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SPORTS
Women’s rugby stays undefeated, page 14
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“Laidback Lahey” caption contest, page 4-5
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Price of a new relationship, page 6
BYOB cook killed in Hamden stabbing Crescent By DANIEL GROSSO Associate News Editor
The Quinnipiac University community lost one of its own on Saturday after a fatal stabbing in Hamden. Lavern Brown, a cook at BYOB Grill in Quinnipiac’s Mount Carmel Dining Hall, was found by police on the floor of his Hamden home around 3 p.m. on Saturday. Police responded to a call re-
porting a stabbing at Brown’s home. When they arrived they found Brown and rushed him to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery for stab wounds to his chest. He died in the hospital shortly following the surgery. According to Hamden police, officers were told a woman ran from the crime scene when they arrived at the house. Police pursued and arrest-
ed Brown’s girlfriend, 51-year-old Rita Renee Johnson, charging her with his murder. Johnson appeared in court for arraignment on Tuesday, Oct. 2. According the New Haven Register, Johnson’s bail was initially set at $500,000, but was raised to $750,000 due to her criminal history. Johnson’s family acknowledged she and Brown had argued before, and Brown’s family
believes Saturday’s incident began when Brown refused to give Johnson money for drugs. The Hamden Police Department Major Crimes Unit is still investigating Brown’s murder, but is viewing the incident as domestic violence. Brown was 44 and leaves behind four children. Chartwells could not comment on the situation because of the ongoing investigation.
fire alarms set off by act of vandalism By KATHERINE ROJAS News Editor
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The Dropkick Murphys and Black 47 performed at TD Bank Sports Center last Friday in celebration of the new Great Hunger Museum opening.
irish mayhem: bagpipes and mosh pits By REBECCA CASTAGNA Contributing Writer
The Dropkick Murphys and Black 47 concert on Sept. 28 afforded students, community members, faculty and staff a unique opportunity to be a part of the new Great Hunger Museum opening, scheduled for Oct. 11. The concert featured fastpaced music, electronic bagpipes, crowd surfing, new songs and a bit of Irish history. Although some students were skeptical that they could get "something for nothing," many took a chance, resulting in a substantial audience turnout for the evening. For sophomore Mark Spillane, the availability of free tickets initially cast some doubt regarding the length of the show. “I was kind of debating whether or not it would be worth going but it was actually 100 percent worth it,” Spillane said. Spillane said most people were expecting the Dropkick Murphys’ popular song “I’m Shipping Up
to Boston” to be the show’s climax, but argued that the band’s AC/DC “TNT” cover stole the show. “When they dropped ‘TNT’ everyone went crazy,” he said. “That was really the pinnacle of the whole thing.” Though longtime Dropkick Murphys fan senior Marc Schwartz enjoyed the concert as well, he felt the use of security at the venue was disappointing. “I understand that it’s a private university and maybe the school is liable for any injuries, but I couldn’t believe that they had security breaking up mosh pits inside general admission,” Schwartz said. During the show, audience members had the chance to win several raffle prizes, including the always popular Quinnipiac vs. Yale ice hockey tickets, as well as a weeklong trip for two to Ireland, sponsored by Tourism Ireland. Sophomore Michelle Ayrapetyan was the winner of the Ireland trip. “Prior to them calling the number, I was joking
around saying, ‘I have the ticket! I have the ticket,’” Ayrapetyan said. “So when they called and I said, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s me,’ no one believed it.” Ayrapetyan says she is in shock but is grateful to Tourism Ireland for the opportunity. As for her plus one, Ayrapetyan plans to ask her mother. “[My mom] would really love to go so I want to make her happy,” she said. Professor of History and Director of the Honors Program Kathy Cooke said she appreciated the inclusion of the historical content regarding the Irish Famine, including the direct reference to the famine in the opening act’s name, Black 47. According to Cooke, the addition of a musical aspect to the “traditional” ribbon cuttings and lectures was a “fabulous way” to raise awareness about the museum opening. “I think it brought in an entirely different group who might not otherwise have realized what was going on with Quinnipiac’s exciting new museum,” she said.
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The 3 a.m. fire alarm in the Crescent and Westview residence halls last Friday was set off by an unidentified group who sprayed a fire extinguisher on the fourth floor hallway in Crescent and under a suite’s door. The cloud of smoke from the fire extinguisher set the alarm off. There was no actual fire, Chief of Public Safety David Barger said. “It was an act of vandalism, serious act of vandalism by Connecticut act of statues,” Barger said. “It’s the equivalent of pulling the fire alarm.” One of the suite’s resident, junior Raye-Lani Nyhuis, was sleeping when the fire alarm went off. “After the fire alarm went off, my roommates and I were really scared because our room was filled with what we thought was smoke and there was powder on the ground,” Nyhuis said. “We thought there was an actual fire in our room. We couldn't breathe or see. All of us didn't feel well after from breathing in all the dust.” Public Safety and Residential Life members were outside of the suite and asked for the residents’ Q-cards. They took photos of their room and left them waiting in the hallway with the suspected boys, according to Nyhuis. The residents were then sent back to their suite and were told someone would arrive later in the morning to clean their suite. However, no one arrived until 1 p.m., leaving the residents having to cook and walk around their suite with powder on the ground, Nyhuis said. “This was the thing that was most infuriating about the whole situation because you aren't supposed to inhale that and they let us sleep in it anyway,” Nyhuis said. “The dust was all over the floor and we were tracking it everywhere.” Public Safety is currently investigating the incident.
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Phi Sigma Sigma and Pi Kappa Phi held a beach volleyball tournament last Saturday to raise money for the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation and for Push America.
Phi Sigma Sigma, Pi Kappa Phi host charity volleyball tournament By JULIA PERKINS
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Phi Sigma Sigma and Pi Kappa Phi held “Sets on the Beach,” a beach volleyball tournament, on the sand volleyball court at Quinnipiac’s York Hill campus this Saturday where 80 people on 12 different teams participated to raise money for the Greek organizations’ philanthropies. Half of the proceeds collected from player donations and raffle tickets will go to the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation, which supports the National Kidney Foundation. The rest of the money
will be given to Push America, an organization backed by Pi Kappa Phi that is dedicated to getting play units for the severely handicapped, according to Phi Sigma Sigma’s Vice President Jess Kraus and Pi Kappa Phi’s Social Chair Luigi Tancredi. “We wanted to do something fun while doing something good for other people,” Kraus said. Kraus said the goal of the event was to host a tournament where all of Quinnipiac could get involved. Students who didn’t participate in the games could give back by buying raffle tickets for various prizes,
including dinner with a Pi Kappa Phi or Phi Sigma Sigma member, a $20 gift certificate to Dunkin Donuts or two large cheese pizzas from Tonino’s. Attendees were there not only to support the philanthropies, but to also cheer on the teams. “We’re just here to support our sisters,” Victoria Sheppard of Phi Sigma Sigma said. Each team played one game, continuing on in the tournament if it was the first to reach 25 points. The top three teams then played for first place in “round robin” style. Winners then chose a gift
card as their prize. The teams were mostly composed of brothers and sisters from various fraternities and sororities, creating pleasant competition within the tournament. “Everyone is playing for fun; there is some rivalry, but it is a friendly rivalry.” Tancredi said. “People come for the rivalry, but stay for the fun.” While this is the first time that Phi Sigma Sigma and Pi Kappa Phi have hosted the beach volleyball tournament together, Kraus said she hopes it becomes an annual event.
Students support Robin Roberts’ battle with MDS By ANDY LANDOLFI Contributing Writer
Students gathered on the Arnold Bernhard Library steps on Sept. 25 holding posters with four words: Light, love, power and presence. The slogan showed support for former anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America” Robin Roberts’ battle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Roberts left her anchor position when she was diagnosed with MDS in June. MDS is a disease that affects the body’s ability to form healthy cells and creates abnormal cells in bone marrow. Recently, Roberts received a bone marrow transplant from her sister to help combat the disease. The idea to take a picture to support Roberts’ next step in her battle against the disease relates to a picture that was shown on “Good Morning America” last Tuesday morning. The picture presented a group of Harvard students holding a sign that said: “Harvard stands with Team Robin.” This became a challenge for other universities around the country to do the same so that “Good Morning America” could create a special surprise for Roberts. This challenge was taken on by freshman Rebecca Castagna, who decided to organize the event that same morning. “It’s funny because it only started that morning and by six o’clock she made it hap-
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Students held signs that read “light,” “love,” “power” and “presence” on Sept. 25 in support of “Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts’ battle with MDS. pen,” Assistant Director of Student Media Lila Carney said. Through the use of email, Facebook and Twitter, the event began to take shape. More than 40 students, many from various student media groups, gathered on the steps of the Arnold Bernhard Library to take part in the picture. “I think that the media students feel a connection to Robin because we all work in media,” Carney said. “She is one of those icons and role models for the students.”
Roberts came to Quinnipiac last spring, Carney said, as another motivating factor for some to take part. The picture, which served as support for Roberts, also served as a way to raise awareness for a disease that nearly 15 thousand Americans are diagnosed with each year, according to statistics from the National Marrow Donor Program. “Even if it got one student to go to their room and Google what MDS is, I think that it was a success,” Carney said.
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Bioethical issues panel
The Scholarship Across the Disciplines series will include the “Compelling Issues in Bioethics” lecture, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Mancheski Executive Seminar Room in the Lender School of Business Center. Panelists include Professor of Psychology Thomas Pruzinsky, Professor of Law John Thomas and Associate Professor of Nursing Celeste Yanni. The panel will include a discussion on bioethical issues, such as illnesses, disabilities, vaccines and autism. - K. Rojas
New Blue Rugby stays undefeated
New Blue Rugby stayed undefeated by beating Babson 17-13 on Saturday. The team trailed 13-3 with less than 10 minutes left, but Marc Villalongue and Christian Plunkett had trys. New Blue plays its first home game Saturday at 2 p.m. in East Haven. - M. Eisenberg
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Study abroad to feature new opportunities By SUSAN RIELLO and JULIA PERKINS
Students may be able to study their majors abroad and better communicate with people from home with new study abroad opportunities in the 2013-2014 academic year, according to Director for Global Education Andrea Hogan. The Office of Multicultural and Global Education (OMGE) is currently testing new ideas for this coming semester, which could lead to developments for students who wish to study abroad in the 2013-2014 academic year. “In the Spring 2013 semester, we are piloting an online QU 301 course with about 10 students,” Hogan said. “Quinnipiac students who are traveling abroad can connect back to the university and incorporate their experiences with their class. We are also trying to design courses for students to take in their majors while abroad.” Students who decide to study abroad have the chance to spend an extended amount of time gaining academic and life experience in a different environment. Quinnipiac offers a full year or one semester abroad at an international institution, or a term abroad in the summer or January. The study abroad program includes various cities in South America, Asia, Europe, Africa and other countries. “We have agreements with study abroad affiliates in almost any country,” Hogan said. “We also
have an exchange agreement for two business students with a university in Rennes, France, as well as programs designed by Quinnipiac in University College Cork in Ireland.” Hogan said that many students feel that they cannot study abroad if they haven’t saved up their elective credits, which is something the OMGE wants to change. In the near future, it hopes to offer the option to take courses that would count for credit specifically towards students’ majors. In addition to the study abroad program, the Albert Schweitzer Institute sponsors a humanitarian service trip over the spring and winter breaks. Students have traveled to Nicaragua and Barbados to build classrooms, provide training and teaching, and strengthen communities in need. Certain QU 301 courses enable students to travel abroad for one to four weeks as well. In the Spring 2013 semester, a special program will be offered in Costa Rica where students can spend a semester abroad, while incorporating a QU 301 course and a trip to Nicaragua through the Albert Schweitzer Institute. Students can apply to study abroad beginning in the first semester of their sophomore year at Quinnipiac. “Next semester, I will be studying abroad in Florence, Italy,” junior Jenna Pederson said. “Doing something like this is so out of my comfort zone, but I decided to just go for it. I am beyond
excited now.” Though studying abroad is an exciting opportunity for many students, it is essential to submit the applications far in advance. “It’s important for students to realize that the deadline for acceptance for the Spring 2013 semester is on Oct. 15,” Hogan said. “That means that all of the leg-work has to have been done already, and the application completed. By this time, it may be too late to apply for the spring semester.” Studying abroad also gives students the chance to take courses that are not available at Quinnipiac. Marina Dugan, who spent the spring semester of her sophomore year studying at the University College Cork in Ireland, took a World War II history class where she learned about the war in a new light. “We always see the perspective from the American side, and I was able to learn the perspective from the Irish side,” Dugan said. “They are really close geographically to Europe, so it’s different than what we learn here. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity." Students who are still in the planning process also look with excitement on the chance to study abroad. “I already know that traveling abroad will be the time of my life,” Pederson said. “I cannot wait to go to new places, make new friends and grow as a person."
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Conn. social media breakfast
The Social Media and Politics themed breakfast is scheduled for Oct. 19 from 8:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Mancheski Executive Seminar Room. The Interactive Media Graduate program and School of Communications are co-sponsoring the panel, moderated by journalism Professor Rich Hanley. Panelists include Senior Producer for Content Development for ABC News in Washington, Sara Just; Mayor of Torrington, Conn., Ryan Bingham; and State Representative from the 94th Assembly District of New Haven, Gary Holder-Winfield. To request tickets and for more information, visit http://smbct-eorg. eventbrite.com/ - K. Rojas
Sophomore Michelle Ayrapetyan won two tickets to Ireland at the Dropkick Murphys concert Friday night. By KATHERINE ROJAS News Editor
The luck of the Irish rubbed off on sophomore Michelle Ayrapetyan, winner of the two-person, all expenses paid round trip to Ireland, sponsored by Tourism Ireland. “Before I was just joking around that I had the ticket and they started calling my number and I looked at it and said, ‘I think I just won,’” Ayrapetyan said. The political science major from
Philadelphia has traveled to England, Russia and different islands, but never Ireland. “My goal is to get all of Europe eventually,” Ayrapetyan said. Ayrapetyan was volunteering at the concert and didn’t need a ticket, however the volunteers were encouraged to get one to be entered into the raffle. Ayrapetyan didn’t scan her ticket until later on that day, right before the concert. “There were so many people
there that you just think ‘you’re never going to win’ and it’s literally the lottery,” Ayrapetyan said. “I never won anything like that before so I just feel really lucky about it.” Her pick for the extra ticket is her mother, who was just as excited as Ayrapetyan was with the news. “I was speechless and they asked me if I had anything to say but all I could say was ‘thank you,’” she
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said. The next step for Ayrapetyan is to keep in communication with the Minister of Tourism on more information. Once all the information is finalized, she hopes to take her trip during spring break or summer, when it’ll be warm in Ireland. The trip will cover the flight and hotel accommodations. Ayrapetyan and her mother would like to travel to other countries than Ireland, she said, if she can.
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Sam Adams, 3OH!3, O.A.R. These are volved catering to Dropkick after their arthe three artists that have performed during rival. I attended the concert later that night. my tenure at Quinnipiac. Personally, Was the floor reckless with mosh pits I’m not a huge fan of any of them. at times? Maybe. Were there fights that Not saying SPB has made poor decicame along with that? I suppose so. sions, but I’m simply not a fan of But this comes with Irish punk muthat kind of music. sic and only adds to the experience. But hats off to Quinnipiac and Don’t expect to go to a Dropkick conthe Office of Public Affairs for cert and not get physical with evbringing the Dropkick Mureryone around you. phys and Black 47 here this I’m a huge Dropkick fan, past Friday, because it was, and Friday night was the secBRYAN LIPINER in one word, AWESOME. ond time I have seen them Social Media Manager President John Lahey did live. The first time was just as @BryanL26 an excellent job in bringing crazy, so I knew what to expect the Dropkick Murphys and Black 47 to out of the most popular Irish punk band. Quinnipiac. Both bands performances were One thing I would have liked to see was well received, and also related back to the more original songs rather than new ones. opening of the Great Hunger Museum on Yeah, it’s great to hear the new mateWhitney Avenue. rial (their next album will be released this Volunteering for the concert was ini- upcoming January), but it’s arguably more tially only the student media groups, and fun for a college crowd to sing along and was later expanded to all students. I didn’t have a good time to songs they’ve previwait a second to sign up to help volunteer, ously heard. For example, I would have as I submitted my form almost immediately much rather heard “Famous for Nothing” after I heard the news. I helped set up in the or “Time To Go” instead of songs that I morning into the afternoon, including help- don’t even know the lyrics to. ing out in the hospitality role, which inBesides, we all know how much critical
acclaim the band has gotten for its previous albums, and it should not have been afraid to go back to the old stuff. Another thing I would have liked to see was that if people had a ticket, they should have showed up. Although all tickets were distributed for the concert, the seating was half empty, and the only way that would be possible was if someone had a ticket but decided not to go. It’s not fair if someone was seeking a last minute ticket, but couldn’t find one and therefore couldn’t attend. Going off of that, I don’t exactly agree with people grabbing tickets for free, then trying to shoot them off for $20 to $30 each. If you got your hands on a free ticket, don’t take advantage of it, especially considering Dropkick tickets can run more than $100 for General Admission Floor during their more popular concerts, such as during St. Patrick’s week. But once again, great job to Quinnipiac for booking the Dropkick Murphys. In my opinion, it was the most enticing concert to attend during my tenure here. I’m definitely hoping this can be a start of good things to come when it comes to performances at Quinnipiac.
SGA UPDATE Hey Bobcats, The Student Government Association did not meet as a board last week due to the university holiday, but, even with the time off, we were hard at work looking to make Quinnipiac a better place for us all. In looking at the obvious concerns with the York Hill shuttle and its scheduling, Evan Milas has been meeting regularly with Chief of Public Safety David Barger in order to effectively iron out any and all problems with implementing the shuttle schedule that we, the Student Government Association and Public Safety, released last year. Further, Student Awareness Committee member, Theo Siggelakis, met with Chartwells last week to bring to them recommendations for expanded dining services. The results are that Outtakes, the “grab and go” option provided in the cafe, will be available while the cafe is closed during dinner setup, pizza will be available on weekends beginning October 6, and a cappuccino machine will be ordered, to be placed into the York Hill cafe. Evan and his committee have been working diligently and it’s certainly paying off. Helping his committee reach out to all of the student body, Ryan Scanlon and the Public Relations Committee will be placing Student Concern boxes around each of the three campuses. Analogous to a “suggestion box,” these will be checked every couple of weeks for con-
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cerns students have written and submitted, so be on the lookout in this section and around campus in the coming weeks for those locations. Erik Cote and the Finance Committee have successfully transferred all SGA finance processes to the online system, CollegiateLink, or, Do You QU? As one of the more time-consuming goals set out by the committee, it will now allow for all recognized and chartered student organizations to submit Special Appeal requests online. SPB, a standing committee of Student Government, also held a successful event this weekend called Headphone Disco, drawing nearly 100 students on Saturday night. Finally, qusga.com<http://qusga.com> will soon feature a weekly update about campus goings-on and Student Government activities. Written by Evan Milas and members of his committee, this update will provide great insight into where we stand in addressing the biggest issues on campus; what we’ve done, what’re we’re doing, and what will be done to ensure we best articulate the needs of everyone in the community to university administration. Have a great week and stop by Student Government’s general board meetings on Wednesdays at 4:15 p.m. in SC 225! Stay classy Quinnipiac, Ben Cloutier, Student Body President
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Quinnipiac strives to make every student’s educational experience the best it can be, right? Not exactly. As a public relations major and a marketing minor, I was at a disadvantage when it came to picking classes last spring. Business majors preregister for their classes, leaving me with little to no marketing classes to choose from. I’m not the only student who is left struggling because I’m not a business major. Plenty of other students face the same struggles as I do when it comes to picking classes. If all majors preregistered, no student would have the opportunity to explore a different major. I am really lucky usually when it comes
to classes. I received AP credits from high school so I always seem to have one of the first days to pick. Despite my credits, the business classes I was eyeing filled up. After my registration, I received an email explaining the marketing department was adding two classes. One was an elective I was dying to take. So I emailed the department to put me in and I registered. I thought things were going to work out. After going to two classes this semester, I was actually telling people how much I loved the class and thought it was going to be really interesting. Of course, I should have known it was too good to be true. If the university could add a class, it could take it away just as fast. I received an email explaining how the class was going to be turned into online format.
How could the university do this to the students? It was after the Add/Drop date and we were all left in the same boat. We were confused. After emailing multiple people, I learned that I could switch into the other class. I thought this would be great, but unfortunately, I have class during this time, leaving me at another disadvantage. Many students may think this change is great, but why do this to students? If we wanted an online class, we would have signed up for one. Isn’t our money supposed to be going toward a great education? The university can’t leave its students in the dark. Give us a fair warning about a situation, that way we can make the most of it. Let us know so we can drop it and pick something else up in the process.
Privacy and perks in Sahlin Hall TIFFANY MUT Staff Photographer
When I first received the call from Quinnipiac’s Residential Life that I would be living in Sahlin Hall, I was far from satisfied. The idea of sharing a small area with five other girls was not the greatest part of my summer. However, I realized within a few days after arriving on campus, I was the one of the luckiest freshmen at Quinnipiac. Throughout the first few weeks of school when everyone was sharing their housing information, I received no response other than “Where,” “Huh,” “Is that on campus?” Let me clarify for many of those who don’t know. Sahlin Hall is located in the middle of Bobcat Way, and before this year was strictly sophomore housing. But, with the enrollment of 1,800 freshmen, the more space Quinnipiac could provide, the better. I am currently one of 23 freshmen students that were lucky enough to live in Sahlin and, in simple terms, win the residential lottery. As I went around campus and looked at dorms in Dana and Irmagarde, I felt ex-
tremely fortunate to have the privacy and benefits that Sahlin offers. For example, unlike the traditional freshman dorms, the suites in Sahlin Hall have a kitchen, three bedrooms, a living room, common area, and most importantly a private bathroom. Not only do I have the ability to cook on my own stove and use my own shower, I also have a great deal of space. The living room measures 16’6” x 11’6” and the kitchen includes a refrigerator, stove and multiple storage cabinets. Coming into college, I expected to live with my mini fridge and walk in my towel to the bathroom (probably 20 feet from the privacy of my room). Luckily I, and 22 other freshmen, will not have anything close to this experience in our first year as college students. Although I enjoy the wonderful perks of Sahlin Hall, the best part of living here is the friendship shared on my floor. Since we are only divided among four suites, I have had the opportunity to meet and befriend each one of the freshmen. In a sense, we have come together as a family, greeting each
other as we return from class, sharing cooking supplies, and welcoming others students from all over campus. Furthermore, because we are not separated by the length of a hall, we have had the chance to intermingle and familiarize ourselves without troubles, like fighting over the bathroom. Being one of the 23, Emily Kelly said, “We are the only ones on the floor, so we’re a close-knit bunch. We really understand how lucky we are as firstyear students.” As I continue with my freshman year, I will not negate the fact that I am spoiled. I have things that most college freshmen do not. However, living in Sahlin Hall has given me the rare opportunity to connect with everyone in my environment and appreciate something greater than amenities. I respect that many freshmen are limited to one small bedroom and fight for space. Therefore, I encourage others to visit and see a preview of their life as a sophomore, and the next time I tell someone I live in Sahlin Hall I want to hear “Man. That’s fortunate,” not, “Where is that?”
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eptember is a month I used to dread as a child. It signaled the return to school, rather, my own personal hell. I correlate September with picture day and sitting in hot classrooms feeling miserable that summer just ended. As an adult, September is practically like any other month. For some, it marks the time to go apple picking. For others, it’s time to decorate your houses, apartments and rooms with pumpkins and other festive items. And for those of us who are 21 and older, it is now socially acceptable to start drinking pumpkin beer. Cheers. But one of my favorite parts of September is The Big E in West Springfield, Mass. The Big E is a large fair with all the food you could possibly eat. There are animals (including abnormally large pigs and horses), as well as zebras, ponies and others. The Big E also contains exhibits, rides, crafts and a lot of shopping. The Big E just ended, but I was lucky enough to go on Friday, Sept. 28, just two days before the end of this year’s fair. I made the hour long trek in the rain with one of my best friends. I drove, of course, leading to some scary moments on the road. However, I channeled my inner Carrie Underwood and Jesus took the wheel saving us from several perilous moments along the way. Phew. Upon our arrival to The Big E, my wallet felt significantly emptier after spending $25 on parking and my admission ticket. However, my stomach was growling, so that didn’t stop me from spending $6 on a bag of fried Oreos. They melted in my mouth. No regrets. Suddenly, the rain we drove through hit us. I stood in the pouring rain holding my bag of fried treats feeling nothing but shame as I continued to shove the delectable cookies in my mouth one by one. As the rain continued to fall, we stood under a giant tent housing several hot tubs. We stopped short of taking all our clothes off and jumping in. The 104-degree water felt awfully good against our frigid hands. The rain prevented us from going on any rides; however, that didn’t stop us from eating our way through the rest of The Big E. An Italian buffet, turkey legs, lemonade, fudge and free samples of food throughout the fair left us almost comatose at the end of our excursion. Despite the nasty weather, The Big E left a lasting impression. Only 11 more months until the next one! Matt Busekroos is a graduate student studying interactive media. He would eat nothing but fried Oreos if given the opportunity.
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FRIENDS FOREVER? When new relationships cause the end of old friendships
By CATHERINE BOUDREAU Arts & Life Editor
Daniella Knafo and Lana* had been best friends since the beginning of high school. They knew each other inside and out, and supported one another under any circumstance. And when Knafo lost her mother, she turned to Lana. During their junior year of high school, Knafo introduced Lana to her cousin. The two hit it off instantly, and soon enough they were in a relationship. At first, Knafo was happy for them. She loved her friend and she loved her cousin. “What could be better?” she thought. But as time went on, Knafo and Lana hung out less and less. When Knafo asked Lana to do something, she would already be with her boyfriend. Even when they had plans, Lana would frequently forget. Then, on the anniversary of Knafo’s mother’s death, they were going to spend the whole day together. When Knafo texted Lana to confirm their plans, she said she couldn't because she was hanging out with her boyfriend. When Knafo reminded her of what day it was, Lana said she completely forgot. Knafo got fed up. She confronted Lana about the way she was acting. She didn’t want to be on the back burner anymore. Knafo, now a freshman at Quinnipiac, isn’t alone. According to research by the Institute of Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Oxford, those in a new relationship lose an average of two friends, and this goes for both men and women. And while falling in love always comes with a cost, its effect on friendship usually doesn’t come to mind. “Sometimes people become so wrapped up in the moment, especially the first few months of dating,” senior Lauren Hernandez, who began dating her boyfriend a year ago, said. “They might not even realize they’ve chosen their significant other over their friends.” Knafo agreed, and connected it to her own experience. She said that because Lana was so happy and excited about a new boyfriend, she wanted to be with him nonstop. “You may forget about your friends even if you don’t mean to,” Knafo said. “And then, when your friends get annoyed, you might think ‘Why are they acting like this? They should be happy for me.’” Junior Chris Rago said he went through
the same thing. When his best friend since eighth grade started dating a girl their senior year of high school, he devoted all his time to her. When Rago would ask him to hang out, he’d wait to see what his girlfriend was doing before saying yes. When he and Rago did hang out, he’d either text or talk to his girlfriend the whole time. And sometimes, Rago’s friend would lie about where he actually was. “I think because it was fresh he just wanted to be with her all the time,” Rago said. Rago also said the relationship only lasted four months, and thinks it was mostly about sex. For those who lose a friend to a relationship, it can be a harsh reality. They may feel like their friend doesn't care, or like their friendship never mattered. And in some cases, the person in a relationship expects their friends to be there no matter what, even if they haven’t been making time for them. “The friend who has been ditched might feel very used,” Michele Hoffnung, a professor of psychology, said. “Instead of being a person they care about, you’re like a natural resource not a human being.” Hoffnung said she’s witnessed people give up many things while in a new relationship, whether that be friends, family, academics or all three. And in her experience, she tends to see women making the larger sacrifice. “I hear women talk about it more,” Hoffnung said. “And women are taught to please more than men are taught to please. We think we need to make them happy. There is a lot of social training that pushes us in the direction of feeling pressure to be there for our man.” Hoffnung added that eventually, someone might stop making plans with their friends completely. That way, they’ll always be avail able to their partner. Then when the other makes plans with their friends, the available one feels bitter. And, if a person is more self-assured and confident about themselves and their relationship, this will affect how well they balance their time, Hoffnung said. “If you feel insecure, then you’re more likely to make yourself always available,” Hoffnung said. “For instance, if a woman loves a man more than she thinks he loves her, she’s going to try to keep an eye on him.” A person’s maturity level will also affect
their ability to realize that giving everything up for a romantic partner isn’t healthy, Hoffnung said. If they are strong and clear in their values, they are more likely to maintain a balanced lifestyle. Cutting ourselves off from friends is physically, mentally and emotionally risky. A 10year Australian study found that older people with a large circle of friends were 22 percent less likely to die than those with fewer friends. And in 2008, Harvard researchers found that strong social ties could promote brain health as people age, as published in the American Journal of Public Health. For women specifically, having other women friends plays an important role in controlling stress levels. A study conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine found that when women spend time with female friends, their bodies release oxytocin, also known as the “feel good” hormone. This helps to reduce stress, which can play a part in many problems such as headaches, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression and anxiety. Friends can also offer a different perspective to events happening in our life, or just be there to talk it out. “Sooner or later, even if you think you’re going to be with someone forever, that person is going to piss you off,” senior Ilisse Gomez said. She’s had trouble seeing one of her closest friends this semester since her friend got a boyfriend. “So when they do, who are you going to talk to about it? If you’ve been ignoring your friends for a long time, I feel like they’ll be very reluctant to help you out. And they won’t know what’s been going on because they haven’t seen you.” Hoffnung added that every person has needs that one person cannot meet, and because we are all complex people, confiding in one person is extremely limiting. Having friends is an important part of life because they listen and respond to you, share your experiences, give emotional support, and enjoy the same things you do. Hoffnung also reinforced the importance of perspective. “A boyfriend doesn’t have the female perspective on things,” Hoffnung said. “He doesn’t view your relationship from your point of view, and having a friend who’s not part of that relationship can help you be sure of your own feelings. You may not want to say to your boyfriend that his friend is a jerk, but you can confide in your friend for that.”
Rago, who has been dating his girlfriend for about a year now, said it’s important to be able to do your own thing and have your partner understand. He said he tries to keep a balance by not making promises he can’t keep. If he tells his friends he’ll hang out with them, he does, and vice versa for the most part. He also commented on the significance of having friends. “It’s a different kind of atmosphere being with your friends,” Rago said. “We play videogames, or watch a movie and talk about things you can’t in front of your girlfriend. You also need to have friends so you don’t get tired of each other.” While keeping a balance might be hard at first, junior Joe Rodriguez said he thinks eventually the infatuation phase will stop. For him, the most important thing in a relationship is communication. “There shouldn’t be a choice,” Rodriguez said. “Everyone should all be on the same playing field and it’s all about communication. If you’re not communicating what you want, then there’s an issue.” Rodriguez added that communication must be between partners, as well as friends. If he felt like a friend wasn’t making time for him, he would try and talk it out and make sure they were on the same page. Hernandez said she maintains balance by keeping a schedule. She tries to do what she normally does with her friends, but sometimes misses a lunch, or stays in with her boyfriend one night of the weekend, for example. She also said it’s difficult at first, but since she was always trying to remain conscious of both, it became like second nature. Hernandez tries to include her boyfriend in plans with her friends, too. That way, it’s not always a choice. “I think that’s what makes it easier, if you incorporate the two together,” Hernandez said. “If you’re all friends, people are more understanding.” Knafo is still best friends with Lana. Once she expressed her feelings of abandonment, she apologized, and began making time for Knafo again. “If you value friendship before a relationship then it seems everything will work out,” Knafo said. “Don’t they say you should be friends with someone before you get into a relationship, too?” *Name has been changed
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Spending October as a vegan By SHANNON CORCORAN Associate Arts & Life Editor
Let me just say I’m writing this as I eat my last slice of pizza until November. One day last summer, I took out the notebook that rarely leaves my side and started writing down things I wanted to do. Soon, I had written a list that would soon be entitled “20 things to do before I turn 20.” Even if I only accomplished half of the tasks, I’d get some rad experiences and be forced to leave my comfort zone. The list had everything from the totally possible, to slightly impossible, to the “ugh this is so corny and scary and awkward.” For example, getting my nose pierced, pulling an all-nighter in NYC, and getting lost in a city that isn’t NYC. Some of them were quick to accomplish, such as befriending someone in a random place and going to a concert alone, while others just drove me crazy, such as No. 3 on the list: go vegan for two or more weeks. If there was one I wanted to accomplish before May 4, 2013, it was this. I decided October would be the best month to go vegan. I could indulge at Thanksgiving, as well as enjoy the last of ice cream eating weather. So why veganism and not just vegetarianism? I already consider myself a vegetarian for the most part, despite enjoying the occasional burger off the grill on a warm summer night. But giving up meat, fish, all dairy products and
anything that’s a byproduct of an animal - that’s a challenge of another magnitude. As if being a simple non-meat eater at Quinnipiac isn’t hard enough already. But, now I’m going to need all the self-control I can get. Pizza and ice cream are two of my favorite foods, and to think I have to either make the vegan versions or give them up completely isn’t exactly ideal. On the other hand, I can’t be more excited. In preparation for the month ahead, I’ve learned a lot about what happens at farms and the impact I’ll be making by not consuming any animal products. For example, many factory farms raising animals are overcrowded and filthy. The main goal of these farms is to maximize production while minimizing costs, creating terrible living conditions and disgusting killing methods. If anything, October is going to make me really grateful for my food and mindful of where it comes from. l’m now on day three of this adventure, somewhat surviving. I have a quart of soy milk waiting for me, vegan food blogs in a folder on my laptop, and a list of foods that I need to buy to survive the next 30 days. This includes tofu, beans and you guessed it - vegetables. But as scary as it seems, I haven’t been this enthusiastic about something in a while besides Taylor Swift’s new record of course.
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Students dance silently at the Student Programming Board’s first “Headphone Disco” in Burt Kahn Court Saturday night. By SHANNON CORCORAN Associate Arts & Life Editor
The relatively recent fad of silent dance parties made an appearance in Burt Kahn Court Saturday, Sept. 29. The Student Programming Board held its first “Headphone Disco,” adding a twist to Bobcats’ typical weekend night. Attendees were given headphones that allowed them to switch between two channels manned by two different DJs. They played different types of music, and at one point during the event, one half of the room was dancing to Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” while the other did the “Wobble” all in total silence. “The event was a lot of fun,” freshman Bianca Grimshaw said. “The music selection was good and dancing around was a blast. I just really wish more people came tonight, it would have encouraged people to dance more.” Although there was room for more people, the energy remained high, especially when a happy-go-lucky song, such as Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe,” started playing. Burt Kahn went from almost total silence to a massive jam session. “The idea of dancing around a quiet room is really interesting,” sophomore and SPB’s Culture and Diversity Chairperson, Matt Francia. said. “I went to something like this in Disney World recently and loved every minute of the event, so to see something like this come to Quinnipiac is amazing.” SPB member and attendee Allie Penta said
she was really excited about the concept, as well. “I think the whole idea of a silent dance party is amazing,” Penta said. “Being able to see people dancing around and hearing nothing but their movements and their voices singing along at times is really unique. There aren’t a lot of events like this and I really hope that it’s brought back next year.” Between 90s Backstreet Boys and current chart toppers, as well as the switching of channels, a music environment was created that pleased everybody’s tastes and offered a chance to get completely immersed in the music. “The DJs did a really great job with the music,” Penta said. “I really liked how there was something for everyone at one point or another. Overall the DJs allowed everyone to be exposed to a lot of different types of music which is never a bad thing.” Despite the lack of people, Lauren Enea, president of SPB, said she was pleased with the event’s outcome. “The DJs were really happy to be here and have been a pleasure to work with,” Enea said. “Students had been asking for a dance party that was on campus, so this was SPB’s way of giving it to them. When we gauge the success of events, we don’t determine it by how many people come, but instead the reaction of those that do, and everyone that came had a great time, so we’re really happy about it.”
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Mumford & Sons performs at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn on March 6, 2012. By SHANNON CORCORAN Associate Arts & Life Editor
After a debut record that launched London-based Mumford & Sons into the ears of millions, the band is back with its sophomore release, “Babel.” Every song is wonderfully written and perfectly produced, with lyrics that make this album seem more like a story. “Babel” epitomizes what Mumford & Sons has come to be over the past few years. It’s a collection of folk-inspired songs that manages to fuse blues with country, creating a sound that’s perfect for easy listening and guaranteed to give fans an incredible live show. “Hopeless Wanderer” may be the best song on the record and is definitely one of the best songs the foursome has released to date. Its mellow beginning that slowly picks up the pace keeps listeners on their toes,
yet still encapsulates the Mumford & Sons’ sound that many have come to love. The album’s title track “Babel,” as well as “Broken Crown” and “Lover of the Light,” all have the folksy sound and dark lyrics that wouldn’t work for many artists besides Mumford & Sons. And lead singer Marcus Mumford’s voice sets the band apart from anything on the radio today. His haunting and musky projection complements the band’s mystical lyrics and adds depth to the music. The only downside to this record is there aren’t many unexpected elements. As much as people love the band’s sound, it’s predictable. There aren’t striking elements, which could have made “Babel” stand out and set it apart from their debut. However, “Babel” is nothing short of a crowd pleaser and will leave diehards and new fans alike happy.
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Dropkick Murphys and Black 47 performed at the TD Bank Sports Center on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The event also featured the Pilatze Brothers and Cara Butler, Irish step dancers who took the stage with Black 47. The concert was hosted by the Office of Public Affairs and President Lahey’s Office to celebrate the opening of Museam An Ghorta Mor, the Great Hunger Museum, which opens to the public on Oct. 11.
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The Chief’s Descendent Melody red wing connects with her heritage through dance
NAME: Melody Red Wing HOMETOWN: Clifton, N.J. YEAR: Freshman MAJOR: Diagnostic Imaging
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Melody Red Wing is a direct descendant of Native American royalty from the tribe Oglala Souix. By ANNA WAGNER Staff Writer
s the pounding of the drums began, the crowd went silent. Melody Red Wing wore a brilliantly colored and intricate tribal shawl as she moved to the beat of her ancestors, twirling, stomping and raising her arms. Weeks later, she sat in the student center wearing leggings and a grey striped shirt. With her head held high, she speaks the dead language of Lakota, which only people of her tribe, Oglala Souix, know. Then she says her last name untranslated: Hupahu Sa. Red Wing, a freshman from Clifton, N.J., is the direct descendant of Native American royalty through her father’s lineage: Chief Red Wing. He was one of the most peaceful chiefs in American history, Red Wing said. Her tribe, Oglala Souix, is one of seven subtribes of the Lakota people, and is a part of the Great Sioux Nation. Red Wing speaks with fervor about her strong Native American heritage and her passion for tribal dancing. Since she was a baby, Red Wing has danced with the Red Hawk Indian Arts Council, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about Native American heritage through performance art. Her mother, Dolores, and sister, Josie, share the same hobby. “Me and my sister are high placed in competitive dances,” Red Wing said. “My sister competes everywhere. The last place she competed was Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, N.M., where she placed fifth out of 100 competitors.” Red Wing is a fancy dancer, meaning she wears colorful traditional clothing called a regalia. This includes a heavy shawl that resembles butterfly wings. Her sister is a jingle dancer, and wears a regalia with rows of rolled up tobacco tins in order to make a rainfall-like sound when she moves. Her mother is a traditional dancer, who wears a plain and conventional regalia.
Red Wing said her inspiration to continue dancing comes from her mother, who is a Lipan Apache native and acts as a dancing coach. She also teaches her daughters about their heritage. “I have been dancing since I was young,” Red Wing’s mother said. “I danced in my playpen when I was a baby. My girls have been dancing since they were conceived, as I danced with them then and brought them into the circle when they were infants. They responded even then to the drum and singing.” And for the Red Wing family, dancing means much more than a performance. “I dance for those who cannot dance,” Red Wing said. “When we dance, we pray for the survival of our people and for understanding and respect from non-Natives for who we are as the original people of this land.” Red Wing also said dancing is a celebration. People come together to keep the traditions alive. “When I dance, I honor my ancestors and those to come, our veterans, our elders,” Red Wing said. “To dance is a prayer. It is one of the few things we still have left to us that was not taken away. We are still here, we still exist and we remain.” Red Wing’s first name in Lakota is Sunlata Winyan, a name given to her by an unrelated elder, she said. Names are passed down, and hers came from a close friend of her mother’s. Although her family is strongly connected to their heritage, Red Wing said it’s rare to find another native outside of the Red Hawk Indian Arts Council. “[Native Americans] don’t really have a community,” she said. “It’s hard and really rare. In my high school, it was just me and my sister. Out of 800 kids we were the only Native Americans. It’s really hard community-wise. It’s all about your area.” Keeping their heritage alive took a lot of effort from Red Wing’s mother, Dolores. She uprooted her life in New York to move to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, an Oglala Sioux reservation in South Dakota
where roughly 40,000 Native Americans live. After years here, Dolores met another native, became pregnant, and moved back to New York to settle down. “She knows a lot of people and has a lot of friends,” Red Wing said of her mother. “Even as kids she would take us to Powwows–that’s what our gatherings are called. Me and my sister both really enjoyed it. She even knows her tribe’s language. I can’t say I’m an American Indian unless I truly make myself one. My mother inspired me and taught us that we should always be in touch with who we are.” Red Wing is enrolled in Oglala Souix Nation, making her an official Native American. Her mother is enrolled in Lipan Apache. The process for this enrollment is a difficult one, however. “To be in enrolled you have to go through a process that is different with each tribe and it depends on your blood quantum,” Red Wing said. A blood quantum is the amount of native blood you have, Red Wing said, and it has to be a high amount, which is uncommon. “It goes back to your family tree,” Red Wing said. “You not only trace your own blood, but the blood of your direct relatives, as well. Sometimes it can be difficult to determine.” For example, the minimum amount of blood quantum required can be as little as one-thirty-second, or one great-great-greatgrandparent, or as high as one-half, which would mean having one full-blooded parent. Each tribe has their own rules for membership, which can vary widely. Red Wing takes pride in knowing her culture entirely, including learning Lakota. “A lot of people like to throw in ‘Oh! I’m Native American too!’ But really, it’s so hard to judge, because when it comes down to it not many people know much about where they come from,” Red Wing said. According to the 2010 Census, almost five million Americans identify themselves as Na-
tive American. Of those, roughly two million are enrolled in federally recognized tribes as reported by The Bureau of Indian Affairs. Though Red Wing loves dancing, it was difficult to keep up in the beginning because of her busy schedule. Red Wing was involved with various sports during high school, as well as worked a 40-hour week as the assistant manager at a local frozen yogurt shop. “I was a little iffy because I would always get caught up in school or with my friends,” Red Wing said. “But after a while, I jumped into it and realized this is my culture, this is my heritage, it’s all about keeping up with it because it is who you are.” Red Wing doesn’t do any rituals out of the ordinary with the exception of sage blessings to ward away bad spirits. However, like most Native Americans, Red Wing and her family don’t celebrate Thanksgiving. “It’s just something we don’t do,” Red Wing said. “It’s the mass murder of Indians and it’s common that Indians don’t celebrate it. It’s like celebrating a genocide.” If there is anything to take away from the Red Wing’s traditions, it’s that they’re more than a dance, culture and heritage. “My girls have brought great pride and gratitude to me as well as their relatives through the dance,” Red Wing’s mother said. “It is important to all of us individually and collectively as Indian people. My girls love to dance and have educated at museums, schools, and competitively at Pow-wows with the Redhawk Native American Arts Council for many years. It is in their blood as our people have been dancing in celebration of life for thousands of years. Being Indian is not so much a culture as our way of life.”
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Inside the mind of.... An International Student
Culture shock
By Hannah Alegbeleye
By Jennifer Esposito
Why did you decide to come to America for school? My friend did it last year. She went to Chicago. Her sister did the same before too, and she also really liked it. She said she had so much fun and that it was really a good experience. So I said ‘let’s try it!’
What brought you to Quinnipiac specifically?
Well, they found me on the Internet and they were very interested in my field hockey so they kept pushing me to do well on my SATs and TOEFL tests because they really wanted me on their team, so I chose them.
How do you like it here so far?
I like it because this campus is really beautiful and I love that it’s small. People are nice here!
We’re glad to hear it! Was it hard adjusting to a new country? Well, first when I came here, the time difference was hard for me because I live six hours ahead in Belgium. Clothes and food are different; I still have to adjust to that. I think our way of living is the same though. The way of playing field hockey here is different. Some of the rules are different; I still don’t get some of them. They’re more strict over here than in Belgium.
Was it hard to meet people?
I’m not the most social person so it was kind of hard to meet people, well, it still is. I’m kind of afraid to talk to people. You know, foreign language, I’m afraid to make mistakes. I don’t want people to laugh at me! But everyone is really nice; they help me when I don’t know something.
Nice! How do you like your classes? Are they hard because it’s a different language? Well, I don’t really like my classes because I think they’re boring. I’m taking English 101 intensive because I wanted my English and essay writing skills to improve, but we’re only reading and writing and I’m not learning anything. For my economics class-
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es, it is sometimes hard to understand what they are talking about, but if I don’t understand, I look it up and translate it later. But most of the time I understand things.
Do you miss Belgium?
Yeah I do and I definitely miss my friends. They started college a week ago, and it’s weird to know that they’re going to college without me. And I miss my teammates from Belgium the Emilie Vandeputte is a freshman most because we were economics major who was recruited all really good friends. the way from Belgium to play field hockey.
Do you feel comfortable here yet?
Yeah! Well, everyone’s nice here and they’re all very open. If I need something, I know they’ll definitely help me out.
As an international student, what would you say your biggest problem is? Being far from home. Many people can go home on the weekends and see their family and they’re like, “Oh I had so much fun!” but I can’t do that. I can only go home for Christmas.
Is there anything you want to share about your experiences here so far?
Well, I think that it’s really good that they organize events for international students. We all feel the same because we’re all foreign and far away from home so at these events we can all come together.
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Rihanna has dropped a new single entitled “Diamonds.” While speaking about the track, the Barbadian beauty said, “It’s laidback but it’s hopeful. It’s a record that gives me such a great feeling when I listen to it,” according to Fuse. Sounds like another catchy hit.
“Sons of Anarchy” actor found dead
“Sons of Anarchy” star Johnny Lewis has died. Lewis, who played Kip ‘Half Sack’ Epps, fell from the roof of the house where he rented a room. The home’s 81-year-old owner was found dead inside and Lewis is suspected of killing her. Police have yet to determine whether or not drugs or alcohol played a role, and if it was suicide.
Reese Witherspoon has a boy
Reese Witherspoon welcomed a baby boy, Tennessee James Toth, with her husband, James Toth, this past Thursday. This is Witherspoon’s third child; she is already a mom to daughter Ava and son Deacon from her prior marriage to Ryan Phillippe.
K-Stew and R-Patz back together?
Two months after Kristen Stewart’s fling with married “Snow White and the Huntsman” director, Rupert Sanders, the actress has allegedly reunited with boyfriend, Robert Pattinson. Really, Rob? You deserve better!
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The popular Cupcake Truck made an appearance at the Farmers’ Market on Mount Carmel campus last Thursday. Students and faculty couldn’t get enough of the delectable treats. The winner of the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars, East Haven’s Sugar Cupcakery and Bakery serves a large variety of elaborate cupcakes. There was a flavor to please everyone, including Red Velvet, Strawberry Shortcake, Caramel Apple, Pumpkin Pie, and many more. Carol Vollono started Sugar Cupcakery and Bakery with her daughter, Brenda DePonte, in 2004. The two collaborated and Vollono learned to put her own twist on some old recipes, creating the perfect cupcake as well as other desserts. The bakery has made a name for itself in the New Haven area, and in addition to purchasing the cupcakes and pastries at the bakery, the cupcake truck visits different towns in the area on a daily basis and is even available to schedule for private events. With a daily selection of 36 flavors, as well as others available seasonally or upon request, Sugar Cupcakery and Bakery was the perfect afternoon treat..–T. Trahan
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Fiesta Night! 10 p.m. Café Q Come enjoy our Fiesta! Nachos, tacos, queso and churros will be served! Zumba dancing led by an instructor, moraccas, and Mariachi music will be played! Take your best swing at a Piñata stuffed with goodies! Hosted by Q.U.A.D.
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Why is this man galloping like a horse and calling it dancing? South Korean singer Park Jae-sang, or “Psy,” somehow holds the No. 2 spot on iTunes for his song “Gangnam Style.” This song has come out of nowhere. One of the lines translates, “I’m a guy who one-shots his coffee before it even cools down.” Oh, Psy, don’t tease me like that! All my life I’ve been looking for a man with such astounding capabilities! The music video only adds to the absurdity of it all. For some reason in the beginning there’s a 6-year-old with greasy hair doing strange, Michael Jackson-esque, break dancing. Then Psy, this oversexualized chunky Asian man sporting a suit, decides to start galloping in a horse stable while singing along in Korean. The song, as well as the music video, could not be more obscure, especially when he keeps “whooping” during the chorus. One minute he’s in a parking garage having a dance off with an androgynous in a revolting yellow suit, then he’s rapping on the toilet or cuddling with some dude in a steam room. It’s hard to keep up with his crazy antics. It seems you don’t need any real talent these days to become famous.. –S. Kozlowski
saturday
Off-campus: Cosmic Bowling If you are interested in going, email quad@quinnipiac.edu to sign up! Hosted by Q.U.A.D.
saturday
Movie: Rock of Ages 8 p.m. Echlin 101 Join us to watch “Rock of Ages,” a love story musical set on the Sunset Strip. Hosted by SPB
Sick of Nicki Minaj? Well, you may just be in the minority. The rapper, who just signed on as one of three new American Idol judges, is about to get a mini-series on E! The specials will give viewers access to her personal and professional life.
JWoww engaged
“Jersey Shore” reality star Jenni “JWoww” Farley is now engaged to boyfriend Roger Mathews. JWoww now sports a five-carat ring following the unique skydiving proposal from Mathews. Congratulations to the couple. That’s sure to be a fist-pumping wedding.
Wednesday
Passionately Pink for the Cure 12 p.m. Rotunda Get a pink hair strand for $5 to show your support for breast cancer awareness. Pizza will be on sale for $1 and there will be a raffle for a Froyo World gift card. Cash and Q-cards accepted. Hosted by QuinniPR
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ALL Eyes on the ice By DAN DOLPH Staff Writer
The Quinnipiac men’s and women’s ice hockey teams kickoff their respective seasons in the coming weeks. The men’s team begins play Saturday, Oct. 6 when it travels to Maine. The men’s ice hockey team was ranked fourth in the ECAC Coaches Pre-season Poll. Ranked above them are Union, Cornell and Harvard. The Bobcats annual showdown with Yale will take on a national feel with NBC Sports Network picking up the coverage for the contest on Feb. 22, 2013. The expectation in Hamden is that the Bobcats have the talent to build upon their play from last year. Last season, the Bobcats finished with a 20-14-6 record after losing to Colgate in the ECAC quarterfinals. Senior captain, Zack Currie, believes this roster has more talent than any of the last three Bobcat teams he has been a part of. “We all know we’ve got a really good shot this year, we’ve got a great group of guys coming back and some good guys coming in to help us out,” Currie said. “Everybody is aware that this is a big year for us and there’s a lot of opportunity coming up, so we expect big things.” The 11 returning seniors returning will provide veteran leadership and game experience. The top five scorers are all returning, including the productive scoring line of Kellen Jones, Matthew Peca, and pre-season all ECAC forward, Connor Jones. The defensive unit, directed by Currie and senior Loren Barron, is deep and game-tested. They will work in front of senior goalie Eric Hartzell, who will look to repeat the success of his junior season in which he posted a 2.20 goals allowed average, setting a Quinnipiac record in the process. Supplementing the incumbents is junior, Jordan SamuelsThomas, a transfer from Bowling Green State University. Samuels-Thomas was the leading scorer during both his freshman
and sophomore campaigns. He sat out last year due to NCAA transfer rules. “Jordan will score for us. He’ll put up points,” Quinnipiac head coach Rand Pecknold said. “It’s different than adding an 18, 19, or 20-year-old freshman. He’s game ready and should be ready to go right out of the gate against Maine.” Pecknold plans to use Samuels-Thomas on a line with se-
“If you win your last game, you’ve won the whole thing. There’s no reason for us to lose to anybody this year. We’re good enough to say that. So unless we win that last game I won’t be satisfied.” — ZACK CURRIE MEN’S ICE HOCKEY CAPTAIN
nior Jeremy Langlois to produce a dynamic scoring tandem. Langlois is currently the active leading scorer in the ECAC. Pecknold is also considering the addition of freshman forward Travis St. Denis to this pairing as he feels he can make an immediate contribution. With the plethora of seniors and talented underclassmen, the Bobcats have as good of a chance this year as any in recent memory. The team’s goals indicate its understanding of this. “If you win your last game you’ve won the whole thing,” Currie said. “There’s no reason for us to lose to anybody this year. We’re good enough to say that. So unless we win that last game I won’t be satisfied.” The prospects of the women’s ice hockey team may be more exciting than that of the men’s. The women’s ice hockey team was in the middle of the pack last year finishing sixth in the ECAC before being eliminated
in the conference semifinals. The Bobcats begin the season ranked 14th in two separate national polls for USCHO.com and USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine. However, ECAC coaches voted the team to finish sixth in the conference again this year. “It’s the first year since [associate head coach] Cassie Turner and I arrived that we have had four full recruiting classes,” Quinnipiac head coach Rick Seeley said. “It’s far and away the strongest team, in the pre-season anyway, we’ve had. We have what we consider star power, in every class.” According to senior captain Regan Boulton the team has its sights set on an appearance in the NCAA tournament. Given the ability of the returning players, they may be poised to break that barrier. Junior Kelly Babstock, the team’s leading scorer the past two years, is returning. Last year, as a sophomore, Babstock became Quinnipiac’s all-time leader in points, goals and assists. Seeley is counting on his freshmen to make a smooth transition to the collegiate ranks. “The freshmen are some of the best in their age group so our talent this year is going to be much better,” Boulton said. “This is the year,” she added. To reach the NCAA tournament, the Bobcats must either win the ECAC or get a bid based on their performance in nonconference games. If a team performs well against a slate of tough non-conference adversaries, it will be looked on more favorably when the bids are given out. “We’re happy with our out-of-conference schedule,” Seeley said. “Again [it’s] another tough one, but if you’re going to continue to move in the right direction you’ve got to keep making your schedule tougher.” In the season’s first three weeks, the Bobcats face off against Mercyhurst, Maine and Syracuse, all teams which are consistently among the best in the country. Later in the season, they will match up against Boston College in the Nutmeg Classic Tournament.
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GAME OF THE WEEK
THE RUNDOWN WOMEN’S SOCCER QU 0, LIU Brooklyn 0-- Friday Natalia Grodski: 5 saves Monmouth 1, QU 0 -- Sunday Jill Kelley: 3 saves WOMEN’S GOLF QU placed 8 out of 11 -- Saturday Jenn Whaley: 159 (two round total) Krissy Unger: 162 WOMEN”S VOLLEYBALL St. Francis (Pa.) 3, QU 0 -Saturday Bonnie Conklin: 7 kills Taylor Payne: 6 kills Robert Morris 3, QU 0-- Sunday Chandler Thornton: 7 kills Tanner Celestin: 6 kills WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU 7, Cambridge 0 -- Saturday Erica Uden Johansson: 2 goals Nicole Kosta: 1 goal Kelly Babstock: 1 goal Nicole Brown: 1 goal WOMEN’S RUGBY QU 52, Marist 0 -- Sunday Raechel Stimson: 3 trys Natalie Kosko: 2 trys FIELD HOCKEY QU 3, Harvard 1 -- Sunday Jess Rusin: 1 goal Amanda Danziger: 1 goal Cate Colucci: 1 goal MEN’S SOCCER QU 3, St. Francis (N.Y.) 2 -Sunday Robbie McLarney: 2 goals Borja Angoitia: 6 saves
GAMES TO WATCH WOMEN’S SOCCER QU (6-3-2, 2-1-1) at. Wagner (4-8. 1-2) – Friday, 3 p.m. QU (6-3-2, 2-1-1) at Bryant (7-6, 2-2) – Sunday, 3 p.m. MEN’S SOCCER QU (3-4-1, 1-0) vs. Sacred Heart (5-4,1-1) – Friday, 3:30 p.m. MEN’S TENNIS QU (0-0, 0-0) at Quinnipiac Invitational – Friday, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU (0-0, 0-0) vs. Mercyhurst (2-0, 2-0) – Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL QU (1-12, 0-4) vs. Sacred Heart (4-14, 2-2) – Saturday, 1 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY QU (7-4, 0-0) at Sacred Heart (55, 0-0) – Sunday, 12 p.m. MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY QU at New England Championships – Sunday, 2:15 p.m. WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY QU at New England Championships – Sunday, 1:30 p.m.
Forty-point first half powers women’s rugby to 5-0 start By JOE ADDONIZIO Sports Editor
Last season, the Quinnipiac women’s rugby team picked up its first-ever home win with a 23-7 win over Marist College. On Sunday, the team got its second win over Marist and second home win of the season with a 52-0 shutout. Marist was coming off of a 1030 win over Hofstra, the most points scored this season in the conference. “We
had a lot of penalties and that is something we have been working on. The middle of the season we play Westchester and Rutgers and those penalties are defintely going to hurt us.” — BECKY CARLSON WOMEN’S RUGBY HEAD COACH
“Marist was seeded No. 2 today and we were seeded No. 1 so it was a big game for us,” Quinnipiac head coach Becky Carlson said. “We were concentrated more today on the forwards, we had a lot of offloading today that led to a few big runs and we were able to capitalize.” With the win, the Bobcats improve to 5-0 on the season and have now shutout three teams in the Tri-
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Junior lock Allison Gnys gets liften up for a lineout during the second half of the 52-0 women’s rugby victory over Marist College on Sunday afternoon. The Bobcats are now 5-0 on the season. State Conference. Quinnipiac came out of the gates strong putting up 40 unanswered points in the first half. Two of those trys came from Natalie Kosko who ran the ball more than 30 yards and got into the endzone with a spin move on her second try to make it a 38-0 game before the conversion attempt. In the second half, Raechel Stimson provided the first score 12 minutes into the half for her second try of the game. Senior captain Colleen Doherty had the other try when
she faked the pitch to Nancy Dunn and instead juked into the endzone. The Bobcats had possession for the majority of the second half in Marist’s zone but were only able to score two trys. Fullback Krystin Orrico started 3-for-3 on conversions and finished the day hitting 6-of-8. She is now 21-of-37 through the season’s first five games. The Bobcats will look to improve to 6-0 on Sunday when they play Stony Brook at the Stony
Brook Campus Recreational Field in Stony Brook N.Y. Despite a spotless record, Carlson knows there are still several things her team can improve on. “We had a lot of penalties and that is something we have been working on,” Carlson said. “The middle of the season we play Westchester and Rutgers and those penalties are definitely going to hurt us.” Dunn and Shannon Durkin also added trys in Sunday’s victory.
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Women’s volleyball
4-0 in Tri-State Conference - 273 points for - 12 points scored against - 261 point differential 5-3 record in September - 12 goals scored - 18 goals against - 3 game win streak 4-3-2 record in September - 4 goals scored - 5 goals allowed Four singles titles won at the UConn Invitational Placed 3rd out of 5, 3rd out of 17, 1st out of 2 and 18th out of 40 in September meets Placed 2nd out of 5, 4th out of 12, 2nd out of 2 and 12 out of 33 in September meets 2-3-1 record in September -
10 goals scored/10 goals allowed
Placed 14th out of 18, 10th out of 12 and 8th out of 11 in tournaments 1 doubles title in four tournaments 1-7 record this month with only 4 sets won out of 27
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Clockwise from top left: Sophomore Nicole Kosta takes a shot in the women’s ice hockey team’s home opener; freshman Nicole Connery dodges the goalie; sophomore Tanner Celestin returns the ball.
BY THE NUMBERS
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JESS RUSIN BECAME THE 10TH PLAYER IN PROGRAM HISTORY TO REACH THE 20 GOAL MARK AFTER SHE SCORED AGAINST HARVARD .
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GAME WINNING STREAK FOR WOMEN’S RUGBY AFTER DEFEATING MARIST 52-0 ON SUNDAY AT QUINNIPIAC.
Robbie McLarney Men’s soccer Midfield
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Senior Londonderry, N.H.
Robbie McLarney scored two goals Sunday in a 3-2 win against Northeast Conference opponent St. Francis (N.Y.) . McLarney has three goals on the year and two assists.
Natalie Kosko Women’s Rugby Wing, Inside Center
Freshman Sebastian, Fla.
Natalie Kosko had two tries in the first half alone in the Bobcats second home game, helping the team reach a 52-0 victory against Marist on Sunday. Kosko’s second try was a run more than 30 yards.
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PLACE OUT OF 33 TEAMS THE MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY TEAM PLACED AT THE PAUL SHORT INVITATIONAL.
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GOALS SCORED BY SENIOR ROBBIE MCLARNEY DURING SUNDAY’S NEC WIN AGAINST ST. FRANCIS (N.Y.).
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NUMBER OF SHOTS THE WOMEN’S HOCKEY TEAM TOOK IN THE EXHIBITION GAME AGAINST THE CAMBRIDGE JUNIOR TEAM . KATIE O’BRIEN/CHRONICLE
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“The intensity was good, the crowd was awesome. For our first home game, we’re pretty happy.” — KRIS CZAPLINSKI WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
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REUNITED ON THE PITCH
Childhood best friends brought back together by Bobcat midfield By JON ALBA Staff Writer
“Seeing Robbie out on the field Quinnipiac midfielders Robbie for the first time, I was defending him, McLarney and Will Cavallo head and I said, ‘This can’t be real, this is toward three cameras waiting for like high school. It still boggles my them just off the baseline of the socmind,’” Cavallo said with a smile. cer field. As they walk, a few team“I’ve known this guy since he was mates playfully heckle them. 6, so it brings back a lot of memories,” “Make sure they hold hands!” McLarney said. “It’s pretty cool.” one shouts at the cameraman. “End He also added that he has had the interview with a big, old bro little difficulty adjusting to the new hug,” another suggests. system and style of play in the NEC, Why the playful sarcasm with and has enjoyed his tenure at the the two graduate student athletes? school thus far. Quinnipiac men’s soccer coach Eric So how well do the two know Da Costa knew why. each other? The only way to find out “We always say that they’re would be through a series of tests. the best friends that anybody could When asked what Cavallo’s favorite have,” Da Costa said. “The two of movie of all-time was, McLarney them, they’re two peas in a pod.” responded with “Batman.” After three successful seasons at “Batman’s up there, but I’d have Rutgers, McLarney made his way to to say ‘Shawshank Redemption,’” Hamden in August to obtain a masCavallo said. ters degree in public relations. He Despite the slow start, McLarhad been highly sought after by sevney quickly rebounded after he coreral soccer programs, but was heavrectly named his friend’s favorite ily recruited by Da Costa’s staff at musical artist. the urge of his close friend. “It’s got to be Snoop Dogg,” he “I’ve known Robbie since I was said confidently. 6 years old,” Cavallo said. “We’ve “Snoop is definitely up there, I’d been best friends for more than 15 have to say he’s my favorite,” Cavallo years, so having him come here is said back. “Freshman year, I would crazy.” sing ‘Gin and Juice’ everyday.” From the time the two met in MATT EISENBERG/CHRONICLE Cavallo was sharper in his reLondonderry, N.H., soccer became Seniors William Cavallo (left) and Robbie McLarney (right) react to having their hometown of Londonder- sponse, concerning McLarney’s favortheir commonality. Through the years, ry, N.H., announced as being in Massachusetts by the public address announcer before the men’s soccer ite food. they played at various levels together, home opener against Boston College on Aug. 24. “I’d say he’s a plain pasta guy. He including club teams such as the New likes his different sauces, but pasta is Hampshire Classics, along with the New Hampshire Storm. McLarney made the jump to the Northeast Conference after what he enjoys,” he said. McLarney confirmed it with a smile. While McLarney would eventually move on to play on for a spending his first three seasons at Rutgers, which included a The two looked at one another and simultaneously broke well-reputable squad, like the Boston Bolts, and even have a trip to the Big East Championship game in 2009. Da Costa into laughter as they embraced the ridiculous nature of the conshort stint in England, the two still were on the Londonderry knew he was getting a tremendous asset to the squad. versation. It is this unique dynamic, however, that Da Costa High School team, as well. “There’s always been that talent there, he was a highly-tout- says does much more good than it does harm. As college rolled around, the boys knew they would likely be ed recruit,” he said. “When we knew he was available, we did “They’re interesting characters,” the eighth-year coach heading their separate ways for the first time in more than a de- everything we could to get him here because I knew his impact said. “Will has always been phenomenal for our program and cade. McLarney would head to New Brunswick, N.J., while Ca- would be immediate and his value would be immeasurable.” for the chemistry of our program. As a team guy, there’s novallo made the trip to Hamden with no soccer scholarship in hand. His value is immeasurable because it keeps growing. body better than him.” Yet even from afar, Cavallo still found influence in his buddy. In Sunday’s 3-2 conference victory over St. Francis (N.Y.), And McLarney? Da Costa believes he’s the cherry on top. “I was like ‘Oh man, one of my best friends is playing Divi- McLarney netted two goals, one of which came late in the 85th “Add in Robbie,” he said, “the two of them are really good sion I college soccer, that would be awesome. I wonder what minute that ended up sealing the deal for the Bobcats. Through friends, and it spills over to the rest of the team.” that would be like,” Cavallo said. eight games, he has three goals and two assists, tallying eight When the two Londonderry natives look back at their final McLarney supported his friend’s aspirations. points in total. Still, the 3-4-1 (1-0) Bobcats know there is still seasons of collegiate ball, they will be able to do so knowing “I told him to go for it, see what would happen,” McLarney said. much to be accomplished. they spent it alongside their best friend. Cavallo dreamed big. After failing to receive an offer to “Robbie has been a good addition, as have all the newcomers, “It brings back all the memories from 6 through 18, “ Caplay for Quinnipiac, he tried out for the team prior to his fresh- and I think we got a good squad,” Cavallo said. “Obviously we’ve vallo said. “You can’t replace those, and bringing them back man year. He was cut, unfavorably nonetheless. Still, he pur- struggled over the last couple games, but now’s the time to ramp it into your mind is just fantastic.” sued and walked on for his sophomore year, giving him another up. We’ve got conference play where all the points matter.” But as the two concluded the interview, still drenched in year of eligibility. What exactly was it like stepping on to the same pitch as sweat from practice, Cavallo motioned back over to his buddy. With both having found success at their respective schools, one another for the first time in five years though? “We forgot to hold hands,” he said laughing.
Women’s volleyball hires three assistant coaches By JOE ADDONIZIO Sports Editor
The Quinnipiac women’s volleyball team announced the signing of three assistant coaches to work with head coach Kris Czaplinski. Lynsey Somers was hired as a paid assistant coach while Lindsay Marone and David Cyr will be volunteer assistant coaches. Before being hired at Quinnipiac, Somers worked as a graduate assistant for two years at St. Lawrence College where she was an assistant coach for the volleyball and track teams. She also has assistant coaching experience at
Colgate from 2006-2007 and Quinnipiac from 2007-2008. Before coaching, Somers played volleyball and track at Defiance College where she earned all-conference honors for both. The now Bobcat assistant coach captained the Defiance volleyball squad her senior year and earned all-HCAC honors. For track, she was named the team MVP for field events during her senior and junior seasons ,and in 2004 she was named the Defiance College Distinguished Athlete. Marone will assistant Czaplinski and help in the player’s daily routines. She currently
works at the Woodbridge Volleyball Center as a referee for adult league games and coaches allskill level volleyball camps. Marone also works at Amity Physical Therapy where she works directly with patients exercise programs. Marone graduated from Springfield College where she had several internship positions in the sports field including Velocity Sports Performance and at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning. She also coached the Hamden high school girls’ junior varsity team for two years while assisting the varsity squad. She was a four-year member of the Springfield
volleyball team as an outside hitter. Finally, Cyr joins the coaching staff for his first Division I coaching position. Cyr was a volunteer for the Blockheads Volleyball Camp as well as an assistant coach for the Tyrrell Middle School girls’ volleyball team. Czaplinski became an interim head coach in February 2012 when former head coach Robin Sparks was fired. Czaplinski was named the team’s head coach for this season. The team is 1-12 this season and have won only 4-of-27 sets. It hosts Sacred Heart on Satuday, searching for its first conference win of the year.