cancer. Among them was sophomore Briana Galeazzi, who was diagnosed with leukemia when she was 12 years old. She underwent 12 months of intense chemotherapy, and had to undergo two-and-a-half subsequent years of post-chemo treatment. “Fighting cancer is a group effort, not merely an individual one," Galeazzi said. "One cannot over-
look the critical role support from friends and family plays in battling this disease. Relay for Life epitomizes this spirit.” Relay for Life was planned nearly a year in advance, and required much commitment and dedication from students. However, the personal aspect was clearly a motivating factor for the participants and planners. “I got involved in Relay for Life as not only a continuation of my love for service, but also because it is an event that benefits a cause that is close to my heart,” said Event Co-Chair Ashley Chacon-Baker said. Although Chacon-Baker is not a cancer survivor herself, she and her family were personally affected by the disease. “Though people ‘relay’ for several different reasons, my grandmother's story touches me because it is an inspiration to me and others,” she said. “The good news is that I have the opportunity to do something for them, and that is to relay. All of the co-chairs, committee members, captains, participants, and donors all make Relay for Life
the wonderful event that it is. The amount of work and dedication that goes in to organizing the event is huge, but the passion behind the work is immeasurable.” Chacon-Baker was not alone in being affected by cancer through another family member's affliction. “Nearly everybody I know has been personally affected by cancer in some way,” sophomore Trevor Berlo said. Berlo, whose grandparents both died of cancer, participated on the team “16 Candles,” a play on the 1984 Molly Ringwald film, in keeping with the birthday theme of this year’s event. “It is because of our common experience as students and people, along with the QU community’s dedication to serving others, that Relay for Life has helped to bring so many students together to bring about an event which not only fosters great socialization, but service to our fellow humans,” Berlo said. Greek life was prominent at Relay for Life, with some organizations fielding numerous teams. Alpha Delta Pi (ADPi) dominated six teams. Sophomore Kim Dundon,
ADPi’s Relay for Life chair, first participated in Relay for Life during her freshman year, when her whole floor in her dorm took part. Her highly positive experience, along with that of others, helped motivate ADPi to spread the cause to its members. “Knowing my aunt’s successful fight against cancer, this mass participation touches my heart,” Dundon said. Phi Sigma Sigma had eight teams participating in the event. “Given the widespread and lethal reach of cancer, the least the community can do is to walk in solidarity against it,” said sophomore Phi Sigma Sigma team captain Jordana Centauro said. “It is ridiculous that our advanced society, which has cured polio, mumps, and rubella, along with sending men to the moon, cannot cure this disease.” For junior Jillian Bassi, a member of the PT Club team, the event held special meaning not only to her heart, but to her future career. As an aspiring physical therapist, she may one day help breast cancer patients ward off lymphodemia, which afflicts those fighting the disease.
“Relay is important because it shows cancer patients and survivors that people will support them during this difficult time,” Bassi said. “As someone who could be directly involved with cancer, it is touching to see such large support, especially from young people, who generally tend to be apathetic.” “The massive turnout shows that any illusions of Bobcats being apathetic couldn’t be further from the truth,” said freshman Ashish Silwal, member of the Delta Tau Delta team. This year’s turnout brought Quinnipiac’s grand donation total to more than $300,000 since it began holding the event in 2008. Kristen Alldedge works for the ACS and helps organize Relay for Life at numerous communities and campuses, and was moved by the Quinnipiac effort. “Quinnipiac’s Relay for Life was mind-blowing, not simply because of how many students showed up, but because of how many stayed, coupled with their enthusiasm and involvement,” Alldedge said. “I was particularly moved by the student survivors.”
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SGA Briefs By Andrew Timothy Staff Writer Following the meeting on April 21, the newly elected members of SGA took their seats in their new positions. Executive Board -The Student Leadership Committee met with President Lahey to update him on campus events, and recommended a committee of inquiry on the subject of Greek housing. -The Student Awareness Committee held its final meeting with Facilities this year. Cell phone service on York Hill is being fixed due to complaints. -QU will be adding shuttles to its York Hill service for the 2010-2011 academic year. Cabinet reports 2010 -Class President Stephanie Annunziata congratulated her cabinet for the tremendous work they have done and the goals they accomplished. 2011 -Nothing new 2012 -The class cabinet is looking into holding a survey related to the QU shuttle system. 2013 -The class cabinet is looking to talk with administration on increasing hours at the Café Q and the Bobcat Den. -QU is looking into merging the computer help desk and media services. QU will offer more Dell laptop models next year, and the help desk might service non-Dell computers for issues related to QU services. New Business -Sophomore Andrew McDermott was named the SGA member of the month for April 2010. -Holly Hitchen proposed a motion to grant the Cycling Club a charter. It passed. -A series of changes were made with regards to the SGA election policy.
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‘Quinnies’ to showcase student video work By Meghan Parmentier Associate News Editor Looking for a study break? Check out the Quinnipiac Film Society’s (QFS) “Quinnies,” a film festival for Quinnipiac students, by Quinnipiac students. The Quinnies will take place on Saturday, May 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Buckman Theater. Admission is free and free candy will be provided. This is the fourth year of the Quinnies, the Quinnipiac Film Society’s year-end, summit event. QFS accepts submissions from any undergraduate student for this event. The submissions have been collected for the past two weeks and all are 10 minutes or less. After submission, the films are pre-judged by two anonymous faculty members to choose the top four in the categories of music video,
comedy, drama, and experimental/other. The winning four films will be screened at the festival and then further judged by three professors from the School of Communications. According to senior Film, Video and Interactive Media (FVI) major Matt Galo, president of QFS, this year will see the return of the Quinnies trophies for the winners of each category. Some films will also be available afterward for private viewing. “Who doesn’t like watching movies?” Galo said. “It’s exciting to stay to the end and see if the movies you want to win do win.” Junior Caitlin Goldberg, FVI major, will be president of the club next year. “People in this school are so talented and I don’t think half the student body realizes how talented people really are,” Goldberg said. The Quinnies is QFS’s main event be-
and the culmination of the past year’s work. Everything from class projects to personal films students have made, this is the big event where they can display the product of their hard work.. “These people spend 50, 60, 70 hours on eight minutes of film,” Goldberg said. “A lot of times they take so much time to create these projects and nothing happens with them. We want to give them an environment that’s competitive, fun and worthwhile.” John Kelley, senior Media Studies major, is the director of promotions in QFS and has been involved with the club since its inception. “It’s a fantastic way to not only bring the campus together in a celebration of film, but also a great way for students to showcase their work in front of a large audience,” Kelley said.
CONDE: ASSAULT: Wald spearheads committee to raise awareness ‘Ridiculous’ charges lack any evidence, freshman says reported, it’s because of one of two things: continued from cover in order to have a balance of student input. It they don’t know the system exists, or they is open to the entire Quinnipiac community. don’t trust the system,” Wald said. “They’re It was brought to the attention of the afraid that if they report it, they’re going to be Faculty Senate Student Affairs Committee, embarrassed, other people are going to get in on which Wald serves, that there were more trouble, that kind of thing.” widespread cases of sexual harassment and The committee plans on reaching out assault on campus than what was being re- to students through door-to-door knocking, ported. programs, informational flyers and small fo“If you look at the end of the year cus groups. statistics you have maybe two-three sexual Wald is looking into working with assaults and offenses actually recorded,” Wald said. “But the issue brought to our attention was that “We want to show that it’s okay to get there were a lot more that actually help, it can be done confidentially, it can occurred. We don’t have the au- be done privately, and there are people thority to reach out to those kids that are here specifically for that.” and get in contact with them, but what we can do is promote the Benjamin Wald, resources on campus that are in Junior Class Representative place for students who need that extra help so you can trust the system,” Wald said. Professor of Sociology Lori Sudderth, who Quinnipiac offers Alcoholics Anony- recently received a $30,000 grant from the mous meetings through the Albert Schweitzer state of Connecticut to look into why sexual Institute, and counseling services through harassment and abuse cases aren’t being reHealth Services. The Office of Student Af- ported. fairs has a comprehensive system of groups “We want to show that it’s okay to get that will meet starting next semester that the help, it can be done confidentially, it can be committee will also help promote. done privately, and there are people that are “After doing some research and talk- here specifically for that,” Wald said. ing to people about why these things aren’t
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The student in possession of the vaporizer, along with marijuana and $300 in cash found after further investigation, declined comment. On April 1, Conde received an e-mail summoning him to an April 6 conduct meeting for his “alleged involvement in the incident,” the e-mail read. Conde described the situation as “ridiculous.” “I wish there was police involved, because this wouldn’t have been able to stick,” he said. “In a legal case, there’s no evidence.”
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Sociology class inspires revived ‘Bobcat Sweep’
Students call for furniture, appliances to help veterans in need
Together Empowering People), will run a new and improved version of “Bobcat Sweep.” “After we decided who we were going to help, we needed to think of a way to do it,” Whitten said. “I remembered how Quinnipiac used to run a program called Bobcat Sweep that would come and pick up furniture and other items when you were moving out of your dorms.”
versity,” Stevenson said. During these three days, the group will collect donations between 2 and 5 p.m. On Friday, donations will be accepted on the Mount Carmel campus near the bobcat statue. On Saturday, the group will By Chris Leary be at the York Hill campus, and on Online Sports Editor Sunday the group will be taking doProfessor Ronald Webb had nations from Whitney Village and explicit instructions for his socioloff-campus houses. ogy class: every student had to think “We will be accepting beds, outside the box. lamps, tables, chairs, That sort of outside-thecouches and kitchen apbox thinking has inspired stupliances that are in good “No one deserves our help dents from his class, Program condition,” Hallinan more than those who have Planning and Administration, said. “We just hope that served us and our country to help veterans in need. students won’t throw most importantly.” “We needed to focus on out items rather than a group of people in need for donate them to a good Katherine Demezzo, cause.” our semester-long project, and Junior no one deserves our help more Letting such items than those who have served us go to waste, the group and our country,” junior Kathsaid, would be exactly erine Demezzo said. The students have set a goal the inside-the-box mentality that Demezzo and classmates Sean to obtain 300 items from Quinnip- Webb and his students want people Hallinan, Sarah Stevenson, and Kari iac University during the three-day to avoid. Whitten have been organizing a collection period, which will take project that will give the Veterans place from Friday, April 30 until If you have donations Affairs Department in New Ha- Sunday, May 2. ven its biggest donation in recent “We felt that if we were going or general questions, memory. to get as many items as possible that e-mail S.T.E.P-UP at With help from the Office we needed more than just one day, Bobcatsweep@gmail. of Community Service, the group, and that we would need to cover com. self-named S.T.E.P-UP (Students more than just one area of our uni-
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Almost Golf fundraiser triples last year’s earnings $400 raised on Saturday, TKE says By Stephanie Coppola Contributing Writer For the second year in a row, students at Quinnipiac University gathered on the Quad for a day of golf...almost. The men of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) and the Student Programming Board put on the second annual Almost Golf event on Saturday, April 24. Almost Golf is TKE’s philanthropy event to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The event featured a driving range, eight-hole golf course, raffles, food, and music. There was supposed to be an inflatable twister and a mini-golf course, but due to the inclement weather last week the event had to be rescheduled, making these extra activities unavailable. The event raised $400, according to TKE President Matt Goddard. This comes a year after raising $120 at last year’s Almost Golf event. Additionally, money raised for St. Jude Children’s Hospital comes from donations from family members and friends who received letters from students. From April 12-23, TKE set up a table in the student center where letters could be filled out and mailed. The recipient of the letter was given information about St. Jude Children’s Hospital and asked to send a donation in the amount of
their choice. For each letter a student filled out, they received two free entries into raffles at the event. “The raffles included a $50 gift certificate to the bookstore, $20 Target gift certificate, a picnic basket filled with items, a spa treatment, and various clothing gift certificates,” Goddard said. The raffles were awarded at the conclusion of Almost Golf. A round of golf could be played for $5 and a bucket of balls could be purchased for $5 as well. “We used reduced flight golf balls for the driving range and the golf course so that you could hit the balls around campus,” said junior TKE member Adam Hebert. The balls travel one-third the actual distance, allowing games to be played on locations like the Quad. Students joining the fun could bring their own clubs to play with, but clubs were also supplied at the event. A person purchasing both a $5 round of golf and $5 bucket of balls would receive free food and drinks. Otherwise, hamburgers, hot dogs, and sausages could be purchased for $2 a piece and drinks for $1 a piece. The event was open to the entire community, although members of the fraternity agreed that mainly individuals in Greek life showed their support. Christen Samuels of Kappa Alpha Theta attended the event with members of her sorority. “It is important to support other organization’s philanthropy events,” Samuels said.
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By Nicole Fano Associate A&E Editor For $40 a month, Kaitlyn Boresky surrenders herself to the luminous lights and happy warmth of a tanning bed. To maintain her glow, she tans six to seven days a week, and doesn’t intend to stop. “I go tanning because it makes me feel good,” Boresky, a Quinnipiac sophomore, said. “Most people think I like to look tan, but the main
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reason I go is because it gives me a little high that nothing else does.” This beauty, though, carries a price beyond the dollar sign. “Tanorexia,” “fake and bake,” and even “oompa loompa” are several terms used to describe the tanning contagion that influences many Quinnipiac University students. Since 1980, the frequency of melanoma in young women has increased 50 percent, according to www.skincancer.org, a national skin
cancer website. “Some of the girls and guys completely overdo it,” sophomore Krista Balzofiore said. “It gets to the point where it looks unnatural and almost unhealthy.” A $5 billion industry, tanning salons are multiplying throughout the U.S. Many young women are now self-proclaimed tanning addicts. Though the health risks are well-publicized, many can’t resist the lure of tanning beds. In addition to the toll on health, salon goers’ pocketbooks will be soon be taxed. President Obama’s approved healthcare bill will burn tanning fanatics and salon owners. Effective July 1, indoor tanning salons must charge customers a 10 percent tax for their servicrs. The tax will produce an estimated $2.7 billion over 10 years. Doctors and industry financers fought the proposed tax on Botox, or “Bo-Tax.” The U.S. Senate traded the 5 percent tax on cosmetic procedures for one larger tax on tanning services in December. “The tanning tax will decrease the number of teens who tan be-
cause teenage customers don’t want to pay,” Shannon Rosenberg, an employee at Mediterranean Tanning Salon in West Caldwell, N.J., said. “We might lose younger customers since we just raised prices on our tanning beds.” Coincidentally, Rosenberg has noticed an increase in business during the spring and summer months, which is when the tax becomes effective. “It’s a part of people’s daily routines. They wake up, go to the gym, go tanning, then do their laundry,” sophomore Nicole DellaValle said. Mediterranean Tanning Salon offers employees free tanning and 50 percent off of all store products, a nice perk for Rosenberg who tans three to four days per week. “My main concern is skin cancer, wrinkles, and sun spots,” Rosenberg said. “I take the proper precautions though. I don’t burn myself and I use creams.” Those who use tanning beds more than once a month have a 50 percent higher chance of developing melanoma, according to www. cancer.gov, the National Cancer Institute website. Although anyone exposed to UVA and UVB rays risks skin cancer, people with fair skin, light hair, and blue or green eyes are most susceptible, as are people with a family history of skin cancer. Melanoma is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in women ages 20 to 30, and 71 percent of tanning salon patrons are women ages 16 to 29, according to the American Cancer Society website. “My mother has pre-cancerous cells associated with sun exposure,” Boresky said. “I make sure I use a moisturizer on my face that has SPF 20 before I tan. I know that it’s not enough and I am risking my health, but it’s a risk I’m willing to take.” Contrary to popular belief, sunscreens, tanning oils and creams won’t prevent skin cancer. SPF (sun protection factor) only protects against UVB rays, not UVA rays. Most dermatologists won’t recommend anything below SPF 15. Many sunscreens quickly break down in the sun and lose effectiveness. UV radiation causes shortterm effects such as wrinkles, sun spots, burns, and scarring. Longterm effects include cataracts, edema, vascular system damage and increased skin damage, according to a variety of sources published in academic health journals. “Skin is very important in that it protects the rest of our body from the outside world, helps to regulate our temperature and allows us to have a sense of touch,” said registered nurse Linda Medrzychowski from Voluntown, Conn. “Skin damage, whether from the sun or from tanning, is cumulative.” Located in Hamden, Conn.,
Tommy’s Tanning Salon supplies several QU students with their tanning fix. Most tanning salons offer four levels of tanning beds. Higher levels mean more UV rays and a quicker, darker tan. Level one consists of 120 watt lamps while level four features 580 watt lamps. The monthly cost for level one is $24.99 in comparison to $79.99 a month at level four. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires tanning salons to label every UV and sunlamp product with warning statements. Since the healthcare bill passed, the FDA is considering placing stronger warnings and restrictions on tanning beds. While tanning salons must list possible physical side effects, there aren’t any warnings for psychological addiction. “Tanning and/or melatonin is one therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder, or seasonal depression,” Professor of Biology Michael Vieth said. “Melatonin interacts directly with the serotonin receptors in the brain, and most likely interacts with the reward pathway. Tanning is used as a way to prolong the positive side effects of increased melatonin. But, add in the addictive personality, and we have issues.” Tanning ranks No. 4 on the list of top 10 modern addictions, according to www.toptenz.net, a pop culture website. Tanorexia refers to a mental disease, similar to anorexia, when a person believes they are never tan enough. Addicts fear paleness or a fading tan. This obsession has spawned a number of online “tanorexics anonymous” self-help groups. “People go tanning to look skinnier, that’s why I go,” Rosenberg said. “If I start to lose color, I freak out.” Although there is no official 12-step rehabilitation program for tanners, simple alternatives such as spray tans and sunless tanning lotions provide the same results. Tanning therapies like melatonin pills and interventions can help decrease addiction. A study at Wake Forest University in North Carolina revealed that “tanorexics” experience a high, much like drug addicts. UV rays produce endorphins that cause euphoric feelings. The study observed eight people who tanned frequently and eight people who tanned less than 12 times per year. All participants were given a drug to block endorphin production while using non-UV tanning beds. The frequent tanners developed withdrawal symptoms much like drug addicts. “I do not know that we can detox a tanning addict,” Vieth said. “Just like smokers quitting after cancer, it may just take some health issue (cancer, vision issues, hair loss, sterility) to finally cause an addict to want to quit.”
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A SENIOR’S FAREWELL
Make sure you go for it
Thank you. Four years ago, I came to this school with a shaky idea of what I wanted to do with my life. I figured something would come up along the way and spark my interest eventually. Well, it did. Four years later, I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished at this university thanks to many of the wonderful faculty, staff and fellow students I’ve had the chance to meet. Beyond my classes I’ve taken and friends I’ve made, I’m most proud of my work with The Chronicle. Two years ago, I joined the newspaper with little knowledge of what I was getting myself into. I came late to the party, so accepted my role as “Assistant Copy Editor” and was glad to be a part of something. But “Assistant Copy Editor” turned into reporter, that turned into photographer, which turned into helping with design work, which turned into interviewing President John Lahey. It all snowballed into something larger, something bigger, something with more responsibility. And I loved it. I only wished I had started sooner. This year, I was named General Manager and Publisher of this paper and it was one of the proudest moments of my Quinnipiac career. I know, thanks to my wonderful, wonderful staff, we have made this paper as good as it can be – for now. The staff in line for next year has bigger and better things on their mind and I can’t wait to watch from the sidelines as they top everything we did in the past year. In short, many thanks to everyone who has helped me become who I am today. From professors, advisors, peers, friends and acquaintances, you have all made my time here exciting, wonderful and enjoyable. Good luck to all of those I know who still have time at this university. Take my advice: If you’re interested in something, even in the slightest, go for it. I wish I had more time with the newspaper to make it that much more special. Again, my thanks, -Andrew Vazzano
April 28, 2010
Mexicans are Stealing our jobs A lot of people blame Mexicans By Andrew Greene for many of the economic woes our Contributing Writer country is facing today. Many of them take low-skill jobs likes flipping burgers or mowing lawns for wages that would otherwise be insulting for non-Mexicans. Regardless, they’re stealing our jobs. Every day. Why would someone hire a skilled landscape artist to revamp the front lawn for $100 per hour when we can just hire seven Mexicans to do it for $10 an hour with the division of labor? They wouldn’t; it’s more expensive. Mexicans are taking all the jobs teenagers and high schoolers should be taking to develop a good work ethic. Mexicans take jobs like flipping burgers, cleaning dishes, and mowing lawns. Mexicans need to stop taking our jobs. We need to start a war on Mexicans. You know what else I hate for taking American jobs? Machines. A single machine can effectively do the work of a dozen workers plowing fields or manufacturing cars on an assembly line. Why pay 20 assembly workers a $25,000 annual salary when you can just make the one-time expense of buying some machine for $250,000 that will last for five years? You wouldn’t; it’s more expensive. It’s just one-tenth of the cost, and machines don’t have sick days. Machines are taking all the jobs many hardworking Americans need to put food on the table for their families. We have ATMs taking the place of tellers, assembly machines putting together cars rather than auto-mechanics, and giant one-man field plows which eliminates the need for 25 workers with shovels. Machines need to stop taking our jobs. We need to start a war on machines. You know what else I hate for taking American jobs? The Internet. The Internet allows us to instantly access anything and everything all around the world, including paying our bills electronically, and buying clothes from clothing stores’ websites, not to mention the fact that it’s the epicenter of information. Why should Best Buy hire 50 clerks when they only need 25 because half of their clientele shops online? Why would a company like Best Buy choose to only operate out of buildings when it can also operate online, expanding their sales while downsizing employment? They wouldn’t; it’s more expensive. Plus, the Internet doesn’t need a raise or healthcare benefits. The Internet is taking away jobs from librarians at libraries, clerks at stores, and, with the rise of e-mail and e-billing, even letter
carriers working for the postal service. The Internet needs to stop taking our jobs. We need to start a war on the Internet. You know what else I hate for taking American jobs? These do-it-yourself workshops they hold at Home Depot every Saturday. Whether it’s wallpapering your kitchen or building a patio for an outside deck, Home Depot hires a single employee to teach a workshop for about 20 people on how to do these things themselves, rendering useless people who actually do tiling, roofing, and plumbing for a living. Why would you hire a pro for $50 per hour plus materials to build your kid a swing set, when you can just do it yourself for free? You wouldn’t; it’s more expensive. Plus if you do it yourself, you don't have to wait around all day for some stranger to show up at your house and then worry about them stealing your shit. These God-forsaken do-it-yourself workshops make professional plumbers and home fixer-uppers a thing of the past. We need to start a war on do-it-yourself workshops. The point I’m trying to make is, I don’t understand why there is so much animosity and fear towards low-skilled Hispanics taking low-skilled jobs for lesser pay. They’re not “stealing” jobs. When I think of a Mexican stealing a job, I think of a white person walking out of a Sears with their head held high because of their new promotion, and then a group of Mexicans jumping him and wrestling the job out of his hands as if it were as tangible as a paper bill. If you don’t like the system, that is, companies hiring workers for lower pay, don’t fight the Mexicans: fight capitalism. That is what our economic system is fueled by; minimizing costs to expand the bottom line so the guy at the top can have another vacation home. That’s just how it is. No one is going to hire someone for more money to do the same job because it’s moral. It’s called competing for a job, and if your method of competing means you are willing to work for pubic hairs and a pat on the back, you win. Or, here’s a grand idea, read a book and make yourself a marketable asset so your only job opportunities aren’t mowing a lawn or cleaning a pool. The more highly-educated you are, the less competition you will find for the job you wish to acquire. I’ve never heard of some CFO at a major corporation writing to the New York Times complaining about all these immigrants competing for the ViceChief-Accountant-Executive spot at his company. Heck, maybe if you even go as far as getting a master’s or PhD you won’t have to compete for a job because jobs will compete for you.
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April 28, 2010
EVERYONE should use Twitter By Lenny Neslin Managing Editor For all you lazy, uninformed college students or those who are always “too busy” to catch up with the news, it’s time you joined the Twitter craze. And that’s just one of many purposes this rapidly-growing social networking tool satisfies. Twitter is undoubtedly the fastest news source around, and it’s no coincidence that its most common use is on the go, in the palm of your hand on your cell phone. “Anonymous sex” is the phrase my dad used to describe Twitter. OK, I wouldn’t go that far, but it’s pretty darn good. Anonymity is what best separates Twitter from Facebook. Facebook profiles include personal information and photos that are really only for the eyes of friends. Twitter profiles consist of a picture, a 160-character bio and tweets (140-character updates). Twitter allows you to create a personalized news feed from any news source you can think of while also keeping tabs on how the world is reacting to the news. And when I say “world,” I’m referring to Twitter’s 70 million
users and counting. I’m stressing the importance of current events because I feel students here are incredibly oblivious to what’s happening outside of our home away from home for four years. Quinnipiac professors can attest to this, including my Finance 201 professor last semester who asked his students if they had ever heard of Warren Buffett. Professor Emeritus Vincent Driscoll heard crickets when referring to one of the most famous names on Wall Street — and this was a class mostly comprised of upperclassmen (you know, the people who are heading out to the real world where names like Buffett’s should be common knowledge.) If you still don’t care for keeping up with the news, Twitter is also an excellent place for discussing whatever topics appeal to you the most. For me, it’s sports, but I’ve been using it lately to branch out to politics. Searching Twitter is like asking the world a question. And your query always has responses. “So Twitter is just for people who have no friends?” a non-user asked me. Yeah, that’s one way of looking at it, but a wiser outlook on Twitter is that it could help you get a job.
‘My first year at Quinnipiac has been the best year of my life’ By Christine Burroni Associate Opinion Editor How many things can change in one year? Well for starters, I have a new address, new friends, new living situation, new workout schedule, and I guess in general, a new life. I feel that within the first year of college, my life has made leaps and bounds in differences and progression, and it hasn’t even been a year, only about seven months, right? Who knew so much could change in such a short time. In these past few days, I’ve been thinking about how I used to feel about coming to college and all of the unanswered questions I had. I was so excited but equally nervous, and just had no idea what to expect. Upon the completion of my first year, I realize that all of my emotions, although natural for an incoming freshman, were just silly. There was no reason to be nervous, QU became my home the moment my parents left on move-in day and I felt comfortable right away. If someone asked me this time last year where I would be now I don’t think I would have guessed right. Granted, I knew I was coming to Quinnipiac, but I had no idea what it really had in store for me. The new (and at times crazy) things I never thought I would do, the people I now consider my family, and the lessons I learned. No, I never could have guessed it last year. I can safely say that my first year at Quinnipiac has been the best year of my life. I’ve pushed myself, not only academically but socially, all while adapting to and embracing my new surroundings. I’ve accomplished and experienced so many new things, and gained a new perspective on life in general. I feel as though I have changed for the better. For the most part I’ve managed to stay on top of my work, staying orga-
nized with my planner that has never left my purse and at the same time I’ve managed to have an amazing amount of fun. Whether it was a night in New Haven or hanging out on campus, every weekend I’ve always had a blast. It is no wonder no one wants to leave college. In high school and younger years, our priorities differ. Situations both positive or negative that seem so significant at the time are really just petty and miniscule. As time goes on we learn what is important in our life; our family, our friends, our motivation to do well, the things that matter. From a young age till now, this list has evolved as we learn more about ourselves over time. Going home this summer will be nothing similar to any other summer. Even being home for winter and spring break felt strange and even a little unnatural. I’ve established my life here at Quinnipiac, and I feel that being home just throws my life out of wack. Don’t get me wrong, I love my home and family, and being from New York I miss being surrounded by all Yankee fans, but I’ve gotten so used to my new way of life that I don’t want to leave it, even if it is just for a few months. When people say time flies, they’re not kidding. I feel like it was “just yesterday” the move-in crew was putting all of my belongings into my new home. Seriously, where did the time go? I guess I can say the most important lesson I’ve learned is to embrace everything that comes your way. Take life one day at a time and don’t let the seemingly endless amount of work bring you down. With my first year of college almost at its end, I appreciate life and take every day here with happiness and appreciation knowing that this year and the next three are and will be the best years of my life.
Knowing people is everything, and if you can make a name for yourself — brand yourself — on Twitter, then you could be employed right after graduation. Approximately 50 percent of Quinnipiac undergrads are in the School of Business or
the School of Communications. Every single one of those students should be using Twitter to keep up with news and to start networking. I’d be shocked if 10 percent of the student body had a single Twitter handle. I tweet from four.
A SENIOR’S FAREWELL
It’s been ‘one hell of a ride’ With my time at Quinnipiac University coming to a close, I’d be remiss if I didn’t thank those who made my college experience as good as it possibly could’ve been. As editor-in-chief of The Chronicle this year, I learned a great deal and worked with talented, hard-working students to produce a quality, award-winning newspaper. It is hard to believe I only joined the newspaper during the early part of my junior year, because I feel like it has been a part of me for a long time. The people I have met in the student media have become some of my closest friends, people that I plan on staying in touch with long after college. In addition, my great professors shaped me from the academic side, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without their selfless guidance and advice. I have met some amazing professionals during my four years here and the effect they had on me growing as a student cannot be under-
stated. I came to this institution with the intention of working in television. That’s what I did during my four years in high school and I thought college would be no different. Four years later, I’m leaving with a print journalism degree with no interest in working in journalism. It’s funny how things work out. I have no idea what the future holds for me, but I know I wouldn’t be who I am without the fine people I met in Hamden. For that, I am truly and eternally grateful. To my fellow graduating seniors, I wish you all the best of luck wherever the future brings you. To those who will be hanging around Quinnipiac next year and beyond, enjoy the college experience while you still can. It will be over before you know it. College has been one hell of a ride and I cannot believe the end is near. Goodbye and thank you, Andrew J. Fletcher
Don’t forget to relax during stressful times By Lindsay Roberts Staff Writer
Classes for next year, internships, jobs, workload, finals, papers, lingering tests, drama at home, drama in the dorm, drama with a relationship, lack of sleep, lack of motivation, should I go out tonight or write that paper, in need of a good homemade meal, indecisive with what to do with the next hour let alone the rest of my life. College students have a lot going on, and seeing students lying out on the Quad proves that spring is exactly what everyone needs right now. When feeling overwhelmed, it is important to look around and see the blooming trees and smell the freshly cut grass. Sometimes after hours in the library the sleeping giant mountain startles me. Here I was sitting cooped up with my work and forgot about the beauty around me. That is not to say that studying is not important right now during crunch time, this is the hardest yet most important time to stay focused and finish strong. And that is what is so wonderful about spring; it is rejuvenation, a new beginning, a rebirth. We should all take a breath and think back on what we have survived this year. After being bundled up and snowed in, trudging through the rain and trying not to slip on the ice, we can finally see the sun. Sure the pollen may cause a stuffy nose and watery eyes, but the campus is beautiful and the air seems to buzz with an excitement that must have been weighed down by the freezing temperatures.
Take a minute today and look around at the people who seem to walk lighter, smile more, and maybe stop and talk with someone you know. It is a gift in itself to be able to walk to class with my head up, not looking at the river forming underneath my feet. While I remember lugging a huge backpack under a broken umbrella and cursing the students who go to school in Miami, now I am reminded why I picked a school with “seasons.” I will be twenty years old and it still never ceases to amaze me how everything comes back to life. No matter how horribly treacherous a winter we pull through, somehow even the littlest things like the flowers and the bees are still ready for another round. Spring gives me hope in what I am capable of. If a crocus bud can push itself through the frozen ground with just a little help from the sun, I can surely push myself through the rest of this semester, and anything I face in life. Now is the time to be happy, to do what is needed to be done while also doing what the heart wants to do. Spring is a time to have fun, to feel like a kid running through a sprinkler barefoot. Now is the time to take action, to realize that better days lie within you, and that with fresh starts come infinite opportunities. So do what is good for you this spring and don’t let the stress of life fog you. Work hard because you deserve to do well, but also give yourself time to relax. Like the annoying little bird who chirps outside your window in the morning, wake up stoked about another spring day. It is wonderful to know that there can always be a new beginning.
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A Year in September 16, 2009 (Issue 1): 16 students placed in isolation with flu-like symptoms
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September 23, 2009 (Issue 2): Quinnipiac offers free flu shots to prepare for flu season. At this point, Health Services Director Kathryn Macaione said flu season had been no worse than usual.
March 3, 2010 (Issue 18): Men’s basketball snags their first NEC regular-season title on the back of forward Justin Rutty, the NEC’s Most Valuable Player. The team later lost in the NEC Tournament final to Robert Morris, 52-50.
February 4, 2010 (Issue 14): Quinni to create a medical school on the N is expected i Photos taken by Andrew Vazzano, Caiti Kaminski and Joe Pelletier
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ctober 7, 2009 (Issue 4): Without University funding, innipiac’s unofficial New Blue Rugby team keeps on ucking--evidenced by a rugged 15-5 win over CCSU.
ipiac University announces its plans North Haven campus. The first class in 2013 or 2014.
November 18, 2009 (Issue 10): Men’s soccer loses 2-1 to Monmouth in the NEC Championship final.
January 27, 2010 (Issue 13): A clever addition to a New Road construction sign pokes fun at Quinnipiac’s construction.
November 30, 2009: Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey scratches its way to No. 4 in the USCHO rankings, its first-ever ranking in the nation’s top five teams.
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Arts & Entertainment The Chronicle
April 28, 2010
MOVIE REVIEW
‘The Last Song’ misses key notes Miley leaves much to be desired in latest Sparks film By Nicole Fano Associate A&E Editor Hannah Montana was right when she said “Nobody’s Perfect,” and that includes Miley Cyrus’s performance in “The Last Song.” When Nicholas Sparks makes a movie adaptation from the pages of his latest tearjerker, audiences can expect his usual love story. The typical formula includes strained family relationships, lovers separated by social class, an incurable illness, and of course, a tragic ending. Although thoroughly predictable, “The Last Song” might have been more bearable had Sparks not written the main character specifically for Cyrus, who plays 18-year-old rebel Ronnie. Her thickening criminal record prompts her mother (Kelly Preston) to send her and her younger brother Jonah (Bobby Coleman), to stay with their dad (Greg Kinnear) at his beautiful Georgia beach house for the summer. Although the beach scenery is tranquil and beautiful, Cyrus’s gothic style and rat’s nest of a hairdo ruins many a picturesque frame. Ronnie, a former piano prodigy, resents her parents for thrusting their dreams of musical success onto her, and refuses to
attend Julliard in the fall out of spite. Despite Ronnie’s slouching, pouting, rudeness, and snaggle-tooth smirk, local hunk Will Blakelee (Liam Hemsworth) somehow still finds her attractive. Despite their real-life romance, the pair tries too hard to copy the same on-screen chemistry as Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling from “The Notebook.” They fail. Romeo and Juliet they are not. Though Ronnie and Will’s relationship quickly develops, the film’s PG rating hinders the star-crossed lovers from becoming too physical. Clearly Cyrus’s manager wants to maintain her “good girl” image for as long as possible, before her reputation completely spoils. Her topless 2008 Vanity Fair photo shoot started the process. One major problem with “The Last Song” is its numerous subplots, which never fully develop. In addition to an accusation that Ronnie’s dad started a church fire, other back stories include a terminal illness, a strained father-daughter relationship, a defiant friend in an abusive relationship, a boyfriend with a dead brother, a nest of sea turtle eggs threatened by raccoons, and a budding romance. The movie’s 107 minute runtime is crammed. The movie’s biggest upset, by far, is Ms. Cyrus. While desperately trying to lose the Hannah Montana persona that crowned her Disney channel royalty, she fails to correctly portray simple emotions such as sad, worried, and excited. As her character cried, I smiled, and when she was happy, I glared. Cyrus’s performance will affect some viewers, since light sniffling did exist amongst
Miley can play the piano...but not her character in “The Last Song.” --Touchstone Pictures
sporadic giggles from the audience. “The Last Song” was Cyrus’s first big screen role other than the “Hannah Montana” movie, so naturally an Oscar-worthy performance wasn’t expected. As Hannah Montana, Cyrus displayed childlike charm, but as Ronnie Miller, she exudes fake defiance and standoffishness. Cyrus’s piano skills are impressive in the film, and she clearly has instrumental talent. Though Cyrus has had past musical success, viewers are lucky there is only one scene where she sings, since her voice sounds as
though she still wears a pallet expander. The movie’s saving grace proves to be Kinnear, who traded in his usual egotistical character for a more sensitive role. Coleman plays a typical vivacious younger brother, whose performance will bring you closer to tears than Cyrus’s. Staring at a frequently shirtless Hemsworth isn’t so bad either. It’s likely this won’t be Cyrus’s last acting opportunity, or our last chance to judge her skills. But despite this poor performance, perhaps there will be a future spot for her on “All My Children.”
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RAVE of the week
Culture Shock
QU Singers’ spring concert
--Lee Walkup
The Quinnipiac University Singers performed their annual spring concert to sweet sounds on April 22 in Buckman Theater. The concert marked Professor Fred Rossomando’s ninth consecutive year as choral director. In front of an overflowing theater, Rossomando successfully conducted 56 members through a repertoire featuring music from The Beatles, “Man of La Mancha,” and “A Chorus Line.” The musical collection consisted of “One” from “A Chorus Line,” The Beatles’ “Band on the Run,” an arrangement of “Ease On Down The Road” from “The Wiz,” “Somewhere Out There” from “An American Tale,” and a medley from “Man of La Mancha.” QU Jazz Ensemble provided the pre-concert music. “Powerful melodies stick with people, it’s like the fabric of your life,” Rossomando said in an introduction speech. The QU Singers performed their annual fall concert in December. The chorus began rehearsing for the spring concert in January with more than 55 students wanting to join. This concert marked the last performance for 5 senior chorus members. “Although we are saying goodbye to several senior members tonight, I will never forget their leadership, strong voices and friendship,” Rossomando said in a special thanks note. The Quinnipiac University Singers showcased their beautiful harmonizing through an eclectic blend of upbeat music throughout the decades. --NF
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‘South Park’ censored
Comedy Central
Comedy Central censored the 200th episode of “South Park” this week after they depicted the Prophet Muhammad disguised in a bear costume. Any physical representation of Muhammad is considered blasphemous, which forced the New York-based Muslim group, the Muslim Revolution, to warn creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker that they could be killed. The message sent to Stone and Parker insinuated that the two could end up like Theo Van Gogh, a Dutch documentarian murdered for his depiction of violence against Muslim women. In the latest episode, the bear costume was replaced with Santa Claus. Comedy Central also censored dialogue at the end between characters Stan, Jesus Christ and Santa Claus. In response to the censorship, Stone and Parker released a joint statement: “In the 14 years we've been doing South Park we have never done a show that we couldn't stand behind. We delivered our version of the show to Comedy Central and they made a determination to alter the episode.” Comedy Central’s own Jon Stewart came to the defense of the show, telling the Revolution Muslim to “Go F—k yourselves.” Veiled threats against Stone and Parker violate their free speech. Comedy Central’s censorship is inconsistent with past situations because Muhammad has been depicted before and was not censored. Something needs to change. --MB
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“How to Train Your Dragon” took the top spot at the box office with an estimated $15 million. Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez returned to the big screen after a four year hiatus with “The Backup Plan.” The film grossed an estimated $12.2 million, a figure that does not jive with Lopez’s previous efforts like “The Wedding Planner.” The latest Disney princess kissed a frog, but instead of saving the day, ended up as one herself. --Disney
Colorful twist to princess movies By Erica Siciliano Staff Writer Walt Disney Pictures has added a new princess to its collection, Princess Tiana from its newest movie, “The Princess and the Frog.” The Student Programming Board (SPB) presented a special screening of the film during Friday’s Relay for Life event. Set in New Orleans, Tiana is a hardworking girl looking to open the restaurant she and her father have always dreamed of opening. Everything seems to be coming along nicely until Prince Naveen arrives and turns the town upside down. Looking for a princess to save him from becoming broke, Prince Naveen looks to wed Tiana’s friend Charlotte, until he is turned into a frog by the Voodoo Man and Prince Naveen becomes his servant. When Prince Naveen finds Tiana, she is dressed up as a princess for the town’s Masquerade
Ball. Prince Naveen asks Tiana to kiss her, so he will then turn back into a prince, and Tiana will gain the ability to finally open her restaurant. Once Tiana kisses Prince Naveen, she is surprised to learn that instead of reversing the spell, she herself turns into a frog. Throughout the movie, Naveen and Tiana go on a journey to reverse the curse set on them and in the end, find true love. Although the film seems like the typical Disney princess movie, this one features Disney’s first African-American princess. Though the film follows the same theme as past princess movies such as “Cinderella” and “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Princess and the Frog,” gained extensive publicity with its first African-American leading lady. The movie has an inspiring message: If you work hard and stay focused on your dreams, eventually things will happen. Although people may wish for things, without hard work, it will not come true.
Dance Company will present Get "GaGa" Over Dance Co. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The semesterly show features choreography from Dance Co. members featuring a Lady GaGathemed finale.
“Dexter” star Michael C. Hall has “fully recovered” from the Hodgkin’s lymphoma he announced he was battling in January.
Lindsay Lohan has been reportedly fired from her next film project, “The Other Side.”
A California court has rejected director Roman Polanski's appeal which requested that his case be viewed by a special counsel or he be sentenced in absentia. The director has been living under house arrest since September in Switzerland following his arrest last September stemming from a statutory rape charge in 1977.
David Hyde Pierce will be presented a special Tony Award. Specifically, Pierce will be awarded with the Isabelle Stevenson Award for his work with the Alzheimer’s Association.
Erin (Ellie Kemper) needing alone time on “The Office”
“I think I have to be on my own for a little bit like that girl Precious from Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire.” (Source: NBC)
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April 28, 2010 COMMENTARY
ways to make ‘May Weekend’ memorable again
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By Mary-Catherine Dolan
very underclassman at Quinnipiac University hears it: what May Weekend was, what it used to be like, and what they’re missing out on now. Stories of the Quad filled with kegs and dorms filled with raging wallto-wall parties, May Weekend continues to live in infamy at this school. With wild, obscene partying also comes poor decision making and bad consequences. May Weekend has been the root of both of these. Despite the administration’s efforts to erase May Weekend from Quinnipiac’s vocabulary in recent years, students still manage to mildly celebrate the weekend that used to put stories in the books. While making sure safety is a top priority, there are some areas where administration can cut some slack and give college students a chance to have a fun weekend with their friends the week before finals. Here are some suggestions for May Weekend that will provide the fun without providing the danger.
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Make Relay for Life on a different weekend. Relay for Life is a wonderful fundraising event that many QU students participate in. Why make them have to decide between a great cause and having a fun college experience? Put Relay for Life the weekend before.
Bring back the games the school supports. It’s that time of
the year when we all have been cooped up for a long, cold semester in our dorms and the library. Let us have organized sports games out on the Quad and volleyball fields like the previous years.
Don’t kick us off the fields at 6 p.m. We’re college students. Six p.m. for most
of us is too early for dinnertime. If we’re not acting out of control- what is the harm in letting students interact and socialize into the evening on the fields? Security can continue or start monitoring at 6 p.m., but why not let us stay?
Bring back the food stands. There was a time when Quinnipiac set up food stands around the fields on May Weekend for students to utilize when they were spending the day with their friends. Food doesn’t promote alcohol, intoxication or poor decision making.
Make it fun for the entire campus. Quinnipiac students are sometimes unfortunately known for their apathy. Giving them a chance to partake in a campus-wide college weekend would eliminate some of that. It would get scorned juniors and seniors who heard about the greatness of past May Weekends but never got to experience it a chance to come back on campus and feel like a part of their university.
Provide friendly competition:
One of QU’s most popular activities is the freshmen Hall Wars held in September. May Weekend should provide the opportunity for more than just the freshmen dorms to be competitive with one another. One entire class should compete against another. It will provide fun, entertainment and classman cooperation.
Have SPB’s Spring Concert the same weekend as May Weekend. A popular
music group is the perfect backdrop for a great springtime outdoor weekend with friends. It sets the mood, and if students are already out on the fields that weekend- the attendance of the concert would surely increase.
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Shoes by Sperry, black Levi jeans, Vans button-up shirt and a vintage jacket.
STYLE INFLUENCES: “Marc Jacobs, Chuck Bass and the Reverend Doctor Matthew Scheck.”
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‘Sex’ sequel reminds me how much I want to be Carrie Bradshaw By Sarah Rosenberg Staff Writer Sometimes I wish I was Carrie Bradshaw reincarnated. As the main character on HBO’s “Sex and the City,” I always thought she was the ideal woman. Her closet was neverending, she never wore the same outfit twice, and her mess of golden curly locks always seemed to fall perfectly in place. Like any other human being, Carrie had her bad habits—a cigarette addiction and the tendency to charge her credit card one too many times--but she had three great friends, a knack for writing, and a long-lasting relationship with New York City. Because of her portrayal throughout the show’s six-season run, I have come to adore her. Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte have also become lovable characters, and have stayed beautiful as they age; every girl can pick out a character from the show to whom they can relate. This is why I am awaiting the
release of “Sex and the City 2,” and why I believe it to be a staple of not only the movie industry but the fashion world. There is no doubt that the series, as well as the first “Sex and the City” movie, is extravagant, and at times unrealistic. All television shows and movies are like that in some way. Clearly, if I purchased a pair of Manolo Blahniks once a week like Carrie does, I’d be in serious debt. But that’s why I find the ‘Sex and the City” franchise to be so important. I think it is a show that can empower women to be creative when it comes to fashion, bold when it comes to forming relationships, and free to have fun despite the threat of aging, obtaining careers, and becoming responsible. Manhattan is a scary, urban jungle. The variety of people, the shock of different cultures, and the fast-paced, no-time-to-waste attitude that accompanies the city is intimidating, but Carrie and her closest girlfriends still manage to continued on page 16
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Alumni gets green Students, committees showcase green methods
the hydration station to refill water bottles is a great way to go green. “It is important that we make choices that will last a lifetime and not fill the landfills with waste,” said Jillian Moruzzi, a sophomore on the Sustainability Committee. Making choices that last a By Catherine Boudreau lifetime not only applies to refilling Staff Writer water bottles, but to food as well. In celebration of a nationally Chartwells joined in on the cause recognized holiday, students flood- and offered food that had a less ed Alumni Hall on Thursday, April negative effect on the environment. 22 to participate in Quinnipiac Uni- One of the options they promoted versity’s biggest Earth Day celebra- was flexitarianism - a vegetarian diet tion to date. with occasional meat consumption. The Sustainability CommitIt was noted that livestock tee organized the event, one they farming is one of the most signifihave been planning all year long. cant contributors to climate change. The committee is a collaboration of By ensuring that meat, dairy prodstudents and faculty, all of whom ucts and eggs are produced to high are passionate about informing the environmental and animal welfare Quinnipiac community about the standards, as well as using products benefits of going green and taking that are locally and seasonally availcare of our Earth. able, there will be less harmful effects to the planet. Other presentations included the value of composting, and Jillian Moruzzi, most imSophomore por tantly, recycling. “The Posters and presentations, perception of many students is that all highlighting the importance of we don’t even recycle, which is not sustainability, filled Alumni Hall. true. We are doing things that stuStudents were offered plants and dents don’t know about and part organic foods, and a raffle to win of The Sustainability Committee’s eco-friendly prizes was on hand. job is to make that perception more One station offered a test be- correct,” said Professor Kristen tween bottled water and the hydra- Richardson, a laboratory instructor tion station’s water, which is located in the Department of Biological in Tator Hall as well as in the Ath- Sciences and a very active member letic Center weight room. This dem- of the Sustainability Committee. onstration emphasized how using Another eye-opening presen-
“It is important that we make choices that will last a lifetime and not fill the landfills with waste.”
tation was that of “York Hill Goes Green.” The company Alteris, who also had a table at the Earth Day celebration, put up the 25 wind turbines on York Hill. These generate approximately 32,000 kilowatts annually, and will power lights from the parking garage to the Crescent dorm. This summer, there will be 750 solar panels on York Hill that will generate 235,000 kilowatts annually. Another addition to York Hill will be touch screen monitors in each building that track daily energy use and offer tips to improve usage. “It is really nice to see that Quinnipiac is making strides to go green,” said senior Megan Scully, who worked with senior Katie Van Nostrand on the “York Hill Goes Green” presentation for their biology class. “Our goal is to get people on campus to come together to make campus a more green, sustainable place,” Richardson said. “The most important part is really the exchange of ideas to bring in academic sense in a forum, not only on Earth Day but year round.” Upon exiting the Earth Day setup, there was a place for faculty, students and community members to post their ideas about sustainability for Quinnipiac’s campus. “It really is imperative that students recognize how much waste a university makes,” Moruzzi said. “We want to be environmentally friendly in every sense of the word and leave as little footprint as possible.” To get involved with the Sustainability Committee and their mission, contact Professors Kristen Richardson, Kristen Wolfe or Deborah Clark.
Style Corner, continued continued from page 15 find happiness and success there. Why can’t we, as viewers, do the same? In the first “Sex and the City” movie we watched Carrie experience the ultimate heartbreak, abandoned by the infamous Mr. Big at the altar. We also got to witness her “break-over,” a term I learned from my friend, alluding to the makeover one can receive after the end of a relationship. However, in the second part of the saga, the four women are balancing careers, motherhood, and naturally, aging. The friends take an international trip to Adu Dhabi, where shockingly, Carrie is confronted with ex-fiancé Aiden. For Carrie Bradshaw, the romantic ups and downs never cease. In the meantime, we know all four ladies will be fabulously dressed throughout the film—traveling to another country means not only new clothes, but a whole new wardrobe that fits their surroundings. It’s a fashionable affair wherever Carrie and her posse go, and despite the surprises this film is sure to reveal, we can take comfort in the fact that the couture will be nothing short of spectacular. For the fashionista, “Sex and the City” is a vi-
sual Bible—one can learn a lot about what’s trendy just by watching one episode of the series. Don’t be intimidated by the show’s emphasis on haute couture, Fifth Avenue shopping, or wardrobes stationed on the Upper East Side. If there is one thing I’ve learned from my favorite show of all time, it’s that fashion caters to you and your style, not the other way around. The straight-laced lawyer, the prim and proper art dealer, the fearless and sexy publicist, and of course, the fashionably daring sex columnist are all different, yet stylish in their own right. From this show, I have concluded that we are all stylish in our own right and in our way. To me, that is what fashion is all about. Although “Sex and the City” is often an exaggeration of real life, it still touches on issues that women will always be concerned with—finding love, making a home, keeping friends, making money, and being ultimately happy with the life they have chosen to live. The show’s emphasis on fashion is a reflection on a passion for life for the women who have made the show what it is. The fashion we see makes everything more exciting, glamorous, and fun, so women can aspire to live their lives, no matter what they do, in the pursuit of it all.
CLOSURE: Some doors are meant to be closed
April 28, 2010
Sipping on her umpteenth glass of wine, Rachel Green slowly unravels at the prospect of friend and crush Ross Gellar moving forward with his girlfriend Julie. Rachel comes undone over Ross buying a cat with her. It’s at that moment she realizes nothing can happen between them. Rachel needs closure to move on with her life. She desperately grabs a stranger’s cell phone and leaves a message on Ross’s home answering machine. “Obviously, I am over you,” Rachel says. “I am over you. And that, my friend, is what they call closure.”
By Matt Busekroos Managing Editor While that particular moment comes from an old episode of “Friends” and is highly fictionalized, the idea of seeking closure is something very real. Whether a person wants closure from a relationship, a job, friendship, a loved one’s death or anything else, it is sometimes purposely sought after to help move forward. There are those, like Rachel, who need closure to move on, while others can mosey on through life not caring if they ever receive that last shred of finality. Today, Rachel’s voicemail would probably be a drunken text or Facebook message, but that doesn’t dampen the importance of said message. Rachel’s impulsive behavior lifted the weight off her shoulders. She did not second guess her actions (not that evening, at least). Sure, it took liquid courage for Rachel to say how she felt, but that just makes her pain all the more relatable. Her timing may have been off, but she did what she had to do. Rachel’s desperation to move on is all too real. Closure isn’t easy to attain in most circumstances, but it’s possible. Somewhat similar to Ross and Rachel, junior Stephanie Malone found closure from her on-again, off-again relationship of five years once she came to college. “College made me mature and realize some things are worth leaving behind because you are becoming a better individual, so it’s OK to let go of certain things,” Malone said. She acknowledges that college made it easier to find closure, especially for someone like herself who has difficulty letting go. “I don’t like ending things,” she said. “Knowing something is over freaks me out. I like routine, so when that routine is disrupted, I don’t know what to do with myself.” Relationships are potentially complex, especially if two people are breaking up. If the breakup is amicable then closure may not be
needed. Similarly, if cheating is involved between any of the parties then closure can be reached knowing that person did not hold up their end of the bargain to be honest and faithful. It is not worth dwelling on someone else’s thoughtless behavior. Aside from romantic entanglements, cultivating strong business relationships is essential for any person as they head into the job market. Freshman Rachel Lussier is about to switch jobs and hopes to find closure with her old employer before making the move. Her position has been one of the first ever she’s taken in the workforce, so saying goodbye is especially bittersweet. “I sincerely want to tell them that it was a great first job experience before I move onto new things,” she said. Finding closure is easier said than done, especially if one party is making it difficult for the one seeking it to move on to better opportunities. Despite your most strident efforts to find closure, it is not the end of the world if it isn’t reciprocal, or if there is a disconnect in communication. Your closure is realizing that that is the way the other party is, and nothing is going to change their stubbornness (or “evil mind game” as Malone puts it). In some cases, closure is not necessary, as freshman Cassie Krosche has found out since coming to college. “I have a bunch of guy friends from home who I thought I was close with, but I don’t talk to anymore,” she said. “I’m fine with that because if they are not willing to keep up with the relationship than neither am I.” It took Ross and Rachel 207 episodes to finally get together for good after she left the initial voicemail. If Rachel didn’t admit how she felt to Ross, their rocky on-again, off-again relationship may not have happened. It may be worth striving for closure if it means living without regret. Even if the result is not desirable, peace can be made knowing that what is meant to be will be.
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“We need to keep it up, keep that intensity and send a message to other teams that we are threatening to sweep you.” - Germaine Fairchild Softball
April 28, 2010
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God answers Casella’s prayer in 7th Walk-off fuels sweep of Wagner By Maxx McNall Associate Sports Editor After battling for six innings, the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday came down to a couple of pivotal plays and the Bobcats found a way to come out with a 4-3 victory. Through five innings of play on Saturday, Quinnipiac mustered only one hit and faced a 3-0 deficit against Wagner. After Bobcat pitcher Heather Schwartzburg struck out the side in the top half of the sixth, Quinnipiac peeled off four hits and knotted the game at 3 going into the seventh. Schwartzburg again limited the Wagner offense in the top half, setting the stage for Angela Casella in bottom of the inning. After two straight outs at the start the inning, Lauren Salgado swung at the 1-2 offering and nudged a weak grounder up the third base line. The Bobcat left fielder’s dashing speed induced a wide throw to first base from the third baseman. Advancing to third on the play, Salgado gave Casella a chance to win. On the first pitch of her at-bat, she lifted a single behind second base that fell just short of the center fielder’s diving attempt, sending the Quinnipiac bench into pandemonium. “I was in a lot of prayer, just asking God for a blessing,” Casella said of her last at-bat. “And I was saying, ‘God just please let this ball drop in, I don’t care just let it come off that bat, let’s get this run in.’” It was the second hit of the day for the center fielder as her team took the first game of the doubleheader, 4-3. The Bobcats started slow as the team didn’t record a hit until the fifth inning and gave up a two-run home run in the second to give Wagner an early 3-0 lead. But the combination of Emily Bellush and Schwartzburg shut down the Seahawk offense for the remainder of the game and the Bobcats bats finally broke through in the sixth. The rally started with back-to-back bunt singles from Salgado and Casella, who advanced to third and second as the throw to first after Casella’s bunt went wide right. Senior Katie Allendorfer capitalized with a sacrifice fly to center that brought home Salgado. Alex Alba took the first pitch of her at-bat and laced a single up the middle scoring Casella. After Alba advanced to second on the throw home, Kim Brzezinski made it three straight runs batted in with another single back up the middle. “The top of the order did their job,” Quinnipiac head coach Germaine Fairchild said. “We were able to get a slap-and-run going there to get the runners in motion and cause the defense to rush a little bit and make a mistake, which put our three-four-five in a great position to make it happen.” The three-run sixth set the stage for the walk off in the seventh as Schwartzburg took the victory, throwing three innings of one-hit ball in relief of Bellush who went four innings while allowing four hits and three runs. In the second game of the doubleheader, Schwartzburg took the ball to start the game and capped a 7-1 victory with a complete
With the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader tied at 3 entering the final frame, Lauren Salgado reached second base after a single and an error. Angela Casella (above) followed with the game-winner. Al Valerio / Chronicle game and six strikeouts. Much like the first game, the Bobcats started slow as Wagner banged out three singles in the first but Schwartzburg limited the Seahawks to just one run in the inning. Schwartzburg limited the Seahawks throughout both games as she gave up one run in 10 innings pitched on the afternoon. The offense jump-started in the second with a leadoff walk from Brzezinski. With one out and runners on first and second, Heather Maffeo lifted a single over the second baseman’s glove that loaded the bases. Alex Murray stepped into the box with one out and popped a single in front of the center fielder to score Brzezinski. Salgado followed with an RBI groundout to the shortstop. Quinnipiac broke out in the bottom of the fifth with a four-run inning that gave the Bobcats a 7-1 lead. After a lineout and flyout to start the inning, Brzezinski started the two out rally with a double to the left center field fence. Bellush followed with a line drive single to right that scored the first run of the inning. After Kelly Wall singled, Maffeo ripped a double to the right center field gap that scored two and Murray finished the scoring with an RBI single to right. Wagner threatened in the seventh with two outs and the bases loaded, but Schwartzburg closed the door with a strikeout to end the game and complete the sweep. “It was very important to sweep,” said Casella. “We have been on a winning streak so we need to keep it up, keep that intensity and send a message to other teams that we are threatening to sweep you.”
Bobcats prepare for NEC Championships
WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK
Penn Relays
Yale Invitational
By Tim Pelrine Staff Writer
By John Healy Associate Sports Editor
The Quinnipiac women’s outdoor track team sent three athletes to the Penn Relays in Philadelphia to compete with more than 100 colleges from across the nation. Senior Lindsay Pierret, sophomore Morgan Roche and freshman Becca White all competed in the meet. White posted a time of 17:16.40 in the 5,000-meter run, placing her 18th in the event. Her time was good enough to qualify for a spot in the ECAC Championships in Princeton on May 14-15. Pierret and Roche performed well, but their times in the 10,000-meter and the 3,000-meter, respectively, were not quick enough to send them to the championships. Pierret’s time of 37:50.41 placed her 33rd overall and Roche finished 25th overall with a time of 10:32.02.
The Quinnipiac women’s outdoor track team competed in its final meet before next week’s championships, running at the Yale Springtime Invitational on Sunday. Sophomore Katie Beam and freshman Andrea Szarkowicz headlined the day for the Bobcats. Szarkowicz finished second overall in the 3,000-meter race with a time of 10:28.74. Beam competed in the 1,500-meter race earlier in the day and ran a personal-best time as she crossed the line in 4:53.54. Junior Jeana Favat also posted a seasonbest time (1:08.05) in the 400-meter hurdles. Freshman Patty Massa also competed in the 1,500-meter race and broke five minutes as well with a time of 4:59.05. Sophomore Julie Lanning completed the 3,000-meter race not too far behind Sarkowicz, in 10:43.34.
NEC Championships
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“We were embarrassed last Saturday and we weren’t going to have it again.” - Eric Fekete Men’s Lacrosse
April 28, 2010
MEN’S LACROSSE
Oppenheimer’s 6 scores set pace By John Healy Associate Sports Editor
Bobcats bowl over Bellarmine
The Rundown Baseball QU 11, CCSU 10 -Friday Gabe Guerino: 2-for-4, GW 2-Run HR, 3 RBI QU 13, CCSU 4 -Saturday Monack: 4-for-5, 3 R, 2 RBI CCSU 8, QU 4 -Saturday Mike Bartlett: 1-for-2, HR, 2 RBI QU 3, CCSU 2 -Sunday Ben Farina: 3-for-5, 2B, R, RBI
Softball
QU 4, Wagner 3 -Saturday Angela Casella: 2-for-4, R, RBI QU 7, Wagner 1 -Saturday Heather Schwartzburg: W, 7 IP, 9 H, ER, 6 K
Men’s Lacrosse QU 20, Bellarmine 7 -Saturday
Jack Oppenheimer: 6 goals
Women’s Lacrosse NEC Tournament QU 8, Monmouth 4 -Friday Lauren Matuszczak: 3 goals Sacred Heart 12, QU 7 -Sunday Katie Latonick: 2 goals, assist
Women’s Outdoor Track
Penn Relays -Thursday-Saturday Becca White: 18th in 5,000-meter (17:16.40) Yale Springtime Invitational -Sunday Andrea Szarkowicz: 2nd in 3,000-meter (10:28.74)
Freshman Basil Kostaras registered a goal and two assists in Quinnipiac’s 20-7 rout of Bellarmine on Saturday in front of a May Weekend crowd. Joe Pelletier / Chronicle
The Quinnipiac men’s lacrosse team defeated Bellarmine University in a 20-7 rout in front of a packed crowd at the Quinnipiac Field Hockey & Lacrosse Turf Field on Saturday afternoon. Junior Jack Oppenheimer led the Bobcats (6-5, 3-3 ECAC) with a career-high six goals, while Kevin Kelly and Billy Alessi Bellarmine 7 added three Quinnipiac 20 goals each. Oppenheimer had missed practice in the beginning of the week due to injuries and didn’t get the start Saturday, but still managed to make an impact. “Once I got in there I just got my focus together and got my game together and just took it to the team,” Oppenheimer said. Historically, Quinnipiac and Bellarmine (8-6, 2-4 ECAC) have always had close battles, with the previous two games being one goal victories by the Bobcats. And with both teams entering Saturday’s game with the same conference record, it seemed poised to be another nail biter. Instead, it was domination by the Bobcats. “We really worked this week to focus on winning every game,” said Quinnipiac head coach Eric Fekete. “That gave us a good base at practice this week, and the guys worked really hard and to put it all together. It was a great team win.” The Bobcats’ victory came after losing two games in a row, including four of their last five. “We don’t like losing,” Fekete said. “We were embarrassed last Saturday and we weren’t going to have it again. I think we responded the way we liked to, which is to play the best lacrosse we can play.” The Bobcats led 3-2 early in the first period when they went on a 7-0 run to take a 10-2 lead. The run was sparked by Oppenheimer, who scored at the 5:59 mark and immediately after at 5:40 to give them a 5-2 lead. The Bobcats closed the first period with goals by Kelly with 12 seconds left and Oppenheimer again with three seconds remaining to put them up 8-2. “Once [Oppenheimer] catches fire he’s pretty hard to stop, and that’s what happened today,” Fekete said. The second period was more of a defensive battle, as the Bobcats and Knights both scored two goals and the Bobcats led 10-4 heading into halftime. In the second half, the Bobcats scored eight of the final 10 goals in the game. The Knights never came back within seven goals as the Bobcats secured the 20-7 victory. The Bobcats return to action on Sunday when they host Bryant University in a non-conference matchup at the Quinnipiac Field Hockey & Lacrosse Turf Field.
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GTW More like hardball BTN GAMESTOWATCH
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Runs scored by the Quinnipiac baseball team in three games from Wednesday through Saturday’s first game.
Baseball
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Batting average for opposing hitters facing softball pitcher Heather Schwartzburg.
vs. Monmouth (17-15, 10-10 NEC) Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. (DH) Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Clockwise from top-left: Heather Schwartzburg delivers a pitch; Emily Bellush winds up; Katie Allendorfer sees the ball into the glove; Bellush makes contact with a pitch. Al Valerio / Chronicle
Goals scored by women’s ice hockey captain Kallie Flor. She was named team MVP at the team’s banquet on Saturday.
Athletes of the Week Brian Monack Baseball Senior Center fielder #5 Branford, Conn.
Charlotte Greene / Chronicle
Brian Monack led the Bobcats to victory in their game against Yale last Wednesday afternoon. He had a three-run walk-off home run, giving the Bobcats a 19-18 lead after being behind by three runs. He went 5-for-6 with six RBIs and five runs scored. It is the second time this season and the third time in his career that Monack has two home runs in a single game. He made new career-highs with his six RBIs and five runs.
Next home game: May 7, 12 p.m. vs. Fairleigh Dickinson
Noelle Martello Women’s Lacrosse Sophomore Goalkeeper #34 Westbury, N.Y.
Noelle Martello had a successful day in the Bobcats’ NEC semifinal championship game against Monmouth on Friday. In the Bobcats’ 8-4 win, she set a career-high of 16 saves in her first appearance since April 7. Martello only allowed four goals out of the 24 attempted shots throughout the 60 minutes of play. She made three saves in the NEC Championship game against Sacred Heart on Sunday. Caiti Kaminski / Chronicle
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“They were overachievers in a lot of ways, since most people wrote us off after losing a large senior class last year. - Danie Caro Women’s Lacrosse
April 28, 2010
‘Cats sing big game blues WOMEN’S LACROSSE
Sacred Heart sinks QU in championship for third straight year
over the course of their career.” The referee set the ball down for the opening draw on a rainy, cold afternoon at As the clock wound down, cheers of Sacred Heart’s Campus Field. With possession, “three-peat, three-peat” filled the stadium as the ball swung around to Bobcat senior Katie Sacred Heart defeated Quinnipiac 12-7 in the Latonick. Quinnipiac’s leading feeder showed Northeast Conference Championship Game. off an impressive move spinning middle The 2010 season marks the third straight and dumping off left to Matuszczak against year in which Quinnipiac the Pioneer double team. The finished runner-up to Sacred Quinnipiac 7 junior midfielder took the pass, Heart in the NEC. The score moved in front of the net was deadlocked at halftime; the Sacred Heart 12 uncontested, and deposited the outcome simply came down to shot into the back of the net NEC tournament MVP, Pioneer goalkeeper for the quick 1-0 lead. Chelsea Wagner making saves as needed. As Matuszczak’s shot zipped past Despite the defeat, defensemen Kaitlyn Wagner, the Bobcat fans erupted at the Kelly and Kim Davis, as well as midfielder opening goal, just 1:20 into the game. Lauren Matuszczak, were named to the NEC Perhaps the most impressive goal of All-Tournament team. The Bobcats finished the afternoon came at the 24:53 mark of the the season 10-7, with their only conference second half as Matuszczak sprinted on the defeats coming at the hands of Sacred Heart. breakout and passed the ball off to Laura “I am very proud of my team for Iannotti in front of the net. Iannotti took the everything they’ve accomplished this year,” pass, faked a shot to her left, spun right and Quinnipiac head coach Danie Caro said. zipped the shot to the lower-left corner for a “They were overachievers in a lot of ways, 6-5 Quinnipiac lead. since most people wrote us off after losing a This was the last lead for Quinnipiac, large senior class last year. however, as the Pioneers reeled off five “I am especially happy for the seniors, straight goals to take a commanding lead. who graduate with the best four-year won-loss In perhaps their last chance to battle record in the history of the program. They back, the Bobcats held the ball in the offensive made it to the NEC Championship game zone as Wagner came out of the net on her three years in a row, and have consistently left side. Leaving the middle wide open, the been among the top performers in the NEC pass was centered to the middle, and the shot By Maxx McNall Associate Sports Editor
QU’s Chelsea Guerrera yells in an emotional loss to Sacred Heart on Sunday. -quinnipiacbobcats.com
was fired only to be denied by an outstretched Wagner. She corralled the save and prevented the rebound opportunity, sending the Bobcat faithful in a state of disbelief. Out of the 27 Quinnipiac shot attempts, only seven made it passed Wagner.
SOFTBALL
Latonick, after helping or scoring the first three Quinnipiac goals, was limited to zero points the rest of the game. Matuszczak registered a goal and an assist, while Iannotti had two goals in defeat.
BASEBALL
Climbing the NEC ranks Bobcats take 3 of 4
Bartlett for the second run. CCSU’s Kyle Zarotney drove in Tommy Meade from second in the sixth Following a walk-off victory inning to tie the score again. over Yale on Wednesday afternoon, The Bobcats took the lead in the Quinnipiac baseball team won the seventh and held on for a 3-2 three of four games against in- victory. state rival Central Connecticut State The Bobcats also won the first University over the weekend. In the and third games of the series, while final game of the series on Sunday losing the second. In the first game, afternoon at the CCSU Baseball the Bobcats trailed by one heading Field, the Bobcats defeated the Blue into the ninth inning. Gabe Guerino Devils 3-2 to clinch the series. hit a two-run homer to right field, Tied at 2 through six innings, giving the Bobcats an 11-10 win. the Bobcats (10-25, 9-7 NEC) were The Bobcats’ remaining six runs revitalized heading were scored by Farina, into the top of the Quinnipiac 3 Monack, Migani (2), seventh. After a single CCSU Nisson and Ryan 2 Kyle by Mickey Amanti and Ullrich. a Blue Devil (17-15, 10-10 NEC) CCSU and Quinnipiac split pitching change, Ben Farina doubled the doubleheader on Saturday, with home Amanti for the winning run. CCSU winning the first game byw a The first four runs came score of 8-4. The Blue Devils scored within the first six innings. In the all eight of their runs in the first six first inning, Bobcat third baseman innings of the seven inning game. Joe Poletsky doubled to right field, The Bobcats made a last attempt driving in Farina from second. The to even the score in the top of the Blue Devils responded with a run seventh, scoring four runs. Guerino, of their own in the bottom of the Monack, Ullrich, and Bartlett each second, when Mitch Wells homered scored a run. to right-center field. Quinnipiac won the second The Bobcats took back the game of the day 13-4. The Bobcats lead in the top of the third when had successful fourth and fifth sophomore second baseman Chris innings, scoring five runs in each. Migani made it to first on an error Amanti, Monack, and Farina each by shortstop Anthony Scialdone, crossed the plate three times, while moving Farina to second, Brian Bartlett scored twice, and Poletsky Monack to third and scoring Mike and Ullrich each had one run. By Cassie Comeau Staff Writer
Heather Maffeo rounds first base in Saturday’s doubleheader against Wagner. The Bobcats took both games to move to fourth place in the NEC. Full story on page 17. Al Valerio / Chronicle