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VOLUME 71, NUMBER 21 WWW.SUFFOLKJOURNAL.NET April 20, 2011 Still waiting on 20 Somerset Suffolk ranked in Derek Anderson Journal Staff top 376 colleges Angela Christoforos ed for its “wide selection of in- With rumors reported in Journal Staff teresting majors,” “small class the Boston Herald about the sizes,” and its study abroad 20 Somerset project being Suffolk University has program. The university is shutdown at Suffolk, there been officially ranked one also recognized for its urban has been talk of the univer- of the top universities in the campus and diverse student sity re-sketching the idea country for the eighth time body with international stu- of the Beacon Hill addition. in the Princeton Review’s dents from all over the world. The project, an alleged $68 2012 edition of “The Best Additionally, the Sawyer Busi- million New England School 376 Colleges,” a book that ness School was ranked by the of Art and Design building, only includes about 15 per- Princeton Review as one of the has had talk surrounding cent of the 2,500 four-year best 300 business schools in it’s potential halt. Chairman colleges across the country. the country as well as hav- of the Board of Trustees An- Photo courtesy of the Boston Herald “We are delighted that ing one of the top 25 under- drew Meyer cleared the air and its students. Included in tions that present themselves the Princeton Review has again graduate entrepreneurship with his statement that “there that evaluation of real estate to the university,” continued recognized what Suffolk Uni- programs across the country. is nothing being specifi- needs is an examination of Meyer, “with the needs of stu- versity students know well- “We commend Suf- cally reviewed for the build- the University’s 20 Somerset dents foremost in our minds.” that we are one of the best folk University for its out- ing,” and “no action of any Street project, as it pertains Since the Board of Trustees schools in the country,” said standing academics, which significance regarding [20 to the building’s planned most recent meeting, it doesn’t Marguerite Dennis, Suffolk is the primary criteria for Somerset] has been made.” programming and develop- seem that any moves have University’s vice president for our choice of schools for the Meyer also stated ment schedule. The board paused the project altogether. enrollment and international book,” said Robert Franek, there has been no offi- intends to conduct its review The Herald did point out programs. “Suffolk’s inclusion the Princeton Review’s vice cial hold on the project. over the next six months.” that “While the school was in the Princeton Review’s “Best president of publishing. He released a comment The Journal followed up scheduled to open this year, 376 Colleges” for the eighth Included in the “Best 376 to the Herald stating, “The to find that, according to little work has been done time is an indication of the Colleges” profiling of Suffolk Board of Trustees is under- Meyer, “[the Herald] was op- and the existing building high quality of instruction and University are quotes from taking a thorough review erating on mis-information” has yet to be demolished.” personal attention that Suffolk students commenting on the of its real estate develop- regarding the project's halt. With progress of the project students receive from faculty, friendliness of the professors ment program with an eye “We are constantly re- unclear and under review, staff and administrators.” toward best meeting the fu- viewing and evaluating all real it is difficult to find where In the book, Suffolk is not- see RANK page 2 ture needs of the institution estate opportunities and op- the Board will step next.

the nside ournal SENIORS, PROFILED News Odie Fakhouri Jessica Ross "Meet @BostonTweet' Jeff Fish Soleil Barros pg. 4 Journal Staff Journal Staff

Odie Fakhouri McNair Scholar International may be graduat- Jessica Ross has "Freedom veiled for the ing next month, dedicated the ma- burqa" pg. 6 but he has no in- jority of her four tention of leaving years at Suffolk Arts the Suffolk com- deeply involved "A Suffolk tradition" pg. 10 munity. “I don’t in the university’s think I’m done community. Ross’s serving Suffolk. involvement in- Opinion [Coming to Suf- cludes things "Goodbye college, hello folk] is the best from President of reality" pg.15 thing that’s ever the Black Student happened to me.” Union to winning Sports F a k h o u r i , an array of awards "Company provides unique 26, came to Suf- such as Creating athletic wear" pg. 18 folk in the Fall the Dream award, see ODIE page 3 see JESS page 3 PAGE 2 April 20, 2011 POLICE BLOTTER Suffolk within top 15 percent from RANK page 1 preparation among students: placement record. More than “Many students work during 94 percent of recent gradu- in hand with the city life the school year in paid intern- ates are either employed or "We commend Suffolk University for Wednesday, April 13 its outstanding academics, which is 5:00 p.m. the primary criteria for our choice of Fenton Building Harassment report 28 Derne Street. Report schools for the book." filed, Case closed. that encompasses the campus. ships, co-op jobs or work- enrolled in graduate school In the book, Suffolk is also study positions. Suffolk Uni- at the time of graduation.” 12:43 p.m. commended for it’s career versity has an excellent job Sawyer Building Medical Assist 8 Ashburton Place. Report filed. Case closed. . He's all over the hub scene Bianca Saunders formation and news about lover who currently resides Journal Staff the things that make Bos- in Roslindale with his wife ton so unique, including and daughter, loves Boston Thursday, April 14 “I’ll admit it, I’m from public transportation, lo- and all that it has to offer. New York,” said Adam Gaf- cal crime, “news by neigh- He enjoys taking his 1:59 a.m. fin, founder of Universal Hub. borhood,” late-night food daughter into town. His 150 Tremont Universal Hub is an and entertainment spots, favorite spot is the Boston Report of a resident of 150 Tremont Street online Boston community and the best and worst pub- Common because of its his- evading a taxi fare. Unit #31 responding. news and information site lic restrooms around town. tory, location, and crowds. that posts daily news and According to Gaffin, the One of his favorite events Report filed. Case closed. gives locals a chance to dis- cuss and write about current events. The site combines reports from local bloggers, "I tend to like to write photos from TwitPic and Flickr, and Twitter updates. about the quirky stuff and Friday, April 15 The site was created in things that only people 2005 after Gaffin had been 10:54 p.m. laid off from a job. One day, from Boston would 10 Somerset he was putting together list- ings for another site he had, understand." Alcohol Confiscation, Report filed. Case which was, according to closed. Gaffin, like a white pages site covers events and top- to cover is the Fourth of July for Boston, and he came up ics that the Globe or the Her- Chowderfest, an event at 2:43 p.m. with the idea for a site that ald would not care about, which citygoers gather to 73 Tremont would talk about local blogs. but that locals would. feast on chowder despite A staff at 73 Tremont Street reports a harass- The site features in- Gaffin, an Oldies music- the hot summer weather, be- cause of its bizarre nature. ing telephone call. Report filed/investigation. “I tend to like to write about the quirky stuff and things that only people from Boston would un- derstand,” said Gaffin, “like Spare Change Guy!” The site was initially a Monday, April 18 hobby for Gaffin, who ma- 8:56 p.m. jored in political science at 150 Tremont Brandeis University, but it is Report of an odor of marijuana at 150 Trem- now his full-time job. He also ont St. Report filed. Case closed. coordinates the Boston Blog Network, which is a promo- tional site for local bloggers. 10:10 a.m. Gaffin is very dedi- 10 West cated to writing and updat- Larceny report at 10 West Street. Report ing his site, and has spent filed. Case investigation. the majority of his adult life as a reporter and editor. “I bring my laptop on va- cations so I never miss any- thing,” Gaffin said cheerfully.

@universalhub universalhub.com PAGE 3 April 20, 2011 Free day at Fenway for students Gianna Carchia noon’s College Day at Fenway. way to get in for free,” said “We’re very happy to One of the games is called Journal Staff The Facebook event page has freshman Zoe Hartman. “I had be putting on the event,” the “cash cube.” The cube is a over 7,000 attending RSVPs, lots of fun at CollegeFest, so it says Becker. “We’re hop- phone booth with money fly- “This is the first time that but they are expecting any- looks like this will be fun too.” ing it’s going to be a suc- ing around inside; whoever Fenway Park has opened its where between 5,000 to 15,000 Starting at noon and last- cess, and we’re hoping to grabs the most cash will re- doors to college students like students to attend the event. ing until 6 p.m., College Day do more in the future.” ceive free tickets and prizes. this,” said Even Becker, direc- “I’ve never actually been will feature a lot of activities Some of the prizes will “I think that it’s a re- tor of marketing for this after- to Fenway, so it will be a fun for college students to take include discounted Red Sox ally good idea,” said fresh- part in. Like CollegeFest, it tickets up to 25 percent off, man Madeline Casey. is tailored completely to stu- discounted tours of Fen- dents with a variety of vendors way and students entry to handing out freebies. Chief win a free car. The vendors Marketing Executive Paul are listed to include The Tedeschi also worked on Col- North Face, Karmaloop, legeFest, and is bringing the Forever 21, and AT&T. same kind of experience to the “It’s going to be a great day first ever College Day. There for students to connect with will be prizes, games, ob- brands that want to be more Photo courtesy of Wiki user Kafziel stacle courses, and ice cream. college focused,” Becker said. Ross, of all things Fakhouri, FIRE founder, from JESS page 1 Texas A&M University for her PhD in political science, successful student Outstanding Sophomore majoring in public policy and from ODIE page 1 be fun and interesting to also done charity work, like of the Year, and receiving an public administration with start my own club [while] the St. Frances House Winter award at the University of a concentration in education 2008 semester with a ca- also providing a service.” Clothes Drive and Socks for California Berkley. Ross has policy along with a minor reer in real estate already The founding of FIRE Vets, a charity to give to home- also been involved with orga- in racial & ethnic politics. under his belt. After spend- sparked an interest among less veterans in Boston started nizations such as Phi Sigma “It’s exciting but over- ing one year at a community students in real estate and led in an entrepreneurship class. Alpha, a national honor soci- whelming because I know college in Chicago and simul- to the implementation of a This Fall, Fakhouri tacked ety program, and S.O.U.L.S. I’m going to miss Suffolk and taneously earning his real es- new real estate minor this year. an entrepreneurship ma- Connections to College. I’m committing the next five tate license, he joined the real “Without FIRE, the real jor onto his already rigor- Her political Suffolk years to a new university.” estate firm Bradford Allen. estate minor wouldn’t have ous schedule. “It was a lot of Free Radio Show, Suffolk Ross has also been one He spent two success- existed,” said Fakhouri. work,” he said. “Last semes- Back to Back with Aqiles of ten students chosen for ful years at the firm repre- “We’ve definitely come a ter and this semester have and Jessica, accepted po- American Political Science senting “buyers and sellers long way from no presence been very fun. [As an entre- litical commentary from Association, which awards in the acquisition of com- in the real estate realm.” preneurship major you’re] callers, all while playing ten minority students from mercial office buildings Fakhouri was also a constantly thinking about music hits during breaks. across the country with an in downtown Chicago.” Sawyer Ambassador for two initiatives and projects.” Ross has been an active educational scholarship while In 2008, he left the real years, which involved helping When he graduates, Fak- Residence Assistant for three working towards their PhD. years of her duration at the Career plans after gradu- university, along with the ate school include becoming Suffolk Voice, Ralph Bunche a professor, teaching and con- "I don't think I'm done serving the summer institute at Duke ducting research at a research University, and the Alumni institution or university. Al- Suffolk community." Annual fund, a program that lowing her former professors contacts Suffolk alumni to do- to inspire her and showing nate money to the university. research interests in achieve- estate industry to return to create new clubs, aiding those houri plans to take the GMAT Ross has not only been an ment gaps along with racial school, fulfilling a promise that are struggling, and help- and get applications ready for active member in the school and ethnic politics, Ross looks he made to his ailing grand- ing to run annual events. He business school. He also wants community but has worked a forward to sharing her re- father, who died shortly after. also founded the Sawyer Busi- to start a new business initia- few restaurant and retail jobs search with others. “The peo- Fakhouri decided to ness School Student Execu- tive. “I’ve developed a love of to add to her list of activities. ple that got me where I am pursue his education in tive Council (SBSSEC), which social entrepreneurship. No “I’ve always had job are my professors,” she said. Boston. “It was an oppor- is comprised of the board business I ever develop will throughout school, I worked “Make Suffolk work for tunity for me to live in a members of all the SBS clubs. not have a social objective.” retail and restaurants. I you," she advises students. college town—somewhere The SBSSEC is a way for He wants to run service worked at Juicy Couture my "I got involved because I that I was new to,” he said. the different clubs to discuss projects and cater to what freshman year,” she said. wanted to explore. While Since arriving at Suf- ideas and collaborate on cer- he called the “base of the Ross has also interned getting involved I learned folk as a global business tain events. For example, if pyramid,” which is com- with city council Ayanna skills on dealing with people major, Fakhouri has made Ivanka Trump came to Suf- prised of the lowest earning Pressley, Mass Democrat- and social skills that you can strides at the Sawyer Busi- folk, it could be co-spon- workers who hold up every- ic Party Diversity Intern- carry out into life later on." ness School (SBS), first with sored by Women in Business one else on the “pyramid.” ship Program that lead to Ross enjoys spending the founding of Future In- (WIB) and FIRE because it “[Suffolk] helped me her internship at MassINC. time with friends and fam- vestors in Real Estate (FIRE). would involve real estate. keep my promise to my She is currently preparing ily whenever school lets out “I was looking for a way He said Suffolk has led grandfather,” he said. “I to graduate and attend gradu- for break. She also enjoys to get involved and add val- him to numerous other op- got to meet lifelong friends ate school in Texas. “I’m ready long walks, cooking vegan ue [to Suffolk],” said Fak- portunities like going to Isra- here—both business connec- to graduate soon, woohoo!” recipes, traveling, and read- houri. “There was no real es- el and interning at the British tions and person friends.” Ross will be attending ing. “Do I have time for fun?” tate club. I thought it would House of Commons. He has PAGE 4 April 20, 2011 Meet @BostonTweet Lexis Galloway write things down that might another shot after discon- Journal Staff be of interest going on, check tinuing his use once before. the news, have meetings, go Now, however, he credits How awesome would out to eat; it all depends,” he his Twitter lists and ability it be to have a job working explained, noting that some to update the Twitter feed with Twitter, dining out, and days are more busy than oth- anywhere from his iPhone. getting to experience all the ers depending on what’s go- “I never expected local spots in Boston? Well ing on in the city and what’s anything like this to hap- meet Tom O’Keefe, the man relevant for the demographic. pen, it really started out behind BostonTweet, which O’Keefe, who is origi- by luck and chance.” all about life in Boston, things nally from upstate New York, Although BostonT- "I have a very untypical day, there is no set structure, no 9 to 5 schedule." to do in the city, food and ventured to Boston for school weet is his full time job, drink deals, and news media. where he attended Boston O’Keefe is also involved O’Keefe, who said he’s College and majored in poli- in technology develop- not even sure exactly what his tics and economics. Like many ment, start-up companies job title is, posts on Twitter college graduates though, and even designed the Sim- Photo courtesy of BostonTweet about everything of interest finding a job straight out of mons College Twitter page. for twenty-something’s on the school is not always easy. Groupon supports him different types of people. in the door, make connec- red and green lines of the T. “After the job market and is the biggest source “I get to meet college tions and still make mon- From restaurant specials and froze, start-ups were failing of revenue for BostonT- students, the governor, ey doing it,” he explains. Groupon deals to news media and nobody was hiring, I re- weet, but it has also opened the mayor, and it’s actu- Out of his numerous fol- and lifestyle events, BostonT- alized why am I sitting here him up to a lot of differ- ally made Boston seem a lowers in the Twitter-verse, weet is dedicated to a Twitter- watching Oprah? I wanted ent opportunities, getting whole lot smaller,” he said. O’Keefe said he enjoys fol- feed pertaining to one of the to get people to start focus- him in touch with business BostonTweet isn’t going lowing all the local busi- city’s major demographics. ing on everything local and owners and creating new anywhere anytime soon. “I nesses and restaurants, “I have a very untypical talking about everything marketing relationships. definitely plan on continu- specifically Joanne Chang, day, there is no set structure, that’s happening around O’Keefe said his fa- ing with it. It has great po- who owns Flour Bak- no 9 to 5 schedule,” O’Keefe here” he said, although ad- vorite part of running Bos- tential for my focus, and is ery, and Universal Hub. joked. “I get up everyday, mits he had to give Twitter tonTweet is meeting all a good way to get my foot PAGE 5 April 20, 2011 Suffolk Sustainability to end year on green note Bianca Saunders The first, which will take Journal Staff place on the first floor func- tion room of the Suffolk Law Although the year is com- School, is an event in honor ing to a close, the Suffolk of Earth Day. Co-sponsored Sustainability team has not by the Moakley Institute and slowed down its efforts in pro- S.O.U.L.S., “Working To- moting a more green campus. wards Environemental Sus- Suffolk Sustainability has tainability: The Impact of worked hard this year to in- Consumers, Community, and form and educate the Suffolk Corporations” will be held Community on how to live from noon to 2 p.m., featuring more environmentally (eco)- a luncheon, a poster session friendly, co-hosting, running, showcasing the environmen- and participating in a variety tal work of Suffolk students of events, programs, and much and a speaking program. more during the school year. The Suffolk Sustainability Photo courtesy of Suffolk Sustainability This past fall, for example, Eco-Reps will also be co-host- the team participated in the ing the “Green Your Spring Campus Conservation Na- Cleaning” Event with the SU- tionals in an effort to increase PERs that evening in Donahue Eco-Reps, dorms, cafes awareness of energy and wa- 403 from 6 to 7 p.m. where ter consumption on campus. students will be provided in- Among the university’s cycling of Frito Lay chip bags. dents to donate their used They have also hosted events formation on using healthier, eco-friendly campus is the Launched in the fall 2009 items that are in good condi- on having a more eco-friend- non-toxic and non-chemical stress on sustainability in the semester, Suffolk’s Eco-Rep tion instead of trashing them ly dorm room and embracing products for spring cleaning. residence halls and cafeterias. program aims to promote during move out week,” conservation while traveling. Students will also be able to Freshman Emily Whitlow, a environmental outreach and said Eco-Rep Careese Peters. More recently, in late make their own take-home resident at the 150 Tremont education to students living “We will provide bins March, the team hosted a par- cleaning products there. dormitory, said there is now on campus in the residence starting the end of this week ty in the dark for Earth Hour, Suffolk’s fifth Annual food composting stations in halls. The position, which [or] early next week that a world-wide event in which Dump and Run in the resi- the building’s cafeteria. The requires time dedicated to will collect items and donate people in homes around the dence halls will be run by single-stream recycling sys- tabling and enforcing an them to several of the local world turn off their lights for the team as well later this tem separates paper, bottles eco-friendly lifestyle, quali- non-profit organizations.” one-hour to promote aware- month, where students can and trash. “I think the school fies as work study eligibility. Student volunteers will ness of energy consumption. donate unwanted items does a lot to go green,” “We are currently focus- be compensated for five- “We are focused on ex- from their dorms such as she said. “I go with it!” ing all of our attention on plus hours of work with a ploring opportunities to books, clothing, school sup- Whitlow also noted the the Dump and Run, an an- $10 university bookstore connect with students and plies, and unopened food. bio-degradable utensils and nual project we conduct to gift card. Any students still employees to foster sustain- Currently, the team is re- recyclable soup containers in help provide resources to interested may contact Pe- able choices for daily life,” cruiting volunteers to partici- the Donahue café and the re- Suffolk residence hall stu- ters ([email protected]). said Erica Mattison, the spe- pate in Suffolk’s clean-up team cial projects coordinator for Boston Shines, the city’s for Campus Sustainability. annual clean-up day, which Suffolk Sustainability will take place on April 25. has even more lined up for Those interested may email the last few weeks of the se- [email protected] by April mester. The team will be co- 24 with providing a full name hosting two events tomorrow. and cellular phone number. Trending improvements ON CAMPUS

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Paper log maker transforms mail, mags and newspapers PAGE 6 April 20, 2011 Freedom veiled for the burqa Jenn Orr French President Nicho- wear – however much or little Student Union at UC Irvine a dozen people – three of Journal Staff las Sarkozy has insisted that clothing that may be. Oth- Vice President Hadeer Soli- whom were women wearing the law is not meant to be ers claim that the law pro- man in an interview with the burqas. Paris police detained racist in any way. It is his be motes Islamophobia, and that Tehran Times. “The new law two of the veiled women, al- On April 11, France im- though it is unknown wheth- plemented a ban on the burqa, er or not they were fined. The the Islamic face-covering veils Paris police administration sometimes worn by women said the women were de- that covers them from head to tained for participating in toe – a measure that has gath- an unauthorized protest. ered a great deal of controver- The law is carefully sy among the Muslim commu- worded – not even using the nity and non-Muslims alike. words “veil,” “Muslim,” or The law prohibits Mus- “women.” It modestly states lim women in France from that it is illegal to hide the wearing burqas in public, and face in public. And although those who do not oblige can Italy has a law against cover- face a fine of up to 150 Euros ing the face, it is for security ($215) or be forced to take reasons. President Sarkozy classes on French citizenship. first proposed the ban two The ban applies to both years ago and targeted veil- the burqa – which has a mesh wearers, saying that veils screen over the eyes, and the are not welcome in France. niqab – which has just a slit Police say the law will Photo courtesy of Flickr user Afghanistanmatters for the eyes. It will affect an be difficult to enforce and estimated 2,000 Muslim wom- lief that the burqa imprisons women who wear the garb will not create a ‘moderate’ rarely applied. Several veil- en in France as well as visitors women and contradicts the do so of their own accord, Islam, as some French offi- wearing women made it clear who wear burqas or niqabs. secular nation’s standards as burqas have no religious cials claim it will; rather, it that they would not obey the France’s government of equality. Others disagree. foundation in the Qua ran. alienates and infringes on the ban. Public opinion in Paris justifies this law under Many argue that the ban “The reaction amongst rights of a significant portion regarding the morality of the the conviction that ban- impinges not only on religious Muslim women varies, but I of the French population.” ban on burqas and niqabs is ning the headwear pro- freedom and freedom of ex- think a common sentiment is The day the ban went into mixed, but leading parties motes sexual equality. How- pression in a democracy, but that this law denies women effect, a protest was held in on both the left and the right ever, many have met the also defies a woman’s right in France the right to choose front of the Notre Dame Cathe- strongly support the law. ruling with opposition. to choose what she wants to what to wear,” said Muslim dral that consisted of roughly Answers found in Minsk bombing Ryan Powell they admitted to having a presidential candidates were Minsk proved to be trou- without a full review. With Journal Staff helping hand in two previ- beaten by police on Election bled for only a brief period the specific motivation for the ous bombings, one in 2005 Day while taking part in a ral- of time before the fast-paced attack yet to be determined, and one in 2008. With this ly against Lukashenko. Each city life went on per usual. an unsettled attitude presides Former Soviet colony Be- ground-breaking interroga- of his elections since 1994 have The perpetrators have been over those in support of Lu- larus was disturbed this past tion, immense progression is been said by many sources to identified, and with a num- kashenko. This could prove to week with an alleged terror- expected in finding out who be “flawed” and incompetent. ber of confessions, the en- be a testament to the growing ist attack. A homemade bomb exactly is behind this terror- Though his oppressive tirety of the opposition unit opposition of his authoritar- was placed in a bag under- ist organization, and whether authority seems to be an is- should soon be dismantled. ian rule, or it could also be neath a bench in a Minsk sub- or not they have any more sue with elections, scenes of Especially with foreign aid painted over by the brush of way station, in the Belarusian terrorist attacks planned. violence and protest are few going towards the investiga- censorship and intimidation. capital. The fatal incident The motives behind the and far between. Therefore, tion, this incident will not go caused the death of 12 people attacks have yet to be deter- his means to presidency are and hospitalized around 150. mined. Speculation has run not questioned abroad, but Belarusian President Al- rampant regarding whether his various soviet-era policies exander Lukashenko has or not the bombing was a are criticized by various west- taken measures to strengthen response to the regime of ern powers, the state-owned the defense of the city, such Lukashenko, who has been economy being one of them. as increased security in all accused of an authoritarian This has not held back aid in public transportation facili- ruling style with violent reac- the wake of the terrorist at- ties. Also, through interro- tions to protests and opposi- tacks. Russia has publicly an- gation and various means of tion forces. In 2010, question- nounced their full coopera- persuasion, the two culprits able voting tactics were used tion with the situation and has who confessed to carrying by Lukashenko, who claimed subsequently sent investiga- out the bombing have relayed 80 percent of the population tion teams to assess the situa- Photo courtesy of Pisqa.com names of those who were also vote and 90 percent of the tion. Israel has also agreed to tied to the attack. Moreover, electoral vote. Two opposing send help as soon as possible. Lukashenko, speaking to the press in December PAGE 7 April 20, 2011 Nigerian elections breed chaos

Ryan Powell ers represented the village. Nigeria has the most reason- produce the fairest of elec- protest. With the burning of Journal Staff Furthermore, names such able chance of moving for- tions. In 2010, Jonathan hired churches and random mur- as Bob Marley and Nelson ward. This would be a fair as- Attahiru Jega, a respected der sprees, police barracks have become the only safe Amidst a push for liberal- refuge. This simply cannot izing Africa, democracy has allow for a promising future found itself at the forefront under Jonathan if this much of agendas abroad. In Ni- animosity is the product of geria, an example of demo- reelection. The previous 24- cratic integration has proven hour curfew has been dimin- inefficient and the People’s ished from dusk to dawn to Democratic Party (PDP) has adhere to the citizens' will. won without contest since Military intervention may be the military ruled Nigeria in a necessary means to peace, 1999. The PDP incumbent, while the protests in the north Goodluck Jonathan, has led may increase in the wake the Nigerian people since the of oppositional activities. previous president, Umaru The outcome is unfavor- Yar-Adua, died in 2010. Past able for the entire country of inept elections have promot- Nigeria, and such violence ed the distraught nature of should not have been enticed this week’s Nigerian elections. Photo courtesy of Flickr user Attawayjl with supposedly fair elec- Being the first supposed tions. The competitive nature The skyline of Nigeria's capital, Abaju, seen at night election with competition, of parties in Nigeria caused the ex-PDP member, Muham- Mandela repeatedly found sessment, but as soon as any academic and Vice Chancel- such rigging of elections, but madu Bahri, has led a some- themselves on the ballots in hint of election results were lor of Bayero University, to even though favored towards what promising opposition. a push for PDP superiority. produced, immediate riots lead the electoral commission the PDP, it is a universal tac- However reliable polls have Now that the elections began in northern Nigeria. and take drastic measures to tic to electoral recognition. been, they have shown that have been fully determined, Posters with Jonathan’s provide fair elections. Even More international super- Bahri is far behind Jonathan’s Jonathan is said to have won picture and any form of pro- the printing of ballots abroad vision of elections or more promising outlook. This im- 22.5 million votes to Bahri’s PDP literature have been de- took place in order to avoid military interference could mediately sparked unrest 12.2 million. This does not stroyed and burned on the duplication. This obviously be the necessary means to with the presumption that show drastic differences that grounds that the elections has not convinced the masses, the most representative and elections are being rigged. In would have been the result of were unfair and rigged. Both and Nigeria has found itself, fair elections. Nigerians must recent elections, obvious elec- a major election fraud. With Bahri and Jonathan proclaim once again, in a state of chaos. have faith in their election tion mishaps occurred. Polls only 57 percent of the vote, that these accusations are Citizens in regions such process, but riots and vio- had shown 50,000 votes for it can officially be said that false and more than minimal as Kano and Kaduna in the lence are not going to solve the PDP while only 4,000 vot- under Jonathan and the PDP, efforts were carried out to north hold the heaviest of the ever-increasing issue. Iceland sued by United Kingdom Derek Anderson referendum on Saturday op- sequently split into a ‘bad’ landic electorate not to agree etary Fund. They loaned the Journal Staff posed the law, the government bank, holding soured invest- with the agreement reached country $2.1 billion in No- said in a statement Sunday, ments, and a healthy insti- between Iceland, the UK and vember 2009, and said that saying turnout was high.” To tution named Arion Bank.” the Netherlands,” and that repaying Britain and the After the collapse of Ice- that, Alexander responded Of the three banks that the “time for negotiations Netherlands. Iceland also has land’s Kaupthing Bank back in to the Icelandic vote saying collapsed, Kaupthing had the was over. Iceland remains attempted to apply for Euro- 2008, the UK has officially re- it was “disappointing” and largest operation in the U.K. obliged to repay. The issue is pean Union membership, but ported that they are suing Ice- that “we have a very difficult When the collapse of now for the courts to decide.” both the Netherlands and Brit- land for the billions of dollars financial position as a coun- Kaupthing occurred, Britain Iceland continues to at- ain could block this motion. lost in the crisis according to try… This money could help.” and the Netherlands bailed tempt to find ways to fix their As of now, no court date statements made last Monday. This whole fiasco dates out savers in their own coun- economy by receiving loans has been set to settle the matter. The dispute between back to 2008, when the tries with more than $5 bil- from the International Mon- countries, which has steadily Kaupthing Bank collapsed. lion dollars. It has been a become bitter, has lead to The bank had about $56.7 bil- struggle since to reclaim the situation being handled lion in assets. The bank fell, the money from Iceland. by the courts. Danny Alex- along with the country’s two According to the same ander, chief secretary of the other largest banks. Accord- CNN article, under a Euro- Treasury, stated that the Brit- ing to an article in the Wall pean Union directive, Iceland ish government has “an ob- Street Journal, “Combined, is required to pay back the ligation to get that money the three financial institu- bailout money to both Brit- back, and we will continue tions accounted for around ain and the Netherlands. Ice- to pursue that until we do.” three-quarters of Iceland’s land has also been reported Iceland recently held a stock-market value. Their to say it would “honor its vote to repeal a law that was loans and other assets totaled international obligations.” set to solve the money issues about 10 times the country’s Netherlands Finance Min- between the two countries. gross domestic product.” ister Jan Kees de Jager said According to a CNN article, The article went on to say he was “very disappointed “Six out of 10 voters in the that “Kaupthing was sub- about the decision of the Ice- Photos courtesy of Flickr users justinpickard and bachmont PAGE 8 April 20, 2011 world BRIEFS

Africa

CAIRO, Egypt – At least 846 people died in the nearly three-week-long uprising to topple long-serving President Hosni Mubarak, according to a report released by Amnesty International. Earlier, official estimated put out by an as- sociate of Mubarek had put the toll of death from the days of demonstration and battle of armed legions of riot police at 365. Local groups, however, had put the figure much higher. Amnesty International said in a report Wednesday that Egypt must immediately investigate human rights abuses blamed on State Security during Mubarek’s rule. Thousands of protestors stormed State Security offices in Egypt in March following reports that its officers were de- stroying incriminating documents that could convict them is they were ever tried on charges of human rights abuses.

Europe

LONDON, England -- Celtic Football Club manager Neil Lennon, along with two fans, have been targeted by “viable” parcel bombs designed to kill or main”, Scottish polish said Tuesday. The package, thought to be a hoax when found at the Royal Mail sorting office in Kirkintillock, East Dunbartonshire on March 26, was addressed to Len- non. An investigation was launched after the package was found to be designed to cause harm. Police have assured residents of the area that the bombs were not believed to be linked to terrorist organizations. “We are treating the matter very seriously,” said a police spokesman. Lennon has been on the receiving end of threats all throughout his managerial and playing career. Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond said, “Let us be quite clear - there is a major po- lice investigation under way to ensure that the individual or individuals concerned are identified and apprehended, and then brought to book with the full force of the law.”

Middle East

KABUL, Afghanistan – Hundreds of Afghan soldiers are training in counterintelligence to stop Afghan and coalition forces from being attacked by rogue policemen, soldiers, or militant imposters. Expected to double by the end of the year, the program is much-needed. Nearly daily attacks since Friday have killed five NATO troops, nine members of the Afghan security forces and an in- terpreter. Militants are hoping to undermine the trust between coalition and Afghan forces, who have become increasingly close allies as the Afghans prepare to take the lead in securing the nation by the end of 2014. Last year, the number of partnered operations was 10,400, up from 530 in 2009, said the coalition. Convinced that in- surgents were ramping up reconnaissance on security force movements, Afghan defense officials approached the U.S.-led coalition late last year and requested coun- terintelligence instruction for some of their top soldiers. PAGE 9 April 20, 2011

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Total points this week = 3425 Weekly Sudoku Easy Medium PAGE 10 April 20, 2011 "A Suffolk Tradition" The Fourth Annual Rammy Awards takes it to the next level, sacrificing nothing Jennifer Orr year, all of which were judged of Arts and Sciences Dean presented by Prof. David submitted for this year’s Ram- Journal Staff by visual media experts Kenneth Greenberg spoke Reeder to Robert Nord- mys. Dr. Monika Raesch then throughout the U.S. Student to attendees about how far berg for “Favorite Girl.” took the stage to present the Suffolk students and work was sent to judges with along the Rammy Awards Dr. Dana Rosengard next award for fiction short to Paul faculty sat side by side in a high professional standards have come in the past four awarded Ashley O’Donnell Davis Lyons for String Theory, packed Modern Theatre and thanks to the help of the 2011 years. He thanked Dr. Dana and Katie Sampson for another film favorite that gen- enjoyed a night of visual arts Rammy Awards Commit- Rosengard, CJN faculty, and “MBTA Updates” in the hard erated a lot of buzz that night. at the Rammy Awards, which tee: Jason Carter, Nina Hunt- CJN students for their dedica- news reporting category. A The Suffolk University took place April 14. Now in emann, Sasha Lekic, Shosha- tion before Prof. Ken Martin belly dancing performance Dance Company once again its fourth year, the Rammy took the stage, performing to Awards were created to rec- the song “Vogue” by Madon- ognize and celebrate Com- na. Next, Prof. Frank Irizarry munication and Journalism handed out the award for Department students who commercial/PSA, which was have excelled in visual me- presented to Mason Ma- dia, establishing a Suffolk rino, Justin Callahan, and tradition that will hope- Michael Diaz for Take the fully motivate students to Stairs – a hilarious public further share their work service announcement about and pursue their goals all of the potential hor- in film and photography. rors that come with riding The awards began with one of Suffolk’s elevators. a hilarious number that The feature news re- featured Rammy Sr. show- porting award, presented ing the new Rammy mascot by Dr. Shoshana Madmoni- the ropes, both decked out Gerber, was given to Ash- in ninja attire and training ley O’Donnell and Eric to the song “Moment of Hurt for Drag Performance Truth.” Rammy Sr.’s coach- 101. O’Donnell, another ing of Rammy Jr. ended with two-time winner this year, the latter successfully kick- is undeniably a front run- Photo by Ken Martin ing a bull mascot’s butt. Af- ner in the broadcast jour- ter the bull took a beating, all na Madmoni-Gerber, Monika took the stage to present ad- – which admittedly was a nalism program with her mascots took off their masks Raesch, and Dana Rosengard. ditional photography awards. bit random, but entertaining professional approach to re- to reveal CJN students and Dr. Susan Alessandri pre- The photography award nonetheless – by porting news around Suffolk. professors as well as Rammy sented the award for strategic for spot news was awarded S a r a The 2011 Rammy Awards Committee member Jason communication to Melissa to Eric Balcanoff for “After ended with a last word from Carter, who proudly sport- Johnson and Julie Pike for the Storm,” while Monica Dana Rosen- ed the old Rammy costume. their marketing project, “Mar- Anc received the photo es- g a r d , Following Rammy’s train- iposa.” Next were the photog- say award for “Boston w h o ing bit was a performance by raphy awards, presented by Marathon: Triumph and thanked the Suffolk University Dance Prof. Bruce Butterfield, which Tragedy.” After all four all stu- Company. Wearing glittery were awarded to Monica Anc p h o t o g - d e n t s , black dresses, the ever-sassy for “Heavy Catch” (black r a p h y f a c u l t y, dance team jazzed it up to the and white awards judges, and song, “Hey Big Spender,” be- w e r e theatre staff fore the introduction p r e- for their par- of master s e n t - ticipation in of cer- ed, it was the night’s cer- e m o - clear that Carlisle, Miss Photo by Ken Martin emonies. Spe- n i e s . Balcanoff Boston 2011, followed. cial thanks went O u t and Anc Prof. Jason Carter then out to Jerry Glendye, w a l k e d have ex- presented the award for Keith Erickson, Diane Ray- Dr. Dana c e l l e d in-depth reporting/docu- mond, Mike DiLoreto, Jillian Rosengard in the mentary to Nicole Lee for Murphy, and Bruce Wickel- w e a r i n g a r e a Strangers You’ve Never Met, gren for their active roles in a tuxedo, o f undoubtedly a film favorite the CJN department. Words c o m p l e t e that night. Lee graciously ac- of optimism and enthusiasm with a se- p h o - cepted the award via Skype about next year’s Rammy Photo by Ken Martin quined blue tography dur- message, as she was abroad. Awards concluded the night. vest (it was ing their time at Suffolk. CJN Department Chair Dean Greenberg summed beautiful), to c a t - Rampage, Suffolk’s show Dr. Robert Rosenthal, bet- it up best: “I want to call start the awards egory) and choir, then took the stage for ter known as Dr. Bob to CJN this what it really is – a tra- – after cracking a Eric Balcanoff for “Canyon a couple of song and dance students, said a few words dition. A Suffolk tradition.” few jokes, of course. Nearly Sunset” (color category). numbers. Following Ram- following the documentary 200 students submitted en- After the presentation of page’s performances was award presentation and con- tries across 11 categories this the first three awards, College the award for music video, gratulated all students who PAGE 11 April 20, 2011 'Together' celebrates Music l Art l Technology arts

Angela Bray experience,” said Koren Ber- “We’re looking to ex- Journal Staff nardi, director of production, pand,” he said; this year’s at the press conference last panels include every- With flyers, event pages Friday. And it’s only day three body from media to city BRIEFS and download cards every- of the festival’s second year. counselors to professors. where, the Together Festival The “Get Together” Yesterday, day one of Earl finally tracked down has now kicked in and blown planned for this Saturday Together’s discussions and If last week’s sales for Odd Future at the Paradise mean minds after day one. It was won’t deny when it comes technology demonstrations anything, it’s that the rap collective from Compton are no joke when Mayor Thomas to things to see, hear and at Northeastern, began with rap’s next big thing. Within 10 minutes, all tickets had been M. Me- a panel sold out. But since the group first gained popularity, one nino pro- concern- of the most notorious members, Earl Sweatshirt, has been c l a i m e d ing the missing in action. S u n d a y, c o m m u - Rumors spread, April 17, nity, rela- concluding that 2011 to be tionships 17-year-old Earl, Together and scene whose real name B o s t o n e s t a b - is Thebe Kgositsile, Day in lished by was either serving the city electronic jail time, or that his of Boston m u s i c . mother sent him to d u r i n g Dub- boarding school. the VIP bing this Last week, Complex Magazine managed to actually track event at “an excit- down Kgositsile at the all-male Coral Reef Academy in Samoa. the Foun- ing and The Academy is run by therapists and faculty who, ac- d a t i o n involved Photo by Angela Bray cording to their website, give their clients “sophisticated R o o m . time for treatment approaches in a cultural-immersion milieu to Just as it’s hyped, Togeth- do. Breaking away from all of us,” Joe Grafton, direc- help young men with emotional difficulties find their way er is compilation of events in the initial idea of a record tor of operations, moderated to healing, maturity and independence.” Photos prove that the Greater Boston area plug- fair, the gathering sparks the discussion tossing around Kgositsile was, at one point, attending the academy. Hints ging electronic music, art and and expresses creativity. ideas including people, places, dropped in Odd Future lyrics also refer to saving Earl technology in the same pool. “The Get Together is a technology, and innovation. “from the Samoans.” Since the article was released, Odd Fu- “We’re about to embark unique, fusion event,” said “Electronic music was so ture leader Tyler, The Creator, spoke out calling the article on an incredible journey,” said Ariana Paoletti, manager of well-represented here,” said false, yet all clues still point towards Complex’s conclusion. David Day, co-founder and the event. “I kind of brought Ben Garton (aka Schwilly B, creative director, as well as the together elements that are Green), founder of the Circle editor-in-chief of DigBoston. related to electronic music.” party, reminiscing the scene Locking up the Cage Uniting the scene for at Adding a line of fash- 10 to 15 years ago. “I could least a week, “it’s kind of over- ion and art aspects “opens not get enough of electronic An intense man was running around a New Orleans whelming m u s i c . street yelling last week, as onlookers realized that Nicho- to see the I came las Cage doesn’t act in movies, but plays himself. The ac- c o m m u - up with tor, known for his over exaggerated emotional acting, was nity get this idea arrested after drunkenly over exaggerating his emotions t o g e t h e r of Circle in the middle of the night. Sources say that he was hav- as it has,” b e c a u s e ing a domestic dispute with his wife, Alice Kim, when he he said. a circle is mistook a neighbor’s house as his, and continued to ram- “ [ W e ’ r e kind of page in front of it. As cops arrived, Cage opened the back- able to] equal. All seat door to a cruiser and began to sit down, when the meet each p e o p l e cop got out of the other face have a car. Cage then to face place, all booked it down with the p e o p l e the block towards knowledge can par- a cab, which he that we’re ticipate. successfully got in, all doing W i t h but eventually was something Circle, a booked himself as e x t r a o r - lot of our the cops took him d i n a r y. ” Photo by Angela Bray lifestyles downtown. And to top it off, no joke: Dog According to Manag- up electronic music culture started to change. A lot of the Bounty Hunter provided the bail. ing Director Alex Mania- to other people,” she said. [our community] was grow- tis, the impressive selection The festival’s tag line has ing and changing together.” of artists and shows is a upgraded from “the New Eng- Garton also said he feels sole base of what everyone land electronic music festival” those who like electronic wants to see. “The list has to “Music l Art l Technology.” music are open minded, and gone from the biggest of the Maniatis said there will be all their involvement is driven game to the smallest of the sorts of art installations at ev- by passion for the music. “I game,” he said. “This festi- ery venue, spreading over 80 think the concept of Together val is all about you, the com- events throughout the week. is awesome,” he said. “I think munity. It’s your festival.” Who would have expect- the Together festival is just “It’s just been an incredible ed traveling photo booths? see TOGETHER page 12 PAGE 12 April 20, 2011 Smith returns to roots with Red State staff David Frederick Smith’s films, but what sets ideas into one crazy epic. In my expectations and I can Journal Staff this film from others is the my opinion, he succeeded. say that it is one of the best SOUNDS intensely haunting atmo- With the inclusion of films that I have seen in years. Kevin Smith’s latest fea- sphere. Smith has stated nu- many experimental elements Smith is someone who always ture, Red State (Smodcast Pic- merous times that while there in the film, many average makes his work personal, and tures, 2011) has been in the are so many different types moviegoers may not enjoy the it can hit close to home for works for several e x p e r i e n c e those who keep on coming years now, origi- that is Red back. It is very hard to me to nally announced State, but the express my fondness for View by Smith in 2006. film wasn’t Askew and Red State, but I The film stars made for can say that Smith made such Melissa Leo , them. Smith an amazing piece of work that John Goodman, has also an- I felt moved after viewing it. and Michael nounced that While the history and contro- Parks, who de- he is self-dis- versy surrounding Red State Blacroc livers an espe- tributing the are interesting, it would take "Blakroc" cially legendary film, which me a very long time to explain Best collaboration I've heard p e r f o r m a n c e . is a very most of it and I highly suggest in a while. Blues/rock + hip- I won’t give brave and that you go to Smith’s pod- hop = Awesome. too much away bold move. casting website, smodcast. -Derek Anderson about the plot, K n o w i n g com to hear the whole story. but it begins with how much Next to Clerks and Dogma, three friends he would ac- this is one of Smith’s most who go on a trip tually have personal films, crafted by to find sex but to pay for such a hauntingly beautiful end up crossing a d v e r t i s - narrative that deserves ku- paths with the ing to audi- dos. The villains of this film film’s villains, ences that are so dark and cynical that the clergy of would not once you are swept up in their the Five Points even sneak world, there is no going back. Church and their into the film, Red State is the first film sadistic pastor Smith has I have seen to ever perfectly Abin Cooper decided to merge the elements of main- The Beatles (Michael Parks). tour the film stream film and independent "Let It Be" Smith’s inspira- in differ- cinema in such a great way. The Beatles playing in a tion for the film ent cities to Red State is most certainly church. Awesome. seems to draw Courtesy of Smodcast Pictures raise money a game changer. I would high- -Jeffrey D. Fish mostly from the fundamen- of films that he would like to to help pay for costs. Smith ly recommend checking out talist actions of the very real make, realistically thinking wanted to reach out to an the film during its next tour, Westboro Baptist Chuch. he would not be able to make audience that he already or if you don’t have the cash, The film has lots of great them all. With Red State, knew would enjoy his film. wait until it is released in nor- dialogue, a staple in most of Smith combined three films The film surpassed all of mal cinemas on October 19. Come 'Together' right now from TOGETHER page 11 place for people to meet. “Ev- and so many different things. Considering the major so needed, like, wow, how ery time you meet someone, Even just in the past year, my local, national and interna- come no one thought of this you’ll have one person in com- perspective has been expand- tional talent lined up for the before? The unity rest of the week, in is really key. [In the addition to all of Hunnie Bunnies future], I’m excited the daytime events, "Yum" to see it get bigger.” Bostonians not com- IIIIIII''VVEEEE “I do love the ing together (pun NEVER BEEN HERE goals of this festi- intended?) will BEFORREEEEE val, bringing more be in denial after -Ethan Long genres together,” scrolling through said DJ Shivar, Cer- phasing party pho- emony Boston. Pig- tos and thorough gybacking off the blog posts. Those integral art and fash- late on the low- ion and dress, she down can scour continued on to the the schedule on to- many fractures and getherboston.com. genres of electronic “For those peo- music. “Boston is ple don’t know what great with mixing x, y or z is, this is the the genres togeth- week to find out,” Barbra Streisand er, I’m all for it.” Photo by Angela Bray said Day. And with "Duck Sauce" Bernardi, also a combo of as many Gotta love on the panel, explained the mon, then your circle grows ing. The more people you elements as possible, “at the Barbra Streisand.... way Together itself is a com- bigger,” she said. “I get influ- know, the more people will end of the day, it’s all music- -Soleil Barros mon ground, a reason and enced from so many people know you, or know of you.” music, art and technology.” PAGE 13 April 20, 2011 Self-help from a Bostonian Angela Christoforos own favorite quotes and life makeup artist, photogra- “One show stopping! Maria College where she studied Journal Staff mottos. The cover of the book pher, caterer, lighting per- shows us girls how to success- Broadcast Journalism and features Maria in a red eve- son, graphic artist and God fully juggle it all while look- participated in Emerson Inde- She’s an entertainment ning gown standing ing fabulous. I love her pendent Video. She then went journalist, TV host, actress, next to signs made out lazy woman workout on to become a correspon- philanthropist, has appeared of a picket fence that and yummy recipes!” dent at Channel One News in Pantene Pro-v commer- reads phrases such “Maria is a beau- until she eventually landed cials, and now she’s even as, “workout, host To- tiful, hard working her big break with a host- added author under her belt. day Show, get red car- lady who has a will ing gig on E! News. She was Boston’s own Maria Menou- pet ready, cook din- and a way to make the youngest reporter to ever nos has come back to visit ner, and save money.” things work for her- host E! News at the age of 22. her roots to promote her new The way the book self! She has some Nearly 10 years later, Ma- book to fellow Bostonians. cover was created is great tips that are ria has appeared in several Maria’s book signings unique and notable, easy to apply and help films as an actress and she’s took place on Friday, April “The cover of my make your life bet- worked on TV outlets like 15 at 5:00 p.m. inside the Em- book may be the very ter,” said Heidi Klum. the Today Show, Access Holly- erson Barnes & Noble, and thing that truly en- But what makes wood, and has even hosted a on Saturday, April 16 she capsulates the spirit Maria admirable is Eurovision TV song contest in made stops at the Brookline and essence of the that she is walking Greece. Now she is the author Booksmith and the Cam- text within it,” said proof of the American of The Everygirl’s Guide to Life. bridge Side Galleria at 6:00. Menounos. “I don’t dream, coming from While at her book sign- Maria’s Every Girl’s Guide simply mean the pho- nothing and working ing on Boylston street, I heard to Life is an A-Z guide of to and design, though Courtesy of It Books her way up the lad- Maria exclaim to family mem- all her tips and tricks she’s I think they do serve der to success. Maria bers, “My publisher called me learned from top of the line to impact. I mean the story knows how many assistants. is originally from Medford, with the best news today, the Hollywood experts through- behind its creation. The ac- The cost is in the tens of thou- MA and born to Greek im- book is currently in it’s fourth out her years working in the tions involved in creating the sands of dollars. There was migrant parents. In her early printing and copies are fly- TV industry to live an overall cover are perhaps louder than no budget for that and even if years, she worked alongside ing off the shelves!” This in- better life. 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Suffolk Journal ad - 1/4 page PAGE 14 April 20, 2011 Government Center to Staff Editorial close for three years The spring semester is year when I wasn't writing this past year—at least I am. coming to an end, and here at for The Journal? I can't dwell I encourage you to be a August Blake MBTA believes it is worth The Journal, we're feeling bit- on my regrets over not join- The Suffolk Journal— part of Journal Staff shutting the Government tersweet. Don't get us wrong, ing the staff sooner, but I can journalism student or not. Do Center down for three years we're extremely excited that do something to ensure that it for your own selfish reasons A few days ago it was an- and giving out large contracts. the school year is almost over my fellow writers and editors if you don't want to write for nounced that the MBTA may Another portion of the and new things are yet to have a fantastic year at The the purpose of informing the be shutting down Govern- project the MBTA has deemed come, but we're also a bit sad- Journal next year: I can try to Suffolk community. Do it be- ment Center Station for three worth the closure is a "mod- dened by the changes the end convince you, dear reader, to cause it's fun and you're do- years, from 2012 to 2015, in ern" head house made pri- of a school year bring. take a chance and contribute ing something meaningful. order to remodel the station marily of glass, which in a I've served as opinion to the newspaper. Do it because you want peo- and add elevators. Due to re- matter of a couple years will editor for the past year, and This year, our editorial ple to know your name. Do quirements by the Americans be—as Porter Station shows I can honestly say that join- staff and writers have been it for all the wrong reasons if with Disabilities Act (ADA) —caked in pigeon feces and ing The Suffolk Journal staff great, every Tuesday produc- you want, but at least give it of 1990, a subsequent law- other grime, and in some plac- has been one of the best tion night has been filled with a try. It took me long enough suit against the MBTA, and a es leaking or shattered. Al- things I've ever decided to great conversation and lots of to try, and now it's over. But settlement in 2006, the MBTA though the head house could do. I started contributing to laughter, and The Journal won every Tuesday has been my is required to have handi- look and function much bet- The Journal last year, my ju- an award at the Associated favorite day of the week for capped access at all stations. ter than it does in its present nior year, and looking back, Collegiate Press Conference the past year. So thank you I know that I missed out. I'm in L.A. We've had our bad editors, thank you writers, "This entire project is beyond all a journalism major for God's moments and we stress out and thank you Bruce for get- sakes! What was I doing my sometimes, but we're taking ting me to try. If I can dig it, reason and should be reevaluated." freshman and sophomore nothing but good things from you can too! Although the station could state, the new head house will have elevators installed with come at a bloated cost which relative ease, it was decided is not clear yet, and could like- that the project would be ly be built much more simply. bundled together in a massive And if you thought they overhaul of the critical trans- should make another entrance fer point. And although ele- at another part of the station, vators may be of importance, you're on the right track, as the complete redesign and at one time the MBTA an- renovation appear to be com- nounced they would open up pletely for aesthetic reasons. an abandoned provision for a Considering that it was second head house to Govern- determined that a shutdown ment Center. This provision would save a mere one year can be seen at the Bowdoin in construction time, perhaps end of the Blue Line plat- some negative effects should form, where some caged off be weighed. If you read my stairs lead up to a dark room. op-ed article on the Red- This could easily be opened Blue Connector a few weeks up as a Blue Line egress be- ago, you would see that the fore closure of the present system desperately needs a entrance forces the station to connection between the Red close and would even allow and Blue Lines. Presently, the possibility to access the the primary connection is Green Line. However, this the Green Line from Govern- does not appear to be includ- ment Center to Park Street. ed in the project, nor would To suggest combining all of it be completed beforehand. that ridership with the al- This entire project is be- ready packed Orange Line be- yond all reason and should be tween State Street and Down- reevaluated before any shut- town Crossing is insane and down occurs. It is clear that presses a great deal of pres- elevators are necessary, and sure on Downtown Cross- the MBTA is legally commit- ing and the Red Line as well. ted to adding them. The time The primary cause of the and money for the project is shutdown is a redesign of coming from the complete station layout—which works redesign of a station which is just fine as it is—and a new, functioning just fine as it is. expensive head house (a sub- If the MBTA is worried about way entrance). It is likely that aesthetics, it needs to scrub the station inside will have the tile walls, take care of the some walls taken out and the leaks, use some paint, and im- tracks potentially realigned. prove the lighting. There is no Although I see the station’s need for a lengthy shutdown. function suitable as is, the PAGE 15 April 20, 2011 Goodbye college, hello reality Jason Kenosky college friends are now dis- til you’ve experienced it, too. drop a job or withdraw from a or wearing your pajamas out Journal Staff persed around the country. One major realization career, but unlike college, life of the house. For the most Some went back home. And that life as you know it has continues on in the real world. part, these years will feel For some Suffolk stu- some went on to graduate changed is when the sum- Another big stab is that like the only time you got dents, their four years of col- school. I also felt a bit insti- mer ends and you are not you will begin to miss the to do what you wanted to lege are quickly coming to tutionalized. It was sad to be going back to school. You social atmosphere of col- do. This is particularly true an end. Most of the graduat- leaving a place that took up so are getting up to go to work lege. College is generally a when your career begins to ing class is elated, happy to much of my time, and sanity. instead. And when you think self-contained environment feel like work, and it will, not only be done with col- Looking back on that mo- to yourself, “Am I going to that is full with people your and those bills won’t stop lege, but to finally be done ment now, it was more of a have to do this for the rest age who share similar inter- coming in. It is easy to find with school in general. For closing than a beginning, as I of my life?” just remember ests. Your circle of friends life frustrating when such the rest, and even for those didn’t attend college straight that you won’t get a month will shrink, but the qual- aspects make it feel like you in good spirits, this moment out of high school. That came off for Christmas, either. ity of friendships will grow. are not in control anymore. is also a bit of a downer. a few years later, so I was al- The good news is you Of course, I am speaking Ironically, even though Those on campus who ready familiar with the trials will not be staying up half the in generalities here. College the responsibilities of the know me know that I am not and tribulations of making night doing homework. Work never really held that level real world seem burden- exactly a Spring chicken. I my own ends meet. I was pre- tends to stay at work, so you of nostalgia for me, and after some, the fact remains that went through college back pared to re-enter that world. will find that your free time my first year out, it was some- you actually have more in the day, and spent a con- Seeing what the majority is there to do as you please, thing already forgotten. That time and freedom on your siderable amount of time in of my friends went through and, incidentally, you have is just me, though. College, hands. Some of you will ad- the “real world.” I am well- and talking to a few Suffolk more of it. You will also be past or present, was never the just quicker than others, but versed in the anticipation that students who are about to dive making money, and finding “best time of my life” for me. even if you are struggling to graduating from college can head-first into that world, it new ways to spend it—such In fact, it always seemed more make sense of it all, keep in bring—and the total let down, is evident that most college as in paying those bills that like a chore. My best experi- mind that you are not alone. and joy, of life after college. students simply are not pre- keep showing up, month after ences in life thus far have had The real world might When I left college the pared for what will happen month, for the rest of your life. nothing to do with college. seem foreign to you right first time, it was a sad mo- next. The first year after col- Then January hits and I do know this is not go- now, but once you get used ment. I wanted to be done lege is a doozy for most. And instead of taking on a new ing to be the case with many it—and you will—you will with it, more than anything, no one tells you that; they course load, you will contin- of you. This is the last time find it more rewarding and was ready to move on. can’t. It is something that is ue to do the same job. And see you can get away with par- than these last four years. But it was hard. Most of my impossible to fully grasp un- the same faces. Sure, you can tying at inappropriate times, Mayor Menino appoints new director of BRA: his friend August Blake Seaport. But that's not what's had 24 years of. These years straits. So why was Meade or chimed in, "Me." Meade Journal Staff on Mayor Menino's mind. included 18 years restoring picked for the job? Perhaps quickly added, "He's right, Peter Meade has little real downtown Providence, RI the mayor put it best when [the mayor] and I talk about John Palmieri will step estate experience, something and four years helping Hart- Meade was asked why he was this city a lot." Mayor Menino down as director of the Bos- current director Palmieri ford, CT recover from dire taking the offer and the may- is looking for his sycophant, ton Redevelopment Au- not a professional thority (BRA) this May, planner who can im- and Mayor Menino was prove the city. Peter quick to appoint a new Meade will essentially man for the job – perhaps be making $164,640 a too quick. The new face year to say yes to any- of the BRA will be Peter thing the mayor says. Meade: former executive If the RFK Gre- at Blue Cross Blue Shield, enway is any sign of head of the Rose Fitzger- what's to come, we're ald Kennedy Greenway, looking at the decline and most importantly, a of Boston. The Green- close friend to many local way has yet to attract politicians and officials. significant sustained At a time where lo- activity despite swal- cal development has lowing tremendous stalled – and is at an al- amounts of public most complete standstill funding, including – I say now is the time for millions of tax payer someone full of energy money each year. If and ideas to step up and Meade can't draw ensure that Boston comes out the crowds to out of the global recession the Greenway, how stronger than ever. We is he to improve our need someone who can street life and urban- fill in the hole of the for- ity? I don't believe mer Filene's building and Photo by DearEdward, Flickr.com he can, but I certain- develop the South Boston ly hope I’m wrong. PAGE 16 April 20, 2011 The EPA, budget cuts, and what it means for the future of Mother Earth Lexis Galloway tance from the federal govern- proving our environment than ing exists? There is an over- since the recession, but envi- Journal Staff ment to help fund programs sticking to its intrinsic values? whelming amount of physical ronmental advocates are say- at the state and local level. The Clean Air Act is the evidence that supports it, not ing the cuts currently being In the midst of all the talks In addition to cuts for the law that defines the EPA’s re- to mention, anyone who is even proposed are more severe than about a government shutdown Federal EPA, and on the state sponsibility for protecting and remotely paying attention to ever, calling it the “most radi- and the continuous failures for and local level, many other improving the nation’s air qual- the outside world would notice! cal anti-environmental budget” Congress to agree on a new climate-related programs will ity, and Republicans who have Although the Obama Ad- in decades. Outcomes of the budget, an issue that should also face budget cuts, includ- aligned themselves with the ministration is proposing funds effects on the state and fed- be easily agreeable on, is once ing investments to a national Tea Party have made repeated to make up for the current year’s eral level are still somewhat again, being fought by repub- forest and ocean program as attempts to pass a bill prohib- budget cuts, the likelihood of unclear, and only the next few licans. The Environmental Pro- well as international climate ef- iting the EPA to regulate green any bill getting passed through months will tell what could tection Agency (EPA), which forts. The sad thing is, in a time house gas emissions and make the House regarding the en- happen regarding the EPA and currently regulates green- where proposed funding for more severe cuts in the budget. vironment or climate is slim. climate change efforts. De- house gases, is threatened to these programs should have Luckily, they continue to fail. Results of these budget spite the fact that this year’s be stripped of its power and received an increase in fund- This is one of the major reasons cuts could vary, but include budget is already settled, we funding, an aspect that would ing to help the environment Congress has been unable to issues for state regulators to can only hope that Democrats have detrimental effects on the nationally and internationally, come to a new budget agree- give greenhouse gas pollution can reason with the Republi- environment in the near future. these programs will lose some ment for the upcoming year. permits needed for industrial cans to prevent further cuts As of April 15, President of the funding they currently According to a recent Huff- companies, the elimination of on environmental regulations. Obama signed in a bill that cut have, putting a damaging ef- ington Post article, “Of the 238 a plan for the National Oceanic Since November, when Re- 16 percent of the EPA’s federal fect on the climate all-around Republicans constituting a ma- and Atmospheric Administra- publicans re-gained control of budget for the rest of the fis- It is not only understand- jority in the House of Represen- tion, and huge cuts for contri- the House, they have made it cal year. However, it is just able, but needed, that the gov- tatives, 237 of them could not butions in a forest investment very clear that cutting spend- the beginning for what’s to ernment make cuts in the bud- even bring themselves to vote program—and that’s just na- ing for environmental regu- come as the battles in Congress get for our economy to survive, for an amendment that would tionally. International efforts to lations would be a top prior- continue to rage over budget- but the issue with making cuts merely acknowledge that glob- fight climate change will be hit, ity. However, the issue remains ing for the next fiscal year. to environmental programs is al warming was a reality, hu- cutting more than $100 million that if nothing is done to help The funding originally pro- that it has nothing to do with man activity had something to help developing countries further climate efforts, it will posed for the EPA to continue helping jobs or the economy. to do with it, and there was a provide low-carbon energy have devastating effects on fu- its regulation and implement Shouldn’t Congress be more possible risk to public health.” and transportation services. ture generations, not solely in greenhouse gas rules has been focused in looking out for the Excuse me? How could anyone Almost all state environ- America, but across the globe. cut, no longer allowing assis- future of Americans and im- not recognize that global warm- mental budgets have declined Gasoline and fossil fuels: What are our alternatives?

David Frederick I suggest that if you would Journal Staff like to learn more information about global warming, a good Now I will not sugar coat documentary to watch would anything in this article. Gaso- be An Inconvenient Truth. It line and other fossil fuels are was created by former Vice useful, but in the long run cause President Al Gore and started a rather enormous amount out as a slide show that Gore of damage. Reading this, you gave as a presentation. And it might be thinking, “Well this is impressed all the right people. old and boring news,” and that The documentary ended up is unfortunate. It’s sad that the gaining Gore a lot of contro- general public can be desensi- versy, political debate, and ul- tized to this information. Not timately the Nobel Peace Prize. only is gasoline horrible for If we could just put all the the environment, but the price aforementioned things aside of it keeps on soaring up ( for and really take a good, hard NO good reason whatsoever). look at the possibility of a If you ask your parents green future, I think that every- about how much gas was when one would agree that only good they were your age, you would can come from it. So I hope that be shocked at the prices. I asked my article has had an effect to my own mother how much gas persuade you to at least think was when she was my age and Photo courtesy of RachelVoorhees, Flickr.com about other green and eco- it was somewhere around one tions use less gasoline and can we haven’t accessed our natural take preventative measures so friendly ideas to use instead dollar—and that was still con- also be powered by electric- resources when they are ripe that arguments can’t even be of using fossil fuels. I encour- sidered expensive. Something ity. No one can deny that we for the picking. We can use the made? I know that if you can’t age you to go on the Internet that you could do to help the haven’t heard this before, and I sun and the wind and even our make money off of it, then the and search for more facts and environment is to switch out of believe that a majority of people water to help power and shape powers that be would turn a more free thinkers. It’s our fu- your gas-consuming monster in the U.S. would like to help fix our society into something bet- deaf ear to it. It’s the reason ture, so let’s make it a nice one. into something a bit safer like the world and become eco-re- ter. Many people argue over why fossil fuels are still in mass a hybrid car (a Toyota Prius, for sponsible (minus big business the actual possibility of global consumption is because of the example) or one of the newer and parts of the government). warming, but instead of argu- articulate greed that encom- “smart cars.” These safer op- I just don’t understand why ing about its existence, why not passes the mind of big business. PAGE 17 April 20, 2011 Sports briefs

NHL signs new TV contract Men's baseball Hockey fans will be able to still watch games on NBC April 20 vs. Lasell (double), 3:30, 6 p.m. and Versus, at least for another 10 years, according to the April 21 vs. Endicott, 6 p.m. Women's softball NHL. In a joint announcement on Tuesday, the NHL and April 23 vs. Albertus Magnus (double), 12, 3 p.m. April 20 vs. Mount Ida (double), 3, 5 NBC Sports Group said the new deal, reportedly worth $2 April 25 vs. Brandeis, 3:30 p.m. p.m. billion, will run through the 2020-21 season. This should April 21 at Albertus Magnus (double), come as good news for hockey fans, as NBC and Ver- 4, 6 p.m. sus have been broadcasting games for the past six years. Men's tennis April 22 at Rivier (double), 4, 5:30 p.m. Starting next year, all NHL playoff games will air on one April 21 at Babson, 3:30 p.m. April 23 at St. Joseph (Conn.) (double), of NBC Sports Group’s channels. NBC will also show up April 18 vs. Johnson & Wales(RI), 1 p.m. 12, 2 p.m. to five games of the Stanley Cup finals, with Versus air- April 25 vs. Johnson & Wales (RI) ing Games 3 and 4. Versus will show more regular season (double), 3, 5 p.m. games throughout the year as part of the deal, including the All-Star game and the outdoor games played in Canada. Team standings Overall, Versus will increase its number of regular season telecasts from 50 to 90. The NBC Sports Group will televise Men's baseball Softball Men's Tennis 100 regular-season games per season starting next year. (GNAC) (GNAC) (GNAC) 1. Suffolk 3-0 Geoffrey Mutai’s record won't count 2. Emerson 3-1 1. Johnson & Wales (RI) 9-1 1 Emerson 16-2 3. Norwich 1-2 Geoffrey Mutai ran the fastest Boston Marathon ever on 2. St. Joseph's (Me.) 10-2 2. Simmons 15-3 4. Johnson & Wales 1-2 Monday, finishing the 26.2 mile road race in an unbeliev- 3. Suffolk 7-3 3. St. Joseph's (Me.) 13-3 5. Albertus Magnus 0-3 able 2:03.02. However, Mutai’s unbelievable time will not 4. Lasell 6-4 4. St. Joseph (Conn.) 12-8 be counted as a world record. This is because the Boston 5. Albertus Magnus 3-5 5. Rivier 9-7 Marathon is run downhill, unfortunately making it ineligi- 6. Rivier 2-8 6. Johnson & Wales 9-9 ble for world records. The USA Track and Field only allows 7. Emerson 1-9 7. Norwich 8-8 courses that meet their criteria about elevation changes as 8. Norwich 0-6 8. Lasell 9-9 record-eligible. This criteria states that the courses must 9. Pine Manor 8-10 drop less than one meter per kilometer to fit their stan- 10. Emmanuel 6-12 dard. Although Mutai still will hold the course record, the 11. Mount Ida 4-12 world record for a 26.2 mile race will still belong to Haile 12. Suffolk 1-11 Gebrselassie, who ran a time of 2:03:59 in Berlin in 2008. 13. Albertus Magnus 0-16 Odom wins Sixth Man of Year award

According the ESPN, Lakers forward Lamar Odom was named Sixth Man of the Year on Tuesday. The award is al- ways an interesting one to follow, as top reserves are a ne- cessity for any team with championship aspirations. This year, the candidates were an interesting group. The Celtics’ Glen Davis was a popular choice most of the season. Davis averaged 11.7 points and 5.4 rebounds for Boston as their top reserve, and single-handedly kept them in many games. Other candidates included Mavericks guard Jason Terry, Thunder guard James Harden and 76ers forward Thad- deus Young. (To be considered for the award a player has to have been a reserve more games than he started.) This season Odom averaged 14.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and three assists per contest while shooting 53 percent from the field. NFL still in full lockout mode

The annual NFL draft is slowly approaching, and the league is still enmeshed in negotiations to move past a like- ly lockout to start the 2011 season. According to Foxsports. com, the league and its players resumed “court-ordered me- diation” on Tuesday. The talks are the final step in a long, ar- duous process between the Players’ Union and the league’s owners. The discussions are over a new collective bargain- ing agreement, and both sides seem serious about reaching an agreement. The likelihood of that outcome is anyone’s guess. ''What this mediation is about, what the dispute is about, is the structure of the game and the relationship be- tween the rookies, the active players, the retirees, with each other and the league,'' Hausfeld said. ''Those are funda- mental,'' Michael Hausfeld, an attorney representing retired players, told the site. Any decision that is ultimately made will not be easy, and will be decided by a federal judge. PAGE 18 April 20, 2011 Company provides unique athletic wear

Alex Hall popular synthetic material. owner Torin Lee says the The entrepreneur em- of bamboo-based apparel Journal Staff Saving the environment and company appealed to phasized the fact that, despite is simple: Why isn’t every- the clothing industry might her for obvious reasons. her company providing an one using bamboo if it pro- Let’s be honest: Being en- not go hand in hand, but “There is no need [to organic product to consum- vides the same comfort and vironmentally friendly isn‘t a GoodGear is breaking away put a] spin on our products ers, GoodGear is striving to helps the environment? common trend in the clothing from the norm of their indus- and their purpose, the fea- keep prices at the same level “The world is filled with industry today. Manufactur- try. This Massachusetts-based tures are beneficial to the as their less environmentally those who follow the prem- ers are really out to make as company has developed a consumer and the natural conscious competitors. Part ise of, ‘If it [isn’t] broke, much money as possible. With way in which to use bamboo part of the fiber and how it’s of the reason for this could don’t fix it,’” she explained. that said, a relatively new to create their line of athletic produced is beneficial for be due to the relative ease of “Large apparel companies company called GoodGear wear, contributing to the bet- the planet,” she explained. obtaining the bamboo to cre- move like, forgive the expres- has not only gone out of terment of the environment. “Just like making a sau- ate the clothing, as bamboo is sion, an oil tanker filled to their way to be green, but After working with sage, you don’t want to a highly sustainable resource. the brim; it takes miles and they actually provide a line many Fortune 500 compa- know how synthetics are Lee believes that what miles [to change] course.” of athletic wear that feels the nies over her career in pub- made, which is far away separates her bamboo-based With her company’s same or better than the most lic relations, new GoodGear from being eco-friendly.” product from the competi- unique line of athletic wear, tion is the clothing itself, GoodGear has been recog- but their goal is much more nized by green organizations important than simply such as 1% For the Planet making something differ- while also taking part in the ent than the competition. Green Festival in San Francis- “The fiber’s texture is sim- co just a few weeks ago. They ilar to silk and most synthet- will also be participating in ics and being a natural fiber, the Timlin Race in Hopkin- it’s hypo-allergenic,” she said. ton, MA, coming up in June. “The environmental benefits GoodGear is not going to of bamboo are just as impor- stand pat with their current tant as the style and comfort.” line of clothing. According to Lee also emphasized the Lee, in the upcoming months fact that GoodGear cloth- the company will be expand- ing does not retain odors ing their apparel line beyond whatsoever due to its an- just tanks, shorts and tops by ti-microbial capability. adding hooded sweatshirts, Photo courtesy of Torin Lee/GoodGear The rising question pants, long sleeve shirts, yoga 10.0 in. 6493

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Mike Giannattasio bert Cromback, John Saman- got wins from Samander, whelmed Salem St. as they for Suffolk, where they will try Journal Staff der, and Harlan Strader are all Staley, Stroganov and Thao. won easily, 8-1. Ayoub, Cul- to add another championship. 6-0, while Chris Staley is 5-0. Last Thursday, Suffolk len, Cromback, Staley and Head Coach Steve Couni- Are any teams going to Freshman Albert Bu- edged out Bridgewater St., Strader recorded victories han and assistants Isaac Stahl defeat the unbeatable Suf- ruga is 2-0 and Vassili Stro- 7-2, and they again got vic- for Suffolk in their match- as well as Eliot Jia will make folk University men’s ten- ganov is 1-0. Dachuan Zhu tories from many players es. Cullen and Staley also sure to have their team pre- nis team? As of right now, and Sean Cullen have both in the single matches. Cul- won their doubles match. pared for the postseason. it sure doesn’t seem like been impressive this year too, len and Staley won their The Rams have two As of right now, it doesn’t anyone stands a chance. as Zhu is 3-1 and Cullen is matches in straight sets, and matches left this regular sea- look like any teams are go- The Rams have rolled 3-2 in singles play this year. they also continued their son, as they play at Babson on ing to stop the Rams, as they by clubs this season, as they The doubles play has solid day by winning two Thursday and at Johnson & have proven for three con- are currently 8-0 and stand also been outstanding for out of three in doubles play. Wales on Saturday. Then it’s secutive years now that they comfortably at the top of the Rams this season. Crom- On April 11, Suffolk over- off to the GNAC tournament are the best in the GNAC. the Great Northeast Athletic back and Samander are a Conference. Norwich has perfect 6-0, while Cullen the second-best record in the and Staley, as well as Bu- GNAC, and they are only 4-4. ruga and Strader, are 5-0. Suffolk has been crush- The team of Daniel Kelly ing all squads they have and Thay Thao are 2-0 this played this season, but it’s season, and Kelly is also nothing new. Last year, they 1-0 when teamed with Stro- finished with a perfect 11-0 ganov. Ayoub and Zhu are record and won their second 1-1 as a pair this season. consecutive GNAC cham- In recent matches, Suffolk pionship. It is obvious that defeated Curry, 7-2, this past the Rams are trying to prove Monday, and all the players they can create a dynasty. contributed in the victory. The Suffolk has recieved con- Rams opened the match with tributions this season from a sweep in the doubles play, every player on the team. as Samander and Staley won The team is an incredible 39-3 their match, 8-2, at the No. 1 overall in singles play this spot. Buruga and Zhu won year, and an equally amaz- their match 9-8 (8-6) at the No. ing 20-1 overall in doubles. 2 spot and Ayoub and Stro- Six players on the club ganov got a victory in their Photo courtesy of the Suffolk Ahtletics dept. are undefeated in singles play match 8-2 at the No. 3 spot. The men's tennis team is 9-0, and will look to finish another perfect season. this year, starting with senior Suffolk also won in the Justin Ayoub, who is 7-0. Hu- singles competition and Softball team struggles during tough stretch

Alex Mellion have seen their conference Journal Staff record go from 1-3 to 1-11. The team actually managed The Suffolk University to win their first GNAC game women’s softball team had a of the year back on March 26 rough week, losing double- against Lasell, but it has all headers to Emerson and St. been downhill since then. In Joseph’s (Me.). The team is 12 GNAC games, the team currently in the middle of a has been outscored by 59 10-game losing streak and runs, which is second worst sits in the second to last spot in the conference behind 0-16 in the GNAC conference. Albertus Magnus (who have In the doubleheader been outscored by 259 runs). against first place Emerson The team has seen key on Friday, the Rams managed contributions from several just five combined hits in players. Sophomore Lind- both games while being out- sey Rogers, who is in her first scored, 20-0. The next day, season playing softball, has the team managed to plate started every game this sea- some runs in their games son and leads the team with a against St. Joseph’s (Me.), but .436 batting average. She also Photo courtesy of the Suffolk Ahtletics dept. still both contests, 9-1 and 7-4 leads the team in hits with The Rams offense has 34, and total bases with 51. been stealing bases for the the staff for the next couple of core will be back next year. been virtually nonexistent Juniors Cali Loura and Rams, and leads the team seasons and will be counted If players like Rogers, during their 10-game skid, Karina Bolster have also been with 13 steals in 14 attempts. on to get wins for the Rams. Bolster and Loura continue as they have been outscored bright spots for the Lady Freshman Samantha Mc- Senior infielder Monica their contributions at the during the streak, 76-18. Dur- Rams this season. The two Gilvray leads the pitching staff Cioffi and outfielder Clara plate, the team should con- ing the streak, the Rams have are second and third, respec- in strikeouts, and has a 3.78 Conklin are the only two grad- tinue to see improvements played eight games against tively, on the team in bat- earned run average as well. uating seniors. That means and eventually be in con- GNAC opponents, and they ting average. Loura also has McGilvray will be the ace of a large portion of the team’s tention for a GNAC title. PAGE 20 April 20, 2011 Babb serves mentor role for talented Rams Senior having impressive season for baseball team CJ Haddad our seniors something great Journal Staff to go out on and also letting the younger guys know how The baseball season is great it is to be there and to in full swing, and the Suf- keep working hard, because folk men’s team is head- there is no feeling like being ing into the most important of the last teams playing.” stretch of the season, one Getting to regional’s isn’t in which every game is vi- an easy task, but Babb be- tal to whether or not a post- lieves that Head Coach Cary season berth is in the cards. McConnell and the rest of For senior Andrew Babb, his coaching staff has done getting to the postseason is an excellent job in preparing a necessity. The Ashland, these young men for what MA, native is taking every a grueling season is like. game seriously and is look- “You know the coaching ing to lead his team into a staff does a great job with us postseason run that could in the offseason,” said Babb. have people talking about “We have a great fall ball Suffolk University baseball. schedule and lifting program. Boasting a 15-13 overall They give us the opportu- record (7-3 in conference play) Photo courtesy of the Suffolk Ahtletics dept. nity to grow as players and the Rams have only 10 games get bigger, faster, and stron- left before the end of the sea- you need to put in to be suc- second win of the season. we have to play our best base- ger. A lot of the work is done son. In the next 10 games cessful. It’s a team sport.” Babb had seven strike- ball down the stretch here.” when they aren’t looking, but they play, seven of them are To freshman outfielder outs and did not surrender a Babb wholeheartedly be- at the same time is shows against conference oppo- Danny Gunn, Babb has all the walk. He also got it done at lieves in what it takes to be a they have the confidence nents, making this the most right tools to be a great leader. the plate by going 2-4, steal- team and the work involved in us that we will get the important stretch of the year. “He has led by example ing a base, and scoring a run. to create chemistry that re- work done to be successful.” Babb has taken his since fall ball [having been] In the most recent dou- flects on and off the field. Set- Babb believes in his team job seriously since he first one of the best hitters on the ble header against Rivier ting goals is a big part of any and that they can make a run stepped foot on a base- team,” said Gunn. “He never College, the Rams stole the sport and Babb says bring- in the postseason, but for ball diamond at Suffolk. gets down on anybody and al- show in both contests, out- ing that fire to his team is now, it’s time to dig in the bat- “I think my role this year ways picks up his teammates.” scoring Rivier by a 21-7 mar- one of the variables needed ter’s box down the stretch to is to be an everyday player. Picking up his team- gin. Babb was the winning for a deep postseason run. gain entry into the playoffs. Whether it be in the outfield mates is not all Babb does for pitcher in game two, and had “Baseball is such a team With every inning he or on the mound, but also to this squad. On April 12, Suf- a hit and RBI in each game. sport, and to be honest, I plays, with every pitch he compete for every pitch and folk matched up against Sa- “Expectations this year can’t remember being [on] a throws, and every hack he battle for every out,” said the lem State, and ended up win- are just the same as every team as close as we are this takes at the plate, Andrew business marketing major. ning an impressive match, year, to make it to the post year,” he said. “My goal for Babb knows that when it’s “We have a young team, 3-1. Babb was the starting season,” said Babb. “Expecta- the season would be to help all said and done, he worked I take pride in showing them pitcher that game, going the tions are still in play because the other seniors and captains hard and gave it is all not what college baseball is distance for the first time we know we have the talent get to the regional’s and make for himself, but for his team. about and all the hard work this year and picking up his and depth to make it there but a run at winning that, giving Volleyball team adds new coach to mix Department announced last nications/Public Relations. Moran’s impressive re- week that Noel Moran will She had a very successful sume also consists of her hold- be the new head volleyball collegiate career at Suffolk, ing the New Bedford school coach for the 2011 campaign. during which she was a record for most digs. She also Moran will step in for four-year starter as an out- competed in the Junior Olym- Heather Cox, who served as side hitter. During her se- pics for eight years and trav- both an assistant and head nior year, she was the team elled overseas to play in New coach since 2007 and will captain and was named to Zealand and Australia in 2002. now pursue her law de- the Great Northeast Athletic The Suffolk women’s gree at Suffolk University. All-Conference All-Star team. volleyball squad finished Moran has plenty of Before attending Suffolk, with a 13-19 overall record experience and qualifica- Moran was an outstanding in 2010. Hopefully, with the tions for the head coaching player at New Bedford High help of Moran, the volleyball position. She has spent the School. She received an All team will be able to improve

Photo courtesy of the Suffolk Ahtletics dept. past two seasons as an as- Scholastic High School Ca- upon this record and turn sistant coach and helped reer Honors award, and was the program around. Look- Mike Giannattasio team is preparing for their the team improve in wins also a participant on two ing at her track record, and Journal Staff season this upcoming fall, each season with the team. gold medal-winning teams what she has at her disposal they will now be under the Moran graduated from (2002, 2003) in the Bay State for the next few seasons, While the Suffolk Uni- direction of a new head Suffolk in 2008 with a Bach- Games as well as a Silver there is no reason to think versity women’s volleyball coach. The Suffolk Athletics elor's of Science in Commu- Medal winning team in 2001. she isn't capable of the task.