Volume 102, Issue 8 February 9, 2021 West Haven, Conn. CHARGER

THE BULLETIN The student news source of the University of New Haven. A NOT-SO-NEW YEAR Students react to this semester

Photo courtesy of Lismarie Pabon, Photography Editor Story on pg. 6 The Charger Bulletin @ChargerBulletin @ChargerBulletin @ChargerBulletin February 9, 2021 Page 2 BULLETIN BOARD Bulletin Briefs The Page 4 Charger Bulletin 300 Boston Post Road | West Haven, CT 06516 New head of Myatt [email protected] | www.chargerbulletin.com Center Office: 203.932.7182 Page 5 Our office is located on the second floor of 46 Ruden Street, Room 202. Editor-in-Chief Kayla Mutchler Managing Editor Amanda M. Castro Since 1938, The Charger Bulletin has been the official student news Get ready for spring source of the University of New Haven. Student Life Editor Beth Beaudry sports Sports Editor Joe Klaus Advertising Tiara Starks The Charger Bulletin ad rate sheets are available upon request or by call- Entertainment Editor ing 203.932.7182 or via email at [email protected]. The Page 6 Opinion Editor Kristen Marcus Charger Bulletin reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. Adver- Staff Writers Isabelle Hajek, Barry Lewandowski, Mia tisements within The Charger Bulletin are inserted by outside sources identified in the advertisements themselves and not by the Univer- Students share Steadman, and Tyler Wells sity of New Haven. Advertising material printed herein is solely for Multimedia Editor Jada Clarke informational purposes. For the most up-to-date information, visit www.ChargerBulletin.com/advertise. opinions on this Associate Editor for Photography Lismarie Pabon semester Associate Editor for Graphic Design Christopher Letters to the Editor Colquhoun The submission deadline for letters to the editor is 5 p.m. on Friday for publication in Monday’s issue. Letters to the Editor are also pub- Page 10 Advertising Manager Hannah Providence lished online the same day as the release of print issues. Letters should Associate Editor for Videography Nick Meaney not exceed 300 words if they are to be considered for print publication. Community Engagement Editor Victoria Cagley All submissions by outside writers to The Charger Bulletin, unless otherwise Impeachment trial 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 begins Editor in Chief, and not every submitted letter will be pub- To view previous issues, go to lished. The Charger Bulletin also reserves the right to issuu.com/chargerbulletin withhold Letters to the Editor that are excessively vul- Page 11 gar or nonsensical, or do not meet our editorial standards. Letters can be sent via email to [email protected] COVID-19 and and must contain the writer’s name and contact information for verification purposes. The opinions expressed in Letters to the chronic diseases Editor are of the authors themselves and not The Charger Bulletin. Page 12 The Charger Bulletin staff strives for excellence and accu- racy in writing and reporting. We recognize that mistakes 1st Place - ASPA Annual Contest/Review for Scholastic may occur and encourage readers to notify the Bulletin if Yearbooks, Magazines and Newspapers, 2018 A discussion about they feel a correction is necessary. Please email the Edi- Honorable Mention, Mobile App of the Year - Pinnacle PopTarts tor-in-Chief at [email protected]. Awards by College Media Association, 2017 The Charger Bulletin @ChargerBulletin @ChargerBulletin @ChargerBulletin February 9, 2021 Page 3 NEWS The spring semester is here, and The Charger Bulletin is back BY KAYLA MUTCHLER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Dear members of the University of New Haven community,

For those of you who do not know me, my name is Kayla Mutchler, and I am the editor-in-chief of The Charger Bulletin. What a pleasure it is to be here for another semester -- and, we’re back in print! We have a lot planned for this semester, so make sure to pick up every edition from one of our blue boxes around campus. Also make sure to check out Charger Bulletin News, our news broadcast which comes out every week.

If you’re interested in joining The Charger Bulletin, make sure to reach out to [email protected]. We have positions for writers, editors, social media managers, videographers, graphic designers, photographers, advertisement managers, and more!

I am tremendously proud of what our staff -- both new and returning -- accomplished last semester. No matter what 2021 brings, The Kayla Mutchler Charger Bulletin will be here to report about it. Here’s to a new semester. Editor-in-Chief Academic policies change as spring semester begins encourage students to keep their and ensure that students are en- extenuating circumstances via a In the town meeting, Provost BY ISABELLE HAJEK cameras on during class, they gaging in classes. Furthermore, form located on all syllabi. Mario Gaboury said that the STAFF WRITER could not mandate it nor could this policy was identified as Beginning in the spring 2021 option was revoked to maintain they enforce repercussions for necessary to maintain university semester, students can no longer program accreditation at the students who did not have their program accreditation. Students utilize the pass/fail option for all university. However, students cameras on during class. can be exempted from this courses. can still claim an incomplete in ecause of a shift to In a Jan. 7 Facebook town hall mandatory on camera policy However, many of the aca- their courses. onlineB learning and other issues meeting, administrators said that through the University Accessi- demic policies implemented Upon hearing about the caused by the COVID-19 pan- students must have their camer- bility Resources Center (ARC) because of COVID-19 remain. changes, students voiced their demic, the University of New as on in Zoom classes in order if the concern is regarding ac- In order to continue to follow opinions in the comment section Haven has enacted new aca- to promote academic integrity cessibility or through the Dean COVID-19 guidelines, the uni- of the town hall. demic policies, including ones Photo courtesy of Lismarie Pabon of Students Offices for other versity is still offering a number Junior, national security outlined by the New England of courses in a virtual capac- major, Daphne Schroeder wrote, Commission of Higher Educa- ity including asynchronous, “All of my classes except for tion (NECHE). synchronous, flex, and hybrid one are still completely online, Following the campus closure courses. Students are still able how can you take away pass/fail in March 2020, the university to withdraw from classes up when students are still expe- instituted a new grading policy, until the day before finals. riencing the same things that where students could change The university will continue to they have been for the last two a course to a pass/fail grading have Re-Charge Days, an initia- semesters?” system, in which the course tive that began in the fall 2020 Assistant Provost Glenn would not affect their grade semester that gives students McGee wrote in response, “the point average (GPA). Addi- the day off from classes and University of New Haven was tionally, students could take an class work to compensate for among the very last in the world incomplete on their course in the dissolution of longer breaks to roll back that policy… the order to complete the work later, such as Spring Break. There effect of having it [pass/fail without the decision impacting will be approximately one Re- option] is that students’ end up their GPA. Charge Day per month starting with insufficient grades to have That same semester, the in February. For the Feb. 18 and a viable GPA.” university did not implement April 19 Re-Charge Days, some Additional information an on-camera policy, lasting classes will still have to meet regarding current COVID-19 through the fall, acknowledging because of specific program ac- related academic policies can be that students may not feel com- creditation requirements. These found on the Academic Policy fortable showing themselves on courses are indicated in the Changes and FAQ’s section on camera. While professors could University Academic Calendar. MyCharger. February 9, 2021 Page 4 NEWS Carrie Robinson joins university as new director of The Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion degree in health and physical from everyone in the conversa- people’s various identities, tribute to the students who are BY KAYLA MUTCHLER education, and a Master of tions that I’ve had… that’s just awareness of personal identities served most often by the Myatt EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Science in counseling in student an environment that I want to be and how it interacts with other Center.” development and higher educa- a part of.” people and prepare them for the Boyd and Leon said that they tion from Central Connecticut Robinson says that her main possibility of difficult situations would be working with Robin- State University (CCSU). goal in her first few weeks is to outside of college. son. Boyd said that he plans to Robinson joins the Charger listen to students, faculty and Robinson also said that she is collaborate with Carrie in all 020: the year of a community with a well-de- staff, find out their needs and excited to work with students aspects of diversity, equity and 2pandemic, Black Lives Matter veloped resume, previously develop an action plan based on as well as other community inclusion in regard to student protests, a presidential election working as a residence hall that. members, including Boyd and affairs while Leon said they’ll and a riot has finally come to director and part-time employee “I want to make sure that the Zanaiya Leon, senior coordina- be creating plans for Women’s a close. As 2021 begins a new at ECSU’s pride center. Then, at Myatt Center is still a place tor for leadership and diversity History Month and Black Histo- chapter, so is the University of Fairfield University, she was a that students feel safe, feel like and inclusion. ry Month. New Haven, with the recent hire residence hall director for their they have a home in,” Robinson Leon said she is happy about “I’m just excited to join of Carrie Robinson as head of social justice living and learning said. “I think it’s important that Robinson’s hire and that it the Charger community; I’m the Myatt Center for Diversity community, and the assistant students of all backgrounds feel came at the right time. “Being excited to do the work,” said and Inclusion. director – and, later, associate that they have a place at the an office of one is a challenge. Robinson. In a Jan. 20 email to the director – for their student Myatt Center -- feel like they Being an office of one during a The Myatt Center for Diversi- university community, Loren- diversity office. Most recently, can walk through the doors and pandemic and an era of racial ty and Inclusion will be hosting zo Boyd, vice president for she worked at Trinity College kind of let those masks down unrest across the country is events for Black History Month diversity and inclusion and chief as director of LGBTQ+ Life in or let those identities down and really something.” and others throughout the year. diversity officer, announced their Office of Diversity, Equity just be authentic in that space.” Boyd said that Robinson Email [email protected] for Robinson as the new director. and Inclusion. Robinson hopes that through stood out from other applicants. more information. “Carrie brings over a decade of Robinson said to The Charger her position, students will be “She was ready to come in on progressive work experience Bulletin that she was interested able to gain knowledge about day 1 and immediately con- The Myatt Center and strategic leadership in stu- in this position because she Photo courtesy of Lismarie Pabon dent affairs in higher education wanted to work in diversity and to the University,” he said. inclusion on a larger scale. Robinson attended Eastern “The direction that New Hav- Connecticut State University en is going in as far as diversity (ECSU), earning a bachelor’s and inclusion work really in- trigued me,” Robinson said. “It Robinson and her family really seems to be an investment Photo courtesy of Carrie Robinson February 9, 2021 Page 5 SPORTS NE-10 announces fall sports will not play in spring

at New Haven will go an entire I am still glad to practice with unique fall semester. While I at New Haven that would be BY DAVIN ROY academic year without intercol- the team and be able to interact know it will be challenging, I’m included are baseball, softball, CONTRIBUTING WRITER legiate competition. with collegiate soccer as much confident their resilience will be women’s lacrosse, women’s Upon the decision to uphold as possible.” even stronger this spring… Our tennis and men’s and women’s the official canceling of 2020 All-conference center for New priority continues to be foster- outdoor track and field. With fall sports, University president Haven football and graduate ing the personal and profession- more people receiving the vac- he Northeast-10 has Steven H. Kaplan said, “This student Mike Zecchin said, al development of each of our cine, and all sports taking place Tended all the “what-ifs” of was a very difficult decision to “I wasn’t really surprised by student-athletes and ensuring outdoors, leaves some optimism the fall 2020 season, decid- make, as we know the important what’s been happening this they are prepared for a lifetime for sports to return on campus ing,meaning football, soccer, role that athletics plays in the year. When the fall season was of success on and off the field.” for the first time since Mar. 9, volleyball, field hockey or lives of each of our student-ath- cancelled during the summer, The NE10 has not yet made 2020 when women’s softball cross country will not play. letes. Above all, though, our we knew that it was an uphill a decision regarding whether hosted its last home game. priority is protecting their health battle to play the season in the spring sports will be given the The announcement was made Women’s soccer official on Jan. 13. The spring and well-being. We remain com- spring with how limited we green light for 2021. Sports Photo courtesy of New Haven Athletics semester will be very similar to mitted to ensuring that all of our were during our workouts last sports last semester. Depending student-athletes have opportuni- semester and with winter sports on state guidelines, teams will ties to safely interact with their being cancelled the writing on be able to have weight room coaches and teammates, as they the wall for the decision about sessions along with small group had throughout the fall semes- a spring season. Although I practice sessions. ter, and I am confident they will am very upset that we aren’t This decision follows an continue to excel in the class- playing football right now, I’m announcement from the room, in their training, and as optimistic for the season next conference on Dec. 15 on the ambassadors for the University.” fall.” decision to cancel the winter Freshman soccer player Emily The university has been aware sports season which includes Bogdanowicz said, “I feel that of the athletes’ struggle and men’s and women’s basketball, it was the right call to cancel the have confidence that they will and men’s and women’s indoor season but still allow athletes bounce back. Athletic director track and field. With the latest to practice. It was safer for Sheahon Zenger said, “Our announcement from the NE10, everyone to not have gameplay. student-athletes showed great 11 of the 18 varsity programs Without playing actual games, perseverance in dealing with a Spring sports prepare for season amid pandemic

certainties with the season over remained optimistic to keep Some teams have tried keep- remained closed until the first BY TYLER WELLS winter break. With COVID-19 players prepared for the possible ing their players close together, week of January. STAFF WRITER numbers surging across the season. even through a screen. Some Now, as February approaches, country, many doubted the “From everything we’ve teams have tried keeping their the season is becoming clearer. chances of playing this spring. seen, we are expecting to play,” players close together even Players are entering the final On top of this, the North- Iodice said. through a screen. Junior track week before in-person classes hile the east-10’s decision to cancel The conference voiced their and field athlete Ericka McDer- and are excited for the start of WCOVID-19 pandemic contin- winter sports was a source of support for spring sports, with mott said that their team has their seasons, even if it will just ues, spring varsity sports at concern. all schools unanimously sup- conducted workouts over Zoom. consist of practice. the University of New Haven Regardless, coaches have porting a return to play during “The workouts on Zoom However, these practices will are confident that teams will the spring semester, according haven’t been great but they’re as look different than normal. For see competition in the coming Softball practices in the snow to their Jan. 13 press release. good as we could get,” McDer- the first couple of weeks, teams Photos courtesy of athletic’s Instagram months. With students returning mott said. “It keeps our team will be limited in the number of to campus, the athletic depart- together and it has been great to players practicing together. It ment is looking toward a Feb. 1 still see everyone.” will look similar to the teams’ start date for practices. For some athletes, finding practices last fall. “We are all really excited for a workout space has been “It is at the point where we it,” junior softball player Mia challenging. Even though have already gone through all Iodice said. “Everyone is itching gyms have remained open in of the precautions,” McDermott to start back up and get playing Connecticut, they are closed said. “Knowing this, we can just again after having a year taken elsewhere in the country. For focus on being smart and getting from us.” example, gyms in Pennsylvania to stay on the field. We all just Athletes have faced many un- shut down in December and want to start competing again.” February 9, 2021 Page 6 STUDENT LIFE Are you excited about the semester? We asked. You answered. been difficult to adapt to college BY ELISA D’EGIDIO life because of the new guide- CONTRIBUTING WRITER lines. She was not assigned a roommate and says she and other students in the same pre- dicament felt lonely during the fter adjusting to fall semester. Alife on campus during the “I know many people who do fall semester, students at the not have friends on campus and University of New Haven had have considered transferring due mixed emotions on returning to the loneliness and boredom,” for the spring semester. With said Tucci. “The guidelines do not foster growth for students, increased tuition, no change in Communication was very good I am very satisfied with this semester the Campus Visitor Policy, more instead they stifle freedom and online classes and the removal Communication was good I am satisfied with this semester the social aspect we look for from college.” of spring break, students looked Communication was neutral I am neutral about this semester for a platform to express their Tucci said, “I am nervous and thoughts. Communication was bad I am unsatisfied with this semester feel uneasy about the semester. I A survey on chargerbulletin. Communication was very bad I am very unsatisfied with this semester feel that student’s concerns from last semester weren’t addressed, com asked students to rate how tice major Brett Deri said that he site seemed very inaccurate last attend in-person classes, and use so it feels like we aren’t being excited they were for the start of is “excited to be closer towards semester.” facilities such as the Becker- heard.” the spring semester on a scale of graduation, seeing friends, being Martinez also said that upon man Recreation Center,” said The Charger Bulletin also one to 10, one being not excited able to adapt, and return to a testing positive for COVID-19, Athaide. “Some of my friends received submissions via an and 10 being most excited. sense of normality.” she encountered rude peo- from home were completely Instagram poll asking students As of Feb. 5, 29 students Amanda Bello, a senior major- ple and a lot of her questions online for last semester so I am to submit their overall thoughts answered, leaving the rating of ing in marine biology, said that regarding her situation were just happy to be able to attend about this semester. one as the most with 21% of the hosting more in-person events left unanswered. She said she in-person classes with the way Instagram user @theonlyel- votes. are important to a student’s so- came to the realization that the UNH is handling everything.” drick said, “Whether it’s a class Students also participated in cial life. “We already are online COVID-19 dashboard displays Athaide also said that it or a club, safety should always a Google Forum. One question most of the day and have a larg- incorrect numbers as there were is challenging for faculty to be a priority.” asked “Which of the below er workload than previous years not enough beds for her to quar- interact with students and that Instagram user @angvolino statements most relates to how so I think having more events antine during that time. it is difficult for her to interact said, “It’s definitely different you feel about this semester?” while still following covid “On top of this I had 2 inci- with her peers as a student and and challenging but as a com- Of the 42 participants, 61.9% procedures, could aid students dents where someone walked biochemistry teaching assistant. munity, we push through it all.” felt neutral about the spring in creating a better social life as into the apartment unannounced, Freshman forensic science semester. well and meeting new students no knock or anything,” Martinez major Jennifer Tucci said it has Photo courtesy of Hobbes Parisen When asked “Which of these and making new friends.” said. “They just used a key and statements most relates to how Rudibeth Martinez, a senior walked in without my knowl- you feel with communication criminal justice major, said edge. This was honestly scary between school administration that she was not pleased with because I was in an apartment and students for this semester, how the school is handling- by myself on [R]uden [S]t. I specifically during the winter COVID-19. She said the school brought the issue up to res life break?”, 33.3% felt communica- is withholding important infor- and they did nothing. This was tion was bad. mation from the students and by far the worst experience I Senior national security major should be more transparent. have dealt with at this school.” Morgan McCarty said in the “If a student tests positive Forensic technology graduate form that she thinks that there in our building and/or on our student Katerina Athaide said are a lot of mental health issues hall, we should have the right that she is thankful that, in com- circulating on campus. to know such information. No parison to other universities, the “Although I wish the school names are necessary but just University of New Haven is still could do more,” said McCarty, knowing would make me feel providing some normalcy to its “there is a lot of adversity that better and take better precau- students. they must face in order to keep tions,” said Martinez. “Also, “The way UNH has been us safe.” the numbers put on the covid handling COVID has allowed However, junior criminal jus- dashboard on our school web- students to live in the dorms, February 9, 2021 Page 7 STUDENT LIFE Goodbye spring break, hello ReCharge days “For those who have labs that done anyway.” break cancellation as many “Use your resources, we have BY BETH BEAUDRY day, tell yourself that two and a Morris was not the only stu- students look at the long break many at the university,” said STUDENT LIFE EDITOR half hour lab is going to be the dent to claim that four ReCharge as a time to have fun or rejuve- Cole. “If students are stressed only thing you do that day, and days is not enough. Not only are nate, more so than during fall they can come to our office and then after you’re going to take students not getting a consec- break. However, the university work with us on stress man- your ReCharge day,” said Hel- utive break, but spring break is following CDC guidelines agement, and if we feel that efore the spring 2021 ena Cole, director of the Center typically ran Sunday to Sunday, and recommendations, and that the issue is bigger we can refer termB began, the University of for Student Success (CSS). meaning they are getting half of giving students the opportunity them.” New Haven made the decision Cole said that the decision to the break they used to. to possibly travel during spring Graphic courtesy of Christopher Colquhoun to cancel spring break to prevent implement re-charge days rather “I’d rather have recharge days break would have been irre- students from traveling and pos- than spring break, “was made than nothing but a few days off sponsible. sibly returning to campus with for health and safety reasons, in a row is a necessary break for “For students, I say look at a COVID-19 exposure. The rather than academic ones, [so] everyone,” said Matt Ryan, a your syllabi, look at your sched- university instead implemented I don’t think it make[s] sense to junior engineering major. ule. Figure out what you need to four ReCharge days throughout compare the two option from an Instagram user @dcat_820 do, and schedule your fun,” she the semester, which are days academic perspective.” said, “They’re not an actual re- said. “I know it is hard because where students will not have Senior criminal justice major placement. I would rather have you can not go anywhere or see classes. Gabby Morris feels that the a full week off.” anyone, but think of your pod. The ReCharge days are re-charge days are an unfair “I don’t think it was a good Maybe have a Netflix watch scheduled for Feb. 18, March 9, substitute, as some students are decision because the students’ party. There is still a lot that you March 31, and April 19. Howev- not given the break they are mental health is going to suf- can do online.” er, not all students get to enjoy supposed to. fer,” said junior Rachael Fortier. As for those who may be these days off. On the 2021 “Last time they did recharge “I feel that people are gonna be concerned about how not having academic calendar, there are days professors still had home- more likely to skip classes when a spring break may impact their links to classes that are excluded work assigned and due for that spring break would be so that mental health, Cole said that from re-charge days. On Feb. 18 day even though we weren’t they can have a break.” students should take advantage and April 19, over 50 classes are supposed to,” said Morris. “So Cole told The Charger Bulle- of COVID-19 hotlines and still required to meet. there isn’t a point in having the tin that she understands if stu- faculty as everyone is going days off if there is work to be dents are upset about the spring through this together. University faculty help students find internships during COVID-19 about 40%. that postponing internships Career Development work- program coordinator worked BY BETH BEAUDRY “We have also been pounding only works for those who have shops, conducting informational together to create alternate STUDENT LIFE EDITOR the phones to our employer part- “ample time remaining in their interviews, as well as career and assignments for those in the ners trying to drum up as many studies,” rather than those about academic research projects,” music. Caress said they worked remote internship opportunities to graduate. said Caporale. under the direction of Divi- as possible,” said Caporale, If a student is not able to find This option is also available sion of Performing Arts Chair s the pandemic hit “and have begun partnering or postpone an internship or a to students who were already Erica Haskell to create alternate Aand internship opportunities with virtual internship providers remote internship, faculty were approved for an in-person assignments that provided stu- grew scarce, panic rose among to connect students with oppor- able to create alternate assign- internship. Caporale says that dents with a similar experience students required to complete tunities.” ments to help students fulfill if those students would feel of an internship. an internship before gradua- Caporale said that the uni- their internship requirements. more comfortable switching to “We are confident that the tion. Luckily, by summer 2020, versity recognizes the impact “These assignments are a virtual or alternate assignment solution we have devised will faculty at the University of New that the pandemic has had on varied but have included career because of the pandemic, they provide our students with a Haven had created a plan to help internship opportunities, and related assignments such as will not be penalized. hands-on experience and tangi- their students gain the experi- created new COVID internship resume/cover letter writing, Along with the CDC creating ble accomplishment that will be ence and credit they needed. guidelines to help students stay career assessments, attending new programs for students, valuable to them in their future on track to graduate. The seal academic departments had to Music Industry careers,” said Executive director of the Ca- Photo courtesy of The Charger Bulletin reer Development Center (CDC) These new guidelines encour- design new, alternate assign- Caress. Matt Caporale said that since age students to seek remote ments for their students. Caress said that students are the beginning of the pandemic, internships, or suggest that Adam Caress, music indus- creating a hands-on project internships among University of students postpone their intern- try internship coordinator and New Haven students are down ship. Caporale said, however, Patrick Rivers, music industry Continued on pg. 8 February 9, 2021 Page 8 ENTERTAINMENT Intern- New Kenan Thompson show, “Kenan” ships premieres this month on NBC multiple eras of ensembles with Continued from pg. 7 BY TIARA STARKS his portrayals of famous figures ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR such as Al Sharpton, Steve Har- related to the field they want vey and David Ortiz. to go into, which ranges from The Atlanta-born comedic “recording, marketing, research, actor came to prominence after etc.” Students will give a prog- ongtime Saturday being an ensemble member ress report during midterms and LNight Live (SNL) cast member of the Nickelodeon children’s a final presentation to a panel of Kenan Thompson is getting his sketch comedy show, “All music industry faculty. own prime time show on NBC. That,” followed by a co-starring Similarly, the criminal justice In the upcoming single-cam- role in his own show with actor department has created an era sitcom “Kenan,” Thompson Kel Mitchell in Nickelodeon’s alternate internship program portrays a high-profile morning “Kenan and Kel.” called the “second track option.” radio show host who recently NBC held virtual press tour The assistant chair of criminal became the widowed father sessions for Thompson where justice Martin O’Connor said of two daughters. He enlists he spoke about him and Redd that the second track program the help of his overbearing both planning to remain cast This isn’t the first time a cast consists of three parts and that Kenan Thompson father-in-law and goofy but members on “Saturday Night member has been able to juggle Photo courtesy of Creative Commons students work with a faculty well-meaning brother played Live.” The duo will be traveling the responsibilities of the sketch member and a graduate assistant by SNL castmate, Chris Redd -- between filming “Kenan” in Los show and deal with contract series. throughout the process. The first two members of his family who Angeles and Saturday Night renewal speculations. Both Aidy “Kenan” will be executive component is that students must aren’t afraid to give the single Live in New York. Bryant and Cecily Strong have produced by SNL creator Lorne conduct at least five interviews dad some advice on how he “There used to be a time when taken time off to tape their own Michaels, David Caspe, Jackie with a professional in the field should navigate his newfound people would leave the show respective television shows. Clarke, Ken Whittingham, and they want to go into and the lifestyle. and go into their careers,” said Bryant’s show, “Shrill” can be Andrew Singer. second requirement is that Thompson has been a part Thompson. “But I’m of the found currently streaming on Watch the show’s trailer and students work with the CDC in of the famed late night sketch mindset where I think you can Hulu and has been renewed for recent clips on the official NBC a self-assessment program, and comedy show since 2003, deem- kind of do both as long as you its third and final season while website. You can catch the pre- lastly, they have to work on a ing him the longest running cast can and then, you know, if the Strong has been in and out of miere of “Kenan” at 8:30/7:30c “comprehensive career plan” to member so far in SNL history. departure comes in a natural sort production for her upcoming on Feb. 16. get into the field they want. He contributed his talents to of way then so be it.” Apple TV musical comedy “In the fall semester, we had about 23 students participate in this program. And for the spring, it’s about 62 students,” said O’Connor. Senior Inari Wimberley is one criminal justice student who struggled to find an intern- ship after COVID-19 hit. She worked with O’Connor during the fall 2020 semester to receive her internship credit. “It was a great alternative for students like me, who wanted to graduate on time and who had trouble finding internships due to the pandemic,” said Wimber- ley. Although the value of a tradi- tional internship is undeniable, University of New Haven fac- ulty has been working to adapt their programs so that their stu- dents can still get the experience and connections they need. February 9, 2021 Page 9 ENTERTAINMENT Shows and films you have V-Day Playlist

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However, the quintessential date includes a quick playlist. to watch on all your favorite three seasons are available on to be completed during the Here are the best songs to put in your Valentine’s Day playlist: streaming platforms. Here are Netflix. COVID-19 pandemic. The story some of the top picks for this JonBenet Ramsey: What Re- is about a filmmaker, played by “U Move, I Move” – John Legend, Jhene Aiko month: ally Happened John David Washington, and his Moving away from his iconic love song “All of Me,” this track This one is for all the true crime girlfriend, played by Zendaya, from Legend’s most recent album provides a soulful melody about Bridgerton the intimacy of loving someone else, accompanied by R&B vocalist If you love period pieces and lovers. Despite over 20 years who have just returned home Jhene Aiko. romance dramas, then you will passing since the tragic and from his premiere. As the night love “Bridgerton,” which is mysterious death of six-year-old continues, their relationship is “Lover [Remix]” – Taylor Swift, Shawn Mendes now the most-watched Netflix JonBenet Ramsey, there is still tested as things that were un- This song by Taylor Swift, featuring Shawn Mendes is quite differ- new information being released derneath the surface start to be ent when compared to her notable break up and heartbreak songs. original series, produced by The harmonies create a tender and loving atmosphere. Shonda Rhimes, known for regarding her case. Included in revealed. “Malcolm and Marie” executive producing shows such the documentary are previously will be available on Netflix “No One” – Alicia Keys as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Scandal” unreleased audio recordings starting Feb. 5. The classic hit “No One” is a simple but adoring expression of an and “How to Get Away With from a homicide detective who Billie Eilish: The World’s A uncontainable love. It is easy to sing along to, dance to or even just exist together while the song plays in the background. Murder.” Released on Christmas worked tirelessly on this case. Little Blurry Day, this series follows a royal This documentary is available to This documentary will give the “Cosmic Love” – Florence + The Machine English family, the Bridgertons, stream on Discovery+. world a glimpse into the life of Though this is a lesser-known indie-pop song, it is definitely a as they try to find true love. one of the most famous artists hidden gem for those who haven’t heard it yet. With an upbeat Although there are only eight Finding Ohana of the current generation, who is tempo and catchy lyrics, this song serves as the perfect expression If you’re looking for a feel-good only 19 years old. The docu- of passion for another person. Definitely worth a full listen if not an episodes to binge, it was quickly immediate add to your playlist. renewed for a second season. comedy that your whole family mentary features many home Cobra Kai (Season 3) can enjoy, check out “Finding videos of Billie, her brother “Dumb Stuff” – LANY Fans of “Cobra Kai” all over Ohana.” This movie is about Finneas and her parents. It aims Although it has few lyrics, the sentiment remains powerful. It quite the world rang in the new year two siblings from Brooklyn on a to highlight that she is a normal literally shows love for the ‘dumb stuff’ in any relationship; the ‘stuff’ that almost always ends up being the most important. by binge-watching the newly trip to Oahu who find a journal kid despite the massive and rap- released third season. If you are that can lead them to hidden id success she has achieved in “I Was Made For Loving You” – Tori Kelly, Ed Sheeran treasure on the island. This takes the past two years. Apple TV+ Slowing the pace down a bit, this ballad performed by Tori Kelly them on a quest to not only find will release this documentary on and Ed Sheeran contains an incredibly raw emotion and admission Graphic courtesy of Christopher Colquhoun Feb. 26. of finding pure love. She explores the love described by soulmates and being created to share a perfect love with the perfect person. “Simply The Best” – Noah Reid A personal favorite of mine and probably of anyone who has watched Netflix’s “Schitt’s Creek.” This rendition of Tina Turner’s 1989 hit provides an acoustic and delicate expression of love. “Stand By Me” – Ben E. King This song belongs on every romantic playlist that has ever been and will ever be made. The classic song takes on love in a less direct way, expressing the importance of being with the one you love. “At Last” – Etta James Another classic love song. This song puts longing and peace all into a perfect, clean-cut 3-minute song tied together with James’ beauti- ful vocals. A must-have for the ideal Valentine’s Day playlist. “Beyond” – Leon Bridges Lastly, Beyond serves as the perfect song to end the night. If “Lov- er” didn’t get you dancing, this song surely will. Every word flows like velvet, carried by a simple R&B melody. February 9, 2021 Page 10 POLITICS How social media bans could change politics reporting tweets. This, in part, is “I don’t think anyone has But Haynes sees a similarity said Haynes. “And I think these BY BARRY LEWANDOWSKI what made it so surprising when a legal right to social media in extremism on social media bans can, in a way clean up the STAFF WRITER Trump’s Twitter account was accounts,” said Crouse. sites with extremism in our amount of misinformation that’s permanently suspended, with “All social media platforms world, and one potential down- out there.” Twitter citing its “Glorification are private companies, and they side to banning users who incite Others believe that the politi- of Violence” policy. Should are there to make a profit, not that. cal process is the same now that n Jan. 8, former politicians still receive that promote anyone’s First Amend- “[Social media platforms] it’s always been, regardless of OPresident Donald J. Trump was protection? ment rights,” said Crouse. “It could be used to plan attacks,” who has access to social media. banned from Twitter, as the site “No, I don’t think so,” said follows then, that social media said Haynes. “And obviously While the social climate of our claimed he directly violated Chris Haynes, a political science platforms have the right to ban that’s something Twitter or country has changed in regard their policy. In the wake of the professor at the University. anyone they want from said Facebook doesn’t want to be to social media, according to former president’s ban, the path Haynes does not see the benefit platforms.” associated with… But if you Crouse, the government remains forward for social media outlets of treating anyone on social me- Where does social media go push them underground, it may the same. has been unclear, prompting dia platforms differently based from here? What repercussions be harder for the government to “On January 20th at 12:00 the question: how does banning on their position. could follow from sites like know about them.” pm a new administration took extremists on social media “I can’t really grasp why any- Twitter banning its users? With a new president in office control of the White House and platforms affect us, and in turn, one would want to treat them “Economic repercussions and Democratic majority our government,” said Crouse. American politics? any differently, except to enable could follow, of course,” said in Congress, U.S. politics is “Our new president tweets may- In 2019, Twitter published them to speak to the public. Haynes. different than it was just weeks be once a day. Has that changed their policy on world leaders Though there are other ways to “Twitter, for example, is a ago. According to Haynes, some how the government process and their accounts. Twitter do that,” said Haynes. private company, and users join of that change is coming from works? Not at all. American believes users have a right to be But what about regular citi- out of their own free will,” he social media bans. government and politics func- informed and engage with their zens? Is banning them the right said. “It’s possible people who “I think the amount of misin- tioned just fine before social leaders directly, because of that, answer? According to politi- really like Mr. Trump could formation that the general pub- media was ever a thing and will they do not fall under the exact cal science professor Patricia take their business and move it lic is exposed to is much less continue to do so with or with- same rules when it comes to Crouse, it doesn’t matter. elsewhere.” now that Trump is off Twitter,” out certain people on Twitter.” What to know as the impeachment trial begins against Trump were filed fol- “We know that the president Murkowski and Pat Toomy been clear about his displeasure BY TYLER WELLS lowing the insurrection of the of the United States incited were the five who crossed party for some other Republicans. STAFF WRITER U.S. Capitol building on Jan. this insurrection, this armed lines. Senate minority leader, Some have even suggested that 6. He was charged with incit- rebellion against our common Mitch McConnell (R-Ky), was talks of forming a third party ing the insurrection during his country,” Speaker of the House among the Republican sena- are meant to put pressure on the speech to supporters where he Nancy Pelosi said on Jan. 13. tors who voted to dismiss the impeachment hearings. he Senate met on Tues- told them to make their voic- “He must go.” impeachment charges. However, This has put other congres- Tday to be sworn in as jurors pre- es heard and “fight like hell” However, the odds do not look he denounced Trump’s actions sional Republicans in a difficult ceding former President Donald against a “stolen election.” favorable for a conviction. following the Capitol storming. position: choose to side with Trump’s second impeachment There has been no evidence of The Senate also rejected a Even though Trump is no lon- Trump or go against his voter trial, slated to begin on Feb. 9. a fraudulent election. motion made by Sen. Rand Paul ger president, the impeachment base. Articles of impeachment The House of Representatives (R-Ky) to dismiss the impeach- would have other implications. The impeachment process will voted 232 to 197 to impeach ment trial. Paul argued that the A conviction allows the Senate officially begin on Feb. 9 as the Trump holding a newspaper Trump on Jan. 13, sending the impeachment was unconstitu- to have another vote to keep Senate will hear arguments from Photo courtesy of Creative Commons hearings to the Senate. From tional as Trump no longer held him from holding office in the the defense and prosecution. there, 67 of the 100 senators office. The motion was stricken future. Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont would need to vote to convict on a 55-45 vote, coming up This could be a big develop- will preside over the trial. the former president. short of the 67 needed to con- ment as Trump and his contem- Trump is the first president to After the Democrats won the vict Trump. poraries have suggested forming ever be impeached by the House Georgia runoff elections and “45 of us, almost the entire a third political party, according twice. The first time was for Senate majority in early Jan- caucus, 95% of the caucus voted to a Wall Street Journal article. abuse of power and obstruction uary, the two parties currently that the whole proceeding was The new party would be named of Congress in his reported split the 100 Senate seats. If all unconstitutional,” Paul said. the “Patriot Party,” aides and efforts to have a foreign power 50 Democrats vote to impeach, “This is a big victory for us.” others close to Trump said. interfere with the 2020 election. at least 17 Republicans would GOP Sens. Mitt Romney, Though it isn’t clear how seri- The Republican-held Senate also have to for a conviction. Ben Sasse, Susan Collins, Lisa ous Trump is about this, he has acquitted him on all charges. February 9, 2021 Page 11 OPINIONS First-year students reflect on the fall semester college experience during a bland.” Although she acknowl- pandemic, it was a nice transi- made it very hard to meet new BY KIANA WHITE pandemic. edges the blandness of this tion to adulthood.” friends and to gain a personal CONTRIBUTING WRITER Music and sound recording past semester, she also realized Both students agreed on the relationship with professors. major Deanna Fielding said that that there were various “high newly established independence Thus, making it feel isolated, if given one word to describe points,” such as campus activi- granted being first-year students which created more challenges her first-year campus experience ties that many organizations on on campus. Like them, indepen- for networking and building ince freshman year it felt “restricted and kind of campus implemented. dence was one of the several personal connections. ofS high school, I dreamt of Furthermore, fire science reasons many first-year students Through it all, first-year becoming a college student. I Bixler Hall major Sadara Funches said that decided to reside on campus. students like Funches and knew I wanted to experience Photo courtesy of university website being on campus, “although in a From the various hardships the Fielding, are uncertain of what being a residential student and pandemic caused from cutting the rest of the 2021 semester engage in campus life through first-year students’ senior year may hold but are excited to be events, activities and so much of high school to Zoom fatigue, back on campus. Like them, I more. Never would I have many were yearning to get out am excited of what this semester dreamed that my freshman year of the thresholds of their home- may have in store for both under of college would entail wearing towns and/or cities. and upperclassmen. My advice masks, social distancing and Reflecting on the 2020 fall for first-year students is to get following COVID-19 mandates. semester, granted that the involved on campus through Without a doubt, my first year university did its best to make joining Recognized Student of college was far from normal. students’ residential life tangi- Organizations (RSOs). Take it Allow me to take a moment ble, there was still the lack of from a fellow first-year student, to help clarify a freshman’s normalcy. The social distancing you will not regret it because perspective of starting their new guidelines and mask mandates there is a club for everyone. How COVID-19 affects people with chronic diseases severe illness if they contract marrow transplant, immune that university students will be said Banatoski, “the Health BY AMANDA M. CASTRO COVID 19,” she said. deficiencies, HIV.” properly treated on campus. Services Clinicians are diligent MANAGING EDITOR Amid the illnesses that can be With the university being full “If students with these con- about their follow-up care and further complicated by contract- of students with possible chron- ditions contract COVID 19,” are vigilant to monitor them for ing the coronavirus are, accord- ic illnesses and immunocompro- any progression of disease or ing to Banatoski and the Hop- mised systems, Banatoski said Graphic courtesy of Christopher Colquhoun prolonged course of disease. We kins Medicine website, “cancer, often provide pulse oximeters to hile it is evident chronic kidney disease, chronic measure blood oxygen and we Wthat COVID-19 can adversely obstructive pulmonary disease, have more frequent video visits affect anyone who contracts Down Syndrome, heart failure, with them.” it, the risk is even higher and coronary artery disease, and According to Banatoski, it is deadlier for chronically ill and cardiomyopathies. Also includ- also important that students on immune-compromised individ- ed on this list is immunocom- campus comply with state and uals. promised state in patients after university COVID-19 preven- In a statement for The Charger solid organ transplant, severe tion guidelines. She said that Bulletin, health services medical obesity, type 2 diabetes, sickle the university’s measures help director at the University of cell disease, and smoking.” minimize and prevent the spread New Haven Jill Banatoski Banatoski also said that there and presence of the virus on said that although university are more severe illnesses and campus. and state health officials are chronic conditions included “Despite these times when still constantly learning about in this list that are less spoken it is easy to feel isolated,” said COVID through information about “including cerebro- Banatoski, “we need to remem- that is distributed by the Center vascular disease, neurologic ber that we are a caring com- for Disease Control and Pre- conditions, liver disease, cystic munity of learners who need to vention (CDC), scientists and fibrosis, overweight status, support each other and do our medical centers, there is still a pulmonary fibrosis, and thalas- best to keep each other healthy lot to learn. semia…asthma, type 1 diabetes, so that everyone can continue to “We have learned that patients hypertension, and immuno- enjoy a successful educational with several medical conditions compromised state from bone experience.” are at increased risk of more February 9, 2021 Page 12 VIEWPOINT Long-live sweatpants nation Pop-Tarts: Ravioli ting, midriff-flossing, make- looking attractive enough on BY KELLY ADKINS you-feel-like-a-sausage-casing Zoom calls. or pastries? CONTRIBUTING WRITER clothing has empowered women Skinny jeans and body- one another. Unlike the wa- in America who are not Insta- con-styles are tossed away BY KIANA WHITE ter-wet dispute, this question gram or GymShark models. alongside the body-shaming CONTRIBUTING WRITER barely cuts the cake in pop As a female athlete, my body norms they inherently enable. culture. People tend to put has never looked slim even in Make way for wide-leg trousers, o all professors who too much thought into simple Tare irked by students dressed in my best shape. Tight clothing hidden cutouts in loose-fitting questions. could accentuate my curves but attire, and lots of flowy material. pajamas during their lectures, However, on a very serious never left me looking like the Effortless fashion includes ast week at Bixler close your ears. In terms of the note, Pop-Tarts receive more women fashion-gurus on Insta- spicing up leisurewear with LHall’s mandatory meeting, a fashion-realm, all us lazi- hype than they deserve. This gram or Tiktok. So, this shift to monochromatic color-blocking, thought-provoking question ly-clothed college students are sugar-filled snack is commer- athleisure comfort-clothing is a layering, and pairing normal arose: are Pop-Tarts consid- up to par, after all. After 2020’s cialized, promoted and adver- relief. bralettes with oversized blazers. ered ravioli or a pastries? In all oversized, loungewear fashion tised to suffice the snack-crav- Even top-name designers are Beauty is no longer pain. honesty, if you could see the trended due to COVID-19 stay- ing needs of both children and catching on to the new norm According to Vogue, even puzzled, perplexed and bewil- at-home orders, it seems that adults. To be frank, it is a waste in their Spring 2021 collection high-end fashion industries are dered look that was on mine 2021 will be no different. of money, calories and snack launches. Much to the dismay up-cycling their unused material and my roommates faces, you The fashion industry suf- brand. The question, however, of fashion-experts hoping 2021 to create new lines. would have hollered in laugh- fered in 2020, the New York still stands: are they ravioli or comes with a desire for height- This is great news for balling- ter. Yes, in that moment, I was Times calling it “the industry’s pastries? ened fashion after a year of on-a-budget college students, utterly confused about why a worst year in history.” Yet, if a A Pop-Tart is a pastry, but you stir-crazy frustration, names like like myself, who worship their person could ask such an absurd clothing item could win MVP, of course are welcome to your Michael Kors, Versace and Val- trips to Plato’s Closet and Good- question. Who has the time and it would be sweatpants, whose thoughts. If you are still not entino — to name a few — are will. It is official, thrifting is energy to think of a question sales increased by 80% by April moved, consider this: are Pop- fueled by relaxed glamour. eco-friendly and COVID-fash- like that and why? while clothing sales fell 79%. Tarts sweet? Yes. Are Pop-Tarts In essence, the new trends are ion approved. Let’s take a brief moment to It turns out that capitalism’s filled with fruit-based, choco- by-products of the consumer’s In other words, sorry moms recall the dispute of whether or loss is social construct’s gain. late-based and other enticing demand to be comfortable while and professors, it’s not a phase. not water is wet. I remember The shift away from form-fit- flavors? Yes. And lastly, are Long-live sweatpants nation. it like it was yesterday: people arguing, glaring and hollering they made with dough that is at each other to prove why their sweetened, frosted and glazed opinion was superior to their for flavor? Yes. Then, my friend, opposer’s. Friends turned into Pop-Tarts are in fact pastries. foes. Families turned against

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