The Connector - November 10, 2015

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November 10, 2015

‘Smash’ tournament helps smash cancer

In This Issue Students discuss life in Riverview

Mike Paige Connector Staff

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“Spectre� movie review

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Final River Hawk Scores Team

Score

Overall Record

Hockey at Vermont

W 1-0 6-1-2

Hockey at Vermont

W 5-3

Volleyball vs. New Hampshire

L 0-3 4-22

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Moloney settles in as chancellor Sam Linstead-Atkinson Connector Editor

Jacqueline Moloney is now nearing the end of her first semester as chancellor of UMass Lowell, but she has been active in the progress of the university since 1984.

In 1984 and 1985 Moloney managed “a program that helped disadvantaged high school students transition to college,� and she has been working for the university since. Following that program, Moloney held positions in a variety of university offices, from Dean of Online and Continuing Education to Assistant Director of Admissions, as well as several other positions. Prior to her appoinment on Aug. 3, 2015, Moloney served as an executive vice chancellor to Martin Meehan since 2007.

While Moloney has by now settled in as chancellor, not everyone may know where she plans to lead the university. Below is a brief Q&A with Moloney on the subject, several weeks in to her first semester in office:

The brothers of Sigma Beta Rho put on a tournament in the gaming lounge of University Crossing to help Saint Jude’s and their fight against childhood cancer.

And what was the fraternity’s game of choice? “Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.�

Fifty-eight worthy combatants showed up to prove their skills in a single elimination tournament in Nintendo’s flagship fighting game, pitting characters from both Nintendo and Capcom in a free for all battle of champions.

Sigma Beta Rho were thrilled by the turnout of the tournament, stating “It was expected and yet it exceeded expectations.�

The cramped quarters allowed for friends to cheer

on while others got a chance to study and admire their competition.

The Master’s Gaming Konnection lent their hand to help the festivities of the Event. Helping to provide the consoles, controllers and copies of the games, Master’s Gaming Konnection is UMass Lowell’s epicenter of gaming on campus.

They offer every form of game from board games to video games and everything in between, even going as far as to set up Magikon, a three-day event of gaming bliss held Nov. 20-22 on the third floor club room in University Crossing.

When the night began, each participant placed their five dollar entry fee and was slotted into one of two brackets.

Combatants sat down at one of the three consoles,

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“Super Smash Bros.� tournament finalists duking it out in a best-of-three series.

picked their fighters and dove right into the fray. Slowly but surely, contestants were knocked out one by one leading

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Live review: The Story So Far, Basement, Turnover Jen Desrosiers Connector Editor

Since their formation in 2007, The Story So Far have built a large fan following, quickly becoming one of the biggest names in the pop-punk scene. Following the release of their self-titled album “The Story So Far� this past May, the band embarked on a U.S. fall tour

with new material, accompanied by supporting acts Basement from Ipswitch, UK and Turnover from Virginia Beach, Va. Kicking off in Fort Collins, Colo. and set to close in Petaluma, Calif., the three aforementioned bands recently made a stop at the Palladium for the Massachusetts date of the tour.

The show began with Boston lo-

What do you do on a normal day as chancellor? “Every day is jam-packed and this has been an incredibly fast transition. Every day in this job is different, but I find that I am often talking about the importance of a UMass Lowell education, the work of the university â–ş See “Chancellor,â€? page 4

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into 29 fighters left.

After one lucky fighter got a bye into the next round, 28 were left to

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Turnover guitarist performs songs from their newest release, “Peripheral Vision.�

cals Jack Romanov, who had been invited by The Story So Far to play with them. The band was formed back in 2012 when the members were all still at Suffolk University and later went on to release their first EP “Get Some Sleep.� After being signed onto Naked Ear Records that same year, Jack Romanov released their debut album, “Sincerely, Jack Romanov.�

Energetic and enthusiastic, the band was faced with the job of getting the crowd amped for the bigger acts on the roster, something that they had no problem doing. By the time the band had finished the last song of their set, the crowd was ecstatic, cheering both with approval from Jack Romanov’s performance and excitement for the next band of the night, Turnover, to get on stage.

Second act of the night was Virginia Beach, Va. natives, Turnover.

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What UMass Lowell is doing to prevent shootings David Rudderham Connector Editor

Faculty and students assembled in a small room with police officers to learn how to defend themselves should there ever be a tragic shooting at UMass Lowell. In that very room everyone learned the horrible truth that you are vulnerable anywhere you are on campus.

The course did not just deal with situations involving active shooters. In a significant amount of attacks that occur, the aggressor used a knife.

According to Officer Stephen Eramo, an instructor for the course, the frequency of attacks has also increased. Many of those attacks were premeditated.

The instructors presented the class

with a study of 160 cases involving mass shootings. Of those 160 cases, 45 of them involved law enforcement actively engaging with the shooter which resulted in nine law enforcement officers killed and 28 injured.

However, 90 of those cases ended before law enforcement even got there, usually from suicide or fleeing the scene. The Organization in charge of preventing such tragedies on campus is Stars.

Stars is who we would report to should we see a student who looks depressed or mentally affected by either their situation or by not taking their meds. Stars can then make the choice to stage an intervention for the student.

Annie Ciaraldi works for Stars and has admitted that when they get re-

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ports of students who could be potential threats, difficult decisions have been made out of the interest of protecting the community. “Interventions could be a potential FERPA (Family and Educational Rights Privacy Act) violation,� says Ciaraldi. “I pick my plaintiff. I’ll get a letter from the Department of Education.�

According to Ciaraldi, most of the time students who suffer mentally are grateful others have noticed and are offering them help. How much help they are allowed to give or any actions taken is limited by FERPA or other various laws. “We can’t force them to leave. We can’t make them take medication. We can only help them see what is happening and to hopefully make the right decision,� says Ciaraldi.

The subjects of anonymity, confidentiality and mandated reporting was brought up by a concerned faculty member.

Are we allowed to report students anonymously? In theory, yes, but they would like to know who sent it so the officers who work in threat assessment can get more information.

Also the constitutional law says people have the right to know who their accusers are should the report involve a committed crime.

No one has coverage of confidentiality, unless they are a therapist. Under Title 9, which is mainly referring to sexual violence, faculty members are mandated reporters as well. So for some people on campus, reporting suspicions or mentally suffering students can actually be required.

This system of finding students who could potentially become a threat before they even act out is only one part of the defense. There is of course the scary possibility that a student takes

everyone by surprise. “People typically do not just snap,� says Eramo. He emphasizes how important it is to report students and suspicious behavior as early as possible to prevent the shooting or stabbing before it even happens, but he does acknowledge that the system cannot catch everybody.

What students should do in case of an incident involving an active shooter could be to run. The old method of hiding is not that effective unless you can get both concealment and cover. “Cover protects you, concealment just hides you,� says Eramo.

If the options of running or hiding are not available, the only option is to fight. According to Officer Jeff Connors, any group of people can take down a gunman. It is a last resort in a very rare situation, but that is what students and faculty should do if it is the only option. “80-85 percent of the population can be conditioned to react,� says Connors. “The rest will psychologically shut down and might go into shock.�

The officers on campus want to prevent such situations so that members of the community will not be forced to make the hard decision of fight or flight. Something as simple as shutting off your cellphone in class could make you less capable of dealing with a situation, should it occur.

The officers want the community to be as capable in fighting the threat of active shooters and aggressors as possible especially since these situations are more common. The students and faculty at the event were told to not be defeated by the idea that a campus cannot fight back. “The biggest defeater of man is self-doubt,� says Connors.

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NEWS

Live and learn at Riverview Suites Part two of “The Ups and Downs of Riverview Suites” George DeLuca Connector Staff

It has been a month since the Riverview Suites Ribbon Cutting Celebration. On Oct. 1, 2015 the project was touted as a precedent setting public-private partnership involving UMass Lowell, Soho Development and the city of Lowell. As Chancellor Jacqueline Moloney said, “This is the first and only public-private residence hall in the State of Massachusetts.

And we’re happy to lead the way on this kind of innovative development which demonstrates the entrepreneur-

ial initiative that we as a university take every day in running this institution.”

With construction officially completed, students have settled into the new east wing for the fall 2015 semester. But the new residents were not the only ones to benefit by having a private developer complete the project.

The Riverview Suites project took place during a major recession when many local workers were unemployed. The public-private partnership setup allowed a variation in the hiring practices normally required under the

public bidding laws set forth in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149.

The special arrangement between UMass Lowell, a private developer and the city of Lowell provided an opportunity to bypass state regulations.

As a result, the developer was able to hire more local workers to complete the work, and the city is able to recoup tax revenue, which state institutions are usually exempt from paying.

According to Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Larry Siegel, working with a private developer “allowed us to support people in the

city of Lowell, which is a big reason why we wanted to do this. A lot of the people who were working on this project were from Lowell, and they felt like they were doing something good for their city.”

When the university decided to add a fitness area and the health sciences suite late in the project, the developer was able to facilitate the changes by fast tracking modifications to the design of the programmed space. Had the project been state funded, additional costs would have been added that may have prevented the work ► See page 4

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NEWS Chancellor Q&A: Moloney’s plans for UMass Lowell ►Continued from front page

in the community and how people can play a role in supporting both. I’ve been meeting with alumni about how they can invest in today’s students through supporting scholarships and other initiatives.”

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

“I am one of nine children and I have seven sisters. I am the first person in my family to go to college, much like many of our current students.”

What is being Chancellor about to you?

“Being chancellor means that I have the wonderful opportunity and great responsibility to lead my alma mater through the next steps of its transformation. I have the chance to guide our campus toward our goal of becoming a world-class institution. I am excited about where this journey will take our university and that we have such a very talented faculty, dedicated staff and exceptional students playing such an important role in this process.”

What intentions and plans do you have as Chancellor? Explain the UMass Lowell 2020 Strategic Plan. “’UMass Lowell 2020’ is the university’s 10-year strategic plan, which was developed in 2010 with the engagement of more than 250 faculty, staff and students. It has been the blueprint for all that has been done at UMass Lowell over the last five years: 11 new buildings, a 50 percent increase in enrollment, the addition of new academic programs and applied learning opportunities, increased donations for scholarship funds and other initiatives, and a more vibrant campus life for students. The basis for that strategic plan is the university’s Pillars of Excellence: transformational education; global engagement and inclusive culture; innovative research and entrepreneurship; leverage our legacy and our place; and entrepreneurial stewardship in higher education. We

Describe your energies and passions for this position.

“I have a great passion for education and I am compelled to always think about how we can make UMass Lowell even better for our students by enriching their education and experience here. I have a great love of the university.”

are now approaching the second half of the plan and recently updated it.

My First 90 days initiative (#First90) has focused on encouraging members of the university community and the greater Lowell community to develop new ideas to help us reach our goals.”

What else do you plan to do as Chancellor?

“I plan to continue the progress that began during the Meehan administration, in which I served as executive vice chancellor. We have seen 11 new buildings constructed or acquired; the Pulichino Tong Business Building is underway now, along with the renovations to the McGauvran Student Center. I think next we will see work done to further update our existing buildings to ensure our campus facilities are the best possible for our students.

I also plan to continue to listen to students’ ideas and feedback through events like the recent open forum.”

How will you distinguish yourself from former chancellors?

“I have learned so much from both of my predecessors. Chancellors Hogan and Meehan provided me with

great opportunities to move UMass Lowell forward. Chancellor Hogan asked me to take over Continuing Education and grow it, and I started our award-winning online education program. When President Meehan was chancellor, he asked me to serve as his executive vice chancellor. I plan to make sure UMass Lowell stays on course while creating new opportunities for our institution to best serve our students and our community. I also plan to continue to work with President Meehan on behalf of our campus.”

Closing comments?

I want our students to know that I am firmly committed to ensuring they receive the best education, obtain a variety of experiences in and outside the classroom and graduate fully prepared to excel in the world. I want students’ voices to be heard and I welcome their ideas. I regularly meet with student leaders and participate in student forums. But students should feel free to email me at: chancellor@uml. edu. I’d love to hear from them.”

Students speak about Riverview suites ►Continued from page 3

from being completed.

Riverview Suites also proSiegel said, “Those changvides close proximity of the es couldn’t have happened UMass Lowell Transportation in the same way had it been Services which benefits both a state project, because of residents and local businesses. the tremendous costs associKleis and Dari use buses and ated with redesign when usshuttles to go from campus ing the state design process. to campus, to the Drum Hill Soho Development was able shopping center and to Downto modify the design, maktown Lowell. “This project ing the changes financially has allowed us to move our efficient without any real loss agenda to make the students of schedule time, which was feel more connected with the good for everyone.” city,” said Siegel.

Two student roommates “Sometimes we take the bus who benefited from the to the ICC. We go to restauchanges were sophomore rants and we shop in downnursing majors Anna Kleis town Lowell. It’s really nice, and Lauren Dari who live said Dari.” Kleis, echoing in an apartment style unit in Dari’s comments while pitchthe Health and Environment ing her own, said, “There are Academic Living & Learna lot of good restaurants in ing (HEALL) section of the downtown Lowell. Diverse George DeLuca/Connector building. cultures are represented, so “I like living in the HEALL Lauren Dari (left) and Anna Kleis (right) hang out at a first floor lounge area at Riverview Suites. it’s nice to go downtown and community with other health get food that’s authentic.” first phase of the project, the universi- which not only allows students to have majors. If you have a question, you ty started to grow and expand.” It then classes here, but enables us to hold inSiegel is sold on the advantages of can just walk down the hall and knock developed a greater vision and began ternships and practicum experiences public-private partnership projects. on someone’s door to get an answer. looking at “living/learning, wellness, on site.” The innovative arrangement And, with an eye to the future, he The floor accommodates majors in fitness and applied learning, integrat- also “allows us to work with health summed up the experience when he health, physiology and clinical lab sci- ing the in and out of classroom expe- and science faculty members in a said, “It was financially efficient. It ence,” said Dari. riences.” lab environment that’s built into this was efficient in terms of the time it As Siegel had said, “Initially, the Because of the public-private part- building. In some ways, it’s one of the took to build the project. It was just project was a concept to increase nership, “we were able to include a unique programs in the nation.” good for everybody.” housing on campus. Then, during the total living & learning environment

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Owen Johnson

“Spectre” is the twenty-fourth James Bond movie by Eon Productions, the fourth of which to star Daniel Craig as the lead role. As someone who likes but is not a big fan of Craig’s Bond movies, I went into the theater without any expectations other than the movie would be good, which was my reaction as the credits started to roll.

In the newest installment to the franchise, Bond is up against Spectre, an organization that Bond’s previous foes were all members of. As 007 deals with the group, trying to find its leader, Christoph Waltz, a member of the Joint Intelligence Service, Max Denbigh, Andrew Scott, is trying to get the 00 program shut down and replaced by a program known as Nine Eyes.

This movie is exactly what you would expect it to be as an action spy thriller. It is another complex espionage scheme by an Euro villain that the hero has to foil. The only thing that really differs in this movie is the action sequences.

There is a wide assortment of action sequences, ranging from Bond

fighting hand-to-hand with a henchman on a train to Bond racing down a snowy Austrian mountain in a shot down plane after some Spectre agents, and everything in-between. Each action sequence is different enough from the last that you are constantly watching something new.

Even with the ever changing forms of action, though, tension barely ever come along with them. Of course we know Bond is going to come out of the situation alive when the movie is only half over, but when he continuously escapes harrowing feats unscathed, there is even less to worry about. If the hero is indestructible, what is there to really worry about? Bond running from gunfire is about as tense as him sitting in an office talking to M, Ralph Fiennes.

The biggest problem with the movie, and this whole new franchise in general is, surprisingly, Bond, through no fault of Craig’s. The Bond films have been upgraded from their corny nature from the 1960’s to a darker, more realistic take in the new series that took off with “Casino Royale” in 2006, and the character of Bond along with them. It is nice that Bond now

has control over his libido, but did the writers have to scrap his suaveness and charm? This new Bond barely has charm, or any personality for that matter. He is just another run-of-the-mill action hero whom the writers think is more interesting than he really is.

As I said above, the problems with Bond’s character is not Craig’s fault.

Craig does a good job with the material he is given and is what saves the Bond character. Also worth mentioning is Christoph Waltz as the main antagonist of the movie. Waltz puts

‘The Last Witch Hunter’? We can only hope so

in another good performance and, because of his talent, he feels underused with about thirty-five minutes of screen time in a two and a half hour long movie.

There are no major surprises with “Spectre,” but there are no major letdowns in it either. It is exactly what the preview makes it look like, and it is exactly what you pay for. If you walk into the theater thinking this will be your favorite movie of the year, that may be the impression you will leave with.

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“Spectre” star Daniel Craig wondering why his outfit has only one arm sleeve.

Pop-punk take over at the Palladium ►Continued from front page and two studio albums.

Along with this, the band has also embarked on multiple major tours alongside other well-known bands in the poppunk scene such as Major League, Moose Blood, Citizen and New Found Glory.

During Turnover’s set, the first crowd surfers of the night made their appearance, screaming lyrics and pumping their fists as security struggled to catch and lift every single one of them away from the rowdy crowd and over the barrier. The band’s set featured songs off of their latest release, “Peripheral Vision” and front man Austin Getz thanked the crowd multiple times, genuinely thankful that such as large crowd was watching their set, calling that particular performance, “the biggest show we’ve ever played.”

Ipswich, UK natives, Basement took the stage next and their popularity within the pop punk scene was clear. Formed in 2009 from the members of a previous pop punk band, In This For Fun, Basement released their first EP “Songs About The Weather” in May of 2010 and were signed to Run For Cover Records a few

months later. After releasing two studio albums, “I Wish I Could Stay Here” and “Colormeinkindness” in 2011 and 2012 respectively, Basement announced that they would be taking an indefinite hiatus.

Following this hiatus, the fivepiece band recently finished

performance and kept the energy levels high in the room as the they thrashed around on stage, putting in 110% the entire time, the crowd trying to keep up with their pace.

By the end of Basement’s set, the room was filled with a new energy as the exhausted

Creek, Calif. After releasing two EPs and getting signed onto Pure Noise Records, the band went on to release their debut album, “Under Soil and Dirt” in June 2011. Following this, The Story So Far went on to release their second studio album “What You

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The Story So Far front man Parker Cannon keeps crowd entertained.

their summer U.S. tour and are set to release their third studio album, “Promise Everything” next January.

Playing a combination of newer and older songs, Basement put on an electrifying

crowd waited for the final and most anticipated act of the night.

Headliner and one of the leading pop-punk bands in the scene, The Story So Far was formed in 2007 in Walnut

Don’t See” in March of 2013, which ended up debuting at number 46 on the Billboard 200 U.S. chart. Since then the band has gone on to play the main stage at the Vans Warped Tour during the du-

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There is nothing too special about ‘Spectre’ Connector Contributor

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ration of the summer of 2014 and have released another full length album, “The Story So Far” on May 19, 2015.

The second The Story So Far’s banner went up, the room was filled with shrieks and cheers because it was finally time for the headlining band, the band that most of the crowd had been waiting for. Kicking off their set with “Nerve,” The Story So Far did not fail to impress, fully meeting expectations. As security guards struggled to keep the crowd under control which had become a swarm of moving bodies, the band did nothing to stop the madness as Parker Cannon urged the crowd to “spin the fuck around” and start a circle pit.

As the set continued, fans managed to sneak onto the stage and jump back off into the crowd as the band continued to play fan-favorite after fan-favorite. By the time the set had ended, several people had been injured but nonetheless, the crowd had gotten their money’s worth.

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After taking in “The Last Witch Hunter,” one very important question was left unanswered. Why, Michael Caine? Why? Did this involve blackmail?

Please, Caine, let us help you.

This was about the only question raised by the film that did not have a disappointingly predictable answer. Vin Diesel stars as Kaulder, a witch hunter cursed with immortality who serves a shady wing of the Roman Catholic Church. A priest known as a Dolan, Caine, from this wing serves as Kaulder’s handler and historian, documenting his life for the past 800 years. I hope, for those poor priests, that the past 800 years were not as cheesy as the 106 minutes I had to endure.

The plot of the film was pulled out of a neat little can on a shelf somewhere, as far as I can tell. Caine is retiring from his position and being replaced by a new Dolan, played by Elijah Wood. Diesel and Wood team up with a young witch named Chloe, Rose Leslie, and the three set out on a Scooby-Doo style mystery adventure to stop an ancient evil from being brought back by a group of radicals.

There is even a poorly executed plot twist. You know that moment, 20 minutes in, when you think “He’s going to be a bad guy?” Yes, it is one of those.

I would try to explain more about that plot, but that is really all there is. For a helpful comparison, I would say it is a “Hellboy” clone, but it is not well done or enjoyable and there is very little action.

Forgetting about the plot for a moment, let us turn to the characters. Maybe we will find some saving grace there? Unfortunately, that is not the case.

Diesel stumbles through his typical dead-pan monotone that is just uncomfortable to listen to,

occasionally shouting lines for no reason to try to trick us into believing he is not actually a robot. It was a poor choice to cast him alongside a talent like Caine, as it exacerbates the feeling that Diesel sounds like a camera guy standing in and reading the script as he goes along.

Beyond that, there is almost no action in this movie. I had big expectations for a heart-stopping action thriller, since that is the only reasonable circumstance in which to hire Vin Diesel. He is not a

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Vin Diesel considering how he will take the Iron Throne.

dramatic actor, and he is totally out of his element here.

Caine and Leslie are the only source of relief we manage on the acting front. Caine gives us the solid performance we would expect from him, though the unfortunate context of a bad film makes it difficult to enjoy.

He also has a disappointingly small role in the film, giving him few chances to shine the redemptive light of his skill on this affair. Leslie is convincing

and gives a good dramatic performance, and even provides a bit of a love interest for Diesel. Wood is passable as the young priest, but as is his style, he always looks scared and as though he is about to cry.

Maybe it is because he realized he had signed on for a career-tarnishing film. It is all right Master Frodo, we still love you.

From a technical standpoint the film does well enough, thanks to the way-too-heavy production investment of $70 million. The camera work is decent, though it does not contribute anything interesting to the storytelling. The score is boring and forgettable; the only moments that I noticed the music where when I was intentionally listening for it. The special effects are pleasing and believable, probably the best thing the film has going for it. Overall, the movie looks and sounds all right, technically speaking.

That is all there really is to this confusing film.

Not only was I left a bit dazed, but the movie itself seemed confused. It tries to be “007,” “Hellboy” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” all at once, and none of it pans out well. It is a poorly executed mix of elements that do not work together, and it lacks nearly enough heart-pumping action or gruesome violence to atone for the multitude of insufficiencies.

The most frightening part of the film was the ending, which set itself up with disconcerting hints at a sequel. Just the thought caused me to jog for the exit as the credits rolled, brushing past the four other unfortunate souls who turned out for the movie.

I found some comfort in the fact that at least only the five of us had to endure it; someone must have warned the rest of the world. Hopefully you will heed this warning and get your thrills elsewhere this season.

Album review: Foxing’s newest release “Dealer” Emily Toomey Connector Staff

Foxing has come back with a boom for their sophomore release “Dealer.” It was only released on Oct. 30, 2015 and has already received great praise and tons of listens.

For those of you who do not know Foxing, they are certainly known for their slow and beautiful melodies and vocals. “Dealer” highlights the many talents of singer Jon. Foxing has a similar vibe to Empire! Empire! (I was a Lonely Estate).

The first track off of the album, “Weave” was the second single to be released off the record and certainly one of the stronger tracks. Foxing combines the perfect mix of slow and emotional vocals giving their tracks the perfect melody. Lyrics “How have I been stuck here for so long?

The winding love of life lost” gives the fans an intimate connection with the band, given the relatability. Foxing takes their listeners on an emotional journey of heartfelt lyrics with so much emotion pour-

ing out. The track picks up half way through, almost like a battle cry by the end.

One of the more beautiful tracks off the record “Night Channels” has a very innocent but emotional vibe. The use of the piano creates a

the listeners instant chills.

Picking up halfway through, this track is a roller coaster ride for listeners. Almost every emotion possible can be heard on this track, making the experience incredible for the listener. Caleb sings, “Fu-

ing the listener into a journey through a whole new realm.

Ending the record is track “Three on a Match.” Caleb’s voice is so angelic and the lyrics are without a doubt the most powerful off the record.

This track is very stripped

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Foxing’s newest release “Dealer” is avaiable now.

melody unlike any other on the record giving it a slow and peaceful tone, almost somber in a way. Caleb sings, “We danced naked outside of your bathroom” in such a slow and soft tone that ultimately gives

ture love don’t fall apart” in such a melancholy tone that listeners can instantly feel his emotions shining through.

“Night Channels” incorporates layers and layers of instruments and emotions send-

down and raw, giving Caleb the chance to really showcase his vocal talents. Crying out, “The lord won’t let me in, I’m survived by the weight of my own sins” gives listeners a chance to really connect with

Caleb and ultimately sets the mood for the entire record as a whole. Fans may even consider this the strongest track off the record, given the incredible melodies and tone created.

Foxing may have only released two records, but they certainly have made a staple in the music scene. Foxing cannot be categorized into one genre because of their many different musical styles.

The somber tone to this record makes it perfect to listen to on a rainy day. “Dealer” is much different than their first release but still keeps their signature melodies and slow instrumentals. This record is unlike anything in today’s music scene. It is certainly a refreshing change. This record is too beautiful to pass up. Listeners will not be disappointed.

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CAMPUS LIFE Connector Editor

No longer traveling to East or South Campus frequently to eat, UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center (ICC) residents say the recent finalization of the dining hall renovation has made their living experience a bit more complete. .The new ICC dining hall premiered for dinner on Sept. 21 to a crowd of students anticipating a complete eating establishment in their building.

Prior to its opening, however, all meals were served in the second-floor grand ballroom. Though it was a temporary solution, Georges Appolon said the makeshift dining hall was quite subpar. .“Honestly, it didn’t even feel like a dining hall,” said Appolon, a junior criminal justice major. “Rather it felt like something cheap, something thrown together, not really well done.”

Choices were limited in the first . weeks of the semester, students said, and many times they felt compelled to eat at other dining locations on campus, including University Dining Commons on East Campus and Mill City Restaurant on South Campus. With the grand ballroom dining arrangement, eating at the right time was essential, said sophomore exercise physiology major Jesse Bradford. .“You had to know when to come or else you weren’t eating that night or

you’re shipping to other campuses,” he said. .After opening the new dining hall, students say their outlook on dining in their building has changed dramatically. Sophomore Bethany Peterson said eating at the ICC is now “ten times better.” .With the renovation of University Dining Commons in 2012 and the upcoming reopening of the McGauvran Student Center in January 2016, University Dining Director of Operations Aaron Bennos said upgrading the ICC’s dining facility brought it “up to the standards of all student dining on campus.” .The four-month, $1 million project began in May after students departed

“I like the new seating and where it’s positioned. It just feels like you’re closer with everyone.”

The dining hall was renovated just in time for the fall season.

for the summer. The work included a physical remodeling featuring more seating, improved lighting and an overall enhanced atmosphere, which many students said they have enjoyed.

The overhaul of the dining hall was necessary, Bennos said, as it was modeled to serve as a restaurant in con-

.Marc-Aurele said she also noticed a more community-like feel in the building before the completed renovation.

In lieu of the Rowdy Zone, the ICC’s late-night dining option, she said she recalls when students would congregate outside the ballroom many nights for evening meals early in the semes-

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After renovation, the dining hall still features the bar seating in front of the TVs.

junction the hotel’s original construction. The refurbishment also brought in new equipment and a layout designed to maximize efficiency within the space allotted.

Improved convenience and greater overall food quality have also been a result of the renovation, but sophomore Alison Marc-Aurele said a vaster array of meal options could also elevate the new dining experience. .“I enjoy eating here more than I did last year, but they didn’t really pay attention much to the food difference, which really sucks,” said Marc-Aurele. “It would be a lot better if they had more variety in the kind of food they serve, maybe like a more worldly variety, where they do different kinds of meals.”

With the completion of the dining hall for a building geographically distant from other portions of campus, ICC Complex Director Nicole Johnson said she noticed that more residents are staying to eat in the ICC, creating the start of a more tight-knit environment in the building.

ter. For her, the social bonding has not stopped since then.

“I’ve been getting to know more . neighbors, which is really nice for the living aspect,” said Marc-Aurele.

“And I like the new seating and where it’s positioned. It just feels like you’re closer with everyone.”

Johnson said she and the ICC Residence Life staff look to capitalize on the improved residential environment created by the new dining hall to advance life on campus for students in the building.

“We’re definitely happy it got renovated. It looks great,” said Johnson, “and ResLife as well as [University] Dining were committed to just giving a positive dining experience and a great living experience [to] residents.”

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dove right into the fray. Slowly but surely, contestants were knocked out one by one leading into 29 fighters left. .After one lucky fighter got a bye into the next round, 28 were left to duke it out to sift out the top 14. Soon enough it was apparent who had more experience, who put in more hours on the sticks and who needed more practice. .After a few more rounds, it was down to the final four, each presenting the same match up but each with a different style of fighting. Mario, everyone’s favorite Italian plumber is a springier character, fly-

ing from one end of the stage to the other punishing characters with slow reaction times. On the other hand, King Dedede, the primary antagonist in Nintendo’s Kirby series, is a lumbering damage dealer who has to predict his opponents’ movements and adjust accordingly. .When all was said and done only one character stood above the rest and that was Jack Elkhoury’s King Dedede. Fighting his way through the ranks, Jack used his over decade long experience with Smash to handily dispatch his opponents. Elkhoury found his toughest challenge in the tournament was Link, the hero of Legend of Zelda, “…due to his

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ICC dining hall renovation improves residents’ experience Marlon Pitter

November 10, 2015

good basic techniques and his defense against the spikes.”

Walking away from the tournament, everyone . learned something new about the game they are so passionate about all while helping a great cause.

Saint Jude’s is holding an all-night event on Nov 14 to help raise money just like Sigma Beta Rho, to aide in the everlasting fight against childhood cancer. If you want to help the cause you can check out stjude.org and donate or help organize events.

New minor makes big splash on South Campus Jacob Boucher Connector Staff

On South Campus this past Wednesday, a new minor celebrated its launch with a luncheon and information session. New to UMass Lowell, the Medieval and Renaissance Studies minor is interdisciplinary, including classes from the departments of art, music, history, English and philosophy. The minor includes classes like Music of Western Civilization, Performing Shakespeare and Northern Renaissance Art. All the minor requires is 6-8 classes from the accepted list of courses. Two 3000 level courses are required, and classes should be taken from a minimum of two different departments. .The lunch took place from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and served to introduce students to the new opportunity. Throughout the event students would come in, stop for some snacks, and pick up information on the program. The Coordinator of the minor, Professor Laura Barefield, said “I think this is a really hot minor right now. We are the only public university in Massachusetts to offer this minor.” Over 30 students and 10 faculty members stopped in to speak or learn about the minor, and while many liberal arts majors would find this minor compatible with their schedule, creative writing majors especially seem interested in this opportunity. .At the event were a number of posters, books and reading materials about the minor and subject alike.

The lunch also featured a presentation of Viking gear by Dillon Mroz, who is passionate about “living history” and reenacts period characters by dress-

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Many students were elated at the advent of the new minor, like these students in the English Department.

ing as a Viking by the name of Bjorn. He attended the event as Bjorn and will be heading to Norway in the near future. Mroz also speaks in classes, talking about Viking history and leaving quite an impression on the students.

11 students have already signed up and more are to come. There is no better time to declare the minor than now, as in the field exciting events are happening soon. Interested students will have the opportunity to take a trip to the Currier Museum of Art

in Manchester, N.H., where an original copy of the First Folio of Shakespeare’s plays will be on exhibit.

Furthermore, the Renaissance Society of America will be meeting in Boston next semester, where over 2,500 scholars will be meeting to discuss new developments and publications. If you are interested in this program and would like to know more, email Laura Barefield at her UMass Lowell address for information, links and advice.

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SPORTS Benjamin St. Pierre Connector Staff

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The champs pose for a photo after defeating the New York Mets in five games.

vances him, and repeat that until the box score loads up with Royals runs.

Their approach to roster building, of loading up with all-contact, mostly-speedy guys, lacking in overwhelming power and plate discipline, would figure to fail in all other places besides Kauffman Stadium, even though their home-road splits in 2015 (51-30 at home, 44-37) attest to plain dominance over being great only at home.

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to them, with beloved Ned Yost at the helm, in terms of chemistry and brotherhood, reminiscent of the Red Sox’s 2013 “Band of Bearded Brothers” phenomenon and subsequent World Series title.

Whatever the secret formula is to the Royals’ consistently great play over the past two-plus seasons, whether it lies in chemistry or a systematic, unique approach in getting the most out of their players, this year’s World

Series win is significant in two main aspects: one, for finally winning it all after coming so close in 2014, and two, for the Royals to be such a young team, that has gone from one of the worst in baseball in the last decade, to now being the premier baseball powerhouse.

To defeat the consensus best pitching staff in the MLB, in the New York Mets, in those five games, is to announce to the world that what the Royals are and have been is not, and will not be, a fluke. Even if their methods are different from the rest of baseball, and even if they are hated or play the game with their own, distinct flair, does not mean that any criticism will stop them from expanding on this success. The only thing that could stop their present success and prestige is another team stepping up to the plate.

To reach Game 7 in 2014, and to win it all this year in five games, is to show the league, and every baseball fan, that the Kansas City Royals are not going anywhere any time soon. In fact, they will just be at the top, waiting for whatever team can come close, and working their way up even higher, to be even better.

No. 4 River Hawks blank Vermont, 1-0, to earn series sweep UMass Lowell Athletics

BURLINGTON, Vt. – Senior goaltender Kevin Boyle (Manalapan, N.J.) recorded 32 saves in his sixth career shutout to lead the No. 4 ranked UMass Lowell Hockey team to a 1-0 victory against Vermont on Saturday night at Gutterson Field House in front of 4,003 fans in Hockey East play.

With the series sweep at Vermont, the River Hawks up their record to 6-1-2 overall and 2-0-2 in Hockey East contests, while Vermont falls to 2-6-1 overall (12-1 HEA).

Senior forward Adam Chapie (Oxford, Mich.) gave the River Hawks the only goal they needed with 5:38 left in the first period on a power play tally for his fourth goal that came in a scrum in front of the UVM net. The Catamounts held a 12-7 shot advantage in the opening period.

The teams skated to a scoreless second period, but the River Hawks had several quality scoring chances, but were outshot again 9-8 in the period by the host Catamounts.

Boyle, who picks up his second shutout of the season, made 30+ saves for the third time this year.

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Fantasy Corner Week 10: Who to start and who to sit Tyler O’Keefe Connector Staff

It is week 10 in the NFL, and the playoffs will be among us in a few weeks. Some are different, but for the majority of fantasy football leagues the playoffs start in week 14. You either want to talk about how your season is going, or you do not.

Now on to what you care about: who should we play this week? Phillip Rivers, Matt Ryan, Andrew Luck, Devonta Freeman and Julio Jones are on a bye this week; keep calm, you will get

through this. Blake Bortles has a nice matchup on the road versus the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens have been dreadful against the pass this season. Get Bortles in your lineup.

Andy Dalton has been one of the best fantasy quarterbacks. It is not too much of a surprise with Tyler Eifert healthy, along with the fact that Dalton is good during the regular season. He is at home on Monday football this week taking on the Texans. Start Dalton this week, and you will not

regret it.

Tyrod Taylor has been very good when he has played this season, but this Thursday night he should not be in your lineup. He is on the road against the Jets. That is not a very good play.

Alex Smith is coming off a good game against Detroit and a bye week, but that gives you no reason to put him in your lineup this week.

He has a very difficult matchup against Denver. Keep Alex Smith riding the pine.

Eddie Lacy has had a rocky year this season.

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Fantasy stud Devonta Freeman is unfortunately on your bench this week on bye.

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In their own kingdom: Royals win World Series Alex Gordon, the Kansas City Royals’ Gold Glove left fielder, on Oct. 29, 2014, was stranded at third base in the bottom of the ninth, giving the San Francisco Giants the World Series win. The Royals entered 2015 not wanting to come so close to complete victory and letting the other team have it.

So, this year, on Nov. 1, in Game 5 of the World Series, that young, passionate Kansas City team won it all.

On the backs of World Series MVP Salvador Perez; NLCS MVP Alcides Escobar; an emotional pitching performance by Edinson Volquez, whose father passed away prior to his Game 1 start; Game 5’s closing Pitcher Wade Davis’s lights-out consistency; and steady contributions by every other player, star or not, led to both Kansas City’s postseason success and ultimate World Series win, and, in total, their success as a ball club for the past two-plus seasons.

The mantra of the World Series winners has been to “keep the line moving;” for the next man up to bat to make his contribution; to get a hit or on base somehow, the next man ad-

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Give him the go this week. He at one time was a no brain start every week, and this will be one of those weeks that make him that kind of player. Lacy has a great matchup for him at home versus Detroit.

Dion Lewis has been very good this year for the Patriots. His success will continue this week against the Giants. Get Lewis in your lineup.

Jeremy Langford has taken on the duties at running back for the Bears due to Matt Fortes recent injury. Sit Langford this week as he takes on the Rams stout defense.

Chris Johnson has been better than good this season, but the matchup this week on the road versus Seattle spells trouble for him.

Keep him on your bench if you have better options.

Allen or Allen squared should be in your lineup this week. Allen squared is the tandem down in Jacksonville Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns.

Plug both into your lineup this week for some

good fantasy production.

Here comes another duo who should be in your lineup. Willie Snead and Brandin Cooks. With Drew Brees getting hot, these two players will have big days.

You want some good news Dez Bryant owners, well here you go. Put Bryant in. His matchup against a terrible Bucs secondary puts Bryant at an advantage whomever is throwing to him.

The Bills versus Jets game on Thursday night means Sammy Watkins on one side and Darrelle Revis on the other. You should take Revis every time in that matchup, so keep Watkins on your bench.

Jeremy Maclin has been good for Kansas City this year, but he will not be this week taking on the Broncos stingy defense. Sit Maclin and use a better option this week.

Gary Barnidge had one bad week compared to his previous six. Do not get down on him, however, because he is

bouncing right back this week. Start Barnidge versus the Steelers.

Jordan Reed is having a good fantasy year that is going under the radar.

Get him at your tight end position this week as he is going to light up the Saints.

Julius Thomas has been trying to find his fit in the Jags offense this season, but struggling.

If he is for some reason in your starting linuep, then he should be moved to your bench this week against the Ravens.

Jordan Cameron gets to face the Philadelphia Eagles who have played tight ends the best this year. That does not sounds like a good recipe for Cameron keep him on the bench.

The playoffs are closing in friends, so every yard matters.

You can not afford to let a week slip away due to having more points on your bench.

Good luck this week, and get that win!

Vermont’s Mike Santaguida amassed 20 stops in the losing effort.

The UMass Lowell Hockey team returns to action on Friday, November 13th against Maine.

Game time from the Tsongas Center is 7:15 p.m. Tickets for all River Hawks home hockey games are on sale now. Game tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (65+) and military, and $12 and children (12 and under).

UMass Lowell students receive free admission by scanning their ID as part of the “River Hawk Rewards” campaign. Tickets can be purchased at the Tsongas Center Box Office, which is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. during the week. Fans can also purchase tickets online at TsongasCenter.com or by calling 866-722-8780.The UMass Lowell Athletic Department is also selling season, mini-pack and group tickets at this time.

Packages can be purchased online at TsongasCenter.com or by contacting Christine Maurais (christine_maurais@uml.edu; 978-934-2181) or Ryan Leach (ryan_leach@uml.edu; 978-9346280).

Joe Gambardella is tied for the team lead with five assists and seven points.

River Hawks fall to UNH in straight sets Tyler O’Keefe Connector Staff

UMass Lowell and UNH took to the court for the second time this season Friday night. Just like the first time these two played back in October, the victory went to the Wildcats.

UNH dominated from the start, winning the first set 25 to 15. They followed up the first set with a 25 to 10 victory in the second.

Just like the previous meeting between these teams UMass Lowell lost 3 sets to 0; falling in the third set 25 to 12.

UNH is a well prepared, and dominant team in this conference. The America East conference gives Coach Provanzano’s team a feel for what kind of mental and physical preparation it will take to be successful.

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Haley Shimon added to her team lead in kills.

After the game Provanzano said, “With the transition to Division I we knew we were going to have a lot of challenges and we’re actually doing a pretty good job. We’re very young, so we anticipated a lot of tough matches and we just continue to talk to the girls about getting better everyday and they are doing that.”

This is the type of game that the five freshmen on the team can learn from to benefit their careers going forward.

Haley Shimon has a bright future going forward for the River Hawks. She had 204 kills heading into this game which leads the River Hawks, and added nine more giving her 213 on the season. Shimon is a spark plug for this young River Hawk team, as she brings her, intensity, heart, and great efforts to every game.

When asked about how Division I was treating Shimon compared to her previous competition she said, “The tempo is definitely a lot quicker than what I’ve played in I’ve always played very competitive club volleyball, so I wasn’t shell shocked by the competition.”

When asked about what this team has to look forward too Shimon said, “I’m one of five freshmen, and all of us have gotten a great amount of playing time along with our upperclassmen. Going forward we have our freshness to look forward to, and we’ve all started playing and ready to build on that for the next couple years. We have a lot of great recruits coming in who are definitely ready to come take us to the next level.”

The team has three straight home games to end the season against Hartford, Albany and Binghamton.

UP CO MI N G

River Hawk Games Friday, Nov. 13

7 pm

WVB vs. UAlbany

Friday, Nov. 13

7:15 pm

Saturday, Nov. 14

2 pm

WBB at Maryland

Sunday, Nov. 15

1 pm

WVB vs. Binghamton

Sunday, Nov. 15

5 pm

Hockey at Maine

Hockey vs. Maine

For more sports information and game schedules visit goriverhawks.com

Fernandes, Venta-Yepes tabbed with AE All-Conference honors UMass Lowell Athletics

BOSTON, Mass. – Junior Wuilito Fernandes (Praia, Cape Verde) and freshman Edward Venta-Yepes (Lowell, Mass.) nabbed America East All-Conference honors, announced by the conference on Friday afternoon.

Fernandes was named to the All-Conference First-Team, while Venta-Yepes earned a nod for the All-Rookie Team.

“Anytime you are recognized by the conference as one of the top players, it’s a great accomplishment,” said Head Coach Christian Figueroa. “Wuilito made the transition from a defender last year to a striker this year, and he was outstanding. He has now been recognized as a first team all-conference selection in two different positions the last two seasons, and that is truly remarkable.”

After starting the season being named to the 2015 MAC Hermann Watch List, Fernandes led the River Hawks’ offense with 11 points (4g, 3a). For the second consecutive season the junior led the UMass Lowell offense in points, goals, game-winning goals, shots and shots on goal. His 41 shots were tied for sixth in the conference and his three game-winners were good tied for third, as well.

Fernandes was named to the America East All-Conference First-Team last year becoming the first River Hawk to earn consecutive America East First Team honors, and the first player in program history to be named on back-to-back First Teams since Matias Pietropinto earned NE-10 honors in 2007-08.

In his first collegiate season, Venta-Yepes appeared in 17 games with 14 starts, tallying one goal and ranking second on the team with 24 shots. His first career goal came as the game-winning score in a 2-0 decision against Buffalo. The freshman becomes the seventh River Hawk to earn America East All-Rookie Team honors, joining teammates Fernandes, Eric Martin, Austin Kroll, Federico Ferre and Joseph Conti.

“Eddie was a great addition to the team this year,” commented Figueroa. “He has the ability to play several positions and can be effective in each of them. Eddie came in with the right mentality to grow as a person and a player, and we are looking forward to the future with him.”

UMass Lowell finished its third year in Division I with a 7-9-1 record, and a 2-4-1 mark in conference play.

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