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Got a tip? Give us a call at 704.687.7148 Partially Funded by Student Fees Published twice weekly Drag 101 U.S. Military’s Muslim chaplain speaks on his time at Guantanamo Lauren Benjamin duct tape to keep certain things Staff Writer from view, he said, but taking the tape off is a pain. Angela Lopez, a professional Nadirah Khalifah, a junior, drag queen and Miss PRIDE went to the event because she Charlotte 2006, held a Q&A had never met a drag queen session with a roomful of before and the topic was foreign students Monday night. to her. The PRIDE organization “It’s not often you get to sponsored “The Art of the converse with a drag queen and Female Impersonator” as a spin- hear from them like they are off to the student drag show normal people,” Khalifah said. last semester. Michael Spangler, Lopez was first introduced president of PRIDE, said that a to drag by his friends who dared lot of students were interested in him to enter a talent show. He seeing a professional drag show, performed and has been doing so they brought in Lopez. so ever since. He’s performed Carlos, 26, who created with entertainers like the late the stage name Angela Lopez Tracy Morgan and RuPaul who, from celebrities Angelina Jolie Lopez said, was “interesting.” and Jennifer Lopez, has been An audience member asked if performing in drag for 10 years. Lopez gets hit on by straight men He’s originally from Panama and when he’s in drag. “All the time,” came to the states in 1996. He he said, “but I immediately lived in Sanford, N.C. before tell them that I’m a guy and making Charlotte his home. sometimes they persist.” Lopez affirms that he is a gay Lopez didn’t perform for the man who dresses in drag. He audience but said that his next lip syncs and performs in local performance is Friday night at bars in Charlotte and around the Scorpio Lounge. His favorite country. artists to perform to, he said, are “You have to really love doing Janet Jackson, Aaliyah, Jennifer it to be in this business,” he told Lopez and Beyonce. the audience who questioned Spangler thought the turnout him about the hassle of pageants was amazing. He said the and make-up. chance for controversy is always Lopez has no problems with a possibility, and was satisfied Photo courtesy of justiceforyee.com makeup, he said, because he used that nothing happened.PRIDE’s to be a freelance makeup artist at next event is a Coming Out/ Corey Conner Taliban.” that the detainees were not about his experiences at Mac cosmetics. The preparations Halloween costume party on N.O. Editor Later in the year, Yee was allowed to be called prisoners. Guantanamo, questions were for pageants, however, Lopez Oct. 23. on the way home for a period of If the detainees at Guantanamo opened to the audience. Most said, are another story. He uses On Wednesday September rest when he was arrested after were considered prisoners, then of the questions concerned 30, Chaplain James Yee of the his plane landed in Jacksonville, they would have fallen under the Chaplain Yee’s opinion on U.S. Army talked about his Florida. Yee was originally Geneva Convention. whether or not Guantanamo experience as a Muslim chaplain accused of providing information As a Muslim, Yee worked with Bay should be shutdown. In at the Guantanamo Bay detention to the enemy, a crime that carries the guards and prisoners to solve response, Chaplain Yee quoted camp in McKnight Hall. the death penalty. disputes such as the desecration General Colin Powell and said, The Campus Activities Board Yee was put into a high- of the Qur’an. Prisoners would “Why wait for tomorrow, what (CAB) and the Distinguished security prison in Charleston, become upset whenever a guard can be done today?” Yee is in Speakers Forum put on the SC where he was incarcerated would kick the Qur’an or treat it support of closing the facility event. alongside others who were harshly while searching the room. immediately. Chaplain Yee grew up in considered American terrorists. Yee was able to come up with a After the event, a reception New Jersey, and then attended Later the charges were changed to mutually agreeable solution to was held in the Lucas Room West Point Military Academy. the mishandling of information. the problem. The Qur’an would of the Cone Center. Food was Soon after graduating from Five months after his arrest, be placed on a mutually agreed provided and Chaplain Yee West Point, Yee converted from Yee was cleared of all charges upon shelf in the detainees room was available to talk and sign Christianity to Islam. After his and reassigned to Jacksonville, where it would not be kicked books. His book, “For God and conversion, he decided to spend Florida. He resigned soon after around but subject to search Country” came out in 2005 and some time in the Middle East, the charges were cleared and was He also counseled the tells his story as a prisoner. The where he met his wife. given an honorable discharge. detainees, some as young as book tells how Yee was subject After his time in the Middle Before he was discharged, 12 years old. Yee went on to to interrogation techniques such East, Yee entered the U.S. Yee received his second Army describe the living conditions of as sensory deprivation just like Army as one of the first Muslim Commendation medal for the detainees. He said that the the detainees in Guantanamo. Chaplains. In 2003, he was “exceptionally meritorious images available to U.S. citizens More information about assigned to the controversial service.” are not characteristic of the real Chaplain Yee, including Guantanamo Bay detention At the event, Yee talked about living conditions. The U.S. Army upcoming speaking engagements camp where detainees from the his experience at Guantanamo justified the living conditions and book information, can be wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Bay as a Muslim chaplain. His saying it is a cultural norm and found at www.justiceforyee.com are kept. While serving as primary duty was to work with therefore acceptable. To see video of the event, visit chaplain at Guantanamo, Yee the detainees. He mentioned Once Yee finished speaking nineronline.com became known as the “Chinese Photo/Angel Farmer “I will remember you,” UNC Charlotte’s Take Back the Night University community holds vigil at Belk tower to remember victims of domestic abuse
Jessica Arenas When the ceremony deep dark secrets of surviving Staff Writer opened, it immediately shined domestic violence in its many the light on domestic violence. forms. “I Will Remember UNC Charlotte held its Statistics show that one in You,” by Sarah McLachlan annual “Take Back the Night” every four women and one played in the background on October 1, at 6:30 p.m. at out of 6 men will endure among the flickering lights. the Belk Tower. Over hundreds abuse from their partner or Each reader and of students, men and women spouse. D o m e s t i c survivor gave back their voices to from the Charlotte community violence is not just physical themselves and those impacted came out to take a stand against abuse, but verbal assault as well. by domestic violence. Firmly Domestic Violence. UNCC’s on campus resources claiming, “though we are silent, Dedicating to the night, the promoted their counseling and we play a role” and “never let Belk Tower was wrapped in a wellness programs for anyone your misfortunes be your excuse, purple sheath, purple being the (statistic or not) in need of help, use them as your motivation.” color representing survivors so that prevention increase one At the conclusion of the and loved ones lost by domestic life at a time here at UNCC. event, a men’s pledge was shared. abuse. Also, surrounding the Further into the Women pledged to “stop talking ceremonial area were T-shirts ceremony was the Candlelight about the right thing, but start provided by the University’s Vigil; the crowd participated doing it.” The crowd was then Women’s Program. The T-shirts in lighting candles in memory taken to the Garden of Hope to were made for The Clothesline of the survivors and victims be dedicated and symbolize new Project; each T-shirt displayed of domestic violence. Taking beginnings, remembering in messages and illustrations of tremendous courage, students hope and faith of the survivors abuse and assault, so that they had the opportunity to share and victims of domestic may highlight the truth of not just their story, but also their violence. Photo/ Andrew Lichtenhan violence against women. PAGE 2 ❚ October 6, 2009 ❚ THE UNIVERSITY TIMES ninernews McMillan Greenhouse Inside AFROTC fall plant sale coming dinner-in event
Jamie Brown speech for the cadets is not as presentations from each of the Staff Writer strict, however it is still formal classes, a mysterious beverage from the outside perspective. All is created, also known as the The University Times has the cadets address their officers grog. This substance is created gone where no news media has correctly, hats are taken off when from ingredients that each of the gone before, to the Air Force entering the building, and toasts classes provide. This year, the ROTC dinner-in. On Friday, are made to the notable. freshmen supplied white grape Oct. 2, the airmen and cadets For someone who is not juice, while the sophomores of UNC Charlotte’s Air Force familiar with military procedures, brought chocolate syrup. The ROTC were nice enough to open the event can feel like stepping juniors brought a substance that their new facility and (usually) into a foreign country. The first was hopefully lemonade. The private dinner, for a civilian to notable difference is the variety seniors topped off the drink experience what is unknown to of apparel. For freshmen, or with sweet tea, while Lt. Col. many. newcomers, uniforms have not Christopher Rogers added his During each academic yet been issued. A cadet must own ingredient. The victims year, the Air Force ROTC first make it to the 60th day of the called to drink this mixture requires either a dinner-in or a semester and pass a three and were volunteered by their fellow dinner-out. Capt. Jim Thigpen, a half hour test, similar to the cadets for breaking the mess expressed that the events are SATs, as well as a physical fitness rules of the dinner-in event. meant to “develop camaraderie test. These rules were not a short and relationships,” within their Then there are the officers, list of suggestions, but rather unit. who have their sleeves rolled 25 rules of engagements of how The dinner-out and dinner-in up. While this may seems to behave. These rules consist Photo Courtesy UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens are polar opposites. The dinner- unimportant, it is a privilege for of no clapping, no whining out consists of formal wear, with the cadets, and actually indicates or murdering of the Queen’s Alexa Massau “Natives are our specialty plants. Thursday from 4:30- cadets dressed in their blues, and their seniority. The summer English, and enjoying thyself Asst. News Editor here. Our Director, Dr. Larry 6 p.m. is the preview sale for the opportunity to invite a guest. between a student’s sophomore to the fullest. The latter rule Mellichamp, is very involved Friends of the Gardens, we The dinner is typically held at and junior year, cadets attend mentioned was not broken, as The UNC Charlotte with bringing in native plants,” have rare and one-of-a-kind a nice location, such as a hotel, Field Training. By attending the cadets ended the night in a McMillan Greenhouse is having said Blume. Plus, the greenhouse plants, people can join and pay where the cadets’ every word and the Maxwell Air Force Base in water gun fight. its Fall Plant Sale, Friday, Oct. tends to have native plants in the membership on-the-spot.” movement is critiqued in a tense Alabama, cadets are exposed to a The Air Force dinner-in event 9, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and fall. Native plants are indicative Also, parking will be social environment. working Air Force environment was definitely an experience, Saturday Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. – of the North Carolina region. available across the street from On the other end of the and the Aerospace Expeditionary especially for a civilian with 3 p.m. The sale is open to the Dr. Mellichamp listed off several the greenhouse, which is the spectrum, the dinner-in Force concept. Here they learn no military knowledge. Even public, and all the proceeds go to plants, shrubs and trees that will corner of Mary Alexander Rd. consists of jeans and a T-shirt leadership and discipline, as well though this was an informal the McMillan Greenhouse and be available that “you cannot buy and Craver Rd. for the freshmen and ABUs, as Air Force officer orientation event, a civilian can really feel the Botanical Gardens. As for at regular garden centers.” For more general information the camouflage uniforms, for and motivation. When back at out of place, which is probably payment, only cash and checks You can find woodlands regarding the Greenhouse and the upperclassmen. For dinner, school, it is easy to pinpoint the one reason they are typically not are accepted, no credit cards. plants like trillium, foam the Gardens visit http://gardens. finger food such as hamburgers students who have completed allowed. Special thanks to Lt. The Greenhouse has hosted flower, bleeding heart, creeping uncc.edu. Plus, visitors should and hotdogs are served. This this training, because whether it Col. Rogers and Capt. Thigpen, the sale for 33 years, and is a phlox and dwarf iris; meadow know the Botanical Gardens are year the event was held at is 100 degrees or 30, their sleeves and everyone at detachment 592 biannual event. Gardeners can wildflowers like black-eyed always open and the McMillan ROTC’s new facility, Memorial will be rolled up. for allowing the University Times look forward to the spring sale in Susan, baptisia, cone flower, tall regular Greenhouse open hours Hall, where there is plenty of Seniority and power are also to partake in the unique, but the third week of April. phlox and butterfly weed; shrubs are as follows: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. room for mingling and football signified through the grog. After much appreciated experience. “We have a good selection of like native azaleas and heart-a- -3 p.m. and Sun. 1-4 p.m. The before dinner. The formality of the laid-back dinner and video native plants, perennials, trees burstin; and trees like yellow greenhouse is free to visitors, and shrub,” said Tammy Blume, wood, red bud, holly and paw- and they are welcome at these greenhouse horticulturalist. paw. times to look at the Greenhouses Also, some annuals will be Dr. Mellichamp also wanted various rooms divided by available. to make it known that “we have different types of plants like the Gardeners should know high quality and knowledgeable Orchid Room, Dino Garden and that “fall is the best time to plant sales people to help pick out Tropical Room. trees and shrubs,” Blume said.
Photo/ Andrew Lichtenhan Charlotte wins 20th Atlantic 10 conference game Josh Carpenter Bernard, Lena Suarez, and Beam got the scoring Sports Editor Whitney Weinraub, the 49ers underway in the 7th minute when moved to 9-2 on the season, 3-0 she headed in a Sam Huecker The Charlotte 49ers women’s in Atlantic 10 play. corner kick. The goal gave Beam soccer team won their 19th “Very pleased, once again. We 32 for her illustrious career and consecutive game against A-10 had four different goal scorers, moved her past Jill Currie for competition Friday night with a the passing was of very high second place on the team’s all- 4-0 win over the Rams of Rhode quality tonight,” Head coach time scoring list. Island at Transamerica Field. John Cullen said. “I thought Just six minutes later, Jonna Behind steady goaltending we controlled the pace of the Handra found Bernard with a from senior Lauren Brown and game which is what we’ve been perfect through-pass that allowed goals from Hailey Beam, Oni wanting to do.” Bernard to make the score 2-0. See Winning streak on page 5 THE UNIVERSITY TIMES ❚ October 6, 2009 ❚ PAGE 3
Kristen Litchfield Editor-in-Chief Will Grier Managing Editor Ryan Freeman News Editor Jim Ghegan A&E Editor Dana Nigro Viewpoint Editor Josh Carpenter Sports Editor Shannon Morgan Photo Editor Rob McCormick Jr. Features Editor viewpoint Sarah Jones Layout Editor Paul Lascara Copy Editor “Princess and the Frog” creating racial issues
Corey Conner This however pales in comparison to one of the Erin Reeve and allow every girl the opportunity to become a N.O. Content Editor most striking instances of racism in the film. The Staff Writer fan of a company created just for kids their age. prince is white. Some within Disney argue that this The argument that the Princess and the Frog On Dec. 11th of this year, Disney will release shows support of inter-racial marriage. This is not Due to Disney’s somewhat racist past, people shows that Disney views black women as ugly is “The Princess and the Frog,” their first 2D film in the case. are already quickly evaluating their upcoming absurd. Why would they want to make a character theaters since 2004’s Home on the Range and their The film is about the light skinned Prince “Princess and the Frog” movie to be just the same. (that they are eventually going to make thousands first film to feature a black princess. coming into New Orleans to save the girl from the With movies like Song of the South in it past, of dolls and toys of) ugly? Also, the Disney Channel The film centers on Tiana, a native of New dark skinned people and return her to his castle to Disney’s new movie is getting a lot of negative provides programming for a ton of diverse teenage Orleans, and the Prince Naveen of Maldonia. be a princess. It is a case of the great white savior attention. People assume that ‘Princess and the girls and boys who are characters for many of When Prince Naveen goes to New Orleans to look saving the girl from the evil Frog’ will be just the same, but who are they to their famous shows. In ‘That’s So Raven’, the main for help from a voodoo doctor, he is instead turned black villain. judge? “ Song of the South” was not character is Raven, an African-American girl who into a frog. Naveen requests the help of Tiana, only My question is, why racist; it was created during a time lives a life of luxury. to have Tiana also turn into a frog when she kisses couldn’t Tiana have of racism. It was what the people Her house is large, and her parents are rich. him. The film follows Naveen and Tiana’s quest been a princess in her knew as right at a time of hate. On the contrary, in “The Suite Life of Zack and through the Louisiana bayou to return to their own rite? Why did To say that “Princess and Cody”, one of the Caucasian characters is obviously human form. Disney choose to put the Frog” is racist is simply poor and comments are made to ensure that people Unfortunately Disney does not have a good Tiana in New Orleans uneducated and outdated. know this. Her Chinese best friend, however, is very track record when it comes to racism in their films. instead of a magical The time we live in calls wealthy and pampered. These two scenarios are Disney’s “Peter Pan” drew controversy for the kingdom like in “Beauty for the first black Disney proof that “Princess and the Frog” is coincidental, film’s description of the “red man,” and “Aladdin” and Beast”, “Sleeping princess, as we all view and not intentionally racist. was criticized for its depiction of arabs in the film. Beauty”, or “The Little each other, on an equal If you look at the offensive things said about Other racist sentiments in Disney films include Mermaid”? Disney has level. We should be so far Disney in the first place, they are more or less far Sebastian from “The Little Mermaid”, King Louie never seemed to care about past racism that the fact fetched and investigative. This is a motion picture in “The Jungle Book”, and the “Jim crows” in realism before, with magical that the African-American for children, not a political or racial standpoint “Dumbo.” underwater kingdoms, and main character beauty is a slave against a certain group of people. For example, With a history of racism, it is easy to wonder if singing candelabras. should not be thought of as a the name of the pet dragon in Mulan was viewed Disney will make the same mistake with the issue By making Tiana a real princess racist portrayal. as racist to the Chinese, and in Aladdin, people of race in “The Princess and the Frog.” only when she is with the white prince, The brilliance of there being from Saudi Arabia found it offensive that although Early in production there were many concerns Disney reinforces negative stereotypes and demeans an African-American princess has been a work Jasmine was Saudi Arabian, her name had not over certain elements of the film. Tiana’s name was the value of black women.Disney also neglects to in progress, and an advertising and marketing derived from there. originally Maddy and she worked as a maid. Some give young black boys anyone to look up to in the strategy, rather than an obsession with putting Just like every good company, the way Disney critics said that this was too close to “Mammy” film. There is no strong, heroic black male in any of down a culture. has changed and evolved over the years is much and brought up the idea of black people as slaves. Disney’s films and that is just sad. With more princesses, with more diversity now like that of our world. As we have forgotten about However, most of these concerns were addressed While I do not believe that Disney intentionally under their belt, Disney appeals to all little girls slaves and moved on to President Obama, our before the film went into production. included racist elements in “The Princess and the wanting a princess that looks like them on the TV world has only progressed for the better. And, Disney did not eradicate all elements of racism Frog,” they did not pay enough attention to how screen. Just like American Doll makes dolls with just like the world, Disney has created their first though. One small element of racism that made the different character’s race and actions could be different hair colors, Disney makes princesses with African-American princess. Shouldn’t we be happy it into the film depicts the young white girl as a negatively interpreted. different skin colors to help widen their horizons about that? spoiled brat. ‘Fluff’ classes waste time Jamie Brown high school. The English courses are supposed Staff Writer to “help students write clearly and concisely in Standard English.” Students had to know how to One of the best things about college is taking do that before even entering college. We had to classes in the field that the student loves, which take the SATs and writing tests, all to prove we for me is communications. Now a sophomore, I were smart enough to advance our education. am currently in my second class pertaining to my The English courses are also supposed to major. That means I have taken, or am currently “increase our skills in using word processors, taking, about 16 wasteful classes that are pointless email and internet searches”. I think its safe to to my field choice. The university calls them general say that most students come in to college with the education classes; I call them “fluff” classes. knowledge of these previously mentioned concepts. All baccalaureate degrees require completion Yet, we still have to spend a couple thousand dollars in fundamental skills, to sleep our way through these inquiry in science, themes of The 9-12 hours of fun- classes. liberal education, as well as damental classes, which Then there are the two communication skills. The courses in science, one that mission statement in the course are the English and math has to involve a laboratory. catalog states that general courses, are all repetitive In other words, two more education courses provide lessons from middle school classes that will be useless for students “with the foundation my career path. There is also of the liberal education they and high school. the 12 hours, or four classes, will need to be informed concerning themes of liberal people who have the ability to education. These courses act thoughtfully in society.” The statement goes are supposed to include “the consideration of on to explain how these classes are supposed to gender, race, and ethnic diversity, as appropriate help students “make critical judgments, to enjoy for understanding the individual themes of these a life dedicated to learning and the pleasures of courses”. All I know is, I am watching movies in intellectual and artistic pursuits.” Seems like a two of those classes and an overwhelming amount Courtesy of MCT Campus great idea if we had not just spent four years in high of reading in the other two. school learning the same concepts. I sit in these classes a little angry, and thinking For instance, the 9-12 hours of fundamental that if students could just take the courses that classes, which are the English and math courses, pertain to their majors, students could graduate in are all repetitive lessons from middle school and two years, with thousands of dollars saved. Trouble for airlines Overdraft fees in question Trends are bad for airlines and customers
Kimberly Palmer and Northwest have filed bankruptcy. Fuel has Bridget Landwehrmann or make a debit card purchase over their current Staff Writer really had an impact on these companies and Staff Writer balance. Well, for a small fee: an overdraft fee. seems to be driving a lot of them into the ground. According to Moebs Services, credit unions During the holiday season thousands of people Airlines seem to be doing worse because of the Obama’s administration proposed the made $6.6 billion dollars in overdraft fees in 2007. travel all over the world to get home to family and fuel problem and how people are responding to Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act Should consumers have to give so much money to friends. One of the most popular and easiest modes the situation. According to Delta CEO Richard in July. The agency would serve the public in banks for overdraft fees? It seems a lot easier and of transportation during this time is traveling by Anderson, airlines are having to cut back on a lot banking and financial matters. It is, in a sense, a cheaper to have your debit card declined and not airplane. Unfortunately, this time around the of things simply so they can just keep up with what FDA for banking. have to pay an overdraft fee. prices of the airline tickets are going up; the same is occurring. The Consumer Financial Protection Agency In an effort to appease the concern for thing occurred mid-year in 2008. What seems to be Especially with the way the economy is now, would be responsible for creating and enforcing eliminating overdraft fees, Bank of America and causing this big rise in prices is that fact that fuel it is very difficult for people to keep up with the consumer financial protection laws. It would also Chase have both updated their overdraft policies. prices are skyrocketing and airlines are possibly rising prices. With this, fewer airline tickets are have authority over mortgages, credit cards, auto Bank of America will no longer charge overdraft going bankrupt again. being sold which greatly affects the company. loans, student loans, etc. fees for transactions overdrawn by less than $10. “I really can’t afford to spend a lot on a ticket. Also, the fact that a lot of airplanes are The CFPA is also proposing to either limit or This policy will start Oct. 19. Customers will now It’s nice to travel during my holidays, but I won’t constantly being pulled for safety inspections has put an end to the overdraft fees that banks have. be able to “opt out” of overdraft protection and be able to buy an expensive ticket and still have affected the airlines. For people, this is obviously The average overdraft cost per transaction is $25. have the transaction denied at the register. This is spending money during my trip,” said sophomore a very safe procedure, but for airlines it is taking That fee is $25 or more, no matter how much for new customers and some existing customers. Delisa Washington. away money. Less airplanes, means less people to money was overdrawn. Chase is removing overdraft fees for purchases Airlines have recently reduced the number of buy tickets, which means no money. Therein lies the problem: most overdraft under five dollars. The bank is also making seats they have open for purchase and that is set at a By time this year is over, it is possible that fees are a result of small transactions. This is overdraft protection an “opt-in” option. record number. Even though the airplane isn’t full, some of the popular airlines that we all know may sometimes referred to as the $35 cup of coffee. It is encouraging that banks are making the prices are still high and continue to stay this disappear. A lot of the bigger airlines will most likely Most people assume that all debit cards will be an effort to reduce consumer concerns with way. I remember taking a few flights this summer survive, but if there is no significant turn-around declined if they have insufficient funds. In fact, overdraft fees before the Consumer Financial that were nearly empty, but my tickets were nowhere the smaller ones may have to file bankruptcy or just the three dollars they spent on this cup of coffee Protection Agency Act is voted on, but is it too near cheap. At this point airlines can’t afford for disappear all together. can be accepted and they could be charged an late? Will consumers still demand the reduction fuel prices to go up and they especially cannot Imagine all the people and students on this overdraft fee. or elimination of overdraft fees, or will they be handle another event like 9/11, or bankruptcy will campus that this will affect. I myself am an out- Most people are unaware that most banks satisfied with the new changes? Many financial possibly be the next step. of-state student and I try to fly home for all of the automatically sign people up for “overdraft institutions stand to lose a lot of money with the Not only are these costs affecting the general big holidays. It’s hard enough dealing with the high protection” which allows a person to write a check elimination of overdraft fees. public, but the prices are also affecting the airlines. tuition, but now I’ll have to keep up with the high Since 9/11, a few big airlines like Delta, United airline prices as well.
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John Rader artless teen angst at its worst. On the rare occasion that they managed to The worst part of the music was exacerbated Staff Writer No single song could stand out from another, create a sound that was moderately interesting, it by how much the musicians seemed to believe in or any band from another, in this sad accumulation was held for too little time to even count. it. In between songs, lead singers would urge the It was a bad sign, when arriving at Amos’ in of boring guitar riffs. crowd to, “go the f--- off!” Southend for the much-anticipated Every Time As a rule of thumb, if you can’t get the crowd I Die show as part of the “Epitaph Tour”, that to “go the f--- off” with your music, you really have the only people who were visibly over the age of sixteen were the parents chaperoning their children. The line to get into the venue stretched No single song could stand for a couple of blocks by the time they opened the doors, almost an hour later than was advertised. out from another, or any Even though the idea of opening the doors band from another, in this late has become a common tactic employed sad accumulation of boring by show organizers to create a long line, and thereby creating the impression that the event guitar riffs. is bigger than it really is. While waiting in line, the anticipation could be heard in the dialogue between the young fans. no right to demand it. “Yeah, they’re so loud” and “Dude this is On the whole, the event was so laughable that, going to rock so hard,” was all I heard. It was without a sense of humor, or no taste in music, it like standing in line at the cafeteria in the kiddie would have been nearly impossible to sit through. version of hell. If your idea of good metal is one of thought- Each pair of jeans was tighter than the last. provoking music, that sounds like it was difficult Each sad flap hairdo was longer, and sadder, than to write and play, then Every Time I Die, or any the previous. of these bands, are not for you. As for the music, it was, in a word, terrible. If, on the other hand, your idea of good metal Frankly, it doesn’t even deserve the amount of ink involves prancing around in your little sister’s that is going to be spent on it in this review. Their blue jeans, while listening to guitar riffs that music, along with that of fellow imitators Bring sound like they were written by your little sister, Me the Horizon, Architects, and Oh, Sleeper, is Every Time I Die performing live Photo courtesy of Epitaph Records then this stuff is made for you. Moore’s new film takes on U.S. capitalism
Corey Conner others that Moore had just attacked as corporate elites. This way, employees can get an equal share in the companies N.O. Content Editor Moore also went on a tirade against former President Reagan and they are a part of. his policies. During this sequence Mr. Moore never exactly elaborated Unfortunately, “Capitalism: A Love Story” has the same errors as Moore’s last theatrical release, “Sicko”, looked at the U.S. healthcare on what former President Reagan did to cause the problems, but just Moore’s other films. They are not necessarily an accurate portrayal system compared to other industrialized nations. In “Capitalism: A went on a tirade about him. of the truth. Compared to other documentaries, Moore’s new film Love Story,” Moore takes a jab at the relationship between the U.S. The film does not just criticize the current system it offers an is easy to watch and more enjoyable than others within the same economic system and the U.S. federal government. alternative. Moore shows two companies that run as co-ops. This genre. Overall, this documentary is an intriguing one, but it must In the documentary, Moore proposes that the problem with the means that the employees of the company make the decisions and be watched with a critical eye. economy is that Wall Street is defining policy in Washington, D.C. make equal pay dependent on how many hours they work. Surprisingly, instead of recommending a more socialist economic system, Moore decided to take a different approach and prescribed a large dose of democracy to economic policy. In the documentary, Michael Moore showed the tragedies that are allowed to happen under the current economic system. Families are thrown out of their homes. Businesses do not pay the workers what they deserve. Companies are able to profit from the deaths of their employees. Real estate vultures are able to take advantage of the poor. Wall Street moguls are put into powerful government positions. Basically, the rich get richer and the poor only get poorer in this economy. “Capitalism: A Love Story” did take an interesting turn about halfway through and invoked a moral argument against capitalism. Moore suggested that capitalism is not only immoral, but an actual evil. Moore interviewed two priests and the archdiocese of Detroit. All were in agreement that capitalism is not good and takes advantage of people. In the film, Michael Moore also worked to expose the powerful Wall Street CEOs who wiggled their way into Washington. He showed that most of Bush’s economic policy advisors came from Merrill Lynch. He also attacked the current Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner as a Wall Street crony who says only what people want to hear. Just following this scene is a portrayal of President Barack Obama. He shows President Obama as the representative of the people’s disgust with Wall Street and corporate control. What Moore neglected to say here is that President Obama put in Geithner and
Image courtesy of Overture Films Jay Leno’s new show is a huge dissappointment The late night host’s primetime experiment is becoming an embarrassment for NBC
Kristen Litchfield was apparently a lot funnier previously No.1 in the 11:30 time Editor-in-Chief when he was doing stand-up. slot. During the premiere, I kept According to Tim Goodman, After Jay Leno’s departure in anticipating some major changes, a blogger for SFGate, NBC May from “The Tonight Show,” but I was more entertained by believes that even if people go people were optimistic for “The my British Literature homework back to their favorite dramas, at Jay Leno Show” in hopes that than Leno. some point they’ll want a break his new primetime show would However, during the first and Leno provides the best be different. However, nothing episode an appearance from option. changed. Kanye West (following his rude NBC also thinks that Leno In his new interruption of will be on 46 out of 52 weeks show, Leno uses the Taylor Swift at the while dramas get 22 episodes same exact set-up I was more en- VMAs) was the before going off the air for a for his new show; tertained by my “climax” of the short period of time. monologue, guest British Literature show. Although, Unfortunately for Leno, appearance and I kept holding a majority of Americans will interview, music homework than onto that little choose their precious dramas performance and Leno. bit of hope that over the Leno’s mediocre show. he uses the same something would If Leno is worried about his jokes, including spark my interest show (and his ratings) he needs “headlines” and “jay-walking” and find that change Leno said to shake things up a little bit to which became semi-popular on would happen. Nevertheless, I keep the attention of his current “The Tonight Show.” was wrong; “The Jay Leno Show” viewers and bring more people The only things that are is a huge disappointment. in. different are the theme song, Luckily for the premiere Personally if I had the choice which includes pictures of a week of “The Jay Leno Show,” I would watch Conan O’Brien younger Leno and his precious Leno was not competing with the new host of “The Tonight cars. Another obvious change, the new fall line-up, but all that Show” 90 minutes after Leno, the time change. changed. because I know there will be For some odd reason I have On Thursday, Oct. 1, laughs during his show. always been a fan of Leno, but Leno’s show hit an all-time low, Maybe Leno made a huge after being assigned this piece, recording only 4.96 million mistake switching time slots I began to look critically at his viewing. With the new time slot, all because he wanted his own show. I noticed that his jokes Leno is competing with CBS’ show, or maybe NBC was just were not funny. “The Mentalist,” “CSI: Miami” being cheap and wanted to do It’s funny how your (and NY) and ABC’s “Private a little experiment with Leno, perspective changes when you Practice.” Each night following ultimately bringing him and his view things with a critical eye. the premiere week, Leno’s ratings show down the drain. Image courtesy of NBC From the sounds of things, NBC dropped 35 percent when he was may be the one to blame, as Leno THE UNIVERSITY TIMES ❚ October 6, 2009 ❚ PAGE 5
SPORTS SCHEDULE Women’s Soccer vs Rhode Island Fri. Oct. 2, 7pm, Charlotte, NC Volleyball v. Fordham Fri. Oct. 2, Charlotte, NC Men’s Soccer @ Furman Sat. Oct. 3, Greenville, SC ninersports Women’s Soccer vs Massachusetts Sun. Oct. 4, Charlotte, NC Charlotte defeats UMASS in 4-0 shut out
Josh Carpenter Sports Editor
The Charlotte 49ers women’s soccer team stretched their conference winning streak to 20 games on Sunday, defeating UMASS 4-0. The win was the third straight 4-0 shutout for Charlotte, who improved their record to 10-2 on the year and 4-0 in A-10 play. Hailey Beam, Danielle Mayeaux, Kirby Stenard, and India Winford scored for the Niners. The loss dropped UMASS to 3-6-2 on the year, 2-2 in A-10 play. “Obviously we are proud of the streak especially for our players, team and program because it is such a great accomplishment,” head coach John Cullen said of the 20-match streak. “But as a coach I try to only focus on one game at a time.” Charlotte dominated the match, outshooting UMASS 24-8. Charlotte now has won its last six games by a combined score of 22-3, a mindboggling number. Beam opened up the scoring in the 18th minute when she took an Oni Bernard pass from the right side and drilled it past UMASS goalkeeper Emily Cota, her seventh of the season. The goal was Beam’s fourth in the last four games and gives her 33 for her career, just three behind all-time program leader Courtney Cook. “We are really coming into our element right now both on the defensive and offensive end,” Beam said. “Our defense has been spectacular with three straight clean sheets and our offense has been getting great scoring chances and taking advantage of them.” Mayeaux made it 2-0 in the 22nd minute when she deflected a Whitney Bryant shot past Cota and into the left corner of the goal for her first of the season and ninth of her career. With a 2-0 lead, Charlotte didn’t let off the gas and made it 3-0 in the 29th minute when Kirby Stenard took advantage of a beautiful Whitney Weinraub pass. Weinraub crossed the ball into the box from the right side to a waiting Stenard who headed the ball in for her sixth of the season and a 3-0 Charlotte lead. Winford made it 4-0 in the 68th minute when she gathered a Bernard pass and deflected it past Cota for her second goal of the season. Next up for the Niners is A-10 foe Dayton, who Charlotte defeated 1-0 in the 2008 A-10 Championship game.
With the with shut-out wins over the weekend, the women’s soccer team looks to defend their Atlantic 10 title. Photo/Andrew Lichtenhan
Winning streak from page 1 The goal was the second of the season for The 49ers have a tough road coming up this Bernard. weeks as they travel on the road to face Atlantic 10 The most impressive goal of the night came in foes Dayton and Xavier. the 72nd minute when Lena Suarez took a Bernard Charlotte will host the Atlantic 10 Tournament cross and blasted the ball into the back of the net November 5-8 at Transamerica field. Tickets for from 20 yards out. The goal also gave Suarez two the tournament will go on sale at a later date. on the season. Weinraub moved into a tie for sixth place on the team’s all-time goal scoring list in the 78th minute when she took a pass from Suarez and beat Rhode Island keeper Tara Murphy with a shot to the lower left corner of the goal. The goal was her team-leading, ninth of the season and 27th of her career. Charlotte’s defense recorded their second consecutive shutout and seventh of the season behind the play of starting defenders Whitney Bryant, Megan Minnix, Katie Davies, and Danielle Mayeaux. “We’re getting better defensively, we’re talking about getting into the month of October and stepping up the quality,” Coach Cullen said. “It’s a new month and we know we have to step it up to another level, that’s been our focus this week.” After moving to 3-0 in Atlantic 10 play, coach Cullen thought there was some room for improvement, but overall was very happy with his team’s play. “We just want to build on how we’re playing, I want us to get better with the ball and without the ball,” Cullen said. “I definitely want to improve the pre-game meal, I was missing my Skittles today. I normally have some Skittles and there were no Skittles on the sideline today so I’m concerned Oni Bernard socred her Photo/Angel Farmer about the pre-game meal.” second goal of the season against Rhode Island. Charlotte blanks Furman Erin Reeve Scoring attempts were manufactured by senior Staff Writer Adam Gross and sophomore Isaac Cowles, but with no success. Earlier this week, the Charlotte 49ers men’s Senior Luke Exley was the next and last to soccer team traveled to Wake Forest University attempt a shot before half time. At the 36 minute to take on the third ranked team in the country. mark, Adam Gross sent a ball to Exley for a shot The Niners, at that point, were ranked 22nd and from 25 yards out. Exley quickly struck and scored were predicted to lose. But after scoring in the 11th the team’s and game’s only goal. minute of the game, assumptions were dropped, The Niners came out strong in the second half, and the Niners went on to defeat the Deacons 3-1. regardless of their 1-0 lead. The Niner’s defense The Deacons had not lost out of conference since remained steady, as Charles Rodriquez, Cowles, 1994 against South Carolina of the SEC. Nathan Mathers, and Justin Tucker fended off Now, coming in to the away game against Furman to create Charlotte’s second shut out of the Furman Saturday evening, Charlotte was predicted season. to be ranked around 14th in the country (although Charlotte goalkeeper David Martin didn’t have official rankings will not come out until Tuesday). a lot of work in this one, only needing two saves to Charlotte sophomore Evan James is also ranked get the win. 45th in the country for most goals scored in an Charlotte remains on their non-conference, six average game (according to the NCCA stats and game winning streak, and after two crucial wins ranking). against Wake Forest and Furman (two tough non- The game kicked off at 7 pm, and the Niners conference teams), the Niner’s once ranking of didn’t wait long to start drilling shots at Furman 22nd will more than likely drop to around 14th goalkeeper Maros Valko. in the country. The Niners look to continue their Charlotte freshman Jennings Rex had the success this Friday in their first conference game team’s first official scoring attemp in the 30th of the season against George Washington at 7 pm minute when he blasted a shot from 25 yards out. at Transamerica field. They will have a quick turn Teasingly, the ball hit the frame, sending the Niner’s -around of two days before their next game on the determination to score to another level. 11th against Richmond at 1 pm. PAGE 6 ❚ October 6, 2009 ❚ THE UNIVERSITY TIMES intersection UNC Charlotte ice hockey club team begins their 2009-2010 season this Friday
Karly Hahn success the team has had. Staff Writer The 49ers have many resources to help them prepare for the season, The ice hockey club team including a personal trainer and a at UNC Charlotte is starting a nutritionist, who ‘took over’ their diets. new season and expecting to do In 2003, the ice hockey club team extremely well. began with a group of guys that started David Kenahan, the team’s a men’s league team and played at the treasurer, said they are expected local ice rink. to go undefeated in their division. Now the team plays against colleges “It’s not just a group of kids that across the country, including Georgia play hockey for fun – it’s really Institute of Technology, whose team competitive,” Kenahan said. is 3rd nationally ranked, according A two-week “boot camp” Kenahan. The 49ers ice hockey club brought 45 students to try out team is division 3 and pre-ranked to go for the team, said Kenahan. 30 to nationals this year. of those 45 became a part This is the team’s second year in of the UNC Charlotte the ACHA, the American Collegiate club team. 20 members Hockey Association, said Crothers. play per game, and This brings opportunities for them to The 2009-2010 UNC Charlotte club hockey team the remaining 10 are play teams all over the east coast. back-ups in case The 49ers will also be hosting the Blue “Fan support is a big thing for the this home game against Appalachian State injuries or Ridge Hockey Conference championship team”, Kenahan said, “Many people don’t will be free if a donation is given. this year, the conference the 49ers were a even know that there is a team.” It is a The 49ers played their first game part of until they joined the ACHA. contact sport and although against Chapel Hill on Friday Oct. 2 and many people are waiting for football, ice lost 8-5. “It was a tough game,” Crothers hockey has many similarities that fans said via e-mail. may enjoy. Injuries took two players out of the other The 49ers ice hockey club team play game. “James Hosea was a big part in issues arise. at the Extreme Ice Center off of I-485. manning the comeback late in the game, There is a really Their first home game is Friday Oct. 9 but we eventually fell short,” Crothers strong base returning to the against Johnson and Wales at 8:30 p.m. said, “We started slow but eventually got team, said Dennis Crothers, vice Admission is free for students with the jitters out and played well.” president of the UNC Charlotte ice their ID card and 5 dollars per ticket The team’s web site, ninerhockey. hockey club team. for non-students. com, offers a schedule, roster, and other He also said many younger students On Oct. 30, the team will be information about the 49ers ice hockey came to the try-outs after seeing the collecting dog supplies donations for a club team. non-profit puppy reserve. Admission for Photos courtesy of Matt Jablonski Pre-law Society gives students a leg-up This student organization is one of the more popular clubs on campus, learn what they have to offer
Sanja Gligoric interested in learning more about different aspects Last year, members of the Pre-Law Society by law school admission representatives, and Staff Writer of the law or a senior in need of a study group to participated in a number of exclusive events social events which include their annual trip to prepare for the upcoming LSAT, you will find the which included a legal thriller movie night, and Washington D.C. The Pre-Law Society of UNC Charlotte has Pre-Law Society a great resource. trips to the Mecklenburg County Courthouse and For those interested in joining, you may become an invaluable resource to many students The student-led organization regularly hosts even Washington D.C. The Pre-Law Society also download an application form from their website, interested in pursuing a career in the legal field. speakers including experienced lawyers, professors, sponsors the University’s Mock Mediation Team www.sco.uncc.edu/prelaw and bring it with you to If you are interested in the legal field, the exciting and other legal professionals, which share unique which, according to their website, places extremely the next meeting. Membership is open to anyone activities sponsored by the Pre-Law Society will perspectives of the law school application process well in both the Invitational Tournament and the interested in pursuing a career in the legal field most likely appeal to you. and the legal field in general. Guests from the national tournament in Chicago. and pays the required $20 annual fee. Aside from being known to many as a very Fall 2008 meeting sessions have included James Becoming a member of the Pre-Law Society Meetings are currently held on Tuesdays at 4 active and large student organization of UNC Bennin, an associate from the intellectual property permits you to enjoy several benefits, these benefits p.m. and those interested may contact the Pre-Law Charlotte, the Pre-Law Society of UNC Charlotte is firm Alston & Bird LLP, and Michelle Mallard include access to UNC Charlotte Pre-Law Society Society president, Francswai Davis, at fadavis@ also known to foster a diverse set of opportunities of the Criminal Justice Department here at UNC conferences and meetings, exclusive discounts on uncc.edu for more information. for their members. Whether you are a freshman Charlotte. LSAT prep courses, access to workshops hosted
In Tuesday’s issue, the upcoming events for the Black Student Union Clarification: were incorrect. Here is an updated calendar of events for BSU.
Oct. 6 General Body Meeting STU 267, 6p.m. Oct. 7 OUTspoken: Keith Boykin McKnight Hall, 7p.m. Oct. 16 40th Anniversary Gala STU Ballroom, 7p.m. Oct. 30 Halloween Carnival SAC Salons, 6p.m. THE UNIVERSITY TIMES ❚ October 6, 2009 ❚ PAGE 7
All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts.” downtime William Shakespeare, “As You Like It” Act IV, Scene 1 Comedic Corner
(10-06-09) You have plenty of energy for creative activities. Be sure you have on hand all the supplies you need. Since beauty is in the eye of the beholder, keep your audience in mind as you work.
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On October 01, at approximately 11:15 a.m. an unknown thief stole a wallet from someone’s purse in the women’s locker room in the Belk Gym. The case is still open for investigation.
On October 01, at approximately 12:15 p.m. an unknown thief broke into a locked car parked in Lot 6 (Phase III/Martin Village) and stole radio and stereo equipment. The case is still open for investigation. On October 01, at approximately 12:00 p.m. a student was seen on SUDOKU a window ledge outside of Scott Hall. Upon the arrival of Campus Police, the person was no longer there. The student was later located and was unharmed. Place the numbers 1 - 9 On October 01, at approximately 3:00 p.m. an unknown thief broke in in a 9x9 grid. to a locked car parked in East Deck 2. The thief stole radio and stereo The same equipment. The case has been marked as closed. number can On October 01, at approximately 6:40 p.m. an unknown thief broke only be used into a locked car parked in the . The case is still open for once in the Union Deck investigation. same row, column and On October 01, at approximately 7:10 p.m. an unknown thief broke box. into a locked car parked in Lot 8 (Scott Hall and Holshouser Hall). The thief stole radio and stereo equipment. The case is still open for investigation.
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Blocked kills and communication errors Staff Writer by the Niners got Fordham back in the game at 4-6, even with angry attempted kills by Rouse and The Dig Pink volleyball game for breast cancer Raker. awareness (held at the Halton Arena at 7 pm on Motivated, the girls fended off Fordham, as Friday night) brought the largest crowd the Niner Invitational Friday Rouse sents a kill that Fordham couldn’t send volleyball team has seen all season. An arena of back. A service error by Sheri Davis gave Fordham 1, 429 fans were decorated in pink as the Niners Josh Carpenter squads, Charlotte was able to overcome an early hope, which Rouse quickly killed as she made the Sports Editor deficit to win the titles. fought off Fordham and breast cancer, on Parents score 5-9. Weekend. “We were definitely trailing in both races When the team chemistry could not be found, The Charlotte 49ers Cross Country team swept After scoring the first four points of the first around the mile marker, but we have been Redding exchanged players to fit the mold. Still, the Charlotte Invitational as both the men and set, the Niners allowed Fordham to go on a 4-0 preaching in practice for our runners to finish the girls’ failure to communicate sent them behind, women took the team title. 49er Adu Dentamo run. Soon after, Fordham extended their lead to strong and they were able to accomplish that 11-16. Rouse, who was sending kills their way for took the men’s individual title with a time of 12-6. Fordham conducted consecutive kills, until today by making a comeback in the race.” a while, scored a kill to up the score 12-16. Rouse 24:13.7 in the 8k race, while Amanda Goetschius Charlotte’s Bianaca Rouse and Jenna Litoborski ended up scoring six kills in the fourth set alone, took home second place in the women’s race with handed their kills back to the Fordham defense, which far surpassed her other teamates’ high of one a time of 17:09.8 in the 5k race. who could not stop them. for the fourth set. But when Fordham scored a quick The men’s team amassed only 62 points to Soon after. Fordham was put away by Kaitlin point, 12-17, Charlotte called another timeout. give them a 27-point victory over second place Knight, who already leads the A-10 with the highest The timeout this time, threw Fordham off, and Clemson and a 39-point victory over third place percentage of service aces at 51. Knight did what sent them aiming balls out of bounds. A never UNC Greensboro. The women earned an eight she does best to put away an unbelievable four ending aggression by Rouse allowed her to score point win over Clemson with a team total of 47 service aces in a row. The Niners finished off the another kill, keeping the game close at 13-18. points, third-place USC Upstate finished with a first set with a 25-21 win. After a great double block by Davis and Raker, total of 125 points. The next set was a neck and neck battle the Niners still found themselves behind 21-14. Both 49er teams have won every Charlotte throughout, until a 14-10 separation in which Fordham however, seemed to keep sending them Invitational that has been held dating back to Charlotte took the lead. Four kills by Jenna in lines of miscommunication, as their kills were 2007. Litoborski and three by Kara Raker set the Niners continually sent in between two players. “I was very excited with our performance in up for their second set win, 25-17. At 15-23, the Niners were jittery; but jitters our home meet because it is one thing to think that After allowing Charlotte to jump out to a 4-1 turned to adrenaline for Litoborski, leading that you can achieve a goal, but it is a completely lead in the third set, Fordham caught up 7-7 after a her to a kill to make the score 16-23. A serve by different thing to actually go out and achieve that series of blocking kill attempts by Charlotte. After Hicks, double block by Davis and Jennifer Webb, goal,” Coach Ed Schlicter said. “We were able to two more errors created by Charlotte,Charlotte followed by a Fordham error allowed two more capitalize on all of our hard training in practice called for a quick timeout to regroup. Niner points. and it showed with personal record for most of Coming back stronger than ever, Kathleen After a time out, two quick points by Fordham our runners.” Hicks scored a quick kill, Abbie Rees dove on the sent the Niners into a fifth and final set. The win was the first of the season for the floor to save a ball from hitting the ground, and Entering the fifth set, the Niners were led in the women and was also the first time the team had once sent over, an amazed Fordham allowed them attack by Bianca Rouse and Jenna Litoborski, who fielded their top runners in a race. Other top five to score. had 16 and 11 kills rspectively. Defensively, Kaitlin finishers for the women were Keara Thomas (4th With Charlotte trailing 10-12, and getting Knight and Kathleen Hicks led the team in digs; place, 17:32.4), Maria Ruiz (12th place, 17:58.9). back to the neck and neck continuum of the game, Knight with 14, and Hicks with 12. Kristin Mitchell (14th place, 18:09.7), and Sarah the girls almost caught up at 11-12 after a kill by Exchanging kills between two teams, the Niners Willingham (15th place, 18:12.2). Also placing Kathleen Hicks, only to fall back to 11-13. found a lead of 5-3 in the beginning. A block by the for the Niners were Laura McCary (2oth place, The final points of the set were exchanged back Niners allowed them to jump to a lead of 6-3, and 18:23.0) and Janet Barry (30th place, 18:49.2). and forth, until Fordham caught another brief lead then 9-3. Closing out the men’s top five were Chase at 24-21. Charlotte called a timeout to try to prevent Two kills by Kathleen Hicks, a kill by Sheri Eckard (5th place, 25:10.5), Dakota Lowery the last Fordham point and a possible set loss. Davis, and a Charlotte block moved the Niner lead (10th place, 25:21.8), Brian McGuire (20th place, A block by Kara Raker got Charlotte to within to 14-5, but a Fordham error pushed the Niner 25:53.7) and Will Taylor (26th place, 26:02.0). two at 22-24, but a questionable in-bounds kill by score to a 15-5 set and game win. Fordham had yet The win was also the first of the season for the Photo courtesy of Charlotte Athletics Fordham sent the Niners into another set after a to score a single point for themselves while serving. men, but like the women, it was the first time in With a time of 24:13.7, redshirt senior Adu loss of 25-22. All points they collected were off of Niner’s which a full squad was fielded. Dentamo claimed the men’s individual title at Redding later stated that he was proud of the serving. In a field that was loaded with Division I McAlpine Park. girls for not “losing their composure.” “It was a lot of fun.” head coach Chris Redding Fordham scored the first point of the game, said. “We have been working really hard as a team but Charlotte quickly fought back. A block by the on both raising money and preparing for the game Niners and a kill by Bianca Rouse gave the Niners against a team that beat us twice last year.”
Photo/Alex Georgi Freshman Bianca Rouse had 16 kills in the Dig Pink match. The Niners will be back in Halton Arena for more volleyball action October 17 as the squad takes on George Washington before travelling to Clemson. Come out and show your support.