Volume 101, Issue 3 September 24, 2019 West Haven, Conn. CHARGER

THE BULLETIN The student news source of the University of New Haven. VAPING ISN’T AS HARMLESS AS YOU THINK

Exploring the Dangers of a new Form of Smoking

Story on pg. 3 Graphic Illustration by Seth Harrington/The Charger Bulletin The Charger Bulletin @ChargerBulletin @ChargerBulletin @ChargerBulletin September 24, 2019 BULLETIN BOARD Page 2 Bulletin Briefs The Page 4 Charger Bulletin University 300 Boston Post Road | West Haven, CT 06516 Commemorates [email protected] | www.ChargerBulletin.com September 11th office: 203.932.7182 | text: 203.909.0646 Our office is located on the second floor of 46 Ruden Street, Room 202. Page 6 Editor-in-Chief Anna Downs Managing Editor Corina Rodriguez Since 1938, The Charger Bulletin has been the official student news Chargers Volleyball Staff Writers Ethan Cardona, source of the University of New Haven. Wins First Home Matt Verrilli Advertising Student Life Editor Jennifer Korn The Charger Bulletin ad rate sheets are available upon request or by Match calling 203.932.7182 or via email at [email protected]. The Sports Editor Zack Pincince Charger Bulletin reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. Adver- Entertainment Editor Kayla Mutchler tisements within The Charger Bulletin are inserted by outside sources Page 8 identified in the advertisements themselves and not by the University Opinion Editor Erin Cuomo of New Haven. Advertising material printed herein is solely for infor- Video Games: Multimedia Editor Kailey Feshler mational purposes. For the most up-to-date information, visit www. Associate Editor for Photography Nicole Rivera ChargerBulletin.com/advertise. Scapegoat for Associate Editor for Graphic Design Seth Harrington Letters to the Editor Violence Staff Graphic Designers Victoria L. Page, Serena The submission deadline for letters to the editor is 5 p.m. on Friday Piervincenzi for publication in Tuesday’s issue. Letters to the Editor are also pub- lished online the same day as the release of print issues. Letters should Associate Editor for Videography Nathan Gagne not exceed 300 words if they are to be considered for print publication. Page 10 Community Engagement Editor Victoria Cagley All submissions by outside writers to The Charger Bulletin, unless otherwise approved by the Editor-in-Chief, will be treated as letters to the editor. Letters to the Editor are published under the discretion of the University Sponsored To view previous issues go to Editor in Chief, and not every submitted letter will be pub- OurSchoolNewspaper.com/charger. lished. The Charger Bulletin also reserves the right to Fall Career Expo withhold Letters to the Editor that are excessively vul- gar or nonsensical, or do not meet our editorial standards. Letters can be sent via email to [email protected] Page 12 and must contain the writer’s name and contact information for verification purposes. The opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are of the authors themselves and not The Charger Bulletin. That Time I * The Charger Bulletin staff strives for excellence and ac- curacy in writing and reporting. We recognize that mis- 1st Place - ASPA Annual Contest/Review for Scholastic takes may occur and encourage readers to notify the Bul- Yearbooks, Magazines and Newspapers, 2018 letin if they feel a correction is necessary. Please email the Honorable Mention, Mobile App of the Year - Pinnacle Editor-in-Chief at [email protected]. Awards by College Media Association, 2017 The Charger Bulletin @ChargerBulletin @ChargerBulletin @ChargerBulletin 2019 Page 3 September 24, NEWS Vaping Isn’t as Harmless as You Think

BY HANNAH PROVIDENCE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

-cigarettes were intro- Educed as an alternative to reg- ular cigarette smoking. JUUL lab’s “alternative cigarettes” mission (from their website, Moe’s is Coming https://www.juul.com) is to “im- prove the lives of the world’s Soon...But How Soon one billion adult smokers by eliminating cigarettes.” BY KELLY ADKINS But JUUL’s targeted demo- CONTRIBUTING WRITER graphic -- legal, smoking-age consumers -- are not the only moving train,” said Dominguez. people who find e-cigarettes ap- “I think it’s going to be such a pealing. The CDC says that un- popular thing so we have to do his year, Moe’s Restau- der-age consumers, more than 3 it right.” JUUL products. The consistent Photo Illustration by Seth Harrington/ Trant will take its place across million high school students and The removal of Sandella’s was consumption of vaping has seri- The Charger Bulletin from W.O.W. under Bergami 570,000 middle school students, a result of its lack of popularity ous side effects and might even Hall, but the question remains: are using vaping products.. for vaping-related illnesses so among students. be fatal. E-cigarettes contain when? Paula Cappuccia, University of far, according to the state De- “We looked at the numbers nicotine, the same addictive Moe’s will offer a variety of New Haven director of health partment of Public Health. on a daily basis, and Sandella’s substance found in conventional Southwestern foods, ranging services, said, “Cigarette smok- And those who’ve died are just was showing to retire,” said cigarettes. from rice bowls to wraps and ta- ers started their habit when they a small portion of the dozens Dominguez. On August 24, an Illinois cos. The ordering set-up will be were young, and the same thing of recent hospitalizations of He said it is not just a mat- resident died from a severe similar to the Tex-Mex station in is happening with the electronic e-cigarette users. Otherwise ter of how much money came lung-illness, USA Today report- the Marketplace, where students cigarette. It is sad because some healthy teenagers and young in. Foot traffic was also used ed. Melaney Arnold, Illinois and faculty can personalize their Above: Brochure from I-Fest companies who supply vape adults make up the bulk of those to gauge the dining option’s Dept. of Health’s information meals. pens are targeting young people patients. success, and numbers were officer, said the death was the But students cannot enjoy with the different flavors and For its part, the university has decreasing dramatically. first reported of a e-cigarette these meals just yet, as there claims that they don’t hurt you banned vaping and e-cigarettes Dominguez said Moe’s should user in her state. A second is a delay in the opening. Juan as badly as cigarettes do.” “for four years now,” said be a success among students and e-cigarette user died in Oregon Dominguez, Sodexo general The vape pen is modern in Cappuccia. “But we know that faculty, especially because their from a respiratory illness. On manager, said construction design, discrete in visibility and staff and students still smoke voices influenced this decision. Sept. 6, there was a third death cannot start until the city of diverse in cartridge flavors, such off campus, and we want to “Innovation is always in front in Indiana, and just hours later, West Haven issues a building as fruit, cinnamon bun and Sour make sure we are still spreading of us,” he said. Minnesota and California each permit. After that, there is an Patch Kids candy. awareness about the harm it can Dominguez used a cam- reported a death. On Sept. 11, 8-week window to open Moe’s. Despite the fun flavors, vaping cause. pus-wide survey to learn what a sixth death was confirmed in However, the real difficulty lies isn’t as harmless as companies “Cigarettes and e-cigarettes are options students prefer on Kansas. As of press time, eight in getting the restaurant up and such as JUUL have said. A similar in addiction,” he said. campus. When given the option people had reportedly died of running properly. recent survey of 1,000 peo- “Vape devices also have nico- to keep Sandella’s, the majority vaping-related illnesses. While When construction is finished, ple conducted by LendEDU tine, and that is the part that’s said no, and when asked what no vaping-related deaths have the Sodexo staff needs to be found that JUUL users spend habit forming.” they would like instead, Moe’s been reported in Connecticut, 13 trained. an average of $180 a month on won with a 60% majority. people have been hospitalized “It is like trying to paint a September 24, 2019 Page 4 NEWS University Commemorates September 11th

BY EARL ALEXANDER GIVAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

the actions that were taken to took initiative and did what Flags surrounding the university rememberance ensure that the death toll of the needed to be done.” tree on 9/11. Photo by Earl Alexander Givan/The Charger Bulletin attack did not rise. . The University of New Haven t a 9/11 commem- Sandford recognized the 343 held a ceremony to commemo- orationA on campus, a University firefighters, 23 police officers, rate the 18th anniversary of the of New Haven faculty member were to occur today, University the time to remember them. and 37 Port Authority officers 2001 terrorist attacks. Students reminded the crowd that if of New Haven alumni would be “Recalling the devastation of who died in the attacks. He talk- and staff gathered to hear speak- another terrorist attack occurs, among the people who would be that day is naturally filled with ed about the actions of employ- ers discuss and remember the alumni would be among the first respond to the emergencies. sorrow,” said Kaplan. “Still, ees on transportation systems events of 9/11, when terrorists responders. “Keep in mind those alumni our students understand that we such as subways and ferries, attacked the World Trade Cen- Former East Haven fire chief that are out there working today must never forget this day.” who chose to stray from proto- ter in New York City and the and current fire science and and what they would do if this The event concluded with col. Their actions are credited Pentagon in Washington D.C., professional studies department happened today,” Sanford said. attendees placing American with saving lives. killing almost 3,000 people. faculty Wayne Sandford spoke University president Steven flags around a memorial tree on “There’s a lot of stories like Sanford said that if events about the city of New York and Kaplan also spoke about Sept. campus. that,” Sandford said. “People similar to the Sept. 11 attacks 11 and the importance of taking September 24, 2019 Page 5 SPORTS Football Takes Down AIC in Home Opener

BY ETHAN CARDONA STAFF WRITER came less than a minute into the goal out of the break before second quarter on a wide-open junior Allah Sessions picked off pass by junior quarterback, Nick a pass from AIC and ran it back pair of touch- Robins, which put New Haven for a touchdown to extend the downsA from 58 yards out lead up 14-0. lead to 30-7. Charger football to a 37-7 win After American International In the fourth quarter, junior over American International cut the deficit to seven, Robins Nyhsere Woodson ran in a in the 2019 home opener on ran the ball into the end zone for three-yard touchdown, which Saturday. his third and final touchdown of was the final score of the game. University of New Haven the day. That trio of scores on The Chargers are 2-1 on the senior AJ Greene caught a pass 13-20 passing for 212 yards was year, and 2-0 in conference play. over a pair of defenders and ran more than enough to earn him The Chargers will play their it the rest of the way for the first the Connecticut National Guard next game on Friday when they score of the game, and the first Player of the Game. The teams travel to Bentley University to of two touchdowns for the entered the half with the boys in play the Falcons as part of the Charger wide receiver. blue on top, 21-7. NCAA Division II showcase. The other reception by Greene The Chargers added a field Kickoff is 7 p.m.

NO. 4, Frantz Innocent Jr., Junior Photo Courtesy of Charger Athletics Men’s Soccer Loses BY ETHAN CARDONA STAFF WRITER

ith three goals scored by American International Col- Wlege in the second half of their Saturday match with University of New Haven, the Chargers men’s soccer lost at home, 3-0. The Chargers appeared to have scored the game’s opening goal on a shot by senior Nate Peduzzi, but the play was called back for offsides. The teams headed into the halftime break scoreless, but the Yellow Jackets broke through less than 10 minutes into the second half on a goal by junior Connor Hicks, off a feed from junior Josip Validzic. AIC added a pair of goals in the final eight minutes of the game, on goals by freshman Adrian Hoeflich and senior Filipe Novelli. Novelli and Validzic had the assists on those goals. With the loss, the Chargers drop to 0-1-0 in conference play and 2-2-0 overall. New Haven faces a tall task this Wednesday when they take on the Adelphi Panthers, who are ranked number one in Photo Courtesy of Charger Athletics all of Division II. September 24, 2019 Page 6 SPORTS Women’s Soccer Split Two Matches junior Samantha Roth just 11 with four points. BY ZACK PINCINCE minutes into the game. Later The Chargers had 12 shots SPORTS EDITOR in the half, Roth scored off a on goal compared to five from pass from senior Tana Tufts. Bloomfield. New Haven only The Chargers’ defense was on committed four fouls, compared from the get-go, which allowed to nine by Bloomfield. n September 11 Bloomfield to take just six shots On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Othe Charger’s women’s soccer in the first half. Chargers opened NE-10 play offense came out strong against New Haven went into halftime against Stonehill College. Bloomfield University and dom- holding a 2-0 lead. Stonehill came into the match NO. 16, Emily Barry, Freshman, Photo Courtesy of Hunter Lang/The Charger Bulletin inated the game. Bloomfield responded quickly 3-0, looking to extend their The most drastic stat was in the second half and scored winning streak but New Haven New Haven’s eight corner their only goal of the day in the put up an impressive fight. Chargers Volleyball kicks to Bloomfield’s three, 60th minute. This did not slow A defensive battle between which played a major role in down the Chargers, who re- both teams led to a 0-0 score Wins First Home Match the pressure applied to the sponded with three more goals. at half time with goalie Paige Bloomfield defense. The five Junior Gabriella Chavez scored Davis saving all six shots she Angela Chan, with 19 assists, goals scored by New Haven was BY ZACK PINCINCE and freshman Sammie Paguia, her first career goal, while faced in the first half for New SPORTS EDITOR their most since 2013 in a game Peduzzi and Roth each added Haven. In the 65th minute of the with 11. against Merrimack College. The another goal. Roth finished the game Stonehill scored the lone To conclude the week, the Chargers moved to 1-1-1 on the game with five points, two goals goal of the match that sealed the Chargers won, 25-11, in a match season as they enter NE-10 play. and an assist to lead the Char- win. The Chargers lost 1-0 and against Bloomfield University he University of New Junior Jenna Peduzzi scored gers, with Peduzzi close behind moved to 1-2-1 on the season. on September 14. Great serving THaven’s volleyball team hosted the first goal off an assist from again helped the Chargers cruise their first home game of the through the first set. season on Sept. 12 against The second and third sets Post University. The Chargers proved no different as New entered the match with a record Haven won 25-12 and 25-16, of 0-4, but they did not look like respectively. A combined nine an 0-4 team. aces on the day for the Chargers The Chargers came out strong helped. Fera again led New Ha- in the first set, and dominated ven by finishing with eight kills Post. The Chargers took the and 10 digs. Chan and Paguia first set, 25-11, behind strong split the assists again, with 19 serving and successful execu- and 13, respectively. tion of kill attempts. The second Playing a much cleaner set proved no different, as the game helped the Chargers win Chargers took it, 25-7. Without the match. They committed looking back, New Haven took only nine errors, compared to the third set, 25-12, and moved Bloomfield’s 20. The Chargers to 1-4 on the season. had three women finish with 11 New Haven was led by sopho- digs each. more Ruby Fera, who finished The Chargers will open open the game with 13 kills and 13 NE-10 play at 7 p.m. Septem- digs. Junior Kali Greathead had ber 24 when they will take on a stellar day, by accumulating American International College four aces. The passing game on the road. NO. 27, Samantha Bostdorf, Senior, Photo Courtesy of Idelis Pizarro/The Charger Bulletin was split evenly between junior September 24, 2019 Page 7 OPINIONS Student First, Employee Later $11 per hour for most positions. It would be beneficial for stu- BY LAUREN FLIGG According to the University of dents in good academic standing CONTRIBUTING WRITER Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons New Haven employment office, to be allowed to work working student employees work an av- more hours per week if they so The Risks of Tanning erage of 6 to 8 hours per week, choose. However, department among that demographic is BY GIANNA SCIRE that earns them $66 to $88 budgets and realistic expecta- most common. They’ve opted ongratulations, you CONTRIBUTING WRITER scoredC your very first on-cam- dollars per week, before taxes. tions cannot be forgotten. There to believe in the misconception pus job! You conquered the Even if a student employee is are only so many hours that that indoor tanning UV rays are job hunting process filled with able to work a full 20 hours, departments can afford to pay safer than sun tanning. UV rays are dangerous in any form, and resumés, clammy handshakes they would only be earning for, and students do have other ver the last 60 years, are known to cause skin cancer. and uncomfortable interview approximately $220 per week obligations outside of their jobs. Opop culture has imposed the According to the Skin Cancer clothes. before taxes. Clearly, the num- The additional hours should be idea of beauty throughout Foundation, after just one I hope you’re ready to work - bers do not add up to a livable limited to no more than a full movies, TV and advertisements indoor tanning session, there is but only 20 hours a week? wage, nor a solution to stacking time work week of 40 hours. in newspapers and magazines. a 75% increased risk of devel- It is no secret that students at tuition bills. That way, employers are People associate glowing bronze oping melanoma. While anyone the University of New Haven According to the Connecti- setting their best foot (and best skin as healthy and admirable, is at risk of getting skin cancer seek on-campus employment cut Judicial Branch, a single employees) forward. If their even beautiful. even after one session, some for a variety of reasons. One adult household falls below the grades waiver, their hours are One way to achieve that people can be more at risk than report says that 80% of college poverty line if it makes $12,490 cut. That would be an excellent award winning tan is to spend others. According to the Center students hold a job, either on- or or less annually. With one child, incentive for working students hours enduring the oppressive of Disease Control (CDC) “a off campus. The report also says the household falls below the to keep their grades up. In addi- sun while remaining motionless. lighter natural skin color, skin that some students want to work poverty line at $16,910 or less tion to being able to earn more Another, more convenient meth- that burns, freckles, reddens for a few extra dollars in their annually. money, students would also gain od, are tanning beds. Tanning easily, or becomes painful in the The amount of money that valuable work experience for beds have become a common pocket. Others work to feed sun, blue or green eyes, blond people need to survive is sky- the real world. While on-cam- way to acquire a quick tan de- families and pay tuition bills. or red hair, certain types and a rocketing while jobs are becom- pus employment should not be a spite the warnings from multiple Let’s break it down: large number of moles, a family ing more scarce. The university stand-in for a lifelong career, we cancer societies and doctors. According to the university history of skin cancer and a According to the American bursar’s office, the 2019-2020 is doing students a disservice should give our students a better personal history of skin cancer.” Academy of Dermatology undergraduate full-time student by capping their workload at chance at their own financial These are a few genealogical (AAD), 35% of American adults tuition is a whopping $39,000 20 hours per week when some success by allowing them to traits that could make someone have reported using an indoor for one year. Add approximately of them are depending on these work the hours they deserve. more vulnerable to skin cancer. tanning bed, compared to 59% $5,000 to $6,000 for housing, jobs to pay bills. These days, it is nearly im- of college students. A common approximately $2,000 for meal possible to miss the warnings misconception is that indoor plans, potentially hundreds of against tanning beds and the tanning is safer than getting a dollars in lab fees, and other increased risk of cancer. Ulti- tan in the sun. However, the small fees that add up, and mately, many teens and adults truth is that indoor tanning students can be looking at over ignore warnings to stay away beds directly expose the skin to $50,000 to live on campus. from indoor tanning. ultraviolet rays that cause most The Connecticut Citizen Action In addition to skin cancer, skin cancers. More specifical- Group posted a report that said tanning ages skin prematurely, ly, they radiate about 12 times in the form of wrinkles and that a livable wage in the state as manyUV rays than natural dark spots. of Connecticut is $19.08 per sunlight. Even if you are one of the hour for a single-adult house- Research from the AAD lucky ones who does not de- hold. It jumps to $28.81 for a shows that more than half of velop melanoma, you still run single-parent household with indoor tanners start tanning the risk of developing unsightly one child, and even higher -- to before the age of 21, while one features for a quick tan. There’s $40.48 -- for a single parent third start before the age of 18. always self-tanning lotions and with two children. Young men and women are at spray tans. On-campus positions start at Bartels Student Activity Center the highest risk, since tanning Photo Courtesy of University of New Haven Website September 24, 2019 OPINIONS Page 8 Video Games: Scapegoat for Violence

24 hours of each other. The In fact, after last February’s Ohio State University, video son shooter games seem to BY ARIANA FERRANTE shootings left 32 dead, as Parkland shooting, Trump games may increase aggres- come into question, as if they CONTRIBUTING WRITER well as 53 injured. said, “I’m hearing more and sion, but the7y don’t make are the only forms of enter- In a press conference imme- more people say the level of players commit criminal acts. tainment on the market. If diately following the shoot- violence in video games is However, a study published violent video games make E very time there’s ings, Pres. Donald Trump really shaping young people’s by the Royal Society Open people violent, then games a mass shooting, some mem- discussed a solution to the thoughts.” Science journal says there is like Minecraft must make bers of the public are quick violence. Before him, President Obama no link between video-game people expert architects. If to search for an explanation. “We must stop the glori- suggested research should playing and aggressive be- games like Call of Duty make Some scour the shooter’s fication of violence in our be conducted on the possible havior. In fact, when a violent people mass shooters, games social media pages for clues, society,” Trump said. “This link between video games video game is introduced, like Pong must make people while others wonder if the includes the gruesome and and violence. another study by a psychol- expert table tennis players, gunman was mentally ill. grisly video games that are The connection between vi- ogy professor at Villanova and Madden players become Still others assert that the now commonplace. It is too olent video games, especially University suggests rates of Olympic-level athletes. perpetrator’s actions are fu- easy today for troubled youth first-person shooter games violence actually go down. That sounds ridiculous, eled by other beliefs -- name- to surround themselves with such as Call of Duty, Count- This may be because people doesn’t it? Those games are ly racism, homophobia, or a culture that celebrates er-Strike, and Rainbow Six are playing the “grisly video fictional, and have no bearing other prejudiced ideology. violence. We must stop or Siege, are often cited when- game” instead of committing on reality. If that is the case, And then there are those who substantially reduce this.” ever a tragedy occurs. But are actual acts of violence. why are video games blamed blame video games. This is not the first time these assertions about the Based on the evidence, a vid- for mass shootings? Last month, mass shootings video games have been effect on video game players eo game-violence connection occurred in Dayton, Ohio blamed for violence, espe- real? Not at all. seems doubtful. and El Paso, Texas, within cially after mass shootings. According to a study by Only the violent, first-per- Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons September 24, 2019 ENTERTAINMENT Page 9 Study Playlist

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Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons ometimes, we all need to wind down and take a break from up- “IT Chapter Two” Review beatS music. So, take a listen to these lowkey songs that will put you in a relaxed, feel-good mood. dynamic between the members protagonists, but he also wants BY EARL ALEXANDER GIVAN “For Emma” – Bon Iver CONTRIBUTING WRITER of the group also makes a re- them to suffer emotionally and This song is about 12 years old, but still makes for a great listen. turn. Although they maintain the physically. This, accompanied Bon Iver’s unique, atmospheric sound is great to kick-back to. same sense of humor, it’s aged with his ability to transform into appropriately with each of the literally anything he desires, “Venice B*tch” – Off of her new album, NFR!, this song comes in at just over nine ust in time for Hallow- characters. makes Pennywise one of the minutes long. The length lets you go for a while without worrying een,J Warner Bros. released The film provides enough most terrifying villains of the about finding another song. “It Chapter Two.” The film is flashbacks that any person 21st century. When an intense the hotly-anticipated sequel to watching who is unfamiliar with scene is building, there is no “Best Friend” – Rex Orange County 2017’s “It.” the events of the first film will way to tell in what form he will “Best Friend” is one of ROC’s most popular songs. It is down-tem- The release of “It Chapter still be able to understand. appear . po, but gives off the vibe of an upbeat song. Two” completed director Andy However, it would be better to Despite the exhausting run “20 Something” – SZA Muschietti’s modern-day adap- watch chapter one before jour- time, “It Chapter Two” does a SZA questions herself in this song. This is nearly acapella, besides tation of Stephen King’s novel neying into this film. Having fantastic job of reflecting the the little guitar that supports her vocals. of the same name. The film already seen a movie with these pains and fears of revisiting the combines horror, comedy and same characters allows you to demons of one’s past—especial- “Free Spirit” – Khalid character growth in a way that feel as though you’ve aged with ly if that demon is an interdi- This title track from Khalid’s most recent album stays with Khalid’s them, and you’re aware of each mensional psychotic clown. sound, including lo-fi hip-hop beats. should not work, because horror character’s personality. This Though sometimes clichéd, the and comedy together usually “Starting Over” – Niykee Heaton makes scenes with emotional film reflects the power of strong lead to a film you cannot take This song may be about moving on after a relationship, but it’s still importance or danger carry friendships and the importance seriously, but “It Chapter Two” a good one to chill out to because of the background instrumentals more weight. of remembering the good and manages to scrape together a and the timbre of Niykee Heaton’s vocals. well-rounded film running just Moments when the characters bad memories that come from under a three-hour runtime. aren’t cautious of the danger, childhood. “idontwannabeyouanymore” – The film picks up almost three where they reminisce with one Before Billie Eilish became a global sensation, she released an EP decades after the Losers’ Club’s another, feel so warm and genu- called “dont smile at me.” Though this was before her break, the original battle against Penny- ine that you almost forget what song is as good as her more popular ones. wise in “It.”.The film shows the the movie is about. “Cigarette Daydreams” – Cage the Elephant now-adult characters’ return to Pennywise the clown, the The drum beat and guitar set up a chill beat. Combined with the their childhood home of Derry, film’s terrifying antagonist, is vocals, it’s great to sing along to, or just sit back and enjoy. Maine, to finish what they start- once again effectively played by “Honey” – Kehlani ed 27 years ago. Bill Skarsgård. He pokes at the Kehlani’s voice and background instrumental of guitar picking The cast does a great job of Losers Club’s many fears and creates a mellow ambiance. displaying what the children emotions throughout the film from the first film would be like and he is just as expressive as “Somebody Else” – The 1975 27 years older. They face strug- he was in the first installment. Fair warning: This song can be pretty sad if you recently broke up gles similar to the ones they With Skarsgård’s performance, with your significant other. But if you ignore the lyrics or they don’t faced as children, as well as a you can feel how badly Penny- hit home, it’s pretty relaxing. few new ones. The humorous wise wants to not only kill the Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons September 24, 2019 STUDENT LIFE Page 10 Tips on Adjusting to College Lifestyle

schedule left me in shock for the BY KAYLEE GROSS first three weeks. CONTRIBUTING WRITER College is the time to be inde- pendent. It forces you to take care of yourself. Here’s a tip: Making my bed aving a hard time every morning actually helps Hadjusting to college? Try mak- me step into independence. ing your bed every morning. accomplish on my own without you need to find what is best for as your resident assistant. Once you begin your day with Getting used to dorm living their help.” you. One thing that could help is Celentano resident assistant a responsible task, the rest of the can be nerve-racking, exciting, College can make you more an agenda. Write down your due Kyle Smith said, “It’s rewarding day falls into place. and overwhelming. Adapting to outspoken. College can also dates for homework, the time when you build connections Senior Diana Perez said, “Ad- our parents’ absence isn’t easy. give you the opportunity to that works best for you to do with new people and being justing in college is not easy, but Leaving home can cause stress study abroad. I studied in South laundry, and the time that works able to work alongside with an it is possible. Before attending and homesickness. Korea, which made me travel on best to clean. Adjust your sleep amazing staff.” university, I relied a lot on Fear of the unknown entering my own and embrace a whole schedule to work with your Living on campus can be an parents to do things for me, college without your parents to different culture. class schedule. amazing experience. It forces whether it involved cooking, do- guide you can make you feel Living independently was If you are still having a hard you to be independent, and ing laundry, or making decisions ridiculously lost. As a freshman, something I never would have time becoming independent in allows you to set realistic goals for me. Once I started dorming, adjusting to a busy college thought to look forward to. college, or just adjusting, there for yourself. I realized how much I have to It’s different for all of us, and are people you can talk to, such University Sponsored Fall Career Expo This year’s Fall Career Expo Lynette Lamberti, human positions are filled by many event staff. BY KELLY ADKINS brought 114 employers and resources generalist for Con- University of New Haven stu- At least one employer had CONTRIBUTING WRITER more than 800 students into the necticut Distributors Inc., said dents. He said that even meeting suggestions for the next fair. Beckerman Recreation Center that New Haven students were one person who they genuinely Yvette Velez, from the Center on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and engaged at the fair. She said she connect with can make the event for Family Justice, said the offered students the chance to connected with many students worthwhile. Thornton is a Uni- event offered promise but the hatever the out- get information on volunteer- who will be added to “the talent versity of New Haven alumni. MAC court might have deterred Wcome is for the undergraduate ing, internship, and part-time pipeline for future positions.” Lamberti said her company students from visiting her table, and graduate students who at- and full-time job opportunities. Justin Thornton, housing opera- was attending the Expo for the as it disrupted the flow of foot tended this year’s Career Expo, The expo filled the lower-level tions and technical manager for first time. She called the expo’s traffic. local employers said the event courts, including the glass-en- Yale Conferences and Events, presentation “very buttoned can be beneficial. cased MAC court. said their summer program up” and she praised the helpful

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BY BETH BEAUDRY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

addition, high schools cannot management, the CSS offers a of it. I came from a small high to be committed to making offer students what is in some time analysis chart. For a week, school and am now at a much the change. Make use of your The transition from high cases the most difficult adjust- students fill out the chart and larger school. I wasn’t prepared resources. Find your support school to college is taxing for ment when living on a college write when they went to class, for this.” Another struggle system. Find the one that works many students. The workload campus: time management and when they napped, when they that Langkabel has had is that, for you and take advantage of it. is heavier and the classes are independence. did homework or did nothing. “teachers all have a different Don’t wait until the end of the more challenging. While high Before college, many students The CSS asks students to be teaching style. I have to learn semester.” schools strive to prepare stu- have 12 years of grade school honest when filling out the how to adapt to each teacher The CSS is open to students dents for this academic leap, not with parents helping with sched- chart so that when they return and their style.” of all majors. If a student needs all students feel fully prepared ules and time management. it to them, CSS staff can help Cole said that it usually takes help with a subject in their when beginning college. The When a student leaves that students map out when they a year for her and the other staff field, the CSS has staff from University of New Haven tries behind and moves onto campus, could have done more work and members to see a change in stu- each school within the univer- to smooth the transition for that structure disappears. when is a good time to focus on dents. While the first semester sity. Through Starfish (located students by offering academic Cole said, “The first semester social activities, such as clubs is a trial period, Cole said that on Blackboard), students can resources, such as the Center for of college is like a honeymoon or sports. when first-year students come choose the topic they need help Student Success (CSS). period. They [students] want to Freshman Sydney Langkabel, back for their second semester, with and request the staff mem- Helena Cole, the director of try new things and enjoy all of a forensic psychology major, “They generally know what to ber they would like to receive the CSS, said that most high their free time and that is good, said she has struggled with do. They have more confidence help from. schools do not properly pre- but they need to learn what juggling school and the social and have learned their lesson. Located in Maxcy 106, the pare students for college. She time works best for them to do aspect of college. They know what worked for CSS office is available Mon.- said that the standard high homework or run errands. The Langkabel said, “To an extent, them, what didn’t, and what to Thurs., 8:30 AM- 7:00 PM., and school curriculum does not first semester is a lot of trial and high school prepares you with improve on.” Fri., 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Meet- help students with the levels of error.” AP classes but it doesn’t prepare Cole offers advice to students: ings can be set up by emailing stress and hard work that comes To help students learn time you for the social aspect on top “If you want help, you need [email protected]. with taking college courses. In September 24, 2019 STUDENT LIFE Page 12 That Time I BY KENNETH FABIAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

he first time I got yelled at on the street by a stranger in a car was this week. I was walking on Student Tweets of the Week Ta sidewalk bordering campus, on my way to pick up dinner, when all of a sudden I heard something to my right. Now mind you, I’m listening to music, so I couldn’t hear what was said until I took out my headphones. I do that, and I see a young man peer out of the backseat of a car, and he said, “You’re disgusting.” All I could say was, “What?” before the car moved on. I’m a queer person of color. I don’t know if the fact that I’m queer is “visible,” but I do paint my nails, and sometimes I wear clothes that might not be from the men’s section. On this day, I was wear- ing a pair of women’s shorts. While what I was wearing is not the focus, I can only assume that this might have been part of what drove that young man to yell at me. The strangest thing about this experience is that I wasn’t offended. I’ve had homophobic comments aimed at me before, and the same feelings came over me then. I was more upset and sad than offended. I know I’m not disgusting, but the fact that people feel entitled to say things like that is disheartening and disappointing, to say the least. This is my fourth year at UNH. I hope events like this can be dealt with so that they don’t escalate. CHARGER COMICS BY SETH HARRINGTON GRAPHICS EDITOR

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