University of Bridgeport Issue 2 Bridgeport, October 31, 2016 Knight’s Scribe Connecticut Unapologetically Purple Terrence Givens and Pedro Ramos Chief Editor and Editor The Purple Knights, homecoming festivities, and an outstanding athletics program. What is the commonal- ity among all three? The expectation that a sense of school spirit may be resuscitated from them. Our Purple Knights seem to be paraded in every corner of this college—at our pep rallies, club-sponsored events, and in the corner of the ring, cheering on our athletes. Yet, despite our conspicu- ous attempts, something continues to plague the morale of our student body. Many complain that a lack of school spirit persists, ready to enter the lackluster vacuums left behind by our soccer games and annual Harvest-Fests. What could be the culprit of such a lifeless phenomenon? “No one attends the games,” states Enea Groballi, a Senior. “…not a lot of short term entertainment options,” John Reis, a Junior in Graphic Design. Despite this, our student body is actively desiring such an enthusiastic school atmosphere. Indeed, our lack Photo from 2010 “Spirit Week” spring semester. of school spirit is feeding on itself, sapping our motiva- tion to parade the purple and white while drowning out Even our mascot has a lot edge and wisdom, without What you are read- the ephemeral spirit that once fueled our pep rallies and of meaning behind it if you this we lack technique; this ing now is the brandishing school dances. Such a crisis may seem hopeless—one that put some faith in it. can be represented by our of your most powerful exacerbates into a perpetual downward spiral—leaving us The Purple Knight professors and other educa- weapon, the power of the with ever higher mountain to scale. But no mountain that is much more than a mere tional faculty members. The press. My colleagues, revel hasn’t been scaled before. There is no other way to de- mascot; he is a symbol breastplate holds the vital in the intoxicating excite- scribe school spirit as other than an emotional support for of valiance and tenacity. organs, for without the tor- ment that is the pride of a home that means so much to an individual. This can be Each part of the knight so the body is useless; this is our school, something our displayed in athletic competitions, dances, chants, cheers serves a purpose to keep represented by our student children’s children will be and so much more! We should be one of those schools everything running at an body to be fed and protect- proud. We are constantly that make people wonder: “Why the heck do they love efficient pace. The helmet ed by knowledge. The limbs beating the odds despite this school so much?” and our response should always that which encases knowl- grant us mobility and sup- any obstacles put in our be “Because it’s the University of Bridgeport that’s why!” port; this is represented by way. We are the stron- our dedicated security and gest generation in almost administrative personnel. every way; we are faced The shield is what protects with increasing standards, us, it gives us assurance and record high tuition, massive pride; this would be our economic inflation and a humble home, the campus world that is counting us where we march every day. out. Despite all these things And finally, the sword, facing us we rise above to our weapon that gives us prevail! We, the students, courage and hope; this is are a symbol of triumph represented by our voices and might, so let us prepare or through the ink in our for the great fight! pens. What’s This Inside Issue? Haiti Relief Got Spirit? p.2 Possible Effort p.5 and 3 Cure p.4 BrewPort Local Reviews p.6 Korean Head- Global Warming ache p.9 p.10 Page 2 - Knight’s Scribe, October 31, 2016 Interview with the Purple Knight himself... New Meaning of PRIDE! We decided, here at Knight’s Scribe thought it would be a good idea for students to get to know who exactly is our mascot. After pulling a few strings we managed to get a hold of him. He seemed to be a pleas- Pedro Ramos ant fellow, but he seemed a bit dated; it was almost like talking to an old Editor relative in a lot of ways. We decided to allow some students to ask a few questions through email requests: I heard it said that you—yes you—were the one to Q1: Who is the Purple Knight? whom a common path had been laid. To die as you were born—unknown. Yet, you—yes you—are here frolicking about. You stand here at a world class university daring to A symbol of hope... Hey, beat the odds. But yet, I hear that you have been doubting. if you’re looking for a Common questions have danced in the deepest recesses back story you’re gonna of your mind. Did I make the right decision coming to the have to be a bit more University of Bridgeport? What shall be my future? Will I specific. crawl back into the womb of the unknown, or dare to be remembered? Q2: What is your occupation? Such questions cannot be answered by Google, un- fortunately! But, yet, Google is not needed in this endeavor. The answers can be found lying deep within your mortal flesh. Secretly, I am an online For were you not he to whom the common stereotype has professor under an alias but proven to be but a hollow word, dipped in the murky waters that’s all the information I of ignorance? Were you not he who dared to dream while will give. Helios laid awake, warming your thoughts with the beam- Q3: What should we do with ing of his rays? Are you not the one who bears the name of Bodine? a Purple Knight? If you are such a one to whom glory knows no bound, then put to the sword those common doubts, which lie underserving of your celestial mind. Send it to the plu- I operated a trebuchet in tonian depth from which it came. Arise, arise, you brave my time and glorious Knight, and let the world know of your Purple shade. Let doubts be doubts, for within you runs the sweet tainted blood of a Purple Knight. Virtue shall once more be known, for you bear within your breast a virtuous Purple heart. Chivalry shall reign once more, for you are its crys- Q4: What do you eat for break- talized representation. fast daily? Be proud, for thee attends an abode of higher thoughts, where a river runs with knowledge and wisdom, where “no” has met its end—UNIVERSTY OF BRIDGE- PORT. Comrade, rejoice for thee has been dubbed its brav- est ambassador, a PURPLE KNIGHT, to whom virtue and My meals consist of roast- chivalry is a middle name. ed chicken, apples, bread, and the tears of my ene- mies Q5: What’s the best item in the Hub? They do not serve roasted chicken, so nothing. v Scribe, October 31, 2016 - Page 3 That's the Spirit! spirit was never before in full equally impressive number Kattya Marc night I was truly proud to display. Purple, I remember of families and community Staff Writer be a Purple Knight. I only that night. Purple, I re- members joined in cele- hope that our school keeps membered that crowd. How brating our schools glorious on this tradition of remind- purple? UB purple. name. When the cheer- ing us of our purple broth- The crowd, which consisted leaders were finished with As the days were winding down for UB’s first homecoming erhood in times when we of students, faculty, and ath- their cheers, UB’s very own all find ourselves lacking it. party, the Purple Knights were gathering around for the letes, could not once remain DJ Kayla kept the crowd annual pep rally. The Hub, normally hosting no more than Much thanks to our cheer- in their seats. UB’s powerful joyfully dancing to some leaders, our athletes, our a couple of students, witnessed on October 14th an im- cheerleading squad kept of their favorite 90’s hits. mense crowd of UB pride. The scenery was filled with col- student body, the faculty, them filled with enthusiasm. Never before have I seen and the staff at the Hub for orfully dressed Purple Knights, a roaring cry of “UB, YOU The festivities were not con- such a vast sea of smiles KNOW” trumped the ears of all spectators. The school a pleasant evening filled fined to just UB students, an fill a room, on that Friday with purple spirit. Residential Perspective Derve Jean Staff Writer School spirit, or lack thereof, is an apparent issue for UB that we all can agree on, but the reasons why seem to vary. Upon interviewing different students here at UB, the information gathered after asking, “Why do you feel there is a lack of school spirit at UB?” was very interesting and thoughtful. Through interviewing, it seems that many students feel as though the fact that there is no football team here is the main reason why we lack in morale. Some feel that a football team is what helps unify the school and not having one results in the lack of unity between students. Other students feel that there is not enough communication between one another. Most people only talk to their respective group of friends, but do not branch out and meet other people.