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Recently, the university who requested housing. She also Sciences Seeks BY KARINA KRUL began guaranteeing four years said that they do not anticipate EDITOR-IN-CHIEF New Accreditation of housing to incoming fresh- needing to refund room depos- man classes. This began in the its. College Factual rated the school fall of 2016 with the now rising “Historically, we have been BY ERIN STEVENIN #30 in the U.S. The school seniors, which means this year able to assist every student who CONTRIBUTING WRITER is already accredited by the he 2019-2020 housing is the first time every student has requested housing,” said Commission on Dental Accred- Tselection process took place meeting the requirements has McGrath. itation, Commision on Accred- over the last few weeks, and en- been guaranteed housing. Ac- Erin Cuomo, a junior public itation of Allied Health Educa- he School of Health countered some problems along cording to Nicole McGrath, as- relations major, was not directly tion Programs and Academy of SciencesT opened in 2018, and the way. The system crashed on sociate dean of Residential Life, impacted by the system crash, Nutrition and Dietetics. has 55 faculty members and 450 Friday, March 29, causing many students must “continuously but is currently without housing Planetree International focuses students in 8 different programs. students to be left in the dark, reside in university housing and due to a lack of available dorms. on the idea of patient-centered The university plans to add and forced them to restart the meet all room deposit and room Her and her group needed to care. Planetree sets standards more programs as the school process the next day. selection eligibility criteria and go into the incomplete housing that include providing safe, grows. The housing system crashed deadlines.” process because there were no warm environments as well as The university’s goal is to due to a technical error with Although every student four-person rooms available giving patients respect. High receive certification by Plane- the server. When the crash meeting these requirements is when their time slot came. standards for engagement tree International and has signed occurred, it affected all stu- guaranteed a place in campus Cuomo said the that the rooms between staff and patients a letter of intent to set the plan dents who had not yet reserved housing, not every student with available for incomplete senior are linked to improved health in motion. Dean of the School a housing assignment. These this guarantee has been placed housing were gone without half outcomes. of Health Sciences, Summer students were assigned a new into a dorm room. McGrath said an hour and they have not yet Typical accreditations re- McGee, said, “[the university time to reserve a room in the that the Office of Residential heard whether or not they would ceived by colleges focus on ed- is] in a very strong position to order of their originally selected Life (ORL) is working with the receive and room soon. ucational standards and learning earn Planetree Certification.” numbers, and they restarted the students without an assignment “They knew how many stu- opportunities for students. Plan- This would make University process once the system was to find them housing. McGrath dents submitted $500 deposits, etree focuses on the treatment of of New Haven one of the first restored. does not think there will be a and they knew how many rooms patients. schools in the United States Amanda Emmerich, a junior problem placing all students were available,” said Cuomo. The campus community pairs to be certified by Planetree criminal justice major, is one of well with the holistic care that Below Gerber Hall International. Planetree is an as- the students currently without Read more on pg. 5. Planetree encourages. McGee Photos Courtesy of Anna Downs sociation focused on improving housing. In the initial selection said,”[the certification] will care-giving by “personalizing, process she was given a room have a positive effect on our fa- demystifying, and humaniz- assignment, but due to the cilities, faculty, curriculum and ing the patient experience,” system crash it was revoked. internship opportunities.” according to their website. Their Emmerich never got another The new certification will certification process requires chance to choose a room before demonstrate the university’s planning and executing a strat- all rooms were taken. commitment to educating its egy for more person-centered “We do not have a place to students to become considerate care. live next year,” said Emmerich. and caring professionals in their The School of Health She said her and her parents respective fields. Sciences has already received have tried to email and call for McGee said, “Planetree will awards and accreditations from more information and are upset help [the School of Health other organizations. They were with how the university is han- Sciences] focus on the de- ranked in the top 80 health pro- dling the situation because “no velopment of compassionate fession schools in the U.S. by one cares enough to even have a health professionals, preventing College Factual, a website that conversation.” provider burnout and focusing uses available data to rank col- “Why do we keep accepting on transparency and positivity leges on cost and performance. more and more students if we in the student experience.” For their dietetics and clinical don’t have the capacity to hold all of them?” said Emmerich. nutritional services program, April 9, 2019 Page 4 NEWS I-Fest Celebrates Cultural Diversity we don’t get to eat Indian food students from all over the world BY CORINA RODRIGUEZ as much so I enjoy that very and just this domestic exchange STAFF WRITER much. I enjoy trying food from where the domestic students other countries,” said Tanaya get to know about our culture Shiyname, a member of the cul- and we get to know about the tural committee for the Indian domestic students’ culture,” said niversity of New Student Council. Shiyname. “I think it’s just im- UHaven students travelled around With international students portant to develop an inclusive the world at the International making up 12 percent of the mindset which is necessary for Students Association’s (ISA) student population, Ayleene the changing world now.” 39th Annual International Parada, treasurer of ISA, said Maryam Sodeyi, a member Festival (I-Fest) without leaving the purpose of the event is to of the African Graduate Student West Haven. promote diversity on campus. Association, said it was her first The event took place Sat- “The University of New time attending an international urday, April 6 in the Charger Haven has a large population festival in the United States, and Gymnasium from 4-8 p.m., of international students, so as she enjoyed trying the cultural where UNH students explored much as they become accus- cuisine and performances. cultures for free. tomed to the customs that we “Most importantly, I think Students and faculty from have here, we want to make it sends a message of diversity 12 different countries, such as them feel actually appreciated.” and inclusion and many times Russia, India, and China, had said Parada. international students come to a the opportunity to decorate their Entertainment ranged from different land not knowing how sections with a flag, pictures, traditional dances from Africa to balance, so giving this kind of objects, and foods that represent and India to a performance from performance, this kind of event their homeland. As attendees the university’s acapella group makes it a lot less painful,” said walked around, they learned Fully Charged. Sodeyi. “You’re welcomed here more about different cultures, Shivname said that events and you can also have fun here, and even learned how to write like I-Fest are important be- you can feel home here. I think their name in Hindi at the Indian cause diversity and inclusion are it’s pretty important just to help Photo Courtesy of Nicole Rivera/The Charger Bulletin table. important in a changing world. us also know that we’re not so Above: Brochure from I-Fest “I love the food because “Even in the workplace, far from home.” being here away from home here at the university there are Below: Table from I-Fest, held at North Campus Gym Photo Courtesy of Nicole Rivera/The Charger Bulletin April 9, 2019 NEWS Page 5 St. Baldrick’s Returns and raises $2,424

website, and grew quickly, with viduals needed to raise a mini- strikes my heart,” said Reilly. superhero days, where pediatric BY KARINA KRUL 402 participating St. Baldrick’s mum of $50 to participate, and St. Baldrick’s is just one of cancer “survivors or battlers,” as EDITOR-IN-CHIEF events in 2007. either shave or cut their hair. the things that Love Your Melon Reilly calls them, can come to Michaela Reilly, a junior “Everyone is always so sup- does on campus to help chil- the university. Reilly described criminal justice and psychology portive and the kids love seeing dren with cancer. Reilly said these as “like small make-a- major, worked as the lead coor- all these big people get their her favorite part is actually the wish days.” he university raised dinator for the event’s second hair cut and be like them, and Tjust over $2,424 for the St. Bal- St. Baldrick’s Crew Poses at event year. It is put on by Love Your that’s definitely something that Photo Courtesy of Karin Krul/ The Charger Bulletin drick’s Foundation on Thursday, Melon, a university club that Mar. 28. One person shaved his sells beanies to raise money for head and ten donated hair for pediatric cancer. the cause in the Bartels Fire- The Fireplace Lounge was place Lounge. decorated with balloons and The foundation is a national signs that encouraged students organization that, according to to donate and cut their hair for their website, “exists to change the cause. The table was also these realities,” for pediatric adorned with gift baskets do- cancer patients and their fami- nated by some of the Greek life lies.The foundation was created organizations on campus. after the first St. Baldrick’s In total, the event brought in 40 event in New York raised inches of hair to be donated for $104,000, according to their pediatric cancer patients. Indi-

Lynnsey Spader, a fresh- Housing man music industry major, College Night Returns was affected in a similar way, versities are in the area,” says There were many students on Continued from pg. 3. when her original group had BY KATRINA STOLAR Fernando. Broadway at the Shops at Yale “I’m shocked at how complicat- to split into two because the CONTRIBUTING WRITER College Night is held twice indulging themselves with free ed this situation is, and disap- last five-person suite was taken annually, once in the fall, and food and great sales. pointed that proactive steps before their new time slot once in the spring, as a way to While some played a friendly weren’t taken to prevent this.” post-system crash. introduce incoming students to game of Cornhole, others were Spader and Fitch both said n Thursday, Apr. Some students were affected the area and learn about local mystified by the Amazing Andy. that the university should O4, The Shoppes at Yale held in ways other than not receiv- retailers. In the spring, this Amazing Andy is a comical have done something to notify “College Night,” an event for ing housing. Morgan Fitch, event serves as a going-home- magician who wandered the students that there would not students in the New Haven area. a freshman forensic science ma- for-summer bash, full of fun and event playing tricks on col- be enough of certain types of The event offered free food and jor, said her group attempted to festivities. Each semester, there lege students and entertaining rooms. desserts as well as sales along login to the housing site early, are different food stops where everyone. “I will be working closely Broadway. but were unable to get through. students can get free meals. At It’s no secret that the word with our software vendor and Natashia Fernando, the When they went to ORL, after this most recent “free” holds immense meaning taking all necessary steps to Marketing Coordinator at Yale their time had passed, they were College Night promoted to college students, and College ensure that MyHousing runs University Properties and The told that the site was down and two new food stops, an Indian Night takes full advantage of smoothly moving forward,” Shoppes at Yale, says that this the office was unable to send restaurant called Sherkaan, and that. There’s shopping, food, said McGrath. “We value our event has a typical turnout of emails. Fitch said when she Yamasaki Teriyaki. raffles, games, entertainment, students’ commitment to living “between 1,300 and 1,600” stu- attempted to register after the Exclusive shopping offers and music. There’s something on campus, as it is the contribu- dents. Although, College Night crash, she received a message were seen all through the streets, for everyone. Attend the next tions of our students that make began as an event exclusively that “there were no rooms with sales up to fifty percent off. College Night to discover new our resident halls the vibrant for Yale students, it became a available for our criteria.” Nearly every store participated offers and to have fun exploring and thriving communities that “community event because so “We had no idea what that in the five-hour extravaganza. New Haven. they are.” many other colleges and uni- meant,” said Fitch. April 9, 2019 Page 6 ENTERTAINMENT Meek Mill Day Declared in CT recognition for his work as an criminal justice system.” Un- probation and parole system in This bill could completely BY MATT VERRILLI advocate for criminal justice fortunately, there are too many the state. The law would prevent change the criminal justice STAFF WRITER reform. who get stuck in the proverbial state courts from sentencing system, offering hope to those A day prior to the concert, revolving door of probation and someone to consecutive prison reentering society in Penn. and Van Jones, CEO of REFORM parole with no escape. sentences or extending proba- potentially many other states Alliance discussed his compa- The goal of REFORM is to tion on the basis of technical or going forward. ollowing suit with other ny in Connecticut. Jones also produce an alliance made up of even non-violent violations. states,F Connecticut declared a Photo courtesy of Creative Commons spoke briefly with Governor leaders in business, government, “Meek Mill Day” following his Ned Lamont about a potential entertainment, sports, and many performance in Hartford, CT bill that would work to restore others. So where does Meek on Mar. 19. Before stepping on voting rights to convicts that are Mill fit into all of this? Back in stage, Meek Mill met backstage no longer behind bars. Accord- Nov 2017, Mill began to serve with State Representative, ing to Jones, it is necessary to a prison sentence for violating Brandon McGee who not only be helping convicts rather than his probation, which ignited a handed Mill the key to Con- continuing to punish them. nationwide debate about the necticut, but also a proclamation Along with Jones, Meek Mill criminal justice system. officially declaring Mar. 19 as also served as a Co-chair for the Earlier in March, Mill and “Meek Mill Day.” REFORM Alliance. Their mis- several other chairmen of The artist recently received sion is to “dramatically reduce REFORM Alliance proposed similar accolades in the cities the number of people who are a bipartisan bill in Pennsylva- of Philadelphia and Houston as unjustly under the control of the nia which seeks to reform the Netflix Finds New Superheroes in The Umbrella Academy

seven of the children. Har- space and time, and until the has the ability to manipulate apocalypse, and forces the sib- BY MATT VERRILLI greeves establishes the Umbrel- second episode, he is stuck in sound waves as a form of tele- lings to work together. STAFF WRITER la Academy with the intention the future and does not have kinesis. The show faces criticisms for of training his children to one a name. Ben (Number 6) died Following the time jump, the the pacing and events that were day save the world. sometime during the timeskip, siblings are brought together changed from the original canon Twenty-something years lapse but had the ability to control after the death of their father. but the performances from the and viewers are introduced to interdimensional monsters un- The distance between them is cast more than make up for that. etflix’s newest show, the older, and now estranged, der his skin. Vanya (Number 7) more than just physical, and Audiences should barely be able N“The Umbrella Academy,” com- siblings. was believed to have no powers, that becomes evident with every to notice that this is not a real bines the newly popular super- Luther (AKA Number One) which pushed her away from interaction. However, after family with real issues, just with hero genre with family drama, who possesses super strength, her family. However throughout Number 5 comes through a time super powers. and keeps the audience on the has been on the moon. Diego the series it is revealed that she portal, he warns of a coming edge of their seats. Released on (Number Two) has become a Feb. 15, “The Umbrella Acad- vigilante and has the ability to emy” introduces viewers to the curve the trajectory of anything unique heroes that made their he throws. Allison (Number first appearance in a comic book 3) has the ability to influence series of the same name. others’ actions, and is living the The series, 10 episodes in lavish life of an actress. Klaus total, begins on Oct. 1, 1989, (Number 4) has turned to a life when 43 children are born to of drugs to dull his powers, mothers who were not actually which allow him to communi- pregnant. Believing these chil- cate with the dead. Number 5 dren to be special, billionaire has the ability to travel through Reginald Hargreeves adopted Photo courtesy of Creative Commons April 9, 2019 Page 7 ENTERTAINMENT A Q&A With Conover Spring Weekend Follow the Charger BY ANNA DOWNS BY NICOLE MANALL ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Bulletin on Spotify! OPINION EDITOR

dam Conover is Acoming to campus on May 4 at 7:30 p..m., courtesy of SCOPE. Savage was just announced as the headliner for Conover is known for his show 21 on TruTV, titled Adam Ruins Spring Weekend, and to get more familiar with his music before Everything. In September, his May 3rd check out this playlist! show was added to Netflix so it is available to stream for stu- Bank Account – 21 Savage dents who want to get familiar One of his biggest hits to date, 21 raps about taking on the reins of with him before he comes to his ever-growing empire. campus. Ocean Drive – 21 Savage & Metro Boomin The Charger Bulletin in- terviewed Conover about his Savage takes listeners through his rags to riches story. career and what to expect when a lot – 21 Savage feat. J. Cole we see him live. Again, 21 takes listeners into his past and how he dealt with strug- gles, the good as well as the bad. Q: What can people expect to FaceTime – 21 Savage see at your live shows? Once rejected by his label, Savage added this autotuned ballad to A: “Well, I am known from his 2017 album, “Issa Album”. Adam Ruins Everything for Comedian Adam Conover set to perform for Spring all my friends – 21 Savage feat. Post Malone doing, sort of information Weekend Photo Courtesy of Adam Conover comedy and mind-blowing facts and stuff like that. Adam Ruins Everything is very narrowly focused Malone and Savage let listeners know the heartbreak they went on common misconceptions. This is a little bit broader, I have been doing a lot of reading about these through after losing friends. incredible creatures in biology, these parasites that can control their host’s mind, and I’m sort of using Ghostface Killers – 21 Savage, Offset, Metro Boomin feat. Travis that as a metaphor to talk about different things in American life, different cultural parasites that control Scott our minds in ways that are much deeper than we’d expect. The show is ultimately about if it’s possible With the amazing combination of talented artists, this song has a to have free will, and what we can say about the possibility of free will in our own lives that despite the great amount of playback back value. fact that we think we are in control of our actions and behavior, there are undeniably certain forces that are exerting their control over us, and what that means for us and what we can do about it.” X – 21 Savage & Metro Boomin feat. Future The only feature on the 2016 album “Savage Mode,” the two Atlan- Q: Have you noticed an increase in audience since your show was added to Netflix? ta rappers showcase their amazing chemistry together. A: “I certainly have noticed that increase in a big way! It found a whole new audience a lot more people Don’t Come Out the House – Metro Boomin feat. 21 Savage are talking about the show on Twitter. A lot of people are just discovering the show for the first time One of the most popular songs from the 2018 album “Not All He- because of Netflix. At the same time I really love being on TruTV, they’re a great network and they roes Wear Capes,” Savage’s whispers make listeners feel like he’s really support us and I am really glad they were able to make a deal to have the show be on Netflix so coming through their headphones. that more people can see it. The cool thing as that we are hoping it will bring more people to watch new episodes, on TruTV when they start coming out.” 10 Freaky Girls – Metro Boomin feat. 21 Savage Again, Savage showcases that his features are just as great as his Q: Where do you see yourself going in your future with comedy? own full-length songs. A: “Well I would love to do Adam Ruins Everything as long as TruTV will have us do it. It’s a very fun Savage Mode – 21 Savage & Metro Boomin show to do, but a hard show to make and an expensive show to make. I hope we continue with TruTV Savage explains that through his difficult past filled with pov- for a long time though. The live shows I am working on now is me trying to figure out, this will be the erty and gang violence, he bettered himself and boast about his next stage of my career I think. Doing live shows like this and really combining almost like the best much-deserved success. college lecture you’ve ever had plus comedy. Going out to people directly on the road and trying to expand their minds and help them think of new ideas in new ways. Just having that one on one connec- tion.” April 9, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT Page 8 A Review of Billie Eilish’s Debut Album

day’s pop music scene through a streetwear branded with Gucci, BY MEGHAN MAHAR careful balance of vulnerability Louis Vuitton, and more. STAFF WRITER and indifference. “When We All The bold imagery is accompa- Fall Asleep” reflects this success nied by her somewhat abrasive and showcases Eilish’s potential expression of her humor and for growth. opinions, which she is not afraid illie Eilish released Billie Eilish is a paradoxi- to put out for all to see on her herB debut album “When We All cal pop star. Her rapid rise to Instagram stories. Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” fame has been supported by the Though Billie’s personality On March 29, receiving an ex- duality of her being, seemingly seems contradictory, her album ceptional amount of praise. The split between her vocals and explains it all. It not only brings 17-year-old singer’s first release her brand. Those familiar with life to Eilish’s persona, but cel- was widely anticipated. Billie’s Eilish’s previous discography ebrates its duality: the first song sharp rise in popularity came know that while her voice is on the album reels listeners in from her first single supported powerful, it is just as equally with playful lyrics over a deep, by Interscope in 2016, followed fragile.,If you look at Billie’s bouncing beat with breathy vo- by her seven track EP “dont social media and interviews, cals; and the album closes with smile at me,” and collaboration you will find a completely dif- moodier and heart-wrenching “lovely” with Khalid. ferent persona: her social media tracks “i love you” and “good- In a short period of time, Eil- contains colorful portraits of bye.” ish has claimed her place in to- her drowning in oversized, neon The production of each track is clean and complementary of A portrait of Billie Eilish after her set at Governors Ball Music each emotional scenario, de- Festival 2018 Photo Courtesy of Ana Downs livering an album that listeners Photo courtesy of Amna Downs will replay over and over again. What makes Eilish unique, and what stands out the most across all tracks, is her ability to share tender emotions and make them accessible to many. Though “When We All Fall Asleep” is not perfect, it is an exceptional debut. At the time of its debut, When We All Fall Asleep debuted at #1 in 71 countries and charted in 106. The release was accom- panied by several promotions that have pushed Eilish even further into all corners of cre- ative consumer culture includ- ing an experiential pop-up with Spotify, a partnership with Ado- be, and a limited merchandise drop with collaborator Takashi Murakami. Still, fans can’t get enough Billie— and with 23 sold-out tour dates in the U.S. and Canada alone, Eilish has a Billie Eilish performing at Governors Ball Music Festival 2018 long road ahead. Photo Courtesy of Ana Downs April 9, 2019 OPINIONS Page 9 Stressing About School During Spring Break study for a test, there are rea- time. Some students go home for tests and doing homework is want to create quizzes and tests BY NADINE BOURNE sons why midterms should hap- and they already have their not what spring break is about, over their break? I think not. So STAFF WRITER pen before spring break. Spring week planned out with fam- and I think that teachers should in the future, let’s have mid- break is meant for vacation and ily outings, movie dates, or be aware of that. Do teachers terms before the break starts. relaxation. What I want to do working at their seasonal job. was all ready for a long over break is catch up on shows Plans are already in motion a Iweek of doing nothing and and spend time with friends and few weeks before spring break catching up on sleep during family. I don’t want to study starts. But then if you add study- spring break, but my plans were for hours on end and stress over ing for classes on top of that, shattered when my teacher gave classes. Why should I be stress- then there is not going to be us a choice, either have the ing over a test when I should any time for lounging around midterm before spring break, be stressing about sleeping in? because then you are constantly or after spring break. Some stu- Spring break is a time to prepare doing something. dents, including myself, wanted myself for the second half of the If I was away in another coun- the midterm before spring semester. But I can’t do that if try, I might not have internet break. The majority of the class my focus is on homework and service. And since all of the ma- voted to have the midterm after studying. terial for my midterm is online, the break. The mind needs to rest from I might not have been able to While I am all for more time to working hard, and this is the study for the midterm. Studying Graphic Illustration by Tyler C. Butler/The Charger Bulletin Fortnite: One Year Later - Does it Still Hold Up?

there is one team remaining and brings exclusive skins that sees a drop in attention after the the same cannot be said for BY MATT VERRILLI to earn the coveted ‘victory allow players to buy different first few days of a new release Xbox One.) STAFF WRITER royale.’ By May 2018, “Fort- equipment for their characters, and then people begin to move “Fortnite” has maintained a nite” accumulated over 125 challenges, and other cosmetic back to it. “Fortnite” offers one high player base and generated million total players. A month items. The season changes in- big advantage to Playstation astounding revenue even among later, it generated a total revenue spire people to continue playing, players: Most online games the release of many competitors, ast year, I noticed that of over $1.2 billion. as updates pack a lot, includ- require the player to subscribe as well as triple-A titles such as Lmany people began uploading So how is it possible that ing new game mechanics, and to an online service, but that is Red Dead Redemption 2. It still pictures with the words “Victory a game in which the most changes to the map. not required for “Fortnite” on has a significant life. Royale” on their Snapchat sto- played mode is free to play has Every season has a battle PlayStation 4. (Unfortunately ries, a phrase synonymous with Courtesy of Creative Commons remained so successful and so pass worth 950 “V-Bucks” (the the video game “Fortnite.” profitable? in-game currency), which is the “Fortnite” was released in The secret lies with the rela- equivalent to about $10. The the fall of 2017 as a free to tionship that the game’s devel- game also has an in-game store. play, battle royale style game. oper, Epic Games, which keeps “Fortnite” has seen so much It was around this time that I a close relationship with the commercial success, that it became a Communication major “Fortnite” community. Through has moved into the realm of and wanted to start writing for Twitter and online forums, the E-Sports, the growing world the Charger Bulletin, and my employees of Epic games play of competitive video gaming. first article was on the topic of close attention to what fans are Epic Games has created a pool “Fortnite”’s rising popularity. and are not enjoying about the of over $100 million for the After one year and more than 5 game and implement changes in 2018/2019 “Fortnite” season, seasons, let’s take another look almost weekly updates. and draws more people to at the game. The battle royale game also watch and compete as the stakes The ‘Battle Royale’ mode pits runs in seasons. Each season are raised. players against each other in lasts an average of 10 weeks, “Fortnite” is thriving and only teams of one, two, or four until April 9, 2019 OPINIONS Page 10 Why I Believe and Support the Electoral College

Blasio, and even new faces such the right person for (arguably) future when they vote. is from New York City doesn’t BY REBECCA SANTOS as 2020 presidential candidate the most important job in the The Electoral College makes change the result. CONTRIBUTING WRITER Pete Buttigieg are loud and world? certain that the voices of those And current-me will fight proud when it comes to express- Justification made itself in states with lower populations back with the truth. The fact ing their dislike and disagree- known at the hands of our and more rural areas are heard is, our Founding Fathers were ment for the Electoral College Founding Founders who, the and preserved. Because urban thinking way ahead to prevent ou hear it often: system. more I learn about, the more areas tend to be more populated, like-minded individuals from Ypoliticians, young and old, are A few years back when I was impressed I become. These the Electoral College saves the taking over our representative looking to undo our Found- a high-schooler—lacking any brilliant statesmen (the likes of interests of people like farmers, democracy. The majority isn’t ing Fathers design to protect form of political knowledge— I which we will never see again) blue-collar workers, and others going to become farmers. The minority interests, direct power may have agreed with them. put the interests of American found in these less-populated majority isn’t going to take to the states, and stabilize our Likewise, they may have not minorities first. It’s interesting areas. Highschool me may on labor-intensive jobs in the two-party system. Just a few cared. But in today’s political though, Sanders, De Blasio, wonder why these people matter country. The majority is going years ago, talk of the Electoral unrest, people like Sanders, De Buttigrieg, and countless other over the majority. The answer is to work a cushy desk job or go College’s fairness was of in- Blasio, and Buttigieg share one politicians are preaching equal simple: they don’t matter more, to school for a white-collar job. terest to virtually no one, and a thing. They were all upset with opportunity for minorities, but they simply wouldn’t matter if it The majority does not represent movement to abolish the system the 2016 presidential election. do they actually believe in it? wasn’t for the Electoral College. the entirety. Current-me knows by introducing bills to spark its And to be honest, highschool The citizens of the United States People like Bill De Blasio will that. And current-me supports demise was unheard of. me would have thought they (including minorities of all likely fight back claiming it’s a system which recognizes all Today, popular political were the logical ones. Why kinds) make the ultimate deci- still the majority of people, and people and deters from reward- figures such as Bernie Sanders, shouldn’t the majority choose sion to determine our country’s that just because the majority ing pockets of groupthink, New York City’s mayor, Bill De Bisexuality Isn’t All About the Sex biresource.org, “bisexuality gets beat out the statistics of gay and their lives rather than an “en- they are interested in, then they BY EVERETT BISHOP conflated with sex” and they straight men and women. hancement,” more so than their will begin to feel as though that STUDENT LIFE EDITOR couldn’t be more right. A study Oversexualization is dehu- gay and straight counterparts. is all that they are worth. That’s published by the Archives of manizing. Once someone is seen Maybe this is a result of their in- a shame in and of itself because Sexual Behavior provided read- as vessel for sexual satisfac- creased pool of potential suitors, we as a society have become so rom the moment I came ers with not-so-shocking data: tion, they are stripped of their or maybe it’s a result of their much more than sex, haven’t outF in middle school, it seems as bisexual men and women had humanity. They are seen as a internalized objectification. we? though my entire being has been similar sex drives to gay and means to a sexually gratifying When someone is oppressed, My name is Everett Bishop. boiled down to one simple fact: straight men and women. Who end. The rallying cry for women they can begin to internalize I am bisexual. But I am also a I am bisexual. would have thought? has begun. Movements such some of what they hear and be- student, a friend, a writer. I have While I could bemoan how as MeToo and Time’s Up have gin to act accordingly. If bisex- dreams and goals and aspira- “Wow, you have so many something as inconsequential as offered women, and some men, ual people are told and treated tions. And I do not exist for choices!” my sexuality is being over- with the ability to strike back like sexual objects by people your sexual satisfaction. “You could have sex with sexualized, it’s also incredibly at rape culture and take back anyone you want.” dangerous. The Centers for Dis- their lives. But, where are the “You must be into some crazy ease Control published a study resources for bisexual people? stuff [insert sexual wink].” on sexual assault in the LGBT Who is going to pioneer a community. Their study showed culture where we aren’t over- Or, as my mom once so tact- that 37 percent of bisexual men sexualized? fully said “I just don’t under- experienced rape or some other According to a study com- stand how you can like both.” form of sexual abuse while pleted by psychologist Kris- The oversexualization of 61 percent of bisexual women ten Mark at the University of bisexual people is nothing experienced similar forms of Kentucky, bisexual people see new. According to the website assault. Both of these statistics monogamy as a “sacrifice” to April 9, 2019 SPORTS Page 11 Chargers Baseball Off to Shaky Start hitters have an average over before losing in the NCAA East all of 2018. own mitts. They can show up BY KENNY SORRENTINO .279. New Haven is eighth in region Championship to the no. With the remainder of the for their next few games against BUSINESS MANAGER offensive statistics overall in the 2-seeded Saint Thomas Aqui- schedule being nearly all NE-10 Pace, American International, conference. nas. One more New Haven loss games (one rescheduled game and Southern Connecticut with New Haven has been strong would give them with 12 on the at Dominican College), the big bats or with more decent in the pitching category. Soph- season, as many as they had in Chargers hold their fate in their pitching olding a season omore ace Izaiya Mestre has Hstanding at 9-11, New Haven a 2.70 ERA, going 2-1 in five Chargers baseball is in a strange games started. Senior Chris position. Going 3-7 over their Leindecker, in 22.0 innings, last 10 hasn’t helped. They are is 1-2 win six appearances, .500 in six games in the NE-10, boasting a 1.23 ERA, eighth in good enough for fourth in the NE-10, with two walks and 22 Southwest Division. strikeouts. The pitcher with the At the plate, the Chargers are third most innings this season, led by junior outfielder Matt junior Devon DiMascia, is 0-4 Chamberlain, batting .383 with in 6 appearances with a 7.32 23 hits, 4 homers, and 20 RBIs. ERA. His 16 earned runs lead Chamberlain’s batting average the team, and would be tied for is fourth best in the NE-10. The second overall if they were just only other Chargers batting over runs. .300 is junior infielder Billy New Haven holds a .968 field- Huber, with .303, 20 hits, two ing percentage as a team, fifth in home runs, and eight RBIs. Be- the conference. sides Chamberlain and Huber, 2018’s baseball Chargers the Blue and Gold have been lost in the NE-10 Champi- incredibly average. No other onship game to Merrimack, Women’s Rugby to Play at Beast of the East

from each division. Last year, one of the best experiences. because of the expectations that rugby is great because of its BY KAYLA MUTCHLER the University of New Haven’s Tartal said this tournament is from the division and the team, physical challenges. CONTRIBUTING WRITER women’s team came out on top. “really cool because you get to but she said she is confident “Many people call it organized Back captain Hannah Kozan, be in an environment with lots that they can come together as a chaos…you’re always putting a junior marine biology major, of other teams and players who team and play the best they can. yourself through a new physical will participate in her third are also very passionate about Stroffolino said she is excited to challenge and when you’re un- hey’re here to play. tournament this year. Kozan the sport you love, so the energy see the new girls show up and able to go further, you have the T On April 14 and 15, the described the Beast and what it is high.” give their all, while watching rest of your team to carry you Women’s Rugby team will be was like to win in 2018: Kozan said the other teams the veteran players lead them through,” said Stroffolino. in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, to “Playing three full games a day know that they’re coming back through it. Cuomo said her favorite part compete in the Beast of the East really puts a strain on your body for another win, so they have Hope Cuomo, a freshman of the sport is that there is a spot rugby tournament. but having that all pay off in to work harder this season to majoring in forensic science, for everybody, no matter who According to the Beast of the the end really proves how hard achieve their goal. The other said she is as excited to go. they are. East website, the tournament this team works to achieve our teams will be doing the same. Cuomo said she wants to give Kozan said, “This tournament hosts hundreds of men and goal,” said Kozan. Recruitment chair Alex Strof- her all, even though she’s only is what we work for all spring. women’s Division I, II, and III Pack captain Lucy Tartal, folino, a senior forensic science a freshman, and help bring the I am pretty excited for the rugby teams from across the a junior majoring in criminal major, is making her debut in team to a victory for the second new girls to experience it and country. The teams play for two justice—investigative services, this tournament. Stroffolino year in a row. become reigning champs for the days, and end with one winner said that winning last year was said that it gets nerve-wracking Tartal and Stroffolino said second year.” April 9, 2019 SPORTS Page 12 Women’s Field Hockey Signs Team Impact Member impact on their life. Our teams BY ZACK PINCINCE have been actively wanting STAFF WRITER more involvement with Team Impact for a while now and it’s so great to see our field hockey team being placed with Bella. I n Thursday, March hope that our other teams get the O28 on North Campus, the Char- same opportunities soon and our gers women’s field hockey team student-athletes can continue to added a new member. Team show their pride and encourage- Impact member, an organiza- ment beyond their rankings”. tion that is similar to the Make Pucillo first met Charger’s a Wish Foundation, Isabella field hockey head coach Kelsi Pucillo signed her contract to Lykens at a McDonald’s, Bella’s join the Chargers during her favorite place to eat. Lykens press conference. Pucillo was knew right away that Pucillo joined by her mom and many would be a perfect fit for the family members and friends. team. When Pucillo first met Pucillo was set up to join New the field hockey team, there was Haven’s team through Team an instant connection. The girls The field hockey team poses with Isabella, her friends and family, and Impact’s “Draft Day”. laughed and it was as if Bella Professor Browe, who teaches Life on Earth and supports many of the players. Team Impact connects local had always been there. Photo by Zack Pincince/The Charger Bulletin Pucillo was and how apprecia- make her feel a part of the Char- kids suffering serious illnesses Pucillo walked through the tive they are for having her join ger family. Olivia said they have “Bella has an energy about her with local teams to create a doors of the office annex to a their team. The press conference gone bowling; ate a ton of food that makes everyone feel good,” lasting friendship and memories loud round of applause as she was then opened to questions and they attended a Charger’s said Lykens. the kids will never forget. took her seat at the table for her where sophomore Natalie Shak- basketball game. Coach Lykens said it was also “Organizations like Team press conference. er was asked what she was most After the press conference, the very humbling to have Pucillo Impact give children facing Isabella’s press conference excited for with Isabella joining team and Pucillo’s friends and on the team and they are going serious and chronic illnesses even drew the attention from the team. family gathered around to eat to love having her around for something to look forward to,” some faculty members at the “I am most excited to create some cake and enjoy Pucillo’s the next two years until her con- said Student Athletic Advisory university, such as Professor memories with Bella that will big night. Coach Lykens said af- tract is up. Even once Pucillo’s Committee President, Brianna Browe who has she has multiple last us both a lifetime,” said ter that she loves having Pucillo contract is up, she knows that Mirmina. “Pairing them with field hockey players in her life Shaker. on the team because she has an they will all still remain closed teams and organizations that can on earth class. Freshman Olivia Boyle was infectious smile that spreads due to the memories they have inspire them to keep fighting Coach Lykens started off the asked some of the things that throughout the team whenever made and will continue to make and be positive has a huge conference talking about who they have done with Isabella to she is around. over the years to come.

The women’s field hockey team sits with Isabella Pucillo on “DraftDay.” From right to left, sophmore goal keeper Natalie Shaker, Head Coach Kelsi Lykens, signee Isabella Pucillo and freshman defense Olivia Boyle. Photo by Zack Pincince/The Charger Bulletin AprilOctober 9, 2019 16, 2018 www.ChargerBulletin.com Page 13 SPORTS Women’s Lacrosse Defeats American International

with three unassisted. The run BY KENNY SORRENTINO went on for over 17 minutes of BUSINESS MANAGER gametime, beginning in the first half and ending in the second. Freshman Marina Skelly and junior Julia Jette also got in on ith 12 goals in the the action with one goal apiece. Wfirst half, the Chargers women’s The Chargers and the Yel- lacrosse team blasted American lowjackets traded blows for the International, 17-5. remainder of the second half, Junior, attack Kendra No- but the damage was done. lan stole the show, scoring a New Haven outshot American career-best six goals. Senior, International 33-26 on the day. Mackenzie Reh netted another The Chargers defense also had six, as the two combined to go a big day, causing 19 turnovers four-for-four on free position and picking up 22 ground balls. shots. The Blue and Gold had the After the exchange of some advantage on draw controls goals to set the score at 5-3 New as they pulled in 18 out of 24 Haven, the Chargers went on attempts. Junior Raven Linton a 10-goal tear that smoked the led the way with eight draw The women’s lacrosse team gets ready for the action before game time Yellow Jackets. The streak saw controls followed by Nolan who Photo by Cole McManus/The Charger Bulletin four of the first five goals go to contributed six. ered their offense over the last also been stellar throughout the to Manchester, New Hampshire Nolan, immediately followed The Chargers have rediscov- two games as they are averaging season as goalkeeper Gianna for a matchup against Southern by four straight from Reh, 15 goals over this recent span, Guerra ranks third in the NE-10 New Hampshire on Wednesday, Below, junior attack Julia Jette, faces off during while averaging just over seven in save percentage, stopping 54 April 10. First draw is set for Photo by Cole McManus/The Charger Bulletin goals in their previous two percent of shots faced. Guerra 3:30 p.m. The Chargers will games. has 112 saves on the season then come back to West Hav- Reh leads all NE-10 scorers which is tied for third best in en for a two game home stand with 51 goals and 67 points. the NE-10 Conference. Over against Saint Michael’s and LIU Jette has been the Chargers’ this two game stretch, Guerra Post. Those games are set for biggest helper as she ranks third has only given up 12 goals and April 13 and 16 at 1 p.m. and 7 in the NE-10 with 23 assists. made 15 saves. p.m. respectively. The Chargers defense has The Chargers will travel north

From left to right Marina Skelly, Marie Cox, and Caroline Maher face off against Photo by Cole McManus/The Charger Bulletin April 9, 2019 STUDENT LIFE Page 14 University Assists Transitioning Veterans network. She works with the BY WESLEY A. MUCIK existing and incoming veteran CONTRIBUTING WRITER students. Veterans who need guidance when dealing with the Veteran Association (VA) benefits administrative process he transition from the may rely on Desjardins. Tintensity of military service is “I love them, genuinely as a huge contrast to a sedentary corny as that sounds!” said classroom. Desjardins. “I come from a The challenges are many. Most family who always valued and veterans trying to assimilate to respected service to our country. an academic lifestyle are faced We have a core team of people with the challenge of being a who will go to battle for our first-generation student. Most vets. We know each student veteran students are older than veteran and establish authentic their civilian peers, are married and genuine connections with with children, and in some cas- them that reaffirm to them that es, struggling with mental and there are people here who care physical disabilities. about them as a person and as a According to the Veterans’ As- student.” sociation (VA) over 20 million Drake Myers, army veteran Photo courtesy of Wesley Mucik veterans in the United States of and nutrition and dietetics ma- Danielle R. Desjardins at the Veterans Support Center. which less than 10 percent are jor, said he relies on the veteran according to the University of school for the first time, trying well as a mess hall and common enrolled in higher education. support from the university’s New Haven, is small, with about to work through the red tape of area for watching T.V. The University of New Haven veteran program. 230 to 300 students any given the VA and university policies,” Outside of the services that provides veteran students with “UNH has a staff dedicated to semester. Although these num- said Joseph Frederick, assistant the University of New Haven resources and support in order veteran success that are always bers are marginal compared to director, outreach and tech- offers their veteran students, the to secure their success. available and willing to help. the University of New Haven’s nology coordinator of veteran veterans bring a lot of positive University veterans’ represen- I have utilized them multiple civilian student population of services. “I wanted to make qualities inherent to their mili- tative/coordinator for transfer times when nobody else was 5,216, veteran support is not the process as easy for them as tary service. and veteran success, Danielle R. willing or able to help,” said marginalized. possible, so all they needed to “Veterans clearly have more Desjardins, is part of University Myers. “Many veterans were entering worry about was their school- life experiences than the general of New Haven veteran support The veteran population, work. I think all of our staff try population of students,” said Photo courtesy of Wesley Mucik to do that as best as we can.” Frederick. “They can provide The university offers their a different perspective to many veteran students amenities such of the classes that they are in. I as the Veteran’s Center, ded- think many veterans are more icated staff members to work motivated to complete their ed- specifically with the veterans ucation and begin a new chapter and a veteran’s emergency fund in their lives.” to help students with financial Military members go to obligations. The center provides rigorous military schools such them with an oasis away from as Officer Candidate School or the general population, and Warrior Leadership Courses, gives them an arena to interact which require a high level of with fellow veterans. Inside the discipline and dedication. This center are computers, printers type training and education in- and bulletin boards filled with still the work ethic necessary for employment opportunities as success in civilian colleges. April 9, 2019 STUDENT LIFE Page 15 Bergami Summer Stipend Awards Students With Unpaid Internships “During the program, the BY JENNIFER KORN students provide reflections CONTRIBUTING WRITER about their internships, which are highlighted in university publications,” said George. Another highlight of the very year, the Univer- program is that students are Esity of New Haven’s Career De- recognized once they return velopment Center coordinates to campus and participate in the Bergami Summer Internship a “luncheon with Mr. and Stipend Program, which gives Mrs. Bergami along with other stipends to students with unpaid donors, deans, professors, and internships. The stipend allows advisors,” according to George. students to accept internships Mr. Bergami has not only devel- they may have not been able to oped this internship program, without financial assistance. but has also contributed to the A recent National Association university’s recreation center, of Colleges and Employers finance department, and has study found more students even provided funding for the participate in unpaid internships university’s new innovation than paid. According to Katie center. George, operations and events The Career Development manager of the Career Devel- Center receives about 50-70 ap- opment Center, the Bergami plications per year. The process stipend is intended to assist of narrowing down applications students who “forfeit their sum- is very challenging for the com- mer jobs” so they could work mittee. George says the commit- internships. tee narrows the applicants down George says the internship to eight finalists. program “has helped previous This year’s application dead- recipients with various expens- line was on Mar. 28, and George es like travel, food, clothing, said that “applications look very housing, etc.” promising this year.” Students According to the National who submit applications must Association of Colleges and also submit “their resume, the Employers, graduates who par- internship description if they ticipate in internships are more have one, as well as their budget likely to secure employment and personal statements for the within six months of gradu- program.” ating from college. They also are more likely to get accepted into graduate school. It is also projected that hiring rates will increase by 16.6 percent for college students graduating this year. April 9, 2019 STUDENT LIFE Page 16 University Launches Strawless Initiative “Since I began my role here a centers. It is likely these plastic BY MATT VERRILLI year ago, I have been looking straws will end up in the ocean, STAFF WRITER into sustainability options with- and when they do, they break in dining, like reducing single down into “microplastics”, use plastics such as straws, causing harm to marine life. to-go containers,” said Laura Strawless Ocean predicts that if he University of New Miller, director of energy and nothing changes, by 2050, there THaven has recently made the sustainability at the University will be more plastic than fish in decision to get rid of single-use of New Haven. “In working the ocean. plastic straws at dining loca- closely with Juan, I am happy to Other schools are also taking tions such as W.O.W Cafe and see that we are now starting to the initiative to reduce plas- The Marketplace. Instead of roll out some of these strategies tic waste. The University of using straws, students are being beginning with the straws. We Connecticut recently made the encouraged to use coffee cup are looking at the way that the decision to replace plastic bags lids. This is part of an effort by dining facilities use energy, with environmentally friendly the University to reduce plastic water, waste, and other aspects paper bags. The decision to rid pollution both on campus and in of sustainability as we conduct dining halls of plastic straws is the outside environment. a campus-wide sustainabili- just the start of the University “It’s all about sustainability,” ty assessment called STARS of New Haven’s initiative to cut said Juan Dominguez, general (Sustainability Tracking and Re- down on plastic waste. manager of Sodexo at Universi- porting System) offered by the ty of New Haven. “The univer- Association for the Advance- Photo courtesy of Creative Commons sity is looking for initiatives ment of Sustainability in Higher to make campus as sustainable Education (AASHE).” as possible, and most of the This new policy is similar to students have applauded the the campaign of For A Straw- idea. We are also looking for less Ocean. They estimate that a reusable to-go container and Americans use over 500 million other initiatives the will help the straws every day. Straws often waste,” said Juan Dominguez, get accidentally left in the General Manager of Sodexo at environment, because of their Instead on straws and traditional lids, students can University of New Haven. small size, they “slip through use coffee top lids. the cracks” at plastic recycling Photo by Kiana Quinonez/The Charger Bulletin

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