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WWW.THESOUTHERNNEWS.ORG APRIL 5, 2017 VOL. 54— ISSUE 22 Tuition to Southern hosts Career and Internship Fair increase for the next academic school year

By Alex Palmieri

Plans call for a 4 percent tuition increase to take place for the 2017-18 school year for Connect- icut schools. Lewis DeLuca, coordinator of Student Financial Literacy and Advising, said this can have a big impact on students because there is an increase in tuition, he said students can be looking at hundreds of more dollars in tuition fees for the fall. “Right now,” said DeLuca, “we are looking at $10,054 a year. If we go up four percent, it will be $10,456. This is over a $400 increase.” DeLuca talked about students who are living on campus as well. As of now, a student who lives on campus for the 2016-17 year is paying $12,025. Once the increase of the tuition goes up, DeLuca said he is not sure if it will affect room and board as well but if it does, the cost would PHOTO | PALMER PIANA jump just over $600, costing a Stephanie Hadden, representing Lindamood-Bell at the Career and Internship Fair in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom. total of $12,626 a year. A 4 percent increase might not seem like much to people but By Josh LaBella nications and marketing right in my comfort zone.” “I think this is a great oppor- DeLuca said any sort of increase major, said he was looking for The ballroom was filled with tunity for students like myself will impact students. opportunities to better himself. tables of manned by different who are graduating soon,” said “If the increase comes out four He said Target was one of the companies looking for students Oquendo. “Honestly I wish it percent,” said DeLuca, “it will go Southern Connecticut State businesses with a table at the to hire. One such table was run was organized a little better, up about $400.” University hosted a Career and fair and he thought that was by Stephanie Hadden. She said maybe by major or field.” Lorenzo Burgos, a freshman Internship fair on Wednesday cool. she works for Lindamood-Bell, Megan McDevitt, a recent psychology major, said he does March 29. It was organized “I used to work for Target, an educational company graduate and interdisciplinary not think this increase will have by the academic and career it’s good to see them here,” that works with students at a studies major with concen- that much of an affect on students. advising center. said Tejada. “I came here to cognitive level. tration in marketing and But for those who need financial In the Adanti Student Center, better myself and Southern is “We have learning centers psychology, said she had good aid, Burgos said it might pose a Francois Dominique, a recent providing great opportunities across the world,” said luck at the fair. problem to them. If this were the graduate and business manage- for its students. I even got an Hadden. “We come to places “I hit it off great with a case, Burgos said that may be a ment major, said he already has offer from Bridgestone Tires.” like Southern because they person from SECS,” said big deal to students in need of a job but he wants to find better Eva Christensen, an inter- are educationally minded. We McDevitt. “She told me that she support. job opportunities. disciplinary studies major with find many students who like had been looking for someone “Maybe a community college “I came to look for more focuses in nutrition, exercise working with people and that’s like me for a long time. I was would be the best option first,” professional opportunities,” science and psychology, said exactly what we’re looking for.” excited because I had been said Burgos. said Dominique. “I’ve seen she is graduating in May and Jodeci Oquendo, a senior looking for a company like For students who have to pay a couple companies that I’m was looking for a job so she psychology and mental health them for a long time.” for tuition out of pocket, Burgos interested in so far.” could hit the ground running. major, said she came to look McDevitt said she needed an said the best alternative would be Tabish Syea, a junior “I thought this would be for case management positions. event like this. for them to apply for scholarships management and information a good place to start,” said She said she wants a social “I need a job,” said McDevitt. and get money that way. He said systems major, said he was Christensen. “I just talked to a work job before she applies for “I’m happy Southern had a it can be challenging for students looking for an internship. representative from Oak Hill. graduate school. According to career fair. I wanted to meet to work, go to school and pay for “I’ve already found several They run a summer camp for Oquendo, she was happy that people face to face. It’s hard to tuition on their own. companies that have good individuals with disabilities and Southern organized the event just send out resumes because paying positions,” said Syea. they are actually right next to but wished it was easier to they don’t really get to know Aaron Tejada, a commu- my house. That type of job is navigate. you.” SEE TUITION PAGE 2 SEE CAREER FAIR PHOTOS ON PAGE 3 Faculty Senate seeks to renovate academic advising center

appointments. The primary place for can take about the topic. Tracy Tyree, vice staff.” advising is within students’ majors with president of student affairs, said that the Bertolino said all faculty members have By Alex Palmieri faculty serving essential advising roles. students’ input has helped the process been consistent. He said he is happy with Teams of the faculty and professional along the way. the path that Southern is going on, but he advisors are needed to provide intensive “What I would like to add is we took a wants the enrollment program and the advising to subgroups of students to lot of student voice and input on advising graduate program to be better. The Advising Model Team wants to support them toward academic success before we started,” said Tyree. “So all the “My own role as an administrator for renovate the Academic Advising Center at since some students are unsure about data that we collected and all the surveys the past 30 years,” said Bertolino, “I would Southern to make it more convenient for their major. that we’ve done provide the voices say the governmental bureaucracy has all its students. “This is not just about registration,” that we’ve heard. They’ve informed the shifted significantly. So the question for “We want students to be better said Sean Grace, member of the campus- process along the way.” me is: What is the work we need to get informed on requirements,” said Elizabeth wide advising team. “We must address the Also in the meeting, Joe Bertolino, done? And how is that work distributed Keenan, co-chair of the campus wide issues. Advising should be at a depart- president of Southern, said Southern’s right now?” advising team. “Academic advising should ment level. Put the students on a path to tuition increase would increase four Bertolino said he is deeply concerned be a focal point with students.” graduate on time.” percent for the next two years. He talked about Southern’s graduate program. He During the Faculty Senate meeting, Keenan said the committee wants about students and faculty sending their said the highlight of Southern should be there was a discussion about the to transform the building to make it thoughts about subjects to “Joe wants to the strength of the graduate programs. proposed advising model. On the exec- more convenient for all students on the know” on Southern’s webpage. Bertolino “What separates us from the other utive summary advising revitalization campus. She said she wants to make all is always welcoming of any voices or three institutions in the CSU system are and renewal initiative advising model students better informed about require- concerns that people have about the our graduate programs,” said Bertolino. proposal, it says there are three main ments. She added that academic advising university as a whole. “Our graduate programs here at Southern, principles that the committee will follow. should be a focal point with students. “One of the conversations we will be are now, for the first time in a long time, The proposed advising model is built “The remodel would better address looking at are the current vacancies,” said under 2,000 students.” upon three principles: Advising should students,” said Keenan. Bertolino. “There are 40 or so of them not be limited to registration advising There is an online survey that people across the university, both faculty and PAGE 2 News APRIL 5, 2017 Interfaith dialogue addresses religious connections

By Lynandro Simmons

As part of their effort to promote 64 Days of Nonvi- olence, Southern hosted an Interfaith dialogue on Wednesday March, 29. Rosayln Amenta, assistant to the dean of Student Affairs and moderator of the event, said the theme of the panel was to show unity. “We are all one, interlocked in faith,” said Amenta. The Interfaith dialogue – which had speakers for Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Christianity – was created to find similarities in the religions instead of focusing on differences, she said. Clearly all of the religions show a connection, said Amenta. Winnie Shyam, from Library Services, said one of the principles of Hinduism is the oneness of humanity. “The concept of stranger does not exist,” said Shyam. “Hinduism believes everyone is the same.” The water, the elements, everything is considered one in Hinduism. Another teaching of Hinduism is treating people respectfully and with hospitality. “Even in ancient times Hindus welcomed people from different institutions,” she said. Martin Laskin, from the department of sociology and speaker for Judaism, said in the Bible there is a lot that shows how people should deal with current issues in society and the importance of equality. “We complicate this thing of religion,” said Laskin. PHOTO | LYNANDRO SIMMONS In the Bible, Laskin said it is repeated many times Patrick Moran, Winnie Shyam, Changshen Shih, Amal Abdel Raouf, Richard P. Zipoli and Martin Laskin. to treat people kindly. He also said it is repeated in the Bible that there should be one law, for both the citizen stranger has a deeper meaning. Amal Abdel Raouf, a computer science professor, said and strangers that reside. This means that no matter “In this way it sounds opposed to something,” she in the Quran there are messages that promote people what, everybody should be treated the same, he said. said. “For Buddhist teachings we become the stranger.” to get to know other people, even if they’re different. Deacon Patrick Moran from the Interfaith office said Shih said that in Buddhism people try to let go of Having diverse people in the same place is an advantage that if a person follows Christianity’s teachings there is social identities and other concepts given by society. not a disadvantage, she said. no such thing as a stranger. She also said that Buddhism teaches her to reflect on Raouf said that one of the things Muslims are “We are all descended from the first man and why fear is associated with people that are considered required to do is give to strangers who are in need of woman,” he said. “We are all brothers and sisters.” strangers. She said this fear is what leads to xenophobia, help. This creates a better sense of unity with people, What happens to one person, happens to everyone, or as she put it “fear of the difference.” she said. he said. There should be no fear of a stranger because “The fear itself is problematic,” she said. “That’s why “We have to learn from each other,” said Raouf. “We everybody is a part of one connected family. we have to reflect on that.” all have to help each other.” Changshen Shih, a professor for women’s studies in Shih said there are people that fear Muslims religion, said in Buddhism the idea of someone being a currently and have never even seen one.

Deputy Chief Pessina to retire after 10 years at SCSU

By Alex Palmieri

Deputy Chief Philip Pessina has decided to retire after 10 years at Southern Connecticut State University. Pessina has been in law enforcement for 27 years and he said it has been an unbelievable journey. He talked about his experiences not only at SCSU, but in Middletown as well. As enjoyable as everything has been for him, Pessina said it is not time for him to call it quits. “What was important here at Southern was the family here,” said Pessina. “I was so happy to join side by side with Chief Dooley as we literally transformed this police department.” Pessina said when he got to Southern, both he and Dooley wanted to make the community feel protected. He said it was not just him who made the police department what it is; Pessina said everyone that is a part of the police department at Southern did a wonderful job. “The men and women in whatever shift they’re working,” said Pessina, “gives their heart and soul to this university for the time they’re here. They are now truly appreciated by the students, faculty and staff.” Every president Pessina said he worked for has bought a different perspective for the students. One of the things he will miss most is working for the PHOTO | ALEX PALMIERI presidents of the university. He said President Joe has 'HSXW\&KLHI3KLOOLS3HVVLQDLQKLVRI¾FH shown nothing but love and respect for each member at Southern and he does his job accordingly. we have been very fortunate that there have been no with his family and grandchildren.” “I wish that I could have worked for Joe longer,” said serious crimes here.” Pessina said his journey not only at Southern, but Pessina. “I know he has the students in his heart and What Bertolino liked most about Pessina was his in the police academy in general has been memorable. that’s the way I have always been.” enthusiastic personality. He said Pessina has always Though he is walking away from his dream job, Pessina President Joe Bertolino said Pessina has been at been very focused on taking care of all of the students, said the Southern community will always have a spot in Southern for a long time and has served the state even making sure all of them are protected and educated. his heart. longer. Though he is saddened that Pessina is leaving, “His whole attitude has been very positive,” said Pessina said there is a quote from John Wooden, Bertolino said he is happy for him. Bertolino. “He probably looks at some of these students legendary UCLA basketball coach, who he has tried to “I think it was great to have such a professional,” and sees some of his own grandchildren in some emulate during his career. said Bertolino. “It’s nice to have a police force here respects. I’ve really appreciated his hard work and his “Wooden said [the]most powerful leadership tool you on campus. I certainly feel safer because of it. I think professionalism. Now it’s time for him to spend time have,” said Pessina, “Is your own personal example.”

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“Apply for scholarships as much as you can,” said keep people financially situated. Hines does get financial aid from the school. She said Burgos. “Try to get as many grants and loans as you Monae Hines, a junior English major, said the tuition for those who do not get financial aid, to maybe transfer can.” increase is not what she anticipated. She said because of to a community college for a couple years to save Though it would not affect Burgos, he said if the this, she is going to have to take out more loans to pay money in the long hall. Hines transferred from Gateway tuition increase would affect him, he would attempt to off her tuition for the coming year. Community College and said Southern takes a lot of the apply for more scholarships and financial aid to keep “It’s either I take out more loans or pull off extra credits. She said this would be the cheapest alternative. him stable. He said this would be the best alternative to shifts at work,” said Hines. Hines said, “It sucks that the tuition is going up.” APRIL 5, 2017 News PAGE 3 Breese to leave Southern after four years at SCSU

By Alex Palmieri students created and presented,” said Breese. “It was a “He had all those pictures of sailboats stressing the thrill.” need for teamwork here. You can’t ride a ship by itself, it Though Breese is leaving, he will not forget the requires a team. He certainly emphasized that.” opportunity he received at Southern. He said he will President Joe Bertolino also spoke on the topic. He Dean of Arts and Science Steven Breese is leaving miss the opportunity to work with outstanding students said what Dean Breese has done at Southern has been the Southern community for what he said is a new and faculty at the institution. He said Southern is a great remarkable. He said a great opportunity arose for opportunity to be the Dean of College of Arts, Commu- place – a place where authentic dreams are pursued and Breese. nications and Design at Long Island University/Post students’ lives are transformed. Bertolino said Breese has done a terrific job at Campus. “I will miss the great faculty, staff and of course the Southern. He said being a Dean of Arts and Science “As a theater artist, this new position will offer me students,” said Breese. is a difficult task. Fifty percent of faculty reported opportunities to work more closely with faculty and Jonathan Wharton, a political science professor, said to him, which is the largest of the five schools at the students more closely connected to my fields of exper- the job that Breese has done has been good. He said university. Bertolino said that the demand of that tise,” said Breese. Breese was the longest serving Dean at Southern in particular position is significant because there are 250 Breese has been the Dean of of Arts and Science at quite sometime. faculty members that look to him for guidance, help Southern for four years. Though he has enjoyed his “This speaks a lot,” said Wharton. “We’ve gone and support. He added that Breese is a very passionate time at Southern, Breese said he has found another through a number of deans here at Southern but he left person and one that will go far in any path that he opportunity. an imprint here, no question.” chooses to go to in his career. Breese said one of the most exciting moments Wharton said Breese’s time at Southern is one to “One of the things you find working in this career,” at Southern was watching the student research be remembered. He said Breese had a vision to make said Bertolino, “particularly if you’re an administrator, presentations two years ago during the First Annual it known how prominent Southern can be. He said is that administrators don’t necessarily stay for the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Confer- Breese established a footprint for arts and science at the long hall at an institution. Opportunities are constantly ence. university. Of all the things, Wharton said the faculty presenting themselves. I think in this case it was an “It was a big step forward for our university and meetings is what he will remember most. opportunity and I think he’ll thrive here. He was great I was very proud of the quality of the work that the “His faculty meetings were legendary,” said Wharton. for us.” Southern hosts Career and Internship Fair

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PHOTO | DYLAN HAVILAND The line at Dunkin Donuts in the Adanti Student Center. Sweets and eats are burning a hole in students’ wallets Joe Defilippo, a senior Spanish education major, said by cutting out food spending by bringing his own meals to campus, he has saved about $40 a week. said the only thing she finds herself “Buying chips, drinks and snacks really By Josh LaBella spending money on campus for is food. adds up after a while,” said Smith. “But I “I spend maybe $10 a week here,” said have to eat, you know? The only places on Buying food on campus adds up, said Wells. “I really just buy snacks or coffee campus worth spending money is Adanti biology and physics major Rich Szeli- at the student center or the Bagel Wagon. or the Bagel Wagon.” gowski. Occasionally, I go to the Starbucks in Buley Amber Williams, a freshman biology “I am only buying a couple salads a library but the prices there are way too major, said she only spends $5 during the week,” said Szeligowski, “and it turns into high.” week on campus. about 30 bucks.” “It’s all at the vending machines,” said Some students, like sophomore exercise Williams. “I just buy drinks and snacks.” science major Marisa Tomaso, said they Joe DeFilippo, a senior Spanish educa- spend at least $60 during the week. tion major, said he now spends about $10 “Honestly it’s because of food,” said each week on campus because he started Tomaso. “I go to the food court for a salad PHOTO | JOSH LABELLA bringing lunch to school. or Starbucks and Dunkin for coffee.” Karlie Borges, a senior journalism major. “I cut back a lot,” said DeFilippo. “It used Karlie Borges, a senior journalism major, to be around 40 every week when I was said as a commuter she spends her money buying lunch at the student center. It just buying snacks and drinks in between said she spends $10 a week just to keep wasn’t worth it. Now I spend it a lot less classes. herself fed. and it is only on coffee or snacks from the “I spend money at the Bagel Wagon or “All food,” said Bonessi. “That’s my only Bagel Wagon and Dunkin Donuts.” the vending machines,” said Borges. expense.” Tia Bonessi, a junior psychology major, According to Devonte Morris, a junior business management major, said he does PHOTO | JOSH LABELLA not spend money on campus for anything Austin Rose, a sophomore special edu- except food and drinks but they are cation major. overpriced. “The Bagel Wagon has drinks that are $3 As a commuter, Austin Rose, a soph- or $4 each,” said Morris. “That’s ridiculous. omore special education major, said he I end up spending like $30 strictly on food.” spends $35 or $40 a week on food between Kevin Bermudez, a sophomore Spanish his classes. major, said as a commuter he only spends “I spend it here, in the student center,” money buying lunch during the week. said Rose, “and also I sometimes go to “During the week I spend about 40 Conn Hall if I can find the time.” bucks on food,” said Bermudez. “It is almost Amanda Smith, a senior marketing and PHOTO | JOSH LABELLA entirely at Dunkin Donuts or the student communications major, said she spends Joe DeFilippo, a senior Spanish educa- PHOTO | JOSH LABELLA center food court.” more than $50 a week on campus, but only tion major. Marisa Tomaso, a sophomore exercise Abby Wells, a freshman music major, on food. science major. Students reflect on GPAs and their impact

need to know their field. “It’s mostly because I’m trying to never worries too much. By Josh LaBella “It’s all about the background make sure I get into the programs that “I’m 25,” said Busque, “I’ve been information,” said Velidow, “that’s what I want,” said Fiore. “I never want to get doing the school thing for a while now Caty Mehan said she thinks about employers want you to understand.” put on academic probation.” and I know how to control it.” her GPA almost constantly. Christine Barrett, associate director Fiore said he values work experience Busque said he is too old for an “I can never stop thinking about it,” of academic and career advising, said more than he does his GPA or intern- internship, so he does not value them said Mehan, a sophomore elementary students should put equal weight on all ships. He said many employers he has but he has extensive work experience education major. “It’s why I’m here.” three. talked to said they want their prospec- and he thinks that is critical to getting a Mehan said she values work expe- “I don’t think students should value tive hires to have prior experience job when he graduates. rience just as much as she values her any one over the others,” said Barrett. before applying. According to Rob Moore, a senior GPA but that internships do not mean “GPAs are looked at by companies Elle Phissheciti, a junior biology English major, a student’s GPA is pretty as much to her. offering internships or jobs. That said, major, said she thinks about her GPA much the entire reason they are in “I need to keep making the dean’s some companies put more value on fairly often. She said she wants to get college. list,” said Mehan. “Then, hopefully, I’ll work experience.” into graduate school and she knows “At my age, if you don’t think about get hired by a school when I graduate.” Barrett said there is a lot of research they look for good GPAs in their appli- your GPA anymore you’ve already Emily Velidow, a sophomore showing students who are more cants. graduated,” said Moore. psychology major, said she thinks involved with clubs and organizations “I put a lot of pressure on myself,” With his GPA and with his work about her GPA a couple times a month. get more jobs and internships. said Phissheciti. experience, Moore said he will get “I think about my grades all the The National Association of Colleges Learning in the field is much more a job. He said internships are not as time,” said Velidow. “But I don’t actively and Employers reports 70 percent of important than your grades, according important as showing that he knows think about my GPA until the end of a employers will screen 2017 graduates to Phissheciti. his field front and back. semester.” by their GPA, up from 69 percent last “If you do the work,” said Phissheciti, “My GPA isn’t always too impres- According to Velidow, GPA, intern- year. “the rest will take care of its self.” sive,” said Moore. “But if you can ships and work experience are all Gino Fiore, a freshman elementary Robert Busque, a junior biochem- remember what you’ve learned, that important factors when it comes to education major, said he thinks about istry major, said he thinks about his shows something.” getting a job but in the end students his GPA frequently. GPA a couple times a semester, but he

Retraction A story submitted by a student and then published in the March 29, 2017 Features section of the Southern News “Southern reflects on transgender inclusivity,” is being retracted. Jenna Retort, assistant director of the Office of Student Conduct and Civic Responsibility, was cited as a source of quotes in eth story, however, she was never interviewed. Addi- tionally, another source cited in the story could not be independently verified. The Southern News strives to provide accurate formationin and regrets this story’s publication. APRIL 5, 2017 FEATURES PAGE 5 The “Fearless Girl” Statue to stay another year

By Courtney Luciana that she is staying in place because I want Center study, progress has moved to learn more about her.” slower for women in claiming corporate The “Fearless Girl” statue facing up Vanessa Braucci, a senior ceramics positions. The study found that roughly to the “Charging Bull” on Wall Street is a major getting ready to graduate, said she 5 percent of women serve as CEOs of sign that more people need to recognize, personally recognizes how much dexterity Fortune 500 companies compared to 1995 especially now that she is here to stay for must have gone into creating the fearless where there were none. another year, said Sara Helfand, a junior girl. The Pew study previewed what the majoring in English education. “It must have taken weeks if not months future holds for American women in the “I go to New York City all of the time,” to create a statue like her,” said Braucci. workplace: 53 percent of the U.S. think that said Helfand. “I would love to visit the Braucci, who is currently taking more men will continue to dominate executive statue. I saw a few Facebook posts go advanced ceramic classes, said that while business positions while only 44 percent viral about how her purpose was to reel she does not know every detail behind think women will claim the same top in attention to the lack of women on how the statue was manufactured, she executive positions as men much sooner. corporate boards. I still don’t think enough is certain the methods in detailing the In addition, the Pew study only person- people know about her worth.” sculpture help to highlight the power of ifies the meaning behind the “Fearless PHOTO COURTESY | ANTHONY QUINTANO Jennifer Hopper, a political science women in working fields. Girl” with 40 percent of U.S. women who The Fearless Girl statue in New York, professor, said she personally supports the “When I saw a picture of the ‘Fearless think that by having more opportunities N.Y. movement. Girl’ I noticed that every detail was down for top leadership positions there would “It’s interesting because I feel like to a tee,” said Braucci. “Her long, bronzed be more unconditional benefits, whereas the statue that needs to be recognized,” history is in a way repeating itself with ponytail swoops in the air, her knuckles merely 19 percent of men support this said Donnell. “From what I’ve seen this ‘Fearless Girl’ statue,” said Hopper. are tightened against her hips, and just her statement. through social media, I’ve noticed that it’s “It almost reminds of me of an updated overall structure makes her purpose all Donnell Jones, an accounting major, become a tourist attraction but I would campaign of the Occupy Wall Street move- that much more relevant. She’s small but said from a male’s viewpoint he finds the hope for its message of equality and not ment where protests were made about she’s strong. She’s a soldier.” girl to be a global inspiration. just for the popularity.” global economic inequality. I’m really glad According to a 2015 Pew Research “In these times of division it is not just Environmental issues are critical overall sand transport, biophysical aspects of the have a massive impact to a fairly large Heather Wildman, a SCSU alumna, By Victoria Bresnahan environment and how it relates to climate number of people.” said she attended the event because of her change, social issues of the coastline and The idea of this event is to create a passion in sustainability and as a former A culture and economy can be wiped out economic problems. strong coastal research network and more undergraduate employee in the sustaina- overnight if humans do not take care of the “My personal thing is looking at envi- opportunities for students to get involved in bility office. environment, said Bren Smith, executive ronmental justice issues and rights, and the research, said Heidkamp. “[In] Connecticut we have a really large director and CEO of GreenWave, a nonprofit social justice issues around the coast,” said “Our department feels quite strongly that coast and we are really lucky to have as 3-D ocean farming organization, at the Heidkamp. “So, who has access to the coast? the path forward [for] coastal sustainability much water as we do in comparison to a Coastal Transitions: Sustainability Transi- Should the coast just be something that’s just resilience is actually enabling students to lot of regions in the United States,” said tions in the Coastal Zone presentation in reserved for the wealthy that can afford a develop themselves as a scientist or at least Wildman. “But being that, we have to make Engleman Hall when describing his experi- piece of property on the coast, or should it someone who can understand scientific sure they are protecting, seeing, studying ence with an ecological crisis. be something that is enjoyed by everybody?” reasoning,” said Heidkamp. “And also, and researching these coastal transitions “Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Irene The Environmental Protection Agency somebody who is versed in the public policy [because it’s] really important to know how came barreling through and wiped out 90 reported the coast along the Long Island arena and has a sociocultural background to pollution and other climate changes are percent of my crop two years in a row,” said Sound relatively increased by 8 inches from understand what we need to do.” affecting this coast.” Smith. “Most of my gear washed out to sea. 1960 to 2014. The report stated rising sea That’s when I figured out climate change levels, and other factors, could affect the 25 is not an environmental issue — one of the million people living in areas vulnerable to biggest mistakes we did was brand it envi- coastal flooding — these areas contribute to ronmental — it’s an economic issue.” 58 percent of the gross domestic product. Chair of the department of environment, Heidkamp said the coastal zone is one geography and marine studies, Patrick of the most pressing issues of humanity’s Heidkamp, said the Coastal Transitions event time. For example, he said there is the issue was a collaboration between SCSU and John of islands in the south Pacific and Indian Moores University in Liverpool. oceans essentially disappearing due to rise Heidkamp said the conference opened in sea levels, the issue of marine research a dialogue for worldwide and Connecticut depilation and the issue of overfishing and based coastal resilience issues. He said coral reefs dying. it welcomed researchers interested in Heidkamp said: “They are all going to Humans of SCSU: Ty Seymour Seymour added that he also finds By Josh LaBella academics to be fun. “Honestly, I find academics to be rewarding,” said Seymour. “When I get good grades that is a great feeling.” Seymour said he is the founder and chairman of Southern’s College Republicans. He said he started the school’s chapter and recently became the chairman of Connecticut College Repub- licans. “Basically what we do here on campus is try to get students involved in the political process,” said Seymour. The school’s chapter works with PHOTO COURTESY | TY SEYMOUR Southern’s College Democrats to register people to vote. They also help out with Ty Seymour said he has big plans after local campaigns in New Haven, he said. he graduates. “At the state level, we work to raise A junior majoring in political science money to try and help campaigns and and history, Seymour said he plans on issues that we believe in,” said Seymour. going to a law school to get a joint law With his new position, Seymour said he degree and master’s degree. He said he had a lot of new responsibilities. wants to work in government and inter- “I am actually a member of the board national law. of Republicans that approve candidates to “I would like to work on making run for different seats around the state,” treaties and building relationships said Seymour. “I am engaged with the and international organizations,” said party at all levels.” Seymour. According to Seymour, the Connecticut Seymour said he has always been College Republicans is growing quickly passionate about government and politics. under his leadership. He said the political science department “We started with eight chapters,” said has been very good to him. Seymour. “Now we have 11 chapters with “They have such a diverse and exten- 600 members and we are growing more sive experience,” said Seymour. “I like every month. I believe by the end of the that they incorporate their life into their year several other colleges will open lessons.” chapters of their own, and that is really Seymour said the political science exciting.” department has helped him with his Seymour said he does not care if grades and his extra-curricular activities. college students support his views He said professor Steven Judd really or policies as long as they are getting piqued his interest in Middle East and involved. international relations. “It really is critical that young people Seymour also said he appreciates the take initiative and get involved with local history department. and state government,” said Seymour. “They always keep the classes enter- “Everything going on directly affects us as taining,” said Seymour. “There are some residents of Connecticut. Tuition is on the really amazing teachers in that depart- rise and if we work together we can fight ment.” that.” As a former swimmer Seymour said Seymour’s ultimate goal is to make you can still find him in the pool quite Connecticut a better state to live in for often and added that he also enjoys everybody, saying, “I want to live in a state playing tennis. He said he loves to travel, where there aren’t a lot of roadblocks to especially to Washington D.C. and New making a name for myself.” York City. PAGE 6 arts APRIL 5, 2017 Playing music while studying has little effect on performance

Throughout the years, studies have been done to test themselves,” she said. By Jonathan Gonzalez whether or not listening to music can improve perfor- “For extroverted students it may be the case because mance of the mind and performance of body. their baseline arousal is lower so they might need that There is no proof that listening to music has any “If you eliminate distractions while studying, it matches extra boost of music to serve as motivation,” said Kahl- positive or negative effect on a student when studying, how someone’s tested,” he said, “if they find themselves baugh. “Otherwise they’ll look for other things to give said Psychology professor, Jerome Hauselt. listening to the music more than their studying then that them that jolt to make them interested.” “I don’t think it helps maintain information,” said junior is where there’s a distraction.” “I think most people would see music as a distraction,” psychology major, Maddie Dunbar. Hauselt said the best way that could work is if a student she said. According to a study conducted by the University of is able to simultaneously listen to music while taking the “If you research the Mozart effect, that hasn’t been Wales, the correlation between listening to music while test. proven,” said Kahlbaugh. studying and retaining information as opposed to stud- “Students should study in a variety of different ways so The Mozart Effect is defined as the theory that listening ying within complete silence and retaining information is the effect of context isn’t so strong,” said Hauselt. to Mozart’s music will temporarily create the brain’s inconclusive. According to Hauselt, there is no basis for any type of ability to generate and conceptualize solutions to multi- The study tested whether or not a student would do music making someone more intelligent after they listen step problems. better or worse on a test while studying in silence, with to it and that listening to music should serve as a good Kahlbaugh said the correlation between listening simple background noise, music they liked, or music they luck charm rather than a guaranteed aid while studying. to a song then memorizing studied information while hated. Professor of psychology, Patricia Kahlbaugh, said listening to that song is known as state dependent Hauselt said the learning environment and the testing that it is a very nuisanced question as to whether or not memory. environment must be one in the same in order for music listening to music affects your studying positively or “There is a literature that says that certain states that to help retain information.“Memory is best when the negatively. you’re in can cue you of the memory,” she said. testing conditions match the learning conditions,” he said. “For people who are more introverted, their baseline Kahlbaugh wants everyone to remember the two best “If someone’s got music on when they’re studying it is not arousal rate is already pretty high. In those cases music rules for retaining memory. going to help them unless there is music on when they’re might actually interfere with studying or any other “The thing that’s going to help remember the material taking the test.” background noise because they’re already stimulated best is learn it then have a good night’s sleep,” she said. Freshman hopes to become a traveling music photographer

By Gregory Gagliardi styles are popular in demand. them to play. You’re bound to make friend and meet great “If a friend asks me to play some country or even pop, people through playing an instrument,” says Gauthier. Jordan Gauthier is a talented multi-instrument it’s like, why not? They are all mostly 4 chords anyways. Gauthier writes, sings, and performs his own music freshman at Southern. I’m never too picky. I kind of go where the wind takes and last semester he played at the school talent show. Gauthier, a communications major from Griswold, me,” said Gauthier. “Playing the talent show was nerve racking, but a great Conn., plays the guitar, ukulele and piano. The guitar is He is not just a solo act; Gauthier is in the process of experience. I want to do more shows like that,” he said. Gauthier’s main focus. He was bored one day at home, forming a band. After college, Gauthier wants to continue with music. saw an old guitar in the corner and figured he would give “I’m trying to get some people on campus. I have a He will pursue a degree in communications with a focus this music thing a try. It has been 5 years since that fateful couple people that are interested. It’s more of the commit- in videography. He would like to be a music photographer day, and he has not looked back. ment thing because people have busy schedules,” said and travel with bands taking photos and interacting with Gauthier’s taste in music range from indie rock to Gauthier. “I’m trying to find people that will make the musicians. alternative to folk music. He uses elements from each to band not necessarily a priority, but a focus.” In addition to snapping photos, Gauthier would like to create his own sound. Finding people who share a musical interest was not share his music with people through live performances. As recently as a year ago, he began writing his own hard for Jordan. “I’ll keep playing regardless where I’m at. If I can make music. Drawing from acts like Young the Giant and During the first week of school he went onto the quad some money to keep a roof over my head, that would be a Mumford and Sons, Gauthier’s style is a contemporary with his guitar and began playing. Instantly many musi- nice bonus,” he said. blend of acoustic sounds. Jokingly, Gauthier said he cians joined him. He describes the guitar as, “the ultimate avoids country and pop music, yet he understands those social tool, and encourages anyone with a musical bone in

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PHOTO | DYLAN HAVILAND APRIL 5, 2017 Arts PAGE 7 ‘Power Rangers’ film relies on nostalgia to draw in audience

PHOTO COURTESY | DOMINICK D Photo of the cast of the new 2017 ‘Power Rangers’ movies at the San Diego Comic-Con in 2016.

actors do a fine job, but the film fails to make you invested and hero. By Lynandro Simmons in the characters. Some of the themes in the film–team- Perhaps the best part of the film is the main cast itself. work and overcoming social norms – are almost forcibly The ragtag group of teens’ development throughout the The new film “Power Rangers” has followed in the pushed. film is fun to watch. In a time when diversity has been recent trend of old TV series and movies being reani- One of the weakest points in the film is the main villain, the topic of conversation in movies, the film did a great mated into new films. The cinematic reboot of the 90s former green Ranger Rita. Throughout the film she is job of being socially conscious about the characters they series was supposed to be a restart of the famed franchise. never given depth to make her anything other than just an portrayed. Though most of the main cast lack any real Sadly, the film falls short when matched up against its obstacle the Rangers face. depth the film offers enough comedy and over the top superhero contemporaries. When it comes to superhero films, they tend to only be action scenes to offset some of these flaws. Unfortunately for the reboot, it is being reintroduced as strong as the main villain. The primary goal of the release of “Power Rangers” during a time where every year there is a new superhero “The Dark Knight,” would not be revered as one of should have been to usher in a new era for the series. film and now both DC and Marvel have full-fledged the greatest films in the superhero genre if it was not for However, the film appeared to be created as if nostalgia cinematic universes. This means that the standards and Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker. alone would cover up its shortcomings. Instead of chasing expectations for superhero films are higher than they In “Power Rangers” the lack of a strong villain is felt new heights the film stuck to the old formula of the have ever been before. throughout the film. By the time the film reaches its original series, flaws and all. Despite its flaws, if the film’s The film displays a diverse cast – ranging from a bilin- climax – where the audience knows the heroes have to ending is any indication, the “Power Rangers” will be back gual character, to one facing her sexual identity – and the win – there is no established connection between villain in the near future.

Netflix series ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’ sweeps away audience

Walsh’s success in envisioning strong, reso- By Melissa Nunez lute women on screen is evident from her most prominent role as Dr. Addison Montgomery on In the thematic murder mystery that is “Thir- “Grey’s Anatomy,” from 2005 through 2012 and teen Reasons Why,” the series plays off clues from “Private Practice,” which aired from 2007 left behind by the deceased herself, Hannah through 2013. Walsh represented a mother’s Baker, played by Katherine Langford, and will grief in the only way it should be—gritty, unfil- have audiences thirsting for more with every tered and tragic. Audiences look to Mrs. Baker coming episode. and feel the crushing gravity of a mother’s loss In this Netflix original, viewers follow high as she desperately searches for the “why” in an schooler Clay Jensen in uncovering the mystery endless sea of questions. behind Baker’s death. Within the first few While audiences become swept away in the opening sequences, the only thing audiences details that is Baker’s demise, they also get a can tell is this high school is in mourning and harsh look into the reality of the modern teen- the lead seems to be dejected as he wraps his ager. head around the tragedy himself. But Jensen In “Thirteen Reasons Why,” as a new student, will soon realize that while Baker is dead and Baker adapts to her new school as any would gone, she is not nearly finished with him yet expect: she makes friends, crushes on class- and will take him on a journey of rumors, mates and deals with new dramas. But as scheming and betrayal that can only personify quickly as Baker seems to find her footing, the ferocity that is high school. she is knocked off balance as she becomes One of the most significant aspects of the the target of ridicule and rumours, even from series is the remarkable casting. those closest to her. Those who were her allies, Jensen, portrayed by Dylan Minnette, is no became bystanders. stranger to suspense as his most recent flicks From the outside of the conflict, school suggest, with the newly released 2016 horror administrators and parents remain oblivious phenomenon “Don’t Breathe,” where he starred to the ongoing battles Baker faces in her day as Alex, and his role as Zach in the 2015 adap- to day life. It is not until after her death that tation of “Goosebumps.” parents throughout the school become curious In “Thirteen Reasons Why,” Minnette persua- about their children’s well being. sively plays a socially awkward, anxious Jensen While the conflict that precedes Baker’s death as he steers the mysteries behind Baker’s death. is as intense as it is turbulent, it is in no way While Jensen is a regular high schooler navi- unique to the high school experience where gating the treacherous waters of adolescence, relentless taunting and sexual violence can audiences of any age can relate to Minnette’s become a reality to some. rendition of the teenager’s efforts to bring The allure in Baker’s journey is not an justice to a friend that perished too soon. imaginative narrative, rather one that is repre- Baker’s mother, played by Kate Walsh, sentative of a larger, regular problem that PHOTO COURTESY | RITA CRAYON HUANG flawlessly represented the grief stricken, deter- teenagers are often faced with every morning mined mother ceaselessly fighting to ensure when they go to school. Photo of the bestseller, Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay her daughter’s death will not remain a faceless Asher. tragedy.

Rap fans look to Kendrick Lamar for honest, raw opinions other releases have this year. did,” Ryan Foggle said. By Gerald Isaac According to the Recording Industry Association of Lamar’s Grammy award winning song “Alright” from America’s statistics, released on March 30 of this year, his last album, became a rallying cry for several Black Jamel Johnson, a business major at Southern Connect- streaming already accounts for 51.4 percent of the music Lives Matter protests across the country. icut State University, is excited that rapper Kendrick industry’s revenue, with a growth revenue of $7.7 billion a Fox News’ Geraldo Rivera condemned Lamar for the Lamar is back releasing new music and is dropping his number continuing to grow. song saying that Lamar had done more to damage young next full length album April 7. Lamar’s last album, “To Pimp A Butterfly,” began African-Americans than racism in recent years. “Kendrick has been the best since 2012, but I think now streaming on Spotify a week before its physical release. “Kendrick is afraid of racism or to speak out and let his he has more pressure to prove something since Drake just The album broke the first day streaming record for side be known,” said Ryan Foggle. “He’s really one of us, came out and J. Cole as well,” said Johnson. Spotify with 9.6 million streams according to Spotify. but he has that platform to fight.” In Lamar’s new song “The Heart Part4” he raps that he Lamar calls President Trump a chump recently released The song “Alright” helped Kendrick earn five Grammys is the best rapper alive, a claim that some spectators either song “The Heart Part 4.” in 2016. The album was met with widespread acclaim agree with or dispute. While Johnson agrees, his girl- Chris Foggle, 43, a manager at music store Sam Ash in generating a 96 percent approval rating on Metacritic. friend, Whitney Maller, a nursing major at SCSU, disputes. New Haven, said this is what he likes to hear from Lamar. Ryan and his father Chris expect Kendrick to find a way “Kendrick is good don’t get me wrong, but he’s not as “I think people rely on Kendrick for that honest and to top this. “Kendrick is no slouch,” said Ryan Foggle. “He’s good as Drake or Cole,” said Maller. “I think he has a good raw opinion that can spark intellectual political discus- a guy who seems to know what people aren’t expecting message, but he f------rambles too much and I can’t take sions,” said Foggle. “I get it it’s fun to talk about who he and find a way to make us enjoy it and want more.” it.” is dissing and get caught up in all that hype, but I think Chris says he cannot really explain what he thinks the Joseph Massey, a student at SCSU, said he hopes this Kendrick knows there’s bigger issues at hand right now.” album will sound like. album starts a rap war. Foggle’s son, Ryan, a bass player who works at Sam “I’m sure this album will be politically charged, but the “I really hope he disses Drake,” said Massey. “I hate Ash, agrees with his father’s comments. sonics I’m unsure of,” said Foggle. “I’m sure the next level Drake.” “Kendrick is the voice for the oppressed really, so I of Kendrick will blow us away come April 7.” It has not been announced whether or not Lamar’s new don’t think he needs any distraction, but rather needs to album will have a stream exclusive roll out plan like some focus on starting another movement like his last album WWW.THESOUTHERNNEWS.ORG APRIL 5, 2017 PAGE 8

PHOTO | JOSH LABELLA Senior painting major Christina Immediato stands in front of one of her paintings featured in the art crawl exhibit. Annual art crawl exhibit opens as precursor to main event

By Josh LaBella “The painting I have going up is a preview of what my senior show is going Earl Hall started its yearly art crawl on to be,” said Immediato. Wednesday, March 29 to showcase the Her series of paintings are about water beautiful work that gets made by Southern and mental illness, said Immediato. artists, said art professor Mia Brownell. “I want to go into art therapy,” said “We have such fabulous undergraduate Immediato. “That is what inspired me to creativity activities in Earl Hall,” said do my paintings. Brownell, “and we want the Southern Immediato said she had never been to community to come see our art.” an art crawl before but her work was most Brownell said the main event, which likely featured in one. takes place on April 8 at 12:30 p.m., will Destiny Flores, a senior painting major, showcase the many different mediums said one of three of her paintings is being of art that Southern students work on featured in the crawl. throughout the semester. She said it will “My actual senior showing will be be a big event with food and professors on April 20 in the Buley Gallery,” said PHOTO | JOSH LABELLA giving demonstrations on different Flores. “My paintings focus on women Junior nursing major Kim Reynolds poses for a photo next to her piece that is in mediums. and turning them into goddesses. I was the art crawl exhibit. “We are working with the undergrad- inspired by my mom because she had me uate research conference,” said Brownell. at a young age.” major, said she will be putting up two of artists are doing all semester. “We will have music being performed by According to Kim Reynolds, a junior her paintings in the art crawl. Cortavarra said she feels like art majors Southern students and even a Taekwondo nursing major, the art crawl is a cool “My two paintings in the crawl will be a at Southern and the rest of the majors are recital.” opportunity for Southern students to have pastel and an acrylic,” said Cortavarra. two different groups of people and she Brownell said the layout will allow for their work viewed by the public. She is still trying to find her artistic wants everybody to come together. visitors to see all the work being put out. “I’ve never been in anything like this niche, said Cortavarra. “When I go into the student center “This is a true art crawl,” said Brownell, before,” said Reynolds. “My oil paintings “My theme for my works this semester I sometimes feel like an alien,” said “as people will see student’s art all investigate the darker corners of history, are exploration. I also and focusing on my Cortavarra. “Nobody understands Earl Hall throughout the building as they walk myths and our hearts. They are supposed Peruvian ethnicity,” said Cortavarra. except for those who work in it. It’s like through.” to leave normalcy behind and explore According to Cortavarra, every our own little family. More people should Christina Immediato, a senior painting our relationships with these unsettling Southern student should come to the art come and share this experience with us.” major, said she has one painting that is in themes.” crawl. She said it is an important time the art crawl. Diana Cortavarra, a junior painting for people to learn about what Southern

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PHOTO | SOUTHERNCTOWLS.COM Redshirt Sophomore Nick Lamberti hit a base clearing three RBI double in Southern’s 10-0 win over Saint Rose. PHOTO | SOUTHERNCTOWLS.COM Junior Nicole Healey was named Chick- Fil-A of North Haven Athlete of the Week earlier in the season.

By Matt Gad

On March 27, Southern’s best and brightest gathered for the Chick-fil-A student-athlete luncheon. Chick-fil-A, Owls sweep Saint Rose the new title sponsor of the Owls’ Weekly Honor Roll, replaced the Connecticut National Guard earlier this year. “They’ve been an outstanding addition Southern baseball is now 14-4-1, which puts them two wins away from matching as a partner for Southern athletics,” asso- ciate athletic director Michael Kobylanski their win total of 16 last season. said. “We discussed our program at-length with Chick-fil-A of North Haven, and it was By Matt Gad they call “The Kid.” Eastern. hill. The guys have been evident that this was a mutually-beneficial “We came up with seven Said Shea: “This year we doing a great job with opportunity.” runs in the fourth and we are playing for each other, that - whether it’s in our He said the Connecticut National After being washed out had some big swings,” said and that’s really important. games, our practices or our Guard wanted to do more advertising with April 2, sunny skies had the Carney. “Connor Redahan We’re learning how to win weight room, everyone is Southern during the academic year, and last Owls play two with Saint got us going with the and winning is contagious. working extremely hard to summer they made the decision to pull the Rose that Sunday. Game 1 two-run single and then It doesn’t matter who we get better, and when you’re plug on their name being associated with was a one-sided affair, as Nick Lamberti hit a big play or what situation doing that collectively the weekly honor roll. freshman Nathan Carney three-run double.” we’re in - the guys really good things are going to “Everyone I talk to enjoys eating Chick- threw a complete game Carney’s line read as feel like they’re gonna happen.” fil-A so, with that being our new sponsor, nine-inning outing, en follows: 9.0 IP, four hits, come out on top.” However, it is tough to I can definitely say that people are excited. route to a 10-0 win. When asked if he feels get into a rhythm when the That and any free food is awesome,” The Owls completed that his team is more spring rain can create some Christian DeSanctis, a member of the track their sweep of Saint Rose “This year we are prepared than last year, he havoc. Earlier this season, and field team, said. by winning 4-2 in the said the younger guys have games against Post Univer- Earlier this semester, North Haven’s later session, and are now playing for each other.” just moved up and gotten a sity on March 5, Bentley Chick-fil-A franchise gave away free 14-4-1, a .763 winning — Tim Shea, year under their belts. He on March 24, Stonehill chicken sandwiches prior to a Southern percentage that jumps head coach also contributed health to on March 25 and Bentley men’s basketball game. Other past sponsors to 1.000 in-conference. the equation, something University again on March who have given away free food during the Southern is 3-0 versus that plagued the Owls in a 26 were postponed due to basketball season include Wings Over New Northeast-10 competition no runs, two walks, seven 16-25-1 campaign last year. inclement weather. One of Haven, a popular eatery known for having so far this year. strikeouts and a hit batter. “We talked a lot about this past weekend’s games chicken wings made to order. “He was lights out,” He improved to 2-1 in his changing the culture and was also pushed, but two “Chick-fil-A immediately immersed head coach Tim Shea said, freshman campaign, being working harder,” Shea said. of the three scheduled themselves as a community-oriented speaking of Carney, who recruited out of Bristol “Our slogan is get up the games were played, despite partner,” Kobylanski said. “They supported

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six innings, both to Franklin In the seventh, Southern By Matt Gad Pierce, and both in Clermont, tried to set something up, but Florida Their entire spring trip it went for not, and the Owls’ The Southern softball team took place there, facing off last baserunner was called out is going through a bit of a against schools like Truman at first, despite heavy disap- rough patch. At 3-12 and with State, Nova Southeastern, proval from the crowd. just one conference win, the Pace University and Indiana Earlier in the contest, the Owls are just looking to build University of Pennsylvania. umpires also ran into a bizarre momentum. March 29 against Pace, in turn of events where a Pace “There are growing pains their home opener at Pelz baserunner was forced out at because we have a bit of a Field, the Owls lost 4-1. They third prior to her teammate young team,” head coach were due to open up at home crossing the plate. The play Jillian Rispoli said. “We just March 25, but rain postponed resulted in two outs being have to learn to play with one two with Saint Michael’s called, much to the dismay of another. It’s a matter of being and two March 6 with Saint Pace’s head coach. comfortable.” Anselm, as well. That ended up being an It was a mixed bag in “I just think we need to inning-ending double play, Florida over spring break, execute earlier,” Jaime Conklin however, the Owls were not where Southern won just two said. “We need to go faster able to string that newfound games, a 3-0 contest and a 9-1 than waiting until the last part momentum together. PHOTO | SOUTHERNCTOWLS.COM game that was shortened to of the game.” Southern finished with five Redshirt Senior Yesenia Evaristo took the loss against Pace last week, bringing her record to 1-5 on the season. SEE SOFTBALL PAGE 11 PAGE 10 APRIL 5, 2017 WWW.THESOUTHERNNEWS.ORG

Mets 2017 outlook

trated” writers praised my team, 15 games due to a domestic postseason for the third straight By Matt Gad but said we would fall short in violence incident that occurred year, setting a historical mile- the World Series to Cleveland or after the season ended last fall. stone. I want to start my column the Houston Astros. I do not want to make a Backed by a healthy team and congratulating Southern alum If the Mets want to do prediction, largely because I do an MVP campaign from slugger Mike Petke on being named the anything like that, they will not want to jinx anything, but I Yoenis Cespedes, the Amazin’s head coach of Major League need to stay healthy. A few nicks will make some bold predictions will be sitting pretty - but for Soccer’s Real Salt Lake. OK, now and bruises are fine, but if any for my beloved ballclub: firstly, how long? Forget it - I do not onto baseball. As I am writing player, specifically a pitcher, Noah Syndergaard will win the want to jinx anything that this, the MLB regular season has spends a prolonged period on Cy Young - he is the best pitcher serious! not yet begun, but, by the time the disabled list we might be in in baseball - no debate. Second, you are reading this, my beloved trouble. Travis d’Arnaud will improve New York Mets will have already Steven Matz is already his caught stealing success rate played one game - unfortunately starting the season on the DL and become a more consistent you have to deal with that (unofficial at the moment of hitter at the plate, and thirdly, annoying next-day-off-day in writing), and Jeurys Familia and perhaps the craziest thing week one. Two “Sports Illus- will be suspended for the first of all, the Mets will reach the

Cole Bryant leaving nothing on the field in senior year

PHOTO | SOUTHERNCTOWLS.COM %U\DQWKDVEHHQDW6RXWKHUQIRUVL[\HDUVQRZDQGLV¾QDOO\¿RXULVKLQJLQKLVODVWVHDVRQ By Phil Zoppi I kind of lost the touch that I graduates. of during his Southern career of pitching. Zullo believes that had for the pitch and it took my “Cole leads this team by and after playing just 17 games Bryant has mastered his craft in almost all of last year to get the example,” said Zullo. “He takes this year, he thinks that there is his sixth year with the program to Cole Bryant of the Southern feel back for the pitch.” care of the pitching staff. This is no limit to what this team can become what he likes to call him baseball team has been domi- Bryant did not see any action Cole’s sixth year here so he’s seen achieve. the “sheriff” of the staff. nating opposing lineups early on in 2014 or 2015 due to an arm the program at its highs and lows “I believe our team is a great “Cole is such a dominant in the season and has been a key injury. Last season was the first and the young staff really listen ball club and the sky’s the limit pitcher because he’s a student of cog in the team’s turnaround. time Bryant took the field for to and watches his approach in for us,” said Bryant. “So far the game,” said Zullo. “When he The redshirt senior has pitched Southern since 2013 and he did games.” this season we have played all watches baseball he’s studying the his way to a 0.46 ERA in 39 not have nearly the success he is The other pitchers on the facets of the game well. We are pitchers with sequences they use innings pitched. Bryant holds a having now. Bryant pitched 35 staff are following in Bryant’s a hardworking team and are to certain batters. Cole realizes record of 4-0 and is the ace that innings and finished with a 4.37 footsteps this season as the team really motivated to have a special that sometimes velocity isn’t what the baseball team desperately ERA as a junior. has pitched to a 4.01 ERA and season.” gets hitters out but being smart needed after having a team ERA Fellow senior and starting have been a big reason why the Being around the program for and forcing the hitters to make the of 4.40 a year ago. Bryant points third baseman Greg Zullo has seen Owls have gotten off to a 12-4-1 six years has also given Bryant the mistakes is.” to the progression of his curveball more value in Bryant than just start. Being a part of the Southern chance to study batters more and to one of the main reasons he is what he does on the mound. With baseball program for six years gain more knowledge about the having so much success in 2017. eight underclassmen pitchers on now Bryant has had his fair share sport in general. Obviously any “I would say my curveball has the team Bryant can help them of disappointing seasons. The college pitcher has to have some come quite a ways since last year,” develop so that there is not as big 2017 team could be the best team degree of arm talent but there is said Bryant. “After I had surgery of a void left when he eventually that Bryant will ever be a part a lot more that goes into the art

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our Women and Girls In Sport Day, the National Student Athlete Day and have developed a strong presence at our sporting events, as well.” In terms of the Weekly Honor Roll, where two Southern athletes are recognized for their recent athletic accomplishments each week, sponsor- ships are determined on a yearly basis, according to Kobylanski. The National Guard supported the Athletes of the Week program for “several years” and remains heavily involved in advertising and support for numerous initiatives for Southern athletics. “We hope to continue working with Chick-fil-A of North Haven for many years to come,” Kobylanski said. “From PHOTO | SOUTHERNCTOWLS.COM my personal observations, they have 6RXWKHUQDQG&KLFN¾O$ZLOOKDYHDSDUWQHUVKLSWKDWJRHVWKURXJKWKHDQGDFDGHPLF\HDUV been quite a hit with the student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans. I am sure that the visibility that we have been able to provide has successfully promoted the Vessicchio, Chartwells and said. “Track and field was well and said that the event gets season, and are reigning Chick-fil-A of North Haven location, Barnes and Noble. In all, represented, but that’s not to larger every year. He attrib- indoor champions. The last and we hope to help them continue to Southern has over 25 corpo- say that other sports teams uted that to Southern athletes time the Southern men won generate business for their restaurant.” rate sponsors to support weren’t. Every team has had a just being really dedicated in titles in both indoor and Other Southern athletics sponsors all the Division II athletic lot of athletes at the luncheon what they do on and off the outdoor was in 2014, his include the Tim Greer Insurance Agency, programs. over the years.” playing field. freshman year. Xfinity, Tyco Copying and Printing, Little “A lot of my teammates DeSanctis has now His track and field team Caesars, Best Western Plus, Cirello and were recognized,” DeSanctis attended the event four times recently began their outdoor WWW.THESOUTHERNNEWS.ORG APRIL 5, 2017 PAGE 11

James Harden is the MVP

game, 11 assists per game and averaging a triple double at this has caused a lot of publicity By Phil Zoppi eight rebounds per game while point in the season but at the this season and put the Westbrook averages 31, 10 and end of the day the Thunder are Thunder under the national James Harden is the MVP of 10. The big difference between not on the Rockets level. microscope. The Rockets have the NBA and it is not all that the two players? The record of It is not like Harden has not had as many storylines close. their teams. that much better of a roster and have been flying under the A lot of the time in MVP The Houston Rockets sit at either. Harden has the likes of radar for most of the season. races fans do not fully under- 51-22 and third in the Western Ryan Anderson, Eric Gordon This award is not for the most stand what the award is for. conference while the Oklahoma and Trevor Ariza around him. popular player, though. The award is for the most City Thunder hold a record of Is that a lot better than Victor The award is for the most valuable player, not the best 42-31, which puts them sixth in Oladipo, Steven Adams and valuable player. Harden is player. Russell Westbrook very the Western conference. Why Enes Kanter? It is not. the most valuable player and well might be the best player in should a player who has similar I think a lot of people are should win the award. the NBA but he is most defi- statistics to another player picking Westbrook to win the nitely not the most valuable. win the MVP over him if his MVP due to his popularity in The stats are pretty similar. team is not better? It is beyond the league. The drama between Harden averages 29 points per impressive that Westbrook is Westbrook and Kevin Durant

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a March 31 rainstorm. “It affects our flow,” pitcher Austin Darrow said. “We were 8-1 down in Florida and we came back and had to wait almost two weeks to even get a game in. The snow and rain kept us indoors for nearly 10 days.” Shea said when there is a chance for bad weather he’s on the phone with the athletic director trying to figure out alternate plans. He also said communication with the opposing coach is important because the weather “throws a monkey wrench” into both teams’ plans, especially in terms of travel plans. “Division games have to get made up. Crossover games, from the other side of the conference, will not be rescheduled, and losing games off the schedule just happens every year,” he said. “But the conference always takes priority.” PHOTO | SOUTHERNCTOWLS.COM Third basemen Greg Zullo is having a stellar year as he’s hitting .474 with 26 RBIS in 19 games.

Softball Baseball

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Giuliana D’Arcangelo wins player of the week honors

PHOTO | SOUTHERNCTOWLS.COM The softball team is now last in the Northeast-10 PHOTO | SOUTHERNCTOWLS.COM Southwest Division. Senior Giuliana D’Arcangelo has been a bright spot in what has been a down year for the softball program. hits and the lone run, while their opponent scored four times on six hits and no errors. softball season by being a steady role underclassmen feel welcomed and “We need to be comfortable seeing pitches and putting By Michael Apotria model for underclassmen on the comfortable. together quality at-bats,” Rispoli said. “It’s more of an team and by doing the one thing that “I’ve been trying to help Julia keep on-the-field chemistry issue, and the only way to get In the midst of a remarkable attracted her to the game from the her nerves down,” said D’Arcangelo. better is to play games and see live-pitching.” individual season, freshman infielder start, having fun. “We’re all on the same team, whether She said her players just want to prove that they are Julia Lener said absolutely nobody “I’m just going out there everyday you’re a freshman or a senior, we all ready to win some big conference games. April 2 come- was shocked when news broke that having fun with my teammates,” said have the same role.” from-behind 3-0 win at American International College Giuliana D’Arcangelo had won player D’Arcangelo. “I think it’s very helpful It is this sort of comarade that should spark some momentum - it was Southern’s first of the week honors. to have someone a few years older to D’arcangelo said she hopes can turn conference win of the season. Today they play Adelphi at “I’m not surprised at all,” said show you around and help you get the Owl’s season around. Pelz Field at both 2 and 4:30 p.m, and April 7 have another Lener. “She is such a great ball player comfortable with a new lifestyle.” “I’d say we are very close as a doubleheader against Dominican College, which is also at and someone I look up to.” Lener said she has been doing team,” said D’Arcangelo. “We have home. Despite batting .500 (3-6) with everything she can to take advantage some girls that have been hitting, we The Owls have 13 seniors this year: Brooke Franco, two RBI, two triples, a stolen base of the only season she will be playing just need to support each other as a Giuliana D’Archangelo, Jaime Conklin, Yesenia Evaristo, and rune scored, the honor of player along side D’Arcangelo . team and string everything together.” Arianne Tedeschi, Danielle Piazza, Zoe Fanolis, Carissa at the week took D’Arcangelo by “Coming in as a freshman and D’Arcangelo said despite what Wasikowski, Lauren Yaffa, Samantha Peltier, Jodi DiSanto, complete surprise. being able to pay next to G (D’Arcan- happens for the rest of the season she Arianna Medeiros and Holly Noe. “I got a text from my father saying gelo) is such a privilege,” said Lener. is just going to make the best out of it. Last season, the team went 12-27, including 4-16 congrats, but I had no idea for what,” “She plays the game so fluently, While she said winning player of the in-conference, still getting key wins to the likes of Saint said D’Arcangelo. “Once I went on making it look easy. She looks out for week honors is humbling, she has her Michael’s, Holy Family and Dowling College, to name a Southern’s website and saw that it me and I am forever grateful to say eyes set out on an accolade that is a few. Back in 2013, the Owls went 32-22, a .593 winning was me that was player of the week, that I have played alongside such a little more prestigious. percentage, and went 14-7 in the NE-10. A long season, well, it felt pretty special.” talented individual. “I’m honored to be named player Southern reached the Division II NCAA Tournament In what most would call a down Being a freshman on a campus and of the week, but the at the end of Regionals, going 1-2 keyed by defeating Caldwell by a year overall as a team, D’Arcangelo a team can be a little intimidating, the season, being an all-conference final of 3-2 before falling to the likes of Molloy (5-3 in said she is just trying to make the said D’Arcangelo, but she does her selection is what player’s strive for.” eight) and Caldwell again (3-2, eight innings). most out of her final collegiate best to make Lener and the other WWW.THESOUTHERNNEWS.ORG APRIL 5, 2017 PAGE 12 SCSU Baseball vs. Saint Rose photos

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Northeast-10 Standings

WOMEN’S LACROSSE STANDINGS BASEBALL STANDINGS

CONFERENCE OVERALL C ONFERENCE OVERALL

GP RECORD WIN % GP RECORD WIN % GP RECORD WIN % GP RECORD WIN %

ADELPHI 5 5-0 1.000 8 8-0 1.000 FRANKLIN PIERCE 5 4-1-0 0.800 19 12-7-0 0.632 LE MOYNE 5 5-0 1.000 8 8-0 1.000 SO. NEW HAMPSHIRE 6 5-1-0 0.833 22 17-5-0 0.773 NEW HAVEN 5 5-0 1.000 7 7-0 1.000 MERRIMACK 3 2-0-1 0.833 19 8-10-1 0.447 PACE 5 5-0 1.000 8 7-1 0.875 STONEHILL 2 1-1-0 0.500 19 6-13-0 0.316 ASSUMPTION 5 3-2 0.600 7 4-3 0.571 BENTLEY 3 0-2-1 0.167 18 2-15-1 0.139 SAINT ANSELM 6 3-3 0.500 10 5-5 0.500 ASSUMPTION 4 1-3-0 0.250 19 8-11-0 0.421 STONEHILL 6 3-3 0.500 9 4-5 0.444 SAINT ASLEM 7 1-6-0 0.143 19 6-13-0 0.316 SO. NEW HAMPSHIRE 5 2-3 0.400 9 5-4 0.556 SAINT MICHAEL’S 4 0-4-0 0.000 4 0-4-0 0.000 BENTLEY 5 2-3 0.400 8 3-5 0.375 SO. CONNECTICUT 4 1-3 0.250 8 3-5 0.375 SO. CONNECTICUT 3 3-0-0 1.000 19 14-4-1 0.763 FRANKLIN PIERCE 5 1-4 0.200 7 3-4 0.429 PACE 5 5-0-0 1.000 22 15-7-0 0.682 MERRIMACK 5 1-4 0.200 9 3-6 0.333 LE MOYNE 3 2-1-0 0.667 22 14-8-0 0.636 SAINT MICHAEL’S 5 0-5 0.000 6 1-5 0.167 NEW HAVEN 5 4-1-0 0.800 13 10-3-0 0.769 AMERICAN INT’L 6 0-6 0.000 8 1-7 0.125 ADELPHI 7 3-4-0 0.429 23 13-10-0 0.565 AMERICAN INT’L 5 1-4-0 0.200 19 5-14-0 0.263 SAINT ROSE 4 0-4-0 0.000 17 1-16-0 0.059 Opinions WWW.THESOUTHERNNEWS.ORG APRIL 5, 2017 PAGE 13 Are humans inherently immoral The ongoing investegation into Russian election interference By Lynandro Simmons Trump’s former national security adviser, By Lynandro Simmons saying he was willing to be interviewed if he was granted immunity from pros- Are humans virtuous or immoral? This ecution. What is more alarming was he question has become the basis for many In a perfect world, politicians would was denied immunity. Flynn looking for philosophies for thousands of years. Some place the importance of their country immunity does not look good. Asking for argue that people are naturally immoral but over party allegiances. However, immunity during such a taxing time leads kept in check by society. Others argue that PHOTO COURTESY | RAMDLON watching television would have viewers many to believe one thing – guilt. Trump people are naturally moral but corrupted believe something as crazy as foreign took to Twitter to say that he told Flynn to by society. Of course, there lies another Moral or immoral, war can show the interference in America’s election as ask for immunity because he was facing a argument, what is considered moral or evil. most inhumane sides to humans. Weapons becoming a party issue. By now, every- “witch hunt.” However, to save time, the concept of good of immense destruction are created to body knows about Russia’s interference Despite Flynn’s request to testify and evil will be relegated to simple ideas. cause tremendous harm on others. The in the election and their alleged ties with before Congress if given immunity, he Good is treating others well and causing no animalistic nature seen during war shows President Donald Trump. As the weeks go was rejected by the Senate Intelligence harm, evil is causing strife for others and are what some consider the true nature of on, more is being revealed about a case Committee. All of these constant updates creating violence. people. There are many horrific films that that some are going as far as to call this and stories have people weary. In truth In a novel by William Golding, “Lord document the horrid experiences in wars, generation’s Watergate scandal. the Senate Intelligence Committee of the Flies,” he explores humanity’s true such as World War II or even the Vietnam When FBI director James Comey has a good track record of thorough, nature. Through the portrayal of children War. These things are usually cast aside revealed that the bureau is carrying out credible investigations. However, their stranded on an island, Golding explored because some view war as a necessity and a an ongoing investigation about Russia’s investigations take years to complete and humanity’s natural impulses and desire part of the natural will to survive. ties to Trump, Democrats were thrilled. people who want this case to be solved for social organization versus what some Beyond government structures, people However, their memory must be short now could end up waiting until the next may consider humanity’s lust to rule. In the need to look no further than their television. because they have to look no further than presidential election. end, the remaining boys on the island were Violence in entertainment has long been Hillary Clinton. During the presidential Adding fuel to the fire is the credibility found by a sailor. While the sailor criti- a marketing tool. Movies like “Scarface” campaign she was under investigation of the media. Due to lack of faith in the cized the unkempt boys and their warlike and TV series like “The Wire” are known as for her emails, but she came out clean. media and the rise of fake-news people feral behavior, he then turned and stared much for their violent scenes as much as As it stands, some believe Trump’s ties are finding it difficult knowing what to awkwardly at his own warship. Golding’s their storytelling. People believe violence to Russia are apparent. But something as believe. A situation of this magnitude is book book is one of the best representations sells because nobody wants to watch stories serious as a president being compromised either being taken with a grain of salt, or of these conflicting ideas and the nature with happy endings, which says a lot about by a foreign nation is not to be taken being viewed as the biggest scandal in versus nurture argument. people and what appeals to them. lightly. recent American history. Depending on While another great argument to be Now, despite all that has been said, Just like Clinton’s email scandal, this the credence people place in the media, made around humanity’s devious nature there is one argument that has posed as the investigation could be closed without some are writing this off as another fake hides in plain sight – the government. redeeming factor in humans. When people any charges filed. This can be due to the news story. Governments across the world are there are first born they are in their most unbi- investigation not finding any evidence So now the media, party allegiances, to solely keep people under control and, ased state. For this reason babies are usually of wrongdoing, or even worse, they and people’s personal opinions are all in some instances, oppress them. Even in pointed to as the sign that humanity is found something but cannot reveal it mixed into a scandal that should take Democratic governments, laws are created naturally good and society creates evil. This, without revealing classified surveillance precedence over personal feelings. and established to purportedly protect the along with the many charitable activities programs. At this point no matter what Bottom line is this investigation needs to people’s rights within that government. In around the world, would represent the comes out it will be damaging to the be thoroughly conducted and devoid of the most liberal sense, this shows lack of redeeming factors of humanity. confidence in the American government. outside influences. Hopefully Americans, faith in human nature. It speaks to the fact However, whether babies are the sign Whether or not there is proof provided, no matter what party, will realize it is in that in order for humans to become good, for human nature or the politicians who some people have already decided how everyone’s best interest that this matter is there must be some outline or guidance incite wars is what remains to be seen. they felt. truly resolved. for them. Also, there is also another Human nature may not be solely good or One of the more shocking devel- government sign that humanity has a cruel evil, but it will cost you a headache. opments in this case was Mike Flynn, nature– war. Being proactive in the wake of a tuition increase

By Lynandro Simmons On the positive side, Mark Ojakian, in remains – an increase is still an increase. college enrollment has continued as tuition an effort to remain transparent, emailed Sometimes when colleges increase tuitions, has increased. students of the Connecticut State Colleges students do not understand why. Seeing is There is also the issue of many students and Universities to inform them about the believing in this case and often students do not being fully aware of the tuition increase, increase. It was also positive that Ojakian not see where their money is going. This despite Southern’s efforts. Students often said that doubling the tuition in an effort disconnect can cause resentment or anger do not feel the blow to their pockets until to close a deficit will never be his plan. All for some students who feel their money it is time to pay their tuition the following of this shows that the Connecticut State is going to waste. Students already have a semester. Some students will be forced to Colleges and Universities has their students’ plethora of issues they have to deal with pick up extra shifts at their jobs or take out best interest at heart. outside of school and keeping up with the an extra loan to cover the slight increase. At Southern there are many opportuni- costs of college only adds to their stress. Students that are already working in ties to help make college more affordable. Over the years, the cost of education addition to school, picking up another job Scholarships, grants and on campus jobs has rapidly increased. Student loan debt or extra shifts means less time focusing on can help alleviate some pressure off of has become a national issue being heavily class work. Understandably, the university students paying for college. At Southern discussed. This, in addition to the fact that has to increase tuition to afford the many PHOTO COURTESY | SKITTERPHOTO there is also a financial advisor. One of colleges are not able to guarantee students programs and services they employ. Next year, the tuition at Southern is whom being Lewis DeLuca, who provides a career are pushing many out of higher However, maybe if students could see just expected to go up as it does every year. The priceless advice for students experiencing education. where their tuition is going, the process plan is a 4 percent tuition increase, which issues in paying for college. If the tuition According to data released by National would not be as painful. means people will see their tuition rise from increase does cause problems for anyone, Student Clearinghouse Research Center, a Either way the price of college will $10,079 to $10,482. For many students, the DeLuca is one of the best people on campus non profit organization, college enrollment continue to rise. In the meantime students rising tuition may affect them, for others it to talk to. fell by two percent from school years 2014 should apply for as many scholarships and may not even be noticed. Despite all of these factors one fact to 2015 and 2015 to 2016. The decline in grants as they can.

Josh Falcone Editor-In-Chief Southern News welcomes any and all Dylan Haviland Managing Editor comments and suggestions. If we make a mistake, please contact us and we will publish Section Editors a correction or clarification in the next issue. Advisors: Cindy Simoneau Jeniece Roman News Frank Harris III Melissa Nunez Opinions We are the student newspaper of Sherly Montes Arts & Entertainment Southern Connecticut State University, Contact information: Phil Zoppi Sports and we welcome the writing of all Email: [email protected] Palmer Piana Photo Southern students and faculty. Newsroom Phone: 203-392-6928 Jessica Roginski Online Fax: 203-392-6927 To submit a piece, email it to Mailing Address: Staff Reporters [email protected], or stop by the Southern News office on the second Southern Connecticut State University Alex Palmieri News Writer 501 Crescent Street floor of the Student Center, room 225. Matt Gad Sports Writer Electronic submissions are preferred. Student Center Room 225 Josh LaBella General Assignment New Haven, CT 06515 Lynandro Simmons General Assignment Opinion Columns are 500 to 800 words and Letters to the Editor are a maximum Issues printed by: Valley Publishing, Derby, CT Copy Desk of 400 words. They must include the writer’s Follow Us on Twitter: @Southern_News Mary Rudzis Myra Heitman name and phone number for verification. Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/thesouthernnews Chloe Gorman We reserve the right to edit for grammar, Visit us online: thesouthernnews.org Josh Falcone Business/Ad Manager spelling, content and length. Photo WWW.THESOUTHERNNEWS.ORG APRIL 1, 2017 PAGE 14

Southern Welcomes Accepted Students

Students and parents walking over the campus bridge April 1.

By Palmer Piana

Accepted Students Day is a day for individuals who have recently been accepted to the university to have the chance to visit campus. The day was packed with information both students and parents might want to know about the upcoming semester. They were introduced to various services the campus provides, clubs to join, organization to be a part of, and were able to ask general questions about the school. The event was held from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday April 1 and took place over the entire campus. Stations were set up everywhere from the residential quad to the Lyman Center.

Angel Torres is an incoming biology major talking to the representatives from Southern’s Habitat for Humanity chapter.

Poster on display showing various recreational activities students can be apart of on campus.

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