CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY NOVEMBER 7, 2018 THE RECORDER VOLUME 118 | ISSUE 11 Who Will Win: Lamont Or Stefanowski? What You Need To Know: • "Wet ballots" caused delays in election results. • Bob Stefanowski (R) led in the polls by 1.5 percent as of 3:30 a.m. • Ned Lamont (D) won New Britain with 63.4 percent, 10,727 votes. • Independent candidate Oz Griebel conceded around 9:30 p.m. Connecticut's voting NEW YORK TIMES • As of 3:30 a.m., 85 percent of the district map as of 3 a.m. votes have been counted. ELECTION FIGURES FROM AP

Bob Stefanowski (left) and Ned SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY Lamont (right). BY THE RECORDER NEWS STAFF

fter a long night of back and forth election results between gubernatorial candidates in Connecticut, the results were still “too close to Acall” early Wednesday morning. The Associated Press reported Republican Candidate Bob Stefanowski held a slim 1.5 percent lead against Democratic opponent Ned Lamont as of 3:30 a.m. Independent candidate Oz Griebel conceded at around 9:30 p.m., with a small percentage of the votes accounted for. Marianna Codianni (above). KRISTINA VAKHMAN | Victor Constanza (left) KRISTINA VAKHMAN | STAFF CONTINUES ON PAGE 3 and Kass Fruin (right). STAFF

SGA CCSU Tuition On The Rise BY TOM HOPKINS President Mark Ojakian’s and the rising cost of STAFF WRITER proposal to raise in-state providing education. students’ tuition by four With this latest Last spring, the Board percent. increase, the cost of higher of Regents for Higher There are many factors education at public state Education passed the contributing to the rise in universities and colleges Connecticut State College tuition like administrative has more than doubled, and Universities' (CSCU) bloat, state funding cuts with tuition having CONTINUES ON PAGE 2

SPORTS The Student Government Association wants open syllabi at CCSU. KRISTINA VAKHMAN | STAFF Women's Soccer Nearly Sweeps The Open Syllabi Debate NEC Awards BY KRISTINA VAKHMAN professors might think registering for the course. NEWS EDITOR at first," Zukowski stated. This would allow students Thursday night marked "Students should have to see a course's outline, the banquet for the Northeast ourse syllabi are the open syllabus. It its grade distribution and Conference women's soccer teams. traditionally given makes the professor more its required textbooks There, the future conference out the first day transparent and gives a ahead of making the champions Central Connecticut won Cclasses meets, but that's better understanding to decision to enroll in it. five of the six major awards. Most unfair to students, chair of students and professors If CCSU implements notably, head coach Mick D'Arcy the Central Connecticut that they want to be in such a system, Zukowski took home Coach of the Year, while Student Government that class." believes it will benefit junior defender Shauny Alterisio Association's Academic The open syllabi students "immensely." was honored as the Defensive Player Affairs (AA) Committee model works by making "Most students would of the Year. Johanna Zukowski said. syllabi available to rather have their schedule "I think it's a students prior to them set in stone," Zukowski said, Charlotte Maurer (above) won NEC JULIA JADE bigger deal than what Midfielder of the Year. MORAN | STAFF CONTINUES ON PAGE 4 CONTINUES ON PAGE 14 2 NOVEMBER 7, 2018 NEWS THE RECORDER

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Social Media Editor Isabella Cenatiempo Tuition On The Rise Staff Writers CONTINUES FROM PAGE 1 Kyle Flynn Trevi Alickolli increased every single year Other students like junior Halls are expensive. university athletics provides Isabella Chan since 2002. However, over that Kat Share won’t be as affected. One of Dr. Toro’s goals is to for CCSU. Dr. Cohen, who Shwar Zaidi Gabriel Anton time, there have been multiple Nonetheless, she is concerned increase enrollment numbers by played Division 1 sports at the Shelby Williams budget cuts to the CSCU system, about where that money will implementing new marketing University of Connecticut, said Isabella Chan with scores of faculty positions go and the university’s lack of strategies, increase private that athletics bring energy and Sam Shepard removed, replaced by adjuncts or transparency. donations and by building strong life to the campus, especially for Jimmy Ganavage Griffin Garcia simply left vacant. Ojakian even “It won't really affect me relationships with K through the students who reside here. Carolyn Martin announced a hiring freeze for too much in regards to what 12 systems to “build a pipeline “I believe that sports does Julia Conant all 17 campuses and the system is actually coming out of my of college-ready students who play a critical role in developing office. pocket,” Share said. “But it affects come to Central.” It is also one spirit towards our community,” “Many of us haven't gotten me in sort of a psychological of her goals to keep the cost of she said. a raise for some time. I think at sense because I would really tuition in check. While advocates of college least we're looking at three or like to know where my money “By diversifying the sports preach community and four years or more that we're is already going now and where sources of funding, plus cost pride, the students don’t feel stagnant,” Professor of Education this extra money is going once containment I hope, and it's my as though the athletics teams About and New Britain Common tuition is increased.” goal, to contain the tuition cost,” contribute to their college The Recorder is a student- Council member Aram Ayalon In an open letter to the Dr. Toro said. experience. produced publication of Central said. “[Professors] are not being students and families of One of those programs “It only gives a sense of Connecticut State University and replaced. We offer less sections the CSCU system, Ojakian currently being funded by the community to people directly does not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the views of and larger class sizes. So, we can explained that tuition increases state is university athletics. The involved. For everyone else I CCSU’s administrators, faculty or give less personal attention to occur every year “to address the budget for athletics rose steadily think sports can do the opposite,” students. The Recorder articles, our students.” growing costs of programs and from 2007 to 2015 even as tuition Share said. photographs and graphics are In addition to the cuts, fewer services.” It doesn’t help that was increasing. In 2015, CCSU Mena and junior Moryam property of The Recorder and may not be reproduced or published students are deciding to pursue while the cost of providing those spent over $13 million in school Badiru both said they don’t take without the written permission from careers in education, which programs and services continues funds on athletics programs. pride in CCSU's sports teams the Editor-in-Chief. The purpose of has faculty in the department to rise, the funding state colleges Also, coaches for CCSU’s sports and don’t attend the games. The Recorder is to approach and worried. and universities receive from the teams are among the university’s Dr. Toro said last year that define issues of importance to the students of Central Connecticut “Just the morale of the faculty state continues to decrease. highest paid employees. she was anticipating a significant State University. [is getting worse] as we see lower Some of the other factors Basketball coach Donyell budget cut for athletics this year, Staff meetings for The Recorder are and lower enrollment, especially for the rising cost of education, Marshall and football coach Pete even after CCSU cut both the held on Mondays at 5:00 p.m. in the in education,” Ayalon said. according to Central Connecticut Rossomando are both in the men’s and women’s golf teams Blue and White Room in the Student Center. “People are very discouraged at President Dr. Zulma Toro, are top six on CCSU’s payroll, with in an effort to trim athletics the current situation.” the costs of providing the latest each of them pulling in well over spending. Advertising Though the tuition increase technology to the students, $150,000 a year. Former Athletics “We will be looking closely affects all students, it affects some the cost of fringe benefits for Director Paul Schlickmann is the at every dime the institution If interested in placing ads, more than others. Junior Cynthia the faculty of the institutions university’s second-highest paid is investing,” Dr. Toro said. “If please contact The Recorder’s Mena said that paying tuition is and the cost of regulations and employee behind Dr. Toro. the conclusion is that we as an Ad Manager at advertising@ already difficult for her and that compliance for the institutions. “That is overwhelmingly institution need to reduce the centralrecorder.com. For more increases make it even harder. Also, facility improvements surprising,” Mena said on the number of sports, then we will information including our rate card, “It's going to make it even like the $54 million renovation figures. "That is crazy." have to do that.” please visit: more of a hassle,” Mena said. project of Willard and DiLoreto Some see value in what www.centralrecorder.org 3 NOVEMBER 7, 2018 NEWS THE RECORDER Troiano Leads Discussion On Being A Better Squad Member BY SHAINA LAPUEBLA may have an office without a leader and make a decision, but also know when to "When I think of someone who is a ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR we need someone to step up to take the be fluid while solidifying connections solid communicator, I think of someone lead and play a leadership role." within the team. who holds themselves responsible to be ave you ever thought about A leader carries the traits of "Knowing as a group member when able to fulfill that role, because, without what makes an individual an adaptability, civility, flexible, feeling an to step up and take the lead, but also good communication within the group, effective member of a group effective facet of the group and being knowing when to be a follower [is things might be misheard," Theriault andH a leader? adequate at handling conflict, Troiano important]," Troiano stated. stated. "Information needs to be clear Lisa Leggett, a graduate intern said. Instead of droning on about his and well structured." in the Student Activities and "My belief is that everyone should perceptions, Troiano mirrored his Danni Alarie, graduate intern Leadership Development department, enjoy getting up and coming to work in own words by asking the audience to in the Student Center, added on to invited Interim Vice President of the morning or going to class and being challenge what it means to be a useful Theriault's philosophy when she said: Student Affairs Dr. Peter Troiano to a student," Troiano stated. "You should group participant to them. "communication is both input and share his experience as both a group enjoy the things that you are going to In doing so, he reaffirms his notion output." member and a leader to undergraduates, have to do throughout the day while that "being a follower means you can Kristina DeVivo, the SGA's graduates, staff, upperclassmen and being able to negotiate conflict." still make contributions and move the treasurer, and Troiano conversed about new students last Tuesday. The discussion also laid out the group forward, but remembering that the incorporation of fluidity as a leader Troiano began the discussion important concept, according to by doing this still exhibiting traits of a and member. DeVivo believes that "[as by reading a cartoon depicting the Troiano, that being a leader means good leader," Troiano continued. Theriault said], the starting point is traditional style of leadership. The story understanding the people around you Linzy Martinez, another SA/LD solid communication and we are all began with several sheep at a party, but and learning how to lead based on those graduate, listed several characteristics fluid with each other, so everyone knows they are awash total chaos. A Border individuals. There is no one standard of being a good group member. Her what is trying to be accomplished." Collie is knocking at the door coming for leading and to be effective in the most important ones were being Support is not always agreement, to the aid of the lost sheep. The purpose role starts with becoming a valuable motivated, hardworking, enthusiastic but as a leader or a follower, it needs of the Border Collie in the story is member of the group. and honest. Secondary education to be established that you support their that sometimes a leader needs to be Troiano defined the term "situational sophomore Katie Klinck included the right to say it even if you disagree with established to generate productivity. leadership," which establishes a significance of listening as a leader and the statement, opinion or idea. Contrary to this depiction, Troiano cohesive balance between tasks at hand as a participant. To be a part of the conversation on stated that this ideology has shifted and and relationships within the group. A Chris Theriault, a Student how to be a leader in different facets of our current concept of leadership "is leader tends to wear different hats based Government Association commuter life, stop by L.EA.D.S., which is every much broader than that, but the cartoon on the current climate of the situation; senator, introduced the idea of solid Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Philbrick illustrates the idea that sometimes we sometimes they have to be firm and communication. Room. Who Will Win: Lamont Or Stefanowski? What's New, CONTINUES FROM PAGE 1 Central Connecticut When we talk about the blue citizenship CCSU? students watched closely wave, it might not be a blue should be BY SARAH WILLSON throughout the night expecting tsunami, but it might be a blue easier, but MANAGING EDITOR results to pour in after 8 ripple. That would be enough that we p.m., though votes were for m e .” shouldn’t • Central Authors will host its delayed hours under different Unlike King, students let a bunch book lecture series on Thursday, circumstances, some of which across campus were divided on of people Nov. 8 at 12:15 p.m. in the CCSU included a large number of whether or not to even vote. in without bookstore. same-day registered voters and “I don’t really follow politics k n o w i n g • The Anthropology Club will be “wet ballots.” too much,” freshman Jazmine who or what hosting a bake sale on Nov. 8 at Voters around campus Romanauskas said. “It’s not t h e y are ,” 12:30 p.m. in the Student Center joined the “Election Viewing really something that just Codianni to help raise money for its trip to Party,” where Republicans, interests me, to be honest.” s a i d . San Jose. Democrats and Independents Dedicated to voting, “I’m pro- • CCSU's "Sexual Misconduct Task alike anxiously waited for communications senior Mary abortion, Force" will host a student focus election results to unfold. Shane was at the polls in her so I voted group on Nov. 8 at 4:15 p.m. in At the event thrown by the hometown of Vernon at 7 a.m. for people the 1849 room of the Student College Democrats, Student to cast her ballot before making who are pro- Center. The second focus group Government Association the 30-minute trip to CCSU in abortion, and will take place Friday, Nov. 9 at Senator Amanda King watched time for class. I’m pro-gun 1 p.m. in the Student Center's the election, more specifically "I voted because I feel it's my rights, so I Philbrick Room. the race between Texas Senator civic duty," Shane said, sporting voted people • The Lambda Theta Phi Latin Ted Cruz and challenger Beto her "I Voted Today!" sticker as like that. It Fraternity will host "Unity O’Rourke, intensely. O’Rourke she spoke. "You can't make a was mixed.” in the Community," which was the favorite in the room change if you don't vote." L i k e SGA senator Justin Boutin KRISTINA VAKHMAN | depicts conversation about (above), shows support for STAFF police interactions and peaceful and a personal inspiration to Despite the differences those at the Bob Stefanowski. King, but she was cautious of between students, the partisan viewing protesting, on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in getting ahead of herself with divide between both Lamont party, Matt early Wednesday morning, the Student Center. optimism. and Stefanowski was rejected Kuroghlian, a first-year SGA Fifth District Congressional • The Fashion and Design Club “The election last time by some, including sophomore senator, had his eyes glued to the candidate Jahana Hayes will host its "VIBES Fashion proved that my instincts were Marianna Codianni. screen in front of him. made history by becoming Show" and feature a special dance not always correct. Like, I've “I think it’s really stupid to Throughout the day, he the first African-American performance and a performance been played before,” King said. vote for a political affiliation. frequently switched back and congresswoman from a New by the Kappas. The free event will “But I don't think it'll be a I’m a Democrat, but I believe in forth between a House and England State. take place on Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. complete downfall of anything. immigration reform—I believe Senate election map on his Democrats also took back in the Welte Auditorium. laptop throughout the the House of Representatives • "Devils Den @ 10 p.m." will night, reading off results to while Republicans stayed in feature "History Club Trivia his friends. control of the Senate. Night." “I’m nervous about While students may have • The Black Student Union Connecticut. I’m hoping had opposing views on how to will host a "Durag Social" on that the Democrats will vote, Romanauskas emphasized Friday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in the take it. I’m nervous about that no matter what happens, Constitution Room of Memorial [Stefanowski]. He’s got a she only wants what’s best for Hall. The event will feature shot. It’s going to be close,” the state. "small performances" and "allow Kuroghlian said, barely “I hope that the best possible its members and the greater looking away from the outcome comes out of [the community to express solidarity map on his screen. election],” Romanauskas said. in the black culture." Though the results “Obviously, that’s something • A Veterans Day Award Ceremony for governor may not that we all hope for.” will take place on Monday, Nov. 12 in the Student Center's Alumni League of Women Voters urged residents to vote. SARAH WILLSON| STAFF have been known Hall at 3 p.m. 4 NOVEMBER 7, 2018 NEWS THE RECORDER 'I'm Depressed, But I'm Informed' BY KRISTINA VAKHMAN of community in sharing our outrage.” NEWS EDITOR Scott cited the protests springing up around the country as emblematic of This article was first published on Central individuals wanting to exert some control Connecticut’s Focus Mental Health site, while feeling disempowered, for they have FMHnews.com, and is being republished in “significant therapeutic value." The Recorder with FMH’s permission. In addition, news on the current political climate shapes the way people he news plays every day on the think, which in turn contributes to large plasma screen that hangs anxiety, depression and stress. CCSU over the Elihu Burritt Library’s Media Psychology Professor Bradley Televators. Working behind the circulation Waite attributes this to the convenience of desk, Shane Holley ignores it mostly as it multimedia platforms in receiving news. runs silently in the background, subtitles He recalled the downing of the World making up for the lack of sound. Trade Center and how his students, But sometimes when he gives the screen faculty and others “appeared to have a glance, the accounting senior’s emotions For some, news brings not only information, but harm to mental KRISTINA VAKHMAN | STAFF post-traumatic stress-type reactions from don’t like what he sees. health. watching so much news coverage of that “[News makes me] a little bit depressed that come with such news. “symptoms were specific to the election terrorist attack.” because more often than not, it’s reporting “My whole day won’t be ruined [from of Trump and the resultant unpredictable “In part, we see the world through on, ‘This thing happened and all these the news], but I’d prefer not to read the sociopolitical climate,” she wrote. our media use. Most of us get news feeds people died’ or, ‘There’s this new policy same thing over and over again,” Loja Going further, the term “headline through our media and social media these that’s going to cause all of these problems.’ stated. For her, prior to President Donald stress disorder” was coined by therapist Dr. days,” Waite said. “We live in an all or mostly It’s like, I didn’t need to know that,” Holley Trump taking office, the news hadn’t Steven Sosny, who wrote that “continual blue or all or mostly red media world, with said. affected her this way. alerts from news sources, blogs, social little exposure to alternate ideas.” News on tragedies, Holley explained, “This country was something that was media and alternative facts feel like missile Politicians, particularly those whose could definitely spoil his mood for the supposed to be built on good morals, but explosions in a siege without end [to some decisive rhetoric and controversial remainder of the day. But Holley has slowly that’s just not the case.” people],” in an article for The Washington policies make it into the news, could grown apathetic to the news coming out A 2017 survey by the American Post. also be perceived at fault. Republican of the Trump Administration. News like Psychological Association found that “When there’s a lot of real threats to one’s then-candidate for Connecticut’s Fifth the recent confirmation of Supreme Court adults felt “conflicted between their desire safety or security, be it implicit or explicit, Congressional District Manny Santos Justice Brett Kavanaugh brought with it to stay informed about the news and their that’s going to disrupt one’s feeling of health believes so, saying that while he’s unsure frustration and confusion, and Holley view of the media as a source of stress.” and well-being,” Dr. Timothy Scott, a CCSU of whether the news cycle affects people’s reluctantly swallowed the news down In the survey, 56 percent of adults said clinical social work professor, said. People, minds, ‘personal’ politics certainly do. before moving on. following the news caused them stress. he elaborated, absorb negative news as “The one thing that’s bothersome is “Regardless of whether or not Furthermore, constant exposure personal attacks, hence the negative blow that people make [public policy] personal. Kavanaugh did it, the fact that there are to negative news has multiple mental to their mental health. “That plays out That’s what every elected official should implications that this may have happened side-effects. For one, inundation of when it comes to racism, misogyny, who be concentrated on, public policy. Not and he’s being [placed] on the Supreme particularly traumatizing news can lead belongs and who doesn’t and who deserves personal attacks. When people start Court,” Holley started, letting out a nervous to ‘disaster fatigue,’ or an apathy toward to be marginalized.” making politics personal, they start getting laugh. “That shouldn’t have happened.” crisis, according to the Center for Disaster News on the current political climate, impacted seriously,” Santos stated. “I’m depressed,” Holley went on, “but Philanthropy. It is why many have Scott said, intensifies these perceived To Santos’ then-opponent Democrat I’m informed.” become accustomed to, for example, mass threats, and the Trump Administration is Jahana Hayes, the divisiveness that filters This trade-off—mental well-being shootings; repeated exposure to traumatic not the cause; it “represents a resurgence of into the news from politics is to blame, in exchange for information—isn’t stress restructures the brain to provide these preexisting inequalities.” as politicians “pick and choose” who uncommon. Imaris Loja, a computer emotional and cognitive distance when “There’s a lot of stuff that’s outrageous. they represent rather than all of their science sophomore, watched Kavanaugh’s faced with such tragedies, an article in the I have my own political views, and yes, constituents, in her opinion. confirmation as well, and his appointment U.S. National Library of Medicine by Dr. there’s a constant feeling of outrage. When “People are depressed, anxious and to the Supreme Court in the news brought J. Douglas Bremner of the Emory Clinical you see the lives that are being impacted afraid, and a lot of that has to do with this anger, sadness, disappointment and Neuroscience Research Unit at Emory and that people are being hurt and [political] climate,” Hayes said. “People numbness. University found. suffering unnecessarily because of certain are worried about their families and their “I feel a little powerless like all I can do Additionally, the collective anxiety ideological positions that are inherently futures, and that definitely affects their is vote,” Loja said, adding that though she that has come with Trump’s election was violent, that’s really upsetting to me,” Scott health.” chooses to keep up-to-date with the news, unofficially named the “Trump Anxiety stated. “We have to take some responsibility for she doesn’t actively seek out articles unless Disorder” in a 2017 essay for the book “[This outrage is] certainly not healthy,” that,” Hayes continued. “We elect officials absolutely necessary around election time. “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump.” Scott continued. “It’s important for a lot of to work on behalf of the people, not to have Loja also said she is tired of reading Clinical psychologist Jennifer Panning us, including myself, to have people that we these hard party lines and ultimately the repetitive themes about women’s donned the anxiety with the title because can talk to about it so we can find that sense people of our community are suffering.” oppression and is tired of the usual feelings

CONTINUES FROM PAGE 1 The Open Syllabi Debate adding that she's heard from students who initiative bounced from chair to chair, falling with CCSU Faculty Senate than other chairs' that this information already is online. That dropped a course after reading its syllabus apart under each. committees were and thus maintains a better gives me pause in thinking that creating an and deciding that "it was too much" for "I personally found that the driving force relationship. She feels that will pave the way online database of syllabi would not suffer them. "If I can avoid at all costs having to for my failure was that the faculty did not like for different avenues for her to approach the the same fate," Jackson stated. "I think we drop a course and scramble to find a different nor want to give power to students," former issue. Additionally, Zukowski is encouraged should utilize the resources that we already one, I would. An open syllabus would help AA Chair Stephen Dew recalled. "Because to try to work with the Faculty Senate's new have." with that." in my opinion, it takes power away from the president, Dr. Mark Jackson, though he However, Jackson stressed that he would Southern Connecticut State University department chairs and professors, as it brings said he cannot even picture how the system not allow his personal opinion to interfere has course syllabi for certain subjects, like a layer of openness and accountability to would work. with the debate if it were brought to the floor math and English, that either entirely outline what they are teaching and what information "I often change my syllabus. I am of the Faculty Senate, as he has no opinion as a course's timeline or give a brief overview they allow to be available for public use." constantly working to enhance my course by the president. and include details like the workload and Zukowski is prepared to come across looking at student evaluations. So from the Regardless, Zukowski plans to pursue number of examinations. The University the same obstacles, knowing well that even point of view of a student who's trying to get open syllabi next semester, as she believes it's of Florida has an entire extensive database when the SGA presented compromises to a feel for my course, my course is different necessity to students. She cited the example of dedicated to course syllabi. the Faculty Senate before, like uploading a every time I teach it," Jackson said. a student who can only access the Internet at Zukowski wants to bring that to CCSU. shortened version of a syllabus, not enough He also thought the idea was redundant, school, saying that maybe that student would But it has been an uphill battle even before people got behind it and it "ultimately got as some of the information that would be prefer to have a course that is not heavily she came to the SGA. Zukowski is not the shut down." in the open syllabus system, like the course based around online activities. first AA chair to tackle establishing open "I am under the impression that I will run outline, is already available online. Any "A lot of students have a busy schedule syllabi here; four other chairs have attempted into the same problems the past four years additional questions, he said, would better be and it can be difficult to balance. If students to do so, only to be met with a lack of support have run into," she stated. addressed by talking to the professor directly had the ability to find a class that's run better from faculty who foresaw that their course Yet, Zukowski is hopeful that this time will before enrollment. then a different one, it would help them," she enrollment would be affected negatively. The be different. Her AA is much more involved "It just doesn't dawn on some students said. 5 NOVEMBER 7, 2018 NEWS THE RECORDER Jubilee Plaza Receives Mini Makeover News In PHOTOS BY SARAH WILLSON MANAGING EDITOR Brief BY SARAH WILLSON MANAGING EDITOR

Connecticut Sets Record Number Of Tornadic Activity:

Tornadic activity in Connecticut hit a record-breaking number despite the "far below" average of the overall number of tornados in the United States for 2018, according to the National Weather Service. Just two weeks ago, an EF0 tornado was confirmed in Stonington The 700-square-foot mural was adorned with hay and The Hartford Courant reported that 120 gallons of paint by were used to and North Stonington, marking the pumpkins for the fall season. complete the project. ninth this year alone. The previous record for the most tornados in the state was eight in 1973, according to the NWS. The twister that touched down in the two towns was only the third ever recorded in New London County during the month of October, Gary Lessor, chief meteorologist at the Western Connecticut State University Weather Center reported. Lessor, the Hartford Courant said, also stated that the record- Just days before Halloween, New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart and breaking numbers could be a result of city residents helped paint "Jubilee Plaza." The mural depicts a common New Britain theme: honeycombs. an "unusual weather pattern, "citing that the state has seen increased precipitation [and] warmer summer Multiple Car Break-Ins Reported On-Campus temperatures than average." BY KRISTINA VAKHMAN larceny because the cars were but Palmer confirmed that the results soon, Palmer said. U.S. Reinstates Iran Sanctions: NEWS EDITOR unlocked, not warranting a stolen car was a female student's Students are advised to break-in. taken from the James Lot. It has double-check that their car President Donald Trump ultiple vehicle break- "They were just going from not been recovered yet. doors are locked. Additionally, announced that the U.S. reinstated all ins occurred and a car to car until they found an The exact number of CCSU PD reminded students sanctions that were removed on Iraq car was stolen last unlocked [one] and then went incidents is also not clear as of through the email sent on in 2015 as a result of the nuclear deal. weekM on campus. The "thieves," The White House, BBC said, in and stole whatever they now, though Palmer stated that Saturday to not leave valuables, as they were described, were could," Palmer said. there were definitely "more than including loose change, in sight, claimed it was the "toughest sanctions seen on camera going from car The thefts occurred three" cases. She also said that and not to leave a key or fob in regime ever imposed" on Tehran, the to car checking to find those primarily between midnight and the police "have some leads" on the vehicle even for a quick stop country's capital. that were unlocked, according 3 a.m., thus making students the the thieves' backgrounds and at a building or business. The sanctions will cover shipping to an email sent on behalf of main victims because they are numbers. "They're looking for a quick and shipbuilding as well as finance the Central Connecticut Police mainly the ones left on campus Due to the thefts, CCSU PD way to make a little money," and energy. Department on Saturday. at that time, Palmer said. will be increasing patrols by Palmer stated. The country's Supreme Leader CCSU Media Relations It is currently unknown checking all of the parking lots To report suspicious activity, said the decision "disgraced" the Officer Janice Palmer said that whether or not the thieves are and garages more frequently. contact the campus police at U.S., adding that the country is "far the larcenies were first reported CCSU students and if they Additionally, the investigation 860-832-2375. In an emergency, weaker" today compared to past last Tuesday and that CCSU targeted a specific parking lot, is still ongoing and should yield dial 9-1-1. years. PD is considering the thefts as Despite the decision, "temporary waivers" will be put in place that will allow for eight countries to continue SGA Briefs importing Iranian oil. BY KRISTINA VAKHMAN War Plagues Yemen: NEWS EDITOR

The Student Government Association meets every Wednesday What is being called the world's at 3:05 p.m. in Bellin A and B in the Student Center. These briefs "worst humanitarian crisis" is are from the SGA’s meeting on Oct. 31. continuing to rage in Yemen. According to the New York Times, • There will be a focus group for students who live off-campus 10,000 civilians have been killed about being good neighbors to CCSU’s surrounding and 14 million, half of the country's residential areas. It will be Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. in the Student population, are facing starvation as a Center’s Camp Room. result of the three-year-long war. • A motion to allocate $2,023.78 to the Inter-Greek Council As a result, the U.S. is urging Saudi for “Central Thon 2018” passed. “Central Thon 2018” will Arabia to agree to a ceasefire. Defense be a 12-hour Miracle Network Dance Marathon meant Secretary James Mattis added that "all to raise money for the Connecticut Children’s Medical parties" need to participate in peace Center. talks lead by the United Nations • A motion to allocate $242.60 to the Marketing Association within the next 30 days. for their fundraising request passed. The UN human rights experts • The following items passed in a consent agenda: also said that possible war crimes • A motion to allocate $2,967.00 to the A Capella Society committed by all parties are adding going to their respective groups for live sound. to the conflict. • A motion to allocate $4,400.00 to A Capella Society for the The war began in 2015 when a Benefit Concert Co-Sponsorship. Saudi-led coalition intervened after • A motion to allocate $547.50 to the AcaBellas to fund their rebels gained control of a significant trip to Boston, Massachusetts. part of the west of the country. • A motion to allocate $15 for promotional posters for the Though the U.S. has called for a 2018 Little Poland Festival failed. ceasefire, experts say famine is still set to be the country's greatest danger. 6 NEWS NOVEMBER 7, 2018 THE RECORDER CCSU Votes

BY MEGAN BRAWNER BY BRUNA VILA “It is odd being in a different state during a midterm David Biddiscombe, a history student at Central election,” said Central Connecticut junior, Hailey Connecticut, believes that he is “involved enough [in politics] Rospierski, a resident from Buffalo, New York. “I am not BY SAMANTHA BENDER to make a somewhat informed decision” about tomorrow’s able to make an informed decision so I have opted out of elections. voting this November.” Central Connecticut Mechanical Engineering Biddiscombe's vote is going to Ned Lamont because he As an elementary education major, Rospierski is Student, German Marino, has established himself as sees the candidate as someone who supports our schools and hopeful that her fellow students will get out and vote. being actively involved in politics. puts Connecticut first instead of business, which is something “Voting is important and I am remaining hopeful Marino is currently involved in the Student we do not see very often these days. that the outcome on Nov. 6 will positively impact public Government Association at CCSU and holds the title of With his vote for the Democrats, he also wants to change schools,” Rospierski said. commuter senator. the budget deficit. “Our future governor will inherit issues that Dan “My responsibilities are to the external affairs “I don’t care if he raises taxes, as long as he solves our Malloy was unable to fix," she continued. committees of SGA. Through this committee I pretty deficit with it,” Biddiscombe said. He uses the roads as an Connecticut has faced a state budget crisis countless much help represent the majority of our school and any example. He believes that the roads in this state need to be times in the past several years and the result is typically a local or federal government situations,” Marino, who fixed, and suggests that tolls could be established “to make harsh cut to funding repairs in school districts and a freeze voted for his first time in the election between Trump and more revenue money for the state and help us get out of a towards improving education programs. Clinton two years ago, said. deficit.” He expressed that he voted for Clinton, not because Biddiscombe is very excited to vote for Lamont and to he disagreed with everything that Trump stood by and make a difference this Election Day. promoted, but because his parents voted for him so he felt the need to branch off on his own. “I’m all about making America great again but not at the risks and stakes that Trump does,” Marino said. He went on to elaborate that with two parents that are immigrants, he does not understand why they would support a person who has openly stated that he does not stand for immigrants in this country. Marino has identified himself as a registered Democrat but he sometimes has Republican or liberal views, so his vote could go either way.

BY SARAH WILLSON BY TOM HOPKINS Unlike most teenagers, Kassandra Fruin was not out For Central Connecticut student Veronika Leal, buying lottery tickets or declaring her newfound adulthood voting is a family affair. the day she turned 18; she was gearing up to cast her ballot in "My whole family is registered to vote," Leal said. November. “And we've always believed voting is really important “The very first thing I did when I turned 18 was register to and it's part of your civic duty as a citizen of the United vote. I was so excited,” Fruin said. “At that point, it was 2015 and States.” the 2016 presidential election was coming up. I was really riled Leal and her family immigrated to the U.S. when up about that.” she was just five-years-old. She said that background Now president of the Central Connecticut Student has heavily influenced where she stands politically in Government Association, Fruin is attempting to spread her her views. passion to those around her. The 21-year-old began by helping Immigration policy will weigh heavily on Leal's BY TREVI ALICKOLLI orchestrate Connecticut's Fifth District Congressional debate decision. at CCSU on Oct. 17. "The immigration issue just because it kind of Jurrel Racine is eligible to vote for the first time in his life and plans to make his voice count. After finally The rapid-fire series of debate questions between hits home, as I have family, well all of my family, are Democrat Jahana Hayes and Republican Manny Santos drew really immigrants," Leal said. “I'm Venezuelan and being old enough to vote, the Central Connecticut junior is looking to vote for “the person that best a crowd of around 200, and Fruin said the hot-button issues Columbian, so all of my family has moved here from addressed only fueled her fire. either of those countries, so it's a pretty big issue for supports [his] interests.” “I am a middle-class American, my family is “I think even after this debate I’m a lot more excited to me." vote,” Fruin said with a smile plastered across her face. “Now Women’s rights issues are also a big consideration middle class, you got to look at people who support the middle-class, meaning you probably don’t want that I’m a part of the Fifth District after registering to vote in for Leal. Like many women across the country, Leal New Britain, I really do agree with what Jahana [Hayes] had found the Brett Kavanaugh case to be very concerning. to vote for the guy who is trying to raise the taxes of middle-class citizens,” Racine said. “You also have to to say tonight.” The current administration’s steadfastness in One of the most pressing issues in Fruin’s eyes, are LGBTQ confirming Kavanaugh, despite the credible look at their background, what they’re all about and what their intent is and what their character is like.” rights and the opioid epidemic gripping the state, two issues allegations of sexual assault, sent a message to women brought up at the Wednesday night debate. that they do not matter. One person he feels supports his interests and who he is most likely going to support is Jahana Hayes. “Things were very non-partisan, but then it got to the last Also concerning to Leal is the current question about LGBT rights. That’s something I just can’t let administration’s efforts to defund planned parenthood, Hayes is an American school teacher who has been recognized as a state and national teacher of the year go,” Fruin said in reference to Santos’ plea against gay marriage. an organization that provides many services related to “And the opioid crisis question, that meant a lot to me." women’s reproductive health. in the past. This year, she is the candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut’s Fifth For Fruin, however, voting is more than just bubbling in a Leal said she will most likely vote Democrat across name on a sheet, it’s about taking action to help those around the board. Congressional District. “She is definitely someone who supports my her. "For me, what's important is any candidate that “[When you vote], you’re not just thinking about yourself, really speaks out on these issues and doesn't just turn interests, especially since I am looking to become a teacher and she is a teacher who is also looking out for you’re thinking about the people you care about as well,” Fruin a blind eye to them, that's kind of what's going to said. "Even if you don’t think [voting is] worth it, look really influence my voting," Leal said. teachers, I feel like she is someone who is paving the way,” Racine said. deep into your heart and try to find a candidate. Even if they don’t represent exactly who you are as a person, [they might] represent people who you love and care about.” 7 NOVEMBER 7, 2018 OPINION THE RECORDER EDITORIAL The US Needs Automatic Voter Registration California enacted AVR this Your Vote April, contributing to a record high of voter registration. Connecticut approved Matters electronic voter registration at My vote doesn't matter" is a statement DMV offices in 2016, requiring we hear more than we would like to a "hard stop" for voter admit. But even with that belief, as an registration: a customer can't "American citizen, it is your civic duty and complete their transaction your right to partake in voting. without accepting or declining Every individual's vote counts, not registration, though they still only in close elections, but in every have to "opt-in." election. Whether you are voting for But a state-by-state AVR a school board, city council, state basis isn't enough. The entirety representative or even for the president of the U.S. should adopt the of the United States, your single vote system. Not doing so puts contributes to the future of the nation. Fourteen states and the District of Columbia have automatic voter GETTY IMAGES it behind its other Western registration. It is these elected officials that are going counterparts. In Germany, 76 to be making decisions regarding many BY KRISTINA VAKHMAN regardless of voters’ passions paper registration forms, the percent of registered voters things that affect your day-to-day life. NEWS EDITOR for certain issues, they don’t Brennan Center for Justice turned out to participate in Because of this, making your voice heard feel encouraged to voice those wrote. The voter again has the country's most recent and exercising your mind by voting can oting in the United opinions through the ballot the option to "opt-out" of this, Federal Diet election, make all the difference. States is unnecessarily because of the registration but these reforms "increase according to Election Guide. Additionally, the fifteenth, nineteenth hard and it shouldn't undertaking standing in their registration rates, clean up There, a nation of new voters and twenty-sixth Amendments to the be.V is automatically registered way. the voter rolls and save states Constitution guarantee American citizens In the U.S., citizens "opt- Automatic Voter money." and their information is the right to vote after decades of blood, in" to vote in elections. Registration (AVR), applied This has already worked in automatically updated based sweat and tears. Though it may be 2018 Despite the fact that voting nationwide, would change that. Oregon, which implemented on data provided periodically. and some may no longer need to fight is a right guaranteed by the Under an AVR system, eligible AVR in 2016. The state Just up north in Canada, as hard to cast their ballot, millions of Constitution, it is treated voters, unless they decline, are automatically registered where variations of AVR exist people fought long and hard for people as a task; people have to automatically registered to 225,000 residents when the in each province, the 2015 of all races, genders and ethnicities to rush against registration vote whenever they interact law went into effect; nearly general election turnout was let their voices be heard. Yet, the young deadlines and make sure their with government agencies 100,000 of that figure voted 68.3 percent, according to people who reap the benefits that their documents are in order so that like issuing a driver's license in the presidential election, Elections Canada. predecessors bled for do not turn out, they are eligible to cast their with the Department of Motor according to The New Some might argue that believing their vote doesn't matter. ballot. By this model, it is a Vehicles (DMV), according York Times. Additionally, nothing needs to be changed— It is the young voters of this generation person's choice to register, and to the National Conference Oregonians vote by mail, that if U.S. citizens want to that are the ones to neglect this right, but it many make the decision that of State Legislatures. Hence, meaning that the ballot vote, they should go through is their voice that is vital to society today. doing so takes too much time rather than the traditional comes and goes from a voter's the steps, no matter how hard, Being the democracy of the future, it is and is too much of a hassle. "opt-in" system, AVR mailbox—or into one of many to be able to exercise their civic the American people from the ages of 18 A 2017 Pew Voting transforms the registration secure drop-off sites—rather duty. After all, they might say, to 29 that should be actively participating Frequency Survey found that process into an "opt-out" one. than making them show up voting is a privilege. in polling. 27 percent of eligible voters Furthermore, existing in person to a polling place, However, voting is not just According to Best Colleges, key issues intended to register, but registration information NBC News explained, making a privilege. It's a right, and that arise in every election relate to the "haven't gotten around to it." is updated automatically, voting leisurely and cost- rights shouldn't be treated concerns of students and professionals Reasons vary, but nine percent and agencies transfer voter effective. like unbearable tasks. Voting in that age demographic. Because of this, of those surveyed reported that registration information Other states, seeing should be made easy and AVR it is vital that members between this age the registration process is "not electronically to election Oregon's success, have is the way to do it. group are educating themselves on the convenient." That means that officials instead of using followed in its footsteps. political issues of their concerns and taking it to the polls. "I try to distance myself from politics" is another statement often flowing out What Is Going On? of young individuals' mouths, polluting BY KELLY LANGEVIN really know why." the conclusion that I didn't for at least two years because those around them. Distancing yourself ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR I asked her a couple more know enough about what was we need young people in this from politics will only make the country questions, one I can remember going on. It would be unfair country to make a change, and and world worse because less and less n today's society, it is was, "Well, do you support for me to bash her for not we can not do so without the individuals will be educated on important almost impossible to turn abortion and things like that?" knowing because I too don't correct knowledge. issues. on the television and She hesitated and said she know as much about politics as I only know more about The country needs fresh young notI see some sort of tragedy did because she believes it's I should. politics and more about the minds to change the madness that has whether it is another mass a woman's right to be able to As a senior in high school, world because I pay attention been dividing it for years. Young people, shooting, sex trafficking or choose but when I told her we were required to take a to the news. I pay attention to however, are less likely to vote than older families being torn apart due Republican candidates don't Civics and Law class, which breaking news and try to stay generations, according to the United to immigration laws. usually swing that way she taught us the fundamentals connected with what is going States Census Bureau, which reported Another tragedy that we are didn't know how to respond. about basic history, the Bill of on. that, in the 2016 presidential election, living in is so many Americans Her cheeks became red and Rights, the Constitution, how Not everyone is like me. 46.1 percent of people aged 18 to 29 cast don't vote or choose not to her eyes turned away from me a bill becomes a law and all My friend, like tons of other their ballot while 70.9 percent of people vote because they have no clue and down at her food. I wasn't that information that everyone people I know, get their news aged over 65 voted. what is going on around them. trying to make her change her needs to know. from social media like Twitter Moreover, one recently released Although this isn't the case mind on what political party As I sat in my chair I or Facebook. This isn't always poll from the Public Religion Research for everyone, from what I've she wants to side with. I just realized, man, I really don't a bad thing, but in a world Institute and the Atlantic conducted in experienced so many people wanted to understand more know any of this; but I was not where news can be extremely June showed only 28 percent of young around me don't know what clearly what was going through alone. Most of my class made fabricated, I believe people adults ages 18 to 29 say they are “absolutely is going on in their country her head. up of twenty-five students should turn to real news certain” they’ll vote in midterms, which leads them to think, "I try not to get involved in didn't know either. sites and pay attention to the compared to 74 percent of seniors. "why should I vote?" politics that much," she said I took that class two years country and the rest of the But maybe that poll's wrong. A poll I was eating dinner with as she looked up. When she ago and there is no way that world because what is going on by Harvard University reported that 40 a fw of my friends last week. finished her sentence at first I I remember most of what we matters. percent of 18 to 29-year-olds said they I'm not sure how we got on was a little annoyed, but then learned. People need to understand were likely to vote on Tuesday, according the topic of politics because I remembered I was once like The class I took was only that voting is important and to The New York Times. usually that's avoided at the her too. I used to have the one semester long. I believe in if people don't know enough Perhaps there's hope that young people table, but we did and I was mindset that I shouldn't pay order to understand politics about it, they should start will recognize that their vote matters and shocked when I asked my attention because in my mind and the concepts behind it, researching. I believe we can will go out to the polls. They should. You friend 'are you a Democrat or a politics didn't affect me. But I a class should be longer than make a change, but only if we should. Go out and vote whenever you Republican and she answered, was wrong. one semester. Politics or some know what is going on. can. "I'm a Republican but I don't That was when I came to sort of lessons should be taught 8 NOVEMBER 7, 2018 OPINION THE RECORDER Editor's Column: Who Run The World? Girls! recognized or taught over a long period of time? More and more women have proven their worth over the past few years by holding important leadership roles, especially on this campus. This can be seen through the rise in women holding leadership roles. Central Activites Network (C.A.N.) currently has an all-female leadership team of 10 this year. BY ANGELA FORTUNA Two-thirds of the Student EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Government Association's (SGA) executive board is female, something omen all across the country that hasn't happened in a while. are looked down on for their The Recorder has three males in our gender. Whether it be for editorial staff of 12. Wtheir abilities, opinions or involvement, The president of our university this is not acceptable. represents both female and Hispanic Stereotypes against women's abilities minorities in her role. President Dr. continue to generalize our passion and Zulma Toro and other females in commitment to someone or something. leadership positions have shown that And this isn't a recent trend; women have we as females in this country are worth been generalized for centuries. more than we're given credit for. In the mid-1800s, some women's These are just some of the examples suffrage supporters voiced their concerns to point out that show women will Women deserve equal rights. GETTY IMAGES primarily about their inability to own continue their way to the top despite their own property, keep their own wages double standards that face them and or sign contracts. In the 1800s, women their capabilities. Because of the constant pressure to be that is constantly being drilled into were considered second-class citizens. Even though females have been elected better, it is hard to focus on what you want people's heads. The 1900s are really when women to leadership positions, a woman has to accomplish because you're so worried It's about fairness and equality, not started to voice their concerns with the never been elected to the most important about pleasing others. This is especially dominance. stereotypes against their own gender and leadership position, president of the true for us females. You don't have to be a feminist to fight for what they deserve. This shaped United States. With the already negative connotation recognize that women deserve to be women's rights to be what they are today. Hopefully, this changes in the near of females' capabilities, it is hard to treated with respect. Many women would agree that it's not future. It says a lot that the citizens of the prove your worth when everyone has Gender discrimination needs to be a just about the recognition, it's about the U.S. would rather elect 45 male presidents preconceived notions of you. It is not fair thing of the past. It is time to recognize impact. What good is something if it isn't then take a chance with a strong, female to judge someone's character and abilities females' abilities and work toward a more candidate. based on the stereotypical information inclusive environment. They Don't Call It The Season Of Giving For Nothing yourself. Forget about the gift you have been wanting all year and focus on helping those who are unable to help themselves. Don't do it because it makes you feel good or because it benefits you in any way. Do it because you want to, not because you have to. Not only that, but whatever you do choose to do to help those around you, carry it over into the new year. Too many times, homeless shelters and soup kitchens are left over-flooded with dozens of volunteers. Remember that they don't only need your help right now, they need it year-round. Though you may only be there for a few hours, that time can make a world of difference for someone else. This season, pay more attention to giving than receiving. GETTY IMAGES Never underestimate how far a simple, random act of kindness can go. BY SARAH WILLSON Though it may be perhaps the best fallen. Like it or not, Flint still has It's okay to go out and buy your MANAGING EDITOR time of the year, it's also the time no clean water, climate change is still family and friends presents, and it's when people turn a blind eye to the destroying the earth and Yemen is okay to spend a few extra dollars at an With fall fleeting, holiday season world around them. We as Americans continuing to be in the depths of the overpriced coffee shop, but just don't fanatics can finally toss their pumpkins especially become so caught up in the world's worst humanitarian crisis. forget to reach into your pocket every to the side and put up the Christmas gifts, the Black Friday shopping and And while presents, hot lattes once in a while and donate to those who tree they've been waiting to decorate the materialistic aspect of it all that we and sweaters are great and should be need it the most. If you can, volunteer all year. Not only that, but they can forget what's truly important. enjoyed to the fullest extent during the somewhere, buy that man you always do it with a $5 specialty drink in one Whatever holiday you do or don't holiday season, we have to remember see on the corner a cup of coffee or give hand and a candy cane in the other. But celebrate, it's important to remember that this time of year is not just about to a charity of your choice. if you think this is what the season of that the universe does not stop turning ourselves; it's about those around us. After all, they don't call it the season giving is all about, think again. just because the first snow may have For the time being, forget about of giving for nothing.

@TheRecorder on Twitter 9 NOVEMBER 7, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE RECORDER Autism Connection Club Hosts 'Pumpkin Pals'

Members of the Autism Connection Club, Psychology Club and Student DAVID PULVERMACHER Central students sit in the Student Center Circle while painting their pumpkins to DAVID PULVERMACHER Wellness Services pose in costume at "Pumpkin Pals" this past Halloween. | CONTRIBUTOR enter them into the pumpkin contest. | CONTRIBUTOR "We have been working on this for over Participant and student Brennan Bates BY NATALIE DEST Seeking to educate both the members a month and a half, from just ordering planned on entering his pumpkin for a ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR and those in the CCSU student body, ACC the pumpkins, picking a good vendor for chance to win. "I definitely am going to is determined to help further educate those the pumpkins, ordering the paint and enter my pumpkin into the contest," Bates umpkins, princesses and Pixy Stix; who may be unaware of Autism and other just getting everyone to be involved," said. "I was just walking by the Student it was a fun-filled Halloween day for mental conditions. Since its foundation SGA Treasurer Kristina DeVivo said. Center and saw pumpkins and decided to Central Connecticut students who in 2015, the club has been striving to participatedP in the event “Pumpkin Pals." "We got other organizations like wellness paint one because it's Halloween, so I said participate in fun activities while making it services, disabilities services, SA/LD and 'why not?' This event seemed [like] a lot of Hosted by the Autism Connection Club a warm and welcoming environment. the psychology club to all come out and fun just by walking by it." in the Student Center Circle, students had "We started the club because there was host a table to do their own events. It's all Pulvermacher, DeVivo and all those the opportunity to paint pumpkins, enjoy a group of kids with autism on campus and about giving back to to the students and the who helped in putting together "Pumpkin refreshments and attend different booths I loved every single person in it. I loved opportunity to celebrate as a community." Pals" wanted a Halloween filled with of activities, all the while getting to know hanging out with them and wanted to do And celebrate they did; through fun activities, a warm atmosphere and more about the club. more fun things," Pulvermacher said. "This Halloween-themed music, hot apple laughs from Central students. But most David Pulvermacher, former president club is a place where people can come cider, donuts, coloring activities at the importantly, they wanted the CCSU and current treasurer of ACC, believes this if they feel lost. It is a great community Psychology Booth and designing their very community to know that ACC is an outlet event to be one of awareness to the rest of for people who have autism and those own pumpkins. Students had a chance to where individuals can feel welcome and the Central community. who know and do not know about the take as many paints, stickers and markers take a chance of learning more about "The intent of this event is to spread spectrum. We just want to learn and its a as they desired to decorate their pumpkin Autism and its importance. awareness about the Autism spectrum very welcoming community." in the fashion of their choice. "ACC promotes that it is important that through fun activities. By being a student "Pumpkin Pals" was one of the several Participants also had the chance to everyone has a voice and that no one feels teacher, one of the most important things events ACC has hosted that has brought enter their very own pumpkins in the discriminated," Pulvermacher said. "We to me is fun with a purpose," Pulvermacher Central students and faculty together as contest to win a special prize. Students had want everyone on campus to know that no said. "By having something that's one. By including the Halloween spirit, to take a selfie with their pumpkin and matter how you identify, you have a home interactive and engages with people, you’re those who stopped by the event could post it on Instagram under the hashtag at CCSU and we want you to feel that you going to have people who are more willing notice all the effort that had been put into #PUMPKINPALS. belong." and accepting to hear what you have to say." it.

Some of Central student's pumpkin designs. NATALIE DEST | STAFF SGA Treasurer Kristina DeVivo fills up cups of paints for students to decorate NATALIE DEST | STAFF their pumpkin designs with.

DARYL LAPUEBLA | CONTRIBUTOR 10 NOVEMBER 7, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE RECORDER Artist On The Rise: Allison Rusgrove to becoming certified can be strenuous at times, but she reminds herself that it will all be worth the hard work in the end. She also said she relieves her stress by working on art outside of her classes. “It’s really important that even though we’re going to be teaching art, we keep making our own work,” Rusgrove said. “You have to still find time to do what you l ov e .” Another medium of art that Rusgrove enjoys working with is embroidery. The upcoming Art Educators 2019 exhibit will feature her embroidered self-portrait. She described embroidery as “needle painting.” She takes a needle and paints with it as if it were a paintbrush. Rusgrove also described the logic behind her affinity for creating Rusgrove poses with her two self-portraits, one made from embroidery and the other with paint. JULIA CONANT | STAFF self-portraits. “Every time I do a self-portrait, BY JULIA CONANT all students were required to take an art this arts college did not offer degrees in especially in a different medium, it allows STAFF WRITER elective. Rusgrove chose painting, not art education, which was what Rusgrove me to reflect on and learn more about knowing it would change her life forever. realized she wanted to pursue after being myself,” Rusgrove stated.“I think it's really llison Rusgrove is in her final year She soon found herself loving art. inspired by her teacher. important as a person, to familiarize with of her B.S. of Art Education at “I had this awesome art teacher who “He helped me realize I want to be yourself.” Central Connecticut. While most really changed the way I thought about that person for someone else,” Rusgrove Next semester, Rusgrove will be student Aartists will tell you that they have pursued myself, about the world, and about art,” said. “I want to be able to change the life teaching for eight weeks in an elementary art since they were young, Rusgrove’s Rusgrove stated. “I didn’t even think I of a student who doesn’t have a clue what school, and eight weeks in a secondary artistic career began much later in her life. could draw, but he taught me how.” they want to do, and be there to help shape school. She feels slightly nervous, but she During her senior year of high school, This teacher went on to enter Rusgrove them.” also knows that she has been well prepared Rusgrove did not think she would attend in art competitions, such as the Scholastic Rusgrove hopes to teach art to by the art education program and that college and did not put much thought Arts Program, for which she won gold and elementary students once she gets her CCSU has given her the practice and skills into what subject she would study if she a scholarship to an arts college. However, certification. She admitted that the path she needs in order to be successful. did attend college. At her high school, REVIEW Up Your Burger Game At Riley's

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Despite When I took that first bite of my mac other restaurants was its menu options. how excited I was with all the positivity and cheese burger, pure delight came from I honestly have never seen any of these surrounding it, I still wanted to be the judge it. I was honestly impressed with how menu items at another restaurant before, of how great it truly was. amazing it was. The mac and cheese on its Riley's mac and cheese burger sits MELODY and the best way I can describe this menu When my meal was served, I own was very tasty and it had just the right with a pickle on top. RIVERA | STAFF is absolutely outrageous, in a good way. immediately fell in love with how it was amount of cheese incorporated into it. As Riley’s menu has some normal dishes plated. 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Whenever I think downtown New Britain. 11 NOVEMBER 7, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE RECORDER REVIEW Stand Atlantic Makes A Splash In The Pop-Punk Scene BY NATALIE DEST "Lost My Cool" introduces a luring ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR guitar riff, going on about Fraser's anger at a past love with the lyrics "I'm not a t has been a rather busy year saint, I became everything I hate. I still for Aussie pop-punk trio Stand paint you red, just to forget your name. Atlantic, a journey that has heavily / And piece myself together with a stale Ihelped accumulate their buzz within glue, found out you're full of sh*t, why the music scene. don't you swallow it?" From their newest signing to This song puts a feeling into words Hopeless Records, the band's natural that all of us will experience at some blend of heavy-charged rock with pop point in our lives. In this way, the melodies has landed them a ticket on audience is able to listen to the band's several international tours, with bands knowledge while molding the lyrics to such as New Found Glory, Neck Deep fit their personal experiences. and State Champs. They also landed Following track "Toothpick" takes the nomination for "Best International the album almost to a halt, slowing Breakthrough Band" at the 2018 down to a pace yet to be heard on the Heavy Music Awards and inclusion in record. With the slow electric guitar Kerrang's Hottest Bands of 2018, all the and missing drum line, the story of a while finding the time to release their failed relationship is told in an intimate newest debut record. yet relatable way. Fraser's vocals remain Released on Oct. 23, "Skinny delicate and soft while singing the Dipping" serves as the band's second Aussie trio Stand Atlantic released their newest debut record "Skinny Dipping" to HOPELESS RECORDS lyrics "Shrinking our worth, mixing album, a 10-track showcase of the the pop-punk scene this past October. fiction with crime like a substance / I'm emotional maturity over Stand Atlantic's addicted to diving into the salt tides." years, a sense of self-awareness and accompanist of bassist David Potter and The band performs a song that Concluding the album is the track the desire to be authentic. Lead singer drummer, Jonno Panichi. explores the self-doubt and indecision entitled "Roses," a rousing end to a Bonnie Fraser describes this record as a The following song "Bullfrog" keeps that comes alone with internal struggle, magnificent album that reminds you, vulnerable piece of work. the band's momentum driving forward, a message that the album's foundation is "We need more than self-reflection." This “Skinny dipping can be seen as an especially with its double-timed drums built upon, leaving this track as a record song brings the themes of self-growth and innocent thing you do for fun. But at the that move the song's energy along. favorite. acceptance full circle, from the beginning same time, you’re naked and vulnerable Because of its chant-like chorus, this track "Speak Slow" is another classic pop- and end of the album. and exposing yourself to anything in is no-doubt a crowd favorite. It contains punk song that is typical to see performed With the lyrics, "I shed all the skin there," Fraser said. "There are things in life the unmistakable Stand Atlantic energy as a crowd favorite. Fraser's vocals are that's dead and gone...I just need more I sometimes feel are either unimportant or and sound, yet remains distinct as a track, electrifying against the bass line, creating than self-medicine," the band is still something I shouldn’t be talking about. It one that overflows with notable rhythms a dynamic soundscape. The guitar riffs speaking about the uncertainty that can be so isolating to be truly honest, but and sing-along opportunities. punch through the musicianship and comes with accepting one's self, but still to have people accept you is so freeing.” Next up is the track "Skinny Dipping," create a vibrance most notable in this leaves listeners with an optimistic twist Kicking off the album is "Lavender hence the inspiration behind the album's song. and finishing on a hopeful note. Bones," the first single of the LP and a title. This track sets up as a laid-back The raw lyrics make their impression All in all, the record "Skinny Dipping" rather fitting one. With the driving guitar guitar line as Fraser's voice lays low. While rather perfectly against the heavy-punk from top to bottom conveys a meaningful line and heavy lyrics of introspect and driving towards the chorus, "Skinny choruses, as Fraser sings "Sleep in the story of someone feeling lost in their own reflection, this track begins the record Dipping" ultimately takes a powerful mess I made / Wake in the empty space." skin and learning to be comfortable with with the perfect balance of aggression stance. Stepping away from the previous high- themselves, despite the struggle it may and pop-punk catchiness. A song about Sending the important message about energy that "Speak Slow" gives the album, involve. Beaming with self-awareness, coming to terms with one's flaws and accepting oneself when one is uncertain, "Cigarette Kiss" delivers a step down in Stand Atlantic's newest record serves as shortcomings and learning to accept Fraser sings the lyrics, "Thought I could the best way possible. a powerful introduction to the band for oneself no matter what. take this to my grave, but instead I let With the introduction of acoustic those who are not yet familiar. Fraser's voice soars over the powerful it bury me / Yeah it was my mistake, I guitar and exposed vocals at the beginning With "Skinny Dipping's" perfectly lyrics of "What have I done? Chewing needed honest conversation, the kind I of the song, the track slowly builds in layered sound of punk-tendencies and on my words, nothing's enough. / I rinse only make in my sleep. / Fill my pocket texture and stance, with the chorus bubblegum-pop, Stand Atlantic is sure to myself in the dirt. Sold all my time to mark with poison personality, another exploding in frantic guitar and crashing be a household name for avid pop-punk a plastic ecstasy," creating a powerful stupid scar won’t get me what I need." cymbals, interesting to the ear. listeners. vocal performance matched with the REVIEW 'DELTARUNE:' Long Awaited Follow Up To 'Undertale' BY SAMUEL PAPPAS the “pacifist ending” where true love and enough new ideas to create an entirely more like watching a movie where you STAFF WRITER friendship conquers violence and hatred. different experience. press a button occasionally, and it would On the flip side, you can get the I won’t divulge much information have been better as a movie in the first n 2015, solo developer Toby Fox “genocide ending” where you go out of your of the actual story because I’m going place. The campaign for “Call of Duty” released the Kickstarted-funded way to slay every creature you come across. to recommend this game, but the new and “Tomb Raider” suffer from this badly. “Undertale” to massive success and This results in a dark and terrifying story additions to the game are worth mentioning “DELTARUNE” tells a story that can’t be Icritical acclaim from yours truly. The with YOU as the villain. The characters you if you're still wondering whether or not to told through another form of media. The indie game was praised for its magnificent would have been friends with either flee give it a try. First off, you have two party game mechanics inform the story and the story with branching paths and lovable from you or hunt you down with disgust members that help you do actions to player is always involved. characters. The music and presentation for your actions. spare the enemies or attack them to win Cutscenes take control away from were top-notch with a unique system of This past October, the Undertale's in a single turn. Combat gets a new level the player so the story can play out, and turn-based battling to boot. Every battle twitter changed it’s profile and began of depth as well. You have a meter on the gameplay interrupt the story so the player has a unique bullet-hell mini-game, where hinting at an upcoming announcement in side of the screen that you can spend to use can take control, but in “DELTARUNE” you have to make slight maneuvers to avoid a series of tweets. On Halloween, chapter magic attacks or spare monsters quicker, the two are synonymous. The story cannot taking damage in a flurry of attacks. 1 of “DELTARUNE” was released in a free and you build your meter by getting close work without the gameplay, and the What earned the most praise, however, downloadable file on deltarune.com, with to enemy attacks without touching them, player's actions within the game are given was Undertale’s nuanced take on moral the promise of more content in the future. rewarding risky play styles and staying meaningful context by the story. A simple choice. “Undertale” advertised itself as “the From my perspective, “Undertale” is a close to the danger. rule of thumb I have when assessing the friendly RPG where nobody has to die” in masterpiece with a self-contained story that What made “Undertale” a unique story of any game is that “better stories which every battle can be resolved without didn’t need a sequel, unless that sequel was experience, and what continues to make have fewer cutscenes.” killing anyone. Most can be ended without going to address some kind of unanswered “DELTARUNE” great in my book, is “Undertale” is available on Steam, even fighting. This turns every battle into a mystery first game. the ability to tell a story through game PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch for $15. puzzle, where the answer is finding which Surprisingly enough, I was thoroughly mechanics rather than cutscenes. I shy “DELTARUNE” is free for download actions will convince the enemy to stop impressed by “DELTARUNE." It manages away from the realistic graphics and on PC at deltarune.com, but it is fighting you. If you get through the entire to build upon the mechanics of the first cutscenes of modern games because they recommended that you play “Undertale” game without taking a life, you can unlock game without being repetitive, but it adds look impressive and real. It tends to feel first to fully understand “DELTARUNE.” 12 NOVEMBER 7, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE RECORDER IRC Hosts Annual 'Fall Fest' MacGyver Your Makeup: BY SHWAR ZAIDI STAFF WRITER Thanksgiving Edition blindfolded spin them around three times and find the fin on Nemo and pin it. Vance Hall BY SHAINA LAPUEBLA theme was Hercules, whetre hey had people ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR throw arrows to get points. Gallaudet Hall theme was Peter Pan and they had tick tock icture this: Your parents counteract your family's the crocodile where they threw balls in the already think you're a suspicion that school has eaten crocodile’s mouth. mess at college because of you alive. Sam May Hall theme was the Incredibles theP late night "I quit school" texts, and they had four different challenges. One your no-sleep game is strong and Face: If you run out of was people used tennis balls to bounce into your bad stress eating habits are foundation, do not stress it; the bucket within a minute, then play twister out of control. They want you to dropping a chunk of cash for five turns, arm wrestling and people had come home for Thanksgiving on a new one at Sephora is to put a clothes pin on someone without them break but you have depleted your unnecessary. Just combine your knowing. Mid Campus Hall theme was Toy makeup supply on trying to keep favorite facial moisturizer with Story and they had people scoop up candies your face from looking like how a bit of concealer and it will from a box and win a prize if they got two balls you actually feel: overwhelmed. create perfect coverage on the in their spoon. The lapse from school is here, spot. Remember to apply it James Hall theme was Tarzan where but you have had zero time to with downward strokes and not people threw tennis balls in a bucket, if they replenish your makeup. You have upward ones. successfully put two balls they win a fish at the no time for your usual makeup end they had few fishes left and gave them out ritual before going home. Your Eyes: Anyone can get wings on for free. Lastly, Seth North hall's theme was makeup decided to rebel against fleek despite the exhaustion. To Frozen and they had people throw glittery balls your face and cause havoc in a get a perfect cat eye look, use in the plates for prizes. cruel prank by the makeup gods: Scotch Tape as a guideline to A lot of people had a good time at the Fall MAC, Kat Von D and Nars. get that wing clean and fierce. Fest. A student from CCSU in Barrow Hall said, So what do you do when your Sometimes your mascara can “The event is super awesome. I like that there makeup seems to be working become dry or clumpy, even if it Residence Assistant Cristina Tacinelli BARROWS HALL is so many games and different activities to against you? is relatively new. You do not need | INSTAGRAM of Barrows Hall holds a bow and arrow do and to win prizes. I think that they should Your unruly makeup will not to panic and run to the store to in hand for the event at Fall Fest. do more of this every year. I like to see people stand a chance if you MacGyver buy a new one, just add two to smile and be happy.” your way around it. MacGyver three droplets of eye drops into all Fest is brought to you by Inter-Residence The President of James Hall really liked the knew how to fix any problem by the tube. Then use the wand to Council (IRC), where each dorm invites you event because it brought all the halls together to using what he had around him, stir it around. to visit their booth to partake in a variety of get to know one another instead of everybody as well as creating something Fdifferent activities. There is free food, good music competing with each other. “I like that it brings he needed with what seemed Lips: What if you are all out and a lot of fun. It is the perfect way to get to know all the halls together and it is so much fun to like everyday useless objects. of the good lipstick so your lips different people in their halls. see people have a good time,” he said. You can be just as creative as are no longer on point? This The event was a Disney themed where each An RA who likes to be called “MO” said, “I MacGyver when trying to tame leads to you leaving a lipstick hall had their own unique activity. Barrows Hall really liked the music. Sheridan’s pin the shark your makeup. mark on your cup, which is theme was based on the movie Brave. Their was fun. Barrows and Vance’s Bow games were It may seem hopeless to even very annoying. To make your activity was an archery game where students really fun. Watching people clip other people try to put in that extra effort to lip color last longer, just put a threw arrows on the board and if they got two was hilarious to watch and just everybody make your makeup cooperate, tissue over your lips and apply arrows on it, they could win a prize. Even if having a great time is my favorite.” but in the end, you will be happy powder. It will create a more they couldn’t, there was still free candy. The event had positive outcomes that even you did. matte appearance and keep your Beecher Hall’s theme was Pirates of the the IRC staffs and e board were happy with the It won’t take much of your lips looking wonderful for hours. Caribbean and their activity was ring toss ending. If you want to know more future IRC time to make these adjustments Now you are looking great to get free candies and prizes. Sheridan Hall events or updates, follow @ccsuirc or come to so you can put on your makeup and you're ready to conquer the theme was Finding Nemo and they had people IRC meetings every Tuesday in Mid Campus seamlessly and be ready to family dinner. Purpose Room at 3:30 p.m. Word Search: November 7 Dambrosio Beddouri Darcy Pearse Covello Marshall Alterisio Syllabus Tuition LEADS Inform Trump Zukowski Troiano Police Theft Vote Cheeseburger Barrows Artist Standatlantic Thanksgiving Macgyver Pumpkins Cider Deltarune THE RECORDER 13 NOVEMBER 7, 2018 THE RECORDER SPORTS BEGINS ON BACK PAGE D'Arcy Wins Coach Of The Year, Six Blue Devils Are Swimming And First-Team All-NEC Diving Falls To Two BY PATRICK GUSTAVSON Senior goalkeeper Ashley midfielder for her sophomore always appear on the box NEC Opponents SPORTS EDITOR Cavanaugh was awarded year. She was a part of a score, D’Arcy stated all year BY PATRICK GUSTAVSON Goalkeeper of the Year for defense that finished twelfth long how instrumental she SPORTS EDITOR t Thursday night’s the second straight season. in the nation in average goals was to the team’s attack. Northeast Conference Cavanaugh allowed just against. Senior forward Danielle entral Connecticut's swimming women’s soccer nine goals on the season, D’Arcy expressed the Pearse and junior defender and diving team fell to both Aawards banquet, the number- Bryant and Wagner in a two- with a .880 save percentage, leadership Alterisio brought Emily Hogan were also Cday meet, its first against Northeast one seed Central Connecticut good enough for eleventh in to the team both on and off recognized by the conference, Blue Devils were in full force, the entire country. Her 11 the pitch. securing spots on the all- Conference competition on the season. taking home five of the six shutouts put her in a tie for “Shauny is a leader,” he conference first-team. The two Blue Devils who took home major awards while claiming third, just one behind the said. “She carries the team. Alterisio, McLaughlin and first place finishes on the event were six spots on the conference nation’s leaders. She’s the voice on the field. Hogan will all be returning junior Valentina Gomez and freshman first-team. Cavanaugh follows in the She’s driven us all season to the Blue Devils next year, Alex Lindgren. Both swimmers But the awards did not footsteps of her predecessor long. It’s just a lot of heart and a foundation for what D’Arcy received NEC weekly awards thanks to just come from the players, as Nicki Turley, who won the passion. I think the team was expects to be a contributor their performance in the team's meet head coach Mick D’Arcy was award three times. so happy when she won the in the conference for years to against New Hampshire. awarded Coach of the Year for D’Arcy called this a award because she does so come. Gomez was awarded Swimmer of the fifth time in his 19-year reflection of longtime much.” “It’s good to know we’ve the Week while Lindgren took home tenure. goalkeeper coach Shawn Fellow captain Charlotte got juniors and sophomores Rookie of the Week. D’Arcy called the award Kelly, whose keepers have Maurer took home Midfielder and freshmen that are great At this week's event, Gomez won “humbling,” but passed the won the award for five straight of the Year Award. Maurer players and great teammates. an event on each day, taking first in the credit on to his coaching staff, years. was second on the Blue Devils You don’t want to be a flash 200-yard butterfly on Friday, besting as all five of them picked up “He’s a phenomenal with eight goals while dishing in the pan, you want to have a the second place finisher by nearly four the award at the banquet. goalkeeper’s coach. All of our out five assists, also good for sustained period of excellence. seconds. She came back on Saturday “It really should be goalkeepers are a testament second on the team. And that’s what we’re trying and won the 500-yard freestyle, this ‘coaching staff of the year.’ to the hard work he puts in,” Freshman Roma to do,” D’Arcy said. time beating second place to the wall by I’ve got a phenomenal group D’Arcy said of Kelly. McLaughlin was awarded “We want to be a a whopping six-second margin. of people that I work with,” Taking home Defensive Rookie of the Year. She competitor in the Northeast Lindgren continued to show strong D’Arcy said. Player of the Year was notched her two goals on Conference every year, and in breaststroke events, winning the 200- “This is not about me, junior co-captain Shauny the year against Mount St. for the most part, I think yard variety on Saturday. Lindgren also this is a group effort. It’s great Alterisio. Alterisio returned Mary’s and added four assists. that’s what we’ve been able to tallied a third-place finish in the 100- recognition for all [of] our to the backline after being a Though McLaughlin did not do," he continued. yard variety on Saturday. In addition, staff,” he continued. she came home fourth in the 400-yard individual medley on the same day. On Friday, she finished fifth in the 100-yard New-Look Men's Basketball Team Incorporates Six New Players IM. BY PATRICK GUSTAVSON scorer from the past season. Though she did not win any events, SPORTS EDITOR “Last year, we had to get the senior Aidan Devers was another strong ball to Tyler. Ian and Jamir and performer for the Blue Devils. She was he 2017 season was one of great Deion in the post is going to take the runner-up in the 400-yard IM, the strides for Central Connecticut’s a lot off him. Now, it’s okay if same one Lindgren competed in. She men’s basketball team, finishing you double-team Tyler because finished just over a second ahead of her Tabove .500 in non-conference play and teammate, junior Gracie Regan, who Tyler’s a pretty good passer, reaching the Northeast Conference he creates for other players,” took her for the event. tournament for the first time since 2013. Marshall said. Devers also finished third in a trio But just four players from that team’s The third returning player of events at the meet, including the 200- rotation remain, leaving the new-look from the JUCO trio is senior yard freestyle on Friday, trailing the team with six new players, five of them center Deion Bute, who led the winner from Bryant by two seconds. freshmen. NEC in field goal percentage last She finished just a tenth of a second One of those new players that look season. Marshall believes Bute ahead of freshman Katie Czulewicz. to make an impact is freshman Ian has to “take care of the ball, stay Regan finished sixth in the event. Krishnan. Krishnan impressed in his out of foul trouble and make On the same day, Devers took first showing in the team’s exhibition layups” in order to take his game third in the 200-yard IM, once again against Arcadia, scoring 25 points on to the next level. competing with Lindgren. 9-15 shooting. It is likely that he will be Similar to Hugley, Marshall Things were the same for Devers the starting two guard. feels the presence of freshman on Saturday, touching the wall third in Another is junior forward Jamir Karrington Wallace has provided the 500-yard freestyle, the same event Coleman, who comes to Central from competition for Bute, something Gomez won. South Plains College in Texas. Coleman he lacked last season. Marshall One theme from the season that looks to replicate the success of a trio of believes Wallace can be utilized continued over the weekend was the Blue Devils who were brought in from as a small five and called him a strong presence of freshmen, in addition junior college last year. “good defender.” to the aforementioned Lindgren and Head coach Donyell Marshall believes But perhaps the most Czulewicz. Coleman’s greatest asset is his versatility. interesting position on the Jeannette King finished fourth in a pair of events: the 100-yard backstroke “He’s probably going to play the team is the point guard. Junior Freshman Ian Krishnan (above) scored JULIA JADE on Friday as well as the 100-yard freestyle four mostly, but we moved him to the Eric Bowles transferred to 25 points against Arcadia. MORAN | STAFF three spot,” Marshall said. “You saw DII Virginia Union. Redshirt on Saturday. Czulewicz finished fifth in him jumping over people and getting freshman Eduardo Camacho the same event on Saturday. offensive rebounds. He can shoot the looked to be taking over the spot, the remainder of the half and you have Fellow rookies Mariana Espino, three. He can bring the ball up on the but transferred late in the offseason, for two turnovers the rest of the game, and Destiny Johnson and Hallie Perrin all bre a k .” multiple reasons, per Marshall. neither of them was Thai’s or Tyson’s.” competed for the Blue Devils at some Marshall also believes the presence This leaves two-year starter Tyson Marshall also cited freshman Mike point during the event. of Coleman has created competition for Batiste, who will be flanked by freshman Underwood as a contributor, possibly The Blue Devils will now have junior forward, Joe Hugley, making both Thai Segwai in what will be a “point filling the shooter role voided by Austin nearly an entire month off of competing players better. guard by committee.” Nehls, who transferred to Ball State. before they take part in the USA Winter “Those two have pushed the heck out Though neither player offers much As for the team’s expectations, Nationals, taking place over four days of each other in the preseason,” Marshall in terms of scoring, Marshall believes Marshall says the goal is always to make from Nov. 28 through Dec. 1. They said. “They go at each other with pride both are strong defenders and take care the NCAA Tournament. will return to Jack Suydam Natatorium but they’re really good friends and they of the basketball, particularly impressed “Our goal is still to have the best soon after on Dec. 14 when they will both know we’re going to play who gives with the freshman Segwai, citing the season possible and get to the postseason. host the three-day Blue Devil Aquatics us the best chance to win. But that’s what exhibition. The first postseason is the conference Invitational. has pushed them both to become good.” “Thai played 23 minutes and had tournament. The next postseason is They do not compete against NEC Marshall said the presence of no turnovers,” Marshall said. “We had going to one of the four tournaments,” competition until a February home Coleman, Hugley and Krishnan all take 12 turnovers at the 18-minute mark he said. meet against LIU Brooklyn. pressure off Tyler Kohl, the team’s top in the second half. Thai plays almost 14 NOVEMBER 7, 2018 SPORTS THE RECORDER Women's Soccer Celebrates NEC Title PHOTOS BY JULIA JADE MORAN

Central Connecticut's women's soccer team captured its ninth ever Northeast Conference championship on Sunday when they defeated Saint Francis (PA) by a score of 2-1. Goals from senior Danielle Pearse and sophomore Jenna Rae Covello led the Blue Devils to victory.

The Blue Devil seniors pose with the championship trophy. Danielle Pearse is presented with Tournament MVP after scoring three goals in two game.

Fans cheer on the Blue Devils. The team celebrates with fans following the game. Men's Soccer Captains Reflect On Season the team's young players. the team. He [D'Ambrosio] got a red card, "The seniors have been I missed a PK," Beddouri said. great. They’ve been very D'Ambrosio received a controversial encouraging and supportive red card early in the match, prematurely of these young players," ending his collegiate career. He called the Green continued. way he ended his career "not ideal." "It was really hard for "I’ll have a good story later on in life, them because they went but it sucks right now," D'Ambrosio said. from high school to college Despite their Blue Devil careers being soccer," senior forward over, the two captains know they've left Louis Beddouri said. "We their mark on their teammates. had six freshmen out there "They’re going to remember us for the sometimes. It’s hard for them rest of their lives. We left an impression on to understand what it takes them," D'Ambrosio said. to play college. I’ll think D'Ambrosio will continue his graduate they’ll be ready for next year. studies at the school and will even be There’s a lot of potential on living with some of his former teammates the team." and will be at "all the games." Louis Beddouri (above) led the Blue Devils with seven goals this season. JULIA JADE MORAN | STAFF "Obviously, our record Beddouri, on the other hand, is going wasn’t there, but we gave it to "give [himself] one or two years without BY PATRICK GUSTAVSON seven Blue Devil seniors. all we’ve got out there on the school" to focus on his soccer career. He SPORTS EDITOR Head coach Shaun Green spoke field and off the field. That’s all we could said he has an upcoming tryout with the incredibly highly of this group following ask of everyone," graduate goalkeeper United Soccer League (USL) or could his past season was not an easy the game. Carson D'Ambrosio said. choose to go back to Europe to further his one for Central Connecticut's "They’ve all been great ambassadors Beddouri was a bright spot for the career. men's soccer team. In the first year of our program. They’ve represented Blue Devils all season long, scoring a "At the end of the day, we’re just lucky Tof a rebuild with a focus on young, local the university with integrity and class. team-high seven goals, as none of his to do what we love to do and play soccer," players, the team managed just one win in I’m proud of the seven seniors that we’re teammates were able to exceed two. But D'Ambrosio said. 15 contests. graduating," Green said. he shook off the fact that he was the "star" But to that, Beddouri replied: "And it’s Saturday afternoon's results fell in line Despite not being a part of the team's of the team, citing Saturday's match. not over. CCSU is over, but something else with a 1-0 loss at the hands of Bryant. But future plans due to their standing, Green "I think it’s very funny to say that today will start." the contest marked the final game for feels they've done a great job of mentoring because the two captains, we did not lead 15 NOVEMBER 7, 2018 SPORTS THE RECORDER OPINION The Winners And Men's Soccer Ends Season With Losers Of The NFL Senior Day Loss BY GRIFFIN GARCIA Trade Deadline STAFF WRITER BY TREVI ALICKOLLI STAFF WRITER he Central fter many lackluster trade deadline Connecticut men’s days, the 2018 NFL Trade Deadline soccer team ended did not disappoint, as a number of Tits season with a 1-0 loss bigA names got traded from their respective to the Bryant Bulldogs this teams ahead of the Oct. 30 deadline. past Saturday. The loss Overall, it was a pretty active day and leaves the Blue Devils with week, as contenders were buying and others a 1-13-1 record to end the were selling, as teams prepare to either make first year of the programs a Super Bowl push or wave the white flag. rebuild. Here are the winners, losers and the deals The game began with that just made sense for both teams. Central being unable to connect on a scoring Winners: opportunity created by freshman midfielder JULIA JADE MORAN | STAFF The Washington Redskins went after it at Larson Richards in the 16th A Bryant penalty kick doomed the Blue Devils on Saturday. the deadline. They are leading the NFC East minute. right now and recognize it is theirs to be had. Just 10 minutes later, stepped on the pitch. Howard are leaving a team that they it," Green said. "They’ve all After quietly having one of the best defenses Bryant was granted a penalty was beaten by Bulldog played for despite being part been great ambassadors for in the NFL through the halfway point, they kick after a foul by in the goalie midfielder Felipe Cypriano, of an open rebuild. Beddouri our program, they’ve all went and got safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix from box. The foul led to senior leading to a 1-0 Bryant lead. commented on this, stating represented the program with the Packers to pair alongside the second goalie Carson D’Ambrosio The red card left CCSU a “it is easy because they are all great integrity and I’m proud highest rated Pro Football Focus (PFF) safety, getting a red card, prematurely man down for the remainder cool people, we all became of the seven seniors we are DJ Swearinger. Per PFF, Swearinger is rated ending his collegiate career. of the game, but they did not friends.” graduating.” at 90.0 and Clinton-Dix is not far behind at The card was given as a allow that to stop them from It was not only teammates After a tough season, the 87.7, the second highest grade of qualifying result of D’Ambrosio’s words keeping a close match. who were showing their program is looking to move safeties. to the official after the initial CCSU was given another support for all of the seniors forward with their rebuild, The Rams are 110 percent in a win-now foul call. scoring opportunity in the Saturday. Head Coach Shaun centered around players from and figure everything else out tomorrow “I thought I had to say 71st minute, as senior forward Green decided not only to Connecticut. mode. Dante Fowler, a former top-five pick something... and obviously Louis Beddouri was awarded begin the game with all seven “I’m very pleased with the by the Jaguars, is a pending unrestricted free [the official] took it very a penalty kick after drawing a seniors on the pitch but end quality of the Connecticut agent looking for big money, but the Rams personally," D'Ambrosio said foul in the penalty area. Oliver the game with the six seniors players who came in. We had are still willing to spin the wheels on him in about being sent off early in Larente made a diving save left all in positions in the a lot of Connecticut freshman hopes of winning a Super Bowl this year. He’ll his final game. to keep the Bulldog’s 1-0 lead front of the offense to open get playing time this year," join a defensive front who will now feature D’Ambrosio was replaced alive. opportunities for them to Green said of the young, local four former first-round picks including the by redshirt freshman Nate As for the seniors, for some score. players, who will be a part of leading candidate for defensive player of the Howard, who had to face a who played the last soccer “I wanted to start the the future of the program. year, Aaron Donald. Edge rusher was one of penalty kick as soon as he game of their careers, they game the same way we started the team's few weaknesses and now they have addressed that. Losers: Week Ten Fantasy Football Picks There aren’t many losers at the trade BY THE RECORDER STAFF Lapuebla- Adam Humphries (WR, Tampa Bay deadline, in fact, there’s only one, and the Buccaneers) - With teams focusing their attention on Cleveland Browns seem to lose everything. The Recorder Sports staff gives their take on the week the Bucs other star receivers, Humphries is being left After winning just two games the last two 10 NFL fantasy landscape. wide open underneath and making the most of it. Last and a half seasons, they were selling this week, in a loss to the Panthers, he was 8 for 8 for 82 yards year as if they had all the talent in the world. Who is your sure thing for the week? and two touchdowns. This week, look for Washington’s They traded starting running back Carlos defense to do the same thing that got the Panthers the Hyde to the Jaguars for a 2019 fifth-rounder Ryan Jones- Assistant Sports Editor: Michael win leaving Humphries the benefactor. in an effort to give rookie Nick Chubb more Thomas (WR, New Orleans Saints) -Thomas had a Moran- Marquez Valdes-Scantling (WR Green Bay carries, a problem that could’ve easily been season's best 211 yards against the acclaimed Rams Packers) - In week nine against the Patriots, Valdes- fixed with a proper rotation. And they also defense. The Saints receiver will face the Bengals next Scantling had 101 receiving yards in only three receptions. traded starting receiver Josh Gordon to New week, who have allowed the most receiving yards in the Despite being in a crowded position on the Packers, he England earlier in the year, only to now need NFL to opponents this season (2,646). has still been able to consistently put up numbers. a wide receiver to go alongside Jarvis Landry Shaina Lapuebla- Arts & Entertainment Editor: on a lackluster offense. Julio Jones (WR, Atlanta Falcons) - Jones caught seven of Who is going to bust this week? 10 targets for 121 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's Makes Sense: 38-14 win over Washington. This week Jones faces a Jones- Christian McCaffrey (RB, Carolina Panthers) Cleveland defense that has been marred by injuries and -Despite having a strong season for the Panthers thus far, The Oakland Raiders continue to is not nearly as formidable as the redskins defense. Look McCaffrey faces the Steelers in week 10, who only gave stockpile the first-round draft picks as they for Jones to explode this week. up 35 yards to the Ravens' Alex Collins in week nine. now have five over the next two years after Julia Jade Moran- Photography Editor: Kareem Unless it is PPR, McCaffrey's value could be on its way trading wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Hunt (RB, Kansas City Chiefs) - This week, the Chiefs go down against the tout Pittsburgh defense. Cowboys, who get a young receiver they hope up against the Cardinals who are one of the worst teams Lapuebla- Jalen Richard (RB, Oakland Raiders) - Even can turn his career around. Many suggest that in the league against the run. Hunt has scored in eight as the Raiders' only real option at RB with Marshawn the price for Cooper may have been too high, consecutive games; expect him to make it nine. Lynch out, the Raiders Offensive line is lost on the field but when you take into consideration his and looks to be in another tough battle against the Los ceiling and his age (24), the Cowboys were Who is your sleeper for the week? Angeles Chargers. willing to go after him rather than in the Moran-Tarik Cohen (RB, Chicago Bears) - Cohen draft, which historically has not panned out. Jones- Amari Cooper (WR, Dallas Cowboys) - Cooper gained only five yards rushing last week against a poor The Lions received a draft pick for a will have to play an important role in Dallas' week ten Bills defense, taking a backseat to fellow back Jordan receiver they didn’t plan on resigning at the matchup against the division rival Eagles. The game Howard. How the Bears would use the two backs has end of the year, wide receiver Golden Tate. will be the second in a Cowboys uniform for Cooper, been questioned by fans and fantasy owners alike, but This now opens the door for their young gun, coming from a trade with the Raiders. It can be assumed last week's game against Buffalo might have answered Kenny Golladay, for more opportunities. The that Cooper will quickly be inserted into the WR1 role that. for a Cowboys offense struggling in the passing game. Eagles get a proven veteran who can help ESPN them go after the division and Super Bowl The Eagles rank 26th in receiving yards allowed, so the title. ceiling for Cooper is certainly a high one. 16 NOVEMBER 7, 2018 SPORTS THE RECORDER

The Blue Devils will travel to Georgetown in the first round of the NCAA Women's Soccer Cup. JULIA JADE MORAN | STAFF Women's Soccer Wins NEC Championship BY DANIEL FLORES 67th minute, sophomore Jenna Rae Covello Central proved their domination in Cavanaugh made big saves in the STAFF WRITER broke down the right flank and sent a low attack as they tallied 21 shots compared tournament to keep the journey going. She cross to senior Danielle Pearse, who just got to SFU’s 12. The defense also stood out also praised her team, with humility. ith a passionate and determined enough of a toe to the ball to put it in the net as Cavanaugh made five saves and her “Honestly, the shutouts don’t come from performance, Central for a 1-0 lead. defenders shut down all other dangerous me, they come from the team and I remind Connecticut’s women’s soccer The Blue Devils did their best to attacks. them of that constantly. There is no me Wteam claimed the Northeast Conference maintain the lead but ended up conceding As the final whistle blew, the stadium without them, I have a fabulous defense in Championship and a spot in the NCAA a free kick and the Red Flash’s Mariana roared for the Blue Devils as they stormed front of me and in front of them a fabulous Tournament with a 2-1 win over Saint Jaleca sent it into the heart of the box where onto the pitch. team," Cavanaugh said. Francis (PA). This win registers as their teammate Sara Suler got her head to it to put Pearse, who scored three goals in the “It’s unbelievable, they’re an especially tenth straight and 17 straight without a it over Cavanaugh for the equalizer. tournament, was named the tournament’s wonderful group of people so to get a day loss. The title marks Central’s ninth all-time “It was disappointing to let one in, but Most Valuable Player and secured a spot on like this at home in front of our own fans, and seventh under head coach Mick D’Arcy, we regrouped and got right back to what we the All-Tournament Team alongside junior I couldn’t be happier for them. We got the last winning it in 2014. were doing: attack, attack, attack,” D’Arcy Yo Tachibana and sophomore Erica Bardes. talent, but our drive was just so special, we The Blue Devils dominated the attack said of the team’s focus. “It’s an amazing feeling definitely but it wanted to win it here, and alongside our throughout the first half. The team provided But in the final two minutes of the was a team effort to get the goals, so I owe passion we made it happen," D'Arcy said of a number of dangerous goal scoring match, after hitting the woodwork twice it to my teammates, the trophy is for the his team. opportunities but would be denied from earlier in the match, Covello picked the ball team," Pearse said of the honor. The Blue Devils now head to the very big saves from the Red Flash goalkeeper, up on her natural right flank, cut inside and “The team handled it really well, we NCAA Championship where they will Julia Hernan. Pressure would rise from SFU took a left-footed strike sending the ball came into every game and gave it our all. travel to number-one seed Georgetown on at the end of the half, but senior goalkeeper beyond Hernan’s reach and into the back of Our team has the biggest heart, and we Saturday. The team feels confident about the Ashley Cavanaugh did well to make sure the net for a final score of 2-1. show it on and off the field. Throughout upcoming showcase and they're ready to do nothing reached the back of Central’s net. “It was a great weekend for the both of the whole season, our team has been there. some damage, as Coach D’Arcy says. Central continued their control of the them, Dani to get three goals and Jenna to Every person on the field has been a huge “With all our talent, drive, and passion, game in the second half, working hard to assist them alongside her own, if anyone contribution, and 10-0 feels amazing, we’re this team is going to compete with anyone," find a goal to lead them to the title, which deserved to get one it was her,” D’Arcy said excited for the NCAA," junior defender and D'Arcy said. seemed very imminent. Then finally in the of the duo of Pearse and Covello. co-captain Shauny Alterisio said. Volleyball Clinches Postseason Berth Emma Henderson each contributed five the set out on a 7-2 run, winning 25-11. hits in the set, which helped CCSU hold a The Pioneers strung together more runs lead as large as 14 during the set. An error in the second set, taking an early lead in the from FDU on set point would win the set and continuing to pile on throughout. Blue Devils the second set, 25-11. A kill from Raquel Quirarte would cut The Blue Devils stayed sharp in the the Pioneer lead down to a point, but like third and final set of the match. Three clockwork, SHU answered back with four service aces from Henderson helped straight points of their own. The Pioneers CCSU jump out to a quick 9-0 lead. led by as much of 12 en route to a 25-16 Central Connecticut closed the match victory in the set. with a 6-1 run, winning with a 15 point For the first time in the match, CCSU lead, their biggest of the game. had a lead during the early stages of the Erin McDermott stuffed the stat sheet, third set. This lead would not stretch out posting a double-double with a team- too much. Trailing 7-6, SHU was able to leading 25 assists and 12 digs. Kaprelyan churn out a quick 8-0 run to regain the had a double-double of her own on the lead. The Pioneers would not push the The Blue Devils have an 8-4 NEC record. JULIA JADE MORAN | STAFF night, with 13 kills and 12 assists. lead much past this, as the Blue Devils The Blue Devils traveled to Fairfield were able to come back to within two BY RYAN JONES Dickinson in straight sets by a combined ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR for their second match of the weekend, late. A Henderson kill would be the only margin of 38 points. playing Sacred Heart. The Pioneers, who Blue Devil score to come between three of After two points from FDU started CCSU beat in their last matchup 3-1, are the Pioneers, closing the set with a 25-21 weekend away from closing the match, CCSU rattled off a 9-0 lead, fourth in NEC standings behind the Blue victory and completing the sweep of CCSU. the regular season, Central using four errors from the Knights to their Devils. CCSU was unable to ward off SHU With the loss, Central now holds an 8-4 Connecticut's volleyball team advantage over the run. The Blue Devils for a second time on the season, getting conference record, good for third place in Asplit results in their final road games of maintained dominance for the remainder swept in Saturday's match. the NEC. The Blue Devils will finish off the season. With their win Friday against of the set, leading by as much as 13 before Four kills and an ace pushed the the regular season at home this weekend, Fairleigh Dickinson (0-11), the Blue a kill from Gala Galabova would seal the Pioneers through a 5-0 to start the match, with games against Saint Francis Brooklyn Devils clinched a spot in the North East first set, 25-16. halted only by a kill from Henderson. and LIU Brooklyn, last year's tournament Conference Tournament. The second set saw even bigger leads for Central Connecticut would not come closer champions. It was smooth sailing for the Blue the Blue Devils, who took it whole handed than four, unable to spark any momentum Devils in Friday's win, sweeping Fairleigh over the Knights. Madelyn Kaprelyan and for a comeback. The Pioneers would close