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VOLUME 72, NUMBER 13 WWW.SUFFOLKJOURNAL.NET January 25, 2012 Suffolk to start new chapter Jeff Fish McCarthy, born in Wa- and the law school. [He will] the founding of the imiversi- anyone. In those days, area Ethan M. Long terbury. Conn., spent time lead us to a period of excit ty. It was founded to provide schools had a history deny Derek J. Anderson in Massachusetts while pur ing and dynamic growth." opportunity to people for ing admittance to immigrants. Journal Staff suing a bachelor's degree in McCarthy applied for the whom access to higher educa "So I think that history sociology at Worcestor's Col position at Suffolk last summer. tion for any one of a number of providing opportunity is One week from today, lege of the Holy Cross before "1 was very interested in of reasons was closed off." a noble history, and that's Suffolk's new president, spending time at Indiana Uni coming to Suf James McCarthy will be versity (Masters) and Princ folk because of ; a ■ gin his tenure at the univer eton University (Ph.D). He's it's long histo sity more than a year after worked many jobs since then, ry of outstand David Sargent retired. The whether it be a research as ing urban edu Journal spoke with McCar sociate, visiting academic, or cation. What thy in a phone interview professor of public health at attracts me to Monday about his plans for Columbia. Most recently, he Suffolk I think Suffolk moving forward. served as Dean of the School are probably "I think on a general of Health and Human Ser two things," level what 1 need to do is vices at the University of New said McCar- make sure that we preserve Hampshire and later Provost thy. "One is all those wonderful things at Baruch College, a member the combina about Suffolk's history and of New York's CUNY system. tion {^-profes its mission, and we enhance "He has the perfect com sional and arts those as much as we pos bined elements of under and sciences sibly can," said McCarthy. standing Suffolk and its stu education that "We have to reconfirm dents in a way that will really characterizes who we are, what our mis resonate to help us move for the university. sion is, we have to ask what ward and achieve even more I'm really ex our focus should be," he success," said Provost Barry cited about the said. "The first thing on my Brown, who has served as fact that Suf agenda is launching and then Suffolk's acting president folk has a busi T !• quickly completing a strate since Sargent's retirement. ness school, gic plarming process so that "[He has a] substantial a law,^ school, we answer some of those fun background in urban educa and a school damental questions - set the di tion. Baruch mirrors Suffolk of arts and sci rection that we should follow." and the needs of our stu ences. I spent Board of Trustees Chair dents," said Brown. "He's led my whole ca man Andrew Meyer said that that school as provost and se reer in profes McCarthy has "all the quali nior vice president, led school sional educa ties we've been looking forin to increasing levels of national tion, but all my ______Photo courtesy ot Suffolk University a new president. We're very prominence. [He's] sensitive training is in arts and scienc When Suffolk was first very attractive," said Mc- optimistic about his ability to to the needs of students in es. I really see great value in founded by Gleason L. Archer Carthy. "If you will, a kind effectively lead this univer the college [of arts and sci the way Suffolk is structured. in 1906, the classes tookplace sity into the next generation." ences], the business school. Second reason goes back into in his parlor room — admitting sec MCCARTHY page 2 3hisibr tlu' Journal iSehJsi Snternatitinal Srtsi #pmton Sports! "MBTA to put in place service "Car bomb in Baghdad "Wordly:' quirky art at "Freedom of Speech or "Women's Basketball cuts, fare hikes: What you kills 14" NESAD'" pg. 4 Free Content?" fighting for GNAC lead" need to know" pg. 2 pg. 3 6 pg. 8 iSU^IHBUSy^lllsiaFA^I January 25, 2012 McCarthy to take MBTA to put in place Suffolk's helm Feb. 1 from MCCARTHY page 1 cluding the Ford Hall Forum service cuts, fare hikes: series — where Bill Murray of mission, history, and lo is scheduled to appear this cation that are what really semester, according to their What you need to know attracted me to Suffolk." official website — as well as As an institution that has the events being held all the A.P. Blake the public hearings which were imposed as mitigation time been voted in the top 10 best at the University's re JournalStaff will be occurring in multiple for emissions during Big Dig schools for international stu cently renovated Modern Greater Boston communi construction. The MBTA also dents by U.S. News and World Theatre. "We ought to be The MBTA kicked off ties over the next few weeks. suffered severe funding cuts Reports, a candidate with supporting programs that 2012 by announcing upcom The public meetings are open as the Big Dig's cost contin worldly experience is ideal. bring Boston residents to us." ing fare hikes and service to all citizens and a sched ued to balloon and siphoned McCarthy notonly worked in McCarthy will take the cuts in order to close a $185 ule of the public meetings away transportation funding. Dublin, Ireland, but in many helm at Suffolk, closing a million deficit and control can be found via the MBTA Numerous groups have other countries as well. His chapter that was marred the growth of the agency's website, along with docu risen to fight the cuts and professional career has taken by controversy surround whopping $8 billion debt. The ments detailing the impacts hikes including Occupy Bos him to the every continent ed by President Sargent's MBTA has presented two op of each scenario. The MBTA ton and the T Riders Union. except Australia and Ant salary, but he is commit tions to gauge public opinion has been very active in get On Monday, a spirited rally arctica, spending time in the ted to remaining positive. and consider customer input ting riders to their website in was held outside the State Middle East, Egypt, Lebanon, "It's very clear that Suf at a series of public hearings. order to get involved, includ House which proceeded to Belgium, England, as well as folk has had the great advan Both of the scenarios present ing playing announcements march to the Transportation a lot spent in Latin America. tage throughout its history ed include the elimination in stations, and even post Building in order to voice Until his appointment as a of having wonderful people of MBTA ferry services, Dean at the University of lead it for long periods of time weekend and late-night New Hampshire, McCarthy and David Sargent was clear commuter rail service, Fare and Service Changes figures about half of his en ly one of those people," said and weekend train ser MBTA tire career was spent globally. McCarthy. "He was respon vice on the Green Line's Join the discussion. Suffolk, smack dab in the sible for the transformation of 'E' Branch and Red middle of the city's finan the university from a Boston Line's Mattapan High- cial and government center, Institution to a global insti Speed Line extension. spreads itself out throughout tution. There were undoubt The difference be every community and neigh edly issues that arose but tween each scenario pri borhood through its students. those are things that I don't marily comes in the mag "I think both in the ac really know about, but what nitude of fare increases ademic realm and in the I want to focus on is the very and the number of bus student life realm, Suffolk positive historyof the univer routes cut. In the first should spend a lot of time sity and the people who con scenario, fares are raised capitalizing on its location. I tributed to that and I want to 43% for CharlieCard us really do see the location as carry those legacies forward." ers. A subway fare goes so important," said McCar Suffolk students Jake Pi- from $1.70 to $2.40, and thy. "1 have a strong belief tochelli and Brian Carey were buses raised from $1.25 that there's no one way to ac optimistic when the Journal to $1.75. The first scenar complish any one thing, so asked them about the univer io is expected to reduce I'd like to make sure Suffolk sity getting a new president. ridership by 9-13 per provides lots of opportunities "I think it's a welcome cent, 34-49 million rides to get involved in Boston, ei change, I think it's exciting. per year, and net the ther through courses, through I hope he can bring about MBTA an extra $161 mil student life issues, or through some new perspectives, lion in annual revenue. internships — which I know maybe bring good press to Scenario two elimi are extensive — or through Suffolk," said Pitochelli. nates about 75% of all Massachusetts Bay opportunities to get to meet Carey said, "I'm hoping bus routes and raises people in Boston industries." he can hopefully organize the fares by just 35%. Rapid Transportation Authority McCarthy cited a num university a little bit better. transit fares increase to Courtesy of MBTA ber of programs at Suffolk Make the organization a little $2.25 from $1.70, and that can attract people from more comprehensive, a little bus fares increase to $1.50 Cover of a pamphlet distributed at stations across the MBTA around the city, including easier to understand from from $1.25. This scenario system with in-depth information and meeting times. Suffolk's Political Research an outsider's perspective." is expected to slash MBTA Center, which has become SGA President Me ridership by 14-17 percent, 53- ing advertisements in some opinions to officials at one of well known in recent years for gan Caron was un 64 million annual rides, and highly-trafficked stations. the first public hearings being its accurate polling, and was available for comment. rake in $165 million inannual Many MBTA officials held. Many decried both the featured every day on 7 News Perhaps the most im revenue. Both scenarios also have sympathized with the federal government's and the in the 10 days leading up to portant question of all in include increases in park public, stating that the MBTA state's preference to highway the New Hampshire primary. Boston right now — is Mc ing rates, including a 28% has been burdened with a projects over transportation "Everybody in Boston Carthy, who is moving from hike under scenario one and crushing Big Dig debt by maintenance, noting that the — everyone in the countryNew York, a Giants fan? a 20% hike for scenario two. politicians on Beacon Hill and cuts would cause more traffic — knew about Suffolk polls. The answer was a re MBTA officials and Mas a lack of state funding, leav and increase pollution. Four The university got greatpress sounding "No!" McCar sachusetts Secretary of Trans ing them with few options to more of the upcoming meet for that," said McCarthy. But thy is a Patriots fan, who, if portation Richard Davey keep the system running. The ings will be held in Boston. Suffolk's external out-pour all goes well during Super have urged the public to MBTA has had to bear the debt For more infofmation, is balanced by a number of Bowl XLVI, will be moving voice their concerns and of the Big Dig after numer visit MBTA.com programs open to anyone, in to Boston at the perfect time. make suggestions at any of ous costly expansion projects PAGE 3 THE SUFFOLK OURNAL January 25, 2012 Suffolk Abroad: world Vienna Pairt VIII A European Way of Life
Ryan Powell tight that even my day plan consumes daily lives. Maybe JournalStaff ner is destined to explode. Of we all just need to take a step BRIEFS course, the natural argument back and smell the roses, but Of late, I have come to revolves around money and I wouldn't expect much inno the conclusion that going to the necessity of going right vation or the 6th generation Middle East school in Europe, or maybe into a master's degree so you iPhone to come out anytime just in Austria, is exponential can begin paying off the debt soon. Even the butcher I or BAGHDAD, Iraq- A series of car bombings have left 14 ly less time consuming. Even you have accumulated in the dered our Christmas turkey dead and over 70 wounded in Iraq's capital Tuesday. The first when a student has seven or whirlwind of the last five or from told me to relax as I was attack occurred early in the morning at a gathering of workers eight courses, they seem to six years. The comparison jumbling my wallet trying to in the Sadr City neighborhood. Eight people were killed and have no problem only show and contrast of the two defi find my phone number in or anoUrer 21 wounded. A second explosion occurred just min ing up when perhaps a pre nitely have their validity, but der to assure punctuality for a utes later as car bomb detonated near a pastry shop, killing sentation is necessary or the I am convinced that maturity happy andfull holiday. three people and wounding 26. A couple of hours later two handing in of a final paper. and progression of intelli Often the subtleties of more cars detonated, killing three more people and wound The questionable part of this gence in a population is hard foreign life tend to make it ing another 29. Another bomb exploded at 10:30 a.m. near a is that these students come to come by when it takes one all worth it. Whether it be high school, killing two students and wounding 16 more. The out with grades that would six or seven years to make it the lack of stress revolv final attack occurred in the Hurriya district, killing one per normally takehours of excru through their first or second ing around class attendance, son and wounding 13. The attacks occurred in predominately ciating stress to obtain in the bachelor's degree. the endless pleasantries ex Shiite neighborhoods, prompting Iraqi authorities to look at a U.S. They are content going This is just something changed or the peaceful el probableSunni led attack. Since thelast American troops left through there years, spend I have come across over the derly adamant on taking pub on Dec. 18, several groupsfear that the lack of proper control ing only 16 Euros on school past few months, and I felt lic transportation until they may lead to an increase in violence, reports the Huffington every semester, taking their it necessary to convey the can't walk, Vienna is forever Post. sweet time, enjoying midaft differences. Unless you are a place I will feel welcomed ernoon beers with their fel studying at an American Uni and satisfied. Whether or not low students, knowing that versity in Europe, expect to I will bring their ways back to inevitably they will need to embrace the forever beautiful the states is up for debate, but Asia take the step into the working yet questionably productive it is nice to know there will al world, just not yet. Being a siesta and ample free time to ways be another place in the third-year university student pursue introspection. Don't world, regardless of cultural MOSCOW, Russia - "Russia signed a contract selling com at the age of 21 is seen as a get me wrong, relaxation differences, that will accept bat jets to Syria, a newspaper reported Monday, in apparent shock to most of them. They and taking time to breathe is you and make sure your stay support for President Bashar Assad and open defiance of in question why I am going so more pertinent to sanity then is everythingit should be. ternational condemnation of his regime's bloody crackdown. quickly and squeezing all of we may think, it is just a life Allegedly the $550 million deal envisions the delivery of 36 my classes in to a schedule, so style to get used to when it Yak-130 aircraft. If confirmed, the deal would certify Russian opposition to international efforts to put pressure on Assad's regime over its attempts to snuff out the country's uprising. The Yak-130 is a twin-engined combat trainer jet that can also m be used to attack ground targets. The Russian air force has recently placed an order for 55 such jets. Russia's Foreign If Minister Sergey Lavrov said last week that Moscow doesn't consider it necessary to offer an explanation or excuses over suspicions that a Russian ship had delivered munitions to Syria despite an EU arms embargo. Lavrov accused the West of turning a blind eye to attacks by opposition militants and supplies of weapons to the Syrian opposition from abroad and warned that Russia will block any attempt by the West h to secure United Nations support for the use of force against Syria. Igor Korotchenko, headof the Center of Analysis of the Global Arms trade, an independent think-tank, said the jet deal apparently reflected Moscow's belief that Assad would stay at the helm. "With this contract, Russia is expressing confidence that e- .1 President Assad would manage to retain control of the situ ation, because such deals aren't signed with a government whose hold on power raises doubts," Korotchenko was quot ed by RIA Novosti news agency as saying. "It's another ges
ture by Moscow underlining its confidence that Dainascus asp.- ^ will remain its strategic partner and ally in the Middle East." Another Moscow-based military analyst, Ruslan Puk- hov, said, however, that Russia mightbe too optimistic about Assad's prospects." Photo courtesy of Flickr userLuca Sarconi ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT igiiaiia'iagi5^«ijg SOUNDS JournalStaff Presented by the Suf folk University Art Gallery edfadl at the New England School of Art and Design (NESAD) is "Wordly," a solo exhibition of sculptures, drawings and installations by Arthur Hen derson. Quirky art creates a fun, Etta James bright atmosphere from the main and hallway areas of the "At Last!" To a one-of-a-kind woman | gallery. Pieces are composed with a one-of-a-kind voice. | of simple materials like paint. RIP Etta. I Photo by Angela Bray -Derek Anderson tf "Floyd & Zeno:^ silly putty, plaster, steel, ping colors.^ [what appears to be] a pig's \yood, cement, clay, and plas "Ginsberg," made of head and a wood object, side- tic, as well as other things like piaster,' urethane foam, steel, by-side. The display is crafted i4\ urethane foam, polystyrene wood, and paint, stands out of resin, clay, wood, plaster, and resin. upon entry into the gallery. and paint. U!t>Trance 09 j The exhibition demon Raised atop an upside-down A sheet of lined paper is strates craftsmanship and fragile-marked box is a man's illustrated with a cartoon style similar to that of Hen head splashed with timid like figure and bubble let derson's "Construction" ex tones and round frames. ters, called "The Plasterman." hibit which was curated by Reaching from the floor to Rubber, paper, wood, and la Various Artists James Hull and featured in the ceiling, "Martin's Wheel" tex compose this bright piece. "Ultra Trance 09" the gallery in 2009. is a long, narrow stretch of Eight additional pieces So many proper remixes. Among the works are polystyrene, resin and paint. of art include sculptures and -Angela Bray simple everyday objects like a "Nose" is a painted plas large wall image displays. wheel, an axe and a pltmger, tic piece sticking out of the "Wordly" is free and City accompanies by works of dif wall in its own secluded open to the public until Feb COtOT?" ferent sizes, unique painted space. ruary 17. Photo by Angela Bray details and images, and pop "Floyd & Zeno" sits i . . BRIEFS City & Colour "Little Hell" One of my favorites! RIP Etta James, R&B legend Coachella 2012 -Soleil Barros The "At Last" singer died Friday at age 73 from leukemia. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2009 and leukemia lineup announced ar«otj earlier this year. ‘:^ringate Tire Indio, CA music and arts festival hits the weekends Sapknoss James' voice was a signature in the jazz and blues world. 'OT) tile " Melissa Hanson show to bring music to the identification. finances of GLOW Boston. subgenre of electronic music, Journal StaJ! public without encountering "I wished I had a cool A long-time friend of Spi and by focusing on that and some of the issues his bands event to go to as a [college] cuzza, it was natural that he top 40 remixes, the event very GLOW Boston, an 18+ faced during their time to freshman," he said. would help him create an much caters to my musical dance party, kicks off its gether. "With most college kids ideal dance party for college tastes," said Nickell. "I think weekly residency tomorrow After planning the way not being able to drink and le students. Gesualdi has also that if you're like me and try night at Think Tank in Cam music would be performed gally [enter venues], everyonehandled promotions and DJ ing to really get into the elec bridge. tronic dance music (EDM) Created by Northeastern scene, finding people who senior Eric Spicuzza with the go to your school or are from help of Suffolk senior Michael the area and being able to Gesualdi, GLOW Boston is a network with them is pretty Thursday weekly event ca great." tered to Boston's college stu Nickell also added that dents. The party features a JRs, seeing that there are Suffolk rotating DJs spinning electro, students "as some of the mas house and top 40 remixes. A terminds" behind this party is typical GLOW Boston party is mhk # ^ ^ inspiring. decorated with UV paint and GLOW Boston has been black lights. Spicuzza said his a popular outing for Boston's greatest goal for the events is + 1’’. - ' undergraduate college popu to create a "visually appeal lation since its debut evening ing place" by avoiding sim- in July, which sold out hours phcity and boasting a custom before doors opened. Spicuz hghting system. za said that at that moment, Spicuzza said the idea for he realized he "stumbled onto GLOW Boston came to mind / % something that could have about two years ago, stem Photo by James Coletta Photography some life." ming from his involvement Before securing a week playing m bands through high and in which settings, Spi is always looking for some bookings. He feels the popu ly residency, events were school to the beginning of col cuzza decided to make the thing to do," said Clayton larity of electro/house sounds monthly dance parties spread lege. Travelling for shows as party an 18+ event, especially NickeU, a Suffolk freshman in a club is growing with time, through the Boston/Cam a member of multiple bands, given the few under 21 op and promoter for GLOW. thus making GLOW Boston bridge area, including a Mas he developed a passion for tions in Boston. This is one "Thus, when you go up to the perfect attraction for the querade Halloween event. entertaining an audience of GLOW Boston's most at them and say 'hey there, wan college crowd. Upcoming weeks include a with music they could dance tractive draws, giving college na go mingle, socialize and "We got it and we did it at "Little Black Dress" theme to and enjoy. As he travelled students the opporhmity to jam to some great music by the right time," he said. "Ev and a "White Out," which and performed, Spicuzza de dance with their friends and awesome DJs?' the answer is eryone can go, and it gives the will have Jay K the DJ and veloped an interest in the way meet others at a city night usually, 'absolutely!'" 18+ crowd a place to dress up Damien Paul (White Rabbit/ gigs were set up, which led to club without worrying about Gesualdi handles the andlisten to housemusic." Wonderland) on the decks. the idea of starting his own their age and illegal forms of marketing, advertising and "House is my favorite Your Week: Club Nights Angela Bray for parties without a cover. Internet, a duo who's held will be joining GMGN and Bamboora and friends to keep Journal Staff Among the Back Bay's popu down crowds at festivals like White Rabbit DJs Jay K and both floors jumping until 6 lar spots, Storyville, located Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo,Damien Paul at the Wonder a.m. Nine hours of electronic WeNo has DJ and produc right below Minibar, will will keep the Middle East land party at RISE. Once the dance music is totally worth tion partnership Tale of Us have DJ Costa spirming and Downstairs dancing while clock hits one, the transition one cover. [18+] (aka Life and Death) booked food service until midnight. mashing up indie, pop, rap, into after-hours will bring in to play with Tamer Malki and [21+] and R&B Sergio Santos. The Berlin- Downstairs at Barley Hall bangers. [18+] Based duo has been voted at (formerly Joshua Tree), Liq Next door number 15 on Resident Ad uid Thursdays provides top at TT The visor's 2011 worldwide poll, 40 remixes and house music Bear's, Clan- and they're bringing a fusion all night. This week, there destino contin of house and techno elements will be a giveaway for two ues to provide to Felt Nightclub tonight. Barstool Blackout Tour tick alternative [21+] ets! [21+] Latin-Amer- Ryan Obermiller of Marz 'Elements' is Boston's lon ican music, Entertainment is paying a gest running dance night, and highlighting visit over the bridge to Re:Set will be celebrating its 13* an noveau-ei- Wednesdays at Phoenix niversary at Phoenix Landing thties, electro Landing to hit the decks with with new shirt designs and pop, indie, D-Lux and Randy Deshaies. exclusive giveaways. As a vintage rock The weekly party draws lo drum & bass-exclusive party, and psyche cals and music heads favoring resident DJs Crook and Le- delic cumbia. house, techno, disco, and hke nore will be spinning classics [18+] sounds. [19+] and currentchoons. [19+] . Mash Up Thursday is looking good Friday night. The Hood Mafia's Joey C Photo by Angela Bray OPINION iiiiiiiHaMiajiaiiggBii January 25,2012 Staff Editorial Freedom of speech Amidst the introduction to be about turning a new that's for us and not for any or free content? of a new president at Suffolk, page in Suffolk's time line. We thing else. We go here. We the Boston Globe released a should not forget our prob work here. We learn here. Michael Christina possible infringement onfree prominent article titled "Ail lems, but see the direction the So clearly we have every Journal Staff dom of speech should always ing Suffolk University gets new president wishes to take. right to bash the school. Do be quashed, no matter what new president." The article Overall, it was a bit harsh you? No. Oh, the power of the In thecircumstances. But let's be brought to light, again, the nu er than the norm to the point As muchas some may not ternet. It is truly the one venue real. The average American is merous issues our imiversity that we need to defend the like to admit it, we have pride that can unite the masses. not truly concerned with 1st is facing. Although some of the school we attend. in our university. Yeah, it's not Unless you live under a Amendment rights when it criticism is fair, and expected, We'd like to address that an Ivy League, nose-in-the-air rock withabsolutely no access comes to this issue. The aver we at the Journal felt the article Suffolkis not the only one try institution, but it's our place to any sort of technologicalage American is concerned was more of an attack rather ing to keep their head above of higher education. And day devices with Internet capabili with losing all of that great than an introduction to a new water. Colleges and universi after day, it grows onall of us. ties, you have probably heard free content that comes with era at the school. ties across the covmtry are feel Suffolk University is ours. about the controversial anti having access to the Internet. With harsh criticism like, ing the same squeeze of the Like a bully picking on our piracy bills being proposed This notion that we all "...classrooms need upgrad economic situation America best friend out in the play by Congress. But just in case need to unite to protect our ing and laboratories are 'se currentlyfinds itself in. ground, we're going to at you are a caveperson, here's a rights is well and noble, but riously outdated and dilapi Look, let's be serious, it's tempt to stop the nonsense. quick recap. it's a little unrealistic. Being dated,"' the Globe dug deep at easy to point out Suffolk's The university isn't in the best Last week, both the House able to say what you want Suffolk's struggles. Again, we flaws. We're sure every stu place, but things could look and the Senate tried to pass when you want on the Inter understand the comments, but dent and faculty member has up. Here's to looking at the vastly unpopular anti-piracy net is one of the great perks at the same time we'd like to taken a shot at Suffolk's ex glass half-full. Cheers. legislation only to be met with of the technology. There is point out that this is supposedpense. But cutting down to it. a firestorm of protest. Both no question about that. Com wings of Congress had sepa plete freedom of speech on the rate bills, with the Stop On- Internet has allowed for the The Suffolk Journo "Face it, people love free Suffolk University’s Student Newspaper things. It does not matter 41 Temple St. Boston, Massachusetts 02114 nS\^ whatit may be, if it's free Phone: (617) 573-8323 [email protected] then it's better." Lr line Piracy Act (SOPA) being transferring of ideas and tm- Lr Lr proposed by the House and derstanding of different cul the Protect IP Act (PIPA) be tures at more of a rapid pace www.suffolkjournal.net ing proposed by the Senate. than ever before, and has even The bills would give the Jus led to social revolutions across tice Department the power to the globe. These aspects now Jeff Fish Derek Anderson go after foreign websites that play a crucial role within a Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor commit intellectual property global society that could have theft. The government would never existed previously. Ethan M.Long Ivan Favelevic * i then have the power to force With that being said, I find News Editor International Editor American companies, such it hard to believe that the out as Internet service providers, rage exhibited last week by Soleil Barros Angela Bray credit card companies and individuals, not Internet com Asst. News Editor Arts Editor online advertisers to end any panies, was solely based on sort of relationship with the the loss ofa right. A large part I Mike Giannattasio Allison Thibault site in question. was based on the loss of free Sports Editor Asst. Arts Editor, Controversy arose over content. Face it, people love the proposal because several free things. It does not matter Alex Mel lion Mike Christina Internet companies said that what it may be, if it's free then up and coming sites would it's better. So my one request to Asst. Sports Editor Opinion Editor not be able to take on the pos everyone would be this: stop sible costs of defending their with the phony outrage over Alex Hall A.P. Blake sites against possible viola free speech and admit that Asst. Opinion Editor Asst. Sports Editor tions. Proponents against the you just want to download Faculty Advisor Bruce Butterfield & Media GroupAdvisor John Silveria bill say that it could also to the new Drake albumwithout lead blogging sites being mo having to pay. There's noth The Suffolk Journal is the student newspaper of Suffolk University. If is the mission of the Suffolk Journal to provide the Suffolk community with the best reporting of tivated to severely monitor ing wrong with that. The old news, events, entertainment, sports andopinions. The reporting, views and opin content, which could poten school swindle is as American ions in the Suffolk Journal are solely those of the editorsand staff of the Suffolk Jour nal and do not reflect those of Suffotk University, unless otherwise stated. The Suf tially infringe on freedom of as apple pie. Granted, it won't folk Journal does not discriminate against any persons for any reason and com speech. help your case with Congress plies with alluniversity policies concerning equal opportunity. Copyright 2011. Now it's understandable or Hollywood. But what aver why there is so much resis age American really wants to tance to these proposals. Any appease them? Get Gronked: Rob Gronkowski's numbers spike Athanasios Armenis end, who looks to continue downsin oneseason. Journal Staff and add to his impressive re He has by far been the sume. most exceptional pure tight Everyone recall the During his rookie cam end. New England has seen miracle catch? You know. paign, Gronkowski came into and has put together an The gum on the helmet, one training camp as somewhat amazing season, which has handed pull down, angels of a mystery. Coming out of been highlighted by six multi in the outfield grab by New The University of Arizona, touchdowngames along with York Giants wide receiver, he worked his way up the five 100 plus yards receiving David Tyree. draft board with an impres games. It was nearly four years sive showingat the NFL com The effort Gronkowski ago in what has proved to bine and was later taken with puts towards being a Patriot, be the most upsetting mo the 42nd overall pick by Bill whether it be the three TD, ment in any Super Bowl Belichick and the rest of the 145-yard effort he had against New England fans have ever New England Patriots per the "surging" Broncos in the seen. That one play, single- sonnel. AFC Divisional match up or handedly ruined the Patriots After posting an above the time he's spent support "fairy tale ending" to an un average rookie season, with ing the Patriots Charitable defeated season. 42 passes for 546 yards and 10 Foundation, which helps as Fast-forward a couple of total touchdowns, Gronkows sist a variety of charitable seasons and it seems as if the ki entered his second season organizations by supporting tables have turned. When the in New England looking to their educational, family and Patriots faced the Giants a build off of the chemistry he health initiatives has shown few years ago in Super Bowl developed with seven-time why the tight end has become XLII, theiroffense, which put Pro Bowl quarterback, Tom such a popular household up record high numbers, was Brady. - name in the New England missing one thing. A trust And so he did. In 2011, area. worthy, reliable tight end. Gronkowski, whose nick As Gronkowski enters his Meet Rob Gronkowski. name has morphed into first Super Bowl appearance, As a rematch, of a Giants "Gronk," has brokenboth the the Giants can only hope to V. Patriots championship all-time receiving record as contain the NFL's best tight Photo courtesy ot Flickr user Tommy Giilligon looms, the most hyped up well as the total touchdown end, as those mental notes of Rob Gronkowski set the NFL record for most touch and dangerous weapon in record for tight ends as he the one handed, unfathom the Patriots stagnant offense, eclipsed Kellen Winslow's able catch made by David down catches in a season by a tight end. He finished which ranks second in the record of 1,290 yards and Tyree just a few short years the regular season with 17 touchdowns. NFL in total yards this sea- Vernon Davis/Antonio Gates ago, look to be easily erased son, is theirsecond year tight previous records of 16 touch bythis Patriotsstar sensation. Bruins look to continue first-half success Charles Haddad by veteran Joe Corvo who has team leading 42 points that Bruins are ranked third in the need to watch his heels be Journal Staff not fully lived up to his po includes 18 goals and 24 as NHL in goals allowed a game cause a 6-foot-3, 24-year-old tential in Boston, but has two sists. Not to mention, he leads with 2.09. Finnish tender may be com Since the Boston Bruins goals, 15 assists, and is fourth the NHL in plus/minus with What has surprised most, ing for his job. captured their sixth Stanley on the team in shots on net. a +34. Seguin's counterparts, and maybe even the B's them Tuukka Rask, who was cup championship and their Winger Michael Ryder Patrice Bergeron and Brad selves, is their ability to put the story ofthe 2009-2010 sea new banner was raised to the was signed by the E>allas stars Marchand are both in the the puck in the net this season, son, has reemerged from the rafters at TD Garden, the hype and has produced for them, top five in plus/minus in the which has been a major hic shadows and has been play in Boston aboutthe 2011-2012 but stepping up in his place is NHL. cup in their game in past sea ing at a number one goalie season has been enormous. the 25-year-old Benoit Puliot, This year's Bruins team sons. The Bruins are ranked level. In fact, Tuukka leads As previous teams have who was acquired from the is embodies Bruins Hockey. an unlikely first place in the all NHL goaltenders with a shown, it can be difficult to re Habs. Puliot has NHL for goals for .943 save percentage and 1.68 peat as Stanley Cup Champs. even spent time on pergame with 3.54. goals against average (No.l Since 2000, 11 team captains the second line in mi Each line for goalie 1.69 GAA). Rask has have hoisted Lord Stanley the absence of Brad the Causeway blanked teams three times al about their shoulders. Up to Marchand and just Street rink rats has ready this season and is start the halfway point in the sea adds to the amount the ability to net the ing to see significant time, op son the Bruins are showing of speed on the O. puck, whether it be posed to the beginning of the that they have picked up right Bruins roster. emerging first line year. wherethey left off last season. Rookie sensa \ V center David Kre- With a very solid first half The black and gold find them tion Tyler Seguin BRUINS jci, or a hard-nosed just about in the books, the selves atop the Northeast Di has been show glove-dropper like Bruins will look to maintain vision, and with one game ing everyone why Logo courtesy of Flickr user kirchbeeShawn Thornton. their spot among the elite in remaining versus the Wash he deserved to be------The amount of of the East and the NHL. ington Capitals, tied for first the number two fense the Bruins Look for Bruins players in the Eastern Conference overall pick in the 2010-2011 A hard-hitting bunch of guys have produced this year is ex Tyler Seguin, Tim Thomas, with the surprise New York NHL Entry Draft. Seguin can who make teams work for ev citing, but that not may be the and the Eastern Conference Rangers (64 points). be almost methodical with ery puck, while also working only reason the Bruins have Captain, Zdeno Chara in the During the offseason, the the puck at times, weaving for every puck they possess. the second most wins in the all-star game in Ottawa. Bruins decided to not re-sign through defenders using his Defense has always been NHL. The Bruins will open up a declining and unproductive speed and skill to his advan the staple of Head Coach Goaltender Tim Thomas the second half January 31 at Thomas Kaberle who now tage. Claude Julien's brand of took home a Vezina, a Conn home against the Senators. finds himself in rival Montre The 19-year-old who turns hockey, and we continue to Smythe, and a Stanley Cup to al. Kaberle has been replaced 20 this month has notched a see that this season as the the bank last season, he might SPORTS THE SUFFOLK lOURNAL January 25, 2012 Women’s basketball fig&ting for GNAC lead say the Alex Hall least, giv JournalStaff ing up just Suffolk's women's basket 53 points ball team has continued their per game. best impression of the 1995 Opponents Chicago Bulls, with a 12-5 re aren't get cord on the season. Wirming ting many eight of their last 11 games, open looks the Lady Rams are just one against game behind Emmanuel this Suf for the top spot in the Great folk squad, Northeast Athletic Confer who boast ence. the best It's been a season where field goal the contests are either nail- percentage biting affairs or blowouts for defense Suffolk, with several of their in all the games decided by six points GNAC. or less as well as more than a The few out double-digit victories defense under their belts. has been a team effort, Offensively, the Lady Photo courtesy of Suffolk Afhletics Deparfmenf Rams are getting stellar pro but the Senior Mary Garon scored a career-high 19 points in Suffolk's 54-41 victory over Simmons duction from junior Jacque younger College on January 18. The team stands at 12-5 overall. line Vienneau who is shoot members ing 38 percent from the field of the squad have been the their recent winning streak, most important gameleft. lar season. Victories against and close to 33 from three top contributors. Sophomore this team is hitting its stride They'll be taking on sec those three schools could help point range. She's not the Jennifer Ruys and freshman at the right time. The wom ond place Saint Joseph's of cement Suffolk as the first only one putting up points Tori Brillaud have been rack en's basketball regular season Maine on the road with a place team or it could serve for this however, with others ing up the rebounds, as they is just eight games away from chance to move aheadof their as a chance to make up for a such as seniors Mary Garon both are averaging close to concluding and with seven conference rivals. skid if the team were to lose and Meghan Blackboth mak seven per game and a com of those games being inter Luckily, they have three its next few games. ing over 33 percent of their bined 154 this season. conference contests, meaning games against some of the The Lady Rams' next shots from anywhere on the Head Coach Ed Leyden Suffolk has the opportunity to GNAC's less fortunate teams home game will be against court. has had his team playing grab the top spot in the con in Pine Manor, Anna Maria seventh ranked Albertus On the defensive side, nothing short of consistent ference, with their game this and St. Joseph of Connecticut Magnusat 7 p.m. W'^ Suffolk has been stingy to basketball all season, but with Saturday being perhaps their towards the end of the regu Kelley bright spot in disappointing season Alex Mellion of a game. I went into After win The Rams currently have JournalStaff the net that game, and ning the Ice- just four seniors on the ros haven't looked back Breaker Tourna ter, and youth has certainly While the Suffolk hock since." ment, the Rams played a part in the team's ey team has fallen on some Kelley showed seemed to be struggles thisseason. The fu tough times this season, they flashes of his talent destined to have ture does look bright for the have had great performances last season, when he a successful team however, as imderclass- from several underclassmen backed up then-se season, but un men have scored 29 of their 31 on the roster, and one of their nior captain Jeff Rose. fortunately the totalgoals this season. most consistent performers Kelley played in five team has fallen The Rams' top 13 scorers has been sophomore goalten- games, starting one, on hard times are all underclassmen, which der Cam Kelley. and stopped 55 of 58 of late, and they guarantees that the nucleus of Originally from Brighton, shots, all while sport are currently in this team will be back for at Kelley is the only goaltender ing a 1.69 GAA. the midst of a least one more year. on the roster to have played in Kelley was named ■r 13-game losing Kelley shares the hope for all 15 games this season, and the Eastern College streak. the team's future, and knows although the team has been Athletic Conference "It is tough that the Rams could be a le less than spectacular, Kelley Goalie of theWeek ear to pinpoint the gitimate threat in the ECAC has been solid, stopping 308 lier this season after the exact reason conference in the future. of 364 shots while posting a Rams won their first for this year's "My personal goal is to .846 save percentage. two games of the sea slow start," Kel go out there every game and "I played forward until son in the Becker Col ley says. "Our give my team the best pos I was about nine years old," lege IceBreaker Tour team is very sible chance to win; I think Kelley says, "I switched to nament. He stopped 48 Photo courtesy of Suffolk Afhletics Department yomig and has a we have a bright future as a goalie because my teammate of 50 shots in those two strong core with program, and I am excited to decided that he didn't want to games, which earned Sophomore Cam Kelley has stopped 308 of our lower-class see what the future bringsfor play anymore in the middle him theaward. 364 shots for the Rams this season. men." the team."