CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY OCTOBER 10, 2018 THE RECORDER VOLUME 118 | ISSUE 7 Kavanaugh Protests Break Out At CCSU

Anti-Kavanaugh protesters address the rally's crowd as a small group of Kavanaugh supporters stand in the distance. JULIA JADE MORAN | STAFF BY SARAH WILLSON Kavanaugh was granted a seat on the "Sexual assault and violence happen all by Kavanaugh, were shouted in megaphones MANAGING EDITOR nation's highest court. the time," Juliana Soares of the CCSU across the circle. A crowd of about 25 people, both current Women's Center said. "It was nice to see In spite of the anti-Kavanaugh protests, n uproar of student-led protests students and alumni, rallied in the Student people speaking because they're not only sophomore Ally Clark stood behind the from both sides of the political Center Circle on Monday to denounce speaking for themselves. They're speaking crowd, at times by herself, proudly sporting spectrum was felt across the Kavanaugh's recent confirmation. A small for other victims." her "I Believe Kavanaugh, #HimToo" poster ACentral Connecticut campus just days group of Kavanaugh supporters was also Chants in support of Dr. Christine Blasey and "Trump and Pence 2020" t-shirt. after then-Supreme Court nominee Brett there. Ford, who claimed she was sexually assaulted CONTINUES ON PAGE 4

COMMUNITY CCSU Does CCSU Need Mandatory Attendance? BY KRISTINA VAKHMAN CCSU has an attendance policy in place NEWS EDITOR in the catalog. However, it is purposely vague. Instead of specific guidelines that You are allowed one unexcused the entirety of the university has to follow, absence. More than one results in the the policy is lacking enough detail to give failure of the entire course.” professors the right to dictate attendance in “The above is a real attendance policy on their classroom. For comparison, Southern a Central Connecticut professor’s syllabus. It Connecticut State University’s class could arguably be perceived as strict and attendance policy is clearer, outright saying meant to frighten students away from even a student can be removed from a class and the fluttering thought of skipping class. But receive an “FS” grade for poor attendance. in the college realm where students and Gubernatorial candidates Ned Lamont and Oz Griebel brought their ISABELLA CHAN | STAFF CCSU’s policy’s brevity stems from platforms to Central Connecticut at last Wednesday's debate. adults are paying for their degree, is that fear the concept of “academic freedom,” necessary? which allows professors certain rights Connecticut Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Children, Family Futures At CCSU CONTINUES ON PAGE 4 LOCAL BY ISABELLA CHAN Wednesday. The night began with STAFF WRITER Democratic candidate the question of whether CCSU And Area Residents Clean Up New Ned Lamont and unaffiliated the candidates plan to keep ith Election candidate Oz Griebel open the Office of Early Britain Streets Day less than participated in the forum. Childhood and what their a month away, BY KRISTINA VAKHMAN Saturday morning to clean Dr. Zulma Toro said. She Republican candidate Bob priorities would be for NEWS EDITOR WCentral Connecticut up New Britain's streets added that it is her second Stefanowski was invited, the office if they did. In invited the state's and hear from residents. or third time participating but did not attend. The response, both candidates eeping with gubernatorial candidates "We are a community in this type of event. "The moderator, Christine presented very different its theme of to express where they engagement university. way the area looks after Stuart of CT News Junkie, answers. Lamont connectedness, stand on issues regarding That means we use our the cleanup is definitely stated Stefanowski had a was definite on keeping the CentralK Connecticut expertise, our resources something we can point to the future of children and conflict with scheduling and office open and bringing joined the North-Oak and our people to help our as making a difference in the families in a debate last couldn't make it. together more early Revitalization Zone early community," President community." CONTINUES ON PAGE 2 CONTINUES ON PAGE 3 2 OCTOBER 10, 2018 NEWS THE RECORDER DEVELOPING NEWS THE RECORDER What's New, CCSU?

Student Center Ojakian Presents Helpful Tuition Options BY SARAH WILLSON 1615 Stanley Street MANAGING EDITOR New Britain, CT 06050 BY ANGELA FORTUNA Tuition and fee rebate: Upon graduation, 860.832.3744 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF refund to students some percentage of their • The Farmington Food Truck, which cost of education. features locally grown produce [email protected] proposal to potentially give and products, is back yet again centralrecorder.org qualifying colleges and universities Free last semester: This would “forgive” in the Student Center Circle on twitter.com/therecorder free tuition or other financial aid 1/4 of the cost of education for a full-time Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 12:30 p.m. optionsA was presented to the Connecticut • Hartford Schools Superintendent college student and 1/8 of the cost for a Board of Regents last week. university student. Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez is Editor-in-Chief Tuition for the upcoming spring is on coming to CCSU for "Latina Talks" Angela Fortuna the table after Connecticut State Colleges Statewide “Promise” program: Connecticut on Oct. 10 at 2:30 p.m. in the [email protected] and Universities (CSCU) President Mark currently has a few city-based Promise Connecticut Room of Memorial Managing Editor Ojakian laid out a few options to the Board programs, but no statewide effort or state Hall. Sarah Willson of Regents that could benefit some students. funding. • "Devils Den @ 10 p.m." will feature [email protected] "Because of our combined efforts, I The details regarding each tuition Salchata Night - a night were believe we are more stable than we were three model are yet to be determined. The C.O.L.A.D.A performs and teaches News Editor years ago, and the role we play in shaping options presented will all be considered students basic dances such as the Kristina Vakhman the future of Connecticut is more visible," prior to the decision regarding tuition salsa and bachata. Kelly Langevin, Assistant Ojakian said in an email. "Therefore, we must • The South Asian Students [email protected] next spring. continue to be bold as we look towards the "I must emphasize again that these Association will feature Hindi Arts & Entertainment Editor future and find the best path forward for our are preliminary ideas and simply the Music Artist Jaz Dhami on Saturday, Natalie Dest students and our institutions." beginning of an important discussion Oct. 13 from 3 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. in Shaina Lapuebla "We should be creative and examine which could determine our tuition Semesters in Devil's Den. entertainment@centralrecorder. different strategies to keep higher education policy in the future. Over the next several • The first Latino fire chief in the state com affordable for our students. This is only the months, we hope to receive input from of Connecticut, Raul Ortiz, will beginning of the conversation," Ojakian stakeholders on all campuses," Ojakian speak to CCSU students on Monday, Sports Editor noted in his email. Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. in Sprague Carlton Patrick Gustavson stated of the proposed tuition models. Some of the proposed tuition models room of the Student Center. Hosted Ryan Jones, Assistant Although the tuition models were sportseditor@centralrecorder. include: just proposed, students benefitting from by the Lambda Theta Phi Latin com A tuition and fee freeze: Determine a these or similar changes is a big possibility, Fraternity, Ortiz is said to discuss set period where tuition and fees do not as Ojakian said he wants students to the challenges he's faced growing Layout Editor increase at all. benefit from the CSCU system's stability. up along with the success he has Daniel Fappiano achieved today. [email protected] "If CSCU is to remain accessible A tuition, flat fee rate guarantee: Students to all Connecticut residents and we are • The Central Activities Network Copy Editor pay the same rate, perhaps for three years serious about student success, we must will host a variety of free blue foods Alicia Voyer (colleges) and five years (universities), think differently about our approach in light of Homecoming week in Danielle Biele provided they attend full-time. to affordability for all of our students," Alumni Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Ojakian concluded. 12 p.m. Photography Editor Free tuition for all colleges and universities Julia Jade Moran with established criteria to qualify. Business Manager Kimberly Peña advertising@centralrecorder. Connecticut Gubernational Candidates Debate Children, com CONTINUES FROM PAGE 1 Family Futures At CCSU Social Media Editor Isabella Cenatiempo childhood groups and programs Lamont advocated for a $15 "We’ve just given back and stating they would have to look Staff Writers to ensure teamwork amongst minimum wage for teachers, they keep attacking the pension, more into the racial impact Kyle Flynn education, social services and paid maternity leave in the state failing to realize we have to put statements with the legislation. Sheelan Mohammed more. Griebel’s response, on the and more training to acquire money aside," Holley said. "The "We wanted to hear a, 'Yes, Diondra Clements Shwar Zaidi other hand, focused more on the jobs. state isn’t just giving us free I’d veto a bill if it had a negative Jennifer Sanguano financials of the situation. Meanwhile, Griebel went money. We get more taken out racial impact statement and if Victor Dawson "To say that any one thing into depth on Connecticut’s $4 than we work and put aside. State it will impact communities of Shelby Williams isn’t going to be looked at million deficit and how making employees have had nothing for color in a negative way,'" Melvin Isabella Chan Jimmy Vitali hard would be an outright financial changes would be years." Medina, director of Strategic Griffin Garcia disservice," Griebel stated on the difficult, saying it would heavily Additionally, the American Initiatives for the ACLU, stated. current budget deficit. impact private sector and state Civil Liberties Union of "We’re at a loss just trying to "Are we doing everything employment. Connecticut’s Smart Justice understand why you wouldn’t." we can to make sure the right "You can promise anything division was disappointed with As the gubernatorial people are in the room looking you want, but if the money isn’t candidates’ responses on the election comes to a near end, About at how the tax dollars are spent?" there, then you’ve got a major criminal justice system during it is now up to Connecticut Griebel went on, claiming that issue," Griebel said. the open question portion of the residents to decide who they The Recorder is a student- produced publication of Central Connecticut couldn't afford to Those in attendance at forum. think will be best suited for state Connecticut State University and have 169 town councils. the forum were left feeling When asked if they would governor. Election Day is on does not necessarily represent, The night continued on dissatisfied with some of the veto bills regarding criminal Tuesday, Nov. 6 this year. Those in whole or in part, the views of in this fashion, with Lamont answers given and not given. justice that would unfavorably still unregistered and looking to CCSU’s administrators, faculty or students. The Recorder articles, focused on wanting to give Two retired state employees, affect people of color, neither cast a ballot can register to vote photographs and graphics are children, families and teachers Lianette Gaunichaux and candidate gave a straight answer, at vote.gov. property of The Recorder and may benefits and programs that will Mishan Holley, expressed not be reproduced or published promote success and Griebel frustration with the without the written permission from the Editor-in-Chief. The purpose of prioritizing state financials suggested financial plans of The Recorder is to approach and and improving how towns will some of the candidates. define issues of importance to the influence the state as a whole. 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"We use anonymous sources when there is no other way to get information to the public," The New York Times' Carol Giacomo said. "Sometimes, It's the only way to get to the truth."

Stan Simpson, CCSU alum and host of "The Stan Simpson Show" on Fox 61, moderated "[If we] had the sort of equivalent op-ed offered to us on Dan Malloy, my guess is... we would say there's no way we can do it if [the the panel "Did The New York Times Cross The Line?" person] can't put a name on it," The Hartford Courant's Matthew Kauffman said. CCSU And Area Residents Clean Up New Britain Streets CONTINUES FROM PAGE 1 addicting," Sanchez said. "If you don't have In addition to CCSU and the NRZ, residents from anything to live for, [giving back] gives you surrounding towns and New Britain Police Department something to live for because you're making officers came to take part in the twelfth annual cleanup. changes in other people's lives." Police Chief James Wardwell stated that the department's Jazlyne Sanchez, a CCSU senior majoring involvement was important in keeping a strong relationship in criminology, has lived in different parts of with the city's people. New Britain throughout the last five years. She "This is a true partnership with the community. It's us said that seeing the difference in cleanliness shoulder-to-shoulder doing everything we can to make our between the area around Central's campus and neighborhoods better," Wardwell stated. other neighborhoods made her want to help After a small breakfast, volunteers pulled on gloves, out, along with being a member of CCSU's grabbed rakes and opened up trash bags, breaking off into Habitat for Humanity Club. groups to tackle the streets of New Britain's North-Oak "Next to the school, they have a lot more section. Spencer Levesque, a CCSU junior studying business resources, so I feel like that area is nicer, but management and member of the university's Phi Delta Theta, yeah, [other areas need cleaning]," Sanchez came with other fraternity members to participate. said. "We do a lot of community service and community Eva Magnuszewski, president pro tempore engagement. Every Saturday, we do different things. We're of New Britain's common council and a CCSU very involved with our community on-campus and off- graduate, was thrilled to see so many students campus," Levesque stated, saying that just last week, Phi Delta at the cleanup, explaining that she enjoyed Theta had participated in an annual homelessness walk. seeing young people do volunteer work. Central's Lambda Alpha Upsilon fraternity also made an "I love seeing community effort being Eva Magnuszewski rakes trash into CCSU KRISTINA VAKHMAN | STAFF appearance, with Chapter President Aaron Sanchez proud of put in to beautify neighborhoods and all the student Jonathan Jepson's trash bag. the work the fraternity does. As a New Britain native, Sanchez positive things that have started happening tries to "give back as much as possible" to the city he calls here. [CCSU] is doing a great job being taking care of the place they live in," Mena commented. home. involved," Magnuszewski stated. Jonathan Jepson, a part-time CCSU student, was of the "It feels good to give back, especially when you can see The groups made their way up their assigned routes, same sentiment. people's reactions. It's just an unreal experience. It becomes raking and picking up everything from empty coffee cups to, "Why would you just have trash outside of your house and at one point, a heroin needle. Omar Ghannam, who not pick it up? But I guess part of it is they don't have a place led a group up Union Street and whose mother, to put it," Jepson said. Magnuszewski interjected, saying that Yvette Ghannam, is the NRZ's secretary, said he's residents needed more convenient dumpsters to throw their glad to take such things off the asphalt; he's been trash into. doing so since he was five years old. As the cleanup progressed, residents stopped to express "It's nice to come through and feel like you're their appreciation for the volunteers, with one woman even making a difference. Civic duty is something I value braking in the middle of the road to speak with the group on and feeling like I contribute to the world. I look for the sidewalk. While walking her dogs, Sandra Picard, who [civic duty] while volunteering," Ghannam said. lives on Putnam Street, paused to thank the volunteers for CCSU counselor education graduate student the cleanup, elaborating that she was always worried her dogs and New Britain native Cynthia Mena was also could get hurt. happy to volunteer, saying that she knew firsthand "Every time I turn around, [one of my dogs] has a bottle in how residents didn't really clean up after themselves his mouth. I gotta be really careful because of the glass. There even though, Mena believed, they should. a lot of drug baggies and stuff like that, too," Picard said. "Engaging in the community and cleaning By the end, NRZ President Marie Bachand stated that the it up is creating a more positive atmosphere for police department had counted more than 100 bags of trash everyone. When a person sees trash, they don't and that over 70 volunteers had participated. pick it up and add more trash, but maybe if they "We have people taking responsibility for their see us taking care of our community and picking neighborhood, which is what we're trying to teach people," Central Connecticut student Aaron Sanchez KRISTINA VAKHMAN | STAFF up the trash, maybe they'll think they should start Bachand said. "It's awesome." picks up trash. 4 OCTOBER 10, 2018 NEWS THE RECORDER CCSU To Students: You Are Never Alone BY SHWAR ZAIDI At the tabling, Commuter Senator Justin STAFF WRITER Boutin and At-Large Senator Ian Cocking helped those who approached to write an o kick off Mental Health Week, inspirational quote on a big white piece of Central Connecticut's Student paper about what inspires them. The point Government Association tabled was to share what quote helped keep them Tin the Student Center Monday to help going and to spread positivity. students "Get Inspired." Both senators enjoyed helping out and According to the SGA's Student Life even handed out candies for people who Committee Chair Jamie Carbone, the idea for showed up. The students really liked the idea the event came from a simple brainstorming and believed they were doing a good job session. A Student Activities and Leadership helping others spread kindness, with student Development intern named Lindsay, Reva Deonarine saying the event was "easy Carbone said, filled the whiteboard in the going and fun to do." SGA office with inspirational quotes one day. "It’s a really good idea to do something Carbone, who'd been "having a rough like this. A lot of people need this and [this] Student Government Association Sens. Justin Boutin (left) and Ian Cocking SHWAR ZAIDI | STAFF time," thought an event that would "people, should be done often," another student (right). especially those with mental illness, to help commented. throughout the week. On Tuesday, the SGA Thursday, Oct. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the encourage positivity and help others feel The tabling did what it meant to do, hosted "Spill the Tea" where students spilled Student Center lobby. Mental Health Day good about themselves," as well as to "to inspired a lot of people to feel special. Senator tea and got things off of their chest. Therapy itself takes place on Oct. 12 from 8 to 10 let [people] know whatever they are going Kate Lyn Nol attested to that, saying that Dogs paw their way into people's hearts on p.m. in the Multipurpose Room in the Mid through is temporary and will only make "inspiring quotes make [her] feel happy." Wednesday. Campus Residence Hall. them stronger." Mental Health Week continues Kick Back and Relax will take place Kavanaugh Protests Break Out At CCSU CONTINUES FROM PAGE 1 "I believe Kavanaugh and I don't believe did happen to her, but I don't think it was told her story of the sexual assault encounters surroundings. Christine Blasey Ford," Clark said. "[Ford said from Kavanaugh." she has faced. "We're hoping to get more politically she] was assaulted by him, but I don't think Through it all, C.H.A.N.G.E. Vice "For me, one of my earliest memories active," she stated. "Our main message is that that actually happened. Maybe something President Michelle Cardono spoke out and takes place in a sexual assault crisis center at we can change this, we have elections coming Saint Francis Hospital. I was five years old," up, and it's also important to support and she said. "Someone close to me, someone believe victims." who was supposed to protect me, stole my Clark also acknowledged being politically innocence from me at the tender age of five." active, saying that while she supports and Cardono continued her story, sharing understands everyone's right to free speech, how then 16 working her first job in a she simply does not agree with Kavanaugh's clothing store, a man exposed himself to her protesters. in a dressing room. "None of her evidence really held up For the Women's Center's Destiny in court, things of her being afraid to fly, Stackhouse, stories like Cardono's is what [being afraid of] confined spaces. One of inspired her to come out and support those her ex-boyfriends wrote a detailed letter around her. explaining that wasn't true," Clark said. "All "It concerns issues and violence against of the witnesses she brought forward, they women, and that's part of what we do at the couldn't corroborate with her story. I think Women's Center," Stackhouse said. "It was [Kavanaugh's] testimony was much more important that we come and support and convincing than hers." show [students] that we're here." Despite the protests early this week, Though Cardono spoke out to the Kavanaugh was sworn in as a Supreme Student Government Association Sen. Johanna Zukowski protests confirmed JULIA JADE crowd and gave her story, she said her main Court Judge over the weekend and is now in Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during Monday's rally. MORAN | STAFF goal in helping organize the protest was to the beginning stages of taking on a lifetime make people more politically aware of their position. Does CCSU Need Mandatory Attendance? CONTINUES FROM PAGE 1 that cannot undergo unreasonable thus far, but the Student Government SGA Student Life Committee Chair count it for anything. I typically look at interference or restriction from law, Association Academic Affairs Jamie Carbone thinks similarly. Like it if I have to fail a student and say, ‘Well, institutional regulations or public Committee Chair Johanna Zukowski Zukowski, she respects professors’ do I really have to fail this student?’ I pressure. Academic freedom is has. The most common grievance rules of the classroom, but reflecting look at the attendance and I say, ‘Well, guaranteed to all faculty by CCSU’s students have, Zukowski explained, attendance in students’ grades, to her, they missed four out of the 10 classes,’” American Association of University is that professors do not make it clear isn’t necessary. Vasko stated. Professors (AAUP). when attendance is actually mandatory, “If you need to go to class to improve “You don’t get deductions or bonus Per the university’s lenient giving pop quizzes and important class your grade, go, but if you can do well points for showing up,” Vasko went on. attendance policy and the bolstering materials on random dates. without going, you shouldn’t have to. A good university policy for him would of academic freedom, that means “I've personally never bumped Everyone operates differently and their require students to attend class, but not professors have the power to fail into problems, but I do feel for my learning styles are different,” Carbone penalize them. “If they miss the class a student solely on the basis of SGA counterparts who work full-time said. and still do the work, that’s fine. I’m attendance, according to Provost and and miss classes a lot. I do hear from In the event that poor attendance testing whether I’d drive across a bridge Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. students a lot that daily attendance plummets a student’s grade, a Grade that this civil engineering student David Dauwalder. every class is not fair,” Zukowski said. Appeals Committee can hear the case designed. “That could happen within this In Zukowski’s view, deducting points to see if a reversal is appropriate. Associate Vice President of policy if it’s identified in the syllabus for attendance is not justified. For her, But Chairman Thomas Vasko, an Academic Affairs Dr. Joseph Paige and the students are made aware of it,” one set university policy that would engineering professor, said that a faculty also said that though “attendance and Dauwalder said in an interview. “But I apply to all classes would allow students member’s syllabus is the “gospel” the doing quality work equals success,” would hope the department chair would more leniency and a clearer sense of committee goes by: if a professor clearly more consistency in the policy would be reviewing course syllabi and working when missing a class is appropriate. writes that a student can fail from bad be beneficial. with faculty and the department to “Generally, it would be a world attendance, it’s not something to go “I think they should have something, make sure there’s a reason for the easier for students,” Zukowski stated. around, even if Vasko doesn’t agree even if it’s an administrative withdrawal attendance requirements.” “Professors won't have as much leeway with it. policy. If you miss three weeks of school, Dauwalder has not heard any to be super strict about attendance or “Attendance is based on whatever the university should withdraw you complaints on attendance from not. It would be an even ground for the instructor defines in their syllabus. from the class. It could help students students in his short tenure as provost everyone.” I personally take attendance, but I don’t save themselves,” Paige said. 5 OCTOBER 10, 2018 NEWS THE RECORDER A Call For Family-Friendly Change News In story. "The programs that [the DCF Brief has] offered him make him a BY SARAH WILLSON MANAGING EDITOR good father. There's no question in my mind that he loves her and Connecticut Receives Grant For he's caring for her," she said. "He's Clean Water: gotten the programs that he's Connecticut received more than needed to learn how to care for $30 million in federal funding from a child and be a family unit and the United States Environmental making sure they're clean and fed." Protection Agency, according to the Gay replied by saying that office of Governor Dannel Malloy. he's glad to hear that the DCF's The funding, according to the assistance is working, adding press release, will help support that he hopes the department "local clean water projects," which will improve to generate more include community-based water beneficial experiences for families. infrastructure projects, public "Our goal is to try to get drinking water systems and municipal Onyi Obidua-Pelletier, member of CCSU's Committee on the Concerns of Women, poses KRISTINA mothers and fathers who don't live sewage plants. VAKHMAN | STAFF with daughter Siana during last Friday's Work-Life Family Conference. together to work together. Put the Malloy added that "significant nonsense aside. This is about your strides" have been made during his of opportunity for precarity thing and that's telling your story," child," Gay stated. time in office to improve the state's BY KRISTINA VAKHMAN consciousness," Wilson said. Freeman responded. "I commend For Glaser, the conference quality of water. NEWS EDITOR "It’s taking from the women’s you and I definitely identify with achieved what it was meant to As of this year, Connecticut movement consciousness and you. I was also a student-parent be by raising awareness and created its first-ever "State Water uggling a personal life with bringing folks together to share going through school myself." bringing the discussed issues to the Plan" in an effort to protect the states employment is an everyday experiences instead of doubling Dr. Fiona Pearson, a CCSU forefront. She hoped that some of water supply for future generations. struggle for many working down on individualized strategies." sociology professor and co- Jfamilies, and affected Central the mentioned initiatives would be Wilson's presentation was chair of the Work-Life Balance Connecticut students, faculty and applied to CCSU, such as putting Limo Crash Claims 20 Lives: followed by the first panel, which Committee of the university’s breastfeeding rooms on campus staff made it clear that it was high consisted of CCSU Psychology Committee on the Concerns of maps; her now-11-year-old son A limousine that crashed in time for family-friendly changes at and Gerontology Professor Dr. Women, replied to Volpe as well, had been the reason CCSU has upstate New York killed 20 people CCSU and throughout the state. Carrie Andreoletti, Southern saying that the campus needs to any lactation rooms in the first over the weekend, 17 of whom were “It’s both frustrating and Connecticut Assistant Librarian put more attention towards issues place, as Glaser had pressed the aboard traveling to a birthday party. gratifying listening to [the Dr. Kari Swanson, University like childcare. university for them while working The driver, along with two bystanders, panelists],” Dr. Leah Glaser, a of Massachusetts Amherst "I will say we do have an pregnant with him. were among the dead. CCSU history professor and co- Professor Dr. Eve Weunbaum, and administration right now that is Pearson, the conference's The crash happened near the chair of the Work-Life Balance Associate Professor of Sociology interested in these questions in organizer, found the event to be town of Schoharie when the limo, Committee of the university’s at the University of Hartford Dr. a way that prior administrations "incredibly successful," citing the traveling 60 miles per hour, failed to Committee on the Concerns of Amanda Freeman. have not been," Pearson said. fact that the panelists had admitted stop at a stop sign and hit a vacant car, Women, stated. “We’ve said all this Dr. Louise Williams, president Senator Gary Winfield, that they'd never been asked to then flying across a draining ditch, stuff and it landed on deaf ears for of CCSU's American Association who represents New Haven panel at a conference of this nature CNN reported. a long time.” of University Professors (AAUP) and West Haven, then began before. According to New York Governor At the Work-Life Family branch, acted as moderator. the second panel as moderator. "Even our presenters revealed Andrew Cuomo, the driver "did not Conference held last Friday, the Christina Volpe, a CCSU Connecticut's American the relevance and importance of have the appropriate driver's license two-part conference featured history student who put her Federation of Labor and Congress addressing these issues," Pearson to be operating [the] vehicle." two panels, with one focusing on undergraduate degree on hold for of Industrial Organizations said. The limo, Cuomo said, also failed academic-based solutions and five years after having her 7-year- President Dr. Lori Pelletier, The conference had an impact inspection and was prohibited from the other zeroing in on policy old daughter at 20 years old, Executive Director of the North on members of the audience. being on the road. improvements. Panelists tackled asked the panel how the "invisible Central Area Agency on Aging Jacqueline Cobbina-Boivin of A majority of the deceased were issues ranging from making population" of student-parents like Dr. Maureen McIntyre, Policy Central's Ruth Boyea Women's family, CNN said. Four sisters and a CCSU into a breastfeeding- her could become more visible to Associate for the Connecticut's Center said she herself now newlywed couple were killed. friendly campus and paid family voice their grievances. Women's Education and Legal planned on applying a work-life As of Monday, officials had not leave to engaging fathers and being "I absolutely agree there's Fund Dr. Madeline Granato, balance series at the center to yet made it known what caused the age-friendly. a fear amongst my peers, Director of the Working Keynote speaker Julie help all students, faculty and staff, driver to lose control. especially parents who are afraid Families Organization/Party regardless of gender. Wilson, author of "Mothering of that stigma. The minute I tell Carlos Moreno and Social Work "I need to bring these programs Last-Ditch Effort To Combat Through Precarity: Women's [someone] all these things, it's like, Supervisor in the Department of here because [men and women] Climate Change: Work and Digital Media" and an 'She's struggling, I need to help her.' Children and Families/Fatherhood do not have the opportunity to go The world has less than 12-years associate professor at Allegheny No, I can do it, but maybe offer Engagement Leadership Team to outside educational programs to avoid catastrophic levels of global College, started the conference more tools for me. I'm looking to Anthony Gay composed the panel. because they're working. The warming, the Intergovernmental by explaining how concepts of bridge this gap in the future for One audience member asked Women's Center is always thrilled Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) neoliberalism were detrimental the people that come behind me," the members how men could be to support these types of events found in a new scientific study to the working family, especially Volpe stated. more involved with their families, because it's not just a women's released Monday. According to the competitiveness and multitasking "I think you're doing the referencing her granddaughter's issue, it's an issue that impacts report, governments across the world stemming from individualism. number one most important father as an example of a success "We need to be thinking everyone," Cobbina-Boivin stated. must take "rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society." The report said the earth will reach SGA Briefs a "crucial threshold" of 2.7 degrees BY KRISTINA VAKHMAN NEWS EDITOR Fahrenheit "above pre-industrial levels" as soon as 2030. As a result, The Student Government Association meets every Wednesday at 3:05 p.m. in Bellin A and B in the Student Center. extreme weather such as droughts, These briefs are from the SGA's meeting on Oct 3. wildfires, floods and food shortages • The Office of Student Affairs will be hiring new directors for Counseling and Student Wellness Services as part of could become more common. The Student Affairs’ plan to integrate all three branches of Student Wellness Services, according to Interim Vice President prediction, scientists said, is based on of Student Affairs Dr. Peter Troiano. the current level of greenhouse gasses • Lisa Roy, the internship coordinator at the Connecticut General Assembly, will be available to meet with students in the atmosphere. from 12:10 to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 in the Political Science Department. According to scientists, the • The following items passed in a consent agenda: planet's temperature has already • A motion to allocate $278.91 to the United Caribbean Club for two hotel rooms for their two advisors and the bus warmed about 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit, driver for a Conference Cultural Weekend conference in Montreal. a number that could soon rise if • A motion to allocate $1,376.12 to the Tennis Club for accommodations for a tournament at Harvard University. action is not taken soon. • A motion to allocate $190 to the Psychology Club for refreshments for an Oct. 29 movie night event at 6 p.m. The In order to lower emissions to "net movie featured will be “Experimenter,” which follows a social psychologist who conducts controversial experiments. zero," the report said that widespread • A motion to allocate $586 to Autism Connection Club for the “Pumpkin Pals” event on Oct. 31. changes in energy, industry, buildings, transportation and cities are vital. 6 NEWS OCTOBER 10, 2018 THE RECORDER EDITORIAL Conviction Of Chicago Police Columbus Doesn't Officer Step In The Right Direction Deserve His Own Day By the time you read this, most students will be back in school after a long weekend, classes will be in full swing again and the man who allegedly founded America will still be unworthy of having his own day of celebration. Columbus Day is considered one of the United States' major holidays. Schools go on break and banks are closed, but what for? The man the entire country is honoring for a day was not America's original founder, nor did he benefit the lives of the indigenous people in any way. In fact, Columbus' arrival was not as benign as taught to children in elementary school. Instead of the image of a friendly explorer who sailed the ocean blue in 1492 and made friends with the indigenous people, Columbus was a murderous maniac who slaughtered the native people and stained their land with their own blood. James Van Dyke is the first police officer in Chicago to be charged and convicted of second-degree murder in 50 years. DNAINFO.COM Contrary to the stories told to us, historical fact debunks that Columbus discovered America; he did not step foot in BY RYAN JONES city during this time span. is a step in the right direction for police North America whatsoever but rather landed ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR These numbers are hard to excuse, across the country. For change to truly on various islands like the Caribbean Islands, as they have come without real results. happen in both Chicago and across or the modern-day Bahamas, as well as the aturday, Oct. 6 became the first Chicago recently had one of its deadliest America, more convictions must be island known now as Hispaniola. He also time in 50 years a member of the years in recent memory. In 2016, 762 made when an officer is guilty. No longer explored the Central and South American Chicago Police Department was people were killed, the most since the should there be days of paid leaves, coasts, but North America was not one of Sconvicted of an on-duty murder. When them. 1990s. Throughout the first half of 2018, layoffs or firings, but actual convictions, the last arrest occurred, the United States the Chicago PD has solved less than as is the case with any citizen in America. The places Columbus did explore ended was at war with Vietnam, Dr. Martin one-sixth of the cities' homicide cases, Crime cannot be stopped with weak littered with bodies. A brutal tyrant, Luther King Jr. was still alive and the U.S. according to USA Today. policing, but holding police officers to the Columbus committed numerous atrocities had yet to land on the moon. These shocking statistics showcase same standards as the people they protect against the native people already inhabiting Jason Van Dyke was convicted to a tee the real problem in Chicago. will not only keep officers honest, it will the island and terrorized Spanish colonists, of second-degree murder for the Policing in Chicago has been poor, at create better policing in the long-run, in according to the biography "Columbus" by 2014 slaying of 17-year-old Laquan best, for a long time. The state of policing the eyes of the law as well as the safety of Laurence Bergreen. McDonald. McDonald was shot 16 times has a direct correlation with crime, as the citizens. A strong, and credible, police The most notable victims lost to by Van Dyke, which led to 16 counts of lazy officers easily make way for a rise in force can only help the shockingly high historical inaccuracies were the Taino aggravated battery with a firearm. violent crime. Crimes will likely continue crime rates. people. Experts in agriculture, weaving and The long gap between police to rise without a change to something A murder by a police officer is no carving, the Taino greeted Columbus kindly, convictions is not because the Chicago in the system, and the most obvious different than one from a citizen, so but for Columbus, greed and gold trumped Police Department have run a clean or solution is making it clear that actions do why should they be held to any less the Taino's hospitality. In 1496, the Taino's even successful organization since then. not come without consequence, on both accountability? How are laws expected population was an estimated 1.1 million; by From 2010 to 2014, 70 people were fatally sides of the fight. to be followed when the people enforcing 1542, it had fallen to below 200, according to shot by Chicago police, the most of any The conviction of officer Van Dyke the laws don't even follow them? the Christian Science Monitor. With historical records exposing these horrendous flaws, why does the U.S. continue to dedicate an entire day to a man Letter To The Editor: CCSU And Neighborhood who murdered the innocent and was not the incredible explorer he's been made out to be? ear Editor, righteous, narcissistic and aggressive behavior by our leaders, Columbus exaggerated his travels in sports stars and entertainment celebrities that is prominently his notes and, for a long time, they were The Recorder had a report by your staff writer, showcased on television and social media. forgotten. But in 1828, BackStory reports DIsabella Chan, on Oct. 3, on the problems caused to long- The city of New Britain can help year-round residents by that Washington Irving, author of works like time residents in the vicinity of the university by CCSU enforcing its occupancy rules and penalizing landlords who "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," wrote an students who live off-campus. As someone who has lived for ignore them. Street parking in violation of signs prohibiting English version of Columbus' biography and a very long time in this area (and teach at CCSU), I can say it should be enforced. Landlords need to be held accountable. distorted the truth even further to sell copies, that the issues related to students trashing the neighborhood Both city and campus police can help by monitoring lying that Columbus discovered America, and engaging in unruly behavior has never been resolved the neighborhood more vigilantly in the late night/early was benevolent and proved the earth was since landlords started buying-up homes in the vicinity of morning hours on weekends. The university should send round. the university, converting them into cheap student housing letters to students before the beginning of the academic year The first Columbus Day celebration and competing with CCSU’s residence halls. informing them of our expectations and warning them of recorded in the U.S. was in New York on Oct. It has become common practice to cram four or more sanctions that can be imposed for violations of the code of 12, 1792, held to honor Italian-American unrelated students into single-family homes, violating the conduct. heritage, according to The Washington Post. city of New Britain’s ordinance. Unfortunately, with low staff The problem started years ago as older people moved Italian-American immigrants, desperately resources, the city has been unable to enforce this regulation. out of the neighborhoods. Younger families with children fighting violent discrimination like the Students are attracted to off-campus living for mainly two are reluctant to move in because of the totally biased and lynching of 11 Sicilians falsely accused of reasons—the lower cost overall and the freedom to have false image perpetuated by the “inferiority” of New Britain’s murder in 1891 in New Orleans, promoted parties with alcohol. The latter also has the associated problem schools. Both the university’s mission and strategic plan Irving's version of Columbus until President of attracting campus residents to roam the neighborhoods mention “Community Engagement” and “expanding” it. This Franklin D. Roosevelt made the day into a seeking weekend entertainment (Thursday to Saturday can be better implemented if our own administrators, faculty national holiday, an NPR article found. between the hours of 10 p.m. and 3 a.m.). Anyone who walks and staff commit to living in the city, thereby expressing Despite the controversy surrounding the streets can see cans, bottles and assorted garbage flung confidence in its future, and engage with all its residents in his holiday, the false story of Columbus into residential yards and campus property despite trash diverse ways—from its schools to its cultural institutions, is still taught in some schools, his statues barrels that are located conveniently in the areas. With an from its small-scale industries to its restaurants. This would and monuments can still be found across influx of many more cars that are parked on the streets, some also have the secondary advantage of alleviating the problems America and the holiday is still recognized roads in the neighborhoods have become nearly impassable. that have beset us from homes that have been bought up by in more places than they are not. If the Students seem to feel an increased entitlement to boorish landlords to be converted to off-campus residences. celebration of the holiday would stop, it does behavior when they leave their homes. And when they rove not seem likely that it would be soon. the streets in large groups, a mob behavior takes over. It is Sincerely yours, also fueled by a climate of untrammeled, arrogant, rude, self- Sadu Nanjundiah 7 OCTOBER 10, 2018 OPINION THE RECORDER A Four-Year Party Has Consequences BY KELLY LANGEVIN the University of Rhode Island and was your life is extremely difficult and everyone made for new experiences and creating ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR enrolled before I knew him. handles it differently. With that being said, I lifelong memories worth sharing down the I attended his college graduation—well, believe some people use college parties as an road. s you pick up that bottle, you are sort of. He did walk the stage, but he didn't escape, but eventually, it will catch up. After seeing what my stepbrother went making the conscious decision actually finish all of his classes. Why? Well, I myself have fallen for it. Dealing with any through, there is no doubt in my mind that right then and there that you for one, he was the partier and didn't know type of stress puts a weight on our shoulders college was one of the best takeaways from Awill most likely not be doing homework. when to quit. He also didn't have friends at that hunches us over while we feel as if we're life that he will ever get. For myself, even Instead, you will be letting your mind and the time who saw this as a problem. ready to break. The thought of going to a though I did not know him at some points of thoughts wander throughout the night My stepbrother went through a lot. His party instead of staring at an eight-page study his college career, I can say I want to do things and take you elsewhere. uncle died while he was in college in a fire guide is probably what most college students differently. The thought, "Should college be a four- truck accident which resulted in him being would like to do. I know sometimes I would, I want to create memories and photo- year party?" at some point has traveled brain dead and was he unable to recover. My whether I'd like to admit it or not. worthy times while keeping in mind that through students' brains, taunting them stepbrother became depressed. Although he You have to know when to stop and if college should not just be a four-year party. about what kind of person they should be. enjoyed his share of beer, it became worse as you don't, then you have to know when to College should be a time where people own It's plastered all over television. Movies a result. seek help. Going to a party is not a bad thing. up to their responsibilities. High school was show huge college parties where beer is Instead of graduating in four years, it Having a drink or two is not damaging, but for games. College is for growing. being poured down a staircase and nobody took him nine. He took a break from URI letting it occur every day can become an I want to grow and learn from the remembers anything but a fun night. and ultimately went back, but still didn't even addiction. experiences I had and the people I have A fun night it may be, but a four-year fully graduate when the time came. I believe in moderation. College was surrounded myself with; some good, some party comes with consequences. I myself Now, I'm not trying to knock him down. made for students to get an education and bad. I want to treat college as a four-year have witnessed this. My stepbrother attended I am insanely proud of him. Losing anyone in succeed after graduation. College was also learning experience, not a four-year party. The Correlation Between Over Policing And Mass Incarceration BY SHELBY WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER

n review of the criminal justice system, the argument can be made that the institution of police Ibrutality is directly correlated with the institution of mass incarceration. Tracing back to its origin, the first police force was created in Boston in 1838 as a municipal police force that had a small staff of men designated to patrol certain districts of each state. The intention of creating a municipal police force was for the purpose of upholding laws and regulation of a civil society. Police forces that were created in the South followed a similar method, yet differed in agenda and operation. The first recognized police force in the South was deemed the "Slave Patrol," and had served the purpose to chase down runaway slaves, capture them and return them to their owners. In further operation of the Slave Patrol, police were ordered to construct forms Central Connecticut students "Rally for Families, Not Incarcertation" last Wednesday. ISABELLA CHAN | STAFF of organized terror against slaves in the prevention of slave revolts and uprisings. of blacks, the Thirteenth Amendment enslaved, were captured, beaten and It may not be the formally recognized As a result of the implementation simultaneously served the purpose of locked away for petty crimes in the function of the police force, yet of the Thirteenth Amendment, making it legal to continue limiting name of construction of a new labor exposure of police brutality and the which stated, "Neither slavery nor black Americans of their legal status. force. revolutionary retaliation of the Black involuntary servitude, except as a Making it a constitutional right for the In desperation to industrialize Lives Matter movement exposes the punishment for crime whereof the states of America to have black and maintain white supremacy, black truth of its practice. party shall have been duly convicted, Americans perform labor in and brown communities were over In its current function, the police shall exist within the United States, or addition to their imprisonment policed and terrorized all in the name force has developed an intimate any place subject to their jurisdiction," created an opportunity for slavery to of the Thirteenth Amendment. As relationship with privatized prisons had freed blacks across the recognized be once again legal. a result of successful terrorization that are met in a quota of new black states of the Americas. In further discussion of the and destruction of black and brown and brown bodies. Policies have been As a consequence of the relationship between over policing communities, the U.S. was able implemented by major corporations, Constitution, the U.S. was left without and mass incarceration, mechanics to rebuild their once great labor such as SE-1070 by the Corrections an inexpensive labor system to of the early Slave Patrol task force system as well as implement legal Corporations of America council in further utilize in industrializing their performed their duties in patrolling castes structures that prevented the the American Legislative Exchange economy. the streets in search of "runaway opportunity of reform. Council, to have police force and In the manipulation of the slaves." Let it be known that during the As the country expanded in societal staff perform mandatory pullover constitutional language, freed blacks time of emancipation for slaves in the complexities and demands, so did the procedures and lock-up of immigrants, were subjected to further abuse and Americas, it did not serve much of an laws. In the birth of a nation, the largest one of many policies that have evolved exploitation of the Americas. Reason impact on their legal status. prison industrial complex in the world to meet the exploitative demands of the being, the very operation of the At the time, black Americans was also born. The institution of mass privatized industrial prison complex. Slave Patrol in the South was used in were still limited of their liberties incarceration was not by accident or As the country continues to evolve furthering an oppressive function of and rights as citizens and were not a coincidence when discussing its in its societal demands, so does its the Thirteenth Amendment that was provided any legal protection when correlation with over policing. need for exploitation of the living designed for the purpose of rebuilding confronted in the face of adversity. Today, the mechanics of police experiences of black and brown bodies. a profitable labor system. Treated as disposable means of labor, brutality and over-policing follow Not to be confused for its liberation black Americans, rather freed or still the same methodology as its origin. 8 OCTOBER 10, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE RECORDER Bringing Back Humanity Through Medicine And Photos BY SHAINA LAPUEBLA but she does not “want to put [photography] “I actually did engagement photos for two ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR on the back burner.” people who graduated from Central this past “I like the adventures it takes me on,” May. I did their engagement photos and they Don’t hold back, go for it Gojuk stated. “It gives you the motivation to both moved to Colorado, which is awesome because once you take those go places and see the world." because I actually made connections with first few steps you will find out if Following in the footsteps of the people here, going here,” Gojuk said. this“ is for you,” biomolecular science photographer, Allison Farley, who Farley is her favorite photographer, not and pre-med junior Jessica Gojuk inspired her to “capture the moments,” because she is infamous in the game but said while discussing her passion for Gojuk balances her school work and her for her talent of capturing the souls of her her photography business. photography business because this is more subjects. It all started when she was than just a hobby. “She inspired me, I grew up with her modeling for friends, who were taking “I was always an art kid,” Gojuk stated. and I know her really well and she has been a photography class. Gojuk was initially Despite pursuing a medical track, Gojuk friends with my mom for years so she is the intrigued by the editing process. Due forever remains fixated on the humanity her only person, I think, that ever took pictures to working hard previously, Gojuk had photography can curate. that captured us,” Gojuk said. extra money to splurge on her first Gojuk prefers to shoot senior portraits When shooting her own location- — and current — camera, a Nikon because she feels as though they orchestrate based photoshoots, Gojuk is determined to D5300, in the fall of 2016. memories that last a lifetime and document understand the people behind her camera In 2017, Jessica Gojuk Photography the successes of these young high school and does her best to capture who they are as became more than just a hobby for the graduates. opposed to simply what they look like. Her Wallingford native and this past year “I like having a subject, it is a little more approach to portraiture, senior photos and she legalized her business, becoming intimate than having a large event.” equine directly derives from her role model. an LLC — enabling her to hire other Obtaining a formalized education is “Her style, her having a conversation photographers, mentor aspiring artists not mandatory to follow photography as a with her subject and the person you are and receive tax deductions. career, but it facilitates a lasting connection. photographing and her openness and Gojuk transferred from Rutgers Gojuk, however, is not working toward a warmth when she shoots, that’s what I think University in New Jersey. She attends photography degree, but being at Central has stood out to me and makes her such a good JESSICA GOJUK PHOTOGRAPHY LLC Central Connecticut with the hopes constructed a relationship that resulted in an photographer.” of eventually attending medical school exciting endeavor.

JESSICA GOJUK PHOTOGRAPHY LLC JESSICA GOJUK PHOTOGRAPHY LLC JESSICA GOJUK PHOTOGRAPHY LLC Cultural Convergence Inspires BY GABRIEL ANTON concert went both ways. Each musician STAFF WRITER had something to relate to from the music. They had a drive which made them want to othing unwinds the mind like the perfect and perform the pieces well. eloquence of music. A great tool “What I felt was really done well this for relaxation and introspection, semester, specifically under the leadership Nmusic can be enjoyed with friends and of Dr. Schwartz, I felt like we were very family and can provide a pleasant social much so more prepared than last year or experience. maybe even some other years," Junior Josh The students and faculty of Central Goldenberg, one of the clarinet players at Connecticut’s music department look to Wednesday’s performance, said. administer this splendor with performances Goldenberg has been playing the clarinet from their many ensembles ranging from for 12 years and has been part of the wind choir to orchestra and jazz. Their talented ensemble and symphonic band for all three musicians recently charmed CCSU students years of his collegiate career. Undoubtedly and family with a performance from the Under the direction of Professor Dr. Schwartz, the CCSU Wind Ensemble GABRIEL ANTON | versed in musicality, his passion for the art wind ensemble and symphonic band in showcased their music this past Wednesday in Welte Auditorium. STAFF stems from more personal factors. He cited Welte Auditorium on Wednesday. An one of his favorite pieces of the night was edifying experience to the spectators and pieces and five different styles. of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (2018). the Russian “Athletic Festival March." performers alike, the performance was a The program was put together by Dr. Cultural Convergence [Brochure]) “My grandfather is a music teacher, result of hard work since the beginning Schwartz, titled “Cultural Convergence.” “When I was looking for pieces to put so is my grandmother," Goldenberg said. of the semester. The ensemble was led by Some features include the “Athletic Festival together for this concert, I knew it had to be "Clarinet, in general, has a special place in conductor, Dr. Robert Schwartz, who is March,” composed by Russian composer something that was going to be easy to put my heart." enjoying his first year with the musicians at Sergei Prokofiev. Being the first of his “Four together, not necessarily easy to play," Dr. Goldenberg is just one of the many CCSU. They performed five pieces differing Marches,” it was written for the 1936 Olympic Schwartz said. "I started picking a couple inspired and talented musicians which in style and cultural background. games in Berlin. “Dancing At Stonehenge” of pieces and realized there was kind of a comprise the wind ensemble and symphonic The rehearsal timeframe that the band (2003) is a piece that incorporates musical cultural theme, and before you know it I had band. Concerts like these are incredible ensemble had to work with was slim. Given ideas from Brazilian music, American five pieces that all had different cultures." opportunities for them to express their that marching band rehearses on Mondays, Jazz and Renaissance to create a collision Each piece brought a new impression passions musically to an audience that the wind ensemble and symphonic band of cultures, celebrating the sharing of this and was successful in altering the audience’s appreciates and cherishes their talent. had Wednesday of every week since the common location throughout history by mood. CCSU’s music department flourishes with beginning of the semester to rehearse. The different groups of people. “The energy was really good. That’s other ensembles, which share the same level regular class meetings span from 3:05 to The other three varied in theme, whether something always very important to me of dedication to their craft and provide great 5:45 providing a timeframe of two hours and it be the slow-moving “Lux Arumque” whenever I am doing a concert," Schwartz performances. forty minutes for the ensemble to practice. arranged for all brass instruments, composed said. The next wind ensemble and symphonic Significant effort into perfecting the pieces by American composer and conductor Eric After the concert, the student performers band concert is on Dec. 5 in Welte needed to go into these hours given the Whitacre, or the bright and colorful “Puszta: were congratulated by spectating friends and Auditorium, with an emphasis on American configuration of the concert; five intricate Four Gypsy Dances.” (The Ammon School family. It was evident that the effects of the music. 9 OCTOBER 10, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE RECORDER Devil's Den @ 10: 'Bar Crawl' BY TYRA MCCLUNG included fruit and vegetable platters, STAFF WRITER mozzarella sticks, spring rolls, cheese and crackers, chicken wings and an ice cream bar. emesters was filled with students eating, Despite the many options available, some singing and cheering along during students felt they were left snack-less due to the "Bar Crawl” hosted by Central the large turnout. SConnecticut’s Inter Residence Council. "I came here for the food and there are [a The event on Thursday at Devil's Den lot of] people here and there wasn't enough at 10 p.m. offered karaoke, food bars and food for me," CCSU student Jack St. Clair promotional items such as a laminated name said. tag where each letter of your name was Although students may have come for printed using a different art design. The IRC the food, many stayed for the karaoke as event was specifically given a later scheduled well. Performances came in a wide variety time, as it is when most students are available of music, including songs from Queen, to attend. Prizes were chosen as an incentive Kanye West, Carrie Underwood and others. for students to sing. Freshmen Ariana Maggio had the entire "We just wanted to have a nice event to room singing along to her rendering of bring the campus together and also have a Beyonce's hit song “Irreplaceable.” IRC in collaboration with SA/LD hosted a food-based bar crawl Devil's TYRA MCCLUNG | STAFF chance to do karaoke and win prizes for going "I actually didn't know what to pick, I Den @ 10 event on Thursday. up, because I know it can be intimidating,” had the people around me that I didn't know IRC President Morgan McGinnis said. actually pick the song for me," Maggio states. continued. in the Student Center, next week's event The Bar Crawl was catered by Sodexo "I was really excited about all the applause Devils Den hosts a different event every being Salchata Night. Food Services. Some of the treats provided I got. It made me feel very welcomed," she Thursday night at 10 p.m. in Semesters Netflix It: BoJack Horseman BY JOSHUA ROSARIO and wishing to change them or go back STAFF WRITER and do them over. Mister Peanutbutter is a Golden Retriever and is shown to be He's so stupid he doesn't realize how similar to BoJack as well, having a show miserable he should be;” a quote from the ‘90s, yet he has not managed from the eponymous character to become washed up or tired of life but BoJack“ Horseman. "BoJack Horseman" does hide his own secrets. is an animated award-winning and The show gives each character equal critically acclaimed show on Netflix, amounts of screen time and every currently entering its fifth season and episode attempts to touch upon their has yet to be confirmed for a sixth. traits, thoughts and beliefs without The show follows the life of a having them feel like copy-and-character washed-up ‘90s Hollywoo (there is an archetypes from other shows. While a in-universe explanation for the D being dark show, it also excels in telling a well- missing from Hollywood) D-grade The Netflix original BoJack Horseman is an animated comedy, NETFLIX thought-out story while also delivering actor named BoJack Horseman, played entering its fifth season this year. on comedy and touching moments. by Will Arnett, who is shown to be a When the show gets dark, however, He is an anthropomorphic horse in a is a cat and is the headstrong member depressed, alcoholic, drug addicted, it gets dark. Topics such as suicide, world populated by humans and sentient of the group. She enjoys a life of doing self-loathing broken wreck of a man. drug abuse, depression and abortion are animals that also all live their own lives. hard work but begins to understand His life is a complete mess, yet he does explored, discussed and deconstructed. In addition to BoJack, the show also that such a workload is beginning to not know whether the success that While heavy at times, it is absolutely follows his close associates and friends destroy her and the various aspects of he has obtained is something worth worth a watch. Princess Carolyn (played by Amy her life. Todd is, at times, the source of bragging about or worth ending it all. The show has been recently Sedaris), Todd Chavez (played by Aaron the show’s comedy. Diane is a ghost- He constantly makes mistakes due to a confirmed to rerun on Comedy Central Paul), Diane Nguyen (played by Alison writer and wishes to do more with her mix of a horrible childhood and his time sometime in the future. However, should Brie) and Mister Peanutbutter (played life and shares many similarities with spent at Hollywoo, which are factors that you wish to watch the episodes in order by Paul F. Tompkins). Princess Carolyn BoJack: hating various aspects of her life have contributed to the man he is today. and uncensored, Netflix is the way to go. DIY Halloween Costumes BY SARAH WILLSON MANAGING EDITOR The Spice Girls: What you need: This punny costume works whether you're going solo or sticking f you're like most of the population, you probably planned on putting off your with a group. Just take a red poster-board and plaster any spice name on it (i.e. Halloween costume until the last week of October. If that's the case, have no fear; Cinnamon Sugar). Ihere are some last-minute costume ideas: Police Officer: Bubblegum machine: What you need: This is often one of the simplest, yet most overlooked DIY What you need: A white t-shirt with a variety of colored pom-poms and a red tutu. costumes. Aside from pairing black pants and a dark blue shirt, the only other thing All you have to go is arrange the multi-colored pom-poms in a circle on the t-shirt you may need is a hat ($8.99 on Amazon). and throw on a pair of red shoes to match. Feel free to add your own "25 Cents" sign as well. Flapper Girl: What you need: If you want a blast from the past, take an old black dress and just The Classic Scarecrow: add a bit of fringe. To make the headband, simply just glue a feather to its side and What you need: If you're limited in supplies, go for everyone's simple yet favorite add some sparkly adhesives. costume: a scarecrow. All you need are jeans, a plaid shirt, a straw hat and maybe some face paint. Peacock: What you need: Take a light blue shirt and a dark blue tutu and glue on some (fake) Audrey Hepburn: peacock feathers. This one is simple and you're sure to get a laugh out of everyone. What you need: Whether you're dreaming of fame or just looking for an excuse to put on your favorite black dress, an Audrey Hepburn costume will always impress. Waldo: Grab a black dress, some heels, fake pearls and shades and you're ready to go. What you need: Even though no one may be able to find you, this easy costume only requires blue jeans, circular glasses, a red and white striped shirt and a beanie. She Sells Seashells: What you need: If you still can't let go of summer, head down to the beach and Pumpkin Pie: salvage the prettiest seashells you can find. From there, take a trench coat, glue them What you need: Math nerds unite: For this quirky costume, just take an orange on the inside, and offer everyone one at the party. shirt, some black felt and glue on every mathematician's favorite symbol: pi. 10 OCTOBER 10, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE RECORDER REVIEW Mae Kong Dazzles New Britain BY MELODY RIVERA The shrimp in the blanket was a golden straight out of a garden. The taste of the STAFF WRITER shrimp roll with mixed vegetables and mint leaves, in particular, reminded me clear noodles which was served with chili of the mint my dad would grow in his s I was walking down the streets sauce. This appetizer looked just like a garden. The aroma of the vegetables of downtown New Britain, spring roll except the fact that the shrimp alone reminded me of the gardens I stopped by this very small tail was poking out of the bottom. As I I’ve been to. The grounded peanuts restaurantA known as Mae Kong. When I dipped the shrimp in a blanket into the were also a nice touch to this appetizer went inside, I couldn’t help but admire all chili sauce and took a bite, I felt amazed visually and taste-wise. The fresh the beautiful décor that the establishment by both its taste and texture. summer roll is a pretty good appetizer had to offer. Everywhere I looked, there The tastes of shrimp, vegetables and that can be enjoyed in any season. was something intriguing to look at, such noodles were so different yet so For the main course, I ordered the as the lucky cat by the front desk and the harmonious with each other and the chili Mae Kong fried rice. More specifically, I elephant cloths that were placed under the sauce brought them even closer together ordered stir-fried steamed jasmine rice reflective glass tables. It was almost as if I with its spiciness. As for the texture, it was with eggs, onions, green peas, carrots was walking into a hidden treasure chest. really crispy and crunchy. The crispiness and tomato with a bonus of other I was greeted by the owner of the of the cooked vegetables had definitely vegetables and tofu. The fried rice was restaurant who was also the waitress. She complemented the crunchiness of the egg served on a huge square plate and a was very friendly and seated me at a glass roll wrapping. To wrap it up, the shrimp small single tomato was placed directly table. When I was asked what I would like in the blanket was simply savory and in the middle of the dish. Visually, the to drink, I ordered the young coconut those who are shrimp lovers will enjoy it. dish was appetizing and I was thrilled Main course, the Mae Kong MELODY juice. The coconut juice was served in an Fried Rice, is served with RIVERA| STAFF The fresh summer roll consisted of with the scent. It was almost as if cucumbers, green beans, brocolli alluring tall glass and was topped with cooked shrimp, lettuce, carrots, mint the aroma was rising along with the and tomatoes. large pieces of fresh coconut that were leaves, cilantro and rice noodles which steam that was coming from the fried sensation of the ice cream. I recommend arranged in a way that reminded me of were wrapped in rice paper and served rice. The taste of the rice was absolutely that those who haven’t tried mochi before a flower. The scent of the juice was light with a sweet and sour sauce with ground delectable and unforgettable. The tofu should definitely try it at some point. and soothing. Sipping on the juice was peanuts. When it came to the appearance, was pleasantly chewy and the vegetables The fresh mango that was served with incredibly delicious, and the taste of the the roll reminded me of cut sandwich had a gentle crisp. This is definitely a dish sticky rice was plated rather beautifully. fresh coconut was the icing on the cake. wraps, but when it came to the taste, it that’s recommendable to those who enjoy The mango slices were set next to each The young coconut juice is probably one was just like a salad. fried rice. other at the top of the plate and the sticky of the best coconut-related drinks I’ve The rice paper that was keeping all Finally, it was time for the dessert. I rice was placed at the bottom. I could tell ever had in my life. these vegetables together was clear and ordered strawberry mochi thai ice cream that the mango was ripe with how soft Next came the appetizers I ordered, its texture was similar to that of noodles. and fresh mango served with sticky rice. and smooth the slices were. As for the which were the shrimp in the blanket and Taking a bite out of the fresh summer Mochi thai ice cream is ice cream in sticky rice, it was just pure amazement. fresh summer rolls. roll was like eating a vegetable that came which is coated in a flavored rice wrapping. When I took the first spoonful of the rice, The mochi came in various flavors such I was filled with pure joy with how sweet as strawberry, mango and green tea. One and warm it was. I was instantly reminded order of Mae Kong’s mochi thai ice cream of oatmeal when tasting it. I can honestly comes with three individual mochis. The say that the fresh mango served with easiest way to describe the rice coating sticky rice has become one of my favorite of the mochi would be that it’s like a soft, desserts of all time. chewy and gummy candy. This dessert Overall, Mae Kong is a great restaurant was arranged with whipped cream in the to visit to get a taste of the Thai Cuisine. center of the plate which was coated with Mae Kong is especially great for Central chocolate sauce and a maraschino cherry Connecticut students because it has a on top, surrounded by the mochi. When variety of different dishes and accepts I tasted the mochi, it was terrifically Bluechip cards. The restaurant is located The shrimp in a blanket is the perfect balance between golden MELODY RIVERA| STAFF shrimp and mixed vegetables, with a delightful chili sauce scrumptious. The fresh taste of strawberry at 26 Main St. in New Britain. adding the right amount of extra flavor. was remarkably refreshing with the cold Five Tips To Help Build Money Saving Gains BY SHAINA LAPUEBLA ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Understand the bank’s Overdraft “Using a credit card responsibly while in advantage of their banks mobile and online Policies: college will help build a good credit history tools, such as KeyBank’s “HelloWallet” app. Exceeding the checking account balance for post-college needs." “The app is used to create a budget plan fter the chunk of change dropped on is the quickest way students can orchestrate Look for credit cards that provide cash and track expenses to help you see what you’re tuition, room and board, meal plans a hefty deficit, but one way to counteract that back or reward points on purchases because spending your money on,” Commune stated. and dorm essentials, students, on is by discussing fully your bank's overdraft it can increase students buying power. Other average,A blow through an additional $5,000 on procedure. Inquire if the bank has any perks such as low-interest rates, low or no Establishing good saving and university apparel, Taco Tuesday with friends, overdraft solutions or protections, which annual fees and a good grace period can investment patterns: local activities, laundry, gas money and the list can rectify excessive spending or prohibit alleviate some of the stress surrounding credit By allocating funds on a consistent basis goes on and on. Central Connecticut students spending when there is not enough money cards. At a minimum, students should pay to help save for the future, students can build and parents often neglect to factor in the extra within the account. Identifying if the bank their monthly payment but should opt to pay savings and create a nest egg for unexpected college cost once the necessities are paid for. offers notifications when funds are low — more if they can. expenses that may come crashing down. 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DARYL LAPUEBLA | CONTRIBUTOR 12 OCTOBER 10, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE RECORDER The Only 'Dosage' You Need BY NATALIE DEST soothing with the accompaniment of guitar ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR from bandmates Kevin Geyer and William Levy, helping make this song one of the ince their three year hiatus, the highlights on the album. American pop-punk band, The “If I Fall” takes a swing back into a fast- Story So Far, finally returns to the paced, energetic drum beat and almost Sscene with their long anticipated, fourth a “peppy” guitar and bass line. Almost full-length record. hypnotizing, the transition between Cannon’s Like a moth to a flame, the group's softer and harsher vocals are contagious. This previous release of “Under Soil and Dirt” song feels like the perfect balance between the back in 2011 helped kickstart their rather singing and the instrumentals, an impressive popular and large following within the track for those judging the musicianship. genre. Being one of their most angsty and The song concludes with Cannon’s heaven- aggressive releases to date, diehard pop-punk sent voice singing, “Hold me down, help me fans found a band worth following. However, drown.” their newest release “Proper Dose” surprised Following track “Need To Know” listeners with a more subdued sound ever so transitions the album back to the band's slightly, a style leaving fans rather pleased. American-five-piece The Story So Far returns to their familiar pop-punk MUSIC EXSISTENCE “brand” of pop-punk. Typical punk riffs and “We were so burnt…playing the same scene with fourth album "Proper Dose." sporadic drumming help the buildup of the songs over and over again…we knew we song, releasing to a chorus of sweet-sounding I’ll be? / Barely focused anymore, the haze is guitar line, it is safe to say that this is one of had to take a step back,” lead vocalist Parker melodies from Cannon. The song climaxes to all that I can see.” It is this track that perfectly the more catchy tunes on the album. Cannon released in a statement. “I just think a perfect sing-along; a definite crowd favorite lays out the new foundation of the band for However, the following track “Take it [the record] leaps and bounds ahead of for future performances. the rest of the album. Me As You Please” gives fans a change of anything we’ve ever done.” “Growing On You” is one of the more “Keep This Up” lands as the following direction, a different taste than the steady, “Proper Dose” is a breath of fresh air; a creative pieces from the band, a song not track, a song wired with rock-inspired guitar upbeat beginning to “Proper Dose.” Starting culmination of softer melodies and more typically heard from previous Story So riffs that quickly build up to an explosion at off with a simple formula of vocals and sorrowful harmonies than previous hardcore Far records. This track is one of the most the chorus. The leading melodies are hard- acoustic guitar, something almost unheard of punk elements seen in past albums. Although sentimental compositions found on “Proper hitting and punchy enough that make this from the band, it is one of the record’s more The Story So Far is seen to be channeling a Dose,” an unseen side of Cannon’s vocals and track a driving force. calming songs that leave you relaxed. more “gentle” approach to their music, they band instrumentals. Cannon is heard singing When listening to this song over and over, This song spreads the message of love still manage to show their roots with just the lyrics “I need no shade, I’m tired and true it is difficult to understand how the band fits and positivity; a constituent warm memory enough edge that still represents the band’s / But I’m lonely like you, I’m growing on you.” so much in so little time; an exciting guitar of days spent in bed with a loved one. The pop-punk style and flavor. Concluding the album is the track entitled solo, infectious lyrics, and the track’s ability to gentleness to this track makes it easier for it to The track “Proper Dose,” hence the “Light Year,” one final curveball thrown by the slow down before its moving finish that ends stand out within the album, as Cannon sings title, starts off the album with an impressive band. Anthemic, this song is a mixture of all the song abruptly. It is definitely one of the the lyrics, “How many times can I say that I beginning. As the drums burst in immediately The Story So Far has to offer. Every aspect of album’s better tracks that leaves you begging love her? / That’s not for this song, / 'Cause and Cannon’s vocals make their prominent this song is harmonious, energetic, infectious for more. I'm done with all the noise, know that we can entrance, it feels almost as if the band had and most importantly pleasing; something to Keeping up with the energy, “Out Of It,” talk to each other. / It’s all good, it's all love, never left. be expected from the group. compliments the previous two tracks almost now it's over.” The musical structure and tones that were The progression of The Story So Far only perfectly. The momentum of the album is The mood transition into track “Upside previously seen in past albums already seem seems to continue as they climb their way up still driving onwards, as the general sound Down” is as quick as a blink of an eye. This fuller and more defined than ever before. the ladder. “Proper Dose” is a prime example continues to stay true to the band’s familiar song is similar to the previous one; relaxed The dynamic verses lead up to the anthemic of the diversity pop-punk can include, having structure and composure. Thanks to the percussion with smoother instrumental. chorus, while Cannon sings the words “Am I both new and old fans positively satisfied versatility in Cannon’s vocals and interesting Almost angelic-like, Cannon’s vocals are just going through the motions, or is this how with the band’s evolution. Word Search: October 10

THE RECORDER 13 OCTOBER 10, 2018 THE RECORDER SPORTS BEGINS ON BACK PAGE Cross Country Takes New Britain High Football Drops First Game Of Season On New England 21-yard touchdown pass with Championships 4:41 left in the fourth, taking the lead at 21-18. BY PATRICK GUSTAVSON “I told my team all week I SPORTS EDITOR promise you we will not lose oth the Central Connecticut this game,” Drena said. men’s and women’s cross Upon the next Hurricane country teams finished in the possession, they drove Btop half of the field at the New England down the field highlighted Championships on Saturday. The men by a 35-yard gain to Miguel finished twelfth out of 26 schools, while Maldonado, leading to a the women finished tenth of 24. Yopp score from 15 yards out, On the men’s side, senior Alex retaking the lead 24-21 with Norstrom continued to impress, finishing just 1:48 left on the clock. twelfth overall, running the course in It couldn’t have been 25:20:09. But on this day, it was junior scripted better. The Blue Roberto Piotto leading the way for the Knights took possession and Blue Devils, finishing in fifth place Southington defeated New Britain for the eleventh-straight year. KEYON YOPP | STAFF began driving down the field. overall, besting his teammate by just over The New Britain defense was 15 seconds. stingy but after a controversial BY KEYON YOPP like no other and it was evident scored after a three-yard Tanner Sophomore Charles Taubl, who did call on fourth and three, it STAFF WRITER before kickoff. As teams LaRosa run, taking the lead 7-6. not compete at the Ted Owen Invitational, seemed to deflate the defense. gathered in the middle of the But New Britain kept finished just 30 seconds behind Norstrom Drena remained poised and hit or the first time since field New Britain elected not pouring it on as Robinson, at 25:53:1. wide receiver Will Downes for a 2008, the New Britain to shake hands, fueling the again, took it in for six and with Junior Richard Grudzwick, who 26-yard gain, leaving him down Golden Hurricanes tension between the two teams. just 15 seconds left in the half. finished third overall at the previous startedF 4-0, so when rival at the four-yard line, setting up Southington received the ball Then a pass from Tahje Yopp to meet, had a time of 26:22, good enough a game-winning touchdown by Southington came to town first and punted on their first Deshawn Clark pushed the lead for 73rd place. LaRosa. it was almost a foregone drive. to 18-7. Rounding out the top five for the Blue “I just trusted my team, my conclusion for the game to be a New Britain’s Shawn Like most championship Devils was freshman Tim McNamara, coaches and their play call,” classic. Robinson picked up where teams, Southington made competing in his first ever collegiate Drena said. Having won six state titles he left off last week against adjustments at half. After race. He finished the course in three ticks “We knew we were more since 1998 between the two, Simsbury, picking up three completing just three of 17 under 28 minutes. conditioned than them,” it’s safe to say these teams are straight first downs before passes for 46 yards in the first Senior Patrick Halloran and Downes said. powerhouse programs. The punching it in for six from 12 half, Jacob Drena came alive in sophomore David Kerns also competed And it proved to be costly Southington Blue Knights yards out. Though the Blue the second. After several missed for the Blue Devils but did not count for the Hurricanes. Next week have turned this rivalry to a Devils were down, they were red zone opportunities from towards their total team score. the Hurricanes have a bye and one-sided affair, beating New not out, and on their very next New Britain, the Blue Knights The team was without junior Julio will look to see if they can Britain for the past 10 years. possession, thanks to good began to chip away at the lead. Arredondo, who has been a staple in bounce back against (1-4) Hall This New Britain team is starting field position, they Drena hit Jacob Flynn for a the top five in their previous races, and on the Oct. 19. sophomore Jonathan Gill, who head coach Eric Blake sighted as a likely contributor before the season. Volleyball Heating Up During Conference Play As for the women’s team, they finished in the top 10 of the 5K race. This put them BY GRIFFIN GARCIA STAFF WRITER just ahead of Sacred Heart, who beat them at last year’s Northeast Conference ith conference play Championships and just a few weeks ago in full swing, the at the Ted Owen Invitational. Central Connecticut Sophomore Angie Rafter continued to Wvolleyball team is starting to heat lead the way for the Blue Devils, finishing up at the right time. The Blue tenth overall with a time of 18:17:8. Devils faced off against Fairleigh Classmate Megan Brawner played Dickson on Friday at home and bridesmaid to Rafter for the Blue Devils made a statement to the rest for the third time in that many meets, of the Northeast Conference. Brawner completing the course in under They made quick work of FDU, 19 minutes. Dawn Hubbell, in her second race of defeating them in straight sets. The Blue Devils are in second place in the NEC. JULIA JADE MORAN | STAFF Leading the way for CCSU the year, finished in 51st place overall with was the two-time reigning NEC a time of 19:18. Two runners that appear to be player of the week Madelyn Raquel Quirarte, leaving the final The first set was close with connection of the setter and the emerging as top-five runners for the Kaprelyan. The junior seemed to score of the match at 25-15. the score tied at 14-14 during the hitter, if it starts well it normally team are sophomore Sabrina Chesters do it all, recording 12 total kills in After reaching the NEC game. Quirarte had a pair of kills stays good, especially in a more and freshman Ashley Dana. Both have the match, along with 11 assists finals last year, Sagnelli doesn’t during a five-to-zero run. The intense match-up,” Sagnelli said. competed in all three races for the Blue and an ace. want the team to get too ahead of set was finished by a kill from In the first set, Central Devils, finishing in the top five each time. Kaprelyan received high themselves. Kaprelyan, with CCSU winning dominated FDU, scoring the first Chesters finished 30 seconds behind praise from her coach, Linda “Our motto is to go 1-0 on 25-22. three points of the match. The Hubbell, while Dana came in just a second Sagnelli, after the win. the day, if we string enough of The second set began with Blue Devils kept the same energy over the 20-minute mark. “Madelyn has really been those together we will finish top- the Pioneers leading 12-3. What throughout the set and scored The emergence of these two will surely running a great offense and has four," Sagnelli said. seemed like a blowout got as the final six points, leading to a provide the Blue Devils with depth as really been putting the ball in a This approach has benefitted close as 24-24, as the Pioneers 25-10 rout. they await the return of senior Madeline good location for our hitters," the team so far this year, as they prevailed by a score of 27-25. The second set started the Mondo, who has still yet to race on the Sagnelli said. boasted a 4-1 record in the The third set was a close same, with CCSU showing their season. Along with Kaprelyan, fellow NEC after their victory against one, with the score tied at 12 dominance through a five-point Sophomore Kailyn Accetura also junior Erin McDermott recorded FDU, placing them second early. Kaprelyan served two aces run to open the game. The took to the course, finishing with a time a game-high 23 assists. overall in the conference behind during a five-to-zero run. The Knights then rallied, bringing of 21:33:3, not contributing to the Blue One key to the success of the reigning champions, LIU score was brought back within the score to 11-10, with the Blue Devils’ team score. the Blue Devils is starting each Brooklyn. reach of the Pioneers, 19-18. Devils leading. Central would go Next up for both teams is the CCSU set strong. Sagnelli emphasized In the Blue Devil’s second An error by SHU gave the Blue on to win the set by a score of 25- Mini Meet, which will take place on this when asked about the game of the weekend, they faced Devils a 2-1 lead on the match. 17. Friday, Oct. 19 at Stanley Quarter Park in importance of being focused at off against Sacred Heart and The Blue Devils made the Sophomore Samantha New Britain. It will be the final gear-up for the beginning of each set. won 3-1 against the Pioneers. fourth and final set a convincing McCreath started the third and both squads before they take on the NEC “I think it’s great, it sets the Kaprelyan posted her third triple- one. Senior Kaitlyn Kushman final set by serving five straight Championships the weekend after. tone of a match, establishes points in a 6-0 Blue Devils run. double of the season, leading the served three straight points and the rhythm of a match. The The set ended with a kill by Blue Devils to a 5-1 NEC record. led CCSU to a 25-15 game. 14 OCTOBER 10, 2018 SPORTS THE RECORDER Jackson's Return Sparks Women's Soccer soccer team. points (11) and goals (five), both of which On the topic of the team's chances Prior to becoming a Blue Devil, happened to be a team high for the Blue moving forward, Jackson revealed a civil Jackson played for the pride of Devils. humility. Glasgow, Celtic FC Ladies under “It was a surprise because coming in as “Obviously this year we’re doing manager David Haley. There, she a freshman, you’re nervous and you look well, we’re now 4-0 [NEC record] and reeled in awards, helping to lead the up to the older ones and I didn’t know it’s exciting. It’s not really about me it’s club to a Scottish Cup and a League what to expect but it was a good year, about the team so if I’m playing well then Cup, while also being named Player the team did well so big credit to them,” hopefully that will help the team out.” of the Year and Player’s Player of the Jackson said of her first year at Central. Jackson has the ability to influence the Year. Unfortunately, after such a strong team on and off the pitch and she is highly “Obviously I was young, but it season, Jackson’s sophomore year took valued by her coach and teammates. was probably my favorite time in a sharp turn when she came up with an Head coach Mick D’Arcy had high my soccer career, it was a lot of fun," injury that cut her season short after just praise for Jackson. Jackson said, reminiscing on her nine games. “Carla’s just a wonderful player and a time with the club. “I’ve had problems with my knee for wonderful person. She makes the people Transitioning to American the last couple of years and that came around her better, she does little things soccer, Jackson stated that the way about again, but I worked hard in the last that help bring out the best. She’s got the game is played is very different, year which helped me play this season wonderful feet, she’s got the ability to JULIA JADE Jackson has recorded eight points as well as the environment, but that and for next season as well,” Jackson said score goals and does a lot for the team on in 11 games this season. MORAN | STAFF she met a lot of amazing people at of her injury. and off the field so we’re really happy to Central who have made the game Jackson’s hard work has certainly paid have her,” D'Arcy said. BY DANIEL FLORES enjoyable. off as she has been a solid player this Jackson hopes to finish out the season STAFF WRITER Proving she was able to adapt well, season, netting two goals and bagging strong and to help lead the Blue Devils to Jackson started her freshman year off as four assists (tied team-high alongside the NEC title, whether she bangs in shots ailing from Glasgow, Scotland, she did for Celtic, reeling in awards. She freshman Roma McLaughlin). like her previous goal, an “arguable goal junior Carla Jackson has made a was honored with Northeast Conference Jackson carries a very positive and of the year,” according to Coach D’Arcy, very strong impact on and off the Rookie of the Year, All-NEC First Team, grateful attitude stating, “It’s good to be or lifts her team’s spirits throughout their Hpitch for Central Connecticut’s women’s NEC Rookie of the Week three times back playing again and I’m happy to be outstanding campaign. and finished second in the league for out there so anything’s a bonus.” Men's Soccer Shows Resilience Despite Two More Losses

The Blue Devils are now 0-2 in NEC play. JULIA JADE MORAN | STAFF

BY PATRICK GUSTAVSON straight game. But this would change in the second stands." SPORTS EDITOR Richards' shot at the end of the contest half. Following another Knights goal, the The Blue Devils nearly tied the score was one of only five taken by the team. Blue Devils were on the attack, taking in the last minute when forward Panos nother week of contests has gone Freshman Panos Ravanis was once again three shots on goal within a 1o-minute Ravanis took a shot that was merely a few by without a win for Central aggressive, taking three shots, but has still stretch, but were still unable to find the feet above the crossbar. Connecticut's men's soccer yet to find the net on the season. goal. Following the two losses, the Blue Ateam. A shutout loss at LIU Brooklyn The Blackbirds only took seven shots Green attributed to the spike in energy Devils sit at 0-3 in the NEC and 0-9-1 and a home loss to Fairleigh Dickinson on the contest, while D'Ambrosio made to a strong talk at the half. overall. Despite still having not won a leaves the team with three losses in the two saves. "As coaches, we can’t give them any game, Green feels his team has continued Northeast Conference. The Blue Devils then returned home tactics, there are no formations that to show resilience. The Blue Devils traveled to Brooklyn for just the second time this season to have ever been invented that is going "I told these guys on Friday that I on Friday to take on LIU Brooklyn, host Fairleigh Dickinson, who was also to compensate for turnovers and poor couldn’t be any prouder of them if we who won their first game in Northeast winless in the conference at the time. The passing," Green stated. "So, if we can were 8-0," Green said. Conference play. Central was unable to battle for conference win number one get that right, we can cohesively work "We’ve had eight away games, it’s knock them off and achieve its first win, went to the Knights, defeating CCSU by as a team. Each individual player had to tough. And they have never once laid falling to the Blackbirds by a score of 1-0. a score of 2-1. improve at that and I think they did." down. They’ve fought. They’ve been in The lone goal on the game came The Knights came out strong, scoring Central finally broke through every single game. Where some people in minute 64 when midfielder Daniel in just the twelfth minute, Fredinho and scored in the 82nd minute when would complain or look for excuses, they Quiros intercepted a CCSU pass and then Mompremier found Ahu Obhakhan freshman Jonathan Maldonado scored haven’t," he continued. found forward Romario Guscott, who who put it past D'Ambrosio. Blue Devil his first career collegiate goal on a cross Green says the approach from a put it past Blue Devil goalkeeper Carson defenders contested that Obhakhan was from junior midfielder John Wilkins. coaching standpoint remains the same. D'Ambrosio. offsides, but the goal stood, and the score "It was amazing. I’m really thrilled for "We realize they are young players. The Blue Devils had one last-ditch of 1-0 held until halftime. him," Green said of the Wolcott native. If you go in as a coach and try to get in effort when freshman Larson Richards Head coach Shaun Green felt his team "This kid is like ‘Johnny Rocket,’ he just their face and get at them because they’re took a shot in the 88th minute, but missed turned the ball over too many times and keeps going and going and I was really losing games, then you’ll lose the players," wide right, getting shut out for the second called it a "slow start." pleased for him and his family in the he said. "I want the players to follow me." 15 OCTOBER 10, 2018 SPORTS THE RECORDER OPINION WWE's Henderson Excels In Second Season 'Evolution' A As Blue Devil BY RYAN JONES than last year, get better at Step In The ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR the things I didn’t do well, continue with the energy and Right Direction t looks like someone is just help be more of a leader not in Kansas anymore. as a sophomore.” BY DANIEL FAPPIANO Emma Henderson, a Coming up on the halfway LAYOUT EDITOR Isophomore outside hitter mark of the year, Henderson hailing from Prairie Village, is second in kills (141) and Kansas, has shown brain, n recent years, women have digs (150), and ranks first for heart and courage in her time been given more opportunities the team in service aces (27). with Central Connecticut in the realm of World Wrestling As noted by Henderson, volleyball. EntertainmentI (WWE). From no energy and enthusiasm is Henderson has been a longer being referred to as “divas,” incredibly important for the key factor in the Blue Devils' to getting their own variations of outside hitter. success in her short time with the "Royal Rumble" and "Money in “I play well when I smile,” the team. In her freshman the Bank," women wrestlers have Henderson noted. “I’m campaign, Henderson was slowly but surely become mainstream always smiling and going for able to do more than just performers rather than pieces of eye balls and yelling. It helps me contribute, starting in 10 of candy for the largely male-based out and helps my teammates the 20 games she played. audience. too. Even if I’m having a bad During CCSU's run to the Women wrestlers will have another day, I smile through it.” North Eastern Conference opportunity to break barriers on Oct. Henderson’s strong effort Championship last season, 28, when they take part in the pay-per- has been infectious for the Henderson posted 2.57 kills view event, “Evolution." “Evolution” Blue Devils, who have played per set, ranking third on the marks the first time in WWE history hard enough to earn a 5-1 team and added four double- that a pay-per-view will feature record in conference play. doubles. only women. Both past and present This hot start puts them at Perhaps the most women’s wrestlers will have a PPV all second in the NEC behind impressive of these double- to themselves to show why they are the reigning champion LIU doubles came in the Blue Henderson had four double- JULIA JADE just as good as the men on the roster. Brooklyn, who are currently Devils’ final game of the doubkles in her freshman season. MORAN | STAFF On paper, this seems like a great undefeated in the conference season. In the championship sitting at 6-0. idea. Women will finally have a chance playing for the Blue Devils. Expect Henderson to game against LIU Brooklyn, “We know that we can win to prove they are just as capable and “[Sagnelli] and Greg are continue smiling for the Blue Henderson put up a monster the NEC. LIU is our biggest could be just as hard-hitting and great. They really make this Devils, who are rolling after stat line highlighted by 16 rival so we’re working on acrobatic as men’s wrestlers. However, team a family. It’s a great winning both of their in- kills and 17 digs. being on top of the NEC,” the circumstances surrounding environment to be coached conference games this past Henderson has been just Henderson said. the PPV shows that women in the in," Sagnelli said. "We want weekend. Henderson and as impressive in her second The strong coaching of wrestling industry are still not being her to be impressed by us, and the Blue Devils will look to season at CCSU. For her Linda Sagnelli and Greg Shell taken as seriously as men. I’ve already learned so much keep the momentum rolling second season, Henderson has already left an impact on The WWE has recently been in not even two years playing against Bryant this Friday. looked to "just be better Henderson in her two years holding events in Saudi Arabia, first h e re .” “The Greatest Royal Rumble” on April 27 and “Crown Jewel," set to take place on Nov. 2. These events make the WWE massive amounts of money, Week Six Fantasy Football Picks with some estimations at around $49 has been a steady force who’s scored more than 11 points in million per year. BY THE RECORDER SPORTS STAFF three of five games so far this season. However, when the WWE goes to Saudi Arabia, women are unable to The Recorder sports staff gives their takes on the fantasy Gustavson: Chris Carson (RB, Seattle Seahawks)- Despite perform due to the customs and laws landscape for week six in the NFL. the emergence of Mike Davis, Carson had a strong week five of the country. When these events take against a stingy Rams run defense. He now faces the Raiders, place, women are barred from even Who is your sure thing for the week? who have given up 20 plus points to the opposing backs in flying to the country. Trevi Alickolli- Staff Writer: Robert Woods (WR, Los four of their five games. Clearly, in events that take place Angeles Rams)- Woods has had a spectacular season while in Saudi Arabia, WWE values money splitting targets between the Rams dynamic receivers. But Jones: Blake Bortles (QB, Jacksonville Jaguars)-Despite much more than they do their in week six, he might be the only one healthy enough to the rough outing in week five against the Chiefs, Bortles has women’s wrestlers. While the WWE play, with Brandon Cooks and Cooper Kupp both suffering a good shot at a bounce-back week against a young Cowboys is a business, and the purpose of a concussions. This leaves Woods in a great position for lot secondary that gave up 375 yards to a (very) injured Deshaun business is to make money, by holding more targets than he already gets, leading to even more Watson. Look for Bortles to carve up the Sean Lee-less events in countries that have such productivity. defense in week six. strict rules against women, they are showing their women that they aren’t Patrick Gustavson- Sports Editor: AJ Green (WR, Who is your bust for the week? as good as men. Cincinnati Bengals)- Green has consistently proven to be Which is why “Evolution” is a the number one target for Andy Dalton. In what is expected Alickolli: Derrick Henry (RB, Tennessee Titans)- Henry step in the right direction, but not to be a shootout against Pittsburgh, who has given up the has failed to live up to the hype as the lead workhorse a solution to the issue of women’s second most fantasy points to opposing receivers, Green has back in a Titans offense which isn’t very dynamic passing wrestlers not getting enough respect a great chance to stockpile yardage and find the end zone. the ball either. He hasn’t been able to take advantage of his in the industry. opportunities and he faces a tough Baltimore defense in They shouldn’t have to be given Ryan Jones- Assistant Sports Editor: Odell Beckham Jr. week six. an entire pay per view to themselves (WR, New York Giants)-Beckham lived up to his paycheck to prove their worth. Women should in week five, tallying 131 yards and hauling in a touchdown Gustavson: Jordan Howard (RB, Chicago Bears)- be allowed to headline shows like against the Panthers. The Eagles were torched in week five Howard's workload became non-existent in week four, Wrestlemania. They should be given by Adam Thielen (116 yards) and Stefon Diggs (91 yards), as Tarik Cohen was not only the feature back, but heavily the same opportunities as men. and Beckham has a strong chance of doing similar damage utilized in the passing game. If the Bears continue with their “Evolution” is a ground-breaking in week six. aggressive style, Howard could once again take a back seat. show, but it feels more like a novelty than an actual opportunity for women Who is your sleeper for the week? Jones: Cam Newton (QB, Carolina Panthers)- Looking to shine. If the WWE truly valued Alickolli: Austin Ekeler (RB, Los Angeles past their record, the Redskins' defense has done well in their women’s wrestlers they would be Chargers)- Ekeler has had a sneaky good season so far and containing quarterbacks this season. They have given up a allowed to compete at every pay per carved out a role for himself in an offense that features star total of 22 rushing yards to quarterbacks through their first view, and at the highest level, proving back Melvin Gordon. The fact that he’s the second running three weeks, and have a chance at containing Newton if they their just as talented as the men. back on his team probably scares away a lot of people as he’s can be effective against his mobility. owned in less than 50 percent of leagues on NFL.com, but he 16 OCTOBER 10, 2018 SPORTS THE RECORDER

Drew Jean-Guillaume (right) celebrates his second touchdown of the day with teammate Courtney Rush (left). JULIA JADE MORAN | STAFF Run Game Leads Football To First NEC Victory BY TREVI ALICKOLLI a dynamic three-down, workhorse back. rushing touchdown. That punt turned into a 14-point Blue STAFF WRITER Jean-Guillaume set the tone early Dolegala finished with a very Devil lead and put Robert Morris behind in the game as he rushed for three impressive stat line on a day where it felt for the whole game. n their third straight away game, touchdowns in the first quarter alone and like the rushing attack was the main focus. After a slight weather delay right before the Central Connecticut football finished the game with 157 rushing yards He finished with 341 passing yards on halftime, the back and forth shootout team opened Northeast Conference on 13 carries and the three touchdowns. 19 of 22, passing with two touchdowns continued into the fourth quarter where IPlay against Robert Morris and did not He was also the team's second-leading and added another score on the ground Central's defense again came up with a disappoint. They accomplished a 56- receiver with six catches for 82 yards. He along with 67 total rushing yards. play when they needed it. 35 shootout victory led by an offensive finished the game with 239 total yards on It is no surprise that the Blue Devils Late in the fourth quarter, senior explosion that pushes them to 3-3 on the 19 touches. offense exploded on Saturday as the defensive back Tymir Hilton came up year and 1-0 in NEC play. Fellow back Aaron Dawson also Robert Morris defense was struggling with an interception to seal the deal for The Blue Devil offense was able to cracked the 100-yard mark with a 46-yard through their first four games, allowing good. move the ball at will against the Colonials, run late in the fourth quarter to put the over 525 yards per game to opponents The defense on the day was led by putting up almost 700 yards of total game away, as he continues to make good going into Saturday's game. young and promising defensive back Dj offense and ending the game just one yard on his touches. What was surprising, however, was the Exilhome, who had nine total tackles and shy of the mark. The receiving title on the day Colonials' ability to keep the game close Tajik Bagley who had seven. On a rainy Saturday afternoon, perhaps belonged to wide receiver Courtney Rush, going toe-to-toe with Central for a while. Central will look to go 2-0 in the most impressive aspect of the CCSU who caught six balls for 167 yards and Perhaps the turning point of the game conference play as they visit Bryant this offense was their rushing attack, running two touchdowns as quarterback Jacob came in the second quarter when the Saturday in yet another away game. for 358 yards and six total touchdowns by Dolegala looked his way whenever he Central defense came up big and forced Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. for the four different ball carriers. needed a big play. Robert Morris to punt for the first time second straight week of conference play. Junior tailback Drew Jean-Guillaume Rush also showed his versatility when on the day. led the way as he continues to prove he is he took an end around for an eight-yard Women's Soccer Remains Perfect In NEC Play beginning was in the 34th minute when defenders to mark, and she got that goal for freshman Roma McLaughlin hit a volley herself. I think you make your own luck and that would knock the crossbar and go out. she certainly did tonight.” Despite not netting, McLaughlin has been The Blue Devils were able to hold displaying strong performances for the Blue onto the lead for the remainder of the Devils, drawing the praise from her coach. match, preventing any danger and keeping “She does a lot for us. She wins a lot of strong pressure offensively. Central vastly balls in the air, she’s very good penetrating outnumbered the shots on goal, 19-5, off the dribble and taking the ball into the representing well who dominated the attack. other team’s half, and she wins a lot of tackles On defense, senior goalkeeper Ashley as well,” D'Arcy said. Cavanaugh had another easy match, only The deadlock was finally broken in the needing to record two saves to improve 60th minute when senior Danielle Pearse her shutouts to eight total, thanks to strong The Blue Devils have not lost in 11-straight games. JULIA JADE MORAN | STAFF found sophomore Tess Atkinson in the right performances by classmate Shelbie Carr and corner of the pitch, who then took a shot on junior Shauny Alterisio. BY DANIEL FLORES with how his defense held up. goal that was deflected by an SHU defender, “They’re working hard, they’re hungry, STAFF WRITER “They closed us down, they put us under heading it over her own keeper then hitting they want to get shutouts, and they want to a lot of pressure, but we stood up to it," the bottom side of the crossbar and into the win the game. I think we saw tonight that entral Connecticut’s women’s soccer D'Arcy said. "You’d love to think it’s always net. they dig deep when they have to,” D’Arcy team played a hard-fought match going to be lovely soccer being played and it Atkinson’s well-deserved goal marked said, of his team's defense. against Sacred Heart Friday night, just wasn’t one of those nights, it was a night her second of the season. She has acted as D’Arcy shared his confidence in his winningC 1-0 to improve their overall record where we had to dig deep and grind it out an attacking influence coming off the bench team’s ability and shared the approach going to 10-1-2 with a Northeast Conference and that’s what we did.” to net her goals. D’Arcy spoke highly of the forward. record of 4-0. The Blue Devils certainly did so as they match-winner. “We want to be 5-0. It really is one game The start of the match proved a test of halted every attack from their opponents “Tess ‘Friday Night Lights’ Atkinson at a time. Each one is a puzzle that we have the solidarity of the Blue Devils’ defense, before there was any danger facing their net. is her new name. She loves Friday night to solve, we know we can adapt, and we have who did well to absorb heavy pressure from Since that transition in pressure, the match games and she loves the atmosphere. She many different ways of playing," he said. SHU and eventually bring the game to the flowed in Central’s favor, creating plenty of was phenomenal tonight with the work that The Blue Devils are back in action Oct. Pioneers. attacking opportunities. she put in," he said. "She closed down, she 12, hosting Bryant at 4 p.m. Head coach Mick D’Arcy was pleased The closest chance to a goal at the pressed people, I mean she’s a nightmare for