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Devoted and working tirelessly to connect students’ classroom education with genuine career networking connections, Dean Dana Rosengard and Dean Jill Koehler had high expectations for the 2017 university-wide career fair. Dr. Rosengard, assistant dean for career development in the School of Communications, raved about the event and seeing students make connections to continue their steps towards a career after they earn their degree. “I literally heard the buzz,” Rosengard said. “You hear that all the time—- ‘oh there was a buzz in the room’—- literally that is what it sounds like, a million bees. I was like ‘oh my God, this is so exciting’ and you have no idea what any of the conversations are, but you just know that they’re happening and that’s so wildly exciting.” Rosengard was excited for his third year of helping at the career fair. Students connect with recruiters and even discover opportunities in places they hadn’t thought to look before, according to Rosengard. “You figure out things like Ernst & Young, one of the biggest accounting firms in the country, you walk by their table and you’re like ‘Oh please, I’m not an accountant,’” Rosengard said. “Ernst & Young puts out a newsletter probably monthly… well it doesn’t write itself. Journalists write it.” Rosengard believes the career fair is the perfect setting for younger students at Quinnipiac to practice being personable and professional
when interacting with potential employers. “Here’s the way to practice it,” Rosengard said. “In a real live situation; you’re dressed up a little, you’re nervous a little, there’s stuff going on a little. You only get better if you practice, simple as that.” Jill Koehler, associate dean for career development in the School of Business encouraged students to take advantage of the resources and opportunities provided by the career fair. “We have, across every industry, people coming. From business to communications to health sciences to engineering,” Koehler said. “The reason why I do a career fair for the whole school instead of just the business school is because there’s a lot of overlap.” Through her 11 years at Quinnipiac putting on the career fair, Koehler has learned that students who do their research and put in the time and effort will get the most out of their experience. “I would say at least 25 percent of our students receive jobs through the career fair,” Koehler said. “Our feedback from recruiters is that our students are always very well prepared, they’re well dressed, they ask the right questions, they’ve done their research.” Both Koehler and Rosengard agreed that helping students build their careers is more than just these career fair events, it’s about the classes offered, working with individual students and seeing students put in their effort on their side of things. Rosengard coined the term ‘QUINN’tern’ to differentiate a Quinnipiac student from any
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regular student out in the professional world. “Those people out in the real world become converts and then my phone rings; ‘I have a great QUINN’tern, I want another one because this one found me, how do I get another one?” Rosengard said. Meg Messier, a junior marketing major attended the career fair with hopes of making connections and finding leads for career opportunities. “I did get a lot of valuable information and met with some companies that I really liked,” Messier said. “I think that it is important for people to go, even if they are not actively looking for a job because it’s a great networking opportunity and a good way to
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practice speaking with recruiters.” Lisa Newell, the Human Resource manager at News 8, a local Connecticut news station, attended the event for the first time. She was excited about the prospect of meeting Quinnipiac students and hopefully finding some potential interns. “I’m very impressed by all the students I’ve met so far,” Newell said. “They’re very involved in campus activities and journalism, in the newspaper, at the radio station, so it looks like Quinnipiac is doing a great job training their students.”
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MAJOR Mechanical Engineering YEAR Junior A: “We need more correct gun control that will actually do something instead of just banning everything. ‘Assault weapons’ is a useless term because the definition is so vague. It doesn’t reflect the actual issues. We need to respect the Second Amendment because it’s important to have access to a self-defense weapon but we need to do it responsibly.”
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MAJOR Occupational Therapy YEAR Sophomore A: “I think we do need more but nobody knows how. Like everyone is thinking how to stop it and we have nothing. Something has to be done and we need to sit down and focus on what that will be. I just think it’s insane we have more control over birth control and women’s health than guns.”
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MAJOR Physical Therapy YEAR Freshman A: “I think we do need more. After looking at the details, I think tougher laws could’ve stopped the shooting, but to stop all of them we need to do more in more areas, like mental health, and not just gun control. The guy in Vegas was committed and planned it out. It wasn’t just some guy with a handgun.”
Families become Bobcats for a weekend By JESSICA SIMMS Contributing Writer
Quinnipiac’s annual Parents and Family Weekend is an opportunity for students to have their families come to the university and show them how they are acclimating into the QU community. There was a record number of people on campus this year, with over 5,000 parents and families participating in the activities the university had to offer, according to Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs Donald Weinbach. Weinbach, who has been working Parents and Family Weekend at Quinnipiac for 21 years, believes this year was a success. When arriving on Friday Oct. 13, families were directed to the Carl Hansen Student Center to receive a small gift from the university to celebrate the weekend. Starting at 1 p.m on Friday, families were welcomed to go to a program designated to their student’s major and were able to learn what is going on in the classrooms at the university . Associate Professor of Journalism Ben Bogardus and his Quinnipiac News Network (QNN) class demonstrated how technology in the Ed McMahon Mass Communication Center studio works, and showed students how they could use this technology themselves. “I spoke in the beginning, telling parents and families how we operate the class and what goes into putting on the newscast,” Bogardus said. “Then, during commercial breaks, I provided more commentary on what the students were doing and answered questions.” Continuing on in the evening, parents were welcomed to go to an array of different events. Starting at 5 p.m., the Herald House for Jewish Life invited families to come to Shabbat dinner, following services and candle lighting.
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Students could take photos with their families behind the Quinnipiac University Instagram cut-out.
At 7:30 p.m., if families purchased tickets ahead of time, they could go see the student performance of “Doubt.” Freshman Nicole Gibson attended the play and said it was just amazing. “The actors really portrayed the story really well, and it made you feel something, which doesn’t really happen to me,” Gibson said. Parents and families who purchased tickets before the weekend attended the live concert event Rocktopia at 8 p.m. at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford. However, if they got the VIP tickets, families could go to a pre-concert reception starting at 6:30 p.m. “As for the concert, the music is right up my alley. I started singing all of the songs at the top of my lungs,” Gibson said. Throughout Saturday Oct. 14, Quinnipiac hosted athletic events that families could attend. The events consisted of a women’s soccer game, men and women’s tennis game and men’s and women’s ice hockey games. Freshman Andreya Pencak went to the women’s soccer game with her parents and
felt nostalgic. “Watching the soccer game with my parents was really awesome because we were able to create new memories watching a sport I’ve been playing since I was little,” Pencak said. The Residence Hall Council (RHD) held fall themed activities for families on Saturday. Families could eat fall foods and decorate pumpkins together. At 8 p.m., families could attend the Student Programming Board (SPB) presentation of hypnotist Chris Jones in Burt Kahn Court. The weekend concluded on Sunday Oct. 15 with a 10:00 a.m. Catholic Mass taking place in the Catholic Chapel, Center for Religion on the Mount Carmel Campus. The addition of Rocktopia to this year’s event attracted more families to come on Friday night as well as Saturday, according to Weinbach. “We’ve been getting extraordinary feedback like never before,” Weinbach said. “The programming that we did, the changes we did, were well received.”
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Professor Kiku Jones inspires students through ‘power poses’ By STEPHEN MACLEOD Staff Writer
Just as the class arrived for its computer information systems capstone that day, the mighty winter storm finally caused the power to go out. In the dim light of the hallway, not a soul moved, and instead looked to Professor Kiku Jones. Jones calmly began to do roll call, picking a name from the middle of the list and calling it out. The moment the name rang through the empty hall, one student sprung up out of the chair into a dramatic pose and held it. More names were called and with every name came a different pose. After all the names were called, not a single student moved an inch, and the only sound was from the billowing storm. That was the moment, recounted by Jones, that sticks with her as the moment she decided to use the ‘power pose’ to invoke confidence in her pupils. “When I first heard about the ‘power pose’ idea, I thought ‘let me try and roll this out,’” Jones said. “I saw what was happening and how (my students) were acting more confident. Every year since, it’s gotten better.” Jones found inspiration in a TED Talk from American social pyschologist Amy Cuddy. In the TED Talk, Cuddy describes the power of confident body posture, which she calls ‘power poses.’ Jones saw the talk and decided to try it in her class for the year. “I can see the change from nervousness and giggling at the start of the semester to the strong, fierce faces at the end of the semester,” Jones said. “I feel a lot of of students at the senior level have done all this amazing work and even they are not feeling quite that con-
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Professor Kiku Jones demonstrates her ‘Wonder Woman power pose’ in her office.
fident in all they have accomplished. I want them to feel empowered.” As a result, Jones began to make her students ‘power pose.’ Some chose to channel super heroes. Jones herself names her pose ‘Wonder Woman.’ Some channel athletes and some just do what feels right. Then, when she does roll call, she will randomly call out names. Once a student’s name is called, they spring into their pose. Once all the names are called, students hold their pose for 90 seconds. Then the class begins.
“Kiku Jones is the type of professor you look for at a university,” Kevin Stefanak, a QU alum and former student of Jones’ said. “She not only challenges you to do your best, but she cares for each and every one of her students.” Jones is an associate professor of computer information systems and recipient of the highest Quinnipiac faculty honor, the Center for Excellence in Teaching Award. The award is hung up on the front wall of her office, barely noticeable when the door is open.
Instead of the award, the first thing a visitor might notice are the pictures of her kids, family, and as she points out, her two biggest influences in her teaching style. “I am a strange combo of the two,” Jones said. “They were really big influences on me.” The picture shows two people leaning on one another. The first is her own professor of computer information systems from Western Kentucky University, Linda Johnson. “She was a phenomenal and engaging professor,” Jones said with a smile. “I was more interested in learning from her than I was in the course material.” Then there is the other man in the picture, Dr. Jack Stallard, one of her professors at Western Kentucky. She described him as a the man who inspired her to be a professor. He connected with his students by spending the first few minutes every class asking what everyone had for lunch, how their days had been and genuinely connecting with his students. Jones said she tries to have the energy and passion of Johnson while connecting with her students, similar to Stallard’s approach as well. “I do everything to bring my students up,” Jones said. “I’m not trying to bring them toward my major, I’m trying to make them confident in themselves.” Jones has certainly done what she set out to do, as her students, both former and current speak very fondly of her. “Her care and dedication to her students’ development inside and outside the classroom leave an everlasting impression on all who take her class,” Stefanak said. “Professors like (Jones) are one in a million and an incredible asset to the university.”
Farewell, Lila Lila, From all of us on The Chronicle Editorial Board, we would like to say thank you! Thank you for your endless support. Thank you for your countless words of advice and thank you for investing your energy and time into each and every one of us. Thank you for being our voice of reason. Thank you for helping us solve our problems and for challenging us. Thank you for being our student media advisor for the past seven years. Good luck in your new position! We will miss you.
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Two out of three sexual assaults are unreported, so why should celebrities break the stats? Earlier this week, Hollywood was ravaged by the news that producer Harvey Weinstein was fired from his own company due to overwhelming allegations of sexual assault. Celebrities who have previously worked with the movie ASSOCIATE mogul have been stepping forARTS & LIFE EDITOR ward in a solemn unity against Weinstein’s actions in light of the crisis. However, Weinstein’s actions were discussed previously in his career without a need for punishment. This devastating action of letting Weinstein “off the hook” led to many other young actresses being groped or even raped by the producer. Imagine if an actor like Leonardo Dicaprio or Brad Pitt had actually done something concrete to prevent more of these assaults. Think of how many women they could have helped. Actress Rose McGowan is making waves among those persistent with the case, becoming the voice for those who were victimized by Weinstein. She originally made claims that Weinstein violated her in the late 1990’s and filed a settlement for $100,000 in 1997 as a result, according to the New York Times. Because of her settlement, she was not able to fully disclose her trauma, but her allusions to Weinstein in past interviews had her labeled as crazy or misunderstood. Hearing this label used to justify my own actions in real life, the disappointment I feel hearing it come from people with a social following is astounding because of just how false this conception is. Recently, American fashion designer Donna Karan stated in an interview with the Daily Mail that McGowan, among other victims, may have been “asking for it.” “You look at everything all over the world today and how women are dressing and what they are asking by just presenting themselves the way they do.” Karan said. Karan’s words perpetuate the age-old excuse that thousands of sexual assault victims have to hear over and over, that their own presentations equated to consent. Two out of three sexual crimes go unreported by the victims, and perpetrators of sexual violence are less likely to go to jail or prison than other criminals, according to Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). Of course I would like to see every sexual offender behind bars, but I completely understand why vic-
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tims choose to stay silent- the consequences of speaking out seem to outweigh the benefits of reporting, if anyone even validates the victim’s claims. The countless stories of women and men reporting their experiences to higher authorities to have their case put on a shelf or not even considered is heartbreaking. Many victims of sexual crimes are reluctant to report due to fallacies similar to the argument of Karan. McGowan fell into this ploy as people used her wardrobe choices to pin the crime on her, most famously her sheer dress that she wore to the 1998 Video Music Award’s. Women today who have been sexually assaulted and even young girls in schools who are restricted from showing sexualized parts of the body, are helpless to the systematic type of reasoning that exonerates many perpetrators and even at one point exonerated Weinstein. Nevertheless, one’s clothing is no indicator of determining their sexual consent. The only true indicator of consent are the words “yes” or “no,” and the fact that there is still question about whether other factors determine consent saddens me. But now, the most collective group of celebrities to speak out about sexual harassment and assault ever took over the media with comments of disgust and sadness for the incidents that Weinstein caused. Celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow have revealed that they have had their own negative encounters with the producer where they stated that they had also been sexually harassed. Having the bravery to be this forthcoming about a horrible experience to a global audience has made an impact but these things shouldn’t be confessed in order to appease the masses. “I was a kid,” Paltrow said in an interview with The New York Times.“I was signed up. I was petrified. I was expected to keep it a secret.” Paltrow was working on the film “Emma” in 1996 when she was first introduced to Weinstein who later touched her inappropriately while they were having a meeting in a hotel. Paltrow remained silent for the first few days after word broke that Weinstein was fired, which somehow caused a major uproar from people on social media. The actress was receiving demands to speak up about the producer simply because she had worked with him previously, with no known confirmation that she had ever been harassed. In the end, Paltrow was the one to release her comments, but the damage was already done. The hoards of social justice advocaters had ravaged the misconstrued lack of action on Paltrow’s behalf. Stars like Lindsay Lohan stated that they have never seen that kind of behavior from Weinstein. So how could people have
known that Paltrow was another victim? Recently Paltrow spoke out about her intense experience with Weinstein to the New York Times and concluded her account with a statement that women cannot be continued to be treated like this. A little over a week since the scandal, social media users were pushing Paltrow to comment and taking her silence as some sort of condolence for Weinstein. They assumed that since she did not want to speak out that she either did not care about women’s issues or was choosing Weinstein’s side. These infuriating comments regarding Paltrow’s silence shows a complete lack of respect for sexual harassment victims. Despite the fact that Paltrow is a celebrity, she was still put in a very uncomfortable situation that has stayed with her for years and could have almost ended her career. It is not her duty to bring back those memories just to appease her followers or rectify a future publicity scandal that paints her as supporting the assault and harassment of women. Being a victim of sexual assault can have tremendous effects on physical and mental health and recurring memories of the incident can be immensely traumatizing for victims. This lack of sympathy for the victims by forcing them to relive these moments almost resembles the behavior used by victim blamers. No one, no matter their occupation or status, needs to be pressured into revealing that they have been harassed or assaulted just to prove that they are against sexual crimes. That being said, celebrities who were brave enough to come forward are working toward bringing an issue that has been going on since the early 1900’s to an end according to BBC News. The “casting couch” culture that developed during the Golden Age of cinema was a sleazy way for directors, producers and managers of films to cast young, aspiring actors and actresses to perform in their films. It became a norm for the young actresses to sleep around with top Hollywood influencers in order to gain more success in the film industry. “The casting couch may seem like a relic of the Golden Age of Hollywood–but women here say sexual harassment is rife and that exploitation is a price you pay for being part of the industry.” BBC News stated in an article. Luckily, Hollywood has modified how it chooses which actors or actresses participate in films, but there is still a hint of the “casting couch” legacy that exists, remaining unspoken. But, if a victim does not want to speak, that is his or her choice and should not be received as a white flag.
Late night television hosts: the voices of America It’s fair to say that we are living in a divided nation. We are slowly becoming less and less of a united states and more of a bickering old couple, fighting the same dispute to no end. It has come to a point where we are looking towards late night talk show hosts to justify what is going on in the country. Shows like Saturday Night NEWS EDITOR Live (SNL) have seemingly endless amounts of material, so much so that they sprung an impromptu run of Weekend Update episodes this past summer, as to not miss out on any creative punchlines strung from the daily proceedings of our government. Co-anchor Colin Jost made the following quip in regards to the quick removal of White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci from his position. “How did we at SNL miss Anthony Scaramucci?” Jost said. “He was like Christmas in July. Actually he was like Hanukkah in July because he was around for about a week and it’s a miracle he lasted that long.” Although humorous, the joke sheds a light on the very real issue of retention that is present in the White House administration.
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Trevor Noah and The Daily Show went beyond making a simple joke and took it upon themselves to create a game titled “The Celebrity Appresident,” in which they eliminate a White House official from a bingo scorecard when they are removed from their position or resign. Above the surface, the game may come across as an innocent joke, but it masks the more serious problem that lies beneath; we are not a united nation and we haven’t been for a while. Hosts like Jimmy Kimmel use the platform they have to speak directly to the public. Fox News has even dubbed him the “selfprofessed moral conscience of America,” and Kimmel took to speaking on political issues that affect both the country, and his personal life. In wake of the Trump administration looking to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, Kimmel gave an emotional monologue about learning his son had been born with a heart defect. He has made it a point to use his show to address political issues since. Tomi Lahren, the 25-year-old former host of Tomi on “The Blaze,” spoke out on her constitutional conservative views and gained a huge following because of it. During the 2016 election, it was impossible to scroll through social media without her videos popping up exclaiming the reasons for the fissure in the country, and precisely how we should go about solving it. Recently, GOP Senator Bob Corker referred to the White House as an “adult day care center.” Now, how are we as citizens
of this nation supposed to react when the very people from within the administration are telling us that they are not functioning to the best of their ability? It makes sense that we turn to late night television hosts for answers, because quite frankly behind their humor lies the hard truth. During the Great Depression, the country turned to TV and film stars to divert their attention from the dark era they were living in. Shirley Temple became the light during that time, and it seems as though late night television hosts have taken the same position. Unfortunately, their jokes and punch lines are only momentarily funny until we take a moment to think about how crushingly true their statements are. I’ll be honest. I don’t have a solution for this issue I’ve presented, and I don’t believe that there is any quick fix for issues that have been brewing beneath the surface of our country for years upon years. The direction we are moving in can only be resolved when we choose to put aside our differences and become a united nation once again; and until we figure out how to do that, the jokes will keep coming from within our country and around the world. When we choose to look past the jokes and see what they’re actually telling us and decide to do something about what is being said about our country, late night television hosts will continue to be the voice of America.
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The worldwide leader in sports has decided one of its anchors is getting too political. ESPN has suspended Jemele Hill, host of the show SC6, for two weeks following her comments on Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Hill took to Twitter to voice her opinion that the team’s policy of standing for the national anthem is making players look like sellouts. Hill has advocated for the players’ protest of kneeling during the anthem and felt that the rule put African American players on the Cowboys in a tough spot. Hill expressed her feelings on the organization via Twitter, saying that fans should boycott the team’s sponsors since players weren’t allowed to protest. Subsequently, ESPN suspended her, citing a second violation of its social media policy as the reason for the suspension. Clearly, this isn’t the first time Hill has been in hot water over her views. A few weeks back, ESPN warned Hill after a series of tweets she made accused President Donald Trump of being a white supremacist. “Donald Trump is a white supremacist who has largely surrounded himself w/ other white supremacists,” Hill tweeted. Sports Illustrated tweeted that the White House be-
lieved it was a fireable offense. ESPN, however, did not suspend Hill for these comments, but rather released a statement saying, “Jemele has a right to her personal opinions, but not to publicly share them on a platform that implies she was in any way speaking on the behalf of ESPN. She has acknowledged that her tweets crossed that line and has apologized for doing so. We accept her apology.” While Hill’s comments this time around must have violated the policy that ESPN has with its employees, there is a glaring issue that must be addressed. SC6 has become more and more about pop culture and politics rather than sports in recent time. While Hill’s comments may have crossed a line, ESPN pays her to share her opinion on these topics. So why the suspension? ESPN clearly doesn’t want people boycotting the Cowboys, the NFL or any other sport in which they cover day to day. If they supported some type of boycott, it would certainly affect the company’s relationship with the team and possibly the league. However, ESPN was much quicker to suspend Hill over comments directed at a football organization rather than the President of the United States. I think this has to do with the fact that ESPN as a whole has become more and more political in recent years, but it clearly isn’t ready to let its on-air personalities completely speak their minds on all political issues. In fact, ESPN suspended anchor Linda Cohn earlier this year due to her comments on the company becoming too political and not focusing on sports. Cohn was asked in an interview with Sports Illustrated on the “Bernie and Sid Show” whether ESPN was losing viewers because of politics. “You’re right. That is definitely a percentage of it. I don’t know how big a percentage,” Cohn said. “But if anyone wants to ignore that fact, they’re blind. That’s what I meant about the core group that made ESPN so successful.” After Hill’s first offense was somewhat brushed aside, many people brought up the harsh punishment given to Cohn in comparison to the lack of discipline ESPN demon-
started with Hill. ESPN is treading a fine line. Is it going to let anchors speak their minds, but only if they support its agenda? Or does everyone get a fair shake? If you look at the way it handled Hill and Cohn, the answer is obvious. I’m not saying I fully agree with Hill’s comments or that she should have shared them via Twitter, but Cohn was right when she said ESPN was getting into politics more than they used to. And while Cohn’s complaint is valid to those who just want to see sports, that’s no longer the world we live in. In a time where sports and politics have suddenly become so deeply intertwined, there is no escaping the debate on issues such as the anthem protests. Because of this, it seems to be all the more reason to welcome more debate and discussion on the topic. Every day, it seems that the president has in some way attacked the NFL and its players for the protests. Rather than focusing on more pressing issues in our country, such as the natural disaster in Puerto Rico, the president feels that calling for the benching or “firing” of players to be more important. NFL owners like Jones did a complete 180 after supporting these protests just a few weeks back. Hill spoke out against those actions and it cost her. I think if the goal is to embrace debate, like Hill does on her show, then it’s hard to justify her suspension. However, since it was the second violation of the kind, it makes it a little more justified. Regardless, the issue is that whether we like it or not, politics are going to continue to be brought into the world of sports. We need ESPN to let its on-air personalities speak their minds to combat the onslaught of remarks coming from those opposing athletes who are peacefully protesting. As long as we’re going to keep a political side at ESPN, there needs to be some breathing room for anchors like Hill to voice their opinions.
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exploring abroad
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Have you ever dreamed of exploring the world, but needed to focus on your studies instead? Quinnipiac University, that believes immersing yourself in other cultures is an important part of experiential learning. There are many unique opportunities for students to go abroad for just a week and earn credit, so keep these classes in mind for the future. -A. Guerra
BIO 207 Coral Reef Diversity COST Estimated: $3,500
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Students can spend their summer studying underwater life in the most interactive way possible: by scuba diving in Bonaire, Netherlands. Students learn about coral reef, marine ecology and underwater conservation. By participating in multiple dives each day during their trip, students observe animal behavior, reef structure and ecotourism.
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JP 200 Introduction to Japanese Culture
JRN 325 Telling Global Stories
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COST $2,200 - $2,600
LOCATION Japan
LOCATION León and Chinandega, Nicaragua, Central America
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FACULTY MEMBER Margarita Diaz During the semester, students meet once a week to learn about Nicaragua’s culture, economy and politics in order to prepare for this trip. Over spring break, students venture to Central America and spend eight days reporting and photographing scenes in Nicaragua. While conducting interviews and shooting video, students can immerse themselves in the country and practice journalism. When students return, their work can be published online at tellingglobalstories.org.
Travel to Barbados for a repeatable 1 credit course that will let students experience a community-based service setting. They will learn and apply concepts of wellness and safety education and program implementation under supervision from experts. This course provides students with practical knowledge on how to help a community abroad and a chance to earn college credit while actively learning.
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Take in the beauty of Japan by visiting some of its most remarkable locations, like the former capital Kyoto, or the beautiful Miyajima Island. Live unforgettable experiences while also learning about the history and culture of one of the oldest nations on Earth. The course provides students with an overview of Japanese culture and customs that will prepare them for the trip. Completing the course will give you 3 credits, and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Music matters
Today’s Future Sound is changing the classroom one beat at a time By KRISTEN ALTMEYER Staff Writer
For anyone that walked by the Mount Carmel Auditorium on Tuesday evening, Oct. 10, they might have thought there was a party inside. A DJ stand was set up in the front, blasting hip-hop music. The event was actually a discussion about connecting hip hop with education. Elliot Gann, the executive director of Today’s Future Sound (TFS), ran the event and discussed the program’s purpose: go around the world to underprivileged classrooms and teach beatmaking in order to enhance the core curriculum. By doing so, it gets kids to think outside of the box in a hands-on way. Today’s Future Sound is a nonprofit organization in California. The mission of TFS, as stated on its website, is to “use music production and media arts as vehicles to empower youth as artists and community members while fostering their well-being as individuals.” This gives students a knowledge of themselves, as well as their culture. “I believe it has an impact on their identity and positivity,” Gann said. “By creating music with one another, the community is building bonds and connections it would not have had the chance to otherwise.” While in the classroom, TFS places the students in groups to produce a song. Everyone has a role. If someone is not into the production aspect, they are assigned another role in creating the art for the cover. The album cover and name
is completely determined by the class. By the end, students have a CD to take home with their song on it. Howard Garnder’s multiple intelligences findings was the inspiration for TFS to create something more beneficial for students. The eight intelligences include musical-rhythmic, visual-spatial, verballinguistic, logical-mathematical, bodilykinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal and naturalistic. Garnder found that the standard way for teaching does not trigger all of the intelligences. Incorporating music in the classroom does accomplish this. “I think music should be involved in all classrooms because each student has their own way of learning,” sophomore interdisciplinary studies major Lydia Moriber said. “It’s important to include different learning techniques in the classroom setting to suit all students needs.” Gann believes ADHD is a common misdiagnosis these days. He thinks students have a deeper-rooted problem that is underexplored. Many people are familiar with PTSD, but not aware of another form of stress, complex-post traumatic stress disorder, also known as complex trauma disorder. This disorder is a psychological disorder thought to occur as a result of repetitive and prolonged trauma. Students with this condition have problems focusing due to a constant state of fight or flight mode. Yoga, meditation and music are all ways one could ease this. TFS chose hip-hop because of its cultural
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Elliot Gann (left) teaches beat making to students to further their education. relevance and thinks pop culture is easily identifiable to kids. It empowers the creators to form a new identity and be in a creative space. Through the use of “beatology,” creating this content requires critical thinking and media literacy. The importance of knowledge of self and history plays a massive part in TFS goal. TFS has traveled to Australia, Canada, Africa and many other countries. In the United States, it has gone to Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and New York City. It does not limit itself
to standard classrooms either, as they have gone to Juvenile Detention Centers, too. "(TFS) directly addresses a lack of culturally responsive educational, therapeutic and social interventions for people of all ages by bringing our mobile music production sudio to their door," according to TFS' website, proving its focus on its mission.
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October 18, 2017
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Grammy award-winning singer puts on impressive performance at local casino By MATTHEW FORTIN Staff Writer
“I am so happy you guys came all the way out here to see me,” crooned a beaming Mariah Carey, clad in a form-fitting red gown and towering stilettos. “We’re gonna have a moment together tonight.” The R&B hit maker took the stage at Foxwoods Resort and Casino on Oct. 14 in the Grand Theatre, marking Carey’s first concert in Mashantucket since her “Angels Advocate” tour in 2010. This time around, she performed in support of her nostalgic “Sweet Sweet Fantasy” tour. The show opened with Carey being pushed onto the stage atop a befitting throne for her title as ‘the Queen of R&B.’ She announced that she “came to have a party” as she belted the opening line of her 2005 hit “It’s Like That.” What followed was a set list that had even casual fans swaying in their seats. Carey has
amassed an unprecedented 18 number one singles since her debut in 1990, and it would be difficult to not have fond memories of “We Belong Together” or “Always Be My Baby” dominating the airwaves in years past. Despite a massively successful career, Carey has had a tumultuous past few years, beginning with her ill-fated stint as a judge on American Idol in 2013. From there, the superstar endured a divorce, a major shoulder injury and two catastrophic performances on live TV. With some of her recent fiascos in mind, it was hard to not feel a little nervous for Carey, especially before she went for some of her famous high notes, but the songbird was on top of her game Saturday evening - hitting all the right notes, playfully chatting with the crowd and looking half her 47 years. The highlights of the show came when Carey performed her most iconic hits, such as “Emotions,” and “Obsessed.” Before closing
out the show with “We Belong Together,” Carey took it way back with her first ever single, 1990’s “Vision of Love,” which also happens to be one of her most vocally demanding. “We weren’t supposed to do this song tonight,” Carey confessed. “But it was the first single, and we’ll do it just for laughs.” Although apparently unplanned, her performance of her debut single made for one of the most unforgettable experiences of the entire evening. It was obvious Carey was putting her full effort into the song; it means a lot to her fans, or the “lambily,” and to the singer herself. The final note of the song was as resonant and powerful as it was in 1990. While she may have a reputation of being a diva, Carey’s witty and distinctive personality was on full display the entire evening. She made frequent use of her many catchphrases, asking audience members if they were enjoying a “splash,” having several “moments” and
interrupting her set list to get a touch up from her “glam squad.” The hip-hop legend has a busy few months ahead of her. In November, she will embark on her “All I Want for Christmas is You” tour, playing shows in cities across North America and Europe, including New York City. Additionally, she is planning the release of a yet-untitled album sometime before the end of 2017, due out on Butterfly MC Records, a partnership with Epic Records Carey formed earlier this year. After thunderous applause from the crowd, Carey closed out the night with an encore performance of her eighth #1 single, the tenderly inspirational “Hero.” As as she sweetly sang her 1993 hit, tears began streaming down the songstress’ perfectly made up face. And for a moment, the diva was as human as the sea of loyal fans cheering her on.
That's the Gospel truth
There’s no 'Doubt' in the success of the first production held by the Theatre and Arts Department By CHARLOTTE GARDNER Associate Arts & Life Editor
As attendees entered the black-walled theater within the Theatre and Arts Center, the room was filled with the sound of simplistic organ hymns and the stage was dimly lit. The lights displayed a soft pattern of stained glass on the courtyard set, while on the stage, one faint golden light shone on a lone crucifix hung on the wall. Every few minutes the hymns would be changed to sounds of fluttering birdsong, creating a mystical ambience within the room. Then, the feature presentation of “Doubt: A Parable” began. The drama, directed by Tom Schwans, told the story of a principal of a Catholic school, Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Nicolette Fino), and Sister James (Tess Adams), a teacher. They suspect the school’s pastor, Father Brendan Flynn (Nicholas Fetherston), of having an inappropriate relationship with one of the school’s male students. With the help of Joy Alino (Mrs. Muller), the cast of the play created an important dialogue about morality and image that can be seen reflected in today’s society. This parallel between the content of the play and our reality was discussed in the note from the director within the playbill: “As a nation, in the last few months, we needed to re-evaluate who we are and what we believe. What we thought was true, may not have been,” Schwans wrote. Assistant Director and Quinnipiac senior Tori Wakefield added her interpretation of the play. “Our society is going through a lot of the
meanings behind ‘Doubt,’ the concepts of it and the uncertainty and such," Wakefield said. "So bringing it into this theater and especially in our department is changing so dramatically that a lot of us are having uncertainties about what direction we’re going to take.” Throughout the play, the audience is forced to decide on its own whether or not Father Flynn is guilty of the immoral acts he has been accused of. The play offers no clear evidence to validate the crime and doesn’t favor either side of the argument—the ending of the play consisted of a devastating cliffhanger which leaves the audience questioning its own beliefs. This conclusion actively involves the audience in the production and the audience was also involved in many other ways. “There’s a lot of elements of not knowing who you can trust at this point and with what’s going on in America today, where we are for better or for worse, it’s a very big play regarding image and how you carry yourself can really take a toll on how you’re perceived by the public,” Fetherston added. In specific parts of the dialogue, the characters looked toward audience members and talked to them as if they were a part of the scene. The cast members also came out of entrances that were close to the seats, adding a personal and almost tangible quality to the performance. This personalization was also generated by the size of the theater. The small black room that holds around 30 people was quite an asset in establishing interaction. The stage was so close to the front row that even from the last seats in the back, the
details of the actor’s and actresses’ faces were clear. There was also no trouble in hearing the performance and the sound effects added life to the room. As the first theatrical debut of the Theatre and Arts Center, this astounding performance cemented the respectability and success the department hopes to attain. “We’re becoming more professional and noticed by the community which is really nice,”
Wakefield said. “We used to be just a club on the side where people just come so they can have something to do. And now we have an area where we can express ourselves and not just be another club. We actually are a department now, which is really nice.” This production left no doubt that Quinnipiac’s Theatre and Arts Department will have a lasting impact on the community.
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Freshman Nicholas Fetherston plays Father Brendan Flynn who is the central focus of "Doubt."
October 18, 2017
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Small makes a big difference as Quinnipiac women’s hockey sweeps Vermont By SAM DaCOSTA Staff Writer
The weekend sweep came down to a faceoff for Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey on Saturday night. The Bobcats led Vermont 2-1. Twelve seconds remained in the game. Quinnipiac junior Anna Kilponen was just sent to the box for cross-checking. Vermont’s net was empty. Four Bobcat penalty killers were up against a six-player Catamount power play. Freshman goaltender Allison Small just stopped a point-blank shot from Vermont’s Saana Valkama to retain the Bobcats’ lead. The Valkama shot came just five seconds after a mad scramble in front of the Bobcats’ net during which Small and the Bobcats narrowly managed to prevent a game-tying goal. Junior assistant captain Randi Marcon squared up for the faceoff for Quinnipiac against Vermont’s Éve-Audry Picard. With 12 seconds on the clock and a faceoff to her left inside the Bobcat’s zone, it was possible that Small could be tested again. Referee Jon Field checked behind him to make sure no one was encroaching upon the faceoff circle, trying to gain an advantage. He looked back at the faceoff dot and dropped the puck. Both centers got a piece of it, and tied each other up. The puck skittered a few feet towards the middle of the slot. Vermont’s Alyssa Gorecki stepped into the circle from the left wing. Quinnipiac sophomore Kati Tabin was there to tie her up, but not before Gorecki pushed the puck to the middle of the slot while falling to the ice. Within two seconds of the official’s puck drop, the puck was in a dangerous position for the Bobcats. Then, in less than one second, senior Racquel Pennoyer gathered the puck and fired it down the length of the ice to clear the Bobcats’ zone. It took those three seconds to decide the game. Nine seconds later, the Bobcats officially improved to 4-2 overall on the season. They
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Freshman goaltender Allison Small tallied 24 saves as she picked up her first collegiate win on Saturday over Vermont. outshot Vermont 28-25, while their defense blocked 11 shots. Small stopped 24, any one of which would have made the difference. Small made a big impact for the Bobcats, making some difficult saves in the third period including a paddle save on Picard as she came in on a breakaway with little back-checking pressure. Picard sold a backhand to forehand deke and Small bought it, sliding over to her glove side. It appeared as though she was out of the play when she dove back across the crease, extending the paddle to deny Picard with 8:15 to play. “You saw that true competitive mentality in her in the third period today,” Quinnipiac head coach Cass Turner said. “She was ready to save our team when we needed her, which was key.”
Small’s win was a bounce-back performance following a rough start two weeks ago in which she was pulled from her first NCAA game early in the second period, allowing two goals on eight shots in a 4-2 loss to Maine. After Saturday’s win, Small said it felt good to perform so well following her last appearance. “I was just not thinking about the last time,” Small said. “I just played the game and got ready for the next shot every time.” Small did not allow a goal in the third period despite facing 13 shots. “It just takes a little bit of mental toughness,” Small said of how she kept calm during the final period. “The team is also so supportive. In between shots, they come over and just help me keep calm in the net,
which helps pick up your spirit and helps you stay ready for the next shot.” Another freshman standout for the Bobcats was Brooke Bonsteel, who scored in back-to-back games this weekend. She opened the scoring just over two minutes into the second period on a hard cut to the middle, while fighting off a defenseman, capped off by a quick stickhandle and release to beat Catamounts goaltender Melissa Black under the arm. “I think I bring size to the game, so I think using that to my advantage is something that’s really going to help me this season,” Bonsteel said. “I’ve been working on that quite a bit. Just driving the puck to the net and getting as many shots as I can is just what seems to be working right now.” The 5-foot-10 freshman center also added an assist on junior forward Kenzie Lancaster’s power play goal, which proved to be the game-winner, 5:42 into the second. Bonsteel ended the weekend with three goals and an assist in three games and the Bobcats ended the weekend with a series sweep as they prepare to take on No. 3 Boston College (2-0) on Tuesday. “This was an incredibly important weekend for us. We needed to grow this weekend, we needed to get a little bit more grit and I think we did that,” Turner said. “[Vermont] today definitely pushed back and they played a good game. That was a really good experience for us to have a game like that and be in a position where we had to compete and battle right to the end of the game.”
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Washington: ‘[Dunleavy] pushes you in areas you need to be pushed’ COLUMN from Page 12 points per game, which was good for fourth in the MAAC. But on the other side of the ball, Quinnipiac had the worst scoring defense in the MAAC, giving up 83.3 points per game over its 31 contests. The next closest team was Marist, which surrendered just 79.1 points per game. “For the most part, we have been working a lot on defense and defensive principles,” Chigha said. “That’s what we’ve been trying to get done.” For the Bobcats to make any noise in the MAAC this season, they must play defense. MAAC powerhouse teams like Monmouth and Iona will be back and hungrier than ever, and Quinnipiac must come together quickly with this new group of guys. While working on the Xs and Os of building a basketball team, Dunleavy has also been urging one main concept to his team. “Togetherness,” graduate guard Isaiah Washington said. “(Dunleavy) preaches that we do it together. He knows it’s new, and he’s giving us time and being patient with putting in (new concepts).” Washington, a transfer from Penn State with two years of eligibility remaining, feels a difference between Dunleavy and his coaching staff versus coaches he has had in the past. “He’s more laid back in some sense, and then on you when he needs to be,” Washington said. “He pushes you in areas you need GRAPHIC BY JUSTIN CAIT
to be pushed. He doesn’t coach everyone the same, he’s not cookie-cutter, he adjusts to personalities. He knows a lot about the game, it’s amazing.” In addition to grinding with his guys on the practice court, Dunleavy has already been working the recruiting trail for next year’s incoming freshman. In the past month, high school senior guards Tyree Pickron of Philadelphia, Matthew Balanc of Silver Spring, Maryland and Tyrese Williams of New York, New York have committed to Quinnipiac. “The coaching staff and the players had a major influence,” Pickron said. “I feel that I can really succeed in the school, and definitely succeed in basketball around those type of guys.” Something is starting to build with this program under Dunleavy. Players, both present and future, are sold on him and his staff. The results may not come this year. They likely won’t. But Dunleavy is still in the process of turning over this team and creating his own identity. Once Dunleavy gets some time to develop this program, Quinnipiac men’s basketball will be in for a huge turnaround. Within the next couple of years, expect Quinnipiac men’s basketball to be legitimately competing in the MAAC year in and year out.
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RUNDOWN MEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU 3, Vermont 2 – Saturday (OT) Odeen Tufto: 2 goals Tanner MacMaster: 1 goal, 2 assists Andrew Shortridge: 22 saves WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU 4, Vermont 1 – Friday Brooke Bonsteel: 2 goals Anna Kilponen: 1 goal QU 2, Vermont 1 – Saturday Allison Small: 24 saves Kenzie Lancaster: 1 goal MEN’S SOCCER Iona 1, QU 0 – Wednesday Chrys Iakovidis: 2 saves QU 1, Manhattan 0 – Saturday Eamon Whelan: 1 goal Matthew Taylor: 1 assist WOMEN’S SOCCER Iona 2, QU 1 – Wednesday Al Pelletier: 1 goal Hannah Reiter: 1 assist QU 4, Niagara 0 – Saturday Pelletier: 2 goals Nadya Gill: 1 goal, 1 assist VOLLEYBALL Siena 3, QU 0 – Saturday Maria Pansari: 31 assists, 4 digs Natalie Alechko: 9 kills, 8 digs Marist 3, QU 1 – Sunday Kat Miller: 13 kills, 11 digs Pansari: 43 assists, 11 digs FIELD HOCKEY Old Dominion 3, QU 2 – Friday Lauren Belskie: 1 goal Michelle Federico: 1 goal, 1 assist Dayna Barlow: 1 assist RUGBY QU 62, Army West Point 5 – Saturday
GAMES TO WATCH MEN’S ICE HOCKEY QU at Northeastern – Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m. MEN’S SOCCER QU vs. Marist – Saturday, 2 p.m. WOMEN’S SOCCER QU vs. Manhattan – Wednesday, 3 p.m. QU at Canisius – Saturday, 1 p.m. VOLLEYBALL QU vs. Iona – Saturday, 1 p.m. QU vs. Manhattan – Sunday, 1 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY QU vs. Temple – Friday, 3 p.m. QU at Lafayette – Monday, 6 p.m. RUGBY QU vs. Central Washington – Sunday, 11 a.m. MEN’S TENNIS QU at Yale Ita Regionals – Thursday-Monday WOMEN’S TENNIS QU at Pennsylvania Ita Regionals – Wednesday-Sunday
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GAME OF THE WEEK
Quinnipiac cruises to Senior Day win over Niagara Bobcats record a clean sheet in Saturday’s 4-0 victory
By LOGAN REARDON Associate Sports Editor
The Quinnipiac women’s soccer team had its way with Niagara in a 4-0 victory on Saturday afternoon’s Senior Day game in Hamden. Quinnipiac improved to 7-6-2 overall and 4-2-2 in the MAAC with the win, while Niagara fell to 6-7-2 overall, 2-5-1 in the MAAC. The Bobcats were coming off a disappointing 2-1 loss at Iona on Wednesday, Oct. 11 in which Iona picked up its first MAAC win of the season. “As much as I didn’t want to lose on Wednesday, maybe that’s been the most beneficial (for the team),” Quinnipiac head coach Dave Clarke said. “The last two practices have been the best of the season.” Prior to the match, seniors Carly Glaser, Jillian Consolini and Laura Nicholas, as well as graduate students Sarah Pandolfi and Emma Greco, were honored with their families. Just a minute and a half into the game, Glaser found herself on a breakaway, but Niagara goalkeeper Sabrina Locas made the save. Locas made another sprawling save to her right on a shot by Quinnipiac junior forward Al Pelletier less than four minutes later. With 34:45 remaining in the first half, Glaser broke through and scored her first goal of the season. Locas ran out of the box to retrieve the ball and kick it to a teammate, who then lost the ball, leaving Glaser a clear shot.
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Quinnipiac seniors were honored prior to Saturday’s 4-0 win over Niagara.
Locas dove for the save, but was unable to recover in time and save the shot. “It was an amazing feeling,” Glaser said of scoring her first goal of the season on Senior Day. “I’m so happy with the way the team came out to play today.” Just one minute after the Bobcat goal, Niagara made its first true challenge of the day. Quinnipiac junior defender Katrina Friedman, sophomore goalkeeper Olivia Myszewski and Niagara forward Eva Bachmann got
tangled up in the box, and Friedman was given a red card. As a result, Bachmann received a penalty kick. Myszewski jumped to the right, but Bachmann fired the ball off the left post, keeping the game at 1-0. “We all knew (Friedman) saved us from them scoring a goal,” Pelletier said. “We knew from there that she didn’t work that hard (for nothing), so we knew we needed to have a clean sheet for the rest of the game.” Despite being one player down for the rest of the game, Quinnipiac
kept the ball rolling. The Bobcats added two more goals in the first half, one scored by Pelletier, her fifth of the season, and the other on a penalty kick by junior midfielder Nadya Gill, her team-leading 11th of the season. The second half was more of the same for Quinnipiac. Pelletier added her second goal of the game just 35 seconds into the second half. Gill picked up her second assist of the game on Pelletier’s goal as well. “We had to change the system ten minutes in (because of the red card), and they executed it,” Clarke said. “That was our best performance of the year.” Next up for Quinnipiac is a home battle with Manhattan on Wednesday at the Quinnipiac Soccer Stadium. It will be the final regular season home game of the year for the Bobcats. With just two games left until the MAAC Tournament in Kissimmee, Florida, Quinnipiac knows now is the time to step up. “We want to get wins for the rest of the season,” Glaser said. “We’re trying to get a top five spot (Quinnipiac is currently sixth in the MAAC) so we get that bye in the first round.”
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Czaplinski: ‘I think the sky’s the limit for [Pansari]’ PANSARI from Page 12 just told me,” Pansari admits. The chills Pansari feels with every successful set suggests she isn’t negligent to personal success. She just keeps her keen eye on what’s most important. “Personally, I don’t really look at the numbers as much as maybe other people do,” Pansari said. “I just focus more on where we are as a team instead of just myself. Obviously it feels good and everyone gives me recognition for it, which I appreciate. Yes, I can succeed as a player, but if my team can’t succeed together, then we can’t really do anything. That’s kind of how I look at it.” Pansari may not be worried about overflowing the stat sheet, but her teammates that benefit from her sets make sure her contributions aren’t overlooked. “It’s awesome,” Kat Miller said of Pansari’s historic start to her young career. “It’s really awesome to see that, especially still being an underclassmen and being able to do that at such a young age.” The recognition from her teammates helps Pansari shed the “unsung hero” stigma that often comes with being a setter. Much of the attention is paid to the hitters who smack down a thunderous kill and ignite the crowd, but the front line of the Bobcats never overlook Pansari’s contribution. “Sometimes people say ‘Oh, a setter is always overlooked,’ but I think everyone on my team gives me a ton of appreciation,” Pansari said. “They never really look over
me. Definitely from the outside it might look like people only cheer for the hitters, but on the inside they really give me a lot of confidence.” Quinnipiac head coach Kris Czaplinski, a former setter at the University of New Haven, is also appreciative of Pansari’s staggering success. Czaplinski’s background in the position has caused him to take Pansari under his wing, and the sixth-year head coach marvels at his personal project. “It’s great to see,” Czaplinski said of his sophomore’s early success. “I feel bad for her at some points because I’m so hard on her, just because I’m critical of the position. But I couldn’t be happier seeing what she’s done, and the progression from freshman to sophomore year. It’s only going to get better going forward.” The Quinnipiac Division I record for assists is 3,431, held by 2011 graduate Kayla Lawler. The alltime record regardless of division is 4,519, claimed by 1999 graduate Jen McClain. Pansari is already the third player all-time, and the second at the Division I level to reach that mark, with over two seasons left to play. Her peers have seen enough to know a run at the school record is a legitimate possibility. “Oh yeah. I think she can,” Miller said. “Definitely. I think she can make it to 5,000 maybe.” Given Pansari’s trajectory in the eyes of Czaplinski, he also has reason to believe there is some history in Pansari’s future. “I don’t think she’ll have any
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After eclipsing 2,000 assists as a sophomore, Pansari is nearly halfway to the Quinnipiac school record 4,519 career assists. issue breaking it. There’s no doubt in my mind,” Czaplinski said. “We don’t like talking about records as far as breaking them, but if she does her job I think the sky’s the limit for her.” While she appreciates the sentiments, Pansari echoes her coach and doesn’t like talking about records. She wants to leave a legacy that cannot be written in a record book or stitched on a banner hanging above Burt Kahn Court. “I think the most important thing I would like people to remem-
ber is just making impacts on other players in a positive way,” Pansari said. “Yes, records are great, but at the end of the day I’d rather have someone be like ‘Wow, she really inspired me by doing this or that.’ I think that’s more meaningful.” Whether Pansari will make a serious run at the record or not is a conversation for another day. Like she says, the record doesn’t really matter. For Pansari, number 4,520 would be just as exhilarating as the thousands that preceded it.
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Tufto: ‘I think definitely playing with [Smith and MacMaster] gives you confidence’ MEN’S HOCKEY from Page 12 bouncing puck to Tufto, who backhanded the rebound into the net as he was falling. “(Tufto is) really good. He’s got a lot of poise and I thought he made plays in the first, second and obviously the two goals tonight,” Pecknold said. “We need that right now. We need some forwards to step up and possess the puck and make plays for us.” Tufto now has four points on the year, as he recorded an assist in each of the team’s first two games. This makes him the first freshman to get a point in his first three games since junior captain defenseman Chase Priskie did it in the 2015-16 season, who started six-straight games with a point. “I feel good out there. It comes with the players you play with. I’ve been with (senior forward) Landon (Smith) all three games and then tonight with (senior forward) Tanner (MacMaster),” Tufto said. “Playing with those guys, who are both seniors and both know the ropes, they’ve just kind of taken me under their wing and just help me through it. I think definitely playing with those guys gives you confidence.” After missing time due to an injury sustained against Boston College last week, Priskie returned to the lineup on Saturday. Sophomore goalie Andrew Shortridge also returned to the ice against the Catamounts, getting the start over freshman goalie Keith Petruzzelli in the on-going battle for the starting job. Shortridge stopped 22 of Vermont’s 24 shots for a .917 save percentage. On the other end, Lekkas stopped 34 of 37 shots for a .919 save percentage. The two goals that Shortridge allowed came off of juicy rebounds. Vermont junior forward Liam Coughlin scored the game’s first goal when he took a wrist shot from the slot after Shortridge made the initial save. However, the puck went into the air and landed back to Cough-
lin, who took another shot from the faceoff circle and snuck one by Shortridge. The goal put the Catamounts up 1-0 with 16:37 remaining in the second period. After hitting four posts in the first period, the Bobcats got on the board 35 seconds after Vermont’s first goal, when Tufto scored his first. The goal started with a shot from the point by senior defenseman Kevin McKernan. McKernan’s shot was stopped, but Tufto handled the rebound in front of the crease and shot it by Lekkas to tie it up. “I’ve had chances in the last two games,” Tufto said. “My linemates are great. Tanner MacMaster and Landon Smith, I mean when I’m playing with them, good things are going to happen, so it was good to finally find the back of the net.” The Bobcats scored again before the end of the period, when MacMaster’s goal put the Bobcats up 2-1 with 56 seconds left in the period. MacMaster won a puck battle along the boards, skated to the slot and got a wrist shot that went through Lekkas’ five-hole. “I think we played really well,” MacMaster said on his line’s play. “We’re a new line. We started playing together this week. I thought we gelled well. Me and Tufto are a couple of skilled guys and (Smith’s) the shooter.” Vermont’s second goal came with 8:27 remaining in the third period and had some Connecticut ties to it as well. Freshman Alex Esposito, who is hails from West Haven, took a shot from the slot that Shortridge saved, but he was unable to control the rebound. Junior New Canaan native Craig Puffer dove for the rebound in front and tipped the puck in, to tie up the game. Both teams were unable to score during the rest of regulation, making it the third time in as many games that Quinnipiac saw overtime. Tufto’s game-winning goal came with
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The Quinnipiac men’s hockey team celebrates Tufto’s overtime game-winning goal.
2:33 remaining in overtime, avoiding the possibility of Quinnipiac not getting a win in their first three games. “It was huge. That was the third game in a row that we’ve gone to OT. We needed a win,” Tufto said. “The last two games, and this one, we gave up goals in the third. We just needed that to get a streak going.” The Bobcats travel to Northeastern for a weekend series next Friday and Saturday. Last season, Quinnipiac won one game and
tied the other in its series against the Huskies.
FINAL SCORE (OT) QUINNIPIAC VERMONT
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Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams picked up 7-0 wins over Saint Peter’s on Saturday. The men improved to 1-0 in the MAAC while the women are now 2-0. On Saturday, the women’s soccer team was forced to play with just 10 players for nearly 80 minutes, but still won 4-0. Women’s soccer defender Katrina Friedman was called for the red card. Women’s rugby dominated Army West Point for a 62-5 win on Friday. This was the Bobcats’ highest scoring game and fewest points they allowed this season.
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Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey freshman Odeen Tufto scored his first two collegiate goals in Saturday’s 3-2 win over Vermont. The first tally tied the game at one early in the second period, while the second goal was a game-winner in overtime to seal the victory.
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Setting the table for history Maria Pansari reached a career milestone on Sunday, and the sophomore is just getting started
By RYAN CHICHESTER Staff Writer
Sam Pethokoukis of the Siena Saints sends a high-velocity serve over the net, looking for a hole in the Bobcats’ back line. Quinnipiac junior hitter Kat Miller quickly drops to her knees to settle the sinking line drive and bumps an arching ball towards the Bobcats front line, where sophomore setter Maria Pansari awaits. Pansari has a couple options with the Bobcats’ second hit, as sophomore hitters Kaleigh Oates and Natalie Alechko are crashing towards the net, eager to drop the hammer and give the Bobcats another point. Their anticipation is overwhelming. They have been playing alongside Pansari for over a year now, and have seen her set a perfectly-placed ball over 2,000 times. Literally. Pansari faces toward Oates as the ball descends to her waiting hands, but elects to direct her set backwards to Alechko. The ball that blazed over the net just seconds ago has been gently calmed by Pansari before taking off downwards once again. Alechko leaps, rears back and drives the ball into the Saints’ front line, who are only able to get a hand on
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it before it redirects harmlessly out of bounds. Point Bobcats. Assist to Pansari. There is nothing monumental to the conversion. It’s only the first set of a regular season match late in September, and has extended a comfortable Bobcats lead to 20-12 as they make their way towards an expected victory over a Saints team that had yet to claim a set all year. Everything about the Bobcats’ point seems overwhelmingly routine. But don’t tell that to Pansari. As her teammates crowd together to celebrate their most recent triumph, Pansari soaks in the seemingly mundane moment. Chills and goosebumps flood her 5-foot-6 body. Her hair rises. Sure, her recent assist may not carry the same magnitude as the 43 she dished out in the team’s MAAC semifinals win over Marist last season, or the 2,000 career assists she reached in Sunday’s match against those same Red Foxes. If you ask Pansari, they all feel the same, regardless of time and place. “It’s a great feeling,” Pansari says of the sensation she feels after each successful assist. “A lot of times I just get the chills, like ‘Wow,
this is such a cool, surreal experience.’ I’m so lucky to have been able to play at a Division I school and definitely would not trade that for anything. The energy we create during games and practice is awesome.” It is a feeling Pansari has now been overcome with over 2,000 times in her young career. After shattering the single season Division I program record last year with 1,358 helpers, Pansari finds herself celebrating another major milestone. Does assist number 2,000 induce a heavier set of chills than a set in a regular season rout against Siena? “No, surprisingly not.” Pansari responds. For as self-aware and emotional she is when watching her set give her team a point, Pansari is heedless to her march toward history. She wasn’t aware of reaching the 1,000 assists milestone last season, until long after the match was over. She had no idea she was heading into the weekend just 57 assists away from reaching 2,000 until she sat down to interview for this article. “I didn’t know I was that close until you See PANSARI Page 10
Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey earns first win of the season over Vermont By CONOR ROCHE
Associate Sports Editor
The No. 17 Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey team (1-1-1) earned its first win of the season over Vermont (1-2-0) on Saturday afternoon. Freshman forward Odeen Tufto scored his first two collegiate goals, including the game-winner in overtime, as the Bobcats were finally able to close out a regular season game and win 3-2. “It’s nice to win at home, especially in overtime,” Quinnipiac head coach Rand Pecknold said. “I thought we had a great first, should have been up by a couple…I thought we had a good second, I thought we struggled in the third (period) and they found a way to tie it. We were great there in the overtime and we’ll take our win and run.” Tufto’s game-winning goal came off of a rebound from a shot by sophomore defenseman Brogan Rafferty from the point. Vermont goalie Stefanos Lekkas saved Rafferty’s shot, but couldn’t contain the a
Players buying into Dunleavy With a former national champion at the helm, Quinnipiac men’s basketball players appear invested in their new coaching staff. After two weeks of practice, head Associate Sports Editor coach Baker Dunleavy, the former Villanova assistant and 2016 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball National Champion, has been focusing on a variety of things with his new team. “We’re just learning new concepts and getting familiar with the offensive and defensive schemes (that Dunleavy wants to run),” senior center Chaise Daniels said. “(We’re) becoming a team, building principles and just trusting each other to get ready for the season.” Building is a key concept with these Bobcats. After losing seven of its 14 players from last year due to graduation or transfer, Quinnipiac must essentially rebuild from the ground up. “This week has been about learning the fundamentals and the basis of what we really want to do,” graduate forward Alain Chigha said. “It’s been about listening and learning and competing at a high level.” Chigha, a five-year player from Cameroon, has seen the Bobcats at their highest and lowest points. In his freshman year of 2013-14, the team went 20-12. Last season, Quinnipiac fell to 10-21. Chigha notices a more well-rounded practice method under Dunleavy’s leadership this year. “We’re trying to do what we need to do in order to build to the core of what we have to do in order to be successful,” Chigha said. “Previously, we have worked a lot on rebounding, both offense and defensive, from the get-go.” Despite the more well-rounded focus, a major point of emphasis for the Bobcats has been team defense. Offense was not a problem for Quinnipiac last year, averaging 76.7
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Senior forward Tanner MacMaster had one goal and two assists in Saturday’s victory.
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